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It's hard to believe, but bonkers Ab Fab character Eddy is based on a real person, former PR guru Lynne Franks.
Patsy, Edina and the fridgefuls of Bolly will soon be hogging our screens once again, as three new episodes of Absolutely Fabulous are scheduled for Christmas time in Britain, with a film on the way.
Meet Lynne Franks, the bangled PR guru who kicked it all off - the "real-life Eddy" on whom Jennifer Saunders' Buddhist-chanting fashion monster is supposedly based.
"Jen never said it was based on me," she booms. "I mean, it is and it isn't."
Well, let's look at the facts, I say. There's the successful fashion PR firm - Lynne Franks PR - that you set up in the late 60s with clients such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Katharine Hamnett. There's the hippie spiritualism you follow, and the Buddhist chanting. The large house you used to own complete with chanting room and a basement kitchen. Tick! Tick! Tick! You were friends with Saunders and Dawn French in the 90s and you even have an embarrassed child.
Eddy's work style involves a lot of flapping and barking orders at blonde assistants, but Franks is relaxed and zen-like the day I arrive at B.Hive, her latest business venture. It's a chain of serviced offices for women only, where entrepreneurs can work or hold meetings.
"Now, I want you to be very honest. You're not planning to write a piss-take?" Franks asks, midway through a guided tour. We're standing beneath an elaborate chandelier in the ladies' loos - there are no men's loos - and I think she caught me smirking. My visit is a rare exception to the no-men policy. But there's no point parodying her. It's been done too well already.
And for all the Ab Fab larks, Franks is a successful one-woman industry. She's probably the most famous name in British PR, with past clients including the Labour Party, Live Aid, Swatch and Next. But what I really want to know is: is it true, when you're parking the car, you chant to Buddha for a space?
"Mm, yeah. I do believe that you can attract things in. I know lots of people who put positive traction out to get a parking space." Her son, stand-up comedian Josh Howie, once described life growing up as Saffy: "You'd chant for whatever you wanted. It was all very materialistic. Mum would chant for her clients to win work. I'd chant for a bike, and if I didn't get a bike, I'd say, 'Mum, I don't think this chanting thing works', and the next day I'd get a bike."
He also claims that, aged 16, he was made to live with American Indians and was renamed "Blackhawk". During his mother's hip-hop phase, she persuaded him he was black, but later treated him to a "psychic therapist" to rid him of the misconception. She also underwent a spiritual rebirth, and made Josh join her and a "midwife" naked in a spa bath for the ritual.
Bonkers, but she has calmed down now. "I was undergoing a spiritual journey at the time," she says. The Buddhism ended in 1992, when her life changed radically: in the space of a few weeks, she finally left her PR business, having sold it for £6 million four years before, divorced her husband of 24 years, Paul Howie, and moved to LA. But she still chants and dresses like an earth mother, all long flowing hair and wafty fabrics.
Howie has spoken of his hedonistic childhood, when his mum and sister would go to Grateful Dead concerts and hippies would make music in their home. Those days are behind Franks now, though she is still on the London fashion scene. Today, she looks happy and healthy, and at 63, her drive is still there. "Achieving more for women is my passion, and I will continue to work towards that till the day I die," she says.
Was it hurtful, I ask, to have a successful career publicly savaged by an old friend? "It was hurtful at the time," she says. "They don't take the piss out of the women's stuff. They take the piss out of the fashion stuff and the spiritual thing. But there are no hard feelings."
According to Josh, the idea for Ab Fab came to Saunders after she stayed with Franks at her villa in Deia, the hippie writers' retreat in Majorca. This was another hub of frantic social activity, where Franks held wild house parties. Has Saunders ever apologised?
"No, as she never accepted that it was based on me. And I know for a fact that it was an amalgamation of different people. It was a parody of a time. I don't want her to apologise."
Franks says she was even asked to be on the first series, but she was "all hoity-toity about it" and wouldn't. "I wish I hadn't been so huffy about it. I was going through a huge change, and I couldn't laugh. I was more like, oh my friends are stabbing me in the back, rather than taking it as it was. You know I am larger than life, and I do do eccentric things, like hug trees, and there's loads of stuff in Absolutely Fabulous that I think is hysterically funny. I would love to be on the show now."
It's rumoured the new episodes will see Edina trying to become a celebrity herself, and Patsy running a private members' club. Proof, if any were needed, that Franks is still a source of inspiration: in 2008 she appeared in the jungle on I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!, and B.Hive is for members only.
She doesn't see Saunders much these days, and in some ways, like the voice, she's not at all like Edina. She says she eats too much and would choose a plate of bangers and mash over a bottle of Bolly. And only once does she bark instructions at an assistant, whom she calls "darling", but not "sweetie".


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Last Sunday, I ran (well, jogged) the Great North Run. Now, whilst this wasn't top of my list of thoughts at the time, one thing the Ethically Challenged should be worrying about is the amount of plastic bottled mineral water used.
We all know there are ethical concerns about mineral water, regardless of its packaging.
Whilst it may be worse to drink bottled water than tap water, it's not as bad as drinks such cola and alcohol. Low-Tech magazine makes an interesitng point when it reminds us of the vast amounts of energy and water used in the production of beer, for example. You can argue this one back and forth forever - and some readers of Low-Tech have done just that, if you care to read their comments. However, the unanimous view is that plastic bottles are no good.
So, if you must use them, what's the greenest way to drink your Evian? Following the environmentalist mantra Reduce, Reuse, Recycle what options are there?
- Reduce: Where possible, drink tap water instead. No plastic bottle needed. Plan ahead, and take a drink out with you. If you are going to buy bottled water, then think about how much you will need. Could buying a bigger bottle now mean you don't need to buy a second bottle later/tomorrow?
There are some really cool initiatives around reducing the use of bottles. I love this idea from Paris - trust the French to have a sparkling water fountain in a park! Brilliant. This is quite a radical stance from Italy : tourists in the Italian national park of Cinque Terre have been banned from taking bottles in with them. Instead they pay 1 Euro to buy a reusable metal bottle that can be filled in the local fountains. Rather depressingly, 2 million bottles are left behind every year. Many of them fall down the cliffs and into the sea. Seriously, what is wrong with people? Can you not take your rubbish home with you? (sorry, but I hate people who litter.)
Never one to miss an opportunity to be smug,- sorry, I mean do her bit - Gisele Bundchen is promoting a re-usable bottle that was handed out at the Vancouver Eco Fashion Week, in an attempt to make the event plastic bottle free.
The bottles are now on sale in Canada, and for every purchase, a donation is made to the WaterCan charity, which helps some of the world's poorest people gain access to clean water.
- Reuse: So, in a desperate situation, where you were on the verge of dehydration, whilst simultaneously choking, and miles away from the nearest tap, you have cracked and bought a bottled drink. While the guilt eats away at you and your friends gasp in shock, you swear that this bottle will last you The Rest of Your Life (God knows, you will be dead long before it biodegrades) Good? Yes, but just make sure you wash it with warm water and maybe don't use for the rest of your life.
- Recycle: There is a lot of debate about the level of energy used to recycle plastic. Once recycled, there's not much of a demand for the resulting product, and much of it ends up being shipped off to China in mass fossil fuel burning ships. So, whilst I would never knock recycling, it looks like Reduce and Reuse are the key to limit environmental impact when it comes to drinks bottles.
