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New York teams feel a city's grief
By Chris Colston and Jim Corbett, USA TODAY Sports Weekly
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THE FULTON STREET SUBWAY STOP in lower Manhattan isn't
abandoned; it only seems that way. The midafternoon train is nearly empty; nobody
waits on the transom.
A graffiti-covered revolving door, its plastic fogged over
and scratched, leads past boarded-up windows. Up the stairs, into the light,
there are signs of life, finally.
"Where is Ground Zero?" a teenage girl asks. A man points
to the end of the street. "Right there," he says.
Behind the chain-link fence there is green mesh netting.
Impatient visitors have ripped holes in the netting to glimpse the rumble of
activity behind it the bulldozers, the bulky steel machinery, the beeping
of big trucks in reverse. Further up the road, tourists cluster in a viewing
area along Liberty Street to get a glimpse of history.
A block away, the Ground Zero activity is but a hum; the
street is nearly empty. You can hear the click of sandals on the sidewalk, a
car passing over a manhole cover. A hot dog vendor pulls his cart away from
the corner. It lurches forward and a plastic bottle of soda splatters onto the
pavement. It's so quiet you can hear it fizz.
Everyone is drawn to the center of the tragedy. It is the
periphery that gets forgotten, but Bobby Valentine and Vinny Testaverde are
two New Yorkers who understand this.
They understand this every working day.
A U.S. FLAG HANGS over the doorway to Valentine's Shea
Stadium office. Inside, a local television crew hovers over his desk. They want
to interview him about the upcoming anniversary of Sept. 11; he's not thrilled.
"I feel uncomfortable talking about it," he says, but acquiesces.
Valentine is one of those love-him/hate-him guys, and it
seems a healthy chunk of Mets fans count themselves among the latter. He's taken
a lot of heat recently, with his team going 0-for-home in August. In a postgame,
clenched-teeth tirade, he stopped just short of threatening bodily harm to anyone
who suggested he was trying to get himself fired.
That's Valentine, though: as his name suggests, he wears
his heart on his sleeve. Sometimes he doesn't think before he acts, and in the
days after 9/11, he really had no time to think. Lives were at stake.
At the Ground Zero recovery effort, there were 10 times
more people working than facilities could handle. Rescue workers were caked
in soot, their hands cut and bloodied. They needed clean clothes, water, medical
supplies. The search dogs needed food. But the big supply rigs couldn't make
into the disaster area. Because it offered the most uncluttered space, Shea
Stadium's parking lot was turned into a staging area.
The trucks dropped off supplies, then smaller cars came
in, loaded up, and drove over to Ground Zero. Vans were best, but anything would
do: beat-up station wagons from the neighborhood, squad cars with the rear seats
There was one big problem: There was just so much stuff.
When a car came roaring in, time was of the essence. People could still be trapped!
Somebody had to take charge. Somebody who knew exactly where to find, say, flashlights.
That's where Valentine came in.
He took over, directing traffic, designating one area for
clothing, another for the pallets of bottled water, another for the 50-pound
bags of dry dog food. He stayed up all night, directing, sorting, organizing,
He couldn't sleep if he wanted to. He was the only one
who knew where everything was.
At 4 a.m., he took a short break in his stadium office.
An hour and a half later, he was back in the fray.
The first two days were frantic; everybody was working
on pure adrenaline. The common feeling: Every minute could save a life.
The fourth day was the worst. That's when they knew.
On Monday they finally had to kick Valentine out. The Mets
were in Pittsburgh to play the Pirates, and they sort of needed him.
The pennant race helped keep his mind off what happened.
But he still couldn't get over their faces. He had seen tragedy before, but
the widows were always older than he.
They weren't supposed to be younger.
When the season was over, the Mets' postseason push falling
short, he seemed to be on a mission. He invited surviving firemen and policemen
to his restaurant near the ballpark. He hosted holiday police functions. He
became a surrogate father to two kids, Matt and Jamie Conroy, who lost their
father on 9/11.
He took the kids to the preseason NIT basketball tournament
at Madison Square Garden, and on the way home to Brooklyn, one detour after
another delivered them to lower Manhattan, where the lights from Ground Zero
glowed in the night.
As moments go, that was a tough one.
Now, a year later, Valentine and his club are still doing
whatever they can to help those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11. They are not
the only ones, of course; the Yankees have been helpful, as have just about
every other MLB club that has been asked to help. It is impossible to relate
all of the good things MLB players have done for the victims in New York, Washington,
D.C., and Pennsylvania.
The Mets the only team to wear a commemorative 9/11
patch on their sleeves are just one club committed to the cause.
And they are truly committed. They adopted a local firehouse.
Every Tuesday home game, they invite children who lost parents on Sept. 11 into
a special room where they have hot dogs and soda and meet privately with big-league
players, outside the glare of the cameras. Barry Bonds has appeared, and Montreal
manager Frank Robinson brought in all 25 players. Valentine, reliever John Franco
and pitcher Al Leiter attend regularly. The sessions can get emotional; it's
often hard to say goodbye.
"They give their charity quietly," says Larry Levy, president
of the Twin Towers Fund.
Leiter and Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi both sit
on the board of the Fund, which disperses $180 million to the 436 families of
rescue workers who were killed at Ground Zero. Leiter donates $1,000 for every
win, Giambi $1,000 for every homer he hits.
And Valentine, who just last week was named the 2002 Branch
Rickey Award winner for his post-Sept. 11 work, can't shake hanging around the
Conroy kids. He's almost part of the family now.
"Bobby has a big heart," Franco says. "He's been the leader
of the pack."
There is a reason Valentine has been so relentless. He
knows time, alone, doesn't heal.
No. Love and perpetual caring with time heals.
SQUAD 288 AND HAZMAT 1, a combined house in Maspeth, Queens,
lost 19 men on 9/11, more than any other house. But in the aftermath of the
tragedy, the big-city papers ignored their story. Mary Fasone, a mother of two
who lived four blocks away, was angry, so she e-mailed the Mets and asked them
to "step up to the plate."
The response was immediate.
"Whatever you want," Valentine said. "Whatever you need."
Third baseman Robin Ventura, now a Yankee, held a charity
bowling tournament for children and widows at Chelsea Piers. Leiter sponsored
a dinner at Planet Hollywood with special guest actor/comic Denis Leary and
a private screening of the movie Joe Somebody. Valentine hosted a Christmas
party at his restaurant in the Ramada Inn near Shea Stadium, where Franco played
Santa Claus.
"It's worth the time," Franco says, "just to see the kids
smile for a couple of minutes."
Over 1,000 people attended the party, where Valentine and
fireman Tim Murphy personally wrapped packages. They handed out goody bags to
the kids. Each one was different, based on lists the children submitted. Valentine
gave each widow a Swiss Army travel alarm clock.
"We were blown away," Fasone says.
The party came at a time when the survivors needed it most.
The night before, rescue workers discovered three more bodies.
"It was just a really, really rough time," Fasone says.
"That party ... it definitely eased the pain."
