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Discussion in 'Disney Dining Plan' started by newholidayx2, Aug 7, 2006.
and I dont mean on a plate! Would they wrap it up?
I've never tried it, but it seems to me I read somewhere (Unofficial Guide maybe?) that you can get your food to go and (as an added bonus) not have to pay the mandatory gratuity if you have it prepared "to go."
Oh, yes, yes. We've stayed there twice and almost every meal we ate at PM we got to go. Honestly, we didn't care for the atmosphere inside the PM. It's like a loud cafeteria sort of. However, right outside is postively beautiful right on a lake with nice soft music and plenty of table with umbrellas.
We'd also get our meals to go to bring back to our room.
Yes, they do wrap it up or put it in a Styrofoam box in a bag.
Yes, you can get your items "TO GO" but make sure you get a "TO GO" ticket so they subtract the 10% gratuity. Sometimes we like to eat by the pool or at the tables outside by the marina.
We stayed at CSR and I think we at in Pepper Market twice and got take out from Pepper Market about 5 times?
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Going West: Hip, stylish and hot girls ... but where's the talent, Kanye
Aisling O'Connor on Kanye West's flash catwalk debut at Paris Fashion Week
NO stranger to the front rows at fashion shows, new designer on the block, Kanye West, presented his debut collection on Saturday night at Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2012.
Fashion heavy weights Anna Wintour, Alexander Wang, Azzedine Alaia, Dean and Dan Caten, Olivier Theyksens and Jeremy Scott sat front and centre to support the rapper-turned-designer. The rest of us refreshed our Twitter news feed to see if everything this self-proclaimed 'genius' touches turns to gold.
Kanye knew what he was doing - to a point. Like his videos and concerts the vibe was hip & stylish; hot girls and booming music at a neo-classical Parisian library turned ultra-modern violet light-box. However the credibility of the collection itself and Kanye's design process was the buzzing topic in the fashion media, both before and after the show.
When the curtain was raised and the girls did their little turn on the catwalk, it appeared that the problem for Kanye establishing himself as a bonafide fashion designer was an apparent lack of design talent.
It is unclear who actually designed the collection. Among those he admitted to bouncing ideas off are Louise Wilson of London fashion school, Central Saint Martins as well as Kim Jones and Louise Goldin. Did he present this collection as being designed personally by 'Kanye the fashion designer' or are we to understand that this as the 'House of West' with Kanye as the director of a team of designers?
A lack of cohesion (with the exception of zips, cut outs and, rather bizarrely, fur for Spring) leads one to the conclusion that it was created by faceless designers with direction from Kanye: 'I like this', 'Don't like that', 'Let's do more zips', 'Mini-skirts are sexy', 'Fur is really hot right now'.
He brought nothing new to the plate. There was no clear individual creative vision but a fashion collection by numbers - a representation of current trends and innovations by existing designers.
What made this collection sink even further in the estimation of the fashion press was the fit. The tailoring was terrible, allegedly due to lateness in fitting. More attention to line and fit would have saved this debut from being fashion road kill. It is possible that the creative was lost in the ill fit, just like the super skinny supermodels.
The quality of the work on the clothes seemed half-assed - like he took his 'Midas Touch' for granted. It would be blasphemy to develop an idea that has emerged from the mind of a modern multi-platform artist. There is a whiff of a sense of entitlement to a fashion career because he is creative, he is interested in fashion and he has the money.
Kanye wants to be a womenswear designer that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the other designers at Paris Fashion Week. He said after his show that he was scared to present this collection for fear of being just another rapper-designer. Many hip-hop artists have successfully launched denim and sportswear lines but he seems to want to emulate Victoria Beckham's critical success.
One could speculate that he took the same approach to his debut collection as to his music - a mish-mash of samples and trends with his face on the front. No sheet music here - did he even put pencil to sketch pad?
Post-show, the same questions go unanswered. If we separate the arrogance from the artist...is there a fashion designer here? Is this where fashion is going; the work of talented yet faceless designers presented by a celebrity big name?
Kanye has his work cut out for him with the press if he plans to present for Fall-Winter 2012/13. No amount of air kisses from supermodels and Kanye's fan-base hungry fashion friends will compensate for the headline by The Telegraph's Lisa Armstrong, 'Stick to the day job…Kanye West's Paris Fashion Week debut was rap with a capital-C'.


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Air India Express
Already Delayed Air India Express Flight Returns to Kerala
A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight IX 539 returned and made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport, Kerala, India, at 10:30 p.m. on August 19. The flight was scheduled to take off at 4:30 p.m. local time, however, the passengers were told that it would be delayed due to a technical issue... »
A Dubai Bound Air India Flight Diverts to Mumbai on Suspicion of Damaged Tire
A Dubai Bound Air India Flight Diverts to Mumbai on Suspicion of Damaged Tire An Air India Express Flight flying from Lucknow to Dubai made a safe emergency landing in Mumbai on its third attempt. Flight IX 193 took off at 2.05 pm on March 8, 2014, from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow.... »
Emergency Landing in Bahrain
Forty-four passengers were aboard the Air India Express flight that made an emergency landing in Mumbai. The plane developed a "technical glitch" but landed safely. The passengers were provided an alternative flight. The Air India Express flight had been en route from Bahrain to Mangalore. Download article as PDF »
Indian Pilots: One bad seed
What: Air India Express en route from Cochin-Salalah Where: Salalah When: Nov 3, 2011 9:45 Who: 87 passengers In George's Point of View India has made noises in the press about cleaning house regarding some of the bad pilots that skated through a flawed and corrupt school and accrediting system. In this event, the... »
Indian Civil Aviation Official Meets with Mangalore Crash victims
Vayalar Ravi, Indian Civil Aviation Minister met or called (on the 18th) victims of the Mangalore crash to discuss their compensation claims. A meeting on the 19th included representatives from the airline, the government and the insurance company., The crash occurred in May of 2010, when the Dubai-Mangalore Air India Express jet overshot the... »
Mangalore Crash Families Long for Closure
Plane crash cases take a long time to settle, and the families of the Mangalore Crash can vouch for it, having been waiting since the date of the crash in May of 2010. Families who are still waiting on a settlement, and will be back in court this November. They aren't looking for extraordinary... »
Is Air India Passing the Buck?
In George's Point of View Russi Mody who ran Air India in 1993 resigned because his grand plan for Air India was strangled by red-tape and government intervention. Mody's famous last words condemn Air India's "lack of talent and the complete absence of an incentive and accountability culture. There is no punishment, no reward,... »
Mangalore: Two Pilot Tales, Which is true?
There are two accounts of the Pilot Alexander Glusicia's situation prior to the Mangalore-Dubai-Mangalore flight. We wonder which of these versions is true. 1. Alexander (Zlatko) Glusica was initially not rostered by Air India to fly on the day of the crash— not scheduled to fly till May 23.. His schedule had last minute... »
Air France, Providing an Example
Air France For the last ten years, the victims families of the Air France 4590 Concorde crash have been provided memorials arranged by Air France. Air France continues that tradition by providing two anniversary memorial services for Air France Flight 447 victims, one in Rio de Janeiro for 100 participants, and one in Paris... »
Air India Stalls Hurt Families already Suffering
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer WT Update May 22 was the anniversary of Air India Express Flight 812 from Dubai, which overshot the runway and crashed at Mangalore, India. The crash victims' support group spokesman said that "About 50 families have received compensation from the insurance companies, but many... »


