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But to Nick Easton, the maize-and-blue Humpty Dumpty at his downtown Ann Arbor entertainment complex signifies nearly 20 years of memories.
And after spending five years in storage, Humpty Dumpty has resurfaced on the roof of Cavern Club.
"Humpty is just one of those things that I think helps to make a town unique and special, in its own tiny little way," Easton said. "It's a fun diversion and something that kids can relate to, especially if they've heard nursery rhymes."
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Easton, also a former antique dealer, purchased the building at 120 S. First St. in 1994. Formerly the old Ann Arbor Implement Co., Easton transformed it into four nightclubs and his own antique-filled apartment.
But in the 1980s, when Cavern Club still was just an idea, Easton purchased the six-foot-tall, 150-pound Humpty Dumpty at a Michigan "tourist trap" for $250.
"I'm not quite sure why (I bought him)," Easton said. "I just thought it was a neat thing."
"When I bought the building, we put Humpty up a couple years later," he said. "I painted him maize and blue so he's totally fitting with the community."
In 1998, a group of people, armed with ladders and ropes, maneuvered Humpty off the roof and stole him. Easton offered a $300 reward for his return, which came three months later when a pickup truck pulled up outside the club, dropped Humpty on the sidewalk and drove away.
"He was back safe and I couldn't even see a scratch on him," Easton said.
Humpty was removed from the roof again five years ago and placed in storage while Easton constructed an upper-level deck on the building. Six weeks ago, Easton decided to re-erect the sculpture.
"It's just fun to see children walk by, especially groups from summer camp or daycare, and they all point up to the roof," he said.
Easton said he plans to install lights around Humpty so people can see him at night. But this time around, he said, it's going to take a lot more effort to steal him.
"We put a barbed wire fence around the roof so that if anybody is going to attempt this again, it's going to take some work," he said.
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I think the beat is sick as fuck and tech would kill it, and if that is the beat i dont think that is waynes verse.
I hope Tech lyrically destroys Lil Wayne and the beat lyrically or else this feature wont get Tech recognized correctly. Also what's up with Wayne spitting such utter garbage?
What happened Wayne?.. I know you're known for spitting random nonsense and or complete garbage a lot but if this album i supposed to be about lyrical content like 6'7 what the hell happened then Wayne? You at one moment bust out with 6'7 and impress a lot of people who think Wayne spits garbage then you come and spit shit that sounds WORSE than even carter 3?
Gee, I guess there really IS no hope for him...
Of course. Slow-paced beat so Tech can't chop the track up lol.
can't? Tech and Can't should not be in the same sentence sir :)
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Can anyone help me decipher what this "sign" says? I found this "Tomb" in the cemetary... It may have an important message for me!
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[quote:ST. TOMA:MV8xODgxNTQxXzMxNDIxMDU4X0YwNzdDRkE2] [quote:Amy_A:MV8xODgxNTQxXzMxNDIwOTQ2X0I5Qjk4RjBB] Could the winged Lion mean Cherub, "one who prays". "What about the four creatures of a cherub? Look to four of the brightest stars in the zodiac; Fomalhaut in Aquarius (man) Regulus in Leo (lion) Antares in Ophiuchus (serpent holder, or eagle) and Aldebaran in Taurus (the bull)." http://www.mt.net/~watcher/newun.html The Zodiac, Cherubim & The Sphinx Peace and good Luck. [/quote] hmm, could be. but If you scroll down the page of that link for a second you'll se a lionhead gaurdian with wings standing on a globe that has another cross in it, to me this is directly pointing to nibiru again, directly across to the right of this picture is ezikiels cherubim [/quote]
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Can anyone help me decipher what this "sign" says?
I was guided to this after I had prayed, while visiting My boyfriend who passed away last July very suddenly of leukemia. I was visiting him at the cemetary and I heard my inner voice telling me to go look around because there was a surprise waiting for me. While walking I found a headstone with my last name on it. I thought that this was the "sign" untill I turned around and saw this huge tomb with very strange markings on it. This tomb has been set aside for someone who has not passed away yet. I found it all to be very interesting since it was written in greek and my boyfriend who passed away was greek as well! I will post pictures off all the different things inside this tomb so you can see them better. I would appreciate ANY help anyone could give in regaurds to what it all means!
I do believe this message I found is very important and feel it has to mean something I need to "Know" since I was led to it through either angels or my higher self! Thanks again!
Picture#8 I am familar with what Schumann Resonance means.
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For any info you have could you please state the piture # and what info you can provide for it? Thank you soooo Much! It means alot to me! :)
Ok, this is the email I received from a fellow GLPer who got in contact with the "tomb owner".
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the information I received and that is it! Some of this may surprise some of you because of it's simplicity, compared to the vast amount of information, which was uncovered throughout the thread!
