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By P. Miller
V.A. cancer ward
Skeletal arm
Miraculously reaches up
In months
the First
(and Last)
Word my father spoke.
Removed on a gurney
to a chapel.
I went home
and told Mother.
I am known
By Alisun Meshe
I am a point on the face of a compass, waiting to
bloom west.
I am a river, devouring others that once thought
they were best.
I am a slow, steady fire, on the point of
turning blue.
I am a foghorn, going north but facing south,
yet sill my aim is true.
I am not a train of folley, charging the
I am not a spear, but will defend when
others try to raid.
I am not a tide, reeling you in.
I am not an enemy, only an old friend.
I am known to all, yet lost at times.
I am simple. I am a rhyme.
The Magic Pumpkin
By Floyd R. Jamison
As I walked through our yard today,
In our pumpkin patch there lay.
A magic pumpkin I did see,
It seemed to smile right back at me.
A big, orange pumpkin, with mouth and nose,
And two large eyes, that surely glow.
I called my friends to come around,
To see this pumpkin, I had found.
When my friends came, to our surprise,
The pumpkin disappeared, before our eyes,
It had to be magic, I saw it from our lawn,
Then in just one moment, the pumpkin had gone.
I know there are black cats, with large, green, spooky eyes,
I know there are witches with tall hats and brooms that fly.
I now know there are magic pumpkins, I saw one here today.
'Cause when I took a second look, it had just gone away.
When you're out trick or treating on Halloween tonight,
Just remember all those witches are out somewhere in flight.
Be very, very careful as you yell and move about,
For those goblins will surely get you, if you don't watch out!
Autumn Splendor
By Carolyn Reineke Matthews
Colors paint the eastern hillsides,
autumn splendor at its best;
shades of orange, gold and crimson,
but my heart turns to the west.
Majestically they grace the mountains,
feathery plumes in shades of gold.
The Artist's brush has touched the aspens,
upon the Rocky Mountains, bold.
They stretch and reach up to the heavens,
gold against the clear, blue sky;
and in the distance, snow-capped mountains,
overhead an eagle flies.
Lovely, quaking, aspen beauties,
the autumn winds now strip the trees.
Upon the ground lay golden treasures
blowing in the late fall breeze.
By Kurt A. Holland
Within the early hours of morning, spring had again, assumed its coming. As I warmly, gradually
faded into dream, I began to sense the romantic aroma of freedom as it passed its flowery scent over the crest of temperance. The birds, in all their brilliance sing beautifully to the illumination of a
mystical light.
Blanketed in peaceful appearance, and without pretension, I sat abreast of an old withered log;
bearing the existence of time. I watched, without pause, as the newborns began to play. Existence, in all its grandeur, seldom witnessed, animals hurried their way across an infertile clearing; bringing to the fore the peaceful existence of secular pleasures, thus, tenderly emerging.
The fundamental nature of nativity, splendid form, conjecture, festive echoes of distant laughter
epitomizes the passion of belonging. The flaccid mind; yearning to rest upon a meadow of painted
flowers; smiling plainly, as the butterflies' leisurely dance upon my earthly expression.
The sensation of a warm, gentle wind, brings pause, and unhurriedly surrenders to the earnest
pleasures of time, as it embraces all creation, in tendered hope, and enduring light. The heavenly
sounds of laughter, play and song, again, gently emerges; as timeless expressions without qualm,
about all creation. ...
Peaceful beginnings.
By Rosa Lee Perrell
I saw a leaf come tumbling down,
Tumbling down to the ground.
He was red as he could be
Because he was
My Two Loves
By Victor Ridenour
Twice the Lord smiled down on me from above
and each time he did sent a girl child
for me to love.
Those days I shall never forget
but within my heart there is regret.
For our time together passed all too soon
as many a night I sat alone in my room.
Missing the times we never got to share
the smiles, the laughter and all those
moments so rare.
Watching you grow and change through the years
and not being there to comfort you and dry
your tears.
All these things I have lost and can never replace
still you are forever in my heart,
in a very special place.
For I know our love will never die -
as I know that the sun
shall never fall from the sky.
Our Country's Indebtedness
By Erma Evans
Our country is drowning in indebtedness.
How far can we go before we drown?
Neither the Congress, the Pres., nor anyone else
Can stop our budget from being unsound.
The debt ceiling was raised. O what a cure!
Don't pay off the debt; just make some more.
Never reduce spending on uncritical projects;
Just see if they can add another three or four.
Man has invented gadgets to control all things.
Yet, they can't balance the budget with pencil or pen.
Computers can be used for so many things.
Why can't it take the budget and reel the debt in?
Why, oh why, hasn't anyone thought
Congressional salaries would be a good place to start.
If they can't balance the budget,
Why do Congressmen and women take their part?
Their hundred thousand dollar salaries,
Which sure makes them rich,
Could be cut in half,
And they'd still have more than a pinch.
But taking Social Security money
To pay for daily budget things
Is certainly not funny.
How could they even touch these beings.
Our social system we call welfare
Is a way to get money; does Uncle Sam care?
Two unwed parents get money and food stamps for some kids.
Does the government ever think of investigating them?
Owing money to countries around this world
Is putting our country in a disaster zone.
If we let this continue, we may be sorry,
Because USA may not be the name of our home.
Oh, America, America! Can't you see our sin?
We let the government spend and spend.
When the till is empty, we raise taxes again.
How will we get out of debt-this will never end.
It is time for our country to take a firm stand
And bring our budget down to a firm lock.
Change our spending habits; pay only essential blocks;
And turn our country back to God, the Solid Rock.
By Sarah Steptoe
Before conception you were wanted, loved.
In love you began in me.
You grew, and I grew.
At the appropriate time, you emerged.
By your struggle and my pain
Life will never be the same.
The Final Stand
By Rosa Lee Perrell
What's happening to our people, oh Lord, I wish I knew
Hollywood, video games, Internet, don't they even have a clue?
The things that are shown, we cannot understand
Even though our minds are telling us that we can
It's sad to believe what people will do for money
No matter who it hurts, but someday they have to meet their maker
I wonder what they will say?
Sorry Lord, we didn't know that kid would kill someone today
I showed them how to do it, not knowing that they would
Not really caring, making all the money I could
If I had a second chance, I wonder if I'd change
But then, I wonder if I don't do it, who else could you blame
The Lord heard all he wanted to hear
There was no remorse, plain and clear
With a strong clear voice and the raise of his hands
Looking at the sky so blue
The Lord spoke these words
Depart, because I never knew you.
The Cover
By Alisun Meshe
I love the cover,
of a new book.
Just waiting for me
to run my fingers along its spine,
to smooth out the creases,
to love.
The way the light
reflects on it,
making my world
Promising me a bunch
of pictures in my head.
But what I love even more,
are the pages
with the story.
True North
By Alisun Meshe
shining brightly
among the desolate stillness of the universe.
In one town,
one county,
one state,
one country,
one hemisphere,
one planet, in
one universe,
there is a person
writing a poem
about one star
in the desolate stillness of the universe.
Polarus, true north.
Soft spots and flu shots
By Carolyn Reineke Matthews
It's soft spots and flu shots that we must consider.
It's the time of year when we cough, sneeze and shiver.
Will it be a soft arm or soft rear you wish to deliver?
Oh! The pain of it all has us all in a dither!
First the nurse holds the needle, be it ever so sharp,
then she pinches our skin till it's numb with a mark.
Next she takes the syringe which if filled to bombard
and examines your soft spot with great disregard!
Such hurt we endure with just one little stick
of a needle so sharp the pain hits like a brick.
But the flu shot protects us from getting real sick,
so bring on those soft spots, it's over real quick.
(a Limerick)
By Carolyn Reineke Matthews
There was a white puppy named Doodle
Who ate flaky strawberry strudel
The puppy turned pink
And he learned in a wink
That white dogs should only eat noodles.
Soldiers Song
By Kurt Holland
As the darkness of night gradually fades away, dawn begins to break over the clearing;
the radiant vividness of light composes, burning away the early morning mist, revealing the splendor of golden
fields and as the sweet scent of honeysuckle consumes me. I take reminder of the sound of a peaceful song of soldiers' passed.
Bitter-sweet, momentous. ...oh, how I dread another battle, remorsefully. I seek courage from passing song; from either friend or foe. Estranged in essence, this immoral war, marching, once again, to the wrenching cry of falling men; unmoving. The once cleansing waters at present, flow red; blue and gray, now line the water's edge, recalling battles once again, left behind. ...
The passionate devotion of state, marching in column, brothers' side, moving forward, I observe nameless faces, and as I venture further upon the field of battle, I come upon a wounded soldier, I confirm, grasping, tenderly the hand of my trembling foe. I abide no revulsion against you, as I shall embrace you, until your body breaths no more, and as your soul slowly ascends into the heavens; I'll wait, unwearyingly, yearning, the passing of your soul's peaceful, passing son. ...
The lasting sounds of war, the wrenching cry of wounded men, bequeath the horror of battle. The early morning scent of honeysuckle and the stillness of golden fields that earlier had consumed me now gives place to the unpleasant smell of sulfur, and decimated bodies; bereavement, and battles' unearthly continuation. Another rallying cry, I reluctantly move forward, following again, unfurled flag, and countrymen; as occurrence defends. ...
