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The long, expensive saga of 25 Canada Square is nearing its end, following an announcement that the building is expected to be brought formally to market this week for more than £1 billion. The 1.2m sq ft tower's owners, Glenn Maud and Derek Quinlan, have instructed Jones Lang LaSalle to sell the asset.
This history of this building over the last few years is a classic story of the last boom and bust. It was bought in 2007 for £1bn from Royal Bank of Scotland, in a joint venture between Irish investor Derek Quinlan and PropInvest. At the time it was the second-largest transaction ever seen in the UK after the HSBC tower, which Metrovacesa bought for £1.1bn in April.
But then things started to go wrong. The joint venture was up to its eyeballs in cheap debt. But the recession exposed its assets as being wildly overvalued, and by as early as August 2008 it had breached the 80% loan-to-value covenant on its £920 million loan deal with Barclays Capital, leading to long discussions about re-financing with various lenders.
By summer 2010 the joint venture was given less than six months to arrange refinancing of more than £1 billion of debts secured again 25 Canada Square. Now that's a pretty hefty mortgage! But the building hadn't been revalued since November 2007, when it was given a value of £1.2 billion - before the crash in property prices.
Jones Lang LaSalle was then appointed to arrange marketing for the building in July 2010, as the owners and their creditors, Santander, Allied Irish and the Royal Bank of Scotland, were hoping to capitalise on the resurgence of property values after the recession. And there was plenty of interest from overseas investors.
So now it's almost available, but still with a price tag below its value way back in 2007. But will the banks learn the lesson next time round?


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Ok, the last time that I had my laptop away from home, I could not usemy email. I'm using WindowsMail. I'll be away from home but I want to bring my laptop and still be able to check my mail. Is there a way I can do it when I'm using someone else's internet. Does it have something to do with IPs?
Plus since I'll be using AT&T internet soon, I'll get to use internet from Starbucks for free. BUT it doesn't count if I can't use my email!
Oh and is there a way to log into a vodahost site and check my email if I'm away from my computer?

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Hugh Jackman to Return to Broadway in Jez Butterworth's THE RIVER, Set for Early 2015?
Hugh Jackman just withdrew from the 2015-16 Broadway run of HOUDINI due to scheduling issues, but it seems he has found another project more in line with his busy career. The New York Post reveals the actor will be starring in Jez Butterworth's play The River in early 2015 on Broadway.
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THE RIVER debuted at the Royal Court in 2012, directed by Ian Rickson and starring Dominic West, Laura Donnelly and Miranda Raison.
The play follows a man who invites a woman to his cabin for a romantic weekend getaway. He says he loves her, they fish, and all seems well -- until another woman shows up.
Rickson will return to direct the Broadway production. Sonia Friedman and The Royal Court will produce The River. Stay tuned for more casting news.
Jackman was most recently seen in the movie Prisoners, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Other upcoming big screen projects include X-Men: Days of Future Past and The Greatest Showman on Earth. He recently starred in The Wolverine and the Oscar-nominated movie adaptation of Les Miserables.
Jackman last appeared on Broadway in his one-man sensation Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway. His other stage credits include A Steady Rain and The Boy From Oz -- for which he won the 2004 Tony Award -- as well as off-Broadway's Carousel. In 2012, Jackman was honored with a Tony Award Special Award for Extraordinary Contribution to the Theatre Community.
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Obama to visit Windham, Rochester Saturday
August 15. 2012 2:15PM
The Obama for America committee announced Tuesday that Obama will visit New Hampshire Saturday on a campaign swing through the state, giving few details.
Today, it was announced that the stops will be at Windham High School, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m., and Rochester Commons, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m.
Obama has visited New Hampshire three times in the past year, his last visit to Durham on June 25. First lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have also visited New Hampshire recently.
Tickets for Obama's campaign stops Saturday are available for members of the public. The events are free and open to the public. Tickets for the Windham High School event are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. at Obama campaign offices in Concord, Portsmouth, Nashua, Lebanon, Keene, Exeter, Salem, Manchester, Claremont, Peterborough, Plymouth, Hampton and Milford.
Tickets for the second campaign stop in Rochester are also available beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. in Obama campaign offices in Rochester, Concord, Portsmouth, Dover, Laconia, Exeter, Conway, Berlin, Littleton, Hampton and Portland, Maine.


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For "Twilight" fans, a special valentine arrives a little early this year. The romantic "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part I," will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 11. While I'm sure that would be enough to excite plenty of "Twi-hards," Target has decided to make it more of an event than usual by -- are you ready for this? -- debuting a single scene from the vampire franchise's final film at 11 p.m. on February 10 at more than 500 stores. At midnight, shoppers will also be able to buy a specially packaged copy of the flick that includes a prop flower from the set of the much-discussed wedding of Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart). I suspect the only way they could get more fans there is if they had a shirtless Taylor Lautner handing out DVDs! No, seriously, are you listening, Target?
Get ready for the end of "Twilight" by watching this clip of the stars reminiscing:
It all comes to end when "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part II" hits theaters November 16.
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Ledcor Group of Companies Heavy Equipment Operators - Mining Construction in Tonopah, Nevada
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You're an experienced heavy Equipment Operator, who takes pride in the safe and efficient operation of production mining equipment in a surface pit environment. You will be operating loaders and haul trucks to move ore and waste materials. You will also operate equipment such as dozers, graders, excavators and water trucks to support mining operations.
Join the Ledcor Mining team near Tonopah, NV!
Responsibilities Safe and efficient operation of haul trucks, water trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, and excavators to meet production targets Conducts pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections and completes daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities Maintains heavy equipment in good operating condition, reporting and logging maintenance requirements or concerns Complete production reporting and other documentation as required Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members Be a leader of both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures May perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements 2+ years of experience in Heavy Mobile Equipment Operation in a surface mining environment Knowledge of safe & productive operation of Cat, Hitachi & Komatsu equipment Must have and maintain a valid driver's license MSHA certification is required Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol and medical/physical capability requirements
Successful criminal background screen may be required Ability to be a team leader in all safety aspects of the position
Work Conditions Ability to work rotating day shifts will be required Ability to work overtime may be required
Ledcor Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.
But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
Ledcor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other legally protected status. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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Title: Heavy Equipment Operators - Mining Construction
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Cry Wolf was great and I really enjoyed it, but I found it a little bit "poor" compared to The Walking Dead Season 2 ending.
I mean, CW was about 1 hour and 30 minutes, right? No Going Back took me more than 2 hours to finish it, there are about 5 endings and more important choices that actually change big parts of the episode.
So, what do you think? I'm not complaining, I actually like TWAU a little bit more than TWDS2, I just wanted to share my thoughts.


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WATSONVILLE -- Pajaro Valley schools have saved $400,000 a year on gas and electricity bills during the past five years through an energy conservation program.
But turning off lights and turning down thermostats only go so far. Officials are planning for the next step, replacing drafty windows and outdated heating and lighting systems with more energy efficient models.
The state is kicking in an estimated $4 million from now to 2018 to make it happen.
"It's serious money," said Chief Business Officer Brett McFadden, who already is overseeing a $150 million districtwide construction program with local bond funds. "This is funding we didn't budget so it helps to augment and enhance our bond."
The state funding comes from Proposition 39, the California Clean Energy Jobs Act, passed by voters in November 2012. The bond initiative will pump $2.5 billion into California public schools and community colleges to upgrade building systems for five years.
Pajaro Valley is slated to receive $887,957 this year, with $266,387 directed toward developing a plan for spending the rest.
Steve Okamura, Pajaro Valley energy education manager, said projects must prove their worth with measurable results, and the district will have to hire consultants with engineering expertise to create the plan.
"Engineering and schematics have to say the estimated energy savings," he said. "You have to put into the documentation and verify it."
The state also has set project priorities. At the top of the list are upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and water heaters, McFadden said. Such projects were on the district's bond project list, as well.
Of less importance to the state are energy generation projects, such as solar power. District leaders, however, favor switching to the environmentally friendly alternative. In November, the school board approved spending $6.3 million of district bond money to install solar arrays at five schools. The first installations at Bradley and Hall District elementary schools are set to begin. Watsonville and Aptos high schools and Rolling Hills Middle School also are in line for solar power.
Follow Sentinel reporter Donna Jones at Twitter.com/DonnaJonesscs
2013-14 Prop. 39 allocations
Bonny Doon: $100,412
Happy Valley: $100,348
Live Oak: $117,943
Mountain: $100,190
Pacific: $100,698
Scotts Valley: $99,449
Soquel: $110,862
SOURCE: California Department of Education


text: So What's Social Media? Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email June 02, 2008 The CommonCraft show did it again! Another great 'in plain English' video on 'social media'. Thanks for sharing this with us! social media social software web 2.0 Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email Comments Post a Comment Please leave a comment! Just log in using one of the formats and if you want me to get back to you. Otherwise comment anonymously.


