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WHEN IS ENOUGH,ENOUGH? WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE "THIN BLUE LINE" END AND THE LAW BEGIN? animal cruelty, is animal cruelty. whether intentional or not, its still animal cruelty. murder is murder, whether intentional or not, it is still murder. if a citizen leaves thier pet in a car, in the heat, with the windows up and an officer sees it, that citizen is charged with animal cruelty. if a suspect/perpetrator/citizen injures or kills a police K9, it is the same as injuring or killing a police officer. with that being said, what happens in a case where a K9 officers negligence costs his/her K9 partner its life?
on june 19th,2013 Spartacus, a 3 year old belgian malinois with the woodstock police department k9 unit, was left in the squad car AT THE OFFICERS HOME for several hours( in the sweltering heat) and was found dead aprox. 9pm that evening of heat stroke. according to the pickens county,ga sherrifs office, spartacus had possibly been in the back of the officers patrol car since 3 p.m.. that means he was there for 6 HOURS before officer chad berry even noticed. how do you NOT notice that your k9 partner, that lives and works with you 24/7, isnt there for 6 hours? as cops and courts say all the time "ignorance is no excuse". people are charged and convicted all the time because they broke a law. it may have been an accident, and may not have, but as the courts and law say all the time, "an accident isnt an excuse, you still broke the law". Georgia State Law 16-11-107 Destroying or causing serious or debilitating physical injury to police dog or police horse (b)Any person who knowingly and intentionally destroys or causes serious or debilitating physical injury to a police dog or police horse, knowing said dog to be a police dog or said horse to be a police horse, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both. OFFICER BERRY BROKE THE LAW! HE LEFT HIS PATNER TO SUFFER TO DEATH!
kevin hanrahan via themobilityrecource.com wrote this next part and i couldnt have said it better "Berry is on paid administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation. The first thought that raced to my mind was that Officer Berry had just killed his partner! I cringe at the thought of Spartacus watching Berry disappear into his home. I imagine Spartacus beginning to pant as the hot sticky air steadily replaced the cool air inside the vehicle turned cage. I wonder if the car was in the shade or directly in the hot sun? Would it have even mattered, probably not? Then I imagine Spartacus looked longingly at the front door, confident that his partner will come back shortly with some cool water and perhaps a treat. How long was it before Spartacus began to panic, barking and pawing at the door? One hour? Two? I wonder if desperate scratch marks adorn the door close to the window. Smudges of Spartacus' nose on the window. Eventually Spartacus became too tired from the fight and must have lied helplessly on the seat as the heat began to attack his brain. I wonder what affected him more, the heat or the feeling of despair that his partner had abandoned him? Either way Spartacus, a Police K9 trained in detection, tracking and apprehension died of heat stroke, betrayed by his master and partner. I simply don't understand how something like this happens. I've seen many passionate outcries when a criminal kills a police dog. People want that perpetrator prosecuted as cop killers and personally, I agree with this. I'm a huge supporter of reclassifying these heroes as fellow officers and service members. But what happens then when that cop killer is a fellow officer? According to the Cherokee Tribune, Stancil said there could be charges made against the officer for animal cruelty if investigators determine there was intentional neglect or cruelty involved, but said it's too early in the investigation to know. I know I'm not in Woodstock, Georgia and am not involved in the investigation, but the animal cruelty seems crushingly obvious. Spartacus's brain fried as he died of heat stroke. Intentional or unintentional, Officer Berry, a nine year K9 handler veteran, was negligent and should face criminal charges." HE MURDERED HIS PARTNER! WHETHER INTENTIONAL OR NOT, HIS NEGLIGENCE COST SPARTACUS HIS LIFE. CHAD BERRY SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH HIS MUDER JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE WHO INJURES/KILLS A POLICE K9.
spartacus would have laid down his life for officer berry and done everything he(spartacus) could to protect him. spartacus looked up to berry for guidance as a loyaol partner, and friend. CHAD BERRY BETRAYED HIS PARTNERS TRUST! HIS NEGLIGENCE COST SPARTACUS HIS LIFE! CHAD BERRY MURDERED HIS PARTNER! ANIMAL CRUELTY IS TOO GOOD FOR HIM. SO LET ME REINTERATE ((((Georgia State Law 16-11-107 Destroying or causing serious or debilitating physical injury to police dog or police horse (b)Any person who knowingly and intentionally destroys or causes serious or debilitating physical injury to a police dog or police horse, knowing said dog to be a police dog or said horse to be a police horse, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both.)))). CHARGE OFFICER CHAD BERRY WITH SPARTACUS'S MURDER!!!!
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Baton Rouge, La. - The University of Kentucky men's and women's swimming and diving teams split a decision with the Louisiana State Tigers on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the LSU Natatorium in Baton Rouge, La. The UK women fell by a score of 177-114, while the men put on a dominating performance to pick up their first Southeastern Conference victory, 165-123.
For the UK men (3-3, 1-3 SEC) freshman Steven Manley was the star of the day, as he won three individual events and anchored the men's 400-yard relay win. He won the 200-free (1:37.66), 500-free (4:32.46) and 200-IM (1:53.73). Along with fellow freshman Daniel Farnham, junior Fernando Barros and sophomore Daniel Cruz, Manley and the Cats were able to take the 400-freestyle relay with a time of 3:00.62. Senior Roger Watkins also put in a hard day's work winning the 100-breast (55.76) and 200-breast (2:02.76), and finishing second in the 50-free (20.93) to Barros (20.91). Cruz picked up the victory in the 200-butterfly with a time of 1:49.64 and finished second in the 100-butterfly (49.42). Farnham took the 100-free with a time of 45.40. Senior All-American diver Clayton Moss was victorious in both the one-meter and three-meter springboards.
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The "iCarly" cutie talks about the role of teen volunteers in the world and encourages everyone to get involved in a philanthropic project.
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Getting the day off to quite the disappointing start, Miranda Cosgrove suffered a broken ankle after her tour bus crashed into a tractor-trailer on an Illinois roadway this morning (August 11).
