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In a world where giant man-children are paid millions to play a game, where teams kick the crap out of each other on live television every Sunday, this year's greatest battle won't be on the football field but in the locker room. Starring Richie Incognito as a racist bully and Jonathan Martin as his awkward, antisocial victim, this is the story of how the 2013 Miami Dolphins self-destructed before the season even began.
Martin: Ima egg your house & light a bag of shit on fire then ring your doorbell.
Incognito: I'm going to shoot you and claim self defense.
Also starring: Joe Philbin as the clueless coach, Jeff Ireland as the generally hated general manager, and Mike Pouncey as Incognito's idiot sidekick.
Rated R for locker-room nudity, sexually explicit scenes inside strip clubs, and offensive jokes about Martin's sister.
Available on Blue-ray or in print in Ted Wells' "Report to the National Football League Concerning Issues of Workplace Conduct at the Miami Dolphins."
How do you know when an art gallery has catapulted into the art-world stratosphere? When collectors from Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and Paris quickly buy out its entire stock at a major art fair. That was exactly what happened to Spinello Projects at the Volta New York fair, where major collectors plunked down serious cash to pluck 25 of Farley Aguilar's atmospheric paintings off the Spinello booth walls within two hours of opening its doors, to the delight of Anthony Spinello and his rising art star. Spinello, who has experienced a meteoric rise since he became a dealer in 2005, heads one of only two local galleries invited to participate in Art Basel Miami Beach the past two years running. It's no accident. The dealer has demonstrated a keen eye for spotting talent and represents locals ready to burst onto the national stage, from Aguilar to Santiago Rubino, Sinisa Kukec, Agustina Woodgate, Typoe, Manny Preires, and Antonia Wright. The main reason: He inspires fierce loyalty. For Spinello, the program he runs is a passion. He can often be found at his artists' studios or his gallery working elbow-to-elbow with the talents on their projects. Spinello has become known not only for producing edgy, thought-provoking, and seamlessly organized exhibits, but also for assembling a stable that functions as a family network of supportive talent rather than a roster of individual egos. In a business known for ruthless competitiveness, that level of loyalty is an all too uncommon trait.
During the past five years, Jillian Mayer has catapulted to national prominence as an artist and filmmaker who creates uncanny works that employ a postmillennial techno approach while blurring identities and parsing pop cultural memes. She burst onto the scene with her 2010 Scenic Jogging, in which the artist raced after bucolic screen-saver images projected onto Wynwood warehouses. That piece later won the Guggenheim's YouTube Play biennial, where it earned Mayer raves. The next year, Mayer followed with I Am Your Grandma — a viral, deliciously creepy gem in which she sings as the bizarre granny of her future progeny; it has earned 2.6 million YouTube views and counting. She also released Giving Birth to Myself, which headlined her solo show "Family Matters" at the David Castillo Gallery with a disturbing meditation on maternity where the sweat-soaked talent re-emerges as a baby slathered in acid-green slime. In 2012, Mayer and frequent collaborator and founder of the Borscht Film Festival, Lucas Leyva, snagged national headlines after their film The Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke screened at Sundance and earned the duo inclusion in Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film." Last year, Mayer's clever How to Hide From Cameras, a YouTube makeup tutorial on how to remain anonymous in an increasing surveillance state, was a finalist at the Museum of Contemporary Art's popular Optic Nerve video fest, while her film #PostModem, yet another collaboration with Leyva, screened at Sundance. These days, not only is Mayer riding a hot hand, but the wildly creative artist has also proven herself a chameleon-like changeling who's startlingly at ease with forever reinventing herself.
David Beckham is smitten with the idea of constructing a new Major League Soccer Stadium at PortMiami and calls the site perfect because it reflects a city that "is all about the water, all about the culture." Becks is right. For evidence, simply visit the planet's most popular port to discover Coral Reef City, Bhakti Baxter's first large-scale public artwork in Miami. For his eye-popping project, part of Miami-Dade County's Art in Public Places program, the homegrown artist created site-specific designs for the port's toll collection booths that reference the site's unique role as gateway to the tropics. Baxter collaborated with Coral Morphologic, a Miami-based scientific art endeavor led by marine biologist Colin Foord and musician Jared McKay to create the 18 unique designs that wrap each individual toll booth. Each delivers a stunning vision of our vibrant local sea life. To accomplish the feat, Baxter and his collaborators enlarged macro photographs of corals that inhabit the waters in and around Miami, creating a striking synergy between nature and art that captures our town's appeal as a pulsating paradise. The resulting explosion of the brilliant, rainbow-hued colors of the soft corals (technically known as zoanthids) delights not only the likes of Beckham and the millions of other visitors passing through on cruise ships, but also locals, who rarely get a chance to behold the mystery and beauty of the creatures populating our coastline.
Wynwood may be the heart of a growing global graffiti movement, but some of its murals are surprisingly soulless. Whether they depict a cool-ass dragon perched atop a mountain peak or cartoon characters committing acts of violence, many are brilliantly drawn but little more, like flashy wallpaper for warehouses. Few of the works strive to stir something inside passersby. On the southwest corner of NW Third Avenue and 27th Street, towering gold letters spell "I remember paradise" against a rainbow background. The mural, by Londoner Lakwena Maciver, is meant to invoke human longing for a lost era. "We all have this sense that there is something wrong with the world but that once there was something perfect," Maciver told New Times. It's a beautiful painting, and one that has formed the backdrop for Beyoncé Instagrams and glossy magazine spreads. But it's actually the mural cater-cornered that makes us nostalgic. There, a heavily tattooed man holds a gorgeous woman in a tender embrace. A shuttered doorway is transformed into a birdcage. The mural, by Peruvian duo Entes y Pésimo (Beings & Dreadful), perfectly captures modern-day Miami: young, Hispanic, interracial, part tattooed thug, part tender romantic. The man's face is pensive, his stance protective. The woman, unashamedly in love, stares straight out at you. How wonderfully disarming to walk through Wynwood on a weekend night, past posturing dudes and pretending chicks, and stumble upon such intimacy.
The eyes of Miami are stoned on Elmer's and see everything. The sleepy sentinels keep watch over Wynwood at NW 27th Street, make their mark on the Margulies Collection facing I-95, boldly impress passersby on Biscayne Boulevard, and peer down from above the kitchen at the bayside Standard Hotel. Whatever their location or color scheme, they are stacked by the dozens, sometimes even hundreds, and leave an impression whether or not you know the name of the man who wields the can that created the memorable work. The ignorance stops here, because the local artist deserves your recognition. "AholSniffsGlue" is not only the funniest street artist name in town, but it also gets to the heart of the whole droopy-lidded genius of his best-known trademark. But lazy eyes aren't all he draws. He's had solo exhibits of his multimedia artwork at Gregg Shienbaum and Mercenary Square and has been part of group affairs at Scope and Wynwood Art Fair. But it's the half-mast eyes that are his calling card and most notable addition to the Miami street art scene. Next time you see them, call it out: "AholSniffsGlue!" You'll look cool in front of your friends.


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Lamar Odom allegedly rejected from club, Khloe and French Montana were inside
Khloe Kardashian and French Montana nearly had a run-in with Lamar Odom at a nightclub on Tuesday.
The reality star and her rumored new boyfriend were partying with Kim Kardashian and pals at Penthouse in West Hollywood when Odom arrived — but was prevented from entering by security.
A rep for the club tells TMZ that the basketball player was rejected because they feared a brawl could break out if Odom interacted with Kardashian and Montana.
The rapper was a "special house guest" at the venue that night, and later gave a shout-out to "BFF" Kim on Instagram for attending — see photo below.
Though a "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" film crew was reportedly in tow, sources close to Kardashian tell the site that she did not know Odom would show up.