Here is the email..
Mr Schumann is a scientist, but one with some religious beliefs of his own design.
He doesnt want to be cremated, he doesnt want to be buried, so he opted for a cript.
The StMarks crest is a double meaning, for his own name, plus his religious beliefs,
and the tombe next door. The big one.
He is NOT illuminati!!
Now it gets interesting...
He passed me on to the glass designer. Her name is Joyce Tamm. I wrote her a looong letter.
Here is her response -
Good Morning,
What a wonderful surprise to hear about my work. I feel very flattered at the attention you have given me with this piece. I hate to admit it but the window is not nearly as intriguing as all that. My customer wanted a piece that reflected what kind of person he is. With that said, your theories are correct to a point- The symbolism of life after death into the universe are correct, but more basic than that is this man is simply intrigued with the whole solar system & the thoughts of possible life beyond what we know- hence the space ship-"saucer". He also is very interested in physics which led us to the mathematical equations.
The door is significant to entering a new dimension as well as just a piece of esthetics. The overall piece is designed simply because this is a man who does not want to be interred into the ground or cremated. The overall process for me was based on all of his thoughts and wishes, hence the design evolved. The carving by his name is the symbol or monogram for St. Mark –Double meaning- his name as well as the religious convictions for Mr. Schumann . When we are all gone the idea is that for someone following us in time will look at this piece and know something about the person who is entombed there.
I wish there was a lengthy philosophical answer to all of your questions- but as you see it was a somewhat simple artistic combination of things that most represent a specific man in life. I am VERY proud of the work and honored to have received this e-mail from you.
I could not wish for more as a designer- what is it that you design? I would love to know. All the best to you and again thank you for your compelling information and interest.
With all best wishes!,
Ok, So there you have it! For all of you who have waited patiently! I wanted to thank everyone again who participated especially EZRIN...
Even though it has gotten a bit "crazy" at times with all the information discovered in the "rabbit hole", I did come out of this learning an unbelievable amount of knowledge... in a "fun" and "entertaining" way!
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If you stepped outside Monday afternoon, you realized it didn't quite feel like Winter. Record high temperatures fell across much of Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Houston and right here in the Bryan / College Station. Our previous record high for March 18th was 87° set back in 1982 and tied in 2011. As of 3:33pm, the thermometer at Easterwood Airport hit 88° changing up the history book. Here's a look at highs across Texas on Monday afternoon:
Our latest cold front has slide on through allowing temperatures to start off in the 50s this morning (a good 10° to 20° COOLER than Monday morning. Afternoon highs are expected to top off in the mid 70s to low 80s (running around 10° cooler than those on Monday).
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Walking out to a sunny morning, you may not realize it but we have a quick chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight.
As a disturbance rides through the jet stream, over Texas, we'll look for cloud cover to increase heading into the afternoon hours. Following that cloud cover, showers and thunderstorms will be likely this evening to the west of the Brazos Valley and then move eastward into our area. Best shot at that rain will come after 10pm tonight and lasting through roughly sunrise Wednesday. Here's a look at your time line for rain chances overnight -- overall chance is set for a 40% shot.
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The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the Brazos Valley under a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather during the overnight hours.
The main idea is that there is the chance for bigger storms to form over Central Texas / the Hill Country -- with large hail and strong winds -- which would try to drift east towards the Brazos Valley. While that is possible, the severe threat will likely diminish as the night wears on.
Strong storms would likely be a better bet here at home -- with small hail (pea to nickel sized), gusty winds, brief heavy rain, lightning, and thunder -- if they can hold together / form. We'll be on watch as storms drift in and out of the Brazos Valley overnight.
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"My investment strategy is influenced by the seven years I worked within lending at investment banks and learning from the mistakes of some of the most talented real estate investors," Ghaffar told MainStreet.
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Avascular necrosis
By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/avascular-necrosis/DS00650
Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, avascular necrosis can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and the bone's eventual collapse.
The blood flow to a section of bone can be interrupted if the bone is fractured or the joint becomes dislocated. Avascular necrosis of bone is also associated with long-term use of high-dose steroid medications and excessive alcohol intake.
The hip is the joint most commonly affected by avascular necrosis. While avascular necrosis of bone can happen to anyone, it usually occurs in men between the ages of 30 and 60.
Many people have no symptoms in the early stages of avascular necrosis of bone. As the disease worsens, your affected joint may hurt only when you put weight on it. Eventually, the joint may hurt even when you're lying down.
Pain can be mild or severe and usually develops gradually. Joints most likely to be affected are the hip, shoulder, knee, hand and foot. Pain associated with avascular necrosis of the hip may be focused in the groin, thigh or buttock. Some people experience avascular necrosis bilaterally — for example, in both hips or in both knees.
