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This young man's look is probably the closest to what i would call true "American Style" of all the shots I have posted so far.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
On The Street……American Classic, Chelsea
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i really like this photograph, and i agree, his style is truly american but he wears it very well
Way to american for me.
A classic look, on which Ralph Lauren has based his career. I wonder if a shorter jacket and no cuffs on his pants would make his legs look longer?
really? an american in connecticut, maybe. i sure do hope you're wrong about this. it seems to me that you post pictures every day of individuals who reflect american style, although i certainly recognize him as being one example of it. when i think of someone who embodies american style, the first image that pops into my head is of bill blass, followed immediately by andy warhol, which is to say that american style is rich and varied, if not particularly deep. what about your shot of lauren hutton?
Are there three or four pockets on the coat?
true Sart, with the one notable exception of the ticket pocket, which is decidedly not american trad and much more british…
What a Handsome man! He looks like what my husband will look like in 30 or so years. Same clothes…same hair.
Now that's what I call a gentleman.
I have just found your blog. And I am glad I have. Your way of capturing details in everyday wear, are fantastic.
Double scarves tied,
Mens loose ties,
colorful handbags,
skinny legs in leggings
The woman is faux fur and toeless shoes.
Such a beautiful world you show us of the daily stret wear!
Well, this seems to me American in the sense that our dresssier menswear has always aspired to Brit bespoke elegance…though the khakis and loafers (or at least their look) are of course "homemade."
Anyway, his look, despite a tightish jacket, is very pleasing.
very "old" american style – 50s or 60s. The current one is more like other photos you posted before.
know what you mean, but really the guy in the green shoes is as much "American style" as this.
Pretty nice over all, but the jacket would look 100% better unbuttoned.
I guess I should have phrased it "Traditional American Style"
Would have to agree with The Sar, the color palette and pattern is truely american.
again and again I can't help myself…one of the first things I notice on someone's style is when the individual wears the clothes as comfortably as their own skin …the rest is not so important. This helps me often understand when I see people wearing what I think is absolutely cazy looking clothing, but the wearer carries it off smoothly….I can't object to myslef anymore.
nice colors, but the jacket is a little tight in the waist, heh heh
Sart, American Classic is a sufficient title. The word classic can embody more than one style of dress. America is a huge mass of land with many different cultures and just as many thoughts and ideas. What if you shot a youngster sporting oversized Dickies pants, vintage Jordan kicks, a Polo shirt, and a Triple Fat Goose jacket? That would be American Classic "Hip-Hop" style (yes, Hip-Hop is the culture, Rap is the music).
Stay the course, Sart. Everyone else, please broaden your thought processes.
I just love his glasses!
Let's not go claiming this in the name of ALL America!
He looks east coast/academic to me.
It's not a bad look but would you see it in California?
Mostly American (Oxford Cloth Button Down, khaki's, no shirt sleeve showing) with some British influences (ticket pocket). Overall, very nice!
Scott, I think "Traditional American style" is a bit misleading as it has a connotation of an ethnic uniform like the european countries have, which does not apply to this case. Tradition is something that is passed on from generation to generation and has a specific meaning and place for a certain group. While some of the above may apply to this, not all does. "Mid 20th Century American Style" sounds better IMHO.
looks great, jacket seems like an italian take on american/british, though. rather fitted, in a good way, for a true american cut.
Old skool Americana style.The light blue oxford button down shirt and turn up Khakis. i think the double right side pocket adds a European feel to the look!
Classic Americana style. The light blue oxford button down shirt,turn up khakis and chained slip-ons but i think the double right hand pocket add a european feel to the look. Thats what i call Satorial!
Classic Americana style. The light blue oxford button down shirt,turn up khakis and chained slip-ons but i think the double right hand pocket add a european feel to the look. Thats what i call Satorial!
From the waist up, I really love this look. I cannot say enough about the yellow vest or sweater. I would much prefer to see him in olive flannel trousers and caramel shoes, but anyhow …
I love this; he knows who is he.
Classic American style for men is generally taken to mean the ivy league/brooks brothers/j. press look.
It's explicitly different from British style in that it's less of a polished business look and more of a rumpled sportswear look (sport coats, polo shirts, tennis sweaters, khakis, etc). Taken on those terms, this outfit is pretty much perfect.
Overall looks ok but jacket too tight, something that comes to us all, and he looks as if he slept in the pants, something that looks good on 25 year old but not a 60 year old. He should have the jacket adjusted as wearing clothes that are too tight just emphasizes that spread. This is a tendency among Brits too I find. Ask yourself the question how good would he look in Milan.
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Scott – you old fox – I am back and you're forgiven! I love this… it's bang on the mark… I call it 'Joseph P. Kennedy Makes a Comeback' look. Superb. Timesless. And as American as Levis, Hot Dogs and Coney Island. Great choice of young fella….
I agree that it's old-school American. And a style of academic origin — he was once prep/collegiate. Reminds me of my dad.
So when I first read this post, I thought – that must be a typo. Then I thought, Scott is being funny. Then that perhaps the modifier referred to the "style" and not the man himself. But since no one seems to have mentioned it in the comments, I have to ask:
"YOUNG man's style"?
I think the guy is working the grey fox look in a kinder, gentler Donald Rumsfeld way, somewhat. What I think is superior about this look is how it brings colour (blue yellow burgundy and the buffs and russets) into the American clothing idiom. Without the Prep/Trad, real sartorial traditions would be lost to the vagaries of streetwear and fashion. It's as authentically American as cowboy wear in the way jazz or blues is American.
And it's influential. Did not Pete Townsend wear button downs with his Union Jack blazer? You bet.
One thing I notice is the cuff or roll in his pants and the horizontal stress line at button. He may be getting older and shrinking but his girth continues to expand. I'm sure that's where I am headed.
for Thomas
I was being a little funny
To answer RoseAG's query,
Yes, you'd find this look in California. We only wear flip-flops and board shorts on days with the letter "R" in them. . .
I agree with "just an observation"…this is an example of everything working together and creating a natural look for the wearer…a second skin. Even though that button tugs he looks quite comfortable in his style. I love the red stripe tie, blue shirt & yellow V-neck sweater combo. And absolutely love the spectacles. I also agree that it has Classic American written all over it. A modern day F. Scott Fitzgerald, if you will. Quite nice. It would be interesting to see if his style has morphed at all within the past 30 years.
I agree with Max. It's all about the sportswear and the phrase "American Classic." The phrase represents a golden age in American history. When one hears the phrase Americana, the most common association is to folk art, folk music, etc.
I adore this guy.
LIKE: The words "patriarch" come to mind when I look at this image. He reminds me of Joe Kennedy. The look is beautiful and timeless.
DISLIKE: None.
Hair Style is Perfect!
I bet he was gorgeous when he was Young….and he was very hot!
I love to introduce to my Mom!!! if he is single!


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Tile is beautiful, durable, and generally easy to clean, but cleaning grout? That's a different story.
Because of its (typically) light coloring and porous composition, grout is prone to staining. In a tiled entry or mudroom, dirt and grime are the usual culprits, while in the kitchen, spills are more likely to blame. Soap, mold, and mildew meanwhile make it difficult to maintain clean grout in bathrooms. Fortunately, cleaning grout effectively is possible using only common household products and a bit of elbow grease.
With any cleaning project, it's always best to start off with the mildest cleaning solution. When in doubt about a cleanser, test it in a hidden spot—behind or under an appliance, for example.
The following suggestions for cleaning grout are ranked from the mildest to the strongest:
• The best way to begin is with plain water and a stiff-bristled brush; most home centers and hardware stores carry an assortment of brushes specifically designed for this purpose. Simply spray warm water on the grout lines and scrub in a circular motion, then let dry.
• For heavier dirt and mild stains, turn to that trusty old standby, vinegar. Fill a spray bottle with a half-and-half solution of vinegar and warm water. Spray on the grout, let it stand for five minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush.
• To bring even more cleaning power to the party, make a paste of baking soda and water, cover the grout lines with the paste, then spray on the vinegar solution. Once the mixture stops foaming, scrub with a brush and rinse with plain water.
• For moderate stains, you may want to use hydrogen peroxide, which is available in most drug stores. You can use the product straight or make a paste with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
• For tougher stains and really grimy grout, try using oxygen bleach (most often sold in powdered form). Some common brands include OxiClean, Clorex OxiMagic, and Biokleen Oxygen Bleach Plus. Read and follow the manufacturer's directions, and make sure the area is well-ventilated. Generally, you will want to let the oxygen bleach solution work for 10 or 15 minutes before rinsing. Always rinse with clean water so that the dirt doesn't resettle into the grout lines.
• Chlorine bleach and commercial cleansers can be used sparingly in extreme cases. One of my go-to products when all else fails is Clorox Clean-Up spray. Long-term use of caustic cleaners will erode grout, so these products should be used on a limited basis.
• Steam cleaners can be an effective and environmentally-friendly method of cleaning grout—or for that matter, many other surfaces around the house. Bissell, Oreck, Ladybug and Hoover all make steam cleaners for residential use.
