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Bill Gade, who owns an Oswego motorcycle touring business, is tired of going to funerals for those killed on motorcycles. He wants to start a campaign to help bikers fight back against irresponsible drivers. | Photos courtesy~Bill Gade
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Bill Gade, who owns a motorcycle touring business in Oswego, sees all those white crosses in the Fox Valley that are reminders of the bikers who died on our highways and roads.
Some of those crosses memorialize riders he knew personally. The president of Tour on 2 says he's been to "so many funerals this year that I've lost count."
Among those fatalities were 23-year-old Max Torres, who died in May on Hill Avenue in Aurora, the victim of a hit-and-run driver in a white Chevy Traverse SUV; and Gade's good friend Ron Oswald, a 57-year-old father of eight, who was killed a month later on Route 126 in Plainfield near County Line Road while on his way to honor veterans at a Warriors Watch Ride.
Also killed in June was 63-year-old Gerald Puglise, who was approaching River Road on Ogden Avenue in Naperville when police say he was struck by Michael Moreno, a Plainfield man who was chasing a teenager in an apparent road rage incident.
Traffic deaths have risen on Illinois roads this past year, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. And the largest spike has been among motorcyclists, with crashes statewide up 39 percent over the same seven-month period last year.
Gade, a biker for 47 years, came close to becoming a statistic himself. In June, a teenage driver ran a stop sign at the corner of Circle Drive and Boulder Hill Pass in Montgomery while Gade was riding his Harley with wife Pam on the back.
Luckily, they were able to avoid hitting the teen's Mercury Cougar. But Gade got the description of the car and driver, along with the license plate number, and called the Kendall County Sheriff's Department to file a complaint.
The driver was arrested and found guilty after a bench trial, marking Gade's first citizen arrest and conviction. But the teenage driver only got slapped with a paltry $125 fine, said Gade, who teaches and writes about motorcycle safety.
The rash of biker deaths, Gade insists, stems from a culture of increasingly undisciplined automobile drivers. "We have many laws to protect everyone, but just writing a law does not protect us against irresponsible drivers," he says. "They believe talking on a cellphone or texting is more important than someone's life."
That's why he is starting a campaign to give motorcycle riders another offensive tool. Speaking at a recent meeting of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE), Gade stressed the importance of carrying cameras and taking photos of cars, drivers and license plates to increase the likelihood charges could be filed when laws get broken.
On a recent September morning, on the way to the Wounded Warriors fundraiser, Gade says he was cut off by yet another driver who ran a stop sign. When he confronted the driver, Gade said, "he didn't think almost killing me was a problem."
Then last Saturday, Gade and his wife were on the Harley heading to a Plainfield restaurant when a young girl on Route 34 zoomed past his cycle on the right, anxious to get to the next stop light. A few minutes later at Wolf Crossing, a driver pulled out in front of him. Once on Route 30, a minivan "almost ran us over going about 60-70 miles an hour," he says. And finally, at Heggs Road, "a car cut out in front of them," again, just to get to the next light.
"It's gotten so bad, you are riding on pins and needles all the time," Gade said, adding that, while "the joy of riding is still there, now you know that when you throw your leg over that bike, it may be for the last time."


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And when he met the owners of that California tag — a couple who were selling bike-related products — he knew for sure.
"They were going to bike shops around the Southeast, and the people there always said 'You've got to ride this trail,'" said Smith, who maintains state properties for the Forever Wild program.
Smith said that before that moment he'd never considered the economic impact of Coldwater Mountain, a 4,000-acre nature preserve and bike trail on the rim of Oxford and Anniston – though he knew the tourists spent money here.
Now there's a report, released Thursday by Jacksonville State University and the Calhoun County Community Development Corporation, that predicts exactly how much money mountain bikers could spend in the area.
By the study's most conservative estimate, bikers will spend $1.2 million per year on their Coldwater trips. Or they could spend as much as $3.8 million. Those numbers are based on visitors to the mountain's current 11-mile system of trails – not the 60 miles that trail developers hope to build.
"The parking lot is consistently full on weekends," said Mike Poe, an officer of the Northeast Alabama Bicycling Association. "It generally takes more than 11 miles of trail to attract people from out-of state. It usually takes 30 miles."
