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Monday, March 31, 2008
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Achieve better results by setting specific goals
Goals defined by specific results
What's your definition of "in shape"? Is it a certain number of pounds or a certain percentage of body fat? Is it the ability to walk to the end of the driveway to pick up the mail without being out of breath? Unless you define it in specific terms you won't know whether it's achieveable and you won't be able to measure it. So you won't ever really be able to experience the thrill of victory associated with achieving it.
Here are some examples of "get in shape" specific goals as defined by results:
- Weigh 130 healthy pounds by 5/31/08.
- Bench press 200 pounds by 10/1/08.
- Finish a half-marathon by November 30, 2008.
Goals defined by specific activities
Sometimes you don't know what the specific results are going to be, or you know that the results are so long-term that they won't keep you on track right now. So you set a goal around the activities that you expect will get you the results you want. Activity goals in and of themselves aren't necessarily the best goals - you can be busy and still going nowhere, and they need to be evaluated regularly to see whether they are indeed getting you closer to your goals. But when you've linked them to the ultimate result and you're checking them regularly against the RBG (really big goal) they can do the job well for you. Here are some examples:
- Work out at the gym for at least 1 hour 3 days per week starting 3/26/08.
- Drink 8 glasses of water per day starting 3/31/08.
- Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day starting 3/26/08.
- Schedule my free fitness assessment at the health club on or before 4/30/08.
You'll notice that the activity goals (with the exception of the last one) have no finish lines - they have only start dates. If you want to build your confidence (and your accountability) you might want to consider setting them for a month at a time. Or if you expect that they are going to be relatively difficult adaptations in behavior for you to establish, set them a week at a time. You get to define what short term and long term goal timeframes are. Match them to your level of motivation and the degree of difficulty of the goal for you.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
In the multiple intelligences paradigm every individual is a unique combination of
- Linguistic - ability with words, reading, writing, memorization of dates
- Math - reasoning, abstract pattern recognition, scientific thinking, ability to do complex calculations
- Music - sensitivity to music, sounds, often absolute pitch, respond well to aural modes of learning like lecture
- Spatial - good at visualizing and manipulating objects, may also have a good sense of direction
- Kinesthetic - ability with movement and doing, such as dancing and athletics, often good muscle memory and learns best by doing
- Interpersonal - ability to communicate with others, extroverts sensitive to others' moods, work well in groups and enjoy discussion and debate
- Intrapersonal - process information best alone, self-aware, often an affinity for thought-based pursuits
- Naturalistic - the newest (1996) and still under debate - the ability to identify species, nurture and grow things, to see one's place in nature
Educators and trainers have considered the application of multiple intelligences theory in the design of learning methods. For example:
- teaching children mathematic concepts or spelling via rhythm
- teaching history by involving teens in a debate to defend or dispute the perspectives of the colonists vs. the British prior to the American Revolution
- playing music in the background during work sessions
- learning counting by manipulating objects such as sticks or blocks
If you feel like you're not getting through to someone, consider whether you're framing your message in a manner consistent with their intelligence type. If they're kinesthetic show them and have them practice physically doing something. If they're musical or interpersonal talk with them. You get the idea.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Helping your team develop fresh ideas
- Form a book club. Choose a relevant text and incorporate a discussion of one chapter into each staff meeting until you're all the way through it.
- Take a field trip. Go see a competitor's operation, or a noncompetitor in a similar industry. Or for that matter, visit a business that's barely like yours at all. You'll still find some transferable ideas, and if they come from a completely new frame of reference they're likely to freshen things up for you.
- Go to a conference. See what's new and have the opportunity to network with other businesses to find out what's working for them.
- Join a customer's trade association. If you really want to develop customer loyalty you can do so best by standing in their shoes. Find out what their issues are and you can better develop solutions for them. And you might meet some other potential customers in the process...
- Bring in a guest speaker. Find an authority on the subject of concern and pick their brain. (That concept looks kind of creepy in print - maybe I need a new metaphor!)
- Scour the blogs. If you're reading this you already are checking out the blogosphere, but try the blog carnivals if you want a lot of content on a particular subject.
- Send your team home to play with their kids. Believe it or not, when I was a kid my dad developed a patent for the cold extrusion of metal by playing with my brother and me and our Play-Doh Fun Factory! Kids use different tools, and they're not restricted by the same number of assumptions as adults are.
- Rock the boat. Change something. Rearrange the desks so people work adjacent to somebody new. Be open to the concept of discomfort and a bit of storming. It's said that if the boat isn't rocking it probably isn't moving forward, either.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Christian spiritual practice - the prayer labyrinth
For Christians this is a time of contemplation, and currently some Christian churches are rediscovering the process of the prayer labyrinth.
Wikipedia says that "the Prayer Labyrinth was adopted by the Church across Europe during the medieval times, being often used as a means to meditate, pray and connect with God in a higher spiritual way. Numerous cathedrals in Europe have prayer labytinths embedded into their floors, with the Cathedral of Chartres (Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral), located about 80 km from Paris having one of the most famous prayer labyrinths in the world. Prayer Labyrinths were often viewed and modeled as a journey to Jerusalem and were even called Chemin de Jerusalem (Road of Jerusalem) serving as a spiritual pilgrimage for those who could not afford to travel to Jerusalem, the center of the world."
The practitioner enters the path, sometimes assisted by music or guided reading. They move at their own pace and are invited to stop along the path of the labyrinth to pray and meditate. Unlike a maze, which is designed to confound an entrant, the labyrinth has only one path to follow. The end of the labyrinth is visible and the practitioner will reach it if he or she follows the path.
Modern Christian churches that are rediscovering the prayer labyrinth are often doing so in the context of the Lenten season leading up to Good Friday and Easter, when Christians are focused on seeking reconciliation with God. If you are interested in finding a labyrinth, click here for a locator.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Book Wish List - Six-Word Memoirs
Here's the premise - choose six words that could explain your life or be used on an epitaph. I used the idea as an ice breaker with a development group the other day and it was quite fun. Here are some examples:
- When I'm gray I'll go red (that was Jean Chatzky's)
- Two young kids, no free time (that's mine)
- From the book:
- Seventy years, few tears, hairy ears - Bill Querengesser
- Extremely responsible, secretly longed for spontaneity - Sabra Jennings
- Painful nerd kid, happy nerd adult - Linda Williamson
- I'm my mother and I'm fine - K. Bertrand
- Grumpy old soundman needs love, too - Lenny Rosengard
- Joined army. Came out. Got booted. - Johan Baumeister
This isn't just a fun activity. Challenge yourself to be profound, witty, topical, provocative, spiritual, intellectual, etc. Who knows - you might find your genius in there!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Doing isn't necessarily the best thing
When you're subject to a wild schedule, and a lot of times your obligations involve commitments to other people, it's easy to slip into reaction mode. The times when you're busiest are the times when you're most likely to fall into autopilot mode. You're more likely to be operating based upon habits of thought and behavior, some of which might not be the best thoughts and actions for this particular time or situation.
Hit the pause button
Stop before you act and hit the pause button. Instead of taking the first action that comes to your mind stop and evaluate the other options and the risks and/or opportunities associated with them. If you can, confer with someone to gain a fresh perspective.
Take a five-minute vacation
No matter how busy you are today take some time (even 5 minutes) to stop and find a quiet space and clear your mind. Focus on your breathing, focus on the sensations of aliveness in your fingers, toes, arms and legs. Let the world melt away and just BE. If you're too tense to just BE, start from the top of your body and work your way down to your feet and tighten your muscles, then release. It'll help you relax.
Change the scenery
Physically change something - your position in your chair, the room you're in, walk outside. Fresh stimulus lends fresh ideas. Or the reverse of that, if you're having a "senior moment" because of all of the mental clutter return to the spot you were in when you had the idea and it will likely return to you.
Make an appointment to recuperate
You can't drive your car endlessly without refueling and changing the oil, so why treat your body any differently? Go home a couple of minutes earlier than you were originally planning. Play relaxing music. Eat a nutritious meal. Go to bed early to build your physical resources for the next challenge.


