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Jonathan Gonder and Pamela Kurau will perform at the RPO concert on campus April 24. (Keith Walters photo)
GENESEO, N.Y. - Two members of SUNY Geneseo's Department of Music will be featured soloists for a Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) concert at the college April 24 at 8 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium.
Pianist Jonathan Gonder, professor and chair of the Department of Music, and soprano Pamela Kurau, visiting assistant professor of music, are performing with the world-renowned orchestra. Irish conductor Courtney Lewis, associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, will be conducting the concert, which is free and open to the public. The concert is a rescheduled event from last summer when rain prohibited the completion of an outdoor performance.
Gonder will be performing Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1." Kurau will be singing "Micaela's Aria - Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante" - from Georges Bizet's famous opera "Carmen" and "Quando m'en vo" from Puccini's "La Boheme." The orchestra also will perform Beethoven's "Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55."
The Geneseo performance is made possible, in part, with support from the Gertrude L. Chanler RPO Fund.
"It is always a delight when the RPO comes to our campus to perform, but having two of our music faculty members featured as soloists is generating additional inspiration within the Geneseo community for what promises to be a tremendous concert," said Christopher C. Dahl, president of SUNY Geneseo. "I very much appreciate the RPO rescheduling this concert from last year and am the deeply grateful that the Gertrude Chanler RPO Fund is making it possible," said Dahl.
This will be Gonder's first performance with the RPO, but he has numerous other performances to his credit, including solo concerts, concerto performances with orchestra, chamber music, accompaniments, and piano duo concerts. He has presented solos with the Johnstown Symphony and Livingston Symphonies and with orchestras in Northern Ontario and Oklahoma, and on WQED's "Performance in Pittsburgh." He has appeared on national television and radio in Canada and on NPR in the United States. Gonder has received numerous awards and prizes in his career while participating in international, national, provincial and regional music competitions.
"The RPO is known as a model organization for its community outreach efforts, and it was the RPO's initiative to invite Dr. Kurau and myself to perform with the orchestra," said Gonder. "Aside from the prospect of a wonderful concert with some of the best-known and best-loved repertoire from the operatic and piano world, this reinforces the fact that SUNY Geneseo faculty are strong, capable, and respected performers in their fields. Having the opportunity to perform with this world-renowned orchestra is truly an honor."
Gonder received his doctorate of musical arts in piano performance at the University of Michigan, where he studied with renowned pianist Gyorgy Sandor.
Kurau is a frequent collaborator with many of Rochester's finest musicians, resulting in performances with the RPO, Chamber Music Rochester, Live from Hochstein broadcasts, Eastman Virtuosi and appearances in numerous faculty recitals at the Eastman School of Music, where she serves part-time as assistant professor of English lyric diction. She also has performed as a soloist with the Detroit Symphony, Youngstown Symphony, Rochester Oratorio Society, Rochester Opera Factory, and Opera Theatre of Rochester, among others.
Kurau earned her doctorate from the Eastman School. She received the Jack L. Frank Award for Outstanding Teaching from the Eastman School's Community Education Division and the Joseph M. O'Brien Award for Excellence in Part-Time Teaching from SUNY-Geneseo in 2000.
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Am I just being paranoid, or is paranoia the hip, hip, hippest new thing on the box? There's Homeland, of course, which is three-parts nutso paranoia about Islamist terrorism and five-parts silliness and overacting. There is Boardwalk Empire, which is three-parts fancy production design and five-parts paranoia involving every character being out to get every other character as long as there's a profit to be made. Then, of course, there's The Walking Dead. It, like me, is paranoid about the coming zombie apocalypse.
And now there's The Americans (TV3, Mondays, 9.30pm), which is channelling old-school paranoia about there being Reds under the bed - or at least living in the lovely house across the road.
This new drama from US cable network FX sets itself in 1981, a year in which I was in the fourth form, Ronald Reagan ascended to the presidency, and the Cold War, thanks to Ronnie's "evil empire" carry-on, went from a low simmer to a hard boil after a decade of detente.
So, plenty of paranoia about then, particularly for The Americans' Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings (an oddly lugubrious Matthew Rhys and a not-very-good Keri Russell), an all-American couple who just happen to be deep-cover spies living in a nice, quiet Washington DC suburb.
They are KGB agents who, we discovered from the dull but regularly timed flashbacks during Monday night's extended opening episode, were trained in the early 1960s and deployed to the States in 1965. They have since had two sprogs and bought a nice house and a nice car.
The plot, so far as I could determine, had something to do with the Jennings botching a mission to return a Soviet defector to Russia so he could be shot for defecting.
Eventually Phillip strangled him in his garage, though this seemed to be revenge for the defector having raped Elizabeth when she was a trainee spy.
I'm not sure whether my failure to get to grips with the plot was because it was so damn hard to follow, or that it had just failed to engage me and I drifted off in my own flashbacks.
However, the opening episode was about establishing the show's central paranoias - that the Jennings have differing views about the job (he'd quite like to defect); that the couple are desperate for their all-American children not to know that their parents are dirty Commie spies; and that the guy who has just moved in across the road (Noah Emmerich) doesn't find out that the Jennings are spies because he, how convenient for future episodes, is an FBI counter-intelligence agent.
You'd think that was enough paranoia for any show - but no, it turns out viewers should also be paranoid about the 1980s setting, because it's given The Americans' makers carte blanche to dress their characters in bad suits and stupid wigs while the Jennings go about their secretive business to such dire songs as, God help us, Phil Collins' In the Air Tonight. Grrr.
The Americans' premiere certainly did its level best to layer the complications and paranoias, but there is a hollowness to this drama. Rhys has at least established Phillip as a somewhat sympathetic character - albeit one who kills with his bare hands - but Russell plays Elizabeth with such a Cold War froideur that I struggled to care what she feels.
Like so much recent American drama, The Americans is asking its audience to cheer for anti-heroes; we are required to care about an all-American couple who just happen to be America's enemies. That might be enough to make it gripping, in these paranoid times, for Americans. But I can't help feeling that the spooks on The Americans are really no match dramatically for, say, Smiley's Cold War warriors in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
And so from something that was big in the 80s - Cold War paranoia - to something, or rather someone, who was big in the 90s: Matthew Perry.
If there's anybody who should be paranoid, it's a star of a hit 1990s sitcom trying to make it in 21st-century television. Pretty much the entire cast of Perry's hit Friends and the equally huge 90s comedy (though it was Friends' comedy polar opposite) Seinfeld have failed, like so many George Costanzas, to find another successful TV comedy vehicle.
Perry, after a couple of flops, may well have found his next success with Go On (TV3, Tuesdays, 8pm) in which he plays a radio host who, after the recent death of his wife, is packed off to group therapy by his bosses.
Inevitably, Perry seems to be playing Chandler Bing - he's pleasingly full of grumpy sarcasm and shouty one-liners - and inevitably much of the comedy turns on the fruitloops who are in his therapy group. But it makes you smile: no bad thing among all the paranoia.