After being forced to leave, he reportedly went to party at Lure, a few miles away.
Kardashian and Montana have not officially confirmed their relationship, though they have been spotted spending a lot of time together for more than a month, even traveling to Atlanta last week, with the music star recently earning Kris Jenner's seal of approval.
She filed for divorce from Odom last December.
Check out video of Odom attempting to enter the venue below.

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'Tom Golisano had no idea what he was getting himself into when he agreed to Friday night's charity tennis match against the wife of Bills owner Ralph Wilson. "I knew she was into tennis," said the founder and CEO of Paychex. "But I thought she was just a recreational player like me."'
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Our 2012 property tax notice from Salt Lake County came in the mail a few weeks ago. Like many folks, our annual assessment is paid for by a mortgage company so, other than perhaps glancing at whether taxes have gone up or down, I don't often pay much attention to it.
This year was different. I decided to take a closer look and even got online to examine how some of my taxes are spent. After all, no one really much likes to pay taxes, and I'm no exception. That said, they are a necessary component of society. We can all quibble, though, about the programs we might not like.
So what do I get for my property taxes?
Nearly half of my property taxes go to the Granite School District. Since I don't have kids in school anymore, and none of my grandkids live in this area, I guess it would be easy to selfishly gripe about paying for something I no longer use.
Of course, that would ignore the fact that I was educated in the Granite School District years ago, and I'm sure there were folks with no kids who helped finance my schooling. My own four children went through school in Salt Lake City. Back 15 or 20 years ago, I looked at the taxes I was paying into the school fund and figured I was getting a bargain, especially when compared to tuition at a private or Catholic school.
So I guess I can't complain there.
The next biggest part of my tax bill, just more than $500 to be exact, goes to Salt Lake County, with a smaller chunk being siphoned to Taylorsville City, where I live.
It seems like we spend quite a bit on water as well. Special assessments go to the Jordan Valley Water Conservation District, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and the Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District. I guess that since water is pretty much essential to life, we shouldn't complain.
Other smaller fees go to the Salt Lake County Library System, which I should use more but don't, and the South Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District. No complaints there. I hate getting bitten by mosquitoes.
Walking through the Salt Lake County budget, I am actually amazed at the breadth and scope of the services I receive for my $500 in taxes. Though I am sure Taylorsville provides some of these services, the list is long and detailed.
County taxpayers pay for such basic services as police and fire protection, garbage collection, the operation of the landfill, street lighting, the jail, justice courts, elections, some road maintenance and the health department.
Human services can be complex. Many years ago, my late wife and I took in foster teens. I was amazed at services the county offered to these often troubled youths. They included mental-health help, special education programs, medical health, a small stipend for foster families to defray costs and regular visits from social workers.
The county provides help for youth, those with behavior problems, adults with mental health issues, aid to the homeless, substance abuse efforts and a number of special programs for seniors.
Then there are services that add to our quality of life and help our economy. These include fine arts, parks, golf courses, open space preservation, recreation centers, help to Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary, the Salt Palace, South Towne Expo Center, tourism promotion, the children's museum and planetarium to name just a few.
I am sure anti-tax folks can and do look at all the services the county provides that they don't use on a regular basis and gripe about paying for them. In my case, for example, I seldom step foot in a library, but my grandkids do, and I sure don't resent spending money to operate them.
All things considered, my property taxes might seem hard to pay each year when they come due, but duplicating the services provided would be far more costly and probably not as efficient. No one likes paying taxes, and everyone can probably find waste if they look close enough, but overall I'd say what I pay to Salt Lake County for what I get is a bargain.
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Lupe Fiasco is kicking off the football season with the Chicago Bears.
The rapper is set to take the stage alongside Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Miller Lite Bears Kickoff Concert on Thursday, September 5th at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom.
The concert will give fans the opportunity to meet Bears players. They will also have a chance to win prizes, including tickets to the Bears regular season opener on September 8th.
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The scope of this study is 26 miles of State Highway (SH) 288 from US 59 in Harris County to County Road 60 in Brazoria County.
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Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 01/19/2013
Saturday Vids: Feminism F.A.Q's
Jarrah Hodge, writer and editor of Gender Focus, has a great vlog called "Feminism F.A.Q's" in which she answers basic questions about feminism. If you've ever had trouble answering your friends' questions about feminism, consider passing on the link to Jarrah's videos!
Why Do We Still Need Feminism?
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BW Manufacturing introduces the latest in surface preparation technology, the D-1800. The D-1800 is the response to years of contractor's requests to solve the messy, time consuming issue of emptying the machine. The hydraulic dump box gives you the ability to dump a 55 gallons worth of material in seconds. Along with its powerful dust collection system the D-1800 leaves you with a virtually dust free environment sought after by today's contractor. Other features for the new D-1800 include a newly designed Blast Head.
The BH-18 Blast Head features the same blast pattern found in the BH-16 while delivering increased production with a 2" wider path. Fully replaceable inner liners increase housing life. Cushioned swivel castors allow easy maneuvering over flat surfaces. Also, newly designed seals, floater plates, and shot separator system allows an in increased production and decrease in shot consumption. Other chassis upgrades include a planetary gear drive for greater low end torque and faster drive speeds. Newly formatted controls and seating position give the operator a better view in front and behind machine attachments. A new tilted hood allows easier access for maintenance as well as other internal advancements to decrease service intervals and increase production.
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Best Of :: Food & Drink
Really, it's the only beer shot. Can you think of another in Dallas? But that isn't the point! Combine two chilly draft favorites, Maredsous 8 and Ace Pear Cider, and you have the crispest, most refreshing beer combo since beer plus your mouth. They tout this mixture as "The Ginger Man Special," a sweet and sour juncture that takes place on the tip of the tongue. Just be careful, because two of these and you'll never know what hit you — or whom you hit.
"I would like to do an in-your-face Texas concept," Stephan Pyles said when he was interviewed in the Observer about the state of Dallas dining in 2010. "Maybe it's a little Disneyland-like." Pyles lamented the lack of "Texas" in local Texas cooking and suggested that Dallas chefs had gotten off track. As he spoke he was sowing the seeds for his latest restaurant, Stampede 66, which delivers Texas custom tailored to downtown Dallas with the volume turned up to 10. From the color-shifting lights and quirky artistic sculpture to the images of cowboys branding calves, and the wall-mounted longhorns, Stampede 66 is as in-your-mug as it gets. If there's one restaurant to take an out of town guest to show them everything Dallas is about, Pyles' latest creation is it.
Barbecue is a humble art, and there's something special about brisket procured from a barbecue shack on the side of the road. Trouble is, most of the ramshackle joints across Texas don't serve very good smoked meats — that is until Travis and Donna Mayes first fired up their brick smoker in 2009. They've been serving up exceptional barbecue in this modest, smoke-stained building ever since. And it's the best "shack" barbecue you'll find around. The menu is hand-painted on the brick exterior next to the take-out window, and parked cars compete with massive piles of wood for real estate. There's no pretension here, and there's no seating either. All you get is smoky, tender brisket, ribs that pull from the bone. The smoky understand that this is precisely how barbecue was meant to be experienced.
You're finally up to order at Lockhart and despite how much time you spent in line you still haven't figured out what you want to eat. So you ask the guy taking orders because he works here and his epic beard conveys a lot of authority about meat. He tells you that if you're going to try anything today it should be the special, turkey breast, and your first impulse is to think that's absurd — you came for barbecue, after all, and barbecued turkey just sounds like a waste of good sides. But you know it would be rude to not take his suggestion, and he still has that authority-commanding beard. And thank God you listened to him. After that first spicy, tangy, juicy bite and the decadent blue cheese coleslaw you can't believe that for a moment you doubted that guy or his beard.
