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Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has launched a major crackdown on tax-dodgers, insisting everyone must "play by the same rules" as the country faces further austerity.
Up to £3 billion could be raised by targeting Britons who stash their money in Liechtenstein, Mr Alexander said as he set out plans to tackle the use of tax havens.
Mr Alexander also stressed that the Liberal Democrats would continue to press for a mansion tax on high-value homes, which Business Secretary Vince Cable claimed was being blocked by Tory "backwoodsmen" opposed to the levy.
The Independent reported that additional council tax bands could be used as a method of targeting high-value homes.
Mr Alexander said: "The Liberal Democrats have a clear policy. We believe that there should be an extra levy on high-value homes worth over £2 million. It's what we argued for in opposition, it's what we stood for election on in our manifesto last time and it's what we will continue to argue for."
He added: "There is a broader point which is, as we move into the next phase of deficit reduction when we are going to have to make painful choices about public spending, about welfare cuts and so on, then we have to make sure that the wealthiest in society pay their fair share of that extra burden that the whole country is facing."
Endorsing Chancellor George Osborne's attack on tax-dodgers, Mr Alexander said the practice was "totally morally repugnant" as he claimed the clampdown will bring in billions for the Exchequer.
He said: "We will bring in billions of pounds more. One of the things that many people do to try and avoid the British tax system is to take their money away to offshore tax havens. In just one such haven, Liechtenstein, we think now we can raise £3 billion from people who try to hide their money from the British taxman in that country. It is totally morally repugnant for people to engage in tax evasion, to engage in aggressive tax avoidance."
Mr Alexander signalled that further welfare cuts would be necessary as well as extra taxes on the wealthy. He said: "We have taken a lot of steps as part of dealing with the deficit but, as that goes on for longer, we have to take more steps on public spending, we have to take more steps on welfare. We have to take a lot more steps on the wealthy too."
Meanwhile, at the party's conference in Brighton, Lib Dem leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that town halls are to be given £100 million to spend on new nursery places to ensure poor families can take advantage of a Government guarantee of free childcare. From September next year, 130,000 of the most disadvantaged two-year-olds will qualify for 15 hours a week, with the number set to double in 2014 - at a cost of £760 million a year.


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It went down to a photo finish, but the Los Angeles Dodgers poured more money into their team Sunday afternoon when they agreed to a deal with South Korean left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin just as a 5 p.m. ET deadline neared.
The six-year contract is worth $36 million, according to multiple sources.
The signing comes a day after the Dodgers agreed to terms with right-hander Zack Greinke for six years and $147 million.
Ryu is expected to be the first player to go from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) to the majors. It isn't known if the Dodgers plan to use him as a starter or reliever.
"The Dodgers continue to show the commitment to signing players from Asia and other international areas where baseball is played at the highest levels. We are looking forward to watching Ryu pitch for the franchise," L.A. general manager Ned Colletti said in a prepared statement.
Ryu gives the Dodgers eight starting pitchers under contract for next season and makes it more likely that Aaron Harang, Chris Capuano or both could be traded in the coming days.
The Dodgers won the rights to negotiate with Ryu on Nov. 10 after they submitted the winning bid of $25,737,737.33 – seven and three are considered lucky numbers in South Korea.
Ryu turns 26 in March and was a seven-time All-Star in seven seasons in the KBO. He won five strikeout titles in a league that equates to the lower minor league levels. Ryu was 9-9 with a 2.66 ERA and 210 strikeouts in 182 2/3 innings in 2012.
The Linemakers: Dodgers' World Series odds improve with Greinke
Had the Dodgers and Ryu, who is represented by Scott Boras, failed to reach an agreement, the Dodgers would have been refunded the posting fee and probably would have put it toward signing another free-agent starter. That could still happen as the team's pursuit of another starter was not contingent on Ryu's posting fee being returned.
Ryu's signing is the second big deal—the contract isn't expected to be any less than the posting fee and could reach the $50-million mark if Boras had his way down the stretch—the Dodgers have given an international player since Guggenheim Baseball Management took over ownership. The team signed Cuban defector Yasiel Puig to a seven-year, $42-million deal in June.
Ryu pitched at Dodger Stadium twice during the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

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WEll, my last post was about my uncle having had his surgery. The surgery was very difficult but the surgeon accomplished what he intended even though it took 11 hours. I think the added complication was that the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes. After 3 weeks he is now back home. His billirubin level has been up and down, his last count was just above 200. The bile is draining in to the bag but wont be sure whether the level is decreasing until his next blood test. We are now realyl very worried about this as its that the consultant cannot do anymore evasive treatments to help this. He will be going back to Leeds for his follow up next Friday - my uncle's not looking forward to the journey as it is around 2 hours in the car and each time it really takes its toll on him. I'm not sure whether we should ask for hm to be referred back to Birmingham. The problem is that we trust Dr Raj Prasad - he's been briliant so far. Now if he's referred back who knows what kind of care he will get.In the mean time my uncle has been feeling very sick - and was vomiting yesterday. I hate to see him so utterly helpless. Like I said he's such an active person, and a hands-on dad.
We've also found an oncologist who speciallise in chinese herbs. Ive had a couple of chats on the phone with him and feel confident in letting him treat my uncle. He was recommended by a friend of a friend who also had cancer- Anyways this person John Hall from 'East meets West' has helped with with their quality of life and prolong peoples lives. He is one of four who practices in a way which ensures the eastern medicine is complimentary to the western medicine. He has a database of all the herbs he uses and their chemical reactions etc. Again the distance will be difficult - he is based in Norwich which is a good 2+ hours away!! And he'll probably require to see my uncle at least every 2 weeks in the beginning.
Its just so hard seeing him like this. Yesterday he didnt even wnt to talk to any one on the hone as he just felt so sick and felt he didnt have the energy. Emotionally he has been very down, I just hope he's not loosing faith as I know its on a very difficult ride.
We're also not too sure about what to do with his diet. Before CC he was on glutenfree and dairy free diet as he has ulcerative collitus. This has been hard to sustain b/c of his loss of appetite. He is having freshly queezed carrott juice and other fresh juices. And is drinking his forti/nutri-juices. We just dont know what to give him as we dont wnat to further uset his stomach!
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Amid all of the Justin Upton hoopla last Thursday, the Mets' signing of Shaun Marcum—first reported by CBS Sports' Jon Heyman that same morning and analyzed by Ben Lindbergh on Friday—flew under the radar. The move came a little less than three weeks after Heyman tweeted that Sandy Alderson had "quite a bit of money left to spend," and it appears that the third-year general manager may not be done yet.
Mets could add Roy Oswalt to fortify staff
Alderson, though, is determined to leave no stone unturned. According to ESPN New York's Adam Rubin, the Mets recently reached out to Oswalt's agent, Robert Garber, and they view the 35-year-old as more than just a hedge on Marcum passing his physical. Oswalt appeared in 17 games for the Rangers last year, including nine starts, but he missed 10 games with lower-back tightness in July and 12 more with a strained elbow in September.
The former Astro and Phillie was better than his 5.80 ERA would indicate, striking out a batter per inning and logging his lowest walk percentage (4.2) since 2006, but to blame his .378 BABIP against and 18.6 percent HR/FB on sour luck would be overly generous. Oswalt allowed 13 hits in back-to-back starts versus the Tigers (June 27) and White Sox (July 3), serving up three first-inning home runs in the latter outing, and after that 19-2 drubbing at U.S. Cellular Field, he said candidly, "When I missed, they hit it."
Four weeks later, in the wake of a 5 1/3-inning, eight-run drubbing at the hands of the Angels, Oswalt blamed his demise on inconsistent mechanics, which—after two weeks off the mound while nursing the aforementioned ailing back—impaired his typically excellent command. Part of the challenge for Oswalt over the past two seasons has been overcoming a gradual decline in his stuff, brought on by a combination of advancing age and the myriad injuries that he has sustained. Oswalt's margin for error is considerably smaller that it was during his prime, and in 2012, he struggled to adjust.