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The problem that we have now is that the debt ceiling has nothing to do with the full faith and credit of money that has already been spent. We'd have plenty of time to talk about taxes and spending if we'd talk about concurrent resolutions, if we'd talk about sequestration; but if what you're saying is that if there is a budget that I have to vote ``yes'' or ``no'' on and if one budget says that one way to close and reduce the deficit is to go after the people who are the poorest, the most sick, and the oldest and call that ``entitlement cutbacks'' and if I don't vote for that then it means that the government is not going to pay me, well, I can go home very easily and tell them that a bad budget is worse than no budget and that, once again, we are holding hostage the spending cuts that a lot of people want that should be negotiated.
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This is a discussion on Dirty magazines within the Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance forums, part of the General Firearm Discussion category; No, not the ones from the newsstand. I just got back from the gun show with two new magazines for my pistol. Popped them out ...
No, not the ones from the newsstand.
I just got back from the gun show with two new magazines for my pistol. Popped them out of the ziplocks, and was surprised to find them covered with a sticky layer of goo. I'm assuming this is a protectant for the blued finish, but it isn't quite as gooey as grease or as gunky as cosmolene.
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How should I clean it off? Or should I just buff it off as much as I can? Should I put a thin layer of oil on the magazine, or just wipe it down with a silicone cloth?
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I use simple green for stuff like that.
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Just use an old cotton t-shirt rag and wipe them off very good. Then use your favorite solvent, Gunzilla, or rust prevent.
good old #9 will do the job. or just clean them with what you use to clean your guns. i would break them down and clean the insides.
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I thought you meant actual dirty mags. My M9 mags in iraq get dirty and rounds start falling out and the follower won't move unless I smack it.
Simple green works great.
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Local Legend Randy Lokke Dies at 62
Randolph J. Lokke of Arlington, Va., died at the age of 62 Dec. 25, 2012. A funeral mass was offered Jan. 7 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, Va. He was buried at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va.
Lokke, known simply as "Randy" to most people who knew him, was a local legend. He was a quiet neighborhood curiosity who seemed always to be around. According to Zeff Yousef, athletic director at Georgetown Visitation, Randy was "part of the furniture of Georgetown." His ubiquity at high school sporting events spawned multiple Facebook groups and curiosity of whereabouts, including "Is Randy Random?" Randy was known for riding his bicycle everywhere he went and often had plastic bags on the handlebars. In Georgetown, Randy was often seen at Saxby's coffee, where he would get tea. Randy was a fixture at sports games at Gonzaga College High School, Georgetown Visitation Prep and high schools around Washington, D.C.
Approximately 100 people attended the funeral at St. Thomas More's, where Randy was a parishioner since his family moved to the area. There was no eulogy at the service. A reception at the church followed the burial. One of Randy's brothers, Ken Lokke, says that Randy was present at many different Catholic Youth Organization activities.
According to Ken Lokke, he and Randy were two of eight children, and their family moved to Arlington in 1958. Their mother insisted that Randy attend regular school despite being mentally challenged. In a tribute, one of Randy's sisters, Michele Quintana, wrote that Randy would likely be diagnosed with autism today. Randy Lokke graduated from Wakefield High School and worked at Washington Hospital Center sterilizing surgical tools for operating rooms. One person attending the funeral said that Lokke logged approximately 1,500 volunteer hours per year at the Washington, D.C., VA Medical Center for the past 13 years. According to Ken Lokke, Randy's volunteer job at the VA Medical Center was as a transporter helping people in wheelchairs.
Randy was "very independent," said his brother Ken, who added that Randy lived in a basement apartment by himself in Arlington. Ken Lokke said that Randy was never married and never had any children. He believes Randy died of a heart attack. Randy was hospitalized for the second time for congestive heart failure over this past Thanksgiving.
Mac Kimmitt, who worked at the Italian Store in Arlington on Lee Highway from 2005 to 2010, said that Randy would often come into the store and ask for three or four slices of cheddar cheese. Kimmitt also said Randy would spend time at the nearby Starbucks.
Lokke often watched sports games at Georgetown Visitation. Yousef said that when he started at Visitation in 2000, "Randy was already sort of a legend." He would often watch Visitation soccer games from the fence along 35th Street. "Everyone knew who he was," said Yousef. "Over the last six or seven years, you wouldn't see him as much."
Steve Turner, head basketball coach at Gonzaga, said that he first remembers seeing Lokke around 1995. "He was a fixture at big WCAC games," he said. "It was amazing how he got to all those games on his bike."
Molly Quigley of the Clyde's Restaurant Group said that when she worked at the Tombs as a student, Lokke would often be in the restaurant listening to conversations, and he could recall everything later. "One time, he asked me how I did on a paper I had been talking about with my friends," Quigley said.


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Proliferating news on leaching chemicals in kids' mattresses, bottles, toys, and electronics have driven three government officials to introduce a new US chemical regulatory proposal targeting kid safety.
Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and representatives Hilda Solis (D-Ca) and Henry Waxman (D-Ca) introduced the 'Kid Safe Chemicals Act of 2008′ that would ensure for the first time that all the chemicals used in baby bottles, children's toys and other products are proven to be safe before they are put on the market.
Highlights of the bill include:
- Require Basic Data on Industrial Chemicals
- Place the Burden on Industry to Demonstrate Safety
- Restrict the Use of Dangerous Chemicals Found in Newborn Babies
- Use New Scientific Evidence to Protect Health
- Establish National Program to Assess Human Exposure
- Expand the Public Right to Know on Toxic Chemicals
- Invest in green chemistry
I thought most of these highlighted proposals are already being implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency and through the chemical industry's responsible care programs?
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) did released a statement last week Wednesday pointing the pros and cons of the bill. The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) also released a statement noting that the bill's REACH-like regime would deter and delay the introduction of beneficial new products and that it would hasten the movement offshore of U.S. manufacturing destined for export.
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Saw you at Lucky-Con! I was Gary Oak in the masquerade. :D
Really happy you won the Judges Award - you put a lot of effort into it!
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I was the Ciel in the masquerade, with the Envy cosplayer. ^_^ You deserved to win the contest, your cosplay was BOSS! :D <3
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A Question about framing for a load bearing wall... We removed a small countertop to reveal real shoddy work by previous owner. I'm not sure how they put in a header and cripple studs on load bearing wall.