The bike trail, built on a tract of undeveloped land purchased by the state's Forever Wild preservation program, opened in June. The opening didn't have the flash and fanfare of a factory ribbon-cutting, but there's evidence the word got out to the people who matter – bicycling enthusiasts from around the country. Among other things, Poe noted, the trail was featured on the cover of the bicycling magazine "Dirt Rag," which featured it in a story on "great trails in unlikely places."
Part of what's unlikely about Coldwater is its location, hard by the urban street grid of Anniston and Oxford.
"There's no trail quite like it in the country," said Joe Jankoski, director of the Community Development Corporation. Jankoski said few bike trails are so close to a city's downtown – and few are so pristine.
"Usually, on a trail site, there are already old bike trails, or equestrian trails," he said. On Coldwater, he said, trail designers started fresh.
The study predicts the trail will attract between 50,000 and 150,000 visitors per year, most of them from within a 100-mile radius around the town. About 1 in 20, the study says, will come from farther away.
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An online survey of mountain bikers suggests that Coldwater's potential riders have a lot of money to spend, and want to spend it in Anniston. JSU researchers sent a survey link to 10,000 members of mountain biking associations, and got more than 800 responses. Eighty-eight percent said they'd be interested in biking the Coldwater trail, and 42 percent reported a household income of more than $100,000 per year.
An interest in capturing that money brought city officials to the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Thursday to hear the results of the study. Poe used the opportunity to make a pitch for more funds to develop the trail.
Trail developers have about $300,000 in grants that can be used on the next phase of development, which is expected to add another 20 miles to the trail by June. That, Poe said, would push the trail above the 30-mile mark, which he said was a "magic number" in attracting riders.
City Councilman Jay Jenkins noted that the study doesn't include the potential impact of regular competitions on the mountain. While there's no major competition at Coldwater now, trail advocates say that's part of the mountain's future.
With a full 60 miles of trail, bike shop owner Patrick Wigley said, an event Coldwater could unseat Birmingham's Bump 'n' Grind as the state's biggest mountain bike event.
"That brings in the real daddy-os of racing, and the mamacitas," he said.
Poe noted that the $300,000 probably wouldn't be enough to complete next summer's work. And more money would be needed, he said, to build out the entire trail — including a second trail entrance that could bring more people to the mountain.
Jankoski said the trail entrance now has a 38-car parking lot that is full every weekend. Developers plan to set up another entrance, with as many as 150 parking spaces and kids' biking area, on land donated by Solutia. The chemical company, formerly known as Monsanto, funded the bike trail study as well. The second site would also have restrooms and other amenities not available at the current trail head.
"This will be a destination-quality site," Poe said of the proposed second entrance.
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Trail advocates said they hoped to get Anniston residents on the trail, too, by creating a number of smaller entry points, not marketed to tourists, that would allow quick access from local neighborhoods.
Firefighters have their plans for the trail, too. Several Anniston emergency responders showed up at the Thursday announcement, in uniform, to hear more about the trail's future.
"We just want to know what's coming our way," said Anniston firefighter Michael Wiedeman. Firefighters have been developing a response plan for the trail since last month, when they got a call from a biker stranded on the mountain. He said the Fire Department has plans to buy all-terrain vehicles to respond to calls on the trails.
Wiedeman said he didn't know the cost of that equipment. The study says the trail could generate as much as $300,000 in sales tax annually.
Jankoski said he could see Coldwater Mountain becoming a "mecca for mountain bikers" if everything works out right. And he hinted that it could even bring new residents to the city. Jankoski said he has heard from bikers who are interested in Anniston's proposed "mow-to-own" policy, which, if implemented, would let people take over abandoned properties if they keep those properties in good condition for a set period of time.
"They're saying, 'When you've got that in place, let us know,'" he said.
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In a move that will make IDs more trustworthy for Notaries who rely on them, the Obama administration is moving forward with plans to establish a uniform set of security standards for all government-issued IDs, making them harder to forge or alter.
The issue is of such grave concern that Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano recently told the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs that a national standard for issuing IDs is necessary because the current system is too open to fraud.
Drivers licenses and other state-issued IDs are among the most common forms of identification Notaries encounter. The more secure and fraud-proof IDs are, the easier it will be for Notaries to verify that signers are who they say they are.
