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This letter is regarding a story headlined, "JPMorgan Chase CEO Dimon paid $23 million" published April 5.
CEO Dimon received $1.4 million and a bonus of $4.5 million. The balance was made up of stock and stock options. The article giving all the details if Mr. Dimon's compensation ends with the following statement. "In his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon expressed his frustration over the "hostility" faced by the banking industry."
Let me refresh Mr. Dimon's mind on why there is hostility by Americans with the banking industry. In 1933 and 1934, the Congress passed what was called the Steagall-Glass Acts that regulated the banking industry, to wit, banks were not permitted to pay interest on checking accounts, banks were not to be stock brokers, banks were not to be investments bankers, and banks were not to be insurance brokers. Many years later in November 1999, Congress repealed the Steagall-Glass Acts. No more regulations for the banking industry. Did the banking industry react with integrity? Hardly.
In short order the Enron bankruptcy unfolded, along with the WorldCom debacle. In took a while for the unmitigated greed of the banking industry to take advantage of no regulations. Mortgages were packaged and sold as investment vehicles. Banks were now controlling stock broker firms, also selling insurance, or converting IRA CDs into annuities. All this freedom, and receiving large bailouts, used for everything except keeping smaller banks from bankruptcy, and Mr. Dimon is frustrated with the animosity toward the banking industry as he increased his wealth by $23 million and he probably paid less taxes than Warren Buffet's secretary.
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Family Fun Day at MyHeritage
It's that time of year... The summer is coming to an end and we're savouring every last little bit of fun we can. At MyHeritage, we decided to get all our families together and enjoy a fun day!
There was plenty going on for families and children alike and we revelled in the last glimmers of sunshine. We enjoyed a relaxing and fun day together with our families. We'd like to share - with our loyal blog readers - the many pictures we took. At MyHeritage, we really are a big family.
MyHeritage @ National Family History Fair, Newcastle 2011
This weekend, MyHeritage's UK Representatives Laurence Harris and James Sanderson will be making their way to Newcastle for the National Family History Fair 2011.
Running from 10 am until 4pm this Saturday, we intend to meet with as many people as possible and demonstrate a range of MyHeritage products. For those who are considering moving from a free MyHeritage.com family site to a Premium or PremiumPlus account, we will be offering 20% discount coupons throughout the day!
Laurence Harris, Head of MyHeritage Genealogy (UK) is giving one of three talks at the fair alongside celebrated genealogist Nick Barratt and Dr William Roulston, an expert in Irish Ancestry. Laurence's talk is entitled 'Collaborative Genealogy, Family Networks & Smart Research' and promises to give an excellent overview of how genealogists can work collaboratively using computational techniques, worth watching if you want to revolutionise your research techniques - Laurence will be speaking at 2.45 pm.
Laurence and myself are thoroughly looking forward to talking with MyHeritage users, so please come and say hello if you have time. The stall will be manned throughout the day.
The event promises to be very busy and will house over 40 exhibitors. The Venue (Tyne Suite, Newcastle Central Premier Inn) is in the City Centre and has excellent transport links, so there really is no excuse. See you there!
MyHeritage at the Swedish Genealogy Fair 2011
Sara, our Scandinavian Community Manager, recently returned from a very successful Swedish genealogy conference in Norrköping and we'd like to share her experience with you...
Among meeting with many big names in Swedish genealogical circles, Sara met with Thomas Furth, Chairman of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Sweden and exchanged many ideas. She also met with Jojje Lintrup, genealogist at the Swedish Genealogical Association.
The Association is currently working on a very interesting project called Genealogy of immigrants, which works to (among other initiatives) get Swedes with foreign roots involved in their ancestry so they can pass the knowledge down. Jojje is both an experienced and knowledgeable genealogist and works as a project manager for the Swedish Federation of Genealogy Wiki Roots.
Sara was joined by Laurence Harris, genealogy advisor to MyHeritage and all-round superstar genealogist of Who Do You Think You Are? fame. Continue reading "MyHeritage at the Swedish Genealogy Fair 2011" »
News from MyHeritage Australia – 5 September 2011
This is a guest post by Shauna Hicks.
Shauna is a professional genealogist, former archivist and librarian who has been researching her own family history since 1977.
This month is a big one for genealogy events. Last week in Victoria was the Unlock the Past history and genealogy expo at Geelong with over 70 exhibitors and 36 presentations. MyHeritage had a special presence with inserts in every show bag and they were joined by a large number of the leading genealogy and family history associations from Victoria and Australia who exhibited over the two days. I've posted a wrap up of the event over on my blog for those who weren't able to attend.
For New South Wales genealogists, there is the annual conference of the NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies, 16-18 September in Inverell. There is a great program of talks and exhibitors but unfortunately I can't make it this year. I just hope someone blogs it! Continue reading "News from MyHeritage Australia – 5 September 2011" »
Genealogy News: North America – 4 September 2011
The genealogy and family history world is often quiet during the summer months as people take vacations or enjoy family time.
In late August, our community once again begins to buzz with activity as people return to their daily lives. The program year begins in September for many genealogy societies.
This week has produced event announcements ranging from society meetings, anniversary programs, the start of classes, new tools and databases and more.
Read on for some of the announcements - we couldn't fit everything into this column!
How you can learn more:
-- Google for genealogy and family history events in your own town or city.
-- Join your local family history society.
-- Sign up for a family history class.
Continue reading "Genealogy News: North America – 4 September 2011" »
MyHeritage: Gen team heads to the 'Heartland'
Springfield, Illinois is known as Abraham Lincoln's hometown and offers many research repositories for those interested in Lincoln and American history.
The MyHeritage genealogy team is heading this week to Springfield for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) 35th annual conference, in conjunction with the Illinois Genealogical Society (IGS), September 7-10. This year's theme is "Pathways to the Heartland."
Chief genealogist Daniel Horowitz and US genealogy advisor Schelly Talalay Dardashti will be staffing booth #107 in the exhibit hall. MyHeritage is one of more than 75 exhibitors in the 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall.
Daniel and I are looking forward to greeting MyHeritage users, so please come by to say hello. For those conference attendees who are not yet MyHeritage users, we'll be running our GEDCOM challenge again. Bring your family tree GEDCOM on a flash drive and we will find you long lost relatives with our exclusive Smart Matches technology!
We will also offer great extra discounts for Premium or PremiumPlus - new subscriptions or renewals - when payment is made at the MyHeritage booth #107.
More than 150 presentations (see the program here) will be offered; Daniel will speak on "Enhanced Smart Matches: Social networking to facilitate collaboration between families," on Saturday, September 10, at 11am, in room B1.
Continue reading "MyHeritage: Gen team heads to the 'Heartland'" »
New Zealand Family History Fair Wrap Up
The 2011 New Zealand Family History Fair was last week and MyHeritage was there to share in the experience with the New Zealand genealogy community.
Held in picturesque Hamilton - just over one hour's drive south of New Zealand's largest city, Auckland - this year's event was even larger than last year's with some 3,000 people coming through the doors over two days.
In attendance were representatives of genealogy and family history organisations from all over New Zealand as well as strong representation from Australian and other international organisations. Continue reading "New Zealand Family History Fair Wrap Up" »
New! MyHeritage.com Family Graph API and Best Family App Contest
The Family Graph API - making the web a better place for families.
We're very excited to release our Family Graph API in beta - a major new addition that evolves MyHeritage.com from a website into a platform, and allows more developers to create useful services for the users of MyHeritage.com.
Read on to find out more about how this can benefit you if you're a family history fan, a developer or simply someone who enjoys spending time online with their family. Not to mention our $10K prize for the best family app......
So what is our Family Graph API? Continue reading "New! MyHeritage.com Family Graph API and Best Family App Contest" »

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Britain's recent food price rises are "just the tip of the iceberg," and consumers should brace themselves for "massive" hikes in some commodities this year, the managing director of Waitrose has warned.
from The Telegraph:
Mark Price said food price inflation would rise further as the heavy rainfall last year meant that many farmers did not plant crops for 2013.
Mr Price told the Sun: "We're seeing input food inflation of around 3 to 3.5pc, but we expect it go up to as much as five.
"In some commodities, the increases will be massive," he added.
"It's bread, vegetables, all produce. The apple crop was down 20 to 30 per cent so apple prices have to go up. You have only seen the tip of the iceberg," said Mr Price.
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I'm in the middle of writing a music column for a yet-to-be-launched magazine that, according to the electronic press kit, is either for or about the lifestyles of professional athletes. I'm not totally sure what that lifestyle is, but I'm fairly certain it doesn't include much reading of music columns. I am fairly sure it includes Escalades, so I've mentioned them in the piece twice.
