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The smallest cell has had a long career in the spotlight
Harold J. Morowitz
Now that Craig Venter, Hamilton Smith and Clyde Hutchison, visionaries in the attempt to synthesize a living cell, have created three species of mycoplasma into landmarks on the road to their ambitious goal, mycoplasmas have become a favorite taxon in the popular press and the world of futuristic biology. When I first encountered these organisms they were known as pleuropneumonia-like organisms—PPLOs—and few dreamed of the glory that lay ahead for this enigmatic group. How did these obscure microbes became important, indeed central, in understanding what it takes to be a living organism? The story will be told from an idiosyncratic and personal point of view—the view from my bench over five decades—and will show how mycoplasma instructed—and deceived—us about the nature of life.
As an assistant professor of biophysics at Yale University in the late 1950s, I decided to focus on the origin of life, a subject that had intrigued me since I had read Erwin Schroedinger's profound little book, What is Life? Agreeing with da Vinci that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, I decided to look for the smallest and simplest free-living organism, thinking it would be the closest to the earliest organisms. Serendipity struck and Bob Cleverdon, professor of microbiology at the University of Connecticut, appeared in my office and announced that he was looking for a laboratory at Yale to spend a one-year sabbatical. Bob was a broadly trained and experienced bacteriologist, and the search for the smallest and simplest free-living microbe struck his imagination.
Shortly thereafter our collaboration began. Bob wrote letters to a large group of bacteriologists he knew, and I took to Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology and the American Type Culture Collection looking for species with words like parvulus in the species name, hinting at tiny cells. Soon cultures were arriving by mail, and the incubator became filled with flasks and petri dishes. The search was complicated by the fact that the smallest bacteria were near the limit of visibility using optical microscopy, and we were not at all sure about what criteria to use as the measure of simplicity. While we were pondering this, the DNA genome became accepted, and the DNA content—total weight and ratio of nucleotides—of several bacterial genomes were appearing in the literature. It seemed obvious to us that simplicity was the same as the smallest amount of DNA in the bacterial chromosome. At that time the genome and the single bacterial chromosome were considered to be the same. Our task changed to seeking the organism with the smallest amount of DNA in the postdivisional cell.
At this juncture serendipity struck again when Cleverdon became aware of the work on pleuropneumonia-like organisms being done by Mark Tourtellotte, a graduate student in the Department of Animal Diseases at the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture. A conversation between Bob and Mark informed us that PPLOs could pass through the fine filters that captured normal bacteria and hence were probably very small, although the fact that they lacked a rigid cell wall might indicate that they were sufficiently deformable to ooze through the filter. In any case it was clear that PPLOs had to be added to our collection of candidate organisms and that a new array of laboratory techniques would have to be learned.
Eventually Bob's sabbatical was over and he returned to the University of Connecticut, passing the baton to Mark Tourtellotte, who was traveling in the opposite direction from Connecticut to Yale for a post-doctoral fellowship. The smallest-genome project now had two nodes operating cooperatively.
Serendipity struck again when Melvin Calvin came to visit our department and was brought to our laboratory by the department chair, Ernest Pollard. Professor Calvin had won the Nobel Prize for his work unraveling the famed Calvin cycle at the heart of photosynthesis. When we met him, he was the chief consultant to the newly formed biology division of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Upon hearing of our search for cellular simplicity, he noted, "that's just the kind of thing that NASA should be interested in." This encounter resulted in grant support for our work for the next 15 years or so. Shortly after our entry in this new field, a paper appeared by Morowitz and Cleverdon entitled "An extreme example of the coding problem, Avian PPLO 5969." Using the data and techniques available at the time, we calculated that there were only 70 protein-coding genes in our little cell. And that was assuming the DNA was double-stranded, which we suspected but did not know at the time. (By modern estimates, the number of protein-coding genes in PPLO 5969—Mycoplasma gallisepticum—is not 70, but about 865. As we'll see, it wouldn't be the last time mycoplasmas fooled us.)
To understand the problems we encountered in trying to determine the genome size of PPLO, it is necessary to look into the background of this group of microbes. In the 1890s, two French investigators, Edmond Nocard and Emile Roux were studying pleuropneumonia in cattle. This was a disease of economic importance. Both Nocard and Roux had been trained by Louis Pasteur, taking us back to the beginning days of bacteriology. In 1898 they published the first report of mycoplasmas in a paper, "Le Microbe de la péripneumonie." To indicate what was special about these organisms we quote from Emmy Klieneberger-Nobel, the grande dame of the small community of PPLO researchers at the time we began our studies.
All this started in 1898 with a remarkable discovery by French bacteriologists, Nocard and Roux, namely that pleuropneumonia, a highly infectious disease of cattle, was caused by an organism that could pass filters that retained bacteria. It was at first not possible to cultivate this organism on customary bacteriological medium: but the authors soon produced a richer medium on which this organism, seen in their microscopes as little dots darting around in Brownian motion grew in the form of tiny delicate colonies. These were characterized by a dark center and lighter peripheral zone.
This brief description of very small size and growth outside of a host recalls the beginning of PPLO fame as the smallest living organism. Filtration placed them with the viruses, and independent growth classed them with the bacteria.
Twenty-five years passed before any other organisms of this type were discovered. Then in 1923, J. Bridre and A. Donatien reported on an organism similar to the causative agent of pleuropneumonia in cattle appearing as the causative agent of agalactia (faulty secretion of milk) in sheep. By the early 1930s a number of similar organisms were found, largely linked to animal diseases, and they were conveniently referred to as pleuropneumonia-like organisms following the first member of the group so discovered. Work on the group picked up in many countries, largely pursued by veterinary pathologists. In 1937, the first human disease, a pneumonia, was shown to be caused by a PPLO. And so PPLO moved into mainstream bacteriology, led by investigators such as Klieneberger-Nobel at the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine in London. At that time a complication arose, which in retrospect was due to PPLOs being organisms that lacked a cell wall. Normal bacteria, which possessed a cell wall, could enter a phase where they lost their cell walls but were stable if the osmotic pressure of the medium was high enough. Cells in this stage were designated L forms and were generally capable of reverting to the walled condition. Because PPLOs lacked cell walls, there was 30 years of confusion as to the relation of PPLO to bacterial L forms.
When we undertook to study PPLOs it was not clear that they were normal cells surrounded by the usual cell membrane. They lacked cell walls, were so small they could barely be visualized with optical microscopy, and they had a tendency to clump in many strange ways. Cellularity and mode of replication was uncertain. The growth media used were complex, requiring a mishmosh of components such as blood serum to induce these balky creatures to grow. Drying and embedding specimens for examination by electron microscopy caused so much distortion that one could hardly rule between reality and artifact. All of this added to the problem of determining the size of the genome. On the plus side, a number of graduate students at the University of Connecticut and Yale joined the game, so there was a lot of help in tackling the problems.
In January 1959 a conference on Biology of the Pleuropneumonialike Organisms was held by the New York Academy of Sciences. There were about 200 attendees with speakers from nine countries. The meeting was chaired by D. W. Edward of the Wellcome Research Laboratory in England. The speakers included most of the pioneers, largely from veterinary and agricultural institutions, who were struggling to understand organisms that did not fit the paradigm of bacteria or viruses. Another feature appeared at this juncture. Tissue-culture technology had come into widespread use and the media were often sterilized by filtration. Pleuropneumonia-like organisms were starting to show up frequently as tissue-culture contaminants. When we began culturing PPLOs at Yale, I recall frequent phone calls from laboratories around the university that were growing tissue cultures. Some were requests for information on how to avoid PPLO contamination and some were accusatory, as if our sloppy ways were spreading these organisms around New Haven.
We plowed ahead trying to measure the amount of DNA and the number of colony-forming units in cultures under varying conditions. We continued using the strain of avian pathogen known as A5969. Jack Maniloff began detailed studies of this strain using electron microscopy. Word got around that PPLOs were among the smallest of genomes and this proved of interest to a number of investigators. I recall meeting Leo Szilard, the famous nuclear physicist turned molecular biologist, at a meeting of the American Physical Society in Washington. On being introduced and hearing my name he asked, "What is the size of the PPLO genome?" Although we had values, the uncertainties about morphology, cellularity and mode of replication left the meaning of these values uncertain.
Our discussions suggested a method of confirming cellularity by means of predictions about closed vesicles made of membranes of known high impedance. This allowed us to use a technique discovered 100 years earlier. James Clerk Maxwell, in the early days of electromagnetic theory, worked on the problem of the impedance of a suspension of conducting spheres surrounded by nonconducting shells and embedded in a conducting medium. In the 1920s this theory was tested for biological materials by placing a suspension of red blood cells between two platinum plates and measuring the impedance as a function of frequency of the applied field. From the values obtained, one is able to calculate the inductance of the nonconducting shell. With these results and a knowledge of the dielectric constant of the shell, arrived at by assuming it was made of lipids, a value was obtained for the thickness of red blood cell membranes. This was the first experimental determination of this important biological parameter.
We reasoned that if PPLOs were vesicular in nature, we should be able to demonstrate it to be so. A center for work on dielectric dispersion was the Moore School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania under the direction of Herman Schwan. I knew Schwan from various meetings of biophysicists and made contact to carry out the necessary experiments. And so with a Styrofoam cooler packed with ice and a number of pellets of PPLO A5969, I made my way from New Haven to Philadelphia for several days of intensive experiments with my engineering mentor. The result was a paper, "Electrical properties of the membranes of pleuropneumonia-like organism A5969," and a conviction that the cells were indeed vesicles surrounded by the usual type of cell membrane.
There was some confusion in the 1950s as to the name of the taxon that contained PPLOs. In 1958 Eyvind A. Freundt of the Statens Seruminstitut in Copenhagen, one of the world authorities on this group of organisms, authored a monograph, The Mycoplasmataceae (The Pleuropneumonia Group Of Organisms). Freundt's paper a year later in the 1959 New York Academy Symposium was entitled "Morphology and classification of the PPLO." I stress the confusion in the early days as to the morphology, physiology, phylogeny and nomenclature of the organisms that looked like the best bet in our search for smallness and simplicity. What was most difficult is that we had no idea of how this group of organisms related to other microorganisms, by phylogeny or biochemistry. Another enigmatic feature of the PPLO was its requirement for cholesterol, which was generally considered to be exclusively a constituent of animals and not seen in bacteria.
In 1962 Bob Cleverdon arranged an extensive workshop on PPLOs at the University of Connecticut. It brought us in contact with Shmuel Razin, who was building a center for PPLO research at the Hebrew University Medical School in Jerusalem. Razin, who came to Connecticut for a sabbatical the following year, was for the next 40 years a central figure in PPLO studies, presiding over his own center and traveling and collaborating with researchers around the world. There is hardly an area in mycoplasmology in which his influence is not felt. His insights contributed to our growing confidence in working with these strange microbes. By 1962 Mark Tourtellotte and I felt confident enough to write an article for Scientific American entitled "The smallest living cells."
The period from 1962 until 1966 was characterized by a worldwide effort to promote the PPLO from veterinary pathogens to microbes that were understood in terms of biochemistry, morphology and growth characteristics. This was also a period when molecular biology and the genetic code were coming of age. In 1966, The New York Academy of Sciences decided to revisit this group of organisms in a conference entitled "Biology of the Mycoplasma." The linguistic transition from Pleuropneumonia-like Organisms to Mycoplasma was now complete. Mycoplasma were cellular microorganisms lacking a cell wall but bounded by a cell membrane. The membranes contained cholesterol, which was not synthesized by the mycoplasma but was obtained from the host or from the growth medium. The conference had over a thousand attendees.
At this time our laboratory focused on the size and replication pattern of the mycoplasma genome. The problem was elegantly solved in the dissertation work of Hans Bode, now professor at the University of California, Irvine. He spent the rest of his career after getting his Ph.D. as one of the world leaders in hydra morphogenesis. (Given the current focus on the mycoplasma genome, Bode's important early work has been improperly overlooked.) In the 1961-to-1964 period, extensive work was being done in several laboratories on a number of bacteria using radioautography and a protein-film electron-microscopic technique developed by Alfred Kleinschmidt and Rudolf Zahn. Using cultures of Mycoplasma hominis sp. H39, cells were lysed on an air-water interface while spreading in a protein film. Samples were then transferred to Formvar grids, dried and shadowed with platinum and palladium. They were then examined in the electron microscope and lengths determined. From the lengths and calibration with phage DNA, the genome size was shown to be 510 million daltons. Work on a number of other strains gave genome values in the range of 450 to 1,000 million daltons. Bode's work was published in 1967 in "Size and structure of the Mycoplasma hominis H39 chromosome." Mycoplasma had the smallest genome of any microorganism known at that time.
In the late 1960s Carl Woese was revolutionizing taxonomy based largely on the sequences of ribosomal RNA molecules. When he and Jack Maniloff looked at mycoplasma in this context, it became apparent that the organisms were descended from bacteria that had lost their cell walls and taken up a parasitic existence. The lush environments to which they became adapted—such as the humid greenhouse environs of the human lung—allowed them to shed swaths of their genome and metabolic capacity, living instead as obligate parasites dependent on biomolecules synthesized by their hosts.
From serendipity to implacable reductionism: Our original reason for studying PPLOs, to learn what there was to be learned about the original cells at the origin of life, had been completely misdirected. Rather than being an early taxon, it was a late one—very late. Among the newest of the microbes. It had lost size and genome due to its life in hosts of the Cambrian or later. While I try to think of a moral for this story, I'll say in an aside: Sorry, Dr. Calvin. Mea culpa. In another bit of serendipity, Carl Woese, a coauthor of one of our earliest PPLO papers, developed the technique and scientific framework that solved some of our early confusion about who the mycoplasma really were. This nucleotide-sequence work was long after I had left the mycoplasma genome and turned attention to the mycoplasma membrane, another source of fascination offered up by this organism.
In 1980 Mycoplasma genitalium was isolated from a case of non-gonococcal urethritis. By then I had left this field of research. Sometime thereafter, Clyde Hutchison of the University of North Carolina began stalking the smallest genome, including sequencing its DNA. In 1995 a group at the Institute of Genomic Research headed by Claire M. Fraser finished the complete sequence of the Mycoplasma genitalium genome. Among the coauthors of the published report were Clyde Hutchison, Hamilton Smith, and Craig Venter. Mycoplasma has moved in my mind from one of the oldest to one of the most recent microbes. Indeed, in the hands of Venter and his crew it is moving into the future. If they are fully successful and start seeking a name for their entities, perhaps they might call them PPLOs—patent-pending laboratory organisms..
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/when-pplo-became-mycoplasma/3
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Apartment up to 8 people in Venice
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|San Polo, 30125 Venezia, 意大利
This apartment is perfect for big families up to 8 people. It consists of 3 double bedrooms, a spacious living room with double sofa bed, 2 kitchens and 4 bathrooms. There's air conditioning and satellite TV.
There is air conditioning and the windows overlook Salizada Rialto, which is an area with plenty of shops and small restaurants. Not far from here, there is the characteristic Fish Market.
The apartment is located in a very central position, in the San Polo district, few steps from Rialto Bridge.
It's easy to reach the apartment from the Airport with Alilaguna line, as well as from the Railway Station or from Piazzale Roma (Venice Bus Terminal) with waterbus line 1 to Rialto Mercato stop.
住宿规定Included in the price: final cleaning, water, light, gas, sheets and towels.
Not included in the price the Tourist Tax of (2 Euro per person per night - max 5 nights) that you will have to pay cash at your arrival.
In the event of late arrival, you will be charged a supplementary fee depending on the time: 30 Euros after 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 50 Euros after 11:00 PM. The supplementary fee must be paid cash at arrival.
|Weekly rate for up to 6 guests
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Perfect for our needs. We were a family of seven aged 17-92! Supermarket, huge food market, butiques, cafes, restaurants at the door step, the Rialto Bridge within five minutes walk. We rented the place through Wimdu - perfect service all the way through. We were given instructions on how to get from the airport to the flat (takes about one hour). We were asked to phone on arrival at the airport and we were met by the host at the pier of Rialto Mercado and taken to the flat by foot - only around 80 meters. Very friendly and hospitable host. We were given maps of the city, suggestions for places to eat and shop and tips about the best ways to get around by public transport. The flat met all our needs - it is very spatious and clean - four bath rooms and equipped with the basics of what you need. We made our own breakfasts and cooked three good dinners. The kitchen has two hotplates but no oven. In additions to the kitchen in the living room two of the other rooms have a fridge, pantry and hotplates.Two rooms have proper comfortable double king size beds with onsuite bathrooms and one room has a double sofabed that can be uncomfortable if occupied by two persons as you tend to roll into the middle - an onsuite bathroom. The living room also has a double sofa bed with a thin mattress (probably not too comfortable if occupied by two persons - but for one young person is was acceptable) with an adjacent bathroom. There is an extra folding bed in the flat. We highly recommend this place.
Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt in Venedig. Auch Dank der tollen Wohnung, welche - nähe Rialto - perfekt gelegen ist für alle Ausflüge. Wir hatten einen netten Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer und wurden pünktlich beim Bootssteg abgeholt und zur Wohnung begleitet. Die Wohnung ist sehr gross und sauber und ist sehr zu empfehlen!
Posizione perfetta, proprietario gentile e puntuale. Casa comodissima e pulita. Non potevamo scegliere meglio.
Excelente. Buena ubicación, apartamento amplio con 4 baños completos, en buen estado y limpio. Hay menaje de cocina (cubiertos, ollas, cafeteras, tostadora..), de hecho, hay una cocina principal y 2 pequeñas cocinas en 2 de las habitaciones. Muy buena relación calidad-precio. Carlo, el anfitrión, habla español y nos recibió muy atentamente. Totalmente recomendable.
Schöne Wohnung, sauber, viele kleine Läden, Café und Restaurants, zentral gelegen, Tipps gibt es vom Vermieter
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
We were very happy with Carlos appartment, it is perfectly situated for visitors of the Biennale! perfrct location. The flat is clean and nice, all facilities included. Carlos is a friendly and easy host, his friend Enrico as well! I can recommend this flat to all visitors with or without kids.
Very nice apartment, very venice. In the area are a lot of cafés, Bars and restaurants, we needed to rest from our full days in this wonderful town. Uncomplicated communication and check in with the renter.
The appartment is very nice, tidy and big enough for us 4 people, Mr. Carlos waited for us perfectly in time and gave us lots of useful informations, so we would recommend this place any time of the year:-)
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Yes! The city of Pleasanton and the management team have claimed public safety consecions that do not exist. The claimed cost concessions that were published in the Pleasanton Weekly are a fraud. As advertised by city staff, there were cost savings but unfortunately those savings were/are offset by increased costs due to 2 EXTRA WEEKS of paid vacation (which increases the already out of control overtime costs), and also provides an additional 2.5% of salary for which employees were already paid.
What I'm trying to articulate is that while the police & fire departments are claiming great sacrafice it couldn't be further the truth. The tax payers are making the ultimate sacrafice to allow these groups to retire at age 50.
Town Square
Did city management lie to the public regarding pension reform?
Original post made by Arnold, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Nov 17, 2012


