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Graduate Research Grant Recipients Fall 2000 - Spring 2005
- Mathew Brower
Visual and Cultural Studies Permission to reproduce an image from George Eastman House
- Liz Czach
Visual and Cultural Studies Presented "Easy Enough for a Woman: The Gendering of Amateur Filmmaking" at the Film Studies Association of Canada
- Hossein Khosrowjah
Visual and Cultural Studies Presented "DrivebyFilmmaking: Automobility and Re-mapping of the Emotional Geography of Domestic Space in Abbas Kiarostami's Ten"at the Abbas Kiarostami: Image, Voice and Vision Conference
- April Miller, English and Film Studies
Presented "Offending Women, Resisting Evolution: Criminality and Consumption in Manslaughter and the Law" at the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Annual Convention
- Lisa Uddin, Visual and Cultural Studies
Research on "Consuming Conservation: Gender and American Zoos in the Late Twentieth-Century"
- Liz Czach
Visual and Cultural Studies Research visits to the UCLA Film and Television Archives, and the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences archives, the research from which was presented in a paper entitled "Performativity and Mary Pickford's Home Movies" at the Women and the Silent Screen conference
- Leanne Gilbertson
Visual and Cultural Studies Photographic expenses for publication of "Imaging St. Margaret: Immitatio Christi and Immitatio Mariae in the Vanni Altarpiece"
- Joanna Grant, English
Presented "Regionalist Fictions, Modern(ist) F(r)ictions: Self-Locations and Dislocations in Selected Works of Ellen Glasgow and Willa Cather" as part of a panel at the Berry College 2003 Southern Women Writers Conference
- Daniel Humphrey, Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "Our Bergman: The American Construction of a Swedish Filmmaker," a panel presentation at the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference
- Jennifer Leightweis, English
Presented 'Seeing Means Going Mad': Male Embodiment and Colonial Politics in 'Gulliver's Travels' at The British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Conference
- April Miller, English and Film Studies
Presented "The Queer Practices of Latrine Duty: Abjection and Destabilized Masculinity in Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony" presented at the Annual Convention of the Modern Languages Association
- Lisa Soccio, Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "Locust Abortion Technician Meets 'Hamburger Lady:' Monstrous Femininity and the Power of Horror in Subcultures of Abjection" on Feminine Bendings panel at the Experience Music Project's 2004 "This Magic Moment: Capturing the Spirit & Impact of Music" Pop Conference
- Lucia Sommer, Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "Mapping Biopower: Cyberfeminist Participatory Theater and the Politics of Site" at the National Women's Studies Conference
- Jennifer Ailles, Department of English
Presented "'Unseemly Woman In A Seeming Man' or 'That Woman Is A Woman!': Effeminacy, Boy Players, and Other Gender Crossovers" at the Modern Languages Association Convention in November 2002
- April D. Miller, Department of English
Presented "Nothing but Inverts, Criminals, and Monsters: An Examination of Modernism's Most Unruly Women" at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association 2003 National Conference
- Anjili Babbar, Department of English
Presented "Mythogenesis: Chatterton as 'Postmodern Avatar'" at the Thomas Chatterton conference
- Daniel Humphrey, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "Watching Ingmar Bergman: 'Caught Between the Shame of Looking and the Shame of Being Ashamed To Do So'" at the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference
- Kathleen Utter King, School of Nursing
Research for "Genetics of Gestational Diabetes: A Case Control Association Study"
- Katherine Axtell, Eastman School of Music Musicology
Research for "Elfrida Andree (1841-1929): Piano Quartet in A minor and Piano Trio in C minor"
- Matthew Brower, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "Trophy Shots: Early North American Animal Photography and the Display of Masculine Prowess" at the International Society of Anthrozoology conference
- Liz Czach, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "The Evidence of Benjamin's Optical Unconscious" at the Screen Studies Conference
- Daniel Humphrey, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Presented "Cinema, Memory and the Dialectic of Trauma: Derek Jarman's The Last of England" at the Screen Studies Conference
- Tara McCarthy, Department of History
Research for dissertation, "True Women, Trade Unionists, and the Lessons of Tammany Hall: Irish Women in America, 1890-1930"
- Amy Herzog
Program in Visual and Cultural Studies Presented "The Movement of Meaning: Prenom: Carmen" at The Carmen Conference: An International Conference Dealing withCarmen and the Cinema
- Lynn Wemett Nichols, School of Nursing
Data collection for dissertation, "Determinants of Adherence in Women with Chronic Health Conditions"
- Leigh Small, School of Nursing
Research for dissertation, "Predictors of Child Outcomes After a Pedriatic Intensive Care Hospitalization"
- T'ai Smith, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Research for dissertation, "Weaving Work at the Bauhaus (1919-31): The Gender and Engendering of a Medium"
- Lina Najib Kawar, School of Nursing
Data collection for dissertation research on socio-cultural factors and their relationship to knowledge and attitudes affecting the participation of Palestinian-Jordanian women in all modes of breast cancer screening
- Nathan Nobis, Philosophy
Presentation of "Feminist Ethics without Feminist Ethical Theory" at the Society for Analytical Feminism Meeting, American Philosophical Association
- Timothy Roberts, MD, Division of Adolescent Medicine
Participation in special interest groups for researchers addressing violence and women's health issues at the Society for Adolescent Medicine meeting.
- Jomarie Alano, Department of History
Research for "A Life of Resistance: Ada Prospero Marchesini Gobette (1902-1968), Italina Writer, Translator, Partisan and Women's Right's Activist"
- Tatyana V. Bakhmetyeva, Department of History
Research for "Stranger Among Her Own, Her Own Among Strangers: Sophie Swetchine (1782-1857), Russian Patriot With a French Heart (Identity and Authority in Nineteenth-Century Russia and France)"
- Bobbi Carothers, Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology
Research for "Men and Women are from Earth: Examining the Dimensional and Categorical Indicators of Gender with Taxometric Procedures"
- Joanna E. Grant, Department of English
Presented "'You Give Me Fever': Contagious Degeneration and Miasmatic Modernism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness" at Modernist Studies Association Conference
- Mary Henold, Department of History
Research for "Strong in Our Knowing: The American Catholic Feminist Movement in the Postconciliar Era, 1965-1980"
- Daniel Humphrey, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Research for "The Soil of History and the Seeds of Production: Ingmar Bergman's Time Square Debut"
- Norman Vorano, Program in Visual and Cultural Studies
Research for "Invisible Seams: Early Exhibitions of Inuit Art at the Handicrafts Guild (1949-55)"
- Elizabeth Wells, Musicology, Eastman School of Music
Presented "Me and Velma Ain't Dumb: The Women of West Side Story" at the Feminist Theory and Music 6 Conference
- SBAI Dissertation Group Margot Bouman (Visual & Cultural Studies), Ed Chan (English), Narin Hassan (English), Amy Herzog (Visual & Cultural Studies), Jennifer Hudak (English), Joanna Mitchell (Modern Languages & Cultures), Kirsi Peltomaki (Visual & Cultural Studies), and Lisa Soccio (Visual & Cultural Studies) Support for an intensive dissertation writing workshop/retreat.
- Sharon Fish, School of Nursing
Research for "Worldviews in Collision: The Controversy Surrounding Therapeutic Touch in Nursing - A Sociological and Historical Analysis."
- Leanne Gilbertson, Visual and Cultural Studies
Support for the publication of "The Vanni Altarpiece and the Cult of Saint Margaret: Considering a Female Audience."
- Su-ching Huang, English
Presented "Female Nomadology: Re-reading Ethnic Schizophrenia in Mulberry and Peach by Chinese American Woman Writer Nieh Hua-ling" at the annual American Comparative Literature Association conference.
- Lina Najib Kawar, School of Nursing
Pilot study, "United States-resident Jordanian and Palestinian Women: Participation in Breast Cancer Screening," carried out in Washington D.C. and Houston, Texas.
- Lisa Soccio, Visual and Cultural Studies
Archival research for dissertation, "Nothing's Shocking: On the Persistence of Avant-Gardism in Alternative Music."
- Koren L. Bakkegard, English
To present "Owning Ourselves, Sharing with Others: Disclosure as Pedagogical Principle" at the Queer Intersections: Community, Identity, and Public Space conference.
- Narin Hassan, English
Presented "Bodies, Homes and Nations: Reading Partition in Sidhwa's Cracking India" at the Modern Languages Association and South Asian Literary Association conferences.
- Lili M. Kim, History
To present "Gender, Transnationalism, and Identity Formation of Korean American Women in Hawaii, 1910-1945" at the annual Meeting of the Association for Asian American Studies.
- Craig Sellers, School of Nursing
Presented "Advance Directives in HIV/AIDS: A Grounded Theory" at the American Conference for Bioethics and Humanities
- Jomarie Alano, History
Research for dissertation "A Life of Resistance: Ada Prospero Marchesini Gobetti (1920-1968), Italian writer, educator, political activist and partisan."
- Mary Henold, History
Research for dissertation "Strong in Our Knowing: The American Catholic Feminist Movement in the Postconciliar Era, 1965-1980."
- Daniel I. Humphrey, Visual and Cultural Studies
To present "Projection/Reflection: Cinema as a Queer Project in the Work of Ingmar Bergman" at the Qgrad 2000 Conference on Sexuality and Gender, UCLA. This paper was first presented at the Seventh Annual Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender & Women's Studies Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference
- Stephen Jenkins, Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology
Presented "School-based Programs for Adolescent Males: Reflections and Suggestions" at the American Psychological Association Conference in Washington D.C.
- Youngmee Kim, Behavioral Medicine Unit
Presented two papers, one on reducing chemotherapy-related nausea in female patients with breast cancer, and the other about college women and their physiological reaction to problems in romantic relationships at the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships conference.