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Nissan has started taking orders for the 2012 Nissan Maxima, which has a price tag of $31,75 (for the S CVT model while SV CVT is priced from $34,450). The changes on the 2012 Nissan Maxima cover both the exterior and the cabin. The Maxima will be given a subtle facelift that includes the use of a new front grille, redesigned taillights, and new wheels that have a dynamic design and are available in 18- and 19-inch sizes. Several new details are also featured on the Maxima's interior.
There is a white background light for the instrument cluster, a new color (Cafe Latte), new trimming that includes Dark Piano-hairline trimming and Atlantic Cherry wood tone. Numerous parts also come in a metallic finish. The knob for the audio and HVAC also gets a new design.
It is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 petrol unit that produces 294 hp and has a peak torque of 261 lb-ft (353 Nm). Buyers could opt for a new Limited Edition package (for the 3.5 S model), which offers headlights that have a smoked look, a set of High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights, metallic trimming, 18-inch aluminum-alloy Dark Hyper Silver finish wheels, a compass integrated in the rear view mirror, dark satin chrome front grille, fog lights, a rear spoiler, and outside mirrors have built-in turn signals.
The all-new Nissan Maxima is just too awesome to ignore. Seeing from the elegant flow of lines and waves around the surfaces, the "Liquid Motion" design structure has finally changed the way we look at Nissan after all these years.
Nissan has reduced the wheelbase of the new Maxima and overall length while making it wider in front and also at the rear. As a result, the new stance conveys more strength and power.
All the more, the new Maxima's sporty fenders and newly contoured body shows there's more to it than any other mass-produced vehicles out there. Think of it as an exotic car made for everyday driving.
The premium car now comes with bigger headlights in wraparound L-shape that kind of resembles a vortex. This design also complements the all-new Maxima's wider hood, fenders and grille, which are all layered perfectly as well.
In spite of these changes, Nissan has maintained a few distinctive designs just like the iconic C-pillars and even the significantly high trunk lid. Still, the very hot "Liquid Motion" goes all the way around these surfaces and also at the new wider bumpers.
Basically, if we are to compare this one with the previous models, the new Maxima has the same size at the doors but it's wider now at the fenders. This makes the new generation look sportier while taking away the gap around the surface as well as the one in between the 18-19 inch alloy wheels and low-profile performance tyres.
The all-new Maxima will be available in several colours to match the new "Liquid Motion" exterior. Watch out for Dark Slate, Precision Gray, Radiant Silver, Tuscan Sun, Navy Blue, Super Black and Winter Frost to enhance the car's undeniably handsome new appearance.
The high-end Dual Panel Moonroof is now also available on the new Maxima. This Moonroof comes with a fixed transparent section at the rear while giving it a much-wider view when the front panel is slid forward. Meanwhile, the front and rear glass has dual power sunshades for added comfort.
At the back, Nissan has integrated a pair of side marker bulbs on the new 12-LED taillights to leave everyone breathless whenever the car passes by. Al Castignetti (VP and GM of Nissan Motor's North America Unit) believe that since the exterior of the new Maxima resembles a coupé, it would definitely catch anyone's attention.


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With a wholly original voice, this stunning debut novel captures the overwhelming transformation from childhood to adolescence
An ordinary suburban Connecticut summer in the seventies is the stage for the miraculous world of Timmy. Twelve years old and full of boundless curiosity, Timmy lives an ever-expanding life of record collections (of which Elton John is king), neighborhood bullies (of whom Franky DiLorenzo rules), best friends, and the darker, more lasting secrets of family. Over the course of the summer, Timmy will kill a frog, lose his baseball-card collection, alienate a friend, and witness his parents' separation. An intruder will hide in his treehouse; his mother will threaten divorce; his father will move out and back in. Timmy's childhood will end and his adolescence begin.
One of the most remarkable child narrators to come along in recent years, Timmy is the achievement of a stunning new voice in American fiction. In the Cherry Tree is an addictively clever and appealing novel of our universal coming of age.
Rather plodding but appealingly homely, this first novel has the feel of an old family album. In a series of grainy snapshots, Pope chronicles the coming of age of 12-year-old Timmy during the summer of 1974 in suburban Connecticut. Timmy's father ("The Dad") is a boozing, gambling, happy-go-lucky Italian-American builder; his mother ("The Mom") is a no-nonsense Nova Scotia WASP. Timmy spends his time hanging out with his cronies, climbing cherry trees, listening to Elton John, going to movies, masturbating, discovering girls, teasing his older brother and sister and observing the neighborhood's idiosyncrasies. Egged on by his sadistic best pal, Stev (the friends drop the "e" at the end of names), Timmy torments feckless Tony, another neighborhood kid, but draws the line at killing frogs, another of Stev's favorite pastimes. As his parents' marriage slowly disintegrates-mainly because the Mom incessantly nags the Dad about his habit of playing golf and boozing during business hours-Timmy is jarred from his idyllic idling. His dog is killed, and when Stev comes home from camp he betrays Timmy by gambling away Timmy's baseball cards to gain favor with the neighborhood toughs. Pope never builds up much narrative steam with his episodic storytelling, and Timmy's voice is not particularly distinctive (despite his earnest cataloguing of boners and mammoth farts). There is a warmth and authenticity to Timmy's interactions with his parents and siblings, but even the heavy sprinkling of '70s cultural references fails to create much edge. 8-city author tour. (Oct.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.


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Rendering: The lay of the land
Austin architect James LaRue is well grounded in what it takes to make a house look at home in its setting
Western Landmark: The Allison Inn
The artistry of this inn is steeped in family principle and in the history of Oregon
In the Studio: Intuitive by Nature
Catherine Earle makes art the way she gardens, in an Idaho studio that embraces both
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June | July 2015
Although she was born in France and has visited a host of countries, artist Catherine Earle doesn't need to travel very far for inspiration. For Earle (whose first name is pronounced kat- TREEN) everything she needs to create her ethereal acrylic paintings is close to home.
Earle lives in a quaint, two - story home on a quiet, tree - lined street in Sandpoint, Idaho. With teal trim and auburn accents, the 1,400 - square - foot home she shares with her two daughters and beloved pets certainly looks like an artist's residence. Second - floor alcoves tuck into a metal roof that sings her daughters to sleep in the rain. A roomy front porch holds a wide wooden bench, while the back porch is slung with a hammock so the artist can take in the sights, sounds and smells of her voluptuous garden.
Lavender, roses, delphiniums and clematis hug the fence while pots of nasturtiums, sunflowers and marigolds frame the double French door entryway to the 300 - square - foot studio she converted from a detached garage. Raised beds overflow with broccoli, kale, beans, savory herbs and other edibles, ensuring a steady supply of bees, ladybugs and butterflies, as well as hummingbirds, chickadees and swallows.
"It's speaking to me," she says of her lifelong fascination with nature.
Even as a young girl of 4 or 5 in Nimes, France, Earle remembers being fascinated by the plants and animals that filled her parents' farm, especially the flowers. Reading and working with her microscope were familiar childhood pursuits and both tie into her earliest paintings that evoke abstract cell structures.
More recent work — this summer marks the third year she has shown at The Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d'Alene — has evolved to include the same flora and fauna she encounters in day - to - day life. There's also a growing assortment of larger creatures such as rabbits, a majestic stag and koi. Some swoop while others flutter across mostly square canvases. Still others peek from behind oversize petals, leaves and undulating branches conjured from her garden or from past travels to such places as India, Thailand and Fiji.
Many images she uses in her paintings come from her modest library: Maria Sibylla Merian's Insects of Surinam, Pierre - Joseph Redoute's The Roses, Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms from the Ocean and John James Audubon's The Art of Audubon. Earle also uses the computer to find resources and has begun taking more of her own photographs.
Sometimes, though, the artist just follows her intuition.
"I don't try to analyze what I do," she says of her process. "I welcome what comes up."
Earle has followed her passion since age 17 when she studied at the École des Beaux - Arts, followed by jobs in floral arrangement and theater makeup. Upon meeting a handsome American makeup model, Earle — née Lemaitre relocated to America, even though she barely spoke English. After a brief stint in southern California, Earle moved to north Idaho where her (now former) husband had family.
Although she continued to make art sporadically, including with her growing daughters, it wasn't until a watercolor class with Zoltan Szabo that she found her métier. Earle began painting in earnest, filling her home with artwork and establishing a presence in the regional artist community.
She says she enjoys her studio time, including the repetitive calm of making frames, stretching canvas or gessoing and sanding. Tools hang on pegboard and her workspace is stacked neatly. Light floods the room and Chico, the dachshund - chihuahua mix, or Petit Loup, the feline, frequently lounge nearby.
Adaptations in her studio allow Earle to work increasingly large, on canvases up to 8 feet. An easel towers above the 5 - foot, 2 - inch artist, yet quickly flips backward to provide a horizontal surface. Pegs along a vertical wall rail make it possible for her to move through several paintings simultaneously — she often finishes pieces quickly over several days — or work directly on the floor, maneuvering the cart of the Golden brand acrylics she prefers to build up the surface with layers upon layers of paint.
When she's painting, it's often to music — Latin American rhythms, but also emotive soundtracks from such movies as "The Painted Veil" — which may account for the energetic mark - making in her work.
Her painting process, she says, is similar to the way she gardens: She plants what she loves, doesn't use chemicals or worry about what might not make it. Instead, she embraces the cycle of life, knowing that her garden will "find balance within itself."
"I often put plants out [earlier] than my neighbors," she says, acknowledging north Idaho's capriciously chilly spring climate. She shrugs, adding that she believes in her own inner sense of timing for both her garden and her art.
"I trust that something is going to come."
Carrie Scozzaro teaches art full time and regularly writes about visual art, food, culture and education for several newspapers and magazines. A graduate of Rutgers Mason Gross School of Art, she has a Master of Arts in fine art from University of Montana and exhibits her artwork across the country. Marie - Dominique Verdier (www. MDVphoto.com) mostly uses available light for architectural photography, making travels unencumbered and work unobtrusive. Working intuitively, she tries to be faithful to the eye's experience in the spaces she photographs.
Earle's paint splatters are everywhere — on the concrete floor, on the wooden easels and on the works themselves.