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With the Chiefs' legs looking a little wobbly in losing to the Reds and Waratahs on successive weekends, the return of hard-working lock and co-captain Craig Clarke could hardly have come at a better time.
Clarke has missed the Chiefs' last five matches due to a concussion injury suffered in the team's loss to the Stormers in Cape Town on March 9.
His leadership and work ethic have been missed by Dave Rennie's men, particularly in the recent defeats in Hamilton and Sydney where uncharacteristic mistakes were made time and again by the defending champions.
Now available once more, Clarke said it was time for clear thinking rather than wholesale changes. He and his teammates recognised the amount of work ahead of them and were looking forward to the opportunity to right some wrongs against the Sharks at Waikato Stadium - a replay of last year's final - on Saturday night.
"It's pretty obvious that we're starting pretty poorly and that's a combination of [a lack of] intensity and accuracy - there have been too many mistakes which have let teams get a roll on early which is fairly tough to combat once you're down by a few," Clarke said.
"There's been a little bit of a disconnect between the forwards and the backs - when do the backs get the ball and when do the forwards take over, that sort of thing."
The Chiefs began the defence of their title well in accounting for the Highlanders and Cheetahs, and retained their attacking spark in the defeat by the Stormers. Since then, however, they have lacked a certain something. They weren't entirely convincing in their victories over the Kings, Highlanders and Blues, looked second best against the Reds and gave the Waratahs too much of a head start.
Remarkably, they overhauled the Sydneysiders at Allianz Stadium in the final minutes only to concede a soft seven-pointer when replacement front-rower John Ulugia sailed through a large defensive hole.
They are missing Sonny Bill Williams to provide thrust in the midfield and the constant changes at second-five and centre aren't helping. However, one of the biggest differences to last year was the lack of punch in the forwards.
Clarke said his pack had provided a decent enough platform - the set pieces were functioning okay - but the directness of last season was missing. "The lineout drive [is] not that good, and general go-forward around close [to the ruck is] not quite good enough."
Clarke confirmed that coaches Rennie, Wayne Smith and Tom Coventry had made their displeasure obvious at halftime in Sydney after the Chiefs went to the break 15-0 down.
"At halftime in the Waratahs game there was a fair bit of heat there from the coaches, which was warranted. The guys know if they don't perform they're going to get a serve. But this week the coaches have been really good in being realistic about the position we're in and the amount of work we're going to have to do to get out of it. We see that as a really good challenge. We have a really positive mindset to get into our work and get things going again."
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We're changing it up on the podcast, with a gaming only podcast this week, and a hardware one to follow next week. So yes, Episode 4 of Series 3 of the combined Custom PC and bit-tech podcast is here. It's hosted by Joe, and he is joined by Harry, Rich and Alex. Apparently 50 Cent is in the new Call of Duty game, id Software don't like the PS3 and there's going to be lots of goat sex in Dragon Age Origins. There's also a brand new competition!


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My computer restarted after I was complete with this and had it full of highlights and comparisons which really pissed me off. This is my weekly mock 1/29/2014 (Now it just turned to 1/30 because I took a nap hahaha). To make this mock a bit more interesting I am assuming the OL will be addressed in Free Agency so that I can get as many play makers as possible.
1st round- Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St- Okay I am drinking the kool-aid again on Gilbert. I was a huge fan of him early on the year until I saw Dennard in person about half way through the year. Gilbert still remained on my list but I always thought that he would be a pick around 20ish. Now that he is beginning to rise a bit and it seeming more and more likely that Dennard is going to be picked by Detroit I am going with Gilbert. There is a very good possibility (especially if only 3 QB's picked ahead of us) that Mack, Bar, Mosley, and Dennard are all gone by the time that we pick. Rob Rang's analysis is pretty boring for Gilbert... Idk if he made this at the beginning of the season and never updated it or what..
STRENGTHS: A standout over his career as a corner and returner due to his agility, acceleration and ball-skills. Gilbert's ability with the ball in his hands is among his greatest assets. He's taken five kickoffs back for scores over his career.
WEAKNESSES: While terrifically athletic, Gilbert remains a bit lax in his technique.
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2nd round- Scott Crichton DE Oregon St- He is one of my favorite players in this draft because of his physical play and his non stop motor. He has been able to line up at DE and DT sometimes and win with power moves. He has a variety of moves that he can use to get to the QB. He is solid rushing the passer and good vs the run. He could play a Tuck like role for the Giants for years to come. He could line up as a DE on 1st and 2nd down and move inside to DT on passing downs to add another pass rusher from the DT spot. JPP, Moore, and Crichton would be a nice DE core for years to come!
*Imagine him doing what he did to this Stanford QB at :54 to RG3 or another Read-Option guy!
3rd round- Paul Richardson WR Colorado- As many of you know I am a huge fan of P-Rich. He is a real game changer at the WR position. He was able to have really nice production this year at Colorado when there weren't many other options and his QB wasn't great at all. He could do some things that Jordy Nelson does in GB. It seems like at least once per game Nelson and Rodgers connect on a deep ball. Richardson is very good at beating CB's off the L.O.S and getting a step on them early. He is fast enough to create separation and can be open on a lot of go routes like he did in college. He is not only a deep ball guy. He has shown good footwork on the sideline. He has also shown nice route running ability on the short to intermediate routes as well. He is a thin guy but has shown to be pretty damn tough for his size. He is a threat for some really nice YAC as well!
4th round- Christian Kirksey OLB Iowa- He is a guy who has been rising a bit lately because of his performance at the Senior Bowl. I really like his game. He is able to rush the passer when he is sent on a blitz and do it well. They said he won most of his 1 on 1's with RB's during blitz drills at the Senior Bowl. He is really good IMO at coverage as well. I went to the Iowa vs Nebraska game and he was lined up vs a slot WR a lot of the game! He is solid vs the run as well. The one thing I knocked him coming into the year was that he seemed a bit undersized but he got his weight up to around the middle of the pack at the LB position.
5th round- James White RB Wisconsin- He is not the biggest guy size wise (5'9 206) but before anyone says they don't want a small RB know that this guy was by far the best pass protecting RB at the Senior Bowl. He is tough as **** for his size. He would be a great RB #2 I think. He could contribute right away I think because of his ability to pass protect. Coughlin usually doesn't like rookie RB's because of that part of their game. White is good at pass blocking as well as catching out of the backfield. He has good vision and toughness when carrying the ball. He breaks a ton of tackles for a guy his size. I really like his game
6th round- Rob Blanchflower TE UMass- This guy is really under the radar because of guys like Gilmore and Niklas rising lately. He would be a steal in the 6th round I think. He can block and is a real weapon catching the ball as well. There isn't much of him online but everything I have seen I really liked. He will go much later than he would a normal TE year. This TE class is very deep and will cause guys like Blanchflower to slide. I think Eli would love throwing to this guy. If anyone isn't sure about this pick I am sure Nycsportzfan would tell you that he is great value in the 6th round


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I switched both of my hives to top entrance last fall using the instructions on Michael Bush's website. The bees did very well. Now I want to use the BeeMax top feeder to get some syrup and HBH to them. They still have plenty of honey in each hive but I'm hoping to do a split with one of them and want to build them up quickly.
I reversed the hive order, took off the inner cover, opened the bottom entrance and put the feeder on top with 1:1. I'll reduce the size of the bottom entrance tonight when the bees are back inside. Naturally, the bees are quite confused tho' they are figuring it out. My fear was, if I left the inner cover on and put the feeder above that, I may end up creating a robbing situation where other bees/insects can quickly get to the sugar without having many bees in their way. Did I do the right thing?


