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State Law Enforcement Division agents today arrested a former North Charleston police sergeant accused of staging his own shooting on July 4.
Charles Edward Bullard, Jr., 46, of Hollywood, is charged with misconduct in office, a misdemeanor with penalties of up to one year in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000, and reporting/giving false information to law enforcement, a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 30 days in prison or a fine of up to $200, SLED spokesman Thom Berry said.
Bullard surrendered to SLED agents this morning and went before Magistrate Linda Lombard, who released him on a $10,470 personal recognizance bond, Berry said.
The arrest resulted from an investigation conducted by SLED at the request of the North Charleston Police Department. The case will be prosecuted by the Ninth Circuit Solicitors Office.
Arrest warrants state that Bullard shot himself in an attempt to commit suicide, but police sources have indicated he was looking to garner sympathy and, in turn, financial help.
Bullards attorney, Emily Ayers of Charleston, recently said the episode was partially brought on by the 22,000 posts his former mistress made on Twitter, some of which concerned his alleged neglect of parental responsibilities. The mistress gave birth to his son.
Bullard was fired from the North Charleston Police Department after the agencys chief said he shot his own protective vest July 4, then reported that someone else had attacked him.
The 15-year veteran of the citys police force was on patrol early on Independence Day when he radioed to dispatchers that he had been shot by a man who emerged from the dark and wrestled with him behind a Rivers Avenue carpet store.
His sidearm went off during a struggle for the weapon, he told investigators at the time, and a bullet struck the abdominal portion of his vest.
North Charleston Police Chief Jon Zumalt has said investigators quickly realized that his story didnt make sense. The chief announced Bullards firing two days later, when he said during a news conference that the sergeant concocted the story and had shot himself.
Bullard reportedly underwent treatment at an area behavioral health facility after leaving the department.
Reach Glenn Smith at 937-5556 or Twitter.com/glennsmith5.


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On Tuesday, a new kind of food pantry for the poor - featuring exclusively healthful foods - opened in Kensington.
The Green Light Pantry, the first of its kind in the city, promotes healthy eating while batting back hunger.
"I don't eat healthy much," said pantry client Ebony Culbreath, 20, a formerly homeless woman who filled a shopping basket with her daughter, Kaliyah, 2, on Tuesday. "This stuff is outside my comfort zone. But my daughter eats all of it."
In the fight against hunger, it's not always the most nutritious foods that are used.
A can of pinto beans can keep you from going hungry tonight. But low-sodium beans would be better.

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I thumped another suitcase down the stairs. "This is it. That's all of them."
Terry surveyed the stash of things to be packed against the clutter of cases. "Maybe we can find a couple cardboard boxes in the garage."
"Nope. We filled the last of those last night. There might be room to stuff some clothes in a cooler."
"A cooler? Are you crazy? You're not packing my socks and sweaters in an ice chest."
"Why not?"
"I already packed the chicken and frozen vegetables in there. I'm not wearing cold socks and sweaters."
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I looked around. Bags, boxes, books, clothes, food, shoes, gifts, baking pans and recyclables everywhere. I don't mind taking trips. It's the getting ready to go that nearly stops me every time.
I know people who toss a few things into a small bag and have everything they need for at least three months. I never learned the art of packing light. Then I married the only person in the world who is worse at it than I am. We take vacations just to pack for vacations.
I picked up the baking pan. "We're visiting relatives. I think they have their own pots and pans."
"It's not polite to go into someone's house and dirty up their stuff.''
I tripped over a box of glass jars and empty cans. "Ow! Do we really have to take our own recycling?"
"That's to drop off on the way there."
"The recycling drop-off isn't on the way."
"We'll pass it on our way to pick up the bedspreads."
"Oh, OK. Wait, what bedspreads?"
Terry tossed a wad of towels at me. "Pack those in the yellow bag. They'll protect the eggs. And remember, I told you last night, June wants us to stop over and pick up the bedspreads to take with us. They'd be perfect for our hosts' spare bedroom."
"June lives two towns the wrong direction."
"Right. So it's hardly out of our way. Besides, we might want to borrow their trailer. You don't mind holding the fishbowl on your lap do you?"
"Just kidding. We're leaving that at home."
I looked around the house. "Apparently, it's the only thing we're leaving."
Terry started running dishwater. I yelped, "What are you doing? We needed to leave three hours ago."
"I am not coming back to a sink full of dirty dishes. And I need to clean the pantry first. I wouldn't want the onions to go bad. Maybe I should take them with us."
"No, no, no, NO! They have onions. If they don't, we'll buy them when we get there. Can we just go?"
"Did you pack your clothes?"
I looked at my feet. "Well, yeah. I started with short-sleeved shirts 'cause it's warmer there. Then I looked at the weather forecast and added long-sleeved just in case. Then my sweaters. And a sweatshirt. Or two." I sighed. "It was easier to empty my drawers into garbage bags. Um, we're out of bags."
"We might need a bigger trailer. You better go call Dan."
"OK, fine. Just let me get the CD player loaded first. You never know when the car radio will quit." I paused. "Maybe we should take the fish bowl."
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Match of the Day: The Search for a Suitable Spouse
Avi Bram
University of Oxford
Eda Seyhan
University of Oxford
June 1, 2011
The institutions of family and marriage may seem beyond the remit of economics, involving complexities which the discipline could only ever assume away. There is, however, a significant body of research, which applies the adaptable economists' toolbox to these areas of life, often yielding a significant degree of insight. Gary Becker's seminal Treatise on the Family, one of the first studies to subject decisions about sex, marriage, childbearing and childrearing to economic analysis, employed concepts such as the maximisation of family, or household, utility functions to explain family collective choice, with later authors using game theoretic models to offer a different perspective on the intra-household distribution of goods. However, the well-documented phenomenon of urban areas having higher divorce rates than rural regions is not addressed by existing family economics literature, despite the importance of such trends to social policy planners. We develop a new model that provides a theoretical basis for the difference in rural and urban divorce rates, drawing on insights from labour economics and social psychology that have not previously been applied to family economics.
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Beijing, 17 January 2014 – Jewellery and champagne are always at the top of the romantic gift list, and this Valentine's Day, guests can have both at Atmosphere bar. On 14 February 2014, China World Summit Wing, Beijing invites lovebirds to indulge in a night of romance with Perrier Jouet bubbly at the highest bar in Beijing, Atmosphere, and stand a chance to win a bottle of Perrier Jouet, hotel room vouchers and a Tiffany necklace. Set amidst the dramatic backdrop of Beijing's gleaming skyline, Atmosphere is the highlight entertainment venue in Beijing, offering postcard views over the city and a dreamy rendezvous for Valentine's Day. Throughout the night, Atmosphere will spoil guests with its finest Perrier Jouet champagnes. Each guest who purchases a bottle of Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque will receive a specially designed crystal champagne glass. Those who purchase two bottles of Perrier Jouet Blason Rose will receive a heart-shaped electric hot water bag. For the ultimate indulgence treat, guests who purchase Perrier Jouet champagne at the bar become eligible to win in the lucky draw for a bottle of Perrier Jouet Blason Rose, a one‑night stay in the hotel and the grand prize, a Tiffany necklace. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Restaurant Reservations at (86 10) 8571 6459 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp (Movin' Out). This one-of-a-kind experience combines the seductive vocals of "Ol' Blue Eyes" with the sizzling sound of a live on-stage big band and the visceral thrill of Tharp's choreography. As 14 of the world's best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love, you will experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first good-bye in a world of sparkling romance and astonishing beauty. Come Fly Away features a host of beloved Sinatra classics, including "Fly Me to the Moon," "My Way," "New York, New York" and "Witchcraft."
Riverdance, the internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, returns to The Pantages Theatre. Discover why nothing in the world compares to the original! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, there is no better time to share the magic of Riverdance with your family.
Wicked, Los Angeles' most popular musical, flies back to the Pantages Theatre for the holiday season after a record-breaking two-year run. Called "a phenomenon that keeps growing" by the_ Los Angeles Times _and "the defining musical of the decade" by The New York Times_, _Wicked tells the story of two girls who meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for "America's must-see musical" (Orange County Register.)