That lingering feeling that no one will read it and that I'm trying to write primarily about R&B -- a style of music for which I have absolutely no affinity -- is leaving me questioning the value of the internet as a primary source and whether it's possible to sound excited about Grant Hill's wife Tamia's third record when I've not heard it or her previous two.
Despite all that, I'm in the mood to write about music. Convenient, because it's the perfect time to year to unleash my list of the 10 Records I'd Love To Shove Down Your Irritatingly Hip Little '80s Button Jean Jacket Throat Until You Shit Singles.
10: Ima Robot -- Ima Robot
I haven't even heard it, and still I know that Ura Douchebag.
9: Electric Six -- Fire
The best thing about this record is that it's not playing right now. Electric Sucks.
8: Ryan Adams -- Rock N Roll
If you fling a bunch of shit against a wall, some of it will stick. It's about percentage, Ryan. Not volume. Ryan Badams.
7: The White Stripes -- Elephant
I dream of the day when Meg White stands up, walks over to Jack, and smacks the shit out of his pompous, starfucking ass. "Honestly, my biggest inspirations are Deaf Willy Rickets records, but you can only find those on wax cylinder." Smellephant.
6: The Strokes -- Room on Fire
Granted. Tom Petty's "American Girl" would have been cool if Jim Morrison sang on it. Point taken. You pulled it over on everyone once, now you have the balls to take another shot? Evidently Spin is The Strokes largest shareholder. The Jamokes.
5: Ryan Adams -- Love Is Hell, Part 1
Parker Posey. Big fucking deal. Who hasn't? Love is smell.
4: Interpol -- Turn on the Bright Lights
Turn them back off. I already passed on New Order, you poncey pricks. This wasn't even released in 2003, and still people harp on it.
3: The Rapture -- Echoes
Aren't the Strokes enough? The Crapture.
2: Ryan Adams -- Love is Hell, Part 2
Is it worse to have once been good, like Adams on Whiskeytown's Stranger's Almanac, or to be Electric Six? How 'bout This Is Hell.
1: The Darkness -- Permission to Land
Permission not granted, you ridiculous bunch of late to the irony party poseurs. Motley Crue records are still in print. They're better and funnier because they're not joking.
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TC Candler presents The 22nd Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces – 2011, which has been published every year since 1990 — and in recent years has been seen by over 25 million unique visitors from around the world.
Find out who is included and who tops this year's list by watching the video below…
100. Mila Kunis – A surprisingly delayed debut on the list for Mila, whose acting chops have really blossomed on the big screen. Of all the girls in the Top 100, Mila may be the one we would choose to hang out with the guys, watching the game and downing an ice cold brew. She is relaxed and funny and confident — and blessed with one of the most uniquely beautiful faces in the world.
99. Kerry Washington – Her 6th year in a row in the Top 100 — Kerry is a stunner with gorgeous eyes and a smile that renders electricity as useless. She is a gifted actress and will soon be seen in Tarantino's upcoming flick "Django Unchained".
98. Tamara Ecclestone – Easily the richest person on the list (including the royalty at #27), Tamara figures to inherit the Formula 1 fortune some day. However, her most attractive asset might not be the cash… it may just be those eyebrows! She is a lovely girl who has been starring in her own reality TV show, "Billion Dollar Girl" — and she enters the Top 100 for the first time in 2011.
97. Rachel Bilson – Has it really been 7 years? That is how long Rachel Bilson has been on this list. From the "OC", all those years ago, to the present, she has never waned. There can't be too many girls ahead of her on most guys' "perfect girlfriend" list.
96. Scarlett Johansson – She reaches a full decade in the Top 100. Scarlett has never been higher than #34 on the list. However, when it comes to the FHM or AskMen or Maxim lists, she should probably have a permanent place in the Top 5. Johansson drips of sex so much that film producers have to blow half the budget on mops.
97. Juno Temple – A new entry at number 95, Juno Temple is a star about to go supernova. She is a terrific actress and is one big role away from becoming the hottest property in movies. We think she is classically beautiful with a quirky twist that makes her unique. She reminds us of the legendary Hedy Lamarr.
94. Anne Hathaway – Nine years and counting for glorious Anne. She is quite possible one of the most intelligent and eloquent young women in the world. Combine that with her much appreciated lack of modesty when it comes to getting her clothes off, and we believe that she may be the perfect woman. She is a former Top 10 girl and has surely booked a place in the Beauty Hall of Fame.
93. Julianna Guill – One of many new entries in 2011, Julianna is a really fantastic young actress with a million dollar smile and eyes that sparkle uncontrollably. She is currently making her way to the top of the official Hollywood "hot stuff" rankings and will be a household name in about one year and three months time.
92. Ebihara Yuri – She has been quoted as saying, "If someone doesn't find me cute, I want to know why, because then I'll work on it to get better at being cute". We think that is a terrific attitude and commend her on magnificent success in that area. This Japanese model/actress is a wonderful new addition to our Top 100.
91. Jennifer Connelly – The only woman to be on this list every year since it began way back in 1990. That's 22 years in a row — and to be fair, if the list had gone back to the mid-1980′s, she would have been on the list at least 4 or 5 more times. Sadly, this previous two-time #1 looks like she may be in her last year in the Top 100. 91 is her lowest ranking ever. We will be sad to see her go. Absolute legend!
90. Adele – Who's had a bigger year than Adele? She is probably the most popular musical act of the decade. Her voice may be what she is famous for, but we think she has one of the loveliest faces too. Get used to seeing her on the list over the next few years.
89. Demi Lovato – The 3rd straight year for Demi (still officially the best National Anthem singer of all time).
88. Natasha Nice – The porn star with the girl-next-door look makes her debut in the Top 100. She also happens to be smart, funny and one of the most engaging personalities of 2011. Check out her blog and twitter feed for more!
87. Lindsay Lohan – The 2004 version of Lohan may be one of the most idyllic visions the world has ever seen. We all wish she would go back to those heights. That being said, even at a low ebb in her career and following some troubling other issues, she still mandates a 9th consecutuve year in the Top 100. She has that Marilyn Monroe quality of looking fantastic without even trying.
86. Sophie Ellis Bextor – She's always been a gorgeous woman, but she makes her debut this year after making one of the best tracks of the past few years with her collaboration with Armin Van Buren – "Not Giving Up on Love". Sophie is the ultimate queen of female-vocal dance/trance music and she looks as stunning in that video as anyone ever could. Perfection!
85. Andrea Corr – Twice the winner of the Most Beautiful Face, in 1999 and 2002, Andrea released a wonderful CD this year with one of best covers in recent memory ("Tinseltown in the Rain"). It is 13 years and counting for the Irish beauty.
84. Jessica Pare – Her rise to fame is due in no small part to her terrific role on the best television show of all time, "Mad Men". We hope that Don Draper doesn't get as tired of her as his usual conquests. She needs to be on the screen all day, every day, as far as we're concerned.
83. Katrina Kaif – This Bollywood superstar has been named on all sorts of "sexiest woman alive" lists, but breaches our list for the first time. She is a terrific talent and will be rising fast.
82. Jessica Chastain – There is something supremely elegant about this superb actress. She has a presence that reminds us of Greta Garbo. Every director seems to want her in their next film and we are sure to be seeing her grab some little golden statues over the next decade or so.
81. Mia Krishner – Only Jennifer Connelly has been on this list longer than Mia. That is an extraordinary fact when you consider that she hasn't ever quite reached the heights of superstardom. Still, 15 years and going strong, Mia is one of our most treasured beauties and we always go out of our way to watch every project that she is a part of.
80. Rebecca Black – Google Zeitgeist shows that Rebecca was the most searched for person on the internet in 2011 — due primarily to a really cheesy video for the song, "Friday". Nevertheless, we found her courage and grace and class truly admirable when it came to all the negativity thrown her way. She is an eloquent and lovely young girl with a golden smile. And, surprisingly to many, her second and third singles were both well received and quite catchy. We wouldn't be surprised if Rebecca rises above the hater-mentality and succeeds in the "celebrity factory".
79. Silvia Battisti – The former Miss Italia makes her 3rd appearance on the list. We wish she had the opportunity to make it as a global star, because she is a fascinating and intriguing personality. She is as resplendent as a woman can possibly be, but we may be seeing the last of her on this 2011 list.
78. Alexandra Felstead – Debuting at #78, and more commonly known as "Binky", this "Made in Chelsea" star routinely steals the show with her quirky sense of humor, eye-patch fashion and stunning looks. She is classic girlfriend material and we hope 2012 is her break out year.