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Obama again approved $ 4.7 Billion new solar loans
Original post made by Listen up, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2011
On Friday, Sept 30, he approved more than $4.7 Billion in several solar guarantees, including SunPower and First Solar. Loan backing to First Solar was for $1.46 BILLION. We can only hope they don't go bankrupt ....picking and gambling on winners and losers, AGAIN.
We can only hope in these deals we, the US taxpayers, are in first pOSITION, and don't get get moved down to THIRD position for loan default payback !
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Listen Up,
This from the article in the LA Times:
"If we want to be a player in the global clean energy race, we must continue to invest in innovative technologies that enable commercial-scale deployment of clean, renewable power like solar."
I think it makes sense. Green is a goal worth putting money into.
a resident of Civic Square
on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:57 pm
I guess I'd prefer that "Listen Up" was the one who invested the 4.7 billion rather than the government. But I suppose if all "Listen Up's" money is already invested in oil and coal it doesn't make much sense.
a resident of Del Prado
on Oct 26, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Mike and Sheila,
Since investing in the green industry is such a great thing, I trust that you have done so yourselves? And I don't mean the taxpayer money that the government has decided to invest on our behalf. Like those who think everyone who makes more money than them should be paying higher taxes, I suspect you've failed to put your money where your mouth is.
You really need to open your eyes, do some research, and you're likely to discover that these investments have been political payoffs to friends, supporters, and family members. The corruption continues.
a resident of Parkside
on Oct 26, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Right on, pony up. If 'green' tech was so damn good, private investors would be lining up to get a piece of the action. Instead, these fly by night companies are sham industries set up for Dem money laundering (ie fundraising). Wonder if the Occupy whiners will be protesting this criminal activity.
a resident of Civic Square
on Oct 26, 2011 at 10:27 pm
Steve, doesn't know diddley about where I invest or how much I invest.
You are hereby forewarned, Steve: Halloween is just around the corner, so be sure to turn off all your lights so the kids don't knock on your door asking for candy. You work so hard for your money.
a resident of Del Prado
on Oct 26, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Why don't you enlighten us, Sheila? Was I spot-on regarding your investing AND your position on taxation?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 26, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Mike, just WHO are the 'WE must invest if we want to be player in the global energy ?RACE?'. The 'market' will decide that. MOST of the DIRTY world is NOT part of any race. The world winds would make those who DO clean energy, sort of like pissing in the wind.... it will be right back at us.
Don't get me wrong, genuine, dependable,CLEAN energy is good. And, we sure need dependable, 24/7 energy. We should be going full speed on genuine, dependable,carbon-free nuclear expansion. We'll have to blanket the earth's surface to get enough solar, and we have to wait so long for it to be perfected enough to make a tiny dent in our energy supply...it's still not out of single digits yet. CUTING OFF other energy supplies is pure suicide. The most dependable, affordable, and abundant, and in a timely manner, will provide proportionally.
No, I am NOT for dirty coal....that pusher is DEMocrat Ed Markey, Mass. who is OWNED by the coal lobbyists. He tries to shut off all other sources,forcing greater use of the ready coal supply, strictly to bolster his COAL owners, who kill dozens and dozens of men every year....the deadliest energy every year.
We need investors to go forward with every source of energy to keep our economic wheels moving. But this latest 4.7 Billion for more startups, AFTER the bankruptcy, fraud, and administration's selling out of US taxpayers re Solyndra, is just a bit much.
a resident of Parkside
on Oct 27, 2011 at 7:13 am
Sheila.la.la, no one cares where or if you invest your entitlement money. What those of us who work and pay taxes care about is the misguided petitioning for more of our taxes to pay for continued failed experiments that are just a facade. Your forewarning sounds more like a threat, which is what I would expect from an intellectually vacuous leftist. The fact that I work hard for my money is exactly why we should not be wasting it.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 30, 2011 at 2:22 pm
We'll have to get a list of the solar company names receiving the
lastest $$ 4.7 BILLION of our dollars....maybe some OCCUPIERS know.
a resident of Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks
on Oct 30, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Let's also look at the solar company in Ohio that Boehner is asking loan backing for.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Oct 31, 2011 at 9:51 am
Stacey is a registered user.
Yes, let's do that. Is it a risky loan where the government ignored their own fiscal prudence and fiduciary responsibility to the American people? Let us not excuse anyone because of their party affiliation.