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I hate how this is an actual post I need to make, cosplaying my ultimate favorite fictional character since I was ten should of been and should continue to be nothing but joy for me and happiness for everyone who also admires Hermione Granger, I shouldn't be having to make this post yet here I am.
Let me just make clear before I venture into this: as my cosplay has gained attention, most of the comments have been so encouraging and lovely & has really cheered me on with regards to continuing my cosplay, I've met some amazing people and have really bonded with fellow Potter fans.
However, my cosplay has also opened my eyes to the truly repulsive and sexualised opinions of Hermione and Emma Watson herself that has made me feel so incredibly uncomfortable and so horrified.
Comments like "post nude" I've even had requests to get into porn, to do adult versions of my cosplay, I even had a poll made about how many people would like to see me perform oral sex on a guy. This is even after all the hundreds of comments made under social media posts about me claiming "id still do her" and honestly, the comments got more and more sexual/immoral/repulsive I had to stop reading them as they made me feel violated.
Hermione is a school girl, so not only are you making me feel uncomfortable and gross, you're asking for a child to be sexualised That's what she is in the films, still a child, what you're asking is just beyond wrong. I get the usual excuse "its Emma Watson not Hermione" and here's my answer to that:
- If you're the type of cyber harasser who's asking me to get into porn as Hermione, perform sexual acts as Hermione, or if you are sexualising Hermione in any way: you are sexualising a child. End of. I don't care if the actress is older, she wasn't in the films and you know that fine well.
- Its-still-sexual-harassment, its sexual harassment towards Emma Watson and its sexual harassment towards me. You wouldn't speak to your mother or sister that way: why is it okay to speak to us that way? Treat woman as people and not as objects to speak to and treat as you see fit.
Now let's get into why it's so wrong to ask me in the first place: As said above: it's cyber sexual harassment, I feel harassed, and while you may not see anything wrong in this, it's not okay to assume that I'll be okay with how your speaking to me just to fit your entertainment purposes. It's objectifying, cosplaying is not consent for you to sexually harass a girl, it's also definitely not a compliment and its further normalizing this culture in some of society with regards to sexually abusing woman.
I feel like I'm being sexualised for something I just find a joy in doing and it's taking away from the happiness cosplaying gives me, I can't imagine what Emma Watson herself must go through, I'm only seeing a glimpse of what she gets and it's horrific. My heart goes out to all the women who have to deal with this day in and day out, my problem is only a small grain of sand in a beach of sexual harassment that needs to be taken so much more seriously.


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Cincinnati (Jan. 31)
Alfred M. Cohen, president of B'nai B'rith, has been authorized by the executive committee of the order to negotiate with the American Jewish Committee and the American Jewish Congress for an enlargement of the powers and duties of the Joint Council of B'nai B'rith, the Committee and the Congress.
Up to the present time, the Joint Council, which has been meeting regularly for more than a year, has been limiting its efforts to the German-Jewish problem, and whenever its attention is called to the situation of Jews in other countries, the point is raised that it was organized for the sole purpose of handling that issue.
Mr. Cohen will negotiate with the Committee and the Congress for an enlargement of its jurisdiction to include all countries in which Jews are adversely affected because they are Jews, so that the Council may serve the Jew everywhere as it is at present seeking to serve the Jewish victims of Nazism.
A vigorous stand against the calling of a World Jewish Congress has been taken by B'nai B'rith's executive committee. A year ago the Executive Committee had declared that B'nai B'rith would not participate in a World Jewish Congress unless conditions should arise which would indicate the wisdom of a changed attitude. Such conditions have not yet arisen the executive committee decided, in concurring with President Cohen's recommendation that the order continue on record as opposed to a World Jewish Congress.
"Not only has nothing been presented justifying a reversal of the position taken by the executive committee," said President Cohen, "but on the contrary, in one respect the basis of the decision reached has been strengthened by the ever-increasing sentiment against the proposal, thus reducing those who favor it to only a small fraction of the Jewish people. Therefore, if the meeting were to be held it could not by the wildest stretch of the imagination be regarded as a World Jewish Congress.
"It is my judgment that we should let nothing remain undone to persuade the advocates of the undertaking that it is fraught with mischief and misfortune for all Jews and especially for those in travail enough without adding to the seriousness of their plight. We should lend our energy to the task of securing a withdrawal of the plans to hold an election next April for delegates who are to arrange a meeting later in the year of what would be called a World Jewish Congress."
For related reasons, the Executive Committee approved President Cohen's recent refusal of the American Jewish Congress invitation to appoint a B'nai B'rith representative on a national election board which is to formulate the election machinery and the carrying through of the election proper of delegates to the American Jewish Congress in April. President Cohen pointed out that B'nai B'rith should not be called upon to cooperate in a matter which is the exclusive concern of the latter.
The Jewish Center Talmud Torah and Sunday School, 131 West Eighty-sixth street, yesterday announced the commencement of its second term of study under the direction of Rabbi Leo Jung.


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Earlier I posted a list of 9 table games my family enjoys—especially my older kids. But what about the little ones? The ones who aren't quite coordinated enough to hold cards, roll multiple dice, or add larger numbers?
Here are a few family favorites that we can still play with our 4-year-old…
8 Great Table Games for Younger Kids 1 of 9
Click through for some games that even your youngest can play!
I Can Do That! (Cat in the Hat) 2 of 9
In I Can Do That!, Dr. Seuss meets silly, active, energy-using activities. This is a simple game designed for high activity levels and short attention spans. Get your kids moving and help them tap into their creativity, with enough variation possibilities that you can change it up to suit your family. Karis loves this game—it's perfect for kids who enjoy the spotlight—and we end up playing it a lot.
Peaceable Kingdom games 3 of 9
If you have young kids, you know losing a game is sometimes the worst part of table games. I'm all for teaching good sportsmanship and losing with dignity, but occasionally that's not a battle I want to fight. That's why we love the Peaceable Kingdom series of games. These are cooperative board games, which means kids play together and not against each other. No one gets left out, no one loses, everyone has fun, Mom doesn't have to deal with any fit-throwing. Some of our favorites are Hoot Owl Hoot, Lost Puppies, and Count Your Chickens.
Bendomino 4 of 9
Even younger kids can get the hang of regular dominoes, but Bendomino includes a fun additional challenge due to its twisty shape. Little fingers love these curvy pieces, and because the tiles have to match and fit, it teaches counting skills, spatial recognition, and math and color skills. There's also a Bendomino Jr. game with pictures instead of dots, but we've found that the regular game is easy enough...as long as your kid can count to six.
The Ladybug Game 5 of 9
The Ladybug Game is simple: help the adorable ladybug make it home past the bully ants and mean praying mantis. Super-cute, kid-friendly graphics and a different journey each time for the ladybug, this one helps with math skills, basic reading, and lots of color and symbols to capture the tiniest attention spans.
Zingo! 6 of 9
An update to classic Bingo with simple line drawings and a unique tile-dispensing "zinger." Zingo! is easy to play and helps with image recognition, matching, and concentration. And the game-play is fast enough for short attention spans (including mine).
Zingo! 1-2-3 7 of 9
Zingo! 1-2-3 takes regular Zingo play a step further by adding numbers to the mix instead of cute pictures. It teaches counting and addition without being boring...and is still just as fun as regular bingo.
Zingo! Sight Words 8 of 9
Want to help your kids with basic reading and word-recognition instead of math skills? Zingo! Sight Words is the perfect game for the pre-K and kindergarten set. I've found it helped my kids learn these sight-reading words without them getting frustrated. The game play can be just as quick as regular Zingo, though older players will need to be patient with those who take a big longer to read the words. (Wow...three Zingo variations in a row. Can you tell we're big Zingo fans?)
What's Gnu? 9 of 9
Very similar to Zingo—all the way up to the fun little tile dispenser. What's Gnu? is a cute learning game that helps your child assemble three-letter words. Great for new readers working on spelling skills and letter/word recognition...as well as for anyone else needing a little reading practice. I've heard of some tutors and teachers who use this game to build kids' reading/spelling confidence.