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Case Two: A beautiful young office worker falls victim to a maniac's apparently random attack.
Case Three: A new mother finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making - with a very needy baby and a very demanding husband - until a fit of rage creates a grisly, bloody escape.
Thirty years after the first incident, as private detective Jackson Brodie begins investigating all three cases, startling connections and discoveries emerge.
©2004 Kate Atkinson; (P)2005 Hachette Audio
"Trippy book"
I liked this book a lot, it was really different. At first, the story seemed disjointed. You are slowly introduced to the tie-ins but it comes together smoothly. The characters in the stories are explored and exposed. The ending was kind of abrupt, I thought I missed something. I liked the narrator. She had perfect delivery and emotion. I was looking forward to listening to the second in the series, but it is abridged. I don't do abridged. Instead I look forward to listening to the third in the series, which has been highly rated. Give this one a try.
"captivating story"
i loved this book. i was fascinated by the stories and the structure of the novel, watching the characters and their stories unfold. when it ended, i so wanted it not to be over. the narration was excellent. lots of characters, but she managed to imbue them with enough individuality that a listener can easily follow. i'm looking for other works by this novelist for my library.
"A fun listen with an edge"
Kate Atkinsons' writing is on the sunny side of popular fiction. Mostly because, it's her story-telling talent which make her books enjoyable, and not a low common denominator type of popularity.
I must admit the core plot is just a tv series type of "cold cases" suspense story. However, what makes it a worthwhile listen is the focus on the individuals left behind these "cold case" stories.
In addition, the book provides a variety of bitter-sweet lovable characters, that make the story captivating.
(and ofcourse there's Susan Jameson's next to perfect narration).
"Deftly written, completely original mystery"
I was looking for a lightly entertaining british mystery novel, but instead found this artfully interwoven collection of timeshifting stories that manages to never feel gimmicky and delivers terrific payoffs. I regret the former reviewer didn't stick with the story, because they missed out on some fantastic character development, truly fine writing and what ends up being a really satifying narrative. Speaking of narrator, Susan Jameson does a fantastic job and her rich delivery of the many different dialects really brings the story to life. She also does a great job with the male characters, which is so often the downfall of opposite sex audiobook artists. Highly reccomend!
It always surprises me when I read negative reviews of a book I completely enjoyed, and in this instance I couldn't disagree with the naysayers more. If you prefer your characters well rounded and real, the story line captivating and the narration a delight to listen to, you'll enjoy this listen.
"Interesting story, unlikable characters"
The author spent way too many words revealing the inner ruminations of some of her characters -- particularly two middle-aged sisters, who are very much preoccupied with themselves and their sexuality. I suppose that authors like to present "realistic" characters, but I don't think anyone in the book was particularly honorable or admirable.
"Structure That Drew Me In"
Ms. Atkinson's writing is silky smooth constantly going down little lanes full of character details. I was totally drawn in to this book which is full of tension. The biggest tension is between the smooth, slow pace of the sentences and the feeling something big is just around the corner. When that big thing comes, it really isn't as big as the details of the characters' lives. For some readers, this is a let down; for me, this is an honest approach, very grounded, very real. I can't wait for more of Kate's voice.
"Interesting mesh of stories"
This novel is a well written collage of several stories which intertwine mysteriously. I enjoyed it very much.
"Not a typical mystery"
I got this book despite some negative reviews because many people said it was really good. The story was good and eventually I did become engaged in it, despite the fact that the first chapter was really quite annoying. I think the narration harmed the book rather than helped it, the narrator was fine when just reading but as soon as she did dialogue her voice became very grating and men and women took on a strange high pitched tone which made many characters very unlikeable. I think this book would be better in paper form and I do plan on getting the next one but will probably read it myself although I might listen carefully to the audible preview to see if the different narrators do a better job.
"Enjoyed the Complexities"
I thought the characters, plot, etc. were realistic and very well "painted" by Atkinson. I liked how no one was "all good" or "all bad." Like real-life, I found the people portrayed to be interesting, but also full of surprises (some good, some bad). My only "quibble" with the book was the end felt quite rushed. Having been quite eloquent and verbose, the final chapters seemed to somewhat "fall off, abruptly." But still didn't undermine the book! Woo hoo! Well-done, Kate!
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June 2, 1973
San Francisco, CA US
Kezar Stadium
Rock and Roll, Celebration Day, (Bring It On Home intro) Black Dog, Over the Hills and Far Away, Misty Mountain Hop, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, The Song Remains the Same, Rain Song, Dazed and Confused (incl. San Francisco), Stairway to Heaven, Moby Dick, Heartbreaker, Whole Lotta Love (incl. Let That Boy Boogie), Communication Breakdown, The Ocean.
KRON-TV & CBS News film news reports from the show.
News Report: 50,000 See Led Zeppelin in Bay City
The British rock group Led Zeppelin drew 50,000 rock fans who paid $320,000 at Kezar Stadium last weekend. Although the 2 ½ hour show Saturday was 6,000 short of capacity, listeners blanketed the football field and stands. Hundreds of others heard the music for free from rooftops in the surrounding neighborhood.
A month ago, Led Zeppelin grossed $309,000 to shatter the Beatles' mark in 1965. Organizers said the group netted better than $1,000 per minute during the show here. It was the second large rock concert in a week at Kezar. The only casualties reported were some bad drug trips, a broken leg and a security guard accidentally wounded with his own revolver.
More than 250 cars were towed away from illegal parking areas around the stadium, police reported.
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June 2, 1973: Led Zeppelin plays in my neighborhood
In June 1973 I was 15, living at 827 Shrader St., a block from Kezar Stadium. I was a guitar player in a rock band that played in a bar a couple of times on Haight Street, and the idea that I was going to see the Gods of Rock play at a slightly larger venue in the neighborhood made me feel like one of the luckiest people on the planet.
I still feel that lucky, having seen this show. Me, my brother, Paul, and a couple of friends left home at about 9:30 that morning and walked over to Kezar. We were among the first couple of thousand people there and were able to stake a claim to a spot about 100 feet from center stage.
It was a beautiful, warm morning and as people filled the stadium, the Zeppelin-anticipation was already electrifying the crowd, that rare and wonderful "I-can't-believe-I'm-actually-here-look" beaming on everybody's face. We smoked the first of about ten joints we had that day as the Tubes started their set with "The Theme from Rawhide." It was fantastic -- such a surprise -- and funny as hell. I recall them wearing huge cowboy hats, chaps, and maybe one of them was even twirling a lasso? It was a good set and it set the tone for the day -- lighthearted, fun, violence-free; everybody happy. Somebody else wrote here about how cool the people were that day and I agree. There was absolutely no negative vibe or tension anywhere. As far as the rest of the opening acts go, I have to say that I didn't give a damn about seeing any of them. I was such a huge Zeppelin fan (and still am), that the Stones could have played that day and I would still have been comparatively indifferent.
That said, Lee Michaels did a good set, eating up an hour or so, and then Roy Harper sang for a while and nobody paid much attention. With Zeppelin on everybody's mind, especially at that point, he didn't stand much of a chance. There are huge gaps in my memory from that day (not surprisingly), but I do remember that there was about a two or two and a half hour delay before Led Zeppelin took the stage. (I read somewhere a few years ago that they'd been stuck in a plane on the tarmac at LAX and had hauled ass to the stadium straight from the airport.) There was nothing to do but get more stoned.
Finally, Jimmy Page walked out on stage in his white suit, a roady brought out his sunburst Les Paul and handed it to him, Robert Plant walked up, looking like the Platonic ideal of the Rock Star, and grabbed the mike, John Paul Jones unobtrusively took his place to Plant's right, and John Bonham sat down and a minute later started pounding out the opening to "Rock and Roll." His drum set lit up in beams of colored light that shot out from his huge bass drum like lasers. That may or may not have actually happened, but I saw it that way and I remember it that way. For the next three hours -- three hours of the loudest, most kick-ass, awe-inspiring concert ever -- the whole crowd was on its feet.
To this day this concert ranks, by far, as the most amazing performance by musicians I've ever seen. I remember standing there absolutely mesmerized by just how fucking amazingly good they were. The best concert I'd seen before this had been fantastic -- The Who on the Who's Next tour, at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium. But Zeppelin totally blew them away. A few scattered memories: somebody passed a gigantic joint, maybe two feet long, up to Robert Plant. He took it, showed it to the crowd, and said "We're gonna save this one for after the show." Everybody wildly cheered. I remember being completely stunned when Jimmy Page brought out his violin bow during Dazed and Confused. I had never heard of this, never seen it, and watching him play guitar with it bended my mind around in new, uncharted ways. I also remember white doves being released from cages atop the speaker towers on both sides of the stage during the opening bars of Stairway to Heaven. They flew out over the crowd, blowing everybody's mind. I have no idea if that actually happened, but for the last 36 years that's the way I've described it to people and that's the way I recall those magic moments when Page began playing it on his double-neck Gibson SG. I've seen the photo of Robert Plant holding the white dove -- maybe that's where I'm getting this idea. Or maybe it really was that way....
After the concert I was unable to speak coherently for a long time. I was overwhelmed, stoned out of my head, and thoroughly awestruck. My brother and my friends walked with me back to my place, and I remember all of us hanging out, being mostly quiet, in a state something akin to suspended animation. What could anyone really say, especially with our ears ringing like that? Long live Led Zeppelin.