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"Superb cottage,very well positioned ..."Superb cottage,very well positioned in wonderful countryside and quiet.
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- Ground floor bedroom
- Smoke-free
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- Cot available
- Highchair available
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Newquay 4.5 miles. A group of lovely barn conversions situated on a hillside overlooking green pastures, close to the village of St Newlyn East and within 5 miles of the lively beach and surfing resort of Newquay. Cosy, comfortable and extremely well presented, these lovely properties boast underfloor heating, exposed beams and modern appliances. The properties enjoy an enviable position with spectacular views across the valley and are only a mile from Lappa Valley Steam Railway and Dairyland Farm World, ideal for inclement days. These properties are well decorated and furnished, with fitted kitchens and living areas with slate and tiled flooring and a large communal garden area. Peaceful and secluded, these delightful barn conversions make a perfect country retreat, whilst being close to the bustle of nearby Newquay and the coast.
Sleeps 3 | Bedrooms 1
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A delightful conversion of part of a former dairy building, close to St Newlyn East.
Attractive and well presented, the property offers wonderful views over the surrounding fields and makes a great holiday base for exploring this superb part of Cornwall.
Note: This property is next to Refs. 2141, 2142 and 904999, together they sleep 16.
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size four poster double, 1 x twin. Wet room with shower, basin & WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area & sitting area.
- Oil underfloor heating
- Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with full Sky package inc.film and sport, DVD, WiFi
- All fuel & power inc. in rent
- Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
- Cot & highchair available on request
- Ample off road parking
- Electric car charging point available by arrangement with owner
- Shared enclosed lawned garden with superb views & furniture
- Sorry, no pets & no smoking
- Shop & pub 2.5 miles
- Note: Some of the electricity in this property is generated by solar panels.
About the location
Newquay 5 miles.
Nestling among the open fields and winding hedgerows of north Cornwall, this tiny village offers a quiet contrast from the summer bustle of nearby Newquay. St Newlyn East boasts a well-stocked shop, pub which serves delicious home-made food, Post Office and a butcher's. A peaceful haven with a wealth of country walks, within 10 miles there are several visitor attractions including stately homes and gardens, model railways, theme parks, fishing villages and harbours and some of the UK's best surfing beaches. Nearby Newquay boasts a myriad of clubs, pubs, restaurants, shops and visitor attractions such as Newquay Zoo and the Sea Life Centre, whilst above the rolling waves of Fistral Beach is the National Surfing Centre. The cathedral city of Truro, the Eden Project, and much more within reach make this an ideal base for a varied holiday.
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Note: Up until 5th November 2016, this property has a shower room with shower, basin & WC. From 5th November 2016, the property will have a wet room with shower, basin & WC.
This property offers the following short breaks:
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Violet Mustard Apartment, Lisbon
Size70 m²
Floor No.1
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Smoking allowed
- Towels
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The apartment has maximum capacity for four guests.Recently renovated and modernly decorated, the apartment has a beautiful wood floor and fantastic finishes The apartment is simple, cozy and got everything you need to enjoy Lisbon! It features a small, comfortable living room, with a sofa-bed, a TV and a dining table, a double room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
The apartment has internet and Sat TV.
Located on a typical and historic Lisbon street, that is full of history and great people. You'll breathe the spirit of friendship and joy between Lisbon neighbors. Bairro Alto is known for multi-cultural activities, this is the neighborhood where students and artists get together!
Close to your apartment you will find Sao Pedro de Alcantara belvedere where you can enjoy a fantastic view over the city and take wonderful pictures. Go to Chiado and maybe do some shopping, head downtown, have a "bica" (our portuguese espresso), go down Rua Augusta straight to Praca do Comercio, walk by the river to Cais do Sodré... Options abound! Also, be sure to explore the most typical districts of the city, such as Alfama and Graça. To get there you can take the famous 28 tram!
And of course, staying at Bairro Alto you will have to explore this beautiful, bohemian neighborhood! By day check some of the trendy shops around, by night enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, have a drink and have fun!
You're in the heart of Lisbon, go head by foot to the city center, Baixa or go to Cais do Sodré to get to know more of the alternative Lisbon nightlife. One last tip...the owner of Violet Mustard Apartment has a coffee in the same street, so if you need anything the owner will always be there to help you!
Hope to see you soon! Now you just have to decide the date of your getaway to Portugal's capital! ;) You will have all: comfort and a great location!
House rulesCrib and high chair free (upon availability).
Security Deposit: 150€ (Payment should be made in cash)
Cleaning Fee: 15€.
Where to pick up the keys: at the apartment
We also provide transfer service from the airport
Late check in (22h) 25€
Note: There is a Lisbon city tax of 1 EUR per person/per night is not included in the total price and should be paid upon check in. This Municipal Tourist Tax is subject to a maximum amount of 7 EUR per guest. The tax is charged to guests aged 13 and older. The total amount of this tax is charged by the city hall, the apartment owner is only responsible for collecting it for the authorities.
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Reviews for this host's other properties
Very nice and modern apartment with everything you need. Next to the famous tram 28 station Graca on the hill with a lot of nice reataurants and bakeries. The apartment is very clean on the second floor without elevator but also in a quiet area in one of the most beautiful city I ever visit.
Staying in the apartment from Tiago was a very nice experience. The apartment was incredible clean. We had all the facilities to spend a very nice week.
Antonio who did the check-in for us, was available all the time I need, and this was much appreciated to me.
I highly recommend you to stay in this apartment and enjoy Lisbon.
I'll be back there for sure.
Thanks for making our stay comfortable.
The positives:The appartment was clean, modern and cozy!
The negatives: noisy (neighbours) upstairs and a hilly area.
Excellent appartment in the most amazing part of Lisboa. Just within walking diatance of many magnificent places and restaurants. Nice and cosy, with all necessary amenities. Tiago, thank you for your hospitality :)
The Appartment is very well located, the host extremly friendly ...we were totally satisfied and everything was perfect. we would come again.
The apartment was good. The best was its location. Alfama's heart is an amazing place to spend a few days. However the apartment isn't clean enough. Ants and hairy floor changed my first impression. Fortunately, my holidays were so good (it's too easy fall in love with Lisbon). I will come back this city but I wont repeat my rest in Wasabi Yellow Apartment.
sweet little apartment, well furnished, right in the center. hard to find, but extremely charming. it has everything worked very well, very friendly helpful host. located at ground level without grid is a small drawback, unfortunately for me.
süße kleine Wohnung, gut eingerichtet, mitten im Zentrum. schwer zu finden, aber dafür extrem charmant. es hat alles sehr gut geklappt, sehr freundlicher hilfsbereiter Gastgeber. ebenerdig gelegen ohne Gitter ist leider für mich ein kleiner Nachteil.
We were a Secher - Men combo on cultural travel.
The apartment was very accessible and offered all that was promised. The rooms were all super clean, beds comfortable and the surroundings totally quiet.
Our Key - goalkeeper was plus to not offer very helpful and at ease.
I would not hesitate to book again this weekend drying.
Wir waren eine Secher - Männerkombo auf Kulturreise.
Die Wohnung war sehr gut erreichbar und bot alles was versprochen war. Die Räume waren alle tip top sauber, Betten bequem und die Umgebung total ruhig.
Unsere Key - Keeperin war dazu noch sehr hilfsbereit und an Freundlichkeit nicht zu überbieten.
Ich würde jederzeit wieder diese Wochnung buchen.
Great weekend with the girls, the apartment is conveniently located in the neighborhood of Alfama, very spacious, very clean, very well received
Tiago has been very responsive to our requests with immediate answers.
Thank you for all
Super weekend entre amies, l'appartement est très bien situé, dans le quartier de l'Alfama, très spacieux, très propre, un très bon accueil
Tiago à été très a l'écoute de nos demandes, avec des réponses immédiates.
Merci pour tous
Super facility. In bed you could super schalfen. The bathrooms even at its best. The kitchen was well equipped.
The parking garage was also very convenient.
The apartment is only recommended.
The location was good. 5 minute walk to the subway, which runs directly to the center. Also within walking distance you are in about 25 minutes at the finish.
Conclusion: Very good apartment to explore the city and relax afterwards!
Super Einrichtung. Im Bett konnte man super schalfen. Die Bäder auch nur vom feinsten. Die Küche war bestens ausgestattet.
Die Tiefgarage war auch sehr praktisch.
Die Wohnung ist nur zu empfehlen.
Auch die Lage war gut. 5 Minuten Fußweg zur U-Bahn, die direkt ins Zentrum fährt. Auch zu Fuß ist man in ca. 25 Minuten am Ziel.
Fazit: Sehr gute Wohnung um die Stadt zu erkunden und danach zu entspannen!
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Your Muay Thai Update
- Written by Dave Walsh
There have been a number of smaller Muay Thai stories making the rounds lately that we haven't had a chance to mention, so for you fans of the science of eight limbs, here are some of the latest rumblings, all collected together.
-First up, a result from this past weekend direct from Thailand. One of the big events this year has been the ongoing Isuzu Thai Fight qualifying tournament at Omnoi Stadium. That tournament is nearing completion, as the first of the two semi-finals went down this past Saturday. In semi-final #1, it was Nopparet Keatkhamtorn vs. Dernchonlek Sor. Niyom. Check the full entry for the complete fight, and if you don't want the result spoiled, stop reading this paragraph now. The semi-final clash was a good, if slightly odd fight at times, with Nopparet seeming to show some irritation throughout. As the fight progressed, Dernchonlek looked to control the clinch for the win, but it wasn't enough as Nopparet took the decision win. He now moves onto the finals to face the winner of Khem Sitsongpeenong vs. Prakaisaeng Sit O on April 16.
-We previously reported on the May 14 Thai Fight Extreme card, and now we have some more details. Coming from France, this is the event featuring a stacked line-up including Buakaw, Yodsaenklai, Saiyok, and more. A tentative card has been released, and it looks like they are going with a Thailand vs. France theme. The current line-up:
Saiyok Pumpanmuang vs. Mohamed Diaby
Sudsakon Sor Klinmee vs. Abdallah Mabel
Yodsaenklai Fairtex vs. Jose Barradas
Buakaw Por Pramuk vs. Djime Coulibaly
Petasawin Seatransferry vs. Sofian Dergada
Yuya Yamato vs. Fabio Pinca
Hiroki Komata vs. Samir Mohamed
Hiroki Yamamoto vs. Ibrahim Chiahou
Not a huge challenge for either Yod or Buakaw, but both Sudsakorn vs. Mabel and Saiyok vs. Diaby should be good fights.
-Another upcoming fight for Buakaw could be his planned appearance in the US at the August 13 Stand Up Promotions event in Anaheim, CA. Seeing the K-1 MAX legend is reason enough to be excited for this card, but they've now added a huge fight that should draw you in. On August 13 it will be pound for pound Muay Thai king Saenchai Sinbi (that's the former Saenchai Sor Kingstar, now relocated to Sinbi gym) vs. American Muay Thai stand-out Kevin Ross. This is an amazing score for the promotion, as this will mark the first time an American challenges Saenchai here in the US. There's great stuff going on in the west coast Muay Thai scene these days, and this match just shows how alive that scene is. Also discussed for that card are Kaoklai and Saiyok.
-Speaking of Saenchai, just a reminder that he is in action this weekend, facing Liam Harrison on the 9th at Duel at the Dome in the UK.
-Finally, one more US fight rumor - on May 14 Lion Fight Promotions will host Battle in the Desert 2. Rumors now indicate that the show may feature former It's Showtime and King's Cup champion Cosmo Alexandre against Cyrus Washington. Once again, this would be a great chance to see a top international Muay Thai name here in the US.
