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No. 13 Wisconsin throttles Minnesota in Big Ten tourney
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Wisconsin made its point emphatically Friday night.
This is what real Badgers basketball looks like — aggressive, disciplined and devastating.
BOX SCORE:Wisconsin 83, Minnesota 57
Ben Brust scored a career high 29 points, Frank Kaminsky grabbed 12 rebounds and Minnesota didn't get many good looks against a lockdown defense, a combination No. 12 Wisconsin used to pull away for an 83-57 rout in the Big Ten quarterfinals.
"The epitome of the Badger Way would be Ben and Josh (Gasser)," Nigel Hayes explained about the Badgers' new warm-up shirts, which read "The Badger Way."
"They're always hustling, they never take plays off, as Coach (Bo) Ryan said, they put their face on the ball, grinding it out, no easy possessions for the other team. "I feel like when all of us play games together like we did today, we get the results that we got today."
It was the largest victory margin in the first two days of this year's tourney.
The second-seeded Badgers aren't' finished yet, either. They will play either No. 22 Michigan State, the No. 3 seed, or 11th-seeded Northwestern in Saturday's second semifinal. The Spartans and Wildcats were playing in Friday's quarterfinal finale.
Wisconsin (26-6) came to Indianapolis on a clear mission — not allowing a border-state rival to strengthen its case for one of the NCAA's precious 36 at-large bids at the Badgers' expense. They figured they did enough of that with an 81-68 loss in January, the first of this season's three meetings.
But seventh-seeded Minnesota didn't stand a chance against these Badgers.
Wisconsin shot 54.5 percent from the field, made 10 of 24 on 3-pointers, outscored the Gophers' bench 38-12 and limited Minnesota to just 32.8 percent shooting.
Brust, the only senior starter, was the leader of a pack that has won nine of its last 10. He went 8 of 15 from the field, 4 of 10 on 3s and had three steals, three rebounds and two assists before getting a well-deserved early exit.
"We just came out and some things started falling and tried to play with energy throughout the whole game," Brust said.
And there was plenty of help, too.
MORE:16 teams that could win the NCAA tournament
Hayes, the Big Ten's Sixth Man of the Year, was 6 of 9 from the field, had 15 points and six rebounds. Freshman Bronson Koenig made all five of his shots, including four 3s, to finish with 14. All-conference forward Sam Dekker had 10 points and four rebounds.
Two more wins and a third Big Ten tourney title might even be enough to vault Wisconsin into a No. 1 seed in the 68-team field, though Ryan isn't even discussing that possibility.
"I never answer anything about seeds," Ryan said. "Sunflower seeds I used when I played baseball, I used to chew them. That's the only seeds I know anything about."
But the weary Golden Gophers (20-13) couldn't keep up.
Whether it was the Badgers up-tempo pace or fatigue from playing their second game in two nights and third game of the week, Minnesota was off.
DeAndre Mathieu led the way with 18 points and Joey King finished with 14. Nobody else reached double figures and only two other players made more than one basket.
"Offensively, we didn't have it tonight and they made us pay," coach Richard Pitino said. "Just disappointed with the effort tonight, not so much effort but I think we let our offense frustrate us."
All Minnesota can do now is wait to see if the committee thinks it did enough to get into next week's tournament.
After picking up win No. 20 on Thursday, Pitino said he was convinced the Gophers were in. He didn't sound quite as certain after Friday's debacle.
"I hope we get into the NCAA tournament, I feel like we've played one of the best schedules in the country. That's normally what they want you to do," he said.
Last year's Big Ten runner-up wasted no time taking control.
Brust started a 14-2 first-half run with a layup, and when it ended with 9:02 to go, the Badgers led 21-9.
Minnesota climbed back within 26-22 late in the half, but the Badgers scored the last eight points to make it 34-22.
The script didn't change much in the second half.
After the Gophers scored six straight to cut the lead to eight, the Badgers went on a 14-5 spurt to extend the lead to 50-33. The Gophers never got closer than 10 the rest of the night.
"They did a good job of being aggressive and being smart with what they were doing," Ryan said. "They made smart plays when they were in there, and Sam finished well and Bronson created some good shots for himself and knocked them down. It kind of just spreads through all of us."


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A major political figure of global import descends on California this week for what may prove to be an important visit.
President Obama? Heck, no. He's here to raise money for an election campaign, and is not expected to do anything of consequence.
The presidential visit that matters is by the man who is likely to be China's next top political leader, Xi Jinping. Xi is currently the country's vice president, but he's expected to become the top official of the Chinese Community Party and the country's president.
It's hard to overstate Xi's potential importance to the world, and to California. China is one of the state's top four trading partners -- in a state that is heavily dependent on trade. A more prosperous, freer China might produce more tourists, and tourism is another core California industry.
Xi has worked carefully and cautiously up the China's less-than-democratic governign apparatus, but there is some hope for him as a more open leader for China. He tolerated dissent and the rise of independent organizations during his time as a provincial leader, and permitted local elections that saw non-sanctioned people win office.
Xi has a child attending college in the United States. And those in Hollywood may note that Xi is known as a patron of film and other arts; he's married to a famous Chinese folk singer. And he's spent considerable time on North Korea, a security threat particularly for the U.S. West Coast given the hermit kingdom's history of threatening missile attacks.
What to make of all this? It's hard to say, since Xi's views on many issues aren't known. But Angelenos may get a glimpse of him, and he'll be meeting with business leaders and elected officials, starting with Mayor Villaraigosa and Gov. Jerry Brown on the LAX tarmac on Thursday.
They won't be greeting President Obama the same way.
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Cubs-Pirates: Bucs' Sanchez ends 16-inning marathon with walkoff single
PITTSBURGH — In a game that took 5 hours, 55 minutes, pinch-hitter Tony Sanchez singled in the winning run in the bottom of the 16th inning to give the Pirates a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night — the longest game in Pittsburgh history by time.
Sanchez's hit came off Carlos Villanueva (0-2), ending the game just short of 1 a.m. ET and 6 minutes longer the Pirates' 8-7, 18-inning victory over Houston on May 27, 2006, that took 5:49.
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Villanueva also allowed Neil Walker's game-ending home run in the Pirates' 1-0 win Monday in the season opener.
Both teams scored in the 12th inning as the Cubs' Anthony Rizzo hit a leadoff home run and the Pirates' Starling Marte had an RBI single with two outs off closer Jose Veras.
The Cubs ended a streak of 16 scoreless innings to start the season by scoring single runs in eighth and ninth inning to force extra innings.
Chicago's Emilio Bonifacio went 5 for 7 and is hitting .750 (9 for 12). Luis Valbuena added three hits, including a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning off closer Jason Grilli that tied the game at 2-2 and forced extra innings.
Jordy Mercer opened the 16th with a bunt single but was forced out at second on Jose Tabata's sacrifice attempt. Starling Marte followed with a singled to put runners on corners before Sanchez, the rookie catcher and last position player left on the Pirates' bench, grounded a ball into left field for the walkoff hit.
Pittsburgh starter Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless inning but was denied the win when Grilli blew his first save opportunity of the season after converting 33 of 35 saves last year.
Cubs starter Edwin Jackson allowed two runs, one earned, and two hits in 5 1-3 innings in his first start since going 8-18 last season and leading the major leagues in losses.
The Cubs' first run came when an umpire's call was reversed by video replay.
Nate Schierholtz appeared to ground into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded. However, Cubs manager Rick Renteria asked for the call to be reviewed and it was ruled that shortstop Jordy Mercer came off the second base bag while taking a throw from second baseman Neil Walker, making Rizzo safe at second base.
Walker was charged with an error that enabled Bonifacio to score from third base and left runners on second and third. Reliever Mark Melancon escaped the jam by getting center fielder Ryan Sweeny to ground out.
The Pirates scored a run in the second inning on Mercer's single and then went ahead 2-0 in the sixth when shortstop Starlin Castro misplayed Russell Martin's two-out grounder, allowing Marte to score.
NOTES: Both bench were warned by home plate umpire Bob Davidson after Morton hit Rizzo to start the second inning. That came after Marte was hit by Jackson to lead off the bottom of the first. Though Rizzo was hit again in the eighth inning, Melancon was not ejected. . RHP Jason Hammel, signed to a $6 million, one-year contract as a free agent in the offseason is scheduled to make his Cubs' debut on Thursday afternoon when he faces LHP Wandy Rodriguez in the finale of the three-game series. Rodriguez did not pitch after June 5 last season because of elbow and forearm tightness.