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LEBANON, New Hampshire — A funeral was held June 17 at the Ricker Funeral Home for Clarence R. Tolbert who passed away on June 12, at his home, surrounded by his three devoted children, his sister, and his beloved dog and companion Amber. Rev. Joseph C. Scearbo officiated. Burial was held in the Valley Cemetery.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1938 son of Clifford and Bessie Mae (Canfield) Tolbert in Hanover and was a lifelong resident of Lebanon, attending Lebanon schools.
On Nov. 10, 1956 he married his childhood sweetheart Ann Marie Leonard.
Clarence started working at the city of Lebanon Highway Department in 1955. He retired from the city of Lebanon in 2000 after 45 and a-half years. During that time he worked his way up from a laborer, to truck driver, to heavy equipment operator, then to foreman.
After his retirement he spent several years as the primary caregiver to his wife of 51 years, Ann. Clarence enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and playing horseshoes. He was a self –taught guitar player and entertained many a group around the family campfire. He was most happy while involved in home improvement projects. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and supported many charities.
Survivors include his children Marcia Ingalls of Lebanon, Stephen Tolbert (Kay) of Lebanon, and Sandra Devin (Joe) of Boone, Iowa, and his sister Gloria Stone of Canaan, New Hampshire; as well as many brothers and sister-in-law. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nichole Rogers of White River Jct, Daniel C. Ingalls of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kayla Fitzgerald of Quechee, and Laura Conrad of Etna, New Hampshire, as well as five great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased in 2008 by his lifetime love Ann; his parents; his brothers Clifford Jr. and Donald; and a baby sister Elizabeth, also his devoted son-in-law Daniel A. Ingalls in Jan. 2014.
An on line guest book is available by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com
This obituary first appeared in the June 19, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.
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Children and adults will have a chance to participate in a hands-on Passover experience at Wegmans in DeWitt from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Chabad Lubavitch of CNY is bringing its Model Matzo Bakery to the supermarket. In the spirit of Passover, participants will be able to mix, knead and bake their own matzo. The preparation process also will include wheat grinding.
Those attending can learn about the Passover Seder, the ritual feast that marks the beginning of the holiday. A model seder table will be on display.
The bakery is modeled after the shmura matzo bakeries in Jerusalem and Brooklyn, where matzo is made by hand and closely watched.
This year, Passover is being celebrated from sunset April 14 to sunset April 22.


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Errol Flynn … Phil Gayley
Eleanor Parker … Ellen Gayley
Lucile Watson … Mrs. Hamilton
S.Z. Sakall … Luigi Restaurateur (as S.Z. 'Cuddles' Sakall)
Forrest Tucker … Cpl. Fenwick 'Wickie' Lonkowski
Donald Woods … Rex DeVallon
Peggy Knudsen … Nancy Graham
Tom D'Andrea … Jack Gordon
Hattie McDaniel … Cozy
Patti Brady … Phillippa 'Flip' Gayley
Runtime: 97 min.
Phil and Ellen Gayley have been divorced for a year, and their 8-year old daughter, Flip, is very unhappy that her parents are not together. Flip starts a correspondence with a marine, sending a picture of her beautiful mother as the author of Flip's flirtatious letters. When the marine shows up to meet his pen pal, Ellen takes the opportunity to make her ex-husband jealous. Enjoy!
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More news has come out regarding the 2011 local racing season as a new name, a familiar name and the possibility of a new division are in the headlines.
At the Cayuga County Fair Speedway in Weedsport, a new face will greet the racers as they come through the gate. New promoter Eric Kingsley will call the one-third-mile track in Weedsport the New Cayuga County Speedway.
You might wonder why a name change is so important. But in racing, a new name means a new team is in place to run the facility and positive change is at hand. Former general manager Cory Reed will be back in Weedsport as well. In addition to his new role as the director of marketing for Brewerton and Fulton speedways, Reed will serve as race director on Sunday nights.
The weekly divisions at Cayuga County were just announced as well and the Modified, Sportsman Modifieds and DIRTcar Stock Cars will be back. The Modifieds will run for the standard $1,500 to win purse that is common in our area and Kingsley is hoping that some new weight breaks for the 358 Modifieds will entice them to come race with him on Sundays.
The New Cayuga County Speedway will also host a mid summer championship, a Super DIRTCar Series race on Labor Day Weekend and a Wednesday night show during Super DIRT Week in October that will be a substitute for the Friday and Saturday night races that had run in recent years.
And in order to attract drivers who may not run at the track weekly, Kingsley is going to have the drivers who qualify through the heats draw for starting spots in the feature. That way if a driver who has not run at the track shows up to race on a Sunday, they will not have to start at the back of the qualified cars.
At Canandaigua Motorsports Park, promoter Jeremie Corcoran has a new voice and he is someone the local crowd will recognize right away. Paul Szmal will return to the booth as the head announcer for the 2011 season. Szmal worked as the announcer in the early 1990s.
Szmal, who was most recently with USAC, brings decades of experience with him to a track many fans lovingly refer to as "The Land of Legends." He hosted many live TV events, was the reporter for This Week on DIRT and is one of the more easily recognized names in the business.
A good announcer can help bring in crowds while one without passion and a good voice can actually hurt attendance. Canandaigua now has someone who is sure to increase the front gate.
And finally, Fulton Speedway will host an informational meeting on the ct525 GM Racing Engine that is set to power its Modified division in 2012. The gathering takes place at the Gypsum Racing team shop at 1195 Rt. 57, Fulton.
Officials from the speedway will be available including Can Am Speedway's Chip Burdick and Cayuga County's Kingsley. GM Powertrain Representative Jeffrey Shaw will also be in attendance.
Even though the snow made a return this week, the people that make the racing season happen here in Central New York are hard at work getting ready for when it melts and racing begins.


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What I love about this recipe is that it can be either a side dish to any grilled protein or served with a tortilla chips as an appetizer to be scooped up for consumption. On top of its ease of transportation, and being able to be served room-temp or chilled, this salad is just simply refreshing. The slight kick from the jalapeno and the zing of the lime juice cleanse the palate leaving one with an overall satisfied feeling of summer.
Summer Black Bean Salad
Serves 4-6
Combine beans, bell pepper, corn, jalapeno, scallion, basil and cilantro in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Adjust seasonings as desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill before serving.