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Town Square
Becoming a Council Candidate if very becoming
Original post made by Just me, another community, on Sep 25, 2008
Now here is our opportunity to nominate you for Town Council in the proposed Town of Alamo. California, that is!
From www.alamoinc.org:
Nomination period for Alamo town council
candidates opens – November 10, 2008
Nomination period for Alamo town council
candidates closes – December 5, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Election for Alamo incorporation and for town council - March 3, 2009
It is a great opportunity to operate fully independent of any of your neighbors and make all kinds of decisions without any obligation to public input. WE can only imagine your inventiveness.
Delight us, Ron, by becoming our candidate!
Just me
a resident of another community
on Sep 26, 2008 at 1:34 pm
It seems Alamo Ron is busy so let me be Alamo Ron:
Tsk, Tsk, Just me, you once again have neglected to understand democracy.
Alamo leadership, for the good of one and all, is stepping forward to provide a strong slate of town council candidates to represent all of us as we define our city. We elect that council and they must listen to us in forming our government.
That's democracy, do you know?
Alamo Ron
portrayed by Vince Kreigher
how's that Just me, too much fantasy?
posted as a CDSI courtesy, with a smile
a resident of Alamo
on Sep 26, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Thanks Alamo Ron Pal,
Regrettably I'm getting a shampoo and rinse on both of those days.
Alamo Ron
a resident of another community
on Sep 26, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Interesting, Alamo Ron,
Whilst you are getting a shampoo and rinse, the rest of us are getting hosed! Ah, but what the HAL, it's quicker. We do get by with a little help from our friends.
Could you actually imagine a world without humor even it it is tilting at the edge?
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I have just read that you state that London is the most expensive city in the world. I must correct you. Dublin is far more expensive and so is Tokyo. If you know London, London can be very cheap. Chinese whispers, this is what makes the world go round
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We're waiting for the boarding call for our 22:30 flight to London. We'll be arriving in Gatwick Airport at around midnight, where Andy will be meeting us. We'll be crashing at his place for a couple days till we get ourselves sorted out, find a place to live, a job, find our way around the city, etc.
I've never been more scared. It was scary to leave Buenos Aires for Spain but for some reason, I am more scared now. Could it be fact that we're moving to a country that speaks a different language than Spanish? Could it be that London is the most expensive city in the world? Is London just a scary city for me?
It's one thing traveling to a country and another completely different is moving. Ed and I have come up with a strategy: we convince ourselves that we're going to hate London, that it's going to suck, so that we become pleasantly surprised easier. It worked for us in Mallorca, why wouldn't it work now? Just sink your expectations to below zero and the first good thing that comes along will be like a blessing from heaven.
We'll see what happens when we get there. I try not to think too much. For now I'll just wait for the pleasant surprises to come.
On Spain
Aside from our nervousness, and on a different note, we felt we needed to take some time and contemplate the six months that we'd been in Spain. We went through all of our pictures, remembering moments, places and people, and after selecting what we think is a good visual summary of our stay, we also came up with a few parting thoughts.
After half a year in Spain we have learned:
01. that garlic and olive oil in obscene amounts are a must in any Spanish dish
02. that Barceloneans and Mallorcans do not like each other
03. that the Basque Country is an Autonomous Community of Spain, where Euskara is spoken, not an Indo-European language, but rather a language isolate.
04. that Havana Club 7 and Coke with a twist of lemon is my new favorite drink
05. that Spaniards love how Argentine girls speak
06. that the Mediterranean Sea is quite salty
07. that getting robbed does not necessarily happen in South America
08. that Ibiza for more than 5 days is unhealthy
09. that travelling by subway is not as hard as I thought
10. that Spanish olives can be addictive
11. that Barcelona is the capital of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, which is self-proclaimed a Nation, with its own president.
12. that "paella" is the Spanish Sunday BBQ
13. that Spanish people tend to be aloof until they get to know you
14. that the cost of living in Argentina is more expensive than in Europe....currencies aside.
15. that people in Barcelona dress better than in Madrid
16. that people take the time and care to separate their type of garbage for recycling purposes.
17. that Spanish people don't like to say "excuse me", they much rather bump into you purposely.
18. that Spanish guys don't approach girls, they wait for the girls to come to them
19. that Spain is an incredibly diverse land, with different languages, idiosyncrasies, and geographies from east to west and north to south.
20. that we'll be seeing much more of this country again soon.................
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London Myth No. 1
You're right! It's not as expensive as everyone says. There are things that are a bit off the roof though. As far as Dublin or Tokyo go, I'll ave to get back at you....
Cheap London
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Looks like Christmas came early for Canadian taxpayers: the news leaked that the much-criticized F-35 military jet purchase has been cancelled. The first order should be for Canada to use the money to buy back its once-pristine international reputation. Should $40B not suffice, Canadians might contemplate how the PM could spend the cash!
Rumours are swirling around Ottawa that the F-35 aircraft purchase is dead. Is it? No one knows just yet, but it would be a shock to see the Conservative government move away from its defense of this much maligned purchase. Either way, this fighter is proving very costly both in a dollar value and in lost political capital for the Conservatives.Certainly if the Conservatives cancel the F-35 program there will be considerable political blow back with the opposition parties shouting "I told you so."


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Pecan Valley golf course
Purchasing Office sponsors golf tournament
By Bronwyn
Special Projects Writer, UTSA '05
(August 4, 2005)--The UTSA Purchasing Office is sponsoring the UTSA Walk for Women's Athletics Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 20 at the Pecan Valley Golf Club, 4700 Pecan Valley Dr.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Registration for the four-person scramble is $50 per person.
Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams, as well as the golfers with the longest drive and closest to the pin. Teams can purchase mulligans for a dollar with a five-dollar team maximum. In addition to a raffle for prizes, all tournament participants will receive goody bags.
All proceeds from the event will go to the UTSA Women's Athletics Scholarship Fund. Deadline for entry is August 17. Checks for registration fees should be made payable to Jeanette Portillo.
For more information, call Jeanette Portillo at (210) 458-4063 or (210) 394-1317.