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By Lena Mitchell
Daily Journal Corinth Bureau
CORINTH – The revamp of the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website is yielding good results, providing more information and inter-connectivity with different organizations, Internet consultant Mia Nickels told the CVB board during Wednesday's regular monthly meeting.
Visits to the website at www.corinth.net for the period Jan. 17-Feb. 16, were good, despite the fact that the period after the Christmas holidays is a slow month for tourism.
Nickels said the link between the CVB's original website and the Facebook page have boosted visits to both sites, and the new e-magazine coming in March should attract even more visitors.
Both sites also include upcoming events from throughout the area, with participants in a monthly information session contributing updates and calendar items from their organizations.
Community links will take visitors to other websites and Facebook pages including Crossroads Arena, Corinth/Alcorn Parks and Recreation, Crossroads Museum at The Depot, city of Corinth, The Alliance, Main Street Corinth, Corinth-Alcorn Airport, Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, Corinth Contraband Camp, Shiloh National Military Park and more.
Nickels also has developed a thumb drive that CVB Executive Director Christy Burns can give to tour operators and other group organizers. It is loaded with information and brochures they can access as needed, and it reduces the volume of paper brochures the CVB distributes in answering information requests.
In addition, the board approved two grant requests: $2,476.25 for Crossroads Museum advertising for the Green Market and $2,500 for the March 1 Motocross show at the Crossroads Museum.


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Conference Producer - Real Estate Media
- Employer
- ALM Media, LLC
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- New York
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- Feb 06, 2013
- Closes
- Mar 08, 2013
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- Other
- Duration
- Full Time
The RealShare Conference Series, a division of ALM Media, runs 15 to 20 commercial real estate (CRE) networking events nationwide each year for audiences of 150 to 1,000 senior-level CRE executives. We're looking for a Conference Producer to assign a portion of these events, and to assist with producing elements of all 15 to 20 events. Chief responsibility is to serve as point-person and manager of every aspect of every event the producer has been assigned, from the pre-planning stages to the event day itself. This position requires travel. A Conference Producer will:*research CRE markets, property sectors, and deal types to familiarize oneself with each event's specific audience and content*keep abreast of news, property deals, and personnel changes related to the CRE topics covered by each event*research competitors and keep an eye on their production schedule to maintain competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded events marketplace*work closely with our meetings planner to research and recommend venues for the events*develop original content by writing agendas, panel topics and descriptions, and marketing copy*build, enact, and maintain a detailed marketing plan*approve and record all expenses and come in under budget*work hand-in-hand with a sales team as they pitch the event to sponsor prospects*write marketing collateral including website copy, promotional emails, ads, sales flyers, and brochures*recruit speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, and trade associations*vet and hire certain third-party vendors, including photographers, A/V firms, temporary help, and telemarketers*serve as the point-person and on-site manager on the day of the eventRequirements:We are looking for a professional with strong written and verbal skills to join our team. You must be able to multi-task and handle many moving pieces of an event, and more than one event at a time. You will also need to be able to spot "what's hot" in a constantly changing marketplace, and "who's hot" as a potential speaker or sponsor, through your telephone research and in-person meetings. The ability to conduct accurate research is paramount, as is the need to network and interact with highly respected industry icons. You must be able to work under pressure and have the ability to meet strict deadlines. Travel is involved to the events. A college degree and at least 1-2 years of experience involving conference events, market research, product development, or related experience with finance or general business is required. Commercial real estate industry experience is preferred. Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to email@example.com for immediate consideration. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. ALM is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and values diversity. M/F/D/V


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Spotify is coming to Russia this fall, is this the end of Vkontakte's illegal music circulation?
We all know Spotify, it's a music streaming service, founded in Sweden four years ago, now present in 55 countries with around 24 million active users. For those not familiar with Vkontakte, or VK, it is a Russian social network, usually referred to as a "Russian Facebook clone". It has approximately 60 million average daily users and is popular among Russian-speaking users around the globe, including Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Israel. And it also appears from time to time in the news considering music copyright infringement.
In a nutshell, Vkontakte allows its users to upload music tracks on their pages and transfer them from one user's playlist to another, hence spreading unlicensed music content around the social network. And though the company allowed copyright holders to remove its content from the network after several complaints and court hearings, usually the content is being uploaded back faster than it is being removed.
Now back to Spotify. The company has already appointed Alexander Kubaneishvili as a head of Russian office and is planning the commercial launch in the autumn this year. Will Spotify's presence in Russia change Russian music lovers bad habits? Well, that's not an easy question. The level of content piracy in Russia is quite high and people are not used to pay for the content. That is why successful video streaming services tend to use advertising-based business model instead of paid subscription-based one. Spotify currently has three account types:
- Free – with ads, unlimited listening time and without premium features
- Unlimited – monthly fee, unlimited listening time and without premium features
- Premium – higher monthly fee, unlimited listening time and premium features
(Premium features include exclusive content, better sound quality, offline mode)
The take-up of paid subscriptions will majorly depend on pricing for Unlimited and Premium accounts. Most likely Spotify will follow Apple's footsteps in launching iTunes in Russia. To attract users to pay for the content, iTunes had to decrease the prices of content, with songs staring from as little as RUB 15 (US$0.43).
At the same time, Spotify might partner with one of Russian mobile operators to promote its music service. MTS expressed interest in a partnership with a music provider while discussing 3Q13 results. MegaFon has its own music streaming service Trava.ru, developed by MegaLabs, hence won't be interested in Spotify's deal. VimpelCom is known for partnerships with global OTT providers, such a Facebook, Whatsapp, Opera, Wikipedia. However, VimpelCom already has a deal with Yandex.Music, a music streaming service offered by Yandex. Tele2 Russia and Rostelecom cannot offer sufficient data speeds for music streaming at the moment – Rostelecom's 3G network is still in the rollout phase, plus both companies are in the process of integrating their mobile assets.
Another important factor in launching a music streaming service in Russia is offering local content to users. The language factor plays a significant role and the inclusion of Russian music in the catalogue is crucial. According to Russian newspaper Vedomosti, content aggregators Orchard, Beleive и Rights Comunications will be supplying Russian music content to Spotify and the catalogue will be similar to iTunes' music catalogue in Russia.
Vkontakte most likely will not change its attitude towards music distribution after the launch of Spotify in Russia – as the company did not react to iTunes launch in the country. It has a dominant position among other social networks in the country, and music for the network is more of a complimentary feature for its users rather than core business, in fact Vkontakte does not monetise on music, it makes money on ads. However, the presence of iTunes and Spotify, as well as the development of local music streaming services, such as Trava.ru indicate that there are positive changes in the music market distribution in Russia that might decrease the level of piracy and shift users behaviour towards licensed content.


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Precatory Expression
imposes a trust if court concludes that words such as 'hope, request, rely' illustrates intent of x to give a benefit to y
Spendthrift Trust
provision in the trust instrument that removes it from beneficiary's control (thus preventing beneficiary's creditors' from seizing it). Once they receive income, it can be seized. The beneficiary cannot assign the rights to someone else (creditor)
Totten Trust
a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime
Constructive Trust
a trust created by a court (regardless of the intent of the parties) to benefit a party that has been wrongfully deprived of its rights (agent makes a profit, the profit is held for principal) - more about rectifying misconduct than doing what was intended
Resulting Trust
a trust created by a court when it is judged that it was the intention of the parties to create a trust
one entitled to an estate when rights to a precedent estate have expired (they don't necessarily have to die: income from property goes to income beneficiary; sale of it goes to remainderman)
must have two witnesses to the signing or acknowledgment of the will; must not be 'interested' parties (but if they are 'interested', they can be -under some laws-voided as beneficiary)
subsequent will doesn't always revoke past wills. must have language in it specifically revoking prior wills. otherwise, parts that aren't consistent with the new will may be revoked
Birth of child
Common - revoke as far as child is concerned if omitted by accident; UPC - no unless omission was intentional
pays specific gifts first; then pays general, then residue. can be bad if will wasn't changed in a while (still pays specific, but remainder is smaller or nothing)
changed circumstances render the specific gift impossible (land sold). Sometimes, if intent is there, court will modify (if land sold and new land bought)
UPC doesn't allow them (must be in writing!). usually only made under last illness, and limited to personal property (under 1000)
written will entirely by testator is valid even if not witnessed (only half of jurisdictions)
Soldier's and Sailor's Will
while they are away, they can make an oral will (but usually it cannot pass real estate)
Parent's share
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Steve Mariucci has contacted us since the initial posting of this article, and would like to assure the readers of Bleacher Report that he did not use any profane language during Thursday night's broadcast of the Browns-Lions preseason game.
