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Caleb Carr had me, he lost me, and he never got me back.
I think many readers would agree, and his new George R.R. Martin-lite fantasy epic "The Legend of Broken" ain't bringing anyone back.
The novel that had me, "The Alienist," remains, for me, one of the most haunting, extraordinarily dense serial killer dramas ever written. I was 14 when I laid eyes (in a now defunct bookstore) on the cover image of a mysterious, cloaked figure skulking through the long-ago streets of New York.
The resulting read was one of the more memorable of my early teenage years – along with Howard Stern's "Private Parts"; don't judge me – and it's still a bit shocking.
Its central narrative, the hunt for the killer of teenage boy prostitutes who ply their trade dressed as girls, coupled with its setting in late 19 century Manhattan and its weaving in of real figures (including Teddy Roosevelt), made it one of the finest, most devastating popular novels of the end of the 20th century.
Its author, the long-haired son of famed Beat Generation icon Lucien Carr, was on the map. But his follow-up, a sequel to "Alienist" titled "The Angel of Darkness," while ever-readable, lacked its predecessor's shocking pull, and made me long for the first adventure of psychiatrist Dr. Lazlo Kreizler and company.
I lost track of Caleb Carr after "Angel"; his next two novels, the sci-fi jumble "Killing Time" and a Sherlock Holmes mystery titled "The Italian Secretary," were received with respectful silence. The buzz of Carr's "Alienist" days was quieted.
It is unlikely that Carr's new book "The Legend of Broken," a phone-book-heavy medieval adventure, will bring its author back to prominence. It suffers the same fate as his post-"Alienist" works: It's not good enough. It's too long (more than 700 pages, with notes). And it neither shocks nor grabs.
Take "Broken"'s marble-mouthed first chapter:
"The scent given off by the three hurrying forms is odd – less human even than their stature. … The three are of the Bane, a tribe made up of exiles from the city on the mountain, as well as the descendants of those who suffered similar punishment; a tribe whose survival in the Wood is ensured by foraging parties like this one, which are dispatched to seek out rare goods prized in Broken for their curative or pleasuring qualities."
And with that, I must admit, I was gone.
Oh, I continued reading, but I never cared a lick for the story of Bane tracker Keera (it is nice to see a strong female character front and center), Broken leader Sixt Arnem, the sorcerer Caliphestros, and the rekindled battle between the Bane and the Broken, one brought on by unexplained sudden plagues. (The heart of the conflict all goes back to "Mad King Oxmontrot" who, you see … never mind.)
Carr knows how to write action; a late swordfight in which Arnem's son Dagobert saves his father's life, is cinematic in its fury ("Driving his sword in a final moment of screaming rage into the fool's gaping mouth – a most fitting final thrust – Dagobert pulls his blade free as the man falls to the ground, instantly dead.")
He is also nothing if not imaginative. Even though it all feels drawn from some other source – Tolkien, Martin, countless other fantasy kingpins – it is not a dull world.
It's just an overstuffed, uninvolving one, in which the key question – what is causing the plagues, and who is to blame? – is likely to be greeted by a nonchalant shrug.
The introduction of the Yoda-ish Cliphestros is a highpoint (he is without legs, lying "atop the haunches of the lounging creature below"), but it's not enough to push the reader back onto Carr's side.
I've never been a fan of medieval fiction – the "Game of Thrones" books have been staring at me angrily for years – so there is perhaps an emotional distance with such material that I cannot overcome. Perhaps fans of the genre will embrace "Broken" 's hobbit-y Banes and their struggle.
And if there was a time for such a creation from Carr, surely, that time is now — hey, "Game of Thrones" isn't back on HBO until March, after all.
But taking on a book of this size requires a great deal of time, and a feeling that we're heading somewhere that makes the journey worth it.
We're not.
In fact, the most interesting aspect of "Broken" is its intro, a nice bit of literary fakery in which Carr claims the manuscript for this very text was discovered among the papers of the very real Edward Gibbon, 18th century author of "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire."
I wish Carr had kept the fake discovery hidden in his own files, and perhaps returned once more to old Manhattan.
In the absence of a worthy new work from Caleb Carr, I'll once again read "The Alienist," and ponder whether its author has the ability to pull off a work as powerful again. I'd put my money on a "Legend of Broken" sequel happening first, sadly.
The Legend of Broken
By Caleb Carr
Random House
734 pages, $28
Christopher Schobert is a staff editor at Buffalo Spree and a frequent contributing Buffalo News critic.


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James Brolin said his son Josh is doing fine in the wake of his impending divorce from Diane Lane, calling their split "mutual."
Brolin – who accompanied wife Barbra Streisand as she performed at the Oscars Sunday night – said his son, 45, was watching the Academy Awards show at a party with famed film directors the Coen brothers and his daughter.
"He's great," Brolin said. "You know, everything is mutual. It's all okay."
Josh Brolin and Lane, 48, were introduced by Streisand at a 2002 party and were married in 2004 at the actor's California ranch. They were separated for some time before Lane signed divorce papers on Valentine's Day, a source tells PEOPLE.
"This was a hard decision for both of them to make," added the source. "The relationship just ran its course."
James Brolin said his son, who had been married before to Alice Adair and who has two children, was coping well. "Evidently he's doing well," said James of Josh. "Everything is fine."
Reporting by AILI NAHAS
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June 13 is the feast of St. Anthony of Padua
How many times this week have you turned in desperation to St. Anthony to find your house keys, your car keys, your eyeglasses (my specialty), your mobile, your Metro Card, your wallet…the list goes on. His fame as a finder of misplaced or lost items transcends the Roman Catholic population. Everybody, it seems, knows of and prays to St. Anthony. He is one very busy saint. But how in the world did this great Franciscan friar and teacher become the rescuer of distracted people?
According to some information I found at americancatholic.org, a website of St. Anthony Press, the origins of Anthony's special gift lie not with absentmindedness but, rather, with a bit of lightfingered-ness on the part of an errant novice.
Anthony had a book of Psalms in which he had inscribed many notes and other items of interest. He used this Psalter to teach his students in the Order. One of those students decided to leave and he swiped the Psalter. When Anthony discovered what happened, he simply prayed that it would be returned. The novice had second thoughts. He returned the Psalter…and himself. The Order accepted him back. What a great story of sin, remorse, forgiveness and another chance.
St. Anthony is also the saint of missing persons, not surprisingly, and of sailors, travelers and fisherman. Again, there's a personal connection. Anthony was a great missionary and went all the way to Morocco to preach the Gospel. He became seriously ill on the voyage, prayed for God's help, and recovered.
Finally – and this is often overlooked about Anthony – he is a Doctor of the Universal Church, so declared by Pope Pius XII back in 1946 in recognition of his great skill as a teacher and preacher. He could take the Word of God and apply it to ordinary situations, to make it more "real" to people. Kind of reminds you of our wonderful new pope, doesn't he?
Just thought you'd like to know who's finding your stuff for you.


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His statement:
"Islam is the official religion and Malaysia is an Islamic state, an Islamic state that respects the rights of the non-Muslims and we protect them," he said when asked to comment on concerns that Malaysia was moving from a secular government to an Islamic State and whether is Malaysia is one.
"I want to correct you (reporter), that we have never never been a secular state. Secular by Western definition means separation of the Islamic principles in the way we govern the country.
"But we have never abdicated from those principles. Malaysia have been always been driven by, and adhere to the fundamentals of Islam ... so your (reporter) premise is wrong," he said.
After spoken to several people, most of the pundits opined that Najib needs to find something to distract attention away from the controversy he was caught in at the Altantuya Shaaribu murder trial.
A prominent BN politician told me that Najib is trying to pick up a fight to enhance his profile especially when the fight is on Malaysia's Islamic status.
Najib is obviously playing with fire here knowing that his statement is tantamount to a political challenge against the spirit of the federal constitution which is the most sacred law of the land.
The prominent leader added that we should not attack Najib over the statement because this is what he wanted to create, a fight which will help to uplift his profile knowing that Islamists will leap to his defence.
Nonetheless, several people have responded:
Bar Council president Ambiga Sreenevasan:
"Malaysia is a secular state, not an Islamic state. The law is clear about this whereby the supreme court in a 1998 case decided by Lord President Tun Salleh Abbas stated clearly: we are a secular state and the civil court administers secular law.
"Certainly, Islam receives special treatment in the Federal Constitution but that does not mean Malaysia is an Islamic state.
"It does not follow from the provision in Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution that we are an Islamic state in the legal term.
"Going back to the time of our founding fathers and the Reid Commission report, it is clear we were not meant to be an Islamic state. Taking this position today is contrary to our consititutional history.
"We believe there is a misunderstanding that can be resolved by looking closely at the constitution."
International Islamic University Malaysia lecturer Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Bari:
"Malaysia is not a secular state because Islam has been put as the "religion of the Federation" by Article 3(1).
"But, it is acceptable to say Malaysia is "an Islamic nation with its own interpretation." Given the sensitivities and ignorance of both Muslims and non-Muslims, such is understandable.