But this still does not get away from the fact that there will always be situations where you need to buy bottled drinks. When it came to the Great North Run, I know I wouldn't have been able to manage the run without water. Had I tried to carry all my supplies with me in a recycled low carbon vegan reusable bottle, I may have collapsed under its weight before mile 5.
So if you really need to buy bottles, what else can you do with them?
Option 1: (perhaps not for you, average consumer, as you need a lot)
Option 2:
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Where there is a product, there is a fashion designer creating. And actually, this waistcoat is quite cool. Not only that, but there are instructions on how to make it yourself. Anyone willing to have a go?
Option 3:
Create a vase. I gave this one a go myself. I will leave it for you to decide if my creative flair is better than Renata's. You may want to check the website for a slightly better version of this.
Option 4:
Make toys for kids. Most of the options when you do detailed research (OK, google) into what you can do with bottles centre around toys for kids. Not really sure how many kids would want to play with a bottle over the x-box, but there are some cute ideas.
However, the best thing you can do is to reduce the use of them. Much like carrier bags, a lot of it is going to come down to remembering to take a reusable bottle out with you. It's only a small change, but it takes a lot of effort to remember. Perhaps I will keep mine with my many 'bag for life' bags. This way, I can trip over them both as I leave the house, then get to my destination and scream with frustration as I realise I forgot them both! Again! Must must try harder with this!

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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Versatility Provides More Time For Procrastination
I was planning to do a review today but there is a bit of housekeeping that I have being meaning to take care of for sometime now. A little over a month ago Yojimbo at Let's Not Talk About Movies selected me as one of the recipients of the Versatile Blogger Award. The award was given for my contributions to both this blog and The LAMB. At the time of Yojimbo's post I was busy trying to prepare to go on vacation. I informed Yojimbo that I would "pay if forward" when I returned and now, although long overdue, is the time to stay true to my word.
For those who have not come across this award before, the Versatile Blogger Award is an acknowledgment that a blogger give to other blog writers as a sign of appreciation for all their hard work. If you happen to follow several movie blogs then you will be familiar with this award as many have received this honour at some point. Still, do not confuse this with one of those participation ribbons you get in Elementary School. You know, the one where you get a prize just for showing up to events day. As much as blogging is an individual venture for many, it is always nice to be recognized by your peers. Regardless of whether you have one reader or hundreds it is good to know someone is interested in your thoughts.
As with all awards there are stipulations attached to receiving it:
Thank the person who gave you this award
Thanks again to Yojimbo of Lets Not Talk About Movies for considering me as one of his recipients for this. My apologies for the really late follow-up but I opted to take your advice and "pay it forward" when I had something meaningful to say. Instead of just rushing to get something posted for the sake of posting.
Share 7 things about yourself
1. Ketchup Chips are my kryptonite
2. I considered it classy to show up to a Japanese film festival wearing a Beverly Hills Cop t-shirt…classy!
3. I have an unhealthy obsession with fantasy sports pools, especially hockey ones.
4. Some kids collect stamps, cards, etc. When I was younger I collected Toronto Star film reviews…weird, I know.
5. I am 100% certain that The Toronto Blue Jays, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Raptors, and Miami Dolphins will all win championships within the next four years (either in real life or video game format)
6. I have seen more action movies starring Tae-bo guru Billy Blanks, and Jalal Merhi than I care to admit.
7. Everything in life can be linked back to either an episode of The Simpsons or Seinfeld.
Pass the award along to 10 who you have recently discovered and who you think fantastic for whatever reasons!
Instead of following the rules completely I would like to use this forum to say thank you to a few fellow blog sites. While there are a slew of great blogs that I follow, or have recently discovered, I wanted to keep the list specific to eight blogs that have influenced my blogging experience greatly up to this point. (Note: these are not in any particular order)
Movie Mobsters: Heather and her team of movie loving writers offer up a wide a range of movie content to a very interactive readership on a daily basis. In short, this is my ideal vision for what I would like Big Thoughts From A Small Mind to evolve into one day. It has been the goal since day one...it will happen eventually. I have always been a fan of the way newspapers, and many influential movie sites, work with a core team of movie reviewers. It not only allows for more insight into a film, but it also provides the reader with more than one perspective to choose from.
The Dark of the Matinee: I have had the pleasure of meeting the infamous Mad Hatter - when you win that many Lammy Awards you get the "infamous" attached to your name - in person at the Toronto Movie Bloggers Pub Night (which he invited me to). From The Dark of the Matinee I learned that blogging is not just about your own thoughts, it is really a community thing. I think Hatter is one example of how to foster the group aspect of movie blogging. He is constantly promoting other blogs while still finding time to deliver detailed criticisms in his reviews and podcasts on a daily basis.
The LAMB: Continuing the embracing of community point from above, it is only fitting that I list The LAMB in this post. Created by Fletch, the man behind the equally community inducing Blog Cabins, The LAMB has helped me to discover tons of fantastic blogs. Sites that motivated me to keep this crazy little movie space going. From The LAMB I have learned that helping others get their blogs noticed is often more rewarding than doing my on blog.
You Talking To Me?: Mike Lippert brings the perfect blend of honesty and intelligence to the world of movie criticism. Mike's posts always reaffirm my belief that a blogger should never be afraid to state his/her opinion. The thing I have taken from You Talking To Me? is that it is better to be honest than to follow the crowd. This is why I have no fear in stating my opinions on particular films, directors, actors, etc. regardless of whether it goes against popular opinion. I am always open about what I have, and have not seen, no matter how embarrassing some may deem it.
Encore's World of Film & T.V.: I am always amazed by bloggers who are able to post substantial content everyday on their sites. Regardless of the subject matter, Andrew always offers up slew of content. Encore's World of Film & T.V. has taught me that the best way to build readership is to provide engaging content on a daily basis.
Between the Seats: Edgar's blog has probably had the biggest influence on my blogging experience. It was the one I read the most when this blog was moving from music to more film related content. I have always liked the way he mixes his reviews of foreign fare with his big budget productions. Plus, it was in one of Edgar's post that sparked the idea of doing the LAMB Acting School series over at The LAMB. Many assume the idea came as a result of the pre-existing LAMBs in the Director's Chair feature, but that was only part of it. Between the Seats is the one who laid down the inception for the Acting School so to speak.
Movies Kick Ass: This is another one of the blogs I found myself drawn to for its mix of independent and studio content. Although we do not always see eye to eye on certain films, Jose always finds a way to make me look at a film in a different light. Movies Kick Ass has taught me that even if your readers disagree with you; it is important that they understand, and respect, how you arrived at your opinion.
Anomalous Material: Whether it is providing reviews, how to tips for bloggers, or conducting tournaments, Anomalous Material is always thinking on a large scale. It is all about the content on this site, and there is much of it to choose from. Chances are you will come across something that peaks your interest regardless of your personal movie taste. Heck, even I have picked up a few useful tips from the sites current month long blogging tutorial.
Four of Them: This site constantly makes me laugh. Simple as that. It is the witty, and at times quirky, humour that makes Four of Them's reviews and post such a delightful read. Four of Them serves as a frequent reminder that film blogging does not have to be serious stuff all the time. If you are not having fun doing it then what is the point?
