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Second wind for Forbes
In the aftermath of last year's presidential race, Newsweek magazine suggested 'the Forbes campaign deserves little more than a footnote in the history of American politics'.
The words reflected the mood of most political pundits last November. If a multi-millionaire such as Malcolm 'Steve' Forbes could spend US$30 million (about HK$234 million) of his own cash and not come close to winning his party's nomination, why would anyone give him a chance four years later? Mr Forbes, publisher of the eponymous financial magazine and supply-side-economics guru par excellence, did indeed deserve a historical footnote at the very least - if only for injecting a splash of underdog colour into the greyest of Republican nomination battles.
But if everyone assumed he would stoically write off his $30 million loss and limp back to his New Jersey estate, they appear to have misjudged the man.
A well-connected member of a conservative Republican foundation in Washington dispelled my own doubts last week.
When I asked him who he thought was the likeliest Republican nominee for the 2000 presidential race, he hesitated only a couple of seconds before naming Mr Forbes.
Washington insiders often like to throw such fastballs in political discussions: their shock value tends to give whoever is listening the impression that the speaker must be gifted with that most prized of Washington possessions, inside knowledge.
And they can always count on the fact that if their prediction is way off beam, it will have been long forgotten a couple of lunches later.
But the Forbes prediction, while still going against current received wisdom in the nation's capital, has the advantage of being feasible. One has only to count the increase in favourable mentions of him in the mainstream press to realise that, far from being a mere footnote to history, Mr Forbes is already positioning himself for another shot in 2000.
Not only is he doing it far earlier than last time round - when his late entry into the race put him at a distinct disadvantage - but he is doing it far earlier than everyone else.
Historically, the odds against a successful Forbes run are just as substantial as they were in 1995. Then, even the man himself could barely suppress a laugh when a Reaganite, conservative economist, Jude Wanniski, first urged a presidential run from him. True, Mr Forbes was a well-connected party loyalist, with certain notches on his belt, among whom chairing the board of Radio Free Europe at the height of the Cold War, and chairing a conservative think-tank, Empower America.
But the last businessman to pole-vault over the usual congressional or other political offices straight into a party's presidential nomination was Wendell Willkie, in 1940. The voting public may like a candidate's message on the hustings or in TV commercials, but any sense that he and his party lack the experience to handle the tricky arena of international politics is more than enough to send their votes elsewhere.
Mr Forbes' lack of public office was underscored by his own admitted lack of charisma, an inability to talk off the cuff on unrehearsed subjects and - perhaps worst of all - a constant moronic, nervous grin.
The right candidate for the White House has to be a solid mix of man and message, and the Forbes message - that the economy needed a new, flat-rate tax system - was too narrow and obscure to appeal to those Americans who are not chief executive officers.
Mr Forbes has also been hampered by the fact that he looks like the right kind of candidate for the Republican Party of the 1930s rather than the 90s. His Ivy League-educated, French-chateau persona would, ironically, pass muster among the new Democrats but is at odds with a Republican Party now dominated by the Christian conservative values of the new South.
Although a healthy ratio of east coast establishment types still operate in the party, they have been ousted from the leadership in Congress and win a hearing only if they talk the same language on family values and other moral issues.
What makes the new Forbes more formidable than the old is that he has grasped this and immediately taken steps to ingratiate himself with the right-wingers whose phone calls he would never have returned before.
In the 1996 race, Mr Forbes was one of the chief enemies of the Christian Coalition, the two-million-strong conservative group that exerts perhaps more influence on party thinking than any other single organisation. Mr Forbes' crime was to be too liberal on social issues. Indeed, he refused to be drawn on them in debate, leading one anti-abortion campaigner to lament that trying to get Mr Forbes to state his position was 'like trying to nail a jellyfish to a wall'.
Those days are over. Mr Forbes, realising that, next time round, the support of the Christian Coalition will be crucial, has mended fences by addressing its recent conference - to a surprisingly warm reception - and by espousing a new platform of moral values wherever he speaks. This about-face will not only broaden his base significantly but help him lose the image of a one-trick pony with nothing but flat-rate tax in his saddle-bag.
He has also started his own organisation - Americans for Hope, Growth and Opportunity - which already has 57,000 members, and which is helping, with efficient public relations, to project Mr Forbes' name and ideas long before the official race gets under way.
There is, of course, that little matter of campaign cash in Mr Forbes' favour. Having one's own nest egg to draw on while his opponents are scrambling all over the country begging for contributions can only be a bonus - particularly since the campaign finance scandal has had the effect of shrinking the volume of donations to both parties.
Finally, whom does he have to beat for the nomination? Mentioned so far are Texas Governor George Bush junior, last year's vice-presidential running mate Jack Kemp, and once-derided vice-president Dan Quayle - all of whom have much more experience than Mr Forbes but none of whom strikes fear into opponents' hearts.
President Forbes? It is not an easy picture to paint, even if American politics has seen stranger episodes. But, whatever happens in the next three years, his historical footnote is certain to be longer and more important than most of us believed.
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French Easter (Pâques) Traditions
The predominant religion in France is Roman-Catholic (90%). No city, village or town is without a church. Many of them date back to the twelfth century or before. Most churches have a bell, which is rung joyfully throughout the year marking various events and the passage of time. On the Thursday before Good Friday, all church bells in France are silenced in acknowledgement of Jesus' death. In fun, children are told that the bell's chimes have flown to Rome to see the Pope. Easter morning, the bells ring out once again in celebration of the Resurrection, declaring that Jesus is alive again. In some villages, people kiss and embrace one another when they hear the bells ring.
Easter morning is a happy time for children who wake to look for colorfully decorated Easter eggs (les oeufs de Pâques) hidden in their gardens, homes and playgrounds. Parents tell their children the eggs were brought from Rome (where the chimes had gone), and that when the chimes returned they brought the eggs with them. In some parts of France children look for small chariots full of eggs pulled by white horses.
Unlike Americans, the French allot an extra vacation day for the Easter holiday. Everyone gets an automatic three-day weekend which they usually use to spend time with family. Schools and universities tend to center the second spring vacation (two weeks for each of them) around Pâques as well. Easter also marks the start of the "high" season for tourists, and hotel prices rise accordingly. A series of holidays (starting with the three-day Easter weekend) continues into May, with a trio of three-day weekends that month. Oui!
French Confiseries and Chocolatiers
As always, the French take great pride and joy in their food, and no village is without at least one or more confiseries (candy shops). Easter is the perfect time of year for master chocolatiers to display and celebrate their delectable wares. Great attention to detail and years of practice result in chocolate eggs that look more like works of art than anything edible! They are truly beautiful, and many people enjoy strolling the avenues peering into the shop windows as if they are at a museum or art show.
Poisson D'Avril (French Easter Fish)
Everyone knows of chocolate rabbits in America, but did you know the French delight in chocolate fish? Although not directly related to Easter, poisson d'Avril are enjoyed throughout the entire Easter season. These fishy little friends start appearing in shops on April 1st, when children use paper versions to play an April Fools type trick. The 'trick' is to stick a paper fish onto the back of as many adults as possible, then run away yelling, "Poisson d'Avril!" (April fish!). The tradition is several centuries old. Some say it evolved from a silly 'fish trick' where one would send an unknowing person to market to buy freshwater fish when it was not in season. In French culture, food follows season, and even children know when (and when not!) to buy oysters!