"Because, even for a country like United Kingdom, with good policies, orderly system and humane laws, it can be Islamic in that sense."
Universiti Teknologi Mara lecturer Prof Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi:
"Malaysia is never secular but at the same time, it is not an Islamic state. We are neither here nor there.
"We walk the middle path. But this is not something we should be ashamed of. Instead, it is a pride.
"Malaysia was always promoting Islam. In line with this, it is clear that Malaysia was never neutral on the issue of religion.
"But we have never emphasised on ideological purity. We are not a theocratic state.
The constitution is the supreme law of the nation. So, it does not permit a conclusion that we are a full-fledged Islamic state.
"To me, there is no need to adopt a black or white agreement. There are shades of grey. We are a hybrid state. Our system are all mixed.
"We are a Muslim nation whereby Muslims are in control, but not in the legal way. "And actually, there is no prototype or ideal model of an Islamic state in the world. Not even Pakistan or Saudi Arabia, as they do have customs which have nothing to do with Islam."
MCA Youth chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai:
The Federal Constitution's tenet has always been that Malaysia is a secular state, and not an Islamic state.
Although the official religion is Islam, the people can practise other religions.
Najib's statement that Malaysia is an Islamic should not be taken literally but in a general sense that it is an Islamic country, where the majority of the population is Muslim.
Malaysia is an Islamic country, which has a Muslim majority population and which is a member of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference; it is not an Islamic state which practises theocracy.
Opposition Leader and DAP member of Parliament for Ipoh Timur Lim Kit Siang
Najib's statement is a unilateral, arbitrary and unconstitutional revision of the fundamental principles of nation-building agreed by the forefathers of the major communities on the founding of the nation.
It is agreed that while Islam is the official religion of the federation, Malaya and later Malaysia is not an Islamic state, whether of the PAS or Umno variety.
Tunku said at his 80th birthday celebration organised by the Barisan Nasional in1983: "The Constitution must be respected and adhered to. There have been attempts by some people who tried to introduce religious laws and morality laws. This cannot be allowed.
"The country has a multi-racial population with various beliefs. Malaysia must continue as a secular state with Islam as the official religion."
Dr Farish Noor:
"The comments made by the Deputy Prime Minister would suggest a totalising discourse that fails to take into account the pluralism that is at the heart of the Malaysian nation and nation-building project. When he states that 'we have always been driven by our adherence to the fundamental principles of Islam', is he referring to the entire Malaysian population that includes not only Muslims but also Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and peoples of other faiths? Or by the term 'we' is he referring to the oligarchy of Malay-Muslim elites who man the helm of UMNO and the ruling National Front alliance that governs the country?"
As a Deputy Prime Minister, Najib is a leader of all races. He must ensure that his statement does not mislead the public. The spirit of the federal constitution today remained secular although Islam is accepted and recognised as the federal religion. The recognition is purely symbolic and to respect the majority people of this country who are muslims.
Malaysians must celebrate the country's strength in diversity and not otherwise. This exclusive statement seeks to disunite than to unite, which is a pity because we are celebrating the 50th year of our national independence.
What is obvious is it is Najib the Politician at work and he is hoping that his statement will shore up his popularity. This is a cheap gimmick and a dangerous one too.
Is Najib fit to become a leader of a multiracial and multireligious country?


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U.S. Treaty Anti-Avoidance Rules: An Overview and Assessment
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January 13, 2012
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Cool, like the concept of year round site - does this mean you will get regional and pull in the Remix events?
Hi everyone, this is Thomas. During the show I mentioned a data visualization contest to win a free ticket to MIX10. You can find out about it at http://www.visitmix.com/Opinions/I-Can-Haz-Data-Visualization. Be sure to follow our twitter feed for more opportunities to win a ticket and to get the latest updates on writings, lab, etc. Also, feel free to follow me on Twitter if you like (be warned, I talk about heavy metal, HTML5, brutality, web standards, horror movies and MIX Online). Please come check us out at http://visitmix.com.
@Ian2 - Although at times confusing, the community site (MIX Online) at http://visitmix.com is seperate from the conference site (MIX) at http://live.visitmix.com. Both actually are available year-round. Our site, MIX Online posts labs, writings, etc. throughout the year. The conference site stays up so that folks can watch videos of sessions and keynotes after the event as well.
There is no current plan to pull in the regional events to the conference site, but something I will definitely put on the list for us to consider. Thanks!
I'm still chuckling from the fake lift - nice job! Loved the conversation about inclusiveness and how developers use multiple technologies to get the job done.
Very similar conversations going on in the RIA Community as well:
Can't wait for MIX!
Tommy, I love what you do! Keep fighting the good fight! Believe in yourself!
What a grand entrance for @tommylee, nicely done!
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Of all the information distributed to the media at Memorial Stadium late Saturday afternoon, there was one number that leaped off the final stat packet:
86 plays.
Yes, Penn State managed to run that many in a 16-10 tooth-pull victory over a stubborn Indiana team but one the Nittany Lions kept in the game with an uncanny display of offensive ineptitude.
If only the game were played between the 20-yard lines.
Penn State forced 10 punts, dominated time of possession (37:27-22:33), ran 17 plays more than they average and moved up and down the field at will only to self-destruct in the red zone.
On a day when any decent offense would have put up 40 points, the Lions settled for three short field goals, turned the ball over twice inside the 5, fumbled four times, had a touchdown wiped out by penalty and had to hold their collective breath as Indiana hurled a Hail Mary pass toward the end zone on the game's final play.
This is the same Indiana that just lost to North Texas - without Joe Greene - last week.
"We still continue to shoot ourselves in the foot," offensive coordinator Galen Hall said.
With a howitzer.
Joe Paterno seems to think it doesn't make any difference which quarterback, Rob Bolden or Matt McGloin, starts - even though McGloin totally outplayed Bolden on Saturday like he has almost all of this year.
Whether the Lions can afford the shuffle any longer, with nemesis Iowa in town Saturday and the meat of the schedule upcoming, is highly unlikely.
McGloin's 74-yard bomb to Derek Moye upped his lead in touchdown drives over Bolden to 32-15 over the last two seasons.
But the revolving-door sanction of the game's most important position is only part of the problem. Consider Paterno's reaction - while sitting in the coaching booth - to the McGloin to Moye pass.
"I'm yelling 'throw it to the tight end,''' Paterno said, forcing a smile. "When they threw it to the wideout, I was all upset - until I saw him catch it and run for the touchdown."
Despite throwing for 271 yards, and rushing for another 193, the Lions took way too long to gain full control - if they ever had it - against a Big Ten cellar dweller.
Twice Penn State was stuffed on second-and-2 and third-and-1 late in the fourth quarter, leading 16-10. Instead of running out the clock, the Lions gave Indiana a final chance.
"That's frustrating," Hall said. "The game should have been put away there. We have got to get some more push up front."
The offensive line is still in flux as Chima Okoli, battling an ankle injury and hit with another false start, was lifted for Mike Farrell. John Urschel and DeOn'Tae Pannell continue to rotate at guard.
"We moved the ball," tackle and offensive co-captain Quinn Barham said. "It was a matter of finishing in the red zone. We have to stop switching and get a consistent group in there, but we also know either guy can get the job done."
Despite a career-high in carries with 29 and his third 100-yard output of the season, Silas Redd called the game "bittersweet" because his lost fumble at the Indiana 2, with a 6-3 lead midway through the third quarter, contributed to the chaos.
"That's unacceptable," Redd said. "We've got to score in the red zone."
Redd had a touchdown called back by a holding penalty on the Lions' first possession.
"We can't afford to give up 14 points to be as good as we want to be and to compete in this conference," Hall said.
Paterno was at a loss to explain why his offense isn't further along through five games or its red-zone difficulties - "it's a mindset, maybe," he said - but he knows the defense, which lost another starter to injury Saturday (Stephon Morris), can't bear more of the burden.
For sure Iowa's defense will not allow Penn State 86 snaps this week.
"If you waste too many opportunities, sometimes you just don't have enough, your defense can't keep you in the game long enough," Paterno said. "I thought the defense played a good, solid game today, as they have all year."
Through the struggles of a year ago that resulted in a 7-6 record, the Lions' defense wasn't nearly as strong as it is now and, apparently, how it must remain.
"Our defense is playing very well," Hall said. "Thank heavens."
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My 14 Favorite Family Holiday TraditionsCody
The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. I look forward to it like a 7-year-old looks forward to Santa coming down the chimney. My excitement has never been about presents or about any of the commercial aspects of Christmas. My excitement for the holiday season is about traditions and family.
We had several traditions when I was growing up that we all looked forward to like an advent calendar, Christmas tree hunting, and decorating the tree. Some of those traditions have carried over to my family. Casey's family had their traditions and some of those have carried over to our family as well. We have also worked to start our own traditions with our kids, things that are unique to our family.