I can see the cut original studs (marked in blue lines at the bottom of my altered picture); and I was able to put on a new stud going across. I put a picture showing one of the cut original studs.
But, I can't see the sides to see how they did the jack and king studs. I would assume that they cut to original studs for the opening (as marked in a red line in my edited drawing), that's the only way they could have cut and framed it--right??
Do I need to blow out the sides and redo, or can I box frame it on top of small studs inside the "window" opening? I would do the yellow lines and frame like I'm framing for a window; and screw/nail the jack studs to the side of the king studs through the single piece of drywall on each side.
Or, do I need to cut floor to ceiling before the red stud lines and redo it.
Lastly, this is a one story ranch and this nook was added in at least ten maybe twenty years ago. What can I look for as evidence the load bearing wall was at risk?
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To know for sure, your going to have to bust out some drywall and have a look. If the jack and king studs are missing...you have to bust it out anyway. You might be luck and only have to do it on one side.....but in relative terms, drywall is cheap compared to right.
Then, I would put a new stud for a sturdy new Sill plate. I would then put the trimmer stud sistered up to the existing king stud on the two sides, then put a second header beam in making two pieces of 2" studs as a header for the top.
In essence I'd be building it the right way, but with drywall already on the sides of the king studs (but not the "face" sides of the studs I'd be working with).
I was going to cut along the red lines to see the studs; but, my wife mentioned "why not just remove the drywall on the parts i need, and leave the rest" when i looked at it I figured she might be right-- do I really need to remove another two feet of drywall on either side making it harder to match the existing drywall (if i put it in place without removing more drywall, it would all be covered by the framing boxing the window).
I err on the side of overdoing it, but not sure if that's just a wasted effort here. I will absolutely frame it right--not taking any chances on the construction of the framing, but is removing extra drywall of no use to me at this point?
Hard to think of how to phrase it when writing on stupid iphone, sorry i didn't word the real question better on my first post! :)
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i just bought one and my air pump also went out, could i get away with not having air to my 15 gallon for the night. also can you guys give me the pros/cons to this system? it started making bubbles about 3 hours after mixture. i tried a diy system and couldnt get any bubbles (seal probably was not good enough), i was using bread yeast and 2.5 cups of sugar and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. what was my problem? (wrong yeast????) please help.
dunno about that co2 system looks pretty good with all the contact the co2 bubbles make with the water.
your co2 mixture sounds good although i never use baking soda. if your tank is big and depending on your lighting and how planted your tank is one bottle may not be enough.
Use aquarium silicone around the hole you made in the bottle top and let it dry for 24 hours and you should be good to go. Also use some kind of DIY co2 reactor so your co2 will get dissolved in your water.
Generally, one doesn't run an air pump when adding CO2. You lose the CO2 from the agitation.
Whether your fish will get enough air without that could depend on how heavily your tank is stocked -- imagining it is possible that you have so much fish and so few plants that O2 is an issue.
In a well planted tank, with good light and CO2 and fertilization you would expect that the plants will make enough O2 during the day to carry both fish and plants through the night easily.
Put the old DIY under water to see if it leaks. You can have leaks from any seal and the tubing itself can leak.
The Hagen sstem hangs on the tank, so no siphoning when you open it up. You can see the bubbles so you know when it slows down. System seems to not leak, but I'll admit I haven't actually tested that underwater.
Downside; cost of replacements, size of unit, possible algae on diffuser, leaves in diffuser making bubbles stop.
I have had mine set-up for 3 days and I have yet seen a bubble. I changed every thing inside about 8 hours ago and still nothing HELP!!!!!!!!
Probably leaking.
After the lid is tight, give it an extra 1/4 turn (per directions).
The only other thing I can think of is that maybe you used super hot water?? I think it suggests warm not hot. Heat can kill the yeast, cold just delays it.
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I am a little embarrassed to admit how long ago I started reading this book.
I was almost done with it, and never finished it, but started rereading it again from the beginning when I finally sat down to actually finish it.
It's a great story, told from the point of view of "the White Queen's" younger sister and her husband. It was actually really great to hear the story from the point of view of a major character, but not one much written about.
I did enjoy the book, and I liked how the book covered basically Kate's whole life, from early childhood to death, but I didn't like the back and forth between character's points of views - I find that disrupting.
There were also a LOT of characters to keep track of.
The Stolen Crown by Susan Higginbotham
The Secret Marriage That Forever Changed the Fate of England
Genre: Historical fiction
Pages: 400
Publication date: March 1st 2010
Trapped in the Wars of the Roses, one woman finds herself sister to the queen...and traitor to the crown
When six-year-old Kate Woodville's beautiful sister Elizabeth makes a shocking—and secret—marriage to King Edward IV, Kate and her large family are whisked to the king's court. Soon a bedazzled Kate becomes one of the greatest ladies in the land when she marries young Harry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham. But Kate's fairy-tale existence as a duchess is shattered when the ongoing conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York engulfs the Woodville family.
As Edward IV fights to keep his crown, Harry's relatives become hopelessly divided between Lancaster and York. Forced constantly to struggle with his own allegiances, Harry faces his defining moment when his dear friend Richard, Duke of Gloucester, determines to seize the throne for himself as Richard III. With lives in jeopardy and nothing less than a dynasty at stake, Harry's loyalties—and his conscience—will be put to the ultimate test.
Ever since I read a review of Hugh and Bess I have wanted to read Higginbotham, so when I got the chance I jumped at it. And I am happy to say that I did the right thing.
First of all I must say that she sure did an excellent job keeping all the different Edwards and Henrys and so on apart. I went in after having studied the long lists of names in the beginning and wondered how this would turn out. But she kept track of them all and she made sure that I as the reader could keep track of them all. Cos oh yes the War of the Roses was a messy time, and then I am not only talking about all the people. The twist and turns, the constant backstabbing, I am amazed that any nobleman got through all that without loosing his head, one way or another. And of course this book made me google, yes I could just not sit and read, I had to go google everyone so I would know things before they happened. Things that had happened long ago, trace lineages, oh this book was a treat for the history addict that I am. You know what, I will go google again after this. I want to know more, because even if I knew things (evil Richard screaming my kingdom for a horse), that was pretty much it.