The difference between the Oswalt of 2010 and the Oswalt of last year can be seen in a variety of ways, but the two images, from his Pitcher Profile, offer a stark illustration:
If you play around with the data on Oswalt's Brooks Baseball Pitcher Card, you will notice that his fastball velocity has ticked down into the 91-92 mph range, from around 94 mph, where it sat from 2007 (as far back as the PITCHf/x data goes) through 2010. Not surprisingly, the result was an inability for Oswalt to overcome many of the location mistakes that previously went unpunished. That's a hurdle encountered by virtually all pitchers fortunate enough to last in the majors into their mid-30s, but the key for Oswalt now is to refine his command so that the volume of mistake pitches decreases along with his velocity.
In the meantime, the relatively safe environs of Citi Field would forgive some of the belt-high gopher balls that sailed over the fences in Arlington and Chicago. If Marcum passes his physical and is healthy on Opening Day, then manager Terry Collins' rotation could be set, with Johan Santana, Jonathon Niese, Dillon Gee, and Matt Harvey occupying the other four spots. But if Oswalt is willing to accept another year of serving as a swingman—something that bothered him when he told reporters last August, "I'm a starter. I'm not really a bullpen guy."—the injury history of New York's projected starting five should yield plenty of opportunities for him to start.
Of course, that's all assuming that the Mets are actually interested, a notion that was thrown into question on Sunday afternoon by the man who should know best. Garber told Newsday beat writer Marc Carig, "I'm not aware of any interest from the Mets," and if Rubin's report is debunked, then Oswalt will have zero known active suitors. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo wrote back on Jan. 13 that Oswalt might only want to pitch during the second half of the season, which would make sense given the durability issues that he encountered last summer. If he does choose a landing spot before Opening Day, the Mariners and Padres—two other big-ballpark teams with possible rotation openings—and the Astros, who kicked the tires on bringing back Lance Berkman earlier this winter and could do the same for Oswalt, might be viable alternatives.
With Corey Hart out, Brewers shopping for corner-infield reserves
Hart underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Friday, and he is expected to miss roughly the first two months of the 2013 season. That means that Gamel, who should be fully recovered from his May 22 surgery, will get a second chance to show the Brewers that he can handle the first-base ropes full-time. The 27-year-old was working on a .227 TAv when he sustained the torn ACL last year, and his career TAv in 269 plate appearances is just .236, but Gamel's minor-league track record suggests that he can bring more thump, given good health and regular playing time.
Nonetheless, Doug Melvin is apparently looking for a Plan B at first base until Hart is ready to return. Roenicke told reporters, including MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, that the veteran general manager is scouring the market for "backup-1B types." Roenicke did not specify whether the search is confined to free agents or also involves trade options, but with the list of unsigned players dwindling rapidly, Melvin seems likely to cast a wide net.
If Melvin sticks to the unemployed, the favorite might be a former Brewer: Lyle Overbay, who split the 2012 season between the Diamondbacks and Braves. The 35-year-old no longer offers the slick fielding skills or 20-homer power that made him a perennial three-win player in the middle of the last decade, but he is more than capable of providing insurance for, or platooning with, Gamel for the first two months of the season. Other left-handed-hitting choices include Aubrey Huff and Casey Kotchman; Travis Ishikawa, who appeared in 94 games for the Brewers last year, signed a minor-league hitch with the Orioles in December. Carlos Lee, also a former Brewer, might be a last-resort candidate.
On the trade front, a call to Jack Zduriencik, who served as a senior assistant to Melvin for six years before heading to Seattle, might be in order. The Mariners are loaded with possible first basemen, especially following the acquisition of Michael Morse from the Nationals, and should be willing to part with at least one of them. Mike Carp may not be the most talented option available, but since he is still a year away from arbitration, he might be the cheapest. And there is a chance that cost will come into play if…
… And Kyle Lohse?
The Brewers remain a long-shot destination for Lohse, but could come into play if his agent, Scott Boras, decides to settle for a short-term pact. Roenicke told reporters back in October that he "would always like to" see an experienced pitcher added to what currently is one of the league's least experienced rotations, and—unless you count Tom Gorzelanny—Melvin has not yet granted that wish.
On the other hand, the Lohse idea runs directly counter to Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel beat writer Tom Haudricourt's story from last week, which indicated that the team's payroll strings are tightening for the upcoming season. Melvin was quoted in that article as saying, "We want to see what our young pitchers can do." Unless that was a bluff, Attanasio's sidestepping of the Lohse question over the weekend should not be taken as a sign that the Brewers are seriously involved.
Daniel Rathman is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @danielrathman
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FYI, rules specifically prohibit a team from including any agreement to not make a qualifying offer in any free agent contract.
Jan 28, 2013 03:47 AM
D'oh — completely forgot about that last night. Thanks for mentioning it; it's fixed above.
Jan 28, 2013 08:04 AM
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Ishikawa's off the market, fwiw (very little) -- he's an Oriole on a minor-league deal signed last month.
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Despite being half a world away, the concerns and demands of toy consumers in China are not all that different from their U.S. counterparts, according to China Toy Expo.
The first day of the trade fair, along with China Kids Expo and China Licensing Expo—all hosted by China Toy & Juvenile Products Association—kicked off this past Tuesday in sprawling fashion at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in Shanghai. Across three days, 1,364 global brands were on display, and roughly 80,000 visitors were expected to participate.
Recent news shows reasons to be optimistic about the Chinese toy market's future, including the country's overtaking of the U.S. in terms of purchasing power. Yet based on the flow of crowds at the show, many of the types of toys that Chinese consumers are especially interested in are ones promoting sustainability, safety, and educational development. [Read more...]


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Given that Dave Regier had already biked 4,200 miles by October of this year, you could say his wife Carrie has a point when she accuses him of being a little extreme when it comes to staying in shape. But then, Dave is quick to point out that he's preparing to ride 620 miles from San Francisco to San Diego over seven days, as a participant in the Challenged Athletes Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge. It's a fundraising event where participants raise up to $10,000 each for challenged athletes. When it comes to riding a bike, whether it's 620 or 4,200 miles for most of us it all sounds more like higher math than a challenge.
In case you haven't guessed it Dave Regier isn't most of us, and you haven't heard the half of it. He was born with a congenital birth defect below his knee on his left leg. "I only had a tibia (shin bone), no fibula (the outer and thinner of the two bones of the lower leg) and no muscle structure in my calf," explains Regier. "My ankle joint was fused and my foot was about a third of the normal size. As I got older, my good foot and leg grew faster and longer, and because we couldn't afford two different sized shoes we had to stuff newspaper into my left shoe to make it fit and build up the sole so I could walk. Basically I had a severely deformed leg and foot that had no function."
Regier grew up on a farm about 60 miles west of Lincoln, Nebraska. They grew corn and raised pigs. "My parents took me to several doctors looking for answers. Up until the time I was eleven, I had six surgeries trying to give me more function, but it didn't work out," said Regier. "When I was eleven, a Shriner named Mr. Young arranged for me to be evaluated at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Twin Cities, where doctors decided to amputate my foot and ankle. But, they left my long bone (tibia), which was awesome because it gave me about 500% more function than if I'd had the amputation above the knee. I still have the function and normal motion of my knee, and because I have my tibia it provides more stability when they fit me with a prosthesis (artificial limb). It also means my prosthetic requires less material, so it's lighter and easier to maneuver."
"What makes this special," says Regier, who is now an athletic trainer by profession, "is that I can work with people for over a month and they have no idea I have an artificial leg!"
After his surgery, Regier returned to the hospital three times for therapy and to be fitted with new prosthetic limbs. Meanwhile, it was life as usual back on the farm in Nebraska, where Regier says, "I raised a few pigs in my day. In fact, working on the farm is how I saved up and bought my first bike." He also wanted to play football at school, but they told him he couldn't as they were concerned he might hurt someone with his prosthetic leg.