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Challenges of Today's Intelligence Analysts to Protect the HomelandToday, analysts are dealing with multiple threats and a wider range of issues that impact our nation's security
By James Green, Jr., American Military University
The world we live in today is far different from the one that existed when I began my intelligence career 44 years ago. Intelligence issues were much simpler then, and there was less data and information to analyze. Although the nation was engaged in a Cold War with the Soviet Union, our intelligence resources were sufficient to keep track of our adversary's capabilities.
Today, analysts are dealing with multiple threats and a wider range of issues that impact our nation's security. While numerous intelligence gathering components support our national security efforts, our analytical workforce is being inundated by the harvest. We've also witnessed the proliferation of the Internet and social media sites, as well as the evolution of high-tech electronic devices, including smartphones and tablets, none of which existed in 1970.
The common thread between these two vastly different eras is the fact that accurate, reliable and actionable intelligence for our President and senior policy makers, is as vital today as it was back then.
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Eckert resigned in late July.
His departure isn't without some controversy, following allegations and a lawsuit by former City employee Brittany Scott for sexual harassment.
After more than a decade at City Hall, Eckert leaves for Mt. Shasta, California, where he will also serve as City Manager. But Eckert says this move has nothing to do with the recent events.
He's says it's based on what's best for his family and his future.
Eckert said his final farewells at a celebration in his honor, before leaving with his family.
He started his career in 1997 as Assistant City Manager and was promoted to City Manager in 2002.
His supporters says Eckert is responsible for overseeing many positive changes in the City, from economic development to quality of life.
They say he's leaving behind a community that's changed for the better.
"The accomplishments that we've made in Sioux City, he doesn't necessarily take credit for them but for sure he's always been extremely involved in everything that's going on," said City Council Member John Fitch.
"He's one to get involved get his hands dirty and make Sioux City a better place," said Anna Westra, Economic Development Specialist.
Mayor Bob Scott said Eckert never stepped back from the challenges of the job, even through tough times.
"It takes a special person to be able to guide people through those types of times, and Paul you did that successfully so we appreciate that," said Scott.
But Eckert's resignation has also spurred more questions about his tenure.
The past few weeks for Eckert has spiraled around sexual allegations, but on this occasion his peers say that's not what they're focusing on; instead, they're looking to his legacy of 17 years.
"You know that's just an issue that's going to be resolved and it's going to be put behind us and we're going to move forward," said City Council Member Rhonda Capron.
The future is where the outgoing City Manager is looking towards.
He left with these final words.
"I'd just like to thank the community. It's been a privilege and an honor to work with all the great citizens here in Sioux City. It's just been a fantastic place to raise our children-- Great comments tonight, but really they're all about the community, not about me."
Paul Eckert's official last day is Monday, August 19th.
Afterwards, Bob Padmore will temporarily take over the position.
City officials say they're confident Padmore will continue to lead Sioux City to more development and expansion.


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Being a public relations practitioner is so much more than sending out press releases and pitching stories. Yes, for some, getting client coverage in the Wall Street Journal is the Holy Grail of PR, but for industry professionals, should the goal be a bit … different?
I'm talking about creativity (or, at times, lack thereof) in the field.
Practitioners have the responsibility to push the envelope when it comes to creativity in PR and clients have the responsibility to let public relations professionals do great work.
Sometimes, all it takes is some inspiration to remind us all that public relations, as a part of the marketing mix, is multi-dimensional. (Thanks to IKEA, a Port-O-Potty and an Italian agency's creative thinking for inspiring this post.)


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The Detroit first baseman has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting an officer without violence, both misdemeanors. He was arrested Feb. 16 in Fort Pierce, Fla.
According to the report released by prosecutors, drivers Edward McCarthy and Mark Thomas said they saw an SUV traveling the same direction as their trucks. The SUV, while in the passing lane, started moving back to the right, forcing Thomas to move his tractor trailer onto the road's grass shoulder.
Later, when the road narrowed from four lanes to two, the SUV kept heading west in the eastbound lane. The report said at one point, an oncoming car had to veer "totally off the roadway onto the grass shoulder in order not to hit the sport utility vehicle head on."
The witnesses did not see the driver of the SUV.
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A surveillance video shot from the window of a Southeast Portland home early Tuesday appears to show a man slashing at least one of the tires of a sports utility vehicle parked along Southeast Schiller Street.
Greg Moore shot the wide-angle video from his home near the intersection of Schiller and 40th Avenue. About four seconds into the video, a figure walks from the left side of the frame to the rear driver's side wheel of the SUV.
The man then bends down and appears to reach out and make contact with the tire. He then straightens up and walks back in the direction from which he came. The sequence lasts only about seven seconds.
The SUV was one of several vehicles in the same neighborhood that had tires slashed overnight, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Police said they so far haven't been able to link the most recent slashings to a string of more than 500 incidents between May and November last year in both Northeast and Southeast Portland. Police estimated the cost of that string of vandalism at $300,000 to $500,000.
Moore said he set up the camera last Wednesday in hopes of catching the slasher in the act. He said the SUV hit early Tuesday had been hit at least two other times in the past, as have other cars near the intersection.
Moore said something woke him about 1:40 a.m. Tuesday and he went outside to check around and could still hear the sound of air escaping from the tires of the SUV. He then went back inside and checked the surveillance tape and found that he had captured the images of the man who appears to be slashing the tires. He said he hopes that the person responsible for the slashing sees the video because it might help deter him from coming back.
Police say that those who see suspicious activity consistent with these reports should immediately call 911. Also, those who find damage to vehicles are asked to file reports by calling the non-emergency number at 503-823-3333.
The Portland Police Bureau also offered the following suggestions and tips:
* Park your vehicle off the street and in a garage, if possible.
* Enhance your exterior lighting: leave porch lights on at night, add motion sensor lighting to the garage and add pathway or sidewalk solar lighting. Prune trees or bushes that obstruct light.
* If you have exterior video cameras, turn them toward the street to capture activity and people near vehicles parked on the street.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.
Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online, text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.
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TEC continues to set the standard for specialized air flow and pressure measuring devices used to monitor and analyze the complex interactions which determine building performance. Innovative design and careful engineering have given TEC a reputation for designing the most reliable, accurate and respected line of performance testing products on the market today.
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centrotherm has been developing and realizing innovative thermal solutions for over 50 years. As a leading and globally operating technology group, we offer production solutions for the photovoltaic, semiconductor and microelectronic industries. The continuous further development of our successful solutions in thermal processing and coating, such as for manufacturing ...
based in Blaubeuren, GERMANY.
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The best in rain protection.
When Assos set out to build the ultimate rain jacket, its engineers didn't take the task lightly. They knew that if it was going to wear the revered Assos badge, it would have be light, packable, highly protective, and, most importantly, fit perfectly. The result of their efforts was the well-received original rS.sturmPrinz Jacket. This updated version has been tweaked to perfectly mate with the iJ.tiBuru for cold winter riding conditions.
Assos started with the idea that an effective rain jacket has to be waterproof and work for cyclists riding hard in the worst conditions. But most importantly, it must fit like an Assos top. The question was how to accomplish this. To start, the engineers created new fabrics — Triton V1 and Triton V2. Triton V1 is the tougher, heavier, more waterproof fabric, and it was used for the front panels. Triton V2 is lighter, more breathable and was used in back. The Swiss-made Triton fabric is a temperature-sensitive waterproof-breathable membrane. This means that when it's cold, the membrane is less breathable, which is good, as it will help hold in your body heat. When it's warm, the membrane is more breathable, and it will help vent sweat vapor.
On the sides of the rS.sturmPrinz EVO, the airVent system further helps vent sweat and keep your core temperature stable and comfortable. On the inside, you'll see that the seams are sealed, so no water is able get in where fabric panels join. There's also a vent parallel with the shoulder blades that helps vapor exit at this zone. The wrists and neck have adjustable seals so you can tighten them to keep out the cold and wet or loosen them to get a little additional venting. This way you're able to always have a customized fit to suit your preferences and conditions.
At the back of the jacket, you'll see a center pocket, sealed with a reflective zipper. On either side are pocket flaps that work both as vents and as access points to your jersey pockets underneath. And when the rain ends and the sun decides to pop out, the jacket is light enough to stow in a jersey pocket.
The Assos rS.sturmPrinz EVO Jacket - Men's is available in seven sizes from X-Small to TIR and in the colors Black Volkanga and Lolly Red. Please note that Assos' XLG equates to XX-Large, and TIR is the same as the XLG but slightly wider throughout.
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|Leg & Knee Warmers
|4ft 11in - 5ft 2in
(150 - 159cm)
|5ft 3in - 5ft 6in
(160 - 169cm)
|5ft 7in - 5ft 10in
(170 - 179cm)
|5ft 11in - 6ft 1in
(180 - 185cm)
|6ft 1in - 6ft 3in
(186 - 190cm)
|6ft 3in - 6ft 5in+
(191 - 195cm+)
|XLG but wider
|Arm Warmers
|46.5+ in
- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Chest:
- Measure around the widest part of your chest.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs small
I've owned this jacket for almost a month and a half now. I ride daily and in all weather conditions. My requirements when purchasing this coat were light weight, waterproof, and good style. The best part of this coat is the style. As far as high end cycling jackets go this one is the slickest looking out there and without any big branding labels some of the other guys have that make me feel like I'm advertising my sponsors in a race. The second best part of this coat is how light and thin it is, yet somehow provides some warmth. Unfortunately, the pros end there. The first issue I had with this jacket was the sizing. I was on the upper edge of Assos' small size specification so I decided better too big than too small and got the medium. The medium is still a little tight and too short in the front, but the sleeves are the perfect length at least. The next issue I had was the bright red flap on the inside of the front zipper. This piece of material tapers from about 2 inches at the top of the jacket to nothing at the bottom. The two inches of bright red flap at the top is quite annoying when you have the jacket unzipped. Far worse, however, is that the way the flap is tapered it is perfectly optimized to jam the front zipper. The first few times I wore the jacket the zipper jammed on the flap and I had to spend a few minutes carefully getting the zipper unstuck. After a few jams I started to get into the habit of guiding the red flap away from the zipper as I zip up the coat to keep it from jamming. This seems to work well, except when I forget. At first the sizing and front zipper jammer flap seemed to be the only problems with the coat. Annoying since the coat was so expensive, but acceptable. Then I started to gain some experience with the jacket while riding in the rain. When there are only wet roads to deal with, or brief periods of light rain the coat does keep me dry. However, after the first steady rain I rode through I was quite wet in only 15 minutes. The front zipper is not water proof, the bright red zipper jammer flap does help somewhat at the top of the jacket where it is big, but where it tapers to nothing at the bottom there is no protection. My shirt had a big pyramid shaped wet spot down the front of it as a result. The elbows are not waterproof, both of my elbows on the shirt I was wearing underneath were wet. The elastic neoprene like material used on the sleeve cuffs and collar make a nice tight fit that keeps the water out, but at the same time the material is quite absorbent. This means the coat will often dry quickly except the almost sponge like sleeve cuffs and collar. The final straw was when I noticed that the material used to make the shiny black stripes on the shoulders is already wearing out! Presumably this is because I wear a backpack during the week on my commuter rides. This is absolutely unacceptable! I have had several high end weather proof coats and none have worn out within a month regardless of wearing a backpack or not. Think twice before purchasing this jacket. I went in on this one because it looked good and Assos has a lot of good reviews for their products in general, but this Assos product is a complete blunder.
Nice style
Light weight and packs down small
Too short in the front by an inch or two.
Red flap in the front is annoying when the jacket is unzipped.
Front zipper constantly jams on the red flap in the front unless care is taken.
Poor waterproofing.
The material used to make the shiny black shoulder stripes is cracking / wearing out after just one month of use.
Excellent review.
Excellent purchase
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
I gave the jacket its first serious run out a few days ago. The ride started very early morning, still dark and chilly. I felt very comfortable in it as it kept me warm and the wind off of me. During a long and strenuous ascent that has me sweating profusely, I still felt comfortable as the jacket breathed effectively- just as the description said it would. The second half of my ride had me working hard for two hours in torrential and cold rain. Again, the jacket worked perfectly. I felt comfortable, warm and dry in some of the most inclement conditions I've ridden in for a long while. In short, though it is a little pricey, the jacket is everything Assos said it is. They've created another winner and I love it!


