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TORRINGTON -- Whether he sold them their first house, joined them on a motorcycle trip in the Rocky Mountains or just made them smile, TJ Zappulla was remembered by hundreds Tuesday.
Lining up out the door and past the building, people from all over Connecticut attended the memorial celebration.
Zappulla, a Torrington resident who was involved in real estate, motorcycling, community service and legislative affairs, was remembered for his enormous smile, amiable oddities and blatant irreverence. He was killed Friday after a car hit him on his motorcycle while he attended an event in New Hampshire.
Friends and family told funny stories throughout the afternoon, just like Zappulla would have liked it. His brother-in-law, Michael Magistrali, started to introduce speakers in a button-down shirt, only to rip it off revealing a T-shirt underneath, over which he donned Zappulla's former biking vest.
"I don't think there's anyone in the world that could have gotten this eclectic a group of people together," said David Dean, the owner and broker of Litchfield County Commercial who has known Zappulla since the 1970s.
The assorted crowd of family, real estate professionals, legislators, motorcyclists and community members all came together to remember the man.
"I don't think there's anybody in town who doesn't know him or his family. That's a testament to him," said state representative Michelle Cook. "There are people generations deep here and it's a tragic loss."
Attendees recalled when Zappulla was in another motorcycle accident two years ago and needed several weeks to recuperate. Whenever they visited, they were met with what his niece Amelia Magistrali called "the beached whale" of Zappulla in his underwear.
"If you weren't shocked, he hadn't done his job," said Dean.
Although Zappulla was remembered for his sense of humor, there was also a serious side to him that impressed people during legislative talks.
"He seemed to be truthful and not flowery at all," said Larry Fiano about the first time he met Zappulla when the two were testifying in front of the state legislature. "He had a grasp on the issues. [His opinions] were certainly justified. He was very eloquent, but his words weren't chosen. They were what he felt in his heart."
Longtime friend Robert Rovezzi recalled something Zappulla said often: "Before I die I want to walk down Main Street in Torrington arm in arm with someone I love."
"There was a profound and uniquely hidden sadness to TJ," said Rovezzi. "He wanted someone to love and love him. The love he couldn't focus in the specific poured out to all of us. We were the beneficiaries of his secret sadness. TJ, now all your friends are together in one room and when we leave we will leave with you, arm in arm."
Zappulla, an agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 2000 in Torrington and member of Torrington's Economic Development Commission, worked in real estate for more than 37 years. He was elected president of the Litchfield County Board of Realtors three times and was known for hosting annual legislative forums to discuss the political issues of the day. He was also active in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the Northwest Connecticut AIDS Project and the United Way of Northwest Connecticut
Zappulla was born on Oct. 10, 1951 and died on June 15, 2012.The memorial service was held at the Cornucopia banquet hall in Torrington, the same building where he grilled politicians at his famed legislative forums. Two rooms had to be opened to accommodate the hundreds of attendees in the building.
A memorial fund was set up in Zappulla's name at the Community Foundation in Northwest Connecticut, Inc. His family will determine what specific charity will be donated to on some sort of yearly basis.
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Researchers in Norway are testing an entirely new kind of heat pump. While heat pumps used today typically last 10 to 20 years, the new one will last practically indefinitely, the scientists believe.
The new heat pump consists of many miniature heat pumps as small as one cubic millimeter. To heat a house one needs several thousand of them. They are put together into larger units that can be tall and thin or short and wide.
"The most important advantages of the new heat pump is that you can regulate its size and form and that it is more durable than heat pumps are today. It is also more environmentally friendly," Doctor of Physics Jan Kåre Bording says, who is Chief Engineer at the University of Stavanger in Norway.
Together with his colleague, Professor of Materials Science Vidar Hansen, he is developing a new heat pump that is thermo-electric. They have investigated its disadvantages and advantages compared with the heat pumps we use today.
The project is a collaboration project with the Department of Physics, University of Oslo. According to the researchers the heat pump will be fully developed and ready to be launched on the market in five to ten years.
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Thermo-electric heat pumps make use of materials that produce electricity when they are subjected to differences in temperature.
The new heat pump has a dramatically longer life than today's heat pumps.
"The heat pumps we use today consist of several moveable parts. After some time different parts break down and will have to be changed," Bording says.
"The new heat pump consists of several miniature heat pumps and these have a very simple design. In opposite to today's heat pumps, these miniature heat pumps consist of only one part. Because they consist of only one metal part it's easier to avoid wear and tear. You can compare the heat pump to a golden ring. A golden ring won't be broken. The miniature pumps will just continue to pump. We stick fans on them, and they must be replaced, but the heat pump itself will stay and be equally effective after 10 000 years," Bording continues.
The heat pumps used today begin to deteriorate after one year. Then they need to be inspected, and that costs 1500 NOK for an air-to-air heat pump. After 10 to 20 years, larger parts of the pump will fail, for instance the compressor.
Thousands of pumps in a house
The small heat pumps can be put together and form lager units. The researchers also envisage that it may be possible to place several thousand of the small heat pumps at different places in the house.
"We don't want a large wood-burning stove in the middle of the house as in the old days. It's better with more, smaller heat sources," Hansen says.
Initially, however, researchers will create units that can be placed at one or two locations in the house. The new heat pumps offer great flexibility as to where in the house you want them. It would be an advantage to have them in places where it is especially cold.
"For example, it may be a good idea to put them under the floor, so that the floor will heat the room. When the heat pump has a large surface, it produces more heat," Bording says.
More environmentally friendly
The new heat pumps will be more environmentally friendly than those in use today. One problem with today's heat pumps is that they can leak cooling gas. Cooling gas is usually freon gas, which destroys the ozone layer. There is no risk of losing cooling gas in thermoelectric heat pumps, since gas has been replaced with clean electricity.
"We have seen that several of the gases used in heat pumps, have become illegal, such as freon 12. Gradually gases that are in use today can also become illegal, so that we can no longer use the heat pumps we have today," Bording says.