Contact the blogs you picked and let them know about the award.
Will do!
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Wow, I mean...wow. That's really high praise there. I'm very humbled by your comments.ReplyDelete
I'm not sure I follow you when you say that my blog gave birth to one The Lamb's blogger community events, but I'll take the praise anyways!
@edgar – I was reading a post you did about your contributing a best of/worst of article on John Travolta for another site…The Reelist I think. Anyways, I had just completed my first Pitch the LAMB feature and the turnout was not existent. I knew I wanted to continue with Pitch the LAMB but I also wanted do something else until that feature took off. After reading you post, I thought "that is a really good concept, I wonder if something similar could work for The LAMB." I spent the whole weekend formulating how I would run it (I even incorporated a few points from the Director's Chair series), and pitched the idea to Fletch. Thus the LAMB Acting School 101 was born.ReplyDelete
@Castor - Regarding #4, I kept those binders of reviews for quite a long time actually. You are right though, it did serves as the building blocks for this blog.
@CS:holy shit...That's sweet.ReplyDelete
The funny thing is that column never really took off at The Reelits. The Travolta one was published, but I sent in one for Benicio del Toro and another for Timothy Oliphant but neither was quite up to par with what The Reelists were looking for. 'Creative differences', as they say, had me let go of that project. I still get along terrifically with the guy who hosts that though.


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New leads in search for missing Chinese woman
Police say they want to speak to two people who may be able to shed some light on the disappearance of a Chinese woman from Sydney a month ago.
39-year-old Wei Chen was last seen leaving the Auburn RSL club on Thursday July 16.
Her car was found the next day parked in Railway Parade at Belmore with the keys still in the ignition.
A month into the investigation, police have now released photos of an Asian couple they believe were at the club the night Wei Chen disappeared.
Detectives think the couple know about her last movements.
Detectives obtained photos of the man and woman from the club, where it is believed they are members.
The man has been described as being 52-years-old, of Asian appearance, 170-175cm tall with a medium build, an olive complexion, short black receding hair and brown eyes.
The woman has been described as being 45-years-old, of Asian appearance, 160-165cm tall with a solid build, an olive complexion, black shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.
Police also have another lead - someone called Crime Stoppers anonymously two weeks ago with information.
They are asking that person to call again.
Wei Chen's parents have also travelled to Sydney to help police look for their daughter.
Her father, Mr Zheng Chen, has urged anyone who has information to come forward.
"We love our daughter very much and her disappearance is extremely distressing because it is out of character," Mr Chen said in a statement released by police.
"I would urge anyone who knows where Wei is or has any other information that might help police to please call them."
Crime Stoppers can be contacted on 1800 333 000.
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Abu Salem's Love For Me Was Pure: Monica
"He never shared his private life"
Gradually, I realised he was someone powerful. There used to be guards around him all the time and a lot of movement. I did find it strange. But he never shared his private life. He was a closed person. I knew little about his life except that he was married and was going through a divorce. And then he had to move to the US for some reason… (Abu Salem was implicated in the March 1993 Mumbai blasts and he was on the run). Abu wanted me to be with him in the US immediately. On reaching there, I realised that I couldn't return. The police knew that he was seeing an actress and knew my identity. He feared that by putting pressure on me they would get to him. He didn't let me go back…
"We were not meant to be together"
I was with him for more than a year in the US. In between he would go off to Dubai and I visited Norway to be with my parents. But there grew differences between us. He was not bad but his thinking was different. He was dominating. He had lived a life of power and of controlling people. He wanted everything his way. His temperament had become irritable because of the pressures and he had a temper. I understood that we were not meant to be together. I badly wanted to return to my profession. But he didn't allow me. He feared that through me his whereabouts would be found out.
"I tried to run away many times"
It was not that he had kidnapped me or held me captive at gunpoint. That's a filmi story. But there were times when I ran away and lived in a hotel for few days but he'd bring me back. At times, even I'd go back because he'd cry and plead on the phone, "I love you, don't do this to me." He'd say that he wanted to quit everything and lead a normal life. I thought I should be with him till at least things settle down. You could say it was a little bit of everything - majboori, fear and love that made me stay on. I loved him too. Also, I didn't know where to go - you need money, documents, passport…!
"I used to cook, clean and wash for him"
Abu had money. So people believed that I lived like a princess. But I've only seen tough times and struggle with him. We kept moving from one place to another. I used to clean, cook, wash for him… In fact, I learnt cooking from him. If I witnessed a good life, it was only in my parents' home or with my hard-earned money. People would say, 'She is with him for money'. But where is the money? I don't grudge the hardships; it was only his nature that had turned aggressive and irritable. I wondered why I was pulled in the mess.
"I was happy when we were arrested in Portugal"
Then the passport issue happened (In September 2002, Monica was arrested with Abu Salem by the Lisbon police for entering Portugal with forged documents. They served a jail sentence in Portugal). When we got arrested, I was the happiest person. I thought I'd be deported to India. When I read the charge sheet against him in Portugal - the penalties, the serious offences, the loss of people… it was shattering. Not that I didn't know that he was running away from the authorities. But it was all spelt out on paper. That was an eye-opener. I've always been attached to Christianity. I attended preaching classes in jail and read the Bible. That gave me strength and wisdom. My feelings towards him changed.
I made it clear to him (through letters) that I couldn't carry on. But he believed he'd win me over – woh mujhe mana lega. He wrote saying, 'You can't leave me at this stage'. I won't deny he loved me, it was pure love from his side, there was no chalaki. But I'd developed a strong willpower and had become fearless. I felt guilty seeing my parents fly from Norway to Portugal just to see me. What had I done to them? The song Chod de saari duniya kisike liye (Saraswatichandra) played in my mind. I even wrote the lines to him.
"The last time we met was hurtful"
In 2005, we were brought together from Portugal to India in a chartered plane (They were deported to India on November 11, 2005). That was the last time we met. When he saw me he said, 'Hi'. I just looked down. I didn't want to be rude but I didn't want him to believe that I was still there for him. It was an awkward and hurtful moment. But I had to be firm. It was like 'I am sorry I can't continue'. When I was in the prison in Hyderabad he tried to contact me; he sent me flowers on my birthday. But I didn't respond. With time, he understood it was over.
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Recounting One Hundred Years of Educational Leadership.
"Kindergarten education in America will soon become established as a permanent unit in our national educational philosophy," Edith Lesley proclaimed at the time of the school's 1909 founding, and her vision extended far beyond training teachers. "I plan not merely to set up just another training school; I plan for us to be different; to consider the individual of basic importance; to inculcate the ideal of gracious living; and to foster the traditions of American democracy."
Edith Lesley's perspective on early education became the foundation for Lesley's early growth, and the Lesley School prepared women for careers in kindergarten and early education classrooms throughout the the school's first one hundred years - growing into Lesley College in 1945, and Lesley University in 2000.
Edith Lesley's belief in the power of individuals and the role of education in an effective democracy remained a core element of Lesley University's mission as the school expanded not only in size, but in academic offerings that, like education, play key roles in improving the lives of others and sustaining healthy communities.
Students in a range of disciplines and fields, including counseling psychology, expressive therapies, environmental studies, and the arts, are guided by the founding educational principle of integrating theory and practice.