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SAN FRANCISCO — Candlestick Park's final exhibition game produced a flood of reassuring moments for the 49ers in Sunday night's 34-14 rout of the Minnesota Vikings.
Defensive dominance, a special-teams touchdown and Colin Kaepernick's closing spree of completions shared the spotlight.
Then came the showstopper: coach Jim Harbaugh's endorsement of Colt McCoy as the No. 2 quarterback.
"I feel real good right now that Colt's the backup," Harbaugh said. "Tonight, down after down, he was consistently good, and that's what we were looking for."
McCoy sounded confident in his status despite an NFL.com report earlier in the day that he might get traded. McCoy confirmed he restructured his contract Saturday night, but he wouldn't says if, as reported, he had his base salary slashed from $1.5 million to the league minimum of $630,000.
McCoy replaced Kaepernick in the second quarter and played into the fourth, finishing out a 91-yard touchdown drive. He was 11 of 15 for 109 yards with no touchdown passes and an interception for the third straight game.
"Jim and I had a great week, talked a lot, met a lot," McCoy said. "We've figured each other out a lot better, and I've played better."
McCoy said he didn't feel his job threatened with Thursday's signing of a fifth quarterback: veteran Seneca Wallace, who played the final three snaps Sunday. Also in the bullpen were B.J. Daniels, who produced an 8-minute touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, and Scott Tolzien, who did not play, reportedly because of back spasms.
The backup QB race will be moot if Kaepernick finishes as strong and healthy as he did Sunday. Kaepernick (7 of 13, 72 yards) played only in the first quarter (three series) and exited after an 84-yard touchdown drive.
Kaepernick completed his final six passes, including a 5-yard touchdown strike to rookie Quinton Patton. That ending overshadowed a rusty start: Kaepernick's only completion among his first seven passes was a 4-yard, shovel toss to Chad Hall.
Kaepernick has played only 33 snaps in three exhibitions, and Harbaugh said he's planning to play him in Thursday's exhibition finale at San Diego, adding, "That's subject to change." Kaepernick said he is ready for the Sept. 8 season opener but willing to play Thursday.
The 49ers defense looked in regular-season form, starting with a first-series turnover on Ahmad Brooks' sack and Aldon Smith's fumble recovery. Defensive tackle Justin Smith "had a burr in his saddle or something," Harbaugh said in reference to Smith's body-slamming Toby Gerhart for a 4-yard loss on third-and-one.
Both Smiths and most of the other starters were out of the game by the time the Vikings scored, doing so on a 1-yard catch by Zach Line 3 minutes before halftime. That touchdown pass followed a Perrish Cox pass-interference penalty in the end zone, and Cox later gave up a 7-yard, third-quarter touchdown catch to Joe Webb.
"He's definitely got to do a better job of not getting emotionally hijacked after doing something great," Harbaugh said.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he'll likely ask the league to review the play for potential discipline on Looney, noting that his assistants were "pretty upset when they saw it."
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In conversation with William Kennedy
"We're also an early adopter of the new wealth management world, which puts us in a strong position."
Starting his career as a graduate trainee with UBS, William Kennedy swiftly rose through the ranks to become the Head of Investment Products & Services, UBS Wealth Management globally. We spoke to William, who has a passion for breeding racehorses on his family's farm, to learn more about key investment trends in the region and how innovation is changing the way that UBS serves clients across Asia Pacific.
William Kennedy
Head, Investment Products & Services
UBS Wealth Management & Swiss Bank Group Managing Director
What is your role in the context of how UBS delivers superior investment advice and solutions to clients?
William Kennedy: It's the role of the team, rather than my role specifically, to ensure that we're delivering on our promise to clients. We take direction from the Chief Investment Office (CIO) House View to create and populate a best-in-class product shelf. Whether it is funds, single securities or structured products, we have to go out and find the best solution, navigating the internaland external universe of product and ensuring that we bring exactly the right ones to clients.
What do you see are the main similarities and differences in the UBS offering in Asia compared to the rest of the world?
Within the different client segments,whether it's in Switzerland or Germany, Hong Kong or Singapore, all of our clients have biases. We need to understand the client and their bias when we create solutions, taking that client's position as our first stage. Are things different in Asia Pacific? Yes, because it's a faster growing region. The generation of wealth is increasingly with a younger segment of the population. The emergence of China and other markets has generated a very different feel, compared to, say, Europe, which is not moving at the same GDP. We have to think about who the clients are. What support do they need? Do they like to delegate their asset management or be more in charge? How much leverage do they use across different instruments that they play? We try to mirror the offering back to exactly what clients require.
What makes UBS products and services different?
Firstly, the CIO House View is unique - that's one big part of the value chain. Secondly, our ability to access products at a very high level, both internally and externally. Then there's the quality of the people that we have working on solutions. When I interview people from other places, I struggle to find others of the same caliber, so I feel that's a unique value proposition. Our ability to utilize the organization in the interests of our clients is a huge leverage factor that none of our competitors can play. We're also an early adopter of the new wealth management world, which puts us in a strong position.
Are there any specific new initiatives and innovations that are planned for 2014?
We recently rolled out 'UBS Advice Asia,' a huge step forward compared to the competition. This allows us to track all of our client portfolios from the advisory side, every day, and identify any concerns coming through within these portfolios. Each morning, we can take these insights and call clients about deviations in their portfolios and suggest ways to fix them.
What are the most important trends that you see in wealth management and investment globally, but also specifically in Asia Pacific?
Nowadays, our clients expect us to be on the life-cycle journey with them. We need to understand their needs and help them adjust their portfolios, based on changes in their life cycle. There are expectations about succession, wealth planning and pension plans too. We need to be in tune with improving portfolios - and not just on an ad hoc basis. We must be on top of it, all the time, to keep that long-term objective in place, and constantly check that we are delivering on our client promise.
What are some of the key considerations for UBS client advisors today?
Keeping an eye on shifting demographics is increasingly important, especially when formulating a longer-term view. The way we operate in financial services is also subject to continuing change as we adapt to a new normality. I anticipate further changes to rules and regulations, which will have a bearing on our strategies, the way in which we operate and how we view the world.
You have stayed with UBS throughout your career. What is its enduring appeal?
Quite simply, we spend so much of our lives in the office that, if you don't have respect for the people that you work with, then you are not going to spend two decades in one organization. I work with a lot of very bright people and I honestly do learn something new every day. Having a kind of family that you grow with, over such a long period, makes this a very attractive and appealing place to work. With this support, you know you can work together to make a difference. UBS is filled with really unique people.


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Heart Spare the Nephron (STN) Study - A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) and Rapamune (Sirolimus) in Heart Transplant Recipients
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Heart transplant patients on a standard care regimen of CNI, MMF, and corticosteroids will enter the study 4-6 weeks post-transplant. At 3 months after transplant, patients will be randomized to either continue this regimen or CNI therapy will be discontinued and replaced by sirolimus therapy (in combination with MMF and corticosteroids). The effect of these 2 regimens on efficacy, safety and renal function will be evaluated.The anticipated time on study treatment is 1-2 years and the target sample size is 500+ individuals.
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- Renal function assessed by calculated GFR at 24 months post-transplant, and incidence of biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR) or HDC, graft loss or lost to follow-up\n
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- Incidence of BPAR, number of episodes of BPAR per patient, time to first BPAR, incidence of re-transplant, death, rejection including antibody treated rejection, time to graft loss or death, rejection associated with HDC\n
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- adult (>=18 years of age) heart transplant patients (4-6 weeks post-transplant);
- receipt of first heart (single-organ) transplant;
- standard care regimen of CNI, MMF, and corticosteroids since transplantation.
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- positive donor-specific cross-match at time of transplantation;
- history of malignancies, other than non-melanoma skin cancer that has been totally excised with no recurrence for 2 years;
- patients participating in another interventional clinical trial or requiring treatment with unmarketed investigational drugs.
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FERNDALE -- During the past five years the Ferndale Museum has conducted hundreds of interviews with local residents. Only a small portion of that material has been used in the various movies the museum has produced.
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the museum will present "Familiar Faces," a collection of portions of those interviews. Among those featured will be Gus Scalvini, Joe Grinsell, Dorothy Scalvini, Julia Bass, Betty Genzoli, Beryl Newman, former U.S. Rep. Don Clausen, Bob and Eleanor Farley, Don and Elsie Giacomini, Nancy and Bruce Slocum, Floyd Bettiga, Mary Silveira and many more.
The museum plans this as the first in a series of films documenting the lives of friends and neighbors using the material collected in the in the course of the museum's interview program.
"Familiar Faces" will be shown at 7 p.m. on the Wednesday at the Ferndale Repertory Theater on Main Street. Tickets are $10 and are available at Rings Pharmacy, Lentz Department Store and the museum in Ferndale, and Green's Pharmacy in Fortuna.