Mariucci says he was trying to sneak in some praise for Jordan Cameron during the highlight, and that what he actually said was "How about this Jordan Cameron guy?"
"I needed to be louder and more clear. I just wanted to give Jordan Cameron some props," Mariucci said.
Sorry, Mooch. I messed up. Guess it's time I invest in some hearing aids.
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Steve Mariucci knows many things.
He knows football, hair gel and more football, but for all his knowledge, Mariucci still cannot quite figure out when his mic is on—an error which resulted in the NFL Network analyst dropping an F-bomb on live air during Thursday night's matchup between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.
What caused Mariucci to open the hatch and start dropping bombs?
He didn't know who Browns tight end Jordan Cameron was.
Cameron—a 2011 fourth-round draft pick out of USC—was an unknown quantity to Mariucci, right up until the moment he made a spectacular leaping catch in the end zone during the first quarter.
The grab caught Mariucci's eye, and the former NFL coach quietly let a little on-field language slip. Thankfully, Ryan Van Bibber of SB Nation was listening carefully and picked up on the lingo.
"Who the (bleep) is Jordan Cameron?" Mariucci asked as the program cut to commercial. Judging by his tone, he was as amazed as he was befuddled by the mystery playmaker.
In the name of clearing up any confusion, Cameron scored again in the second quarter on a five-yard reception.
In all, the Browns tight end tallied three receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Considering he caught one touchdown during the entire 2012-13 season, it was a pretty big night for Cameron.
The world is learning your name, Jordan—one Steve Mariucci curse at a time.
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Feasibility Study & Master Plan (FSMP)
The River of Grass Greenway (ROGG) is a proposed non-motorized transportation, educational and recreation corridor, extending 75 miles across the Everglades from Krome Ave (the eastern edge of Everglades National Park near Miami) to the western edges of Collier-Seminole State Park (near 6 L's Rd and the outskirts of Naples). The vast majority of this corridor is through public lands, including six national and state parks, preserves, forests, and wildlife refuges.
The ROGG is envisioned as a 12-14 foot wide separated pathway, running roughly parallel to U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail), suitable for a wide range of non-motorized transportation and recreation activities for people of all abilities. This project to determine ROGG feasibility and develop a master plan is funded by grants from the federal Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks (TRIP) program. View the grant application.
The project manager is Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Dept (MDPROS). The ROGG was initially proposed by the Naples Pathways Coalition in 2006 and it received several letters/resolutions of support for further study of the concept.
Public Involvement
- Steering Committee (6 parks, FDOT, SFWMD, tribes, municipalities)
- Advisory Groups (non-profit organizations, clubs, associations)
- MindMixer "virtual town hall" to engage a wide spectrum of the public
- Regional 5-day workshops in ROGG-west, ROGG-central, ROGG-east
- Technical agency review
General Information
- Funding: Paul S. Sarbannes Transit in Parks (TRIP) grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Project Advisor: Transit in Parks Technical Assistance Center (TRIPTAC / Franz Gimmler)
- Community Planner: Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA / Jaime Doubek-Racine)
- Project Manager: Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (MDPROS / Mark Heinicke)
- Prime Consultant: AECOM Technical Services, Inc (AECOM Nick Kuhn)
- Start: July 1, 2012
- Steering Committee Members
General schedule
- Part 1. Pre-Planning (Jul. 2012 – Nov. 2012)
- Part 2. Existing Conditions Analysis (Nov. 2012 – May 2014)
- Part 3. Conceptual Corridor Vision (Jan. 2013 – Sept. 2014)
- Part 4. Implementation Plan (Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014)
- Part 5. Feasibility Study and Master Plan Report (Dec. 2014 – July 2016)
ROGG FSMP Report and Appendix
Browse through the July 2016 Feasibility Study and Master Plan Report and Appendix.
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Kershaw County coroner Johnny Fellers told The State newspaper that the man killed is 41-year-old Boyd Outlaw, who lived in the Camden area.
Fellers say the motorcyclist was "doing triple digits" when the accident occurred as Outlaw fled authorities.
The S.C. Highway Patrol says Outlaw wasn't wearing a helmet when his motorcycle stuck a concrete island in the middle of U.S. 1 near a shopping center about 3 a.m. Sunday.
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Forest Tent Caterpillar: good, bad or just ugly?
With the inevitable return of the Forest Tent Caterpillar (FTC) apparently just beginning, you might ask is this good or bad? Most people would not hesitate to say that the nuisance, mess and dramatic visual effect was just bad. But how about from the perspective of the other plants and animals in the forest ecosystem. Is it good, bad or just plain ugly? As you might expect the answer is, it depends.
Some birds and other animals benefit from an outbreak of FTC by using the caterpillars as a food source. Kind of like having a fast food kitchen in your living room. Many species of birds move north in the spring and early summer to raise their young. This is the time when the FTC caterpillars are present. During the time of mating and raising their young, most birds need a diet high in protein and rely heavily on a diet of insects. Adults birds may eat up to of their body weight per day and young birds may eat more than ½ of their weight per day. Populations of cuckoos increase during FTC outbreaks probably as a result of the abundance of caterpillars as food. Some mammals also consume FTC. Black bears are known to break down small trees to get at the caterpillars and eat them.
But what is good for some is bad for others. To some birds, an outbreak is harmful, at least temporarily. Heavy defoliation of trees and shrubs removes the protective cover of tree leaves and changes the microclimate. Kind of like having the roof torn off your house. Nests that normally are hidden by leaves are now exposed and more visible to predators. Also during the day in a defoliated forest the temperature is higher and the humidity is lower than normal possibly reducing the survival of young birds. Defoliation of oaks reduces the production of acorns affecting animals like squirrels, turkeys and bears that rely on them as a food source.
An FTC outbreak obviously affects the trees and the most common effect of defoliation is a growth reduction. In a study of defoliated aspen, researchers found a little growth reduction during the first year of heavy defoliation, 90% growth reduction during the second year, 90% growth reduction during the third year of heavy defoliation and 15% reduction the year after the defoliation ended. So in a typical outbreak you might expect at least two years of "no growth". In the past twenty years there have been two outbreaks in Minnesota. If we assume no tree growth of aspen for two years in each outbreak that makes four years of no growth in the past twenty years. That equals 20% less wood production.
For most host trees, a growth reduction is the only impact in a normal outbreak. Some tree mortality can also be expected if the outbreak extends for five to seven years or if other factors, such as a drought,. stress the trees.
Forest tent caterpillars don't feed on all trees equally in the forest. The caterpillars prefer aspen, birch, basswood, ash and oaks, but generally don't feed on balsam fir, spruces, pines or red maples. These trees often develop in the understory beneath the canopies of aspen, increasing in numbers as the aspen stand matures. In normal years (non-FTC years) these species are shaded by the overstory trees. When FTC defoliate the overstory trees the understory non-defoliated trees receive more sunlight and are able to put on additional height and diameter growth. Also, since the overstory trees have no leaves, evapotranspiration is less. This leaves more moisture in the soil for the fir, spruce, red maples and pines to use.
Anyone who has been in the woods during a FTC outbreak knows not to eat an open faced peanut butter sandwich there. It might sound like rain but it's really insect frass (excrement). This frass serves as fertilizer just like any other manure. It adds nutrients, especially nitrogen, to the soil. So the understory conifers have more sunlight, moisture and nutrients, put on more growth and take a more dominant position in the stand. Forest tent caterpillars act as agents of change and can speed up the ecological succession of a stand.
These are just some of the consequences of a FTC outbreak. It is a natural part of the ecosystem and something we have to put up with if we want to live, play or work in the forest. It can be beneficial as well as causing damage. It depends on your perspective.
But an outbreak is still an ugly, messy, nuisance.


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LOS ANGELES - Stung by soaring complaints about confusing phone bills and unauthorized charges, federal and state regulators said Monday they are developing tough new requirements for clear and accurate phone bills.