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- Towels
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Parking available
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We were in Suite Flora for 3 weeks.
The flat corresponds absolutely with its description, with a lot of useful amenities (air conditioning, washing machine...).
The flat is functionnal, quiet, cosy, really well-located.
Luigi is always available and will help you with pleasure if you need help or if you have any question.
It was a fantastic journey in a nice area !
Thanks for everything Luigi !
La suite flora di Napoli è un monolocale moderno e arredato con buon gusto vicino al centro. L'abbiamo trovato pulito e fornito di ogni comfort, compreso Wi - fi funzionante. C'è la fermata dell'autobus proprio davanti all'appartamento che rende agevoli gli spostamenti. Si trova in una zona tranquilla e agiata della città non lontana dal lungomare. Noi abbiamo usufruito anche del parcheggio abbinato all'appartamento, che è comodo e sicuro. I contatti con Luigi sono stati facili e tempestivi, risponde sempre in breve tempo ad ogni richiesta. Anche la consegna dell'appartamento è avvenuta puntualmente.
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Location is good. Nice accomodation for maximum of 4 people I would think. Bedrooms large and beds were good, kitchen supply sufficient. Little bit noisy bedrooms at busy streetlevel but with ear plugs no problem ;-)
Shower head need replacement, but Luigi is going to do that soon, so the water will not be everywere but down ;-)
Very helpful map and explanation of nice things to see and do from Luigi.
Thanks for a nice New Years stay!
Luigi' s appartment was in a nice district, close to the metro station piazza Amadeo ..we had fun in the pizzzeria Antonio y Antonio that he recommanded with a group of young italian people working for channel 7....the waiter is irresistible ...
Antonio left umbrellas in his appartment and it was super convenient with the heavy rain we had this week.
Very nice apartment! The host is very friendly and the apartment is in a good and safe neighbourhood.
Apartment very well located ...... well decorated and pleasant lack of HIC only window on the outside feels a little off ... but finally we have very little in the apartment ..
Appartement très bien situé ......bien décoré et agréable
le seul HIC manque de fenêtre sur l'extérieur on se sent un peu fermé ...mais finalement on reste très peu dans l appartement ..
Nice, clean new appartment in fine and safe neighbourhoud. Luigi is very friendly, speaks very good english and gave some good tips about Napoli. Within 10 minutes from metro but you can also walk to the city center or the sea. We had a good stay for a good price.
Excellent apartment, the host Luigi was very helpful and gave us all the necessary Information about the area around and how to travel about Naples. The apartment itself was perfect, quiet, spacious and had all the amenities. Fully recommended. Thanks Luigi it was nice meeting you.
We (Dutch family with 2 children) had a very pleasant stay in this Turkish Loft. It is a bright apartment, with lots of space, on the tranquil backside of the building.
Nice apartment in a beautiful part of the city of Naples, close to the bay. Well furnished, spacious and clean. Very comfortable. Within walking distance of Piazza Amadeus where restaurants and bars. Warm welcome by Mrs Imperatore. Parking was easy on via Tasso or on Corso Vittorio Emmanuel at Hotel Parkers. Not cheap very practical and spacious. Overall an address to return.
Mooi appartement in een prachtig deel van de stad Napels, dicht aan de baai. Goed ingericht, ruim en schoon. Heel comfortabel. Op loopafstand van Piazza Amadeus waar eetgelegenheden en kroegjes. Hartelijke ontvangst door echtpaar Imperatore. Parkeren kon eenvoudig op de via Tasso of aan de Corso Vittorio Emmanuel bij hotel Parkers. Niet goedkoop wel heel praktisch en ruim.
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Event on Cambodia and the Future of International Criminal Law, Jan. 27
DETROIT (Jan. 19, 2010) – The Program for International Legal Studies at Wayne State University Law School is pleased to host "The Special Tribunal for Cambodia and the Future of International Criminal Law" at 12:15 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2010 in the Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.
Part of the Program's Winter 2010 Speaker Series, this event will feature Peter Hammer, Wayne Law professor and director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, and John Ciorciari, assistant professor of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Professors Hammer and Ciorciari, leading experts in Cambodian law and politics, will discuss the court's record so far and whether it can serve as a model for future prosecutions.
"International criminal law is one of the newest and most exciting areas of international law," said Gregory Fox, Wayne Law professor and director of the Program for International Legal Studies. "For years international law has been criticized for its lack of enforcement mechanism. But now, sitting and former heads of state, military leaders and private warlords are all being brought to justice before international tribunals such as the International Criminal Court."
According to Professor Fox, one of the most closely-watched international courts is the "Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia," which was established by agreement between the Cambodian government and the United Nations in 2001. The court is now in the midst of prosecuting surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime, which murdered close to 2 million Cambodian citizens in the late 1970s (in a country of only 7 million).
This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served.
For more information, please contact Holly Hughes at (313) 577-3620 or at email@example.com. For directions to the Law School or to view a campus map, please visit http://www.campusmap.wayne.edu/location/LAW. Parking is available in Structure #1 for $4.25 across from the Law School on West Palmer Street.
For more information on Wayne Law's Program on International Legal Studies, visit its website at http://law.wayne.edu/international-studies/index.php. Visit http://law.wayne.edu for information on Wayne Law.
Additional Upcoming Program Events
"U.S. Ratification of the Women's Rights Treaty: Fabulous, Horrendous, or Meaningless?"
Feb. 11, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School
Julia L. Ernst, Georgetown University Law Center
Lunch will be served.
"International Promotion of Democratic Government: The Strange Case of the 2009 Honduran Coup"
Feb. 24, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
Room 2103, Wayne State University Law School
Brad Roth, Wayne State University Law School and Sharon Lean, Wayne State University Department of Political Science
Lunch will be served.
"Guantanamo: Learning from the Past to Confront the Future"
March 9, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School
Jonathan Hafetz, National Security Project, American Civil Liberties Union National Headquarters, New York
Lunch will be served.
"The Prospects for a New International Agreement on Climate Change"
April 7, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School
Dan Bodansky, Emily and Ernest Woodruff Chair in International Law at the University of Georgia Law School
Lunch will be served.
Program for International Legal Studies
Wayne Law created the Program for International Legal Studies in recognition of the breadth of the faculty's international engagements and expertise and the fact that nearly all aspects of law now have an international component. From regulation of cross-border financial transactions to controlling pollution that recognizes no boundaries to human rights treaties that regulate how governments treat their citizens, law is now an interconnected global phenomenon.
The Program coordinates all activities at Wayne Law related to international law. These activities include hosting a Speaker Series, sponsoring conferences and symposia featuring leading international scholars and practitioners, promoting research on international and comparative law topics, and providing important resources for Wayne Law students, alumni and friends interested in international law.
The Program capitalizes on the Law School's world-renowned faculty members, who teach and write on a wide variety of international legal issues.
About Wayne Law
Wayne State University Law School has educated and served the Detroit metropolitan area since its inception as Detroit City Law School in 1927. Located at 471 West Palmer Street in Detroit's re-energized historic cultural center, the Law School remains committed to student success and features modern lecture and court facilities, multi-media classrooms, a 250-seat auditorium, and the Arthur Neef Law Library, which houses one of the nation's 30 largest legal collections. Taught by an internationally recognized and expert faculty, Wayne Law students experience a high-quality legal education via a growing array of hands-on curricular offerings, client clinics, and access to well over 100 internships with local and non-profit entities each year. Its 11,000 living alumni, who work in every state of the nation and more than a dozen foreign countries, are experts in their disciplines and include leading members of the local, national and international legal communities. For more information, visit www.law.wayne.edu.