Cloche Volant (Chocolate Flying Bells)
As mentioned above, bells play an important role in the French Easter tradition. Candy shops sell chocolate flying bells alongside Easter eggs and bunnies, in the same way many candy shops in America sell chocolate crucifixes. These edible bells are another nod the the resurrection of Jesus, a time for celebration, and the end of Lent.
Easter Games
Raw eggs are rolled down a gentle slope. The surviving egg is declared a victory egg, and symbolizes the stone being rolled away from Jesus' tomb.
Children might play a game of tossing raw eggs in the air. The first child to drop and break his egg is the loser, and in some versions, must pay a penalty (e.g. give up a piece of his Easter candy to his brothers or sisters). This is similar to the 'egg and spoon' game we play in America, only in our version the last one to have an egg left is declared the winner, and gets an extra prize!
Do you know of any French Easter traditions not listed here? If so, please leave a comment and tell us about them.
i love easter.
i am french my whole family is from france, and i just love to celebrate easter the french way. we eat chocolate fish, and we all sit around a table and say grace in french. i love celebrating it in french so much better than english because i love honoring my french traditions. we make huge meals and eat during the day, dinner inst big in france. I LOVE EASTER EVERYONE! celebrate it the french way
I Hope You Have A Really
I Hope You Have A Really Good Easter
i rove easter
i rove easter
easter eggs
that's normal =/
that's normal =/
lol comment spelling fail but
lol comment spelling fail but i agree
Easter French
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Questions For French
What do you eat for a meal during Easter France?
What do you drink during Easter in France?
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saying grace
How do you say grace before meals in yourfamily? Are there other ways to do this?
whats easter in france about?
whats easter in france about?
people in france are lucky
why why why why why all we do in the uk is eat easter eggs :) :( :P :D
By the way,How do you say
By the way,How do you say Happy Plam's day in French!
easter in france
Originally in France the Monday off was not for everyone. It was to allow the servants and those that worked on Easter a day off to be with their families. The rich had their holiday on Sunday and the poorer class got their holiday a day later.
Like Boxing Day in Britain. The day after Christmas, servants were allowed to box up the leftovers (after making box lunches for their bosses) to take home to their families.
Our daughter who grew up in France now teaches school in the States and each year I must send off chocolate fish to her as soon as they show up in the market. She loves giving them out for April's Fools.
French/US Easter
I am French living in AZ - USA. When I lived in France with my American hubby, my Mother-in-law sent me Easter Egg dye each year so that my children could also enjoy a fun American tradition. :-)
english easter is way better
english easter is way better
flower for easter in france
do u know what they call the easter flower in france?? thanks if u do.
Easter is...
...so totally awesome! I am meant to be doing work at the moment, however, due to our dull subject i am on here! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO my teacher is seconds from coming over here! happy easter, and i wish you all a very happy easter! Carly!!! xoxoxoxoo
I think easter is totally
I think easter is totally AWESOME!fun and that Jesus will always be with us all no matter what.
french easter
I am a french student and we are doing a project on the holidays. One requirement was to find easter costumes. I found all the other information I needed except for that so if theres any way to add that in somehow then I think that would be very helpful for future reference.
heyme toim doin a project
me to
im doin a project for school too
this was my primary source of info
im doin one on french easter
thanks for the info
i came here to this site a couple of times as u will see by the past comments i made.
before i was doing a project on french easter foods.
now i am doing one on french christmas food. i was just wondering if you had any websites like this but with christmas foods intead of easter foods.
or if anyone knows a bit about french christmas foods.
French Christmas food
Le Buche de Noel- chocolate yule log with cream filling
oysters on the half shell (raw)
There's plenty more but they're not on the top of my head.
My family comes to my house and we eat fish that was caught while on holidays. We sit around a big wooden table and we say grace. The fire is crackling away in the background and we all have a lovely warm easter. We all buy a bag of choclate eggs and while us 5 kids hide inside the parents hide the eggs in the garden and around our fountain. On go we run in all it's a great festive day.!!!
That sounds really comforting and warm.
Wish i could be there!
What most do you like about French Easter?
Please reply!
i was wondering if u could
i was wondering if u could add any costumes to this i have to do a project on french easter and one of the requirements is costumes so please add this thankyou
We love easter !!!
we love easter its the best time of year apart from christmas.
we are in school at the moment and are trying to find out what
french people do for thier easter and what they eat on the occasion.
could anyone tell us?
E 'n' K
What we do and eat for easter ?
I am french and I can tell you briefly what french people usually do and eat for easter.
Easter is really interesting when you've got children, since the french tradition says that the bells of all the churches go to Roma (italia) from thursday evening before easter till the day of easter (always a sunday). Thus from friday ( the bells go to Roma to ""witness"" Jesus-christ death) till sunday morning you won't hear a single bell ringing (since they are in Roma) ! Then in the night between saturday to sunday, the bells are supposed to come back from Roma to announce the ressurection of Jesus-Christ, and during that night, the bells are supposed to leave some chocolate all along their way back to their church. Thus, on sunday morning, children just go to the backyard to try to find the chocolates that the bells leave them during the night. On this morning many children in France are looking for some chocolates (the shapes of the chocolates are often : eggs, bells, rabbits...) in their garden.
So for easter we do eat a lot of chocolate and people do also eat some meat of sheep(it is a tradition too), it is a day where the family gathered to share good times looking at children trying to find their delicious chocolates .
I hope it helps you ;) it is quite brief but if you need more details ask me, but it really corresponds to what most french people do.
King regards ;)
Here is briefly what people do and eat for easter in France
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I would love to come to france and experience your Bastelle day (not sure I spelt it right). I heard its on the 14/07/2008
Bastille day
I am from France, Provence to be exact, and yes Bastille day is celabrated on the 14 of jully. In the south of France it is cebrated with fireworks, bullfights, dancing in the streets. running of the bulls in the streets, picnics in the surrounding pastures where they will let a bull loose and every one runs to get away from the bull. It's a lot of fun but as you can imagine also dangerous.
thanks for the help i
thanks for the help i finnshed the project on time so thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) crap my teacher is coming thanks
Thank You that helped me a
Thank You that helped me a lot for my homework!
French easter
i too hav a french project on easter and to tell the truth this site was a great help...
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me too
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thanks again for the info
Hey,What day do you
What day do you celebrate Advent on in France?
Please reply.
Thanks, regards, [bTk] Chopper X11.
hey what do french celebrate
hey what do french celebrate the most.
english easters are
english easters are boring!!!!!!!!! im movin 2 france!!!!!!!
hi im english, but i love
hi im english, but i love the french ! i wish i lived in france and thanks for the useful info on this site as i had a french project thing to do on easter. thanks again :D
English Easter!
Hey peeps, im english n i gotta say, english easters are really boring all we do is eat chocolate, but im not complainin about the chocolate part!!!!! :)
Eastering of eggs
My family is from France with the last name Chevallier. I am not sure if this is a tadition in France or one the just made up over the years, however my family has a big gathering where everyone colors eggs and then you go around the room and you take your egg and someone else takes their, and you let them hit the tip of your egg with the tip of theirs and whosever egg breaks the other person get your egg. At the end there will be a winner. My family has a bunch of cheaters and have used fake eggs that look real, feed their chickens with grain to make the sheels harder for easter and even coated the eggs with a shalack finish. It has been a tradtion for as long as I can remember and I am 40 and years befor that. Has anyone eer heard of this or do this? I would love to know. Lots of fun!!!!! New people that come into the family think we are crazy but a fews years later the are into it to.