The hardened tear, infected weakness of mind, remembrance of soldiers' passed. The gentleness of nurturing song, devoid of sound, repeating, expressions cannot conceal nor endure, my worst trepidation, as death and voiceless song, yet again, bring to the fore, the horror of battle; and every depth of this perverse affliction, which has brought torment upon this land, at this moment, brings me peace, and at last, my passing song will bring courage to those so few men left behind; to fight another day, another battle on fields unknown. Waiting, earnestly, as the darkness of war wanes, the heavens quietly part, and the vibrant temperate light abounds all creation with peace, hope and tranquillity; forevermore. ...
The war's end. ...


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EAST LIVERPOOL - The standard has been set.
The East Liverpool basketball team gave fans plenty to cheer about last season.
The Potters, who started the year with 11 straight wins, finished at 19-4 advancing to the district finals with two of the four losses coming against a St. Clairsville team that ended East Liverpool's season en route to the state semifinals.
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"We said all year that we wanted to get the pride back in our community and with the players," East Liverpool coach Nate Conley said. "It brought the excitement back. We had 40 kids try out this year and we only had about 20 my first year. That shows you what winning can do for a program."
Now, the question is whether the Potters can carry the momentum from last season into the 2012-13 campaign. According to Conley, the foundation for future success has already been laid.
"We set the standard last year," he said. "We gave them the responsibility of how hard they wanted to work. We told them that you can practice like an average team or practice like a state-ranked team and they ran with it. With the work ethic the kids brought, the games ended up being easy because of all the hard work that had already been put in."
While the Potters made great strides last season, much of the credit rests with players who have now graduated. In fact, East Liverpool will be without the services of its top six scorers from last year, including all-state performer Marky Thompkins (15.5 ppg) as well as Mow Mow Thompson (15.3), Christian Kyle (13.7) and Brian Beverly (12.9).
"We have zero kids with varsity experience," Conley said of his squad. "In the first game, I have no idea what to expect. But, there's no rebuilding in high school basketball. We can't have the mindset of being young and letting mistakes be acceptable."
Conley said his team will be a work in progress. He stressed that it will take time for this group of players to develop into one cohesive unit.
"Team chemistry is probably the hardest part of having all new starters," Conley said. "They just haven't played together enough. We're still trying to identify roles and see where everyone fits. These guys are close off the court, but they still have some learning to do on the court."
The Potters' top returner is junior Hayden Cunningham. Last season, Cunningham netted 35 varsity points on the season, and had a breakout game against St. Clairsville in the OVAC title game where he came off the bench to score 14 points.
"He's been working a lot with (assistant coach) Josh Reed," Conley said of Cunningham. "As a two-guard, we want him to be a little selfish at times and want to score. But, while we want him to get his points, he has to learn to make the people around him better. Last year, he was pretty much just a jump shooter. Now, he's putting the ball on the floor and getting to the basket."
One area where the Potters are sure to be improved from last season is in the post. For the first time in his three seasons with the program, East Liverpool has a rotation of big men to sure up the area around the basket.
"We've got three good big men and last year we didn't really have any," Conley said of Aaron Long, Austin Emmerling and Derek Thompson. "Defensively, we should be a lot better immediately. We've got an inside presence. We'll be able to run a lot more sets offensively. There's not a lot of high school teams around with three kids going 6-foot-4."
The Potters, who will run a 7- or 8-man rotation, will be directed by a new face. Junior D.J. Austin will take over the point guard duties. Also in the rotation will be Kade Reynolds and Owen Crawford.
"He's a true point guard," Conley said of Austin. "He's very good at penetrating and he's put in a ton of work. He might be the biggest upside I've seen so far."
Conley - who will be assisted by Scott Rogers, Eric Rogers and Josh Reed - said he has no problem with teams who may overlook the Potters this year due to the amount of turnover.
"We understand a lot of teams will talk about us," Conley said. "Right from the gun, we start with teams with a bunch of guys back. Wellsville has all their guys back, same with Zanesville and Carrollton. Then we play some of the WPIAL powerhouses. If teams underestimate us, that's fine. We're not rebuilding. Our motto is that we reloaded. It's their chance now to pick up where we left off."

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NUPRO Joint Support is a daily vitamin and mineral supplement with Glucosamine complex, MSM and Ester-C, which expands on the original NUPRO Gold Formula, especially for the active dog. Your dog now has the benefit of a scientifically balanced formula that is rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and essential fatty acids along with the extra ingredients to support normal joint function. NUPRO Joint Support provides the necessary raw nutrients (lacking from cooked and processed dog foods) with easily digestible whole foods, specially designed to condition your dog from the inside out!
NUPRO Joint Support is not just for senior dogs! Active athletes, show dogs, working dogs, police and search and rescue canines, sled dogs, hunting dogs, and any size dog, will all benefit from having glucosamine in their diet. The combination of NUPRO's raw vitamin and mineral formula with the added extras make for a superior supplement from which all adult dogs will benefit.
NUPRO Product Sizes
NUPRO Joint Support comes in 3 sizes. Each size was designed to fit a certain dog's weight. Please follow the information below in choosing the size that's right for your dog. These amounts start out higher as you begin the program. NUPRO Joint Support was designed for your dog to be given the greater dosage for 2 to 3 months so it can effectively work to detoxify and support a healthy immune system. Following the initial period, the dosage can be decreased by one-half for daily maintenance.
One pound size NUPRO Small Breed Formula
This is approximately a 6 week supply for a dog weighing 20 pounds. It contains a different size scoop, as compared with the other NUPRO® sizes, for the convenience of use with smaller breed dogs.
30 ounce size NUPRO Supplements
This size contains 30 scoops. It is a one month supply for a dog weighing 40 pounds.
5 pound size NUPRO Supplements
This size contains 80 scoops. It is approximately a 5 week supply for a dog weighing 70 pounds or more. This size is also good for 2 or 3 small to medium size dogs for one month.
NUPRO's Joint Support Formula contains:
Glucosamine ComplexNUPRO's own special formula that is an easily absorbed natural substance that stimulates the production of proteoglycans which help to maintain the health and resiliency of connective tissues and restores the damaged cells of cartilage tissue. Glucosamine complex helps promote the synovial fluid that lubricates the joints.
MSMA natural source of bio-available sulfur, essential for the growth and repair of tendons, cartilage and other connective tissues. MSM supports the body's normal inflammatory response.
Ester-C Chelated Mineral BlendBoosts the absorption of the glucosamine complex and MSM and promotes collagen formation.
Norwegian KelpA natural seaweed that is a rich source of trace minerals including iodine, which is used for proper glandular function and metabolism. An excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E. These vitamins are beneficial for maintaining proper health and are responsible for the growth of bones, a healthy heart rate, a sound central nervous system, and helping muscles stay firm and strong. Norwegian kelp grows deep in the ocean, mostly in cold waters, so it contains valuable nutrients from the ocean floor. Aside from nourishing the glands, it is beneficial for overall good health. Supports healthy pigmentation and coat highlights.
FlaxseedProvides essential fatty acids. Most absorbable vegetable fatty acid for the canine. Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, fiber and lignans. Helps maintain healthy shiny fur and soft skin.
Yeast CultureHelps maintain a full and healthy coat which may minimize the occurrence of excessive shedding, hot spots and itchy, dry fur. Provides proteins, zinc and biotin. Best source of B vitamins. Most companies use cheaper brewers yeast which can be a combination of hops, corn, grains, wheat, etc., whatever comes from the brewery. Many animals have grain allergies, and this ingredient may further aggravate an allergy condition. With nutritional yeast culture, it is grown on sugar beets, a veggie source, so NO grains are present at all. Something to think about when reading ingredient labels.
Desiccated LiverThis fresh, natural flavor of real liver is wonderful for the finicky eater because when mixed with water, makes a great gravy that dogs crave. Supplies iron and B vitamins.
Bee PollenOne of nature's healthiest and most powerful "superfoods." Bee pollen contains an incredible array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. It's one of the most nutritionally complete natural substances found on earth. Supports a healthy immune system. Keeps healthy hormones in balance. Supports allergy protection.
GarlicGarlic contains allicin, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial capable of warding off different types of infection. Supports a healthy immune system.
Calcium CitrateCalcium is best absorbed in an acidic environment, hence calcium citrate is the best absorbed supplemental form of calcium---it does not require extra stomach acid for absorption. Intended to provide nutritive support for healthy bones, teeth and nerve function.
LecithinA rich source of choline, which the body requires to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter which is essential for normal, healthy nerve and brain function. Supports healthy liver function.
Lactobacillus AcidophilusPromotes healthy digestion which may reduce the occurrence of flatulence. Because NUPRO is in a powdered form and not from concentrate, it is easily assimilated into the system and digested with the dog's food. There is no sense in giving an animal this superior product if they don't digest it properly. Also promotes friendly bacteria in intestinal tract.