Fasone said the thing that has meant most to the firehouse
is the recognition.
"It means a great deal," she says, "just knowing that somebody
NEW YORK JETS QUARTERBACK Vinny Testaverde will never forget
the one true light following the darkest of days as rescue workers combed the
still-smoking hell on earth known as Ground Zero.
Four days after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington
and Pennsylvania, the veteran New York Jets quarterback visited the rubble with
the hope of lifting the spirits of would-be rescuers. He left inspired by the
firefighters, steelworkers and extraordinary men and women he later called "our
heroes." Though rescue sadly became recovery, Testaverde returned from that
soul-searing site in his native city, changed by the spirit of resolve to save,
heal and rise from ruin.
"That commitment I took away from Ground Zero, I try to
apply now to my everyday life," Testaverde says. "I still am moved by the memory."
Since then, he's worked hard at simply being a better person:
a better father, a better husband, a better son, a better brother. And even
a better ballplayer.
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Testaverde
spent his high school summers assisting his late father, Al, a cement mason
who helped shape those proud twin symbols of New York power and glory.
"I worked on those buildings with my father and there was
this sense of pride in saying, 'Hey, it's such a great city and we helped make
it what it is,' " Testaverde says. "A piece of my heart fell with those towers."
What heart remains he gives to kids who lost parents on
Sept. 11.
Since that day, hundreds of people have visited the Jets'
practices at Hofstra University, and whenever Testaverde heard that a visitor
had lost someone from the attack, he would go over to them, without fanfare,
and say hello. Maybe he would take them to lunch, or maybe he'd sign a football.
Who knows; he's so unassuming, nobody will never know everything he's done.
"If we all do a little bit, it's important," Testaverde
says. "We just tried to show them support and if them coming out to practice
and having a good time was a way to help them forget for a little while, then,
that was great."
TESTAVERDE TOOK the strongest stand of his 16-season NFL
career when he became the first player to announce that he would boycott playing
Sept. 16 if Commissioner Paul Tagliabue had not decided to cancel the weekend's
schedule of games.
"I don't even understand why we're here today," Testaverde
said as the Jets practiced last Sept. 12.
The next day, the quarterback announced that he and his
teammates would have boycotted Sunday's game in Oakland, even if Tagliabue had
ordered the league to play on.
Jets coach Herman Edwards said the day his team vowed to
stand together and boycott playing was his proudest moment as a coach.
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins and his teammates
were on the same page.
"It was the right thing to do," Collins said. "The only
thing to do."
After visiting Ground Zero days after the tragedy, Collins
was so moved that he donated $125,000 last season to Manhattan firehouse Ladder
5, which lost 11 men on Sept. 11.
He also adopted the Houston Street firehouse following
a three-hour visit last Oct. 9 and established a "Heroes Fund" to help the families
of firemen who were killed.
Collins still feels the numbing sense of loss one year
"If you think of what a nuclear bomb could do to a city,
that's exactly what Ground Zero looked like," he says. "The attacks leveled
110-story towers. It's hard for rational, normal psyches to understand that.
It took time to process what exactly did happen. It's staggering."
The Giants and Jets players continued to do the right thing
through last season. The Jets established a program called "Twin Tower Tuesdays."
Players signed up on Tuesday's off day to visit Manhattan fire houses and police
stations hit hardest by the terrorist attacks.
"There was a sense among the players that we had to do
something for our community," Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae said.
Giants coach Jim Fassel is part of a group endowing a Brooklyn
family of 11 whose father/husband was killed Sept. 11. The endowment will continue
for the next 15 years. Fassel also adopted a Brooklyn firehouse.
Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi embodies the spirit
of wanting to continue helping victims beyond the days and weeks immediately
following the attacks.
In a sense, Accorsi has adopted a young Glen Rock, N.J.,
girl, Stephanie Dionisio, who lost her father, an employee of Cantor Fitzgerald
on the highest floors of the North Tower. Dionisio lives with her grandmother,
but the Giants GM pays for her school tuition.
"It's something small to ease the pain of what happened
to her," Accorsi says. "I know (Sept. 11) will be a very solemn day for us.
It really affected our players. The southern half of Manhattan is visible from
our practice field. I still look out there and see the emptiness in that void
where the towers were."


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No Stock for Ferrari
Fiat will not sell shares in its majority-controlled brand, the Associated Press reported.
Fiat Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo said, "It's official that we won't be listing [Ferrari]."
Analysts have estimated that Ferrari could be worth up to 1 billion euros ($1.26 billion) to Fiat.
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A coroner said police could have done little to prevent the suicide of a traffic officer who hanged himself after being shot in the face by gunman Raoul Moat.
Coroner Eric Armstrong urged those that had been involved in the case of Pc David Rathband, who was blinded in the 2010 attack, not to look back and said decisions made about his welfare had been justified by circumstances at the time.
Mr Rathband's family had earlier suggested that he had been let down by the authorities and others during his struggle against his disability and that his death was preventable.
However, Mr Armstrong said Mr Rathband, a 44-year-old father of two, deliberately took his own life following repeated threats to do so.
"Many people may look back, police officers and others, and with the benefit of hindsight, form the view that they wish they could have done something else," he said. "Could I implore them not to carry that out? Decisions were taken which at the time seemed appropriate and were justified at the time," he added.
Returning a verdict of suicide at the end of a three-day hearing in Newcastle at which the police officer's estranged wife and his new partner gave evidence, the coroner said the shooting by Moat had been the "first step" which led to the tragedy.
The inquest heard that Mr Rathband had struggled to come to terms with his blindness and that his marriage had broken down after he met Lisa French, a survivor of the London 7/7 bus bombing.
Kath Rathband said the relationship put paid to their 20 year marriage. He moved out of the family home following a domestic incident but continued to bombard her with up to 100 messages and phone calls a day.
Some were abusive and she sought help from a domestic violence unit. On one occasion he threatened to commit suicide during a video call so that she could watch.
Mr Rathband became a public figure following the shooting. He set up the Blue Lamp Foundation for injured 999 workers. He was found hanging at his home in Blyth, Northumberland, in February 2012.
Family liaison officer Detective Constable Alison Brown, who became a friend of the Rathbands, told the hearing that although she was concerned for his mental state she did not think he was suicidal.
Mrs Rathband visited her husband on the night he died. She described how he looked "awful" and she and contacted his sister and his police welfare officer.
That evening, officers eventually broke into his home and found him hanging in the darkness, with music playing from his phone.
Ms French had also seen him earlier that day, and she told the inquest he said he had experienced suicidal thoughts, but had not been able to kill himself.
In evidence Superintendent Jim Napier, of Northumbria Police, said an officer was sent to check on him but because of previous threats it was not considered an immediate threat to life.
A Northumbria Police investigation into its handling of the case following a complaint by his family found no evidence of mistakes.
Speaking outside the hearing Mr Rathband's sister, Debbie Essery, said the family would continue with its litigation against Northumbria Police on behalf of his children. "The loss of David has devastated our family. We will never be able to come to terms with this," she said.