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Other than a dremel and a sander, I haven't purchased any hardware or resin to start the rest of my costume. I'm going shopping with the wifey next week and I have $500 to spend on Bobba Fett supplies. The question is, where do I start? If you had $500 to spend on supplies to scratch build a costume, what would you buy first?
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Environmental Health Leadership Summit tackles East Valley health concerns
THERMAL, Calif. - The Eastern Coachella Valley faces a slew of environmental health concerns. Compared to the west valley the water, air and soil are significantly more polluted.
And as the Salton Sea dries, it emits toxic dust that threatens public health.
"Some people aren't aware of the problems we have in the Eastern Coachella Valley and it's time for people to be aware," said Luis Clemente, a senior at Desert Mirage High School who hopes to one day become an environmental engineer.
Clemente attended the 2nd annual Environmental Health Leadership Summit in Thermal to learn what can be done to save the region.
"There's a lot of hope because I've actually talked to many people who have a strong desire to expose the idea of improving the valley," Clemente said.
The goal of the summit: to mobilize and connect people with resources and strategies to tackle the valley's issues.
"If something is wrong with our environment it can affect our personal health and we all need to come together as a community to find solutions," said Congressman Raul Ruiz, one of the keynote speaker's of Saturday's summit.
Solutions that include changes to public policy at the local, state and federal levels.
"We're on the threshold of creating projects that will start the infrastructure development to capitalize on renewable energy businesses," Ruiz said.
Priscila Quijada grew up in the Coachella Valley and said she's already seen positive changes through increased public awareness.
"People at the community level are being more of an advocate, they're learning how to defend their rights and learn what is impacting them," Quijada said.
There's still a long way to go, but the summit hopes through collaboration a healthier Coachella Valley is on the horizon.


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In 1970 the Medical School opened its doors to its first class,
the Class of 1974, which was composed of 16 male students.
Dr. Soutter had handpicked these students from hundreds of
applicants and maintained a close watch on their progress. As
a token of their regard, the sixteen had a pair
of suspenders made for their esteemed leader. (Dr. Soutter was
well-known for wearing suspenders with his suits.) He was amazed
and quite pleased with this gift, as they were not ordinary suspenders -
they sported pen and ink drawings of the likenesses of the students
going up one side and down the other (pictured at left).
At Graduation, the class speaker, Donald Abbott, M.D., recounted his experiences over the last four years. In his speech he mentioned the innovations in the teaching methods instituted at the new Medical School and how they affected the students' medical education in a positive manner. He also mentioned how the learning experience reinforced their individualism and bolstered independent thinking - there were no upperclassmen with whom to share ideas. In closing Dr. Abbott thanked all who had assisted in their education; the volunteer faculty, members of the staff, and especially, Dr. Soutter.
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The Smart Policing Initiative presented a webinar titled "The Problem-Solving Process (SARA) and SPI." This webinar was an opportunity for the SPI community to engage in an active discussion of problem solving activities. The centerpiece of the webinar involved presentations from SPI sites (Boston, Glendale, Lowell, and Palm Beach), who described their problem-solving activities to date. These presentations described the problem that the site identified, how it was analyzed, their approach for addressing the problem (person and/or place-based, other tactics or strategies), impact on the problem to date (e.g., results), challenges to success for their SPI, and advice they would give to others.
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Congratulations to our Year 9 actors who performed in "Julius Caesar" at The Marlowe as part of a project with the RSC and local schools. Highworth presented a dynamically drilled and fierce fighting squad of confident performers!
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Bruce Willis, Jason Patric, and John Cusack star in a new action thriller called The Prince, and today we have the first trailer for it. The story follows a retired assassin (Patric) who is pulled back into his old life after his daughter is kidnapped. In his attempt to rescue her, he has to confront his former rival (Willis).
The film actually looks like a decent, and it's one I'll definitely be checking out. It was directed by Brian A. Miller, and it's set to be released in theaters and on VOD August 22nd.
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What's right will be different for each dog and owner. It has to be right for both. The right equipment in the wrong hands is just as detrimental to the dog as the wrong equipment for the dog.
That being said, puppies usually have a soft collar and a soft, 1/2" wide lead. Coax, but do not pull the puppy. Reward.
For Myah, we went to a soft martingale and wider soft leash around 4 months. She had that for a while.
Then we went to a soft martingale with a chain section (same leash) around 6-7 months. It rusted at the beach and didn't release well. So, I got a bigger (1" wide) soft martingale.
Then about 8 months, she had a Herm Springer prong (which she only mildly needed, and not anymore, but she's used to it) and a 3/4" fake leather European adjustable leash (I wear it over my shoulder - love it! - fake leather goes to the beach well). But I also have a Dean & Taylor canvas harness.
She's collar-less in the house and yard - always has been.
She also does pretty well with off-leash work.
Prong.....along with instruction on how to use it properly.
Read this link for how I train my dogs to walk on leash: http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...ml#post4339746
Teaching a dog leash pressure works wonders, can be used on a flat collar and regular 4-6 foot leash.
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But as much as the hope of sexual fulfilment might be the reason why women are increasingly looking for younger partners, there is a down side.
Older men - as women with younger partners will find out - have discovered that relationships with women who are decades their juniors are full of limitations. For better or worse, age can bring a certain richness. If it's not a one-night stand or a fling for a couple of weeks, any relationship where there is a significant age discrepancy is likely to fail beyond the bed.
Generation gaps are most evident in such things as shared books, films, political awareness and even history. This is the Educating Rita scenario: some men are prepared to "teach" their younger partners as long as there is a sexual pay-off at the end of the lesson.
Even so, many men are reluctant to leave partners of a similar age for their younger bit on the side. The reason is not just kids, either. When you haven't anything to talk about, then any relationship is doomed.
There is nothing more pathetic than an over-tanned Seniors Card-holder desperately trying to hide the flab beneath a flowing Hawaiian shirt, gold chains chinking in grizzled chest hair, as he holds hands with someone barely out of school.
Then there is the music.