The year was 1909; the day, Wednesday, September 18; the time, nine in the morning in the living room of Miss Edith Lesley's home; the place, 29 Everett Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts…" so begins the accounting of the inception of Lesley University, as written by former Lesley president Trentwell Mason White, on the occasion of the college's 50th anniversary in 1959.Edith Lesley, a kindergarten teacher and Radcliffe educated woman originally from Maine, started the school with a vision of professionalizing teacher education for young children. She interviewed Anna Tikkanen, an immigrant from Finland, in the summer of '09 and accepted her to study at the school. Anna would also become her first financial aid student, as she was unable to pay the $100 annual tuition. But Miss Lesley was undeterred and she started with school that fall with a handful of female students. Her sister Olive also a kindergarten teacher, shared in the teaching as did several other area teachers, Harvard faculty and others. Edith and Olive's mother, who also lived at 29 Everett Street, became friendly with the aspiring kindergarten teachers as well.It is difficult to strip away all the conventions that now make up our everyday lives, but in 1909 life was very different. Paved roads were virtually nonexistent. Henry Ford's Model T had just started rolling off the newly-conceived-of assembly line, making car ownership affordable for the first time. This was the era of Ragtime music, hand-cranked Victrolas, and nickelodeons. TV, income taxes, and even sliced bread had yet to be invented. New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii were not yet states in the Union, and no non-white or female citizen including Edith Lesley was eligible to vote in national elections.Given this backdrop, we can better grasp that Miss Lesley was indeed necessarily an ambitious woman with high ideals. The guiding values of the importance and respect for the individual, the education of the full person, and upholding democratic ideals of access and acceptance for all are infused in the culture of the university. It is also noteworthy that Lesley has benefited in maintaining its focus through relatively few changes in leadership in its 100 years of existence, and teacher education is still the primary area of study for students at the university. Since Edith Lesley Wolfard's death in 1953, the school was led for the next 54 years by only three others (with the exception of a brief interim period of leadership in 1943, of Marguerite Franklin, for just one year before the arrival of President Trentwell Mason White): Lesley's first president, Trentwell Mason White (1944-1959), followed by Don Orton (1960-1984), and with a return to female leadership, Margaret A. McKenna (1985-2007). Assuming the role in 2007 is the current president, Joseph B. Moore."Miss Lesley's," as the school was known, and later, "The Lesley Normal School" flourished. Enrollment doubled and redoubled and more and more teachers were hired. Programs for both nursery school and elementary education were added, and a pioneering new department, Home Economics was opened in 1917. As President Trentwell Mason White acknowledged at the school's 50th anniversary, "It was an exciting and inspiring period. America's young women were taking on a new independence; they wanted not just to be good, but to be good for something—to prepare for a career that offered the greatest opportunity for service and at the same time, make them ready, after marriage, to be more efficient wives and mothers."Lesley University—The Full StoryThe Lesley School was founded by Edith Lesley at 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to educate young women to become kindergarten teachers. Teaching alongside Edith was her sister Olive, and classes were conducted in what was then also their family home.Edith Lesley was committed to strong ideals of proper cultivation of young women and a rational approach to inculcating those ideals within the curriculum and student life. She was recognized as a caring matriarch with a gracious style.The Lesley School flourished and through purchases by Edith's husband, engineer and inventor Merl Wolfard, she added buildings for classrooms and for the housing of in-residence students. Gradually Edith expanded the school's curriculum to include domestic science (Home Economics), teaching of nursery and elementary aged children and, by the mid-1920s, practice teaching and observation. By 1928 more than 300 students were enrolled. A decade later, when Edith's health began to fail, she promoted Gertrude Malloch, a teacher and the first principal of the school, to chief administrator. Soon thereafter Edith and Merl Wolfard turned the assets of the school over to a board of trustees, and in 1943 the school became Lesley College when it was granted state authorization to confer bachelor's degrees. The college enrollment remained exclusively female and its focus on teacher education continued.The story of Lesley's development continues through its leaders, Presidents White, Orton, McKenna and Moore.
After Gertrude Malloch retired, Trentwell Mason White was hired in 1944 as Lesley's first president. Under President White's leadership, the college hired its first dean, Clara Thurber, and acquired three private elementary schools which provided ample "laboratory" experience for the aspiring student teachers. In the 1950's a Graduate School was started and Lesley built its first new-construction buildings, Stebbins Hall and White Hall, which continue to serve as a classroom building and as a residence hall with the Quad's main dining commons, respectively. President White introduced the more formalized rituals and traditions of a conventional college to Lesley: He wrote the school song, "Loyal Lesley Daughters," and he was notable for several initiatives which enriched student life: the Emerald Key Club, in which students assisted recruiters' efforts by hosting prospective students; the Penguin Club, for the subset of cold-climate commuters who did not reside on campus; and Lesley Thursday Meetings, a forum which featured speakers such as poet Robert Frost. He also initiated an annual parents weekend and May Day celebrations with dances around the May pole.
Founder Edith Lesley passed away in 1953. The next significant event was the achievement of Lesley's half-century mark in 1959. Just months after the college celebrated its 50th anniversary, President White died unexpectedly on September 18, 1959, exactly 50 years to the day after Miss Lesley's opening day.
In 1960, Don Orton became president. The Orton era ushered in an entrepreneurial period of programmatic diversification and expansion of faculty and staff initiatives, and the graduate enrollment grew to far surpass the number of undergraduate students. The Graduate School also distinguished itself by going co-ed; for the first time, men could be Lesley students as well. Programs in special education, counseling psychology, expressive therapies (using arts modalities for therapeutic purposes), "Threshold" (a non-degree, campus-based program for young adults with learning disabilities), experiential environmental education, and degree completion programs for adult learners were innovated. Off-campus delivery of full degree programs and the addition of accelerated degree programs in business management (Programs in Management for Business and Industry—PMBI) both proliferated. Teacher education methodology was also enhanced with the creation of master's programs in arts integration (Creative Arts in Learning) and the use of technology in educational settings (Computers in Education).As for the physical campus, it continued to grow by acquisition and, in 1970, new construction added classrooms, residence halls, offices and a new library which together created a modernized campus quadrangle. President Orton was also the first to reside in "the president's house" on Kirkland Place, left to the college by Gertrude Malloch after her death in 1967.As chief executive, Orton pointedly maintained the Lesley legacy of financial stability while generating an annual reserve available for contribution to the endowment and never operating in deficit. He also worked with college administrators to address problems of student retention and job placement after graduation, reaching high levels of success on both fronts and instituting supportive practices that continue to this day.