Northumbria Police Chief Constable Sue Sim said she promised Mr Rathband he could return to work as a police officer and had been retained on full pay since the shooting.
"There have been criticisms levelled at Northumbria Police during the inquest by some of David's family. We fully understand the family's grief at David's death but we must refute any suggestion that we failed to support David or that the support we provided was inadequate. Such allegations are totally without justification. We provided the highest level of financial, welfare and rehabilitation support to David, far in excess of any legal duty," she said.
In a statement read by her solicitor Mrs Rathand said his charity work would provide her husband's legacy. She said: "Whilst I have lost David, he has left me with two amazing children and he would be immensely proud of them and what they have achieved, as I am. He would also be proud of the continued work of the Blue Lamp Foundation, the charity that David started so that he and other people injured in the line of duty could seek help. I know that David would be delighted with what has been achieved to date and this will remain his lasting legacy."Reuse content


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The opening of Stone Annals Museum has been held in National Flag Square in Baku, SIA informs.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and family members reviewed the museum.
The head of state and his wife were informed about the museum.
Built in 1921, the facility served as a power station supplying power to oil fields. It was redeveloped into the museum.
The collection of Stone Annals exhibition covers several types of stone plastic. Works by sculptor Huseyn Hagverdiyev, as well as exhibits taken from Gobustan and Qala preserves are featured in the collection, which highlights the history of stone plastic in Azerbaijan.


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From the
Woolrich Elite Concealed Carry line
Shawn Thompson bought two shirts.
He wrote on his blog:
'The clothes I used in the past to hide
my sidearm looked pretty sloppy
and had my girlfriend complaining.'
The line includes the sort of vest
that includes a stealth compartment.
The wearer can appear to be
warming his hands
while gripping a pistol in a holster.
Says a spokesman for Woolrich:
'The bad guy gets a glimmer of fear
wondering "Are they packing, or not?" '
Not everyone is a fan. Howard Walter,
61, a salesman, said he preferred
to carry his colt
and a couple of knives
and two extra magazines
in a durable pair of work pants.
Said Mr Walter: 'They don't shout
"gun", they shout average guy
in the street.
Dress for the gun. Not for the fashion.'
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Asha: DowntimeMature
Rayn got bored of Cody and I getting 'distracted' and eventually announced that he was going to leave. Once he had closed the door behind him, I got up, facing Cody with a grin.
"I'm going for a shower...care to join me?"
He chuckled, taking my offered hand. Once I'd closed the bathroom door, turning the shower on, I turned to pull him hard against me as I kissed him. It didn't take mind-reading powers to know he was beginning to enjoy himself. He increased the pace of the kiss, his hands moving to undo my shirt. I matched his pace, breaking the kiss only to pull his top over his head. My hands skimmed his bare chest, enjoying the feel of his lean muscle flexing with his movements. He dipped his head to tease the skin along my jaw and neck, bringing chills to my skin as his fangs scraped lightly against the sensetive area. I laughed, slightly unsteadily. He glanced up as he apparently heard something wrong. Concern was written in his grey eyes.
"Usually, fangs near my neck is a bad thing." I gave him a wry smile, trying not to let anything spoil the moment.
"I can stop if you want me to." He spoke seriously and the care in his voice brought a smile to my face. I put one hand on his cheek before replying.
"I said usually a bad thing." I guided his face down to mine and kissed him softly, appreciating his concern. He hesitated a split second before returning the kiss, drawing me close. My hands seemed to move of their own accord, unbuckling his belt and trousers. The rest of my clothes soon dropped onto the floor next to his as the small room began to fill with steam.
"I think we'd better start making use of this shower." I laughed, tilting my head as he started to kiss along my neck and collarbone. He merely hummed in reply, though let me step into the shower, following me shortly after.
I gasped as he lifted me, allowing me to wrap my legs around his waist to draw him close to me. He laughed at the surprise that was written on my face.
"Vampire strength."
I laughed with him, "Guess its not all bad then."
He chuckled, proceeding to show me more positives to enjoying long life and lots of stamina.
We eventually ended up snuggled on my bed, warm from the shower. Cody was playing with my hair absently when an idea struck me.
"Lie on your front." I said, smiling as I reached for a bottle from the small cupboard by my bed.
"Sorry?" He laughed at my sudden request.
"Trust me." I grinned at him "You'll enjoy this."
"How can I resist that?" He laughed again, rolling over as I poured some of the bottle's contents onto my hand. A spicy, cinnamon-orange scent filled the air.
"What-" The rest of Cody's question was lost in a moan of pleasure as I straddled his naked rear, leaning over him as I massaged the oil into his back. I smiled, enjoying his obvious pleasure.
"I was taught everything you needed to know about pressure points. How to relieve tension, how to bring pleasure.." How to bring pain, how to kill... I added silently in my head. Being a trained assassin, you tend to pick up less pleasant skills.
"You had an excellent teacher." Cody replied, suppressing another moan of pleasure as my hands swept expertly over his skin.
I bent low, so that every inch of my torso touched his back as I murmured in his ear.
"It was my favorite class." It had been one of the few classes that weren't entirely violent.
Cody hummed blissfully as I worked. I couldn't help smiling, enjoying the feel of his body under my hands and using the skills I had to bring someone some enjoyment for a change.
When I was finished, he sighed happily. "I don't want to move ever again." He said, sleepily.
I lay so that we were facing each other, laughing a little. "You sound like you're about to fall asleep."
"M'not sleepy." He mumbled, sounding completely irresistable.
I smiled gently. "We were up all night.."
He chuckled a little at that. "Worth it."
I snuggled up close to him, humming when he wrapped his arms around me, holding me close.
"I won't complain if you want to sleep."
He mumbled something incoherant and I felt him smile as he kissed my bare shoulder. Not long afterwards, his breathing became slow and deep. I closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of his body against mine, smiling unconciously. Cody made me feel safe in a way I hadn't felt for a long time. I twinned my hand with his, feeling myself slip into dreams.


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QuickSport – Fitness & Health
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Published: 2012-05-18, by Ana Gracia.
QuickSport is the solution for people who don't have time to go to the gym but want to do a little of exercise. Nothing good comes from sitting too much at a desk!
The funny thing about the simple workouts this little Guru shows to you is that they all can be done while working on an office, you don't need extra materials except for a bin, coffee mug, papers and this kind of stuff you can surely find in your work space. You can view the animation or simply read the instructions. Whenever you've finished the workouts, just add them to your list. You have a board where you can set the workouts as done every day of the week. Also, you can configure the sounds and vibration to remind you of the exercising time!
Infobest is the developer of QuickSport, a good way of staying fit even if you don't have time to go to the gym. Of course it's not the same thing, but it helps you body not stay numb and move a little! Original concept, maybe more exercises in the next update?
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Your secondary student may be eligible for a Ben Franklin Transit pass provided by the district. Transit passes are provided to students in grades 6–12 who live outside one radius mile of their school of attendance but in an area not served by a neighborhood school bus route. Please review the BFT FAQ's if you are interested in finding out more.