If there is a one single example of generational incompatibility then it has to be music. Try putting on Phil Collins to set the mood with a 20-something of either sex. How very '80s. Today, its all silverchair, Shakira or Eminem. But do grandpa sugar daddies with delusions of being a chick magnet - and that's who we're talking about here - really listen to that?
If there is any doubt that men have at last had their fill of the Mick Jagger syndrome, where you measure your success by the notches on the bedpost, then the 2001 census confirms the obvious. Increasingly, men in their 40s and 50s are returning to women of their own age. In 1981, 58.1 per cent of men were with women of comparable age. Two decades later, that has increased to 64.3 per cent.
You can call it defeat at the hands of younger women shopping around for leaner meat, but the reality is that women are tired of sexual failures and want disposable partners who are not squinting into the glare of blue Viagra days.
What the census does show is that women in their 30s make the cut with younger partners. In 1981, 35.6 per cent of men in their 40s were partnering women in their 30s - last year the figure was down to 29 per cent.
Alas, women in their 40s are not doing too well at wooing younger men. The Mrs Robinson fantasy is just that, a figment of the imagination of all but a mere 0.6 per cent of women in their 40s. In 1981, this was 0.4 per cent.
This may well be a consequence of a career-filled life that has lacked lasting relationships. Then there is the common enough result of women and men in their 40s on the rebound from marriage break-ups looking for partners younger than themselves. Good for the ego if not for the long term.
But for many older men who have girded their creaking loins and played the field, the party's over. It's payback time and young men, well they may have never have had it so good.
Christopher Bantick is a Melbourne writer.
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Single women seeking men in NYC: Date these singles (January 2013)
Take some of the guesswork out of dating: 21 single women seeking men in NYC reveal their ideal dates—all you need to do is ask them out.
Aubrey, 35, vice president of marketing and communications, Gramercy/Flatiron
Her ideal date: "We could start the night grabbing a cocktail at a bar in Soho; maybe Jimmy at the James hotel, as the view there is pretty spectactular. Then, grab dinner somewhere in the East Village—I'm a huge fan of the restaurants the Beagle and Hearth—followed by catching a band that only you have heard of and can't wait to introduce me to. We'd conclude the evening with a nightcap at a local dive. Bonus points if the bartender can make a mean rye old-fashioned without muddling the maraschino."
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Caitlin, 23, account executive, East Village
Her ideal date: "Walking around the East Village, then cozying up with a couple of whiskey cocktails in a bar with a fireplace. I'm picturing a ski lodge, but I don't think those exist here in NYC [Editor's tip: Offer to take Caitlin to Black Bear Lodge.]. It's my ideal date because in New York sometimes you just have to go somewhere to relax and forget about the one million other things going on, and doesn't a fireplace just make everything more romantic?"
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Caitlin, 24; editorial assistant; Red Hook, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "My perfect date would be a nice dinner at a cozy restaurant with good food, good wine and conversation. The conversation should revolve around nourishment of the soul and the body—a fine restaurant offers sustenance for both, and a great date should provide insight into both of these worlds. Any truly fine evening doesn't simply end after the meal, and would include heading to a concert (preferably folk music or hip-hop) and drinking lots of whiskey. Whiskey and live music are perhaps the only things I love more than food, as both open portals in the soul that other substances can't reach. A walk home under the stars and a chaste goodnight kiss would be the perfect end to this well-rounded evening."
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Cassie, 27; actor and blogger covering sex and the adult industry; Bushwick, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "I've been getting into fancy-ish cocktails lately, so it'd be ideal to hit up a place with delicious mixed drinks (which also tend to be extra boozy, which helps with first-date awkwardness). Then, before getting too uppity, it'd be great to wind up at a dive, where I usually feel pretty at home. I do love eating out around the city, but for a first date I feel, like, the more drinking, the better. Basically, I'm pretty laid-back and would be happy to do anything, except something really physically demanding."
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Christine, 36; business development manager; Astoria, Queens
Her ideal date: "I've had great dates in terrible places and terrible dates at great places; it's the date himself that matters. My ideal date is with a man who is funny and intelligent. We can go for drinks in a dive bar, check out an exhibit at a local museum, or take a stroll through the park."
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Diana, 30, president, Midtown West
Her ideal date: "I like getting to know a person in a calm yet energetic environment. I don't want noise to overpower the conversation because I like to listen, know and understand the other person—where he comes from and where he wants to go. Meeting for lunch or coffee in the city would provide an environment conducive to that."
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Jacquelyn, 32; promoter, curator, publicist and bartender; Nolita
Her ideal date: "Spontaneity and a man with a plan can be super sexy, so in lieu of a traditional planned evening, an ideal night out would begin with a few fun, mood-inspired ideas posed by my date. No one is a mind reader, though, so a few general suggestions for a good starting place would be a cozy and unique coffee shop, tea house or juice bar. On my dream-world fantasy date, I see us doing an hour or two in a private, disco-style karaoke room where we will wow each other with our eclectic musical selections and singing style—apologies in advance for terrible singing and overexpressiveness. It would be fun to follow that with a few experimental entrées at a late-night Japanese tapas restaurant."
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Julia, 29; communications associate and blogger; Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "Walking around a museum. It's a building full of interesting things to look at and, unlike watching a movie, you can talk the whole time. Seeing what inspires a person and what they appreciate in a room full of art (or dinosaurs, whichever) is intriguing and a great way to get to know someone. Person-wise, I like nerdy boys with social skills. Someone to see bands with, stay in and watch movies with, or just quietly read and snuggle with. Bringing your own bucket of LEGOs is a plus."
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Karen, 34; membership manager for a performing-arts venue; Astoria, Queens
Her ideal date: "It would be something entertaining (with the potential for either mildly showing off or minor embarrassment), mixed with the chance to talk without having to scream at each other to be heard. Some possible combinations could be seeing live music, followed by dinner; playing pool and drinking in a lounge; going dancing, then having beers at a pub; or bowling, with a walk through the neighborhood afterward. These dates are laid-back and fun, with different facets—just like me, of course."