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I don't believe it ever belonged to Mexico. As I recall we took it from Spain.
hell yea--it is overrun with mexicans anyway--
no! then obamma would have to import his smokes!
we should have give the west back long ago!
hell no! the mexicans there ain't gonna give it up!
we can't give it back as china owns it now!
the west? which way is that?
didn't we buy the west?
we must have missed some payments??
now come again?
no hobla e spanoi ??? no speake E english?
if mexico demanded the west back would the big "O" and his gang being so liberal to just give it back to mexico?
hell i know biden would give it back if mexico promised to make a wildlife park out of it!
I don't believe it ever belonged to Mexico. As I recall we took it from Spain.
They don't want that back. If they got it back then they would have to do for themselves and work. Leaving it US territory makes it a free Social Security ticket for them who just mass manufacture kids and collect a living.
Texas would Whoop Mexico again.
SOON-We already lost the war. You are the resistance.
Tell them to eat shit....but here comes ALL your people back. Walking or feet first
it doesn't matter !!!
Plus, when you go to the DMV you have to provide everything short of a blood and semen sample as proof of who you are if trying to get a Driver's License or State Issued ID, but these illegals with ZERO identification can get a driver's license, or ID?????? How the hell does that work?!?!?!
Enforcement, NOT Amnesty!!!!!!
"If theyre going to come here illegally, apply for & receive assistance through a corrupted Government agency encouraging this lawless behavior, work under the table & send billions of dollars each year back to their families in Mexico, while bleeding local economies dry, protest in our streets waving their Mexican flags DEMANDING rights, while I have to press 1′ for English, then they need to be shipped back to where they came from!" -Chad Miller
Lets see now,,,, who was there first????? It sure wasn't the Mexicans, what makes them think it's there's??? Oh yea,,,,,entitled!!!
I say again,,,,,, "Indians Had Bad Immigration Laws"