To keep your grout clean and stain-free, it's a good idea to spray it with vinegar and wipe it down once a week. You can also wipe grout with alcohol to keep mold and mildew at bay. In any case, just a few spritzes and wipes a week can save you a lot of time and effort cleaning, preserving the attractive appearance of your home in the process.
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Xaan ignores the Zabrak that leaves him. Looking around at his surroundings, he sees a panel on the wall that is slightly as-cue. He hurry's over to it and rips the panel from the wall. Seeing the jumble of wires that are now hanging out in the open, he curses slightly under his breath. Reaching out, he fiddles with the wires and circuits for a few minuets until there's a lard pop and a small jolt of static shocks the tips of his fingers. He curses again loudly and jumps back, but his annoyed glare quickly becomes triumphit as the sound of the station powering up sounds behind him, and cold electronic light flickered into life above.
As Je' Koth is heading to find Glas Aon he notices the lights turning on around him he thinks to himself, well I guess that cerean might actually be good for some thing. He turns around to go see if the tram can work now that it has power. When he reaches the terminal he says, " Good job Xann." he walks in to the tram and notices the terminal seems to be damaged. He yells out the door, " Hey Xann come see if this tram will still work even with this damaged panel while I go get the others." He jumps out of the tram and walks to the other side of the station and says, "Glas Aon, Oo'lyn come on we are almost ready to get moving."
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Xaan sighs and gives a slight grin as he passes Je'Koth. He runs to the front of the train and looks around for anywhere that a panel could be hideing the wires he needed. Seeing them by the controls of the tram, he quickly dashes over to it and prys it open very carefully. Now inside, he pulls a few wires out of the wall and begins to try to hotwire the tram.
As Xann is working on the tram, the lights begin to flicker, and a low whine fills the air as the hangar's power dies again. Ool'yn harumphs with disapproval as he and Glas walk down the stairs into the tram's sub-hangar.
"I'm sorry, but it doesn't appear that we'll be going anywhere anytime soon. Now, if you're quite done, I noticed some maintenence access panels in the floor on the other side of the main hangar. Why don't we go take a look? My guess is that the main power relay is somewhere in the bowels of this place, and no amount of jury rigging from up here seems to be helping."
"Alright sounds like a plan." says Je' Koth sounding disappointed, " well good try Xann but there's probably just a short circuit down there that needs some repairing."
Xann lets the cables fall back to the wall, and lets a deep breath flow through his nostriles. "Fine... well just have to go that way and hope it works out. This old train isn't worth a damn anyway." He gives the train one last distastefull look and steps out of the door past Je'Koth. Stuffing his hands in the pockets on his cloak, he leads the way over to the maintenence panels on the other side of the hanger.
Je' Koth runs after Xann shouting, "Wait up!" He starts walking next to him and says, "Do you think the tram is repairable, or should I start searching for another way around to the temple." He continues walking and scans the mountain side for a way across. He spots a patch were there aren't many trees and says, " If we can't repair the tram we'll just have to try to go through the forest to those trees up there."
Xaan nods curtly. "True. But first we should check out those maintenance panels over here, they might just lead the way we need to go." Xaan passes in front of his ship, running his fingers along the smooth surface, wishing they could have landed closer. He reaches the maintenance panels and tears off the cover. To his immediate dismay, there's an even larger jumble of wires here than there was back in the tram. He sighs deeply, and gets to work on the fray of wires.
"That sounds like something you should check out Xann I'll go down below and check to see if there are any locals that need to be cleared out before we can start repairs." Je' Koth says he jogs over to the stairs and begins to descend them he looks around and decides to pull out is light saber just in case there are any critters amongst the wires and cables.
Je' Koth walks down the stairs into the under belly of the station and begins looking around. He looks around and sees cables sparking every where from where they had been broken and now fraying. He walks down across the platform with his light saber in hand he jumps over a cable housing and continues walking. He climbs down a ladder he sees. As he is climbing he sees a sparking cable swinging towards the metal ladder. He begins to slide down the ladder so to avoid being shocked. He is nearly at the bottom when the cable hits and sends a small shock into his body. He falls off the ladder and lands on his back. He stands up and remarks dryly, "Well since I'm still conscious I'm assuming that their is very low power to this station." He sees the cable swinging back towards him. He activates his saber and cuts the cable making too short to cause any damage. He walks to the ladder and shouts, "Xann I think I may have found why we couldn't get the power back for very long!"
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Xaan hears Je'koth yelling at him and runs down the stairs to go and meet him. Hearing him yell about figuring it out, he sees the cable swinging over his head, still red hot from the saber, and the other half on the floor just a few feet away. "With our luck you've just sliced the cable that we need to make the power insure us its company." He says to Je'Koth, and pats him on the shoulder as he passes him. "But we wont see 'till be venture forward, now will we?" Xaan grabs hold of the ladder's rungs and begins to hall himself up onto the level that lingers above them.
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"Xann, wait the cable was already damaged I was simply stating that many of these cables have been destroyed down here, And I don't think saving just one would have helped." Says Je' Koth. he continues impatiently, "but there is a hub over there where all the cables originate from." he points behind the ladder "Maybe we can get some cables working."
Xaan Whips around and runs at je'koth and back hands him "BITCH!!" Then xaan turns to run but is stopped by an army of 30 jawas, maybe more. He looks the first one in the eye, who lights his tortch, and speaks with determination. "Oh it's on."
Je' Koth gets up and runs past Xann back handing him in return. While rushing past Xann, Je' Koth whips his lightsaber out and slashes through the torsos of two jawas. After slicing the two jawas he turns to Xann and says, "You're right BITCH, it is on"
Ever chased a bus down three blocks just to touch it, and then run back?
I do on a daily basis.
Is there something wrong with me?
Xaan looks up at je'koth with the furry of a thousand suns, and says, "Oh no you did not just start this shit up!" Springing to his feet, and breifly runs past je'koth. Then, placeing one foot on the smokeing Karcas of a jawa and leaps backwards towards je'koth. Pulling out his blaster, xaan shoots 4 jawas simaltaniously, then spins in midair and delivers the back-hand of the century to je'koths right cheek. "WHAT NOW BITCH!!!!" He yells in triumph, landing on the ground as je'koth slams into a wall 30 yards back, sending cracks up it.
Je' Koth pulls his head out of the wall unfazed, And throws his Sabre at the jawa swarm decapitating 4 and piercing 4 others through the heart. While his sabre is at work he flies towards Xaan and delivers the back hand of the millennium to his left cheek sending him down through 8 floors of solid durasteel.
Ever chased a bus down three blocks just to touch it, and then run back?
I do on a daily basis.
Is there something wrong with me?
Xaan pulls himself up out of the cracked floor and throws his ruined shirt asid, revealing a stunning 6 pack. Then, he thrusts a thermal detenator streight up through the holes made by his nemisis's backhand of power. He starts leaping through the giant ship sized holes, just then the detenator explodes, sending 11 flameing jawas spiraling into the air. Walls start explodeing all around him. Je'koth looks at the detanators blast as xaan flies through the blast, hand drawn back. Xaan's Back hand of awesomeness lands on the very tip of je'koth's nose. The power of the back hand sending je'koth hurtling back into an awefully convinient line of exacly 5 jawas, knocking their heads clean off and lodging je'koth into a t-rex sized crate of dangerous exploseives.
As the pile of explosives, unsurprisingly, explodes Je' Koth throws his sabre at the ground in front of the cowering Jawas. The result is a devestating earthquake that sends 20 jawas off the cliff. Then je' koth Flew at Xaan and back handed him so hard that he'll only feel it in about two weeks. Xaan flew backwards and slammed into 5 jawas sending them to their doom. Je' Koth then pulls out an imperial repeater and fires a charged shot at the jawas vaporizing 7 Jawas.
Ever chased a bus down three blocks just to touch it, and then run back?
I do on a daily basis.
Is there something wrong with me?
Xaan regains control mid flight and swings his feet toward the incomeing wall. A hurying jawa runs infront of the wall just as xaan reaches it. Xaans feet make contact with the jawas torso, the jawa explodes in a shower of blood and xaans feet make contact with the wall, cracking the whole wall. Then xaan launches off the wall into the air, destroying the entire side of the building with his take off. As he luaunches directly over je'koth, he pauses for a split second in mid air, then sticks out his hand and starts spinning in a torrent of awesomeness, propelled downwards. As the backhand tornado lands on je'koth's left cheek, a sonioc wave as result of the back hand errupts from je'koths cheek, instantaneously vaporizing 62 of the surrounding jawas. The force of the impact sends je'koth streight out at a weird angle and through several walls, only breaking the speed of his fleight slightly when he plows into an unaware jawa, leaveing only bloody brown boots behind.
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I have to like the people I photograph. I need to feel an attraction, a fascination."
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Buried deep in Bertien van Manen's images is an intimacy between photographer and subject. The viewer trespasses on the private moments in the frame, catching a glare over breakfast, unheard words between friends, both party to the action and intruding on it.