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Kerry, 43, marketing director, Battery Park City
Her ideal date: "It would include a walk on the High Line, followed by cocktails and dinner nearby. Hopefully my date shares my love of New York City and for travel, and likes to laugh."
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Khaleeqa, 28; online editor at Paparoxi; Englewood, NJ
Her ideal date: "I'm a foodie who loves going on adventures, so a combination of the two is a win. One of the best dates I have ever gone on was a food tour through lower Manhattan, rock climbing and then exploring an old church."
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Kim, 31, research analyst, Harlem
Her ideal date: "For a first date with a total stranger, I think something low-key that lets us get to know each other is probably the most ideal. Bonus points for finding a way to do that without involving eating and drinking. I mean, I love eating and drinking, but I sometimes worry that it's all I do in this city! So I'd love to be able to something different, maybe playing minigolf or finding Dance Dance Revolution in an arcade, and then getting a drink afterward."
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Kira, 27, executive assistant in the fashion industry, Harlem
Her ideal date: "I think doing an activity is a fun, relaxed way to get to know someone on a date. Flowers and romance are nice, but it's a date, it's not like we are getting married—chill out. Show me the kind of person you are, the things that make you laugh, something that shows what your passions are. I want to have fun on a date and think, That was so cool: good conversation, no pressure, just laughing and I got to try something I've never done before. When you are confident about who you are, spending time with another person and getting to know them is really fun."
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Lemia, 30; photographer and filmmaker; Ridgewood, Queens
Her ideal date: "Either catch a photography exhibition at the International Center of Photography, or walk around Wave Hill or the Cloisters, followed by a long dinner somewhere intimate, like Café Colette. I think it is important to have plenty of face time to discuss what we encountered and to talk on a personal level. Talking is such a turn-on for me, so any situation where we can talk for long periods of time is a plus."
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Lila, 40; professional organizer; Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "It varies by season: In winter it's got to be indoors! There is a tropical plant conservatory in the New York Botanical Garden that is about 80 degrees in the winter. A good flow of phytochemicals makes for a great date with this sun child!"
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Lorenna, 27; photo editor; Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "I consider myself a fairly crafty person, so I would enjoy either going to a painting class or, even better, one of those paint-your-own-pottery places. We would pick out a mermaid, a cat in a shoe, or maybe a sun—which I would paint gold. Afterward we could head to a local bar, ideally one that has popcorn, because if I could marry an inanimate thing it would be popcorn. Hope you don't mind that I will likely be covered head to toe in paint."
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Mary Beth, 31; senior editor at the Consumerist; Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "I'm all about a date that's low-pressure, especially the first date. If the guy brings flowers before we've even met, I'll feel like I have to have a good time because he went to such an effort. I'd rather just meet at a casual bar in Brooklyn; not a dive bar per se, but not some fancy hotel bar, either. As long as there are good drinks and an atmosphere that fosters an interesting conversation, I'll be happy."
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Natalie, 25; product manager at a translation services firm; Bushwick, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "It would probably involve a private plane to Paris.… Just kidding! Ultimately, I'm in love with New York, so a great first date would be some kind of city activity, like going to a Nets game or listening to jazz in the West Village. I'm adventurous, so I would be down to discover new places or try something I've never done before!"
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Nicole, 38; art director; Long Island City, Queens
Her ideal date: "My ideal first date would be less of a date and more about hanging out. How much more fun would it be to get to know each other on a scavenger hunt around the city, rather than awkward conversation over cold noodles? Don't get me wrong, there is a time and a place for the romantic table in the corner, and I love that, too; I would just prefer to have some fun while getting to know someone."
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Sarah, 32; general manager of a cheese shop; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "My ideal date has two parts. One involves motion: walking somewhere, boating, hiking, anything—just get moving. Making conversation is easier with new people in a setting where it's not weird to be quiet for a minute. The other is to loosen up with a glass of something boozy. Let the wit fly and see if the other person has a complementary sense of humor. And I like dates that aren't overly structured, where you kinda see where the night takes you. Plan the first step or location to meet, and then wander!"
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Zan, 26; marketing coordinator and box-office manager; Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Her ideal date: "I'm looking to meet someone who's into music, tattoos and tacos. As for a date, drinks at a dive is always good; I like the casual atmosphere, plus it's inexpensive, which is always a plus. When going out with friends I prefer comfortable—even kinda grimy—spots over fancy ones, and a good date should feel like hanging out with a friend."
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Zenia, 29; fashion designer and pattern maker; Astoria, Queens
Her ideal date: "It's pretty simple: dinner and drinks. I let them choose the place for dinner to figure out what type of food he is into and what type of atmosphere he feels most comfortable in. I love to share, so every time I go on a date, I always suggest to order different dishes to share food or taste each other's entrées. If they do not like to share, I know that it wouldn't work. I suggest the place for drinks so that he can get an idea of what type of girl I am. I like dive bars and I order whiskey on the rocks. If he can keep up with me without making an ass of himself, he can successfully pass on to date No. 2!"
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What to single New York women want from a date? If the answers of these 21 women seeking men in NYC suggest anything, it's that they just want to have fun in a casual environment. So put down that bouquet, ask one of them out and plan an excursion to play minigolf then sing your hearts out at a karaoke bar, before finishing up at a dive bar.
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Loudy Tourky spins her way to gold in the women's 10-metre platform final.
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Loudy Tourky saw her friend and rival Chantelle Newbery pull off the dive of her life to take the lead and, as she steeled herself for the final plunge, told herself she could match it.
She did, and in a thrilling finish to the women's 10-metre platform last night pipped an emotional Newbery for the gold medal.
Both women were allowed back into the race for gold by Canada's Emilie Heymans, who dashed a healthy lead when she blew the entry on her final dive.
It would still take a formidable final performance from the two Australians to steal the lead, and Newbery executed her backward two- and-a-half somersault, with one-and-a-half twists, brilliantly to take the lead by .05 points.