Each year we seem to come up with new traditions and Casey and I learn about what we each did as kids. And as more time has passed, more and more of those conversations result in more traditions for our own family. Hopefully we keep adding traditions year after year. These are the things our kids are going to look back on and remember as being the most joyful and happy times of their lives. I want my kids to be able to look back and be just as excited about Christmas as I am now as a parent.
Just as my kids have developed their favorite Christmas traditions, I have developed mine as well. A lot of those favorite traditions are traditions that came from my childhood. Here are a few!
Weekly Movies 1 of 14As soon as Thanksgiving Day hits, my family begins its annual weekend Christmas movie tradition. Each Sunday we choose one Christmas movie to watch until we get to Christmas Day.
Decorating the Christmas Tree 2 of 14Usually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day, we unload the fake Christmas tree (which I'm still learning to accept) and we take turns putting Christmas ornaments on the tree.
Advent Calendar 3 of 14My family growing up had an advent calendar that we loved to do each year. The calendar had pockets with decorations for a little tree. Each day we would add a decoration to the tree and on Christmas Eve we would put the star on the tree. This is one of my favorite memories of Christmas as a kid.
Christmas lights 4 of 14Each Christmas Eve night before we went to bed as kids, my parents would drive us around our small little town to look at Christmas lights on houses in the town.
Christmas Eve Dinner 5 of 14As a kid my family would have Christmas Eve dinner in our basement on the floor, picnic style. My family has adopted a slightly different tradition--we order Chinese food each Christmas Eve.
Christmas Tree Hunting 6 of 14I'm a die hard real Christmas tree fan (why we have a fake tree now is a story for another day). My father used to take us all up on the mountain and we'd hunt for a Christmas tree. Photo Credit: Flickr
Christmas Village 7 of 14My family growing up always had a Christmas village with little ceramic houses and an old model train that ran through the village. The village was set up under a second Christmas tree that was set up in our living room. Photo Credit: Flickr
Taking Turns 8 of 14When it comes time to open presents on Christmas morning, we each take turns opening presents so we can enjoy watching others get gifts from others.
12 Days of Christmas 9 of 14For several years when I was a kid my family picked out another family that lived somewhere within a few miles of our house and we'd do the 12 days of Christmas for them. We'd drop off treats or gifts each night and knock on the door and run. It was a great chance for my parents to teach us about the importance of giving.
Bowl of M&Ms 10 of 14A bowl of M&Ms is a staple on Christmas in my house. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without the bowl of M&Ms. Photo Credit: Flickr
The Christmas Story 11 of 14This is a more recent tradition started by TBS. On Christmas we have The Christmas Story playing in the background after the presents have all been opened.
Christmas Eve Movie 12 of 14On Christmas Eve my dad would round all of us up and we'd watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. My family has adopted Elf as our annual Christmas Eve movie.
Yearly Ornament 13 of 14Each year after Thanksgiving we head to the Hallmark store and pick out a Christmas ornament.
Christmas Pajamas 14 of 14For Christmas Eve our kids get to open one present before they go to bed. The present always contains Christmas pajamas that they can wear that night as they wait for Santa to come.
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Vision and Learning Center to hold education workshop
MUNCY - The Vision and Learning Center, 112 S. Main St., will hold a workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12 about "The Vision and Learning Link" to help struggling students who may need help in school.
Registration may be made by calling Karen at 546-4885.
Muncy Public Library announces activities
MUNCY - The Muncy Public Library has announced the following events for February:
Preschool storytime - 10 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 13 to March 6, for children ages 4 to 6.
Evening Toddler Tales - 7 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 14 and Feb 21, for children ages 1 to 3.
Transition Train Storytime - 10 to 10:45 a.m. February 15 and 22, for children ages 3 to 4 and their caregivers.
Open Playtime - 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 16 and March 2, for children ages 18 months to 3 and a half years and their caregivers.
Dr. Seuss is on the Loose - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 1, for children ages 3 to 5.
Little League's Relay team to hold basket bingo
The Little League Intentional Walkers Relay For Life team will hold a baskets, bags and beyond bingo Feb. 16 at Independent Fire Co., Clark Street, South Williamsport.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at noon. Lunch will be available as well as raffles and special games.
Tickets are on sale at Little League Headquarters and the Independent Fire Co.
All proceeds benefit the Relay For Life of Williamsport and the American Cancer Society.
For more information, call 326-1921.
Konkle Memorial Library to sponsor antique roadshow
The Friends of the W. B. Konkle Memorial Library are sponsoring an "Antique Road Show" 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Montoursville Borough Building, 617 Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville.
The owner of Callahan Antiquities, Michael G. Callahan and his father, P. Michael Callahan, will appraise art, pottery, lighting, silver, primitives, military, long arms, swords and general items for $5 each, with all the proceeds going to the library.
In the event of inclement weather, it will be rescheduled for Feb. 24.


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Monday, January 14, 2013
Students in Pren Woods history class at Alston Middle School recently mixed Shakespeare with ancient Rome. Students recited Mark Antonys speech from Julius Caesar and dressed in togas as part of their studies. Shown here are Erica Emery and Soren Cuda.
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on May 23, 2013 - 11:52 PM
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NIAGARA FALLS – The invasive plants have been removed from Luna Island. Elevators at the Cave of the Winds installed many decades ago have been replaced. Three Sisters Islands will have defined overlooks with views of the Niagara River.
Crews are finishing up about $5 million in rehabilitation work at Niagara Falls State Park, part of a $25 million multiyear effort to spruce up an international tourist destination that parks officials admitted had become worn out and neglected.
"The improvements are the first in a generation and will allow our visitors to have a truly first-class experience," Pete Gallivan, a spokesman for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, said.
The improvements come just as Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, Ont., were ranked No. 8 on AAA's Top 10 list of Memorial Day weekend destinations.
The improvements also will be welcome news to many residents who have long complained about conditions at the park, including some who cited criticism of the park's condition by a New York Times travel writer and a nonprofit agency in 2011.
The criticism led state officials to announce in April 2012 a plan to "transform the landscape" of the nation's oldest state park, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
With work on the Cave of the Winds completed earlier this month and projects at Luna Island and Three Sisters Islands slated to wrap up early next month, officials are ready to show off the improvements as the summer tourist season officially kicks off this weekend.
Here's a look at the three areas that received the most recent upgrades:
Cave of the Winds
Before it opened for the season May 9, the popular attraction got a $1.7 million face-lift.
What was a dark and dingy hallway leading from the elevators out into the Niagara Gorge is now brighter and shouldn't drip water on visitors' heads anymore.
Officials also put a new railing in the hallway to separate customers entering and exiting, rather than dividing it in half with caution tape. New elevators were installed, said officials from the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Additional improvements are planned to the Cave's pedestrian plaza, focusing on enhanced open-air seating and expanded visitor services. They include new furniture, more trees and increased restroom capacity.
Luna Island
About $1.2 million in work is being done. One of the goals is to give visitors a more defined area where they can enjoy the views.
In addition to removing invasive plant species from the small island, which sits between the Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls, there will be a new railing and large boulders to sit on.
The work was done by Mark Cerrone Inc. of Niagara Falls.
Three Sisters Islands
These islands, on the southwest side of Goat Island, are receiving $2 million in upgrades. The islands and their trails are being made accessible to the disabled, to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
One of the main improvements is providing more established overlooks on designated trails.
Rehabilitation work has been done to the bridges linking the islands, and parking spots have been added nearby, including handicapped parking.
Invasive plant species also have been removed from the islands.
As part of the parkwide plan, all trolley stops are being replaced. The stop at Three Sisters will be the first one completed.
Scott Lawn Yard of Sanborn is the contractor for the improvements at Three Sisters.
"The work that is being done is truly spectacular and will serve to bring back the vision of Olmsted to this park and really give patrons a sense that they are in a very special place," said Gallivan, Cuomo's spokesman.
The head of Niagara County's tourism promotion agency said he welcomes the improvements at the park, which will help both visitors and the "overall tourism product" of the Falls.
"Any improvements to the crown jewel of the state parks" will enhance the experience visitors have, said John Percy, president and CEO of the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp.
The work at Luna and Three Sisters is expected to be completed in early June, according to the Parks Office.
Funding to cover the $25 million park project is coming from advanced payments of the parks agency's Niagara River Greenway funding.
Under a deal with the New York Power Authority for the relicensing of the Niagara Power Project, the parks agency was to receive annual payments of $3 million for 50 years.
In exchange for receiving the $25 million payment now, the agency will receive $1.5 million in annual payments for the next 20 years.
After the Memorial Day holiday, work is scheduled to begin on the first of three phases of improvements at the park's Prospect Point.
The main viewing area of the falls on Prospect Point will be closed during the summer as part of the first phase but is expected to open in the fall. Work is scheduled to be completed on the rest of the Prospect Point area by August of next year. The estimated cost for the work is $5.2 million.
Upgrading the falls
$5 million spent this season
• The Cave of the Winds will have new elevators, railings and furniture, and a brighter hallway will no longer drip water on tourists.
• Luna Island gets new railings and boulders where visitors can sit to view the falls.