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Sales allow consumers to purchase these mattresses for lower than retail prices. This also makes it so people that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it can afford a mattress that is comfortable and state of the art. The first step I would take in looking for a Tempur-Pedic mattress sale is by collecting store ads as they come in the mail. Furniture and mattress stores often mail out flyers and catalogues of their store items and display current or upcoming sales. These catalogues can prepare you to know about the sale and to also price shop based on the different store ads you receive.
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The first step in finding the most comfortable price for you for your mattress is by visiting a store and ensuring this is the mattress for you. You should also see which of the types of Tempur-Pedic mattresses you prefer, as well if you are interested in any of the extras they offer. Once you have decided to purchase this mattress, you should be prepared to wait for the best sale to come around. Do you research online, Tempur King Size Mattress Sale and then purchase the newspapers with the stores ads in them. Do some comparisons and when the best deal comes around – be sure to jump on it.
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Tempur-Pedic was the first to employ viscoelastic material in the manufacture of its mattresses and still remain the market leader in memory foam mattresses. Many other companies now make memory foam mattresses like the Simmons ComforPedic Mattress and the Sealy TrueForm Mattress. But why have memory foam mattresses proved such a success? The answer lies in the indisputable benefits of memory foam.
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All memory foam mattresses like the Tempur-Pedic mattress are sensitive to weight and body heat: the higher the body temperature the more soft memory foam mattresses become; the cooler the body, the firmer the mattress. Most people enjoy this sensation. More importantly, the mattress changes shape to match the exact contours of your body, giving better support and correct spine alignment. Many orthopedic expects concur that memory foam (like the Tempur-Pedic mattress) delivers the best, orthopedically correct alignment of your neck and spine. Testing by the Institution for Clinical & Physiological Research at the Lillhagen Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden of 23,000 patients for a period corresponding to approximately 8 years of clinical and in-home use concluded that the patients suffered from less pain and experienced greatly enhanced and deeper sleep when they slept on a memory foam mattress.
A good quality mattress is a hefty financial investment and the Tempur-Pedic mattress is probably the most expensive memory foam mattress on the market. Despite the cost factor, the Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress remains the most popular on the market. I know that marketing can artificially increase a company's market share but Tempur-Pedic has been in the market long enough now that the novelty value and shrewd marketing pitch doesn't fool the consumer: the reason the Tempur-Pedic mattress is the most popular brand of memory foam mattress is because of the genuine sleep benefits that most people have experienced with it.


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Runway, your way: How to wear men's printed pants
Wonder how to work catwalk cool into your own closet? Here's how to translate the trends for real life.
With Father's Day just around the corner, you may find yourself looking to not only gift your favorite dad, but also to help him add a little flair to his wardrobe. And, if his closet is full of slacks in shades of khaki, blue, black or gray, this is the perfect time to get a little wild.
Printed pants were runway staples during the spring/summer menswear collections, with designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander and Gucci, showing styles with designs ranging from bold stripes to petite florals. Whether your dad likes to pay it safe with his clothes, or is happy to rock a fashion-forward look, here are nine printed pants styles to consider.
THE RUNWAY: Todd Snyder spring 2014
A subtle window-pane print gives a fashion-forward edge to a classic denim work shirt and oxfords (sans socks, of course).
If he rarely ventures outside of khaki: When stepping outside in an outfit consisting of jeans and a black T-shirt scares your man, go for a subtle pattern in a neutral shade. Think a swirly print in khaki, a traditional camo pattern or a subdued check in gray. Once he gets comfortable, coax him to try something a little wilder next time.
Dockers Alpha khaki-print pant, $44.99, zappos.com; Old Navy slim-fit camo pants, $14.97, oldnavy.com; Topman skinny-fit plaid suit trousers, $120, nordstrom.com
If he's feeling a little adventurous: If wearing a check or camo-print didn't make him break out in hives, perhaps it's time for a bigger print. This time, instead of sticking with neutrals, add bright colors and more abstract takes on camo or florals or a bolder check or plaid pattern.
Topman skinny-fit print trousers, $70, nordstrom.com; ASOS skinny-fit plaid pants, $57.16, asos.com; Isaia Barchetta camo trousers, $450, saksfifthavenue.com
If he's a fashion risk taker: Does your guy study GQ, make note of runway trends and generally consider himself fashion-forward? Then he'll appreciate a fun, even whimsical print that is sure to get him noticed.
ASOS slim-fit leaf-print pants, $53.35, asos.com; Dolce & Gabbana casual pants, $570, yoox.com; Zara limited edition jacquard trousers, $79.90, zara.com
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Buzzlets from ACEEE Summer Study 2018. Here are a few of the many highlights from this year's conference, a biannual meeting of some of the best minds in building science presenting the latest research results to their peers. The conference takes place at the Asilomar Convention Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. A great spot to work and play.
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Early morning and I'm already preparing this post! Yesterday it was my 17th birthday! Well, 17 has nothing interesting to celebrate, there's still one year ahead of me to have more freedom such as driving license or ability to drink alcohol, but this year gives me possibility to do anything without getting into the jail (hahaha).. So i planned lunches and dinners with people i care most about along these 4 days!
With every year, every birthday i feel less and less excited about doing anything, just chilling with my family, boyfriend and friends, catching up after summer is what i wanted!
All though, last night M did anything possible to make my day exciting and remarkable so i will remember forever! And he succeeded, so right now I'm way more excited to see all my friends than i was before.. It's sad actually, what do we loose with every year so birthdays become less magical? Presents..? I remember wanting new bicycle or new painting set with brand new soft brushes and clean new paint! Now technology gadgets and money became what we need the most and i think this is also the reason we don't look forward our birthdays with same excitement, plus we already know our presents, when kids it would be an intrigue before the day to open the presents! Yeah! the presents? wanna know what i got? stay tuned for the next post with outfit and all the presents:) (feeling excited hihi)
Yesterday was a total surprise i didn't know anything he would do and this surprise, made me remember my childhood, I woke up with presents and breakfast in bed something i would never expect, and continued day with little clues about what was gonna happen later! Choosing outfit was pretty hard, since i didn't know where we'd go and going overdressed or not dressed at all isn't nice specially when your going celebrate your birthday! So I chose this outfit (a total Zara lover outfit since everything is from Zara!!), burgundy - my favorite color light sweater, and this mini skirt with double animal print and my new boots! All together it seemed casual and festive in the same time, i thought it would be nice for any place but for any activity? oh no.. I didn't think that I'd have to go by motorcycle so this was my very first obstacle of the night! Later on, wearing a skirt meant - 'not feeling your legs and freezing to death!' But well, 'pretty hurts' but i survived and spent my night magically romantic and well dressed for the place, time and accession! Oh! My bag :) well, actually my mommy's bag, which when I found out she was about to give it to our (ex) maid, who by the way turned out to be a total b*tch, so thank god i ripped it of my Mom's hands at the right moment and now i have this white Furla beauty for my use at any time i want and not as earlier when my mom was in a good mood or didn't notice i took it :)
Hope you like the outfit! How did you celebrate your last birthday? Id it just me feeling this loss of magic in every birthday or you guys too?
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The 2012 schedule is now on the Library Events calendar. Workshops are 2 days in length, and will take place on 29-30 March, 31 May - 1 June, and 22-23 November. If there is high demand we'll schedule more. Contact the UTS: Graduate Research School [13] to book a place.