"In my head it kind of unfolded that way, I thought about the scenarios and thought this may come down to (the last dive of the night)," Tourky said.
"I'm just glad I could keep my head together and do it. Chantelle did an amazing dive, I saw the scores come up, I saw her dive on the replay, I thought, 'I know I can match it', but one little slip and it wouldn't have come off."
Tourky performed exactly the same dive and came up with the same score, 86.70. It was enough for gold, and to relegate Newbery to silver ahead of Heymans. As Tourky embraced her coach, Newbery shed tears as she saw her lead disappear.
"I mucked up my first dive, I had a 30-point lead over Emilie and I was quite disappointed. I thought, what am I doing? But I was happy with my second dive and happy with my handstand and of course it came to the last dive. I knew Chantelle was going to do it and I knew I had to match it," Tourky said.
"It was the most nerve-racking moment of my life I think . . . I can't believe I won."
Tiny Melissa Wu recovered impressively from the dive she messed up in the morning preliminaries to finish fifth, and scored one perfect 10 for her best dive.
"Obviously that put me back but you try to forget about it. You can't change the past, you can only change the future," Wu said.
Earlier, Newbery's husband Robert won silver and countryman Steven Barnett bronze in the three-metre springboard, as Canadian world champion Alexandre Despatie overcame a rare brain-fade to edge closer to a history-making treble.
Despatie needs only to win the 10-metre platform event tomorrow to complete a remarkable hat trick - gold medals off all three boards. It seemed improbable when, during yesterday's preliminaries, he pulled out of a dive, repeated his approach and was penalised two points.
For most of last night's final round he was locked in a tense battle with Newbery and Malaysia's Ken Yeoh. But Yeoh withdrew because of illness and Despatie drew on all his class to draw away from the pack.
Newbery, 27, performed strongly throughout to clinch silver, and scored 83.3 for a spectacular inward three-and-a-half somersault. But Despatie trumped with a final dive with a couple of twists that drew a competition-high score of 93.5.
"I didn't feel very good so I stopped," Despatie said of his aborted dive. "I could have gone and should have gone, it was a bad decision."
Newbery was unmoved by Despatie's mistake.
"I did some average dives. I was just thinking I've got to get up and do my best dives," he said.
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H.S. wrestling: Early gut check for upperweights
RAMSEY – Razohnn Gross had it tough, and Zack Chakonis made it look easy.
Powered by victories from two of its standout upperweights, Don Bosco downed St. Joseph, 42-30, Wednesday night in a Big North United wrestling battle.
Gross won the most anticipated match of the night, as the defending 195-pound state champ came back from a 2-0 deficit to knock off Dom Carfagno, 5-3.
Carfagno, who was sixth in the state last year at 195, got two second-period points on an escape and a technical violation, but Gross responded with a takedown just before the second-period buzzer to tie the match. Gross added a takedown with 22 seconds left in the third.
"We were watching [Gross] wear him down. He had trouble finishing a couple of shots in the first period and early in the second, but he was able to finish his shot in the third," Don Bosco coach Chris Bitetto said.
"He gave up two stupid penalty points. He's getting better, and hopefully from now to the end of the season he continues to improve."
While Gross makes the transition from football player to wrestler again, Chakonis never had the chance to wear the pads for the Ironmen.
A knee injury in preseason cost him the entire football season, but the sophomore looked sharp Wednesday, recording a pin in 37 seconds.
Chakonis was sixth in the state last year as a 220-pound freshman, and showed plenty of promise for the future.
"Zach is tough; he's looking real good. He's getting into his shots, more offensive, and better defensively this year," Bitetto said.
"I think he's actually a legit 220-pounder this year, when last year he was 195. He's really hard to score on and his offense is improving every day. If he keeps improving his offense, I think he can make a real run for a state title."
Chakonis said he wasn't sure of his injury, smiling when he said it was "some long, medical word.''
"But it was like a piece of cartilage chipped off of my bone and they had to screw it back in," Chakonis said.
"It was so big, they needed two screws. If it wasn't big, they could have just shaved it and I could have come back for football."
The atmosphere was surprisingly low-key between the rivals. Several of the early matches were one-sided and the first five were decided by pin.
Bitetto said his team was missing three starters.
The Green Knights weren't at full strength, either. Standout 171-pounder Jeff Farina weighed in for the Green Knights and warmed up, but did not wrestle. Farina suffered a knee injury in football season.


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I ran out of my new "depression patch" Emcam I think it's called, because the pharmacy didn't get my doctor's fax for the prescription my doctor sent over the weekend. It went downhill from there. I don't know if that's why I've been so depressed, but it certainly couldn't have helped. I've spent most of the day in bed, thankfully sleeping, not just laying there. I finally got up and folded the laundry and showered, for the first time since probably Friday.
What is wrong with me? Why am I not like "normal" people? Normal people do not do this, they do not go through this, or if they do, they do not talk about it. Mark is a "normal person", this never happens to him.
I just want the pain and hopelessness to go away, along with the fear, of what, it could be a million things.
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Cozy Modern Studio by Ruterra
Massimo di ospiti2
Camere da letto1
Dimensioni30 m²
piano3(con ascensore)
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- Lavatrice
- Internet Wi-Fi
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Apartment by itself is well decorated and has everything you need to enjoy your trip in Prague. Comfortable foldable sofa as a bed for 2 people, a dining table, a wardrobe, a TV with local channels, a fully equipped kitchen with plates, cutlery, glasses, cooking utensils, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, a toaster. Bathroom with a shower and a separate WC.
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Also we provide:
*Towels and bed linen
*iron and ironing board
*good recommendations where to go and what to see in Prague
*24 hours support during your stay
The Neighborhood
A little bit about Zizkov area:
Zižkov is one of Prague's most accessible places to live and a very convenient destination for commuters. Žižkov can also be reached on foot from Karlín via the pedestrian tunnel under Vítkov Hill. Commuting to the city centre by tram from there should take around 10 minutes or even less.