Get it? Because you smoke barbecue slowly, and ... OK, you get it. Fortunately, the meat is even better than the innuendo, with brisket that can be falling-apart tender and smoky, great sausages and ribs, and daily specials that can be hit-or-miss but always creative. Also noteworthy for those who aren't solely focused on the meat, the sides — often an afterthought at great Texas barbecue joints — are outstanding: green-bean casserole that doesn't come from a can, dessert-like sweet potatoes and even hush puppies. The meat alone puts this place among Dallas' best barbecue restaurants, and the quality side dishes make it one of our favorite restaurants period. Huh huh, we said "period."
It looks like a hot dog, even though it's too long and too skinny. It smells like a hot dog too. But as soon as your teeth snap through the casing on a Post Oak Red Hot, you're bathed in endorphin rush that's transformative. It's as if all your childhood memories — the dog your old man bought you at your first baseball game, the wiener you grilled on a stick at camp — are simultaneously unlocked in your cerebellum to set off a hot dog euphoria. The link is a perfect example of pedestrian charcuterie, and creator Brian Luscher adorns it with handcrafted condiments that only enhance the magic. Spicy mustard, pickled peppers and cucumbers, onions and tomatoes are all nestled in a pillow-soft bun speckled with poppy seeds. The only rub is you have to hit the White Rock Farmer's Market to get one until Luscher's opens in East Dallas late this fall.


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THE carbon tax may have been a hot political topic in 2012 but carbon trading seems to be sliding down the corporate agenda, both here and overseas.
European Union carbon permits - representing the world's biggest carbon market - fell 8.9 per cent to €6.67 ($A8.35) a tonne in 2012, marking a fourth decline in the past five years, and have since dropped as low as €6.22.
Still, the EU contract fared better than the previous year when the value slumped 49 per cent, according to Bloomberg.
Tumbling carbon prices should be a lure for Australian companies liable to pay for carbon-dioxide emissions.
The current $23 a tonne price, implemented last July, is scheduled to convert to a variable price when an Australian emissions trading system starts in mid-2015. Local prices will link to Europe's market.
Deutsche Bank research analyst Tim Jordan noted daily European carbon prices were 40 per cent more volatile last year than 2011.
"Higher day-to-day price volatility suggests that the prolonged debate among European policymakers about the future supply of allowances has left the market without clear guidance," Mr Jordan wrote in a report.
"With the Australian carbon price set to track the European price from 2015, a volatile EU carbon price and a lack of consensus about the future supply of allowances is relevant for Australian companies making decisions about low-carbon investments."
Trade-exposed polluters received almost $1 billion in free carbon permits as part of government efforts to soften the impact of the carbon tax. Rio Tinto got more than $300 million in permits for its alumina and aluminium production, while BlueScope Steel collected $135 million, Deutsche Bank said, noting reports that European groups have complained the allocations are too generous.
Andrew Grant, chief executive of CO2 Group, an adviser and trader in carbon markets, said Australian companies appeared to be complacent about carbon in general, with many firms apparently waiting for a Coalition victory in this year's federal election.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott made a "pledge in blood" in 2011 to repeal the carbon price and related clean energy legislation if elected.
Mr Grant said firms appeared to have ditched usual diversification of risk measures that suggest they at least hedge against the prospect of a price remaining on carbon.
"The traditional strategies don't seem to apply to carbon," Mr Grant said. "I don't know why carbon has become such a strange concept."
Snapping up cheap international carbon credits would seem to make sense, even if European prices continued their slide, he said.
The value of global carbon market transactions plunged 36 per cent last year, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
The market's value declined to €61 billion, while trading volume jumped 26 per cent to 10.7 billion tonnes, equivalent to a third of the world's carbon-dioxide emissions.
The market's worth will be €80 billion euros this year, assuming the EU has some success in fixing a glut of permit supply in the bloc and boosting prices, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
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Ashley Tisdale granted restraining order against alleged stalker
A Los Angeles court has granted Ashley Tisdale a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking her. New legal documents are revealing more about the case, which started when Ashley's camp went to cops about a fan who'd sent the star over 18,000.
The fan was identified as Nicholas Fiore, who Tisdale says has already shown up at her home twice. On one occasion, the "High School Musical" star claims Fiore attempted to get in by pretending to be a delivery man.
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REQUIEM FOR A BARTENDER: Our friend Curby sold his beloved Galaxy 500 convertible on Tuesday. He gave the money to his landlord to pay past-due rent and then went off and shot himself.
We can't recall, over the 20 or so years we've known Curby, a time when he wasn't troubled. Nor can we recall a time over that span when he wasn't cheerful or a joy to be around.
"Curby" wasn't his real name, it's a nickname based on his difficulty navigating the sudden change in roadside altitude when he was in his cups. But it's the only name he went by, and it's all we're going to remember him by.
He was born as a bartender - a couple jiggers therapist, a couple jiggers hilarity and the rest all heart.
Seeing Curby anywhere outside a bar was like seeing your schoolteacher at the supermarket. It just didn't look right. And looking every bit as wrong was seeing him in anything other than a gaudy Elvis shirt (as opposed to a staid, bland Elvis shirt), or a blinding Hawaiian number. A Hawaiian-style Elvis shirt was perfect.
Though he worked in a number of bars over his short life - he was 49 - we knew him best from his days as nectar-director at O'Connell's, the venerable bar on Fourth Street and Temple Avenue. He'd have our drink waiting for us before we hopped onto a barstool.
His wit was rapid and wicked, and he felt welcome to interject it into any conversation that was going on on the civilian side of the bar.
Our favorite moment was when O'Leary, a perpetually disgruntled Irishman, came into O'Connell's one afternoon all grouchy as usual.
"Timothy," he called us, as all Irishmen do. "I went to the doctor today and he put his gloves on to check me out and the sadistic bastard used TWO fingers! I asked him why he had to use two ..."
Curby walked past just then and chirped, "Maybe he wanted a second opinion."
The suicide thing, though? Not so funny. His friends - both over the phone like in the old days, and on Facebook - expressed their feelings in equal parts sadness and anger.
They wondered, no doubt, why he didn't ask them for help. But Curby rarely did that. Instead, he helped everyone else, both materially (he literally gave us the shirt off his back once, though we told him to hurry up and put it back on) and through his earnest listening. He was eager to take on everyone's problems, but unwilling or unable to handle his own.
He loved it when we put him in our column, which we did several times over the years for any number of reasons, though usually having to do with serious matters of mixology.
He was righteously adamant that a martini's chief ingredient is gin, not vodka or chocolate or cotton candy.
A couple of times, we urged readers to swing by his bar for what we claimed was Curby's famous "50-cent piña collider," a drink that, when people started showing up with their four bits, he had to invent, as well as sell at a loss, which he covered himself, presenting us with the bill on our next visit.
When we stopped going to bars - we found it cheaper and safer to have our own built - we lost touch with Curby, though we continued to put him in a column when appropriate.
So, there's this: With people getting geared up for the Grand Prix, it's important to set your day off in the right direction with a bloody mary.
Curby's recipe was fairly basic, but nevertheless great, and he made a bunch of them every year at this time as race fans made their first stop of the day at O'Connell's.
This year, for the first time in 20 years or so, you're on your own for your breakfast cocktail, but here's how Curby made it:
Over crushed ice, pour an ounce and a half of vodka (don't waste the good stuff; any brand that sounds like the name of a Cold War villain in a bad novel will do fine).