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Robin Red Breast
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Some more nursery rhymes to enjoy
The man in the moon,
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Looked out of the moon and said,
'Tis time for all children on the Earth,
To think about getting to bed.
Origins of Nursery Rhyme Lyrics and Words
Nursery Rhyme lyrics have many different origins and meanings. In most cases the meanings behind nursery rhyme lyrics cannot be verified. A few examples of some more well know nursery rhyme lyrics and their possible meanings are; 'Baa, Baa, Black sheep' was thought to originate from the medieval taxes, 'Humpty Dumpty' was thought to be a cannon used in the English civil war and 'London Bridge is Falling Down' was thought to be related to the burial of children in foundations or Vikings burning wooden bridges. Whatever the meaning behind Nursery Rhyme Lyrics we have enjoyed them in our own childhood along with sharing them with our own children (and it is amazing after many years how quickly the Lyrics to nursery rhymes can still be remembered).


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Hannah Stuart-Leach was the very definition of a reluctant solo traveller. In her contribution to our Roam Alone anthology she explains the best way to combat travel anxiety.Read more...
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Embarking on a holiday as a single traveller can be incredibly daunting, but there's no need to panic. Solo travel specialists Just You share their top tips for taking that all important first step.Read more...
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In this extract from her contribution to our Roam Alone anthology Suzy Pope finds herself travelling solo in the freezing Mongolian winter after a friend bails on their trip.Read more...
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In an extract from his contribution to our new anthology Roam Alone Dom Tulett, winner of Bradt's New Travel Writer of the Year competition 2016, tells the story of his first trip away from his daughter.Read more...
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The story of "We are all Khaled Said" English Facebook Page (1 of ..?)
I have a lot to tell about my story: a small story in the great event of the Egyptian revolution. How I started this website/blog and how I created the English page "We are all Khaled Said" working closely with Wael Ghonim who created the Arabic Page. How I focused on international awareness while he focused on internal activitism. I have a lot to talk about, chats and email discussions I had with Wael and many other activists, arranging protests worldwide in support of Egypt, silent stands, 25 Jan preparation, etc. There are many memories to share with anyone interested to know what was happening behind the scenes but I don't think I am ready to do this now. Mainly becuase the revolution is still happening and yesterday was the anniversary and we are not there yet. I want to tell the story when the story finishes not while it is happening. May be I will tell the story when I decide to close the facebook page and delete this website, may be before then. Not sure yet.
For now, I will start posting on this blog/website smaller parts of my story not the full one. This first post though, is written by one of my English Facebook page "We are all Khaled Said" members/fans. I wanted to publish his post on this website/blog so that it is preserved for history as I don't know the policy of the website currently hosting it and whether they delete old posts, etc.
The following article is taken without changes from an article written on the website: Daily Kos (www.dailykos.com) and written by an unknown writer calling himself: "frenchman" and who is a member/fan of my facebook page. Link to the original article is here:
I have tried to contact the writer to discuss his excellent account and ask his permission for publishing it with all credit to him, but I was unable to. If you ever manage to get hold of him, please get me in touch with him using the contact page.
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Occupy America
… but it will be seen all over the streets of New York City!
I've been a passionate lover and documentarian of street art for many years now, who is frequently stopped dead in my tracks when a new poster, stencil, or sticker suddenly catches my eye. I love when I see a new work of art on a sidewalk, wall, or lamppost that makes me smile, think, or both. I adore street art for the color and creativity it adds to public space, and admire those ballsy artists who exercise their freedom of expression by utilizing the city streets as their canvas, turning our communities into museums for the masses, under the cover of darkness. Street art is thankfully accessible to everyone and a real reflection of what's going on in our culture at its deepest roots. In its most elevated forms, street art beautifies and transforms otherwise bland, cookie-clutter urban landscapes with exciting splashes of color, capturing the attention of passersby with wit and whimsy, shock and style.
Over the past several months, I've observed a definite change in the tone and topic of New York City street art, with an increasing slant towards bold, in-your-face, political backlash, and socially conscious commentary. The following slideshow highlights some of the best pieces I've stumbled across in my city sojourns lately:
If you're interested in seeing more, please visit my street art photography gallery here. I also particularly dig the work featured on Brooklyn Street Art and Street Art Utopia, which provide great eye candy right to your news feed via their Facebook pages.
Street art is an excellent gauge of our social temperature, so it's not surprising that given recent current events, our city's streets are mirroring the people's increasing outrage towards the out of control culture of corporate greed, our plunging economy, the death of the American dream, our government's dysfunctional paralysis, and its seeming unwillingness to do much of anything about all of the above.
Artists are often the first to speak out on such issues, and born of out of this widespread frustration, outspoken civic-minded street art has become more prevalent. As a sign of the times, this rise has beautifully intersected with the Occupy Wall Street movement, encouraging the other 99% of Americans to take to the streets and speak out about the variety of cultural injustices we're facing, despite daily opposition from the NYPD and local government agencies.
At first, the mainstream media all but ignored what had been taking shape in Lower Manhattan. As it's become clear that the protesters are gaining in numbers and clearly not going away, the right-wing media in particular has spun the story to portray an "unfocused hippie circus", rather than a legitimate, empowered social movement. Nevertheless, the cause continues to gather momentum and support with each passing day. It will be fascinating to see how it evolves as the year draws to a close.
If you're dissatisfied with the depth or lack of media coverage the movement has been garnering, and interested in learning more about the national Occupy America movement, I suggest tuning into a handful of less well known media outlets that seem to be reporting on the revolution with a more evolved, thoughtful perspective. They include: Occupy Wall Street (on FB); RT TV America; NPR; and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Nation recently published a great breakdown of FAQ regarding OWS, which also addressed Adbusters involvement in the cause. The Huffington Post has even added a very comprehensive page, dedicated solely to OWS on its website, with the byline "Some News Is So Big It Needs Its Own Page".
In the meantime, give another listen to Gil Scott-Heron's 1970 protest song, which feels as timely as ever… though one might adapt it for modern times to say, "The Revolution will not be televised. It will not be tweeted, uploaded to You Tube, or become your friend on Facebook. The Revolution will not be digitized."