Some of nearest attractions :
*TV Tower (10-12 min walk)
*National Monument (10-15min walk)
*Wenceslas square (15-20 min walk)
This area is very popular among expatriates, and that means on this and neighboring streets there are many restaurants with cuisines from around the world, but the street itself is very quiet and is perfect for private relaxation.
We would be really glad to accommodate you in our apartment! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
Other Things to Note
It takes 30 minutes to get to your apartment from the airport by taxi. We can organize a transfer from the airport directly to the apartment - this service costs 20 euros. In this case our driver will meet you in the arrival zone, drive to your apartment and hand you in all needed maps and keys.
Parking is not included in the price, but no worries about it, when you arrive, we will give you all the details about parking and show you where you can park your car for the lowest price. The nearest public parking is located on Opletalova str. and parking costs 12 eur/day (weekends and nights for free)
Regole dell'Abitazione- Please note that smoking is not allowed in the apartment. This is a strict rule.
- Please leave the apartment in the same condition as it was upon your arrival. All bed linen/tea towels and other textile as well.
- Check-in from 15h00 (we will do our best to prepare your apartment as soon as possible) and check-out until 11h00 (you can leave your luggage in our office afterwards)
- We kindly ask you not to make any noise in the hallways and other common areas in the house after 22h00. There are many old people in the house and we have promised the neighbours to keep the peace and maintain friendly relations.
We love our guests so much that we provide them with a welcome set consisting of tea, coffee, sugar, detergent (dishwasher and washing machine), hair&body 2in1 shampoo, kitchen utensils, towels and bed linen.
- If you stay in our apartment for more than 7 days – we will clean and change towels/linen once a week for free.
- If you break something, please tell us. It happens, life is life :)
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Very much o.k! Room plenty, clean and sober. And very near to the center indeed.
A perfect flat for sightseeing central location. - Modern, lots of space, clean - PERFECT. Super appartment nice space for 6 adults (room for 8 = no problem) - stairs not good for small children, but a terrific accomodation. Nice and recommendable.
The apartment was spacious and the location was close to the city center. The service of the host was good and swift. The downside was that overall the apartment and for sure the bathroom were not clean at all…in the apartment there was a lot of dust and there was mold in the bathroom.
A very good apartment, it had everything we needed, washing machine, iron, iron table, soap, dishes, hot water ...etc
few things werent that perfect: it's on a second floor without an elevator 'cuz it's an old building .. the light enters through the window in the early morning and there's no way u can prevent it so be prepared if u sleep late at the previous day . other than that everything was almost perfect.
Everything was very very good! I like this flat.
For the advantages are:
geographical localization (just five minutes from metro and tram stations;
the shops are not far;
very quiet area;
nice interior, the kitchen is fully equiped (except the corkscrew if you need to open a wine bottle)));
the bathroom nice and clean;
computer with the internet access;
there were five of us, so three rooms were preatty enough.
For disadvantages are:
only one key,so it's pretty complicated if your company needs to separate and walk in different ways;
the computer is also disdvantage, because it plays on the nerves))) it is very slow and sometimes can reboot (I believe that the RAM will soon be dead);
In conclusion I would like to thank the stuff, especially Emil. He was very friendly and patient answering to my questions via this site.
Have a nice time guys!
We had a very good time in this apartment. The office for the key is only 2 minutes walk from the main train station and the apartment too. In a quiet street. Everything in walking distance. For example 15 minutes to the Carls Bridge. Our bikes had a good place inside the apartment. The people at the office where you get the key we were very kind and helpfull.
Definitely a place we would recommand to friends!
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Tout c'est bien passé. L'appartement était grand, propre et proche du centre.
J'ai eu un problème de bagages avec l' aréoport et on m'a aidé dans mes démarches pour récupérer mon sac.
C'était super!!!
Everything was nice. The flat was big, clean and close to the city's center.
The airport keep my luggage but I have been helped to get my bag back.
it was awesome!!!
Excellent apartment with a great location. Everything was clean and working. Building is very quiet, though the apartment was echoing. Very modern kitchen and bathroom. Strong waterpressure and instant hot water. Only few things that might bother people. The beds are quite low, so that might be a problem if you have mobility issues. The kitchen is also quite small if you are a large party. Those didn't affect us. The only minus for us was the fact that there wasn't any reading lamps near the beds.
Over all the apartment was great and everything worked smoothly with the renters. Prague was amazing, we are hoping to return soon. (and wouldn't hesitate to rent this apartment again)
We arrive to this apparent, but it wasn't the apartment advertised. The woman didn't tell us despite having spoken to me the day of our arrival. They made it out like our new apartment was do much nicer and it was like they were doing us a favor but the shower smelled of urine, there was urine on one of the pillows, fluff on the floor and the sofa bed tilted so that it hurt our backs and made us fall half down a gap. We also messaged the owner asking for some information but still no response and we have now left.
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American Superconductor (AMSC) with Solid Report, but Market Sells it Off
The reaction to earnings this period is quite confusing. Yesterday I saw some stocks that missed estimates jumping 6-10%, yet American Superconductor (AMSC) had a good report and sold off 10%. Another example of why trying to game earnings is nearly impossible in the long run - even if you knew the results ahead of time, you just never know how the markets will react. We don't have much of a position in AMSC - only a 0.4% exposure - since the selloff the last few weeks stopped us out of many long positions; specific to this stock 75% of our position was taken away @ $37.90 on Jan 21st, as the stock broke the 50 day moving average. So the large drop didn't materially affect us, and gives us the luxury of observing how the stock acts from here.
Technically, it's now a broken down chart, and in fact looks a lot like the S&P 500 as both the 20 and 50 day moving averages are close to converging with the shorter duration MA (20 day) about to cross below longer duration - generally a very bearish situation. If anything, a rebound to the $37-$38 range would allow a low risk short position - with stop loss over mid $39s, which would also be a place to go long. As would a drop to the 200 day moving average near $32; which also provides a very easy stop loss opportunity if the stock continued to break down. In between $33 and $37, I have no advantage and it's just white noise trading to me, so I don't have a need to touch it there.