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I am a peaceful man Mr. Kase. I will also be with my wifey. lol
Well then...... Lets make it a NON rival game if the wifeys are comin, LOL
I tend to get a little 'physical' if we're gettin rocked in our own house (or a bar) and there are mouthy division rival fans near me, LOL
Don't get it twisted son. If some Eagles ***** is runnin her rap she will represent. We were hoping to go to the Chargers game.
Give Rivers some nice words for me. I hate that punk *** mother ****er
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A New Zealand app developer is preparing for the moment of reckoning when she launches her creation at the South by Southwest music, film and technology festival in the United States next month.
Belinda Storey's app, Cyphercon, allows users to insert a range of previously unavailable icons - also known by their Japanese name, emoji - into text messages.
For example, a series of Barack Obama icons have been created.
Users can send a smiling Obama, sad Obama or angry Obama, Storey said.
The technology is "peer-to-peer", meaning users at both ends must have the app installed.
Storey - who used contract designers, illustrators and developers in Asia and Europe to create the app - said she got the idea for Cyphercon after searching unsuccessfully for a cricket ball icon to send to a friend.
"[Emoji] came out of the telecommunications industry in Japan - there were initially 400 icons and now there are 700," she said.
She said a wide range of original artwork, including flags, animals and "ethnically diverse" emoji had been created for Cyphercon.
"Whether you're Hispanic, African American, Caucasian or Asian there's a set of emoji that look just like you," Storey said.
She said users would be able to download the app for free and have access to 400 icons.
After that users would have to purchase additional albums of emoji, Storey said.
She said an international patent application had been filed for Cyphercon.


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- Legend says Aphrodite, goddess of love, is a Cypriot
- The island's national symbol is a sheep -- a very shy one
- Cyprus is home to what may be the world's oldest wine
- Its astounding Roman mosaics are among the best preserved anywhere
Cyprus has beaches to stretch out on, ruins to wander and an authentic cheese to chew on.
It's the island of love, or lust -- depending on whether you're an Aphrodite or Agia Napa fan.
But it's suited to calmer pleasures, too.
You can search for its elusive sheep, explore monasteries and mountains or drink an ancient wine.
1. It's the original island of love
Cypriot legend claims Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was born and rose from the foam ("afros," in Greek) near a rock off what's now Aphrodite's Beach.
Waves breaking over the rock create pillars of foam that islanders say look just like the goddess herself.
However, the place name in Greek, Petra tou Romiou (Rock of the Greeks), has nothing to do with Aphrodite.
It's associated with Greek hero Digenis Akritas, who threw huge rocks at his enemies.
Those that missed landed in the sea -- and became tourist attractions.
2. A whole town has World Heritage status
Cyprus is a small island with a vast amount of history.
At the end of a stream of souvenir shops in Paphos you'll find an archaeological site dating to the 4th century BC.
But that isn't what makes Paphos historically unique -- the remains of ancient tombs, fortresses and palaces have made the whole town a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Paphos is a top international treasure.
3. It has the world's oldest wine label
To be exact, the Cypriot dessert wine commandaria is recognized as the world's oldest named wine.
Knight crusaders are thought to have named it in the 13th century, but it may have been made for 5,000 years.
King Richard the Lionheart of England is said to have been so taken with commandaria that at his wedding he pronounced it "the wine of kings and the king of wines."
Produced in the fertile high-altitude slopes in the southwest of Cyprus, it has a sweet, herby taste that evokes the island's aromas.
4. Carnival is a Dionysian blend
Carnival in Cyprus is a unique blend of ancient Greek and later traditions.
It's believed to have begun under Venetian rule in the 16th century, involving masked balls and fancy dress.
Earlier celebrations of Dionysus probably lent it a wild edge.
In recent times it's been held in the days preceding Lent and is mainly associated with the city of Limassol.
It retains an untamed spirit, kicking off with the gaudily dressed Carnival King riding through town on his carriage.
5. The ancient tombs are rock solid
The Tombs of the Kings are Paphos's main tourist attraction and an important reasons for the site's World Heritage listing.
Called "monumental" and "magnificent" by the UN, the 4th-century-BC resting places are carved from solid rock, complete with Doric pillars.
They're unique in Cyprus because of their peristyle court structure, influenced by Egyptian architecture.
In layman's terms, this means they were built like courtyards with colonnades and roofs.
The ancient Egyptians believed the tombs of the dead should resemble the houses of the living.
Despite the name, no kings are actually buried here -- only members of high society.
The tombs got their name because of their grand appearance.
6. Its national symbol is a (very shy) sheep
It's the national symbol, but you may never see it.
Cyprus's mouflon is one shy sheep.
It was once considered vermin, so you can't entirely blame hunters for its demise.
By the 1930s there were only 15 mouflon, technically a subspecies of wild sheep, left on the island.
But conservation programs mean there are now thousands -- somewhere.
A couple of small herds are kept under protection.
One is at Stavros tis Psorkas on the west side of the Troodos mountains -- but, even here, the animals keep a low profile.
7. Cyprus haloumi is the real deal
Eat it raw and it squeaks in your teeth, grill or fry it and it's crispy and gooey -- haloumi cheese is served almost everywhere on Cyprus.
It's typically made from goat's or sheep's milk -- sometimes both -- that's been soaked in brine and mint.
Many Cypriot families make it themselves.
The United States and the EU have recognized haloumi as a traditional Cypriot product, so officially haloumi is only haloumi if it's made in Cyprus.
8. The Roman mosaics are among the world's best
Discovered by accident in 1962, Paphos's mosaics once decorated the houses of the island's most wealthy Roman colonists.
Described by the UN as "extremely rare and rank(ing) among the best examples in the world," they show great artistic skill but also tell compelling stories.
The Four Seasons mosaic in the House of Dionysus (the god of wine) shows winter as a gray-haired old man warming himself up with a drop of vino.
9. The diving is world class
Cyprus has one of the world's widely acknowledged top 10 wreck diving sites.
It's the wreck of the Zenobia, off the coast of Larnaca.
The cargo ship sunk in the 1980s and is still largely intact, with carpets and vending machines rotting on her decks.
It's said the owners never claimed on the insurance.
Barracuda and tuna have now made it their home.
10. Hankies have manifold powers
Tie a handkerchief to a tree and who knows what might happen?
Islanders say infertile women can bear children, lost husbands return and family feuds be resolved.
A tree at the entrance to the Christian catacombs in Paphos shows ample evidence of this apparently pagan practice.
It's adorned with handkerchiefs, ribbons and votive rags.
It's said if you want your lover to come back to you, attach something that was once his or hers -- even a sock -- to increase your chances.