Have a Wonderful Easter
The "egg battles" is an
The "egg battles" is an orthodox Christian tradition as far as I know, practised throughout the Balkans at least (in Greece, Serbia etc). I wonder were your familly picked it up?
I am an Orthodox and we do
I am an Orthodox and we do exactly the same thing, even with cheating. I love Easter!
my teacher's a weirdo? maybe
my teacher's a weirdo? maybe you can add some stuff about smells, feelings and texures during easter?? she's asking for them in this assignment. but other than that this site is very helpful. thanks bunches
Easter traditions
I am French... but not the French from France. My ancestors are from Nova Scotia, Canada. I am what is called an Acadian. In south Louisiana of the USA, where many Acadians settled after fleeing Canada, there aroze a tradition of what we call "Paque-ing" eggs. (I realize that Paque means "Easter")
First of all a hat is passed around the room of family and friends. Each person puts an agreed upon designated amount of money in the hat... such as $1.00 or $10.00. The Acadians (Cajuns) boil and dye their eggs and then on Easter everyone takes turns "pahking" their eggs together. One person holds a decorative boiled egg in their fist with the pointed end of the egg showing through his/her fist. Another person takes the point of his/her own egg and taps it against the one in the fist. One of the eggs will crack first and when it does it is eliminated and the winner must then "pahk" another person's egg. The grand winner will win the money in the hat.
i agree completely
i agree completely
French Canadian dish
I need some help! I married into a Greek family. We always have Greek dishes for all holiday's joking, I said to my husbands aunt, that i would bring a french canadian dish this year and she had to eat it. I was joking, I have no idea of French Canadian dishes, or what I would bring. She is now telling everyone and looking forward to it. Any suggestions?
French food....
...is amazing...I am not from France but I am full blooded, I have several ancestors and family there and I speak French. On Easter the best food to have at dinner time in my family is Quiche, Croissants, Le Bouch de Noel, Nutella on bread, Brie cheese with crackers, Ratatouille, L'ognion soupe, and much more! I definatley reccomend celebrating Easter the French way!
i like choco sausages
i like choco sausages
choco sausages urrr mingin :L
choco sausages urrr mingin :L
Hi folks.
I was left utterly disappointed after reading this page and coming to the realisation of the French kids growing up without an Easter Bunny. This is an absolute outrage, as I was brought up to believe that not the bells brought me eggs, but the beautiful bunny came past my house every night before Easter Sunday with a big basket of chocolate eggs to be shared out between myself and my 3 other siblings. Being an Australian, some of us even believed that it was an Easter Bilby. The idea of having an object that can not move, for it doesn't have legs, bringing children chocolate's from Rome is a strange one. Would the children not realise they were actually eating French chocolate?
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you luv gossip girl? or are u
you luv gossip girl? or are u gossip girl
Hellooo ! I'm french as well
Hellooo ! I'm french as well =)
We do have a Easter Bunny. This actual tradition is being wiped out by the anglo-saxon tradition ; we still have bells as chocolates, but the fact that they are bringing chocolates from Roma is really disappearing. I didn't know it before I read this article =/
Happy Easter
r u a french guy?
Nice article, in the north
Nice article, in the north of the country, children are used to visit the neighborhood and ask for chocolate eggs, just like kids do for Halloween in the US or Ireland.
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thanks this web site has been helpful for my homework!
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what happens on thursda in french eastrer
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heloo i love easter
heloo i love easter
haha sound loves a bit of
haha sound loves a bit of french <3
Hey, can anybody help me I
Hey, can anybody help me
I have a project on frenc easter food. What are three french easter foods? Plzzz answer
Anyway I LUV easter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easter is awesome
France has amazing
France has amazing traditions.Some traditions in french Easter is really new for me.Thanks for sharing.
heyyyy this info was gr8!! so
this info was gr8!!
so thanks again
thanks alot
just wondering
what do the french do on Monday the 6th of July at 12:45 am???????
thanks alot hehe
i love easterrrrr!!:)
i <3 chocolate bunnnaaayyysss!!:D
dats wat im talkin bout.
easy bro " )
easter is reyt good!
like chocolate
easter is proper mint init.
easter is proper mint init. but sometimes is used as a exuse for fat people to eat chocolate. but overall easter is reyt good :)
i am french, i was born it
i am french, i was born it and i will dye it, i love easter (french version)
Easter is the celebration of
Easter is the celebration of when Jesus came back to life on the third day after his death on the cross - not his rebirth.
I am of Acadian-French decent
I am of Acadian-French decent with relatives in Castlebiaque, France. In Louisiana we have a tradition of Pacques we refer to as Pacque-ing where we hold a hard boiled egg colored in Pacques tradition and tap the small end of our egg to the small end of someone else's egg. I was hoping to find out how others "played" this game as we had several different versions at an office Easter party this morning.
Another family tradition has been to die our eggs using fabric that bleeds, tightly sewn around the egg. When using old silk garments and ties, we've produced some incredible designs.
Joyeaux Pacques!
Easter in France/Paques en France
I have taught French for many years and am retired as of April 1st. I love the country and its wonderful culture. The one thing France still needs to be the near perfect society is a return to its Christian foundation instead of the secularism which reigns there in the midst of its sublime cathedrals...
Thanks for letting me know
Thanks for letting me know what kind of activities that french people do for easter but are there any other kinds of activities?
I am originally from Canada... and growing up as a child we use to get up before the sun rose on Easter morning and go to a brook where the water ran and bring it home before sunrise. It was told that Jesus had walked thru the water and it was holy. We all drank a bit of it... We loved doing that!!
dis isnt very fun
dis isnt very fun
stop being so silly!!!!
stop being so silly!!!!