Margaret McKenna's presidency began in 1985, ushering in a return to female leadership. The McKenna era was notable for moving Lesley more prominently into the national arena and realizing significant growth through expansion of the national delivery and adult learner models and through development of online programs. The college also expanded its offerings to include doctoral degree programs and officially became a university in 2000. The re-enlivened school's mission became central to organizing and directing programmatic emphasis and brought about formation of the graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, and the School of Management. The 1994 purchase of the Porter Exchange building (now known as University Hall, housing the School of Education) increased the university's capacity and presence in the Cambridge community. But most notable was the significant increase in graduate student enrollment during her presidency due to the expansion of Lesley degree programs offered in 23 states through a distinctively successful adult "cohort" weekend model. Another achievement in the McKenna era was increasing the racial diversity of faculty, staff and students and establishing this as a continuing tenet among the university's core institutional values. President McKenna made the difficult decision to end single-sex undergraduate education and opened Lesley College enrollments to men in 2005. She also encouraged a broadening of the scope of its mission, and in conjunction Lesley completed mergers with The Art Institute of Boston (in 1998) and The Audubon Expedition Institute (in 2004). Social and civic responsibility was made central to the university's cultural identity under President McKenna and these characteristics became known as the distinctive qualities of a Lesley-educated graduate.President McKenna was instrumental tripling the University's endowment. In 1968, former Trustee Frank C. Doble left ownership of his company, Doble Engineering, to a charitable trust naming Lesley University as a primary beneficiary. Over 40 years, Lesley received dividends from the trust, but McKenna envisioned Doble's gift having a larger impact if the company were sold and the assets distributed to the beneficiaries. McKenna worked with the trustees and Doble's other beneficiaries, the company was sold in 2007 for $318 million—with $136 million distributed to Lesley University. Described by The Chronicle of Higher Education as the 12th largest gift in the history of higher education, the windfall exceeded all estimates by tens of millions of dollars.
The current president of Lesley University is Joseph B. Moore. Only one year into his presidency, two very significant events have occurred. The university received a transformational gift of $136 million from the sale of Doble Engineering, a firm started in the 1920s by former Lesley Board of Trustees Chair Frank C. Doble. The gift swelled the university endowment to $200 million. Lesley president Margaret McKenna had envisioned the impact of the Doble Trust potential years earlier and had acted on the University's behalf to bring about this gift. The second event was a real estate purchase that will add a third Lesley campus in Cambridge. Under President Moore's leadership, Lesley has partnered with the Episcopal Divinity School to purchase seven buildings and to share their historic campus on Brattle Street. This will increase Lesley residence hall capacity and add much needed library and classroom space, function and meeting space, as well as a new home for the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences. Additionally, a Strategic Plan has been developed to lead the University into its second century.One hundred years of diverse, imaginative leadership brings Lesley into its Centennial striding strong toward its future. Edith Lesley's foundation has been enhanced with prudent growth, a tradition of innovation and measured risk-taking, all culminating in an institution steadfastly committed to its distinctive human-centered mission focused on the power of the individual working collaboratively with others to generate positive change for people and communities.
Lesley University today offers programs in 23 states and online, and is among the largest providers of teacher education in the nation, focusing on the the preparation of quality teachers in math, science, early education, special education and literacy.
Edith Lesley Wolfard's living room no serves as the office of Lesley University President Joseph B. Moore in one of three Cambridge campuses.
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How would you rank this team's overall talent level (injuries aside) in 10 percent increments with Super Bowl caliber being 100% and the worst team being 0%?
How would you rank this team's overall talent level (injuries aside) in 10 percent increments with Super Bowl caliber being 100% and the worst team being 0%?
No one remembers who came in second.
Were they a 100% team when they won the SB in 07 and 11? Or?
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I don't think it really takes that much talent to win the SB to begin with since parity is so huge. But I absolutely think we have a SB calibre roster. The problem is we have the wrong players at all the wrong positions i.e. the offensive line. But if you take talent as a collective regardless of position, I absolutely think it's there.
So technically we're 100% due to parity. But then so are a bunch of other teams.
Entire Team Let Eli down today - NYG4l
If the winless Detroit Lions were a 1, and the 2007 Regular Season Patriots were a 100.......I'd grade the Giants as a 40.
Just to be a goofball and run with this a bit....here is how I'd grade them for their performance so far this year.
Offensive line: 10 (awful)
Linebackers: 20 (can't stop run, blitz, cover running backs, or tight ends, but otherwise some really nice guys).
Defensive ends: 40 (JPP has been nonfactor, Tuck has been okay, Kiwi has struggled)
Defensive tackles: 70 (good all around efforts, would be higher if they had some backup).
Wide receivers: 50 (some good plays, but miscommunications, dropped balls, etc....need to do alot better because rest of the team needs it).
Corners: 70 (overall pretty good....given up some big pass plays but it's expected in this arena league.
Safeties: 60 (again, not bad....Mundy has been a bright spot).
Punting: 30 (some really sloppy stuff that has hurt the team).
Kicking: 30 (Josh Brown letting the team down with deflating misses on easy opportunities.....has to do better or get cut asap).
Special Teams coverage: 20 (given up some huge plays.....mistakes galore)
QB: 50 (Eli has been swamped, but he's made some unforced errors and is holding on to the ball too long as well).
Coaching: 60 (not much to work with, but they need to make adjustments and takes some chances with the young guys).
GM: 20 (misread team talent, left gaping holes on offense and defense)
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Check out KATIE & JESSIE | - Aboard Lovely Louise -
They are taking a break for now, but will resume in the fall. So are we, but since it's hurricane season it's a good time for a break and boat work.
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Re: Favorite active sailing blogs?
Ok and NOW I'm hooked on Banyan as well. AND it's spelled right. As a Floridian...that's important. I will never get my boat refinished. Maybe it's a good thing that my marina doesn't have internet.
Re: Favorite active sailing blogs?
To YouMeandtheD---
Yay!!! I love finding new sailing blogs. I just perused a couple pages of yours, I love Union's, it was the first sailboat I ever looked at. We just bought a Downeaster 38... Plan to head out in a couple years. Needs some work first.
I couldn't quote my reply because it had links. Boo.
Re: Favorite active sailing blogs?
Bumfuzzle is my favorite sailing blog. I know Pat and Ali stray from the usual sail blog format, but to me the blog is more. It represents the dream of the family liveaboard lifestyle. Plus, their dedication to the site and the beautiful photos are unmatched. They have always been my advocate for the dream of touring the world - until recently. It sounds like Pat's awful experience with his last trip has caused him to second guess his liveaboard lifestyle?
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Didn't see Tommays' blog listed:
CAL 29 Sea Fever
"a blog by someone who spells bad and writes even worse SO read no more if you cant deal with it"
When I saw that statement I was HOOKED!
Awesome renovation work on his site.
Re: Favorite active sailing blogs?
Rather than starting a new thread on this topic I found a slightly older one via google search (site:sailnet.com "favorite blogs") that I thought I would kick off again.
Anyway, I have been spending more time with blogs lately and have really enjoyed them. Sailnet is great and the knowledge that you generous folks have sent my way is invaluable. But as my wife and I are getting more focused on the "cast off our lines" event planning we find that blogs have been also very informative. Blogs are great for capturing the emotions of cruising and the day to day decision making process.
Here is our list and why
Banyan - This is our favorite blog hands down. Banyan is taking the exact route will we be doing. The writing and pictures are outstanding. A very good sense of humor, rates high in my book. The crew of Banyan have really opened up their personalities for the world to view.
Commuter Cruiser ? The Information-Packed Resource for Part Time Commuter Cruisers! - This blog is very pertinent for us as we will also be commuter cruisers, cruising six months a year. While they have mostly done the western Caribbean we will be in the eastern Caribbean but it is still highly relevant for us. I really like how they organized their blog with categories of information. A very good resource. Really good information on costs of cruising for commuter cruisers.