Between 1991 and 2009 van Manen travelled across Asia and Eastern Europe with a small, analogue camera, learning the local language and engaging with the people who would become the subject of this collection. Let's sit down before we go is a portrait of the places van Manen visited and the people she met, stayed with and became friends with during her travels across Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Siberia, Tatarstan and Uzbekistan. Across nearly two decades, with the exception of big cities, little about the scenery in van Manen's photographs has changed. The relative sameness of Russia's appearance binds the images together, leaving us no indication of the time lapse from one photograph to another.
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Van Manen rolled into photography almost by accident, taking pictures of her children with an old camera. As her work became more public she was soon drafted into the world of fashion photography. In 1977 she tired of the industry, and on discovering the documentary photography of Robert Frank and Josef Koudelka, van Manen began to explore the developing relationship between herself and her subjects, keeping a closeness and developing a personal, organic style of photography.
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(Victim Danny DeGennaro.)
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A New Jersey man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for his role in a crime that left a Philadelphia-area musician dead.
Twenty-year-old Jermaine M. Jackson of Trenton was sentenced on Thursday.
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Authorities say Jackson conspired with four others to rob musician Danny DeGennaro in December 2011. The 56-year-old Levittown resident was fatally shot at his home.
Earlier this week, Bucks County jurors convicted Jackson of second-degree murder, robbery and conspiracy. He was not accused of shooting DeGennaro.
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What cars and trucks are tops on resale value?
Edmunds.com's list covers the best models in every catagory
Chrysler Group's Jeep and Honda's Acura have a model lineup that holds it value after five years better than other brands, says Edmunds.com.
The two brands were tops in its third annual Best Retained Value Awards. It measures how well car and trucks hang on to their value after five years of owners.
But when it comes to individual models, a raft of automakers have a piece of the action. Here are the winners:
Compact Truck: Toyota Tacoma, 60.2%
Convertible Under $35,000: Ford Mustang, 48.3%
Convertible $35K-$45K: Chevrolet Camaro, 46.6%
Convertible Over $45K: Ford Shelby GT500, 48.4%
Coupe Under $25,000: Honda Civic, 49.9%
Coupe $25K-$35K: Dodge Challenger, 54.5%
Coupe $35K-$45K: BMW 3 Series, 45.2%
Coupe Over $45,000: Chevrolet Corvette, 49.6%
Hybrid: Toyota Prius, 47.4%
Large Light Duty Truck: Chevrolet Silverado1500, 54.5%
Sedan Under $20,000: Ford Focus, 54.4%
Sedan $20K-$30K: Honda Civic, 50.9%
Sedan $30K-$40K: Dodge Charger, 47.8%
Sedan Over $40K: Porsche Panamera, 43.6%
SUV Under $25,000: Nissan Rogue, 48.2%
SUV $25K-$35K: Jeep Wrangler, 56.5%
SUV $35K-$45K: Toyota 4Runner, 51.1%
SUV Over $45,000: Lexus LX 570, 50.5%
Vans: Honda Odyssey, 44.3%
Wagon Under $35,000: Toyota Venza, 48.9%
Wagon Over $35,000: Ford Flex, 43.4%


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Stitchin' Post
After 35 years, Stitchin' Post, in small Sisters, Oregon, is still a heavy hitter in the world of quilting.
Popular Spot
Stitchin' Post is located in Sisters, Oregon, a tiny town of about 2,000. Stitchin' Post, owned by Jean Wells and Valori Wells, is one of the most-visited shops in the United States and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.Related Links
Bright Designs
Visitors find color inspiration in all corners of the shop. Among fabric bolts and displays, you'll find books and patterns by Jean and Valori.Related Links
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Front row, from left: Lawry Thorn, Vickie Anast, Cindy Young, Carolyn Spencer, Jean Wells (co-owner); second row: Dawn Eby, Tamra Dumolt, Peggy Lindsay, Sally Brittain, and Valori Wells (co-owner); third row: Annette Caldwell, Jackie Erickson, Paige Vitek, Kati Lindbloom, Joyce Boyd, Janice Demers, Susan Cobb, and Debi Pryor.Related Links
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Sewing cards and sample wallets are on display in an old birdhouse. Each card includes a small pattern.Related Links
Green Gifts
Jean and Valori also own and operate the adjoining store, Twigs Home and Garden. For the past 12 years, Twigs has carried yarn, knitting supplies, gifts, and eco-friendly products.Related Links
Super Sweet
Della, Valori's new fabric collection, is available in plush and flannel, perfect for baby quilts and gifts.Related Links
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Recently, Jean has been focusing on abstract work. With her new book, Intuitive Color & Design: Adventures in Art Quilting, Jean hopes to help quilters embrace the idea of making a contemporary quilt.Related Links
Small But Mighty
Pincushions are perfect projects to experiment with color. Jean suggests you use at least one zinger fabric in each pincushion. A zinger fabric is brighter and bolder than the others.
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Behind The Scenes: Caracas Arepa Bar
We love Caracas Arepa Bar and their delicious Venezuelan arepas. We stopped by the Brooklyn location of Caracas and spent some time in the kitchen in order to witness the mysteries of arepa-making first hand and share them with you.
Check out the slideshow to see what goes on in the kitchen!
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Our Summer Classical Music Playlist
In light of our theme this week, The Four Seasons, we wanted to make a short playlist of some of our favorite summer music. Follow the links to hear the pieces and comment with your suggestions!
1. The movement "June," from a large, 12-movement work for piano entitled "The Seasons" is the most tender and sentimental of the bunch. Written in 1876, it was commissioned by the famous publisher, Nikolay Bernard, who also selected a Russian poem for each month/movement.
The poem for "June" reads:
"Out on the beach the waves
Will lick our feet.
High up in the skies the stars
Will shine mysteriously on us."
- Alexei Koltsov
In 1942, the Russian composer and conductor Alexander Gauk made a beautiful orchestral arrangement of "June" (both are attached below).
2. "Der Sommer" is one of four large sections in Haydn's Oratorio "Jahrezeiten" ("The Seasons"). The piece was written between 1799-1800. Haydn uses orchestral tone and color to depict certain pastoral scenes (As Bill states in the 'Four Seasons' episode), suchas an oboe to represent the morning rooster, or an ascending scale to represent a sunrise.
3. "Am leuchtenden Sommer Morgen" is an art song from RobertSchumann's most famous song cycle "Dichterliebe." The text is taken from a book of poems by Heinrich Heine, entitled "Lyrisches Intermezzo". The sixty-six poems tell the story of a woeful knight, who has lost his lover. Schumann chose sixteen of them to tell his version of the story, and no. 45 is the poem for this song. The text
is as follows:
"On a sunny summer morning I went out into the garden: the flowers
were talking and whispering, but I was silent. They looked at me with
pity, and said, 'Don't be cruel to our sister, you sad, death-pale
-Suggested by Exploring Music Social Media Coordinator: Sophia Feddersen.
4. This song is a perfect choice to cool down with. Known for its smooth texture and iconic text, the aria "Summertime" from George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" is the most appropriate choice for this list.
Jascha Heifetz also has a wonderful arrangement for violin and piano, that really depicts the 'laziness' of the song. We have
added both, so you can really hear the inimitable style and élan of Heifetz, as well as the 'Summertime' text in the original.
Suggested by Exploring Music producer Jesse McQuarters.
5. In the middle of your playlist, is music for the middle of the summer! The overture to Overture to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Felix Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn wrote this impressive piece at the astonishingly young age of 16. He grew up watching and reenacting Shakespeare plays with his siblings, and was deeply inspired by this for his overture. Almost 20 years later, Mendelssohn composed incidental music for a local production of the play, to which he included his overture.
6. "Vltava" (better known by it's German title "Die Moldau"), is a symphonic tone poem by Bedrich Smetana. It is from a collection of six tone poems known as "Má vlast" ("My Motherland"). This is by far the most famous piece of the collection, and is usually programmed independently. 'Vltava' is one of Europe's longest rivers, stretching from just outside Germany all the way to Prague. Smetana brilliantly evokes the feeling of a flowing river, and the warmth of the famous melody feels like a summer wind. The melody, in fact, was based off an ancient folk tune, and eventually became the Israeli national anthem.
7. Brahms started composing his first Violin Sonata in the summer of 1878. He resumed work and completed it a year later, in the summer of 1879. The sonata is sometimes called the 'Regen-Sonate' ('Rain Sonata'), because the musical material that holds the piece together is based off of two previously written art songs by Brahms - "Nachklang" and "Regenlied" ("Tears/Echo" and "Rain song,"
respectively). Throughout the piece, you can hear the gorgeous sound of summer rain in Pörtschach am Wörthersee, where this piece was written.
Suggested by Exploring Music producer Cydne Gillard.
8. The opening of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings is one of the most engaging and luscious in musical history. The thick chords and the key of C major brings to mind none other than a bright sunny day, flying like a bird through a clear blue sky. It was written in 1880, and remains high in the ranking of standard repertoire for string orchestra.