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All the rooms are large and in very good to excellent condition with the suites, roughly ten per cent of the total amount of rooms, being very large. The brightness theme is carried on in the rooms with white walls and light coloured furnishings predominately used always modern in decor. The bathrooms are also in very good condition formed of white tiling and black marble. The hotel boasts three restaurants. One is on the top floor giving views over the surrounding city and mountains and serves lunch only. The other two are both situated on the first floor with both serving international cuisine, the only difference being one is an a la carte restaurant, the other has a slightly more informal atmosphere. A modern white and yellow stone construction built in a European architectural style. The lobby is medium to large in size with large window facades giving much light to the room. It is dominated by the sound of rushing water emanating from a large flowing fountain area to the left of the entrance which is full of plants and shrubbery giving a forest effect. This is an excellent hotel with very good services. It is without doubt the best hotel in the city. 0808GAB
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About Ethiopia… Not Yet
This Sunday, August 1, Danny (from "learning…") and I plan to report back to our church about our trip to Ethiopia. If you're in the area and are interested in hearing our presentation, you are welcome to come. We will start around 10:30 a.m. and you can find directions to our meeting place on our church's website. If you come, please bring some food to share (pot luck) and join us for lunch afterward.
I'm still processing and planning that presentation, so I will not post anything here until after Sunday (well, except for the picture for this post). My post Monday morning will be called "We were your apostles," and explains our understanding of our role and our responsibilities to the church that sent us and the church in Alaba, Ethiopia.
There is so much to think about and learn from and share. I hope you enjoy the stories and lessons as much as I will enjoy reliving them.
(By the way, Danny has posted a picture and a story on his blog.)
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Alan, welcome back! Trips like these are whirlwind and leave that analogous "white line fever" from the other culture. I especially enjoy pictures.
I spent a week in Haiti back in the 90's. The bigger culture shock came when back in Miami awaiting my flight home the next day.


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Man finds life-saving stranger with Twitter campaign
A man has been reunited with the passer by who talked him out of jumping off a bridge in 2008.
Jonny Benjamin, 26, found good Samaritan, Neil Laybourn, 31, after his Twitter campaign to find him went viral.
Mr Benjamin told BBC Radio 5 live's Breakfast: "This stranger just coming up to me and saying 'you can do it mate, you can overcome anything' - that was the turning point for me."
Also speaking with the programme, Mr Labourn, said "I just kept asking him questions... and let him know that if he wanted to talk about it, I was there."
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By Bill Tamburrino
The Ramona High softball team had another busy week.
The Lady Dawgs beat non-league foe Oceanside High School, came from behind to beat Westview High School and lost to Rancho Bernardo High School.
The softball team is in a two-way tie for second place in the Palomar League with Torrey Pines High School one game back of Mt. Carmel High School. Ramona is 16-6-1 overall and 4-3 in league play.
Julie Ward had a great outing against Oceanside High School (6-16, 0-6). Ward limited the Pirates to one hit, walked two and struck out four in a game that was shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule.
Ward got all of the runs that she needed in the first inning when the Ramona bats erupted for eight runs to start a 13 hit assault.
KK Melgoza led the offense with a 3-for-3 day at the plate as she scored two runs and drove in a run. Christian Barrameda also contributed three hits to the cause in four trips. Jazmin Simone had a 2-for-3 outing. Kailey Hill and Adrianna Johnson both drove in four runs apiece and both hit home runs. Ally Harvey had a 1-for-1 day at the plate.
Ramona returned to league play and found out that Westview High School (14-9, 1-6) had improved in the two weeks since Ramona had beaten them 10-0. The Wolverines took a first inning lead and led 1-0 until Hill tied the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Then the Ramona seniors came through in the clutch. Westview threatened to go ahead in the fifth inning when the wolverines had runners on first and second base with two out. A Westview hitter stroked a clean single to centerfield. Melgoza charged the hit and fielded the ball on the run and fired a perfect strike to catcher Amber Davis who blocked the plate and prevented the Westview runner from scoring as she recorded the final out of the inning.
Both teams threatened in the sixth and seventh innings but could not score sending the game into extra innings. In the eighth inning the seniors came through in the clutch again. Westview scored an unearned run in the top of the frame to lead 2-1.
Back bounced the Lady Bulldogs. Hill, Melgoza and Johnson all drew walks to load the bases. Kim Whelehon came to the plate with one out. The senior shortstop launched a fly ball sacrifice that was deep enough to score Hill. Harvey came to the plate with two down. The senior designated hitter delivered a clutch single between short and third to drive in Melgoza for a walk off RBI.
Hill went the distance in the circle to earn the win. As she scattered six hits and struck out six to pick up the win. She only gave up one earned run.
When called for some quotes on the Westview game, assistant coach Robin Brainard was on her way to a 5K race. After she gave the recap of the eighth inning she said, "I will have my phone on me during the race. I usually don't like to talk when I am running but I can talk about that game anytime, anywhere."
Ramona traveled to Rancho Bernardo (17-6, 4-4) and ran into a very determined Sara White. White and Hill locked up in a pitching duel but the Broncos made the most of four hits to beat the Lady Dawgs 3-0.
"They only had one ball that hit the outfield grass but their hits seemed to have eyes and we could not make plays on them. We had runners on base but could not come up with an RBI. Kailey pitched a very good game but you can't win if you don't score," said assistant coach Corey McDonald.
Hill went the distance and took the loss. She struck out seven and allowed one earned run. Barrameda picked up Ramona's only hit in the game.


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TLC continues to plumb the depths of strange, unconventional relationships that TV viewers can't turn away from. The cable network that brought you "Extreme Cougar Wives" is now turning the tables in a new reality special "Secrets Of A Trophy Wife."
The special focuses on four fabulously wealthy couples living in Southern California, each composed of a young, attractive woman and a much older, rich man. And while the term "trophy wife" is filled with negative connotations, these women proudly wear the label.
"I'm married to a billionaire, and I don't have to work ... I've always thought of the term 'trophy wife' as being something positive," one woman boasts. "Yes, I am a trophy wife. I love it. It's a really good feeling," another says.
"Secrets Of A Trophy Wife" airs Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m EST on TLC.


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KIAMESHA LAKE, N.Y. (Nov. 15)
The great number of Jews affiliating with synagogues today are not doing so because of "status-seeking" as some social scientists claim, but because they have a "genuine desire to come closer to Judaism," Dr. Bernard Segal, executive director of the United Synagogue of America, affirmed tonight in his address opening the biennial convention of the organization. Twelve hundred delegates, representing 685 congregations in 260 cities are attending the five-day parley.
The Conservative leader noted that some described the current return to religion as a response to a need for "status" or "group identification" and others attributed it to the Jewish population shift to the suburbs. If the individuals really were seeking status, Dr. Segal said, other institutions were better equipped to offer it to them. Synagogue construction, he said, could not keep pace with demand but non-synagogue institutions "are offering the commodities of Jewish identification at lower prices and lower personal commitments."
Rabbi Segal also said that in scores of communities across the continent, "the Conservative synagogue is the spearhead of a maximum program of Jewish education." In Philladelphia,. he said, of 27,000 children enrolled in Jewish schools, 15,000 were handling schools under Conservative auspices.