• The bridges to Three Sisters Islands have been rebuilt and new overlooks, trails and parking spaces added.
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Former Durango resident Virginia A. Lee Tardy died from injuries suffered in a car accident Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. She was 57.
Tardy, who graduated from Durango High School in 1973, was the daughter of well-known Durango residents Ward and Rita Lee.
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January Jones's son Xander Dane isn't even a week old, but the newborn is already supportive of his Mad Men mommy.
"Her baby had his fingers crossed," the Emmy-winning TV show's creator Matthew Weiner told reporters backstage after accepting an award Sunday night. "She told me that."
The absence of Jones, 33 – who skipped out on the small screen's biggest night to stay home with her little one – definitely didn't go unnoticed by her castmates.
"We just heard from her," Weiner said. "We had a horrible superstition that her not being here was bad for us. We miss her tonight."
Still, Weiner and the others needn't have worried: Mad Men was named best drama for the fourth year running.
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By John Montgomery
Sports Writer
FREMONT - The worrier can relax a little bit, at least for a little while. Having a little hardware will see to that.
Hopewell-Loudon turned back St. Wendelin 71-81 Saturday to earn its second Midland Athletic League Championships title in as many years, allowing coach Paul Jones' nerves a bit of respite.
"I expected it to be relatively close," Jones said. "I don't get overconfident, I'm never very confident at all. I'm more of a worrier.
Fact Box
Midland Athletic League Championships
Hopewell-Loudon 71, St. Wendelin 81, Carey 91, Calvert 101, Fremont St. Joe 153, Mohawk 154, New Riegel 154, Lakota 158, Seneca East 164, North Baltimore 261
Top 10
1. Cariss Reese (L) 20:16.02; 2. Julia Daniel (M) 20:37.1; 3. Anna Willman (SE) 20:40.94; 4. Jocelyn Reinhart (SW) 20:54.98; 5. Erin Reinhart-Anez (H-L) 21:03.18; 6. Jaclyn Troiano (Car) 21:04.77; 7. Victoria Volpe (SW) 21:07.63; 8. Shelby Raudebaugh (H-L) 21:13.1; 9. Kayla Garza (Old Fort) 21:16.42; 10. Sara Goddard (SW) 21:19.99
Area Results
Hopewell-Loudon: 12. Kailey Coleman 21:23.29; 25. Leah Reinhart 22:22.46; 28. Morgan Brant 22:46.28; 33. Haley Schreiner 23:11.55; 43. Katelyn Brickner 24:11.48; 49. Megan Vaughn 24:29.39; 50. Caitlin Somers 24:29.58; 63. Allison Arnold 25:42.15; 71. Kiley Siegel 25:50.01; 75. Audrey Ranker 27:11.93; 76. Alberte Akselsen 27:17.4; 84. Kensy Siegel 28:54.2; 86. Tayler Kline 31:06.93; 90. Samantha Taylor 35:38.98
St. Wendelin: 15. Karin Goddard 21:47.43; 54. Sammie Digby 24:46.02; 61. Grace Berton 25:35.44
Carey: 13. Alivia Stephan 21:25.27; 22. Amber Spurlock 22:12.69; 24. Sarah Walter 22:20.58; 35. Kristina Nusbaum 23:41.07; 39. Allison Keller 23:54.52; 40. Alissa Gibson 23:55.29; 41. Taylor Cunningham 23:59.61; 44. Ellen McDougle 24:11.73; 56. Kate Yeater 25:00.06; 72. Kayla Keller 26:54.43; 77. Savanna Day 27:18.16
Calvert: 14. Morgan Smith 21:41.33; 18. Sydney Berlekamp 21:51.42; 21. Marisa Horn 22:12.12; 27. Corinne Harris 22:44.16; 31. Kate Brickner 23:02.81; 37. Emma Brodman 23:49.9; 52. Emma Sullivan 24:36.69; 62. Katie Teill 25:38.32; 70. Amanda Traxler 26:49.33; 82. Carmella Fabrizio 28:49.85
Mohawk: 29. Jessie Babcock 22:51.61; 32. Kayla Risner 23:04.71; 48. Marissa Leeth 24:28.92; 65. Lydia Hoepf 25:55.97; 67. Haley Leeth 26:16.12; 69. Kaela Kozel 26:42.69
New Riegel: 17. Abby Cassidy 21:50.38; 20. Ashley Mathias 22:06.53; 42. Morgan Nye 24:02.79; 45. Olivia Borer 24:12.89; 47. Lauren Zoeller 24:22.89
Lakota: 30. Morgan Mowry 22:58.19; 36. Madison Bonifacio 23:42.75; 57. Breese Reidling 25:09.02; 58. Barbara Sprauer 25:11.58; 68. Taylor Smith 26:41.95; 73. Alexis Feathers 25:59.01; 78. McKenna Harrison 27:50.82; 80. Amber Steiner 28:11.69; 85. Danielle Saam 29:31.44; 89. Miranda Coleman 35:18.07
Seneca East: 26. Alyssa England 22:29.57; 46. Katharina Fell 24:16.29; 53. Ines Colaud 24:37.11; 60. Michelle Miller 25:21.97
Old Fort: 19. Alexis Rhodes 22:02.96; 23. Jackie Becker 22:20.1; 55. Lea Wilzynski 24:46.86;
Bettsville: 88. Alexis Davis 31:26.14; 91. Kaitlyn Dymond 38:32.5
"St. Wendelin's just got some outstanding runners out front, there. They're a team to contend with now, they'd be even more so with a little more depth," he said. "And Calvert's got a nice team, too, and Carey's always tough, so you definitely don't take anything for granted with this race. It's always competitive."
Senior Erin Reinhart-Anez led the title run by taking fifth (21:03.18) for H-L, but Jones said the effort by Shelby Raudebaugh was just as impressive.
Raudebaugh captured eighth (21:13.1) to gain first-team honors, highlighting a season of vast improvement by the senior.
"She came over here last year as a junior, didn't even get honorable mention, and she went from that to first-team MAL this year," Jones said. "I just think that that's an outstanding accomplishment. She's just been stepping up for us all year long and did it again today."
For Raudebaugh, it all came down to focusing on getting the most out of herself for her team in her final season.
"It's my senior year, I just want to give it my all," she said.
"It's awesome. We were so excited," she said of the Chieftains repeating as champions. "We all started crying because it's our last year and it's so important to us."
Kailey Coleman added a 12th (21:23.19) to gain second-team honors (the meet's top eight runners gained first-team honors, with the second eight getting second-team and those finishing 17th through 24th landing on the honorable mention list) for H-L.
Sophomore Leah Reinhart took 25th (22:22.46) and junior Morgan Brant came in 28th (22:46.28). Haley Schreiner (33rd, 23:11.55) and Katelyn Brickner (43rd, 24:11.48) rounded out H-L's varsity contingent.
Jocelyn Reinhart fueled St. Wendelin's best finish in decades by claiming fourth (20:54.98), while Victoria Volpe ran seventh (21:07.63).
Sara Goddard crossed the line 10th (21:19.99), Karin Goddard came in 15th (21:47.43) and Sammie Digby finished 54th (24:46.02).
"I was projecting us at 2. I was hoping, of course, that everybody could have a stellar race and we could get that top spot, but Hopewell did a nice job with their pack," St. Wendelin coach Cindra Baker said.
"I thought [second] was very tangible. I knew it was going to be real close with Hopewell. Very proud of the girls. They did a nice job; happy with the second place for them," she said. "I'm very thankful. Our fifth runner did an outstanding job today and she really helped the team. She had a nice PR."
While the Chieftains pulled away from St. Wendelin in the team chase, Lakota's Cariss Reese did the same to Mohawk's Julia Daniel in the individual race.
Reese broke from Daniel in the last mile and kept widening the gap to capture her first career high school victory in 20:16.02. Daniel finished in 20:37.1.
"I thought for sure she'd go with me. I was kind of nervous, I was scared if she'd go with me and then out-kick me," Reese said.
"I like getting into kicks because it's a lot of fun, but it's really tough, especially since I don't know how her kick is," she said.
Carey came in third by a 91-101 margin over Calvert, followed by Fremont St. Joe (153), Mohawk (154), New Riegel (154), Lakota (158), Seneca East (164) and North Baltimore (261).
Jaclyn Troiano's sixth (21:04.77) led Carey, with Alivia Stephan running 13th (21:25.27), Amber Spurlock taking 22nd (22:12.69) and Sarah Walter ending 24th (22:20.58).
Calvert got a 14th from Morgan Smith (21:41.33), an 18th from Sydney Berlkekamp (21:51.42) and a 21st from Marisa Horn (22:12.12).
Jessie Babcock backed Daniel by finishing 29th (22:51.61) for Mohawk.
New Riegel's Abby Cassidy captured 17th (21:50.38) and Ashley Mathias took 20th (22:06.53).
Morgan Mowry added a 30th (22:58.19) for Lakota to go with Reese's victory.
Seneca East's Anna Willman crossed the line third (20:40.94) and Alyssa England finished 26th (22:29.37).