9. The most edgy piece on your playlist (which is also in our 'Four Seasons' episode), is Ástor Piazzolla's "Verano Porteño" ("Buenos Aires Summer") from "Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas" ("The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires"). Written in 1965, this piece is a sweltering dance on the shores of Buenos Aires! One of the most striking moments of the piece, as Bill points out, is a quotation from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons." We would expect an excerpt from the "Summer" concerto, but he in fact quotes the "Winter"
10. The final piece on this summer list is the only piece written by a living composer. "The End of Summer" is a chamber piece written in 1985 by the American composer Ned Rorem. The "Fantasy" movement is the middle movement of this work, and it is poignant and introspective. The conversation among the clarinet, violin, and piano seems to portray memories - reminiscing on times long ago. Fitting for the end of the summer.
Thanks to our intern, Micheal Rosin, for help compiling this list!


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It must also be acknowledged that many state's have made great investments in their protected area systems out of their own budgets. On the previous Friday, on the day which marked the 100th anniversary of Queensland National Parks, Premier Anna Bligh announced that Queensland will increase its National Park estate by 50% by 2020 and the area under this protection will rise from almost 7.6 million hectares to around 12 million hectare covering the equivalent of almost two Tasmania's or the size of North Korea. The Premier said in this term the State Government had already allocated $65 million to buy more protected areas.
However much of the massive expansion will be paid for by an innovative - Australian-first - green fund, Eco Fund Queensland. The fund will be made up of biodiversity offsets from 'unavoidable' impacts of development and interestingly carbon offsets, especially those of government which will be directed into parks. This incidentally is a major area of interest for WCPA.


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Bhavik Kanzaria redshirted his freshman season at UCSB in 2008...Finished 121st at the NCAA West Region Championship with a time of 33:39.18 10k course...Clocked a 25:21.4 to finish 122nd at the NCAA Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind....Placed 50th at the Big West Championship meet in a time of 26:01.3.
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Competed in the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) and was named to the All-League team in the 1600m and 3200m in both 2007 and 2008...Was All-League in cross country his senior season...Also awarded All-North Coast Section honors in 2007...Was a member of Monte Vista's relay squad that set the school's distance medley record at the Arcadia Invitational. The squad took third overall.
Kanzaria graduated from Monte Vista with high honors, and was also a roundtable winner in video and applied design...Enjoys backpacking and camping.
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As the countdown to open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act continues, House Republicans are writing a bill that would defund the new health care law altogether to fund the rest of the U.S.'s finances.
House preps plans to avert shutdown, force Senate Obamacare vote (NBC News)
- House Republican leaders are moving forward with a bill that would extend government funding until December, but at the cost of defunding the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
- A vote could come as early as Thursday if Republicans have enough votes in the House to pass the bill. The Senate would then be forced to take up the bill if it passes.
- Government funding is scheduled to expire on Sept. 30 if Congress fails to act before then.
Rite Aid to Promote ACA Enrollment at Thousands of Stores (The Huffington Post)
- The drug store chain will offer in-store assistance to people who want to enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, the company announced.
- Licensed insurance agents will be available at nearly 2,000 Rite Aid stores to answer questions about ACA benefits and to help people enroll at no cost starting Oct. 1.
- Other big pharmaceutical chains such as CVS and Walgreens have similar efforts in place.


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'Green-out' set for Friday games
The Marion High School cheerleaders, with help from donors, are organizing a "green-out" for the basketball games Friday between Marion and Hillsboro.
The event is in memory of the victims of Friday's school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Sandy Hook's school colors are green and white.
The cheerleaders have enough green shirts for both high schools' student sections and may have some left over for parents.


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Free Press readers write
No merit badges earned for displaying intolerance
Regarding Jimbo Perry�s comments concerning the Boy Scouts of America (The Free Press, Jan. 30) I�m compelled to publicly ask Mr. Perry to explain his litmus test for determining the sexual orientation of the children he deems unfit to participate in Scouting. Is there something he knows that I don�t?
From Cub Scouts on, our troop consisted of children of privileged families as well as children from struggling unconventional families. All were welcome. All provided for. All seen as equals in the eyes of our doting den mothers. All seen as budding young men through the eyes of our mentoring Scoutmasters.
Scouting challenges the mind. Scouting teaches collective cooperation. I am the person I am today because of my experience as a Scout. Therefore, in my humble opinion, there is no merit in, and no Merit Badge for, intolerance.
Robert G. Hodges
Austin, Texas/Kinston
Obama administration trying to rewrite history
I�m personally baffled by the continued posturing in Congress and by the Obama administration.
We endured months of talk about the �fiscal cliff � � a preposterous fabricated term � and the perceived danger of falling off that cliff. Congress and the president shortened Christmas and New Year�s to come to an agreement. Early in the hours of Jan. 1 a 157-page bill was passed that cut taxes for some, raise Social Security tax 2 percent, raised taxes on the �wealthy� and there were essentially no cuts to expenditures.
At the same time other taxes increased on about 70 percent of the total population of the United States. Since then the administration has been almost silent about the economy and getting it back in gear. Anything else must be more important and the Senate must agree, too!
Congress and the administration keep parroting the �deep� cuts they�ve made. But if you look at expenditures you will see they are increasing every year by substantial amounts. Washington maxim: Taxes go up immediately, cuts are prorated over 10 years. The budget � there has not been a constitutionally mandated budget in four years � is based on the money spent last year, which went up. Therefore, the new budget is always higher than last year�s. Spending has increased! Looking at the current �budget� is like looking at the surface of the ocean with its waves and tides that totally mask what is really under the surface. You might call it �smoke and mirrors.� No matter what, there is one thing for sure, if their lips are moving about a budget or the economy, they�re lying.
Right now there are two camps of thought. Each vying to convince you their way is the only way. Most of Congress and the administration are adamant that the tax cuts Reagan advocated, and Congress passed, did not create more than eight years of economic growth. Interest rates did not fall from over 20 percent or tax income to government, at all levels, did not increase, with millions of people able to go back to work.
Part of Congress believes that if the government would get out of the way this economic boom could happen again. There is, though, a big group that wants to rewrite history (what really happened) with a new history where the more money government controls the better off we, as a society, will be. In 1905 George Santayana said, �Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it,: a quote from �Reason in Common Sense,� the first volume of his �The Life of Reason.�
It certainly does not matter that our Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence, written immediately after successfully removing an oppressive government, expressly gave the people the power over our new central government. Our Founders adamantly rejected the formation of another central government similar to what they had just fought years to overthrow. This is our history! Are we going to repeat this chapter by voting in only those who promise us everything but cannot give us anything they haven�t first taken? It will be the voters� choice: many people will lose their life, freedoms are being thrown away and we can repeat history. It�s up to the people!
Alan Harper
Event for Emily brought best out in community
Words can not begin to express our gratitude for all the �acts of kindness� that have been bestowed on behalf of our daughter Emily; the Emily Dunham Benefit was held Jan. 18.
It is amazing what can be accomplished when a person, a group of people, a community come together for a little 7-year-old girl that had a very special need. Emily will receive her diabetic alert dog in the coming months. We look forward to sharing with the community this most wonderful occasion. Thank you all so very much and may God bless the people of this community as He has us. Thank you.
Sam and Kim
Eager adopter proves old dogs count, too
A few weeks ago my husband and I found out we would be moving to an �assisted living� place. We had a 14-year-old dog named Mitzi and knew we could not take her with us.
So, I spoke to someone about her who told me no one would adopt an old dog! Well, no way would my family have her euthanized.
So, my son took a picture of her with my little granddaughter and he put it on Facebook. A lady from Greenville called. She was looking for a dog for her grandparents.
So Mitzi has a new home. Thank God and everyone for seeing old dogs count, too!
Anne Brownlee


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Senators slam 'Zero Dark Thirty' filmmakers over interrogation scenes
Three U.S. senators are slamming the makers of the Oscar-contending movie "Zero Dark Thirty," saying its suggestion that "torture" produced the tip that led U.S. operatives to Usama bin Laden is "grossly inaccurate and misleading."
The members of the Senate Intelligence committee -- Dianne Feinstein, Carl Levin and John McCain -- fired off a letter Wednesday to the head of Sony Pictures Entertainment. They urged the studio to "consider correcting the impression that the CIA's use of coercive interrogation techniques led to the operation against Usama Bin Laden."
The filmmakers challenge the claim and are urging people to "see the film before characterizing it."
"We depicted a variety of controversial practices and intelligence methods that were used in the name of finding bin Laden," Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal said in a statement. "The film shows that no single method was necessarily responsible for solving the manhunt, nor can any single scene taken in isolation fairly capture the totality of efforts the film dramatizes."
The filmmakers credited the "hard work and dedication" of the intelligence community in finding bin Laden.
But the senators claimed to be left with the impression that "torture" of detainees led to the information on the courier who eventually led U.S. operatives to the bin Laden compound in Pakistan.