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IE10 unlocks CSS OpenType features for Webfonts
With Mozilla's Firefox and Microsoft's upcoming Internet Explorer 10, a significant step has been taken toward widespread OpenType feature support, which allows for things like discretionary ligatures in text and contextual alternates in display. Now with standards solidifying, a level of typographic sophistication previously unachievable anywhere will soon be realized. Ushering in the new browser, we share this demo page with live examples of OpenType features at work. (Note that unless viewed in IE10 or a recent version of Firefox or some other new-ish Mozilla browser, the demos won't make much sense.)
We move ahead now to take a closer look into each of the examples, and discuss what's required before we can get started taking full advantage of this new ability.
Contextual Swashes | FF Nexus Serif Italic is the most comprehensive font of the FF Nexus Superfamily, containing beautiful sets of swash letters for the beginnings and ends of words. Thanks to the Contextual Swashes feature, the swash variants of the letters appear automatically in the appropriate positions (as opposed to the "regular" Swashes feature, in which you would have to decide yourself which letters should be swashed).
Stylistic Sets | FF Unit holds the library's record for Stylistic Sets: It has a whopping 14 sets to tailor the look of selected letters to your needs. (39 OT Features in total!)
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We have a little confession to make. Here at Camille La Vie, we can't seem to shake off this daily office distraction (or what we actually deem as a little gift from the fashion gods). I think you're all aware of this pesky addiction called PINTEREST. And if you haven't started pinning yet, you're seriously missing out on some major eye-candy heaven. We're still fairly new to this phenomenal photo-sharing network, but are vastly becoming passionate Pinterest fashion aficionados. Currently, our boards consist of our Polyvore fashion collages, current prom dresses and our "Camille La Vie TV" video clips. But rest assured that we'll be adding a plethora of more inspiration boards in the next few days. We're planning to add on our wedding dresses and bridal collection, homecoming dresses, quinceanera dresses and cocktail dresses into the mix, as well as our fabulous platform shoes and accessories – of course, making sure to put on our stylist hats as we introduce our items in a fashion editorial style. And if that wasn't enough we'll also be introducing complementary boards to give you inspiration on how to complete your look from head to toe (literally) as we'll be pinning our favorite images relating to makeup how-tos, hairstyles like how to achieve that intricate updo, summery ombre hair or perhaps the best wavy locks. And to top it off there will definitely be some lovely DIY beauty tutorials that we're sure you'll love. Stay tuned for more of our Camille La Vie pins and boards! We'll be flooding your fashion feed momentarily…but trust us, it'll be worth it. Please be sure to follow us our Pinterest here!
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Re: Boy Scouts End Ban on Openly Gay Members
Support the Scouts of Saint George.
That's the call going out to the new Catholic organization being suggested in wake of
this latest BSA decision and thousands of Catholics are answering the call.
I posted above that 200,000 will leave the scouts as well as $30M from the church.
One of the comments in the link says they did it because of corporate pressure. Scout
masters and administrators receive a pension after a certain number of years and
corporate sponsors were threatening to pull the plug.
MOney talks. If the church pulls $30M the BSA can alway Obamasize into a federal
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Re: Boy Scouts End Ban on Openly Gay Members
Regarding this comment: "If they do believe Gay to be immoral..."
Not sure who "they" are, but in my own personal experience with my son's troop, the sexual orientation of the boys or the leaders is just not a topic of discussion. Never. There may be gays scouts and/or leaders right now in his troop, and I suspect many/most/all of the parents would not care.
I am sure it may be different in other troops, in other communities, and at the BSA leadership level, but I can't speak to those.
Re: Boy Scouts End Ban on Openly Gay Members
It isn't in Canada where they lost over 50% of their membership in just over 5 years
after allowing gay scouts forcing camp closures, staff layoffs and huge budget cuts forcing them to change their name to Scouts Canada.
Looking north of the border for clues, then, we can expect that, with current membership at around 2.6 million, it's more likely that roughly 1.5 million Boy Scouts and troop masters will walk.
Then again, we're talking about "progressive" Canada. This is the good ol' USA. With over 61 percent of Scouts, Scouters and parents opposing the homosexualization of Boy Scouts, and over 70 percent of U.S. Scout groups sponsored by churches and religious organizations, it's not unreasonable to expect that defections will even exceed Canada's.
BSA can always federal size and change the name to Scouts America and still have a membership but no where near 2.6M.
Just saying ya, know.
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Don't forget that in addition to the London Open we're hosting the Man vs Machine Challenge match between John Tromp and the computer run by Darren Cook, starting on 28th December, to decide the winner of a $1000 bet made in 1997.
In 1997, when the strongest Go-playing programs were around 1-kyu, Darren Cook made a survey of Go programmers' and others' opinions on when a 1-dan program would first appear. John Tromp responded "I wonder if people would still make such optimistic estimates if they had to back it up with, say, a $1000 bet. I (dutch 1-kyu) would happily bet that I won't be beaten in a 10 game match before the year 2011".
Darren took him up on this bet. John and Darren have agreed that the bet is to be resolved on the last four days of December 2010, during and in the same building as the London Open Go Tournament.
The schedule, and the time limits, for the seven games will be exactly the same as for the main human tournament of the London Open: 90 minutes of main time, with Canadian overtime of 20 moves in five minutes. This schedule is:
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TEDtalk: Is Knowledge Obsolete?
Albert Einstein was right: imagination is more important than knowledge. In fact, the Internet has so commoditized knowledge that it's becoming obsolete.
Knowledge is so dynamic and accessible, that memorizing facts is no longer a differentiator. But if knowledge is changing too fast and becoming less important, what do we teach our children?
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[quote user="miked1958"]Just checked listing for SB next weekend and didn't see anything about all that firepower of Jennings, Nelson, driver, Finley , Crabtree, grant, Rodgers even playing in SB?[/quote]

Rob Gronkowski alone is better than any receiver they have, hell he's the best tightend in the NFL, and quiet possibly the best we've ever seen.

Aaron Hernandez is better than any tightend they have, he is explosive, fast, can play X and he can run the ball.

Wes Welker is overall better than Jennings, and still great in the slot.* He is a top 5 best wide receiver is also better than every last one of their receivers.* And he can still take a screen and run it for about 10 to 15 yards.

Deion Branch though not mentioned with the stars, is a superbowl MVP, a very precise and detailed route runner and knows how to get open with sneaky quickess .. and he can beat you deep if you'r e not careful.* He's also pretty clutch as well.

They also don't have an elusive allpurpose pass catching threat out of the backfield like Danny Woodhead.* He can be a potential game changer, remember 2010.* Not to mention Kevin Faulk who though is older, is still capable of doing some of the same.

Chad Ochocinco though quiet is not injured, is healthy as when on can outplay just about everybody with MAYBE the exception of Greg Jennings.**If*he gets going, then he has to be doubled.*

Julian Edelman can do his best Wes Welker imitations, with even more elusiveness making 5 yard screens into 10 to 20 yard runs and can also take handoffs, reverses and things of that nature.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis is a pound-it out hardnosed runner who's patient, with good vision and can wear a defense down never fumbling with solid hands out of the backfield and Stevan Ridley brings his dynamics as well.* GreenBay has nothing like that.

And Tom Brady is not only the best Quarterback in the league, but is the greatest quarterback of all time.

So these guys are here in the big dance for a reason, too much versatility, too deep and can hurt you.
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at the big dance for a reason huh? lets not forget about the missed chip shot field goal that could have spelled defeat for them in the afc championship. brady even said he was horrible on that day. all the gmen have to do is use that ravens formula or well just let the front 4 get at brady and it will be a LONG day on febuary 5th


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Wilson Can Provide Offense
It's no secret that the Nashville Predators have problems when it comes to scoring goals. The Predators are 28th in the league with an average of 2.44 goals per game, and 27th in league on the power-play with a conversion rate of 15.0%. Colin Wilson has the offensive tools needed to help those numbers out.
Wilson is only 21 years old and is still developing as a hockey player in the NHL. His natural born position is center, but he's been playing on the wing since he has been with the Predators. In his rookie campaign last season, Wilson had 8 goals and 7 assists in 35 games played. So far this year, Wilson has 14 goals and 16 assists in 64 games played. Wilson has three components to his game that could make him a huge offensive threat if he would apply them nightly: Size, skill, and speed.
Listed at 6'1" 214 pounds, Wilson has the size to be a successful player. He's a big kid. There's not many people who are going to physically be able to push him around like they would with someone like Steve Sullivan. His size is a valuable asset, particularly when he drives to the net. You'll find that the majority of his goals this year are from driving to the net.
Secondly, the kid has a pretty good skill level. The next time you go to a Predators home game, watch Wilson in warmups. He has the best hands on the team and it's really not close. He has tremendous skill with the hockey puck and knows how to finish when he's on a breakaway. I've always questioned why Trotz never sends him out for a shootout attempt. Wilson is very good at converting on breakaway chances. He's also scored a few highlight reel goals in his short career.
Wilson also has pretty good speed. That's how he pulls away from people when he gets on his breakaways. He always has the speed to get to the loose pucks, he just has recently had trouble holding onto the puck.
If Wilson figures out how to put his size, skill, and speed together on a nightly basis, the Predators are going to have a legitimate scoring threat. The problem is that he hasn't figured it out yet. He's still a very young hockey player so you can't legitimately expect him to have figured it all out yet. However, the Preds need him now. The Predators are in diar need for offense, and they have someone already on their roster who can potentially give them a tremendous boost. It just hasn't come yet. The Predators need him to start to figure it out over the next 18 games if they want to make a playoff run this year.
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I think the biggest problem I've noticed in Colin right now, is knowing when to deke and when to dump and chase. I think he ends up relying so much and his great hands that he ends up dekeing and dekeing until it gets seperated from his stick. I love love love Colin Wilson's future, but I think the best shot of him finding that offensive prowess this season is to stick him on a scoring line. Maybe have him center a line with Kostitsyn and Hornqvist (if Kostitsyn starts actually shooting). Or what about like Wilson-Fisher-Hornqvist....or my personal fave...Hornqvist-Geofrrion-Wilson.....perrrrr-fectReplyDelete
Couldn't agree with you more Garett. He does go overboard on his deking from time to time. I'd love to see him on a line with Fisher and Hornqvist.ReplyDelete
Wilson's biggest problems is taking games off. He'll work hard for one game, then coast for 4. He is going to be a beast, but not until he realizes that you have to go balls to the wall every single game.ReplyDelete