77. Kaya Scodelario – A magnificent young English actress makes her debut in 2011. She is well known for her role as Effy Stonem in the E4 drama Skins.
76. Angela Bassett – Making her debut at 53 years of age is quite an amazing feat. She is getting more beautiful with age and definitely deserves her place.
75. Annette Haga – Annette is a fashion blogger from Norway, and as such, may not be as familiar to you as other faces on this list. However, she is a self-made huge success and a big star in her home country. She also ranks as the best dressed woman of 2011. Even if you can't read Norwegian, her blog really shows her amazing personal style and remarkable beauty. She is a global superstar in waiting and we look forward to seeing her on this list for many years to come. (See Her Blog Here)
74. Lena Katina – The former t.A.T.u. star has gone solo with a terrific new batch of music. Her debut single, "Never Forget You" is one of the best singles of the year. Lena has been on this list for 11 years… the first 10 were along side her old bandmate, Yulia Volkova. However, this year, she stays while Yulia sadly misses out.
73. Gina Carano – We predict that Gina will become the next big action movie star after her blockbuster film "Haywire" is released. No one has ever replaced the 1980′s stars such as Stallone, Arnold, Seagal and Van Damme… until now. This beautiful bad-ass debuts on our list.
72. Diora Baird – She wins her standard "Most Ridiculously Perfect Body of the Year" award for the 378th consecutive time. However, she makes the list with that Catherine Deneuve face and her penchant for making us swoon with a 3 mile smile. Diora has been ranked 7 years in a row.
71. Nozomi Sasaki – This is her 2nd year on the list. After working as a fashion model for nearly 7 years, she has become famous as a gravure idol and main ringside commentator for the mixed martial arts competition, Dream Fighting Championships, and the kickboxing competition, K-1 World Max.
70. Maria Velverde – The Madrid-born stunner was 16 when she got a leading role with Luis Tosar in a Manuel Martín Cuenca movie, "La flaqueza del bolchevique". She won the 2003 Goya Award for this role. However, we first noticed her in 2011 because of her role in "Cracks" alongside Juno Temple and Eva Green. She makes her first appearance in the Top 100.
69. Sophia Bush – She's been ranked as high as #4 in 2009. Sophia is a classically beautiful woman in ways that reminds us of many silver screen sirens from bygone eras. This is her 5th consecutive ranking.
68. Meagan Good – She backs up last year's debut with another strong showing. Meagan is an underrated talent with the most kissable lips imaginable. We think she has locked up a spot in the Top 100 for the next decade or so… but we would like to see her in some better film projects.
67. Emma Willis – If this were a best personality list, Emma would make the top 5 every year. She is one of the very best television hosts in the world — combining humor, sex appeal and endless energy and enthusiasm. She debuts at #67 and will be rising from there.
66. Giovanna Mezzogiorno – In her 8th year on our list, she still ranks as the very best actress in the world. Her subtlety, passion and intensity are unmatched by any other performer on the big screen. She was ranked as high as #2 in 2005.
65. Inna – The Romanian dance music queen has become a huge success due to some amazingly catchy tunes and some of the sexiest music videos around. This is her first appearance.
64. Mellisa Clarke – A lads mag and internet favorite, this young British model sports the sexiest tattoo ever known to mankind — along with one of the most pristinely innocent faces we've ever come across. This is likely the first of many years on the list.
63. Alice Eve – She is definitely out of your league! In her 4th year, she lands at #63. Make sure to check out her performance in "Crossing Over" and one of my favorite underrated movies in recent years, "Big Nothing".
62. Jennifer Lawrence – She shot to fame with her acclaimed role in "Winter's Bone", but is scaling the heights of mega-stardom with her roles in blockbusters such as "X-Men: First Class" and "Hunger Games". She is a new entry this year.
61. Lana Del Rey – Probably the biggest talent emergence of 2011 was that of Lana Del Rey. Her sultry voice and unique visual style has catapulted her to the top of the youtube musical charts and will soon have her ranked along side artists like Adele on the Billboard Hot 100. She is an astonishingly breathtaking woman. For proof, check out her latest video — "Born to Die".
60. Michelle Ryan – She was the Bionic Woman, but she should have been Wonder Woman. Michelle first caught our eyes with her performance in the superb British film, "Cashback" (2006). Since then, she has been a staple on this list and will continue to be so for eons to come.
59. Alice Levine – One of the funniest and most charming women on TV, Alice graces our list for the first time after her stint on Big Brother's Bit on the Side. She is quirky and original and utterly easy on the eyes. We think she should have her own show, every night in primetime!
58. Rachel Hurd Wood – The young Brit makes her 4th straight appearance and has reached as high as 16th in the past. We are looking forward to seeing her in "Hideaways", from director, Agnes Merlet.
57. Maggie Q – The star of "Nikita" is one of the hottest stars in the business right now. She is refined and elegant and knows how to kick more ass than anyone on this list. We love that she is making her first foray into the Top 100.
56. Rachel McAdams – We get more requests for Rachel each year than almost any other actress. She has been in the Top 100 for 6 years now and continues to be one of the most likable celebs in Hollywood.
55. Genta Ismajli – The Chicago-based Albanian bombshell is one of the sexiest women on the planet right now. Her songs are feisty and undeniably catchy, even if you can't understand a word of Albanian. Make sure to check out her latest smash hit – "Guximi" with DJ Dalool.
54. Rose Byrne – A former #1, Rose is an absolute hall of fame beauty in our eyes. If we had our way, she should have a trophy case full of golden statues and should be the star of every other movie. There is nothing better than a bad case of Rose Byrne! Her 8th straight year ranked.
53. Emma Waldron – Entering the list is the Miss World Europe 2010-2011 and Miss Ireland 2010-2011 — Emma is a potential superstar. She is a model and a presenter and just needs a small break before the world takes notice. Get used to seeing that face!
52. Emily Didonato – Probably the most beautiful supermodel in the world today. Emily makes her second appearance this year. The vision of her in the Acqua di Gio commercial from 2010 will forever be etched in our minds.
51. Amy Green – The British glamour model follows in the footsteps of names such as Lucy Pinder and Madison Welch. She makes this list for the first time in 2011, debuting at number 51.
50. Kate Winslet – She has been in the top 50 since making her debut 15 years ago. The megastar actress is the most talented person in movies and her beauty never seems to fade. She is as lovely today as she was when "Titanic" came out 14 years ago. You will get to see her again in 2012, when James Cameron re-releases the legendary classic in 3-D on the anniversary of the actual sinking.
49. Imogen Poots – First seen in the zombie classic, "28 Weeks Later", she has since blossomed into a fine actress with one of the great smiles in the world today. This is her first year in the Top 100.
48. Rachel Weisz – Her 16th year — 9 of them spent in the Top 10. Rachel Weisz is one of the great actresses of this generation. We wish her and Daniel Craig a wonderful life together after their recent marriage. Mrs 007 is one of our all time faves!
47. Viva Bianca – We first noticed Viva in the smash TV epic, "Spartacus". She is a scene stealing machine. We look forward to her role in "X" and think that she will be a fixture here for many years to come.
46. Minka Kelly – A virtually flawless girl. We spent 3 days trying to find a flaw and came up with nothing… except that we heard a rumor of a miniature blemish inside her right nostril. We are awaiting confirmation of that flaw via a close inspection. This is her debut.
45. Jessica Jung – She is better known simply by her first name, Jessica. She is Korean-American singer, dancer, actress and model. The new addition to our list is a member of the fantastic South Korean nine-member girl group, Girls' Generation, where she is one of the main vocalists.
44. Alexandra Daddario – Hands down the winner of the "Best Eyes of 2011″ competition, Alexandra is a welcome new entry in the Top 100. I have a very confident feeling that we are looking at a future #1 in her… sometime around 2015!
43. Sanaa Lathan – The native New Yorker is one of the finest and most underrated actresses around today. At 40 years of age, she continues to get more beautiful and we are lucky to have her on the list for the very first time.
42. Christina Hendricks – "Mad Men" thrust Christina to mega-fame. It is the greatest show on television and she is one of the reasons why. The sight of her as a 1960′s secretary may be the most profoundly female vision we have ever seen. She is an iconic female figure and it doesn't hurt that she is blessed with one of our most cherished qualities… flame red hair. This is her 3rd listing.
41. Kate Upton – The privilege of watching Kate Upton strut down a runway wearing only Victoria's Secret Bra and Panties is one of the great pleasures in life. We feel guilty and ashamed because we are simply not worthy of such magnificence. Welcome to the list Kate!