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Golfing fundraiser cooked up in Hamden tavern
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HAMDEN -- Mickey's Restaurant & Bar can be more than a place for food and drink. To some, it is an inspiration.
Mike DeVietro lives on Buell Street, a short drive from Mickey's. In August, he organized the first Mia Joseph's Golf Tournament, which raised $5,400 for Special Olympics of North Haven.
The tournament is named after Mia Josephs, the daughter of the proprietor and head chef, Mickey Josephs.
"Mickey himself is just an incredible individual, who is actually the one who got Michael (DeVietro) and John (D'Auria) and our team together," said Stephanie Cerrato, coordinator for North Haven Special Olympics. "Mickey has a daughter who has Down syndrome."
D'Auria was enlisted by DeVietro to help with player acquisition.
"Mickey's daughter is the one who got us thinking about all these things," D'Auria said.
Without his help, DeVietro said, the tournament would have been very small. As it turned out, it was anything but: DeVietro said 90 people participated in the tournament at the Laurel View Country Club in Hamden.
The Special Olympics' athletes and the participants in the tournament were able to interact in ways that they might not have otherwise.
"It was fabulous," Cerrato said. "(DeVietro) had the athletes on two different holes, and driving for people if they wanted to go ahead and drive. It was a wonderful way for people who never had any experience with Special Olympics to meet the athletes."
She recounted one especially memorable hole.
"One of the participants said to the athlete, go ahead, you can take my turn and putt my ball.
"And of course, it was a pretty far putt, he was on the green," Cerrato said. "The athlete made it in. And he was just thrilled to get it. He took off his hat, everyone was screaming and yelling."
Cerrato, who grew up in North Haven, said her Special Olympics chapter is a partner with North Haven Parks and Recreation, and that is "wonderful."
The town provides a lane in its swimming pool for the Special Olympics swim team, and helps secure field and gym time.
Cerrato said the North Haven Special Olympics offers 13 programs in town -- everything from horseback riding to public speaking.
Cerrato said the proceeds from the golf tournament will go to the Special Olympics golf team and horseback riding program. She said the funds will benefit not only the North Haven chapter but the Hamden chapter as well.
"It just keeps circling around and people just keep giving, if that makes sense," Cerrato said. "The athletes were able to give of themselves that day too. And they were able to receive also. So it just keeps circling. It just keeps going. I think it's great."
Michael Bellmore can be reached at 203-789-5282.
Correction: An earlier version of the story incorrectly stated Mickey's Restaurant & Bar is in North Haven. The establishment is in Hamden.


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BASINGSTOKE businesses have been encouraging their staff to workout at work.
Physiotherapists from BMI Hampshire Clinic are supporting the initiative, which is being led by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
As part of the Workout @ Work Day, a team of staff from the Old Basing clinic visited The AA in Basing View last Thursday to help staff introduce simple exercises into their working day.
Physiotherapy manager at BMI Hampshire Clinic, Mike Topping, said: "Both employees and businesses are impacted by work-place stress, injury and illness.
"The aim of Workout @ Work is about giving sound advice to both employees and employers about how simple steps can improve workplace wellbeing, helping themselves and their teams avoid ill-health.
"We would really like to see as many people as possible developing healthier work habits for the longer term."
There are three workouts, which have been designed to fit into the lives of busy people, which can be performed at work by the desk, with colleagues at lunchtime or at home.
Occupational health manager at The AA Elaine Dobson said: "It's been a great chance for us all here at The AA to think about keeping fit for work by moving more.
"We hope that by getting our teams to be more active it will help their health and wellbeing, maintain their job satisfaction and even help overall productivity. Workout @ Work is also a great way to build morale and help with team-building.
"It's been a really successful and energetic day."
For more information on Workout @ Work companies can go to bmihealthcare.co.uk/workoutatwork.


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While more than half of all hedge funds were in the red, the 76-year-old one-time corporate raider racked up a 34.5 percent gross return. Even more impressive, Icahn accomplished these returns without the benefit of investment fees. Icahn returned all money to outside investors in April 2011, in order to avoid a repeat of 2008, when short-sighted investors clamored for funds to be returned.
Icahn generated nearly half of his gains in the fourth-quarter, led by natural gas company El Paso (EP), which agreed to be acquired by Kinder Morgan (KMI) some three months after Icahn began building his position.
His other big winners: biotech company Biogen Idec (BIIB), communications companies Motorola Mobility Holdings (MMI) and Motorola Solutions (MSI), and Chesapeake Energy (CHK).


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Danica Patrick will line up in the field for the Daytona 500 after the Stewart-Haas Racing team entered into a partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing for her limited 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
TBR will field the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet in all of her ten races having transferred the points it secured with its #36 entry last year, which finished 33rd in the Sprint Cup standings.
"Those points are Tommy Baldwin Racing's. They're not hers," explained team boss Tommy Baldwin of the unusual arrangement. "She's not getting them from anybody, she's driving for Tommy Baldwin Racing."
The deal means that the #10, which will be driven for the balance of the season by David Reutimann, is assured of a place on the grid for at least the first five races of the 2012 season.
"We're very proud of what we've established at Tommy Baldwin Racing, and the opportunity to partner with Stewart-Haas Racing and aid in the development of Danica Patrick is a testament to all the hard work we've put in over the years," Baldwin said. "Danica will have a great teammate in Dave Blaney, who has been instrumental in getting our race team to where it is today.
"With David Reutimann driving the #10 car in the races where Danica is not, the team will remain in a strong and competitive position throughout the year."
Even though TBR takes over as the #10 car owner of record for the whole season, Stewart-Haas Racing's new competition director Greg Zipadelli will still be Patrick's crew chief for all of her ten Cup appearances.
"Working with Tommy will be like old times," added Zipadelli. "To finally be able to work with each other and help Danica Patrick make a successful transition from IndyCars to stock cars is a challenge we're both looking forward to."
Alongside her partial season in Sprint Cup, Patrick will contest the full Nationwide Series season with JR Motorsports having moved over to NASCAR from IndyCar.
Blaney himself will now have to qualify for the Daytona 500 on speed alone, despite having earned the car owner points for TBR in the first place.


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Eve Muirhead became the youngest ever skip to win a Winter Olympic medal when she guided Team GB to bronze at the 2014 Games in Sochi on what was her second Winter Games appearance.
Born in Perth, Eve began curling at the age of nine, with family success going back to her father Gordon, who competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.
Eve was a four-time world junior champion and has since gone on to win multiple European and World senior medals.


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Iro Heroine – French label Iro taps Magdalena Frackowiak for its spring 2012 campaign. Photographed by Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer, the Polish beauty exudes effortless cool in a metallic jacket and white jeans.
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9 Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism,
Hypothyroidism can be a tricky condition to manage, and what you eat can interfere with your treatment. Some nutrients heavily influence the function of the thyroid gland, and certain foods can inhibit your body's ability to absorb the replacement hormones you may take as part of your thyroid treatment. There's no such thing as a "hypothyroidism diet" that will make you well, but eating smart can help you feel better despite the condition. Here are nine foods to limit or avoid as you manage hypothyroidism:
The hormone estrogen can interfere with your body's ability to use thyroid hormone, says Stephanie Lee, MD, PhD associate chief of endocrinology, nutrition, and diabetes at Boston Medical Center and an associate professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. Soy is loaded with plant-based phytoestrogen, and some researchers believe too much soy may increase a person's risk for hypothyroidism. People with hypothyroidism should moderate their intake of soy. However, because soy hasn't been definitively linked to hypothyroidism, there are no specific dietary guidelines.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, can interfere with the production of thyroid hormone, particularly people who have an iodine deficiency. Digesting these vegetables can block the thyroid's ability to absorb iodine, which is essential for normal thyroid function. People with hypothyroidism may want to limit their intake of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and bok choy. Cooking the vegetables can reduce the effect that cruciferous vegetables have on the thyroid gland. Limiting your intake to 5 ounces a day appears to have no adverse effect on thyroid function
People with hypothyroidism may want to consider minimizing their intake of gluten, a protein found in foods processed from wheat, barley, rye, and other grains, says Ruth Frechman, RDN, a dietitian and nutritionist in the Los Angeles area and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Gluten can irritate the small intestine and may hamper absorption of thyroid hormone replacement medication.
However, if you do choose to eat gluten, be sure to choose whole-grains varieties of bread, pasta, and rice, which are high in fiber and other nutrients and can help improve bowel irregularity, a common symptom of hypothyroidism. Also be sure to take your hypothyroidism medication several hours before or after eating high-fiber foods to prevent them from interfering with the absorption of your synthetic thyroid hormone.
Fatty Foods
Fats have been found to disrupt the body's ability to absorb thyroid hormone replacement medicines, Dr. Lee says. Fats may also interfere with the thyroid's ability to produce hormone as well. Some health care professionals recommend that you cut out all fried foods and reduce your intake of fats from sources such as butter, mayonnaise, margarine, and fatty cuts of meat.
Sugary Foods
Hypothyroidism can cause the body's metabolism to slow down, Frechman says. That means it's easy to put on pounds if you aren't careful. "You want to avoid the foods with excess amounts of sugar because it's a lot of calories with no nutrients," she says. It's best to reduce the amount of sugar you eat or try to eliminate it completely from your diet.
Processed Foods
"Processed foods tend to have a lot of sodium, and people with hypothyroidism should avoid sodium," Frechman says. Having an underactive thyroid increases a person's risk for high blood pressure, and too much sodium further increases this risk. Read the Nutrition Facts label on the packaging of processed foods to find options lowest in sodium. People with an increased risk for high blood pressure should restrict their sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams a day, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Excess Fiber
Getting enough fiber is good for you, but too much can complicate your hypothyroidism treatment. Guidelines currently recommend that older adults take in 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day. Amounts of dietary fiber from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, and legumes that go above that level affect your digestive system and can interfere with absorption of thyroid hormone replacement drugs. If you're on a high-fiber diet, ask your doctor if you need a higher dose of thyroid medication. Your maintenance dose may need to be increased if you aren't absorbing enough medication.
Caffeine has been found to block absorption of thyroid hormone replacement, Lee says. "People who were taking their thyroid medication with their morning coffee had uncontrollable thyroid levels, and we couldn't figure it out," she says. "I now have to be very careful to tell people, 'Only take your medication with water.'" You should wait at least 30 minutes after taking your medication before having a cup of joe.
Alcohol consumption can wreak havoc on both thyroid hormone levels in the body and the ability of the thyroid to produce hormone. Alcohol appears to have a toxic effect on the thyroid gland and suppresses the ability of the body to use thyroid hormone. Ideally, people with hypothyroidism should cut out alcohol completely or drink in careful moderation.