This book takes place at the center stage but at the same time not on it. It is the story about Katherine Woodville. Her sister married king Edward IV and that shook the country. They thought she was too lowborn, which in a way does not make much sense, except for on her fathers side. But certain people had other plans for the king. Then he married away her siblings and Katherine became Duchess of Buckingham. Fast forward a bit, fighting with the Neville family, fighting with his brother the duke of Clarence, fighting with the French, fighting with the old king and his entourage, and then he died. Which leads to the princes in the Tower, Richard III, and England's savior Henry Tudor. Then finally the civil war could end and York and Lancaster was reunited. This all the reader experiences through Kate's and Harry's eyes.
Higginbotham managed to bring forth a troubled time in England's history and make it come alive. I love an author that can do that, and she did an excellent job. She made me want to know more, and history felt so real.
I really liked Kate, and I felt kind of sorry for her because some historian hasn't really had nice things to say about her, they made her marriage sound awful, and of course there are tons of rumors about her family. Witchcraft and so on. But after the way Richard III seized the throne no wonder. And she kept her hope up even after loosing so many of her kin. I truly liked the way she was shown. Same goes with Harry, even if he made some foolish choices. And it was nice to follow them from when they were kids. And they have such a nice life together, I liked their lovestory. In the end no one can tell what really happened in their marriage, but I do believe this story.
Higginbotham stayed true to the era with everything. She has done her research and it shows. She managed to incorporate the rumors for what they were, rumors about "famous" people.
I am happy to have read this book, and after such a great historical book I really feel that I must read her previous novel, Hugh and Bess. This is a book that history fans will enjoy a great deal.
For the rest of you, well this story has romance, betrayal, war, backstabbing, political intrigue, wicked rumors and all those other things that any reader loves to read about. This book is for everyone in that aspect. Oh and you learn a lot!
Blodeuedd's Cover Corner: It feels like the genre
Reason for reading: A copy from the publisher
Final thoughts: I recommend it
Once again, Susan Higginbotham delivers just the right balance of history and fiction by creating a seamless blend of her characters' private lives, motives and passions, and political events and historical background.
The book follows the live of Katherine Woodville, youngest sister of Elizabeth, Edward IV's wife. I liked this take on the Woodville family, for once not the grasping powerhungry pack of opportunists, but a family who where suddenly punching above their league amongst the old aristocratic houses of England, and who all dealt with it in different ways. The characters were wonderfully well developed and very believable, their actions plausible. Of course, there can be differing opinions on the role of Richard III (there always are!), but this version suits the story and is well thought out.
Like all of Higginbotham's work, this is a well researched book and contains excellent historical detail. As always, the she provides a detailed author's note, separating what is fact, what is opinion and what is fiction. This book is all that historical fiction should be: informative, entertaining and an inspiration to learn more.
Set at the end of the Wars of the Roses and spanning the reigns of Kings Edward IV and Richard III, The Stolen Crown brings to life a tumultuous period in English history from the perspectives of two of the people who witnessed many of its defining moments first hand - Katherine Woodville, younger sister of Elizabeth Woodville, Edward IV's Queen, and Harry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, one of England's preeminent noblemen. When her sister marries the king, Kate goes from being the mere daughter of a knight to the sister-in-law of the king, a situation that greatly improves her marital prospects. As a result, it is not long before Kate is married to the young Duke of Buckingham, a ward of the Queen's whose family has ties to the Lancasters. Although married very young, Kate and Harry's union is a successful and, despite a somewhat rocky start, loving one. When Edward IV suddenly dies, leaving a young son as his heir, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, takes the governing of England into his own hands and names himself king. When Harry, who has idolized the Richard since childhood, joins Richard's cause, it tears his relationship with Kate apart. In the end, Kate must fight not only to save her marriage, but also to help bring down the man who stole the crown from her nephew.
Higginbotham's attention to historical detail is one of the greatest strengths of The Stolen Crown. As a result, the reader is immersed in a novel that gives a great sense of both time and place, two elements very important to the success of a work of historical fiction. Higginbotham's attention to historical detail is complemented by her well-drawn characters. I particularly enjoyed the development of both Kate and Harry, not only as individuals but also as a couple. Elizabeth Woodville, who is often vilified in fiction, comes across in a positive light and I liked how Higginbotham chose to portray her. I also enjoyed her characterization of the formidable Margaret Beaufort, whose appearances in the novel are brief but memorable. The only issue I have with The Stolen Crown lies with Higginbotham's depiction of Richard III. While there is much debate over Richard's character, his rise to the throne and the fate of the princes in the tower (Edward IV's sons), my views of the much maligned monarch do not mesh with how he is characterized in this novel. As such, I was a little put off by his portrayal, at least in the second half of the book, as nothing but a power hungry tyrant willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his own ends. Although I take issue with Higginbotham's portrayal of Richard III, this fact did not diminish my enjoyment of the novel. Higginbotham's excellent Author's Note presents the case for her portrayal of all the characters featured in the book.
Overall, The Stolen Crown is a great novel and is highly recommended to fans of historical fiction, especially those set in England.
In choosing to write from the alternating perspectives of the Duke and Duchess of Buckingham, Kate Woodville and Harry Stafford, Higginbotham is able to bring a "personal" view to historical events during the reigns of Edward IV through Richard III. Additionally, seeing through Kate's eyes gives a more humanizing look at the Woodville family than any book of the period I'd previously read. Although a work of fiction, Higginbotham brings an interesting interpretation to the motivations of the major players during this tumultuous time. I appreciated her note at the end of the book detailing what was based on historical evidence versus what were elaboration/fabrication, as well as an explanation of how she came up with her portrayal of the various players. This is the first book I've read by the author. I'll certainly be reading others.
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Autumn, 1938. German jackboots clatter over cobblestones in the town of Eger. The soldiers barely have time to settle in before Adolf Hitler arrives to joyous tears and arms raised in salute. Eger joins the Third Reich.
Now known as Cheb, the town is perched on the banks of the river Ohře, close to the Czech-German border.
In late Summer 1938, the town belonged the Sudetenland region in Czechoslovakia, which was home to many Ethnic Germans who demanded autonomy from Czechoslovakian government.