Information about the New Rider Travel Training offered by Ben Franklin Transit can be found here: http://www.bft.org/services/travel-training/


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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation to bring 3,200 new feet of trail to Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove.
As part of its reconstruction of the intersection of Butterfield Road and Route 53, IDOT plans to build 3,200 feet of trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. One segment will connect the southeast corner of the intersection to Hidden Lake's north parking lot and existing Round Meadow Lake Trail. A second segment near the preserve's south parking lot will eventually connect Round Meadow Lake Trail to a proposed trail that will run to the preserve's southern property line. IDOT has also agreed to resurface 1,200 feet of the existing lake trail between the two new segments.
The District will pay for 20 percent of the trail's construction costs and 15 percent of the engineering. It anticipates money it receives from IDOT as compensation for granting right-of-way and easements to accommodate work at the intersection will cover the costs, and its Board of Commissioners has authorized Executive Director Michael Hullihan to sign a letter of intent on the matter.
"This is a wonderful project that will provide DuPage County residents with improved access to Hidden Lake," said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Jeff Redick, District 2.
The work at Butterfield and Route 53 is included in the state's 2017 - 2022 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.
The new trail will not only serve Hidden Lake visitors but also complete a segment of the greater East Branch DuPage River Greenway Trail, which parallels Route 53. Once completed, the 31-mile regional trail will connect Bloomingdale to Woodridge and the North Central Regional Trail.
"This would provide visitors with a safer way to access Hidden Lake on foot or by bicycle," said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore.
At 393 acres, Hidden Lake Forest Preserve features two lakes, the East Branch DuPage River and more than 2 miles of trails. Later this summer it will also offer a 24-by-36-foot picnic shelter with two fixed grills and views of Round Meadow Lake. The shelter will be able to accommodate 50 people and six picnic tables and will be near the preserve's flush restrooms and 49-car north parking lot.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 4 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, five education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District's e-newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube pages.
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It is the day before the oldest one leaves for university. He has taken to wandering absent-mindedly through the house with a glazed look and a sock in each hand. It's like watching myself freak out in a mirror, and it disturbs me to think that, among other traits, I have bequeathed the boy the mannerisms of panic.
When my wife enters the room, she fixes me with a hard stare and mouths the words, "Talk to him." She suggests a walk in the park, and the boy goes off in search of the socks he is already holding.
In the park, I try to think of calming things to say. I tell him about my first day at college, but I cut the story short when I realise it ends with me shouting, "What do you mean, you're leaving?" at my parents and then spending a long hour sitting alone on a bed watching dust float on the air. I decide it's better to speak of other things. I give him a brief history of the illegal dumping of tyres at the back of the park.
"They just pull up behind there," I say, "and dump them over the wall in the night."
"And they roll all the way down here?" he says, kicking a tyre that lies in our path.
"Some do," I say.
The next morning, as we put his boxes into the car, it becomes clear that he has grave reservations about the whole notion of tertiary education.
"It's going to be fine," my wife says, "and you can come home whenever you want."
"No, I can't," he says. "You've rented my room." Unfortunately, this is true: my wife's goddaughter is moving in almost immediately.
"That's temporary," my wife says. "Your room is yours when you need it."
I ceremoniously hand over the spare key to his bike lock, which I have kept on my key chain for years. He attaches it to his keys.
"Actually," my wife says, "leave your house keys behind for now. I'm not sure the other two have a set between them." She holds out a flat palm and the boy gives her a wild-eyed look.
"If you try to take these keys off me," he says, "I'm not going."
As we drive out of London, my wife chatters nonstop to keep the mood light. I try to join in, but I find my voice has a deckled edge that's incompatible with amusing observations. When we pass a billboard advertising mortgages that reads "Because a Place to Call Home MATTERS" alongside a picture of a dog, I realise I am very close to crying. I blink and roll down my window.
"Can you roll up your window?" the boy says.
On arrival, everything changes for the better. We pull up beside a white marquee, where jolly students in Welcome T-shirts wait to greet us. The boy puts on the brave, smiling face of the urgently outgoing.
The car must be moved as soon as we've unloaded; the road is narrow, and there are other shell-shocked parents behind us. A man in a high-visibility vest issues complex parking instructions that include two tight bends, some doubling back, a code needed to raise an automatic barrier and a warning about a fixed penalty notice for turning left instead of right.
"You can handle that," my wife says, tossing me the keys.
"Wait," I say. "You're just going to leave me here?"
My wife and son disappear into the tent. I have no choice but to get in the car and drive off into the unknown. I can't stay where I am, and I can't back up.


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March 11, 2016 Prosecutor Bullies Ammon Bundy's Attorney By Marjorie Haun - The American Thinker
Mike Arnold, the outspoken attorney defending the key figure in the Oregon Malheur Refuge "occupation" story, Ammon Bundy, is
facing an ongoing barrage of complaints from the prosecutor in the case about his outspokenness.
Following his arrest, Ammon Bundy retained Mike Arnold and Lissa Casey, of the Arnold Law Firm in Eugene, Oregon. Mike
Arnold did not hesitate to take Ammon Bundy's case to the people of America, and on January 29 held a press conference outside
the Federal Courthouse in Eugene. In vociferously defending Ammon Bundy's legal case, Mike Arnold made himself a target for
the prosecutor in the case, Clatsop County District Attorney, Joshua Marquis.
On February 18, Marquis filed a complaint with the Oregon State Bar (OSB) questioning the ethics of Arnold's aggressive defense
of Ammon Bundy in interviews, press releases and on social media. Marquis cited several videos, saying:
Mr. Arnold and members of his firm have been an almost constant feature on local TV and internet venues since the
arrest of his apparent clients on federal charges.
After detailing American Bar Association (ABA) Rule 3.6, Marquis closed his complaint:
…Mr. Arnold's conduct and that of the members of his firm causes great concern for those of us who strongly
believe in the appropriate discussion of cases pending in the tribunals of federal or state courts.
On February 24, Marquis filed an exhibit with Troy Wood, the General Counsel for the OSB Client Assistant Office (CAO),
supporting his concerns about Mike Arnold's interactions with media. In the email, Marquis complained about a "generally
favorable article" in the Eugene Register Guard detailing Arnold's successful efforts to shine a positive light on another of his
Arnold, in response, on February 26, posted a link to an Oregonian article on the Arnold Law Firm Facebook page detailing
Marquis' complaints to the OSB, with this introduction:
When the government is complaining about you complaining about the government, you're doing free speech right…
As with the past frivolous complaints, this complaint will not deter our resolve to seek justice for Ammon. We will
continue to fight for him.