"Regardless of what message the filmmakers intended to convey, the movie clearly implies that the CIA's coercive interrogation techniques were effective in eliciting important information related to a courier for Usama Bin Laden. We have reviewed CIA records and know that this is incorrect," they wrote. "Zero Dark Thirty is factually inaccurate, and we believe that you have an obligation to state that the role of torture in the hunt for Usama Bin Laden is not based on the facts, but rather part of the film's fictional narrative."
McCain has insisted that the waterboarding of Al Qaeda's No. 3 leader, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, did not provide information that led to bin Laden's compound.
Last year, McCain asked then-CIA Director Leon Panetta for the facts, and he said the hunt for bin Laden did not begin with fresh information from Mohammed. In fact, the name of bin Laden's courier, Abu Ahmed al-Kuwaiti, came from a detainee held in another country.
Others have defended the use of so-called enhanced interrogation techniques, saying they did yield vital information in the course of the War on Terror.
Feinstein, who heads the Intelligence committee, backed up McCain's assessment that waterboarding of Mohammed did not produce the tip that led to bin Laden.
McCain, who spent 5 1/2 years enduring brutal treatment by his North Vietnamese captors during the Vietnam War, said he watched the movie Monday night after receiving a copy.
"Zero Dark Thirty" is opening in New York and Los Angeles this week. It opens across the country next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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A Boardwalk Story
J. Louis Yampolsky evokes the days when Atlantic City was the "Playground of the World".
1939. The tenth year of the Great Depression in America. Europe teeters on the brink of war. In Atlantic City, New Jersey – a seashore resort town that springs to life every summer – Jack Laurel comes of age.
At 15, Jack's life is turned upside down by an almost magical convergence of people and events.
A mysterious boardwalk entertainer inspires a love of literature, a feud with neighborhood bullies escalates, and innocence is lost. Jack stumbles into commodities trading with two men: one a reclusive mystic, the other a charismatic pitchman and mathematical savant.
The musings of a boardwalk fortuneteller set the three partners up to reap unimagined profits — but a house of cards is about to come down around them and, with it, the wrath of an iron-fisted crime boss.


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The following is my personal opinion. This post has been updated to reflect new information.
There's always that terrifying moment when a large, seemingly peaceful gathering turns brutally ugly. In an instant, blood is drawn and you could easily be crushed by the swirling, pulsing chaos of what is now a mindless, violent mob. Sadly, we all know that inexplicable self-destructive stupidity is not limited to the streets, but can be witnessed quite often online. And it's happening now, in an ignorant, misguided and ruthless attack on Jay Maisel.
The attacks were a reaction by the supporters of former Kickstarter board member and CTO Andy Baio after he posted his recent blog Kind of Screwed – Waxy.org giving his sad spin to the story of how he appropriated one of Jay's most famous pictures, Miles Davis on the cover of the seminal album "Kind of Blue," without permission for his own project called "Kind of Bloop," got sued and settled for $32,000. Andy claimed it was Fair Use and fails to mention the fact that he was selling the album he created, and still is, through PayPal which is clearly a commercial use. Not exactly fair. And the image is clearly recognizable as Jay's. This is the comparison as shown on Andy's and other blogs:
Given that Andy describes in his post how confusing the murky mess of Fair Use with its contradictory precedents is, and how unfair this is to those who might get sued, it's surprising he decided to risk getting sued and not ask permission. Even more surprising is that Andy did in fact call Jay's studio to inquire about the image after he posted it in May of 2009. Jay's studio manager at the time was unaware that Andy had already used the image and asked what he'd like to use it for and to send an email with details. Was it personal, commercial, did he want a fine art print for his wall or..? Andy responded that he was just interested in the picture. when asked again, he was vague. He said he just wanted to see it and would like to buy a print someday. He never called or emailed back. And then continued using the picture, fully aware that there might be usage rights to pay for a commercial use.
He also fails to mention that he used the project and Jay's picture while generating tons of worldwide publicity for his project and Kickstarter, getting web sites worldwide, TV time and exposure on cable news, nightly news, print media and, all using Jay's picture. The latter usage is important as Kickstarter gets 5% of all donations to projects on Kickstarter. To me it looks like a rather large grass roots ad campaign in support of a start-up company which as it grows stands to make millions of dollars for the founders, for Andy, either directly or a future exit. Then when you find out that Andy has a habit of using other artist's work without permission––The Beatles, Bill Cosby–– and bragging about it on his blog you kind of start to smell a very clever, social media manipulating… you fill in the blank.
A key question Andy so far won't answer is why he paid for the rights to use the music and not the photography for his project. This again to me looks like a calculation that it would be cheaper to defend against a photographer then the music label, since his past history indicates he has no respect in general for copyright. But it does look like a lack of respect for photographers in general, which is typical of all those needing our content. In the current economy photographers are really struggling so they look like easy prey.
There is one very interesting attacker who publicly admits to hiring someone to vandalize Jay's building on his very incendiary and completely uninformed blog here: Breaking: Millionaire Extorts $$$ From Artist, Street Artists Strike Back It is interesting that since they can't really criticize Jay for protecting his copyright they try to attack him for being successful.
What's really crazy about this last blogger's headline is that, A. Andy himself admits he is not an artist as he hired an artist to do the pixelization work, and B. Andy is worth millions and millions due to the sale of his start up Upcoming.com to Yahoo in 2005. How does any of this make sense?
Facebook actually took Jay's page down after it was deluged with vicious comments such as "hope you get colon cancer and die" and worse. Sickening and shameful. Makes you want to just move out to the wilderness and get off the grid.
Jay doesn't need me to defend him, he's led the master class for us all in how to fight for our rights. Nevertheless, it's appalling to see such uneducated vitriol directed at one of my heroes. It is just crazy to me that someone would even think of infringing on Jay's seminal image of one of the greatest jazz musicians of the 20th Century; a photograph that contributed to the iconography of Miles Davis and forever defined our visual memory of Davis's masterpiece album Kind of Blue. Jay Maisel is one of our living treasures, a master photographer and pioneer. He has worked his ass off to get where he is today, and contributed more good will, more inspiration and joy through his trail-blazing photography, generous spirit and years of teaching, and beauty to our culture then can be measured over his stunning sixty-year career. Those who are casting aspersions and criticising Jay reveal a serious ignorance of the US Constitution, copyright law and the rights of artist's to control their own work. Are you guys advocating rewriting the Constitution? Really?
I have nothing against photographers who use photography as a hobby and want to give their images away. They have income from their day jobs. But don't try to take away my rights and how we make a living. Why would you want to tear down the professional community anyway? All of us share our expertise with up and coming and hobbyist photogs in workshops and give images to students, researchers, non profits and generally give back to the communty. It just makes no sense to me.
Because a lot of people grew up downloading, i.e., stealing, images and music part of the problem is we have a generation of who expect to get images for free and don't really understand how copyright could in fact help them make a living. Another factor here is certainly the false class warfare angle.
Take a moment and imagine what it must be like to actually make a living from your photography. Or from any of the arts ––dance, painting, writing, music. I don't mean posting pictures on Flickr and getting 50 bucks here and there when you are not out skateboarding, or playing in a band for another 30 bucks here and there, or whatever odd job you do to keep going when you are not borrowing money from your mom. Ouch sorry. I mean, imagine you spent years perfecting your craft and got so good at it through intense, hard work, year in and out, that you actually are able pay your bills and support your family. You actually buy food, clothing, and pay a mortgage through the value of your photographs. Imagine the responsiblity of providing for your family from your work, your photography, and competing with thousands upon thousands of other hungry photographers. Now imagine that every content user on the planet would really like to get your work for free if they could, to steal it and use it for commercial gain for as little money as possible. It is a constant battle to survive. It's just hard to do, if not nearly impossible. You just can't imagine how hard it really is unless you have done it. And once you've gone through the hell of making it, you will fight tooth and nail to protect what you've earned.
I'm sorry andy Baio felt he could act without the basic respectful act of reaching out to Jay without subterfuge. And from reading his blog, I get the feeling he'd be a great guy to have a beer with, smart and funny. He clearly knows what he is doing in social media and how to build value into a start-up. He professes a lot of noble ideals. Yet he pushes this agenda that maligns and abuses an artist of the first rank. He clearly values the intellectual property he himself has created and sold. Why be a hypocrite now? Disconnect.
These attacks on Jay Maisel by Andy Baio and his supporters are unfounded and reflect the ignorance in the truest sense of the uneducated, mindless mob mentality at play.
For such smart guys, this whole thing is kind of…stupid.


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IDI investigator, John San Agustin, indicted for kidnapping. Oh, the irony!
Former El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa, and former Undersheriff Paula Presley were indicted on nine counts, including allegations of extortion, official misconduct, witness tampering, kidnapping and false imprisonment. Former Cmdr. Juan San Agustin faces one count of second-degree kidnapping and one count of false imprisonment.
The charges of witness tampering, kidnapping and false imprisonment allege Former El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa talked to a woman, who was a civilian employee working for a health contractor at the El Paso County jail, after her boyfriend, a deputy, had been arrested and fired for beating her.