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Leaves already are changing color north of Chicago, so it's time to plan your fall leaf-hunting getaway. We've come up with some of the most scenic autumn areas within roughly 180 miles of Chicago, so it can be a day trip, or you can make a weekend of it.
Indiana Dunes
Distance: 50 miles
Peak season: mid-October
What to see, do: A fall drive in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park takes you along Lake Michigan and over roads lined with forests and marshland. Tree varieties include oak, maple and walnut. Fall-focused events in the area to keep on your radar: Valparaiso's Haunted Railroad & Fall Festival (219-462-0025, tinyurl.com/valpohaunt), all of October, and "Howl"oween at Indiana Dunes State Park, Oct. 26-27 (219-926-2255, tinyurl.com/howldunes). After a day of leaf viewing, dine at Bartlett's Gourmet Grill & Tavern in Beverly Shores (219-879-3081, eatatbartletts.com) or Lucrezia Cafe in Chesterton (219-926-5829, lucreziacafe.com). Overnight recommendations include the DunesWalk Inn, At Home in the Woods and Gray Goose Inn (a lakeside B&B), all in Chesterton. Traveling with your family? Try the Inspiration Wood Cabins in Westville. For more information: (219-926-2255, indianadunes.com)
General directions: From Chicago, take Interstate Highway 94 east to Indiana Highway 49 north, which ends at the Indiana Dunes State Park. For additional fall snapshots, from the park, take Highway 49 south to U.S. Highway 12 east, go left onto East State Park Road, turn right onto Lakefront Drive, take a right onto Broadway and then turn left onto Beverly Drive. If you have some extra time to see more leaves, about 70 miles from the Indiana Dunes State Park is Indiana's Amish Country, where you can drive the scenic Heritage Trail. (Download the driving tour maps at amishcountry.org.) This leaf tour takes you past autumn colors in Elkhart, Bristol, Middlebury and Goshen. Check out the Bonneyville Mill County Park (53373 County Road 131, Bristol; tinyurl.com/bonneyvillepark) with walking paths that go through woodlands and an open prairie known for its bird-watching. The park also has a gristmill where you can buy fresh flour through October. To see the autumn colors upfront, pedal along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail (pumpkinvine.org) from Middlebury to Shipshewana, traveling through woodland tunnels of maples, oaks and hickories.)
Michigan's Harbor Country
Distance: 70 miles to New Buffalo
Peak season: early to mid-October
What to see, do: In the fall, visitors to Michigan often choose Harbor Country — officially New Buffalo, Union Pier, Three Oaks, among others — for a leaf-viewing excursion. Hills of maple, oak, beech, birch and ash trees, as well as wineries, pumpkin farms and apple orchards are all part of the area's fall appeal. A kaleidoscope of fall colors can be found in the timber-filled Warren Woods State Park (269-426-4013, tinyurl.com/warrenwoodspark) near Sawyer, which has hiking trails and a rugged dune formation you can climb for an autumn view. The Round Barn Winery Tasting Room in Union Pier (269-469-6885, roundbarnwinery.com) is worth a stop if you like handcrafted wines, fruit brandies and microbrews. For pumpkin picking and hayrides, try Jollay Orchards in Coloma (269-468-3075, jollayorchards.com). Overnight at the Boulevard Inn in St. Joseph, on the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, or at the Three Oaks Inn Bed & Breakfast in Three Oaks. Information: 269-469-5409, harborcountry.org.
General directions: From Chicago, take I-94 east to New Buffalo.
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Distance: 84 miles to Ottawa
Peak season: early October
What to see, do: From historic towns to tree-covered roads, there is a lot to see on this fall escape that runs along the Illinois & Michigan Canal. The canal connects Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, and it's where autumn enthusiasts can explore historic river towns, including LaSalle, Lockport and Utica as well as Buffalo Rock State Park (815-433-2224, tinyurl.com/buffalorock) in Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby. Starved Rock hosts an Oktoberfest Oct. 12-13 and 19-20 (815-220-7386, tinyurl.com/starvedrockbeer). Trees in the area include red and black oaks and hickories. Leaf-favored roads include Canyon Drive heading east from Starved Rock toward Ottawa. Or take Interstate Highway 80 to Illinois Highway 351 from LaSalle heading south to Oglesby, go over the Illinois River, then take Illinois Highway 71 east to Starved Rock. Overnight accommodations include the lodge and cabins at Starved Rock and the Fox River Bed-and-Breakfast in Ottawa. After your leaf tour, try a glass of wine at August Hill Winery in Utica (815-667-5211, augusthillwinery.com). Information: 888-688-2924, experienceottawa.com.
General directions: From Chicago, take I-80 west to Ottawa. From there, take Illinois 71 to Starved Rock.
Wisconsin's Elkhart Lake
Distance: 150 miles
Peak season: late September
What to see, do: Travel along the 115-mile Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive, which traverses six counties, from Whitewater Lake in Walworth County north to Elkhart Lake in Sheboygan County. (Get a map at tinyurl.com/kettleroute or at any forest office. Follow the "acorn" signs that take you past sugar, maple, aspen and oak trees.) Other fall-friendly routes include County Highway J out of Elkhart Lake to the Sheboygan County Marsh (climb the observation tower for a panoramic fall view) and from Elkhart Lake to Kiel along Wisconsin Highway 67, a 6-mile wooded drive. Turn west on Wisconsin Highway 57 into Kiel. (In Kiel, sample cheddars at Henning's Cheese Factory (920-894-3032, henningscheese.com). Spend the night at the Osthoff Resort (request a lake-facing room), and dine at the resort's Lola's on the Lake (920-876-5840, lolasonthelake.com) or the nearby Paddock Club (920-876-3288, paddockclubelkhartlake.com). You also can head east to Kohler and stay at the dog-friendly Inn on Woodlake and have dinner at the Blackwolf Run Clubhouse Restaurant (920-457-4448, tinyurl.com/kohler-blackwolf) overlooking the tree colors along the Sheboygan River. (Tip: If you are in Kohler Oct. 17-20, check out the annual Kohler Food & Wine Experience, 855-444-2838, tinyurl.com/kohlerwine). Information: (877-355-4278, elkhartlake.com).
General directions: Take I-94 north to Interstate Highway 43 north to Wisconsin 57 north. Turn west on Wisconsin Highway 23, then north on Wisconsin 67.
Iowa's Upper Mississippi River Valley
Distance: 179 miles to Dubuque
Peak season: mid-October
What to see, do: On this fall getaway, expect to find valleys of fall leaves from white and red oak, ash, walnut, maple and hickory trees. Scenic drives include the Iowa Great River Road (byways.org/explore/byways/2190), with limestone bluffs and overlooks of the Mississippi River, and the Driftless Area Scenic Byway (byways.org/explore/byways/2315) from Lansing or Harpers Ferry that winds west from the Mississippi River through Allamakee County. Two noteworthy picture-taking spots are Effigy Mounds National Monument (3 miles north of Marquette at 151 Iowa Highway 76), with forested trails, and Pikes Peak State Park (32264 Pikes Peak Road, south of McGregor; tinyurl.com/pikespark). You can also jump aboard The Spirit of Dubuque (563-583-8093, dubuqueriverrides.com) paddle-wheeler in Dubuque for a foliage tour on the water. Overnight at the Hotel Julien, built in 1839 (guests included Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain and Al Capone). Dine at the hotel's Caroline's (563-556-4200, tinyurl.com/carolinerestaurant), or try the Clock Town Inn for what is said to be the best pizza in Dubuque (563-556-1022, townclockinndbq.com). Information: 888-472-6035, traveliowa.com.
General directions: From Chicago, take Interstate Highway 90 to Rockford, then U.S. Highway 20 west to Dubuque.