Review Rating: 5
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Nupro
NUPRO Joint Support 5lb and 30oz
Ingredients - Organic cold-milled whole flaxseed, Norwegian kelp, Propietary blend (Bee pollen, Lactobacillus acidophilus), Glucosamine Sulfate KCI (Shellfish), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Vitamin C (as Ester-C, Chelated Calcium Ascorbate), Shark Cartilage (Source of Chondroitin Sulfate), Calcum Citrate, Desiccated Liver, Garlic, Lecithin, Nutritional Yeast Cultures (Vegetable Source).
NUPRO Joint Support 1lb (Small Breed Size)
Ingredients - Norwegian kelp, Flaxseed, Nutritional yeast culture, Desiccated liver, Bee pollen, garlic, Glucosamine complex (55mg per scoop), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane - 33mg per scoop), Vitamin C (as Ester-C, Chelated Calcium Ascorbate - 33mg per scoop), Lecithin, Calcium, Lactobacillus acidophilus
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 25%Crude Fat (min) 9%Crude Fiber (max) 20%Moisture (max) 11%
Suggested Use
Consult with your veterinarian before using this product in dogs with clotting disorders, being treated with anticoagulant meds, diabetes, or any metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia; known allergies to shellfish.
The reviews below are presented for informational purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of any product. The information is not intended to be a substitute for visits to your local veterinarian. Instead, these testimonials offer the reader information and opinions written by pet owners and/or veterinarians concerning animal health and products that they have used.
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(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Best Supplement Ever
By Jaime
from Kentucky
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Comments about Nupro Silver Daily Vitamin & Joint Supplement:
I've fed Nupro to my dogs off and on for over 15 years and have had nothing but success. I've used this supplement to help my older dogs feel more comfortable, and I've seen them wear out my younger dogs after being on the supplement for a short time. I've used this to boost the immune systems of sick dogs. This supplement is worth its weight in gold!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Love this product - been using it for several years
By ca4ta
from Harmony, NJ
This product is great. With large dogs (Saint Bernard's) it made a huge difference in my aged dogs to help them get around better and overall feeling better. My dogs love the taste of this mixed in with their food and a little bit of water - makes a very tasty gravy.
(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
It works!
By wilmoth7
from Milton, FL
Our older dog was limping and had little energy. I ordered Nupro and over time, I noticed she had more energy and was not limping anymore. I also noticed no fleas on her and we give her nothing else for fleas. So happy with the product and our dog loves it. I put it on her food in the morning and add a little water and mix it up.
(9 of 16 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent product
By Pebbles
from Tacoma, WA
This product is amazing! We rescued a beautiful 10yrs old Pomeranian which had skin issues/etc... She had barely any energy and wasn't able to walk well because of her back leg. The was only one option at the time which was to have her leg operated on. Luckily we were told about Nupro silver and after two weeks of regular use it worked! Its been nearly two years now and we still has no pain and plenty of energy pain free. For younger dogs you would use Nupro gold, excellent product. Also diet is as equally important, I purchase Honest kitchen "Embark" for my dogs and for my cat I also use "prowl".
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Pebbles at 12 yrs young
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(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Made my dog very gassy :(
By CS
from Colorado
After both hearing and reading all the rave reviews for this product I purchased a 5 lbs canister. I was hoping that it would be a good supplement for my overall healthy 12 year old dog who shows minor stiffness in her shoulders and back. Unfortunately, despite building it up slowly in her diet it gives her absolutely horrible gas! She has never been a gassy dog, but since being on this product she can clear a room. She also does not really seem to love the taste. She has now been on it for about a month and I will probably discontinue using it soon even though I have a lot left. I have not seen any change in her mobility or coat and with the stinky side effects that she has I don't think I will continue using it.I watched my dog's six year old daughter for a few weeks and tried it out on her too (hoping to use some of it up) and found it gave her gas too (but she loves the taste unlike her mother).
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(8 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
More Active Dogs within two weeks
By Tom Kole
from Providence RI
I have used Nupro products with all of my dogs both my own and the dogs we foster for several years. I have noticed a marked improvement in their energy and activity levels within two weeks time. The product is easy to use and the dogs enjoy the "liver" taste. I have had such success with this product line that I recommend it to anyone with an older dog, or a dog that appears to be slowing down due to joint issues.
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Ellie looking very "lab" like
(7 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
A wonderful product!!!
By Cher
from Hillsborough,NJ
I have been using this product for a couple of years,and it has done a lot of good for my dog. It had been recommended by our Vet,and I am sure glad I have purchased the product.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Great taste with spectacular results
By A Real Animal Lover.
from St. Thomas, VI
Liver taste my dog loved. I could not believe the immediate improvement in my dogs pain free mobility. He is so much happier and more active. It will add years to his life.
(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
My dogs love this!
By Mountain girl
from Vail, CO
I add this every morning to my dog's food and mix it with water to make a gravy and it is devoured! Hair seems shinier, too.
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
By Heather the Zookeeper
from Conway, SC
I have been giving this to my 2 labs and English Mastiff for years. Great joint support with no fillers/additives!
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5 Things Men Will Never Understand About Consoling a Woman
One of the weirdest, most awkward parts of a relationship is knowing how to react when the other reaches their limit and shoots a geyser of saline out of their eyeholes. At least it is for men -- I obviously can't speak for women because of all this dong. But it seems to me that women are just as baffled at a man's lack of knowledge on how to react in those moments, as men are when a woman has them.
I can't fix that. Hell, I don't know if anyone can ... but I can at least explain why we turn into drooling dipshits when we see you crying.
#5. Crying = Problem ... Must Solve
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The Situation:
The day has just been one huge broken, overflowing septic tank. You got all the way back to the office before realizing that McDonald's screwed up your order and ruined your lunch. You spilled coffee on your best shirt. You thought you were doing exceptional work, but your boss told you in so many terms that you'd be better off cleavage-polishing a brass pole at bachelor parties than doing your current job. He didn't say that exact thing, so you can't turn him in, but goddamnit, you know that's what he was thinking.
You get home, and it all hits you at once. Your husband asks what's wrong, and you tell him, "Nothing, it's just been a bad day," and leave it at that. You'd like to let loose and unload all of the shit that's been shoveled onto your back, but there's nothing he can really do about it. He can't unstain your shirt, and lunch is six hours in the past. Telling him about your boss would just piss him off, and there's a chance he'll call him up and threaten to spin-kick his pancreas in half, getting you fired. You just need to get in the tub and cry it out.
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And maybe fill that tube with vodka.
But in His Mind ...
Men think of crying as a negative thing. I mean, we know the difference between an emotional breakdown and crying through your vows at the altar -- we're not that far removed from the concept. We're not thinking, "Oh, God, she's crying at her own wedding! She must hate me!" But in cases of the former, our natural instinct is to track down the cause of the problem and dick it to death.
It's not just a stereotype that men are linear thinkers. We like simple solutions to fixable problems. It's how we give ourselves worth and keep things stable and organized in our heads. So when we see a woman crying, to us it's like our car alarm going off at 3 a.m., and we're desperately fumbling around and pressing every button on the keys to shut it off before the neighbors wake up and sic their monkeys on us.
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Don't underestimate them. They'll bite your whole goddamn face off.
In a panic, we attempt to locate what triggered the episode: What made her cry? How can I eliminate it? What can I do to make her happy right this second? Will joking help? Should I hug her? Let her punch me in the dick? Whatever it takes, that's what I'm doing because this is awful. To many of us, it's inconceivable that there might not be a solution at all because ...
#4. We Don't Have as Much Experience with It
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The Situation:
"What the hell is wrong with me?" you ask yourself, blowing your nose after a particularly touching cellphone commercial. Yesterday, you lost it in traffic because a dance song came on the radio, and it reminded you of high school. Three days ago, someone worded a compliment wrong, and you felt like it was a small jab meant to subtly call you fat. You spent the next 30 minutes crying on the toilet. All you want to do is snuggle up with your boyfriend and embrace some normalcy for a night ... but 20 minutes into an X-Files marathon, it starts back up again, and you quickly excuse yourself to the tub.
You feel silly because you can't explain why it's happening. You don't feel depressed, and you're not really stressed about anything. It has to be hormones. You've dealt with it before, and you know you'll get through it this time. It just has to run its course and level out.
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And if not, then you'll just have to start a bar fight like a normal person.
But in His Mind ...
"What the fuck was that all about? This wasn't even one of the episodes where Mulder and Scully almost kiss -- it's one of the weird comedy ones."
It sounds horrible and almost condescending to say that we don't have as much experience with crying as women, doesn't it? Like we're taking a cheap shot at them, throwing out a sarcastic insult? But it's true. According to TheAge.com, women cry an average of 64 times a year as opposed to 17 for men. And it's not because they're weak or crazy or irrational. There's an actual scientific reason for it, namely that they have 50-60 percent more prolactin in their bloodstream than men -- that's the chemical that helps produce milk, and it just so happens to play a part in producing tears. So saying, "It's just hormones," is actually correct in certain situations.
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You can say, "It's just in my blood," and be correct in a literal sense.