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Second man charged in S&M rape case
KINGSTON — A second man was arrested Oct. 30 for the alleged abduction and rape of a Kingston man in 2011.
Lance Nation Averett, 43, has been charged in Kitsap County District Court with first-degree rape. Tandy Lucas Murphy, 53, of Kingston, is also charged with the crime.
The alleged victim, a current inmate at the Oregon State Penitentiary, told counselors that he was walking into Poulsbo on June 3, 2011 when Averett pulled over in his car and offered to give him a ride. The inmate accepted, but Averett allegedly made a stop at Murphy's home where the inmate was attacked. His hands were tied behind his back and he was allegedly raped by the two men. The inmate was then blindfolded, driven to the side of a Kingston road and released, according to a sheriff's report.
The inmate spoke of the incident with counselors in Oregon who, in turn, brought it to the attention of Kitsap authorities.
After Murphy was arrested on Oct. 28, he spoke with sheriff's detectives and reportedly said that Averett was dangerous and often talked about the television show "Dexter," a program about a serial killer. Murphy said he thought Averett was capable of the things displayed in the show, according to the report on the arrest.
Murphy also reportedly told deputies that he saw Averett shock a complete stranger on the side of the road with a stun gun. Detectives located a sheriff's report about such an incident from June 15, 2011. A man walking along Finn Hill Road reported that he was shocked with a stun gun by a stranger who came from behind him.
Averett is being held in the Kitsap County Jail on $500,000 bail.
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NEWARK, N.J. -- Two teenage girls fell as they tried to flee from a parent by scaling down the side of a building using sheets, police said.
The parent learned the girls had received alcohol and threatened to call police to find out who supplied the liquor, police said Thursday. The girls tied several sheets together and tried to climb down from a fifth floor apartment.
Both girls sustained broken bones and bruises, police said, and were undergoing surgery at a hospital.
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Shadyside school board welcomes new members
SHADYSIDE – The Shadyside Board of Education met Wednesday evening to hold a reorganizational meeting.
New members Doug Campbell and Chuck Klug were sworn in, and the board elected Dominic DeFelice as president with Donna Joseph as vice president. The board decided to continue regularly meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Bre Lappert, a senior at Shadyside High School, attended the meeting to recap her experience at the Liberty Bowl Classic in Memphis, Tenn. The college football game was held Dec. 31 and broadcast on ESPN. Lappert was one of 100 high school homecoming queens chosen to attend the event; 40,000 applied. Criteria for being chosen included extracurricular activities, grade point average, volunteer work and a written essay. Lappert remarked that Ohio and Texas had more representatives than any other states.
Over a four-day trip, Lappert met other homecoming queens from around the nation, toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, participated in the Beale Street parade, and took part in pre-game and half-time activities at the football game.
The homecoming queens were escorted onto the field by Air National Guardsmen for pre-game, and during half-time they performed a choreographed dance. Country music group Diamond Rio also performed during half-time.
Lappert stated that her favorite part of the experience was the visit to St. Jude.
"They were all happy to see us," she said of the children, and added that many wanted to try on the homecoming queens' tiaras.
Student council helped to sponsor Lappert's trip, and the board presented her with a certificate as a token of appreciation for representing Shadyside at the game.
The current nine-week grading period ends this Friday. Superintendent John Haswell said that progress reports should go out as planned, though the district has been experiencing internet connection problems lately.
The next board of education meeting will be held Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.
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When the rain picks up, local kayakers hit the waters.
Spring rains have increased the water levels of the rivers and creeks that snake through Hamilton County. Heavy precipitation has temporarily turned the serene scene of water flowing down the Briggs Woods falls into a torrent of rapids. It was at these falls in the northern part of Briggs Woods Park that Ben and David Everson took to kayaking on Wednesday. Ben Everson said they took several trips down the falls as the river often doesn't have enough water to form the rapids.
Briggs Woods isn't the only place that the Eversons and other local kayakers have enjoyed. While Ben Everson said the river can still be kayaked when it's low, others require an opportunistic approach. That includes a path from Brewer Creek at Beach Street in Webster City along to the Boone River. Other paths Ben Everson said he enjoys include Nokomis Park to Briggs Woods, Albright's Canoe Access to Tunnel Mill and White Fox Creek down through Kendall Young Park.
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David Everson raises his arms in excitement as he goes down the falls at Briggs Woods Park.
For Ben Everson, kayaking down the Briggs Woods falls is a rare adrenaline rush. However, kayaking is more than just that.
"It can be as intense as running the falls or it can be as calm as just floating down the Boone River," he said. "You can make it as fun or as difficult as you'd like."
Those relaxing kayak outings offer Ben Everson and others a chance to see nature from the unique perspective of the river. In the couple years he has kayaked, he's seen two bald eagle nests near the Highway 20 bridge. Along the river, he's floated alongside foxes running along the shore, and has paddled next to a beaver chasing their boat.
Ben Everson said it's important for new kayakers to be safe and wear a helmet and personal flotation device when getting out on the water, especially when going into the rapids.