Old Fort and Bettsville did not field full teams.
Kayla Garza claimed ninth (21:16.42) for Old Fort, Alexis Rhodes came in 19th (22:02.96) and Jackie Becker wound up 23rd (22:20.1). Alexis Davis finished 88th (31:26.14) for Bettsville.


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A Letter to Parents About the Fake 'Teen Crazes' on the News
This may seem strange, but I'm writing to offer you a little perspective and wisdom. I know people generally wish they could write letters to their younger selves, imparting all the knowledge they've accrued through life, but here's the thing: I don't believe that knowledge only builds in one direction. I suspect, in fact, that you may be an idiot. I'm sending this letter the opposite direction through time because I want you to be a better person, so let's get into it.
By now you probably know that teenagers are terrible. Teachers, televisions, other parents and newspapers have all confirmed as much. The only people insisting otherwise are the teenagers themselves, and that's exactly what you'd expect those drug-crazed, evil hunks of greasy sexuality to say.
They can't be trusted.
Of course, you were a teenager once too, but not like this. Never like the current model. You were an eager and optimistic kid with a good head on his shoulders. But these teenagers are governed by something wholly different than intelligence, they are driven by impulse only. They run on the toxic fumes of burning hormones and gas station nachos. They swarm the streets even on school nights, huddling into their pulsing cliques, perpetuating one another's cruelty and confused sexuality while hopped up on bath salts and Internet. If they weren't the core demographic for horror flicks, there would be no need for beasts like vampires and zombies, there would only be teenage monsters haunting everyone, ruining everything.
All of that sound right so far?
No! That was a trick! Listen, Soren. There's something important I have to say about all those teenagers, about your teenagers, and you aren't going to want to hear it. Partially because it will ruin your concept of good parenting and partially because it starts with a description of rectal beer bongs. So steel yourself, we have to talk.
What's a Rectal Beer Bong?
A rectal beer bong is a craze among teens in the early 2000s. It requires a length of plastic tubing, a funnel and a butt hole. The idea is that teens cram the tubes in their own rectums, intentionally, then pound beer after beer with their asses in what everyone is calling "Butt Chugging." No one can point to a single instance of it actually occurring, but we all just know that teens are doing it across America. We just know it.
You may have also noticed that the video clip above describes vodka tampons which are equally as unbelievable, and that's exactly why I bring these news segments up. The fact that butt chugging and vodka tampon-ing, at their core, are unbelievable is an important point to remember. They are unbelievable because they aren't actually happening. You'll notice that in all of the news coverage, the headlines never read "Partiers Using Vodka Tampons and Beer Enemas to Get Drunk." It is without fail, only about "teens" because just mentioning the word shuts down everyone's bullshit detectors. As far as we know, teens are crazy. Of course they are cramming 151 up their vaginas, they're monsters.
Look at them. God knows what's in their vaginas right now.
And while it's possible that a teenager somewhere in the world tried these methods, this bizarre form of genital drinking is nowhere near the epidemic it's made out to be. At least, it wasn't before the news started teaching everyone how to do it. These stories spread like wildfire through the media because inciting panic is profitable for news outlets, but more importantly, because adults want to believe they're true.
This is where things get ugly for you, future me.
You're part of that constituency that wants these completely ludicrous stories about teenagers to be real. There's probably a similar story in your time about teens getting high by rubbing fermented breast milk in their eyes or something, and you're ready to believe it. You want to believe it because there is a part of you that is hunting for a motive to be afraid of teens, even your teens, and that part of you is not interested in reason or logic. I just want you to understand why that is so that you can overcome it. Naturally, facts and explanations won't do much to sway you, but I'm hoping that by writing this down now, you will remember it all in the future and realize why your hostility toward teens is making you an idiot and a bad person.
The Next Generation Is a Reminder of Your Irrelevance.
It's natural for you to be uneasy about youth. On the basest of levels, a young up-and-coming generation is a testament to your own growing insignificance. The animosity you feel toward teenagers is the same animosity old people feel toward technology; both represent an end to your relevance on Earth. It's only logical you would want to find faults in their new systems, proving you're still necessary in relation to the world. If that sounds off base, just look at the "dangerous craze" among teens in my day.
The media panic around I-Dosing is a desperate strike at two things adults don't quite understand and privately despise: Teenagers and technology. The preposterous idea of downloading drugs and getting high listening to a dial tone reeks of ignorance and fear. Everyone is willing to believe it because they aren't entirely sure what teenagers or the Internet are capable of. The news coverage just satisfies the urge adults have to poke holes in teenage and electronic culture at the same time. It feels good to believe this is happening because it allows everyone to point to the evils of both kids and the Internet while saying, "You see, they still need us! Our way was right all along!"
But even beneath that desire to protect and to matter to kids is an emotion that's less sincere, that's more petty and selfish than fear. Jealousy.
"People mistake us for sisters all the time, don't they? DON'T THEY."
This will be the hardest to acknowledge, future Soren, because it will change the way you look at your hypothetical kids: You're jealous. In each teenager there is potential and opportunity to achieve what you couldn't, not just in terms of affecting the world but in every quadrant of life, even sexuality ...


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SHEPHERDSTOWN—The Eastern Panhandle will soon experience a new kind of kinetic art....
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True Writer® Fountain Pen, KyotoI received this pen as a gift after I mentioned that I really liked the styling and look of the pen. I was very excited to receive it as I am a pen lover and have an extensive collection of vintage and modern pens. Unfortunately my experience with this pen has been very poor. To be honest I was pleased initially with the pen as it seemed to write very well and it was indeed a beautiful pen but to my surprise the pen broke after just a few months of casual writing with it. It was not my daily writer but just my special event or weekend writer. The nib collar broke off and then the nib then separated from the feed. This made it unusable. I don't write very hard and I have not even had a vintage pen break in this manner. I can only assume it is defective or poor workmanship although it does seem to be well made in other regards. I do feel it is one of the better looking modern fountain pens on the market but I have had more success with lower quality fountains than this one. I hope purchasers of this pen have better luck than I did.
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I have about 30 fountain pens in my collection. I have different brands, different nib sizes, some expensive, some not. This pen is one of my favorites. Great size, great nib, good ink flow, and absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for a good, inexpensive but great quality fountain pen, you won't go wrong with this pen. Great pen for a very fair price.
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Awesome pen, glad I grabbed it while it was on sale.
True Writer? 5 Stars On All Counts!
By MicheleH
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I'd been searching for a well-made, beautifully crafted, richly colored, reasonably priced and smooth writing, modern fountain pen. The True Writer has exceeded ALL my expectations! I have bought other modern fountain pens but aesthetically they just didn't 'float my boat." The Kyoto True Writer is a gorgeous, many colored acrylic resin, which I can't take my eyes off. Most importantly, it writes buttery smooth, with a generous, wet, medium steel nib, which can be switched out with other offered Levenger True Writer nibs. The price is just right for the quality and these pens hold their value and are sought years after make date. I'm incredibly happy with my purchase and hope to add more True Writers in future. Great job Levenger! I'm sure to be a returning customer.
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This is the first Levenger pen I have owned and I must also confess that I am new to using fountain pens, but with that said - I love this pen. The weight and feel in my hand is exactly what I was looking for. The look of the pen is beautiful - stylish yet professional enough to use everyday in the office.The ink flows freely from the nib, resulting in a great looking script.My only (minor) complaint is that the cap is very difficult to screw on/off. It is a very tight fit and I'm hoping that over time this will resolve itself.Overall a great pen well worth the investment.
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By Circa53
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I don't write poetry like many of the reviewers of this pen, but I can say that the Kyoto inspires. It feels good in the hand and is a joy to write with. And like the ink, the ideas flow when I use this pen. I have other fountain pens, including the gorgeous Otto Hutt Guilloche, but this pen represents the best value of all cherished pens.
The True Writer is a Smooth Writer
By SteveFromPhonex
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I've been debating whether or not to buy this pen for some time and I finally pulled the trigger a couple of weeks ago during a sale. After using my new Kyoto True Writer since I received it about ten days ago, I can safely say that I wish I had purchased it sooner. I suffer from Obsessive Pen Disorder (OPD) and have several fountain pens which range in quality and price and I'm already willing to say that the True Writer is going to be one of my daily carry pens.After receiving the pen, I loaded the convertor with Noodlers Dragon's Napalm ink and began taking notes in my Circa Notebook. Later that day, I used it in a Leuchtturm 1917 a consistent notebook which likes some fountain pen nibs better than others. In the Leuchtturm the Kyoto was smooth and left an excellent line although it seemed a little broader - pretty much a function of the ink and the paper rather than the pen itself. In a Rhodia pad, it glided across the surface of the paper effortlessly leaving a sharp beautiful line.The barrel of the pen is nicely shaped and swells slightly as you move towards the business end. It's nicely weighted and extremely comfortable in the hand even with the cap posted, overall the pen is stable and a pleasure to write with. I find that I like the line quality and tactile properties of the pen better than some of my more expensive pens. The screw cap gives me the confidence to carry the pen in my pocket which can sometimes be a dicey proposition in the summer heat of the desert.Fit and finish are excellent. The Kyoto resin glows as you turn the pen in your hand and light hits it -- it has a look reminiscent of tortoise shell. I purchased the fine point and the line width is equivalent to a 0.7 Pentel Energel although your mileage may vary depending on the ink you use. I tend to use Noodlers Inks and Pilot's Iroshizuku inks and I'm planning on cycling several of them through the pen because so much of a pen's performance is coupled to the combination of nib/ink/paper.Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the Kyoto True Writer. It's a handsome and visually appealing pen that's a solid performer. It's performance is on par with pens twice the price and given Levenger's track record of customer service I know they'll stand behind it in the unlikely event I run into problems.A strong recommended buy.