When to see a doctor
See your doctor if you experience persistent pain in any joint. Seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have a broken bone or a dislocated joint.
Avascular necrosis occurs when blood flow to a bone is interrupted or reduced, which may be caused by:
- Joint or bone injury. A traumatic injury, such as a dislocated joint, may reduce the blood supply to a section of bone, leading to bone death. Cancer treatments involving radiation also can weaken bone and harm blood vessels.
- Pressure inside the bone. Some medical conditions, such as sickle cell anemia or Gaucher's disease, can increase the pressure inside the bone — making it more difficult for fresh blood to enter.
Risk factors
Your risk of developing avascular necrosis can be increased by certain diseases, medical treatments or excessive drinking.
Excessive drinking
Several alcoholic drinks a day for several years can cause fatty deposits to form in your blood vessels. This can restrict the flow of blood to your bones. The more alcohol you habitually drink every day, the higher your risk of avascular necrosis.
Certain types of medications can increase your risk of avascular necrosis. Examples include:
- Steroids. Taken at high doses and for long periods of time, corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increase your risk of avascular necrosis. Like alcohol, these drugs may increase the amount of fat in your blood, leading to blockage of the small vessels feeding your bones. Doctors often prescribe high doses of corticosteroids for diseases such as vasculitis or lupus.
- Osteoporosis drugs. People who take bisphosphonates — a type of medicine used to help strengthen bones weakened by osteoporosis — sometimes develop osteonecrosis of the jaw. This risk is higher for people who have received large doses of bisphosphonates intravenously to counteract the damage caused by cancer in the bones.
Medical conditions
Some underlying medical conditions increase your risk of developing avascular necrosis. They include:
- Lupus
- Diabetes
- Sickle cell anemia
Medical procedures
Several types of medical procedures increase your risk of avascular necrosis. Examples include:
- Cancer treatments such as radiation
- Dialysis, a process to clean the blood after kidney failure
- Kidney and other organ transplants
Avascular necrosis that goes untreated will worsen with time. Eventually the bone may become weakened enough that it collapses. When the bone loses its smooth shape, severe arthritis can result.
Preparing for your appointment
Although you may initially bring your signs and symptoms to the attention of your family doctor, he or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in disorders of the joints (rheumatologist) or to an orthopedic surgeon.
What you can do
Before your appointment, you may want to prepare a list that answers the following questions:
- Have you ever injured this joint in the past?
- What other medical conditions, if any, do you have?
- Are there health problems that tend to run in your family?
- What types of medications and supplements do you take?
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor will probably ask some of the following questions:
- Where exactly does it hurt?
- Does any particular joint position make the pain better or worse?
- How long have you had this pain?
- Have you ever taken steroids, such as prednisone?
- How much alcohol do you drink?
Tests and diagnosis
During the exam, your doctor will press around your joint, checking for tenderness. He or she may also move your joints through a variety of positions to see if your range of motion has been reduced.
Imaging tests
Many disorders can cause joint pain. Imaging tests can help pinpoint the proper diagnosis.
- X-rays. In the early stages of avascular necrosis, X-rays usually appear normal. But X-rays can often reveal bone changes that occur in later stages of the disease.
- Bone scan. For a bone scan, a small amount of radioactive material is injected into your vein. This material then travels to the parts of your bones that are injured or healing, and shows up as bright spots on the imaging plate.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI scans can show early changes in the bone that may indicate avascular necrosis. MRI uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed images of internal structures.
Treatments and drugs
The treatment goal for avascular necrosis is to prevent further bone loss. What treatment you receive depends on the amount of bone damage you already have.
In some people, avascular necrosis symptoms may be reduced with medications such as:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen (Aleve) may help relieve the pain and inflammation associated with avascular necrosis.
- Osteoporosis drugs. Some studies indicate that osteoporosis medications, such as alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto), may slow the progression of avascular necrosis.
- Cholesterol drugs. Reducing the amount of fat (lipids) in your blood may help prevent the vessel blockages that often cause avascular necrosis.
- Blood thinners. If you have a clotting disorder, blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) may be prescribed to prevent clots in the vessels feeding your bones.
In the early stages of avascular necrosis, your doctor might suggest:
- Rest. Reducing the amount of weight and stress on your affected bone may slow the damage of avascular necrosis. You may need to restrict the amount of physical activity you engage in. In the case of hip or knee avascular necrosis, you may need to use crutches to keep weight off your joint for several months.
- Exercises. Certain exercises may help you maintain or improve the range of motion in your joint. A physical therapist can choose exercises specifically for your condition and teach you how to do them.
- Electrical stimulation. Electrical currents may encourage your body to grow new bone to replace the area damaged by avascular necrosis. Electrical stimulation can be used during surgery and applied directly to the damaged area. Or it can be administered through electrodes attached to your skin.