The proposed consumer protection rules, nicknamed by some the "no surprises" initiative, is a work-in-progress being hammered out by officials from 11 states and already has won strong support from the Federal Communications Commission.
"We get many, many thousands of complaints every year from consumers who feel that they are being taken advantage of in the (phone service) marketplace," said FCC Chairman William Kennard, who was in Los Angeles on Monday for a meeting of the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners, or NARUC, an organization made up of state regulators and staff members. "We have to put the industry on notice that at the state and federal level we're very, very concerned ... we're launching an offensive."
The first step in that offensive came from Kennard, who pushed through a new "truth-in-billing" initiative at the FCC that he says "directs phone companies to dislose - truthfully - what charges they're asking consumers to pay for." Now, a national group of state regulators has drafted a series of more rigid rules that they expect many states to adopt through their respective utilities commissions or state legislatures.
The proposed new rules would help phone customers by requiring phone companies to send bills according to a certain minimum cycle (instead of sporadically, as some companies do); provide rate-change information in a timely manner and in clear language; give customers the ability to "block" added charges on their phone bills; give customers a specified time frame to revoke the purchases of certain services before the billing starts; and provide bills that clearly show a customer's billing status and any inaccuracies.
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The Bloggess' New Book: Funnier Than The Bible (She swears to God)Cecily Kellogg
FINALLY: Jenny Lawson's book is out. AT LAST.
If you don't know Jenny's blog, oh, honey, are you missing out. Her blog is a wonderful mash up of stream-of-consciousness levity and personal reflection that will rock you down to your bones, either with laughter or with tears. Her slightly morbid sense of humor is incredibly disarming and wonderful, if sometimes a bit strange.
In other words, if you have a well developed sense of the surreal, are willing to tolerate a few swear words now and again (okay, more than a few), you will LOVE Jenny's blog, and now… her book!
It's been released today, and I've only just downloaded my copy, so I can't tell you how amazing it is yet. BUT I HAVE FAITH.
Here's what a couple folks have said about the book already, however.
From Rita Arens at BlogHer:
I got my hands on an advance review copy and started laughing somewhere around page two. While there are a few excerpts I've read online, I'd say 80 percent of the memoir is new material and just as funny, fascinating and heartbreakingly honest as the Jenny you read at The Bloggess, confidence wigs and all.
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Let's Pretend This Never Happened is a poignantly disturbing, yet darkly hysterical tome for every intellectual misfit who thought they were the only ones to think the things that Lawson dares to say out loud. Like laughing at a funeral, this book is both irreverent and impossible to hold back once you get started.
And from Jenny herself:
I wrote a book and it only took me 11 years. (Shut up, Stephen King.)
You should probably go buy it right now, because it's filled with awesomeness. And cocaine. But only if you hollow it out and fill it with your own cocaine. I'm not buying you cocaine. Because I love you.
And that's why you should buy my book. Because I'm saving you from yourself. And from cocaine.
I cannot WAIT to read it.
Just in case that didn't sell it, you must watch this video. As Jenny would say, YOU'RE WELCOME.


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Chase Blackburn and his wife, Meg, just had their second child about four weeks ago, so he's been spending plenty of time with his family lately.
But when the call from the Giants came on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m., he was headed to the airport for a flight originally scheduled to leave only two hours later. He already had a bag packed for such a quick turnaround.
"She married me. She knew what she got with it," the Giants' linebacker said of his wife today in quotes released by the team. "That's how you go. At the drop of a hat, you have to go."
It happened that quickly for Blackburn this week, but it was a long time coming.
Unsigned by the Giants in the offseason, he's been a free agent for the first 12 weeks of the season. But with the team relying on rookie linebackers who have been struggling, the decision was made to bring in a veteran who knew the system quickly. He was officially signed today, nearly three months after working out for the team.
A Giant from 2005 through last season, Blackburn figures to play on special teams (perhaps in the role injured rookie Mark Herzlich was filling) and perhaps see some time on defense. No matter where he plays, Blackburn will be asked to help some of the young players along.
"I'm sure that's part of it," he said. "I'm not trying to sound arrogant or conceited. Like I said, I try to know the playbook. I'm trying to know all three positions. So I do bring that element to it and being a captain last year ... the veterans and guys who were here know me and respect my game and what I do. That gives me a little one-up on things, to be able to come in and not feel like the odd man out."
Blackburn said Michael Boley told him in a meeting today he "didn't miss anything," meaning the terminology and playbook has remained the same. In fact, the only thing that's changed is Blackburn's jersey number: 57 to 93. (Rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams now wears No. 57.)
"A lot of times when guys come in at the end of the season, they're just kind of sitting back and watching things go and trying to just barely fit in," Blackburn said. "I'm trying to step back up and take over where I was at last year and in the past."
It might take some time. Even simply wearing a helmet felt awkward for Blackburn in the early part of today's practice. But he adjusted quickly, he said, and believes it will all come back just as swiftly.
"It's natural. It's riding a bike," he said of wearing the equipment again. "You put that stuff back on, you want to hit somebody. It was nice being back out there. I didn't sleep last night. I thought it was game day today."
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REEDSVILLE - Labor Day weekend: It's the time of year when you are supposed to sit back and look at the fruits of your work.
Mifflin County's Jon Colwell and Addison Monroe didn't have much time to relax on Saturday morning at the Big Valley Invitational, but they did reap the fruits of their labor.
Colwell, a senior, won the boys Class AAA race with a time of 16:19 for the 3.1 mile course. Monroe wasn't far behind with a time of 16:33. In between the two local runners was State College's William Cather, who finished with a time of 16:32.
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Mifflin County's Jon Colwell was first across the line among boys in the Big Valley Invitational cross country meet Saturday. See more photos online at cu.lewistownsentinel.com
For Colwell the win not only kicked off his senior year in fine fashion, but it marked the third time that someone from his family has won a race at the Big Valley Invitational.
His father, Mark, won in 1994 and his sister, Erin, won the girls race in 1998.
"It's kind of neat that I won as now I'm the second generation of my family to win this (race)," Colwell smiled.
Colwell broke to the front early and between the half mile mark and the mile the senior was in fifth place. He later ran down the other four runners and won by 13 seconds.
Mifflin County scored 86 points in the race and was second behind one of its Mid-Penn and District 6 competitors, State College. The Little Lions won the team race with 55 points. The Huskies did knock off their other District 6 Class AAA foe, Altoona. The Mountain Lions finished third with 96 points.
Mifflin County was led by its three upper classmen. Another senior, Patrick Parker finished 17th with a time of 17:44.
Rounding out the scoring five for Mifflin County were Darien Knudsen, a sophomore, in 32nd place with a time of 18:17, and Chris Falkner, a junior, right behind Knudsen with a time of 18:23 (33rd).
Trent Yoder, a freshman, finished 51st with a time of 19:06 and Cullen Russler, a senior, posted a time of 19:11 and was in 54th place.
The difference in the meet was the pack of runners that followed Cather for State College.
Kyle Adams was ninth for State College with a 17:23 and then Little Lions pushed across five more runners in a span of 36 seconds.
Ruth Yoder, the second year coach of the Huskies was more than pleased with the male end of the meet.
"Jon (Colwell) had an excellent time with the heat," Yoder said, "In fact, it was a great time in any kind of weather. Addison (Monroe) had a tough break coming out of the start. He tripped over a specator, who was in his path going down the first hill, but he recovered and ran a nice race.
"Those two have logged a lot of miles this summer," Yoder said, "And it payed off today."
She said Parker and Knudsen had good runs as well.
"We need to get them packed more together," she said. "That will come with time as we will lower the mileage and work on speed."
In the girls side of the race, State College came out on top with 82 points. Punxsutawney was next with 144 points. Mifflin County was 14th overall with 297 points.
Leading the way for the Huskies was Megan Becker, who ran a 22:37 and was 29th overall.
After Becker, however, there was a big drop off as the second Huskie to cross the finish line was Jessica Miller, who ran a 24:11 and was 67th.
Right behind Miller were Makayla Pearce, a senior, who was 70th with a time of 24:25, and Katie Hassinger, a sophomore, who was 72nd (24:39).
Rounding out the Huskie seven were Latsha Yoder, Makenna Pollock and Cameron Hassinger, all over 25 minutes and none higher than 90th place.