Regier's father lettered three times in football at the University of Nebraska. "He took me to all the games from the time I was six or seven," said Regier. "Because I loved sports we were trying to figure out what I could do to be involved. Dad had sustained several injuries when he played and several of the athletic trainers he'd worked with were still there. He called them up and asked what I'd have to do to become an athletic trainer and they invited me down and showed me around. Not long after that, I became a student trainer. Now I'm a Certified Athletic Trainer and I work for two orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth, Texas. I've been married for 34 years and have three sons, a 29 year-old and 26 year-old twins."
Over the years, Regier has worked with various high school and college teams and eventually found his way back to the Shriners as the head of medical services for the East-West Shrine Game. He coordinates not only the athletic trainers, but also the physicians, ambulance services, hospitals, physical therapists and even massage therapists for the annual fund raiser which is preparing for its 88th game (longest running college all-star game in the country).
"I started with the East-West Shrine Game seven years ago when they moved the game from California to San Antonio, Texas," recalls Regier. "An associate athletic trainer with the East-West Game, who happened to be from Nebraska, called our old boss and said they needed help with the game in Texas and that's when I got started. I've been helping with the game ever since."
Since Regier started with the East-West Shrine Game it has moved from Texas to Orlando, Florida and now to St. Petersburg, Florida. "When we change venues the challenge for me is putting together a team of medical professionals that can assure the highest quality of care for the players," explains Regier. "This is their (players') job interview with the NFL. If they can make it to the next level, they can make a good living; we owe it to them to provide the best care possible. Since I've been with the game we've been lucky and had very few serious injuries. The hardest thing for us is having to be prepared for anything with the right people."
Regier says he is impressed with the way St. Petersburg has responded to hosting the game. "The way the Tampa Bay area has stepped up to support the game is really encouraging. They've really wrapped their arms around us. The quality of athletes that play in the game is very high. These guys become the backbone of the NFL. I think the game will continue to flourish and continue to provide entertainment for the fans, great scouting opportunities for the NFL, and most importantly awareness and fundraising for Shriners Hospitals," he says.
"If it wasn't for the Shriners, I wouldn't be an athletic trainer, biking and doing all the active things that I love. Working with the East-West Game is part of my way of giving back to the organization that helped me so much. My life has been enhanced 1000% based on what they've done for me," concludes Regier.


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HOUSTON - Houston police are interviewing anyone who may have information about the death of a father of three.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Friday at a home on Portsmouth Street near Hazard Street.
Alex Borton said she didn't hear gunshots, but saw police and crime tape surround her neighbor's home.
"We didn't hear anything until police started showing up and people were running around," said Borton. "It was scary."
Houston police said 35-year-old Ashley Rowell, a former owner of Duff Beer Distribution, based in Pasadena, was shot to death.
"They were with the children, and there was some kind of knock or door bell ringing," said Sgt. Brian Harris. "He opened up the door and was shot in the doorway."
Police said Rowell's wife and three children were home, along with two other children who were sleeping over.
Investigators said they might have seen him lying lifeless in the home. Rowell's wife and 8-year-old son called 911.
Neighbors, friends and colleagues said they were remembering Rowell as a kind and a nice man. Rowell's brother-in-law is an HPD officer who responded to the scene.
Police said they believe this was not a random shooting.
"We can never be completely sure, but all indications are is that this going to be some type of scene where assailant knew the victim," said Harris.
Police said they have suspects, but no arrests have been made. They may be members of the family.
According to police, one of victim's family members was suing Rowell because they felt like they weren't getting their fair share of money.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
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Governor Tim Pawlenty didn't use the word cut when he announced how higher education would fair under his proposal.
"We're going to give them this goal, this budget challenge and ask them to manage to it, and I think they're up to the challenge," Pawlenty said.
The challenge for colleges in Minnesota turns out to be $312 million less in funding than the last biennium. Higher education officials have a different phrase to describe the situation.
"It would be a severe cut to us," said Linda Kohl, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
The Governor's proposal would mean a $146 million cut in the MnSCU budget over the next two years.
If those numbers make it through the legislative session and land on MnSCU accountants' desks, Kohl said the system would likely need to lay off hundreds of employees, cut programs and classes, and close some MnSCU campuses.
"We're looking at everything. I don't think anything is off the table," Kohl said.
At the University of Minnesota, officials said they've been working to reduce their cost of operation over the last year. They've offered retirement incentives to reduce the work force, frozen executive salaries and left unfilled positions open.
U of M president Robert Bruininks said the University now has more work to do. The Governor's proposal would mean a $151 million cut to the U's two year budget.
"We're looking at strategies to curtail and cancel investments we felt were important and we're looking way to increase revenues from a variety of sources," Bruininks said.
Bruininks said the proposed higher education budget reductions, coupled with a $20 million budget unallotment that came from the governor just last month, are threatening the quality of the education the University can offer.
The quality of a Minnesota college education is also on the mind of Jacob Littler. Littler is taking online courses from several Minnesota colleges and he's also the student president of the Minnesota State College Student Association.
"You may [see] some other ways to make up that revenue, like layoffs and program cuts," Littler said. "It makes you wonder how that's going to affect you as a student."
Littler said students worry that cuts to colleges may result in a higher tuition bill.
Governor Tim Pawlenty has recommended the state's colleges keep any tuition increases at an inflationary level, perhaps in the neighborhood of 3 to 5 percent. MnSCU and the University of Minnesota are opposed to the tuition cap, but said increasing tuition is the last thing they want to do in a tough economy.
One part of the higher education budget that fared well under the Governor's plan is the State Grant program. The governor continued funding the $150 million a year program that helps lower income students pay for their college education at public or private colleges.
David Laird, the president of the Minnesota Private College Council, was pleased with that budget bright spot.
"This is a big step I think and a bold statement on the governor's part to say, 'We need to find a way to ensure that low and middle income students are still going to be able to make it through college,'" Laird said.
The money for the the State Grant program, Laird admits, is just a proposal at this point. But then, so are the reductions in funding. With that in mind, Minnesota higher education officials say they'll try to convince lawmakers in the coming months to soften the blow of budget cuts to Minnesota colleges.


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Beckett expected to start finale against Tigers
LOS ANGELES -- It likely won't be official until sometime Wednesday, but right-hander Josh Beckett will make his first Dodgers start of 2014 that night against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium.
Beckett again tested the ankle he tweaked Friday during a rehab start before Tuesday's game and said it's fine.
The 2003 World Series MVP is on the disabled list because of a right thumb injury. He pitched into the fifth inning Friday for Class A Rancho Cucamonga before coming out after he tried to field a bunt. Beckett completed a normal bullpen Sunday, and he said the arm is fine and the ankle didn't bother him.
"We haven't announced it yet, but he looks like the guy" to start Wednesday, manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday.
Beckett is coming off an injury-shortened 2013 and underwent surgery in July to remove a rib and alleviate a nerve problem.
The Dodgers would need to activate Beckett from the DL and make a corresponding roster move before Wednesday's finale of a two-game set.
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Dating back to 1025 A.D., the island of Phuket just southwest of mainland Thailand has a long and complex history, mostly as a trading post for foreigners carrying and seeking valuable materials such as rubber, tin, pearls, timber, ivory, and gems. The glitter of these villains, traders and travelers still glows today in the spirit and the culture of the island.
Connected by two principal bridges to mainland Thailand, Phuket attracts millions of tourists each year with the hopes of experiencing the marvelous natural wonders, bizarre spectacles and fascinating history in the form of an exotic vacation. From Las-Vegas style shows highlighting, among other things, dancing elephants, to natural waterfalls and stunning views of the ocean, this tiny gem in the Andaman Sea is not to be underestimated.
At Patong Beach, catch the Simon Cabaret Show, likely the most exotic experience you'll find in a show-like atmosphere. Expect to glimpse a fair share of world-famous 'ladyboys', better known as transvestites, putting on a glistening performance marked by fantastic costumes and unbelievable bodies. Women and men will both agree, this show will leave you speechless. And if 'ladyboys' are up your street, then a late night stroll down Bangla Road might also find its way into your agenda, where you'll be amazed by the sheer quantity of flamboyant characters prancing around and beckoning your guilty senses.