40. Alison Brie – If you are a fan of either "Mad Men" or "Community", you too have fallen head over heels in love with Alison Brie. She is a unanimous choice for "Best Personality" this year and we rate her as the "Perfect Girlfriend of 2011″. Her 3rd year sees a ranking of #40.
39. Keira Knightley – A two-time number one, Keira is already enshrined as one of the all time great beauties of the world. She also happens to be one of the best actresses too. We cannot wait to see her in the upcoming "A Dangerous Method"… and not just because of the spanking scenes.
38. Olivia Wilde – It is quite amazing that Olivia is only making her debut on the list this year. She is a stunner in every conceivable way. We also admire her confidence and intelligence — finding her to be one of the most intriguing women in Hollywood.
37. Blake Lively – Her stunning role in "The Town" proved how talented she really is. We still love seeing her in "Gossip Girl", but believe that she is destined for much more on the big screen. She is daring and brave and we hope she lives up to her promise. This is Blake's 4th appearance.
36. Leighton Meester – The multi-talented actress and singer has what it takes to be the next Meg Ryan or Julia Roberts. There is an "every girl" quality about her that makes her very likable to both men and women in the audience. The former #4 is listed for the 4th consecutive year.
35. Sienna Miller – In her eighth year, this former #2 still manages to generate butterflies every time she floats down a red carpet. Very few women have ever reached such monumental status as a fashion icon, but Sienna continues to lead the way. Love her to bits!
34. Whitney Able – If you haven't seen Whitney in the incredibly wonderful 2010 flick, "Monsters"… then do yourself a favor and rent it immediately on DVD. It is one of the best films of the past few years, due in no small part to Whitney Able and her real life husband, Scoot McNairy. She debuts at #34.
33. January Jones – The classic Hitchcock blonde, January Jones is yet another "Mad Men" alum who graces the list in 2011. This is her third year in the poll and we are sure that Betty Draper will be a permanent fixture over the next decade or so.
32. Addison Timlin – Yet another debut — Addison has the potential to top this list some day. Her amazing appearances in the hit Showtime TV show, "Californication" is one of the great TV moments of the past few millennia. She is a bright new star on the scene.
31. Freida Pinto – After her first two years in the Top 10, Miss Pinto slips to 31. Nevertheless, we think she is immensely lovely. We hope the good roles keep coming for her.
30. Susan Coffey – Susan has been a minor internet legend for a couple of years now. She makes our list for the first, and definitely not the last, time. Quite possibly the most photogenic woman alive!
29. Qi Shu – A tremendous actress… we only recently came across her in the fantastic compilation of short films, "New York, I Love You". She enters the Top 100 at a very lofty 29.
28. Monica Bellucci – Does it get any better than Monica? Her 13th year, with a high of #2 in 2004, she ranks as one of the greatest beauties of any generation.
27. Kate Middleton – Ultimately, it was Kate's year. The wedding of the millennium made her the most famous face in the world… and helps her debut in the Top 100.
26. Amanda Seyfried – Hollywood's hottest property for the past few years, Amanda makes her 7th appearance. We predict at least another 10 years at the very top of ours and Hollywood's A-list.
25. Emma Stone – We all fell in love with Emma in "Easy A"… You can find out exactly why by watching this video! This is her first year ranked.
24. Ariana Grande – A debut for the multi-talented Disney performer. She has one of the most energetic and entertaining personalities of 2011… and she is just about the best singing impressionist of all time. We love Ariana and her mash-ups.
23. Nicola Roberts – The most beautiful Girls Aloud member released her solo album, Cinderella's Eyes, in 2011 — and it is one of the ten best CD's of the year. With tons of talent and originality, this unique fashionista is one of the best dressed women in the world and is one of our most prized inclusions. This is her 3rd year on the list.
22. Kate Beckinsale – This makes 13 consecutive years on the list, all of them spent in the Top 25, reaching the summit in 2007. K-Becks is just about the most consistently beautiful woman in the celebrity world. She rarely makes a bad movie and she never disappoints her adoring fans.
21. Carey Mulligan – It seems that Carey has shot to fame faster than anyone in recent memory. Indeed, she may already be atop the Hollywood A-list, taking the first phone call for virtually every director. She took our call this year for the first time. We can't wait to see her in the much anticipated Steve McQueen film, "Shame".
20. Kelly Rowland – The diva with a dynamite voice and a trillion dollar smile. She has been outshining Beyonce for quite some time now and shows no signs of letting up. Her role on the British X-Factor has put her on our TV screens every week. She is genuine and smart, charming and talented. What more could you ask for? She rises 59 spots from her debut last year.
19. Natalie Portman – We had her number 1 in 2008, the peak of her 14 years on the list. However… 2011 was Portman's year in virtually every conceivable way. She deservedly won the first of many Oscars for her magnificent role in "Black Swan". She fell in love, married and had her first child. And!!!! She finally got her restraining order passed against us. That's a good year!
18. Lily Collins – A new entry at #18 bodes well for Lily Collins, who might challenge Camilla Belle for the title of "Best Eyebrows 2011″. The young actress could top this list someday very soon. We can't wait to see her in "Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White".
17. Natalie Tran – There isn't a more entertaining channel on YouTube than communitychannel — Natalie's stream of hilariously observant videos that point out the "Seinfeldian" absurdities of life. I could watch this girl watching paint dry and still be riveted to my laptop screen (although in some countries, that is considered to be "Obsessive Stalker Behavior"). She jumps 71 spots from last years debut, and if she promises not to involve the authorities with my "OSB" , she will probably climb even higher in 2012.
16. Emilia Clarke – I am not sure that TV in 2011 had a more spine-chilling moment than the conclusion of "Game of Thrones". When Emilia Clarke emerges from the ashes in all her powerful glory, I almost exploded in an overdose of awesomeness. She was the star of that great show and I literally cannot wait to see her again in season 2. She enters the Top 100 at #16.
15. Emma Roberts – We saw Emma this year in a terrific British film called "126.96.36.199." and she stole the show. It signaled the emergence of a young actress who can do it all. She can slip effortlessly into the Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson rom-com queen roles… And she can star in the powerfully dramatic roles that could extend her career for decades to come. This is her 2nd mention in the Top 100.
14. Shannon Kane – The 25 year old actress, who is portrays Natalia Hubbard on ABC's daytime drama "All My Children", is one of the brightest new talents around. We first took notice of her in "Brooklyn's Finest", opposite Richard Gere. She enters at #14. Make sure to seek out anything she is in! You won't be disappointed.
13. Haley McQueen – Her twitter account says "Tackling Football in Heels". I mean, what more can you ask for??? Hayley is a 5′ 10′ bombshell with brains, personality, incredible style, the best voice in television — AND SHE LOVES SPORTS!!! I suppose we can forgive her for supporting Manchester Untied. Nobody's perfect. She wins "Best Smile of 2011″ and "Best Voice" too. I could watch her reading the dictionary and be enthralled. We should all write to Sky Sports and demand that she gets her own TV show — "Tackling Football in Heels with Hayley McQueen". She jumps 19 places from her debut in 2010.
12. Go Ara – Here is a lovely South Korean actress and model who deserves a worldwide following. The 21-year old enters the list at #12 and will assuredly be a fixture for a very long time.
11. Felicity Jones – If you haven't seen her in a wonderful film called "Like Crazy", do yourself a favor and rent it NOW! She was also in an amusing rom-com called "Chalet Girl" in 2011 and we think she is on the verge of major stardom. Felicity is our third highest new entry, just missing out on the Top 10.
10. Carice Van Houten – After her world class performance in the great "Black Book", we have since gone back to review her entire big screen catalog. It turns out that Carice is one of the 5 best actresses in the world today. She is literally terrific in everything she does. Her taste is impeccable. Her performances subtle and moving. We can't find a flaw. She also happens to have one of the best twitter feeds of all time and a wonderful official website where you can find all of her titles to add to the top of your DVD queue! In her 5th year on our list, Carice cracks the Top 10 Most Beautiful Faces!
9. Amber Heard – Amber is probably sick of being hailed as the most classically beautiful woman in Hollywood today. She has probably enough of people comparing her to Kim Novak and Grace Kelly. She is likely on the verge of slapping the next person to say that she is old-school Hollywood glam. So, we'll just say… Welcome to our list Amber. Get comfy because you are going to be here a very long time.
8. Tamsin Egerton – Six years for Tamsin — three of them in the Top 10. She is an absolute vision on the red carpet and on the big screen — a breathtaking blend of Rita Hayworth and Claudia Schiffer. Simply "weak at the knees" beautiful.