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The odd title of Ryder Richards' installation Pow[d]er comes from the artist's exploration of guns, their place in the culture, and the kind of power that they have over our imaginations. His large drawings are made by igni...
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Michelle Brandley's self-portrait paintings are no academic studies. The blackly comic images of her surrounded by food draw their inspiration from Baroque painting.
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Modernize, don't standardize our library
Library patrons should know that a struggle is currently taking place over the future of library services on Mercer Island. The King County Library System (KCLS) has proposed structural changes to standardize and homogenize our library to the rest of their system. Some of their standardizations include moving the meeting room into the center of the library as a glass "fishbowl," eliminating a separate entrance lobby, eliminating the community display case, and eliminating the drive-up book drop.
The Mercer Island Library was designed and built by Islanders in 1990. Our community voted in 1993 to have the library annexed to the KCLS system to increase the library resources available to us. But this annexation was based on promises from the KCLS that we would be able to maintain some amount of control over the library we had just built. Sadly, it does not appear that KCLS is honoring these promises. And KCLS's disingenuousness to Mercer Island is not limited to making our unique community treasure identical to every other library in the county system. It is also financial.
In 2004, Islanders approved a $3.4 million bond to provide money for (a) essential maintenance, (b) access to more books and materials, and (c) an automated handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft. Under KCLS' current plans, we are getting neither (b) nor (c). KCLS is proposing significant structural changes to the library that we Islanders didn't ask for or vote for. Beyond disregarding the original provisions of the bond, KCLS proposes spending two to three times the amount originally budgeted for the remodeling.
Mercer Island has the say that we do in the remodeling plans only because a group of concerned citizens opposed to the KCLS plan asked our Council to appoint a Library Committee to represent Mercer Island.
I was asked to serve on the Library Committee to represent young children and their parents. We on the Library Committee have made some progress working with KCLS to mitigate some of the most objectionable features of the county's plan. But KCLS has still failed to fully justify that its proposals for remodeling meet our community's needs. In a straw poll in March of this year, members of the Library Committee voted 9-3 against the KCLS plans. We want to modernize, not standardize our library.
Viable alternatives to the plans put forward by KCLS do exist. One such model, an alternate remodel plan that meets KCLS's stated policies, was drawn up by Islander Bart Dawson. Mr. Dawson's remodel plan modernizes our library while maintaining the existing structures Islanders find so useful and so beautifully unique. Unfortunately, KCLS rejected Mr. Dawson's plans with no satisfactory explanation.
The Mercer Island Library is a treasured part of our community in large part due to our community's deep involvement in building and running it. Democratic oversight by us Islanders is more important than ever during the remodeling process. Islanders who care about the Mercer Island Library should contact the City Council and insist that no changes be made to the Library until proposed changes are publicly presented to Islanders for comment and then approved by the full City Council.
Our library's relationship with the wider county library system has provided numerous benefits to our community in terms of resources and interlibrary loans. But it is important to remember that it is our library and its future must belong to us. While there is no need for our relationship with KCLS to be confrontational, under the 1993 library annexation agreement, we still own the land and have the right to withdraw from KCLS and repossess our library at our sole discretion.
No two communities in King County are the same. Neither should their libraries be the same, either.
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SPRINGFIELD — In a game featuring three of the top offensive players in Western Mass., it was the pitching that stood out, as No. 4 Central shut out No. 12 Ludlow, 3-0 Monday afternoon.
Central's Sam Allen pitched six innings of shutout ball, allowing just four hits, while Kevin Borowiec – one of said offensive players – allowed just one more hit than Allen, striking out eight.
Central (11-6, 8-2 Valley Wheel) features Isan Diaz, who leads Western Mass. in slugging percentage and runs and is second in doubles and home runs, while Ludlow (9-8, 3-6) is led by Borowiec and catcher Alex Lafayette, who is first in hits, second in runs and third in runs-batted-in and home runs.
A shake-up in the lineup, including moving Diaz to the leadoff spot, has worked out for Central. The Golden Eagles are averaging just under 10 runs per game over their last eight games, of which they have won seven.
Despite all of the offensive firepower present in the teams, Central and Ludlow combined for just two extra-base hits, and nine hits overall.
Borowiec (1-for-3) had the furthest hit of the game, driving the ball to deep right-centerfield for a third inning triple.
Central's number nine hitter, Luis Ortiz (1-for-2, RBI, run), had the other extra-base hit, an RBI double in the fifth.
"It was a well-rounded win. We played good defense, hit enough today – not as much as we have been hitting – but we were able to do enough," Central coach Mike Donato said. "We played good defense and got good pitching."
Diaz (2-for-3, RBI, run) led off the Eagles' half of the first inning with a single, advanced to second on a throwing error, and scored after groundouts by Seth Allen and Edwin Camacho.
Defensively, Diaz got the Eagles out of the second inning with a twirling ball flip to second baseman Ju'an Williams to start the 6-4-3 double play.
"That's a once in a blue (moon play)," Diaz said. "Every now and then you get lucky with a couple of those. That's just practice, practice, practice, and having confidence in your second baseman."
Sam Allen said that the lead and the defense behind him made pitching easier.
"I was confident in letting (Ludlow) hit, and let the (defense) get outs for me," Allen said. "I got some great D from Ju'an, Isan and Eddie (Acevedo) today."
Acevedo had a web gem of his own, diving to catch a falling line drive to start the third inning, taking away the chance of extra bases.
The Golden Eagles were celebrating Senior Day, as Central will not play another regular season game at home. The Eagles' team features 11 seniors, including Camacho, who earned the save.
"It's nice for the seniors," Donato said. "It was nice to get Camacho to come in and close it out for his last time on the mound."