Zero To Cruising | Fun-loving couple sailing the Caribbean on their catamaran - I think this one is on everyone's list. Extremely well done and well organized. I like the FAQ section. Fun to read.
The Sailing Podcast - Not a true blog but David has over 30 podcasts of interviews with cruisers. We downloaded them all from Itunes and play them while hanging out on the boat. Most of these interviews that he does are over 60 minutes long and incredibly informative. Each podcast has a theme that he does a deep dive on with the interviewee.
http://svbebe.com/ - This is an interesting blog of a couple doing an around the world cruise. Their approach is a bit high end ($$) but by far the most detailed of their travels. The details of their six year cruising costs is amazing. All sorts of detailed information across many topics. Anyone with a hint of OCD would get a thrill out of this blog
Waimangu's adventures - This one is from a couple from Ireland. I met them long ago in NI and have always followed their adventures. They do their cruising on a budget and are creative on how they get by. By far the best pictures and narrative of cruising adventures that I have seen. They don't blog that much but each entry is a novel and a great read. Usually a blog entry consists of narrative, photo album, video's and a google track. They cruise for 9-12 months then go back to Ireland to work for a while to refresh their cruising kitty.
Re: Favorite active sailing blogs?
There are so many good ones out there, but my current daily reading list includes these:
Log of s/v Del Viento: Well written and thought provoking blog of a family cruising the Pacific and U.S. West Coast.
Sailing Wondertime: Crossing the Pacific with two young kids, reminding me often of my own family.
Windtraveler: A couple (and recent newborn) cruising the Caribbean, offering gear reviews, advice, tips, stories, etc.
Zero to Cruising: "Fun loving couple" cruising the Caribbean on a catamaran. Great photography!
WaveTrain: SAIL Magazine editor Charles Doane writes his uncensored thoughts and opinions.
Sail Far Live Free: How could I leave my own blog off the list?
Re: Favorite active sailing blogs?
The vogage of the Gadfly. I own a Formosa 41, lived in Melbourne and plan to sail to Australia.
The Gadfly is a Formosa 41 out of Melbourne and sails all over Australia. Bias? None!
Great blog though. He is a single owner it seems and takes crew from all over the world, a few each, a few weeks at at time. They've sailed all over Australia and now SE Asia. Also, in true Aussie fashion, their entire blog seems to revolve around procuring more booze. I've lost count at the number of unscheduled stops they've made because they ran out of grog early.....
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S/V Hello World. They're about our age and came from our dock in Seattle. I also like their attitude. It's very Smackdaddy....
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X Factor's Jade Ellis was consoled in style by her mentor Tulisa Contostavlos after being voted out of the competition.
Ellis, 25, from Charlton, is the fourth act to leave the show after Tulisa's fellow judges saved boy band Union J.
After the show Ellis headed for Tulisa's dressing room with singer Zayn Malik of One Direction, and the trio went on to Aura nightclub in Mayfair, where they danced until the early hours today.
Hours later, Ellis told ITV's Daybreak it would be "a real treat" to be reunited with her six-year-old daughter, Caiden, and defended her mentor against judge Gary Barlow's complaints about her "fag-ash breath" on Saturday's show. "It's just something you don't say to a lady, especially on national TV," said Ellis.
On the results show last night, Tulisa wore a nicotine patch on her arm while on ITV2's The Xtra Factor, Barlow said: "Can I apologise to Tulisa? I mean it — you have the freedom to be as personal as you like to me for the rest of the series. Insult me."
Lucy Spraggan, too ill to sing on The X Factor this week, automatically went through for next week.
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Thieves rummage through unlocked vehicles in Lolo
LOLO, Mont. - Thieves had a haul rummaging through unlocked vehicles in Lolo this weekend.
The Missoula County Sheriff's Department reports there have been a number of recent vehicle break-ins all over the county. But Lolo has been hit hard especially.
A purse, driver's license, money and credit cards were stolen there. An iPod and cell phone were also taken.
"We understand that people are used to leaving their cars unlocked," said sheriff's department spokeswoman Paige Pavalone, "but it's not the safest thing to do, there's a lot of people out and about at night."


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Health Benefits Of Basil Leaves/Plants
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular aromatic culinary herb that is used quite frequently in Italian and Southeast Asian cuisines. Sweet basil is typically used in Italian dishes while thai basil, lemon basil, or holy basil are used in the Southeast Asian dishes of Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Originally native to India and Africa, there are now 50 to 150 estimated species of basil. Basil has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years in regions of India and other parts of Asia.
The word basil comes from the Greek word meaning king. It is believed to have grown at the spot where the Holy Cross was discovered by St. Constantine and Helen. To this day, many cooks and authors believe that basil is the king of herbs.
Basil has a very unique and pungent smell and taste. It can be best described as having a subtle peppery and earthy taste with a slight hint of sweetness, like that of liquorice.
While basil grows best outdoors in direct sunlight and hot and dry weather, it can also be grown indoors if placed on a south facing window or by using a artificial lamp. Growing indoors makes it possible to enjoy fresh basil all year long, even if the weather outside is horrible.
When fully mature, a basil plant will usually be between one and four feet tall. The silky, green basil leaves will measure from one to four inches long and a half an inch to 3 inches wide.
1. Healing Power: The Basil plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against these diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a litre of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of Basil leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between
one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.
3. Coughs: Basil is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing Basil leaves relieves cold and flu.
4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.
6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.
7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.
11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.
12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.
13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder.Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.
15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.
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Is it necessary to have a locking doorknob with a deadbolt?
Can I get away with just a deadbolt?
sure, all part of risk assessment.
Deadbolts are many times more secure than knob locks, so if I had to have only one, it would be a deadbolt. As far as "If someone wants in bad enough, they will get in.", that may have some truth to it, but if you make it difficult enough, that same person won't be willing to make all the noise and go to that much trouble to get in. The longer it takes a thief and the more noise they must make to get in, the more likely they are to get caught.
Otherwise, one swift kick on the door, and it is going to open, regardless of how cheap or expensive the lock is.
strike plate is also good
Post a photo of what you have.
It's just a standard wooden and glass door.
I'm replacing all the locks and knobs with oil rubbed bronze hardware.
Having all of that glass, the locks do nothing more, than keep the honest people out. As for the Oil Rubbed Bronze, it should look okay on that door.
After the concern, maybe I will start to think about locking my doors and windows when I am gone. The problem is, I do not know if I even have a key.
Obviously, paranoid people tend to attract attempts at theft, either because they imagine a treasure inside or just want a challenge.
About 10 years ago when I live in northern MI (200 miles from hell/Detroit) I left my home for a 3 or 4 day trip to SF,CA. When I came home I saw the front door was open and the screen door was closed by the closer. It did not look too inviting because it appeared the home was occupied.
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Whoa: Mark Sanford missing since Thursday? Update: Sanford OK
posted at 4:15 pm on June 22, 2009 by Allahpundit
Not "missing" per se, just taking some time away from the office to write. Er, without telling his wife — or the lieutenant governor — where he was going. Or for how long.
By god, I think he's presidential material.
First lady Jenny Sanford told The Associated Press her husband has been gone for several days and she doesn't know where. She said she was not concerned. Jenny Sanford said the governor said he needed time away from their children to write something.