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Solano Area
VALLEJO FARMERS MARKET -- Vallejo farmers market, year-round, rain or shine, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Georgia and Marin streets, Vallejo. Visit www.pcfma.com/vallejo.
JELLY BELLY FACTORY -- Free tours at the Jelly Belly visitor center and factory. One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Tour hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (except major holidays). Store hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.jellybelly.com.
RIO VISTA MUSEUM -- Rio Vista Museum, dedicated to the preservation of arts and artifacts of Rio Vista, 16 N. Front St., Rio Vista. Gallery hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tours upon request. 374-5169.
RAILWAY MUSEUM -- The museum hosts authentically restored historic rail cars, 5848 State Highway 12, Rio Vista. Regular hours are 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Trains run every 90 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. Hop aboard and take a 10-mile ride on the authentically restored historic railcars. Visitors can also view electric railroad exhibits, tour the car house and have a picnic lunch. Cost: $7-$10. Visit www.wrm.org.
PEÑA ADOBE -- The Peña Adobe Historical Society holds an open house on the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. One Peña Adobe Road, off Interstate 80, Vacaville. For more information, call 447-0518.
SOURDOUGH SLIM & ROBERT ARMSTRONG -- Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong, 8 tonight, The Palms, 13 Main St., Winters; tickets: $20. Visit www.palmsplayhouse.com.
SKYNNYN LYNNYRD -- Skynnyn Lynnyrd, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, The Palms, 13 Main St., Winters; tickets: $20. Visit www.palmsplayhouse.com.
BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET-- BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, 8 p.m. Thursday, The Palms, 13 Main St., Winters; tickets: $25. Visit www.palmsplayhouse.com.
SINGER-SONGWRITERS COMPETITION -- The Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District continues its 4th annual Singer-songwriters Competition, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant, 221 Town Square # A, Vacaville; entry fee: $5. Sign-ups end at 6:50 p.m. Visit downtownvacaville.com.
CHARLIE WADE BLUES BAND -- Charlie Wade Blues Band, 6 tonight, RootStock, 22 Main St., Winters; tickets: free. Visit www.rootstockgifts.com.
RAMANA VIEIRA -- Ramana Vieira and her ensemble, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dona Benicia Room, Benicia Public Library, 150 East L St., Benicia; free. Visit benicialibrary.org.
'NUNSENSE' -- The Winters Theatre Company presents "Nunsense," 8 tonight and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through March 17, Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave; tickets: $6-$10. Call (530) 795-4014.
'IL TROVATORE' -- Verismo Opera presents "Il Trovatore," 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 8 p.m. Wednesday through March 31, Bay Terrace Theater, 51 Daniels Ave., Vallejo; tickets: $16-$20. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com.
VACAVILLE ART LEAGUE & GALLERY -- The 22nd Student Art Show, Sunday through April 10, Vacaville Art League & Gallery, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, noon-7 p.m. Fridays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 448-8712 or visit www.vacavilleartgallery.com.
LAWLER GALLERY -- "Dynamic Duo," an exhibit of artworks from 30 local artists, Lawler House Gallery, 718 Main St., Suisun City. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Visit www.lawlerhousegallery.org.
VACAVILLE MUSEUM -- Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave., a center for Solano County history. Regular museum hours are 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students. For more, call 447-4513 or visit www.vacavillemuseum.org.
BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM -- Benicia Historical Museum, 2024 Camel Road, Benicia. Call 745-5435.
Sacramento Area
THE IMPERIAL ACROBATS OF CHINA -- The Imperial Acrobats of China, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Cache Creek Casino Resort, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks; tickets: $20. Visit www.cachecreek.com.
NBA BASKETBALL -- Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings, 7 tonight. Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings, 6 p.m. Sunday. Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sleep Train Arena, 1 Sports Parkway, Sacramento; tickets: $51.65-$1,196.10. Visit ticketmaster.com.
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY -- The Bohart has the seventh largest insect collection in North America, Bohart Museum, University of California, Davis, campus, 1124 Academic Surge on Crocker Lane; free. Hours: 9 a.m.- noon and 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Visit http://bohart.ucdavis.edu.
THE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM -- "California Creates: Tapigami," through March 24. "California Indians: Making a Difference," ongoing. Highlights of California history as the state history museum and home of the California Hall of Fame, 1020 O St., Sacramento; tickets: $6-$8.50, children 5 and under free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Visit www.californiamuseum.org.
CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM -- "1968," through May 12. "Pint-size: Microcars on the Road," through April 21. California Automobile Museum, presents "Cars of the Stars" and "Going Green," both ongoing. 2200 Front St., Sacramento; tickets: $4-$8. Visit www.calautomuseum.org.
LAUGHS UNLIMITED -- Brett Walkow, 8 and 10:30 tonight and Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday, tickets: $24. Laughs Unlimited, 207 Front St., Sacramento. Visit www.laughsunlimited.com.
PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUB -- Jeff Garcia, 8 and 10 tonight and Saturday; tickets: $20. Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Sacramento. Visit www.punchlinesac.com.
JULIAN LAGE GROUP -- The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts presents the Julian Lage Group, 8 tonight and Saturday, Jackson Hall, One Shields Ave., Davis; tickets: $38. Visit MondaviArts.org.
GORDON LIGHTFOOT -- Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m. Saturday, Cache Creek Casino Resort, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks; tickets: $55-$75. Visit www.cachecreek.com.
THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY -- The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts presents The Improvised Shakespeare Company, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson Hall, One Shields Ave., Davis; tickets: $20-$40. Visit MondaviArts.org.
'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST' -- Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," through March 17, Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sacramento; tickets: $17.40-$71. Visit www.tickets.com.
'A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM' -- The Sacramento Theatre Company presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream," through March 24, Sacramento Theatre Company's Mainstage Theatre, 1419 H St., Sacramento; tickets: $12-$31. Visit www.sactheatre.org or call (916) 443-6722.
'ALL MY SONS' -- City Theatre of Sacramento City College presents "All My Sons," through March 24, Art Court Theatre, Sacramento City College campus, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento; tickets: $12-$15. Visit www.citytheatre.net.
CROCKER ART MUSEUM -- "Rebirth of a Nation: Travis Somerville's 1963," through May 5. "Super Bowls: The Art of Turned Wood," through July 7 "Approaching Infinity: The Richard Green Collection of Meticulous Abstraction," through May 5. "A Touch of Blue: Landscapes by Gregory Kondos," through May 19. "Revolution: Bowl of Fruit," ongoing. Permanent collection includes California art, Old Master drawings, European paintings, international ceramics, Asian art and contemporary American art. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission is $5-$10. Visit www.crockerartmuseum.org.
PENCE GALLERY -- Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 212 D St., Davis. (530) 758-3370 or visit www.pencegallery.org.
C.N. GORMAN MUSEUM -- "The Weavings of D.Y. Begay," through March 15. C.N. Gorman Museum, University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave., Davis. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu.
THE ARTERY -- "Mugs & Mugs," through April 2, The Artery, 207 G St., Davis. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.theartery.net.
GALLERY 1855 -- Judith Monroe, through March 31, Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road, Davis, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Visit www.daviscemetery.org.
Wine Country
SONOMA TRAINTOWN -- Sonoma Traintown Railroad, miniature railroad and 10 acres of landscaped park, Ferris wheel, Iron Horse carousel, snack bar, petting zoo, intersection of Napa Road and Broadway, Sonoma. Summer hours (through Labor Day): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 938-3912 or visit www.vom.com/traintown.
ANA MOURA -- Ana Moura, 8 p.m. Saturday, Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa; tickets: $30-$35. Visit http://nvoh.org/.
MADELINE EASTMAN AND RANDY PORTER -- Madeline Eastman and Randy Porter, 4 p.m. Sunday, Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa; tickets: $25. Visit http://nvoh.org/.
LIVERMORE VALLEY OPERA -- Livermore Valley Opera, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa; tickets: $40-$60. Visit http://nvoh.org/.
MUMM NAPA -- Ansel Adams exhibit of 27 photos, ongoing, Mumm Napa Gallery, Mumm Napa, 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford. 967-7700 or visit www.mummnapa.com.
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE -- The National Dance Company of Ireland presents Rhythm of the Dance, 8 p.m. Thursday, Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa; tickets: $40-$45. Visit http://nvoh.org/.
Bay Area
NBA BASKETBALL -- Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors, 7:30 tonight. Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way; tickets: $61.25-$1,605. Visit ticketmaster.com.
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES -- California Academy of Sciences, home to Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, Kimball Natural History Museum, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. (415) 379-8000 or visit www.calacademy.org.
BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM -- Bay Area Discovery Museum, one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor facility at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Admission: Free to members or $8-$10. Visit www.baykidsmuseum.org.
BLACK VEIL BRIDES -- Black Veil Brides, 7:30 tonight, Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco; tickets: $19.50-$22. www.axs.com.
G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE -- G. Love & Special Sauce, 9 tonight and Saturday, The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco; tickets: $35. Visit livenation.com.
ANDRE NICKATINA -- Andre Nickatina, 9 tonight, Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco; tickets: $30. Visit www.slimspresents.com.
THE HUSH SOUND -- The Hush Sound, 8 tonight, Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St., San Francisco; tickets $13. Visit wwwslimspresents.com.
FLOGGING MOLLY -- Flogging Molly, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland; tickets: $32.50. Visit ticketmaster.com.
D.R.I.-- D.R.I., 9 p.m. Saturday, Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco; tickets: $17. Visit www.slimspresents.com.
MONOPHONICS -- Monophonics, 9 p.m. Saturday, Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St., San Francisco; tickets $17. Visit wwwslimspresents.com.
ERIC PRYDZ -- Eric Prydz, 8 p.m. Saturday, The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco; tickets: $42.50-$52.50. Visit www.axs.com.
MORRISSEY -- Morrissey, 9 p.m. Saturday, Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco; tickets: $69.50-$72. www.axs.com.
ALICIA KEYS -- Alicia Keys, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland; tickets: $50.35-$147.70. Visit ticketmaster.com.
ABBA THE CONCERT -- Abba the Concert, 8 p.m. Sunday, Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco; tickets: $45-$59.50. www.axs.com.
FRIGHTENED RABBIT -- Frightened Rabbit, 9 p.m. Monday, The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco; tickets: $33. Visit livenation.com.
EFTERKLANG -- Efterklang, 8 p.m. Monday, Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St., San Francisco; tickets $15. Visit wwwslimspresents.com.
JOE ELY -- Joe Ely, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco; tickets: $21. Visit www.slimspresents.com.
MAROON 5 -- Maroon 5, 7:30 p.m. Wednesda y, HP Pavilion, 525 West Santa Clara, San Jose; tickets: $37.75-$92.50. Visit ticketmaster.com.
THE ADICTS -- The Adicts, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco; tickets: $23. Visit www.slimspresents.com.
DAVID BISBAL -- David Bisbal, 9 p.m. Thursday, The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco; tickets: $82.25. Visit livenation.com.
FANTAN MOJAH -- Fantan Mojah, 9 p.m. Thursday, Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco; tickets: $25. Visit www.slimspresents.com.
PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUB -- Chelsea Peretti, 8 and 10 tonight and 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., San Francisco; tickets: $22. Visit www.punchlinecomedyclub.com.
COBB'S COMEDY CLUB -- John Pinette, 8 and 10:15 tonight, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; tickets: $23.50, Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco; tickets: $25. Visit cobbscomedyclub.com.
'JERSEY BOYS' -- "Jersey Boys," 8 p.m. Saturday through April 28, Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., San Francisco; tickets: $80-$377. Visit http://theatresanfrancisco.com.
'FALLACI' -- The Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents "Fallaci," through April 21, Roda Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley; tickets: $29-$48. Visit berkeleyrep.org.
'A DELICATE BALANCE' -- The Actors Theatre of San Francisco presents "A Delicate Balance," through Saturday, Actors Theatre, 855 Bush St., San Francisco; tickets: $26-$38. Visit ticketweb.com.
'BELLS ARE RINGING' -- "Bells are Ringing," through Sunday, Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St., San Francisco; tickets: $15-$22. Visit www.cityboxoffice.com.
'DEAD METAPHOR' -- The American Conservatory Theater presents "Dead Metaphor," through March 24, Hastings Studio Theater, 77 Geary St., San Francisco; tickets: $20-$70. Visit tickets.act-sf.org.
'BEACH BLANKET BABYLON' -- "Beach Blanket Babylon," at Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., San Francisco. Performances times are 8 tonight, 6 and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 5 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; tickets: $25-$130. Visit www.beachblanketbabylon. com.
SFMOMA -- "Gary Winogrand," through May 31. "Don't be Shy, Don't Hold Back: The Logan Collection," through June 2. "Lebbeus Woods: Architect," through June 2. "Ben Kinmont: Prospectus," through May 12. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St., San Francisco. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Sundays, to 9 p.m. Thursdays; closed Wednesdays. sfmoma.org.
ASIAN ART MUSEUM -- "China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy," through May 27. "Batik: Spectacular Textiles of Java," through May 5. "Asian Art Museum Collection," second and third floors, ongoing. Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., San Francisco. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Closed Monday. Admission: $5-$12. www.asianart.org.
LEGION OF HONOR -- "Gifts from the Gods, Art and the Olympic Ideal," through June 23. "Royal Treasures from the Louvre," through March 17. "Artful Animals." through April 28. "The Book and the Binding," through May 12. Significant Old Masters collection, Rodin sculpture hall, decorative objects, modern art. Lincoln Park, 34th and Clement, San Francisco. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; admission $11-$15. Visit www.thinker.org.
CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM -- "Kehinde Wiley/The World Stage Israel," through May 27. "Stanley Saitowitz: Judaica," ongoing. "Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations," ongoing. "California Dreaming," through April 28, Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., San Francisco. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Wednesday) and 1-8 p.m. Thursday. (415) 655-7800 or visit www.thecjm.org.
DE YOUNG -- "Girl With A Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis," through June 2. "Rembrandt's Century," through June 2. "Eye Level in Iraq: Photographs by Kael Alford and Thorne Anderson," through June 16. "Objects of Belief from the Vatican: Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas," through Sept. 8. "Mapping the Contemporary Print: Selections from the Anderson Gallery," Through July 7. De Young, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Fridays (starting March 29). Admission: $15-$25. For more information, cal (415) 750-3600 or visit www.deyoungmuseum.org.
MoAD -- "The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, Where Art and History Intersect," through May 19. Museum of the African Diaspora, exploring the universal connection of humankind to Africa, Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission St., San Francisco. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Visit www.moadsf.org.