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|Zouheira Issa (left) explains the importance of proper nutrition to a group of mothers in the village of Garin Goulbi, Niger.
By Chris Tidey
GARIN GOULBI, Niger, 29 May 2012 – In Garin Goulbi, a small village more than 500 kilometres from Niger's capital, women have taken the lead in protecting their families and community during the country's dire food security and nutrition crisis, which has left more than six million people across Niger facing food shortages.
According to UN experts, successive droughts in 2005, 2010 and now 2012 have pushed families to the brink. UNICEF and the Government of Niger recognized that families needed skills or tools to make them more resilient to the recurring droughts and food insecurity.
In 2008, UNICEF began promoting key family practices (KFP) to improve child health, hygiene and nutrition. The behavioural interventions have the greatest impact on reducing mortality and morbidity among children under age 5, who are the most vulnerable in times of crisis. Women took the lead in implementing the programme.
Women taking the lead
The programme focuses on the adoption of new norms and practices throughout some of the most disadvantaged regions, including densely populated Maradi and Zinder in southern Niger. Villages in these regions register the highest maternal and child mortality and malnutrition rates nationwide.
In Garin Goulbi, five women are leading the village KFP programme. Each week, they visit homes to teach families about seven key behaviours that reduce under-5 mortality and morbidity: exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life; complementary feeding for children after six months; proper hand-washing techniques; treatment of diarrhoea; how to seek medical care; obtaining vaccinations; and using mosquito nets to prevent malaria.
"When I was trained by UNICEF, some years ago now, I gained much knowledge that I wanted to share with other mothers," said Zouheira Issa, who conducted a group session about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. "That is why I do this. I have six children myself, so I know a thing or two from experience, and when I see a serious problem with the families I visit, I can identify it and get help."
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|Nephisa Tasirou sits with her son Mahamadou, 18 months, during a UNICEF-supported session about key family practices in a village near Maradi, Niger.
Learning vital health practices
In the face of this latest crisis, preventive interventions are being promoted to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition. UNICEF and partner NGOs are scaling up the programme to reach families nationwide. Currently, it is operational in six out of Niger's seven regions.
"Through the program, we have learned many important lessons that are helping us, especially now when food is scarce," said Nephisa Tasirou, a 23-year-old mother in the village of Tahoua. "My son has been exclusively breast fed, and you can see how strong and healthy he is."
The programme's ultimate goal is to reduce under-5 mortality by 30 per cent in the targeted communities. Monitoring by UNICEF and community workers has shown an increase in positive practices related to child health, nutrition and hygiene in the villages where the KFP programme has been implemented. For example, the number of mothers who exclusively breastfeed for the first six months increased from 9 per cent in 2008 to 27 per cent in 2010.
UNICEF requires approximately US$2 million to continue funding the KFP programme for the next two years.
In response to the current nutrition crisis, UNICEF is also expanding the capacity of therapeutic feeding centres to treatment of severe acute malnutrition, a deadly condition. In 44 hospitals around the country, UNICEF is also providing approximately 85 per cent of the supplies and equipment needed to treat children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications. The organization is also increasing access to clean water and sanitation to prevent the spread of opportunistic diseases, and is providing assistance to displaced women and children.
The consolidated United Nations appeal launched by humanitarian actors in Niger – requesting US$451 million – is only 32 per cent funded. UNICEF and its partners call on the international community to intensify efforts on behalf of the country's children.
Food crisis in the Sahel
In Burkina Faso, a garden maintained by local women benefits a whole community
with video
In facing nutrition crisis, the Niger benefits from lessons learned
with video
Education a first step to improving nutrition security in Burkina Faso
with video
Floods strike the Niger amidst nutrition crisis and cholera outbreak
with video
Survey results: Child malnutrition rates remain alarming in Chad
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ESPN last night confirmed that it has blocked reporter Jenn Brown's partnership with Icehouse beer. ESPN had originally approved Brown's multiyear deal with Icehouse, which called for her to become the new face of the MillerCoors brand. Brown's affiliation with the brewer, however, came into question because she primarily covers college football and basketball for ESPN. An ESPN spokesperson in an e-mail said, "I can confirm the Jenn Brown Icehouse promotion is no longer" (Brian Helfrich, THE DAILY). SPORTS BY BROOKS cited an ESPN source as saying that Brown "was approached by MillerCoors for the deal earlier this year and before proceeding, sought approval" from ESPN officials, who "subsequently approved the deal." Once the deal was announced last week, however, ESPN "upper management previously unaware of the arrangement nixed the association." ESPN sources indicated that network execs were "uncomfortable with having a college football 'reporter' endorse beer" (SPORTSBYBROOKS.com, 8/24). USA TODAY's Michael Hiestand writes ESPN nixing the deal was a "no-brainer" in this case. There no longer is "much hubbub over sportscasters -- such as ESPN's Mike Ditka, who appears in current beer ads -- pushing booze." But Brown "is a reporter -- not one of ESPN's pontificating personalities who also star in ads -- and, more important, she'll largely appear on college football and basketball." Hiestand writes after ESPN "aired its midsummer LeBron James infomercial and now that it has grown so big it can expect to have any one of its on-air personalities in a scandal or legal scrape at any time, it's good to see some things are still out of bounds." For ESPN, which "vets its announcers' outside gigs, it's an especially good time to think responsibly" (USA TODAY, 8/25).