Watch Nopparet vs. Dernchonlek in the full entry.
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The improved mental health experienced by some parents after having their first child could merely be a "honeymoon" period, says one expert.
According to new research, many first-time parents enjoy improved mental health and reduced psychological stress after their baby is born, but those benefits do not continue with subsequent children.
The finding could be due to first-time parents not knowing what to expect and therefore having a more relaxed approach, said Cooper Watkins, Te Ata West Auckland Mental Health Support Trust manager and a mother of two.
"Ignorance is bliss. Once you know what's ahead of you with sleepless nights and dirty nappies the honeymoon's definitely over by that stage," she said.
Being a parent to two or more also had a much more restrictive effect on lifestyle than one child, for example mounting financial pressure, which could also affect parents' mental health, she said.
The University of Otago study involved 6670 new married, single and co-habitating parents who answered questionnaires about aspects of their health in 2004, 2006 and 2008, after having their first and subsequent children.
Comparing their responses, researchers discovered becoming a parent for the first time was good news for mothers and fathers, who experienced a small improvement in their mental health.
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This result differs from overseas research, which showed major differences between the results for women and men.
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The study took into account partner status, employment, deprivation and household income, but further work was needed to examine changes in socio-economic factors when a child comes along and how these affect new parents, said co-author, research fellow Sarah Mckenzie.
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Original post made by Pseudonyms Are Fun, Menlo Park: Belle Haven, on Feb 27, 2007
What a joke. Let's all sit back and look at this for what it is.
First, massive wealth and a different set of rules for those wealthy citizens. Second, Atherton siphons off services from Menlo Park like a parasite. Menlo Park goes through a city-wide search for fields -- and Atherton thumbs its nose when Menlo Park asks for use of Holbrook Palmer Park and the town complains about regular use at the MA High School field. To make it worse, Atherton sues Menlo Park around the new theatre going up at MA High School -- one which is being subsidized by Menlo Park at the tune of around $2M!!! And finally, guess what little town of richies will be the first to cry for help from Menlo Park's fire district when they need help? You know the answer by now.
Atherton is that poor little rich kid that never learned to care about others. It is a bad neighbor. The town is selfish and mean spirited. The residents are removed from reality and could not care less about the needs of Menlo Park -- or Redwood City.
Let's cut these guys off and make them pony up before we allow them to use our resources.
One more question? Guess who's kids find themselves in Menlo Park programs and using the fields when there are no more fields to use?
You got it.
Pay up Atherton -- pay for the short cut in your building oversight, pay up your neighbors for using their resources and share your parks.
Or don't. And get out. And leave us alone.
Comments (5)
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Feb 27, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Hey, Pseudonyms Are Fun, you may be onto something here.
Instead of "sticking it" to your citizens with this ridiculous utility tax, let's take a hard look at our rich friends in Atherton and start making them pay up big-time for using our services, including by imposing a "usage fee" on top of what it actually costs us to provide it to them - they can afford it after all!
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 28, 2007 at 5:46 am
I thought Atherton residents remitted property taxes to the County of San Mateo, which includes Menlo Park. As noted above, the assessments are not insignificant on multi-million dollar properties. Part of the taxes include the services of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
And, last time I checked, the Menlo Park Recreation District charges a reduced fee for Menlo Park residents than it does for "non-residents". So, you already do "stick it" to other communities ... including your neighbors Atherton and EPA.
But, for sake of argument, let's say the Atherton residents take their business elsewhere. Menlo Park does rely on Atherton residents for sales tax revenue. I can think of a few tony merchants in MP which survive on the wealthy members of the community -- not just Atherton's but also Menlo Park's.
Back to the original point of this article. Atherton already pays fees to the MPFPD; we're not "siphoning" services. We already pay our share. If the MPFPD is truly concerned about resident safety, they should review the plans and notify the residents who don't conform. MPFPD claims they don't have the funds. Let the District and the Town sue each other to find out who pays after the review work is done and we have a dollar amount to dispute.
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Feb 28, 2007 at 9:09 am
"Let the District and the Town sue each other to find out who pays after the review work is done and we have a dollar amount to dispute."
Sure Athertonian, we'll just go ahead and do the work for you and then spend money suing you to try to get paid! Sounds like a great plan, but first we have to negotiate with NYC to buy the Brooklyn Bridge!
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Feb 28, 2007 at 11:49 am
You still have not addressed your aggression around the MA theatre and your attitude toward sharing YOUR resources with our children.
I assume the lack of comment means you don't see it as a priority -- which is my point. You don't live in our reality -- we don't have field space. We need help. Your park is open most of the day with no users.
Step up to the plate.
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 28, 2007 at 7:57 pm
MP Resident ... your reference to "our" funds shows your ignorance. The MPFPD's funds are as much Atherton's as they are Menlo Park's and East Palo Alto's. Each of these communities pay into the district which happens to bear the Menlo Park name.
Pseudonyms ... the MA theater debacle has more to do with exerting a community's rights over what a school district does with land in its jurisdiction and little to do with the theater itself. The theater will bring additional demands upon the Town, including law enforcement service calls. The school district is exempt from Atherton's ordinances and the Town wants assurances that they will respect them. M-A thumbed its nose at Atherton and left the Town with little choice but to seek legal protection. Many Atherton residents have kids and welcome the theater. The elected representatives, however, have an obligation to make sure the resident's interests are protected.
As for the park ... the land was ceded to the Town by the original owner (I believe by the name of Holbrook or Palmer). The gift laid out conditions for the land's use. It may look like any other park, but the Town does not have free reign over how the land is used.
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How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes?
Hot flashes vary among women going through menopause. Some women have hot flashes for a very short time during menopause. Other women may have hot flashes for life. Generally, hot flashes are less severe as time passes.
Can I Prevent Hot Flashes?
You probably can't avoid hot flashes during menopause, but there are things that may bring them on more often or cause them to be more severe. To prevent hot flashes, avoid these triggers:
- Stress
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Tight clothing
- Heat
- Cigarette smoke
Other things you can do to keep hot flashes at bay include:
- Stay cool. Keep your bedroom cool at night. Use fans during the day. Wear light layers of clothes with natural fibers such as cotton.
- Try deep, slow abdominal breathing (six to eight breaths per minute). Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the evening and at the onset of hot flashes.
- Exercise daily. Walking, swimming, dancing, and bicycling are all good choices.
- Try chill pillows. Cooler pillows to lay your head on at night might be helpful.
Talk to your doctor about taking hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for a short time — less than 5 years. This treatment prevents hot flashes in many women. Plus, it can help other symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness and mood disorders. Keep in mind that when you stop taking HRT, the hot flashes may come back. Short-term HRT carries some risks, including blood clots and gallbladder inflammation. If HRT is not right for you, there are other treatments that may offer relief. It is important to clear any new drugs (including over-the-counter) or supplements with your doctor before taking them.
Nonprescription treatments include:
- Vitamin B complex
- Vitamin E
- Ibuprofen
Prescription treatments include:
- Low-dose depression drugs like fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), or venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Clonidine, a blood pressure medication
- Gabapentin, an antiseizure drug
- Brisdelle, a paroxetine formula specifically for hot flashes
- Duavee, a conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene formula designed to treat hot flashes
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I'm an American teaching in a western Chinese university. I'm beginning to look at job opportunities for when I return to the States in the fall, and many of them require "certification" or an MA. Apparently, most employers don't know there is no single "TEFL certification" like teaching elementary school or something. I've been teaching ESL professionally part time for six years and full time for two and a half, but I've only done on the job training.
So, I'm looking for an online course to boost my experience-filled resume. I'll need an online only course as I'm in a fairly rural area of China with no centers. Many of the courses are intended for new or beginning teachers and seem a bit redundant. I don't mind slogging through one if necessary, but I am wondering if there is a more suitable online course.
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Graham gets 30-year sentence after emotional testimony
MISSOULA, Mont. - Judge Donald Molloy handed down a 30-year prison sentence for Jordan Graham. The hearing lasted about four hours Thursday, in U.S. District Court in Missoula.
Graham apologized to Cody Lee Johnson's family during her brief statement to the court. She pushed Johnson off a cliff in Glacier National Park last July.
Graham turned to Johnson's mother, Sherry Johnson, during her testimony and said, "I don't expect you to forgive me, but I hope some time in the future you will see it in your heart to forgive me."
She added that if she could, "I would let Cody know how much I love him and would tell him every day."
Sherry Johnson got her turn at the stand too. She and other family members all pleaded with Molloy to sentence Graham to life in prison.
"Today and every day I have a broken heart," Johnson said.
Johnson's brother, Cody's uncle, Tim Manning testified as well, saying, "I believe Jordan should rot in prison and never be released."
Molloy spent a good portion of the hearing explaining his decision and how he reached it. He cited several other cases he researched, but admitted this case was difficult.
"Trying to balance what's the right thing to do is not an easy task or a welcome task," Molloy said.
He eventually handed down a 365-month sentence, followed by 5 years of supervised release. In addition she's responsible for nearly $17,000 in restitution -- the money will go to the National Park Service to cover the costs of retrieving Johnson's body from the bottom of the cliff.
The newlywed pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last December, just four days into her trial for the death of Johnson.
The couple had been married just eight days when Graham pushed Johnson off a cliff in Glacier National Park.
Graham testified she was unhappy in her marriage and she and Johnson went to the park to talk about their relationship. She told the court the two started arguing, Johnson grabbed her arm, so she pushed his hand off and proceeded to push him with both hands. Graham said she was scared, so she didn't ask for help and instead ran to the car and drove home.
Johnson was reported missing shortly after. Four days later Graham led a search a party of friends and family back to the park where she reported finding his body.
In October, a grand jury handed down an indictment and Graham was charged with first and second-degree murder and a third charge for lying to authorities.
The case went to trial last December, and shortly before the jury was going to hear closing arguments Graham accepted a plea agreement. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for the other charges being dropped.
Earlier this week Graham's defense filed a motion asking Molloy to let her withdraw her plea. That motion was denied.
Click here to the read the full judgment.