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¿Pánico? OFA now running "Truth Team" ads in Spanish.
posted at 5:00 pm on August 14, 2012 by Jorge Bonilla
I think this is, at least to me, the first major disturbance in the Force post-Ryan. Until now, OFA Spanish-language ads consisted mostly of either soft-focus celebrity fluff or story-driven organizer testimonials. Today, OFA released a "Truth Team"-style web video featuring Gabriela Domenzaín, current Director of Hispanic Media and former founding producer of Univision's Al Punto.
For all you No Habla Español types, the video is meant to defend against GOP attacks on immigration, and to defend the ICE deportation moratorium; which itself was issued as a sop to the immigration activist base due to the regime's failure to get comprehensive immigration reform done when Democrats had iron-fisted control of Congress.
One can only wonder what those post-Ryan internals look like in places like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. I've got to think that seniors in Florida are NOT freaked out over the Ryan plan, and it is time to do some emergency base-shoring. That OFA sees the need to do this type of ad less than 90 days from the election is astounding to me…and even more so, the fact that it is a defense of immigration policy, not entitlements or ObamaCare. This is huge. This is a blaring red siren; a sounding of the alarm.
I smell pánico.
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In the Moderncat Reader Survey, the answers to the question "Would you say that you consider your cats to be your children?" are as follows:
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Sr. Diane Kennedy, OP, the vice president for Mission and
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Sr. Kennedy, a member of the Sinsinawa Dominicans, was an
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Dominican Sisters who began the Mount Saint Mary College
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Frank Russo back in Cleveland
(Cleveland) Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo has returned to Cleveland, this time as a prison inmate. Russo is serving a 22-year prison sentence for county corruption and is apparently in the county to testify in the on-going corruption probe.
Scott Taylor, a reporter with 19 Action News was a guest with Mike Trivisonno on Tuesday. He says Russo testified in front of the grand jury Tuesday afternoon. He arrived at the Cuyahoga County Jail on Tuesday morning where another former county leader, ex-commissioner Jimmy DiMora has been staying for the past few weeks. DiMora has not testified in the corruption probe, but sources say he has been interrogated.
Taylor says a different judge has been brought in for the grand jury case, which leads some to speculate this could pave the way for DiMora to testify. DiMora is currently serving a 28-year prison term.
It's not known how long both prisoners will stay in the county jail or what charges this testimony could lead to.
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Superb hotel, well located, easy to find, but quiet and calm. Very professional staff, food outstandingly good. Rooms attractively decorated, good size
Nice rooms on 2nd floor good atmosphere very good restaurant very nice staff good service
All the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. They provided the best meal we had eaten out in our three weeks in France - possibly the best ever!
Room and peacefulness
Comfortable rooms, individually decorated to a high standard Only one small comment - the toilet was separate from the bathroom, at the other end of the bedroom. No washbasin in toilet, necessitating crossing the room to the bathroom after use!!
The only available shower is above the bath but there was no shower curtain or screen hence water everywhere. Most of our requests in our booking were not available on arrival but some became available after strong words. The lady in charge was unhelpfull, unpleasant and you felt as though you were being ripped off. She is the wrong type of person to be in charge,
sauna didnt work.
Comfortable, Convenient base for touring the area. Very good restaurant. Half board menu offers no choice at dinner - one has to like duck!
toilet leaked
Sophie was extremely helpful in making the reservations and was very prompt about answering my email inquiries. The bed in our room was not very comfortable and there were no TV channels available in English, not even BBC news.
Reasonable price menus with good choice and excellent food. Friendly staff.
Lovely spot great room with large balcony overlooking the river The had finished serving food in the dining room by 9.30and as we arrived late 9.40 we were unable to dine.
The evening meal was good but expensive, it was a shame that the bread was so hard you couldnt chew it and the waiters were very very pushed, . the balcony with lake view was nice. the cobwebs in the bedroom. the carpet was very poor in 115 and the bathroom tiles were very badly cracked. lack of pillows. no tea and coffe facilities in bedroom and being charged 2 euros for one.
The front desk staff were very helpful. The food was excellent in the restaurant. Grounds were truly lovely! The rooms were comfortable enough for a one night stay. Hotel interior could do with some serious updating-it was all rather tacky inside. Restaurant server was a bit surly and could do with learning some people skills..considering the food was so good it's a shame.
Beautiful setting overlooking a river with wild duck, geese ans swans. Private, safe and secluded. Good restaurant. The bedroom was very dark as they now use the "green energy" bulbs. There was no WiFi connection despite it being advertised.
The location on the banks of the river and the peace and tranquility of the location are superb.
The setting is idyllic. the best rooms overlook the river. Parking is plentiful. The staff very pleasant and helpful and the receptionist when we stayed was English which I felt was necessary when choosing the menu as the others surprisingly could speak no English at all. We would have no hesitation in staing there again.
Very nice breakfast buffet, if a little pricey. Helpful staff. Easy check-in and check-out. I'm sensitive to perfumes and their cleaning chemicals were a little heavy in that area - but I think this wouldn't bother most people.
The welcome from the staff was wonderful. None
Good quality-price
choice of restaurants nearby. secure parking. not having tea / coffee facilities in the room.
Nice modern clean room The room in Tour in france was too hot and we couldnt open the window very far.When we did it was incredibly noisy. The girl on reception was sharp,abrupt and I didn't like her tone when I asked to see the room first.She treated me as if I was a nuisance..
We liked the fact that the hotel was central and that parking was available at a very reasonable cost immediately opposite the hotel. We arrived early and were immediately allocated a room. Nothing
good value, comfortable and lovely view of city
It was clean and the staff we kind and helpful.
location,comfort,and nice staff price of petit dejeuner
Excellent service, very good location, very good value for money, rooms are comfortable, modern and clean. We recommend it warmly
The service given by the staff was excellent. The selection at breakfast was very good. No comments.
A perfect stop-off point. Clean and modern, free wi-fi was a big plus for us. Good private off-street parking.
Beautiful chateau and grounds. Toilet seat in our room needs replaced badly. Reservation was quoted at 85 Euros, but they charged 98 Euros. Continental breakfast on their flyer in the room was supposed to be 8 Euros and they charged 14 Euros each. We never noticed until after the checkout.
Helpful reception staff Nice room 12pm Check out! no tea or coffee making facilities (but that's expected in France!)
Great looking place, pool and tennis open to Orangerie residents. None.
At the end of our holliday our stay was was a surprise for my wife the perfect French experience and a lovely memory to take home with us We were treated so well by the staff in the resteraunt and made to feel very special thank you everything was perfect
Most staff spoke some English. Lovely terrace and pool. Good breakfast. We stayed in a luxury room in the castle bit (which was very small for a castle) and although the bathroom was large there was no shower - just a bath with hose attachment but nowhere to attach it to the wall. Room had very high ceilings which made it a bit cold looking - not very cosy. The waiting staff were almost too attentive - felt like they were watching you all the time. The gourmet food was not to my liking - black olive sorbet and pigeon legs just didn't do it for me. The bread and butter was very nice though.....
firendly and relaxed
ambience, decor and food made for a memorable stay
Nice & quiet location, staff were very friendly, setting was lovely. Although the food was very, very good, it was expensive in comparison to the room rates.
the staff were very helpful Advertised was the use of the internet and I had to go behind the reception to use it as there was none available anywhere. Also we were told that breakfast had finished and we had to ask before recieving any, it was only 8:30.
The outdoor pool was excellent and the Châteaux was a very interesting and looked very dramatic. The position was good, near to Perigueux town centre The room (no. 6) was a budget room and lacked facilities, there were no 'Chateaux' features in the room. The carpets were dirty, wallpaper was hanging off, there was no fixed shower, there was no tea/coffee making facilities and the breakfast was a poor buffet .
Modern hotel, friendly reception. Room very good, with excellent bathroom. 2 basins. Plenty of storage space. Good parking at front of hotel.