But sometimes when it seems like we're being insensitive or making light of you crying, it's because we truly don't understand. Men tend to have a fairly stable set of circumstances that make them break down, and if crying stretches out beyond those, we can usually pinpoint the problem as depression. So there are times when we're told the reason for a woman crying, we cross reference that with our own list, and we think, "There's no way she's crying about that. She just doesn't want to tell me what's wrong. Well, I'll show her. For the rest of the week, I'm talking like Humpty Hump."
And because of that ...
#3. We Assume We Caused It (Even if We Didn't)
The Situation:
"Oh, my God, if he doesn't just drop it and leave me alone, I'm going to flip out and foot-massage his colon. I've told him five times that nothing is wrong; I just need to be left alone!"
But still, he persists like a scorching case of herpes. Nagging, questioning ... just being goddamn annoying about it. Why can't he understand that not everything is about him? That, sometimes, a woman just gets overwhelmed and needs some time to herself to reboot and get her thoughts organized? This isn't a complex problem. Hell, you've done what he asked you to do when you first met: You told him directly what's going on and exactly what you need him to do without mincing a single word.
"I need you to fuck completely off" probably wasn't what he meant by that, but close enough.
But in His Mind ...
When I said that men go through a mental checklist of things that could be causing the "problem," I meant it literally. "She's not in pain. She didn't watch Toy Story 3. She doesn't seem angry. I didn't fart on her. Yet." And once we've exhausted all possibilities, the only thing left is us. "It had to have been something I said and didn't realize."
There's a danger in this besides the obvious problems that come with assuming. The biggest of which happens when a man takes offense to being silently "blamed" for something that he didn't even know he did. And, in reality, didn't do at all. And that's exactly the message many of us get when a woman is crying and saying, "I'm fine," while offering no other explanation. We think she wants us to figure out what we did wrong. It's why you'll hear certain men trying to play the episode down, claiming that she's overreacting. Or even getting aggressive and starting an argument: "What the hell do you want from me? Is being with me so bad that it reduces you to tears every other week? Christ!"
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I know what will make her feel better: yelling!
It's a defensive move in which they're deflecting an imaginary blame back onto her because we can't imagine a scenario in which there simply is no blame. Something had to have caused it, right? And if she's sitting there, silently resenting me for it, then I need to head that shit off at the pass and let her know who's the real problem here. "It's not my fault you can't control your emotions!"
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over 200 million Windows computers will be getting an important
update courtesy of Microsoft. The update will give
consumers the power to choose their default browser right out of the
box -- something Microsoft never did before. Elsewhere,
Windows starts with Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser loaded as
the default browser. You can change to another browser for your
default, but only after you would have to personally go to the
browser maker's page on the web and download the installer.
Many customers instead opt to simply stick with Internet
Explorer.Recent reports indicated that Microsoft's release of
the ballot screen helped bump European market shares of third-party
browsers like Mozilla's Firefox and the European-based Opera
Software's titular browser.New reports indicate that these
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at Microsoft's expense. Internet Explorer lost 2.5 percent
marketshare in France, 1 percent in Britain, and 1.3 percent in Italy
since February, according to the market research firm
Statcounter.Opera, on the other hand, says its downloads
have doubled across Europe for the month and tripled
in Italy, Spain and Poland. The release of Opera 10.5
accounts for some of this boost, but the sheer number of new
downloads is unusual and a sign that the ballot screen may be helping
the third parties. Mozilla, the world's second
largest browser maker, did not release a new browser, but did report
gains of its own. Describes a Mozilla spokesperson, "We
have seen significant growth in the number of new Firefox users as a
result of the Ballot Choice screen. We expect these numbers to
increase as the Ballot Choice screen fully rolls out across all
countries." Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Safari are
featured on the ballot screen's first page, in addition to Internet
Explorer. Smaller browsers are also featured if you scroll
over, but the small browser companies aren't
satisfied with this.States Flock, a small European
browser maker, "To date, new downloads of Flock originating from
the browser choice screen have only contributed marginally to growth
in overall downloads. This is also the case for the other browsers
not on the main screen."Microsoft doesn't want to change
the ballot screen, but the smaller browser makers are lobbying the EU
to force it to make more changes. Describes Flock, "We
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European Commission are implemented so that all the browsers that
have been placed to the right of the main screen will have a
reasonable chance of being found and considered by European
quote: If consumers wanted alternatives, they would look for it. If the EU is going to force Operating Systems to show alternative web browsers, why not do it for everything? Why not have a window showing Windows 7, Linux and MacOSX and let the consumer click? Hey, they didn't have a choice before until now! It's not like they couldn't have just gone to Google and typed different web browsers, because Microsoft didn't ALLOW it.


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A highly attractivee person. Someone who is caring, loving and will always be there for you. any girl would be lucky to be dating a jimmy. also very sexy and erotic. You'll easily fall in love with his personality.
"I wish i could find myself a jimmy, because all other guys are jerks"
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When rustled, convey feelings of discontent or of being upset.
One can only reach true enlightenment when his jimmies are eternally unrustled.
One can only reach true enlightenment when his jimmies are eternally unrustled.
wait a sec are u trying to rustle my jimmies
None can rustle the Triumverate.
None can rustle the Triumverate.
by gorillamuncher February 27, 2012
Another word for dick (often confused with jimmy-hat meanin condom)
i slippedd my jimmy in her pussy.
by Jo Joe Jose July 31, 2005
Nothern term for "sprinkles."
"Would you like some jimmies on your frozen yogurt, Bob?"
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An amazing person; someone who is always thinking of others before hisself; a person who knows how to cheer people up when they are down. This person usually makes an amazing lover and sexual partner, is always up for kinky and different things. Rarely says no due to somethings strangeness. Extremely funny and outgoing, sweet and passionate. Sarcastic and usually interested in the more subconscious forms of life. He likes to explore and learn new things. Quite simply, he is the shit.
Girl: "Wow, your boyfriend is so amazing."
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Girl: "He must be a Jimmy?"
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by Fallenstupid4you October 05, 2010
The man Stephen Colbert calls upon during his show when he wants a video or picture shown.
Stephen Colbert: "JIMMY! Roll the footage!"
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A reference to a particular type of Sprinkle, namely, Chocolate Sprinkles
I don't want rainbow sprinkles, I want some Jimmies
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Application ID: 6147
This tutorial model shows how a user-defined coordinate system can be used to create any type of directional polarization of a piezoelectric material. Results are shown for the case of radial polarization of a piezoelectric disk. The piezoelectric material is PZT-5H. The example shows a static analysis. Visualization of the cylindrical coordinate system as well as the stress/strain in that system are shown.
This application was built using the following:Acoustics Module MEMS Module Structural Mechanics Module
The combination of COMSOL® products required to model your application depends on the physics interfaces that define it. Particular physics interfaces may be common to several products (see the Specification Chart for more details). To determine the right combination of products for your project, you should evaluate all of your needs in light of each product's capabilities, consultation with the COMSOL Sales and Support teams, and the use of an evaluation license.


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5 Reasons You're Picturing Nazis Wrong
Ah, the Nazis. Without them, our movies wouldn't know how to dress their threateningly British bad guys, and our angriest Internet arguments would have no climax. But Nazism has given us more than Godwin's law and the Galactic Empire: It's given the world a clear image of pure human evil, unrivaled in the annals of history.
Well, the Nazis were definitely as evil as the devil's own taint sweat, but that doesn't mean Hollywood and bad teachers haven't filled your head with allll kinds of bullshit about the Third Reich. For example, you probably don't know that ...
#5. Hitler Wasn't Swept into Power by a Brainwashed Germany
The worst thing you can say about our favorite form of government (democracy) is that it brought a cockburglar like Hitler into power. It's a sobering lesson in human gullibility and the madness of crowd psychology, one so obvious, even George Lucas picked up on it:
It's a message clear enough that a Star Wars prequel couldn't fuck it up: Charismatic dictators are great at popularity contests, and what is an election but one big-ass popularity contest for control of the police and the best houses? You may not know much about Hitler's rise to power, but you know he body-surfed into the Reichstag over a sea of enthusiastic, brown-shirted German voters.
But guess what? That's not how it went down. The Nazi party never took more than 38 percent of the vote in a free election. Hitler didn't win so much as a presidential election, and even George W. Bush won one of those. Liberty "died" in Germany exactly the way you'd expect it to die: in a series of underhanded backroom deals that saw Hitler appointed chancellor.
Now here's where it gets kind of sad: Hitler assumed power in 1932, and the very next year Germany held nationwide elections. That's the sort of thing dictators everywhere do; there's nothing like a show vote to prove the legitimacy of your reign! He went about "winning" this election with every trick in the toolbox of oppression: violent thugs at the polls, waves of propaganda, ballots that looked like this:
This ballot is actually for the annexation of Austria, but you get the idea.
So what did the Nazis win, 99 percent of the popular vote?
98.2 percent?
Try 42 percent. That's the best the Nazis ever managed, and that's with the repressive might of a burgeoning evil empire behind them. Not even one in two Germans thought this whole "fascism" thing sounded like a good idea. Saddam Hussein held more-competent sham elections, and he's widely considered the Pauly Shore of violent dictators.