text: WOW, big question. I think the soft cover/paper back work well once you get to a point after magazines that you wish more in detail at 3 or 4 a.m. Let's face it, what quilt class is held at that time for beginners or people trying to perfect techniques? Best magazine for entry level as far as techniques and details probably Fons and Porter or one of the McCalls or BHG special publications. I am a tactile learner so having the hard copy helps rather than beating myself up with a cursor!


text: I just discovered a small bumble bee hive tucked into the back corner of a shelf in my work shed next to my honeybee hives. At first I was inclined to just leave them there and work gently around them. But sometimes I make quite a racket, and they don't like that - plus, I need the shelf space. Have very little honeybee experience, and no bumble experience, but have protective gear. What's the best way to move the nest?


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Venue: Brad Garrett's Comedy Club
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
Show Dates: Ongoing
Show Times: 8pm
Age Restriction: 21
Show Length: 90 minutes.
Starting at $46.50
Best known for his role on the Emmy award-winning sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. Garrett started performing in Vegas in the '80s as an opening act big-name performers including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Liza Minnelli. With almost 25 years as a headliner on the Las Vegas Strip under his belt, Garrett always wanted to open a club in the city that helped launch his career.
Before opening his club at the MGM Grand, Garrett operated a club at the Tropicana. His new club features established comedians and up-and-coming acts. Garrett has also been known to show up for a surprise appearance from time to time.
**Special guests make frequent appearances, so there is a chance you might miss the funnyman himself.**