Generous sized room. Brand new and very modern shower/WC. Quite (as advertised). Continental breakfast buffet included a more varied choice than I have seen before.
The reception was fast ,friendly and efficient.The parking on-site was important.The breakfasts were adequate.There is incredibly little nearby of great interset to holidaymakers;it's a 20-25 walk to the characterful old town.The value was reasonable.British visitors expect to be able to make a cup of tea in their room and that is very common in British hotels but absent here.We had to bring a kettle,milk,teabags,sugar,spoon,etc.. Please see above comments
well located (5-10 mins walk from down town) - free parking for guest - free wireless internet - very friendly staff & owner - breakfast is good value for money (7 euros) far better than usual 12-16 euros buffet. - quiet place for a cental hotel location. No doubt that we'll go there again next time we have to pass by Périgueux
This hotel is in perigueux on the edge of the dordogne France, there are lots of local restaurants in perigueux. The receptionist did not talk English and our French is very basic, but this was not a problem.
very good position - close to old town - you can reach the city centre on foot in a few minutes. car park available free of charge . nice room , clean and quite big. no problem if you come back late at night. car park quite small , one night we had to leave the car outside
Location, clean hotel
the value and the welcome
Position - quick walk into Perigrueux Parking Breakfast was very easy
It was all very simple and the breakfast was good. THe local brochure about events in the region was out of date - July 2010. Up to date information would be helpful.
Convenient location with a fully operating shower and kettle Poor air conditioning unit, compact rooms, no lift and poor value for money in the restaurant in the evening. On leaving the hotel and retrieving the cases from the floor of the room, the cases were covered in dust !!!
Handy and convenient
its allways good to stay at a place you know in adwance what you will get for your money. staff was wery helpful getting an electric heater
our room No 37 had a fan running on the roof ,which kept us awake most of the night
We had a lovely stay! All the staff made us feel very welcome and special. We would also like to mention the chef - Jon Luc - the food was delicious!!!! We always stay at the Campanile chain as we travel through France and as far as the staff is concerned this is one of the best!!!! Congratulations.
room was very clean, rates were excellent did not know there was no hotel staff -- internet should have given instructions for checking in
The hotel was easy to find. It was well situated for an overnight stop on a journey through France.
In truth, nothing at all. Sorry! There were 6 rooms booked for our group and we were locked out of the hotel on the second day due to a malfunction of the door lock. We had important items to collect for an event that was due to commence just 40 minutes later some 5 km away and could not find anyone to open the doors and let us in. This was appalling and unacceptable by a 'reputable' hotel group? The breakfast was poor. No bowls for cereal, plates, onlywarm water for tea etc.. Had to cancel one room which cost 39€ even though I cancelled it over 24 hours in advance!!!
Good value at these rates for an overnight stop Room very cramped even in comparasion with other premier hotels I have stayed in.
easy book in with friendly staff, simple yet sufficient for one night sop over purpose
Clean and cheap Air conditioning was pathetic
cheap and chearfull, but everything you need for a stop over Rooms very compact,directions were not very good hard to find in the dark.
Breakfast was spartan. Having AC was great. Limited nearby eateries.
Clean and efficient In a remote area of an industrial estate. Nothing open late during the week.
Room clean and tidy, dinner was excellent and overall hotel was v good value. Parts of hotel are clearly well worn.
Charming, idyllic setting - perfect for relaxation. Both the adult and children's pools were very clean. Very quiet at night and well worth paying a little extra for the large terrace overlooking the lake. The €20 dinner is superb (I had an excellent crevettes, canard and creme brulee to die for at this price), opting for a lakeside table rather than the well-appointed dining room. French customers have left similarly good comments about the food on French websites. Will definitely return - already planning the next visit. I would have liked the lake to be floodlit at night, to appreciate the scene from the terrace.
Staff were very helpful, room was clean and comfortable. The hallways were in a terrible state, I hope they were in the middle of renovating..?
The hotel is right at the station so very convenient if travelling by train, although a 15-20 minute walk to the main town. The room was a decent size and comfortable. The hotel offers free wifi. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bathroom was a little squashed (the toilet is a bit close to the shower cubilcle) and there is nowhere to hang a towel. The hotel is not manned at night. It seems the hallways are in the middle of being decorated, this may be why the rate was discounted at the time of my stay, it didn't really affect the experience but was a bit messy and smelly on the walk to the rooms.
good organisation : when arriving late, my key was at my dispostion en I could go to my room immediately. Very professionnal
the shower was exellant in the room trying to leave was an issue,the credit card machine was not working and the reception clerk was useless ,had to runup the road at 7am for cash to pay the bill,nearlylate for flight
one staff member in particular was extremely friendly and helpful in helping us arrange certain matters
very good buffet breakfast, well worth the extra money. The hallways on all floors seem to be currently undergoing major wiring, plastering and plumbing works which was a bit off-putting at first as we were not made aware of this. Our rooms, however, were fine.
The stqff Was lovely and very helpful. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was fantastic. I couldn't get the tv or phone to work properly and the room smelled very strongly of perfume, probably to cover other bad odors.
Good breakfast, helpful staff. Relatively easy to find. Location in a sketchy neighbourhood - did not feel comfortable going out after dark. No parking in an area with very limited over-night parking options. Elevator had no sensors on doors and was very aggressive - I had bruises all on my arm from trying to keep it from slamming shut on my friend.
Closeness to railway station First room shawed had been used by a smoker despite smoking ban
I accommodates a young family. Quiet and clean. No complaints
While located in a shopping and industrial zone the place is very quiet at night. In room shower is at the bare minimum but clean. Breakfast is simple but ok.
The breakfast room was pleasant, light and well presented. The room was smaller than we expected and the bathroom was even smaller. The sound proofing was not adequate as we could hear other quests.
Very peacefull and quiet location Room No 30 requires a make over in the bathroom , desk in bedtoom area needs replacing , all in all the hotel was clean & tidy but needs to be refurbished.
Very clean No bedside lights....no wordrobe
good better breakfast
The food was good for breakfast. It was good for a quick over night stay. Dinner was hard to come by and a short drive or 10 minute walk to macdonalds. Or even further to the local town. If you are travelling for business or need a budget stay this is a good hotel.
It was nice, and quite, even though it was on the outskirts of the city.
Staff were friendly and ready to help whenever there was a need. The rooms was too hot. Perhaps if they could put hair conditioning or fan in rooms.
Value for money
Freindly staff, surprisingly good breakfast for a budget hotel No hot drinks out of hours or tea making facilities. Reception only open certain times - no automatic check-in.


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Does anyone know of any thai boxing events coming up in north uk
Does anyone know of any thai boxing events coming up in north uk
how far 'north'
Bad Co Leeds SHow 18th April
K Star Show 25th April Birmingham
do you mean to go watch? or to fight on?
19th Jun Ladykillers in Manchester (all ladies thai boxing show)
4th July K-Star Thaiboxing Show..always a good show...
will be another badco show for sure , plus others...
Rumble at the Reebok II - 15th May , Premier Suite Devere Whites. Reebok Stadium Bolton
Will be amazing trust me
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One confirmed fight definately on is Andy Thrasher vs Frankie Hudders. Tnorth west and UK legends of the sport, in a North v South manchester derby, going toe to toe tyring to knock seven bells out of each other.
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So, after i wrote a lovely blog post about neighborhood evangelism (See post http://irreverin.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/do-i-have-something-in-my-teeth/) i went to the grocery store across the street to pick up lunch. The same store where i go for intentional people-watching, neighbor-meeting and stranger greeting. I walked in all open to the spirit--then i promplty left, annoyed at the one person who tried to speak to me.Here's why. When i walked in the door, she was set up at a folding table w … [Read more...]