Amid talk of war, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain sought a meeting with Hitler. Just days
before this meeting, which Chamberlain later praised for securing peace in Europe, he had taken to the radio waves and said: "How horrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas-masks here because of a quarrel in a far away country between people of whom we know nothing."
The result of the meeting was a temporary peace, and that at considerable cost. Despite Czechoslovakian appeals, the Sudetenland became "autonomous" and foreign jackboots clacked down its streets. Within 12
months, Hitler's appetite for land would plunge Europe into war, and less than four years later, much of the world had joined the conflict.
Fast-forward to today, and recent events in Crimea offer some startling parallels. Ethnic Russians in Crimea have demanded autonomy. Russian President Vladimir Putin has supported these demands and moved swiftly to annex Crimea to his country.
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What on earth is going on in Ukraine? I'm sure you've seen the images of fire, death and protest on the news, and heard words like Putin, referendum, invasion, and maybe even Crimea. But what's really going on over there?
A little background first. Ukraine is a very different nation to NZ. It has only been independent since the Soviet Union crumbled in 1991, and its borders look really different now to the last time they had independence for a few years back in the early 1900s. This means that the country has a bad case of split personality disorder - divided roughly East and West.
East Ukraine spent most of the last 250 years ruled by Russians-it's good farming country there, great for feeding an empire-who sent Russian speakers to live there, and passed laws to make everyone speak Russian. Unsurprisingly, many East Ukrainians still speak Russian, and see Russia as a natural ally.
West Ukrainians basically disagree. They speak Ukrainian and are sick of the chronic corruption in politics and government-to them, echoes of the hated Soviet regime-that have plagued Ukraine's economy since independence. They see Western democracy, particularly the European Union (EU) as the best partner for a stronger, more successful Ukraine.
Unsurprisingly, every presidential election since 1991 has been an almost 50/50 split vote between candidates seen as either pro-Russia or pro-EU. The last President, Viktor Yanukovych (we'll call him Viktor from now on) is from the East, and he literally fled the country to Russia in mid February, after violent protests from mainly West Ukrainians, who pretty much forced Parliament to depose him.
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At one point in my early school years, my science teacher totally upended my views on nature. Up to that point, I had been taught that nature existed along a food chain: the sun and the rain nurtured the plants, animals like rabbits ate the plants, bigger animals like foxes ate the rabbits, and when the foxes died, their bodies were decomposed by worms and bugs or scavengers like hawks.
It was simple, it was straight-forward, it made sense-until I found out that nature wasn't a chain at all. It was a web, in which lots of factors and actors interacted in numerous and sometimes mysterious ways upon one another. If you make a change any one element-any one point-of the web, you can see effects in places you didn't even realise were related to that one element, that one point.
The Government recently announced that it will be raising the minimum wage by 50 cents to $14.25 per hour. Critics on the right have accused the government of being too generous, saying that raising the minimum wage will have a flow on effect, costing jobs in the wider economy and raise inflation. Critics on the left, meanwhile, say that the raise isn't nearly high enough-it's not giving low-wage workers the money they need to support their families.
Either critique would be fine if the economy and society were chains. But they're not-they're webs.
Nobody really knows what will happen in the wider economy once the minimum wage has been raised. A recent report out of the Congressional Budget Office-basically the US equivalent of Treasury-estimated that raising the minimum wage in the US from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 could result in the loss of anywhere from zero to one million jobs; it's also similarly unclear what would happen to inflation in the economy. So it could have no impact, or it could be devastating.
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When I was 13, I got my own room, and I really wanted to paint it green. And when I say wanted green, I mean GREEN. My favoured shade of the colour was best likened to a granny smith apple, or the lurid hue adorning the cans of a well-known energy drink.
My parents rejected my master plan. They possessed a keen understanding of the fickle nature of teenage opinion, and probably a clear eye to the resale value of our house. I was crushed, in the charmingly unhinged way that only a teenager can be.
But two years later, I remembered the episode and laughed, and cringed. It was an early lesson about the perspective of hindsight in matters of taste.
These memories have come to mind recently, as the debate around New Zealand's flag bubbled to the surface again. Much of the conversation around changing our flag stems from a central thought: that the flag we have does not match or properly express the identity we have as a nation today.
To that I say: why does that matter? What makes us think that our generation is the best suited to defining New Zealand's identity in this way? Do our opinions matter more in the course of New Zealand history than our forebears, or our descendants?
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Sixteen years ago, I got a diligence award from school. I had no idea what diligence was, and when I found out, I said there had to be a mistake: half the school day I went without buttons-the result of bullrush at lunch-the other half I swung on my chair.
I heard there was no mistake: I'd done well in social studies. That's true. My social studies teacher wore pens in his socks, did a gripping impression of a whirlwind, and was lavish with his praise. He engaged the class, and I'd wanted to do well.
Many of us probably have similar stories about inspiring teachers.
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Last Tuesday, Education Minister Parata launched the "InspiredbyU" website, which is a forum for visitors to recognise inspirational Kiwi educators.
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"We cannot soon forget the damage and devastation of last year's tragic storms -- Irene and Lee," said Congressman Paul Tonko. "But today's news is another small step in the right direction of the rebuilding process. I will continue to work with FEMA and other federal agencies to ensure our neighbors and local communities have the resources we need to enable a full and strong recovery."
In response to last year's storms, Congressman Tonko helped create and joined the bipartisan Hurricane Irene Coalition as a co-chair. Along with Reps. Chris Gibson, Maurice Hinchey and Bill Owens, the coalition has worked together to ensure FEMA and other federal agencies have the resources they need to support the ongoing recovery effort.
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About CCCU
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) is an international association of intentionally Christ-centered colleges and universities. Founded in 1976 with 38 members, the Council has grown to 115 members in North America and 65 affiliate institutions in 20 countries. The CCCU is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the historic Capitol Hill district of Washington, D.C.
To advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
Our membership comprises one of the fastest growing sectors in higher education. 141 intentionally Christ-centered institutions of higher education in the U.S. have found common cause in the mission of the CCCU (112 as members, 29 as affiliates and theological affiliates) representing a distinct segment of the nation's 900 religiously affiliated colleges and universities. According to the U.S. Department of Education, CCCU members are counted with approximately 1,600 other private, four-year, nonprofit campuses out of over 4,000 degree-granting institutions of higher education.