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Editor's note: In 1874, an Army expedition led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer found gold in the Black Hills, in present-day South Dakota. At the time, the United States recognized the hills as property of the Sioux Nation, under a treaty the two parties had signed six years before. The Grant administration tried to buy the hills, but the Sioux, considering them sacred ground, refused to sell; in 1876, federal troops were dispatched to force the Sioux onto reservations and pacify the Great Plains. That June, Custer attacked an encampment of Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho on the Little Bighorn River, in what is now Montana.
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn is one of the most studied actions in U.S. military history, and the immense literature on the subject is devoted primarily to answering questions about Custer's generalship during the fighting. But neither he nor the 209 men in his immediate command survived the day, and an Indian counterattack would pin down seven companies of their fellow 7th Cavalrymen on a hilltop over four miles away. (Of about 400 soldiers on the hilltop, 53 were killed and 60 were wounded before the Indians ended their siege the next day.) The experience of Custer and his men can be reconstructed only by inference.
This is not true of the Indian version of the battle. Long-neglected accounts given by more than 50 Indian participants or witnesses provide a means of tracking the fight from the first warning to the killing of the last of Custer's troopers—a period of about two hours and 15 minutes. In his new book, The Killing of Crazy Horse, veteran reporter Thomas Powers draws on these accounts to present a comprehensive narrative account of the battle as the Indians experienced it. Crazy Horse's stunning victory over Custer, which both angered and frightened the Army, led to the killing of the chief a year later. "My purpose in telling the story as I did," Powers says, "was to let the Indians describe what happened, and to identify the moment when Custer's men disintegrated as a fighting unit and their defeat became inevitable."
The sun was just cracking over the horizon that Sunday, June 25, 1876, as men and boys began taking the horses out to graze. First light was also the time for the women to poke up last night's cooking fire. The Hunkpapa woman known as Good White Buffalo Woman said later she had often been in camps when war was in the air, but this day was not like that. "The Sioux that morning had no thought of fighting," she said. "We expected no attack."
Those who saw the assembled encampment said they had never seen one larger. It had come together in March or April, even before the plains started to green up, according to the Oglala warrior He Dog. Indians arriving from distant reservations on the Missouri River had reported that soldiers were coming out to fight, so the various camps made a point of keeping close together. There were at least six, perhaps seven, cheek by jowl, with the Cheyennes at the northern, or downriver, end near the broad ford where Medicine Tail Coulee and Muskrat Creek emptied into the Little Bighorn River. Among the Sioux, the Hunkpapas were at the southern end. Between them along the river's bends and loops were the Sans Arc, Brulé, Minneconjou, Santee and Oglala. Some said the Oglala were the biggest group, the Hunkpapa next, with perhaps 700 lodges between them. The other circles might have totaled 500 to 600 lodges. That would suggest as many as 6,000 to 7,000 people in all, a third of them men or boys of fighting age. Confusing the question of numbers was the constant arrival and departure of people from the reservations. Those travelers—plus hunters from the camps, women out gathering roots and herbs and seekers of lost horses—were part of an informal early-warning system.
There were many late risers this morning because dances the previous night had ended only at first light. One very large tent near the center of the village—probably two lodges raised side by side—was filled with the elders, called chiefs by the whites but "short hairs," "silent eaters" or "big bellies" by the Indians. As the morning turned hot and sultry, large numbers of adults and children went swimming in the river. The water would have been cold; Black Elk, the future Oglala holy man, then 12, would remember that the river was high with snowmelt from the mountains.
It was approaching midafternoon when a report arrived that U.S. troops had been spotted approaching the camp. "We could hardly believe that soldiers were so near," the Oglala elder Runs the Enemy said later. It made no sense to him or the other men in the big lodge. For one thing, whites never attacked in the middle of the day. For several moments more, Runs the Enemy recalled, "We sat there smoking."
Other reports followed. White Bull, a Minneconjou, was watching over horses near camp when scouts rode down from Ash Creek with news that soldiers had shot and killed an Indian boy at the fork of the creek two or three miles back. Women who had been digging turnips across the river some miles to the east "came riding in all out of breath and reported that soldiers were coming," said the Oglala chief Thunder Bear. "The country, they said, looked as if filled with smoke, so much dust was there." The soldiers had shot and killed one of the women. Fast Horn, an Oglala, came in to say he had been shot at by soldiers he saw near the high divide on the way over into the Rosebud valley.
But the first warning to bring warriors on the run probably occurred at the Hunkpapa camp around 3 o'clock, when some horse raiders—Arikara (or Ree) Indians working for the soldiers, as it turned out—were seen making a dash for animals grazing in a ravine not far from the camp. Within moments shooting could be heard at the south end of camp. Peace quickly gave way to pandemonium—shouts and cries of women and children, men calling for horses or guns, boys sent to find mothers or sisters, swimmers rushing from the river, men trying to organize resistance, looking to their weapons, painting themselves or tying up their horses' tails.
As warriors rushed out to confront the horse thieves, people at the southernmost end of the Hunkpapa camp were shouting alarm at the sight of approaching soldiers, first glimpsed in a line on horseback a mile or two away. By 10 or 15 minutes past 3 o'clock, Indians had boiled out of the lodges to meet them. Now came the first shots heard back at the council lodge, convincing Runs the Enemy to put his pipe aside at last. "Bullets sounded like hail on tepees and tree tops," said Little Soldier, a Hunkpapa warrior. The family of chief Gall—two wives and their three children—were shot to death near their lodge at the edge of the camp.


text: I have a 2009 Silverado 1500 and I was wondering if the hildebrandt light bar would fit? They bolt up in the same mounting holes for the tow hooks. The site says only available for 07-08 1500 models. But I say it would also fit the '09 wouldn't it? I really like these light bars because I don't have to do any drilling on the installation. Thank you guys for your time! -Fernie


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Raised By Musicians
Raised By Musicians
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First Woman Conductor of a Major American Orchestra
Choosing a Path
Gender in the 21st Century
How Conductors Practice
Raised By Musicians
The Power of Music
Work-Life Balance
Rusty Musicians
Women In Unexpected Jobs
Gender and Gestures
Being a Role Model
The Gender Issue
Studying With Leonard Bernstein
Marin's Biography
Cause of Choice: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids; Taki Concordia Conducting Fellowship
First piece of music that inspired her: "String Sextet in b flat", by Johannes Brahms. "It taught me that music could move you and could change your life."
First paying job: Playing music outside of St. Patrick's Chapel in Manhattan.
Best advice ever received: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Always have a plan B.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Marin Alsop is a lot more than just the first female conductor of a major American orchestra. Alsop is also the Chief Conductor of the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Emeritus of the Bournemouth Symphony, Conductor Laureate of the Colorado Symphony and Music Director of the Cabrillo Festival. She was the first artist to win Gramophone's "Artist of the Year" award and the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor Award in one season, not to mention that she won the Classical Brit Award for Best Female Artist that same year.
Raised in New York, Alsop found her love of music at an early age. With a mother who supported her dream of being a conductor despite the fact that women didn't do that, Alsop attended Yale University and later received a Master's Degree from The Juilliard School. And after she took a risk by becoming the first woman conductor at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Alsop knew there was no turning back. Despite some resistance in the beginning, Alsop thrived at Baltimore, and in 2009, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra extended her tenure through 2015.
Now, Alsop has been the first conductor named to the MacArthur Fellowship and is a guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. Alsop also takes her talents overseas, where she conducts the London Symphony and London Philharmonic as well as other orchestras all over the world.