Day breaks and you might seek some refreshment in the form of spiritual retreats or natural wonders. Both treats blanket the island of Phuket. Wat Chalong, for instance, is one of the island's most important temples, where you'll find intricate carvings and glass mosaics decorating several pagodas. This is Phuket's spiritual center, with a cultural importance that highlights the unique history of the island. On special holidays, you'll also find country style fairs where you can nibble on traditional Thai dishes while breathing in the aromas of the fragrant natural surroundings.
At 45 meters high, be sure not to miss the Big Buddha monument, a recent arrival in Phuket with a spectacular view of surrounding Chalong, Kata, and Rawai. Catch a traditional Thai Boxing match, plan an excursion to relaxing outdoor retreats surrounded by waterfalls, make a quick return visit to your favorite 'ladyboy' performers, or simply indulge in the exotic nature of this one-of a kind world destination. Whatever the case, Phuket offers diversity in spectacle and attractions that will leave you with plenty to talk about upon your departure.
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Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. Traditional activities include trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties, visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-o-lanterns.
Irish and Scottish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late 20th century including Ireland, the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom as well as Australia and New Zealand.
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced "sah-win").
The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. Samhain was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31st, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops.
The festival would frequently involve bonfires. It is believed that the fires attracted insects to the area, which attracted bats to the area. These are additional attributes of the history of Halloween.
Masks and costumes were worn in an attempt to mimic the evil spirits or appease them.
Trick-or-treating, is an activity for children on or around Halloween in which they proceed from house to house in costumes, asking for treats such as confectionery with the question, "Trick or treat?" The "trick" part of "trick or treat" is a threat to play a trick on the homeowner or his property if no treat is given.
Trick-or-treating is one of the main traditions of Halloween. It has become socially expected that if one lives in a neighborhood with children one should purchase treats in preparation for trick-or-treaters.
The history of Halloween has evolved. The activity is popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and due to increased American cultural influence in recent years, imported through exposure to US television and other media, trick-or-treating has started to occur among children in many parts of Europe, and in the Saudi Aramco camps of Dhahran, Akaria compounds and Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia.
The most significant growth, and resistance is in the United Kingdom, where the police have threatened to prosecute parents who allow their children to carry out the "trick" element.
In continental Europe, where the commerce-driven importation of Halloween is seen with more skepticism, numerous destructive or illegal "tricks" and police warnings have further raised suspicion about this game and Halloween in general.
In Ohio, Iowa, and Massachusetts, the night designated for Trick-or-treating is often referred to as Beggars Night.
Part of the history of Halloween is Halloween costumes. The practice of dressing up in costumes and begging door to door for treats on holidays goes back to the Middle Ages, and includes Christmas wassailing.
Trick-or-treating resembles the late medieval practice of "souling," when poor folk would go door to door on Hallowmas (November 1st), receiving food in return for prayers for the dead on All Souls Day (November 2nd). It originated in Ireland and Britain, although similar practices for the souls of the dead were found as far south as Italy. Shakespeare mentions the practice in his comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1593), when Speed accuses his master of "puling [whimpering, whining], like a beggar at Hallowmas."
Yet there is no evidence that souling was ever practiced in America, and trick-or-treating may have developed in America independent of any Irish or British antecedent.
There is little primary Halloween history documentation of masking or costuming on Halloween, in Ireland, the UK, or America, before 1900. The earliest known reference to ritual begging on Halloween in English speaking North America occurs in 1911, when a newspaper in Kingston, Ontario, near the border of upstate New York, reported that it was normal for the smaller children to go "street guising" on Halloween between 6 and 7 p.m., visiting shops and neighbors to be rewarded with nuts and candies for their rhymes and songs.
Another isolated reference appears, place unknown, in 1915, with a third reference in Chicago in 1920. The thousands of Halloween postcards produced between the turn of the 20th century and the 1920s commonly show children, but do not depict trick-or-treating. Ruth Edna Kelley, in her 1919 history of the holiday, The Book of Hallowe'en, makes no mention of such a custom in the chapter "Hallowe'en in America." It does not seem to have become a widespread practice until the 1930s, with the earliest known uses in print of the term "trick or treat" appearing in 1934, and the first use in a national publication occurring in 1939.
Thus, although a quarter million Scots-Irish immigrated to America between 1717 and 1770, the Irish Potato Famine brought almost a million immigrants in 1845–1849. British and Irish immigration to America peaked in the 1880s; ritualized begging on Halloween was virtually unknown in America until generations later.
Trick-or-treating spread from the western United States eastward, stalled by sugar rationing that began in April 1942 during World War II and did not end until June 1947.
Early national attention to trick-or-treating was given in October 1947 issues of the children's magazines Jack and Jill and Children's Activities, and by Halloween episodes of the network radio programs The Baby Snooks Show in 1946 and The Jack Benny Show and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet in 1948. The custom had become firmly established in popular culture by 1952, when Walt Disney portrayed it in the cartoon Trick or Treat; Ozzie and Harriet were besieged by trick-or-treaters on an episode of their television show, and UNICEF first conducted a national campaign for children to raise funds for the charity while trick-or-treating.
Although some popular histories of Halloween have characterized trick-or-treating as an adult invention to re-channel Halloween activities away from vandalism, nothing in the historical record supports this theory. To the contrary, adults, as reported in newspapers from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s, typically saw it as a form of extortion, with reactions ranging from bemused indulgence to anger.
Likewise, as portrayed on radio shows, children would have to explain what trick-or-treating was to puzzled adults, and not the other way around. Sometimes even the children protested: for Halloween 1948, members of the Madison Square Boys Club in New York City carried a parade banner that read "American Boys Don't Beg."
A jack-o'-lantern (sometimes also spelled Jack O'Lantern) is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with Halloween. Typically, the top is cut off, and the inside flesh then scooped out; an image, usually a monstrous face, is carved onto the outside surface, and the lid replaced. During the night, a candle is placed inside to illuminate the effect. The term is not particularly common outside North America, although the practice of carving lanterns for Halloween is.
In folklore, an old Irish folk tale tells of Jack, a lazy yet shrewd farmer who uses a cross to trap the Devil. One story says that Jack tricked the Devil into climbing an apple tree, and once he was up there, Jack quickly placed crosses around the trunk or carved a cross into the bark, so that the Devil couldn't get down.
Another myth says that Jack put a key in the Devil's pocket while he was suspended upside-down.
Another version of the myth says that Jack was getting chased by some villagers from whom he had stolen from, when he met the Devil, who claimed it was time for him to die. However, the thief stalled his death by tempting the Devil with a chance to bedevil the church-going villagers chasing him. Jack told the Devil to turn into a coin with which he would pay for the stolen goods (the Devil could take on any shape he wanted); later, when the coin/Devil disappeared, the Christian villagers would fight over who had stolen it. The Devil agreed to this plan. He turned himself into a silver coin and jumped into Jack's wallet, only to find himself next to a cross Jack had also picked up in the village. Jack had closed the wallet tight, and the cross stripped the Devil of his powers; and so he was trapped. In both myths, Jack only lets the Devil go when he agrees never to take his soul. After some time, the thief died, as all living things do.
Of course, his life had been too sinful for Jack to go to heaven; however, the Devil had promised not to take his soul, and so he was barred from Hell as well. Jack now had nowhere to go. He asked how he would see where to go, as he had no light, and the Devil mockingly tossed him an ember that would never burn out from the flames of hell. Jack carved out one of his turnips (which was his favorite food), put the ember inside it, and began endlessly wandering the Earth for a resting place. He became known as "Jack of the Lantern", or Jack-o'-Lantern.
There are variations on the legend:
Some versions include a "wise and good man", or even God helping Jack to prevail over the Devil.
There are different versions of Jack's bargain with the Devil. Some variations say the deal was only temporary but the Devil, embarrassed and vengeful, refuses Jack's entry to hell after Jack dies.
Jack is considered a greedy man and is not allowed into either heaven or hell, without any mention of the Devil.