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In January 1990, two months after the Berlin Wall fell, I was discussing world politics over brunch with my wife, Anne, and daughter Elizabeth. We were unpleasantly surprised that, despite the end of communism in Eastern and Central Europe and the prospects for freedom in the Soviet Union, few people seemed interested in discussing the manifold crimes of communism. A general amnesia, even in some of the former communist countries, seemed to be setting in.
Knowing that those who fail to remember history tend to repeat it, we determined to memorialize the victims of communism.
Thus was born the idea that became Washington's newest memorial, located on Capitol Hill at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave., N.W., New Jersey Ave., and G St., N.W. an international memorial to the more than 100 million victims of communism (a number documented by The Black Book of Communism, published by the Harvard University Press).
Of course, a memorial doesn't spring up overnight. It took several years to get the ball rolling -- until December 1993 -- when President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin scheduled a summit meeting. Before the meeting, Clinton gave Congress the Friendship R-US Act. The bill authorized the design and construction of a memorial in Washington to the victims of communism, and unanimously passed Congress as Public Law 103-199.
But the law also stated that "no federal funds" could be spent on the "establishment" of the memorial. The organizers would have to rely on non-governmental financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations, although the law did not prohibit seeking funds overseas.
Over the next two years, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation was incorporated, a board of directors was elected with Lev Dobriansky as chairman and me as president. We became a tax-exempt organization and started trying to raise money.
In the spring of 1995, Dobriansky and I met for the first time with John Parsons, a senior official of the National Park Service. Parsons has overseen the creation of Washington memorials and monuments for 30 years.
Parsons gave us a memorandum outlining the "Steps for Establishing a Memorial in the Nation's Capital" from legislation, site selection and approval, and design approval to fundraising and construction. There were 24 separate steps to be negotiated. As we prepared to leave his office, Parsons said quietly, "It's going to take longer than you think."
The Foundation decided to raise its public profile by initiating an annual awards event at which a Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom would be given to an individual (or organization) in America or abroad who had demonstrated life-long opposition to communism and support of freedom and democracy.
The award was named after Harry Truman and Ronald Reagan because the Cold War started during the presidency of the former and effectively ended during the presidency of the latter. The first winners were Elena Bonner and the late Lane Kirkland.
The Foundation shifted into high gear. The National Park Service said it would be happy to help the Foundation find an appropriate site for the Memorial. Donors reacted favorably to the proposed $1 million Memorial. Ethnic communities stepped up their participation, led by the Vietnamese Americans in Northern Virginia, followed by the Latvians, Estonians and Lithuanians. President George W. Bush became honorary chairman.
But, we wondered, what should the Memorial look like? After months of discussion and debate, the Foundation's board of directors unanimously selected the Democracy statue erected by Chinese students in the spring of 1989 as the core of the Memorial.
This statue was selected because it recalls the Tiananmen Square massacre and the continuing communist oppression in the world's most populous country (which has had the largest number of victims). Plus, it was based on the Statue of Liberty a global symbol of freedom and democracy.
Following presentations by us, the National Capital Planning Commission approved the site and the Commission of Fine Arts approved the design -- despite Communist China's protests to administration officials and the National Park Service
The "only" thing that now remained for the Foundation to do was to raise the necessary funds. We had roughly half of what we'd need, and convinced companies including Pfizer, Lockheed Martin and Phillips International, and foundations like The Heritage Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, the Fund for American Studies, Young America's Foundation, Earhart and Shelby Cullom Davis to pitch in.
We eventually raised $950,000.
The official groundbreaking of the Memorial took place on Sept. 27, 2006, and it was completed and ready to be dedicated by June 12. Experts agree that no memorial has been built in a shorter period of time, and yet we're proud to have maintained the highest professional standards.
The dedication of this memorial means there will be a permanent reminder of the more than 100 million victims of communism. This day is, as every day ought to be, a day to remember those brave men and women who resisted communism and led the free world to victory in the Cold War and to the demise of the Soviet Union. And it is a day of resolution, as we resolve that never again shall we allow so evil a tyranny to terrorize the world.
Lee Edwards, Ph.D.,is the distinguished fellow in conservative thought at The Heritage Foundation.
First appeared in Human Events online


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Two years ago I tried just doing a monthly recap. I managed to keep that up for five months.
Last year I started Project Life, and stuck with than through to the beginning of July, skipped the summer because I do a photo book for that, and then valiantly tried to resume in the fall. I still plan to try to add a few things from October and November, but frankly, I've lost interest.
However, now I own an iPhone 4S and it's fabulously portable camera. As a result, I'm taking a whole lot of photos that I just would never have taken before. I felt like I needed to give one of these projects another try.
P365 here I come!
I have to admit, I'm helped out with this project by using my iPhone and an app called "Photo 365". It reminds me every evening to take a photo for the day. If I've taken one I can pull it over from my phone album, or from Photostream. If I haven't taken one, I'm reminded to get one. Once I have the photo and I can a comment with it if I choose to do so.
The app displays the month and shows my photo from every day:
I've mentioned this App to my friend Leanne. She downloaded it right away. However, what surprised me was that her husband was using it more than she was!
I also mentioned it to my brother. Last I heard he was keeping up with the photos and the comments. He'd been trying to figure out a way to record things his daughter says and does, but sometimes the words need a photo, or the photo needs the words for a complete record. This app solves his dilemma.
However, the problem with the App is that it doesn't have anyway to easily print the photos and the comments.
My solution:
My solution is a bit more work that simply having everything automatically import to somewhere, but if I can keep this up beyond May, I won't complain.
In my next post I'll mention a way to use your smart phone to easily keep up with P365 and to end up with a fabulous photo book at the end of the year!


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I have been pondering a simple question. I am wondering why we sometimes just cannot see the truth no matter how much evidence is presented to us. I especially think about some of the conversations I have had with friends and family members these last few months.
This morning I was asking the Lord what is it that prevents us or continues to block us from seeing or hearing…..and what I am perceiving is that it is Pride. Pride fills us with darkness and Truth fills us with light. Jesus did say He was the light and the Truth. Truth is light.
Furthermore, when you think about it, the definition of Humility is being in the Truth. A person who is complimented on his/her talents and then, out of false humility, waves it away is not humble. Whereas the person who acknowledges the truth of their talents and gives God the glory for those talents is humble.
I was thinking about that too. You know I do appreciate and respect Charlie Johnston very much. He is from "The Next Right Step" blog. He will sometimes mention how smart he is. I think, wow, that is kind of boastful isn't it? But, the way he says it really isn't boasting. He is acknowledging the gifts that God gave him. He also acknowledges that he is ready to accept whatever humiliations God may allow to happen to him; if he is in error, he will accept that; and if he interpreted things wrong, he will accept that as well. That is humility. He is the type of person who is going to take responsibility for his actions and his words. That is humility. He won't be blaming others for his errors.
So back to Pride. The reason why I feel a need to write about this topic is because of what is coming upon us. If we are to fumble through this time with our Faith intact, we will need to be humble so that we can always be in the light. If per chance we become deceived and God puts someone in our path to show us the way, we would need to acknowledge our errors. If we do not acknowledge our errors we will continue to walk down the wrong path and cause much harm to ourselves and quite possibly to those who are following our lead.
It is absolutely essential that we are able to admit our errors. To seek truth for truth itself, and not for glorifying ourselves….thinking we have all the answers – we are right and everyone else is wrong. Sometimes we have an agenda and no matter what, we won't allow anything to stop us from fulfilling that agenda. No one likes to be wrong, but, inevitably, all of us are wrong at one time or another. The more pride we have, the more stubborn we become in holding on to our position.
Charlie mentioned that the Lord informed him that things will be so dark we will only see one step in front of us and we will need to rely totally on God….not on ourselves, our opinions, our ideas, and our plans. Do we know how to do this.
If someone tells you that your plan is probably not going to work and perhaps you should do something different….do you dig your heels in and become more stubborn or are you open to their suggestions. Pride would be digging in and humility would be considering the suggestion. If someone presents evidence to you in regard to a teaching – do you believe it or are you open to it? Do you make excuses as to why you don't need to believe that and then continue doing or believing something contrary to that truth?
I will tell you this: If we do not believe a dogma taught by the Church we are in Heresy — However, this is only if you deliberately will not believe it without actively searching for the truth. If you are one of those people who does not believe in a particular article of Faith, I would really encourage you to seriously sit down and have a talk with God about that situation. The more you really want to know truth instead of just embracing your own ideas, out of a sense of justifying your behavior, God will have mercy on you and show you truth.
We just came out of the year of Mercy. Jesus told St. Faustina that if we do not come to Him during this time of Mercy, we will have to go through His Justice. Yikes. I don't think you want that. I know I certainly don't… I personally am trying to examen my own soul at this time with the hope of becoming more humble, especially in how I react to others who are filled with anger, discouragement, unbelief, etc. These people are tough for me and really drain me. I know that the Lord is asking me to be that bridge of hope and love for them. He is asking that of all of us. We will need to be patient and understanding. The level of patience we show is in direct correlation to our humility by the way.
I guess I am trying to say we would do well to start repenting of our Pride and ask God's forgiveness so that we can be in the light when things come upon us …and continue to stay in God's grace so we will be able to cooperate with God's plan every step of the way, leaning on Him and not ourselves.
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Author: Anna Banks
Release Date: May 13th, 2014
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Pages: 327
Format: Hardcover, Bought
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Emma, who is half human and half Syrena, and her Syrena love, Galen, need time together. Alone. Away from the kingdoms of Poseidon and Triton. Emma's grandfather, the Poseidon king, suggests the two visit a small town called Neptune.
Neptune is home to both Syrena and Half-Breeds alike. But Emma and Galen didn't sign up to be peacemakers between the ocean-living Syrena and the land-dwelling, freshwater counterparts. They didn't bargain for meeting a charming Half-Breed named Reed, who can barely disguise his feelings for Emma. And they especially didn't expect to find themselves in the middle of a power struggle that threatens not only their love, but their ocean kingdoms.
In this stunning conclusion to her bestselling Syrena Legacy, Anna Banks thrills fans with more action and romance than ever.
My Review:
This is the final book in the Trilogy for the Syrena Legacy. After plowing through the first two books I knew I had to get going through this one. I had to work this week, so it took me a little longer to read it, but I managed to get it done anyway :)
I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the other 2. I found Emma to be extremely selfish. She kept getting angry over things that if she just took the time to listen she could have understood. Instead of trying to fix things, she just kept going on like she did nothing wrong. It had me pretty angry every time I read her part of the chapters.
I still loved Galen. He did make mistakes too, but no matter what was going on Emma was in his heart. It makes you want to sigh as you read how much he loves her.
I felt like something was definitely up in this book. I wasn't sure which since Emma was sent to Neptune by her grandfather, but for everything to happen the way it did, I was shocked. Then for them to all find a way out to just get back into trouble all over again. The Author definitely gives you lots of suspense in this book. I think this book has more suspense than the first two books put together.
You meet lots of new people in this book. There is Reed, Mr. Kennedy, Tyrden, Reger, Toby, and all the other townsfolk that pop up. You see a lot of Reed and Tyrden though. I didn't like Reed much. I understood a little bit, but he knew about Emma and didn't seem to care about boundaries. He pushed anyway and that annoyed me as well.
This book is set mainly in Tennessee. You don't get to experience the Ocean really in this book, but she makes it in a way that all still makes sense. She twisted up the story in a way that captivates you and won't allow you to get out of it until you finish the last page.
I loved this book though. Mainly because it all comes together in the end. The Author gives us an excellent Epilogue for all us hopeless romantics to get our fill of Emma and Galen. The book definitely ended in a way that it needed an epilogue to clear everything up for those that wanted to know what happens to the relationship. It all comes together wonderfully and left me satisfied. I could easily see a separate trilogy popping up with future offspring down the road of several of the matings that happened in this book. It would be neat to see how they grew and how the kingdoms were. If not, I am still very happy with the series and know it will be something I cherish for a long time to come.