Maketa told the woman to recant her statement and tell investigators that she instigated the incident in order to allow (the deputy) to get his job back, When the woman recanted her statement, she told deputies she was doing so to follow the sheriffs orders. The woman was arrested unlawfully and spent more than 24 hours in custody before being released on bail, the indictment said.
Agustin appears in Count's 5 and 6 of the indictment
(Second Degree Kidnapping - Class 4 Felony)
That between and including September 12, 2013, and September 13, 2013, in the County of El Paso, State of Colorado, Terry Maketa, Paula Presley, and Juan San Agustin unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly seized and carried Kelly Trull from one place to another without the consent of the victim and without lawful justification; in violation of section 18-3-302(1), C.R.S.
(False Imprisonment - Class 5 Felony)
That between and including September 12,2013, and September 13,2013, in the County of El Paso, State of Colorado, Terry Maketa, Paula Presley, and Juan San Agustin unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly confined or detained Kelly Trull without the victim's consent and without proper legal authority. Further, the defendant used force or threat of force to confine or detain the victim and the defendant confined or detained the victim for twelve hours or more; in violation of section 18-3-303(1),(2), C.R.S.
The offenses alleged in Counts Three, Four, Five, and Six were committed in the following manner:
On August 12, 2013, El Paso County Sheriffs Office deputy, Travis Garretson, and his girlfriend, Kelly Trull (at the time' a civilian employee working for Correctional Healthcare Companies at the El Paso County jail, were involved in a domestic disturbance resulting in injuries to Kelly Trull to include a swollen face and bruising on her arm. The incident was reported the following day, August 13, 2013, to El Paso County Sheriffs employees, ultimately leading to the arrest of Deputy Travis Garretson for assault. Kelly Trull was interviewed about the incident on this date by Detective Lisa Kaiser who found Trull truthful and sincere in her description of the incident and that Trulls injuries were consistent with that description.
The investigation revealed that Travis Garretson punched, pushed, and shoved Kelly Trull during the incident, at one point causing Trull to see stars.
Travis Garretson had a pre-existing relationship with Sheriff Maketa and following his arrest began talking to him about how he could keep his job as he had been suspended and ultimately terminated following his arrest On September 11, 2013, while on the phone with Sheriff Maketa, Deputy Garretson handed his Trull his phone. Sheriff Maketa told Trull that she needed to come in to the Sheriffs Office and do another interview and tell investigators that she instigated the incident in order to allow Garretson to get his job back.
Sheriff Maketa indicated Trull would not be in trouble for this and would not be arrested. Sheriff Maketa further told Trull that someone would call her in a few minutes with further instructions. A few minutes later Undersheriff Presley called and spoke with Kelly Trull directing her to report to the Sheriffs Office after Travis Garretsons court appearance the next day, to tell investigators that she instigated the incident and was the aggressor, that Ms. Habert, her boss and friend, coerced her to lie during the first interview, and that she would not be arrested as a result of the new interview. Undersheriff Presley warned her not to tell anyone about their conversation.
On September 12, 2013, Kelly Trull reported to the El Paso County Sheriffs Office following Travis Garretsons appearance in court and followed the instructions of Sheriff Maketa and Undersheriff Presley by recanting her previous interview and claiming to be the aggressor of the incident. Trull subsequently indicated that she followed the orders of Sheriff Maketa and Undersheriff Presley because they told her to do so. Moreover, Trull stated she was attempting to help her still-boyfriend Deputy Garretson by consenting to this second interview. This interview was recorded and observed by various commanders of the El Paso County Sheriffs Office. At the conclusion of that interview, Trull was arrested for the crimes of domestic violence Harassment, and Driving Under the Influence for her actions on August 12, 2013. Trull was booked into the El Paso County jail and ultimately transported to the Douglas County jail as a result of her employment in the former facility spent in excess of twenty-four hours in custody prior to bonding out as indicated by jail booking logs Trulls case was ultimately dismissed by the 4th Judicial District Attorneys Office.
When Travis Garretson was informed of Trulls arrest via text message, he called and spoke with Sheriff Maketa and Undersheriff Presley. Both the Sheriff and Undersheriff were aware of the arrest and charges of Trull and indicated that this could help out with his own case.
Detective Lisa Kaiser, the interviewing and arresting officer, did not believe she had probable cause to arrest for either crime, but arrested Trull because the order came from her superiors. Sergeant Robert Jaworski, Detective Kaisers immediate supervisor, testified that Inspector Juan San Agustin and Bureau Chief A1 Harmon ordered the arrest of Trull. Sergeant Jaworski also believed that no probable cause existed to arrest Trull.
Sergeant Jaworski further advised that he was required to go through Inspector San Agustin for any investigative decisions during this timeframe and that Sheriff Maketa and Undersheriff Presley would use Inspector San Agustin to communicate their orders. Bureau Chief A1 Harmon also indicated that around this time Sheriff Maketa and Undersheriff Presley would often direct specific steps in investigations and that they would routinely bypass him to go directly to Inspector San Agustin and vice versa as Inspector San Agustin had a close relationship with the Sheriff. Bureau Chief Harmon also indicated that the arrest of Trull was not lawful as there was no blood or breath testing completed or independent evidence of the crime. Bureau Chief Hannon denied giving any such order to arrest. However, both Sergeant Jaworski and Bureau Chief Hannon felt in fear of losing their jobs were they not to follow orders.
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Wow, that's a shocker, but good it happened. Too bad there wasn't an arrest in the Ramsey family for murder. Thanks for the update cynic.I despise the Ramseys and this is just my opinion


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Records about migration and citizenship
Migration records are one of the most significant parts of the National Archives collection. The records include:
- alien (non-citizen) registration
- migration applications
- case files
- migrant selection documents
- migrant accommodation records
- naturalisation (citizenship) records
- passenger records
- passport records
- policy files
- visas and entry/exit documents
What could these records help me discover?
Our records cover many areas of migration, citizenship and travel, mostly during the 20th century. Many relate to individuals and families and can provide information about the process of their migration to Australia and their settlement here. The types of records vary according to the person's country of origin and the date of their migration, but typically the records include details such as nationality, date and place of birth, education, occupation, details of family members and in many cases, a photograph.
The records focus on people whose migration was controlled or administered by the Australian Government since 1901. Before World War II, the records deal primarily with non-British migrants, such as Chinese, Japanese and Syrians, and British assisted migrants. From 1945 onwards, a large part of the records document the assisted migration schemes that brought thousands from Britain and Europe, including displaced persons. In the later decades of the 20th century, the records broaden to include migrants from around the world, such as Colombo Plan students from Asia, Lebanese migrants and Vietnamese refugees.
While many records document the migration and travel of individuals, other policy files deal with broader issues. They show the way in which the government and the departments responsible for immigration and citizenship made laws and decisions that affected who could come to Australia, what government assistance they might receive and who was and could become a citizen.
Administrative history
Before Federation, each of the Australian colonies was responsible for its own immigration policies and schemes. In 1901, control of immigration restriction was passed to the Commonwealth, but the practical responsibility for immigration and its encouragement passed from the colonies to state governments until the Joint Commonwealth and States Scheme of 1921.
Before 1921 then, the role of the Australian government in immigration was mostly to control prohibited migration, monitor illegal immigrants and to advertise the nation's resources overseas.
From the 1920s there were new immigration agreements between the Commonwealth and state governments and between Britain and Australia, and the Australian government took control of assisted migration schemes. Naturalisation had been a responsibility of the individual colonies until 1903 when it was also taken over by the Commonwealth.
Until World War II, immigration policy and administration were looked after by a number of different government departments, primarily:
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- Department of Home and Territories, 1916–28 (CA 15)
- Department of Home Affairs, 1928–32 (CA 24 and CA 28)
- Department of the Interior, 1932–39 (CA 27 and CA 31)
In 1945, the newly created Department of Immigration (CA 51) took over control of all immigration matters, although the Department of Interior continued to play an important role. The government agencies listed below (and their successors) were also involved in immigration matters:
- Department of Trade and Customs
- Collector of Customs in each state
- Prime Minister's Department
- Governor-General
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You can use RecordSearch for migration, citizenship and travel records in our collection database. For general information about how to find records use the step–by–step guide for researchers.
If you are searching for records about an individual, use the NameSearch facility within RecordSearch. NameSearch lets you search more easily for records relating to a person by only looking for particular categories of records, such as migration records. To locate migration and citizenship records in NameSearch, select 'Immigration and naturalisation' in the 'Category of records' dropdown list.
Making Australia Home – migration records online
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You can find more information about migration, travel and citizenship records in the Archives resources listed below.