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I have successfully networked Win XP to my BT5 system running these commands on BT5:
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o wlan0 -j MASQUERADE
ifconfig eth0 192.168.25.1/24
then setting a static IP on XP with a dns of 188.8.131.52
(there is a router between the 2 computers)
but i cant get a BT5 machine to use the internet like i could with the win XP. It will connect to the 192.168.25.1 gate way, and i can ping it or do whatever i want, just no internet connectivity.
My question is: (if it is possible to network two BT5 machines) what am i missing? should i try setting up a proxy through the BT5 machine that has internet?
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Stakeholder Interviews: Engage the Octopus
Most of the time when a content project begins, there are interviews with key stakeholders within the organization. The project sponsors and/or their outside consultants often talk to the "strategic decision makers"—generally the highest ranking people you have access to, such as the VP of marketing or the director of such-and-such. It's a good place to start. After all, strategic decision makers have important insights (and budgets).
But bigwigs rarely maintain web content. In fact, in a lot of cases strategic decision makers don't have the subject matter knowledge needed to select or create the content in the first place. In his book,What Is Strategy, and Does It Matter?, Richard Whittingham says, "Knowledge resides inside the heads of lower ranking staff, not in the files of top management."
When it comes to content, organizations are a bit like an octopus. The strategic decision makers are in the head of octopus—setting the overall direction. But just like an octopus needs all eight arms to move forward, good web content needs help from people at all levels of the organization. If it's a manufacturing company, the most accurate information about the products may live in the heads of the engineering or R&D teams. A healthcare organization that wants to publish content about diseases or treatments will likely need help from healthcare practitioners, like doctors. And, no matter what an organization does, the people who are assigned to create and maintain content know the most about how much they can realistically accomplish.
So, don't just interview the people in the executive suite. Engage the entire octopus. Identify subject matter experts and people responsible for the content, and interview a few of them, too. Ask them things like:
- How much time do you have to spend on content (for the initial launch AND ongoing maintenance)?
- What is your role in the content process (e.g., subject matter expert, content creator, content approver… all of the above)?
- How does content get created in the organization—is there a set process or is it bedlam? If there is a set process, is it tenable or do people use workarounds to avoid it?
- What information or messages would you most like to convey to the user?
- If you talk to the users regularly, what kind of information do the users ask you for or need?
Now, interviewing these people doesn't mean you have to do everything they suggest. But, knowing what the content-specific stakeholders want and need will help you (and the strategic decision makers) understand opportunities and risks associated with content. Maybe the site you're designing would require the organization to hire more people to update the content appropriately. Maybe you can see that a certain subject matter expert has something unexpectedly great to say. Or, maybe just talking to content stakeholders will get them excited to help your project succeed.
Whatever you learn, by engaging the whole octopus, you'll have far fewer unpleasant surprises when you hand over the reins to the "content doers" after launch.


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Built with HTC's in-house developed HTC Sense interface, the HTC Legend boasts a design with a smooth, continuous surface, machined from a single aluminum block into a seamless frame, according to the vendor.
The new Android smartphone features a 3.2 inch, AMOLED HVGA display. The traditional trackball has also been replaced with an optical joystick, surrounded by a narrow button to improve usability without interrupting its unique design.
The new HTC Legend will be available in Europe through Vodafone and in the direct channel beginning in April, the company said. It will be available in other parts of the world including Asia in early second-quarter 2010.
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Report: Harvard players linked to academic scandal
Senior Kyle Casey, the top returning scorer and rebounder on Harvard's defending Ivy League champion men's basketball team, is likely to miss the 2012-13 season, according to a report Tuesday morning by SI.com.
Citing only multiple unnamed sources, the report said Casey is among about 125 students the school is investigating for cheating on a take-home final exam in a government class during the spring term. All face charges of academic dishonesty, which could mean a one-year suspension from school.
SI.com also reported that another co-captain, Brandyn Curry, has been implicated along with at least one other basketball player. The student newspaper, the Harvard Crimson, reported that the football team, which opens its season Saturday, is anticipating potential lineup changes because of some players being implicated.
Harvard football coach Tim Murphy told the Boston Herald on Tuesday, "All 24 projected starters coming out of spring ball are in good academic standing, healthy and ready to go on Saturday."
Harvard athletics spokesman Kurt Svoboda, contacted Tuesday morning by USA TODAY Sports, said in an email that he could not verify the accuracy of the SI.com report. "This morning was the first I'd heard of it. We are not able to comment because of privacy laws governing student academic records."
Said Scottie Rodgers, associate executive director for communications at the Ivy League: ""The Ivy League will have no comment. This is an institutional matter, and it is being handled by Harvard."
Harvard announced Aug. 30 that it was investigating
Harvard finished last season 26-5, earning its first-ever Ivy League title and its first NCAA tournament berth since 1946. Svoboda told USA TODAY Sports that the league title would be safe: "Nothing from last year would be in jeopardy. All students on an athletic roster were eligible to compete."
The SI.com report said Casey was considering withdrawing from school in an effort to retain his final season of eligibility. Should he enroll this year and the school's administrative board not rule in his favor, his college career could be over. By withdrawing and staying out this year, he could wait to see how the board rules and then possibly apply to be re-admitted for the 2013-14 school year.
SI.com, citing Brandyn Curry's father, Herman, Curry said that he has not yet decided whether to withdraw.
Harvard's fall registration deadline is Tuesday.
SI.com said neither basketball coach Tommy Amaker nor Casey returned calls Monday night seeking comment.
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Every year, Indiana Conservation Officers investigate cases of timber theft in which unsuspecting landowners are victimized by individuals whose business practices are dishonest or downright illegal.
Too often, the victims don't realize they've been had until it's too late.
Landowners who have timber on their property possess one of the most useful and valuable resources Indiana has to offer.
But knowing what to do when deciding to sell that timber can be challenging.
"After 26 years working as an Indiana Conservation Officer, I have witnessed landowners who have lost money and resources because they had no knowledge of the actual value of their timber," said Lt. William Browne of the DNR Division of Law Enforcement. "Pay attention to the trucks hauling logs on the roadway and realize they are loaded with several thousand dollars worth of timber.
"You would be protective of your IRA or checking account, so you also should be protective of your precious natural resources. Mature hardwoods, such as walnut, oak and cherry, are very valuable, and depending on how the logs are graded by the saw mill, each tree could be worth some major money."
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Art Uncorked — Canvas Painting for Grown ups with Nikki Wheeler: A fun way to get your brush wet while whetting your whistle: it's a 3-hour lesson in acrylic painting on canvas, with wine. Beginners can create a painting they will be proud to frame. Each project is broken down into simple steps that are easy to follow. The class is about having creative fun with paint. The class is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 13 at 3231 Broadway. $55 covers instruction, supplies, and wine. Reserve your spot by going to www.brown papertickets.com/event/405132
Artists of South Whidbey: Long time member Bernice Felton will be remembered at the ASW 39th Annual Show and Sale. A special memorial will feature paintings by Felton, who was an accomplished artist in watercolor, acrylic, oils, pastel, colored pencil, collage, and decorative arts painting. She belonged to a tole painting and carving group and many of her hand-carved and painted decorations have been shown over the years. The show will be held July 26, 27 and 28 at the Island County Fair Grounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley, with an opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 26 in the Burrien Building. For further information email Barbara Mearing at :firstname.lastname@example.com.