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Childhood, overrated
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I don't miss kidhood at all. It was a mix of good, bad and middling. No complaints: I knew people whose childhood's really were terrible.
I do miss a bit the tremendous zest I felt on leaving home and my first couple of years away. But I also made so many mistakes.
I'm happy to have captured a small measure of prudence, something it took me years to acquire. And (anyone whose seem my weblog the last few months can't help but know) I'm tickled to look back over my past, measure it and seek to discern the moments and people who led me to being who I am now.
A comment just left at Matt's.
Whenever a friend of mine expresses a pang over childhood being long gone I can't help but be baffled. My own younger years didn't exhilarate me. I wasn't depressed or shortchanged (more than most of us). They were OK, fine. I had good time reading comic books, science and mathematics books. And making one of the great friendships of my life.
When the hormonal flux shifted and I became a teenager my life was more strongly felt. Much depression, my father scared me. Considerably misanthropy, my schoolmates and teachers annoyed me. And elation: I discovered literature and high culture. As my perceived world grew outside family and Savannah it seemed much more exciting.
Leaving home was a wonderful time. Sex: failed, good, boring, great - whatever happened in the night was an adventure. And I met a large range of characters: more than I'd ever know, or now would care to know.
I don't think most people grow up. They become deadened, calcified. Time passes either wearily or indifferently. Since turning forty, despite some nasty happenings, I've never been happier. If you've been gifted with the right aptitude aging can really let you enjoy the vantage from decades of accumulated experience. I regret the bodily failures and fear my eventual, possibly painful death. But I'm not silly enough to live in the future (which as Criswell pointed out in Plan 9 is where we'll all be).
Which isn't to say that chronological maturity can make you wiser. But you can enjoy a sort of more evolved appreciation of the hilarious messiness of it all.