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Finding Families: The Guide to the National Archives of Australia for Genealogists
More People Imperative: Immigration to Australia, 1901–39
Good British Stock: Child and Youth Migration to Australia
Safe Haven: Records of the Jewish Experience in Australia
Chinese-Australian Journeys: Records on Travel, Migration and Settlement, 1860–1975
Chinese Immigrants and Chinese-Australians in NSW
Allies, Enemies and Trading Partners: Records on Australia and the Japanese
Near Neighbours: Records on Australia's Relations with Indonesia
Citizenship in Australia: A Guide to Commonwealth Government Records
Collections in Perth: A Guide to Commonwealth Government Records
Collections in Melbourne: A Guide to Commonwealth Government Records
Muslim Journeys – Uncommon Lives: Surprising stories of adventure and adversity of Australia's Muslim pioneers
Wolf Klaphake – Uncommon Lives: Scientist and inventor who emigrated from Germany in 1935
Documenting a Democracy: See copies of some key migration and citizenship laws, such as the Pacific Island Labourers Act 1901, Immigration Restriction Act 1901 and Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948
Destination Australia features more than 20,000 photographs of migrants who arrived in Australia from all over the world after World War II. You, or someone you know, could be among them.
Russian Anzacs in Australian History by Elena Govor: The extraordinary story of Russian-born soldiers who fought beside other Australians during World War I
Defining Australian Citizenship: Selected Documents: How Australian law has accommodated changing ideas about what citizenship is and who is eligible for it


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T.J. Ward
Oregon Senior
PROS: Has good speed and shows burst when coming off the edge as a blitzer. Has the burst and ability to break up a pass over the middle. Likes to hit and throw his weight around. Active in run support and quick to come up and defend the run. Has adequate hips when working in man coverage.
CONS: Will take some poor angles to the ball. Not great when working in the box because he's undersized and can get stuck in traffic. Needs to do a better job wrapping up more consistently. Doesn't always break down and will miss some stops at the point of attack.
OVERVIEW: A former walk-on that led the team in tackles with 101 as a junior when he teamed with Patrick Chung. Also had 8 pass breakups. But production fell to 68 and 4 as a senior. A hard-hitting guy that has bulked up since the end of the year. Weighed 199 at the East-West Shrine game, and measured 211 at the Combine.
NFL FORECAST: Ward isn't quite as good as Chung, but I think might have the slight edge in his ability to impact in coverage. He has the ability and potential to improve in coverage, although he's more of a run-stopper at this point. He's bulked up, so his lack of size isn't a major concern anymore. He'll never be a ball-hawking type of free safety, but for a team that runs a lot of Cover-2, he should be more than capable. He could also work as a strong safety as well in a lot of schemes. At the very least, he should be a solid reserve. But I think he can be a capable starter in a similar mold as Jim Leonhard, who is another hard-working undersized safety that can hit and has good speed.
ATL FORECAST: Ward doesn't have the upside to really be expected to push either DeCoud or Moore for a starting job, but his sort of starting potential is probably on par with DeCoud. He's a harder hitter than DeCoud, and could develop similar range due to his speed and burst. More than likely however, Ward would be a good fit as a dual safety that can backup both positions. He could potentially push DeCoud in a few years and be a nice successor if the Falcons opted against given DeCoud a big second contract. But in terms of his potential, he's probably not ever going to be a better starter than DeCoud is right now.
VALUE: He's a solid third round pick that should go anywhere in that round.
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June 28, 2005
NEW YORK, June 27, 2005 -- Journalists from across the nation gathered tonight at New York City's Cipriani 42nd Street for the 2005 Gerald Loeb Awards Banquet, celebrating the best of business, financial and economic journalism. The Loeb Awards, considered the most prestigious honor in business journalism, recognize those journalists whose contributions to the industry illuminate the world of business and finance for readers and viewers around the world.
Bruce Willison, dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and chairman of the G. and R. Loeb Foundation, welcomed Loeb Awards honorees and their guests. Lou Dobbs, anchor and managing editor of CNN's "Lou Dobbs Tonight" and a Loeb Awards final judge, served as the master of ceremonies.
The Loeb Awards gives two special awards for career contributions, the Lifetime Achievement Award, which was given to Byron E. "Barney" Calame, public editor, The New York Times, and the Lawrence Minard Editor Award, which went to Timothy K. Smith, assistant managing editor, Fortune. In addition, there are 9 competition categories in which the winners were named at the banquet. Following is the list of 2005 Loeb Awards recipients, along with brief synopses of their award-winning work.
Large Newspaper Winner
Walt Bogdanich of The New York Times for "Death on the Tracks"
Bogdanich tackles a little recognized problem of clear malfeasance on the part of railroads, using creative in-depth analysis of database records, combined with compelling human stories and court records from around the country, to demonstrate the huge failure of government to regulate a key industry.
Medium Newspaper Winner
Bill Vlasic and Jeff Plungis of The Detroit News for "Danger Overhead: Crushed Roofs"
This three-part series examines a little-known auto safety hazard – roofs that fail in rollover accidents, documenting the human cost and making a compelling case that four-decade-old safety standards are inadequate and that automakers are fighting the development of tougher rules.
Small Newspaper Winner
Craig Troianello of Yakima (WA) Herald-Republic for "The China Challenge"
Two smaller newspapers came together to tell four stories of great economic import for their communities, presenting a balanced view of the benefits and pitfalls of global trade on a key industry for Western Washington.
Magazines Winner
There are two winners in the magazine category.
Charles Fishman of Fast Company for "The Toll of a New Machine"
Highly original, the story explains that there is a new wave of automation and machinery that's changing how business gets done. It stresses the counterintuitive fact that the machines are not eliminating jobs.
Clifton Leaf of Fortune for "Why We're Losing the War on Cancer (and How to Win It)"
The piece shed new light on the reasons why cancer research has not made more progress toward finding a cure, demonstrating that the focus is on the easiest improvement areas and that arguably the most important aspect of the disease, metastasis, is the least researched.
Commentary Winner
Peter Eavis of TheStreet.com for "Cracks in Fannie Mae's Foundation"
Eavis spelled out the accounting troubles at Fannie Mae long before any findings of wrongdoing were raised and dug into Fannie's financial statements finding numerous areas of concern, even going so far as to tell federal regulators where to look.
Deadline Writing Winner
Andrew Ross Sorkin, Steve Lohr, David Barboza, Gary Rivlin and John Markoff of The New York Times for "End of an Era"
The coverage of the IBM-Lenovo deal begins with a major news scoop, that IBM had decided to sell its PC business, and unfolds with insightful analysis that succinctly covers all of the bases and describes the rise of China as the world's new economic super power.
Beat Writing Winner
Ellen E. Schultz and Theo Francis of The Wall Street Journal for "The Short Life of 'Lifetime' Health-Care Benefits"
The reporters use their deep knowledge of the insurance and benefits industry to catch corporate America in a big lie – that rising health care costs are forcing them to cancel retiree health benefits to remain competitive – and find that there's an incentive in accounting rules for companies to terminate plans even when/if costs are flat or declining.
News Services or Online Content Winners
Carol S. Remond of Dow Jones Newswires for "Exposing Small-Cap Fraud"
Remond's analysis of the small-cap world exposed the shenanigans of three small companies that used unscrupulous means to pump up their stocks. The work led to the opening of SEC investigations and provided a clear warning for investors.
Television Deadline Winner
Chris Cuomo, Shelley Ross, Bob Lange, Thomas Berman and Jack Pyle of ABC News: Primetime for "Money for Nothing?"
The piece examined one California family's experience with health care bills that went unpaid, and a small family business that found the health insurance plan they purchased from an out-of-state company reneged on paying actual medical bills. The story used this experience to detail an issue that has state-wide ramifications for California.
The table sponsors of the 2005 Loeb Awards are as follows:
Golden Circle Patrons
Dobbs Group
Smith Barney
USA Today
The Wall Street Journal
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Silver Sponsors
Bloomberg News
Dow Jones Newswires
The New York Times
Loeb Associates Sponsors
The Associated Press
Financial Times
The Washington Post
A gift bag was given to all attendees at the Loeb Awards banquet with contributions from the following sponsors:
Business Wire
HarperCollins Publishers
The New York Times
Princeton University Press
Time Warner Books
UCLA Anderson School of Management
The Loeb Awards included a career development seminar exclusively for the 2005 Loeb Awards finalists. The event was held on Sunday, June 26, 2005, and was hosted by CNBC. Featured presentation included: "The Ethics of Business Journalism" by Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Byron E. "Barney" Calame, public editor of The New York Times; "Managing Your Editor" by Minard Editor Award recipient Timothy K. Smith, assistant managing editor of Fortune and "The Strange World of Television Economics" by Steve Liesman, senior economics reporter for CNBC.
About the Loeb Awards
Established in 1957 by Gerald Loeb, a founding partner of E.F. Hutton, the Loeb Awards recognize journalists who have made significant contributions to the public's understanding of business, finance and the economy. The judges select winners based on quality of reporting and writing, news and analytical value, originality and exclusivity, and in the broadcast categories only, production value and visual impact. UCLA Anderson School of Management has presented the awards since 1973.
For more information about the Loeb Awards, please visit the Loeb Awards web site at http://loeb.anderson.ucla.edu or call the Loeb Awards office at (310) 206-1877.


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Chef - Alveston
- Recruiter
- Greene King
- Location
- Alveston, Bristol
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 06 May 2019
- Job Type
- Full Time
Chef - Ship Inn - Alveston, Bristol
Position Summary
Prepare and cook food to the standards set by the Head Chef / House Manager and to the satisfaction of the customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook quality food for customers.