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Welcome to the Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering.
The faculty was incepted back in 2002 aimed at producing quality chemical engineers to cater for the chemical industry in the East Coast corridor. Today, we have grown by leaps and bounds into one of the largest chemical engineering schools in Malaysia in terms of qualified academic staffs as well as undergraduate intake.
Due to the ever-changing landscape of chemical engineering, we constantly strive hard to ensure that our graduates have the following four attributes:
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These four attributes have become the guiding principle for developing future directions of this faculty. Looking back at our achievements over the years, I am indeed very satisfied with the level of dedication, innovation and strength displayed by our students, staff and faculty members. As the Dean, I am committed to furthering the progress that we have made so far, and fostering an environment where the faculty itself will continue to achieve our shared goals of being a preferred institution to study, to do research and also to work. Along the way, we may have some challenges, but I believe that the opportunities always surpass the hiccups. With the support of senior administration, and the perseverance of our students, staff and faculty, we have all what is needed to move forward and to build one of the best engineering schools in the nation.
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Franklin, city, Merrimack county, central New Hampshire, U.S., at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers (there forming the Merrimack). The locality was settled in 1748 as Salisbury and was renamed for Benjamin Franklin when the present town was formed in 1828 from parts of Andover, Northfield, Salisbury, and Sanbornton. It was chartered as a city in 1895. The restored birthplace of the orator and statesman Daniel Webster, built in 1780, is a state historic site and museum. The Franklin Falls flood-control dam (completed 1943) is north of the city. The falls provided waterpower for early 19th-century milling operations. Manufactures now consist mainly of plastic and metal products. Pop. (2000) 8,405; (2010) 8,477.
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CS ISBN 0788753290 $79.75 Nine cassettes
This urban classic reflects the 1980s through the eyes of middle-class African-American Philadelphians as Tracy Ellison and her friends grow from childhood to late adolescence. Johnson's voice is wonderfully girlish; however, that same juvenile quality detracts from her characterizations of adults and males over the age of 13. Nonetheless, the exuberance and joie de vivre that Johnson brings to the freewheeling narrative make the story well worth listening to. The teenagers, teetering between childishness and adolescence, are brought vividly to life. P.R.
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I've also gotten much better about pairing neutrals together. The shirt under the blazer is a steel grey, and as such is not something I'd normally think to wear with tans. It's taken me a long time to believe (and actually put into practice) that you really can wear any neutral together, and I love the effect. Of course, the greys in the scarf, as well as the blues, tans and reds, also help pull that all together, too.
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The Boardman West team celebrates three runners scoring in the second inning of Saturday's district game against Boardman East. At left, East catcher Jason Franko leaps for the ball as West baserunner Jeff Marple scores. West won 18-2, to set up today's district finale at the Fields of Dreams. The winner will represent District 2 at the state tournament. D4
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NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX vs. 7950 GX2 ReviewSpecifications & Test System »
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The GeForce 7950 GX2 has just about the same size as the 7900 GTX. While the cooler of the GeForce 7900 GTX is a two slot solution, the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses two copper coolers. The back of the cards shows the much smaller number of components on the 7950 GX2 compared to the 7900 GTX.
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Set in 1951 at the height of the Korean War it tells the story of a group of soldiers who are being replaced in the front line after serving their rotation. But on the way home they find enemy troops are about to make a breakthrough and it is up to them to pull together to save the country.
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Available Feb 17th, 2018 2BR, 2BA 700 sqft
The North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco has a rich history and is home to the city's oldest street, Grant Avenue. Also known as Little Italy, North Beach houses this fabulous rental close to Washington Square Park, the Financial District, and dozens of amazing places to eat. This building has an upper level rental apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The furnished apartment also includes high-speed internet access for residents.
The views from the living room and bedrooms of this property are great, the expansive bay windows allow in abundant natural light. This rental has it all — from elegantly modern décor to hardwood floors that flow throughout the living space. Entertain guests in the living room with ease, the room is outfitted with comfortable and stylish furniture.
The living room opens into the kitchen, the counter peninsula creating a natural break and offering seating for three. It's the all-white kitchen that commands attention. From the gleaming backsplash to the Shaker-style cabinets and smooth countertop, the all-white looks beautiful with the stainless steel appliances and finishes. There's even an under-mount stainless steel sink that adds to the room's clean lines. The kitchen includes:
The contemporary design continues throughout the bedrooms and bathrooms. Both bedrooms feature beautiful bay windows, wood floors, and ample closet space. Bedroom one is off the kitchen and just steps from the first bathroom, an impressive room with floor-to-ceiling tiles in the shower/tub. Every detail is sleek and stylish, from the black vanity with contrasting white sink to the black frame mirror.
The second bedroom is just down the hall, another spacious room with modern furnishings and updated décor. It's across the hall from the other bathroom, a grand space with luxury, glass-enclosed shower stall. This bathroom also features a black vanity with lower cabinet storage, black frame mirror, and stainless steel finishes.
There's an in-unit, stacked washer and dryer as well.
Many San Francisco neighborhoods enjoy convenient proximity to restaurants, clubs, markets, parks, and cultural venues. North Beach is one of those neighborhoods and this rental offers easy access to Fisherman's Wharf (less than a mile), Washington Square Park (only a 2-minute walk), and more.
Within walking distance are:
The Financial District is about an 8 minute drive, while the San Francisco International Airport is less than 40 minutes by car.
Zeus homes are ready to go right when you move in. Here's a few things you can expect.
For a full list, see what else sets us apart.
1765 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
North Beach
We stayed in SF for a month and could not have asked for a better experience. Zeus responded to any inquiries quickly and with professionalism. Highly recommended!