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GOP Congressional Candidate Wants Opponents To Pledge To Discriminate Against Gays
We don't expect much from politicians in Alabama, but every time they reach a new subterranean standard, they grab a shovel and go even lower. This time it's Dean Young, one of nine Republicans running in a special election in one of the state's Congressional districts. Young, a businessman who unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2012, believes that it's "time for men and women of faith to stand for the founding Christian values and morals that made our nation great, to defend our families and the sacred holiness of marriage."
Therefore, Young has taken it upon himself to come up with a six-point pledge that he supports and that he is calling on his opponents to sign. As might be imagined, the pledge is a combination of knuckle-dragging homophobia and spelling errors:
1. I believe that the only marriage is between one man and one woman.
2. I believe the Biblical condemnation of homosexuality and thereby gay marriage.
3. The tenants [sic] of my church oppose gay marriage.
4. I oppose gay marriage.
5. As a member of Congress, I shall take active steps to oppose gay marriage.
6. I support the by-law change to expel any member of the Republican Executive Committee who opposes the party position by supporting gay marriage.
That last bit is aimed at the state party, which is trying to expel the head of the College Republicans Federation of Alabama, for being okay with marriage equality.
Seeking to differentiate himself from a crowded field, Young is now pressing is eight opponents to take the pledge and violate not only the rights of LGBT Alabamans but also the doctrine of church-state separation. Anyone who supports "homosexuals pretending like they're married," says Young, should be a Democrat anyway.
Young has been a fixture on the religious right for a while. He was formerly head of the Christian Family Association, in which capacity he advocated posting the Ten Commandments in public schoolrooms.Young once called a rabbi "a leader of the forces of darkness" for opposing an attempt to place a marble statue of the Ten Commandments in front of a Wisconsin courthouse. He's also a perennial also-ran, having tried for the same Congressional seat last year and state Secretary of State ten years before that. Let's hope he keeps his perfect record.
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@erasure25, must we claim EVERY male foe as one of our own? It IS possible for heterosexual men to hate us.
Closet case on aisle 9.
Maybe his church is built on top of an apartment complex, and so that is why it has tenants? Or he could be an ignorant delusional hate mongering assclown.
@Palmer Scott: Straight men wouldn't care enough to behave so hatefully.
Yawn…give it time. Any day now, the next thing we'll hear about him is his being arrested for lewd conduct in a public men's restroom or the bushes of a city park.
Please tell me how gay people pretend to be married? Can we also pretend to pay taxes?
Doesn't this idiot have anything better to do? You know, like maybe something politically worthwhile?? Get a f*cking life and stop trying to $hit on ours.
Wait, he must have missed something…in all that part you know…where he talks about Christian Values I don't see anything about him fighting to outlaw divorce and adultery….because um…after all those are subjects that Christ ACTUALLY spoke out against.
Gee, he ignored those? Well then, guess he's just a simple non-religious bigot using religion as an excuse.
Separation of Church and State has never been more relevant.
@1EqualityUSA: Indeed!
Funny how the "Christian values" have made this country great. Slavery was a Christian value. I would have to say that people that opposed it made this country a much better place. In fact overthrowing "Christian values" has led to the rights of all minorities and women to be equal and avoid abuse. In fact, I would argue that standing up to Christian bigotry is what made this nation great!
I wonder what the local zoning board would say if they find out his church is leasing/renting rooms!?!?!?
@ #6 avesraggiana
I LOVE it when that happens…
@ #8 and #9 RIGHT exactly on the point(s)


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It's a rare thing to see a symphonic conductor leave the podium to a guest soloist, even rarer to see one leap from the stage in tie and tails and dance a samba with audience members.
I haven't seen Carlos Prieto do it since January 2007. That's when the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra hosted jazz legend and nine-time Grammy Award- winner Paquito D'Rivera.
D'Rivera is back.
The reedman and his quintet will join the LPO tonight for an all-Latin concert with Prieto at the helm. They will showcase new works by D'Rivera and by fellow Cuban Ernesto Lecuona in arrangements that leave plenty of room for improvisation. The LPO also will look to Argentina with tango and folk-flavored orchestral works by Astor Piazzolla and Alberto Ginestera.
"For a jazz musician it can sometimes be a struggle to play with orchestras, " D'Rivera said. "You're working with these amazing players who can handle the craziest rhythms of Stravinsky, but who stumble when they're asked to syncopate. The LPO doesn't have problems like that.
"Maybe it's because they live in New Orleans. They really know how to swing, and they don't get flustered when it's time to improvise."
Prieto, who grabbed his own piece of a Grammy this year and also runs Mexico's flagship orchestra, said that this kind of cross-genre show is good for the LPO.
"The LPO is always learning, " he said. "Bach helps you play Haydn, and Haydn helps you play Beethoven. But to work with Paquito is especially helpful. He and his band play with such a groove and improvise with such rigor, that they remind us that the orchestra has to transcend the score and find the poetry within the notes.
"It's something we talk about all season. Making music can't just be a matter of technique. You have to make the music leap off the page. It's a direct, visceral art."
If this still seems like an odd pairing to you, consider that this might be the sound of the future. Musicians of all stripes are busting out of their pigeonholes, and the New Orleans music calendar is full of their work.
This past week, for example, Snug Harbor hosted Jason Moran -- an astounding jazz pianist and composer who isn't afraid to borrow from hip-hop and occasionally opens his shows by playing Brahms.
On Friday, Loyola University will host the improvisers of the Turtle Island String Quartet in a program that celebrates the musical legacy of jazzman John Coltrane.
D'Rivera has been a big part of that musical sea change -- and it comes naturally to him. The 61-year-old reedman grew up in Cuba, where artists were expected to cross the lines between genres.
His father was a trained classical player who also worked in jazz bands -- and so is he. Since coming to the United States in 1981, D'Rivera has continued to compose and perform in the same eclectic manner. These days you might find him collaborating with cello superstar Yo-Yo Ma, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the guitar duo of Sergio and Odair Assad, and with top orchestras around the world.
"I like to bring musicians together, " D'Rivera said. "Jazz players can gain by tapping the riches of the classical repertoire and the centuries of accumulated technique embodied in its performers. Jazz offers the classical player a whole new tradition, one that prizes spontaneity and encourages improvisation.
"Plus, of course, it's really, really fun when we make a connection."
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Feeding frenzy
A politician has his cake and chokes on it, someone spends $10,000 for 20-year-old barbecue sauce, and lunch restrictions in Rome
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is facing accusations of lying to his constituents over a really sweet deal that didn't pay out quite like he expected. Pittsburgh resident Denise Robinson, 55, claims State Rep. Jake Wheatley welshed on his promise to give $200 to the winner of a community day cake-baking contest. Robinson, whose confection took first place, only got $100 and is suing to get the rest of her prize. Her suit isn't about the money, says Robinson, a paralegal. It's the principle of the matter: "If my state rep will breach a contract for $200, then what is he doing for $200,000?"
I suppose she has a point. Wheatley claims the whole thing was a misunderstanding. Although flyers for the event listed a $200 purse, the prize amount depended on how many people participated in the competition, he told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. No matter how he spins it, Wheatley's definitely learned he can't have his cake and eat it too, at least not without paying for it.
Food prices are on the rise, cakes notwithstanding, but this is a little ridiculous. Mort Bank, who once owned a McDonald's in North Dakota, sold a 20-year-old container of McJordan barbecue sauce for $10,000 to a buyer in Chicago. The sauce was used on McJordan Burgers, named for basketball icon Michael Jordan. Restaurants sold the tasty promotional item in limited markets for a short time in the 1990s, when Jordan ensured his spot in the basketball Hall of Fame by leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. I bet the buyer never even opens that bottle. For $10,000, I'd want Michael Jordan to eat the sauce with me.
Even if I could persuade the former basketball star to join me for dinner, I wouldn't be taking him to Rome. The mayor has made it illegal to eat snacks food on or around the "eternal city's" famous monuments. NBC News reported that tourists are still allowed to eat while they walk, but stop with gelatto in your hand or have a seat while eating lunch, and you could be fined between 25 and 500 euros ($32 to $650). An Italian daily newspaper dubbed the new policy the "War on the Sandwich." NBC News interviewed the Italian officers in charge of handling the food criminals. The officers said they had given out seven citations just that morning.
"We could have given tickets to many more, but you have to apply some reason," officer Magdi Adib said. "If they drink a bottle of water it's OK, but if they camp out, we fine them. Eating on monuments can really get out of control. Once I caught a group of tourists who set a table on the Spanish Steps, with table cloth and cutlery! This has to stop."
One tourist complained that officials hadn't posted any signs explaining the new law. Local policeman said signs weren't necessary. "It's common sense," one officer said. "You can't dirty such a beautiful and historical monument with ice cream and bread crumbs just because you can sit on it."
The officer has a point-it would be a shame for the beautiful and historic city of Rome to fall into ruin, all because of a few crumbs.