My New Kyoto
By chickey191
from San Diego, CA
quite happy with my Kyoto (Fine Nib). Pen fits my XL to XXL size hand well - good weight and nice feel to it. Nib is slightly flexy. Also purchased med. nib, but have not tried it as yet. Fine leans toward Medium on this pen (or they gave me the wrong one - will check when install the medium). Much thicker than my Sailor 1911L fine point. Ink flow is terrific. Lots of great comments on the looks of this pen - more so than any other I own. Very happy with this purchase. Highly recommended. excellent pen - a steal for the money -- by the way loaded appropriate size picture and it would never load so hopefully you don't get this review 3 times.
An awesome pen
By penrhymes
from New York, NY
I bought this pen thinking it would look gorgeous but not sure how it would write. I was astounded by the ridiculously smooth nib. I bought it in fine and it is such a juicy, wet-writing pen, it's wonderful to use. Glides along good quality Levenger paper, or my rhodia pads, but is great even on office paper too--though it puts down enough ink that bleeding and feathering could be a problem on such cheap paper. It's a great writer and it sure does look beautiful. I sit and hold it up to the light sometimes, just to watch the light glint off the different shades of the acrylic. It's pretty cool. All in all, absolutely worth it, with the one caveat that from a writing quality standpojnt I have less expensive pens that write as well (TWSBI 580 comes to mind). But in terms of looks, this is right up there with pens 2-3 times the price.
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from Arlington, Texas
A nice, beautiful pen that I enjoy using on a regular basis! I love flashing it to co-workers and strangers alike. As far as function: I ordered it with a fine point nib, but it is not quite as fine as I prefer. I didn't see an extra fine nib available, to my disappointment. Also, I write in short bursts and it would be great if I didn't have to constantly screw the cap off and back on. Hopefully Levenger will offer a pen in this price range and beauty with an extra fine nib and a non-screw cap.
Enjoyable writing experience
By swell
from Spokane, WA
I bought the Kyoto because I was looking for a better fountain pen that would use a standard international short cartridge that wouldn't clog frequently. I have highly enjoyed writing with the Kyoto. Enough that it has helped improve my productivity at work. I enjoyed the Kyoto so much that I bought two more True Writer pens so I could use have fountain pens in two other ink colors (I frequently take multiple rounds of notes in different colors on a project).
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As much as I enjoy playing with makeup, one of the reasons I adore summer so much is because I don't need to wear as much product as I do during the colder months. Thanks to a (very gentle) kiss from the sun, my skin is clearer, allowing me to nix foundation, concealer, and bronzer.
On days when I dare to go especially bare, I pack only the essentials in my beach bag. Aside from a standard SPF 45 and a sun hat (must haves!), there are two secret weapons I've yet to leave home without this summer.
The first: tinted lip balm. After floating from brand to brand, I've fallen head over heels in love with Clinique's Chubby Stick. The tried-and-true classic packs a triple punch with a kiss of color, SPF 15, and serious moisturizing properties. I'm a personal fan of the "Chunky Cherry" shade, but the color is so subtle that almost any shade will do the trick. Read more


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Set plans in motion for Children's reuse
I was pleased to attend a meeting hosted by Assemblyman Sean Ryan earlier this month that focused on what's going to be done when Women and Children's Hospital becomes vacant in the near future.
Elmwood Village does not need a looming, vacant eyesore that will threaten our neighborhood's vibrant, lively downtown community. I drive by the now-empty Gates site nearly every day, and while I understand Kaleida has selected a firm to redevelop the spot, no one seems to know when that's likely to happen, or precisely what will go in there. Children's, situated more centrally in the neighborhood, demands even more urgent action, more transparent communication and a more concrete plan before the hospital is simply abandoned for who knows how long.
I'm grateful to the assemblyman for keeping the pressure on Kaleida and ensuring that it understands Elmwood residents' concerns. I look forward to increased collaboration between business, our political representatives and citizens in matters like this that concern all of us.
Hopefully, Ryan's meeting will mark the beginning of an ongoing dialogue about this site's future. We need to continue to have open, public meetings so Kaleida can address the community's needs appropriately and fully as it goes forward with the medical campus consolidation.
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Currently it is 28 and snowing.
Winds haven't stopped in over 24 hours (more like at least 30, I'd guess). I've been up (with some restless "sleep" over the last 3 hours before I got out of bed) since 2am, courtesy of the squeaky wind turbine on the roof; I do not look forward to getting up there to re-strap the thing. Thankfully, no damage aroud, just debris. It's supposed to be "warmer" today by about 5 degrees. Oh, and rain's predicted for tonight/tomorrow.
From Star Wars Episode VII: the Broadway Edition... FN and the Amazing Technically-Poe's Dream Jacket.
Today we had a heat storm with a record high of 50 degrees! Actually yesterday was nicer with the sun being out and whatnot, today it was a bit overcast (but still nice for January!).
Started the morning in the mid 20's with a clear sky in Winslow, AZ then progressed to some fierce winds west of Needles to Barstow, then was welcomed to some nasty, hazy skies arriving at home.
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
Heavy winds last night, pleasant weather aside from that (upper 60s/low 70s, no clouds); still some breezes, but nowhere as bad as last night.
From Star Wars Episode VII: the Broadway Edition... FN and the Amazing Technically-Poe's Dream Jacket.
Right now its about 14 with no wind, the other day we got our first snow of the season, about 5 inches.
It was reported that we'd have showers over the past 2 or 3 days, and we did. Think if I took a regular shower (5-10 minutes long), filled up that water in a container, and spread it out over the entire area. It's been cooler (mid-40s as lows, low-60s as highs) lately, with clouds and slight breezes. Supposed to be upper 50s today, with some cloudiness.
From Star Wars Episode VII: the Broadway Edition... FN and the Amazing Technically-Poe's Dream Jacket.
It's been warm the last week, and then out of nowhere last night it started raining. Now it's sunny but cold, upper 50s, almost 20 degrees lower than Friday. Too bad the pool heater is still waiting for parts, or I'd go swimming today before the sun leaves us.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
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Letter in the March 11, 2008, Tomahawk Leader
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On Wednesday, March 19, two days before Good Friday, there will be a vigil in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse sponsored by the Peace Study Group of Merrill and the North Central Friends Worship Group. We invite the public to join us – come anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Join us, for whatever your reasons are, stand with us as a statement against this war.
March 19 marks the fifth anniversary of our country's invasion of the sovereign of Iraq. We mourn this day. We mourn the many lives and dreams destroyed on both sides, and we mourn that this tragedy is still claiming lives and dreams with no end in sight.
For more information call Susanna or Paul at 536-5889.
Susanna M. Juon-Gilk for the Peace Study Group of Merrill
Judy Weaver for the North Central WI Friends


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GERRARDSTOWN - On Nov. 9, Mountain Ridge Intermediate School hosted a breakfast for more than 40 veterans, most of whom are related to the students who attend the school. The driveway to the school was bordered with American flags to welcome their guests. The front of the school and the lobby were decorated with flags, red, white and blue pinwheels and crafts made by the students. After the veterans enjoyed breakfast in the library, they went to the third-, fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms to talk with the students and answer questions. The entire school then met in the gym for an assembly, where each grade level sang a patriotic song. The veterans were then honored, one by one, with a certificate, and patriotic crafts were made by students in art class. All veterans had their pictures taken with the student or students who invited them to the celebration in front of a beautiful wooden map of the United States of America.
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NASHVILLE, TN. – This spring, Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art will welcome Patrick Dougherty as its 2014 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence.
A sculptor specializing in large-scale outdoor works built with natural materials, Dougherty will spend the month of March creating a major, site-specific version of his acclaimed woven-wood "stickworks" for Cheekwood. The official exhibition of his completed work will run from March 22, 2014 to March of 2015, with a concurrent exhibition of photographs featuring select Dougherty installations from around the world.
Dougherty's art combines his keen carpentry skills with his love of nature, implementing primitive building techniques and utilizing tree saplings as construction material. His process is both intuitive and carefully planned, relying on volunteers to help harvest local saplings and begin construction around a bare scaffold. Dougherty then uses sticks, branches and saplings to create his work's signature details: hash marks, lines, and other "drawing" techniques.