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Five Ten Impact VXi Clipless
By now you should be over the shock of Five Ten making shoes for clipless pedals. That bridge has been successfully crossed, necessitated by many of their sponsored athletes forsaking the flat pedal brotherhood. In the DH world there aren't many holdouts left, the most notable being Sam Hill. Stevie Smith now clips in and, aside from Brook MacDonald at Val D'Isere and Gee Atherton in Cairns (wearing a spectator's borrowed flat shoes and pedals on a muddy course earlier in 2014), it's been a long time since flat shoes stood atop the podium.
Don't think I'm telling you to switch. I love riding flats but recently I've gone back to the clipped side and, partially because of improvements to shoes like the VXi, I'm really enjoying being attached again. If you have more fun, feel safer or ride better with sticky soles and toothy pedals have at 'er.
A spacious toe box and an accurate fit are hallmarks of Five Ten shoes. The Rasta colours may out you at the border, and they match almost nobody's kit, but I like them all the same.
If you clip in, your options have never been better. It used to be that you were stuck with race slippers that you couldn't walk in or heavy skate shoes crudely adapted to accept cleats. Five Ten jumping in the game upped the ante immediately and their latest option has moved things further forward.
The first thing you'll notice about the Impact VXi clipless is their lack of heft. Each of the size 10.5 shoes I was testing weighed in at 421 grams, and Five Ten says they are the lightest DH-specific clipless shoes on the market. I generally squeeze into a half size smaller shoe for riding and Five Tens, with a few exceptions, fit very true to size. The fit is comfy with a spacious toe box and good heel hold.
If you need arch support you'll have to pay for some better insoles, or steal some from another pair of shoes. As flat as they appear, these are not highly supportive shoes.
Of course these shoes sport sticky rubber outsoles, in this case the Mi6 variety in the familiar dot pattern. This makes for easy walking and great traction when you are off the bike, or if you are unable to get your foot reattached.
Another element that sets the VXi clipless apart is the long cleat mounts. Five Ten says they have added 25% to their previous shoes' mounting options, allowing you to slide your cleat much further back than other clipless shoes. This makes for a nice transition for flat riders, particularly those used to being able to move the ball of their foot ahead of the pedal spindle, a set up I chose initially (note – this is great for descending but less than ideal for climbing).
On the trail, experienced clipless riders may find these shoes more flexible than they are used to, consistent with the downhill or enduro market they are aimed at. I found the stiffness adequate and I appreciated the forgiving nature the modest flex allowed.
A long cleat channel as well as long mounts allow you greater placement options than most other shoes. If you like the toes forward placement of flats you can get that with the Impact VXi.
I have been riding Shimano XT Trail pedals which have a small platform. Because of the depth of the channel my cleat sat up slightly from the platforms making the shoes feel less stable than I'd like. I also found clipping in slightly more challenging than other shoes I've been riding lately, with the rearward mounting of the cleats accounting for a portion of this issue. Another contributing factor is the width and rectangular shape of the channel. Other shoes leave very little space on either side of the cleat and the cleat mounting area is narrower at the ends to guide your cleat into the pedal, while the Five Tens have a basic rectangle with no tapering. One other pair of shoes I'm wearing now has a max channel width of 39.6 mm while the VXi measures 44.4 mms. That may not sound like much but it doubles the space on either side of my Shimano cleat.
Like most Five Tens the Impact VXi clipless doesn't provide much arch support. The flat appearance is confirmed when you slip your feet in, so if you are someone who requires more arch support you'll have to toss in some after market insoles.
If you are a DH rider or a gravity focussed all mountain shredder, these kicks are aimed at you. Dare I say Enduro?
If you have experienced the previous generation of Five Ten Impacts on a wet day you'll be pleasantly surprised by the absence of sponges inside the new version. The water resistant synthetic upper, backed up by hydrophobic foam, doesn't suck up moisture and the tongue is attached on each side to prevent unwanted soakings. The laces are backed up by a wide velcro strap for added retention and to keep your strings from coming untied. Protection is adequate but further armour plating was likely a casualty of the weight agenda. The toe has a relatively sturdy plastic cap but it's not as solid as I'd like.
The Impact VXi clipless are a great option for riders with a gravity bent who are looking to clip in. This is a particularly good shoe for riders transitioning from flats to clipless. The weight, water shedding ability and Five Ten's famous sticky rubber sole make these a solid choice.
There are two colour options to choose from, Rasta (shown), and Team Black with red accents.
MSRP in the US is $180 and you'll find them for $199.95 at MEC here in Canada.
Are these the shoes you've been looking for?
Gnarlyle - July 3, 2014, 10:16 a.m.
Recently switched back to clipped in for dh riding. Currently riding the 5.10 Hellcats (I think that's the model name). Like the review states, running the clips in the back of the channel is more reminisicent of my flats and less ankle stress. With the Hellcats, if the cleats are all the way in the back to the channel, I cannot clip out if the toe of my shoe aligns with the crank arm which can lead to scary situations. Does the longer, wider channel in these Impacts allow for cleat position that will let you unclip in all positions if the cleat is all the way back? FYI, this happens with both my XT Trail and DX Shimano pedals.
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Poop & Mulch TiresPin It
Hey y'all! today we are talking POOP! Not human poop, but chicken poop. Don't have any chicken poop? No worries, you can plant beans or add blood meal or borrow some chicken poop from a friend. Doesn't today's topic sound just delightful??
Here's the experiment. This year I am trying my hand at growing potatoes in tires. We had the tires, I researched the chemical leaching and feel secure that we aren't going to eat toxic potatoes and it required very little extra work compared to my normal potato planting routine. SO I grabbed the tires, filled them with compost and garden soil, planted my potatoes and then covered them in fresh mulch.
Screeeeeeeeeeeeeech -- wait aren't you supposed to let mulch age before you use it? Doesn't fresh mulch leach nitrogen from the soil and turn your plants yellow?