hello hVE A GREAT EASTER
hello hVE A GREAT EASTER *PHUMBUP*


text: Pilot offers W.Va. views higher than the mountains By Bill Lynch October 15, 2011 Story Share Lawrence Pierce Pilot Chris Kappler wants to show people his timeless and peaceful view of West Virginia. Lawrence Pierce Wild Blue Adventure Co. now has two planes: a vintage, two-person biplane and a fully restored Cessna 170. Lawrence Pierce A spectacular view of the New River Gorge Bridge is among the many sights Wild Blue Adventure Co. can show passengers. Lawrence Pierce Kappler said flights aboard the Cessna 170 are supposed to be peaceful and serene, a contrast to the thrill ride of his two-seat biplane. FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. -- Pilot Chris Kappler doesn't just take people up in the air in one of his vintage airplanes. He takes them for a spin in a time machine.Wearing a crisp, white T-shirt underneath tan coveralls and sporting a classic 1940s modified military haircut, Kappler looks like he stepped out of an old movie newsreel. Seeing him stand next to his polished-to-a-mirror-shine 1948 Cessna 170 on a bright autumn morning when the grass was green and his airplane was shining, you'd swear you'd stepped inside the newsreel.Smiling, Kappler acknowledged there's a point to all of that.He said, "There is a certain Americana appeal to what we're doing here. I think we're highlighting the history of West Virginia and American history."For the past three years, Kappler, originally from California, and his wife have run Wild Blue Adventure Co., a company at the Fayetteville airstrip that offers aerobatic and scenic rides in their brightly painted Stearman biplane.The airstrip is the former home to Frank Thomas, the infamous "Five Dollar Frank," a colorful local pilot who gave sightseeing trips for years in an increasingly dilapidated Cessna 172. Frank charged five bucks per passenger."Yeah, we've heard all about him," Kappler said and grinned.Since its creation, Wild Blue Adventure Co. has been a largely seasonal business for the Kapplers. Through the warmer months, Kappler has taken people up for aerial thrills and a bird's-eye tour of the New River Gorge. The blue and yellow aircraft is suited to warm temperatures and good weather, but not so much for rain, snow and cold."We don't get by on this," Kappler said. "We've got other jobs. I'm a pilot for HealthSouth, and my wife is an anesthetist."But what he does with Wild Blue Adventure, he said, is the job of a lifetime."It's not what we expected," he said. "I expected more out-of-state tourists, but we've found we get a lot of people from inside the state."They stop on their way along U.S. Route 19. They could see the biplane from the road. People would turn off and come see the plane. They'd bring their kids, and that has led to some awkward and occasionally heartrending moments.The Kapplers charge $135 for a trip aboard the open-air biplane, but there are only two seats and one of them belongs to the pilot. "It was awful," he said. "We'd have a family come up, all excited about taking a flight."And then they'd hear the price -- $135 for one ticket to ride. Even as a treat, $135 times three or four is too much for most budgets to absorb. Kappler said, "You'd have a 9-year-old boy with a broken heart just bawling his eyes out because they couldn't do that."Watching disappointed families turn away over a ticket price was especially difficult for the Kapplers. They have children of their own -- six of them. Adding another service geared toward families just made sense, though Kappler pointed out it wasn't really about the money because they both have other jobs."You don't get rich flying these kind of planes," Kappler said.Keeping with the rarefied feel of the air they travel in, the Kapplers purchased a restored Cessna 170 from a seller in California."It's kind of funny," Kappler said. "We looked at the manifest. The plane was originally housed in Bluefield. It was serviced at the Beckley airport." Kappler and a friend flew the Cessna from California and across Texas before turning north in the Deep South to bring the plane home. "With the biplane, I want to make people feel like they're Chuck Yeager, but with the Cessna, it's different. The trip is supposed to be relaxed, serene."The Cessna 170 seats three plus the pilot, and while it's not the same kind of ride that the Stearman is, it is undeniably cool. The interior has been lovingly restored all the way down to the backseat ashtrays, which are only for show.As a nod to the discrete use of modern technology, the plane is equipped with Bose headsets, which muffle the loud drone of the propeller and make conversation more polite than a shouting match.Riding in the small, four-seat plane is like traveling by soap bubble. The tiny aircraft buoyed by winds cruises over the landscape, casting a tiny shadow on the treetops below."The plane was completely restored," Kappler added. "Old planes like Frank's, the glass got scratched and aged. It kind of looks dusty. This one has all-new glass. You can see everything."The view is spectacular."This is my view of West Virginia," he said.At a distance, with some of the details out of focus, it's easy to imagine Fayetteville and Oak Hill as they might have been 20 or 30 years ago. A couple of thousand feet up, it looks like nothing has changed, though there's plenty of evidence to the contrary.Along the way, Kappler points out little items of interest: a school, the Ace Adventure Resort in Oak Hill and the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve."You have to see the Summit from here," he said. "There's just more to it than you imagine."From the sky, the Scouts' reserve is a huge swatch of brown, but Kappler can imagine what it will be."It's going to change so many things around here."And he wants to be a part of it. Kappler pointed out that the aviation merit badge was one of the first 57 badges introduced by the Boy Scouts."We'd like to sponsor that badge," Kappler said.Trips in the Cessna are priced more modestly than what Wild Blue Adventure Co. charges for the biplane: $49 for children, $79 for adults."It's just a nice experience you can share," he said.Plus, while the biplane is seasonal and limited to warm weather, the Cessna is not."Imagine seeing these hills when they're covered with new snow," Kappler suggested. "It's amazing."For more information about Wild Blue Adventure Co., visit wildblueadventurecompany.com.Reach Bill Lynch at email@example.com or 304-348-5195. 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Hoping to boost car ownership in a shrinking domestic market, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association will ask the government to lower car-related taxes to ease the financial burden on automobile owners, the newly appointed head of the car industry group said Tuesday.
"What we are insisting on behalf of car users is . . . a review of the tax rates, if the government will review its spending," JAMA Chairman Satoshi Aoki said in an interview.
Aoki, also the chairman of Honda Motor Co., took the helm of JAMA last month.
On March 27, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda announced a willingness to allow revenue from road-related taxes, including some of the taxes imposed on cars, to be freed up for purposes other than road projects in fiscal 2009, which starts next April.
Asked how much taxes should be cut, Aoki responded: "I can't say for sure, but the tax rate should be at a level satisfactory to taxpayers."
Car owners have to pay various auto-related taxes, including a 5 percent levy at the time of purchase and another tax based on the vehicle's weight.
As demand slows in the domestic market, auto manufacturers are hoping lower taxes will help spur car ownership.
Aoki's comments signal a U-turn in JAMA's stance. Previously, the association had asked the government not to use tax revenues for anything other than building roads.
Asked to comment on the future of the auto market, Aoki said that although the domestic market is contracting, the overall outlook remains positive.
"As for the emerging markets, demand in China is still strong, although some wonder how long the rapid pace (of expansion) will continue," he said. "We can say the same thing about India, Southeast Asia and South America.
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Cast: Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Randeep Hooda
Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia
Rating: *** ½
Some of the best thrillers and edgy cult classics have had one thing in common: their characters could snap at just about anything. And the three lead cast members in 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' (SBAG) are just as deliciously obnoxious and unpredictable to keep you entertained.
The film revolves around the lives of Saheb (Jimmy Sheirgill), a king without a crown, Choti Rani (Mahie Gill), a queen who is as disturbed as she is horny and Bablu (Randeep Hooda), a very ambitious and passionate side-kick. Now with each of them displaying competing levels of eccentricity, it is natural that we would have untimely slaps and any scene can drift from passionate to gruesome without any warning.
Despite being bankrupt, Saheb takes pride in his royalty which is reduced to just his moustache. His chief source of income is now terrorizing government officials for contracts and bumming off from stepmother, 'Badi Rani'. His modest earnings are utilized over his 'keep' who keeps him away from home, allowing Choti Rani to get fatally attracted to Bablu, the opportunist driver.
While the film isn't as simplistic as a love triangle or just about adultery, it involves many interwoven plots and each character portrays a certain agenda and has another. Saheb may seem viciously arrogant at times courtesy his delirious temper. But in the very next scene, he is as vulnerable as a child. Things become very sticky as Bablu falls for Choti Rani's psychotic seduction, overlooking her casual terrorizing.
The film builds up well and you're keen to learn how it would conclude. Sadly, though the end isn't one that you would assume, it doesn't particularly match up to the excitement it fueled through the film.
SBAG may seem disturbingly violent to some as the hacking and smashing seem hardly moderated. But the film has this hypnotic ability to make you immune to the excessive bloodshed and inconsistent manner of reacting to situations, so it's not a bother.
Jimmy Sheirgill is very believable and committed to his controlled frustration over his embarrassing means. Randeep Hooda manages his rustic lover image with just the right amount of crudeness. If only Mahie Gill could've nailed the right mix of erratic with exotica, it would've been a clean sweep on the acting front.