Sanford spokesman Joel Sawyer declined to discuss where the governor was. Sawyer told The Associated Press that Sanford was taking time to "recharge" after his failed fight against federal stimulus money.
Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said he didn't know where Sanford is but said he had not been put in charge.
Did I forget to mention that the cops don't know where he is either?
Neither the governor's office nor the State Law Enforcement Division, which provides security for governors, has been able to reach Sanford after he left the mansion in a black SLED Suburban SUV, said Sen. Jake Knotts and three others familiar with the situation but who declined to be identified.
Sanford's last known whereabouts were near Atlanta, where a mobile telephone tower picked up a signal from his phone, authorities said.
Both his personal cell phone and his state phone are turned off and, according to one critic who claims to have spoken with the police, this isn't the first time that he's ditched his security detail. I assume this means he's not running in 2012, as the thought of a C-in-C who'd jet off in the dead of night to Mexico to lie on a rock and just "be" isn't what most Republicans have in mind for an age of terror — unless he takes the guy who carries the nuclear football with him, of course. Exit question: First this, and now news this afternoon of an earthquake in Alaska. Is he who bestrides the earth like a god finally taking cosmic revenge on stimulus opponents?
Update: The State reports that he's been in touch and is fine, so no foul play here, just dereliction of duty. Whew!
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Warren police logs: Man charged with heroin possession
An Old Market Street man complained that someone covered his car with toilet paper and aluminum foil.
Someone called police after spotting kids in a canoe on the Warren reservoir.
Credit fraud was reported on Metacom Avenue.
An officer noted that a car driving on Market Street was dragging its muffler.
Tuesday, April 2
Someone struck a car and fence on Child Street overnight, the owner reported.
A Water Street resident called police at precisely 7 a.m. to report that his child refused to go to school. Police arrived a few minutes later and by 7:08 a.m., the child was on the way to school.
A loose dog call came in from Market Street.
Equipment was reported stolen from Warren River Boatworks.
A man sleeping in his car on Seaview Avenue woke up to the sight of police knocking on his window. He left a few minutes later.
Someone complained about open burning on Cutler Street, but ere mistaken. The burning was coming from a wood stove inside a business.
Police were called back to Water Street for a disobedient juvenile, but there is no word on whether it was the same one from the morning.
Someone complained that a driver was speeding on Touisset Road.
Police were asked to disperse four juveniles at the Laurel Park beach, but they were gone by the time police arrived.
Roommates on Connolly Avenue got into a fight, and the police were called out.
Police got a report that people were driving around Metacom and Kickemuit, smoking marijuana.
Wednesday, April 3
A car was reported stolen from Central Avenue.
A Ridgewood Court resident complained that someone took money out of his parked car. A neighbor complained that his car was rummaged through, but nothing was taken.
A street sign on Oak Street disappeared.
A second floor tenant at a Warren Avenue apartment complained of harassment by the third floor tenant.
Joshua P. Santos, 22, of 7 Wood St., second floor, was charged with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic vandalism/malicious injury to property, after his mom called police to report him out of control.
Police arrested a man after getting a call about narcotics activity on Wood Street. George Gomes, 53, of Seekonk, was charged with possession of heroin.
Thursday, April 4
A Franklin Street woman complained to police that her grandson was banging on her door.
A suspicious person seen walking on Ridgeway just after 1 a.m. was just on his way home from work.
A Connolly Avenue resident complained that a roommate was removing firewood without permission.
A loose dog call came in from Vernon Street.
An employee at Blue Suede reported a possible shoplifter.
A bike was reported stolen from a King Street garage.
Someone stole a ladder from a Water Street yard.
Someone stole a three-basin sink from a Monast Street home. They left behind everything but the kitchen sink, apparently.
Friday, April 5
An iPod was reported stolen from the East Bay Career Academy.
A Lee Drive resident reported identity theft.
Woonsocket police picked up Michael C. Mello, 37, of 146 Main St., second floor, on a warrant for violation of a no contact order.
Police dispersed several folks who were driving all terrain vehicles on BCWA land near Poverty Corner Road.
Police were called out to Child Street for a couple who had an argument in a driveway.
A Vernon Street woman reported receiving harassing text messages.
Saturday, April 6
A black Saab was reported stolen from Wood Street.
Police were called out to William Avenue for a civil dispute.
A caller reported a possible drug deal going down in a car parked on Wood Street, near the bike path.
Someone complained that neighbors on Brady Street were yelling at his children.
Myles R. Weeks, 26, of 56 Schoolhouse Road, was charged with reckless driving/drag racing/eluding police, first offense, after police pulled him over on Schoolhouse Road at 4:31 p.m.
Police reported spotting a tractor trailer truck with a cardboard license plate.
Someone found a syringe on Bridge Street.
Sunday, April 7
A Wood Street resident complained about loud music, and the person in question promised to turn down the TV.
A loud music call came in from Cutler Street at 1:29 a.m.
Police got a call about a sick raccoon at Jacobs Point.


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Jake Davis launches his new series titled Burnt Shots as episode one features Union Los Angeles. Titled "One Day," the video is further progression of his popular Test Shots series as it now adds a further musical element to help tell the story of one of America's pioneering streetwear retailers.
Beware, the video is NOT SAFE FOR WORK.
Director: Jake Davis
Producer: Angelo Baque
Art Direction: Elizabeth Birkett
Producer: Elizabeth Birkett
Producer: Chris Black
Stylist: Estelle Frances
Model: Meleza B.


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The Lone Orthodox Jew at Notre Dame
The New York Times got lots of attention for their attention to profiling lonely Jews — most recently, the few Jews in Montana.
But what about being the [only] Orthodox Jew at the nation's most famous Catholic university, Notre Dame? It is apparently a struggle against constant misunderstanding, as an article in a local college paper makes clear.
"Sharratt said he feels a general ignorance pervades campus about what Judaism stands for," the reporter notes — before going onto use Sharratt to explain the basics, like how ""there are laws on how to clip your fingernails, tie your shoes, dress, what to think about, what you should have on your mind, self-inspection, prayer, business dealings — there are 613 biblical commandments."
More importantly, though, the article allows Sharratt to explain once and for all why he can't go to Notre Dame football games — though during the last few years, who, of any faith, would want to?
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Even Harley-Davidson can't fit one hundred-plus years of history into a single museum. Experience more here – including an interactive timeline.
Harley-Davidson debuts the FLT with its vibration dampening, rubber-isolated drivetrain and unique trailing front fork. The FLT also debuts an engine and five-speed transmission that are hard bolted together.
A kevlar belt replaces the chain as the final drive. The belt is cleaner running, and needs less adjustments and maintenance. It isn't long before belt final drive is standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.
The AMA Grand National Championship in dirt track racing goes to yet another Harley-Davidson racer, Randy Goss.
In honor of the historic Sturgis motorcycle rally, Harley-Davidson releases the FXB Sturgis model, employing belt drive, black chrome appointments and 80 cubic inch engine.
The FXWG Wide Glide is introduced for the 1980 model year.
On February 26, thirteen Harley-Davidson senior executives sign a letter of intent to purchase Harley-Davidson Motor Company from AMF. By mid-June, the buyback is official, and the phrase "The Eagle Soars Alone" becomes a rallying cry.