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What the myth of revenge tells us about terrorism, refugees and reverence
I will not here be discussing the fear-mongering against refugees by too many politicians. Nor will I be entering the debate about how to respond to Daesh — the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). There must be strong response, yet the drift towards closed borders and greater war is ominous.
I want to instead contrast two attitudes involved in response to terror and to refugees. Actually, they are far more than "attitudes" — they are deep passions and foundational forces in human life. And while discussing such passions may seem abstract, I suggest that even in the short term they are crucial for the adequacy or failure of our responses.
Reverence is the first of these passions, and revenge the second.
Reverence, I learned from one of my wisest teachers, "is the womb of nobility" — the womb of real justice and peace. Later, another wise teacher showed me what Aeschylus taught about the implacable furies of revenge. His Oresteia, 2500 years ago, enacted the literally endless and continually tragic cycle fueled by revenge. Yet it simultaneously celebrated the birth in Athens of the wisdom (and nobility) of seeking justice through law, courts, and difficult human agreement — a birth conceived in reverence for Athena and brought to fruition at least to some degree in any decently human city.
Given the headlines, these platitudes may just seem academic trivia. Yet the Oresteia remains among the greatest achievements of the Western thought and imagination. And not just in some "artsy" way. It still shows us both the depth of our hunger for revenge, and the tragic folly of satisfying that hunger.


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Former Surry County Commissioner Craig Hunter dies from ALS
Craig Hunter, a former member of the Surry County Board of Commissioners, died Monday afternoon, ending a three-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
News concerning the death of Hunter, 48, who served the Mount Airy District on the board from 2002 to 2010, was relayed to the present commissioners Monday evening.
"Our secretary just called me," Jimmy Miller, a 26-year-board veteran, said when reacting to the passing of a man he believes represented the county with distinction.
"I had an opportunity to serve with him and I never saw a commissioner as dedicated and knowledgeable as Craig was," said Miller, one of two Mount Airy District board members.
Hunter, who spent many years in the construction industry, was especially instrumental in a massive building program for Surry schools which was under way during his tenure, Miller recalled.
"He was dedicated to what he was doing. He was such a nice guy," Miller added. "We all adored him and appreciate what he brought to the board."
Hunter stepped down from the county commission in 2010 shortly after being diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. Replacing him was Garry Scearce, who died of cancer while in office. The Mount Airy District seat is now held by Larry Phillips.
In September, the Taylormade Fore Craig Golf Tournament honoring Hunter was held for the third year, to benefit ALS research and the ex-commissioner, whose wife is a former member of the county school board.
Funeral arrangements for Hunter were incomplete Monday evening.


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Britons are chuffed that four of the top ten most satisfying cars available in Blighty are built by British hands. The cars? The Honda Civic, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla and Jaguar S-type. And let's see, Honda and Toyota are Japanese, while Jaguar's owned by Ford. Yet What Car? editor David Motton has the gall to say, "The British motor industry is still building great cars." All right there, Davo. Keep them rose-colored glasses well-Windexed, boyo! And keep meaning it, maaaaan!
Britain's favourite cars revealed [This is Money]
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Gov. rallies troops, closes state office buildings for storm
State of emergency declared
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Scott Walker is readying the troops as a strong winter storm makes its way to Wisconsin.
Walker Wednesday declared a State of Emergency as the storm advances toward the Badger State. The order mobilizes state resources, including the Wisconsin Emergency Management, the Wisconsin National Guard, the State Patrol and other agencies.
The State Patrol is recommending against travel during the storm.
Forecasters say the storm will include blizzard conditions. The heaviest snow is expected to arrive after midnight and continue throughout the day on Thursday. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph by Thursday afternoon should make travel treacherous.
The National Weather Service posted blizzard warnings for at least eight south central counties for Thursday afternoon.
Walker on Wednesday night closed state government offices to the public due to extreme winter weather conditions predicted for Wisconsin.
Select state office buildings will be closed to the public on Thursday but will remain open to employees.
"We are keeping state buildings open to employees to ensure that essential services are maintained for our facilities that operate 24×7, as well as those employees who are able to safely travel to their offices," said Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch in a statement.
State office buildings will be closed to the public in the following counties: Adams, Brown, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Lafayette, Marquette, Monroe, Outagamie, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Vernon and Winnebago.
The state Capitol in Madison remains open for business.
Agency heads have been authorized to allow employees to take leave from work (such as vacation time) as provided in the state's inclement weather policy, but excludes sick leave. This allows employees to determine if they can safely travel to work, the DOA said in a news release.
Wisconsin has opened its State Emergency Operations Center to monitor the winter storm. The Emergency Operations Center will remain staffed throughout the duration of the storm.
The SEOC will take calls from local law enforcement needing help and figure out how to get help there in bad conditions.
"We're bringing in different state agencies — the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, Wisconsin National Guard — all sorts of agencies are going to come together here to work this storm," said Tod Pritchard, of Wisconsin Emergency Management.
As part of the emergency preparations, National Guard troops have been pre-positioned at nine armories around the state, including in Madison, Beloit, Portage and Richland Center.
They and DNR wardens on snowmobiles and 4-wheel-drive trucks will respond if needed for the next 24 hours.
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CityArchitect brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 42 Designs von 14 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
I want a simple website for a software company to detail my products, accept enquiries. The products are Software-as-a-Service hosted on the internet.
Risk I.T. Ltd
The logo was selected from an earlier competition on this site, so you know I'm serious and will pay. A winner will be selected.
The logo competition was here: http://99designs.com/contests/6665
I'd like a templated design so I can produce different kinds of pages: Frontpage, Technical Information Pages, and the usual About us, Contacts etc.
I'd like the html, images and colour scheme delivered.
The products will be used mainly in Banking and IT, so you will realise I am looking for a "City" kind of feel.
The products are used in IT risk management, asset management. Risk doesn't mean guys on high wires.
Looking back at the logo, I don't mind whether we use the blue or black colour schemes.
1. Must show my new super logo, in either blue or black variants.
2. I like simple, generally, nothing too confusing to the eye, I want people to see the message.
Nothing that shouts at you.
Nothing in dayglo colours.
Nothing jumping and jigging around!