Skagit River Salmon Festival Unveiling: The Skagit River Salmon Festival is unveiling its 2013 commemorative poster and artistic rain barrels from 4 to 7 p.m. July 25 at the Front Gallery at 420 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon; the unveiling starts at 5:30 p.m. Eight local artists have turned rain barrels into works of garden art as a fun yet educational way to show the benefits of using rain barrels to conserve water, prevent run off, and protect resources. The barrels will be on display with interpretative signs at local libraries, community centers and businesses throughout Skagit County during August. The locations will be available on the Skagit River Salmon Festival website, www.SkagitRiverFest.org. The barrels will be sold during a silent auction at the Skagit River Salmon Festival Sept. 7.
Snohomish County
3231 Creatives Gallery: 3231 Broadway, Everett; noon to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. "The Art of Jean Molloy: A Retrospective,"through July 27.
Arts of Snohomish Gallery: 1024 First St. No. 104, Snohomish; 360-568-8648; www.artsofsnohomish.org. Featuring "For the beauty of the earth,"with glass artists: Teri Alverdes and Carol Doherty; watercolor artists Allene Soshea and Joan Pinney. The show is up through July 31.
Brushstrokes Art Supply: 5702 172nd St NE, Arlington; 360-658-4044; www.brushstrokesartsupply.com; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Featuring the Native American artwork and carvings of Camano Island Artist, Rick Balam. Show is up through Aug. 31.
Cole Gallery &Artist Supplies: 107 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-697-2787; www.colegallery.net; ""Wilderness Wandering," paintings by Mark Boyle who captures the outdoors, by day and night. Boyle brings his perspective as an avid fisherman and backpacker to his art. Up through Aug. 17.
Edmonds Arts Festival Museum Gallery: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-1984. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Sara Portesan, the featured Edmonds Arts Foundation Scholarship graduate, will have an exhibit of her work in the Edmonds Arts Commission Display Case continuing through July 30.
Edmonds Library: 650 Main St., Edmonds; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Lanie Franza's northwest landscape series, "Sensing Light,"takes viewers on a journey through Northwest locations; up through July 31.
Fisherman's Market &Grill: 1032 West Marine View Drive, Everett; 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Featuring the Art Loft Sisters of Inger Hutton, Paula Antonevich, Christine Hansen, Dorrinda Carlson and Sandra Kramer, a group of like-minded females who promote new and emerging artists, will be showing a mixed-media event through July 31.
Fogdog Gallery: 233 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 505-660-6825; www.fogdoggallery.com; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Local artists in mixed media. New for spring, acrylic paintings by Deborah Casteel and jewelry and fine furniture by Michael Wendland.
Lynnwood Library Gallery: 19200 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood; Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, 425-670-5518. Featuring photographer Kevin Wildermuth whose exhibit "Late State Patriotism in America" is up through Aug. 8. His red, white and blue images depict life in America from Main Street.
Meyer's Cafe: 1700 W Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-259-3875; weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured for July is artist Claudia Postema who has expanded her work with watercolors to collage and mixed media, using watercolor and acrylic paints.
Mountlake Terrace Library Gallery: 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-776-8722; www.sno-isle.org. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The "Amylynn Richards Photography Exhibit." Richards uses Nikon cameras and lenses, paints digitally and prints her fine art and portraits on canvas, metal and acrylic. The show runs through Aug. 31
Mukilteo Art &Frame: 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, No. 408, Mukilteo; 425-315-8506; www.mukilteoartandframe.com; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Showing for the month of July is Mukilteo artist Gerald Lee "Jerry" Newport who will display his works in oil of familiar local scenes.
Ornamental Arts Gallery: 13805 Smokey Point Blvd. Suite 105,Marysville. 425-422-5232; OrnamentalArtsGallery.com; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. For the month of July, four driftwood artists are featured: Sue Banks; Chadd Hass; Jan Petzel and Shirley Harwell.
Port Gardner Bay Winery: 2802 Rockefeller Ave, Everett; 425-339-0293; firstname.lastname@example.com. Jerry Laktonen of Granite Falls is showing his Alaskan native art from Kodiak consisting of prints and carvings and more. Up through Aug. 10.
Red Cup Cafe: 619 Fourth St. Mukilteo; 425-348-4825; Laurie Crawford will be showing her soft pastel landscapes during July.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050; www.schack.org. "The Art of the Garden"up through Aug. 1, showcasing art that brings the garden inside as well as classic garden art that remains outdoors in mediums that include ceramic, cement casting, sculpture, glass, photographs, paintings and more.
Also: "Visions Explored 2013," is an exhibit featuring students completing their studies at Everett Community College in the studio art and photography programs. The show runs through Aug. 5 in the Emerging Young Artists' Gallery at the Schack.
The Sisters: 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-252-0480; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays."Real and Abstract in Watercolor" is a new exhibit by Art Dujardin, through Oct. 11.
We are Art: ArtSpace Everett Lofts, 2917 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Native American artist Cassandra Reed is featured from 4 to 7 p.m. at the July 20 Artwalk. Reed is inspired by high style fashion to highlight her American Indian heritage with paintings that are dramatic and provocative. She uses a mixture of media to bring a painting to life. She will display her latest work in a monthlong show with the opening event at ArtWalk.
Wisedesignz: 2908 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-259-2361; www.wisedesignz.com; WiseDesignz and Ron Stocke is inviting the public to share their original paintings done by Ursula Stocke to hang at the gallery as a tribute to Ursula, who died recently. Contributors are asked to share the story of the painting(s) you own in a paragraph to be hung next to the painting. This is display only as a way to share stories of her. None of this art is for sale. Deliver your original paintings/drawings/ sketches by Ursula Stocke after July 8; the show will run through July.
Wicked Cellars: 2616 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-299-3360; www.wickedcellars.com/. Featuring abstract oil painter Jamie Tuttle, through August. Tuttle paints on a big canvas and uses oil sticks because he likes their texture and that they work like a drawing tool.
Island County
Artworks Gallery at Greenbank Farm: 765 Wonn Road, C102, Greenbank; 360-222-3010; artworkswhidbey.com. Featuring Jandellyn &Johathan Ward during July. The Wards design functional art for the garden, wall plaques and mirrors, and lanterns.
Brackenwood Gallery of Fine Art: 302 First St., Langley; 360-221-2978; www.brackenwoodgallery.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. "A Painters' Summer in the NW" is a two month show that embraces summer with three painters represented: Pete Jordan, oil; Susan Ogilvie, pastel and Ginny O'Neill, watercolor. Up through Sept. 2.
Braeburn Restaurant: 197 D Second St., Langley; 360-221-3211; www.braeburnlangley.com/; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; featuring artist Danielle Olivyea Christian.
Matzke Fine Art Gallery: 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island; 360-387-2759; www.matzkefineart.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, weekdays by appointment. "Summer Moments," glass, metal, stone, wood mosaics and northwest paintings. Artists who are showing include Sabah Al-Dhaher, Liana Bennett, Robert Gigliotti, Julia Haack, Phillip Levine, Lanny Little, Merrilee Moore, Jennifer Phillips, Doug Randall, Ross Richmond, Frank Renlie, Hiroshi Yamano and Barbara Zielke. Up through Sept. 8.
MUSEO: 215 First St., Langley, 360-221-7737, www.museo.cc. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For July, gallery artist David Price will show new works in encaustic and Brian O'Neill will exhibit recently created ceramic vessels.
Penn Cove Gallery: 9 Front St., Coupeville; 360-678-1176; www.penncovegallery.com/; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday; For July: Lucinda Abrams is the featured artist. She specializes in transparent watercolor. For August, Joseph Albert is the featured artist. On Aug. 5 and 6, he will demonstrate the methods and tools he uses for his wood carvings. His carvings are a northwest coast native style but he creates non-native expressions as well.