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Montaluce Winery and Estates Wedding by Melissa Schollaert PhotographyWe always get a little excited when we see a Montaluce Winery and Estates wedding. The gorgeous, lush backdrop is one of the most stunning settings in Georgia. This classically beautiful wedding by Melissa Schollaert Photography might be one of our favorites. It is picture perfect and
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Binghamton University's incoming class shows quality
More than 2,075 freshmen and 654 transfers arrive on campus Thursday, August 29, to begin their first semester as Binghamton University students. They will be joined by upperclassmen, who begin arriving Friday, August 30. The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 3.
This year, the University received its largest number of applications ever. Freshmen applications were up 5 percent over last year, to 18,322 from 17,381. Transfer applications were up 7 per cent over last year to 2,667 from 2,500. In addition, graduate applications for degree programs exceeded 3,000 and the highest number ever. Binghamton's total applicant pool, including transfer and graduate students, was approximately 23,989.
BU continues to be highly selective, accepting only 42 percent of its freshmen and 49 percent of its transfer applicants this year. National figures indicate that 90 percent of U.S. colleges admit more than 90 percent of their new student applicants and only 1 percent admit less than one-third of their applicants for freshman admission.
Binghamton's Class of 2006 also continues to rank well above the national average in SAT scores. Of those who have indicated that they will be coming to BU, combined SAT scores range from 1220 to 1230, which is about 200 points about the national average.
Binghamton University currently carries the highest rating among the SUNY university centers in the 'most selective' designation. More than 66 percent of the freshmen class meets the designation, which is based on SAT scores and high school averages as defined by the SUNY System.
The mean high school average for the entering freshmen class also remains high and is consistent with last year's figure of 92.
The majority of Binghamton students continue to come from New York state. About 90 percent of freshmen and transfers are in-state residents. Of the total number of incoming students, 26 percent are from New York City, 24 percent from Long Island and the remainder from upstate areas. Of all new students, both freshmen and transfers combined, 9 percent are from Broome/Tioga communities. The 6 percent out-of-state students represent 25 states.
As in past years, the class mirrors the state's diversity. Thirty five percent of the entering class represents minority groups. Of that number, nearly 20 percent are of Asian background, followed by Hispanic/Latino at 7 percent, African American at 5 percent and Native American at .1 percent.
The incoming transfer students represent seventeen states and bring with them a mean grade point average of 3.3.
Over 250 foreign students attended student orientation programs earlier this week. Of those, approximately 70 are undergraduates and 180 are graduate students. International graduate students account for just under half of the incoming class. Out-of-state graduate students represent at least 25 states.
Growth at the graduate level is steady. For example, new master's and doctoral programs in the Watson School are driving interest in mechanical engineering and related fields, while the School of Management, continues to see increased enrollment in the MBA programs and in the several accelerated and combined undergraduate-graduate programs leading to the MBA degree. In addition, the number of new students enrolling in the Masters in Public Administration program will increase by at least 15 percent this fall.


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New Zealand's superstar greyhound Little Mother received the code's ultimate accolade when the champion chaser was crowned as the 2011-12 NZ Greyhound of the Year in Wanganui on Saturday night.
Little Mother enjoyed a sublime season, the highlight being her convincing New Zealand Cup victory.
Her 37 races during the season yielded 26 wins for $135,540.
She was retired at the end of the season with a New Zealand race record of 85 career wins and $377,751 in stake earnings.
"Emma [kennel name] is a once-in-a-life greyhound to own. She was a thoroughly professional athlete right throughout her racing career.
"There's no way she could have achieved those results without the outstanding work that Brendon [Cole] and Lisa [Ahern] did with her throughout her career," said Little Mother's proud owner, Gordon Sciberras.
Trainer John McInerney delivered his normal lively speech when accepting his 14th national Trainers' Premiership trophy. "Team" McInerney smashed all training records after producing the winners of 803 races last season.


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April 20 Open House
The City of Bellevue held an open house on April 20, 2011 attended by approximately 80 people. They had an opportunity to learn more about the regulatory requirements for waterfront development being considered by the Planning Commission for its May 25 public hearing. Staff and four commission members were on hand to describe the draft, answer questions and receive input.
No formal presentation was made, but staff was stationed at display boards highlighting the following topics:
Additionally, nine summary sheets were also available:
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Today, we talk about Acting to Defend OUR Marriages.
Here are some help from Dr. Randy Carlson's book Starved For Affection: PRAY: Lord, I ask that you help me during times of difficulty in my marriage to remember:
To stay focused on what truly matters.
To pray for my spouse.
That being the right person in more important than being right.
That having a relationship with another human being is a precious gift to be handles with love and respect.
That the greatest thing I can give to another person is the gift of myself-even with all my frailty and hurt.
That true forgiveness and reconciliation begins with me, and will spring from a humble spirit and a contrite heart.
That after I have given all I can to reconcile a broken relationship, I must trust you with the outcome and refuse to react bitterly or vengefully if I have to let that relationship go.
Your Love Dare for today: End it now. Identify any obsession or object of lust in your life and let it go. Expose any lie you've swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure and reject it. Lust cannot be allowed to live in a back closet. It must be killed and destroyed today. Focus on thanking God the He and what He provides can satisfy you and meet all your needs.
Your Respect Dare today: Pray wholeheartedly that God shows you how this concept of allowing your husband to be CEO of your famiy impacts your marriage. Ask Him to help you be teachable and pray that you learn. Ask Him to give you and your husband a united


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Entrepeneur and jewellery designer Louise Pilkington shares her treasures with Viva.
It's a week of new beginnings for Louise Pilkington, the charismatic hair stylist, former owner of Servilles Ponsonby and designer and co-founder of Loumina jewellery.
She just opened her latest venture: Dry & Tea - a "boutique blow wave bar" and tea house - in Newmarket. Located on Kent St, the space has been designed by Cheshire Architects and features a wall dedicated to artist Paul Hartigan's work Starburst Palm.
Pilkington talks us through a few of her favourite things, from a good luck Buddha to her favourite colour, white.
1. Happy Buddha
My great aunt turns 104 this September and still lives by herself in a lovely home by the lake, and has the most amazing collection of beautiful furniture and art. She gave me this Happy Buddha last time I visited her and she told me she rubbed his tummy most days and he brought her luck.
With luck still on her side at the age of 103, I feel very fortunate to have been given this and hope I receive the same incredible luck as my great aunt.
2. Art glass collection
Over the years I have been lucky enough to be handed down some amazing Murano art glass. These gifts started my passion for collectable glass and I've continued to add to it ever since. Within my collection is a 17th century lead crystal vase I bought in Argentina while there for a friend's wedding - the city is full of incredible antiques. I went over with a friend and our hand luggage was rather full on the flight home - I had the crystal vase and she brought home a chandelier!
3. Tongue and groove walls in my house
When I bought my house a couple of years ago, I walked in and fell in love with the walls; however it was in need of a paint so now all my walls and ceilings are white. I love white, it's the perfect backdrop to all my colourful pieces and white tongue and groove makes it feel like a bach by the sea.
4. Amethyst Star ring
For the past four years I've been designing jewellery for my brand Loumina and this piece is one of my all-time favourites. The stars remind me of Wonder Woman and the beautiful crystal amethyst is a powerful healing stone. This healing piece definitely makes a statement.
5. Paul Hartigan art
I love Paul's work and his passion - I have a couple of his pieces but my absolute favourite is my Tui. I love his work so much that we have chosen to feature it in my new salon.
6. Alexander McQueen candle
I was on my way to New York fashion week and as soon as I landed I received a text from a good friend telling me Alexander McQueen had passed away. My heart sank as he was and always will be my most loved and influential designer. Every time I light this candle I think of him.
7. B&W Zeppelin
When my boyfriend moved in, the one thing I was most happy about him bringing with him was his stereo. Not only does it put out great sound, but it looks great.
8. Chippendale wardrobe
When I bought my house it was lacking the wardrobe space to house my clothing addiction. My best friend found one for me on Trade Me and it's absolutely beautiful. It was originally imported from Germany and I bought it from a trader based in Kaipara. I felt very lucky to have found it.
9. My grandmother's tallboy and other units
I was lucky enough to be given my grandmother's bedroom furniture; however it was dark oak and didn't really suit my house. Due to my love of white, I had a vision of painting it but had to check with my father to ensure his mother wouldn't mind. Dad assured me she'd be happy just knowing I was getting use out of it, so once I was given the all-clear I got it all lacquered white. It suits my home perfectly and is so nice knowing it belonged to someone so dear to me.
10. Jonathan Adler Milk Glass collection
Over the years I've been collecting white pieces from Jonathan Adler and when I was in New York I fell in love with Milk Glass. The collection looks great white on white - it's a nice clean look and interesting to look at due to the many shades of white that feature. When all together they complement each other nicely.