Sure, Hitler got way more popular after conquering France and Poland, but the whole idea that he was swept into power by a mass of fanatic brainwashed Germans has no basis in fact. Most Germans were too sane to want to march around like the Demon Boy Scouts and worship racist Charlie Chaplin. The problem was, they were also too sane to start a fight with a bunch of crazy people.
"Eh, this'll probably just boil over."
And that's why World War II happened!
#4. They Weren't Masters of Propaganda
The Nazis raised propaganda to a level of art never seen before. Chances are you've all watched clips from the blockbuster 1935 propaganda film Triumph of the Will. Here's a hint: It's the movie that looks like this:
One day this will be the last remaining blockbuster movie without a remake.
Nazi propaganda gets all kinds of credit for being groundbreaking and evilly effective, but even at its height, the Third Reich never came close to Hollywood. The best Nazi propagandists couldn't even make a movie that would rivet their own brainwashed subjects. When Triumph launched in 1935, it wasn't even one of the 10 most popular films of the year in Germany.
Nine of the films that beat it at the box office were made in America. In fact, you could argue that Triumph wasn't even the most successful piece of Nazi propaganda that year. That title rightly belongs to this lovely piece:
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer, despite starring an American and being based on a British military unit in India, was filled to the brim with the kind of themes fascists love. It had the stoic leader (read: fuhrer) with unshakeable conviction, rivers of martial virtue, buckets of manly honor, and a good deal about the importance of shooting brown people. Joseph Goebbels considered The Lives of a Bengal Lancer the model of an ideal propaganda film.
So yes, Paramount beat the King of Propaganda at his own game. And that wasn't a fluke; Hollywood films were wildly popular in Nazi Germany right up until that whole war thing happened. Whether you're a mindless lapdog of fascism or not, films with a sense of goddamn pacing always win out over endless loops of marching assholes and angry speeches.
No facet of National Socialism was as compelling as Gary Cooper's jawline.
#3. Hitler Didn't Found the Nazi Party
Somewhere, lost to history, is the German intelligence officer who made what might be the official Worst Decision Ever. He needed to pick a man to infiltrate a group of political radicals calling themselves the German Workers' Party and figure out if they meant to overthrow the government. He sized up the men available to him and decided that a young Adolph Hitler would be the best man for the job.
Ironically, he was voted "Least Likely to Start a War That Kills 60 Million People" in school.
Yes, Hitler started his Nazi career as a spy and then moved on to "guy who gives speeches" when he realized it had much better odds of putting him in a castle. Anton Drexler, founder of the German Workers' Party, was the 1920s equivalent of an angry nerd arguing about politics on Facebook. He created a group to talk about his wacky ideas, and one day this little German soldier came in and started a violent argument.
Hitler was a douche, but he was a douche who could give a rousing speech, and Drexler was pretty hard up for party members at this point. So he invited Hitler to join the German Workers' Party. The future Fuhrer gradually gained power and eventually changed the name to the National Socialist German Workers' Party. In the interest of not prolonging World War II movies, everyone agreed to abbreviate that as "Nazi," and the rest is ... well, the bloodiest pages of human history ever written.
Man, what is it about shitty political theorists and shittier mustaches?
Drexler's tragic life should be a warning to people who start shit: don't. It never ends well.


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Scot Weinger, who played Aladdin in the animated film, said Wednesday that working with his hero was surreal and magical, adding the world has "lost a bright light."
Weinger described himself as a lifelong Willams fan who had a "Mork" doll as a kid and a poster of Dead Poets Society on his wall as an emerging actor. Working with his hero was surreal and magical, he said.
Linda Larkin, who voiced Princess Jasmine in the movie, called Williams a "wild, soulful, boundless spirit," characterizing his Genie character from the movie as "the best gift ever."
Their reaction came a day after the cast of Broadway's hit show Aladdin created their own tribute. James Monroe Iglehart, who won a Tony Award as the Genie, led the crowd at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Tuesday in a rousing version of "Friend Like Me" after the curtain went down. The show's Playbills had been stuffed with the song's lyrics and everyone was encouraged to sing along.
The Broadway community honored Williams by dimming marquee lights for one minute Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Eastern.
Williams, who died of an apparent suicide in his San Francisco Bay Area home this week, had been on Broadway several times, most recently as a restless tiger ghost in 2011 in Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.
For more on Robin Williams's tragic death and his legacy as a comic genius, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday
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The Williams family is asking well-wishers to send contributions to charities close to the actor's heart in lieu of flowers. Suggested organizations include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Challenged Athletes, USO, the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.


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If you're a fan of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream, fire up your ride because on Thursday, September 24th, you can get a free 3 oz. Make-A-Wish Creation between 5 PM and 8 PM with a donation. If you dare brave the inevitable lines for your 3 oz. treat, you will be richly rewarded for your trouble. (Image shown is not what you'll get, that's just a random photo)
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No Stephanie, There Really Is No Santa Claus.Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 9:57 PM
A view from the ''yard'' at Villalobos Rescue Center, New Orleans, LA. Home to some 200+ pit bulls.
I spent my last paycheck on an airplane ticket to The Big Easy for a week of hard work. I was up for the challenge, ready to clean kennels, walk dogs, build kennels, paint, whatever that needed to be done. It would be long hours and little down time.
After a 2 hour layover in Denver, I landed in NOLA and met up with 20 other women from all over the U.S. We all had one thing in common, we wanted to help these 200 dogs in any and every way we could.
After we picked a cot that would be our bed for the next 5 days and grabbed our gloves, we were ready to walk some dogs. At that time, there were dogs in pet carriers and crates all day, every day. They had come up short on kennel runs, so some were kept in tight quarters. We were handed over a dog and instructed to walk the dog around the area of the facility. About 10-15 minutes later, we were called back and the dogs were put back in their crates. Okay...we thought, we must have a lot to do and need to keep moving along. Nope, break time. A half hour later, we were put in cleaning groups. It was time to clean kennels. The VRC employee removed the dog from its kennel while the rest of us scooped poop changed bedding, removed food dishes, refilled water pails, scrubbed down the runs with bleach and water and then used a shop vacc to suck up the water. The kennel attendant brought the dog back in and we moved on. This procedure took a couple of hours. Break time, again. We would wait around for the next activity, wondering when we would actually be able to spend some time with these dogs that had been moved half way across the country only to be put back in a crate or kennel with little attention nor enrichment. We were told we were not allowed in any of the kennels with any of the dogs and to stay out of the warehouse where they were all kept because it would get them all riled up. We walked the crated dogs a couple of more times during the day. The rest of our time we could do what we wanted. What we wanted was to spend time with the dogs!
The experience, to say the least, was heartbreaking, maddening, and disappointing. I had convinced myself that I was going to help make a difference in these dogs lives. Give them some human interaction, some exercise, some love that they so desperately wanted and deserved. That is far from what I felt I gave.
Even though the VRC part stunk, I met and have made some great friends. We keep in touch and support one another in our quest to make some animals lives better. For that, finding out that things weren't as great as I had expected, made the trip well worth it.
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JTennant, we were allowed in the warehouse to clean kennels, but that was it. No other time, except for one night when there was a storm and we were able to drag our cots and lay outside of the kennels to calm the dogs. Make sense to you? Couldn't be in there when all was good, but was shamed into it when the dogs were upset. It was cold, damp, horrific odor, and miserable. Also, when we cleaned kennels there was loud, obnoxious music blaring, employees yelling at dogs to shut up, smoking and drinking going on. Tattoo shop in one room, an old school bus for ''hanging out'' in and an alligator and two dingos there. All of which are illegal without proper license.
We would have played, pet, walked, groomed, trained, any of those dogs all day long if given the opportunity. Instead we tried to clean up around the facility to make it safe for the dogs when they were out. One of the areas was under a bridge, so needless to say plenty of trash, broken glass, and car parts everywhere.
Such a disappointment. I could have gone on a very relaxing vacation with the money I spent to be there.
-- Posted by Foster Mom on Sun, Dec 16, 2012, at 9:23 AM
A sad, but not untypical, experience. You spent your own money to go help and ended up sitting around instead of doing the work you'd hoped to do.
Sounds like you did some good for the dogs that were crated, by walking them, but to be told you couldn't even see the dogs in the warehouse makes me wonder what was in there that they didn't want any witnesses to see. That's worrisome.