The key element of the Administrations campaign to strengthen ID security is the new PASS ID Act, which recently was introduced in Congress and would replace the contentious REAL ID Act of 2005. Because many states chaffed at the cost of implementing the requirements of REAL ID, the new PASS ID proposal would keep many of the requirements but give states more flexibility in meeting them and shift much of the cost. While the administrations plans remain in development, some of the new requirements could include:
- Information and security features integrated into each ID card
- More proof of an applicants identity and other personal information
- Systems to make sure a person does not hold multiple IDs from other states
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4.5-star luxury hotel in Hong Kong (Causeway Bay) near Times Square Shopping Mall
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Hong Kong, walking distance from Times Square Shopping Mall, Happy Valley Race Course, and Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Also nearby are Noon Day Gun and Hong Kong Stadium.
Hotel Features
In addition to 2 restaurants, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café.
Room Amenities
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, guestrooms feature iPod docking stations along with air conditioning and DVD players.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center and secretarial services. This luxury hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times is offered to guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay has designated areas for smoking.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 263
- Number of floors - 28
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge desk
- Currency exchange
- Fitness facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour front desk
- Designated smoking areas
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- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2009
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Secretarial services
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
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- DVD player
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- iPod docking station
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Down comforter
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Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: JCB International, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: HKD 208 for adults and HKD 148 for children (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: HKD 450 per night
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Winter is the time to catch up on all the photography editing and post production from during the past year. Or in the case of this sequence of photos, from years ago.
While I was working on the American Meadow Garden book, now 4.5 years ago, I stopped by Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. The entire campus is the Arboretum, but around the garden office the staff creates the most amazing containers of foliage plants. Being incredibly busy with the book and projects since, my editing and the post production processing of this job never seemed a priority. Continue Reading →


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Jim Wood of Allentown has traveled across six continents, 161 countries, on 15 different cruise ships with seven different cruise lines, touching more than 500 ports of call.
So you may find it surprising that his new book, "The Man Who Danced Across the World: Confessions and Life Lessons from a Cruise Line Dance Host," isn't really about exotic locales and amazing scenery.
It's about people.
I wrote about Wood 10 years ago, intrigued by the idea that a former Bethlehem Steel manager could spend his retirement cruising the world free in return for being a dance partner, dinner companion and social mingler with cruise guests. The hosts are single/divorced/widowed men, at least into their 50s and in good physical condition, whose social and dance skills help enhance the cruise experience for unescorted women.
"We do more than just dance," he told me the other day. "If you're not in your stateroom, you're on."
I began that earlier story, "Jim Wood is not a gigolo," which is an important distinction. The cruise lines have strict guidelines to ensure that the ambassador host program's wholesome intentions are clear. Indeed, it's imperative that these guys — typically anywhere from four to eight hosts on a cruise, working as a team — are equally attentive to all the guests. As you'll find if you read the book, these women pay very close attention to the equal distribution of dances and companionship.
Wood took his first dance lesson back in 1984, when he was a divorced guy looking for new friends. As his skills improved, women began requesting him as an escort to dance functions, and dancing became an important element of his social life.
As he explains in the book, "It was March 1989 when I received a call in my office at the steel company, and on the other end of the line was a gentleman named Ted who introduced himself as a 'placement agent' from Florida, for dance hosts. He told me that a friend of mine, Carol, had recommended me as a candidate for hosting on Mississippi riverboats."
Wood took two weeks' vacation to tackle his first assignment, from St. Louis to New Orleans on the Mississippi Queen.
"It went flawlessly," he wrote, "except for the fact that my cha-cha skills were nearly nonexistent. I actually headed for the men's room whenever one was played."
He must have done well, because they booked him for more river cruises, and Wood began exploring other hosting assignments, including weekends at Catskills resorts. With the encouragement of one of his fellow hosts, he applied to become a dance host on ocean cruises. He ended up taking early retirement from the Steel, and the rest is history. These days, he does his ambassador hosting, as it's known, with Crystal Cruises, which he says is the best.
It was the news that he had completed his long-in-the-works book that convinced me I should visit him again. I knew he had been taking notes on his adventures, and although the resulting book really was intended for his two sons' families — he surprised them with it last Christmas — he decided to make it available to the public, too, through Amazon.com's self-publishing service, CreateSpace. This month it also became available as a Kindle download.