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Concerned about what you might face if you went back into a classroom? Here are some typical fears and concerns expressed by adults who have gone back to school, and some advice on how to cope with them:
There's no evidence that older students can't learn as well as younger ones. In fact, some people believe that older students are more capable of learning because they often have better focus and more specific personal goals.
Programs that cater to adults are usually aware of your obligations to family and existing jobs. They often work with part-time students and have flexible class meeting times. Don't focus on how many classes you need for a particular degree. Taking even a single class puts you at least one step closer to your dreams.
Typically, community colleges and career schools have an open admissions policy. They're more interested in what you can do now than in what you've done in the past.
College isn't just for kids. About 43 percent of the students in college are older than 25. Once you begin class, you'll quickly discover that your age doesn't make you unusual. You're part of a group whose goal is to get a college education.
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transfers, taxis and walks. The less mentioned about a place and the more difficult it is too arrive there, the more interested she becomes. After a 3-hour busride to Rocha then a bus to La Paloma (where all of the other 4 people on the bus exited) which finally connected to La Pedrera.
We were left at La Pedrera "bus terminal" at 9 PM. Terminal is used very loosely, as we were literally dropped in the middle of a dirt road sparsely lit by a few street lamps. This spot appeared to be the bus terminal because there was a small wood covered structure, however it may very well have been a coincidentally located fruit stand
We eventually found the one restaurant that was open in town and asked for directions to our hotel. We had anticipated that much of the small town would be closed down since it was the winter offseason (all but 2 of the hotels in town were closed), but as we walked to the hotel we saw a number of cute restaurants, caf�s and bars that looked promising. We looked forward to strolling back tomorrow to sample some of them. The next day a quick walk revealed that everything, including the restaurant where we received directions, was closed. Not only had we found BFN, we had found it in the offseason on a weekday.
Despite being desolate, the town was beautiful. The main street streched perpendicular to the ocean and culminated at a small hilside which overlooked the water. In town there were several small cottage style homes, many of them being old, single-story seaside cottages from the turn of the century. On each side of town there were beautiful beaches that stretched for miles. You could imagine the place as a getaway for a novelist trying to finish their masterpiece.
Although we were enticed by La Pedrera�s tranquility, the prospect of paying $80 per night for the hotel room and $20 for marginal quality hotel food prompted us to search for greener pastures down the road to the larger town of La Paloma
We waited in the lobby/ lounge of the hotel as the elderly woman running the hotel tried to run our credit card for payment. Despite the six excessively large stickers in the front window advertising that every credit card in the world seemed to be accepted, the woman had not mastered, or perhaps even used, the credit card machines. After several attempts, she then called her daughter who was 10 minutes away to run the charge. Darren�s spanish was still pretty rusty at this point and she didn�t have much patience for his gringo accent, so she asked a man sitting quietly in the lounge to help translate. Enter Jean-Philippe Barnabe, the hero of our adventure in La Pedrera.
He was raised in Uruguay by French parents but left to attend university in France and then stayed on and is now a professor of Latin American literature there. He still frequently returns to Uruguay, spending a portion of the north american summers in Montevideo. He escapes to La Pedrera for tranquility and to focus on his work.
Up till this point Jean-Philippe was a mysterious man sitting in the corner, but he soon revealed to us both his generous spirit and passion for La Pedrera (and Uruguay)
Before leaving La Pedrera, Jean-Philippe gave us a quick tour, pointing out the town�s sites and its beauty. We then drove up to La Paloma and stopped at three or four hostels so we could check them out. We were reluctant to continue but Jean-Philippe was insistant that we can continue checking the different hostels. Katie then mentioned that she liked bicycling which prompted a mission to find a bike rental. We eventually decided that the town was uninspiring and lacked the character that La Pedrera possessed, so we ended up sticking with Jean Philip and heading back.
After returning to the hotel, Jean-Phillippe talked to the owner and got us a discount for the night. We stuck our tails between our legs and returned to the room. We walked around, thinking that maybe something would be open- nope. Even the convenience/ grocery store was closed for the majority of the day
Just before sunset we walked to the southern beach to check out the remnants of a wreck lodged in the sand. Next to the wreck was a neat rock formation (as seen in the pictures). Katie took a couple hundred pictures of them. It turns out that the rocks here have a matching set in Nigeria. Can you name which scientific theory this supports?
The next morning we succeeded in checking out of the hotel, this time paying with cash. Our plan was to catch a bus to the Brazillian border then walk across and catch another bus to Porto Alegre, Brazil. We were somewhat apprehensive about this plan, as we had read stories of nightmare border crossings that took 3-4 hours and caused the traveler�s to miss the last bus to Porto Alegre, leaving them stranded overnight in an absymal border town full of sketchy people hawking pirated DVD�s and clothes. However, we were up for an adventure and hoped we�d have better luck with the crossing.
Jean-Philippe again helped us by calling the bus company and arranged for them to pick us up at La Pedrera
Our badluck turned out to be serendipitous. Jean Philip offered to drive us back to Punta del Este on his way to Montevideo, allowing us to catch the overnight international bus which would pass directly to Porto Allegre. We�d miss out on the adventure of navigating the border checkpoint bureuacracies but travel in comfort.
We should note that we really enjoyed Jean-Philippe�s company. However, we did not want to be a nuisance and so anytime he offered to help us out we were somewhat reluctant to accept. Darren more so than Katie. At each offer of help, Darren and Jean Phillip would engage in a duel of stuttered words, Darren saying n-n-n-n-n-n-no and Jean Philip replying simultaneously with yea-yea-yea-yea-yea-yeah. These exchanges would last for 20-30 seconds at a time. It looked like something out of an SNL skit
That afternoon, Jean-Philippe picked up his friend Elba, an Uruguayan woman who had previsouly worked as a chef for a wealthy family in Spain then retired to La Pedrera, and took us for a drive up the coast where we picked a sack of (hongos) mushrooms and pinecones (for use as firestarters). It felt very Hansel and Gretl-like.
The drive back to Punta del Este with Jean-Philippe turned out to be a highlight of our time in Uruguay. Jean-Philippe chose the more scenic and infrequently traveled coastal route. The unpaved road follows the coast passing between large cattle ranches set on rolling hills. The area has escaped development for tourism because a lake separates it from Punta del Este and the hordes of wealthy Argentinians who�d love to build vacation homes on this prime coastal land. In the 70's the Uruguay government started to build a bridge over the lake which would have allowed the Argentinians to have a vacation home here and still drive to Punta del Este for a pricey dinner. Fortunately for the land, the bridge was only half-finished when conservationists prevailed in stopping the project. The half bridge is still there.
To cross the lake now, you take a 5-minute single-car ferry- perhaps more accurately described as a barge being pushed by a dingy with an outboard motor. Soon after the ferry crossing the scenery changes to paved roads, hotels and estates. Jean-Philippe gave us a quick driving tour of the northern part of Punta del Este which is filled with mansions (owned primarily by Argentians)on a hillside above the beach. Unfortunately, our adventure with the wild French-Uruguayan Professor came to an end, and he dropped us off at the bus terminal.