Mulch doesn't leach nitrogen from the soil, but rather the mulch USES the nitrogen in the soil to decompose where the mulch touches the soil. Therefore, that potato planted way down deep in the tire is not affected. However, when that potato reached the top, I don't want it to be hungry. The solution? Well, if the fresh mulch is taking away nitrogen, then I need to add a bit. What has a bunch of nitrogen in it? Chicken poop!
Think of it this way. The tire holds soil. Then a tree falls (and magically shreds itself) on the forest floor. Then an animal comes along and poos on it. Such is the cycle of nature. We're just joining the party a little more quickly than nature proceeds.
One thing to note...fresh poo will "burn" the stems and foliage of plants, so I put the poop aside from the actual plants and when it rains the poo slowly moves down through the mulch to the soil and composts and then makes the potatoes grow big and strong and delicious.


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Kevin Walsh makes All-State
Middlesex High School senior Kevin Walsh earned Group A All-State honors in cross-country last Saturday by finishing seventh in the state meet at Great Meadows. Walsh ran a blazing time of 16:45 over the 3.1-mile course.
11.18.2010Lady Chargers are 9th at state meet
The Middlesex High School girls cross-country team finished an impressive 9th in the State Group A meet Saturday at Great Meadows in Warrenton. The Lady Chargers were paced by freshman Quinlan Moore who ran a time of 21:27 to finish 29th overall.
11.18.2010STAB defeats CCS in state football semifinals
CCS met top-ranked St. Anne's Belfield (STAB) Saints in the semifinals last Friday, and although the Seahorses fought tooth and nail through the first half, STAB pulled away in the second half to secure a return to the state finals this Friday, November 19.
11.18.2010Juniors win Fall Classic in sudden-death playoff
It was another successful year for the Piankatank River Golf Club Annual Fall Classic held October 30-31. In the classic, golfers age 60 and under (Juniors) captained by Lee Holloway faced off against the golfers age 60 and above (Seniors) captained by Jim Goforth for two days of competition.
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For adults with special needs, we have a class that begins after the Blessing of the Children during the 11 a.m. service.
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Comparative assessment of characteristics influencing the industrial property markets in Sydney and Hong Kong
Susilawati, Connie, Morahan, Brigid, & Yeung, Stanley (2008) Comparative assessment of characteristics influencing the industrial property markets in Sydney and Hong Kong. In Proceedings from the PRRES Conference - 2008, Pacific Rim Real Estate Society , Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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Industrial property is commonly located in a designated 'industrial' precinct. An industrial property has a specific design and a number of services to support industrial activities including manufacture, distribution and transportation. Although it has a unique characteristic, certain industrial factor might operate differently in different countries. The aim of this paper is to provide a comparison between the Sydney and Hong Kong industrial property characteristics and to highlight their similarities and differences. This exploratory research used secondary data to provide background information of government policy and market conditions. Two case studies were use to illustrate similarities, trends, differences and to explore town planning, specific property characteristics including location, design and layout. Then, analyse whether these factors influence the performance and value of an industrial asset. The location of industrial properties varies between each country and depends heavily on infrastructure. It was noted that the town planning restrictions not only vary between markets and cities but also between property lots. The market conditions of both industrial markets were investigated and the supply and demand and rental levels in both cities were distinctly opposite.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Green Dot Targets Older Adults With AARP Deal
Monrovia-based Green Dot, the provider of prepaid credit cards headed by Steve Streit, is looking to expand its market, with a partnership with the AARP. According to Green Dot Thursday, it will launch an "AARP Foundation" prepaid Mastercard, which will be tailored to older Americans. Financial details of the deal with the AARP was not announced, but the company said the card will be ideal for direct deposit of paychecks and federal benefit payments. Green Dot plans on rolling out the cards at Walgreens in mid February. Green Dot rose to prominence over the last few years, going from a small, angel backed startup to a successful IPO, as its products turned out to be in high demand on consumers--under pressure from a poor economy--were having difficulties getting approved for credit cards.


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Once Saved, Always Saved (4 of 6) by Stan Coffey
This content is part of a series.How to Be Saved, Know It, and Enjoy It (4 of 6)
Once Saved, Always Saved
Stan Coffey
Romans 8:35-39
I invite you to take your Bibles and turn to Romans 8:35. One of the greatest chapters in all the word of God, the riches of Romans is found in chapter 8. And I want to continue a message that will be along the line with the messages of "Look and Live." And I want to speak today on "Once Saved Always Safe." And I want to begin here in Romans 8 and we will be going to several different parts of the word of God. The apostle Paul is asking a question, and then he makes an affirmation. Here is the question.
Now I want to pose a question, is there anything better than knowing that Jesus is in your heart, you have been born again, the Holy Spirit lives within, you are saved, you are a child of God? Is there anything better than knowing that? Just one thing better and that is knowing that you are saved, you are born again, Jesus lives in your heart, and that you can never loose it no matter what. That is the one thing better. And that is exactly what the word of God teaches. The Bible teaches that once a person has truly been born again, once they have repented of their sin, made that commitment of their life where they put all of their faith, their trust in Jesus Christ for eternity, once they have been born into the family of God they can never be unborn no more than a person can be unborn physically once they have had physical birth. That is the teaching of the word of God.
I am not saying that every church member is saved. I am not saying that every church member is eternally secure. I am not just talking about people who walk down an aisle, who made a decision, who followed the Lord in baptism, who filled out a card are saved. There are many people who profess salvation who do not possess salvation. I am not saying that all the people who have joined a church are saved. As a matter of fact, I know that when I say once saved always safe ...
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The Miami Heat have assigned center Dexter Pittman to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League, the team announced Monday. It's his fourth stint in the D-League this season.
Pittman was originally assigned to Sioux Falls on December 26 and recalled on January 17. He was then re-assigned on January 18 and recalled again on January 20 before being assigned to his third stint on February 3 and recalled on February 13. He has appeared in 15 games (12 starts) with Sioux Falls this season averaging 12.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.67 blocks and 24.9 minutes.


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Yaya Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou got the goals for Sabri Lamouchi's men.
Elsewhere in Africa, Tunisia won 2-1 against Sierra Lleone, Congo beat Gabon 1-0 and Burkina Faso won 4-0 against Niger. South Africa beat Central African Republic 2-0.