American Superconductor is another of these fast growing companies which is heavily reliant on one customer - always a risk. But it is definitely in one of the spaces of growth that the market is infatuated with and I find it a less risky way to play Chinese wind energy (all things being relative) than the current stock du jour.
A summary of earnings via AP. Full report here.
- American Superconductor Corp., which licenses designs and installs electrical systems, said Tuesday its third-quarter revenue nearly doubled as it boosted sales to Chinese wind turbine manufacturers. The Devens, Mass., company, whose largest customer is China's Sinovel Wind Co., also reversed its loss and posted a profit for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31. In addition to Sinovel, the company has received orders from four other Chinese wind turbine manufacturers in recent months, CEO Greg Yurek told analysts on a conference call.
- Sinovel accounts for about 75 percent of AMSC's total revenue. The company -- which also offers smart grid infrastructure technologies -- has a total of 13 customers in the wind industry, of which five are in China.
- For the quarter that ended Dec. 31, American Superconductor reported net income of $5.2 million, or 11 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $7.8 million, or 18 cents a share, in the year-earlier quarter. [Mark's note: but their non GAAP number was 20 cents which is what Wall Street fantasy estimates are based on]
- Revenue totaled $80.7 million compared with $41.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
- Yet its stock fell 9 percent in afternoon trading as investors appeared disappointed that American Superconductor increased its fiscal 2009 guidance just slightly and reaffirmed its 2010 outlook, Broadpoint Amtech analyst John Hardy said. The report was actually pretty positive for the December quarter, he said. Guidance was still positive but it's what we've heard before.
- Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters forecast, on average, earnings per share of 14 cents on revenue of $76.7 million. These estimates typically exclude special items.
Gross margins improved substantially...
- Gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was 37.5 percent, which compares with 23.2 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
CEO talk:
- "With several wind turbine manufacturing customers in volume production, many others set to begin production over the next 12 months and new power grid orders continuing to be closed, the foundation has been set for further growth in fiscal 2010 and beyond."
Guidance (please note AMSC has a non traditional year end, finishing March 31st):
- For fiscal 2009, American Superconductor forecast revenue ranging between $312 million to $315 million, which was higher than its previous forecast of $300 million to $310 million.
- For fiscal year 2010, American Superconductor has predicted revenue of more than $400 million.
Nothing stands out negative in terms of fundamentals; it just appears to be a stock with very high expectations. To repeat what was said above, I'd be interested in being a buyer over $39.50 or nearer to $32 - both areas where we would have defined stop losses available to us. But for technical reasons it certainly can also be a low risk near term short opportunity if it rallies a bit and then falters. Stocks don't normally rebound very quickly from big red bars as we saw yesterday on the chart.
AMSC is a leader in alternative energy, offering grid interconnection solutions as well as licensed wind energy designs and electrical systems.
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The Life and Letters of Darwin, Vol. 1 HTML version
The Voyage
"There is a natural good-humoured energy in his letters just like himself."--From a letter
of Dr. R.W. Darwin's to Prof. Henslow.
[The object of the "Beagle" voyage is briefly described in my father's 'Journal of
Researches,' page 1, as being "to complete the Survey of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego,
commenced under Captain King in 1826 to 1830; to survey the shores of Chile, Peru, and
some island in the Pacific; and to carry a chain of chronometrical measurements round
the world."
The "Beagle" is described as a well-built little vessel, of 235 tons, rigged as a barque, and
carrying six guns. She belonged to the old class of ten-gun brigs, which were nicknamed
"coffins," from their liability to go down in severe weather. They were very "deep-
waisted," that is, their bulwarks were high in proportion to their size, so that a heavy sea
breaking over them might be highly dangerous. Nevertheless, she lived through the five
years' work, in the most stormy regions in the world, under Commanders Stokes and Fitz-
Roy, without a serious accident. When re- commissioned in 1831 for her second voyage,
she was found (as I learn from Admiral Sir James Sulivan) to be so rotten that she had
practically to be rebuilt, and it was this that caused the long delay in refitting. The upper
deck was raised, making her much safer in heavy weather, and giving her far more
comfortable accommodation below. By these alterations and by the strong sheathing
added to her bottom she was brought up to 242 tons burthen. It is a proof of the splendid
seamanship of Captain Fitz-Roy and his officers that she returned without having carried
away a spar, and that in only one of the heavy storms that she encountered was she in
great danger.
She was fitted out for the expedition with all possible care, being supplied with carefully
chosen spars and ropes, six boats, and a "dinghy;" lightning conductors, "invented by Mr.
Harris, were fixed in all the masts, the bowsprits, and even in the flying jib-boom." To
quote my father's description, written from Devonport, November 17, 1831: "Everybody,
who can judge, says it is one of the grandest voyages that has almost ever been sent out.
Everything is on a grand scale. Twenty-four chronometers. The whole ship is fitted up
with mahogany; she is the admiration of the whole place. In short, everything is as
prosperous as human means can make it."
Owing to the smallness of the vessel, every one on board was cramped for room, and my
father's accommodation seems to have been small enough: "I have just room to turn
round," he writes to Henslow, "and that is all." Admiral Sir James Sulivan writes to me:
"The narrow space at the end of the chart-table was his only accommodation for working,
dressing, and sleeping; the hammock being left hanging over his head by day, when the
sea was at all rough, that he might lie on it with a book in his hand when he could not any
longer sit at the table. His only stowage for clothes being several small drawers in the
corner, reaching from deck to deck; the top one being taken out when the hammock was


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Arce promises payback!
Jorge "Travieso" Arce (52-3-1, 40 KOs) has returned to training with great passion as he prepares for a grudge match against unbeaten South African Simphiwe Nongqayi (15-0, 6 KOs) on September 15 at a site to be determined. The bout will be for the IBF super flyweight championship vacated by Vic Darchinyan. Nonqagy defeated Jorge's younger brother Francisco "Panchito" Arce on February 28 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, by decision in a world title eliminator and "Travieso" has promised to regain the family honor. "Simphiwe snatched away the dream of my brother Panchito to fight for a world title, now I have to compensate for the pain we feel. I will take away the dream of Simphiwe being crowned world champion," expressed Arce very strongly.