Tigmanshu Dhulia's pace of storytelling isn't rushed or laid back. It gives every scene the chance to unfold comfortably, with a screenplay tight enough to keep you tense.
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But Andy's first book — while no doubt artful — wasn't about art. Titled Contemplating Reality: A Practitioner's Guide to the View in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, the book not only presents the fundamental Buddhist views, but also contemplations that can help transform confused seeing into clear seeing. Contemplating Reality has just been released in an electronic edition, and so we thought we'd share a taste of Andy's teachings with you. In "Reality Isn't What You Think," first published in the Shambhala Sun, Andy explains how contemplative practice can help repair our common, fundamental misunderstanding of reality. Click here to read it now, and enjoy.


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From the people who brought us An Inconvenient Truth, Superman shows us that kids in the US are unfortunately far behind the majority of developed countries in terms of learning. How's this for a fact: the upcoming generation will be the first that is actually less literate than their parents. Consider my mind blown. Hopefully the film will cause enough ruckus to make the powers change the current protocol — I know I'm already ready to picket just from this trailer. The doc comes out this Fall, but watch the preview (warning: may cause waterworks) when you


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Nicole Kidman, 40, and husband Keith Urban are indeed expecting their first child together, reports Usmagazine.com.
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No word on how far along she is yet. There are reports that Nicole is due in July, which would make her about 3 months along.
Kidman has two adopted children with ex-husband Tom Cruise; Isabella, 15, and Connor, 12, and is no stranger when it comes to talking about wanting a baby:
"I'm yearning to have one," she told Vanity Fair in September. "I think I would be very sad if I wasn't able to have a baby. Keith knows I want one, and he has been getting there slowly."
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When Crowe remarked that he'd like to see Kidman "walking around barefoot and pregnant," the actress agreed – "I'd like to see that, too."
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Over the past 18 months I've been working on Report Hero, report writing software to help Paediatric Occupational Therapists write reports. I've built it in partnership with one of the best Paediatric OT's I know, and I'm happy to see it being used by a number of O.T's. If that's your thing, take a look at the Report Hero website, and sign-up for a trial.
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9 Things I learnt while moving data from RedShift into AWS Elastic Search with AWS Lambda
The amazon infrastructure is amazing and allows for interesting and cool scaling without the use of servers. It's exciting to see what can be done. The trick with much of this is that many of the elements are asynchronous and so it can be easy to flood services, particularly when pulling data out of your RedShift data warehouse and putting it into Elastic Search. I've learnt a bunch of things while doing this, the salient points are below.
- Don't gzip the data unloaded.
- Use the bulk load on elastic
- Use a large number of records in the bulk load (>5000) – fewer large bulk loads are better than more smaller ones. When working with AWS elastic search there is a risk of hitting the limits of the bulk queue size.
- Process a single file in the lambda and then recursively call the lambda function with an event
- Before recursing wait for a couple of seconds –> setTimeout.
- When waiting make sure that you aren't idle for 30 seconds because your lambda will stop.
- Don't use s3 object creation to trigger your lambda — you'll end up with multiple lambda functions being called at the same time.
- Don't bother trying to put kinesis in the middle – unloading your data into kinesis is almost certain to hit load limits in kinesis.
- Monitor your elastic search bulk queue size with something like this:
curl https://%ES-SERVER:PORT%/_nodes/stats/thread_pool |jq '.nodes |to_entries[].value.thread_pool.bulk'
1 Unloading from RedShift
The process of doing the gunzip in the lambda takes time + resources in the lambda function. Avoid this by just storing the CSV in s3 and then streaming it out with S3.getObject(params).createReadStream().
Here is an unload function that works well for me.
UNLOAD ('%SOME_AMAZING_QUERY_FROM_A_BIG_TABLE%') TO 's3://%BUCKET%/%FOLDER%' credentials 'aws_access_key_id=%AWS_KEY_ID%;aws_secret_access_key=%AWS_ACCESS_KEY%' DELIMITER AS ',' NULL AS '' ESCAPE ADDQUOTES;
2 Use the bulk load in elastic
The elastic bulk load operation is your friend. Don't index each record one at a time and consume lots of resources, instead send up batches at the same time using the bulk operation.
3 Use a large number of records in the bulk load
More than 5000 records at a time in the bulk load is important to do. Fewer big loads is better than more small ones. See https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/guide/current/bulk.html#_how_big_is_too_big for setting the number and size of this.
4 Process a single file in each lambda function
To ensure that you don't consume too many resources, process a single file in each lambda function then recurse using
Lambda.invoke({ FunctionName: context.invokedFunctionArn, InvocationType: 'Event', Payload: JSON.stringify(payload) });
Use either the promise version or callback version as preferred. Keep track of where you are in the payload.
5 Wait before recursing
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setTimeout(function(){recurseFunction(event, context, callback)}, 2000);
6 Keep the wait short
If you don't do anything for 30 seconds Lambda will timeout. Keep the wait short. 2 seconds (as chosen above) wasn't completely arbitrary.
7 Don't use s3 object creation to trigger your lambda
One of the things we are seeing consistently is trying to control the rate of data flowing into elastic. Using the s3 object creation triggers for the lambda will result in multiple concurrent calls to your lambda function. This will result in too much at the same time. Trigger the lambda some other way.
8 Kinesis isn't the answer to this problem
Putting the records to index into kinesis will not act as a good way to control the massive flow of data from redshift to elastic. While kinesis is great for controlling streams of data over time, it's not really the right component for this scenario of loading lots of records at once. The approach outlined throughout this document is suitable.
9 Monitor your elastic resources with curl and jq
Unix commandline tools rock.
curl and jq are great tools for working with http data. curl for getting data, jq for processing json data.(https://stedolan.github.io/jq/)
elastic provides json apis for seeing the data. The below command is how to look up the information on the bulk queue size.
curl https://%ES-SERVER:PORT%/_nodes/stats/thread_pool |jq '.nodes |to_entries[].value.thread_pool.bulk'
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Bring Back Character Customization!
Graev and I were having a discussion the other day about character creation in MMOs, and we've come to the conclusion that it pretty much sucks these days. Yes, there are exceptions, but almost every new MMO released limits the player to just aesthetics (usually swapping faces) and a few basic choices like what class you want to play.
I enjoy character creation that lets me truly customize how I'm going to play. I don't like to be overwhelmed with meaningless or complicated customization, though.
SWG had a really good customization process where the player could choose their character, fully customize his or her looks, choose a starting skillset, and then allocate their stats to determine their Health, Action, and Mind. You could never truly break your character because stat alteration was easily adjusted with an image designer (or I think you could wait it out via real time) and you could always pickup and drop skills. Other than amazing options to customize the character's appearance, nothing felt lasting or permanent.
UO had very similar customization in terms of character skills and stats. If you messed them up, or even wanted to change them, it was a matter of pointing arrows up or down then just playing the game. Choosing your skills mattered though because you were given starting items to help you out. Ultimately, UO also falls into the same category as SWG with not a whole lot to care about later on.
A more hardcore approach is the oldschool EverQuest stat allocation. Messing up your stats in EQ was definitely a horrifying experience. I remember dinging 50 on my Necro, and all I could think about was how much I regret not having min-maxed my stats properly. Eventually people figured out the 'ideal' way to build a character and it became less about customization and more about checking the right boxes.