7. Marion Cotillard – Another one of the world's elite actresses, Marion re-enters the Top 10 in her 10th appearance on the list. Her role in "La Vie En Rose" ranks as one of the ten finest we have ever seen. She will next be seen by hundreds of millions of you in "The Dark Knight Rises".
6. Chloe Moretz – Our highest new entry is the most talented under-18 actress we have seen since Natalie Portman in the mid-1990′s. She is constantly challenging herself with terrific roles and mind-blowingly good performances. We also think that she is one of the best dressed red carpet stars in recent memory. She is stylish, age-appropriate, original, elegant and classy… a perfect combination. Chloe is going to be at or near the top of this list for the next decade or two.
5. Song Hye Kyo – The South Korean actress and model makes her second appearance, rising 13 spots from last year's debut. She is already one of the legendary beauties of the world and we think she deserves to be celebrated as such by the entire world. Too often, it seems that Western audiences don't get to enjoy Asian cinema and celebrity as much as they should. Look for her in the upcoming 2012 film, "The Grandmasters" with Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi.
4. Emily Browning – After watching Emily star in two absolutely different movies in 2011 ("Sucker Punch" and "Sleeping Beauty"), we realized that a new megastar was born. She has acting range that is simply beyond belief. She also happens to be one of the most photogenic new faces on the planet. Please check her out in "Sleeping Beauty" — it is a film that will likely slip under a lot of people's radars. However, she deserves Oscar consideration for her restrained performance which reminded us a great deal of Catherine Deneuve in the classic "Belle de Jour". Emily comes in at #4 in her second year on the list.
3. Rihanna – Ri-Ri (as she likes to be called in our fantasies) is arguably the most famous woman in the world today. Her songs are undeniably catchy and the accompanying videos have sent us to the emergency room on more than 57 occasions. In her 3rd year, Ri-Ri reaches her highest ranking to date.
2. Camilla Belle – Last year's runaway winner was Camilla Belle. She has been on our radar since her breakout 2005 year, making our Top 100 six straight times. This is the 4th straight in the Top 6. To be honest, we can't see her leaving the upper echelons of the Hollywood beauty hierarchy for another decade or so. Click for Hi-Res Photo Gallery!
1. Emma Watson – In her 6th year, and after being pipped to the post by Belle in 2010, Emma Watson flips the script and rises to #1 in the same year that her Hermione era ends. However, we are sure that there are great things in store for Emma as an actress. There is no doubt that she will emerge as one of the finest talents of this current generation. She is the perfect role model for young women… intelligent, classy, courageous, thoughtful and humble. We can't think of a better choice in 2011 to top our list. We are proud to say that Emma Watson is the Most Beautiful Face of the Year and we are reasonably sure that this will not be the last time we say that. Congrats Emma! Click for Hi-Res Photo Gallery!
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text: I often embed Channel 9 videos ( because they are cool :> ) and wonder if the silverlight player has any initial parameter that can be used to specify the initial time offset for an embedded video? I know you do some magic (e.g.: http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/C9-GoingNative/GoingNative-4-Jim-Springfield-on-ATL-GoingNative-Conference-Register-Today#time=06m34s) but I don't see how that time parameter of the URL is going into the player Any hints?


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Highway Safety Initiatives
Plan Now to Keep Holiday Motorists Safe
By Joel Bolton, Lieutenant, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Police Department
y the time kids start making their list for Santa Claus, police administrators should already have completed their plans for keeping those kids and their brothers, sisters, moms, dads, uncles, aunts, and neighbors safe on their holiday excursions to grandma's house. In other words, now's the time to start your operational planning for the upcoming busy travel periods. We already know where to focus our attention to have the most impact on traffic safety throughout the holiday period: impaired driving, safety belts, and unsafe speed violations. Tactically, the approach to all three is the same: educate and enforce.
Teach Officers and Motorists the Safety Value of Traffic Enforcement Education begins in-house, as we train our officers to ensure that they understand not only the technical aspects of a violation of state laws but also the importance to everyone's safety of encouraging compliance. They should be aware that alcohol was involved in 16,885 deaths on our nation's highways last year, 39 percent of the total figure of 43,443 killed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that more than 15,000 lives were saved by safety belts in 2005 and that another 5,328 would have been saved if everyone over the age of four buckled up. Speed was listed as a contributing factor in 30 percent of the fatal crashes.
Education also involves making the public aware of its role in traffic safety. Informing the citizens you serve helps gain voluntary compliance and increases acceptance of your department's enforcement efforts. High levels of public awareness of the importance of safety belts, child safety seats, and air bags demonstrate the ability of law enforcement to deliver the traffic safety message. There is still more work to do in these areas, as well as the important topics of impaired driving and speed. Education of the public must continue as new technologies are introduced and a new generation of drivers hits the streets.
When there is understanding among the public of the extent of the traffic safety problem, motorists are more apt not only to understand but also to support increased enforcement efforts. When the public believes that traffic enforcement is all about revenue generation, you can expect lots of phone calls from irate motorists who have been cited. But when you and your officers reinforce the message that impaired driving kills innocents and that police enforce the law to prevent tragedy (or that safety belts save lives, or that speed is involved in too many serious crashes), you will find much wider public acceptance of your officer's work. Chances are, you will find surprising support for championing a lifesaving cause.
Explore Many Ways to Reach the PublicPublic education is best accomplished by using a variety of communications channels: radio, television, newspapers (including high school and college), public meetings, Web sites, newsletters (not just your department's but those of civic clubs, churches, and senior groups), e-mail lists, mass mailings, local tabloids, paid advertising, and public service announcements.
Press Releases: The first channel of communication we typically think of is the news media. Written press releases are a great way to get the important points of your traffic safety message to a large number of people. You should be prepared for your written information to be edited for brevity, but be ready for some writers who will call seeking additional information. Include a contact name and number of a knowledgeable member of your agency reporters can call for interviews. Prepare this officer with talking points about the extent of the traffic safety problem nationally and in your jurisdiction. Watch the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Web site (www.nhtsa.gov) for sample press releases, talking points, and editorial suggestions.
Press Conferences: News conferences get the media's attention in ways that are limited only by your imagination. Uniformed officers and marked police vehicles make great photo backdrops. Partnerships with other professionals in your community interested in traffic safety provide a strong and unified message. If you don't have an existing traffic safety coalition, reach out to potential advocates for safer streets by including them at your press conference. The list should include emergency room physicians and nurses, traffic engineers, elected officials, safety professionals, victims of impaired drivers, advocate groups such as MADD, crash victims who were saved from serious injury or death by use of their safety belt, and representatives of neighboring police agencies.
Presentations to Civic Groups: While radio, television, and newspaper contact will allow you to reach large numbers of people, there are other avenues of communication. Presentations to civic organizations, community groups, and business safety meetings may limit the number of people you reach at one time, but offer other significant advantages for delivery of your traffic safety message. For one, you are able to deliver your message without the time constraints of a short segment on the evening television news. In these settings, you are able to determine the points you need to communicate rather than be subject to the whims of an editor.
You can also use whatever props or delivery method you are comfortable with in front of a group. Some people prefer reading a prepared speech. Others like to talk from a PowerPoint presentation. You may choose something more dynamic to make your points, such as strapping raw eggs into a toy car to demonstrate the effectiveness of safety belts.
Word-of-Mouth: One method of getting the word out that we haven't mentioned yet is good, old-fashioned word-of-mouth. Strict, aggressive, and consistent enforcement action will get people talking, helping you achieve your goal of voluntary compliance.
Combine Education with EnforcementTo be effective, good public information and education must be backed up by solid enforcement. Watch for holiday enforcement campaign dates and supporting materials from NHTSA that you can use to enhance your local efforts.
From The Police Chief, vol. 73, no. 11, November 2006. Copyright held by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, 515 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 USA.


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I love all types of mushrooms, but one of my favorites is the oyster mushroom.
The texture of an oyster mushroom is much firmer than that of the more common white button mushroom. I like the firm, chewy texture. It is more substantive, almost like eating meat.
Not too long ago, I was contacted by Nikhil Arora, one of the founders of Back to the Roots, who offered to provide me a kit to sample and a kit for a giveaway. Back to the Roots has created a mushroom kit which allows you to grow oyster mushrooms on recycled coffee grounds, all inside a small little box in the comfort of your own home.
I was both a little wary of the product and excited. Wary because I had never heard of this and doubted it would work. Excited because I love oyster mushrooms and I live in a condo so I don't have a garden and I would love to be able to grow something inside a box.