Over the last two decades, the artist has installed over 200 of his sculptures in private and public spaces around the world, from college campuses and botanical gardens to private residences. Each year, he creates about ten sculptures on location.
"We are excited to welcome Mr. Dougherty as our Artist-in-Residence for 2014," said Jochen Wierich, Curator of Art. "Having an artist working onsite gives our members and visitors a rare front-row seat to the artist's process. We can't wait to see what Cheekwood inspires him to create."
Dougherty will speak about his process and vision as a part of the Cheekwood's Lunch and Lecture series on Thursday, March 20 at noon. His talk, entitled Primitive Ways in an Accelerated World, will explore his work and process as a sculptor building a national art career, as well as the specific challenges of building on-site and in public spaces. Seats are $15 for Cheekwood members and $25 for non-members; the fee includes lunch and admission to Cheekwood. Registration is required at cheekwood.org/Education.
About the Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence Program
Now in its third year, the Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence program brings national and international artists to Nashville to create one-of-a-kind pieces at Cheekwood, interacting with staff, visitors, and the arts community throughout the creative process. With its renowned gardens and art collections, Cheekwood offers visiting artists a great set of resources to reflect broadly on nature and sustainability within a global art world. This year, Cheekwood's members and guests will have an incredible opportunity to watch Dougherty work, and repeat visitors will literally watch the exhibition take shape before their eyes.
About Cheekwood
Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Our mission is to preserve Cheekwood as an historical landmark where beauty and excellence in art and horticulture stimulate the mind and nurture the spirit. Cheekwood is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville, 8 miles southwest of downtown Nashville. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday nights May – October, open until 10 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, seniors $12 and children 3-17 are $7. Parking is $3 per car. For further information call 615-356-8000 or visit www.cheekwood.org.


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Source: Toyota
quote: as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the iconic Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle passed the 3-million mark
quote: Toyota announced that its full hybrid electric Prius passed the 3 million worldwide cumulative sales mark at the end of June.
quote: For example, when you look at a car speeding down the motorway on a wet day you can see a cloud of spray that sort of hangs in the air and is travelling at the same speed as the car, so that car is dragging along maybe several kilos of air behind it all the time, which isn't part of the payload and is wasting fuel. I think a car which has a roof that slopes towards a tail would have less air being dragged behind it, thus it would be more fuel efficient
quote: Whether this is real or just perceived, the "Prius shape", especially the "sloping towards a tail" roof, is becoming more popular and is now appearing in other brands and car types.
quote: Aerodynamicists have long known that a smooth continuous surface from nose to roof minimizes drag.
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Used in live chat to express laughter and; confusion, disbelief, or lack of understanding. Often used in a mocking fashion.
Often written in all-caps for effect. Question and/or exclamation marks are optional.
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A term used to express simultaneous confusion due to a presumably inaccurate, misinterpreted, or absurd statement and laughter, nearly always due to this aforementioned PIMoAS.
Rebecca Black: The internet respects me and can't get enough of my phenomenal musical and vocal abilities.
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Used to describe surprise and confusion when someone tells you something or you overhear something that is funny or out of the ordinary.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
And I really really want to be a full-time mom more than anything, even more than having my little lovelydesign company. Even though my little lovelydesign is like my first baby - it is what I poured all my dreams and love into. And it became who I am.
I've been hearing a little clock ticking as these things have been bobbing around in my head for the past few weeks and I'm scared. The truth is, that without my lovelydesign I kind of don't know who I am anymore. I get this anxiety that people won't be interested in me if I don't have it anymore. Which is the real reason that I keep making a few things here or there - even though I'm so incredibly busy with everything else. Of course, I also get a lot of joy from creating and making things for wonderful people, and it's also nice to have a little bit of pocket money that I've earned myself. But for the most part I still do this because I am scared of losing all of who I was.
But I'm tired. I feel really overwhelmed and lately I've been feeling uneasy that in my distractions I haven't been the mama that I really want to be..
This thing - motherhood - is a crazy thing. It has twisted me inside out and back again with hopes and fears and the most intense crazy love I will ever experience.
When I was a little girl I looked up at my mama like she was the wisest, strongest soul on earth - I never doubted her. Now I wonder if Addie will look up at me this way - never suspecting that I feel lost and confused sometimes? And I wonder if all mamas feel lost sometimes, too?
To our little ones, we are simply mamas. And it is a truly marvelous thing to be - even though so many people just don't seem to think so! I just want... to be able to evolve into the next part of my life more gracefully, and to be able to find the right combination of me and mama.
21 comments:
- meladoriem said...
what a poignant post, sharilyn. from all your previous posts, i can tell you are a fantastic mama. your daughter and family is so lucky. i'm not a mama yet, i'm almost going to be a wife, and already there is so much thought going into how this will change me. i see it all as something wonderful. we're human and full of gifts and faults, but that's what makes us so special. i love my parents and still think that they are gods and heroes despite any faults-- in fact, i admire them more for that. they have raised me well and i am forever grateful. your daughter will be too. i know you will find the perfect me & mama!
- Kelly said...
thank you for sharing this. motherhood is a VERY crazy thing. I think parenthood is the great divider - it changes you, but only for the (oh so) better. I think finding a balance that feels right to you is the key. keep following your heart - it knows the way :)
- erin said...
all mothers feel lost at times, but the good ones never let their children know. the really good ones let their adult daughters know that they shouldn't worry, because they too felt lost sometimes.
you are defined by far loftier and important things now than lovelydesign. but just because you're giving up the lease on your studio, doesn't mean you're giving up on lovelydesign. just because you take a year or so away, doesn't mean it won't be there again for you if you ever want it. in the meantime there's no sense worrying about it, because your priorities are already set and you should feel good about that.
i think what you're feeling is something all mothers struggle with. you'll always be you and who you are determines what kind of a mother you'll be. you're a mother who plays, helps and makes and teaches. the business might end for now, but that's just now. it might go underground and re-emerge. it's hard to let go and i'll miss seeing your great stuff, but now you have made the greatest thing ever...your baby! You'll get back into the business when you're ready...i don't think you'll be out for long, to tell you the truth
Erin Shaw
- lori said...
sharilyn, i know just what you are going through, having been there myself. motherhood is so incredibly, deeply *absorbing*. you want to give yourself to it entirely. but then, you don't want to lose yourself entirely.
i don't think spending time keeping that part of yourself alive takes anything away from your children. on the contrary, i think it inspires them and makes them proud.
it may be time to let go of lovelydesign, but that doesn't make it any less of a fantastic accomplishment. you just need to know that there are other amazing things waiting for you ahead. the most amazing of all may be mothering your children, but there are other wondrous things too.
i don't hide from the boys my desire to work, my pride in my accomplishments, my interest in new things. that is all wrapped up in our life together, what we do, what we talk about, our dreams for ourselves and each other.
i don't hide my frustrations, either. i don't think that makes me a bad mother; in fact, i think it makes me a better one. they know that real life is bumpy and sometimes you feel lost, but you can find your way, and it will be good again if you keep working at it.
when they are babies, it is the most amazing thing ever, and i can't think of anything better than immersing yourself in that time of life. eventually they will start to grow and do more, and your life will open back up again, like a ship traveling through a narrows into a beautiful open sea.
this was a beautiful post, and you don't have to worry that i will ever find you less interesting, no matter what path you choose! :^)
- Riverlark said...
I'm not a mama, but I've always thought that raising a child has to be the *most* creative thing anyone (man or woman) has ever done. All the rest comes second. Keep your blog and let us know when there are new lovely products...at your own time and your own pace.
Thanks for all the inspiration you've provided!
- Julie said...
I can't even imagine what growth you have been going through since becoming a mom. But growth is to be expected, and now you're this mix of who you were and who you are trying to figure out who you can be.
I'm sure if you give yourself time, you'll find some sort of balance or way for the two to exist together in a way that will make you happy. And I think if you're happy, you'll be the best at what you do, including being a mom. Adelaide will learn from the fact that you lived and enjoyed your life, and she'll know how to do the same.
- elly said...
i could say so much about this post in agreement, but mostly i just want to say that when i saw the most recent set of pictures you uploaded to flickr, i instantly though, "that baby is loved." you can just tell by her happy, calm face. good job with her. it's refreshing (and kind of rare) to see a mom who loves her job.
- Rachel said...
being a mother is hard
I think you need to do what you know is right in your heart... but if there is doubt really think about where that doubt is coming from.
I'm just speaking from experience.
My mother loves me and my siblings so much... so much so that she left everything behind when she raised us. And she was always there... or she tried to be. But she left everything behind because she thought that was what her heart should want... that all the love she had for us... that deep undefinable ache of love meant that there was room for nothing else. So she became a mother and left time for nothing else.
When we were young and we needed her all the time she was amazing... but when our independence grew she felt lost. Her doubt, her sadness happened slowly... maybe some of it was society not seeing motherhood as real job and people not respecting her work...people didn't understand how she could abandon all that talent, what people didn't realize is that her talent became the quilts on our beds.... the photos on our walls... the hand-made coloring books.... the knitted socks... the pillows on the couch of my first real apartment...