Raven Rocks Gallery: 765 Wonn Road, C101, Greenbank, 360-222-0102, www.ravenrocksstudio.com. "Lizard and Fish Tales" is an exhibit featuring the artwork of Tim Potter; up through Aug. 1. Potter calls his art "meticulous whimsy." He uses pen and ink, acrylic paint, pastelboard, scratchboard and paper to create complex patterns and interrelated shapes with subjects such as lizards and fish.
Rob Schouten Gallery: Greenbank Farm, C-103, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank; 360-222-3070; www.robschoutengallery.com. "Still Lifes," is an exhibit of new work by artists Anne Belov, Pete Jordan, Rob Schouten and Sharon Spencer; through July 30.
Taste for Wine: 5603 Bayview Road, Langley; 360-321-0515; www.tasteforwinewhidbey.com; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Janie Cribbs has been painting owls for a long time, she has completed more than 100. Her creatures are painted mainly on found wood. Also, Maggie Hanley-Welles is a watercolorist whose many pieces are of local scenes or people or florals or abstracts.
Whidbey Art Gallery: 220 Second St., Langley; 360-221-7675; www.WhidbeyArtists.com; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Featured artist for July: Barbara Mearing: pastels, colored pencil and oils; the guest artist is stone artist Woody Morris.
Skagit County
Alek's Studio: 106 First St. S. LaConner; 425-268-9697; Paintings by Aleksandr Kargopoltsev, etchings by Aleksandr Mariev, through July 31.
Museum of Northwest Art: 121 S. First St., La Conner; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 360-466-4446; www.museumofnwart.org. "Reflections: Selections From the Permanent Collection" runs through Sept. 29.
La Conner Quilt &Textile Museum: 703 S Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288; www.laconnerquilts.com. "Kaleidoscope: Fiber Embroidery by Liz Whitney Quisgard," features a 3-D quality captured on a 2-D surface. She has said her goal is "to surprise and engage the mind by seducing the eye." Her work is on display through Oct. 6.
Art Quest for Kids, Summer Art Camps 2013: Camps run July through August. Each four day camp is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and will feature different art projects such as; acrylic painting, sculptures made from driftwood, wire or clay, wooden puzzle piece paintings, animal carousels, mask making, pastels and drawing. Camps will be held at the Delzell Studio, 2177 Highland Drive, Camano Island, where kids can go to the beach, play in a driftwood fort or beach-comb for art projects. A new camp session is held these weeks throughout the summer: July 22-25, Aug. 5-8, Aug. 12-15, Aug. 19-22; $160 per child per four day camp, ages 7 to 17. For more information go to www.camanoartcamp.com or call 360-387-2251 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
2013 Arts of the Terrace Call to Artists: artisans' works are needed for this 35th Annual Juried Art Show held Sept. 28 through Oct. 6. Deadline for entries is Aug. 30. To enter or to view the prospectus online, go to www.cityofmlt.com. Or call 425-776-9173 Ext. 3300 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Donate artwork to the 8th annual Previously Loved Art Sale: Artwork is being accepted for this Oct. 5 event. Donate paintings, drawings, art posters, pottery, art books or periodicals. Donations can be made from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. S, Edmonds. Or by appointment. Call 425-774-6049. For more information call Meredith Arnold at ArtWorks at 425-774-6049.
Schack Art Center: selected Everett painter Josey Wise as the 2013 Poster Artist for Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work Aug. 17 and 18. A self-taught artist, Wise paints primarily in oil and tends toward a bright palette with expressive strokes.
Mukilteo Art and Frame: Needs original art for upcoming shows for Novemeber and December: "Spaces" is the theme for indoor/outdoor/personal or public; January and February: "Through the Looking Glass" theme involves "Alice in Wonderland" interpreted art. Submit photos and artist information to
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Government shutdown means Marine Corps' Toys for Tots changes
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Ten days into a partial government shutdown and almost daily we are seeing how it affects our daily lives. The latest reminder comes with changes to the US Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
In a statement to News 2, the Marine Corps said, "Conducting community relations events is not excepted activity during the Marine Corps' execution of a partial shut-down of operations due to a lapse in government funding. Toys for Tots is considered part of our broader community relations program, and is therefore not an excepted activity."
The statement went on to explain that marines could still work with the program on their off-time. They cannot be forced to help and would simply volunteer. The marines cannot be in uniform as they volunteer.
The good news seems to be that the government shutdown should not affect Toys for Tots in the Lowcountry. The Salvation Army is prepared to step in if the efforts have to be shutdown completely. The toys that would have been collected and the applicants who have already registered would be serviced by the Salvation Army,
Toy donation boxes will still dot the Lowcountry, but government vehicles cannot be used to delivery or pick up the boxes.
If you have any questions for the Marines, you can call (504) 697-8190 or (504) 427-8611.
News 2 will host a Toys for Tots phone panel Friday at News 2 at 5:00 and 6:00.
Registration begins Monday, October 14 at the West Ashley Salvation Army office located at 2135 Ashley River Road.
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2006-2007 Cohort
Session 9: Learning about Administrative and Information Services
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Location: TBA
What is in the tunnels? Why does the University use "Mules"? Where is the "server farm" and what is grown there? How does the University's telephone switch work? How is incoming and outgoing mail processed each day? How much is the University's monthly utility bill? You and your classmates will learn the answers to these questions and much more as you tour the units within the Division of Administrative & Information Services.


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Thursday, December 10, 2009
UltimateSportsInsider.com moving to Peoria
There is an incredible amount of closure that needs to happen at Princeton and even more preparation that needs to happen before my arrival in Peoria. Because of this, the frequency of my posting will decrease in the near future as I transition between the institutions.
I appreciate your readership and patience during the transition and look forward to continuing to provide updates when possible. I encourage you to become a subscriber to the site (using the easy sign up box near the top of www.ultimatesportsinsider.com) so that we can continue to discuss the national issues related to intercollegiate athletics.
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Marilyn Manson co-writes new theme for WGN America's 'Salem'
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Marilyn Manson has been pairing music with the occult for most of his career, but now he's doing it for TV. The rocker and composer Tyler Bates are responsible for the opening main title sequence for the new WGN America series "Salem."
The drama about the 17th century Salem Witch Trials premiered this past Sunday, but the new opening is set to debut with the second episode this weekend.
Manson says he likes "Salem" because it "looks at the witch trials without being cliché like most modern films." The new music, meanwhile, comes from a new song from Manson called "Cupid Carries a Gun." It's expected to be included on the follow-up to his 2012 album Born Villain.
"Salem" airs Sundays at 10 pm Eastern on WGN America.
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Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw to perform at Bruce Springsteen tribute concert
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Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen is set to be honored next month as the 2013 MusiCares "Person of the Year," with the help of a star-studded and talented line-up. According to CMT, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Emmylou Harris will all be taking the stage to honor the rock luminary on his big night.
Other performers that will help to honor Bruce include Alabama Shakes, Elton John, John Legend, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Sting, Eddie Vedder, Neil Young, and more. The concert will be hosted by Jon Stewart on February 8 in Los Angeles, only a few days before the annual Grammy Awards.
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INTERVIEW: Jason Mraz Talks About His New Album and Love of Farming
Man of the earth and avocado expert Jason Mraz brought along his amazing voice and low key vibe to visit us this week. The two-time Grammy Award winner admitted to taking things down a notch with his new album, Yes!, available on iTunes now. A collaboration with pop-rock all-girl band Raining Jane, Yes! is Jason's first acoustic album.
"This whole tour is about playing smaller venues, having a more intimate experience," Jason told us. "I've played the larger venues for the last few years. Been there. Done that. I want to bring it back down to where this whole thing began, which was in smaller venues. I feel like I can have a conversation in a smaller venue..."
Want to see Jason Mraz live? He just announced his "Five Boroughs Tour" kicking off September 17th in Brooklyn, NY! For more information: http://jasonmraz.com/tour
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