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Vartabedian: The Ever-Changing World of Grandchildren
Where does the time go?
Just yesterday, it seems, my grandchildren came into the world. I saw them crawl. I watched with pride as they spoke and sang. I cringed when objects were hurled at this target. The start of school was yet another reason to celebrate. Birthdays. Holidays. Recitals and soccer games.
All hold a special place in my heart.
I'm blessed with five very good reasons to stand up and cheer. The eldest is 8. I think she's already noticing the boys in her Grade 3 class. The first time I saw her in a ballet costume, I couldn't believe how mobile she was on stage. And where did she get those long, slender dancing legs?
The youngest? Well, that's also a girl and her first birthday is just around the corner. If it's like the others, I'll have my camera aimed at a happy face covered with chocolate cake.
I think about the inevitable. Will I still be around to see them graduate high school? Earn a college degree? Get married? Will I bear witness to any great-grandchildren? These thoughts often enter my mind.
But one day at a time, I remind myself.
Two recent incidents showed me another side of my grandchildren—a more mature side. Both left me with an indelible impression.
The first occurred at a funeral. My daughter-in-law lost her 60-something mother to a heart attack while she was convalescing in a rest home. The news hit their home with a great deal of remorse. My two oldest grandchildren were suddenly without a grandmother.
I'm all for exposing children to a wake and a funeral, provided they're a little older. My own kids went through it when they lost two grandparents inside six months. They were grammar schoolers, just like the children my son.
There was no debating the issue. The youngsters would be attending and made aware of life's reality. Being half Jewish, they were exposed to the different traditions of a burial and the ritual that followed inside the home.
While the rabbi was uttering graveside prayers, I glanced over to my two grandchildren who seemed absorbed in the moment. Whether it hit them or not, I couldn't tell with their backs toward me. Then I saw something that made my heart patter.
The 8-year-old put her arm around her 6-year-old brother, consoling him like the big sister she was. She drew him close to her body and when they walked away, she had her hand firmly locked into his. Had I not known any better, I would have assumed they were a lot older than their years—and that much more mature.
I offered my condolences to the two and they each reciprocated with a hug. It was a side of them I had never seen or anticipated.
The second episode took place a few weeks ago at York's Animal Kingdom in Maine. We decided to take my other son's family for a visit, given the fact the boys love animals and might fancy the butterflies flittering around in their special abode. Their ages, 4, 2, and 1.
After roaming through the park and enjoying the fare, we decided to stop for lunch at one of the available eateries. The place was crowded with children still on vacation. And then the unexpected occurred.
In as much time as it took to turn our heads, the 2-year-old bolted from the scene. Hysterics followed. We suddenly had a lost child in our midst. Out rang his name to no avail. People gathered about and conducted a search party. Security was immediately notified and joined in pursuit.
The toddler was eventually found by the monkey cage a good walk away. He acted as though nothing happened and there was really no cause for alarm. My daughter-in-law was a basket case, thinking the child had been abducted. We all feared for his safety.
And then, on came the reprimand as only a child can give. The 4-year-old pointed his finger into his younger brother's chest and read him the riot act.
"Ben," he admonished. "That was a bad thing you did. You should never go off alone like that unless you're with mommy, daddy, grammy, or papa. There are bad people out there and I don't want anything bad to happen to you."
And, oh, that evasive hug that usually works wonders. Big brother turned to little brother—the kid he beats up over toys and pillow fights—and showered him with love and affection.
You often meet grandparents who tend to bore you about their grandchildren. I hope this was not the case.


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Category: baby name Jacob
Jennifer writes:
I am due soon with our third child and my husband and I are having some problems finalizing a name. We have a common Jewish last name (also popular as a first name).
We have two children, Milo Efrem and Reva Whitney. While their names did take us some time to get to, we were in agreement and the process seemed easier than this time around. Since my husband and I both have very common names, we wanted names for our children that are not overused but also not weird.
We are fairly settled on Iris for a first name, in honor of my Uncle Ira. We would like the middle name to honor my husband's grandfather, Jacob, called Jack, or the Hebrew version of his name, Yacob.
My husband really likes Jaclyn or Jackie, but I have bad associations with this name and I can't get on board. I have been searching the baby name lists but nothing seems right. I am open to names inspired by the honoree, without directly using the first letter, but I know my husband won't go for something too non-traditional.
Can you offer some other suggestions? Or should I just learn to love Jaclyn?
Here, with the kind permission of writer Jonathan Anker, we're reprinting his humorous take on the possible future effects of megapopular names; it appeared first on the hlntv.com site.
You should know that your mother and I spent the better part of both her pregnancies agonizing over your names. We did the bookstore thing. Surfed Nameberry til we fell asleep. Many nights. Had wayyy too much fun on NameVoyager and Nymbler. Talked to friends, made mental notes of names we heard shouted at playgrounds and malls.
We tested out hundreds of candidates to see how each sounded with our last name, what possible nicknames there were, teasing likelihood for each, whether we enjoyed alliterative names or hated them. And in the end, we happily selected Jacob and Sophia — or Jake and Sophie depending on whether or not you're in trouble. And for that, we're sorry.
The most popular baby names of 2012 are officially here, with Sophia and Jacob holding onto their Number 1 spots.
Jacob remains the most popular name for boys for the 14th year in a row. An Old Testament name that means "supplanter" and a cousin of James, Jacob has been in the Top Ten for nearly two decades.
Sophia, which took the crown as the Number 1 girls' name last year, is a Greek name that means "wisdom." It entered the Top 10 in 2006.
Arya and Major were the fastest-rising names for 2012. Arya's popularity stems from the show and book Game of Thrones, while Major is a military name featured on reality TV show Home by Novogratz.
Second fastest-risers Gael and Perla are widely used by parents of Spanish descent.
The Social Security Administration announced the 2012 Most Popular Baby Names on their website this afternoon.
The complete Top Ten are:


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HOLIDAY — A June 21 car crash led to the arrest Monday of a 19-year-old Target pharmacy technician on drug charges.
Jacqueline Marie Baron was involved in a single-car crash on U.S. 19, south of Moog Road, last month. When deputies responded to the scene, they looked in the car and found prescription medication in plastic bags with the red Target logo on them, according to a Pasco Sheriff's Office report.
A Target corporate investigator told deputies that Baron worked at the Super Target at 2900 Little Road as a pharmacy technician. The investigator also said an inventory showed the store was missing the same amount of medication, valued at $342. Baron did not have a prescription for it, the report said.
Baron was arrested Monday at the store on a charge of trafficking in hydrocodone, two counts of possession of a controlled substance (Xanax and Soma), grand theft, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Deputies said they found marijuana and a glass pipe in Baron's purse when she was arrested.
Baron, of 4348 Plaza Drive in Holiday, was being held at the county jail in lieu of $65,500 bail on Tuesday.