-- Posted by JTennant on Sat, Dec 15, 2012, at 2:38 PM
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quote: http: //economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/are-t... quote: the United States actually has the lowest corporate tax burden of any of the member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
quote: Jason, that's a common trick I see to try to make it look like U.S. corporations aren't paying their fair share of taxes. Frequently it's coupled with an argument that U.S. corporate tax rates need to be increased (even though they're already the highest in the OECD).Looking at corporate tax receipts as a percent of GDP fails to take into account that the U.S. has a substantially lower overall tax burden than most OECD countries. In other words, it is not a valid data point for the question: "Are corporations paying their fair share of taxes?" (ignoring for this post that the difference between corporate and personal taxes is irrelevant)The U.S. typically sits at 25%-28% tax revenue as percent of GDP, while the OECD average is around 35%.http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/content/table/2075851...http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/taxation/taxes-on-cor...If you take the average of the 2003-2009 data from the above two tables, you find that:- U.S. tax revenue is 26.4% of GDP- OECD tax revenue is 34.7% of GDP- OECD tax revenue is 1.315x higher than the U.S.- U.S. corporate tax revenue is 2.56% of GDP, 9.70% of total- OECD corporate tax revenue is 3.41% of GDP, 9.85% of total- OECD corporate tax revenue is 1.335x than the U.S.In other words, corporations aren't being favored in the U.S. The ratio of corporate tax receipts to overall tax revenue for the U.S. and the OECD average are virtually identical. By OECD standards, U.S. corporations are paying their fair share of taxes. The lower tax revenue from corporations in the U.S. is almost exactly explained by the lower overall tax burden in the U.S.(The difference isn't quite so close. Ideally, you should subtract the U.S. from the OECD average before comparing. But it's late, I need to get to sleep, and the U.S. represents just 1/34th of the average so the error is going to be very small.)


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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Two teenage girls, who used to be friends, called off their BFF relationship over a boy. One girl dated the boy and then broke up with him. The other girl then started dating the boy, but soon broke up with him also. The boy then went back to girl number one.
Girl number one then started harassing and bullying girl number two. She sent her a Snap Chat photo that depicted a girl holding a steak knife. The caption said "I'm gonna kill you."
At that point girl number two and her mother flagged down a police officer to report the harassment. The officer told girl number two to tell her ex BFF to cease and desist with the messages. The officer then called girl number one's father and told him what was going on. He questioned his daughter who said the picture was for someone else.
Nevertheless he was told to advise his daughter not to make anymore contact with girl number two.
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An Alden man who had been serving as a foster parent even though he was convicted many years ago of child molestation was sentenced Tuesday by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to 20 years in prison on child pornography charges.
Chad A. Salvatore, 40, had previously been convicted of distribution of child pornography, receipt of child pornography and obstruction of justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango said Salvatore downloaded child porn in December 2010 and later distributed it to an FBI agent in Rochester and to a federal agent with the Colorado Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
At the time of Salvatore's arrest, investigators revealed that he had been acting as a foster parent to a young teenager, even though Salvatore had been convicted of molesting three children when he was a teenager.


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Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge must contend with two dangerous enemies in this latest complex mystery in the New York Times bestselling series
London, summer 1920. An unidentified body appears to have been run down by a motorcar and Ian Rutledge is leading the investigation to uncover what happened. While the signs point to murder, vital questions remain: Who is the victim? And where, exactly, was he killed?
One small clue leads Rutledge to a firm built by two families, famous for producing and selling the world's best Madeira wine. Lewis French, the current head of the English enterprise, is missing. But is he the dead man? And does either his fiancée or his jilted former lover have anything to do with his disappearance - or possible death? What about his sister? Or the London office clerk? Is Matthew Traynor, French's cousin and partner who heads the Madeira office, somehow involved?
The experienced Rutledge knows that suspicion and circumstantial evidence are not proof of guilt, and he's going to keep digging for answers. But that perseverance will pit him against his supervisor, the new acting chief superintendent. When Rutledge discovers a link to an incident in the French family's past, the superintendent dismisses it, claiming the information isn't vital. He's determined to place the blame on one of French's women despite Rutledge's objections. Alone in a no-man's-land rife with mystery and danger, Rutledge must tread very carefully, for someone has decided that he, too, must die so that cruel justice can take its course.
©2013 Charles Todd (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers
Having read several mother/son team books authored as Charles Todd and enjoyed them, I was somewhat lost in this one. It seemed a stretch in both plot and characters.Perhaps I listened in too many short snatches of time. I wanted to like it!
The end was entirely unsatisfactory. I couldn't believe it was over and so many loose ends. I listened to the last chapter twice to see if I was missing something.
I love the Inspector Rutledge series and have read them all. Of course I will read the next one.
His British accent is so authentic as are all of the voices he performs. He is the best!
Probably not.
Love books! Classics and lighter fiction, mysteries (not too violent please :-). And selective non-fiction--whatever takes my fancy.
"Predictably excellent addition to Rutledge series"
Maybe, but I don't usually re-read mysteries until I have forgotten the details. However, on the list of series I would read again, this would be high! I read most of the books in the Rutledge series before finding and listening to, the last couple on Audible.
If I were to listen to the ones I already read, it would be largely because of the excellence of Simon Prebble's narration! He is incredibly talented. Creates different voices for each character that are easily identifiable, and has good pacing and intonation for the reading, in general. Far better than many narrators.
Well, Rutledge, a Scotland Yard detective, falls into the category of loner detectives, who buck authority at times to find answers to the crimes. I really like the character as created and developed by Charles Todd (a mother and son writing duo). It brings in history, psychology and good mysteries in engaging plots that do not insult the reader through simplicity or dull passages.
Rutledge is a fascinating lead character. He has been through the horrors of WWI and has been wounded in body, mind and soul. Because of visible scars, he has lost his fiancée after his return from France. Due to a complicated situation of moral anguish, he is struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome that includes a rich, troubled inner relationship with a dead comrade who has become an internalized aspect of his own psyche. In a twist unlike any I can recall in mystery writing, the voice of this dead, internalized comrade (toward whom Rutledge feels a combination of love and guilt) becomes something akin to Rutledge's "sidekick"--someone who offers advice and warnings and has a kind of wisdom that often helps Rutledge stay alive and solve the crimes.
While reading the first book in the series, I was skeptical that this was a workable character presentation. But the consistency of how psychologically well thought out this is, has left me very impressed. Highly recommend both the writing of this series and the narration of Simon Prebble. There are always unexpected plot developments that surprise, and this book is no exception. Very satisfying book(s).
"Disappointed -- could have been better"
I really appreciate Charles Todd, both his (their) Ian Rutledge and Bess Crawford series. I get them as soon as they come out, without question. I am hoping that this book was an anomaly, and not a sign that the mother-son partnership is flagging or that the authors are becoming tired of Ian Rutledge.
First of all, this book was wonderfully complex, with lots of trails to follow, many characters who could be clues to unravelling the mysteries and possible suspects. This is as you are listening to it. I found myself having to concentrate very hard to keep everyone straight. Rutledge is driving from London to Sussex to Kent over and over. And I am thinking that Somerset might have been in there somewhere too.
The problem is that there is no wrap-up to speak of where the author traditionally continues the story to (basically) explain to those of us who haven't been able to figure out how the culprit was the culprit or managed to pull off exactly what they did. This area in the book generally explains all of those tiny details that you (at least this is what happens to ME) have been saying to yourself "But how did they manage to do that?" for some hours.
At the end of this one, however, there is almost no wrapup and the reader is not even told if one of the people who is talked about throughout the book is dead or alive or where he could possibly be! Very confusing and overall disappointing, because as I listened to it I thought the story had promise.
The background story of Rutledge and how the higher-ups at the Yard are faring does move a little bit and it sounds like the new boss may be worse than Old Bowles, if that is possible. Rutledge is finally taking Hamish more in stride. He no longer fears that he is in the back seat of his car and understands that he is in the back of his mind and is likely to stay there. I think that is progress.
I recently listened to the first of this series "Test of Wills" (it was totally out of print when I first started reading this series) and am really glad I did. If you want to read another Rutledge that may be new to you, you might try that one!
"Best of a great series. A more than once listen."
The usual pleasant flow of Rutledge's investigation is combined with a really baffling mystery.
The way the author Todd disguised the real perpetrators to every one except Rutledge (and finally the reader).
Given a choice - Read the book or have Simon Prebble read it to you is a no-brainer.
I listened to Prebble read this book to me twice. It may have been better the second time.
Prebble is in a class with only one other narrator (in my opinion). That would be George Guidall. Since Rutledge is British, Prebble is the better of the two for narration of this series.The earlier books are narrated by Samuel Gillies and he does a good job, but he is no Prebble.
When Rutledge suspected that the real perpetrators were not as his superior insisted, but he had no way to prove it and his only recourse was to put himself in real danger so the killer would reveal himself.
This is #15 in the series and it's the best one. But to really appreciate this series one should begin with the first in the series. They are all above average and the listener (reader) will have a good time by starting at #1 and going through the list. Unfortunately there is a gap (6,7,8 & 9) are not available from Audible.
"A Waste of Time"
Read all the Rutledge up to this point... The entries in the series have all been good to very good. I'm not sure what happened with this one -- it just wanders, then simply ends...
There is no way this book should receive more then 2 or 3 stars... Anything more than 3 stars are paid reviews, publisher salt, etc...
Just save your money and avoid...
"A Disappointing Addition"
I have read or listened to many books by this author. This one was just sub-standard. It couldn't be a 4 or 5.
No. I really enjoy historical or period mysteries. I will continue to listen in the genre. But, I will be reluctant to listen to another book in this series.
Simon Prebble's narration is always terrific and it was in this performance. But, even great narration couldn't save the wandering plot and undeveloped characters.