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Anything "extra" that makes its way into a package for something you've bought on eBay. Extra goodies, promotional, religious or random stuff that people try to unload on you by adding it to your package.
I bought a new cellphone on ebay and the guy included two demo CDs for his band. Can't believe I got stuck with the shipping for all this boughtsam.
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Hotel Galini is located right next to all amenities, 300 metres from Naxos Town center and a few metres away from the beautiful beach.
The hotel is built according to the island architecture standards, with a touch of blue on white.
Just enough to make you feel you are in a Greek Island.
The view from the hotel is more than magic and there is nothing best and idyllic than watching the unique sunset from your own balcony.
The atmosphere is very friendly and you will feel that your are a member of our family.
The whole environment is tranquile to give you the relaxing moments you wish while in holidays.
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Faith Column: This story is amazing
Open Door Community Church, Breezy Point, MN
I recently found three letters my nephew wrote to his dad (my youngest brother). "Dear Dad, I just got off the phone with you, and I'm so sorry about my sister and girlfriend. I couldn't stop crying until I remembered Jeremiah 29:11." "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." He had been crying because his dad told him his sister left home. She chose to chase the ways of the world, and his girlfriend will not surrender to get help from all her addictions. My nephew had walked away from that kind of lifestyle, so as he stands on the outside, looking in, he can see what a mess his life was. He said to his dad, "God's Word and praying stopped my tears and calmed my heart."
"You will be proud of me dad. I re-dedicated my life to Jesus Christ. I have been studying God's Word for the last two weeks. I miss you dad, and my uncle, my sister, and my girlfriend, but God helps me with my feelings of doubt, sorrow and pain. And God humbles me."
"Dad, it's amazing how many answers God has in the Bible, for all the questions I have.
"Before, I was always looking in the wrong places. Now I have all the answers in the Bible, and my most valuable treasure is the Bible. All this time it was right before me. I'm sorry it took so long for me to find the answers.
"It's so good to hear from you dad. I have been working so hard, and studying God's Word. Things are going good here. I'm in a good place. I just fill my time with the Lord. My time is the Lord's time. Tomorrow we are going to raise funds for Teen Challenge."
"Dad, we demonstrate faith just by the fact that we are involved in a recovery program. If we didn't have faith in the promise of a better future, for our families, and ourselves, we wouldn't put ourselves through the hard work and pain involved in recovery. But as time passes, we may grow discouraged at the length of the process. We may have our spirits dampened by the ups and downs along the road, feeling our faith ebb more often than flow. Some people report instant release from their addiction, but for most of us, it will take faith and patience, to inherit the promise of new life."
John 13:34, Jesus says, "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." "Dad, I'm learning about God's perfect love. Trying to love, without first receiving God's love, is like trying to water something with a hose that's disconnected from the faucet. There is a boundless reservoir of love available to us; but without receiving the love of God, in Christ, we will quickly run dry."
My nephew's letters, words and actions are the proof that he has had a change of heart. He now loves God, instead of the world. His life is a reminder for us, of what can happen when we focus on living God's way, not our way. My nephew's life is a testimony of what happens when the transforming power of God gets "a grip" on your life.
What has a grip on your life? Are you searching for something, looking for answers, or confused? Open Door Community Church will have the door open for you on Sundays, at 10 a.m., at Breezy Point City Hall. We will look at God's Word because He has all the answers!


text: 2004 Chevy Silverado 4.8. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it wont. I always have battery lights and all proper indicators. I have checked all cables and theyre good. I swapped the relays for the starter and the parking light. Lights worked fine but still not start. I even went as far as to jump the pins for the relay with no success. The starter is good and im all out of ideas. Any help is very appreciated.


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Silent studio close to the Parliament - Apartment Miso
Size35 m²
Floor No.3(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Parking available
Accommodation summary
|Balaton utca, 1055 Budapest, Hungary
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Silent shelter in the heart of the city, close to the Nyugati railway station and just a couple of minutes from the Vígszínház away. This well-equipped studio flat with good layout is the ideal accomodation for couples and families. TV, WiFi, washing machine and ironing possibility are at your service.
Hints and tips from the owner:
10 minutes walk away from the flat, there is that famous property Freddy Mercury wanted to buy when he once visited Budapest. This beautiful and huge building with a view to Buda is mentioned by all guide books and is - the Parliament :) But don't stop here, walk along the galleries and antique shops of the Falk Miksa street, then enjoy the green of Margitsziget, or walk over to the Buda side, where the Castle, the Fisherman's bastion, baths, museums, cafés and restaurants are waiting for you.
Sheets, bed linen, towels, hair dryer are provided.
Cheap airport transfer or parking possibility is available, reservation needed.
Baby bed and high chair upon request.
House rules1. The apartment can be occupied on the day of the arrival from 2PM and should be left before 11AM on the day of departure. When possible we are flexible with these times so please advise us of your requirements in advance.
2. We kindly ask all our guest to fill in our registration book upon arrival.
3. Please return all the keys received as agreed previously at the handover.
4. Please always lock the doors to your apartment, i.e. the street door, the apartment door and the security gate if available.
5. In case any apartment key would be lost you should inform us immediately; the necessary lock and key changes will be charged to you.
6. The apartment can be used only by our checked-in guests.
7. Please leave the apartment in the same general condition as you found it on arrival. Any damage caused during your stay must be compensated by you.
8. Should you face any problem with the apartment while your stay, please inform us immediately.
9. We accept no responsibility for your valuables left in the apartment.
10. Please take care of the cleanliness and tidiness of the apartment. At the check out please wash any used dishes and remove any rubbish, leaving the apartment in the same condition as you occupied it.
11. Pets are not allowed in the apartment, unless formerly agreed with us.
12. Smoking in the apartment is strictly forbidden.
13. This point is particularly important and no concessions will be made: Please pay respect to other residents of the house. Please close the doors carefully and silently, stay away from any behaviour that can disturb any residents particularly after 9PM. We reserve the right to cancel the service immediately with keeping the whole fee of the rental if we receive any valid complaints from other residents of the house.
14. We do not accept reservations of people who rent the apartments for illegal activities or to invite escorts during the stay.
15. We do not accept reservations for stag or hen parties, or of football supporters coming to European Championship matches. Thank you for your understanding.
16. Please use only the 2. section of the window from the right.
17. There is a free WIFI access in the apartment.
18. The city tax not included in the total price.
19. The fee of the late night check-in service (after 9pm) costs 20 euros.
|Price for > 2 guests
|8 NZ$ per guest/night extra
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|On arrangement
|Check-out before
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Reviews of this property
No complaints about the host. Friendly and correct, and I think it belongs to a larger empresma, so it was all very clear and specific purposes and interests of the tenant. As for the apartment, or in general, if you want to cook something down the kitchen, although it is understood by the small size of the apartment. We were 4 and fits well, albeit 2-3 and best mate. Being close all the nightlife we believe is the best highlight. The only negative to the hot water tank is short and if several people are just douche, but hey, it is a lesser evil!
Sobre el anfitrión ninguna queja. Amable y correcta, y creo que pertenece a una empresma más grande; así que estaba todo muy claro y sin fines específicos ni intereses del inquilino. En cuanto al apartamento, bien en general, si se quiere cocinar algo apretada la cocina; aunque es de entender por las dimensiones reducidas del apartamento. Nosotros estuvimos 4 y se cabe bien, aunque de 2 a 3 mejor y para pareja ideal. Toda la marcha nocturna cerquísima que creemos es el mejor punto a destacar. Lo único negativo que el acumulador de agua caliente dura poco y si se duchan varias personas se acaba, pero bueno; es un mal menor!
Over all ok. Really lot of rules, and that is fine but in that case I think the appartment and the host should meet them themselves and they did not. And I do not like to be surprised with extra fees that somehow is not included in the price. But, over all, ok.
Ottima posizione il centro è facilmente raggiungibile a piedi. A 4 minuti della stazione Nyugati (metro blu 3). Casa Pulitissima e confortevole. Ottima accoglienza ben organizzata soprattutto per il nostro arrivo dopo le 01:00 di notte. Consigliatissima.
Un apartamento más que recomerdable. Silencioso, limpio y amplio. Todas las dudas que tube me las solucionaron a traves de mail, gente seria, responsable y puntual. La entrada al apartamento era a las 2pm y hablando con el chico pudimos entrar a las 11 am. RECOMENDABLE 100%
Mieszkanie czyste i przytulne w bardzo dobrej lokalizacji, niedaleko Parlamentu. W pobliżu stacja metra i przystanki autobusowe i tramwajowe. Bardzo dobry kontakt z wynajmującym. Serdecznie polecam
Es ist wirklich eine TOP Lage! Man kann sich keine bessere Lage vorstellen. Die Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich. Wir waren zu dritt, zu viert wird es sicherlich NOCH gemütlicher (sprich sehr eng). Der einzige Manko ist dir Küche. Sie ist wirklich unglaublich klein, aber für einen kurzen Städtetrip reicht sie vollkommen aus.(Nur Schüsseln fehlen!)
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Fantastic location. Very small elevator. We are travelling with a baby and had to take the wheels of the stroller when going in to the elevator. Lovely staff who provided both a highchair and a bathtub for babies. Fantastic. The gas stove was a little tricky to get going and the water heater has a life of its own (you never know when to expect high or low temperatures when showering). One bwd is really good the other is not as nice but not a big problem if you are staying for a short time.Would stay here again without a doubt.
We stayed for 2 weeks. Fast service and the host also answered emails fast. Really a great flat and location, although the toilet door is a thin wardrobe door which is hard to close.
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text: Minis are notorious for heating up quick and tossing the shots everywhere but at the target. Also, Bill Ruger did everything he could to make it unappealing as a combat weapon, like restricting mag sales to 5rds. Yes, things have changed but look at the AR15, how many decades did it take to shed it's failure record in Vietnam and become the rifle it is today? And it still is not perfect.


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Centre for English Local History
The Centre for English Local History is unique because it is devoted to the study of local history everywhere in England and Wales. Established in 1948, it is the only specifically postgraduate research centre of its kind in the UK and has an international reputation for its teaching and research. Located at 5 Salisbury Rd, it is part of the School of History. Lists of our students' past dissertations and theses from 1948 to 2016 are available here.