Despite the colorful legends, the term jack-o'-lantern originally meant a night watchman, or man with a lantern, with the earliest known use in the mid-17th century; and later, meaning an ignis fatuus or will-o'-the-wisp. In Labrador and Newfoundland, both names "Jacky Lantern" and "Jack the Lantern" refer to the will-o'-the-wisp concept rather than the pumpkin carving aspect.
Halloween costumes are outfits worn on or around Halloween. Costuming became popular for Halloween parties in America in the early 1900s, as often for adults as for children. The first mass-produced Halloween costumes appeared in stores in the 1930s when trick-or-treating was becoming popular in the United States.
What sets Halloween costumes apart from costumes for other celebrations or days of dressing up is that they are often designed to imitate supernatural and scary beings. Costumes are traditionally those of monsters such as vampires, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and devils.
There are also costumes of pop culture figures like presidents, or film, television, and cartoon characters.
Another popular trend is for women (and in some cases, men) to use Halloween as an excuse to wear particularly revealing costumes, showing off more skin than would be socially acceptable otherwise.
Ireland is said to be the birthplace of Halloween. Much like the United States, the Irish celebrate the holiday with costumes, trick-or-treating, and community gatherings.
At those gatherings, typically after trick-or-treating, games are played, including a game called 'snap-apple'. The game begins with an apple being tied to a doorframe or tree and players then attempt to bite the hanging apple. The game is much like 'bobbing for apples' here in the United States.
Want to know more? CLICK HERE for more information on how the Irish celebrate Halloween!
A Halloween tradition in Austria involves bread, water and a lighted lamp. Some of the locals will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. Considered a magical night, Halloween to Austrians was a way to welcome the dead souls back to earth.
In Belgium, some believe it is unlucky if a black cat enters a home or travels on a ship. Also, much like in the United States, Belgium citizens believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one's path. On Halloween night, a custom there is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.
With the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s, modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began. Festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks, as well as the carving of Jack O' Lanterns.
In China, the Halloween festival is known as Teng Chieh. Food and water are placed in front of photographs of family members who have departed while bonfires and lanterns are lit in order to light the paths of the spirits as they travel the earth on Halloween night. Worshippers in Buddhist temples fashion "boats of the law" from paper, which are then burned in the evening hours. There are two purposes to this custom: as a remembrance of the dead and in order to free the spirits of the "pretas" in order that they might ascend to heaven. "Pretas" are the spirits of those who died as a result of an accident or drowning and whose bodies were consequently never buried.
Want to know more? CLICK HERE for more information on Chinese Halloween traditions.
On Halloween night in Czechoslovakia, chairs are placed by the fireside. One chair is placed to commemorate each living family member and one for each family member's spirit.
While the Irish and Scots preferred turnips, English children made "punkies" out of large beets, upon which they carved a design of their choice. Then, they would carry their "punkies" through the streets while singing the "Punkie Night Song" as they knocked on doors and asked for money. Halloween became Guy Fawkes Night and moved a few days later. Recently, it has been celebrated on October 31st, in addition to Guy Fawkes Night.
Want to know more? CLICK HERE for more information on how the men, women and children of England celebrate Halloween!
Britain - Guy Fawkes Day
On the evening of November 5th, bonfires are lit throughout England. Effigies are burned and fireworks are set off. Although the day is around the same time and has some similar traditions, this celebration has little to do with Halloween. As Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation began to spread, the celebration of Halloween ended. In 1517, on Halloween, Martin Luther attempted to begin reformation of the Catholic Church. The formation of the Protestant Church was the result instead. They didn't believe in saints; therefore, they had no reason to celebrate the eve of All Saints' Day. However, a new autumn ritual did materialize. Guy Fawkes Day festivities were designed to commemorate the execution of a notorious English traitor, Guy Fawkes.
Want to know more about Guy Fawkes? CLICK HERE to learn more about why Britain commemorates Guy Fawkes Day.
France - la fête d'Halloween
In France, Halloween is not celebrated to honor the dead. It is considered an 'American Holiday' and until 1996, it was virtually unknown in the country.
However, because of the love of parties, fêtes' and costume events in France, a rapid rise of the holiday has been noticed in recent years.
Foreign residents brought details of Halloween to the country for years before remnants of the day began to stick in French culture. In 1982, the American Dream bar/restaurant in Paris began celebrating Halloween.
The village of Saint Germain-en-Laye held a Halloween party on October 24th, 1996, in the middle of the day, to give locals an idea of what the holiday was all about.
So, do you want to know more about how the French celebrate Halloween? CLICK HERE to learn more about the revolution of Halloween in France!
To not risk harm to, or from the returning spirits, in Germany, people put away their knives on Halloween night.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong calls their Halloween festivities, "Yue Lan", which translates into the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts. It is believed that spirits roam the world for 24 hours. To bring comfort to the ghosts, some believe that burning pictures of fruit or money will reach the spirit world.
Halloween is known as "Alla Helgons Dag" in Sweden. It is celebrated from October 31st until November 6th. "Alla Helgons Dag" has an eve, which is either celebrated or becomes a shortened working day. The Friday prior to All Saint's Day is a short day for universities while school-age children are given a day of vacation.
Want to know more about how other countries around the world celebrate Halloween? CLICK HERE to learn more about the festivities in Japan, Korea, Mexico, Latin America, and Spain!
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Logan Smith, a sixth generation Levy County resident, was sponsored by Rep. Leonard Bembry to serve as a messenger at the capitol March 14 - 18. Logan is the son of Stoney and Laura Smith, of Fanning Springs.
Logan is a sophomore at Chiefland High School and an honor roll student. He also competes on the high school golf and track teams. He's active in BETA, student government, FBLA and FCA.
By WINNELLE HORNE
Director, Levy County Quilt Museum
The Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, April 8, at the Levy County Quilt Museum. We decided not to quilt the Dresden Plate as we thought the black background would fade. So, a Log Cabin quilt was put in, and we know it will be great when quilted.
Jake and Dottie Wilhelm, of Cincinnati, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Wilhelm, of Orange Park, to Steven Thomas Roquemore, of Fowlers Bluff. Roquemore is the son of David and Susan Roquemore, of Cedar Key.
Wilhelm graduated from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, and she has a degree from the University of Cincinnati. Roquemore graduated from Cedar Key High School and also attended Santa Fe Community College. He has a degree in seamanship from the Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md.
By WINNELLE HORNE
Director, Quilt Museum
The Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, March 31, at the Levy County Quilt Museum. The weather was bad for a while. The worst of it was to the north of us, yet we did get the much-needed rain. A new quilt was put in the frame to be hand quilted.
Greg and six boys were out Wednesday. They got a lot done. We have a lot of mums that were cleaned out if you want some. They planted another blueberry plant and cleared out around the sign in the front yard. Thanks Lancaster.
By ANNE ZUBLER
The next meeting of the Suwannee River Garden Club is Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m. The club meets in the church building directly behind the Cadillac Motel in Fanning Springs.
Wayne (Chappie) McChesney, bee keeper will be the keynote speaker. McChesney raises honey bees and is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with the club.
By WINNELLE HORNE
Director, Quilt Museum
The Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday March 10, at the Levy County Quilt Museum. We have so many busy days now and many quilters getting away from the snow and cold. We had a great rain and now it's a little cool, but the sun comes out and all is well in our world.
We do have a prayer list for Pat, Laura and Peggy; yet we know our Lord takes care of everything.
Addyson Faith Frye was born on Jan. 27, 2011, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Addyson weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Her parents are Bryant and Lela Frye of Bell. Her siblings are Ryan, 22, Ethan, 6, and Jordan, 12. The maternal grandparents are Jack and Darleen Meeks of Chiefland. The paternal grandmother is Peggy Frye of Branford.
By LOIS SCOTT
Special to the Citizen
Springhouse Quilters got the new year off to a big quilting start for 2011 by holding several training workshops for members in January and February.
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If you are a Florida resident with a hearing loss, there may be a way to make conversations easier. Amplified telephones are offered free through the nonprofit Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc program.