Here's a good example of what has stuck with him most. A very bright job-shadowing Southern Lehigh High School student, Emily Kasarda, helped me with the interview, and when we were done, I asked Wood if he could show her the big map where he has marked all his ports of call with push pins. As we marveled at all the places he's been, he pointed out that each of those pins also represents his memories of the people he spent time with there. They're the true subject of his book.
He explained, "It's a series of about 90 vignettes about the people I met along the way, the behaviors I witnessed and how interesting they are." I'm reading it now, and there are some great stories in there about the hosts, the passengers and the ways they interacted. Ever the gentleman, Wood treats them gently, even when their behavior — including the voluptuous, voracious Jill, who was determined to get him to violate his contract by having an on-board fling with him — is kind of shocking.
After he fought her off through the whole cruise, Jill told him the last night on board, "You are one of the nicest guys I have ever met, and you are the dumbest SOB I have ever known."
There also are stories of angry husbands, show-off hosts, lonely women brought of their shells and his learning curve and personal growth as he went from a relatively young rookie to his "seasoned," as he likes to call it, age 79. He says the oldest host he knows is 84, but most of them are in their mid-60s and up.
To say he's aging gracefully would be an understatement. He's the same fit, handsome gentleman at 79 that he was when I met him at 69. He's scheduled for another long cruise through the Baltic and up the western coast of Norway this summer.
And he still loves being a host. Near the end of our interview, he told Emily, "If it sounds like I like it, you read me correctly."
But hey, read it for yourself. You can find "The Man Who Danced Around the World" at Amazon.com.
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San Elijo homeowners try to stop plans for new AT&T cellphone tower in their neighborhood
San Marcos City Council rejects appeal
SAN MARCOS, Calif. - Residents in San Elijo battled plans for a new cellphone tower in their neighborhood Tuesday night. The AT&T tower would be near an existing T-Mobile tower, 5 feet taller and almost twice as wide.
Many neighbors do not want it, calling it an eyesore and potentially dangerous as they pleaded their case before the San Marcos City Council.
Elliott Herman told the council, "They know how much money can be made off this. They can use it as their personal Christmas tree and put their kids' presents under it."
Worries were voiced, too, about opening the door to a cell tower farm going up.
Carl Wong argued, "One might ask, 'Hey, why do you guys complain so much? There's already a T-Mobile tower there. Why are you complaining so much?' The answer is that the one is there and we don't like it. Don't know how to move it."
AT&T representative John Osborne tried to calm fears about any danger from radio frequency.
"These cell sites are very low power," he said. "They're 40 watts coming from the cell site … the equivalent of a light bulb in your refrigerator."
The phone company agreed to plant several trees and landscape the area to shield it from neighbors. The San Marcos City Council then rejected the appeal to stop construction.
Eric Clifton is not happy.
"My buyer will not buy next to multiple cellphone towers so they basically destroyed my ability to sell my home," he said.
Connie Signorino was one of those who led the appeal to reject the tower.
"We are going to fight this," she said. "We will fight to the bitter end."
The council vowed to keep close tabs on maintenance but did not put a limit on whether more towers might be allowed later.


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One of the reasons baby boomers are drawn to baseball, I think, is because the game is not governed by a clock, and boomers are getting increasingly sensitive about clocks, especially if they are ticking.
A baseball game is timeless. Once it begins it is going to take as long as it takes. It's kind of like your wife getting ready to go out.
When it comes to baseball, baby boomers are as identifiable by their memories as by their birth dates: Mel Allen, "the three ring sign," Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Pee Wee, The Mick, Ted Williams, Say Hey, "the one beer to have when you are having more than one."
Although baseball passed the throne of National Pastime to football long ago, its appeal to boomers has only grown as they have aged. Baby boomers now make up the largest segment of the Major League Baseball fan base (36 percent). And it's not just male boomers. Gender wise, baseball has the closest divide of any major sport with its fans being 57 percent male and 43 percent female.
So what is it about baseball that makes it so appealing to baby boomers?
Here are some of the major factors:
Baseball is a game that just about everyone has played, probably even George Will.
The game has built in regularly scheduled breaks between innings and half innings that are of perfect length to accommodate bathroom visits.