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No other city does the holidays like New York. The Rockettes kick up their heels in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, angels blow their golden trumpets at Rockefeller Center, department stores vie for the title of the most impressive window display — and a flood of visitors arrives to soak up every second of the spectacle.
With bigger crowds come higher prices, but there's no need to blow your holiday shopping budget on entertainment while you're in the Big Apple. As we write in Top 25 Ways to Save on New York City Travel, "There are free or inexpensive concerts, readings, art exhibits and other events happening all over the city on any given day; the only challenge is finding them. Check out nymag.com/agenda, New York Magazine's online event search feature that lets you filter results by cost (try '$10 & Under' or 'Free')."
I did a quick search for events the weekend of December 9 – 11 and turned up several comedy shows, a Brooklyn brewery tour and a Native American art exhibition in a SoHo gallery — all free.
If you're visiting the Big Apple in the next six weeks, it's also worth checking out New York's official tourism Web site at nycgo.com. There you'll find a list of popular seasonal events, including the lighting of the world's largest menorah on December 20 and nightly performances of "The Nutcracker" by the New York City Ballet (running through December 31). Note that some of these events do carry a price tag; check nycgo.com/free for the most budget-friendly options.
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Hurricane Sandy continued to tie up travelers in the Bay Area for a third day, forcing the cancellation of more than 100 flights Tuesday out of San Francisco International Airport.
The 114 canceled flights out of SFO affected 50 departures and 64 arrivals, Duty Manager Shannon Wilson said.
The airport is the most heavily affected in the Bay Area due to its service in and out of the seven airports impacted by the hurricane on the East Coast: JFK International in New York, Newark Liberty International, Baltimore Washington International, Reagan National and Dulles International in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia International and Logan International in Boston.
Word seems to have spread regarding the airport's myriad delays, as far fewer travelers arrived with the expectation to fly on Tuesday than in days prior, Wilson said.
"We always recommend that travelers contact their air carriers before coming to the airport to get the most accurate information about their specific flights," Wilson said. "And today, it seems people are doing that."
Shorter-haul flights out of SFO were also impacted by weather Tuesday, the kind Bay Area residents are far more accustomed to--fog delays.
"Due to low fog ceilings, we are seeing short-haul and regional flights being impacted as well," Wilson said. "Anything within 1,625 miles of SFO may be delayed by an average of 67 minutes."
At Oakland International Airport, flights were neither canceled nor delayed due to fog or hurricane-related factors, according to Scott Yamasaki, acting airport spokesman. All operations were running on time as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
"We had two Jet Blue flights canceled Monday, but everything is going today," Yamasaki said. "Everything else is connecting service. Travelers may experience delays on the second leg, but not here."
Jet Blue's JFK-bound flight out of Mineta San Jose International Airport was canceled Tuesday for the third evening in a row, airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes said. It was the only flight canceled out of San Jose, and no flights were delayed on account of the low fog ceiling.
"We just want to make sure customers are aware there may be a trickle-down effect from other airlines," Barnes said. "It's just good practice to check in with your airline. there is always potential for delays."
Contact Erin Ivie at 925-847-2122. Follow her at Twitter.com/erin_ivie.


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I ship anywhere within the United States, no exporting at this time. USPS Express or Priority is my preferred method. Fed-ex or UPS available upon request.
Tracking is ALWAYS provided, via email, from non-gift payments.
Fees & Charges
Heat packs and ice packs are used on an as needed basis and there may be an additional $1 charge.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Fish and invertebrates are guaranteed to arrive alive when shipped via Express Mail or UPS next day delivery. Guarantee is for the cost of the fish ONLY. In case of DOA, replacements will be shipped at the buyer's expense. The buyer has the option of applying a credit towards different fish, invertebrates or plants. Please send a digital image of the DOA items to receive your credit.
I accept money order, personal check, Paypal, or Google Checkout. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for the money order/check to clear. I will only deliver to CONFIRMED ADDRESS, if you do not have a confirmed address please contact Paypal to have it rectified. I will not accept any gift payments. This removes both the buyer's and seller's protection. If you send me a gift payment, I will consider it a gift.
I do not take deposits or hold species for a buyer.
Restricted Species:
I will not be responsible for penalty incurred due to restricted species. It is up to the buyer to check, and confirm that the specie(s) are legally allowed in the specific state. Any legal ramification will be the responsibility of the buyer. I reserve the right to refuse sale based on suspicions of legality for your area (sorry HI, this means you a lot of the time :( )
Species ID:
This is specifically for shrimp. It can be very difficult to determine an exact species of shrimp and the import lists do not usually have either accurate common or scientific names. I will always post pictures of exactly what I am selling so please make sure you look carefully before ordering. I do my best to be as accurate as possible, but remember what you see is what you get.
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text: Get ahead this summer The MTA Communications team will be holding office hours around the state on Wednesdays over the summer. These sessions offer an opportunity for MTA leaders and members to get help on a range of projects. Take advantage of the time to create or work on your association website, start an email list or develop a community outreach or communications plan. Here are some things that you can work on with MTA Communications staff: Build a website Start an email list Draft an online bargaining survey Create a Facebook page Shoot and post video messages Map out a communications plan and strategy for the coming year Get feedback on a speech or an op-ed Complete and review a local or committee communications self-assessment Start a Twitter account for yourself or your local Learn to take advantage of free publicity Improve your local's relationship with the community Open office hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following locations: July 10: MTA Lynnfield Office July 17: MTA Auburn Office July 24: MTA Raynham Office July 31: MTA Holyoke Office August 7: At the MTA Summer Conference in Williamstown August 21: To Be Announced RSVP to Sarah Nathan by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, or by phone, 617-878-8306.


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Cruz thread morphs into and Oline / Pugh thread,,,
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
In fact, his body lean, positioning and balance are fantastic. That would imply excellent core strength. Where he lacks strength is in his extremeties, not his core. I would venture to say his core strength may be as good as anyone on the team.
I think it humorous that because a guy doesn't rock out 35 reps on the bench press that he somehow has "core strength" issues.
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but i agree with ur analysis of Pugh and his strength issue compared to what is said around here. iirc, he also put up like 26 at his pro day or something, not all world but not terrible either
I can tell you this, Pugh needs to add some bulk to his body and that will happen. But, his technique is very, very good and you simply cannot have that kind of technique with excellent core strength. It is a finite distinction I know, but I was responding to someone who specifically doubted his core strength, which I do not agree with. Bench press has very little to do with core strength.
What I see in Pugh at the NFL level is a finesse tackle that plays with great technique but is not overpowering. I think he will do real good with edge rushers. He's not a Lincoln Kennedy, Larry Brown type of tackle. I don't see him generating a lot of push in the running game.
This is what my gut tells me from watching the tape.