On February 28, Joshua Marquis explained to the OSB that his complaints were not made in his of icial capacity as Clatsop County
Mike Arnold, however, decided to match Marquis' complaints to the OSB with some legal muscle of his own. On March 1,
Arnold's attorney, Peter Jarvis of Holland & Knight, emailed Troy Wood a lengthy rebuke to Josh Marquis' "pretrial publicity"
complaints. Peter Jarvis closed with the following:
Even with regard to intent, however, Mr. Marquis paints an extremely misleading picture. There is a court of public
opinion in which most people who are in the media spotlight will spend their days once media attention has moved
on… The existing, continuing and far from favorable publicity about Mr. Bundy is almost literally everywhere and
will continue at least through any trial.
Apparently stung by Jarvis' assertive defense of the Arnold Law Firm, Joshua Marquis again contacted Troy Wood of OSB
emphasizing his complaints were done only as a member of the Bar, not as a representative of the government in the prosecution of
Ammon Bundy. He wrote:
Although it may not make a huge difference I filed this complaint in my capacity as a member of the Bar, not as the
Clatsop County District Attorney… Mr. Arnold has already issued several "news releases" accusing "the
government" of trying to curtail his speech…
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In my interview with Mike Arnold, he characterized Marquis' efforts this way: "We anticipated that uninformed people who
disagreed with Ammon and the protesters would file complaints but didn't think one of those people would be an attentionseeking
elected official; perhaps we were naïve. Even more extraordinary is he's using a "personal email address" called
"firstname.lastname@example.com" but apparently filing these complaints and communicating on the clock with the Bar as DA. He either lacks
understanding of the ethical rules allowing pretrial publicity or is deliberately misrepresenting the application of those rules for
personal gain."
Arnold went on to say "Americans around the country have been very vocal about the protesters and what happened at the refuge
and what should or shouldn't happen to them. Their civil disobedience was intended to educate and spark debate, and it certainly
Of the impact on public discourse, Arnold said, "The First and Second Amendments are not mutually exclusive. The First
Amendment allowed the protesters to speak, assemble, and seek redress of grievances while the press was allowed to report on it.
The First Amendment also allowed them to "speak" about the Second Amendment by openly carrying firearms. It is terribly ironic
that in this free speech case, a failed candidate for Oregon's US Attorney is trying to stifle the free speech of the lawyers of the
political protesters."
Mike Arnold has refused to be moved by his opponent's legal tactics, and has openly launched many barbs in response. As Ammon
Bundy is of the mind that the occupation of the Malheur Refuge was to create a national discussion about federal overreach in the West, Arnold appears to be of the mind that his defense of Ammon Bundy is to create a national discussion about attempts by
government to squelch the Constitutional right to protest against unjust governmental actions. If pretrial publicity is a tactic to bring
attention to these matters, so far, he has been successful
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Brian France came out in support of Donald Trump for president, the chairman and chief executive of NASCAR thought of it as nothing more than a "routine endorsement."
He's been dealing with the fallout ever since.
France's decision to personally back the front-runner for the Republican nomination has roiled a sport his family built from the ground up. It's threatened a decade of work to broaden NASCAR's appeal among minorities, upset one of the most powerful teams in the sport and risked a break with the corporate sponsors that are its financial lifeblood.
"I was, frankly, very surprised, that my diversity efforts for my whole career would have been called into question over this, in my view, a routine endorsement," France said Wednesday in an interview with The Associated Press.
France acknowledged he's had to have conversations with sponsors since making the endorsement, which came as NASCAR is seeking a new main sponsor for its top series.
"I made a few phone calls and clarified some things," he said. "That kind of goes with the territory."
France's appearance at a Trump rally the day before last week's Super Tuesday elections fit with the sport's history of occasionally blending politics with the action at the track. His grandfather, NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., endorsed George Wallace for president. The organization's all-time winningest driver, Richard Petty, celebrated his 200th victory with President Ronald Reagan and ran for statewide office in North Carolina in the 1990s.
France told the AP on Wednesday he backed Barack Obama in 2008 and actively participated in the campaign, shifting his support to Mitt Romney four years later.
"I supported Obama. I went to his rallies. I parted with my hard-earned money. There was a movement going on, and I was really thrilled with the idea of the first African-American president," he said. "I did the same for Mitt Romney. In both of those cases, I have never agreed with all of their policies."
But Trump is a candidate unlike others in recent memory, a businessman and TV celebrity drawing criticism for the racial undertones of his rhetoric and policies. The billionaire has called immigrants from Mexico rapists and drug dealers, has vowed to deport the estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally and seeks to temporarily bar Muslims from entering the country.
Trump has also earned the explicit or implicit backing of a slew of white nationalist leaders, including former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has compared his language to that of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
It's into that cauldron that France inserted himself and his sport — without knowing all of what Trump has proposed, he said.
"I don't even know all their policies, truthfully," France said. He said he likes Trump's "business approach" and his status as a Washington outsider. He also cited the electricity around the Trump campaign and a friendship with one of Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr., that dates back nearly two decades.
"I'm not supporting him for all of his views, or his immigration views," France said. "I happen to be very enamored by the excitement he's brought and the voter turnout that it is creating."
That excitement is what got driver Chase Elliott into a jam just two weeks into his new job at Hendrick Motorsports, where he's taking the place of retired superstar Jeff Gordon. The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, the rookie has been cast as the sport's next superstar.
To the surprise of everyone at Hendrick Motorsports, France was joined by Elliott at the Trump rally in Georgia where he offered his endorsement. At 20, Elliott has yet to vote in his first presidential election. Trump called Elliott to the microphone, and the young driver stumbled through a few remarks before sheepishly joining his father and the rest of the NASCAR contingent off to the side.
A person familiar with the situation told the AP that Elliott, intrigued by the election process, agreed to an invitation from NASCAR to fly on a NASCAR plane to the Trump event in Elliott's home state. It never occurred to him to give his team or sponsors a heads-up, the person said, and Elliott realized he was in over his head when he began receiving heavy criticism on social media.The person spoke on condition of anonymity, because the person was not authorized to discuss the details of Elliott's involvement.
While France does not regret his own participation in the Trump rally, he does feel badly for Elliott. "You never want to see anybody get their true positions distorted in the way that has happened," France said.
France is also trying to protect his record on diversity. He said NASCAR has spent "tens of millions of dollars" on a program aimed at boosting the participation of minorities in the sport. That program includes Japanese-American driver Kyle Larson, who competes in the top-level Sprint Cup, and Darrell Wallace Jr., a driver in the second-tier Xfinity Series who is black and who came up through NASCAR's diversity program.NASCAR has also invested heavily in developing Mexican driver Daniel Suarez, who has risen to the Xfinity Series and currently leads its standings. Some of Suarez's current corporate backing comes from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Domit, whose family's TV production company cut ties with Trump last year after the real estate mogul announced his signature plan to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.
Asked about France's endorsement last week, Suarez told reporters: "I think Brian can do everything he wants on his own, but NASCAR is different. I'm in NASCAR, I'm not in Brian France, whatever."
Marcus Lemonis, the CEO of Camping World, the longtime title sponsor of NASCAR's third-tier Truck Series, wrote an open letter to NASCAR last year saying his company would boycott the season-ending banquets if they returned to a Trump-owned property. After France's endorsement of Trump, the Lebanese-born Lemonis wrote on Twitter: "There is no place for politics/any political endorsements in any business. Your customers and employees should have their own mind. #period."