Winning the girls race was a junior from Elk County Catholic, Kennedy Weisner, with a time of 18:15.
"I thought Megan (Becker) was pretty good considering the heat," Yoder said, "We did OK today, but we (the girls) have a lot of work to do."
Mount Union the only other local team in the girls' race, finished 25th in Class A with 688 points. The Trojans didn't enter anyone in the male part of the run.
"I just brought five girls today," Bob Wydock, the Mount Union coach, said, "This race was a good experience for them. It was a tough day (hot and humid). I was pleased with the workout."
The five girls from Mount Union finished in this order, Lauren Shugarts, a junior, 27:03, 128th; Brooke Staley, junior, 28:01, 142nd; Katrina Hammon, senior, 159th; Kaitlin Todaro, freshman, 29:42, 160th; and Gabrianna Morder, freshmen, 32:11, 177th.
This is the first year for three classifications in the sport, and the BVI uses the PIAA classifications.
Mifflin County had four runners in the top 20 of the junior varsity race, three of them sophomore boys. Zach Stauffer was 10th, Joshua Aultz 12th and Andrew King 13th, all under 20 minutes. On the girls side, Amanda Hassinger was ninth with a time of 25:05.
Mount Union's next meet is Wednesday at home against Juniata Valley. Mifflin County hosts Central Dauphin Tuesday.


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Tight end Zach Sudfeld, waived by the New England Patriots on Thursday, was claimed by the New York Jets on Friday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.
By claiming Sudfeld, the Jets absorb the balance of his contract.
The undrafted free agent was a standout during offseason workouts and training camp for the Patriots, shining in a preseason game against the Buccaneers as he worked to cement a roster spot.
He struggled out of the gate during the regular season, however, failing to catch a pass in Week 1 and dropping a throw that led to an interception. He was inactive during Week 2 due to a hamstring injury, and played a limited role in the following weeks.
The Patriots still have three tight ends on their active roster, though it is unclear if Rob Gronkowski, listed as questionable on the injury report, will play this Sunday.
Had Sudfeld cleared waivers, he would have been a logical choice to re-sign to the practice squad.


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The National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant will provide $1.2 million from July 2013 through June 2018.
"There is a great need, perhaps even a mandate, to train new scientists how to work interprofessionally to produce research," says Frank Scannapieco, professor and chair of oral biology and principal investigator on the grant. "Through innovative partnerships, our faculty has made great strides in their own research and can serve as excellent mentors for these trainees."
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A Valentine for Nan
When his mom is hospitalized, the author forges a new and deeper relationship with his grandmother.
My forehead pressed against the speaker grill on my grandmother's kitchen radio. Ruby & the Romantics' sensuous voices vibrated all over my face.
Sally go round the roses, Sally goes round those roses.
It was easy drowning out adult conversation listening to music. My Dad and his mother, Nan to me, were in the next room. They spoke low. I barely heard a word, but right after the song ended the disk jockey announced a test for the Emergency Broadcast System. A short whistle signal blew, then the radio went silent and whispering voices drifted in from the next room.
"It's cervical." Dad said.
"Did she get a second opinion?" Nan said.
"Yes. Same results."
"How's Patty holding up?"
Dad started crying. Nan shushed him. I hugged myself tight, imagining Nan wrapping her arms around him. The radio station's emergency test ended. I turned the volume up.
Hello, Dolly, this is Louis, Dolly.
Nan and Dad came into the kitchen two songs later. It was the first of July 1965. I was 11 years old.
"Tommy, Mom is going into the hospital tomorrow and you're going to stay with Nan while she's there." Dad said.
I shook my head ok. I didn't know what cervical was, and I didn't want to know.
"How long will she be in the hospital?" I asked.
"Not sure, it depends on her recovery speed after surgery." Dad answered.
He said recovery speed. He didn't pause. I hung on to those two words repeating them in my head.
"What's wrong with Mom, Dad?"
Dad hesitated. I tried to swallow, but my throat was dry.
"She's having a hysterectomy."
"What's that?"
Dad licked his lips and scratched his nose before answering, "Sometimes a woman's childbirth organs don't work right. To protect Mom, they're taking out the parts that aren't working."
In my head, I kept repeating recovery speed, recovery speed, trying to build up my courage. Dad waited for more questions. I stared at Nan's Cuckoo Clock. His face relaxed when I didn't pursue it. We exchanged a grateful nervous look that said, "Let's leave this one alone, and see how it goes."
Mom entered the hospital the next day and I went to Nan's apartment. My grandfather, Pop, died the year before, so it was just Nan and me. Over the next two days, when the phone rang, Nan always answered it, even if she was three rooms away. When Dad called, his news was always short.
"Mom's doing ok." Nan told me, but there was no confidence in her voice.
On the third day after the surgery, the phone rang. Nan jumped out of the toilet barely getting her broad white underwear in place and answered it.
"Hello," then she yelled, "Thank God!" Nan started crying and handed me the phone.
"Tommy, Mom is doing much better." Dad said.
His voice was shaky, but I knew he meant it. I took several big breaths. I felt my heart throbbing. I missed Mom.
"You ok?" Dad asked me.
"Can I see her?"
"Not for a few days. She has gas and is very uncomfortable."
That was good enough for me. Dad was giving me orders again.
I saw Mom a week later. I kissed her wet on the nose. She hated that. When she was out of pain, we laughed about the never-heard-before sounds coming out of her body.
"It sounds like Noah's Ark right after the animals had beans for dinner," she said.
I cheered her up imitating each burp and fart. As we laughed, I felt my heart calming down.
After seeing Mom, Nan and I settled into a routine. A local public school had a daily day camp program from nine to five. Nan worked, I went to camp. She was home by five-thirty. I goofed around stretching my walk home each night, so I'd hit the front of her building as she got out of the car. She worked for a Supreme Court judge and he drove her home each day.
During the second week of our arrangement, I broke my hand punching a parked taxi's side view mirror in front of P.S. 158. My intended target was Teddy Yurisit's head. He ducked. I walked over to Lenox Hill Hospital's Emergency Room. The nurse asked me who she should call. I said my father, then took it back. "No, please call my grandmother."
I figured Dad had enough on his hands with Mom. Plus, the emergency room was a regular meeting place for him and me, and I was in no mood for his "What did I tell you last time?"
Nan was a wild card. She'd never been first on the scene for any of my accidents. It was time to mix it up a bit, and have a different adult yell at me.
A half hour later, Nan swept through the double doors and marched to the corner of the emergency room where I sat on a gurney. I was flipping a bedpan with my good hand. When I saw Nan, I stopped and tensed for the speech.
"How are you?" she said.
A little confused by the opening, I said, "OK, I guess."
The doctor came over to have Nan sign a paper.
"I'm positive his thumb is broken at the base. I'll X-ray the hand, confirm the break and put him in a cast. He should be ok in five to six weeks." said the doctor.
I started doing the math in my head. I'd be throwing a football by Labor Day.
Breaking into my arithmetic dream, Nan said, "What happened?"
"A guy punched me. I punched back. He moved and I hit a car."
"Next time use your head, it's harder."
That was the entire speech. No, poor baby. No, how many times have I told you, blah, blah, blah. Use your head? My grandmother was talking to me like a football coach. This was a beautiful thing.
Later that night, Dad called.
"Oh, by the way, Tommy broke his hand today. He's fine." Nan said.
I heard Dad yelling in the background. Nan let him go on for a minute, while gesturing to me, shaking her head up and down and spinning her tongue around the outside of her mouth. Finally, she cut him off.
"Cut the crap. It's no big deal. He's okay and I'm taking care of him."
Dad made a feeble attempt to continue the argument.
"Look, you have a short memory. He's a boy. This stuff happens. You fix it and move on. Have a good night and send Patty my love."
During that conversation, my heart decorated its largest room and put Nan there in a comfy chair.
Mom's hospital stay stretched nine weeks. I was Nan's star boarder all summer long. Rather than buy wool downtown or shop for three hours along York Avenue, Nan and I did non-Nan things for the first time, like go to the movies. She took me to a James Bond film after a hospital visit. While the opening credits rolled, there was a silhouette of a naked lady with a gun practicing her marksmanship. This pleased me. When Nan noticed the nice lady on the screen, she faked a colossal yawn throwing her arms out wide. She kept her arms at full mast throughout the rest of the credits, completely covering my view, till the good part was over. I'd crane my head up, her arm would follow it. I leaned all the way to the side, Nan stretched her arm out, like she was trying to hitch hike from behind a large bush. Disappointed, I shrugged. This is what adult women do to little boys. I knew it.