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Swoon-Worthy Sites in the City of Light
go-today • Paris, France
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- An Eight-Day Trip to Paris Including:
- Round-Trip Flights from NYC, LAX, or WAS International Airports to Paris
- Accommodations for Six Nights at the Hotel ibis Paris Berthier Porte de Clichy
- Round-Trip Shared Transfers
- Two-Hour Tasting at O Chateau Wine Tasting & Wine Bar
- Champagne Revue at Paradis Latin
- Airline Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, and Entrance Fees Included
Many dream of finding love amid the cobbled lanes and ancient cathedrals of Paris, but it's hard not to fall head over heels for the city itself. Home to more than two million people, France's capital is easily one of the most gorgeous destinations on earth. Here, a stroll along the Seine sparks a lifetime of memories and an evening atop the Eiffel Tower inspires an abundance of smiles. When it comes to exquisite cuisine, cafés, bistros, brasseries, patisseries, and crêperies beckon at every corner, with many boasting flower-lined patios perfect for enjoying a buttery croissant or a glass of Bordeaux.
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PV Tech
Solar energy installer SolarCity has announced it is now taking orders for installations in the US state of Nevada.
The company said free solar panel installations are now available in Las Vegas, offering solar electricity for less than US$30 a month.
SolarCity claimed this is less than utility prices and home owners can access to its design and installation services as well as financing and insurance with monitoring and a performance guarantee.


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New details emerge involving incident with Green-Beckham
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Dorial Green-Beckham will not be arrested after an investigation into an alleged physical incident, according to a news release from Columbia Police. The release says the investigation involving Green-Beckham is complete.
But according to a police report, the Missouri star allegedly pushed a female down the steps at Brookside Townhomes. The report also shows a text message correspondence in which Green-Beckham's girlfriend asked the female victim to not press charges against her boyfriend.
The reporting officer states that since the victims in the case declined prosecution, he requested the arrest warrant for Dorial Green-Beckham be dropped.
MU football spokesperson Chad Moller said Green-Beckham remains suspended indefinitely.
The report says the victim contacted an officer on the case and requested to not have charges pressed against Dorial Green-Beckham. The report states the victim signed a decline to prosecute form "due to perceived pressure she may receive by pursuing charges against Mr. Green-Beckham."
Records state the Missouri wide receiver arrived the apartment Sunday morning where the alleged incident occurred. Someone living at the apartment opened the front door, believing there were guests arriving. The roommate shut the door when noticing Green-Beckham stood at the door. Records say Green-Beckham pushed the door open, forcing his way inside the apartment.
The report continues by saying the former Springfield Hillcrest football player then went down the stars to find his girlfriend. A female victim was also on the stairs. Green-Beckham allegedly pushed the victim with two hands, which caused her to fall at least four stairs. She landed on the floor. Green-Beckham then left with his girlfriend.
The female victim also sustained injuries, the investigating officer writes in the report. She had "slight bruising and swelling of her right wrist and had limited movement of her fingers on her right hand." The report states she did not want immediate medical attention.
Later Sunday afternoon, the victim went to the Columbia Police Department. The victim said she did not want to press charges against Green-Beckham because, according to the police report, "she was afraid of the media and community backlash since Green-Beckham is a football player for the University of Missouri and is possibly going to be in the NFL draft soon."
Columbia Police's report also shows text correspondence between the female victim and Dorial Green-Beckham's girlfriend. Below are the text messages listed in the report with redacted names.
Girlfriend: I want to talk to you about what's going to happen. I know you're so upset and I am too. Dorial was wrong in every way and you have every right to be furious. I'm not sticking up for him but football really is all he has going for him and pressing charges would ruin it for him completely. I agree that something should be done- whether that's paying for what he did with money or a different way. I really just want all of us to move past this and not have this happen again by completely being done with him. I can't do this anymore. Now he's hurting my friends not just me. I really am so sorry you're in this position and I never meant for this to happen.
Girlfriend: I love you!
Victim: And the problem is he didn't mind throwing that down the drain lastnight.
Girlfriend: I know, (Victim). It wasn't right at all. No part of me wants to be with him and last night made me realize so much. I'm not sticking up for him, but it's the rest of his life. he deserves to pay somehow but without football he really does have nothing. He wouldn't have nothing. He wouldn't make it in a real job. He'd be n the streets and in prison like his brothers. I understand how upset you are. I am too- he drug me out by my kneck and hurt me too. Him hurting my friends hurts me more than you know and like I said it made me realize so much. I really am done. Just please think about it before you do anything I'm begging you.
Girlfriend: Reports are already being let out. This is going to be a huge deal if you press charges. It'll be over for him. Please (Victim).
Victim: I have no control over what is out That's not in my hands.
Girlfriend: Do you know what's going on or you're going to do.
Girlfriend: Is your hand okay? Are you okay? Mom said she can help fix your wall herself. She's done it plenty of times.
Girlfriend: I don't think Dorial should be let off at all bc he needs to be shown that he can't just do whatever he wants bc of who he is. Have you thought about making him do classes, or counseling, and pay your hospital bill?
Girlfriend: Can you call me? Or the police department? And not have him arrested.
Victim: Him being arrested isn't my doing. That's Anyone that has a reports made on them. My mom will talk to him at some point.
Girlfriend: John wants your moms number please. It's serious and I'm sorry I don't mean to upset you i jus want to be done with this and let him go. I don't want to deal with this either.
Victim: _______ she's at a basketball game and is not in town and said she's not having me go down there or make any decisions without her there so there's nothing I can do.
Victim: She can talk in 30 minutes over the phone.
Girlfriend: Okay. The best thing would be is for us all to go together or you call when your mom and you talk. And if you didn't want to press charges just say we all had a lot to drink and what not everything is fine. It jus needs to be quickly. Dorial doesn't have a phone or he would be talkjg to you not me.
Victim: "There's a police report made on it and that would be lying, so basically everything on paper is made up is what I would be saying."
Girlfriend: "Can you please call them? Please (victim). Ask what you can do."
Victim: "My mom said they can call her in 10 minutes."
Girlfriend: All his dad is asking is to let the police know that you aren't pressing charges. That's all he needs before this investigation happens."
Girlfriend: "We're running out of time."
Girlfriend: "And he'll pay you for all the damages done. Guaranteed."
Girlfriend: "If you aren't pressing charges it needs to be done by 6, (victim). Please do something quickly it's going to be a distaster, I know you're upset but this is a huge deal. Please work with him and his family."


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When you sit down for a loooong time, your dick gets a numb sometimes stingy uncomfortable feeling, usually after sitting on a hard surface. Stools, bleachers, etc.
Dude... don't scratch your balls out here!! This is a kids soccer game! "It's cool man, I wasn't scratching I think I just got bee dick!"


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Town Square
Looking for witness to car accident - Safeway truck hit a small car
Original post made by jenny, Palo Alto High School, on Dec 10, 2012
I was involved in a car accident on Wednesday, November 28 at about 11:20 am on Embarcadero near Middlefield. My car stops at the red light, then hit by Safeway's long wheel truck. I need any person that saw it to come forward as soon as possible! – emaiL: email@example.com Thank You.


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Wine Details
Wine Description
(2006 Vintage) The Beringer reserve vineyards offer Cabernet of such quality that a minimalist approach to winemaking has long defined this special blend. Vinifying the fruit from each vineyard separately, Laurie used tailored pump-over techniques for optimal extraction, and then aged the wines in hand-selected, custom-toasted barrels of French Nevers oak. Each lot was aged for almost two years before selection of the final blend, to allow each vineyard to express the depth of its unique terroir. The final blend has aromas of currant, nutmeg and a hint of licorice. Flavors of cassis, raspberry and cocoa are surrounded by refined tannins and a remarkably elegant, supple finish.
strong smell of alcohol
Wine Spectator(2005 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/15/2008
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines(1999 Vintage) Given the spectacular showing of this wine's older brother in our Centerfold tasting, its placing here comes as a complete surprise and an utter disappointment. Brushy, leathery, dry and somewhat muddy in aromatic tone, this expensive bottling goes from supple at entry to harsh and abrasive at the finish, and it never finds a remotely adequate supply of fruit.
Wine Advocate(1999 Vintage) Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 142 on Aug-02
Wine Spectator(1999 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/15/2004
Robert Parker(2006 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 12/01/2009