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December 31, 2012, 3:01 pm
Day's Best: Broncos mania
Nine minutes.
That's all it took for Broncos fans to snap up 5,000 tickets to the AFC Divisional playoff game that went on sale Monday.
Given the doom and gloom in other news — dare we mention the fiscal cliff or the NHL lockout? — it makes the team's recent performances an even more pleasant diversion.
The game will be Jan. 12 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
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Occasionally users report that their white-list or safe-list in the web management interface suddenly shows up as "empty" and they cannot add any more IP addresses or networks to it. That bug was already previously documented in our knowledge base, and has been resolved/fixed as of version 4.1.5.
The misbehavior is caused by the fact that an Admin has added the same IP or network twice to the list(s).
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In the Library with the Lead Pipe welcomes guest poster Micah Vandegrift. Micah is a graduate student in Library and Information Studies at Florida State University. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is interning at the Brooklyn Public Library. Micah's education has focused on 20th century American culture, digital media and the humanities and…


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Purely curious.
Where are the readers? Is the traffic on Weasyl so low that nobody stops by? I thought there was a pretty good base here but, since updating my page with all of my stories and uploading new stories/art, there is little to no increase in readership. There are few people popping up on art/commission pieces too.
So, what's the trick? I'm missing something and I hope that someone can point me in the right direction. I'm confident in my skill and I've built up a good base (1000+ on each) on FurAffinity & SoFurry, but it's starting to make little sense to check Weasyl when the traffic isn't here.
What helps writers on this site? How do we reach readers? Is there something on the forums that I'm missing?
Thank you in advance! I'm keen to build up readership here and I have my hooves crossed for a little help!


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Forbes' 30 under 30 spotlights some of the gaming younger stand-outs. The guy who made the Oculus Rift is 20? Borderlands 2, written by a near-infant???
Of course, to some of you, these people will seem old, old, old. Way to make me feel old, too!
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I was tasked without setting up some IP SLA's over our network to check performance at various points in the network. I'm not going to go hardcore into how to configure it, as Cisco has an excellent guide right here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_4/ip_sla/configuration/guide/hsjitter.html
There is something I wanted to point out though. I installed a 3750 in the core running the actual tests. IP SLA requires another Cisco router to actually respond to those tests, basically an IP SLA Responder. It seemed to me that a lot of devices we had simply did not support IP SLA, or at least I though.
IP SLA used to be called something completely different. In IOS release 12.1 (4) they released a feature called SAA Monitor. The commands used to configure it were completely different to IP SLA. Basically instead of typing:
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My name is pierre, i'm french (sorry for my bad english). I do flash animation, but this project is personal it's not for work. I wanna do a little cartoon in flash for my daughter. I'm know how to animate thing, but i'm very bad at drawing.
Don't ask me why but the main character of the cartoon is a GREEN chicken. I'm not crazy !
the cartoon will probably published one day on a website for young kids.
You need to design for a young kid (and the parents ;) !
Be fun ! Think like a kid ! Do crazy stuff !
- the chicken must be green, maybe not 100% green but most of it.
- It doesn't have to look exactly like a chicken. but it's definitely a fat bird.
- It has to be simple, if you don't know "Angry Bird" on iphone have a look at it, but do not copy.
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This is the first time investigators will test an amyloid-clearing drug in older individuals thought to be in the pre-symptomatic stage of Alzheimer's disease. The trial will enroll older individuals with evidence of amyloid in their brains – a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease – but who do not show clinical symptoms of the disease. The trial is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and by private sector contributions.
"We carefully considered a number of promising anti-amyloid treatments for the A4 trial over the past six months." said Reisa Sperling, MD, principal investigator for the A4 trial, and the director of CART at BWH. "Our committee ultimately reached the decision that solanezumab was the best choice for this first trial in asymptomatic people at high risk for cognitive decline."
Earlier this week the National Institutes on Aging, the lead NIH institute on Alzheimer's research, announced funding for the three-year A4 trial, which will enroll 1,000 patients, ages 70-85, who have evidence of the abnormal amyloid protein building up in the brain detected on PET scans. The A4 trial will be facilitated by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), a consortium of academic Alzheimer's disease clinical trial centers, led by Paul Aisen, MD at University of California, San Diego. The ADCS was established by the NIH in 1991 to advance research on the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
"Solanezumab has a good safety profile, and we were encouraged by the evidence of a modest clinical benefit in the mild Alzheimer's disease dementia patients in the Phase 3 trials.
Our confidence level in solanezumab grew after the results were confirmed through an independent, academic analysis by the ADCS released in early October," said Sperling, who is also a professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and the director of the Harvard Aging Brain Study at the Massachusetts General Hospital and BWH. "We hope that starting treatment much earlier in the disease, before symptoms are present, as well as treating for a longer period of time, will slow cognitive decline and ultimately prevent Alzheimer's disease dementia."
The A4 researchers also announced that they will use florbetapir as the PET amyloid tracer to select participants for the trial. Florbetapir is an FDA approved PET imaging agent for detecting the presence of absence of amyloid in the brains of patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease and other causes of cognitive decline. It is also being used in several other large academic studies. Keith Johnson, MD from Massachusetts General Hospital will lead the PET amyloid imaging aspects of the A4 trial. Drs. Sperling and Johnson made the announcement about the selection of solanezumab and florbetapir at the 7th Annual Human Amyloid Imaging meeting on January 18 in Miami.
"This large scale study would not be possible without public-private partnerships," Sperling said, "Alzheimer's disease is a looming public health crisis, and this is a great example of how academia, government and industry can work together towards finding a successful treatment."
Solanezumab is a monoclonal antibody in Phase III clinical trials. Discovered and developed by Eli Lilly and Company, it binds to soluble monomeric forms of amyloid beta after it is produced, allowing it to be cleared before it clumps together to form plaques. AmyvidTM (florbetapir F 18 injection) is developed and manufactured by Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc., which was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lilly in 2010.
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Kemp on track to be activated Friday
SAN DIEGO -- Outfielder Matt Kemp is eligible to be activated Friday, and Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said it will probably happen.
"He's at a point where he's got to see Major League pitching to see where he's at," Mattingly said of Kemp, who has been rehabbing from left ankle and shoulder operations. "He needs that intensity, and to get over the anxiety of playing in front of people. It will be an adjustment for Matt."
It will also be an adjustment for Mattingly and the lineup, because Kemp hasn't had a normal Spring Training and will likely need time to shake off the rust. Mattingly said it's not something that a Minor League rehab assignment can solve.
"I don't know what that does for him at this point," he said. "He's had as many at-bats in Arizona as anybody. At some point, he's got to start.
"Physically, in his mind, Matt feels he's ready. He's said he's not afraid to do all the things he has to do. In a sense, we can only trust him. He's been honest with us. He doesn't want to get embarrassed. He wants to do well."
Eventually, Mattingly will be challenged to fit four outfielders into three spots, but he said initially Kemp will be handled like any player coming out of Spring Training.
"We definitely have to be patient with him," he said. "He's not going to play in 10 straight games."