I'd be sitting on the couch watching TV, and Mom would stand in front of me holding up my blanket.
"What the hell are you doing to your blanket?" She'd say.
This humiliated me. She knew and I knew, I'd never answer that question. I'd stand there mortified saying nothing. Then I'd go away shaking for a few hours. I dreaded unanswerable questions.
As the summer progressed, Nan and I rearranged our relationship. We were pals and talked more than I spoke to either of my parents or my other grandparents. Sex was the only area left off the table. After the James Bond incident, I was extremely cautious in Nan's space. The next few years produced no further incidents. I was a master sneak.
By fifteen, I was staying with Nan four nights a week. My high school was in Manhattan, all my friends were in Manhattan and my parents had moved to Queens. They didn't like it, but they knew I hated their fighting. Staying at Nan's gave me a break from the yelling.
One Friday night, I was watching an Italian film on cable TV. It was late, Nan was in bed, and I was two rooms away. The film had sub-titles and was chock full of sex. Even the music made me horny. I assumed Nan was asleep. I was trying to see if it was possible to jerk off non-stop, straight through the entire film. A rough assignment, but I had faith in myself. Two thirds in, there was a scene where the actors are making love, and in Italian, the woman begs the man to, "Sodomize me, please sodomize me." This sent me right back to the launching pad. Midway through the countdown, I heard giggling and it wasn't the TV. I lowered the sound, and I heard it again.
"Hee, Hee, Hee."
Oh no, She's awake. Holy shit, she's awake. My pup tent collapsed. I forgot, my grandmother knew Italian. She was listening to the film. She knew every word. Then I got this strong rush through me. She's listening to an extremely sexy film, she knows I'm out here doing whatever, and she doesn't care.
I thought back to the James Bond movie and the blocked view and it didn't figure at first. Then the fog cleared and I got it. When I was eleven, I was eleven. What was appropriate then, no longer made sense. I expected our relationship to stay frozen. I was slow at picking up Nan's transition allowing me gradual increases in freedom and personal expression. After the movie, I bought lace curtains for Nan's room in my heart.
Unlike Mom, who could spy me looking at a bra ad through a brick wall, Nan left my stuff alone. I had a few Playboy, Penthouse, Club & Oui magazines under my underwear in her apartment. The clothing got moved around, but the arsenal never stirred.
That same year, 1970, I started seeing my first girlfriend, Ginny. We loved movies and hanging out with Nan. In our first four months together, we each gained 15 pounds eating New York Turf cheesecake. Nan knew how to lure company to her roost. Ginny and I did every thing but do it for a few months, before agreeing to do it. It was time for protection.
I worked in Corner Pharmacy and had access to a wide variety of condoms. Of course, I couldn't buy them, so I reluctantly stole. My choice was Four-Xs. The brand item came in a large blue egg-shaped plastic capsule filled with lubricant. I thought I'd look sophisticated pulling one of those out. Nan was a local Democratic district leader & neighborhood big wheel. The Honorable Ann Pryor Rode spent three nights a week at the Cherokee Clubhouse on 79th Street. Ginny and I picked a night and made a plan. We went into Nan's bedroom. Ginny loved the capsule. She felt shy and asked me to turn off the light. Everything worked. When we finished, we spooned for a long time.
"I'm hungry. Want to eat?" Ginny said.
We made grilled sandwiches, ate cheese cake, then I walked Ginny home.
When I got back, Nan was there, sitting in the kitchen drumming her fingers on the table – no TV, no radio, no phone. Without a word, she stood up, and nudged me towards her bedroom.
When we got there, rather than turning on the overhead light, she walked to the small built-in reading lamp on the head of her bed. She pulled the metal chain and harsh brightness lit up her pillow. Centered perfectly on the pillow was the condom's plastic shell. Under the unforgiving light, it resembled a suspect under interrogation. Nan motioned me to pick up the capsule. We silently walked back to the kitchen.
Along the way, I held my head in my hands and mumbled, "Unbelievable, first time ever, I'm a shit-for-brains."
She offered me a seat, then she sat down. She spoke slowly.
"First thing, I like the girl. I'm glad you're using something. Second, don't do it in my bed."
Through my eyes, I delivered red roses to my grandmother. I was blessed.
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I love all of your stories, I always have. I finally understand why you were so close with your grandmother.
Keep the stories coming,
Keep the stories coming Tom!
Thank you- sent me back to the memories of my grandmother in Elmhurst. I watch my kids with my mom now- she's 86- I also punched out my hand into a glass window also missing someone's head.
All my best bud,
Bobby Caruso
Did I remind you in any way of your grandmother? I hope so.
She was great.
Your relationship with her is very special, not just on her side either.
You and she were pals. What a treasured memory you have!!
Now that I read this piece, I understand some of the other pieces I read last semester much better.
Thanks for sharing with me.
Your stories have the capacity to regenerate even the heaviest, most worn heart. They are an immeasurable contribution to the world; keep them coming and spread them wide.
The end is so cool….jajajaja
Hola Thomas…
Thanks for all those stories. they always make me laugh and grizzle a little bit some times. Also thanks for your friendship. I love the way that you write…
Tom: Your stories of childhood are both heartwarming as well as comical. I'm sure NY born and bred males from the 50's have experienced similar awkward situations involving sex and the family. BTW- I'm totally aware of the italian movie you've mentioned. It's called Swept away (English translation of) Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto. On a deserted Island where the spoiled woman and the underclassed crewman get it on.
Great story Tommy, thank you for sharing wonderful memories and experiances.
This was a great story.Being the music buff, I wanted to correct your referencing Ruby & The Romantics as the artist for Sally Go Round the Roses. The artist was actually The Jaynettes who recorded the tune in 1963.
So much about you I didn't know……for example, I didn't know that you were a cute Baby…..
always a good story teller Tom. I enjoyed it. May be one day i'll tell my life stories and you wrtie them…lol
It was great seeing Aunt Anna again especially the pix with Bobby Kennedy. I believe you knew that she was my Godmother and how close she and my mother once were.
You are some nostalgic my friend. Great job
Ahhh, grandmothers… What would we do without them, especially the Yorkville varieties!
Just love it, Tom; don't stop!
I loved the story. How lucky you are to have a close relationship with your grandmother. I wish I had. Glad that my kids do. Thanks for sharing and keep on writing. Love, Mihea
My Favorite was the photo of Bobby.That year 1968 I worked for him,here in NYC handing out leaflets. Heartbroken is not enough to describe how I felt
Another great story! I always enjoy reading them. Thanks and keep them coming.
Yet another great trip "back in the days". The relationship you had with your Grandmother reminds me of my relationship with my grandchildren (all teens. Thanks Tom for sharing you.
Another great story. Thanks very much for sharing more of your memories.
Hi Tommy!
I love this story. It's beautiful, and fills me with memories of my "Mummi" (grandma) Rauha from Finland.
Hi Tom,
You have a knack for turning your life's events into such great,entertaining, and candid stories (I believed that I blushed once!). I always love seeing your beautiful photos–especially the black and white ones. They too tell your stories…
Tom, glad to see more people are writing about growing up in Yorkville. It was nice that you had a grandmother close by. Most of us had their grandmothers in the old country. I grew up in an Irish home and married to an Italian and got to see the interaction of siblings with their grandparents and just starting to see for myself with my first grandson. I can understand the special relationship.
We have quite a few yorkville memories from the 50s and 60s in our message boards and pictures.
When you get a chance, stop by and leave a line or two. That invitation goes out to all.
Now let me get back to your story.
I had the privelege of meeting your Nan once. Although she was already in the nursing home, and blind, I watched how tenderly you cared for her. The love and closeness between you was palpable. She would have loved your stories.
Another great story that brings back a flood of childhood memories in all of us.
More more more. Can't wait for the book and the movie and the broadway show.
Terrific story Tommy. I especially love the part about taking yourself to the hospital. It's such a preposterous thing to do think any kid would do in this day and age. And of course, everyone loves to read about grams, funny how much we all love ours!