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Toting countless successful alumni like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Seth Meyers, the iO Theater has long been the home of long form improvisation. The iO Comedy Network, iO's new online video channel, distills the heart and soul of iO's comedy into poignant, goofy, and my-mouth-hurts-from-smiling-so-much funny videos. There are ways to get involved for any level experience, from our introductory classes to our own iO Comedy Network Originals.


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Rites of Love and Math Trailer (2010)
14 April 2010 26 mins
Is there a mathematical formula for love without death? The film 'Rites of Love and Math' is a sprawling allegory about Truth and Beauty, Love and Death, Mathematics and Tattoo, set on the stage of Japanese Noh theater.
Watch the official Rites of Love and Math 2010 trailer in HD below or find more Rites of Love and Math videos on Vidimovie.


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This is a very special opportunity to show and discuss your work in an intimate atmosphere, in the Magnum Tokyo office with Moises Saman. Moises will share with you his inspiring vision on Photography and help you to take your work to the next level.
This weekend masterclass will incorporate a group portfolio review, a mini-assignment with a follow-up group critique of images produced in class, and an inspirational lecture from Moises Saman.
On the first day participants will be expected to arrive with 12 printed images to be reviewed by Moises. Towards the end of the day, Moises will give participants a small assignment that will be reviewed in the class the following day, in the afternoon.
This masterclass is not aimed at beginners in Photography but otherwise is open to all; students, dedicated amateurs, semi-professionals, or emerging photographers.
The final deadline for application is May 12th.
Price: Tuition for the workshop is 35,000 JPY
PHOTO: An armed member of the opposition stands guard on a street in the town of Zawiya, about 50KM west of Tripoli. Zawiya, Libya, 2011.
© Moises Saman / Magnum Photos
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- 52 years old
- Date of birth: Feb 20, 1959
- Date of passing: Mar 3, 2011
|Let the memory of Marshall be with us forever
"Hey daddy cant believe it is been two years. I still think about u all the time. Love always tiffany"
"Happy 53rd Birthday Daddy! I love u and miss u so much its hard to believe ur gone from us one day we will see u again and be together again. I think of u everyday of my life and always will i am and always will be ur MOOKA i miss hearing that too. LOVE U AND MISS U DADDY SO MUCH THINKING OF U EVERYDAY AND NITE OF MY LIFE U WERE A WONDERFUL FATHER COULDNT ASK FOR ANOTHER R.I.P DADDY!!!"
"Happy 53rd birthday daddy ! I love and miss you ! You were gone far to fast. I will always be thinking of you and keep you in my prayers . Love your baby girl Tiffany"
"I Love You And Miss You... Thinking Of You Everyday...
I Will Always Be Your Little Girl... Tiffany"
"I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Marshall. I remember the good old days when we were just teenagers and he use to call me kitty cat and meow at me. He was so funny. I have a picture of him kneeling down with my brother Jr. from years ago. He had that big hair and that smirk on his face. So sorry...."
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Add my good vibes too.
No. I have a sock on. The itch is gone now.
I do not like when I get an itch in the mid of my back.
I do not like to get any itch! I have some cream to put on when I itch. It does not work as well as I would like.
I am one step away from being rich. All I need now is money
Skin bumps and spots can be hard to get rid of.
My back has an itch right now. It is up high where i can not reach.
"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen." ~ Orhan Pamuk
When I have that, I use a tool found in my cook room.
I am one step away from being rich. All I need now is money
Yup, those are the ones I hate. I hope I did not jinx you.


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St Helens People's Forum has been working with the St.Helens
Hate Crime Partnership, the Council and Merseyside Police to launch
'Safer in Town' in St.Helens.
We want people with learning difficulties, and others who for some
reason may feel vulnerable, to feel safer using the town
People with learning disabilities or who may be vulnerable can
apply to become part of the scheme by ringing the number below and
asking for an application form.
How it works?
1) Get a keyring and 'keep safe' card
from St.Helens Council with your emergency contact details on.
2) If you ever feel scared, ill or have
been involved in an accident in town, go into a shop with a 'Safer
In Town' sticker in the window.
3) The shop staff will use your card or keyring
to get you the help you need.
To get your keyring and card, or for more
information, contact Safer Communities at St.Helens Council 01744


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"I told him, 'Kurt, you're my hero. You're my knight in shining armor.' Because that's how I feel toward him. He's there to protect me."- Mildred Solar Cortes
What Clients Have to Say
At Arnold & Itkin, we are committed to our clients and do everything we can to help pursue justice on their behalf. For this reason, we are honored by the long-term relationships we build with those who we work with, and we go to great lengths to ensure that their best interests are protected.
If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work with the lawyers from our firm, we encourage you to watch some of our videos.
These are clients—much like yourself—who have first-hand knowledge about what it is like to work with our firm and how our attorneys treat our clients. If you would like to learn more, or if you are ready to schedule your 100% and confidential consultation, all you need to do is give us a call at (888) 493-1629.
"I really feel like Arnold & Itkin brought justice to my family. Not only my family, but many families."- Terry Yount
"Everyone was just so nice at the firm. Anything I needed, they were there. I just want to say thank you for caring so much about my family and the other ladies that the firm represented as well. I just really, truly appreciate that you represented us to the fullest."- Tinisha Thomas
"It was just unreal how tirelessly they worked. Our trial lasted around 10 days, and every night they were working until way after midnight. There were a couple of nights they never even slept. It was just amazing to me. They really care about people."- Terry Yount
"I encountered professionalism, understanding, compassion – a lot of compassion. They really felt for what me and my wife were going through. They were there; they called, they checked on us. Any questions I had, if they didn't have an answer, they would get the answer, they would follow up."- Deepwater Horizon Crew Member
"He took charge, he took the lead, and I felt comfortable with that because when we were in mediation, he always spoke what I told him. We had already spoken about it so he was my voice."- Terrie Hargrove
"It was truly a pleasure dealing with them. They never made me feel like a client. They made me feel almost like family."- Deepwater Horizon Crew Member
"What sets Arnold & Itkin apart from other lawyers is the way they treat you. It is just the respect they show you—the care. We came in, they immediately took our case, and they talked to us like we were people. We had tons of questions and they answered every single one."- Maribel Castillo
"I've been in the oilfield 30 years. I've seen guys lose cases, win cases…I could tell he was a lawyer who knew what he was doing."- Deepwater Horizon Crew Member
"I knew I was going to win because I had them on my side. Because I had the best lawyers, that was it. That's what I felt in my heart. They were the best, and I hired the best—and they provided for the best. They looked out for me, number one."- Russell Poirier
"They made me feel very secure…They were looking out for my best interests, and they cared about the things that were going on with me."- Deepwater Horizon Crew Member
"My future looks very bright through Arnold & Itkin. I can honestly tell you that my family is well taken care of, our worrying is over. Everything is just fine now. I don't know where I'd be without Arnold & Itkin."- Corey Phipps
"I would definitely recommend Arnold & Itkin. They just have a lot of integrity. They did what they said they were going to do—things didn't work one way, they would find a way to make things work. They were always there for us."- Joel Lopez
"I haven't dealt with a whole lot of lawyers, but they make you feel like family, like you're part of them. They keep you informed on what's going on, and it was just a pleasant experience from what I expected originally."- Jason Baggerley
"They genuinely care. Their goal is to get what is just due to their clients, to provide that better quality of life that is due to them. And to get them back to where they were before the accident happened."- Donovan Calvin
"They have really given me my life back—my family's life back. Our life was completely upside down because all of what my company had done through all of this process. They fought tooth and nail for me, and my family. Anytime we needed them, they were there."- Josh Tipton
"Very happy that the case has turned out like it did. Very happy and very satisfied with what Jason did for us. God forbid if I ever had to do it over again, I would not even think about anybody other than Jason."- James Kiger
"They were not afraid to go up against the big company. I needed a shark, and I found one. They did exactly what I needed for them to do."- Tyrone Alexander
"They weren't intimidated—and they weren't intimidated because they were right. They knew justice would prevail."- Larry Cooper
"They didn't beat me around the bush about anything. Everything was upfront. Here it is, this is how it's going to work, there's no worrying about this or worrying about that. They were very comforting through everything that they did."- Dylan Walker
"I always knew they had our best interest at heart. They cared about us."- Stacy & Kelsey Artigue
"What I think sets Arnold & Itkin apart from any other attorneys is just they're not fake about how they act, and they're just so real, and they just want to help you so much. They have a lot of love to give out."- Josh Keel
"We felt like they understood the situation at hand, they cared, and it really felt like they were going to put 110% into making sure that the proper parties were going to pay for what happened to my husband."- Tonya Parker
"I never felt like we were just a nameless face in the background or like they were saying 'Oh, we'll deal with her later.' I always felt like when I called I was the #1 priority at that given moment. And that's what you need."- Donna Deason
"The workers' comp doctors would say 'there's nothing wrong with you,' give you an X-Ray, give you some pain pills, and tell you to go back to work—when you actually knew there was something else wrong with you. Whenever I went to Arnold & Itkin, they actually took me to the doctors to get the right medical attention that I needed."- Matthew Snyder
"Coming to Arnold & Itkin puts a very high standard I would hold up. They were always able to answer questions, available any time that we needed. The outcome they got is great."- Rhonda Snyder
"They went way beyond helping me out. Every time I called, or whatever I needed to get done, they did it."- Robert Parker III
"I know they told me that 'We'll be help you in every way that we possibly can,' and they have been throughout this whole time period. From the time that I contacted them all the way up—they're still here today."- Kevin Dyche