France's efforts to quell criticism over what he insists was a "personal and private" decision have also been complicated by Trump's continued mentioning of how he's received "NASCAR's endorsement."
On Monday, at a North Carolina campaign rally not far from Charlotte Motor Speedway and the headquarters of many top NASCAR teams, Trump was ebullient in describing his backing from the sport. "You know, I just had a visitor backstage. NASCAR endorsed Trump, can you believe that?" he told the crowd.
Except it wasn't NASCAR that made the endorsement. It was France."We talked to the campaign about the endorsement that I made, versus the sport, and it's hard to get that perfectly right all the time," France said.
Hope Hicks, a spokeswoman for Trump's campaign, said in a statement that he spoke broadly because the "endorsement is from the great Brian France, in addition to several NASCAR drivers."
In a company-wide email sent last week to all his employees, France reiterated that NASCAR has never had a policy prohibiting employees or competitors from participating in politics, but said that could change in the future.
He told the AP on Wednesday he understands that his endorsement can be viewed as one that comes from NASCAR itself.
"I understand that the family is closely linked with NASCAR. ... We've just always, you've seen politicians come to tracks, and it varies, some Democrats, some are Republicans, all have policies we do and don't agree with," he said.


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It's official!! Kerry Washington, the woman who made brought Oliva Pope to the small screen, is pregnant with her 2nd child!
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It's official!! Kerry Washington, the woman who made brought Oliva Pope to the small screen, is pregnant with her 2nd child!
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Columbus Short could be having the worst week ever! The actor, known for his stellar portrayal of 'Harrison' on ABC's scandal may need a real life 'Olivia Pope' to fix his life after being booted from the hit show earlier today.
[FLASHBACK: Columbus Short Pens Open Letter Re: Trayvon Martin & Racial Issues…]
Rumors spread quickly that Short would be/could be fired from the hit show after his domestic issues hit the net, and now he's released a statement making his departure, officially official.
Details below… Continue Reading…
Kerry Washington was spotted in NYC as she headed to the set of Good Morning America.
The popular actress, who plays Oliva Pope on ABC's top rated show 'SCANDAL,' has hit the promo trail in anticipation of the Season 3 premiere of the show.
[WATCH: Kerry Washington Appears in Cee-Lo Green's 'BODIES' Video w/Janelle Monae (VIDEO)]
Washington reprises her role as D.C. crisis manager Olivia Pope, wearer of the District's most immaculate wardrobe, tonight (October 3, 2013) and bets are on as to the "scandal" of this week's premiere episode.
Details + video of Kerry from GMA + sneak peek 'SCANDAL' trailer below… Continue Reading…
Columbus Short of ABC's scandal is the latest to speak out about the racial disparities in the United States legal system.
[FLASHBACK: For Discussion: Do You Honestly Feel Zimmerman Acquittal Was NOT About Race…]
Short recently penned a long open letter sharing his thoughts about the Trayvon Martin case and racial issues in America and while some may disagree with his delivery, he made some valid points.
If you have a few moments, read Columbus Short's 'Letter to the Broken Hearted' below and share your thoughts… Continue Reading…


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Rocky Road Remedies was founded in 2010 as a Medical Marijuana Company in Colorado. Over the years we have grown into one of Colorado's premier Marijuana Companies. We currently operate two medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado Springs and two recreational retail stores, one in Aurora, CO and this location in Vail, CO. We pride ourselves on producing the highest grade cannabis possible. We operate several high-tech cultivation facilities and all of our plants are cared for daily and hand- watered. We have the same approach to the harvest process: all of our flowers are trimmed using scissors and then cured in an environment-controlled area to assure the finest quality.
We offer one of the largest selection of edibles catering to each individual's needs and wants. We also keep a constant stock of high quality Caviar and Concentrates. Rocky Road also carries a fine selection of hash products… flake, butter, shatter and vapor pen cartridges. Our staff has extensive knowledge to answer any of your questions and point you in the proper direction for your medical and recreational needs.
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Media blog + Michael Grade
It seems to be Groundhog Day for public service broadcastersJane MartinsonJane Martinson: Delegates at the Edinburgh TV festival may have thought that broadcasters are in a timeloop – but there is much to change
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow Former GCHQ boss Sir David Omand questioned by MPs: Politics live blogAndrew Sparrow's rolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happen, including the Commons culture committee taking evidence on the future of the BBC, MPs debating the impact of cuts on inequality and former GCHQ chief Sir David Omand being questioned by the home affairs committee
Maggie Brown: The broadcaster has been beset by complaints about how programmes are chosen and change may be on the way
Peter Preston on press and broadcasting A dozen reasons to be cheerful about the state of the British mediaEveryone was geared up for a death in the media but, against the odds, our national papers survived and things are looking up for TV
ITV1 has problems, but Michael Grade is singing an upbeat swansong
Peter Preston: What price Trinity Mirror's 134 regional dailies and weeklies, or the 300 titles in the Johnston Press mix?
Grade's Channel 4 'hand grenade'Maggie BrownMichael Grade threw a hand grenade into the Ofcom public service broadcasting review at the weekend, by stating that Channel 4 should be privatised. By Maggie Brown.
Grade's history repeats itselfMaggie Brown
Analysis: Michael Grade has jumped ship from the BBC before - to Channel 4 in 1987, in a move which has strong parallels to today. By Maggie Brown.


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Popular property highlights
Located in 2nd Arrondissement, Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel is adjacent to Bellecour Square and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Textile Museum. This 72-room, 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi. Located in central Lyon, the hotel is also near St. Jean Cathedral and Lyon City Hall.
This hotel is home to a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
All of Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel's 72 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including minibars, free bottled water, and safes. LCD TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Phones and desks are other standard amenities.
Property features
At Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and free newspapers. Valet parking is offered for EUR 21 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. This luxury hotel also has a porter/bellhop.
- Walking distance to Bellecour Square and Textile Museum
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Concierge services
Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Belle Époque hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 5
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Total number of rooms - 72
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Year Built 1912
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Minibar
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Premium bedding
- Digital TV service
- Turndown service
- Room service (24 hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
24-hour room service is available.
L Institut - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 16 per pet, per night
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
24-hour check-in
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.47 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
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Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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FOOD; Easy as Tarte Tatin
By Molly O'Neill
Published: November 28, 1993
Cooking can be guided more by smell and taste and feel than by precise measure. Cooks with an inherent sense of direction tend to view recipes as a snapshot rather than a road map. Baking is a different matter.
While cooking, like jazz, is improvisational, baking is all etudes and scales. Deviating from a pastry recipe is, for all but masters, about as advisable as trying to outriff Thelonius Monk.
This is the voice of experience speaking. I am constitutionally incapable of following recipes, even my own. Perhaps it is an innate character flaw or a vestige of adolescent rebellion. My mother is both a superb baker and an accomplished pianist. I am neither.