I think striking a balance between the SWG and EQ style is ideal. I want to ding level 50 (or max a character out, etc) and be able to still be affected by choices I made when I created my character. I don't want those choices to be game breaking or something that makes my character perform less than someone else — after all, we have to be friendly to newbs.
Maybe some sort of special traits or abilities (that aren't worthless once per day novelties). I'm trying to remember which game it was that let me choose a bunch of ancestral/heritage information. Having those types of choices impact where your character can live, or what towns you're welcome in, or play a part in factions would be cool. Deities in EverQuest were a great idea, and I think the same type of customization should allow for cosmetic abilities and alternative paths of progression later on.
Race choice should also matter a lot. If you choose Dark Elf, you should expect to be evil and have to work hard to be accepted places. Races with a natural affinity to magic should have higher intelligence and ultimately make better casters, but sacrifice in other areas. Overcoming these shortcomings should be possible, but it should require you to sacrifice something else in order to one day achieve that status. For example, if I wanted to be a Halfling Wizard, I may have to progress my character throughout his entire life away from his sneaky heritage just to one day be accepted by the master wizards who will teach me to hone my skills.
I'd love to hear about any ideas you folks have about customization. I still believe you shouldn't be able to break a character, but living with consequences that are meaningful is part of character progression even if those choices are made at the beginning.


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Happy Mothers' Day
Dorothy and her chick have been emblematic of mothers' love this year. Above, Baby leans on Dorothy.
And here Dorothy watches over Baby as he sleeps.
Happy Mothers' Day to all mothers, and especially to my own mom who reads this blog every day.
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ABC News' Lara Setrakian reports:
Middle East analysts watch Saudi Arabia much as Kremlinologists once studied the power plays of the Soviet Union -- looking for signs of who's moving up and who's keeping in the good graces of the top man. Perhaps justifiably, since the Saudi Kingdom, a U.S. ally with the world's largest proven oil reserves, might be on the verge of a royal succession essential to America's strategic interests.
With the reigning King Abdullah well into his 80s and his named successor, Crown Prince Sultan, seriously ill, the wide field of outcomes invites speculation.
When King Abdullah tapped one contender, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz, for a serious promotion last Friday, it was taken as the first major signal of whose hands would rule the kingdom next. The country's interior minister for more than thirty years, Prince Nayef was named second deputy prime minister - one notch below the ailing Crown Prince Sultan.
"This places him in direct line to the throne," wrote Ted Karasik of INEGMA, a think tank based in Dubai that is tracking the Saudi succession.
"Prince Nayef has been helping oversee the government since Crown Prince Sultan had his relapse five months ago," Karasik wrote. "This appointment makes his supervisory role official."
Prince Nayef's ascension is not automatic -- he needs the support of the 35-member Allegiance Council, the body of royals meant to choose the future king through consensus. But King Abdullah's vote of nconfidence carries weight, and says a lot about where he sees the kingdom going.
Prince Nayef, like all Saudi rulers of modern time, is a son of the country's founder, King Abdulziz ibn Saud. There was talk of the next king coming from the next generation, young blood from among the dozens of grandsons of Abdulaziz. That generational jump now seems unlikely, says Karasik.
Prince Nayef is a traditionalist, close to the Wahhabi establishment and controversial for some of his positions -- among them on on statement that Jews and Zionists were behind 9/11. He has a mixed record on rights for women and the kingdom's Shiite minority. His strong suits, on the other hand, include being credited with keeping stability and fighting al Qaeda in Saudi Arabia.
"Despite being a controversial figure, Prince Nayef is nonetheless credited with the improvement of security conditions in the kingdom, and no one disputes his effort in the field of counterterrorism," wrote Rochdi A. Younsi, Middle East & Africa Director for the Eurasia Group. Younsi sees a tribal-political battle ahead before the naming of a future king.
"Only ultraconservatives would welcome [Prince Nayef's] candidacy to the throne. He has repeatedly reassured the powerful Wahhabi establishment whenever it felt threatened by King Abdullah's push for social change."
Even after Friday's promotion, interested parties are waiting to see how high Prince Nayef can go.
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Located in the heart of Bella Vista, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Via Espana and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. National Shrine of the Heart of Mary and National Bank House Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service.
Room Amenities
All 149 soundproofed rooms feature WiFi and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find LCD TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include minibars and coffee makers.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
Crowne Plaza Panama
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Crowne Plaza Panama features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 485 square feet (44 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Crowne Plaza Panama is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Conference space size (meters) - 44
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Conference space size (feet) - 485
- Meeting rooms 5
- Smoke-free property
- Luggage storage
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Total number of rooms - 149
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Outdoor pool
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Number of floors - 12
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free valet parking
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms:
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free valet parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Soundproofed rooms
- Cable TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Premium TV channels
- Room service (24 hours)
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurant La Galeria - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between PAB 12.00 and PAB 20.00 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: PAB 15.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: PAB 15.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: PAB 37.00 per vehicle (one way)
Hotel Name
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Panama
- Crowne Plaza Panama
- Panama Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Panama City
- Crowne Plaza Panama Hotel Panama City
- Crowne Plaza Panama Panama City
- Panama City Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Panama Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Panama Airport Panama City
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Center offers free cancer screenings
Free skin cancer screenings will be offered 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 18 at Morton Plant Mease's Turley Family Health Center, 807 N Myrtle Ave., Clearwater.
Approximately 60 appointments are available and registration is required. Call (727) 953-6856.
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Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital sponsors a support group for stroke survivors at noon Thursday at the Tarpon Springs Recreation Center, 400 S Walton Ave.
Facilitated by Sheree Leppinen, RN, the mission is to offer an opportunity for stroke survivors and caregivers to network and support each other and promote health, independence and well-being.
The group is open to the public and free of charge. A light lunch will be provided.
To reserve a seat, call (727) 943-3600.
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A free seminar entitled "Medicare Information 2010: Learn About the Changes," is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S Pinellas Ave.
Speakers will be Norm Weiss, who has 25 years of experience in Medicare, Mediciad, and other health care financial issues; and attorney Luis Garcia-Rivera, who will discuss basic estate planning.
Reservations are required. Call (727) 943-3600, weekdays.
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A free Nia workshop facilitated by Terri Smith, a certified Nia White Belt Instructor, will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo.
Nia is a form of aerobic exercise that combines martial arts, dance and healing arts to provide cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning.
This introductory workshop is open to adult age 18 and older. Call (727) 518-3125 or visit Nianow.com.
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The Florida Knee and Orthopedic Centers will offer free informational talks about the latest treatments for knees and how to know what's best for your ailment at 10 a.m. Monday at Largo Medical Center, 201 14th St.
Call (727) 446-5633 or visit fla-ortho.com.
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Dr. Cesar Abreu will discuss bladder health and incontinence at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Barrington, 901 Seminole Boulevard, Largo.
He will provide a brief overview and answer questions from the audience. Refreshments will be served.
Call (727) 585-5900.
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Nar-Anon is a fellowship of people who gather to share their experience, strength and hope for recovery from the ravages that a loved one's drug addiction has brought to their lives. Recovery begins with meetings. For information call toll-free 1-888-947-8885 or visit naranonfl.org.
Seminars, classes, support groups
RECOVERY INC., SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 N Highland Ave., Clearwater; 1 p.m. Mondays at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 812 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 525-1749.