Nikhil offered to send me a box and give away a box to one of my readers. Of course, I wanted to test it out to make sure it works. The instructions are pretty simple.
The box provides a small window where the mushrooms will grow from. You cut a slit, making a cross. The first night, you soak the entire bag of recycled coffee grounds in water. After that, all you need to do is mist the opening twice a day with a little spray bottle which is provided. I placed my box underneath one of my kitchen windows because the directions tell you not to give it direct sunlight.
The first few days I didn't see anything. Then around the fourth day, I saw a tiny little bunch of mushroom heads.
After that, it started to grow like crazy. I would actually see a difference in growth in just a few hours. It was so fun to watch and felt a little bit like having magic beans.
Once they are fully grown, they are ready to be plucked and eaten. You can then turn it on the other side and start again.
I used this first batch for a simple stir fry, which is a common way oyster mushrooms are used in chinese cuisine. I like a lot of colors in my stir fry, so added some broccoli and sweet red peppers. And I used some oyster sauce to go with the oyster mushrooms. For those unfamiliar, oyster sauce doesn't taste like oysters, but it is often used in stir fry dishes and has a more complex flavor than soy sauce.
I'll probably be a little more creative cooking with my second batch. Perhaps a mushroom pasta dish or a rich mushroom soup. Anyway, onto the giveway. Back to the Roots is offering one of my lucky readers a mushroom kit of their own. There are two ways to enter the giveaway. You can choose to do either one or both for an additional chance to win.
1. Follow Back to the Roots on twitter, and then leave me a comment on this post, letting me know you've done so.
2. Visit Back To the Roots' facebook page, like them, and leave a comment on their wall. Then leave a comment on this post, letting me know you've done so.
Contest ends July 16, 2011 at midnight PST. The contest is only open to US residents. I will use random.org to generate a number to pick the winner. Good luck!
|Stir Fry Oyster mushrooms
- 1 crown of broccoli
- 1 bunch of oyster mushrooms (usually about 1 pound in a bunch)
- 1 red pepper or any other ingredients you want in your stir fry
- 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce (available at chinese grocery stores)
- Wash and cut your vegetables to desired size.
- Heat your wok or frying pan to medium high heat and add about 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add in your cut vegetables and cook. Use a spatula or large spoon to stir around the vegetables so that they all get cooked thoroughly. When they are about 2/3 of the way done, add in the oyster sauce. Continue to stir the vegetables so that they are coated evenly and the oyster sauce dissolves. Turn off heat and serve while warm.
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I've always wanted to try growing my own mushrooms! So awesome that it worked for you. (I followed BTTR on Twitter.)
That is so awesome! I've always wanted to grow mushrooms – who knew it was so easy!
I followed BTTR on Twitter!
I love your blog. I started reading it a few months ago, and try to check at least once a day I also love mushrooms, and it seems very interesting to grow your own. Living in California means that almost everything grows, but I'm afraid to pick wild mushrooms! I liked BTTR on Facebook.
I've always wanted to try growing mushrooms, this is really cool! I liked their page and left a comment.
Mushrooms! just followed Back to the Roots on twitter – hope i win!
I have been following your blog almost everyday for the past year! I live in San Diego and love the pictures you take… especially of the different breads that you make.
I also liked and commented BTTR on facebook!
Very very cool! I followed BTTR on Twitter.
i hope these grow as much as the mushrooms in my backyard.
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At its simplest, a medal is cast by pouring molten metal into a mould and letting it solidify. The process usually begins with preparatory drawings. From these, the artist develops a model. This may be made from plaster, beeswax or, as was common in Germany during the Renaissance, carved fruitwood or stone. When the models for each face are complete, a negative mould is taken.
Felicity Powell
Graphite on paper
Museum no. E.1034-2003
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Given by the artist
The drawings show Powell exploring an idea that she later translated into the design for the reverse of the Robinson medal. She took the hands from the carved figures in The Annunciation by Arnolfo di Cambio of about 1300. Robinson bought this work for the Museum in 1861.
Model for the reverse of the medal
Felicity Powell
Museum no. A.7-2002
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Given by the artist
This is one of the models that Powell developed during the evolution of her design.
Bronze Medal (reverse view)
Felicity Powell
Cast by Alan Dunn
Cast bronze
Museum no. A.10-2004
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The final version was cast using ceramic shell technique, which has originally developed for precision castings. It is ideally suited to casting small-scale objects and was first used by artists in the 1950s. The wax is surrounded by a shell of ceramic particles bound together. As the shell is porous there is no need to construct vents to allow the gas given off during casting to escape.
'John Charles Robinson Medal'
Felicity Powell
Cast by Alan Dunn
Patinated cast bronze
Museum no. A.5-2002
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Commissioned by the V&A with funding from an anonymous donor
Surface treatments greatly affect our appreciation of a medal. Here Powell has applied a copper nitrate solution, under heat, to give a greenish-blue patination (a chemical alteration of a metal surface, resulting in a change of colour). Unusually, she has left the edge unpatinated. Instead, she has polished it and stamped it with Robinson's full name and dates, adding also the cryptic message 'From Few to Many'.


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Megan Kline and Matthew Frankart were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at All Saints Catholic Church, New Riegel. The Rev. Randy Giesige was officiant during the double-ring ceremony. A reception followed at Meadowbrook Ballroom, Bascom.
Megan is the daughter of Dennis and Barb Kline of New Riegel.
Matthew is the son of Dale and Kelly Frankart of Fostoria.
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Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Frankart
Megan, given in marriage by her father, wore a white, satin Mori Lee strapless corset-back gown. The fitted bodice was embellished with lace appliques and beaded with crystals, bugle beads and sequins. The gown featured an asymmetrically fitted waist on a fit and flare skirt. A wide band of embellished lace circled the hemline and chapel-length train, which also was accented with beaded appliques. Her headpiece was a crystal and rhinestone band worn with a single-tier veil edged in rhinestones. She carried a bouquet of light pink and fuchsia roses and green cymbidium orchids.
Amanda Lape of Van Wert was her friend's matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kaitlin Frankart of Fostoria, the groom's sister; Holli Ramos of Indianapolis, friend of the bride; Ashley Frankart of Findlay and Jami Berno of Arcadia, cousins of the groom; and Becky Clouse of New Riegel, cousin of the bride. They wore pistachio green satin floor-length dresses with a corset back. They carried bouquets of fuchsia roses and green cymbidium orchids.
Dale Frankart of Fostoria was his son's best man. Groomsmen were Andrew Frankart of Fostoria, brother of the groom; Bryce Frankart of Columbus, Brett Frankart of Fostoria and Michael Lee of Bradner, cousins of the groom; and Ryan Pessell of Findlay, friend of the groom.
Megan is a 2005 graduate of New Riegel High School and a 2009 graduate of The University of Findlay. She is a nuclear medicine technologist at The Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.
Matthew is a 2003 graduate of Arcadia High School and a 2007 graduate of The University of Findlay. He is a district loss prevention manager for Arizona, New Mexico and Texas for National Stores Inc.
The bride's mother and matron of honor hosted a shower March 20, 2011, at New Riegel American Legion. The rehearsal dinner was at Bubby's, New Riegel.
The couple resides at 15850 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Apt. 2019, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 and will be taking a honeymoon trip to Hawaii in September.


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Around the water cooler
The last remnants of electronics retailer Circuit City is going away.
Systemax Inc. has announced it is merging the CircuitCity.com website with its TigerDirect.com e-commerce brand.
In a posting on the website, the company said the consolidation will take place by Dec. 31.
New York-based Systemax purchased Circuit City's intellectual property assets in 2009 for $14 million. In October, its board decided the company's future consumer business would be optimized by consolidating the websites.
Richmond, Va.-based Circuit City filed for bankruptcy in November 2008 and closed its last stores in March 2009.
Systemax also had purchased electronics retailer CompUSA's intellectual property when it closed in 2008. It manufactures and sells consumer electronics online, by direct mail and in retail stores.
Can you keep your digital life a secret? Doubtful
If the director of the CIA cannot keep the FBI from rummaging through his private Gmail account, what digital privacy protections do ordinary citizens have?
Precious few, privacy advocates say.
"When the government goes looking, it can find out pretty much everything about our lives," said Chris Calabrese, legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union.
That's because the main law governing digital privacy -- the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, or ECPA -- was passed in 1986. At the time, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was a toddler.
No one predicted that, as the Web surged in popularity, people would begin storing their entire digital lives -- e-mails, instant messages, Facebook status updates, photos, medical records, tax returns -- on far-flung computer servers rather than on their home hard drives.