"Huh?! It stops mid thought"
I feel like the author just got bored writing and stopped. This is my first and now my last Charles Todd book. He's a good writer, but no one should end a book the way he did. It really felt like it ended mid-thought. I've never read a book that ended this way. I wouldn't suggest this, unless you love Charles Todd.
Simon is a very good narrator.
bafflement, and disappointment.
Not worth the time.
OCD over books, listening to 1 a day; ANY genre, fact & fiction. Influenced by Audible reviewers so I keep mine unbiased - FRONT to BLACK!
Somehow I started with just one of the books in the series but soon bought all of them back to back. FYI: This is the 15th in the series. Simon Prebble, as always, is a superb narrator - much better than Samuel Gillies, who narrates like he's performing "Hansel and Gretel" to 6 year olds!
No matter how hard you try, you will never guess who will be murdered and by whom. There are so many twists and turns and red herrings that the reader is always kept guessing. The Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is a tortured soul but a great detective. He suffers from World War I "shell shock" which is what we now recognize as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that is manifested by a dead "imaginary friend" named Hamish McCloud. This adds an interesting component into how this detective acts and reacts. Hamish is to Rutledge what cocaine is to Sherlock Holmes - a dangerous nemesis that both helps and hampers. All of the books are pretty much the same plot but just different enough in locations, people, class distinctions, and twists to make each worth reading. My suggestion is to go on Google or Wikipedia to learn the order of the series and start with the first one. Each book fills in the gaps if you start somewhere in the middle but the continuity really helps. It would be nice if Audible.com would assign chronological order to books which contain a series or prequels and sequels. )I will post this same comment on all of the Ian Rutledge books that I've read.)
"give Ian some romance"
loved it. .but I'm going there is love for him at some point because it's sad otherwise.i love the performance he is inspector rutledge
"The French connection"
When he starts this investigation Rutledge is looking into a hit and case, but it slowly grows into a more complex case when the body may be a prominent wine shipper.
This is another complex case that Rutledge untangles as the body count rises before all is made clear.
The narrator is very good at giving the right tone for the story.
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Matt Baker (left) lays on the grass as he plays with his 11-month-old daughter, Kate Baker, during opening ceremonies at Klyde Warren Park Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Dallas. The five-acre deck park sits atop Woodall Rodgers Freeway, creating a pathway between downtown, Uptown and the Arts District.
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Create on-point and diagonally set quilts without making calculations, cutting tricky triangles or sewing diagonal rows! Join quilting author and educator Sandi Blackwell and discover her amazing Square-agonals® technique through a quick, on-point table runner project. Then apply the technique on a diagonally set, medallion-style quilt with a vibrant secondary design. Plus, piece a charming traditional basket quilt that's set on-point and easier to create than you'll want to let on. Get help finishing each project with beautiful borders and even find inspiration to put your own style spin on the innovative Square-agonals® technique. Create on-point and diagonal designs with ease and have more time to quilt and enjoy your finished projects!
Meet your instructor, Sandi Blackwell, before discovering the secret to creating her signature "Square-agonals" technique, which allows you to set your blocks on point without the use of math or cutting on the diagonal.
Dive into a charming table runner project with Sandi's help along the way. You'll learn how to prepare the fabric, sew the pattern using chain sewing techniques, and tape, mark, cut and press each section using the techniques you learned in Lesson 1.
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2012 Workshop Wishlist
Well, it's almost the halfway point of 2011 and we are starting to think about where the workshop winds will take us in 2012. So, here's your chance to influence us. Where should we be planning to go in 2012? Often, we base our workshop calendar on demand and interest. Hence, what you recommend may be the deciding factor for us when choosing a city. So, don't just tell us where to have a workshop. Tell us why we should come to your favorite city.


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8 Words the Internet Loves to Confuse With Other Words
A short while ago I wrote a column on words we always mix up with other words, where I drew shoddy pictures of things like Superboy being shot out of a Superman-shaped cannon. This completely made sense in the context of the article.
Since everyone knows online humor columns by obscure writers are extremely effective in changing society, I'm sure misuse of those words is no longer a problem. However, there are still a lot of other rogue (not rouge) words out there mixing with their homophonic or lookalike cousins and wreaking (not reeking) havoc on news articles, blogs, and forums everywhere. Words like ...
Members of the 401st Exercise Regiment on duty.
A "regimen" is a routine or course of treatment for improving health, while a "regiment" is a military unit. While regiments do get a lot of exercise, that isn't their sole duty, or at least if it is, I'm going to write a sternly worded letter to my Congressman about where my taxes are going.
There has been a lot of controversy over how much college football coaches are paid, and I know there are points to be made for both sides, but when you can afford to have an entire military regiment train with you daily, that seems like it might cross a line.
This seems like dangerous advice. I have a feeling military types might be kind of prickly about being stalked.
Always be weary of danger. It makes you look cool.
"Wary" means cautious, you know, like the ware in "beware." "Weary," on the other hand, means tired. So this person...
...was somehow sick of blogging before she even started. But I guess she stopped being tired of it after she started, so perhaps she lives backwards through time like T.H. White's Merlyn.
Meanwhile, these teams are fucking sick of playing each other.
And this one actually makes a little bit of sense:
He might very well be weary of the Giants. My fiance (only one "e" for a man apparently) is a Philly fan living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I've noticed he is almost homicidally tired of hearing about the Giants winning the World Series. Hey, Mike!
Ha ha! All in good fun! Moving on.
Racial epitaphs.
An epithet is a descriptive word or phrase, and is usually used to mean a negative one, like "asshole" or "Raiders fan." News articles have to use the phrase "racial epithet" a lot to describe words they can't print in their family paper and that I can't type in this column.
An epitaph on the other hand, is something written about you when you are dead, most likely on your gravestone. When they get mixed up, racism becomes very morbid.
Pasternak, who is white, won a civil suit alleging racial discrimination. I assume he had been harassed by co-workers shouting: "Stupid polack, taken too soon" and, "Dumbass cracker touched the lives of many."
He just out of nowhere started screaming "Calvin Running Bear Higgins, beloved husband and father!" and "Janice Hungry Wolf, an inspiration to all!" at random people at the party. Kind of creepy.
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Per Se/Per Say
"Per se" is a Latin term meaning "in itself" or "by itself." For example: "I'm not calling my neighbor a crazy cat lady because of the high number of cats she owns per se, but because her kitchen is six inches deep in cat poop and she sits on the porch with a rifle taking potshots at animal control whenever they try to visit."
"Also I'm a little worried there might be something sexual going on."
"Per say," while being made of two legitimate English words, is not really a meaningful phrase, but I guess it could mean something that happens upon each "say." As a noun, "say" means an opinion, or an opportunity or turn to speak.
I wouldn't mind politicians being charged "per say."
So these athletes:
are apparently seen by some (but not Butler) as being in a one-on-one verbal battle, where each line counts as one round of the fight. Despite his strong reliance on "yo mama" jokes, Butler feels people are familiar enough with his varied repertoire of one-liners that he won't be typecast in the future as a one-note comic.
Be careful, dude, you don't want to go down this path.
OK, so a simple misspelling is no big deal, but even overlooking the bad spelling, it's clear most people wouldn't even know how to use "per se" if the spellchecker handed it to them corrected. Like many Latin terms, people seem to feel entitled to use it to mean whatever they need a word for, in the same ways the Smurfs use the word "smurf."
Apparently sometimes people think it means "so to speak":
And some people think it means "for example" (probably confusing it with "let's say"):
And some people think it means "exactly" or "actually":
So sure, why not. Let's just per se the term per se for whatever per se we per se. That's smurfy.


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Which one do you guys think was better. i for one think diamond dust but thats just cuz it had more fighting. But memories of nobody story i think was better. If you havent seen the movies i recommend that you do theyre both really good.
so i like them both, but the Diamond Dust rebellion throws you into the action faster. i thought Memories of Nobody was a little too slow, but that's justr one girls opion. "Someone once told me you can't put a price on human life, although when push comes to shove the price suddenly becomes negotiable"
At first I didn't like Memories of Nobody but after watching it again it was awesome. I liked Diamond Dust because of all the fighting and the whole Toshiro thing. Can't wait for Fade to Black!!!
I Cant decide they're both soo good it's so hard to choose :D
had more action
"i shall return by gen mac aruther"
and I already seen the Japanese version(~if you want to die stand in my way and here is why you shouldn't get in my way in the first place http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej64rxvRq7c )
not to much Action in there the 2nd was much better (~if you want to die stand in my way and here is why you shouldn't get in my way in the first place http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej64rxvRq7c )
I like diamond dust better like everyone says it has a lot of action, I like memories of nobody too that one has plenty of action itself, again not nearly as much as diamond dust but it tell a good story. Live in the way of dragon
mask thats when it gets even more interesting doesn't it ~( Alucard God of Death. Otaku God. 10,000 points.)~


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Past Presidents of the University of Hawaii
John W. Gilmore (deceased)
The first president was an agriculture professor who established schools in China and the Philippines. He recruited several colleagues from his former institution, Cornell University, who shared his belief that land-grant institutions should serve the public and democratize higher education.