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[hah-roon ahl-rah-sheed; Arabic hah-roon ahr-rah-sheed] /hɑˈrun ɑl rɑˈʃid; Arabic hɑˈrun ˌɑr rɑˈʃid/ noun 1. a.d. 764?–809, caliph of Baghdad 786–809: one of the greatest Abbasids, he was made almost a legendary hero in the Arabian Nights. /hæˈruːn ˈælræˈʃiːd/ noun 1. ?763–809 ad, Abbasid caliph of Islam (786–809), whose court at Baghdad was idealized in the […]
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a native of Hariph; an epithet given to Shephatiah, one of those who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:5).


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Hints & tips
Geek hat firmly on.
People often talk about how Google's Android mobile operating system is 'open', especially when compared to Apple's iOS. For the average user the details of how the two companies' philosophies differ aren't a cause for concern, but there are certain scenarios in which Android's openness makes it possible to achieve Very Good Things™. Here's an example of one.
CyanogenMod is a replacement firmware (i.e. underlying software) for Android phones which enhances the standard operating system and strips out the extra crud often installed by mobile companies. One good reason for doing this is that such companies often neglect to upgrade old but perfectly serviceable phones to the latest software, because they want users to ditch their old handsets and upgrade to shiny new ones (dipping their hand in their pockets while doing so, of course). Because Android is open source, it's possible for third parties like the CyanogenMod team to take the code, implement the necessary tweaks to ensure compatibility with a particular phone's hardware, and release the resulting firmware into the wild. Install the custom firmware and hey presto, an old phone can be brought bang up to date.
In my case, I've just installed CyanogenMod 10.1 which is based on the latest release of Android Jelly Bean (version 4.2.2). This operating system is 1 month old, so it's about as cutting edge as it's possible to be. I've installed this on my Samsung Galaxy S2, a phone which first came out two years ago. As a result, my (in technological terms) ancient smartphone now supports the best that Android has to offer, at no cost and without the need to upgrade. New features like Google Now and the futuristic 'Holo' interface in Jelly Bean (including the significant UI speed improvements brought in by Project Butter) along with a ton of other new goodies mean that my phone'll be rocking the good stuff right up until it's time to renew my contract (I might not even bother replacing the handset so long as it continues to support the latest Android through CyanogenMod).
Installing a custom firmware isn't for the easily intimidated, however. There's a possibility of 'bricking' (i.e. killing) your phone if you don't follow the instructions, so it's not advisable if you're not comfortable with this sort of thing. That said, if you do feel confident enough to give it a try, or you've got nothing to lose in attempting to give a new lease of life to an old handset, it's worth a shot. (obligatory disclaimer: 39steps ain't responsible for any broken phones!)
Making things move in HTML emails
At 39steps we don't generally go for whizz-bang and flashy marketing, but sometimes it just might have a place.
Traditional HTML email wisdom would have it that you can't have animation or video in your email because most of the email clients can't display video or Flash. This wisdom is of course correct, but there is one possibility for displaying animation in HTML emails. It's been a while since we made one of these, so bear-with, but here it is…
Yes we are advocating the use of that 1990's favourite – the animated GIF!
The example above is obviously very simple and you can see it working in our email newsletter, but there is a lot more that can be done with the animated GIF than just moving star bursts and flashing text! It is possible to make animated GIF's from short movie clips and this presents an interesting way of having a small amount of video content imbedded in your email for nearly everyone to view (apart from those reading in Outlook 2007, who will only see the first frame of the animation).
Here's an example html email with short video clips.
You can't show very much, but it is an interesting technique to make an email campaign more eye-catching. Obviously we would not recommend going over-board with animated GIF's, but we must admit we do like a bit of tack now and again!
Do you suffer from Browser Resizing Syndrome?
If you happen to know any web developers you might have noticed the recent outbreak of Browser Resizing Syndrome among them. Those afflicted can be found staring glassy-eyed at their screens, resizing their web browsers slowly left to right and back again, occasionally murmuring appreciative noises or unimpressed grunts. As yet there is no known cure, but symptoms can reportedly be managed by frequent ingestion of strong, freshly brewed coffee.
The cause of this affliction? A recent phenomenon in web design techniques known as Responsive Design.
What is Responsive Design?
Responsive design is a method of re-arranging, resizing or replacing/removing the elements of a web page depending on the size of the screen which is begin used to view the page. It allows web designers and developers to create a single site which responds to the available screen space on a myriad of devices, which is extremely important in the modern world of technology, where there are new internet-enabled gadgets in lots of shapes and sizes constantly being released. A fully responsive website can have multiple 'steps' which re-arrange the page's elements to create a layout that is optimised for anything from the largest 30″ monitors right down to a 3.5″ smartphone.
Why's it a good thing?
Usability and better communication
The basic idea in responsive design involves detecting the dimensions of the user's screen then re-arranging/resizing/removing elements to ensure the most important element of the page — its content — is displayed optimally on the screen. Most of us have used full desktop websites on a smartphone, and while they work, they are often clumsy to navigate because of lots of unnecessary design elements which might look great on a desktop monitor but which crowd out the screen of a small handheld device. The use of mobile devices to browse the web is increasing at an exponential rate, so if users get frustrated trying to use a site that isn't optimised for their device they'll quickly go elsewhere.
It's cheaper
Previously, to create a mobile-optimised browsing experience it was necessary to detect whether the user was using a mobile phone then serve them up a separate version of the website which existed alongside the normal desktop one. This is time-consuming and expensive, because lots of extra design, architecture and content management decisions need to be taken and a lot of work is duplicated because two sites essentially need to be run in parallel. Added to this, the list of devices to which the secondary mobile website should be served must also be kept up to date.
It's a modern approach that's future-proof
Responsive design solves these issues by being 'device-agnostic' — it doesn't care what particular model of phone or tablet you are using, it just adapts the site's layout based on the size of your device's screen. This allows for much greater future-proofing; as the web standards behind responsive design continue to be built in to new devices, designers and developers can be confident that a responsive website they create now will work well on internet-enabled devices that haven't even been released yet.
How do I see it in action?
The easiest way to see a responsive design in action is to grab the right edge of your browser and move it in towards the left. If the site changes as the available space gets smaller, this generally means it was built using responsive design techniques (but don't bother trying it with our site — it's something we will be getting round to, but cobbler's shoes and all that!). Note that some older browsers don't support responsive design — we'd always recommend the latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, both of which are cutting-edge and are 100% free.
Some really nice examples include barackobama.com, bostonglobe.com, smashingmagazine.com and our very own (recently launched!) Sniffer website.
What's the prognosis?
Unfortunately some of us in the industry are too badly affected by BRS, but this is good news for you as an (unafflicted) client. We've got the know-how to create great responsive sites that ensure your message is communicated across a broad range of devices, thereby maximising your online audience.
If you're interested in a new web design project (whether responsive or not), or think a conversion of your existing site to a responsive design might be a valuable improvement to your online presence, please get in touch for a chat.
Cookie Crumbles: The EU Cookie Directive…
[The tech press has been awash with cookie-related pun headlines, so we thought we'd keep ours simple…]
You may recently have heard about the EU's Cookie Directive which came into force in the UK on the 26th of May. This pan-European law requires website owners to seek consent from users before storing any info about the visitor. It's likely that even basic website for SMEs will use some form of cookie! So, is your website up to date…?
So, what ARE cookies? Apart from being things I dunk in my tea in front of the TV… (with thanks to the DBA for the guidance!)
A cookie is a string of data that a website places on the device from which it is accessed to store and remember things about that visitor. Broadly speaking there are four main types of cookies;
• advertising cookies;
• functionality cookies which are often used to remember a visitor when they later return to the site;
• performance cookies for example, those used to monitor the number of visits to a site; and
• strictly necessary cookies, such as those required to securely access the service requested by the visitor.
Find out more from the legal gurus at DBA: CookieCrumbles
Taming the mercurial Web
The bazaar
We all know and love the Web — access to an abundance of free information, the ability to communicate near-instantly across the globe, and timesinks like Angry Birds are things we all celebrate (ok, perhaps not the latter). Part of what makes the Web so vibrant is its open architecture, which allows it to develop and evolve at a truly incredible pace. Individuals and companies can innovate new products and technologies with very little barrier to entry, allowing new ideas to explode into cyberspace with a speed and vigour that exists in no other sphere of life.
Being left behind
This vitality creates practical problems, however. Long gone are the days when everyone used essentially the same basic configuration to access the web — the desktop computer with a 13-15 inch screen running a single web browser dialling in via modem to one of a handful of ISPs.
And to top all of that off, running at the apex of all that hardware and software technology are websites, which themselves evolve at a dramatic pace as web developers implement those new techniques or find cleverer ways to achieve what clients want using existing technology.
Needless to say, the pace of change can be bewildering.
The unfortunate result of all that evolution is that things can and do break over time. What was once a rock-solid, standards-compliant website which worked great on all major browsers will inevitably become out-of-date as the Web moves on around it. Unforeseeable developments in browser technology or marketshare can mean that some Web users, including potentially those in a particular target market, stop seeing your website the way it was intended to be seen, which can result in your business losing credibility and trust. Added to that, some designs simply become dated over time, and if left unchecked this can have similarly negative effects.
Staying ahead of the curve
So, what can you do about it? Well, if you're technologically-inclined and have the time, it's possible to keep abreast of developments by reading and following good technology writers and blogs, of which there are hundreds on the Web (good examples include Ars Technica for general tech and Smashing Magazine for web development-related news). It's also worth subscribing to a few choice RSS feeds and Twitter accounts to get the latest info delivered right to you. Everything you need to know is just a click or a cleverly-worded search away, provided you can identify what is and isn't a valuable resource.
If that sounds like an awful lot of work, or geekery just isn't your thing, there is another way.
Not coincidentally, we as a web development agency are experts at this kind of thing. Web technology is our bread and butter, and keeping up with browser releases and the latest whizz bang is what gets us out of bed in the morning. So, rather than taking time out of your day to read up on the latest web news yourself, why not tap into our expertise — after all, we're immersed in it daily because keeping abreast is a crucial part of our business.
Our website maintenance agreements are designed to give you the peace of mind that if things go a bit awry with your website, we're there to sort it. The basic idea is that you purchase blocks of our time, which can be used for anything from a CMS security update to fixing an element that's gone skew-whiff following a browser update. If no problems arise with your website, the time you've purchased can instead be used to add new features, tweak its design or even for some refresher CMS training. All that without the added expense of admin hours spent estimating for the work!
If you'd like to know more about our website maintenance agreements, email the team.
3.5″ Compuserve floppy disk photo by James Cridland.
Google Server Error image by Remko van Dokkum.