Even as a 10-year-old, with a sinfully rich fudge hanging in the balance, I bridled at the necessity of cooking sugar syrup to the "soft ball" stage, with grainy brown bricks as my reward. "Just too bullheaded to follow the darned recipe," my mother would offer.
Later, after I attended cooking school in Paris, my attempts at serendipity continued to produce pasty marjolaines and runny butter creams, though my mother was kind enough to rationalize: "It's probably the weather, so humid." But she couldn't resist adding: "Baking is very precise. Details matter." Baking, I decided, was for the birds.
"I don't like dessert," I announced one Christmas, possibly while my mother was unmolding another one of her perfect charlottes. "Since when?" she asked. Actually, this bit of denial enabled me to ignore my own culinary shortcomings until I tasted my first tarte Tatin at age 25. The fact that my mother never made a tarte Tatin in her life possibly figured in my undying affection for the dessert. Also, it was the tarte's apparent simplicity without being overly sweet that appealed to me. But even more important, this delicious pastry made famous, according to Larousse Gastronomique, by the Tatin sisters of France accommodated my propensity to reinvent rather than simply duplicate a dish. No two tartes Tatin are ever identical.
It took a few autumns and winters to come up with the basic technique, one that would produce deeply caramelized apples and a thick crust that would cradle the fruit and not become soggy. Soon I was operating in a fugue state, baking pear Tatin, pineapple Tatin, banana Tatin. They were the perfect dessert for cold-weather entertaining. The fruit can be caramelized in a skillet, covered with a pastry dough and refrigerated until guests arrive, when it is baked in a hot oven perfuming the house, and can be served warm.
My mother tells me the plain apple is the best, which is her way of expressing approval and relief that her efforts at schooling me in the finer points of pastry making weren't all for naught. After all, I did master her perfect pie crust when I was still young enough to want to imitate, years before I developed my irascible case of baker's block. Tarte Tatin Pastry 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling dough 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water.
1. To make the pastry, combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter. Rub the flour and butter together between your fingers until most of the butter is incorporated and only pea-size pieces remain.
2. Whisk together the egg yolk and water. Add to the flour mixture and stir until dough begins to come together. Use your hands to gently press the dough into a ball. Refrigerate until firm but not hard, about 30 minutes (if making ahead, let dough stand at room temperature until pliable but still cold). Do not roll out until just before the tarte Tatin's fruit is finished cooking.
3. To roll out the pastry, flour a work surface and a rolling pin well. Divide the dough in half (freeze the remaining dough if not needed). Pat the dough into a flat disk with your hands. Roll the dough into a circle that is almost 1/4 inch thick, flouring the surface under the dough and the rolling pin frequently to prevent sticking.
4. Carefully place the pastry round over the fruit in the skillet (see recipes). Trim the dough to 1/2 inch larger than the skillet. Tuck the overhanging dough in around the fruit.
Yield: Pastry for two tartes Tatin. Apple Tarte Tatin 8 large Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Tarte Tatin pastry (see recipe).
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Position rack in bottom third of oven. Peel, quarter and core the apples. Place in a large mixing bowl and toss with the lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Place the sugar in a 10-inch skillet or tarte Tatin pan over low heat. When some of the sugar begins to melt, begin stirring with a wooden spoon until all the sugar is melted and begins to turn a pale golden color.
3. Remove the pan from the heat. Begin arranging apple pieces in the skillet, rounded side down, in concentric circles, fitting them together as close as possible. Fill the center with 2 or 3 apple pieces, as needed. Arrange the remaining pieces, rounded side up, in concentric circles, filling in the gaps left in the first layer.


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Replacement level for DOOM II
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I liked it - but what's up with linedefs 506 and 508? they are shootable door opening linedefs that end up lowering sectors with tag 0 a bit each time you shoot them, eventually making the map stuck. Trap?
to many key doors and its to hard to get the keys 1/5
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=========================================================================== Primary purpose : Single+Coop play / Deathmatch =========================================================================== Title : SANCTUM SANCTORIUM (DooM II version) Filename : SANCTUM2.WAD Release date : 25.11.1994 (Timestamp of the files in the zip) Author : Glenn Geiss Email Address : email@example.com Other Files By Author : SANCTUM.WAD , HURTLND2.WAD Description : Replacement level for DOOM II =========================================================================== * What is included * New levels : 1 Sounds : No Music : No Graphics : No Dehacked/BEX Patch : No Demos : No Other : No Files Included : SANCTUM2.WAD, SANCTUM2.TXT Other files required : None * Play Information * Game : DOOM2 Map # : MAP01 Single Player : Designed for Cooperative 2-4 Player : Designed for Deathmatch 2-4 Player : Designed for (two player) Other game styles : No Difficulty Settings : Not implemented (Hard) * Construction * Base : SANCTUM.WAD, slightly modified to run on DOOM 2. Build Time : Approximately 30 hours Editor(s) used : DOOM CAD ver 5.0 Known Bugs : None that I know of * Copyright / Permissions * THIS FILE IS FREEWARE! You may take these files and distribute them freely. You may not, however, alter or change any of the included files (this file and SANCTUM.WAD with out the express written permission of the author. In addition, if you do distribute this wad, you must include the aforementioned files as a complete package. Although this level has been playtested fairly heavily, I can not assume responsibility for any damage that might result from use of this file. Although Virus free when it left my computer, I can't guarantee these files remained that way. Blah Blah Blah. * Additional Information * This is my first attempt at designing a new DOOM level. The design time listed above reflects many hours of trail and error attempting to overcome seemingly simple design obstacles, which got smaller and smaller as time dragged on. There are several areas that just don't work as advertised, such as the pit room's floor not changing texture when raised. This I attribute to using an older design editor (DOOM CAD ver 4.3) on the latest DOOM engine (ver 1.666). Apparently some tags got changed slightly which caused some things not working right. Thankfully it seems to be asthetic, and doesn't detract from the overall intent of my design (don't call it a bug, it is an undocumented feature!). If you find any other areas that do not appear to be working properly, please let me know. Finally, I hope you enjoy this level as much as I worked on it. and comments or complaints are both welcome. ENJOY! * Version 2 release notes * This level was slightly modified to run on DOOM 2. I used the newer version of DOOM CAD to edit it. This didn't fix the slight cosmetic bug (feature!) as I hoped it would, but nevertheless things still work ok. I also took the oprotunity to change some of the monsters to give the level a little more variety (so many to choose from! Oh Rapture!). This was also developed using DOOM 2's newest patch (1.7a). * Where to get the file that this text file describes * The Usual: ftp://archives.3dgamers.com/pub/idgames/ and mirrors: Sunet (Sweden) - ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pc/games/idgames/ or http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pc/games/idgames/ PlanetMirror (Australia) - http://ftp.planetmirror.com/pub/idgames/ NTUA (Greece) - ftp://ftp.ntua.gr/pub/vendors/idgames/ Gamers.org - http://www.gamers.org/pub/idgames/ ftp://ftp.fu-berlin.de/pc/msdos/games/idgames/idgames/ http://ftp.au.xemacs.org/pub/idgames/ ftp://ftp.au.xemacs.org/pub/idgames/ http://mrtg.planetmirror.com/pub/idgames/ http://www.au.horde.org/pub/idgames/ =========================================================================== Submitted to the /idgames-ftp-archives by FunDuke --> email@example.com
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Go-To Cardigan - Soft Linen Version
Go-To Cardigan - Soft Linen Version
We set out to create a knit that had the comfort and ease of a grandfather's cardigan, with a little more style. The one you want to wrap up in on the weekend, but can wear to work and feel well dressed. The one you can knit in a cozy woolly yarn or this sleek linen blend.