NIce story Tom I remember your grandmother from the neighborhood, it seems like so long ago.
Tom…This website did a fine page design of your Stoops to Nuts saga of how you strengthened your relationship with your grandmother when your mom was hospitalized. The photo of you with her in the wheelchair shows a smile that's natural — not forced. I still can't get over that Bobby Kennedy photo with the tenements in the background.
Barry B. ("BB")
This is a lovely story.
Tom, this is only the second story of yours that I've read.The other was "The Boy in the Bullpen". I work for mutual fund company and,back in Sept., your friend Barry B. and I were having a conversation about Yankee Stadium. I mentioned to him I used to live in NJ and that when my daughter was about 10 years old, I started to take her to the Stadium. Barry told me about the article that you wrote on Aug. 24,2008 and I immediately found it and printed it out while he was still on the phone with me. As I read your story,it brought back alot of memories of my own childhood experiences of the Yankees and the times that I spent with my own Dad enjoying them.(By the way, I was born in 1955)Barry also mentioned that you are now sharing some of those same experiences with your own daughter. Although I now live in PA, I'll continue to watch online for your very entertaining and heartwarming stories.
This story brought tears to my eyes because it reminded me of my wonderful Grandma. A great German lady married to an Irishman. She raised 9 kids (7 boys & 2 girls). They were the Byrnes of 80th St.
5 of hers son served in ww2. She was so proud of them. Thanks for the great stories & memories
Hi Tom;
My name is Vinnie Pryor.I do research on my family and I think we may be related.If you are interested in your geneaology please feel free to contact me and I will share my findings.And boy do we have alot in common.I love the Yankees,Giants and Rangers.The Cowboys get me sick
Tommy, my movie was Bitter harvest with Anna Mangani. It took me fifty years to get the record that I was playing in mind all those years. I'll upload it to my multiply account if you want to share in the memories.
Hi Vinny Pryor who wrote on 12/31/08 we might be related… yes, I'd like to share genealogy stuff with you. My email is email@example.com, I don't have yours, be well, tommy
Tommy your grandma was one in a million, mom dad & I all loved her…..great tribute!
Love this website. Enjoy your stories. I was born and raised at 504 East 86th St. I found this site while looking for Barbara Ryan. I found the whole family except their sister Pat. Does Joan H
Hi Olga, thank you for your kind words, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll fill you in on the Ryans. be well, Tommy
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Published: 16th December 2012 01:07 PM
Last Updated: 16th December 2012 01:07 PM
India has handed over new evidence to Pakistan on Jamaad-ud-Dawa (JuD) leader Hafiz Saeed's role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes. The evidence includes admissions by the other accused Abu Jundal and copies of mails that were obtained by the US.
However, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who is in the Capital on a three-day visit beginning Friday, virtually rejected the demand for action against Saeed on the basis of India's dossiers, saying no hard, substantive evidence was forthcoming.
Indian government sources told Express that during the bilateral meeting Malik had with Shinde on Friday, the new evidence was given to the Pakistani side.
"These include the statements of Abu Jundal, an Indian terror suspect captured in Saudi Arabia after he went there using a Pakistani passport. Jundal had mentioned Saeed and his role in the Mumbai attacks. The evidences included copies of mails that were obtained by the American authorities while investigating Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley's role in the Mumbai attacks," the sources said.
Jundal was one of the masterminds of the Mumbai attacks who trained the 10 terrorists, who carried out the terror strike, in Hindi and the Mumbai lingo.
But on Saturday, Malik said, "There is a difference between information and evidence. If I am given hard evidence now... if it is substantive... documentary or any material... before I leave for Pakistan, I will order Saeed's arrest."
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Adam's Promiseby Julianne Maclean
Madeline Oxley could not completely fault Adam Coates. Her father had hoodwinked them both...but now that she stood at last before him, how could she ever walk away? "Your father sent me the wrong bride!" Madeline gritted her teeth. "Sir, you are not the only one who has been inconvenienced by this. I just spent forty-six days on a damp, creaky ship, and now you tell me in front of everyone that I' m not the one you ordered, and I shouldn' t have bothered. I believe I' ve had quite enough insults for one day. My father assured me you had asked for my hand. I had no reason to question the truth of it." Adam' s chest heaved with a sigh. "No reason to question it? Do you not have a mind of your own?" Oh, this was too much. "To tell you the truth, Mr. Coates, I do have a mind of my own--a mind to poke my father with a knitting needle, and if I may say so, you could use a poke yourself!"
An Affair Most Wickedby Julianne Maclean
Clara Wilson has come all the way to London to clear her name (after her wilfulness has left her quite unweddable across the ocean). But before she even has a chance to practise her curtsey, she stumbles into the arms of Seger Wolfe, Marquess of Rawdon. Clara has never felt love before, but she has no doubt when she meets the Marquess that this is what it feels like. Too bad love is the last thing on her mind-she's here to find a husband, not a rake. Every good gossip knows that the notoriously wealthy Marquess loved and lost years ago, and few have missed the way his broken heart drove him from society ballrooms into society ladies' bedrooms. But when he meets the misplaced Clara Wilson at one of the town's ever-so-scandalous secret balls, the desire he feels for her is too strong, and it pulls him back into the swirl of aristocratic London. Now he finds himself competing for the heart of the inappropriate beauty, and risking his own heart in the game.
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She was just a girl when the future duke saved her from certain tragedy. But his search for a suitable bride will end with a swift seduction that makes her every inch a woman.
Love According to Lilyby Julianne Maclean
Lily Langdon has finally grown up. Now that her brother the duke's completely malleable best friend Edward Wallis has been brutally (and luckily) rebuffed by his intended, Lily knows her chance for a very permissive and entirely convenient husband is here. In fact, he is staying in her very own home for a house party. But this promising party's tone is quickly changed by a horrible twist of fate that threatens Edward's very life. Nothing but luck can save Edward, but Lily's heart is lost for good when she sees what a strong and devoted man he can be in times of trouble. Lily has set her cap on a man who should be unlovable and fallen more in love than she ever thought possible. Their passion brings great risk, but when a man and a woman prove to be so much more together than they were apart, is there anything that their love cannot overcome?
The Marshal and Mrs. O'Malleyby Julianne Maclean
Jo O'Malley might have been hell-bent to avenge her husband's murder, but U.S. Marshal Fletcher Collins swore she wouldn't be allowed to take the law into her own hands. Though there was something about her that made him want to take her into his arms.... Dressed as a man to do murder, Jo O'Malley met her destiny in the magnetic form of Fletcher Collins, who stopped her from killing--and saved her from the gallows. But love between them was impossible, for the letter-of-the-law marshal seemed to have a badge where his heart should be!
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A proper lady would never let herself become his mistress . . .
My Own Private Heroby Julianne Maclean
In this delightful conclusion to the Heiress trilogy, Julianne MacLean brings us a fresh twist on classic historical romance--London society as seen through the eyes of a lovely, light-hearted young outsider. Adele Wilson firmly believes life should be calm and entirely without emotional drama. So the first landed gentleman her mother puts in front of her is the one she agrees to marry, and wedding preparations begin as neatly as she hoped. Until, on the way to seal the deal, her carriage is overtaken by ransomers. And then the ransomers are overtaken by someone handsomer, namely Damien Renshaw, Baron Alcester, cousin to her betrothed. Prim, stately Adele finds that she too is being overtaken, by the manliness of this heroic, albeit complicated man. And Damien is not totally unmoved by her challenging nature, which he believes hides a passion and recklessness never before explored. If only he can get her to explore it with him, there is no telling what kind of love--and excitement--the two of them might discover together.
Portrait of a Loverby Julianne Maclean
A picture of deception . . . Annabelle Lawson knew nothing about the breathtaking stranger she met on the train--only that he'd make an ideal model for the budding young artist . . . and that she desired him more than she believed possible. But after she'd been seduced, she learned that she'd also been betrayed. The man she thought she loved was really Magnus Wallis--a scoundrel like his father before him, the loathed cousin of Annabelle's benefactor, the honorable Earl of Whitby. A landscape of love . . . No longer the naively romantic girl who would tumble for a rogue, Annabelle cannot avoid a reunion with the despicable Magnus, who wants to include her portraits in his new London gallery. She means to show him her coldest face--but upon seeing him again, her every intention melts from the heat of his touch. It is clear that Magnus still burns with love for her. But is he still the villain he once was, or can he be reformed into a man Annabelle can dare to love?