Myrtle Hoffman from the Center for Independent Living will be at Palm Garden Medical Group in Trenton, on Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
By WINNELLE HORNE
Director, Quilt Museum
The Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, March 4, at the Levy County Quilt Museum. What a great day we had with so much going on. We had fabric and books that had been brought in which was shared with everyone.
B. J. was back with her two granddaughters. She is busy teaching them how to use fabric. They are willing to learn. She is a good teacher.
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Words by Mr Mansel Fletcher
A wedding makes greater demands on a man's wardrobe than any other occasion. Spotless formality is usually the order of the day, but the celebratory nature of the event, and the romantic possibilities it can offer, call for an expression of personal style within the confines of the dress code. Above, we present five options, covering various levels of formality, from summer chic to black tie. And below, we provide some useful rules to help you with your choices. Enjoy the big day.
10 steps to dressing
for a wedding
Establish the dress code
Work out what it means - "black tie" may be obvious, but things such as "summer chic" are unhelpfully opaque. If in doubt, ask
Consider what, within these parameters, you want to wear
Ask yourself: do I already own these things? If not, order them
from MR PORTER
Assemble the entire outfit to check it looks good, well before the event itself
Wear new shoes a couple of times before the wedding day so that they're ready to dance in
Ensure the suit is clean and pressed, the shirt laundered, and the shoes polished. This should not be left to the night before
Check the weather forecast - consider wearing a straw hat if sunshine is promised or, alternatively, make sure you have a good umbrella
Remember to pack cufflinks and shirt studs, if your shirt needs them
If you're travelling to the wedding, unpack immediately and hang everything up to minimise creasing


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Out of the Humidor
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I am reading my first copy of Cigar Aficionado. My mentor, Bill Cosby, is featured on the cover. Like Cosby, I'm a comedian, and like most of America, I admire him very much. In fact, when I'm onstage, people say I remind them of Cosby. We're both distinguished black comedians, but my cigar is bigger.
I must thank you for providing me with new material for my act. Your letters to the editor provide a wealth of creative information. Two letters in particular give me cause to celebrate.
The man who gave up smoking cigars because his wife objected is a hoot and a ninny. The real kicker is that he's so happy now that his wife allows him to smoke again. Her reason for letting him smoke? Rush Limbaugh smokes. I would divorce her. To him, it's a reason to celebrate. Is he a mouse? Cigars are too good for him. Cigars are for people with convictions. Instead of smoking cigars like real men do, he should be dipping snuff like the old women in my neighborhood.
Then there is the letter from a woman who nagged her husband until they reached a compromise on his cigars. She changed her tune when she saw Rush enjoying a cigar. That, in her mind, made it OK for her husband to smoke ci-gars. I love my wife, and I love my cigars, but if my wife suggested she would tolerate my cigars only because Bill Cosby or Rush Limbaugh smokes ci-gars, I would be outraged. I would stop smoking them just because she suggested that I conform my standards to others.'
I can't believe men would allow their wives to control their personal habits, and I would like to write more on the need for these gentlemen to assert themselves, but my wife says I have to go to bed now. At least before I do, she'll let me go to the garage and light up an Onyx No. 852.
Albert N. Linton
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
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Dear Marvin,
I'm a Chicago cop of 27 years. I've spent 20 years on the mounted unit. I'm a family man, a cigar smoker, a Scotch drinker, a wine drinker, and I love the horses, and I love to hunt. I can't make the Washington, D.C., Big Smoke on March 1 in Lafayette Park--but I'll be there in my heart. Kick ass.
Joe Thibault
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
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Dear Marvin,
As was my Friday-evening custom, I found myself smoking a cigar and sipping a fine Scotch at a respectable bar in downtown San Francisco. At a certain point, I was interrupted by a well-dressed and ostensibly well-mannered gentleman who objected to my cigar smoke. I politely informed him that it was the bar's policy to allow cigar smoking and that if he was displeased, he could move to the other end of the bar or speak to the management.
A most pleasurable half hour passed. But I was then confronted again by this now irate man, who apprised me of the fact that he was a Green Beret and would rip my heart out if I did not extinguish my cigar immediately. Maintaining a calm demeanor, I pointed out that my cigar was nearly at its climax and within approximately 10 minutes his wish would be granted. Showing no appreciation for the sublime, he began to utter an ethnic slur, to which I took offense. Needless to say, having now twice been slandered, I did the only thing an honorable man could do under the circumstances and laid him out cold.
No doubt our Green Beret friend will think twice before trying to snuff out the pleasure of another cigar smoker.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
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Dear Marvin,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Brother E. Barry Bartkowiak, F.S.C. As you can see from my title, I am a member of a religious order of men known internationally as De La Salle Christian Brothers. In the United States we are known simply as Christian Brothers or the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Our institute was founded in 1781 by John Baptist De La Salle, and our mission in the Church is one of education, primarily the education of the poor.
As a Christian Brother, I live in a community with a group of men who dedicate their entire lives to the Christian education of youth. An integral part of the life of a Christian Brother is the profession of canonical vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. By these vows, I promise to live a simple life in the service of others.
As a Christian Brother, all of my basic needs are met by the community. However, anything out of the ordinary must be taken care of by the individual brother. To accomplish this task, I am given a monthly stipend of $100. As you can imagine, this does not go far in the present economy.
Marvin, I do enjoy smoking cigars. I usually smoke two or three cigars a day. Generally, I smoke a cigar after a long day in the classroom, another after dinner, and I usually enjoy a third in the evening while preparing lessons. Smoking a cigar is one of the most relaxing things I can do for myself.
While on vacation at home with my family (I was raised in Baltimore), I purchased Cigar Aficionado at a local tobacco shop. I found it to be very interesting reading and have purchased every issue to date. I often think of how wonder-ful it would be to be able to smoke some of the premium cigars you rate and advertise in your wonderful magazine. Unfortunately, because of my limited stipend, I can only afford inexpensive cigars.
I have been amazed by the enthusiasm of cigar smokers for the Big Smokes that have been conducted in various cities across the United States. I have thought to myself how great it would be to participate in one of these special events.
Currently I am assigned to our high school in Washington, D.C. At last, a Big Smoke is coming to the nation's capital. I would so very much like to attend, but personal finances do not allow me the luxury of spending $125 for one evening.
Mr. Shanken, to be able to join you and other "cigar aficionados" at the Big Smoke in Washington would truly be an unforgettable experience for me. Would it be possible for you to send me a complimentary ticket to this wonderful event? Needless to say, I would be most appreciative of your generosity.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Looking forward to meeting you on March 1. Looking forward to sharing a cigar with a real gentleman.
Bro. E. Barry Bartkowiak
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Editor's Note: By the time you read this, you will be enjoying the cigars that I sent to you and planning your attendance at the Big Smoke. And I look forward to meeting you there.
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Dear Marvin,
My wife and I just came back from our annual Caribbean cruise. As is my habit, we went above deck at 10 p.m. every night, enjoying the warm Caribbean night as I lit up my Partagas No. 1. One night a young lady pulled up a lounge chair after I had lit up. A few minutes went by and the stranger announced, "I think it is so rude to smoke cigars in a public place." This in the midst of several trillion cubic feet of air to dissipate my offending smoke. I calmly replied that one of the greatest things about being an American was the right to express one's opinion, no matter how stupid. She calmly explained she was not American. I noted that this was a bitter blow for our country. The cigar remained lit, and she left.
Marvin, normally I try to take into account the feelings and rights of others. But on the high seas, in international waters, in, literally, international airspace? Enough, already.
Marc M. Jarkow
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
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Off To Market: Kid's Cookbook
Off To Market: Kid's Cookbook
My youngest cousin Julia is 11 going on 30 and is celebrating a birthday very soon. For Christmas, to encourage her own sense of style, my sister and I got her a subscription to Teen Vogue. Now for her birthday, I want to give her a cookbook to inspire her culinary spirit. Her parents don't let her watch TV, so she is always busy reading or helping her dad in the kitchen. Let's head off to market in search of the coolest kid's cookbook. The cookbook should have lots of pictures, text, and be kid-friendly yet perfect for a sophisticated, well-cultured little girl. I want her to be able to make real dishes not sandwiches that look like monsters or salads with smiles. Save and bookmark all of the cookbooks you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar tagged with the keyword phrase Kid's Cookbook. I appreciate your help readers, thanks in advance!