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Good news said Jian, my manager. I'm getting another pay rise for my role in the system recovery.
Sometimes I turn up to work early because I want to finishing off late projects. On Thursday morning we had our first power blackout, Viet and myself have 15 mins worth of power from the backup generator to shutting down the servers and mainframe system to avoid data corruption. In appreciation, the CEO giving both of us a pay rise.


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Boston honors marathon survivors, first responders
BOSTON – The 26.2 miles run every third Monday in April will never be the same. The bombs that exploded last year near the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and injuring more than 260, assured as much. But so did everything that followed, including Tuesday's tribute event.
In a ceremony that was more stirring than solemn, Vice President Biden sounded the perfect closing note. "Next Monday, on Patriots' Day, when 36,000 people line up to start the marathon, you will send a resounding message around the world. Not to just the rest of the world, but to the terrorists, that we will never yield," Biden said, his voice rising, full of defiance. "We will never cower. America will never, ever, ever stand down.
"We are Boston. We are America. We respond. We endure. We overcome ... and we own the finish line."
Monday's race is expected to signify just that. "For those of us who will ride and run, we will do so for those who are no longer with us," said Patrick Downes, one of the three survivors who spoke at the tribute event.
Downes and his wife, Jessica Kensky, then newlyweds, each lost a leg but gained something in return. "We would never wish the devastation and pain we have experienced on any of you," he said. "However, we do wish that all of you, at some point in your lives, feel as loved as we have felt this last year. It has been the most humbling experience of our lives. We hope you feel all the emotion we feel when we say, 'Thank you.'"
TIGHT BOND:Survivors share how tragedy changed their lives
Thomas Menino, Boston's former mayor who has an advanced form of cancer, received a standing ovation as he walked to the dais. His eyes filled with tears as he spoke about the first responders. "The courage and generosity of others made this one of the most hallowed grounds here on earth," he said.
The Boston Marathon, the oldest continuously held marathon in the world, has always held a hallowed place in sports. Now, as Menino eloquently put it, it is also hallowed grounds, not just because of the lives and limbs lost, but because of all those who ran to help.
Biden said during last year's marathon, the whole world witnessed "ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things." He recounted the story of Carlos Arredondo, the cowboy hat-wearing hero who ran to help Jeff Bauman and others injured in the blasts.
"He wasn't a firefighter, he wasn't a trained medic, he wasn't a police officer," Biden said of Arredondo, who wore a black cowboy hat to Tuesday's event.
"Yet he instinctively, he ran to (the injured)," Biden said. "That's what Bostonians do. That's what the whole world saw. That's what America does."
Bauman, the only survivor who lost both legs above the knee, wanted to be at the tribute to thank all who helped him recover. A year ago, he said his goal was to be able to walk by this time. He did just that Tuesday, moving at a good clip on his prosthetic legs, alongside his fiancée, Erin, who is six months pregnant with their first child.
At the end of the event, most of the 2,700 survivors, first responders, their family members and officials gathered at the finish line in a steady rain. At the moment of silence — 2:49 p.m. ET, the time the first bomb exploded — only the sound of raindrops hitting umbrellas could be heard. Church bells rang. An American flag was raised. Bagpipes sang their mournful song.
In six days, there is expected to be a very different sound at the same spot. There will be raucous cheers as runners huff past the finish line, exhausted and exhilarated. A year after one of the city's most treasured events was hijacked by terror, Boston wants to reclaim its race. And own the finish line.
Contributing: G. Jeffrey MacDonald
PHOTOS: Boston Marathon Tribute


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Why didn't the photographer help him instead of taking his picture?
That's the question everyone is asking about the horrific photo on Tuesday's New York Post cover showing a man clinging to the wall of a subway track as a train approached.
The Post, tasteful as ever, ran the sensational headline "DOOMED/Pushed on the subway track, this man is about to die" with the picture.
The man, Ki-Suk Han, reportedly had been pushed onto the tracks by an assailant at Manhattan's 49th St. subway station. He tried to climb out, but was hit by the train and tossed "like a rag doll." He died soon after.
New York Post freelance photographer R. Umar Abbas, who was on the platform at the time, didn't try to assist Han, but he did have time to squeeze off at least two shots. He says he tried to warn the train operator by firing his flash.
But would a few flash bursts convey the danger to the driver? Waving one's arms would seem to be more effective.
The photo looks to be a wide-angle shot, meaning that the man was actually closer to the photographer than it appears. The train is closer as well, but it seems likely that he could have reached the man before the train.
So why didn't he? Here are a few possible explanations:
- He was afraid of being pulled onto the tracks. Self-preservation is a legitimate concern, if not a very noble one in this case.
- Bystander effect (Genovese Syndrome.) He didn't want to get involved (beyond tripping his flash). Nobody else on the platform helped either.
- He wasn't strong enough to pull Han off the tracks. This is the Post's defense of Abbas' actions.
- His photojournalistic instincts took over. He saw the opportunity for a dramatic shot, one he presumably was paid for, and went for it.
Take your pick.
Life is full of stories of people risking their lives to save the lives of strangers. They renew one's faith in humanity.
There was a chance for that kind of a selfless gesture Monday on a New York subway platform. Tragically, no one stepped up.