Cancer support group (women): 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mease Countryside Hospital, Shaffer Tower, fourth floor, Evelyn R. Simmers Oncology Resource Library, 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor, (727) 953-6829, MPMhealth.com.
Apnea support group: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Mease Countryside Hospital, Meeting Rooms 1-5, 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor, (727) 953-6829, MPMhealth.com.
Cpap/bi-pap clinic: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mease Countryside Hospital, Medical Arts Building, Suite 120, 1840 Mease Drive, Safety Harbor, (727) 953-6829, MPMhealth.com.
Early stage Alzheimer's support group for patients: 1 p.m. Monday, PTAK Orthopaedic and Neuroscience Pavilion, Conference Center, Room 114, 430 Morton Plant St., Clearwater, (727) 953-6829, MPMhealth.com.


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The Longer The Store Stays Down, The Higher The Expectations Are
from the just-saying... dept
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the surprising decision for The Gap to shut down its online presence (which includes that of subsidiary companies like Old Navy) in preparation for a new launch. It seemed unfathomable that the company could possibly need days, let alone weeks, to swap out an e-commerce site. So, now the company is trying to explain away the issue in a NY Times article claiming that the new site is really (no, seriously) going to be something special. As for the extended downtime? It was the only way to handle the changing of the backend as well as the front end at the same time. This seems like a bizarre excuse. It still doesn't explain why the two systems can't be run in parallel and then flipped over from one to the other with minimal downtime. As for the supposedly amazing new site -- well, each day the site stays down the expectations increase. The Times piece suggests one small improvement, which hardly sounds revolutionary (being able to see different color clothes by mousing over the colors). Still, it is interesting to see a company really trying to change the state of e-commerce software. For years, it's pretty much been Amazon and that was it. Others would match Amazon in features, but no one seemed ready to go much beyond what Amazon had done to set the standard in e-commerce many years ago. It remains to be seen if the new Gap sites really reach that level -- at this time I still get the "sorry, we're closed" page. Update: I can finally get to the site, and if this is what they were down for, it's a huge disappointment. As it stands right now, on the front page, there doesn't appear to be any way to actually get to view clothes I might want to buy. There are two links to clothes. One for "women's fall trends" and one for "Gap Kids." I fit into neither category. Most of the screen is taken up by a promo having to do with musicians -- which I couldn't care any less about. This is the "improved navigation" system we were promised?


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The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven
4062 Peachtree Road NE30319 Atlanta , GA
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We're kicking off the New Year with the maestro of Mexican cuisine. Chef Chad Clevenger of Alma Cocina returns to Simple Abundance to help usher you into 2014 with a culinary bang. He'll demonstrate how to prepare Chicken Tinga Sope with pico de gallo and cream, Fried Avocado Taco with crispy queso cotija, and Shrimp Huaraches with charred avocado, smoked tomatoes and orange. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Bella Cucina Artful Foods and Cabot Cheese.


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The volatility in Congress surrounding Public Broadcasting that was so prevalent last spring continues. Even though things seemed to calm down a bit over the summer when federal legislators were back in their districts, they have returned to Washington and the pot is starting to simmer again. To keep up to date with the latest brickbats (and sometimes, bouquets) being thrown at public broadcasting and to have an active voice in the matter, I would invite you to log on to www.170millionamericans.org. Your informed voice is very important, and this is an excellent way for you to be heard and to be counted.
Watch starting next month for some new short form programs about the Central Illinois business community. These interstitial programs (short programs inserted between regularly scheduled programs) are being prepared by the Heartland Partnership and are just a taste of what we have in mind to present to you beginning in 2012 thanks to our new association with them.
If you will allow me a personal note, I want to state unequivocally that chivalry and kindness are not dead, but alive and well and living in Central Illinois. I spent three weeks in September and October hobbling along on crutches following some foot surgery, and I was constantly amazed and gratified by all the kind folks, young and old, who went out of their way to hold doors, carry trays, and generally show concern. You have restored my faith in humanity with those little acts of kindness. I will try to make sure that your efforts were paid forward. Thank you.
And finally, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of WTVP, thank you for all you have done to support WTVP and public television throughout the year. Whether with your financial contributions, your volunteer time, your service or simply your encouragement, you have made a difference to our existence. Please accept our best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!
Chet Tomczyk
President & CEO, WTVP (Retired 2014)


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Ruiz hopes Spurs take notice
Bryan Ruiz hopes his eye-catching goal for FC Twente at the weekend could persuade Tottenham to swoop for his services.
• Spurs make approach for Bryan Ruiz
Ruiz, 25, has been linked with a move to Tottenham during the current transfer window, claiming earlier this summer that the Premier League club have expressed an intention to sign him.
Interest from Spurs, though, appears to have cooled, but after the Costa Rica international netted a fine goal during a 2-0 win over AZ on Saturday, Ruiz is hopeful the strike will serve as a reminder to Harry Redknapp of his quality.
Ruiz, who joined FC Twente from Gent in 2009, told Voetbal International. "I hope that my goal has removed any doubt from the minds of Spurs and any other clubs.
"The reluctance of clubs (to sign me) cannot be to do with my technical skills. I showed what I can do last season with Twente. My physical condition is not a concern. I am fit."
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Special CBI Judge Swarana Kanta Sharma said the (bail) application is rejected.
During arguments on the anticipatory bail plea, Singhal's counsel told the court that his client should be granted the relief as he was ready to co-operate in the ongoing probe.
His counsel argued that the allegations levelled against his client were patently incorrect and the facts were distorted.
CBI, however, opposed the bail plea contending Singhal was involved in the entire conspiracy.
To support its allegations against Singhal, the agency submitted in the court some documents seized from Bhushan Steel and Syndicate Bank during the raids.
The court, after hearing the arguments from both the sides, dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Singhal.
On August 2, CBI had arrested six persons, including Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Syndicate Bank S K Jain, for allegedly taking bribe of Rs 50 lakh for increasing credit limit of some companies in violation of banking rules.
When a CBI team reached Singhal's residence here on August 1 to carry out searches in connection with alleged bribe of Rs 50 lakh given to Jain, he was present there, CBI sources had said.
Despite directions from the CBI Chief, the team returned from his residence without arresting him after giving notice under section 160 of CrPC asking Singhal to appear before the agency on August 2, they had said.
They had said that soon after the team left, Singhal allegedly escaped and has not been arrested till now despite repeated attempts by CBI. Singhal then filed an anticipatory bail plea in the court.
CBI Director Ranjit Sinha has ordered an internal inquiry after his team did not arrest Singhal during searches at his residence despite his clear instructions to pick him up.


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I am a 23 y/o female of Ashkenazi descent (w/ 1 case of breast cancer in the family) about to be tested for BRCA mutations. If needed, I plan to have a double mastectomy. As someone who has never considered breast augmentation before, I am concerned about reconstructing natural looking (& feeling) breasts. I am 5'3, 112 lb, & 32B. I'd like to stay a B or maybe a small C. While I wait to find out the results, I would like to learn about my options (fat transfer, silicon, etc.). Thank you!
If I Have a Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy, What is my Best Option for a Natural Looking Reconstruction?
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Reconstruction after Prophylactic Mastectomy
Hi. Hopefully your test results are negative and this post is irrelevant.