The between innings breaks also afford one the opportunity to forage for snacks, even make a sandwich, providing, of course, one can find things in the refrigerator.
Baseball does not require your undivided attention. You can do other things while a game is on such as reading or sleeping.
Speaking of which, baseball is a great game to follow while you are taking an afternoon nap on the couch, although not as good in this regard as golf.
Baseball is the background music to summer. It's in the car, at the bar, on the beach, over the Internet, through social media.
Baseball has always been a game you can watch on the radio.
Baseball is a social lifeline, one that can transform a deadly boring gathering into a merely boring gathering.
To paraphrase Chico Escuela (aka Garrett Morris) "Baseball has been berry, berry good to [baby boomers]."


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Do you know a businesswoman who has created jobs, enriched the community and served as a role model? Consider submitting her name for the 10th Annual Women in Business Legislative Update & Awards Luncheon.
Applications will be accepted by May 29, 2009 for the event, which will be hosted by state Sen. Carol Liu, 21st District; Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, 43rd District; and Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, 44th District. The event will be at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel on October 2, 2009.
"I look forward to hearing about women who have succeeded in business and invested in their communities," said Liu, D-La Canada-Flintridge.
Women in Business celebrates women who have contributed to the greater good of the workforce through the advancement of business and the proliferation of new jobs while serving as role models for their community and co-workers. Nominees must live or work in one of three legislative districts. You can verify eligibility at www.senate.ca.gov or www. assembly.ca.gov.
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NIXON — The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe announced this week that the Pyramid Lake Economic Development Plan has been awarded the 2012 Donald E. Hunter Excellence in Economic Development Planning Honorable Mention Award by Economic Development Division of the American Planning Association.
"The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is pleased to accept this prestigious national award as it represents one of the highest honors in the economic development planning field," tribal Chairman Wayne Burke said in a press release. "Our plan is one of only two projects in the entire nation selected to receive an award. The Pyramid Lake Economic Development Plan is a great example of embracing a community vision and we hope that this national honor will help the tribe further its economic development efforts."
The Pyramid Lake Economic Development Plan was written by tribal planner Scott Carey and was adopted unanimously by the tribal council in March 2011. The purpose of the plan is to create long-term profit-making opportunities and optimum employment opportunities for the tribe and its members, and to establish a high-quality recreation area at Pyramid Lake. The national awards panel that reviewed the plan was impressed with the overall effort, particularly the tribe's perseverance in getting the plan adopted, the potential for real impact from the plan and the reflection of local needs, goals and tasks in the plan. The plan was also awarded the Outstanding Plan Award by the Nevada Chapter of the APA in 2011.
The Excellence in Economic Development Planning Honorable Mention Award was presented to the tribe at the Economic Development Division's annual meeting and reception on April 16 during the 2012 National Conference of the American Planning Association in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, visit www.pyramidlake.us or call 888-225-2668.


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The Top 10 Bets Being Placed on Donald Trump's Wednesday Surprise About Obama
Could 'The Donald' announce that Obama is from outer space? Odds are 250:1
Bets are now being placed across the pond on Donald Trump's October Surprise about Obama. The real estate mogul told the Fox & Friends morning show yesterday that he knows "something very, very big concerning the president of the United States." He is expected to announce the bombshell news on Wednesday around noon.
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Paddy Power, which calls itself Europe's largest betting company, thinks the most likely surprise is one that wouldn't be much of a surprise at all. The company reports 2:5 odds that Trump — a so-called "birther" who is skeptical of the president's citizenship — will say Obama is not an American.
Here are the other nine top bets being placed:
4:1 odds that Trump, known for the catchphrase "You're fired!", will say he's going to 'fire an Obama impersonator.'
8:1 odds that Trump will endorse Obama. (From this side of the pond, those odds seem way too high).
50:1 odds that Trump will invite Obama to be a guest on Celebrity Apprentice, the star-studded offshoot of his show the Apprentice.
75:1 odds that Obama will be given an honorary membership at the Trump International Golf Links in Scotland, a controversial golf course currently under fire by environmental groups and local residents.
250:1 odds that Trump will say Obama knows the Moon landing was staged, a conspiracy theory akin to Birther theories about the president.