Surgical and other procedures
Because most people don't start having symptoms until the disease is fairly advanced, you may need to consider surgeries such as:
- Core decompression. In this operation, your surgeon removes part of the inner layer of your bone. In addition to reducing your pain, the extra space within your bone stimulates the production of healthy bone tissue and new blood vessels.
- Bone transplant (graft). This procedure can help strengthen the area of bone affected by avascular necrosis The graft is a section of healthy bone taken from another part of your body.
- Bone reshaping (osteotomy). This procedure removes a wedge of bone above or below a weight-bearing joint to help shift your weight off the damaged bone. Bone reshaping may allow you to postpone joint replacement.
- Joint replacement. If your diseased bone has already collapsed or other treatment options aren't helping, you may need surgery to replace the damaged parts of your joint with plastic or metal parts.
It's hard to tell if reducing your risk factors will help prevent avascular necrosis, but the following tips can also help improve your general health:
- Limit alcohol. Heavy drinking is one of the top risk factors for developing avascular necrosis.
- Keep cholesterol levels low. Tiny bits of fat (lipids) are the most common substance blocking blood supply to bones.
- Monitor steroid use. Make sure your doctor knows about any past or present use of high-dose steroids. Steroid-related bone damage appears to worsen with repeated courses of high-dose steroids.
- Firestein GS, et al. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2009. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208746819-6/0/1807/0.html. Accessed Feb. 28, 2012.
- Questions and answers about osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis). National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Osteonecrosis/default.asp. Accessed Feb. 28, 2012.
- Jones LC. Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis of bone). http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed Feb. 28, 2012.


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Five Red Wines to Drink This Summer
As I wrote last week, hot weather often makes people reach for chilly white wines. But there's no reason to reject reds!
Although most people think red wines taste best at "room temperature," that's not as warm as you might think, especially in summer. Between 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for most red wines, and some taste good even colder. Put the bottle in the fridge for a few minutes before serving, or for a fun touch, use frozen red grapes as ice cubes that won't water down your wine.
Here are some types I like (based partly on a recent Smithsonian Resident Associates tasting with wine educator Kelly Magyarics):
Type: Pinot Noir
One to try: Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir, from the Carneros region of California
Average retail price: $30
Tastes like: Plums, blueberries and pepper
Pairs with: Cedar-planked grilled salmon, orange-glazed seared duck breast, BBQ chicken, lentil salad.
Type: Malbec
One to try: Trivento Select Malbec, from the Mendoza region of Argentina
Average retail price: $12
Tastes like: Dark berries, pepper and cocoa
Pairs with: Peppercorn-crusted beef, BBQ ribs, pizza with spicy toppings, Caprese salad.
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
One to try: Solaire Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast, made with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from three of Robert Mondavi's vineyards in California
Average retail price: $15
Tastes like: Blackberries, plums and vanilla
Pairs with: Grilled ribeye steak, lamb kebabs, hard cheeses.
Type: Beaujolais
One to try: Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, made with Gamay grapes from the Beaujolais region of France
Average retail price: $11
Tastes like: Strawberries, licorice and pepper
Pairs with: Hamburgers, grilled fish or chicken with Cajun spice rub, mild to medium cheeses.
Type: Rosé
One to try: Toad Hollow Eye of the Toad Rosé, made with Pinot Noir grapes from California's Sonoma Valley
Average retail price: $10 (2007 vintage)
Tastes like: Strawberries, watermelon with a slight zing of citrus
Pairs with: Fried chicken, hot dogs, sushi, melon balls…pretty much anything!
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I know I am prejudiced – but I love the Rose!!! It is the wine I drink the most. Thank you for the mention on your blog. While dry roses are now becoming very popular, we have been doing one in this style for over 10 years. BTW, I have a brother-in-law who works for the Smithsonian – Bill Borak – do you know him? I used to live in the DC area many many years back and had the pleasure of taking a class at the Smithsonian – kind of a macramay (sp?) art deal (back in my hippie days). Anyway, thanks again. Cheers! Frankie Williams, President, THV
I've been a fan of Louis Jadot Boujelais for the last 15 years! It's wonderful.
I am a big fan of Domaine Chandon still, they also have a great Pinot Meunier (twin brother of Pinot Noir) lighter tannins, super hearthy and nice brown spices…yummy,great for summer bbq! I am in love with that wine.
Can I recommend another? Grenache, slightly chill it in summer. Barossa Grenache http://iwillknow.jesaurai.net/?p=195 is a treat as a BBQ. Or even better try sparkling shiraz again from the Barossa http://iwillknow.jesaurai.net/?p=215 they say we should have it for breakfast. Not really my thing but it is great with ice!! i know that's criminal but so good.


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