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Unpainted Emporium Productions, LLC, plans a multimedia fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Hudson County on March 23 at Art House Productions in Jersey City.
The show will feature live music scores to the 1903 original version of "Alice in Wonderland" and two other early 1900's silent films, performed by The Smoove Sailors, a Jersey City-based band led by Dane Johnson.
The show will also include live music performed to original videos shot locally, and in Sweden and India by Pontus Gunve, a regular performer at Art House and downtown music and art festivals.
The doors open at 8 p.m., tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 that night. Advance tickets are available on BrownPaperTickets.com.


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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Nearly two years since Widespread Panic sold out the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the venue didn't quite fill to capacity, but that affected neither the fans' experience or the tightness of the Athens, Ga., band's rocking, near three-hour show on Thursday.
As is tradition at a Panic or most jam band shows, a nearby parking lot (in this case, the old farmer's market lot down the road from the venue) filled with cars and buses, as fans walked to a lawn just a few yards away to enjoy some lot food (burritos, chicken, grilled cheeses), a little Frisbee, some dancing and, most importantly at these shows, the company of fellow Panic fans.
One longtime fan, who called himself "Bartender," said he traveled all the way from New York, opting to follow Panic up and down the east coast instead of the grind of the west coast, something he'd done previously.
This actually marked my first Panic show after having seen a handful of Phish shows across the country. The atmosphere was definitely similar but perhaps a little more toned down, which is strange given Panic arrived in a college town it had previously sold out. Plus, it's homecoming week, though in recent years, students have felt an unusual urge to flee Tuscaloosa and enjoy their own personal homecomings.
Even as the doors opened at approximately 6 p.m., fans took their time heading into the Amphitheater, instead spending as much time as possible in the lot and at the tailgate scene, a feeling with which Tuscalooans are readily familiar prior to kickoff.
While the venue only filled up a little more than half-capacity, the lower pit removed its seating, allowing for fans to pile in for a sold-out feel as the band kicked off its sit around 7:20 p.m. with the rocking Panic standard "Holden Oversoul" before jamming their way into The Grateful Dead's "Creampuff War" while bringing it back to the opener.
The rest of the hour-long first set included Chuck Berry's cover "Let It Rock" along with a handful of Panic favorites like "Little Kin" and set-closer "Imitation Leather Shoes."
The 90-minute second set had a more familiar feeling for fans, starting with "Disco" and moving its way into longer jams and fan favorites like "Space Wrangler," "Driving Song," a cover of Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime" and a lengthy "Fishwater" jam sandwich to close.
The encore brought a slightly less familiar vibe for fans, with a three-song curtain call of "Old Joe" and "Tail Dragger" before sliding into the Panic standard "Love Tractor."
Here's hoping Panic makes its way back down to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, where I'm sure students and traveling fans will continue to follow for years to come. Even as a first-timer (or "newb") at a Panic show, I'd personally welcome it and even return for another show if only to immerse myself back into the jovial community of fans who simply can't get enough.
See the full set list below and the photo gallery above:
Set 1:
Holden Oversoul >
Cream Puff War >
Holden Oversoul
Little Kin >
Let It Rock
Tickle The Truth
1 x 1
You Got Yours
City of Dreams
Imitation Leather Shoes
Set 2:
Second Skin
Space Wrangler
Quarter Tank of Gasoline
Bear's Gone Fishin' >
Driving Song >
Tie Your Shoes >
Driving Song >
Breathing Slow >
Fishwater >
Life During Wartime >
Jam >
Old Joe
Tail Dragger
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The third annual event, titled "To Have and Hold: A Wedding Wish," is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Michigan Center High School auditorium, 400 S. State St. It's free and open to the public.
The Career Center's cosmetology students will compete against The School of Designing Arts from Battle Creek in a display of creativity and skill that includes juniors creating sometimes over-the-top hairstyles on mannequins.
Seniors will use live models to highlight their fashions and hairstyles.
"We have everything from gothic wedding styles to traditional styles," said Mary Jo Garrett, Career Center cosmetology instructor. "Two of the models are actually wearing authentic wedding dresses that were borrowed from recent brides."
The Career Center's culinary arts students also are preparing wedding cakes for people to sample, agriscience students are designing floral arrangements, the Army JROTC program is providing escorts for the models, the print technology class created invitations and programs and the digital media class is photographing and recording the event.


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Gophers Make NCAA Tourney as #11 Seed
Minneapolis, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The Minnesota men's basketball team found out its NCAA fate on Sunday night, with the Golden Gophers earning a spot in the 68-team field as a #11 seed in the South region. Minnesota's first-round matchup will be against #6-seeded UCLA, with that contest set for 8:57 p.m. on March 22 in Austin, Tex. Posted by Zach Schneider Bio - Facebook - Twitter - E-Mail