250:1 odds that Obama will be invited to be the host of the Apprentice if Mitt Romney takes the White House, an invitation the 44th president is sure to take.
250:1 odds that Trump will say Obama is an Alien.
500:1 odds that Trump will say: "I'm your father Obama," apparently picking up the mantle for Darth Vader.
500:1 odds that Trump, who many think wears a toupee, will announce that Obama wears a wig. And yes, the odds for Trump saying Obama is an alien are better than the odds he will say the president wears a wig.
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With the extremely low odds of Trump announcing anything of significance about the president, Paddy Power is betting solidly on an Obama second term. Odds for the president to keep the White House are 2:5, while odds for Romney are 15:8.
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Directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on children's author Chris Van Allsburg's modern holiday classic of the same name, The Polar Express revolves around Billy (Hayden McFarland), who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it quite difficult to do so, what with his family's dogged insistence that all of it, from the North Pole, to the elves, to the man himself, is all just a myth. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. The train's conductor (Tom Hanks) along with the other passengers help turn Billy's crisis in faith into a journey of self-discovery. A long-time fan of Van Allsburg's book, Hanks also helped produce the film.
- MPAA Rating: G
- Genre(s): Animation,Family,Fantasy
- Run Time: 100min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/10/2004
- DVD Release Date: 11/22/2005
- Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
- Director(s): Robert Zemeckis
- Starring: Tom Hanks , Michael Jeter , Nona Gaye , Peter Scolari
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I am so very excited today, as my surprise birthday party is going ahead this afternoon and nobody at Lindeth Howe thinks I know about it (lucky a pig keeps his ear to the ground!)
The plan is that children from Goodly Dale Primary School, Windermere and the Little Rascals Nursery in Troutbeck will all arrive at Lindeth Howe, where there will be a fabulous afternoon tea created by Marc Guibert. He's the chap who made the World's Most Expensive Dessert, so I'm expecting something fabulous from him for my 100th Birthday tea! He makes some scrumptious desserts and chocolates, so I might well be piling on the piggy pounds and not able to squeeze into my waistcoat for a day or two!
At this point, as they take me into the dining room, I think I will have to act all surprised, as if I didn't know a thing about it (oink, oink!) and then puff out my chest with pride and pretend to be overwhelmed by the surprise! I've been practising my facial expressions in front of the mirror and I think I've got it down to a fine art, so I'm sure they won't suspect a thing!
I expect there will be lots of my fans around with cameras and if the pig world has heard about it, there may even be a few pigarazzi around trying to catch me unawares.
I'll keep you posted as to how it all goes, as I'm sure there will be lots of excitement to report, but in the meantime, I'm still in search of those truffles that I'm sure Marc has hidden somewhere … something's making my snout twitch anyway!


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Schoolgirl Mya tells of knifepoint mugging at Benwell bus stop
12-year-old Mya Abdul tried to reason with robber who threatened her with blade as she waited for her bus to school in Newcastle's West End
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The course, by the Safer Roads Partnership, is for bikers who want to brush up on their biking skills, gain more confidence or become a better rider in preparation for their full test.
It is generally run as a half day or full day course and is tailored to the needs of individual riders.
Anna Higgins, from the Safer Roads Partnership, said: "The half-day winter riding course offers bikers all the benefits of our normal Take Control course, covering elements such as braking techniques, counter steering, risk management and improved handling skills.
"However, instructors will tailor the course to include winter riding tips and guidance to help riders stay safe on the roads over the winter months.
"The sessions are available to riders of all ages and abilities but we'd particularly welcome new or inexperienced riders and feel that they would really benefit from the course and the chance to gain new skills and experience with a trained instructor which will be invaluable out on the roads.
"As the course is subsidised by the partnership – with support from NHS Worcestershire Public Health – it offers fantastic value when compared with the usual cost of motorcycle or moped skills training."
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- Printable travel games and more at FamilyEducation.com: this website has thousands of printable activities including puzzles, quizzes, coloring pages, and holiday activities.
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|Posted by shawn cassidy on June 23, 2013 at 6:00 AM
It wasn't that long ago when Shaq and Kobe were at odds. It was a public feud for a better part of a decade, and it was also at it's peak when they both played on the same team. The crap hit the fan when the Lakers lost in the Finals in 2004. Kobe was a free agent, and Shaq was nearing the end of his days as a prime time center.So the team went in a different direction.