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The prairie was hard on a woman... You had to be tough to survive here, and Briggs expected any wife of his to be as stalwart as he. The first woman he had trusted to do the job had failed. So what had made him think a stranger, especially a beautiful one, could ever help him salvage his dreams? Sarah MacFarland's mail-order-bride marriage to Mr. Brigman was heaven-sent. She only hoped that the silent rancher was as honest as he appeared, for Sarah's unspoken past already held enough lies and scandal to last her a lifetime!
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Bodyguard Jocelyn MacKenzie knew better than to mix business with pleasure-especially when her job involved shielding a client from danger. But Dr. Donovan Knight just happened to be the most heart-stoppingly gorgeous man she'd ever seen. it took all her training to resist responding To The bold, sexy look in his smoldering green eyes. Because she couldn't afford to be distracted-not only to protect her latest client, but For The sake of her own heart. . . . What had Donovan been thinking, hiring this stunning woman to be his round-the-clock bodyguard? While Jocelyn poked around his penthouse looking for clues, all he'd been able to think about was what she'd look like naked in his bed. Now he had to find a way to convince her to drop her tough-girl persona-and turn this business arrangement into a personal one. . . .
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No woman can resist him. . . Lord Martin Langdon takes pride in his scandalous reputation as a scoundrel, and he considers the art of seduction a most rewarding pastime. So when this dashing rakehell learns of a particularly beautiful woman who is "impossible to flirt with," Martin is determined to prove that not even the prim and proper Evelyn Wheaton can resist his charms. Except one. Evelyn knows all about the reckless rogue's shocking reputation and she wants nothing to do with him. She may be looking for a husband, but Martin is certainly not a candidate. The smoldering looks he sends her way, however, are a different matter entirely. She suspects there is great passion to be had if she'd throw caution to the wind and surrender to this scoundrel . . . but dare she risk her heart? And will Martin, who hides a most tormented past, find true love at last?
Surrender to a Scoundrelby Julianne Maclean
No woman can resist him. . .Lord Martin Langdon takes pride in his scandalous reputation as a scoundrel, and he considers the art of seduction a most rewarding pastime. So when this dashing rakehell learns of a particularly beautiful woman who is "impossible to flirt with," Martin is determined to prove that not even the prim and proper Evelyn Wheaton can resist his charms.Except one.Evelyn knows all about the reckless rogue's shocking reputation and she wants nothing to do with him. She may be looking for a husband, but Martin is certainly not a candidate. The smoldering looks he sends her way, however, are a different matter entirely. She suspects there is great passion to be had if she'd throw caution to the wind and surrender to this scoundrel . . . but dare she risk her heart?And will Martin, who hides a most tormented past, find true love at last?
To Marry the Dukeby Julianne Maclean
My dear sister Clara, London society is so much more complicated than I could ever have known! Every night is a different ball or assembly, and a different swirl of glittering jewels and rustling gowns. Though I fear I am making social blunders left and right I am having some measure of success in my (or rather, Mother's) objective. Mother is beside herself with glee at the attentions I have been receiving from a few gentlemen she finds supremely suitable as husband material. But my dearest sister, it is so hard for me to even look at any gentleman but a certain duke, who, if I may confess, makes my heart beat so that I fear it can be seen across a ballroom. He is James Langdon, the Duke of Wentworth, and though I may sound dramatic, he makes me feel as no man ever has before. But I must push these feelings away. I sometimes hear whispers about his dark past, and he is quietly called the Dangerous Duke. Oh Clara! I am secretly overjoyed that he may love me, and at the same time terrified of his attentions. I have waited so long for my true love, and now I must resist him to protect my heart. If only I knew how to proceed... Your devoted sister, Sophia
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I saved his life . . . and I had much to demand in return. When he washed up on shore, I knew my prayers had been answered, and that I, Lady Chelsea Campion, need no longer fear poverty and heartbreak. To secure my family's estate, all I needed was a child. Handsome, clearly noble-born, and with no memory of his previous life, the mysterious man was perfect. All I had to do was visit his bedchamber and seduce him. I had expected him to be a skillful, scandalously wonderful lover, but once in his arms I was overcome by something more than mere passion. I had fallen hopelessly, desperately in love. My plan has gone shockingly awry. But I will not give up a man who makes me feel such wicked ecstasy. No matter his true identity, no matter the secrets he struggles to remember, I will do anything in this world to make this stranger love me.
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The purpose of the proposed method is to offer a secondary rapid means of checking key quality perimeters of aviation turbine fuels on an immediate need to know basis at the point of dispensation such as busy airports, pipelines, refineries, and military operations. The method can be used for aviation turbine fuel process unit analysis and control in refineries as it has been demonstrated that the repeatability is tighter than the ASTM primary test methods for many of the properties determined. The reproducibility is subject to the error of the primary methods and that due to the spectroscopes and modeling used to determine the properties. The method is not meant to replace the primary test methods that are used to establish acceptability between manufacturers and customers and cannot replace all of the test methods required in D1655 and other specifications for aviation turbine fuels. This test method is limited to conventional aviation turbine fuels produced from middle distillation of hydrogenated petroleum crude oils. The spectra of non-conventional jet fuels (synthetic and renewable sources) blended with conventional jet fuels are significantly different than those for conventional jet fuels. Properties that are indicated to be out of specifications by this test method should be retested by the primary ASTM methods in a laboratory.
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ADAM LAMBERT, 27, is used to lighting up phone lines. But this time he kept the FCC busy after his controversial American Music Awards performance (à la Britney and Madonna, he kissed a guy and simulated oral sex onstage) Nov. 22. His R-rated shtick is all part of what he calls the "loud, crazy, silly, sexy, dirty, sensitive and vulnerable" vibe of his '70s-rock-influenced debut album For Your Entertainment. American Idol's most outrageous finalist discusses his over-the-top shows, his taste in men and the embarrassing side of fame.
You kept your sexuality quiet on Idol, but you'd been out long before then.
I came out as I graduated high school. It probably wasn't a big shock. I had kissed girls, but it was PG-rated. I was young and confused.
You're single? [He and interior designer Drake LaBry split in October.]
Drake and I just realized we'd make better friends. But I adore him.
What do you look for in a guy?
He has to be attractive, but it's about chemistry. When he touches you, you want to be, like, bam!
You seem secure now. Did you ever struggle with self-doubt?
In middle school I felt like an outsider. I didn't have a lot of friends. I had confidence issues big-time. The only time I felt confident was onstage. My parents put me in theater at age 10. They've always supported me.
What's your thinking behind your image and your live shows?
I come from theater and costumes and all that. I'm going for, like, [David] Bowie, but it's hard. How do you do that so it works now? If people don't like it, I'm f-----.
What about your AMA number?
I stand by my performance. I just got caught up in the moment.
What advice have celebs given you?
This summer, when things got overwhelming, I had text therapy with Katy Perry. She'd say, "Stay close to the people you love." And Madonna told me, "Keep your eye on the prize." I was at her house in New York. It was intimidating. Her son David answered the door. I thought, "This is so surreal." When we talked about singing together, she said, "I'm really bossy in the studio. I'll p--- you off." I said, "If you p--- me off, we'd probably make good art." We bantered. She was cool.
How was working with Lady Gaga, who wrote a song on your record?
So much fun. She's pretty much a gay man in a woman's body. She was very encouraging. She pushed me in the studio, like, "Go crazier!"
What else is next for you?
Creating a unisex makeup line. I've had luck in that field. But I have problem skin. I have acne. It's a mess. It's the bane of my existence.
Any downsides to fame so far?
I just shopped for a jacket and forgot to activate my new credit card. When I tried to charge it, they said, "It didn't go through." Everyone looked at me. I got frazzled, turned and tripped on a woman's dog. She said, "Watch where you're going!" Then I was bitchy to her. I realized the tabloids will probably say that I'm a diva, I hate dogs, I have no credit and I've already burned through all my money. But I'm not complaining. Giving up some of my privacy to get what I have now? It's worth it.
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