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Lovely Flat in Bica (View & Wifi)
Size50 m²
Floor No.2
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Suitable for events
- Washer/dryer
Accommodation summary
|Rua do Almada, 1200-021 Lisbon, Portugal
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With electric opening window in the room and in the bathroom.
The Renter can take advantage of a good bedroom (Queen size bed), sofa bed, Internet Access, TV with 70 channels. Use a fully equipped kitchen with electric plate, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, slinger, coffee machine (Nespresso type) with waffles for FREE!
It is also possible to use the hair dryer and washing machine.
The host will be waiting in front of the building upon arrival and will always be available to answer your doubts and allow your stay as pleasant as possible.
The neighbors are great in this way.
You are located in a typical street in the historic district, recently recovered from the municipality of Lisbon.
The road is little used by cars (to be with limited traffic) so you can often see children play and adults to grill fish or meat in front of the door.
Just in front of the building there is a stamp of french restaurant , le Petit Bistro, great for cocktails and dining. In the same street you will find an excellent restaurant serving typical Portuguese.
Going down with the rack of Bica arrived within minutes to the square of Cais do Sodré where you can take the electric transports you to Belem or the train that takes you to the seaside town of Cascais, Estoril passing through, where you can go to the beach and take a bath in the ocean!
House rules
In the apartment.
Relax and have the most beautiful vacation possible!
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Reviews of this property
This place is incredible and I think you would be hard pressed to find better. It's glorious!
The apartment is perfectly located (PERFECT) and is gorgeous and sweet, with a beautiful wee balcony to sit and have your morning coffee or a glass of wine at night. I would recommend this place to everyone and will certainly be back.
Thank you so much for the most wonderful weekend! I miss the apartment already!
Dear Sandra, to live; feel and enjoy Lisboa it is a very good place to do it!!!! All what other renters write about this flat we agree 100 %. The only we want to recomend is to buy a toaster. That was what we miss but having a koffee maschine with the capsules was a nice suprise!!! Many thanks also for the flexibility for arriving and living depart day with the luggage!!! Obrigadinho e um Abraco da Fam. Dom Fernando Lisboa :-)))
The house is perfect, completely equipped and in the center of Lisbon, near to the touristic places and the bars and clubs. There is a parking really close, what was really useful for us. I would repeat for sure next time in Lisbon!
Clear and nice apartment conveniently located near rhythmic streets of Lisbon in a quiet but well located with views over the rooftops Benfica ... Peaceful and Quiet
It is perfect for two! Minimalist decor tidying every corner (ideal for long stays)
All available both in the apartment (and coffee pods, dishwasher, dry towel etc.) than its surroundings (supermarket, restaurant, bar [The Park Bar-restaurante is close to absolutely]
The breakfast, for my part have only met Gianluca (spouse) is adorable smiling and welcoming.
I can only strongly recommend this apartment ad for your stay in the Portuguese capital.
Again thank you to Gianluca
Muito obrigado!
Appartement claire agréable et idéalement situé non loin des rues rythmées de Lisbonne mais situé bien au calme avec vue sur les toits Lisboètes...Peaceful and Quiet
Il est parfait pour deux! Décoration épurée des rangements dans tous les coins (idéal pour les longs séjours)
Tout à dispo aussi bien dans l'appart (cafetière et ses dosettes, lave vaisselle, sèche serviette etc.) qu'à ses alentours (supérette, restaurant, bars [Le Park Bar-restaurante non loin est à faire absolument]
Les hotes, pour ma part n'ai rencontré que Gianluca (le conjoint) est, adorable souriant et accueillant.
Je ne peux que vous conseiller vivement cette annonce d'appartement pour vos séjour dans la capitale Portugaise.
Encore merci à Gianluca
Muito obrigado!
Everything great, especially the location!
Alles top, besonders die Lage!
Perfect Home Apartments perfectly matches the picturesque and well photos.Quartier situé.bon memory.
Accueil parfait l'appartements correspond parfaitement aux photos.Quartier pittoresque et bien situé.bon souvenir.
APARTMENT IDEAL, clean and well SITUADO.OS I RECOMMEND
The flat is literally lovely! A friend of mine and me spent a week in this apartment and we loved it. It is classy furnished and you find everything you need to cook, bed and couch, a small balcony, beautiful bathroom with enough towels to use and even a small music box to play music via bluetooth. We did not meet Sandra but her boyfriend (husband?!) Gianluca, who was kind and friendly. He gave us some advice where to go in Lisbon. Moreover the location is awesome! In the middle of the center, everything is easy to gain.
We would definitely book this apartment again, if we come back to Lisbon one day. Already recommended it to friends of us. Thanks!
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It was in June 2011 when Foursquare, the location-based social networking site, reached 10 million users. And in under a year, Foursquare proudly announced that their user base has doubled to 20 million active users.
Also, to mark the third 4sqDay (April = 4, 4 squared is 16), anyone who checks in today will receive the 2012 4sqDay badge as well as the following message:
"In 2010, foursquare fans declared April 16 4sqDay (4/4^2 – nerds after our own heart!). Two years and two billion check-ins later, you're still why we get out of bed each day. Thanks to all 20 million of you for making us part of your lives. Happy 4sqDay!"
Foursquare has come a long way since its birth in 2009. Facebook tried to buy them but failed, so they opted for the next best thing: they acquired Gowalla to make Facebook Places better than Foursquare.
Foursquare Top 10s
People use Foursquare to tell everyone what places they've been to, which pizza place serve the best pizza, or which hotel has the best service. But the most interesting bit with regards to using Foursquare is that you have to chance to become Mayor of your favorite place on earth if you visit and check-in to that place enough times in a span of two months. And you'll stay Foursquare's Mayor of that place until someone dethrones you.
So here's the Top 10 best places with reigning Foursquare Mayors:
- The Great Sphinx of Giza – Egypt
- The Guinness Storehouse – Ireland
- The World of Coca-Cola – Atlanta, Georgia
- The Eiffel Tower – France
- Disneyland – Anaheim, California
- Facebook Headquarters – Palo Alto, California
- Brooklyn Bridge, New York, New York
- Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum – Seattle, Washington
- Stonehenge – England
- The Whitehouse – Washington D.C.
Most Foursquare users literally check-in wherever they go. But there's sharing, and then there's TMI. So here's a list of places you probably should avoid checking into:
- Your house – alone or not, it's not wise to share this info
- The bathroom – I know you're thinking who would share that, but believe me, there are people who just love sharing every place they go to.
- Planned Parenthood – especially if you're a teenager living with your parents, I don't think a Foursquare check-in is the best way to tell your parents that you're preggers.
- Strip club – Do I have to explain this one?
- Engagement ring store – If you're planning to propose to your girlfriend, checking in would ruin the surprise. If you're not proposing, this would probably result in a fight.
- Bridal store – unless you are getting married, checking in bridal stores isn't a big deal. But if you're single and your friends see you check in, be prepared for hundreds of "Are you getting married?" questions.
- Jail
- Rehab
- Companies – when looking for a job, best not announce that you're interviewing for different companies or if you plan on leaving your current company for a rival company. It would be great if you don't announce that.
- Anywhere but your house when you called in sick from work.
And if you're looking to spend a romantic weekend with your special someone, here's the Top 10 most romantic cities on Foursquare:
- Lake Buena Vista, FL.
- Napa, CA.
- Venice, CA.
- Saint Louis, MO.
- New York, NY.
- San Francisco, CA.
- Reston, VA.
- Beverly Hills, CA.
- Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Key West, FL.
And if there's romantic cities, you can bet that there's a list for the least romantic cities which are:
- Beaverton, OR.
- Bethlehem, PA.
- Lawrenceville, GA.
- Sterling Heights, MI.
- West Chester, PA.
- Normal, IL.
- Norwalk, CT.
- Tustin, CA.
- Duluth, MN.
- Waltham, MA.
There are a lot more places you can discover using Foursquare so go on and explore. It might just surprise you. Also, keep in mind that when using Foursquare and leaving a review, make sure you are telling the truth and not you're not just having a bad day. Your words could be the end of a business, worse, you could be sued for defamation.


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Missing girl found in Mexico
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Monday afternoon, the state of Idaho cancelled the amber alert out for Aaliyah Esqueda, 5 of Idaho Falls. She was found in Mexico with her father. Idaho Falls Police believe her paternal grandparents took her there.
Now, detectives are working with other agencies to bring her back home to Idaho.
The Amber Alert was issued in the state of Idaho Friday. Five other states also were asked to issue the alert but they didn't issue the warning.
Dawn Peck, the Amber Alert coordinator for the state of Idaho said California, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas were on the path to Mexico so those states were given the Amber Alert notice. Officials there decided not to issue the warning and instead distributed photos of Aaliyah to police officers to keep an eye out for her.
Peck said those states denied issuing an amber alert because officials said Aaliyah was not in imminent danger.
"I don't think she's in danger as far as the grandparents and we've never felt that she was. I think the grandparents love her and are not going to harm her," said Sgt. Phil Grimes with the Idaho Falls Police department.
Unharmed, Aaliyah Esqueda was found in Mexico late Monday afternoon. She had been living with her mom at her maternal grandparents home since she was born.
Six months ago, Aaliyah's mother committed suicide which gave her maternal grandparents, Scott and Debra Yagues legal guardianship.
David Johnson is an attorney in Idaho Falls practicing family law. He is independent from the Aaliyah Esqueda case.
"A guardian is a person who is responsible for that child," said Johnson.
That means the Yagues are able to make decisions about her well-being, health and education.
"The legal guardians are the ones reporting her [missing] and the paternal grandparents have no guardianship at this point," said Grimes.
"She was over there on visitation," said Debra Yagues, the legal guardian and maternal grandmother of Aaliyah.
Aaliyah's paternal grandparents, Irene and Salvador Esqueda had routine visits with their granddaughter.
Before Aaliyah's mother died, she had set up visitation rights with the Esquedas.
They were allowed to have Aaliyah every other week for five days.
Scott Yagues, the paternal grandfather, said under mutual agreement Irene Esqueda had been taking Aaliyah every year to Mexico for a monthlong visit to see her father.
The father was deported to Mexico and also had multiple felony charges in Idaho.


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Scientists exploring the wildlife of Madagascar, an island-nation off the east coast of Africa, had a wonderful surprise recently. They confirmed that the Sibree's lemur (lee-mer) that was thought to be extinct was alive and well. Lemurs, a type of primate, or relative of the ape, are only found in Madagascar and some nearby islands.
The discovery didn't happen overnight but took some time to figure out. A few years ago, Mitchell Irwin, a scientist from McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, was exploring animal life in Madagascar. As he and his team walked the land, they came upon some dwarf lemurs that looked a little bit different from other dwarf lemurs they had seen. Irwin caught two of them and tested their DNA. The tests have confirmed that the lemurs are a dwarf species that people thought had died out 100 years ago when humans cut down the animals' forest homes to make way for development.
If the discovery of Sibree's lemur hadn't been made, "this species probably would have gone extinct in the near future," Irwin said in a statement. "Protecting its only known population and determining how many individuals are left are now top priorities, especially since much of this region's forests have already disappeared."


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Velorecore or Dadaist Punk. Term coined by Geoff "Death Party Mountain" Kershaw in regards to Philadelphias dadaist punks HATCH. Hatch displayed a well of talent & creativity but never gained more than a cult following due to their unorthodox song structure and the fact that they only played a handful of shows a year. Much like velore track suits, which were nice but slightly off putting and never really appropriate.
"Hatch brought the genre of velorcore to the masses with their 1992 album, Ronald Reagan Forever"
- G. Kershaw
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by A.E. Dillinger December 13, 2006