A day after O'Neal was traded, Bryant re-signed with the Lakers for seven years and $136 million. Bryant said he enjoyed playing with both Jackson and O'Neal, and he said he did not influence the Lakers' decisions regarding the two. Regardless, newspapers the next day criticized Bryant for his alleged manipulation of the team O'Neal added, "When it came to my leaving, [Kobe] could have spoken up. He could have said something. He didn't say anything." Winter said, "[O'Neal] left because he couldn't get what he wanted—a huge pay raise. There was no way ownership could give him what he wanted. Shaq's demands held the franchise hostage, and the way he went about it didn't please the owner too much."
These two had public jabs during their three-peat with the Lakers. The first year seemed to be all roses when the Lakers won the first of three titles. Towards the end Kobe had more than Shaq on his back. Phil Jackson grew tired of Kobe, and he walked away for a season. For about five years this was a very public clash between two star players and a coach. The Celtics find themselves in a sticky spot right now in the public eye. It's not the exact thing as the Lakers, but it's playing out to be a big circus much like the Shaq-Kobe Lakers.
For me I see Rondo as the Kobe type. I also seen Rondo growing frustrated with this team, much like how Bryant did with Shaq coming into camp every year out of shape. Rondo surpassed the 'Big Three',but like I've said a million times, and many of you have. This team has never been his. But everything has been blamed on him in the process.
Look at the Ray Allen debacle. Ray was more than willing to take a bench role with the Heat, but wasn't willing with the Celtics. Ray wasn't capable of listening to a player who was not his equal when he joined the Celtics in 2007. Father time caught up with Ray, and Rondo was entering his prime. Ray was unable to let go of that alpha male thing, but for the Heat it was easier. I'm sure because it was an easier go for another ring. The old saying if you can't beat them join them.
The purpose of this story is simple. The Celtics franchise has pride itself for longer than I have been alive on being loyal and great, and many other things that have integrity at the forefront. The Celtics in the past month have been a damn car wreck. The Celtics may have damaged their good reputation, or this is just a minor issue that will be aired and fixed. This story has had a beginning a middle and hopefully an end soon.
" Jackson and Laker management decided to loosen their reins on Bryant, who decided to play the season as normal, but with admittedly no patience for O'Neal's comments to the media. As in past seasons, the tensions between the angry Bryant and sensitive O'Neal grew, with intense media attention. Jackson, who suggests he has had a tenuous relationship with Bryant ever since a remark he made in a 2001 interview that Bryant "sabotaged" games in high school to win them at the end, states that the Lakers suspended talks over a contract extension after he shouted to General Manager Mitch Kupchak "I won't coach this team next year if [Bryant] is still here. He won't listen to anyone. I've had it with this kid."Bryant, after realizing the apparent finality of his time with Jackson, more or less reached a distanced truce with him.
Like I said. When did we become the Lakers?
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Something not that dissimilar happened with Magic early in his career. There was a conflict between him and his coach for the Lakers, and the result was a new coach. Coaches too sometimes resist the rise of a young player who has a mind of his own, and great talent. Doc needs to understand that his role needs to change, that his role has to be facilitating Rondo's vision of the game, and facilitating a smoother change of relations between Rondo and the Old Ones, or else someone needs to move on, and please, Danny, don't get rid of Rondo. Rondo is something special. He is a door opening to the future of basketball.
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Josh Smith?
I really think Josh Smith and Rondo could do some special things together. Nothing better than having good times with an old friend. Smith would WANT to play alongside Rondo... unlike Pierce at times :'(
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karlsanada10 wrote:How many minutes does Goran Dragic have? And Nice wins!
mp3 wrote:Two nice wins over two teams that can be tough, any thoughts on bring in Camby?
Thierry • wrote:Nice to see Z-Bo in New Jersey. I'm also on the Dragic bandwagon
Lamrock wrote:You're rolling. Cool/sad to see Roy and Oden on Portland here.
Mavs4Life wrote:K-MART WON'T STOP! Yao has a nice dub-dub in Game 2, I miss him IRL
Martti. wrote:Great wins over two good teams, Martin is still Mr. Efficient.