- Store all food correctly.
- Prepare the kitchen and equipment for service maintaining the standards set by the management team.
- Maintain the standards of personal hygiene, dress and appearance as required by the management team.
- Responsible for all food handled during preparation, cooking and service.
- Constantly seeks to deliver a quality offer to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Abide by all kitchen procedures and systems and ensure company standards are met, particularly in relation to Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and routine cleaning.
- Approach all work responsibilities with a positive and proactive nature.
- The ability to produce dishes to specification within targeted delivery times.
- Report daily to the / House Manager about quality issues, stock levels, deficiencies, equipment checks, failures and any incidents that have occurred in the kitchen.
- Deliver open and closedown procedures of the kitchen at specific times.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Complete company training and development as required.
- Carry out any reasonable request that may be made by the House Manager and any other member of the management team
Essential Qualities
- Ability to store, prepare and deliver excellent food for the customer
- Motivated to achieve customer satisfaction
- High standards of personal presentation and food/kitchen hygiene
- Love your job - demonstrate a positive attitude all day every day
- Ability to follow company procedures and deliver high standards
- Flexible and adaptable to perform any other duties as required
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings


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Receiving RSS feeds
You can configure up to 20 RSS feeds in the FRITZ!Box and then read them on your FRITZ!Fon.
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1 Setting up RSS feeds
- Click "DECT" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
- Click "Web Services" or "Internet Services" in the "DECT" menu.
- Click on the "RSS Feeds" tab.
- Either select one of the preconfigured RSS feed sources from the drop-down list, or select the option "Other RSS feed..." if you would like to subscribe to a different RSS feed source available on the internet.
Note:If you select a preconfigured RSS feed source, it is then automatically configured. Click the "Edit" button after the entry if you would like to change the following settings later.
- Enter the name that should be used to display the RSS feed on the telephone.
- Enter the web address at which the RSS feed can be reached in the internet.
Note:You can find a large selection of RSS feeds on the internet under http://ctrlq.org/rss/ and http://www.uen.org/feeds/lists.shtml, for example.
- Define how often the RSS feed should be updated on the telephone's display.
- Define whether the telephone should notify you when it receives new messages from this RSS feed.
Note:When it receives a new message, the LED on the telephone will flash and a MWI icon will appear on the display.
- If several FRITZ!Fons are registered with the FRITZ!Box, select the telephones you would like to make the RSS feed available on.
- Click "OK" to save the settings.
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This week's Public Policy Polling poll showing Republican Sen. Scott Brown opening up a 5-point lead over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau architect Elizabeth Warren will certainly be a wake-up call to her campaign and her supporters. But will she, and we, draw the right lessons?
Before we get too overwrought and overanalyze every utterance in the campaign so far (i.e. The New Republic's "Boston Common: Elizabeth Warren's Uninspiring Campaign"), let me, as a Massachusetts resident, explain one thing:
It's August. No one is following this race yet. There haven't been any debates yet. There isn't blow-by-blow media coverage yet.
Therefore, you can't draw the conclusion that every message that has come out of Scott Brown's mouth is genius and everything populist utterance from Warren is "uninspiring.")
But this week's poll, as well as most every other poll so far which has shown a dead heat, does suggest that many Massachusetts voters are not itching to fire Brown and were not already in love with Warren — if they even knew who she was — before she jumped in the race.
One flaw that many liberals have (and probably conservatives too) is the assumption that there are silver bullet candidates and silver bullet messages.
No matter how strong your candidate is (and I think Warren is strong) or how potent your message is (and think Warren's message and record on "fighting for middle-class families" is potent), your opponent is always going to have cards to play.
And Scott Brown has spent two years building a bland, blurry record so he wouldn't be an easy mark.
His slogan is as empty as a slogan can be: "He's For Us." When he visits the state, he talks about "the Patriots, the Red Sox, and the weather." What little legislation he's drafted deals with safe, non-controversial issues. He literally ran a radio ad that talked about nothing else but his love for the Boston Celtics.
Plus, he throws in the occasional bipartisan vote to shore up his "independent voice" credentials. When Warren correctly mentions that he's heavily funded by Wall Street, he can respond that he voted President Obama's Wall Street reform law. When Warren pulls quotes showing Brown's sympathies to Paul Ryan's House Republican budget, Brown can say that he still voted against it.
The upshot is that the average Massachusetts voter who is plenty angry at a rigged system for the big banks and at the continuing decline of the middle class, isn't going into this race assuming Scott Brown is part of the problem.
So even though the Public Policy Polling analysis shows that "53% want Democrats in charge" of the Senate, "14% of those who prefer the Democrats are voting for Brown right now."
In turn, PPP concludes: "There are two keys for a Warren victory: convincing the majority of voters who want a Democratic-controlled Senate that it depends on her winning, and knocking down Brown's image as a moderate rebel…"
Let's put a fine point on that. What exactly are the two things she can drill home to make those points stick?
Warren doesn't need to make a crude partisan case — the plurality of Massachusetts voters are "unenrolled" and not registered with a party.
But she clearly has an opening to say:
We need a Democratic-majority Senate, not to be a rubber stamp, but to have any hope of ending Republican obstruction so we can take action to create jobs, restore tax fairness, rein in the big banks, invest in infrastructure and make college affordable.
And this race could literally decide which party runs the Senate and sets the nation's agenda.
Yet how can she change the soft, inoffensive persona of Scott Brown, so voters see he stands in the way of a Senate that can act on behalf of the middle class? What can she say that Brown can't so easily wriggle out of? She can say:
Scott Brown has almost never broken ranks with his Republican Party when it counted, when his vote would have made the difference.
Sure, he voted against the Ryan budget. But that budget was DOA in the Senate anyway.
Sure, he voted to extend unemployment insurance at first. But then, after checking that "independent" box, a few months later he flip-flopped and voted for a filibuster that would have cut off jobless aid.
The one time he was the 60th vote was for Wall Street reform, and even then he only jumped on board after using his leverage to water down the bill on behalf of his donors and after passage, tried to weaken the law's implementation.
For Warren's messages about revitalizing the middle class to hit the target, voters need to know that their current representative in the Senate — despite his easy smile and fancy truck — is the main obstacle to the action they demand.
Brown may not be an easy mark, but because he has never actually broken ranks and actually fought on behalf of middle-class Bay Staters, there remains a target on his truck to hit.


text: Friday, April 29, 2011 New in the Literature: Hip Osteoarthritis (Clin Rheumatol. 2010;29:1387-1394) The addition of therapeutic ultrasound to traditional physical therapy showed a longitudinal positive effect on pain, functional status, and physical quality of life (QoL) in patients with hip osteoarthritis, say authors of an article published in the December 2010 issue of Clinical Rheumatology. Twelve male and 33 female patients (mean age, 65.3 ± 6.7 years; mean disease duration, 2.5 ± 1.7 years) with primary hip osteoarthritis were enrolled in this study. Demographic and clinical characteristics including age, sex, duration of disease, and pain on activity and at rest using visual analogue scale (VAS) were recorded. Functional status was determined by a 15-m timed walking test and Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Questionnaire. QoL was determined by the Short Form-36 survey (SF-36). Each patient was randomly assigned to either group I (standard physical therapy including hot pack and exercise program), group II (sham ultrasound in addition to standard physical therapy), or group III (ultrasound and standard physical therapy). There were 15 patients in each group. The main outcome measures of the treatment were pain intensity by VAS; functional status measurements that were evaluated at baseline, at the end of the therapies, and at the first and third month of follow-up; and QoL scores that were determined at baseline and at the end of the 1st and 3rd months. There were no differences between the groups regarding demographic variables on entry to the study. Pain and functional outcome measures were determined to have improved significantly in all of the groups at the end of the therapies, but these improvements were maintained at the end of the 1st and 3rd months only in group III. The physical subscores of SF-36 were improved at the end of the 1st month and were maintained at the end of the 3rd month only in patients receiving additional ultrasound therapy (group III), while mental subscores of SF-36 did not change significantly in any group. Comments Where on the hip was the US applied and what settings were used? without this info the abstract is incomplete and not readily user friendly. I have found 20% pulsed US .5w/cm2 very helpful with knee OA.Could there be (don't laugh)an antiviral effect with 20%pulsed US? Just wondering if there is something more going on. Posted by Maria Redmond on 4/29/2011 11:30 PM I too would like to know the ultrasound parameters used in this study. I have found US @ 50% pulsed 1.3W/cm sq. for 7 min to be helpful. We usually apply the US ant or post to the greater trochanter of the femur., then follow by DTM. Posted by Kim Grogan on 5/1/2011 12:04 PM I recently treated a patient with OA hip and GT bursitis with US 1MHz, 1.5w/cm2 7 mins for 6 sessions with substantial relief (ability to sleep at night without pain, treadmill ambulation 10 mins) The abstract does need to include where was the US applied and what intensity to allow incorporation into practice in fast [paced clinic. Posted by Dipti Kale on 5/1/2011 12:45 PM