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Late Butler Goal Stops GW Women's Soccer, 1-0
Colonials Close Season with Senior Day Match at 11 a.m. on Sunday
Oct. 26, 2012
WASHINGTON - Butler broke a scoreless tie in the 75thminute and the George Washington women's soccer team could not answer as the Colonials fell to the Bulldogs, 1-0, in Atlantic 10 action on Friday afternoon at the GW Soccer Field on the Mount Vernon Campus.
The Bulldogs (10-4-4, 4-1-3 A-10) tallied the first four shots of the contest and held a 5-1 shot advantage at the half. The Bulldogs' Sophia Maccagnone fired a shot at 28:26 that sailed toward the far left post, but Colonials' freshman goalkeeper Nicole Fasano made a diving save to preserve a 0-0 tie into halftime.
Butler netted the game winner at 74:36 when the Bulldogs' Elise Kotsakis sent a cross from the left side and Randi DeLong buried the pass into the right side of the goal. GW freshman Kristi Abbate and sophomore Nicole Belfonti each tallied shots in the 78th and 80th minutes, respectively, but their attempts could not find the back of the net.
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Oil in a frying pan on a heated stove sparked a two-alarm blaze that displaced 40 people from a Beaverton apartment complex Friday.
The blaze caused about $480,000 in fire-related damages at the Country Oaks Apartments, 13795 S.W. Electric St., and affected 16 units, according to Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.
One resident is being treated for burns at a hospital in the area and is expected to recover, the agency said. One cat died and another is missing.
The fire was reported about 9 a.m. and brought under control nearly one hour later. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
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Sheek Louch & Ghostface KIllah Reveal 'Wu-Block 2' Tracklist
Features Killah Priest, GZA, Masta Killa, The LOX and more. Out May 20th.
Features Killah Priest, GZA, Masta Killa, The LOX and more. Out May 20th.
After nearly a year of freestyles, singles and other such teasers, Tony Starks and Sheek have finally announced the release of the new Lox x Wu-Tang Clan collaboration: October 9th, via eOne Entertainment. In the words of the immortal Bart Scott: can't wait. PREVIOUS: Wu-Block (Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah) – Union Square
With the Wu-Block album still underway, Sheek Louch and Ghostface Killah are hitting the road for a 1.5 month tour across the states. Starting on August 1st in NYC and running around the country til mid-September. Hit the jump for cities/dates.
Now this is dope. For their latest headrocker, Sheek and Ghostface take turns rocking over each others classics. Wu-Block! DOWNLOAD: Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Trading Places PREVIOUS: Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Hands Up
My night never ends... DOWNLOAD: Sheek Louch - Back To Work | Mediafire PREVIOUS: Sheek Louch – Let It Go Freestyle
Sitting down with TheMontreality the Silverback speaks on growing up with his D-Block compatriots, the status of their oft-delayed third album, the keys to his success and more. RELATED: Just Blaze x Jadakiss x Styles P?
Remember those times when The Lox used to absolutely demolish any freestyle session they participated in? The good ol' days. For the Silverback's latest aural assault, he takes on Mobb Deep's classic backdrop. DOWNLOAD: Sheek Louch - Eye For An Eye Freestyle | Mediafire PREVIOUS: Sheek Louch – Shock The World Freestyle
The Lox - "Fuck You" I can only imagine the kind of riot-like mosh pits the opening number of We Are The Streets started back in the day. The Ghost dropped Master Of Ceremonies this past Tuesday (head here to support), and to celebrate he headed down to B.B. King's in Manhattan with a few
This set of visuals are supposed to be the "official trailer" to Styles P's upcoming album. What I'd like to know is, when is the upcoming LOX album coming? Not an insult at Styles, Sheek and/or Jadakiss at all, but I'd much rather cop a group album than another solo effort. I know I'm not
Director: Eif Rivera Jada's I Love U (A Dedication To My Fans) is available now via iTunes. I wonder if he's going to give it away for free like he's done his The Champ Is Here series, however. PREVIOUS: Jadakiss – Hold You Down f. Emanny (Video)
Directed by Fabrizio Conte. This kinda reminds me my favorite rap video of all time, Xzibit's "What You See Is What You Get." The cut is off Ceasar&PStarr's War Music album, set to drop next month. DOWNLOAD: Styles P – Where The Angels Sleep
While on the set of a Tony Moxberg video shoot, Sheek Louch talks about the upcoming Wu-Block project. The main part of the convo though? The first song from the project is dropping next week, with himself, Styles P and Jadakiss (doing their back and forth shit), Ghostface, Cappadonna and Raekwon.
What I would give to see a live performance of "Fuck You" from Jada, Sheek and Styles. Anyways, alongside Joell Ortiz the D-Block generals performed their raucous hits to the crowd at Club LAX in Orlando. More down bottom. Hell, even a "Money, Power & Respect" with both Lil Kim and DMX would be dope


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The Detroit Pistons appear to be settling in at No. 23 in MLive.com's weekly NBA Power Rankings.
For the second straight week and third time in in the last five, that's where the Pistons have landed based on our evaluations of 10 sets of NBA Power Rankings from around the basketball world.
The Pistons' ranking is slightly better than their spot in the NBA standings.
With a 16-29 record, they're tied for 24th place with Sacramento in the overall standings. That has them five games behind the New York Knicks, who are holding down the eighth and final playoff position in the Eastern Conference entering tonight's action.
ESPN.com likes the Pistons more than any other site, putting them at No. 22 in their NBA Power Rankings. On the flip side, Newsday has them 25th.
The Pistons complete a five-game western road trip Wednesday night in Denver before returning home to host the Miami Heat Friday. Then it's back on the road for games in New York Saturday and Washington Monday followed by another pair of road games in Cleveland and Chicago.
The consensus top three in this week's NBA Power Rankings are Chicago (38-10), Miami (33-11) and Oklahoma City (34-11) – just like last week.
Here's how the Pistons stack up:
• NBA.com: 23rd, same as last week. The skinny: "All the teams in contention for the eighth spot in the East have gone hot and cold all season long, so anything could happen in the last 5 1/2 weeks. But it might be time to count the Pistons out after a 1-3 week and with several tough games coming up. Give them credit for recovering from such an ugly start though."
• New York Post: 23rd, same as last week. The skinny: "Detroit, winners of four of (six), is a sneaky good team that can spoil lots of teams' playoff hopes in the coming weeks."
• Toronto Sun: 23rd, same as last week. The skinny: "Lawrence Frank's tight rotation has produced some quality wins."
• Newsday: 25th, down from 23rd. The skinny: "Out of nowhere, the Pistons managed to score more than 100 points in three of the last five. Rookie Brandon Knight helped facilitate, averaging eight assists in those three games."
• CBS Boston: 24th, same as last week. The skinny: "After a horrific (4-20) start, the Pistons have responded well, going (12-9) since. The future looks promising with talented players like Greg Monroe."
• Sacramento Bee: 23rd, same as last week. The skinny: "Rodney Stuckey is playing at an elite level after Pistons began season 4-20."
• NBCSports.com: 23rd, down from 22nd. The skinny: "No moves at the deadline, not even shipping out Will Bynum somewhere. Well, at least there is Greg Monroe to build around, and Rodney Stuckey has played well of late."
• ESPN.com: 22nd, up from 23rd. The skinny: "The good news: Detroit almost beat the Clips on the road with Stuckey's mobility severely limited. The bad news: Stuckey's toe injury might have just brought a halt to the best stretch of his NBA career and what arguably ranks as the most promising development in Motown this season not involving Greg Monroe."
• New York Daily News: 23rd, up from 25th. The skinny: "The Pistons are rolling with 12 wins in their last 19 games. But the big news was that they had two 30-point scorers in their win over Sacramento (Rodney Stuckey and Greg Monroe), marking the first time that's happened since 2008, when Allen Iverson and Richard Hamilton did it against Utah."
• SI.com: 22nd, down from 21st. The skinny: "Point guard Brandon Knight has hit the fabled 'rookie wall,' shooting just 36 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from three-point territory in the second half (both well below his first-half figures). His assist-to-turnover ratio, however, has improved, thanks to the hot hand of backcourt mate Rodney Stuckey, who is converting more ordinary passes into dimes. Knight, who turned 20 in December, has surpassed the minutes he logged during his only year at Kentucky, and the wear and tear is showing on his slender frame. Even so, he and Stuckey have established themselves as the starting duo in what was a crowded field of combo guards at the beginning of the season."
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Grand Hotel Vesuvio
This first class hotel offers a cosy atmosphere and deluxe furnishings: it is the ideal place to spend a wonderful holiday in a magic location, enjoying splendid panoramic views over the Naples Gulf.
Here at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio you will find a perfect blend of deluxe services and excellent accommodations, together with the typical Napolitan hospitality.
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- This hotel has 250 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-6 PM
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- Pets not allowed
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SAGINAW, MI — T.J. Brodie put together a dominating 2013 campaign for the Calgary Flames that resulted in a new contract with the club.
The deal is for two years and $2.125 million, according to ESPN.com.
Brodie played in 47 games for the Flames last year where he tallied two goals and 12 assists, while becoming one of their best defensemen.
He also played for Canada in the World Hockey Championships.
The 23-year old had a goal and 19 assists in 35 games for Abbotsford of the AHL during the NHL lockout.
He has played in 104 career games for Calgary tallying four career goals with 24 assists.
Brodie played for the Saginaw Spirit for four seasons from 2006-07 to 2009-10 where he played in 170 and scored 20 goals with 87 assists.
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