text: So I normally use the gpSP-J in the sticky, but want to try to find something with cheat support as not everything can be patched (and it runs Wario Land 4 worse). I tried out UO gpSP kai 3.4 test 3 Build 92 and it seems great, except it has this nasty habit of locking up my PSP soon after booting certain 32MB games such as Kingdom Hearts and Mother 3... though sometimes Kingdom hearts doesn't lock up and I can actually play an entire section of the story with it, it locks up way more often than not, it's not really usable like this. :\ I'm on a PSP Slim using 6.20 PRO-B5. I tried with plugins disabled (the plugin options for VSH/GAME/POPS, not just individual plugins) and it still did it, I tried with the "hide CFW files" setting off and it still did it. I needed both the Fake FAT and Boot: BIOS options to be on.


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Work with clay slabs to create vessels, tiles, tableaux, platters. Absolutely NO prior experience with clay necessary! This class is designed for a high rate of success and a very fun introduction or, for those with some experience, a new take on working with clay.
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Tired of wearing out your rear skid plates? These inexpensive and effective skid plates will help keep your hinge pins in and keep frustration out. Injection molded from high quality nylon material, these skid plates take no time at all to install and guard against losing your hinge pins, which could lose you a race.
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Total Look: Barbara Bui
Sunnies: Prada (must have in white)
Rings: Luv AJ
I chose this total white look and these amazing silver boots for the Barbara Bui show during Paris Fashion Week. It's simple because it's monotone, but when you look closely it's a perfect textural mix of everything I love. The dress is mesh and sporty, the jacket is the perfect soft leather and the bag is a white snakeskin with grey underneath.
Okay I have to bring up the boots again- How amazing are they? Welcome to the space age!
As you guys might know Barbara is one of my favorite designers and although these pieces are all new I wanted to show you some favs of mine that are available now! The best fur line moto boots ever! An amazing white leopard print clutch and a dream wool coat with leather sleeves!
Happy Monday everyone! Have a great week!


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Gregg Popovich finds coaching without Tim Duncan surprisingly fun and exciting
For the San Antonio Spurs, an inevitable change took place. Franchise legend Tim Duncan retired in the offseason, leaving behind an illustrious 19-year career.
The 40-year-old made way for younger talent on the roster, as head coach Gregg Popovich attempts to build for the future, around All-Star talents, Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge. The coaching great is embracing the fresh challenge, as per NBC Sports:
"It's been at the same time a challenge and a refreshing sort of situation," Popovich said. "The team is changing personnel-wise and where the ball goes and a few different players so we have to do things a little bit differently. There's a give and take, strategy wise, to fit the group. It's been a lot of fun. Watching some of the young guys get minutes and develop has been fun.
"It's been interesting to see how the team develops and comes together and who the leaders will be without Timmy being that overriding factor for so long," Popovich said.
San Antonio has won 13 of their last 14 games, with Leonard and Aldridge averaging over 33 minutes per game. It's not surprising that Pop is still enjoying himself.


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Looking for information on Albert Younghanns
My gr-grandfather, Albert Younghanns, was born July 18, 1843/44 in Philadelphia and died in the old Soldiers Home in Hampton, VA, October 31, 1912.He married Mary Margaret Jones on May 10, 1864 in Philadelphia.He was a Union soldier in Co-K. 3rd Reg, 4th Del Inf.(I have a copy of his pension application.)
His children are:
Maria Catherine b. 5-26-1867m. Charles Highly
Sarah Emmab. 8-12-1872
Albert Lb. 5-10-1874Unmarried
*Charles Frederickb. 3-6-1878d. 10-25-1947
m. Emma Jane Wallace
John Thomasb. 10-16-1880m. Mary Ebner
*Charles Frederick Younghanns married (1) Rose Anne Cramer 1882-1909.They had a child, John Frederick (July 17,1908 - Feb 2, 1969).John married Rosa Morgan.(2) Emma Jane Wallace (Jan 6, 1877 - Nov 5, 1929).Their child was Hessie Margaret (Dec 24, 1916 - Oct 17, 1993).Hessie married Arthur J Pierce in 1948.They have 3 children, still living.
My question is as follows, who were Albert's parents?Family stories are they came to the US from Germany. (dates unknown)Any information is greatly appreciated.Thanks
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Re: Looking for information on Albert Younghanns
James Newell 9/10/03


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