To learn more about bookmarking and the Yum Market, take a quick peak at geeksugar's helpful hints.


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Fiat 500 Reviews and Details
Geeky Things You Didn't Know About the Fiat 500
Living in a big city can create all kinds of transportation nightmares — packed buses, expensive cabs, and traffic everywhere. And while you should always try to reduce your carbon footprint where you can (riding a bike or walking is ideal!), having a small car when you need it is a lifesaver. The good news is, you don't have to join the Mini or Smart Car masses — break away from the crowd and check out the 2012 Fiat 500 instead. Making its debut in the US this year, the Fiat 500 (and cabriolet version, the 500c) is the perfect city car. I should know — I recently bought one!
The Fiat 500 is small enough to fit in those tiny "in-between driveway spaces" that regular cars are too big for, but is big enough to hold four adults and is incredibly fun to drive (especially with the top down!). This little car is easy on gas (up to 38mpg), adorable, and — wouldn't you know it — tech savvy, too. Check out these geeky facts about the Fiat 500 below.
- EcoDrive — The Fiat comes with a cool feature called EcoDrive that lets you download your driving information via USB, analyzes it, and then gives you tips on how to conserve gas the next time you hit the road.
- Blue&Me — Fiat teamed up with Microsoft to bring you a new way to make calls and listen to music while you're driving. Using your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, Blue&Me lets you use a series of voice commands to make calls, listen to incoming texts, navigate the road, and listen to MP3s stored on your phone without taking your hands off the wheel.
- MobileTrace — Better than LoJack, MobileTrace can track your Fiat in real time if it happens to get stolen and send you text alerts if someone's trying to break in, but you can also open and lock the car with your smartphone, and get alerted if your bro — who's borrowing it for the weekend — is going over the speed limit.
- MultiAir Engine — Fiat's patented MultiAir engine cuts down on gas consumption and emissions while at the same time, increasing power by controlling the air intake of your car. It's a revolutionary design that earned the title of International Engine of the Year in 2010.
Intrigued? Check out more images of the Fiat 500 and Fiat 500c in the gallery.


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Minneapolis Best Buy announced that John Pershing has been named executive VP of human capital for the corporation.
Pershing will be in charge of recruiting, training, employee relations and employee development for about 140,000 employees at Best Buy's operations around the world. The company's legal department also will report to him.
Pershing joined Best Buy in 1989 as a retail manager and steadily advanced to positions of increasing responsibility.


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A recent study completed by the University of Liverpool evaluated the effect of lameness, a common chronic stressor, on the reproductive performance of dairy cattle. A cow's lameness and follicular phases synchronized with GnRH followed seven days later by prostaglandin (PG) were monitored in 70 dairy cows, all of which were 30 to 80 days postpartum.
Of the 70 cows included in the trial, 15 lame cows did not respond to GnRH. Of the cows that did not show an ovarian response, milk progesterone was lower than healthy cows in the five days prior to the PG dosage. Furthermore, lame cows experience ovulation and a shorter interval from PG to ovulation.
To further explore the effects of lameness on dairy cattle reproductive performance, cows were divided into two subsets. Research findings were reported in the May 2011 issue of Theriogenology.
Subset one (four healthy and 16 lame):
Subset two (13 healthy, 15 lame ovulated, six lame non-ovulated and 11 lame non-responders):
Following analysis of the collected results, researchers revealed several parameters to explain poor fertility in chronically stressed dairy cows. From 30 to 80 days postpartum there was a graded effect that ranged from 29 percent lame cows with absence of ovarian activity to another 21 percent of lame cows which failed to express estrus or ovulate a low estrogenic follicle. In 50 percent of cows, many reproductive parameters were unaffected by lameness.
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Check-in at 7am-715am. Parking lot opens at 7am right behind Jack n the Box off of Pacific Coast Hwy and Warner ave Huntington Beach, Ca. This is a small informal event. All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course. Course map: 2 out and back loops for the half marathon and 4 for the marathon. Each loop is out and back 6.55 miles. One aid station every 6.55 miles with drinking fountains along the way and numerous restrooms. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5722285 We will have the usual buffet of food for competitors ranging from, bananas, GU Gels, water, gatorade, cookies, etc. Misc info. Time Limits- None No DNF's here: A person, at anytime, can drop down to a lessor distance. If a person does not complete a marathon or any other distance, then we WILL make a distance that the person completed in increments of common standard distances: 5k, 10k, 10mi, half marathon, marathon, etc. Check in at 7am-715am. All finishers get a medal. FYI Also to save money, you can just mail the fee along with all your info, email: [email protected] for more info. ENTRY FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE www.rocketracingproductions.com All results will be posted after the event at www.rocketracingproductions.com
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"You're a fool nigger, and the worst day's work Pa ever did was to buy you," said Scarlett slowly. ... There, she thought, I've said "nigger" and Mother wouldn't like that at all. [Margaret Mitchell, "Gone With the Wind," 1936]
Also applied by English settlers to dark-skinned native peoples in India, Australia, Polynesia. The reclamation of the word as a neutral or positive term in black culture (not universally regarded as a worthwhile enterprise), often with a suggestion of "soul" or "style," is attested first in the U.S. South, later (1968) in the Northern, urban-based Black Power movement.


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Game's son singing Justin Bieber Hits
California rapper Game's son King Justice is stunting like his daddy…well, sort of.
Game recently showcased his youngest son's talent via the Internet posting videos of one of his younger seeds singing Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" and "Baby."
"I'm the Game's son and I do everything that I want to do," says King.
Game recently co-signed the "Baby" hitmaker.
"I like the kid. I seen him perform. He's a livewire. He gets it done," Game told Rap-Up TV. "He's another artist that breaks the color lines. I love when people come along and they do that. Everybody loves this kid and he seems like a good kid. More power to him."
As recently reported, Chuck Taylor was allegedly denied entrance to Canada as he tried to pass through our Northern border for a series of shows. Game, later tweeted that he was going to be held by Canadian authorities for two weeks.
The promoters for the concert then denied Game's claims the he was still being held, saying the rapper was denied entry into the country because of his alleged gang ties.


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Effect of Travoprost 0.004% on Retinal Oximetry in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
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Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness among seniors in Canada. It is often associated with an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), but its exact mechanism is still largely unknown. Some studies have shown a link between glaucoma and changes in the amount of oxygen in the veins of the eye. The study aims to compare the amount of oxygen in ocular veins among three different groups using a spectrophotometer. This instrument is linked to a camera and can measure the quantity of oxygen in the veins using different characteristics of the blood inside.
The groups of the study are: patients without glaucoma, patients suspected of glaucoma and patients newly diagnosed with glaucoma. The drug the investigators are using, Travoprost 0.004%, will only be administered to the groups suspected or diagnosed with glaucoma. Travoprost 0.004% is already approved for use in Quebec and is part of standard care. Ten patients will be recruited into each group for a total of 30 patients in this study. All patients for the suspected or diagnosed groups will be recruited from the Jewish General Hospital. Subsequently all testing will be done at the École d'optométrie, Université de Montréal
|Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
|Drug: placebo Drug: travoprost
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effect of Travoprost 0.004% on Retinal Oximetry in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
- Blood Oxygenation [ Time Frame: 1 hour ]For each subject, all the measurements will be done during an 1 hour appointment.
|Study Start Date:
|October 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Sham Comparator: Normal control
Normal patient placebo
Drug: placebo
Sham Comparator: Glaucoma suspect
Patients with elevated Intraocular pressure higher than 18 mmHg (placebo)
Drug: placebo
Experimental: Newly diagnosed glaucoma
Treated with Travoprost (0.04%)
Drug: travoprost
Travatan Z is administered to newly diagnosed glaucoma patient
Other Name: travatan
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|45 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- good systemic health
- irido-corneal angle open
- intraocular pressure more than 18 mmHg
Exclusion Criteria:
- having cardiovascular problem
- Hypertension or diabetes
- under systemic medication for high blood pressure
- had an ocular surgery in the past
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01711177
|Canada, Quebec
|University of Montreal
|Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3t1P1
|Responsible Party:
|Pierre Forcier, Associate professor, Université de Montréal
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01711177 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 3, 2012
|Results First Received:
|June 16, 2016
|Last Updated:
|June 16, 2016
Keywords provided by Pierre Forcier, Université de Montréal:
primary open angle glaucoma
retinal oximetry
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Ocular Hypertension
Eye Diseases
Antihypertensive Agents
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You can't have your cake and eat it, too.