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Well here's the first snow of the year every hive was humming yesterday.
can't wait till spring.
Well here's the first snow of the year every hive was humming yesterday.
can't wait till spring.
Say hello to the bad guy!
year five==== 31 hives==== T{OAV}
Good for you, we got 15 inches over the past week. I like your yard!
Tell me about it. It's been raining almost everyday here with temps in the mid-50's. It's supposed to dry out next week with with temps in the low 60's. Hopefully the girls will start bringing in Eucalyptus.
Started snowing here last night after I went to bed, and didn't really stop until this afternoon, along with 30 mph wind from the north.
My hives face south, so the entrances are both sheltered from the wind and shouldn't have too much snow on them. We were lucky, it was warm (around 34 all day) so the snow didn't drift too badly, otherwise they might have been buried.
They were flying on Sunday.
The blizzard dropped 14" on us las week. We are expecting 4 more inches in two days.
Thanks for posting a picture of your beeyard. I'll have to do the same soon.
"Life will find a way - it always finds a way." -Jurassic Park (MOVIE/BOOK)
USDA Zone 5a
beautiful picture.
Got a little bit here too. Maybe a foot.Attachment 3818
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Just a dusting in Ky....
Grandchildren are the best.... Bees a close second....
Got another 8 inches here today.
Nice picture, thanks for sharing. Warm spell in north Mississippi. In the 70's today and tomorrow then turning cooler. Bees everywhere today looking for a flower.
No snow here at all, 50's today and tomorrow, reg. temps. mid 30's Sunday. Texas has more snow than us! lol Seriously.
no snow here, 83, and 80 or above for the next 3 days. bees hungry, but bringing in pollen, maple blooming and dandelion. everyone confused feels like spring?
No snow here either. Just sometimes frosty at night. It is call Spring Fools, one minute it is like Spring time the next is like winter time. But the weather cannot fool me. Tree leaves still falling down here and there. I know we are still in the winter time for another 2 months or so. Somewhere in March to April is the real Spring for us here. But the bees still flying and collecting pollens and nectar in the low 50s. So far so good with few more sunny days.


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BBRY: Despite Short Squeeze Prospects, BGC, Bernstein Press Bear Case
The Street continues to prognosticate on BlackBerry's (BBRY) outlook ahead of its fiscal Q1 report tomorrow morning, before market open.
The Street is modeling $3.38 billion in revenue and a 7-cent net profit per share, although a raft of notes of late have been predicting upside based on a better-than-expected result for shipments of recently introduced BB10-based smartphones, the Z10 and the Q10.
BlackBerry shares are down 44 cents, or 3%, at $14.48.
As I noted earlier, Scotia Capital's Gus Papageorgiou was on CNBC this morning offering a bullish take on the quarter, predicting a massive beat on the bottom line and the need for bears to have to dramatically rethink their positions.
But some bears are also reiterating their views today.
Pierre Ferragu of Bernstein Research today reiterates an Underperform rating on the stock, and a $10 price target, projecting revenue of $3.35 billion and a 23-cent profit per share for the quarter, on sales of perhaps 3 million BB10 units and 4 million of the older BB7 models. His remarks are little changed from a view expressed on June 19th, that the company will disappoint in the back half of this fiscal year, as "the initial enthusiasm that we observed for Blackberry 10 devices now appears to be waning," based on his "checks" of various sorts.
And another bear, Collin Gillis with BGC today reiterates a Sell rating, offering the following haiku: "This is the quarter, when the squeeze could come but yet, the shorts seem so calm."
Gillis is modeling $3.44 billion tomorrow, and 7 cents EPS, on sales of 2.9 million BB10 units and 3.6 million of the BB7 models.
While acknowledging a build-up in short interest that seems to certain to have primed the stock for a short squeeze, Gillis sticks to the view that "the 10 platform is not going to get the traction from users and developers to be the third ecosystem":
There is a material degree of uncertainty regarding the quarterly results as this is the first full quarter of the new Z10 phone and results should reflect channel inventory build up. We look to see if channel sell-through to consumers is strong enough to allow the company to keep a consistent level of Z10 production, or if the forward results may wane as products sit in channel inventory. Compounding this is a short interest level that has climbed to a remarkable 182.6 million shares as of June 14, representing over 9 days of volume to cover. The potential for a short squeeze is obvious, and yet the short interest levels have climbed up relentlessly every report since the start of February 2013. As a reference the short interest has increased by 33% since the 137 million shares short as of December 31, 2013. While we remain generally positive on the changes that the new management has effected, we mention that just as BBRY has a product to compete in the high end market, that market is showing signs of slowing down and the competition is rotating to mid and low-priced smartphones. In particular we look at Nokia's 521 smartphone that has an unsubsidized price point of $150 as an example of how the competition is positioning for share and growth in emerging markets.


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I don't care if we noticed who we had because of an injury to a starter, he was clearly better when he was starting, and then just for extra measures, we brought Deihl back just to make sure and it's become painfully obvious for those who are hard headed. Why they're still sticking with this ridiculous assessment is beyond me. I don't know if its an ego issue or if they actually think Deihl's individual performance is actually better than Locklear.
Even if they have other reasons to start DD (can't even imagine one)...saying it this way just angers me as I'm sure it does many other fans as well.
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Why the **** do the continue to feed us this bull**** and give Diehl the benefit of the doubt. Diehl got abused by an undersized DE that no one outside of Bengals nation even knows about. How about they just keep it real and bench Diehl's sorry ***?
The O-Line is a unit and if one part of that unit is attrocious it can bring down the whole line. With Locklear in the unit seemed more cohesive. With Diehl in they seem overmatched. Simple.
Benching him would hurt his feelings, and since he's a vet they don't want his feelings to get hurt.
he doesnt deserved to get benched. He, like the rest of the O, has to step the **** up and start playing better
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
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"Name the starting linebackers from 2007." - Jerry Reese


text: Hey, fans! I'm newie in the Virtue/Moir fan team (since this summer). So the thing is that I need Tess portray photos for my project. Most of pictures are old, photosessions too, and maybe you have some good ideas for the photo? I have searched about few hours, but can't find anything, what is beautiful and new (from this year). Can you please help me?


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UDP Constant IP Identification Field Fingerprinting Vulnerability
Can someone help me to check if these vulnerabilities exist on various hosts? basically the IP_ID=0 and I need to construct a UDP packet to send while setting this ID to 0.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this? I have been looking at a few tools like hping/xprobe2 etc but I don't think they have what I'm looking for.
This is a Qualys result. Let me know if anyone has a clue about this


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A jewel of modern architecture, this luxury hotel is perched 160 meters or 525 feet above the magnificent Niagara Falls. Guestrooms rooms on floors 27 through 30 are appointed with sleek black-and-white furnishings, with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows which afford unparalled panoramic views of the city or Falls—you can almost feel the cascading force of the water from behind the glass.
Start your morning with a complimentary breakfast of fresh crêpes and local coffee at the Fuel Cafe, before walking to the main event. Located in the heart of the Fallsview tourist area just 450 metres or 500 yards from the Falls, the hotel is just a short stroll to many of Niagara's wondrous attractions.
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Overlooking the Falls, the 26th floor Pinnacle Restaurant at The Tower Hotel serves up tasty crab cakes, creamy lobster bisque, succulent filet mignon, and decadent desserts perfect for special occasions—or just because. The Pinnacle's Chef Phillip Thompson will definitely awaken and delight your taste buds.
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