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As much as I disagree with President Barack Obama on many issues, I'm grateful that he's up with the times in supporting gay marriage. I understand that the idea of two people of the same sex being married may be upsetting to some people, as they may have been raised with the belief that it is just plain wrong. And I forgive Mitt Romney for being foolish in High School to bully classmate for considering him gay. Unfortunately, that was normal back then. After years of discrimination, incorrect jokes, torture and suffering, and some unnecessary deaths, we've reached a new normal, that when the "President of the free world" sets an example for the world saying that we can all enjoy the same rights, no matter how different we are.
Yes, there are still some growing pains that we will go through, I'm sure. But no matter who wins the election, this is a giant step for humanity. In honor of this decision, below's an article that I wrote in collaboration with Nancy Black for Marie Claire in Brazil. It's based on a shorter version I wrote for El Mundo, after photographing 48 weddings one day in March at the San Francisco City Hall. 32 of the photos were published in the article you can see below. It was the year 2004; It seems so long ago…
"The Sweetest Civil Disobedience"
Text: © Nancy Black and Isaac Hernández / Photos: © Isaac Hernández
More than 4,000 couples took the unexpected opportunity presented to them by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who allowed same-sex marriages to be performed at City Hall over 29 days, before State and Federal pressure closed them down.
On the last days before the weddings were stopped, Marie Claire was there, witnessing about fifty homosexual (and three straight) weddings in one day. Love was in the air. They came to City Hall to perform "the sweetest act of civil disobedience".
Absurd to Hate Your Teacher
Anne Peacock and Suzanne Aldridge, both high school teachers in San Francisco, were pleasantly surprised when more than 30 of their students and some parents came to witness them tie the knot. Anne's father hesitantly flew in from New York with only one week notice. "When he saw the smiling students at the ceremony," recalls Anne, "and heard a chorus of congratulations in the school courtyard the next day, and saw me come home with a homemade cake from one student and a beautiful gift from our principal, he told me that he knew he made the right decision in coming. The students' enthusiasm was infectious."
"This issue really does need to have a human face," continues Anne. "It is easy for people to hate 'the other' but much more difficult and even absurd to hate your teacher or cousin or neighbor or daughter or nephew."
Many ceremonies at City Hall were small, but the emotions ran high. "I declare you a couple," said minister Bill Jones on the high marble steps of City Hall. Somewhere else in the building, Donald Bird, another recently-appointed minister, announced, "I declare you Robert and Dan". Applause continuously echoed throughout the building. Some couples sought out an intimate corner, others married on the middle of the main steps, surrounded by tourists and visiting school children; seeking official standing to promises usually long ago given.
For children of gay parents, the weddings gave them validation. "Our son Ari has been very interested in the prospect of our getting married for many years now," explains Carol Lefkowitz, who married Ellen Oppenheimer. "When Mayor Gavin Newsom began this process in February, Ari (Ellen's son) was immediately questioning if we would participate too." Ari was thrilled. All day long he continued to smile and recall favorite aspects of the ceremony.
"We discussed the wedding with our oldest son, Dustin (9 years old)," explains Charles Penn, "so that he would know what's going on, what it means and that he'd be going with us. Afterwards he seemed very quiet and unenthused. We asked, 'Don't you want to go?' and he said 'No.' Jerry and I were very surprised, and asked why not. He said, 'I really don't want to see one of you guys in a dress.' After we finished laughing, we explained no one was going to wear a dress, or a tux, or throw rice. He was much happier then."
The happiness and emotion was contagious. It even spread outside of the City Hall walls. Flowers were sold out daily, as anonymous donors worldwide called to have flowers delivered to the new couples. Even the hotels in the area pitched in to make the occasion special. "When they heard we were there to get married, they moved us to the bridal suite for the same price as our room," explains Renae Julson, just married to Linda Wheeler. "It was so thrilling to be treated equal. Everyone at the City Hall was so exuberant and supportive. We even got to meet the Mayor and give him our thanks and support." The Mayor of Seattle signed an executive order recognizing their marriage upon their return home.
The selfless dedication of city workers and volunteers made the occasion more special than many couples expected. Jay Manley puts it best: "I think we were both really stunned by how moved we were by this experience; for us it was deeply personal and spiritual. We have been a couple for over 15 years, had been registered Domestic Partners, but by contrast, that seems like a rather clinical process, sort of like filing your taxes. Marriage has a completely different quality… it's really a public celebration. We did not expect this opportunity now; we doubted it even in our lifetime. We knew we needed to do it! Even if it lasts legally for only a few days, weeks or months, it is permanent for us."
Joe Lucinsky, a gay rights activist who was instrumental in starting a "gay tier" at the SF county jail where he worked in the 70's, also tied the knot. All inmates used to be housed together, regardless of sexual orientation. He had worked with Harvey Milk, a gay activist who had been murdered at City Hall, not far from where Joe married Jeff Beighley. "We couldn't help but think that Harvey would have been proud of the happenings at City Hall," said Jeff, "but also felt sad that he never had the chance to publicly and 'legally' express his love to someone."
Susan Darm and Carol Saint Cyr traveled to the City twice in the first week of gay weddings, but couldn't get married because of the long lines. They finally got an appointment, and Carol's sister made it in from Sweden. "I have not been much of a proponent of marriage, gay or straight, as the institution is obviously ailing, as evidenced by the statistics on divorce and adultery," explains Susan. "But over our years together we have committed to each other in every way and vowed to spend our lives together. I cried when the guy that married us started reading the vows. I never thought that I would ever stand up in front of others and make those vows. I don't know what is going to happen legally in the next days/months, but for me, I am now a married woman forever."
Steve Muchnick was first married to a woman and then had a happy four-year relationship with another woman before he found his true love, Eric Milliren. "We've been together for a very, very wonderful 15-1/2 years," says Steve, an over-accomplished computer scientist who's HIV positive. "Neither of us has any doubt that we'll be together as long as we both live. Getting married was wonderful, but it hasn't affected how we feel about each other at all. We know that good relationships require hard work, and we are not afraid to do that work."
"This certificate is for framing," explains Bill Jones to the newlyweds, "so that when your mother comes you can say, 'Mother, we're not living in sin'. And this is to guard under lock and key; you might need to go before a judge to tell them that they can't take it away."
"Out of my cold dead hands you're going to take this from me!" exclaimed Michelle Brodie as she held her new marriage license. "George Bush cannot tell me who I can and I can't marry."
Two opposition groups are suing, intending to nullify the marriages that have already occurred. The City is itself taking the issue to California's Superior Court, claiming that state laws banning gay marriage (Proposition 22) violate the State Constitution, which guarantees equal protection and privileges for all Californians, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
"Love is bigger than government"
It all started in Massachusetts, the first US State to authorize gay marriages, after it decided that to ban gay marriage would violate their state constitution. Local officials are preparing for the weddings, which are scheduled to begin on May 17th.
A hastily-approved bill to amend the state Constitution to ban gay marriages is being voted in Massachusetts, and the issue won't be completely decided until it goes to the popular vote in as late as 2006.
That's if President Bush' proposed National Constitutional Amendment to ban gay marriages doesn't go through before that. President Bush, in full re-election campaign, declared during his last State of the Union address that he would back a Constitutional definition of marriage as "between a man and a woman". If passed, it would effectively bar any gay marriages in the US, overriding any state laws.
Newly-elected San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (36 years old, married, and Catholic) was present at Bush's Address. The President's declarations galvanized him into action, gathering constitutional scholars and lawyers to research their case that California's new law against gay marriage violates the State Constitution. His own gay advisors told him he was committing "political suicide". He responded that he didn't care; that it wasn't about him, but was a simple issue of human rights.
As Former Minnesota Governor and wrestler Jesse Ventura put it recently, "Love is bigger than government. Think about that." Addressing the conservative argument that gay marriage is a threat to the institution of marriage itself, Ventura asked, "How is my marriage under attack if two gays or lesbians down the street want to make a lifelong commitment to themselves?"
In a challenge to Bush, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would be "fine" with same-sex marriage if California voters approved it. "I think those issues should be left to the state, so I have no use for a constitutional amendment."
Unlike Schwarzenegger, Ventura thinks "civil rights issues should not be put on the ballot. We have a representative-style government. Represent your people and vote and stand by what you believe in."
California Assemblyman Mark Leno (Democrat, San Francisco), reminded the public that in 1967, when the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriages, a New York Times poll showed that 80 percent of the American public opposed the action: "The courts and the people are not always in agreement."
Spreading like wildfire
In the days since San Francisco, other city officials have intended to follow Newsom's footsteps, pushing Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to declare that the US Constitution should be amended as soon as possible, because "gay marriage is spreading like wildfire."
Given the stern Federal opposition, that fire is being stamped out as soon as the coals heat up, wherever it occurs; as in Sandoval, New Mexico, where the Attorney General declared them invalid after only fifteen weddings. Portland, Oregon, also had a short run of marriages.
The Mayor of tiny New Platz, New York, Jason West, began holding gay marriages despite a lawsuit against him for marrying people without licenses. "There's nothing in New York state law that says that same-sex couples cannot be married," he told National Public Radio, "and the Department of Health has taken it upon themselves to discriminate in who they issue marriage licenses to. This is in direct violation of the State Constitution, which requires equal protection under the law . . . I think it's ridiculous to even think that anyone could go to jail for marrying people." Nevertheless, West stopped performing the weddings after increased legal pressure.
The Constitutional "Non-Issue"
Bush's move to ban gay marriages has been controversial on many fronts; and it has cost Bush greatly in his standing with gay Republicans -some quite influential. Mary Cheney, the Vice President's daughter, a self-declared lesbian said back in 2000, "working together, we can expand the Republican Party's outreach to non-traditional Republicans. We can make sexual orientation a non-issue for the Republican Party, and we can help achieve equality for all gay and lesbian Americans."
While distancing himself from these Republicans, Bush is courting groups like the Christian Coalition, in whom he may place trust for a win in November.
Constitutional scholars don't see a future for the idea of a National Constitutional amendment banning gay marriages. The law is very specific on how the US Constitution may be amended, and lawyers will be battling this one for some time. It would be unprecedented for the Constitution to be amended to limit rights. Previous amendments have only added rights, such as giving women the right to vote.
Many see it as a "non-issue"; "what's the big deal? Let them get married," while other choose to see it as a threat to "family values and the sanctity of marriage".
Randy Thomasson, executive director of the Campaign for California Families, one of the leading opponents of the California gay marriage effort, and a key proponent of California's Proposition 22, banning gay marriage, disagrees. "Four-and-a-half million Californians reaffirmed the unique and important institution of marriage for a man and a woman in 2000, and they haven't changed their minds about what's best for the children," said Thomasson. California had then and estimated population of 34.5 million, 25 million of them old enough to vote.
President Bush says he wants to stop "activist judges" from "changing the definition of the most enduring human institution. After more than two centuries of American jurisprudence and millennia of human experience, a few judges and local authorities are presuming to change the most fundamental institution of civilization," the president said. "Their action has created confusion on an issue that requires clarity."
Marriage through the ages
Anthropologists and sociologists agree that throughout human history marriage has principally and fundamentally been an economic institution. Grooms have often been married with or without consent in political or economic unions made by families; brides, with dowry to sweeten the deal, have been commodities to barter. Polygamy has actually been more common throughout the ages than monogamy, which was made popular during Roman times (both Romans and Greeks had gay unions), and with the spread of Christianity. The Bible is full of references to polygamy, like King Solomon's "seven hundred wives, and princesses, and three hundred concubines".
The idea of marriage as a commitment for life entered into voluntarily by a man and a woman is actually quite new; only occurring in substantive numbers over the last few hundred years. Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" was controversial stuff; with Juliet, at age 14, defying her father's choice of her marriage. At the time, it just wasn't done. Marriages arranged by families were the historical norm in many parts of the world, as they still are in great portions of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Arranged marriages, though said by proponents to promote stable family relationships, are also fraught with abuse, like "bride burnings", and female infanticide, when families are unwilling or unable to provide dowries. The idea of a marriage entered into by willing and equal partners in romantic love is fairly revolutionary; and even in the last century, has found it's own difficulties, exemplified by the US divorce rate, in which nearly 60% of marriages end in divorce.
In San Francisco, where gay marriage protestors clashed with supporters, in response to the "sanctity of marriage" argument, one sign said simply, "Protect Marriage: Ban Divorce". In a country where single-parent families are actually the majority, by asking which would be better: for a child to have one mother, or to have two?
The legal battle in California has only just began. California became the first US State to allow marriages between couples of different races. At that time, if you married in California, you could be arrested when you arrived home in another State. It took the Supreme Court many more years to allow interracial weddings.
These are a few of the questions in a heated and emotional national debate that has come out of the closet. Whatever gets decided here will certainly influence other governments globally; therefore, watch out, world: it could be a bridal revolution.