College graduates get good news about hiring
An annual survey predicts employers will increase hiring of new 4-year college graduates about 5 percent in the coming year. Demand for graduates with associate's degrees is expected to increase more sharply -- by about 30 percent compared to last year's survey-- while MBA hiring appears headed for an unexpected decline.
The 42nd annual survey out Thursday from Michigan State University's College Employment Research Institute included responses on hiring plans from more than 2,000 U.S. employers.
-- from wire reports


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"Did you know that designing your own eBook is rather simple," That's right! But most marketers skim over this area when they mention things like…start creating your first eBook and get it online making you sales. They've certainly got that part right…but what happened to the part where they should be showing you Step by Step how to do this! Especially if it's your first time approach to creating your first eBook.
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The Girl in the Boxby Ouida Sebestyen
Kidnapped and left in an underground room, Jackie explores her psychological strengths and limitations as she tries to make contact with the outside world by writing messages and sending them through a slit in the door.
Words By Heartby Ouida Sebestyen
Lena can recite the Scriptures by heart. Hoping to make her adored Papa proud of her and to make her white classmates notice her "Magic Mind," not her black skin, Lena vows to win the Bible-quoting contest. But winning does not bring Lena what she expected. Instead of honor, violence and death erupt and strike the one she loves most dearly. Lena, who has believed in vengeance, must now learn how to forgive.
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> After takin' a swig o' grog, Kleuskes & Moos belched out
> this bit o' wisdom:
>> On 15 okt, 18:16, "Moshe Goldfarb."
>>> On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:58:00 -0400, Chris Ahlstrom wrote:
>>> > Sounds like you could commiserate with this guy:
>>> > * *http://lists.netfilter.org/pipermail...03-December/01...
>>> Obviously you are a keyboard technician and have no idea how enterprise
>>> level clients react to situations like *this.
>>> The usual phrase is something along the lines of "get that Linux piece of
>>> **** out of here" followed by "no wonder it's free" and concluded with "you
>>> get what you pay for, in this case nothing".
>> I think it's much more likely they''ll react by firing that moron of a
>> "consultant".
> 1. Tell Moshe he's been plonked for quite awhile due to his lapses into
> inanity.
No actually it was due to my making a fool of you in several threads.
The firewall thread for one.
The GPS thread for another.
The Nvidia thread for another.
The Linux backup thread for yet another.
You just don't like to be wrong all the time so you run away and hide
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Many experts say kids should be allowed to read pretty much whatever they want in summer. Richard Allington, a professor in theory and practice in teacher education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an expert on reading, tells The Washington Post how parents should choose summer reading material for children.
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Dr. Marc Fischer is staff scientist in the Sustainable Energy Systems group and Environmental Energy Technology Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and is an adjunct associate research scientists at the Air Quality Research Center at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Fischer has co-authored more than 50 refereed journal publications. Fischer's current work focuses on atmospheric studies of natural and anthropogenic processes affecting greenhouse (GHG) gases (and other atmospheric constituents, and development of sustainable solutions to energy and environmental problems. As part of ongoing work, Fischer and colleagues are quantifying the sources of California's GHG emissions, their long-term trends, and identifying cost-effective options to mitigate emissions.
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|Quantifying GHG Emission Reductions for Mitigation Assessment
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|A Study of Atmospheric Processes Affecting Human Exposures to Fine Particulate Matter
|Losing Weight to Save Lives: A Review of the Role of Automobile Weight and Size in Traffic Fatalities
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Mayo added that statistics clearly indicate charter schools are not producing sufficient results and that ASD can and is.
"We know what we are doing," Mayo said of the expertise of ASD teachers and administration to educate the city's youth.
Two additional town hall meetings will be held on the budget plight; March 11th, at Francis D. Raub Middle School and March 24th, at Trexler Middle School.


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NYC – Sherlock Holmes Readings
December 1, 2015 by Colin Solan
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Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, The Final Solution) appears at Symphony Space on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 7:30 PM to host and curate an evening of readings from some of the most sensational and confounding cases of Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest fictional detective.
Tickets available at the link…
Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025-6990
(212) 864-5400
CA – Casanova: Acedia Signing
January 5, 2015 by Colin Solan
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MATT FRACTION and MICHAEL CHABON appear on Saturday, January 31st from 1:30 – 4:00 PM to celebrate and sign the release of the comic book CASANOVA ACEDIA #1 at the Escapist Comic Bookstore. This issue begins the newest story arc of Fraction's CASANOVA series, a story of a hedonistic thief turned kind-of spy as he navigates the incredibly complex and stunningly psychedelic parallel world of interdimensional global espionage. Back-up story by Pulitzer Prize winning fan of the series, Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay).
Escapist Comics
3090 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
PA – Telegraph Avenue Signing
August 18, 2013 by Colin Solan
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Author Michael Chabon signs at Barnes & Noble on Monday September 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM!
Author Event
Michael Chabon is the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Wonder Boys, Summerland and more. Telegraph Avenue is a large-scale novel that brilliantly captures the nuances of race, commerce and class.
Special Instructions
Please present your original Barnes & Noble receipt (or BN.COM receipt) of Telegraph Avenue to receive a wristband for entry into this event. Wristbands will be given out beginning at 10:00 am Monday, September 16. Please call store for additional details: 412.462.5743.
Barnes & Noble
The Stacks at the Waterfront, 100 West Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120
SF – Nerdist Writers Panel
January 14, 2013 by Colin Solan
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Michael Chabon, Erik Larsen, Glen David Gold, and Joshua Davis join host Ben Blacker for a special edition of the Nerdist Writers Panel at Wired Magazine on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Click here for tickets ($30)
Press Release:
Join Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay; Telegraph Avenue), novelist Glen David Gold (Carter Beats the Devil; Sunnyside), comic book writer/artist/publisher Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), and journalist and Wired contributing editor Joshua Davis (The Underdog) as they talk with moderator Ben Blacker (co-creator, The Thrilling Adventure Hour) about the process and business of writing.
Proceeds from the live panel benefit 826Valencia, the non-profit tutoring program founded by Dave Eggers.
The Nerdist Writers Panel series is an informal chat with professional writers about the process and business of writing. Covering TV, film, comic books, music, novels, and any other kind of writing about which you'd care to hear.
The Nerdist Writers Panel podcast is available via Chris Hardwick's Nerdist network and is consistently a top TV/Film podcast on iTunes. Previous panelists have included Vince Gilligan (creator, Breaking Bad), Matthew Weiner (creator, Mad Men), Damon Lindelof (co-creator, Lost), Bob Odenkirk (co-creator, Mr. Show), and many, many more.
The Kitchen at Wired Magazine
520 3rd Street #305, San Francisco, CA 94107
MA – Telegraph Avenue Signing
September 9, 2012 by Colin Solan
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Pulitzer-Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh) returns to the Booksmith on Wednesday October 3, 2012 at 6:00pm with his long-awaited new novel. In Telegraph Avenue, he explores the profoundly intertwined lives of two Oakland families—one black, one white—through the world of pop culture.
Tickets $5.00; order via Brookline Booksmith
A standby line will be forming at 5:30pm at the Coolidge Corner Theatre (290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA) in the case that there are unclaimed tickets. Unclaimed tickets will go for sale at 5:55pm. They are $5 each and we will only accept cash sales at that point.
The book signing, which will take place at approximately 7pm at the Booksmith (279 Harvard St., Brookline) is open to all.
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446-2908
SF – An Evening with Michael Chabon
August 27, 2012 by Colin Solan
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Author Michael Chabon appears in conversation with Adam Savage at the Herbst Theatre on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
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An "immensely gifted writer and magical prose stylist" (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times), Michael Chabon is celebrated for his remarkable ability to transport his readers. His first book, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, began as his thesis project at UC Irvine and became a coming-of-age novel about sexual identity. Published when he was just 25, the novel was a New York Times bestseller and catapulted Chabon into literary stardom. Chabon's other novels include Wonder Boys, which was made into a critically-acclaimed film featuring Michael Douglas; The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer-Prize; and The Yiddish Policemen's Union. His most recent non-fiction work, Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son, was published in 2009. Chabon's forthcoming novel, Telegraph Avenue, is the story of two intertwined Oakland, California, families, one black and one white. It is an exploration of friendship, race, and secret histories.
Adam Savage is an industrial special effects designer, actor and co-host of The Discovery Channel series Mythbusters. His acting resume includes early work as voices for Sesame Street characters created by his father. Savage has also taught advance model making at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He has previously interviewed Michael Lewis, Chef David Chang and actor/musician Fred Armisen for City Arts & Lectures.