Classic Elite Soft Linen, almost equal parts alpaca, linen and wool, was our choice for a version that can carry you from season to season. The alpaca makes a beautiful halo, the linen gives it a crisp, firm hand, and the wool provides stability and softness. The warmth of alpaca and wool is moderated by the linen content, so you won't ever get too hot. And the 4-ply yarn is nice and round to show your stitches beautifully. Kate is wearing a size small on a 36" bust in color 2203. We graded the Go-To Cardigan in five sizes, but we recognize that no two women are alike. Learn more about our design approach and solutions to this issue on our Knitters' Notes tab.
You can grab the pattern and make your yarn selection below.
This cardigan is designed with approx. 4–6" of ease, but because the shoulder is dropped slightly, it's a little more forgiving in the fit. You can choose a size that will fit more closely or more oversized.
Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL). Information given for XS; S, M, L, XL in parentheses ( ).
Finished bust: 37½ (42½, 47, 50½, 53½):/95 (108, 119.5, 128, 136)cm, after seaming, including front band.
To fit bust: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)"/81–86 (91–96, 101–106, 112–117, 122–127)cm.
Finished body length:
Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to hem. 26 (26½, 27, 27½, 28)"/66 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 71)cm.
Center back neck to cuff: 28½ (29½, 30¾, 31¾, 32¾)"/72.5 (75, 78, 80.5, 83)cm.
9 (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins Classic Elite Soft Linen (137 yds/125m each). Shown in size S on 36"/96.5cm bust, in Color 2203 .
Or approx. 1200 (1350, 1475, 1600, 1750) yds/1100 (1250, 1350, 1470, 1580)m of a DK-weight yarn that typically knits at 22 sts to 4"/10cm.
To lengthen or shorten body: Add or subtract approx. 30 (33, 36, 38, 41) yds/27 (30, 33, 35, 37)m of yarn per 1"/2.5cm of knitted length.
US 6 (4mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
US 4 (3.5mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or 2 US sizes/.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
2 ring markers; 10 locking markers; 4 stitch holders (we like to use extra circular needles, in gauge size or smaller, so we can knit off holders from either end); darning needle to finish.
Five 5/8"/16mm buttons; needle and thread.
20 sts/32 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle, after blocking.
We graded the Go-To Cardigan in five sizes, but we recognize that no two women are alike: one woman with a 38" bust might be 5'10" tall, another 5'2". One might have narrow shoulders and long arms while another might have broad shoulders and short arms.
Our solution was to design a shape that's more forgiving than most, starting with the shoulder line and armhole: the 2" dropped shoulder isn't expected to fit, so it offers more range. It looks nice with less drop on a broader shoulder, yet the shallower sleeve cap can drop even farther off a narrower shoulder without adding too much "schlump."
Slight A-line shaping was another critical ingredient. It offers a bit of extra ease through the hips, a little less fullness through the bustline, and a nice point of contrast to narrow pants or leggings.
You'll also notice that the fronts, with their button bands installed and overlapped, add up to a little more than the typical half inch of overall circumference–a nice detail for most women!
And a little short-row shaping at the hem gives a bit of drop to the center front and back, which keeps the side seams from drooping too much when your arms are down (which is most of the time, isn't it?). It also keeps the front and back from lifting, for a timeless and flattering look.
We've all had the importance of stitch gauge drilled into our knitter brains, and for good reason. Knowing your row gauge, and maintaining it throughout, is especially important with this garment. Getting the desired V-neck shaping, armhole shaping and depth as well as sleeve and body length depends on a consistently accurate row gauge.
We sometimes find it helpful to knit two gauge swatches. Leave one swatch unblocked and "dress" the other swatch, meaning wet block, steam press, and let it rest, then measure stitch and row gauge. Then you can refer to the unblocked swatch while knitting: if your knitting is matching the unblocked swatch, you can feel pretty confident that your finished pieces will block to the desired gauge.
Digital Go-To Cardigan pattern. (Download)
Printed Go-To Cardigan pattern. (Requires shipping.)
COLOR: 2203 Dove Grey. Beautiful pale grey.
COLOR: 2204 Titian Blue. Pale aqua.
COLOR: 2258 Turk Red. Rich, orangy brick-red.
COLOR: 2236 Antique White. Pale flax.
COLOR: 2248 Blue Grotto. Complex blue-grey.
COLOR: 2252 Eggplant. Luscious burgundy.
COLOR: 2257 Kentucky Blue. Classic French blue.
COLOR: 2243 Brass. Dark goldenrod.
COLOR: 2237 Celadon. Delicate pistachio-green.
COLOR: 2202 Citrine. Chartreuse.
COLOR: 2225 Smokey Rose. Faded red.
COLOR: 2229 Purple. Deep grape.
COLOR: 2232 Magenta. Bright magenta.
COLOR: 2234 Deep Twilight. Muted lavender grey.
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I'm not sure if that is the best way to go quick just because there isn't as much cash on the line then if there were 6, 9 players. Heck even if you play 3 player you at least get to triple your $$ money.
For me the faster rise in the bankroll occurs in playing double up (6 player) or Triple up (9 player). Bovada host the games, I haven't seem those kind of games anywhere else. So, a $100 double up, there is 6 player, and all you need to do is finish final 3 and Boom win $200.
If your bankroll is increasing playing heads up then it is right for you yes... i've only ever experienced Heads Up at the end of an SNG or tourney... I don't relish the situation tbh... Lot of bluffing... playing very loose... frenetic play in general... It's all a bit coin flippy to me.... I want to be HU to win but I would never enter a HU from the off... Good Luck building your bankroll....
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The Form Four students from Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College - Chan Siu-lung, Yuen Ka-chun and Kong Yi-hin - won a special jury prize at the 7th Short Soup International Short Film Festival late last month. They won the Entree category, for first-time filmmakers under age 25 from around the world. Their work, My Dear Father, tells a story of father and son. The boys said they were inspired by the affection they felt for their own fathers, and wanted to send the message that the love of parents is precious.
'My father comes home late at night because of work, and we have little time together. He is quite strict with me and we often have arguments. But when I think deeper, I understand fathers are the way they are because they care about children,' Siu-lung said.
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'Our narrative is usually direct and simple, but after seeing other people's works we learned there are many more techniques we can use,' Siu-lung said.
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