My mom is amazing and I don't know what could be different to fix her sadness.... maybe it is generational... maybe now there is more respect for this work... maybe my mom just needed to be confident in her choice... But I think she left a little too much behind... that at the end of the day she made caring for us the only thing that fed her. At night when my dad is home she is happy, during the holidays when we all gather she is fine. But most of the time there is this empty house... I know she hurts. I'm not saying she needed to keep a job... but she needed to make sure and take time a keep friends and make new ones... to build a community of people.
Find a balance.
This balance will be easier when she is older... don't leave so much behind now that you can't find a balance later.
I'm just saying this because I know you love your daughter... I can tell.
Your daughter is a doll :0)
I think all first time moms must go through a grieving period for the loss of the person they were before having their lives changed forever.
My daughter is almost 2 and I am still feeling like a part of me is missing. Also a full-time mom and trying to juggle a small design business just to maintain a little sanity and have something that is my own. Feel some comfort in knowing that you aren't missing out on your baby's firsts and the time will come when things will get a little easier.
I will also be selling at the craft fair this weekend - I saw your comment on Ella's photo today - maybe see you there!
- cindy k said...
it sounds like you're putting an awful lot of pressure on yourself. taking a break from lovely design could just be that ... a break. a decision now doesn't mean you can't change it down the road.
you might find that a little time off will lighten your load so to speak and you'll feel free and re-inspired to make something new, or not.
i think everyone feels shaky at times and for some reason we try to hide it. i'm not sure why if we all go through it from time to time.
give yourself time. Enjoy just being. Being with your baby. Your husband. Slow things down. A newer you will emerge in your own time. One that will surprise and delight you. One that perhaps you cannot imagine yet. But she's there, just on the other side of time.
- Molly
- Di said...
This is a lovely post for me to find on my first visit to your blog! Thank you for sharing!!
It's wonderful that you are recognizing this so early on AND talking about how you feel. I think what you're feeling is pretty universal - most of us moms have experienced (and sometimes still experience) what you are going through.
I had premature twins with lots of extra needs and not a lot of help - it became all-encompassing. I wanted to take excellent care of them - that was my priority - but I found myself feeling lost as a person. I felt self-conscious... what did I have to offer anyone else? What did I have to talk about? On top of it I was exhausted. My 'friends' even joked about me not having a life - my big outing was walking down the street to our mail-box. But eventually I began to realize two things - this life was my life and I had to try to embrace it AND somewhere in there I had to take time for myself even if it was just a nice bath... anything that made me feel a little more whole again (sometimes that means asking for help from your husband, friend, mom etc. etc.).
Being a Mom is surprisingly challenging. I think it's natural to go along and then adjust your thinking or your daily life along the way as your baby's and your needs change. Be patient with yourself - you don't have to be perfect - just be you and your own version of the kind of 'mama' that works best for your little family.
I recently found your blog and can relate so much to what you are experiencing. When I had my daughter I had a greeting card line. When I think back I don't know how I did it those first few weeks, filling orders with a new baby!
In the end, though it was hard to let go, I decided to take a few years to be with my kids. It was a hard decision, but it was right for me at the time.
I have two kids now, both in school, and have moved back into the creative business world again.
I enjoyed reading so many
beautiful and inspiring comments...
- ina said...
dear sharilyn,
thank you for posting this. and thank you for being my friend and paving the way in so many aspects. we are also thinking of little ones and i have a lot of fear and hope. you are inspirational and i know that this will come through in your mothering, too. love you and miss you and want to meet addie so badly.
i can so feel what you're saying...my baby is almost 4 months old now, and i so envy you that you can be a full-time mom!!
i go back to work in the office after my maternity leave, but it's so difficult!! i often feel like i want to cry (and tears do come down) when i'm rushing home through the heavy traffic...i want to do so much more for my baby, be able to bath her daily and hug her while she naps...but here i am sitting in the office, working behind piles of files...=(
and lately i'm having this fire of passion burning inside of me...my creative juice is pouring over and i so need to "make" things, especially concentrate on my jewellery making...but it's so difficult and i am sooooo tired after i come home from work!! sometimes after the baby has gone to bed at night, i looked at my tools and beads and i simple have no strength to move a finger...plus unlike where you live (i used to live in vancouver), here in HK we live me small spaces...my tools and materials are packed in boxes and piled up in small cupboards...the idea of getting them out and putting them back threw me off my feet!! i simply could not be bothered at the end, and just go to bed myself...
the next morning, i wake up...fresh...happy to be playing with my baby...but still confused...and tired...
sorry about all these things i just wrote...but i just discovered your blog and flickr today and i think we are so alike!! my sister came to my office for lunch, and i showed her your photos of your baby...and she said our babies look alike!! =)
- Kristy said...
Being a mum has been the both the best job and the worse job I have ever had.The most fulfilling and the most thankless.I hope that my girls grow to see how they are the most important thing in my life and everything else is just a bonus.This is our time and I am going to enjoy it all I can.In a few years it will be my time and I look forward to it with growing excitement too.
- mia said...
wow. This made me think alot. I recently opened little shop of mine and these things you share was exactly what I was struggling about. I wanted to be a good mama(I have one year old daughter and second one is due in three months)but I still wanted something for my self. Am I too selfish?? your son is sooooo lucky to have you as a mom.
- Megan said...
I love this post. I feel so frozen and at a stand-still in my work...I am having trouble hanging onto a pregnancy and I feel like that is the "job" I most want to be doing and nothing else is worth doing until I'm a Mom. I feel frozen in time while I wait...
- Dianne Young Erwin said...
my feelings exactly, I just didn't know how to say it.... thank you for helping me to realize that I am not alone.


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Mary J. Hohman, 72, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in her husband's arms Saturday, June 29, 2013, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin.
Mary was born June 2, 1941, in Bloomville, to James H. and Doris (Anway) Coleman. She married Claude Hohman 54 years ago, June 19, 1959, in Bloomville, and he survives in Tiffin.
Also surviving are her five children, Kim (John) Schwalenberg of Republic, Kelly (Chuck) Rapp of Green Springs, Karen (Jeff) Handley of West Unity, Kipp Hohman of Findlay and Kris Hohman of Sanford, Fla.; one foster child, Pam (Norb) Mossing of Swanton; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Don (Pat) Coleman of Columbus and Gary (Melissa) Coleman of Oceanport, N.J.
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Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James and Doris Coleman of Tiffin.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mary was the best wife, mom and grandmother (Mamaw) anyone could ask for.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Lindsey-Olds Funeral Home, 3085 S. SR 19, Bloomville, with the Rev. Gary Coleman officiating. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Home or to Stein Hospice, Sandusky.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lindseyoldsfh.com.


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DU QUOIN — Organizers say the theme of this summer's Du Quoin State Fair will be all about embracing history.
The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan reports this year's theme will be "Love A Fair: Since 1923."
This year will be the 91st year for the southern Illinois fair, which began gaining popularity during the 1940s when the Illinois State Fair property in Springfield was converted into a World War II training center.
Last year more than 365,000 people attended the Du Quoin fair.
This year's fair kicks off Aug. 22 and runs through Sept. 1.
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In this dark and atmospheric rendition of the Cinderella fairy tale, an intelligent young Englishwoman is made into a virtual slave by her evil stepmother. Her only hope of rescue comes in the shape of a scarred World War I pilot of noble blood, whose own powers over the elements are about to be needed more than ever.
"A dark tale full of the pain and devastation of war…and a couple of wounded protagonists worth rooting for." —Locus
"With colorful characters, Lackey makes her variation of the Sleeping Beauty story great fun to read."—Booklist
"[Lackey] turns her hand to historical fantasy in this intriguing and compelling re-creation of England in the waning days of its imperial glory."—Library Journal
"Beautiful phrasing and a thorough grounding in the dress, mannerisms and history of the period help move the story along gracefully…fully fleshed out and credible. This is a wonderful example of a new look at an old theme."—Publishers Weekly


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A derogatory Australian term to describe a person with an over inflated view of their self importance.
Stop being a grosset!
What a total grosset!
What a total grosset!
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an unexplainable part which has a function which is either unknown or unexplainable, similar to a thingymabob but used in a conversation or discussion of a more technical nature.
I was totally flummoxed until i realised the grosset was out of line with the camber of the grommitpule.
Nah man! It was the grosset which threw the timing out, innit!
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well middle and low class for obama.
Romney 2012? XD me gusta eureka 7. I never really got what its about though :/ i should dl it someday :)
between here and my site I hardly ever pay attention to manga anymore
um...... Hello?
I rarely come on anymore
I'm really busy, I didn't use internet as much as in the past lately. but I miss this place.


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Hotdog, it's Mountain State Forest Festival time!
October 8, 2011
Mother Nature officially and loudly announced the arrival of Forest Festival week last weekend with a nice blast of cold temperatures and a quick coat of paint on the leaves....
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