Scott Parker begins racing for team Harley-Davidson on the AMA dirt track circuit. He will become the most successful racer in Harley-Davidson history, accumulating 93 career victories and, more incredibly, winning 9 Grand National Champion titles in a 10-year period.
More innovations demonstrate a new commitment to quality, such as the FXR/FXRS Super Glide® II with its rubber-isolated, five-speed powertrain and the welded and stamped frame for the new Sportster® models.
The top three finishers in the AMA Grand National Championship are Ricky Graham, Jay Springsteen and Randy Goss. This begins a two year run of dirt track Championship wins for Harley-Davidson. Goss takes the Championship in 1983.
The Materials As Needed (MAN) application is introduced to production. Generally, this means that parts and raw materials are purchased and built only as they are required. This dramatically lowers production costs and improves quality.
Harley-Davidson successfully petitions the International Trade Commission (ITC) for tariff relief, which is granted April 1, 1983. The tariff, scheduled to end five years later, is placed on all imported Japanese motorcycles 700cc or larger as a response to Japanese motorcycle manufacturers stockpiling inventories of unsold motorcycles in the United States.
One of Harley-Davidson's most unique endeavors begins: Harley Owners Group®. Fondly referred to as H.O.G.®, the Group immediately becomes the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle club in the world. Within six years, H.O.G. membership soars to more than 90,000. By the year 2000, it exceeds 500,000 members.
Dirt track racer Randy Goss wins the AMA Grand National Championship this year.
Harley-Davidson unveils the 1340cc V²® Evolution® engine on five models including the all-new Softail®. The result of seven years of development, the Evolution engine produces more power at every speed, runs cooler, cleaner and is oil-tight. Also witnessed is the debut of the Softail design and its trend-setting method of "hiding" the motorcycle's rear shock absorbers.
In another bold styling and engineering move, Harley-Davidson releases the Heritage Softail®.
The Motor Company is listed on the American Stock Exchange, the first time Harley-Davidson is publicly traded since 1969, the year of the AMF merger.
The Sportster® motorcycle line receives the Evolution V-twin engine.
To diversify its holdings, Harley-Davidson purchases Holiday Rambler Corporation, producer of quality motor homes.
Harley-Davidson is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Harley-Davidson makes both business and American history. H-D petitions the International Trade Commission for early termination of the five-year tariffs on heavyweight motorcycles. In effect, the move demonstrated confidence in H-D's ability to compete in the marketplace.
Harley-Davidson begins the "Buy Back Program," for the XLH 883 Sportster, which offers full trade-in value within two years on either a model FL or FX.
The springer front end returns in the FXSTS Springer® Softail®. Also introduced is the Sportster 1200. Harley-Davidson celebrates its 85th Anniversary with a Homecoming in Milwaukee, attended by over 60,000 enthusiasts.
The Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum hits the road, displaying memorabilia, classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the rich history of the Harley-Davidson rider.
Scott Parker wins the first of his nine AMA Grand National Championships. His total domination is unprecedented in the history of the sport of dirt track motorcycle racing.


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Past Event
Bust of Steamboat
- Friday, October 27, 2006, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Three Peaks Grill, 2165 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs
- Not available / $25 - $30
Marilyn Ramunno supported her daughter through a mastectomy in a way most mothers could not.
"It was good for her to have me around," Ramunno said. "It was good because I had just gone through it and could tell her how things went."
Ramunno underwent a mastectomy months before her daughter had the same procedure. Breast cancer necessitated the operation for both women. Ramunno continues to battle a rare type of cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. It strikes only 1 to 3 percent of breast cancer patients, she said.
Her recovery process included radiation treatment and a PET scan. The Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project, which is hosting the fifth annual Bust of Steamboat fundraiser on Oct. 27, provided financial assistance that helped Ramunno with the cost of the commute to receive treatment.
"I have received several generous checks," Ramunno said. "The money was a godsend, but I didn't really expect it, so that was really nice."
Ramunno said the support she received from her family, friends and medical staff helped her the most during recovery, and she is now comfortable talking about her prognosis.
"I decided to be pretty frank and talk to anybody who wants to know," she said. "Maybe it's an encouragement to others, and it is definitely helpful to my daughter."
Bea Reyes also received assistance from the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project to help pay for travel expenses for her breast cancer treatment and for babysitting services for her three children, who all are younger than five.
"The contributions from the YVBCAP have made a world of difference to me, mentally and emotionally," Reyes said. "To know that people care helps me get through my cancer."
Over the last year, the Breast Cancer Awareness Project has spent almost $20,000 for mammograms at Yampa Valley Medical Center and The Memorial Hospital in Craig. Some of that money was used to buy robes for the mammography room at YVMC and for individual patient expenses, including travel, hotels, gas money, health exams, wigs and prostheses.
"Our goal is to give this all back to the needs of the Yampa Valley," said Jan Fritz, registered nurse and Breast Cancer Awareness Project committee member. "One of our goals is education about breast cancer. There will be information at the event about prevention and about what self responsibility we have."
The Bust of Steamboat event is about having fun and reflecting on the positive components of breast cancer. There will be live jazz music, hors d' oeuvres, wine and beer. There also will be 26 bejeweled and decorated bras that will be auctioned off, as well as a season ski pass.
One of the more interesting bra specimens this year is called, "Titillating," and was made in honor of someone who lost their battle with breast cancer.
"It focuses on the breast and how people have seen the breast throughout history," Fritz said. "And there's one called 'Diamonds are a Girl's Bust Friend,' which shows the fancy and feminine side."
Even a preschool-aged boy made a Bust of Steamboat bra this year. Another is three-dimensional and is made out of mosaic tiles. The bras generally auction for between $100 and $1,000.
"One last year went for over $2,000," Fritz said. "My favorite part of the event is seeing the creativity. People think about it months and months ahead, and it is absolutely one of the most creative things that can be seen with an educational purpose."


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World oil prices dipped on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains on the back of the rebounding dollar and the latest crude inventories report from top consumer the United States, dealers said.
Brent North Sea crude for January fell 76 cents to $109.07 per barrel in early evening deals in London.
New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in January, shed 41 cents to $88.09 a barrel.
Traders took their cue from the stronger greenback, which makes dollar-priced crude more expensive for buyers using weaker currencies. That tends to dent oil demand and lower prices.
In addition, the US government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in a key report that US crude oil reserves had slumped by 2.4 million barrels in the week ending November 30.
"Today saw crude oil (prices) fall sharply as the dollar rallied following the release of disappointing data releases in Europe and mixed pointers in the US," said analyst Fawad Razaqzada at trading group GFT.
"The most relevant data for crude oil was EIA's inventories data which showed a bigger-than-expected 2.4 million barrels drawdown last week.
"But investors reacted negatively to the news, probably because inventories remained "well above the upper limit of the average range for this time of year," according to the EIA.
"This suggests demand is not quite there at the moment. In fact prices may have to fall much further before stabilising."
The EIA added that US gasoline or petrol stockpiles jumped 7.9 million barrels last week, which was far larger increase than analysts were expecting.
Stocks of distillates -- which include heating oil and diesel -- increased by three million barrels.
Crude futures had fallen on Tuesday amid US budget talks that are aimed at avoiding the fiscal cliff of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that are due to kick in on January 1.


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