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Always happy to help the less fortunate, Kate Hudson headed down to Mexico on Monday (January 19) to work with the Starkey Foundation, a philanthropic organization that fits children with hearing aids.
The flirty "Fool's Gold" actress posted a photo via Instagram with her eldest son Ryder (11yrs) while hanging out at the charity's south-of-the-border headquarters.
She spent the Christmas holiday in the UK with English fiancé Matthew Bellamy, and last night (December 30) Kate Hudson made her return to America.
Joined by her sons Ryder and Bingham, the "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" dame showed up at LAX International Airport sporting a hooded sweater and nerd glasses to ring in the New Year in SoCal.
Enjoying some family time on her 34th birthday, Kate Hudson walked around Tribeca with her two children in New York City on Friday (April 19).
The "Almost Famous" star wore a gray striped sweater, blue jeans, and tan boots as she carried baby Bingham in a sling while Ryder kept close.
Enjoying the budding springtime weather, Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy opted for a stroll in New York City this afternoon (April 17).
Joined by kiddos Ryder and Bingham, the "Fool's Gold" gal and her "Supermassive Black Hole" rocker beau ducked into a local eatery for lunch before hoofing it around town to work off the calories.
They've never been shy when it comes to expressing their affection for each other, and Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy were at it again poolside in Miami today (February 22).
Joined by Hudson's son Ryder Robinson, the "Fool's Gold" gal and her Muse rocker fiancé engaged in plenty of snuggling and making out on a lawn chair in the pool area of their hotel.
Taking her boys on a trip, Kate Hudson and Ryder and Bingham caught a flight out of LAX Airport on Saturday (February 9).
The "Almost Famous" star wore a plaid jacket, tan scarf, and black jeans as she held her 9-year-old son's hand while baby Bingham was pressed close on her hip.
Spending a nice afternoon out with her darling son, Kate Hudson arrived at a friend's birthday part with baby Bingham in Culver City, CA on Sunday (November 18).
The 33-year-old actress donned a gorgeous sundress with an orange sweater as she carried her little one on her hip.
Ready to head off to their next destination, Kate Hudson and her two sons, Bingham and Ryder, took their turn with TSA at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Wednesday (October 17).
The "How To Lose A Guys In 10 Days" actress looked comfortable for the flight, wearing cuffed jeans, a pattern tunic, and bright red heels, as she helped her little ones get through the hectic line.
Spending some quality time with her little ones, Kate Hudson and her sons were spotted enjoying a relaxing afternoon out in London, England on Wednesday (August 8).
The "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" actress looked casual in skinny jeans and a white top as she toted her youngest boy, Bingham, on her chest while big brother Ryder helped his mom by carrying some shopping bags.
Spending the day with her boys, Kate Hudson headed over to Brentwood this afternoon to grab a bite to eat in Los Angeles, California on Thursday (August 2).
With her hair pulled back into a low bun, the "Something Borrowed" actress looked beautiful in a blue dress as she made her way to her car carrying her almost 1-year-old son Bingham while her 8-year-old son Ryder followed closely behind.
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I'm fine, I have a fractured leg, but nothing that won't be completely healed in a few months.
I'd received an Icing Smiles email two weeks earlier, which meant that there's a little kid far away from home in a hospital receiving treatment on their birthday for something pretty serious and their parents have reached out to Icing Smiles to arrange for a really special birthday cake.
|This is me on a cake delivery being wheeled around by my friends Tracy Quisenberry from Icing Smiles and Cynthia Hsu, who along with two wonderful and dedicated interns Mariel and Mandakini did most of the heavy lifting on this cake
|This is the spectacular Kylie. Five months ago Kylie was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma.
Kylie's family along with Barbara Zobian from Candlelighters, NYC had done a beautiful job decorating her hospital room somehow making it festive and filled with love. Kylie's grandfather, Larry greeted everyone with big heart, open arms and stories for everyone.
|"Kylie's favorite stuffed animals Turtle, Whoo Whoo (blue owl), meow meow, and chirp chirp... Kylie picked the names :) . She is in love w her animals and they all have special jobs to help her," mom Bree told me.
|A seemingly tireless Tracy Quisenberry, loving force and founder of Icing Smiles, talks to mom, Bree, and the rest of the family after making the four-and-a-half hour drive down from DC to NYC for the landmark event.
This is Kylie's 2nd birthday cake. It was also Icing Smiles 5,000th cake!
For me it was like coming full circle because I had the honor of making one of their first cakes four years ago.
Icing Smiles, a national, non-profit organization brightens the birthdays of children fighting cancer and other critical illnesses by supplying specialty birthday cakes for them and their siblings. Their goal of impacting not just the sick child, but their entire family, Icing Smiles makes it their mission to help create lasting memories and a day of normalcy despite hospitalization and illness. Icing Smiles has over 5500 active volunteers across all 50 states delivering not just birthday cake, but real smiles for families undergoing an incredibly strenuous fight.
|Clockwise from left: one of the amazingly upbeat nurses at the hospital, Tracy, Larry (grandfather/ambassador of good will), Chirp Chirp (valued member of Kylie's stuffed animal support team) and me.
|We have a lot of stuffed animals around our house too, and pulled some in to model for us
|Cynthia paints an ear with a powder pink food color mixed with lemon extract
|Finishing up the details, a sea turtle from the San Diego Zoo gets his spots
|Sweet fondant covered birds, ready for action
|Inside: chocolate cake with layers of chocolate and vanilla buttercream
|There's always a little bit of holding our breaths when its time for stacking...
|Mom and Dad welcome us in as Kylie sleeps surrounded by love and her favorite stuffed animals.
|The incredibly uplifting Barbara from Candlelighers, NYC compares the real Meow Meow to the cake version while Kylie holds on super tight to mom's hand
Someone commented on Kylie's facebook page recently that they "prayed that the tubes all over are soon replaced with fingerprint and cookie crumbs and instead of ventilators and moniter beeps all you hear are giggles and laughter." I second that emotion.


text: Ice fishing season is here and wildlife officials urge you to be careful out there. Some lakes and ponds in northern Maine opened to winter fishing in December, but most opened on Tuesday. Wardens remind us that ice conditions remain highly hazardous, so double check on thickness before going out to fish.