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Shannon Byrne
Six Trojans Named To The Pac-12 Cross Country All-Academic Team
Byrne, DeYoung, Matranga, Owen, Robinson and Soderstrom named honorable mention
Trojans Place 5th At Titan Invitational
Sophomore Erin Matranga leads the team at Fullerton
USC To Compete At Titan Invitational Friday
Final regular season meet of the season
USC Takes Second at Highlander Invitational 4K Race
Young Trojans post seven of the top 23 times
USC's Cross Country Team Set To Invade The Inland Empire
Trojans to compete a the 4K Highlander Invitational hosted by UC Riverside
At USC: Shannon Byrne begins her second season of running cross country for USC...2011: Had her best 5K time of 18:55.2 in the season opener at the UC Irvine Invitational...Was USC's seventh-place finisher and 31st overall with a season-best 6K time of 23:04.05 to help the Trojans secure second place at the CS Northridge Invitational on Oct. 15. One of the five freshmen runners USC brought to the Pac-12 Championships and she finished 105th with a time of 23:18...She was a Dean's List student as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL: Byrne is a 2011 graduate of Newbury Park High in Newbury Park, Calif... She ran both cross country and track for the Panthers...Had a season-best three-mile cross country time of 18:38.85 to place third in the Marmonte Cross Country Finals...Won the varsity 1500m race at the 2011 Santa Barbara Easter Relays with a time of 4:51.44...Posted a PR of 11:09.69 to place fourth in the 3200m race and a season-best 5:03.66 to place second in the 1600m race at the Marmonte League Championships on May 6...Had a season-best time of 2:20.47 in the 800m at the Arcadia Invitational...Has PRs of 2:18 in the 800m and 5:00.49 in the 1600m.
PERSONAL: Shannon was born on July 27, 1993 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada...She has one brother, Jonathan...Her hobbies include skiing, snowboarding and being a volunteer high school cross country coach...Lists her favorite athlete as Roger Bannister because he was the first man to break the 4-minute mile barrier...Is a Business Administration major at USC....After USC would like to work as a management consultant or investment banker...Volunteers as a youth track coach, a Sunday School teacher and for the Joint Educational Project, a service learning organization at USC.


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With all 12 coaches having arrived in Paris, the trip has gotten off to a great start. Director of Coaching Education Nik Penn and Regional Technical Director Arian Hoxha, met up with Laurent Papillon who has been instrumental in the organization of the trip, through his work with UEFA and the French Football Federation. Arian and Nik were able to get a private tour around the Parc de Princes stadium, the home of Paris St. Germain. After checking out the pitch and the locker rooms, they were invited into the Champions League Press conference with Carlo Ancelotti of PSG and Victor Perieria of FC Porto. The night ended with a chance to watch Porto train leading up to the game the following night.
The remainder of the coaches arrived on Tuesday in time for a museum tour in the morning, before attending the UEFA Champions League game featuring PSG vs. FC Porto. The winner advancing from the group in first place for a chance for a favourable draw in the last 16.
PSG held on to win 2-1 in a packed stadium of close to 50,000 fans. At half time a few of the coaches managed to catch up with Rush's very own, Lindsey Horan, who is starring for the PSG Womens team, having already scored 8 goals in her first professional season.
The week continues tomorrow with a trip to Northern France to see Lille play Valencia in another Champions League game, where the coaches will say the night and attend the Lille Academy with Laurent.
Pictured: Top right - Brian Lux, Colorado Rush alum and PSG Women's star Lindsey Horan, Nik Penn and Russell Finch before the PSG-Porto Champions League game. Bottom left - Hawaii Technical Director Arian Hoxha, Bottom Right - Porto and PSG Champions League game


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Officer's death hits close to home for Berks sheriff's deputies
Kyle Pagerly, Brad Fox led similar lives as expectant fathers, K9 officers, war veterans
READING, Pa. - Plymouth Township police Ofc. Brad Fox's death has hit close to home for law enforcement officers in Berks County.
His family has close ties to Berks, and his death mirrors the loss of Deputy Sheriff Kyle Pagerly.
Fox's family lives just over the Berks line in New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., near Boyertown. His wife was a teacher for four years in the Boyertown Area School District.
"There are just no words to explain how horrific it is, how senseless it is," said Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman.
Fox, who would have turned 35 on Friday, was responding to a hit-and-run crash. He was shot in the head. His canine partner, Nick, also took a bullet, but he will survive.
"It really feels like it's last year again and they were just at my door," said Alecia Pagerly, Kyle Pagerly's widow.
Gut-wrenching emotions have come rushing back to Alecia. Her husband Kyle was killed 15 months ago while serving a warrant in Albany Twp., Berks Co.
"I cannot believe how many similarities there are between the two officers," said Alecia.
Both were canine officers who graduated from the same academy in Philadelphia. Both were war veterans serving two tours of duty. Fox was a Marine; Kyle served in the Army. Both men were expecting a child, and Fox and Pagerly are the first in their department killed in the line of duty.
"It's almost like I was reading about Kyle all over again, and I felt the exact same like it was me being notified again," said Alecia.
Alecia's wounds are still raw, and said she can relate to what Fox's wife and family are going through. She's already reached out to them, and understands how hard it is to lose your partner.
"Last year at this time, my mind wasn't there, so I'll give her more time and reach out again," Alecia said.
The community rallied behind Alecia, and the same is being done for Ofc. Fox's widow.
Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht is also making plans for his department to help the Plymouth Township police during their time of need.
Weaknecht said he will be sending his department's honor guard and at least 10 deputies to neighboring Montgomery County on the day of Fox's service.
The deputies' primary role, Weaknecht said, will be to work in the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown and to assist with traffic control during the service so that their colleagues in the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department can attend the service, which has not yet been set.
This Week's Circulars
Berks Area News
Former Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning Passes Away at 85
Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning, who went on to serve in Congress, has died. He was 85.Read More »
- Body found in Schuylkill River in Cumru Township
- Famed Berks wrestling coach gone, but not forgotten
- Local police step up patrols for Memorial Day weekend
- Bullets blast way into District 3 championship game
- Kutztown falls in District 3 final, other notable results
- Boyertown State Theatre goes digital
Latest From The Newsroom
- Updated Former Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning Passes Away at 85
- Man's 'suspicious' death in Frackville ruled a homicide
- Body found in Schuylkill River in Cumru Township
- Holiday travelers will encounter rising prices at the pump
- Summer recipes on the grill
- Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band Dies at Age 69
- World War II veteran discusses issues faced by those returning from war
- 75-year-old man dies days after crash on Route 22
- Summer getaways in the Lehigh Valley
- Famed Berks wrestling coach gone, but not forgotten


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ethicalhacker.net IRC channel?
Is it worth setting up an IRC channel for members of this site e.g. #ethicalhacker on freenode? I don't want a chat room to take away from the forums here, but it would be nice to get some more interaction with some of the other members and share ideas.


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