Well, not the WHOLE cake. There's just too much darn sugar. And sugar's the enemy. (Of course, the occasional small piece of cake won't hurt ya.)
But you CAN have your burger and eat it, too (every once in awhile, crocodile).
Weight-loss guru Doug Varrieur says so.
Varrieur, author of Fat To Skinny, offers the following step-by-step guide to eating fast food when that craving just won't go away – while keeping the sugar content low (he randomly chooses Burger King as an example):
• Order yourself a Double Whopper.
• Tell the guy behind the counter you don't want any ketchup in the Whopper because that's where the sugar is.
• Get yourself a diet soda or glass of water with lemon.
• Buy yourself a side salad if you wish.
• Take your order and go sit down.
• Take the top roll off the burger. The bun, throw it away.
• Take your thumbs, stick them underneath those hamburger patties, and pull them off the bottom roll.
• If you got a side salad, break up all that meat on top of your salad. Put some ranch dressing on there. Oh, ranch dressing? That's one of those creamy dressings full of fat. Guess what? There's no sugar in there. It's very low in sugar. It's terrific.
• Eat your meat, cheese and vegetables. You've just eaten a zero-sugar lunch.
"Sugar is as addictive as heroin," adds Varrieur. "They don't call it feel-good food for nothing – because it really does make you feel good and that's the problem with sugar."
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Quintana focused on throwing strikes
MESA, Ariz. -- Jose Quintana struck out four Cubs over 3 2/3 innings during Thursday's 8-3 White Sox victory at HoHoKam Park. And during the first couple of years of his Minor League career as part of the Yankees, Quintana fanned 156 over 105 1/3 innings.
Yet, the southpaw appears more worried about throwing strikes than amassing strikeouts.
"In the Minor Leagues, I was able to strike out a lot of batters. Last year I didn't as much, but was able to throw more strikes," said Quintana through translator and White Sox coach Lino Diaz after Thursday's effort. "I want to be very efficient with my pitches. Pitching to contact is OK, but I want to be able to strike them out too."
Quintana fanned 122 over 185 innings combined between Double-A Birmingham and the White Sox in 2012. His career high for a game is eight, recorded against the Rangers on July 5.
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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New Buck Antler Restrictions Take Effect in 61 Counties
AUSTIN, Texas — Deer hunters in all or parts of 61 counties will need to size up the rack before making a shot as new buck antler restrictions take effect in many eastern and central Texas counties with the start of archery season Sept. 30.
Under the new regulation, a lawful buck in the designated counties is defined as any buck having at least one unbranched antler OR an inside antler spread of at least 13 inches. The bag limit in the affected counties will be two lawful bucks, no more than one of which may have an inside spread of greater than 13 inches.
These antler restrictions have been in place in 21 counties in the Oak Prairie ecoregion for several years. Harvest data collected by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologists indicate the regulations have been effective in improving the age structure of the buck herd, increasing hunter opportunity, and encouraging landowners and hunters to become more actively involved in better habitat management.
Counties that fall under this regulation for the first time include: Bell, Bosque, Bowie, Burleson*, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Comal (east of IH 35), Comanche, Coryell, Delta, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Franklin, Gregg, Hamilton, Harrison, Hays (east of IH 35), Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Lampasas, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Somervell, Titus, Travis (east of IH 35), Upshur, Williamson, Wilson, and Wood counties.
Hunting pressure on buck deer in these counties has been excessive for many years, say wildlife officials. In 1991, the bag limit in most counties in the eastern third of the state was reduced from two bucks to one in an effort to mitigate excessive hunting pressure. Despite the reduction, the data continues to indicate excessive harvest of bucks, which results in very poor age structure, according to Mitch Lockwood, TPWD's deer program leader. Research results indicate that poor age structure within a buck herd creates a longer breeding season, which in turn leads to a longer fawning season and a reduction in fawn production. Poor age structure also contributes to adverse hunter satisfaction.
"This regulation is the answer to the problem we've been hearing from smaller landowners who are worried that if they let a buck walk, the neighbor would shoot it," said Gary Calkins, TPWD district biologist in Jasper. "People are more excited about going hunting this year than they have in a long time."
The criteria used for candidate counties were: the county currently must be a one-buck county, 60 percent of the buck harvest in the county must consist of bucks less than 3.5 years of age, and the county must have a contiguous border with another county in which antler restriction regulations have been implemented. On this basis, the department identified the 40 counties affected by the new regulation.
For county specific regulations and more information about the antler restrictions, hunters should refer to the 2006–2007 Outdoor Annual of Texas hunting and fishing regulations, available online at TPWD's web site and wherever hunting licenses are sold or contact their area game warden or wildlife biologist.
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Steve Wilson Returns to the Village Vanguard, Now thru 12/9
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist StEve Wilson will headline a week at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City, tonight, December 4th through 9th, 2012.
Wilson will be joined by pianist Renee Rosnes and by bassist Peter Washington. The collaborative, co-led trio first performed together at Kitano in NYC, a two-night sold-out visit which Wilson fondly recalls as "one of the best musical experiences I've ever had."
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Beaded bag made by Margeurite Metivier (Dakota), ca.1860.
Dakota leather pouch with lane-stitched geometric beadwork made in the 1800s.
Beaded Dakota case, c.1900. From the Cheyenne Indian Reservation; probably made as a tourist souvenir.
Beaded wall pocket made by Dakota Indians. Collected at the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century.
Dakota band with loomed, geometric beadwork, c.1890.
Dakota boy at the concentration camp below Fort Snelling, 1863. Photograph by Whitney's Gallery.
View of the Dakota concentration camp on the river flats below Fort Snelling, c.1862–1863. Photograph by Benjamin Franklin Upton.
Oil on canvas painting of Dakota Indians in council, 1852. Painting by Seth Eastman.
Dakota Indian Treaty Delegation, c.1858. It was during these negotiations that the Dakota were forced into ceding half of their land along the Minnesota River.
Dakota Indians at Williamson home (Pajutazee Mission) near Yellow Medicine, 1862. Jane Williamson is the third from the right in this photograph taken on Sunday, August 17, 1862, the day before the U.S. Dakota War broke out across the Minnesota prairies. The photo was taken by visiting photographer Adrian Ebell in front of the Williamson house at the Pajutazee mission. Others identified include, left to right: Margaret Poage Williamson, unknown child, Sarah Hopkins (Wanyahiyawin), Thomas Smith Williamson, unknown woman with child, Robert Hopkins (Caskedan), Jane Williamson, Samuel Hopkins, unknown woman.
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The 8 week Sacred Pregnancy Journey course is the start up series to the 4 week Sacred Birth Journey course, taken later in your pregnancy (see calendar for dates!).
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Sacred Pregnancy classes hold space for pregnant women to connect with one another and their pregnancy experiences in meaningful and personal ways. These groups are being held all around the world and are the new wave of the pregnancy + birthing future. We are hell bent on changing the birth conversation as Sacred Pregnancy classes bring back the age old tradition of women sitting with one another during pregnancy and birth, getting empowered, witnessing each others process and BEING there for one another during an incredibly power-FULL rite of passage…becoming mothers.
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