Arce, who recently turned 30-years-old, has been training with the renowned Don "Nacho" Beristain at the Romanza Gym in Mexico City. "In the morning I run in the woods of Tlalpan, then I train with Don Nacho," said Jorge. "Don Nacho is certainly a great coach. We have made a great team."
Arce is also known for starring in the reality show "Desafio de Estrellas" on TV Azteca. "That is over and we've turned the page and now we are 100% focused on the prize: boxing and we have a lot of enthusiasm and commitment in the gym," said the pride of Los Mochis, Sinaloa.
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NAACP Responds to Voter ID Veto Override in ArkansasApril 01, 2013
(Little Rock, Ark.) – Today, the House overrode Governor Mike Beebe's veto of new voter ID legislation, 52-45. The veto was overridden in the Senate, 21-12, on March 27. The legislation will become law in 2014.
"Our elected officials owe their constituencies continued and expanded access to the ballot," stated Arkansas NAACP State Conference President Dale Charles. "Arkansas legislatures are choosing to move away from proven and fair identification methods towards a direction that could disenfranchise voters."
While the legislature's latest move reflects actions by more than a dozen states attempting to implement strict voter ID, the governor's veto reflects the turning of the tide in key states whose executive branches are taking steps to expand the vote. Most notably Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, who vetoed a sweep of restrictive bills late last year, and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who has made restoration of voting rights a priority in the state for 2013.
"Gov. Mike Beebe made the right choice in vetoing the strict photo ID bill," said Jotaka Eaddy, Senior Director of Voting Rights. "But legislatures put partisan politics over democracy in efforts to push through legislation that result in the disenfranchisement of thousands of voters."
Because the Arkansas voter ID bill, Senate Bill 2, affects the state constitution it should require a two-thirds supermajority of delegates to pass. However, according to previous reports at the time of the bill's passing, the House Rules Committee voted that the bill was properly referred to the House from the Senate on a 23-12 vote.
Only a simple majority is required to override a veto.
In response to the bill's passing in March the NAACP's General Counsel, Kim Keenan, stated the following: "The right to vote is rooted in the United States Constitution and stricter voter ID laws raise constitutional issues at both the state and federal levels. States that seek to restrict or impede the right to vote strike at the very heart of the American way of life. We will stand ready to challenge any draconian restriction on the vote."
If the veto is overridden and becomes law, it will take effect in 2014 or after funds are made available to the Secretary of State for the issuance of voter identification cards. According to a report by the state Bureau of Legislative Research, it will cost the state an additional $300,000 to implement the law. The current bill text does not allot training funds for election officials.
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. The NAACP is a 501c3 non-partisan organization.


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Rockford Man Dies After Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Rockford- Willie Curry stopped by Travoie Huggins's house to see if the phone calls he was receiving were true.
They were supposed to have dinner plans, but instead he's now mourning the loss of his son in law.
Curry says "everybody liked him. A ton of people liked him. This gone shock the whole town."
Neighbors say they heard gunshots near Huggins home on
The forty four year old man was found in his home dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Neighbors say he lived there his whole life.
Next door neighbor Johnnie Cooper describes Huggins as a guy who was know by many in the community.
Cooper says "my blessings go out to the family. You know he was a good friend to me and my son here. And I'm going to be praying for all. But he's going to be very missed.
Cooper is still in shock that a murder could happen right next door to her.
She says "I haven't had any sleep because I been uncomfortable ever since this happened. You know losing a friend is really hurtful."
Curry wants the city of
Curry says "it's bad. You know all over the city it's bad. I just said the other day who was going to be next."
Now Curry's granddaughter has to go through life without her father.
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My brother's lab/rott mix growls at me even though we are familiar?
My brother has been staying with me for some time and has a lab/rott mix who is very sweet. He and I play fetch and he allows me to rub and pet him often. Sometimes though, he gets weird all of a sudden and starts to growl at me when I am petting him. This happens every once in a while but my brother always says that Ramsey never really growled at anyone else before me. Why is it that he growls at me? What are some things I could do to gain his trust?
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Sometimes my dog makes some grunting/growling type noises when he's scratched in a particular spot, but he tries to make that spot easier for me to get to so I think he does it because he likes it. Could that possible be what this is?
Some dogs don't like being touched certain places.
Another possibility is maybe he's in pain on a particular area where he's being petted? If you think this is a possibility, he should be seen by a vet.
Gray Dawn Treader answered on 12/19/12. Helpful? / 0
Take note of how/where you're petting him when he growls. If its every time you pet a specific spot- it could just be a place he doesn't like being touched. Or are you hovering over him while you pet him when he starts to growl?
With people she is just getting to know try and pet the top of her head (a dominant position) she nips and growls at them. Until she fully trusts someone she does not tolerate any dominant behavior from the person- and most of the time the general public has no idea when they're coming off as dominant in dog-language.
Bailey answered on 12/20/12. Helpful? / 0


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Twice monthly group for lesbian, bisexual and trans women who have same-sex relationships, held in ELOP Centre's comfy and chilled-out Club Mellow Lounge. The group is a space for women to meet each other, share experiences, socialise and develop friendships in a safe and welcoming environment away from the scene.
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Video: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens
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This 24-70mm Canon zoom lens gives you moderate wide-angle to medium telephoto shooting with Canon EOS SLR cameras — great for stunning everyday photos and artistic portraits.
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Dave: Canon's 24-70mm f/2.8 L series lens makes a great choice for any Canon camera. If you want to take pro-quality shots, it's one of the best zoom lenses around, and it's a favorite of wedding photographers. Its bright maximum aperture lets you use it indoors without a flash, and it's great for portraits. It's solidly built and weather sealed to protect it against the elements.
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