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karlsanada10 wrote:Almost 40pts. 6 players are on double-digits points. You killed 'em. )
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benji wrote:LeBron is such a choker. And people were talking about him as an all-time great. As having possibly surpassed Kobe. What a joke.
Lamrock wrote:Glad we'll be getting closure on this. I'd recommend simming the season and tying up all the loose plot ends in one final chapter, but that's just me.
rise wrote:Trade for James Harden whose beard just becomes too awesome for everyone else to handle and every other team in the league gives up and you automatically win a championship. Nice easy finish.
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benji wrote:LeBron is such a choker. And people were talking about him as an all-time great. As having possibly surpassed Kobe. What a joke.
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benji wrote:LeBron is such a choker. And people were talking about him as an all-time great. As having possibly surpassed Kobe. What a joke.
hova- wrote:Merry christmas, Axel. 2k13 is really good, the best 2k since 2k8 imho (from the improvements made). Good to see this one going though. Tough loss against the Spurs. Looks like a bit of luck would have won it for you.
Stress Fracture wrote:What a way to get Shado's first win. Damn.
Hey, Happy Holidays to you, Axel.!
Martti. wrote:K-Mart delivering against the Heat and on the blacktop with me, nice work.
hova- wrote:Beating the Heat like that does just prove what you already stated - put up the difficulty. Still great wins
hova- wrote:Great to see you getting some unexpected lift. Like in all 2k versions (dunno bout 2k13 though, haven't played against him), Dirk is not taking enough shots or difficult enough to guard. You could somehow say he is underrated in the game although his rating is okay. It's just that he does not really cause trouble guarding like IRL.
Great wins, you're going strong.
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You're still going well.
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Disturbance in San Antonio's Chemistry
Sources say both George Hill and DeJuan Blair of the San Antonio Spurs are not satisfied in San Antonio. Both have stated their desire to be traded and play elsewhere. Their dissatisfaction is believed to be one reason for the Spurs' sub-par 24-25 record.
"The lack of a bigger role despite playing higher than others' standards is what's bothering me right now," Blair stated in a press conference after a win against the Houston Rockets. "There comes a point when you want to move to the starting lineup."
Center Nikola Vucevic is currently starting over Blair.
"I'm really not sure what he wants. I give him his minutes, and I even let him close out games with our superstars," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said in the team's defense.
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Due to their comfortable leads over the second seeds of their respective conferences, there is debate all around the nation of which team is superior, the Houston Rockets or the Miami Heat. In addition, many believe this will be the NBA Finals matchup this year.
"The Rockets have more depth and size, while the Heat have more star power and defense. I'd say the Rockets would win this matchup. They have too many scoring options for the Heat to contain. They also play excellent team defense, which is what brought Miami down in last year's NBA Finals," TNT's Chris Webber said when asked his opinion.
"You can't go wrong with either team, but Miami's got two of the best players in the game. LeBron and Wade can do everything for the team, and everyone else just has to play their part," ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said.
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NBA fans, especially those in Houston, are arguing Kevin Martin's case for MVP. The 28-year old two-guard is averaging 30.2 points per game, and has upped his rebounding and assists rate with 5.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
He might make a strong case, but Martin has stiff competition from LeBron James and Kevin Durant, both of whom are putting up better numbers and are arguably just as valuable to their respective teams as Martin is to the Houston Rockets.
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Lakers Have Found Their Point Guard of the Future
Los Angeles's Xavier Nelson, whom went 22nd overall to the Lakers in the 2011 draft, has proven to be an excellent find. Nelson is currently the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, averaging 15.1 points and 6.9 assists. This past month makes it the third consecutive time he wins Rookie of the Month honors.
"He's an excellent kid. He knows how to play and knows his role. There is certainly room for improvement, but these honors he's getting are definitely well-deserved," Lakers head coach Phil Jackson said.
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With the trade deadline only two weeks away, many teams have started to pursue deals to benefit them to finish the season. San Antonio is a top candidate to pull a deal thus far. Their sub-par season has raised questions about their ability to contend. Rumor has it that they may look to move George Hill and possibly Richard Jefferson. Something has to change in San Antonio; their reputation of being known as a winning team is on the line as the end of the season draws near.
Like last year, it is possible we may see a rush of trades before the deadline. There are plenty of other teams that have the pieces to pull a blockbuster deal.
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