Herbst Theatre
401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
NYC – Telegraph Avenue Signing
August 20, 2012 by Colin Solan
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Michael Chabon signs at Barnes & Noble on Wednesday September 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM.
About this Author
Although his novels and short stories have varied in setting — from the 1940s New York of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay to the contemporary Pittsburgh of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh — all of Michael Chabon s witty and understated books feature memorable, deftly-drawn characters trying to find their place in the world.
Barnes & Noble – Union Square
33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003
NC – Edgar Allen Poe Lecture
February 10, 2010 by Colin Solan
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Michael Chabon Presentation – McCrary Theatre, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
"I was Edgar Allen Poe!"
Michael Chabon's lectures are an intriguing combination of performance and presentation. At Elon, he will share a tale of his childhood love and adult appreciation for one of America's darkest writers. Admission: $12 or Elon ID. Tickets available February 10. Sponsored by the Liberal Arts Forum and General Studies.
CA – Literary Power Couple
November 17, 2009 by Colin Solan
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Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman – December 7
Acclaimed columnist Jon Carroll will host an evening in conversation with the literary power house married couple, Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon and New York Times best-selling author Ayelet Waldman. Chabon, author of novels including and The Yiddish Policemen's UnionWonder Boys received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2001 for his internationally celebrated novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. His newest book, Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son (release date October 6, 2009) is a collection of slyly interlinked essays based on personal reflections, regrets, and reexaminations, and is his first major work of nonfiction. Ayelet Waldman is the author of The New York Times bestseller, Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities and Occasional Moments of Grace. A film based on Waldman's novel, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits starring Natalie Portman recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Chabon and Waldman will talk about the tough choices they, and other parents, face today in this lively and humorous candid conversation.
Berkeley Rep Theater, 2025 Addison St, Berkeley CA 94704
Doors Open 6 PM with No Host Wine & Cheese
Events Begin at 7 PM
Each event: $30 per person
Manhood for Amateurs Tour
October 1, 2009 by Colin Solan
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Michael Chabon (The Escapist, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay) goes on a book tour for his latest novel.
Tuesday, October 6
7:00pm Pittsburgh, PA
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2705 E Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Wednesday, October 7
7:00pm New York, NY
Barnes & Noble, Union Square, New York, NY 10003
Thursday, October 8
7:00pm Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238
Friday, October 9
7:00pm Washington, DC
Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
Monday, October 12
7:00pm Los Angeles, CA
Borders, Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tuesday, October 13
7:00pm Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Public Library
Wednesday, October 14
7:00pm Portland, OR
Powell's Bookstore, 1005 W Burnside Portland, OR 97209
Friday, October 16
7:30pm Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Monday, October 19
7:30pm Denver, CO
Tattered Cover Books, 1628 16th Street, Denver, CO
Tuesday, October 20
7:00pm Kansas City, MO
Rainy Day Books/Unity Temple on The Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Wednesday, October 21
7:00pm Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Library, 400 S State ST Chicago, IL 60605
Thursday, October 22
7:00pm Durham, NC
Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth ST Durham, NC 27705
Friday, October 23
7:00pm Miami, FL
Books and Books, 265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL
Tuesday, October 27
7:00pm Oakland, CA
Diesel Books, 5433 College Ave Oakland, CA 94618
Wednesday, October 28
7:00pm Corte Madera, CA
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd Corte Madera, CA 94925
Thursday, October 29
7:00pm Menlo Park, CA
Kepler's Books, Ste 200 1010 El Camino Menlo Park, CA 94025
Tuesday, November 3
7:30pm Sonoma, CA
Readers Book 130 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA
Wednesday, November 4
7:00pm San Mateo, CA
M Is For Mystery, 86 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA
Monday, November 9
8:00pm San Francisco, CA
Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, November 10
7:00pm Stanford, CA
Stanford University – Taube Center for Jewish Studies
Thursday, November 12
7:00pm Oakland, CA
A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 Lasalle Ave, Oakland, CA


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Manchester City's Fernandinho has described last night's 2-2 draw at home to Sunderland as a "complete disaster" for the club's Premier League title bid.
The Brazil midfielder - whose early goal was cancelled out by Connor Wickham's brace - admitted that he and his City team-mates were disappointed as they dropped two more points after their 3-2 defeat by Liverpool, the Barclays Premier League leaders, at Anfield on Sunday.
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What a championship would mean for the Spurs
The Spurs' odds of winning a championship this season are ridiculously good. The stat geeks and odds makers seem to agree that the math likes San Antonio. John Hollinger is calling for a 16-5 stomp through the postseason. And one smart lad gives the Spurs better than 50% chances against the field. All good things, so far as I'm concerned.
Bill Simmons is framing the Spurs' coming postseason run in terms of legacy. "As for Duncan and Popovich, they have a chance to win titles 13 seasons apart — something that's never even come close to happening in the NBA." And he's right. Various legacy considerations are in play. Big, historic conversation stuff. But let's wait until July—or next week, depending on my mood—to pick up that discussion.
Before we get on with those conversations, let's get practical.
Here's what a championship would mean for the Spurs:
- Tim Duncan might retire. Duncan has given no indication of this, but it's not hard to imagine him not taking a moment to reflect after securing a fifth title. Let's file this away with other unlikely scenarios, but don't discard it entirely.
- San Antonio is an attractive destination for free agents once again. At the start of last season, I wrote that as Duncan's production continued decline, the lure of playing with him would also decline. Good free agents are not attracted to San Antonio for the tacos and traffic on I-35. The attraction of playing in San Antonio has always been the opportunity to win a championship, and Duncan was the bow on that dress. If the Spurs win a title, San Antonio should enjoy a renewed interest from productive free agents eager to win a title.
- Turnover. Teams will come calling for Mike Budenholzer. Phil Jackson, Mike D'Antoni, Nate McMillian, the Brothers Van Gundy, and Coach Bud are the league's 'A' list candidates to occupy a vacant head coaching position. And depending on how this postseason plays out, some of those positions should present a significant temptation for the Spurs' head coach in waiting—think Magic, Knicks, Clippers, Blazers, whichever team lands Anthony Davis, and, perhaps, the Thunder or Heat. One would also expect Buford assistants Dennis Lindsey and Danny Ferry to receive consideration for vacant GM positions.
If the Spurs win their fifth title, the legacy conversation will morph into bar stool mythology. Corporately and individually, the Spurs will place themselves in the most rarified of sports air. But the immediate aftermath will require a long series of bittersweet decisions and, with those decisions, the creation of new opportunities.


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Fordham Conversations: Endometriosis: The Impact on Physical and Mental Health
Fordham Conversations Host Robin Shannon talks with Social Worker, Advocate and Fordham Alumni Casey Berna.
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A recent poll found blindness ranked 4th as the condition most feared by Americans, following AIDS, Cancer and Alzheimer's Disease.
On this week's Fordham Conversations we hear from Fordham Alumni and Author Valerie Irick Rainford. She's discussing her book "Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman's Courageous Climb from the Projects to the Podium".
On this week's Fordham Conversations we're peeking behind the curtain and looking into the life of theatre.
The Center for Positive Marketing at Fordham University is preparing for a conference that will focus on the central theme, "Improving the World Around Us Through Marketing."
A discussion with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Helen Young who's producing a documentary called "The Bangor 5."
Five Senior Citizens' Break into a Military Base Leonard Eiger
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With the 2013 NFL scouting combine all wrapped up, we now have an empirical basis with which to evaluate each prospect's athletic prowess. So what better way to celebrate than by power ranking the top 10 to put them in their indisputable spots?
While perusing this list, remember that we're talking about being an athlete. There are more physical skills than just being able to run fast 40 times.
Can you change direction quickly? Are you strong? How high can you jump?
These are all relevant questions. But so is the size of the player. We can all agree that a 300-pounder running a sub 4.8 is more impressive than recording a 4.4 40-yard dash while weighing 180 pounds.
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How Tony Mamodaly Kicked Off his Graduate Career at Columbia University in New York City
STU Business Students Awarded Institute of Management Accountant Scholarships
STU Students Excel at Global Bilingual Sales Competition (GBSC)
STU Offers Services, Scholarships to ITT Students
NAIA Names STU Bronze Champions of Character
'Ancient Vessels of Love' Art Exhibit by Artist Sheila Lichacz
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We walked outside to hear the cannon being fired at noon but that really wasn't necessary. As we headed toward the cannon's location people were already gathered over the fortress walls. The bells chimed at twelve o'clock and the cannon fired so loudly we jumped as the echo carried on for miles.
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