Prophylactic mastectomies can provide a very natural looking reconstruction. Given your height and weight, you will not have enough fat to reconstruct your breasts without implants. You can still have a great outcome using implants. The volume you would need is roughly 300 cc per side and in order to perform fat transfers you would need about 5-600 cc of fat per side (a total of over 1000 cc of fat). Even if you try to "fatten" yourself up by over eating, your body will eventually return to its set point and you will lose the extra weight so that is not an option.
I also seriously doubt that you have enough abdominal tissue to make two breasts (bilateral DIEP flaps) but a picture can help determine this.
The best option is nipple sparing mastectomies with either a two stage reconstruction (expanders and then anatomically shaped silicone implants) or a direct to implant reconstruction (a little more challenging to perform).
Make sure you consult a plastic surgeon because in some areas the plastic surgeon will perform the mastectomies and reconstruction (for prophylactic mastectomies). Often a plastic surgeon will do a better mastectomy than a general/breast surgeon... Just my opinion.
Learn more: http://www.drkryger.com/nipple-sparing-mastectomy-reconstruction
Breast reconstruction if you are BRCA+
If you are interested in being seen in Austin please give us a call. I know this is a difficult time for you. The majority of my practice is devoted to reconstruction for women with breast cancer or who are BRCA+
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Blotter, Dec. 31, 2013
Woman begins to strip
Four people in a vehicle parked outside of Brown Cycles, 549 Main St., on Friday were alarmed when a woman on the sidewalk began taking her clothes off.
According to the Grand Junction Police Department, Christine Olivaaria, 38, was arrested on a previous warrant of indecent exposure. She was described to police as wearing sparkly boots and having short dreadlocks.
According to the Grand Junction Police Department:
■ Nicole Sievers, 18, received a summons Dec. 23 on suspicion of shoplifting at Walmart, 2545 Rimrock Ave.
■ Someone cashed a forged check valued at less than $2,000 at a business in the 200 block of North Fourth Street on Dec. 18.
■ A 17-year-old boy received a summons on suspicion of shoplifting items valued at less than $300 at Mesa Mall, 2424 U.S. Highway 6&50, on Dec. 24.
■ Michael Byers, 39, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant after being contacted in the area of Bogart Lane and Rimrock Avenue.
■ Dorothy McClary, 40, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assaulting two people, damaging property, threatening a person with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and being in possession of drugs.
■ Richard Power, 28, received a summons on suspicion of shoplifting items valued at less than $100 at a business in the Grand Mesa Center, 2464 U.S. Highway 6&50.
■ Preston Sanders, 56, received a summons Thursday on suspicion of harassment in the 2700 block of Skyline Court.
■ Margie Ruiz, 47, received a summons Friday on suspicion of shoplifting at Mesa Mall, 2454 U.S. Highway 6&50.
■ Chance Gordon, 24, received a summons Friday on suspicion of criminal mischief after items valued at less than $500 were damaged at a home in the 2400 block of West Independent Avenue.
■ Liliana Sota, 18, received a summons on suspicion of driving under restraint after being contacted Friday in the area of First Street and West Sherwood Avenue.
■ David Howerton, 30, received a summons Saturday on suspicion of driving under revocation after being contacted Saturday in the area of North Avenue and Seventh Street.
■ Phillip Andrew Fry, 26, was arrested Saturday in the 500 block of Main Street after being the at-fault driver in a crash. Fry was arrested on suspicion of criminal impersonation, driving with a restrained license and following a vehicle too closely.
■ Garrett Emerson, 22, was arrested on a warrant Saturday and faces charges of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia after being contacted at an apartment in the 800 block of White Avenue.
■ Patricia Tobin, 66, received a summons Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving in the area of North Avenue and Seventh Street.
■ Ky Bradley, 23, received a summons Sunday on suspicion of having a disorderly house after being contacted in the 400 block of North Sun Court and having a party with minors drinking alcohol. Two minors received summonses for being in possession of alcohol.
■ Tyler Sackse, 26, and Jesse Williams, 29, were arrested after a traffic stop Sunday in the area of Ninth Street and Pitkin Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for a defective head lamp and an officer found drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
According to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office:
■ Deputies responded to a report of harassment on Sunday after a motorist was confronted by occupants of another vehicle in the Subway parking lot of the Interstate 70 Business Loop. Deputies could not determine who initiated the road rage incident.
■ Deputies responded to a report of a client at the Grand Junction Regional Center assaulting another client. Deputies determined no charges will be filed.
■ Brandon Paul Tatom, 22, was arrested Dec. 24 after a traffic stop in the area of 12th Street and North Avenue on suspicion of drug possession and drug paraphernalia.
■ A woman in the 3200 block of C Road reported that electrical wires in her vehicles had been cut. Deputies could not confirm that a crime had been committed.


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The reference to "alternative" standards by French Large groups: an empirical study over the period 1985/1999
French groups have the possibility to refer to International or American standards for their consolidation. The objective of this research paper is to focus on the choice made by the French 100 largest companies during the last fifteen years (1985-1999). In practice, apart from the French rules, three "alternative" references are found: IAS standards, "international principles" and US GAAP. The percentage of companies referring to alternative standards increased, in the first part of the period, and then decreased. Additionally, the proportion of French companies referring to US standards declined at the beginning of the period but started to rise in 1995. These phenomena are partly in opposition to the evolution of international accounting harmonization.
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- Ashbaugh, Hollis, 2001. "Non-US Firms' Accounting Standard Choices," Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Elsevier, vol. 20(2), pages 129-153.
- Ball, Ray & Kothari, S. P. & Robin, Ashok, 2000. "The effect of international institutional factors on properties of accounting earnings," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 29(1), pages 1-51, February.
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By Greg Barnes
Sep 16, 2012
|Pitch length is 120', not 80'. Some 70m ropes are not quite long enough, but easy to swing a bit left - tie knot in end of rope!
By Rude Boy
From: San Francisco, CA
Jul 3, 2013
rating: 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
This can be done with one 60 m rope. After clipping the mussy hooks at the top the leader can be lowered to the huge ledge to the right of the beginning of the dihedral and belay the second from there. After the second tops out they can be lowered back to the ground and it is possible for the first to walk off to the right down a ramp system back to the ground.
Interesting climb but the 10a good part is short.
By bkold
Jul 22, 2013
|Major rockfall over this route last saturday (7/20/13). As we were standing back considering the climb, basketball-sized blocks rained around (but somehow missed) the party setting up at the base. Probably tripped (but not called out) by folks rap bolting far above.
By Andrew Mark
From: Austin, TX
Aug 23, 2017
|Extend all your gear down low or you'll be sorry when you try to clip the bolts up high.


text: I saw this on Netflix a couple years ago and have been craving a rewatch. It's probably not on netflix anymore. There are no stars in the movie, but it's about cops in times square in the seedy days and they're trying to crack down on strip clubs and prostitution. I think they're actually detectives. If anyone knows the name of this movie or has a suggestion on how to track down something like this, I'd appreciate it. There are definitely no big name people in it, and it's definitely about times square specifically. Again, thanks!


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Battlefield 2
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The two war veterans RAZOR-35X and GODHEAD-SSX back in action to rescue a group of elite scientists. Armed with AK-47s, shotguns, flamethrowers and grenades they blast their way through the enemy forces. WASD to move around, number keys etc to change your weapon, G to throw a grenade, R to reload your weapons.