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The hero has accomplished their goal; they've killed the Big Bad, or defeated them forever, or at least scored a major blow against the antagonist. They've done what they set out to do...
...but not so fast! It turns out that by the very act of success, they've unwittingly made things worse. Maybe the now-dead antagonist was actually holding back an even greater evil. Maybe the villain, having been defeated or damaged, is now transformed into a new, ultimate, unstoppable, invincible, angry form, generally against the villain's will (or against their expectations, anyway). Maybe the villain, despite their villainy, was serving some other greater good keeping the world/universe/nature/whatever politically or literally balanced and their demise throws things into chaos. Maybe the so-called villain was actually a Hero Antagonist, and you have been unwittingly helping the real villain. Maybe that princess you saved is a cold-hearted tyrant at the head of an oppressive regime, or a Sealed Evil in a Can. Perhaps taking down the villain has resulted in an Evil Power Vacuum, and now even worse guys are fighting to fill the void that the previous villain left, without a single regard for who else gets hurt. Or perhaps the only means of foiling the villain involves questionably massive "collateral damage". For whatever reason, the hero's victory over death and destruction directly or indirectly leads to an even greater wave of death and destruction, or at least an even greater threat of such. Oh dear.
Maybe the villain themselves will warn the hero about the possible consequences, as a last-ditch attempt to save their own skin, or as a bitter "parting shot" to ruin the hero's victory ("You fools... do you even know what you've done?"). Villains being villains, this may just be a bluff. Or maybe the villain will just lament over how the hero defeated them despite all their efforts - it wasn't some sort of plan of theirs for the hero to "win" and thus make things worse (if it was, that'd be My Death Is Just the Beginning). Then again, Poor Communication Kills often comes into play as the villain will usually be uselessly vague and give no concrete reason for why foiling him would be bad. On the other other hand, a clear warning might be taken as Cassandra Truth anyway. You can't win.
If the mission was a rescue, it was an Unwanted Rescue, and the former captive may bitterly inform them of the true facts.
In most cases, of course, the hero's new mission is to stop the new danger they've unleashed, preferably in a way that doesn't spawn ever greater menaces. Darker plotlines may end the story right there instead, and it's always possible the villain's demise inadvertently resulted in the irreversible destruction or horrifying mutation of the world. If used excessively, this trope often leaves an audience with a sense that the hero shouldn't have tried to change things for the better and indeed shouldn't have even left home, which can be a Family-Unfriendly Aesop, but also a more literal moral about getting seriously involved in things without learning much about them.
This trope can be annoying in video games as often-times Stupidity Is the Only Option, particularly in the case of a MacGuffin Delivery Service... It is not particularly fair to try to make the player feel guilty about a course of action they had no control over, and indeed, might've gotten a "Game Over" if they attempted to not fulfill the objectives in question.
The term "Pyrrhic Victory" has the same connotation and originated from the Pyrrhic War fought by King Pyrrhus in 279 BC, which makes "Nice Job Breaking It, Hero" Older Than Feudalism. The tropes overlap, but Pyrrhic Victory is when someone succeeds at their goal with a very high price, while Nice Job Breaking It, Hero includes actions that might not be necessary or even intentional. In addition, this trope sometimes results in no victory at all, not even a Pyrrhic one.
Sometimes a badly thought-out plot for the sake of action has exactly the same effect when Fridge Logic catches its tail. That's one of the reasons why a good Game Master habit is writing the plot starting from the "what happens if Player Characters aren't here at all or do nothing" point.
This trope is a common problem with the Small Steps Hero. Compare Create Your Own Villain, What the Hell, Hero?, Unwitting Pawn, Must Make Amends, You Already Changed the Past, Two Rights Make a Wrong, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain! (but note that villains are also subject to this trope they can do something careless that screws them over or helps out a worse villain). Compare We Want Our Jerk Back when the hero/villain makes the villain/hero powerless, only to have it backfire and give them a worse villain/hero/fate than expected, resulting in them wanting things to go back the way they were. Better the Devil You Know is a similar situation, where the utter defeat of one villain can lead to a completely different and greater evil taking over. This trope may lead to a Redemption Quest in an attempt to make up for the mistake. Has very little to do with Nice Job Breaking It, Herod! (in fact, that one usually leads to the biggest cases of the complete opposite Trope.)
Hitler's Time Travel Exemption Act, in certain cases, is a Sub-Trope of this. See also Had to Come to Prison to Be a Crook, which is this as applied to a legal system. (Or at least a well-intentioned one.) May overlap with Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. No Endor Holocaust is what happens when this is ineptly averted. And if the hero dies following the reveal and is unable to stop the new menace, you've just read a Shoot the Shaggy Dog story. Despite obvious parallels, most Load-Bearing Boss in video games do not fall under this category. When this happens with fandoms, it's Why Fandom Can't Have Nice Things. Pacifism Backfire is "Nice Job Sparing Him, Hero". Compare Tragic Mistake.
No real-life examples are allowed (Truth in Television as it is), and for that, you have no one to blame but yourselves.
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The Ballad of Mary Phagan
by Franklyn Bliss Snyder
(from The Journal of American Folk-Lore, XXXI (1918), 264 -66)
Note: This ballad was sung at rallies in support of carrying out the execution of Leo Frank.
"Fiddling John" Carson popularized this song at demonstrations in Georgia in 1915.
Little Mary
She left her home one day;
She went to the pencil-factory
To see the big parade.
She left her home at eleven,
She kissed her mother good-by;
Not one time did the poor child think
That she was a-going to die.
Leo Frank he met her
With a brutish heart, we know;
He smiled, and said, "Little Mary,
You won't go home no more."
Sneaked along behind her
Till she reached the metal-room;
He laughed, and said, "Little Mary,
You have met your fatal doom."
Down upon her knees
To Leo Frank she plead;
He taken a stick from the trash-pile
And struck her across the head.
Tears flow down her rosy cheeks
While the blood flows down her back;
Remembered telling her mother
What time she would be back.
You killed little Mary Phagan,
It was on one holiday;
Called for old Jim Conley
To carry her body away.
He taken her to the basement,
She was bound both hand and feet;
Down in the basement
Little Mary she did sleep.
Newtley was the watchman
Who went to wind his key;
Down in the basement
Little Mary he did see.
Went in and called the officers
Whose names I do not know;
Come to the pencil-factory,
Said, "Newtley, you must go."
Taken him to the jail-house,
They locked him in a cell;
Poor old innocent negro
Knew nothing for to tell.
Have a notion in my head,
When Frank he comes to die,
Stand examination
In a court-house in the sky.
Come, all you jolly people,
Wherever you may be,
Suppose little Mary Phagan
Belonged to you or me.
Now little Mary's mother
She weeps and mourns all day,
Praying to meet little Mary
In a better world some day.
Now little Mary's in Heaven,
Leo Frank's in jail,
Waiting for the day to come
When he can tell his tale.
Frank will be astonished
When the angels come to say,
"You killed little Mary Phagan;
It was on one holiday."
Judge he passed the sentence,
Then he reared back;
If he hang Leo Frank,
It won't bring little Mary back.
Frank he's got little children,
And they will want for bread;
Look up at their papa's picture,
Say, "Now my papa's dead."
Judge he passed the sentence
He reared back in his chair;
He will hang Leo Frank,
And give the negro a year.
Next time he passed the sentence,
You bet, he passed it well;
Well, Solister H. M.
Sent Leo Frank to hell.