Arthur L. Dean (deceased)
A chemist recruited from Yale, Dean saw the transformation of the College of Hawaii into the University of Hawaii and growth in enrollment from 21 to 874 students. He later served on the Board of Regents.
David L. Crawford (deceased)
An entomologist and athletics coach, Crawford developed one of the nation's largest summer school programs and sought internationalism as an avenue to world peace.
Gregg M. Sinclair (deceased)
A founder of the university's Oriental Institute, forerunner of the federally funded East-West Center, Sinclair attracted prominent figures and leading minds as guest lecturers and participants in the East-West Philosophers' Conferences. He maintained and developed university programs during the difficult war years.
Paul S. Bachman (deceased)
Bachman divided history/political science into two departments, appointing the first political sciences chair. His tenure was cut short by his untimely death just 14 months after taking office as president.
Laurence H. Snyder (deceased)
Groundbreaking geneticist Snyder enjoyed generous tax support that enabled the university to construct 37 new buildings, double enrollment and institute new academic programs. He took particular pride in the monkeypod shaded mall, but alumni protest led to reversal of his decision to eliminate the football program.
Thomas H. Hamilton (deceased)
Hamilton finessed a sizeable budget increase to deal with a growing student body and set the wheels in motion for UH's medical and law schools. He resigned amid protest related to the Vietnam War and a controversial faculty tenure case.
Harlan Cleveland (deceased)
Rhodes Scholar and diplomat Cleveland established UH's law school, extended the medical school, created UH Hilo and appointed the first Manoa chancellor.
Fujio Matsuda
The nation's first Asian American university president used political ties to keep the budget afloat and court the legislature. During his tenure, Manoa built the Institute for Astronomy, Korean Studies Center, Marine Sciences Building, law school and library, Kahanamoku Pool and PE/athletics complex. The School of Architecture opened and West Oahu College became UH West Oahu.
Albert J. Simone
Simone lobbied for greater independence from the legislature's control in order to retain accreditation. During his tenure, UH Manoa consolidated departments, research institutes and federal cooperative programs from different parts of campus into the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology, a leading education and research resource.
Kenneth P. Mortimer
An expert in higher education policy, Mortimer expanded university autonomy and oversaw the first comprehensive fundraising campaign. He institutionalized service learning, addressed maintenance backlogs along with new construction and tackled articulation between campuses and faculty pay inequities but had to grapple with declining state resources.
Evan S. Dobelle
Dobelle pushed greater campus independence, establishing chancellors at UH Manoa and each community college.
David McClain
McClain provided stable leadership as the university successfully completed the largest fundraising effort in the state. During his tenure, UH Hilo opened a School of Pharmacy and UH Manoa consolidated Hawaiian studies and language programs into the Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge.
M.R.C. Greenwood
Greenwood, an internationally respected scientist and higher education policy expert, was the first female president. She led the university through a deep recession, and launched the HI² innovation agenda. The UH Cancer Center, the new West Oahu campus, Palamanui and the Hawaii Graduation Initiative, are among the projects that were completed or advanced during her tenure.


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With the 20th pick, San Antonio tabs…James Anderson
For the third year in a row the San Antonio Spurs bucked their own historical trend and combed college basketball for immediate help, forgoing their usual European draft and stash routine to nab Oklahoma State's James Anderson.
Unlike George Hill, Anderson is a player everyone actually heard of before the Chicago pre-draft camp. From ESPN NBA draft guru Chad Ford:
The Spurs have to feel really lucky here. Anderson is a very solid player and a dynamic scorer who can shoot and get to the line. He reminds me of James Harden, who went No. 3 in the draft last year. The Spurs always seem to find value in the draft and here's a good example. Anderson won't be a superstar, but he can come in and play right away.
James Anderson should come in and fill in one of the Spurs biggest needs right away (shooting) while he adapts to the San Antonio Spurs defensive schemes. In a worst case scenario, he should be able to immediately replace last season's Roger Mason Jr. and Keith Bogans production at a fraction of the price.
Another useful wrinkle, according to Draftexpress.com, Anderson also provides a knowledgeable and capable pick and roll wing, an important skill given the Spurs pick and roll dominant offensive sets.
James Andersonwas nothing short of spectacular last season, and it shows here. His 1.07 overall PPP ranks second amongst all players, as do his 20 possessions used per-game. He was above the PPP every in every situation except for guarded catch and shoot situations, and has more experience running the pick and roll (2.9 Pos/G) than any other player on our rankings. High usage/high-efficiency players are extremely difficult to come by, and NBA teams may want to ponder if they're missing the boat on Anderson due to the fact that he has not been spectacular in workouts. The same thing happened last year withMarcus Thornton.
Between James Anderson, Alonzo Gee, Malik Hairston and Garrett Temple, the San Antonio Spurs would seemingly have at least one rotation quality wing player and a healthy stockpile of talent for Austin.


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Phillips Family in ConcertTodd and Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet. soprano Amy Philllips, flutist Tara Helen O'Connor, and violinist Catherine Cho perform music by Beethoven, Schubert, Isaye and Saint-Saëns along with two premieres by Pittsburgh composer and musical patrriarch Eugene Phillips--Quintetto Concertante for soprano, flute, two violins and viola, and Suite for Viola and Bass Flute featuring a giant flute sounding two octaves below the standard instrument.05/26/2013Time: 3:00 pmLocation: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Piano TrioPerformance by the Pittsburgh Piano Trio with light fare and dessert provided. Reservations required.05/28/2013Time: 6:30 pmLocation: Mansions on Fifth, 5105 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Other Desert CitiesLyman Wyeth is an actor-politician in the Ronald Reagan mold. His impeccable wife Polly never has a strand of hair out of place. Now retired, their life in a wealthy Palm Springs enclave is upset when relatives arrive for the holidays. Son Trip is a TV reality show producer; Polly's sister Silda is a wisecracking liberal just out of rehab; most troubling is daughter Brooke, who announces that she is about to publish a revealing memoir. This 2012 Tony-nominated Broadway sensation by Jon Robin Baitz is an entertaining look at unruly family politics. Rob Ruggiero directs.05/30/2013 - 06/30/2013O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
The Kreutzer SonataPozdynyshev, an enigmatic stranger in a smoky rail car, weaves a tale of love, loss and betrayal. His sensuous wife plays piano while his old friend plays violin, the Kreutzer Sonata between them, powerful and evocative. Was Beethoven's music the soundtrack to their illicit passion, or has Pozdynyshev made a terrible mistake? Irish playwright Nancy Harris adapted Tolstoy's classic novella into a theatrical experience. Richard McMillan stars, Alan Stanford directs.05/30/2013 - 06/22/2013Stephen Foster Memorial Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Honeck, Rossini & StraussManfred Honeck conducts Rossini's exciting William Tell Overture -- famously used as the theme music for the Lone Ranger radio and television shows. Symphony #93 is the first of 12 "London symphonies" composed by Haydn and showcases the composer's humor. Strauss' tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) depicts a hero's journey from the battlefield to finding peace.05/31/2013 - 06/02/201305/31 - 8:00 pm06/01 - 8:00 pm06/02 - 2:30 pmHeinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
42nd StreetBroadway razzle-dazzle at its best. Fired from her first Broadway show, starry-eyed actress Peggy Sawyer thought she'd never see her name in lights, but fate had other plans. Come and meet those dancing feet in this Tony Award®-winning musical. The toe-tapping, foot-stomping score includes such classics as "We're in the Money," "42nd Street" and "Lullaby of Broadway."05/31/2013 - 06/09/2013Location: Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Flute RecitalSuzanne Levinson, flute, with Raymond Blackwell, piano & baritone, and Margaret Kenney, oboe & English horn, in a program by French, Dutch, Australian, American, Bohemian, and British composers. 412 882-9300.06/01/2013Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Baldwin United Methodist Church, 5001 Baptist Rd., Pittsburgh, PA
Radio Golf by August WilsonPittsburgh Playwrights becomes one of the few theatres in the world to present all ten plays of August Wilson's Pittsburgh Century Cycle in the order of their Broadway appearance. Mark Clayton Southers, Art Terry, Wali Jamal with Kevin Brown and Chrystal Bates under the direction of Eileen J. Morris bring Wilson's characters to life as they tell the story of Harmond Wilks and his evolution in the Historic Hill District.06/01/2013 - 06/29/2013Time: variousPittsburgh Playwrights Theater, 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Artists on Art Gallery Talk: Associated Artists of PittsburghGet to know the intriguing artists creating exceptional work in our own backyard. AAP award-winners Nancy McNary Smith, Erika Osborne, and Chuck Johnson discuss their art and the works of their peers.06/02/2013Time: 2:30 pm4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Encore! (SOLD OUT!)SOLD OUT. (Donations still welcome.) PYSO's annual fundraising party & concert raises funds for scholarships, program support, and 2014's overseas tour. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham will emcee. Music Director Lawrence Loh and the full Orchestra will encore their favorites from the 2012-13 season, including Strauss's Voices of Spring, a Dvorak Slavonic Dance, and Bizet's Farandole.06/02/2013Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, 4141 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
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