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A steady stream of revelations and civil lawsuits over child sexual abuse by priests seem to signal the Catholic Church has the biggest problem with clerical scandals, but experts deny it is a hot zone of exploitation.
Insurance companies, child advocacy groups and religion scholars say there is no evidence that Catholic clergy are more likely to be involved in sexual misconduct than other clergy or professionals. Yet ongoing civil litigation of decades-old cases against a church with deep pockets keeps the Catholic Church in the headlines.
"There is no plausible evidence that Catholic priests are gangs of sexual predators, as they are being portrayed," said Pennsylvania State University Prof. Philip Jenkins, eminent religion and history scholar, and a non-Catholic who's studied the church's abuse problems for 20 years.
Jenkins said there has been no formal study comparing denominations for rates of child abuse. However, insurers have been assessing the risks since they began offering riders on liability policies in the 1980s. Two of the largest insurers report no higher risks in covering Catholic churches than Protestant denominations.
Wisconsin-based Church Mutual Insurance Co. has 100,000 client churches and has seen a steady filing of about five sexual molestation cases a week for more than a decade, even though its client base has grown.
"It would be incorrect to call it a Catholic problem," said Church Mutual's risk control manager, Rick Schaber. "We do not see one denomination above another. It's equal. It's also equal among large metropolitan churches and small rural churches."
Iowa-based Guide One Center for Risk Management, which insures more than 40,000 congregations, also said Catholic churches are not considered a greater risk or charged higher premiums.
"Our claims experience shows this happens evenly across denominations," said spokeswoman Melanie Stonewall.
However, the largest insurer of the Catholic Church was silent on the subject.
Midwestern Catholic dioceses formed their own Nebraska-based nonprofit insurance group in 1896, now called the Catholic Mutual Group, which is the provider to 111 out of 195 U.S. Catholic dioceses. Catholic Mutual's counsel, Tim Augustine, declined comment on sexual-abuse claims.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children President Ernie Allen said his organization has received more than 825,000 reports of child abuse and does not see any statistical indication the Catholic Church has a greater prevalence of cases than any other setting — after accounting for the size of the church, the largest Christian denomination in the U.S. and the world.
"There is a common denominator among those who abuse children," Allen said. "They seek out situations where they have easy access and cover. It should surprise nobody that an abuser is a teacher, coach, youth leader, pediatrician, minister, priest or rabbi."
The Boy Scouts of America was recently ordered to pay $18.5 million to a former scout abused by an assistant scoutmaster in 1983, in a case that highlighted the Boy Scout organization's secret files on suspected child molesters. In the 1980s, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the charter holder for an estimated one-third to one-half of the nation's Boy Scout troops, according to CBS News.
Researchers and journalists examining the sexual and physical abuse by American public schoolteachers have found "a horrendous volume of cases," Jenkins said, and nobody has paid the sort of attention to it that the Catholic Church has experienced since the late 1990s.
The Catholic Church has a particularly extensive network of schools and youth ministries, and Allen's organization had been sharply critical in the past of the way it and other churches handled suspected abuse.
"Churches need to see that it's not just a sin, it's a crime," Allen said. "I understand churches put great stock in redemption, but first and foremost they need to hold that person accountable."
Allen said he has been pleased with the commitment of the Catholic Church in America to deal aggressively with the problem in the past several years.
The only comprehensive report on sexual abuse within any denomination was the study by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of American Catholic priests. No comparable report exists for any other denomination, Jenkins said.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commissioned the study after sexual molestation cases rocked the church in 2002, yet the study, made by a college at City University of New York, is considered a rigorous independent review.
John Jay researchers found more than 4 percent of 110,000 priests active between 1950 and 2002 had faced accusations of sexual misconduct. There were 4,392 complaints, ranging from improper conversations to rape, filed by 10,667 victims under the age of 18.
However, child molestation is an under-reported crime, researchers said. They estimate sexual abuse among the general U.S. adult male population to be 10 percent to 20 percent.
The study also found that more abusive acts by priests occurred in the 1970s and 1980s than any other decades, yet one-third of all allegations, many of them decades old, were reported in 2002-03.
More than half of the offending priests in the John Jay study faced only one accusation. And 149 priests were serial offenders, responsible for 25,000 alleged incidents, more than a quarter of the total, and many of the cases involving very young children.
Yet despite a persistent label of "pedophile priest scandal," Jenkins said, very few of the accused priests were pedophiles, those having abusing children before they reach the age of puberty, about 12 or 13. This in no way makes the acts more defensible, he said, but it demonstrates distorted public perceptions.
At the end of 2009, Baylor University released a national study of clergy sexual misconduct with adults that concluded it was more common than previously thought and it occurred across all religions and denominations.
Yet many critics suspect the church's celibacy requirement, exclusion of women from the priesthood and ancient hierarchical structure are factors in its clerical scandals.
The Catholic Church has been forced to scrutinize itself more than any other denomination and it suffers for its better record-keeping … and unique (hierarchical) structure," Jenkins said.
Even the staunchest Catholics have been appalled by the church's cover-up of sexual abuse cases and steps taken by many church officials to protect fraternity, image and coffers over Catholic youth.
"They were stupid," said Jesuit priest Thomas J. Reese, Senior Fellow of the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University. "The Catholic Church needs to apologize, apologize, apologize. There was no excuse for keeping those guys in ministry."
Attitudes about child molestation have changed enormously over time, Jenkins said.
"No one looks at whether the attitudes of secular professionals in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s were any less wrong than the church's," Jenkins said. "Commonplace therapeutic views until the 1970s were that pedophiles were curable and unlikely to repeat if removed from the setting. A dominant theme of the 1960s was that there was no significant damage to children in these cases."
The Catholic Church is the only institution being scrutinized by the standards of today for decisions made 30 years ago, Jenkins said.
Yet many within the church, which holds itself up as a leading moral authority, say officials should have known better than to continually move offending priests from parish to parish.
"We will never understand it. The church knew it wasn't right, yet so many things were swept under the rug," said Mark Ross, a 73-year-old Thornton Catholic who spent decades in lay ministries. "Many people didn't know it was happening. Others refused to believe it — it was too shameful. It breaks my heart. I feel sorry for the good priests, and there are so many of them."


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Brazilian steakhouses have come to the South Shore with all-you-can eat barbecue.
Holding a 3-foot long skewer bearing barbecued top sirloin, a waiter offered pieces to Rita Murphy and her friends. "You cut it, I want it," Murphy quipped. "I want to try everything."
The sirloin – hot from the grill and sliced to order by the waiter – was the latest in a parade of steaks, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey and sausage brought to diners at Rodizio Grill in Braintree, a Brazilian steakhouse. It's a South American twist on all-you-can eat barbecue, known as churrascaria, which is served table side, a style known as rodizio.
In contrast to a traditional carving station where meat is kept warm under a heat lamp, these meats are always hot. When the meats aren't being offered to diners, they are kept warm on the grill. Slowly turning on a rotisserie over a gas or charcoal flame, the best of these meats are deeply flavorful with a crusty outside and tender inside.
"On the first round, people usually try everything." said Abe Hafiani, co-owner and manager of Rodizio Grill.. "Our most important advice is you have to go slow and steady."
Brazilian steakhouses are hot now and likely to experience a swell in customers over the next four weeks as the World Cup focuses public attention on Brazil. Since opening in the United States in the mid-1990s, Rodizio Grill and Fogo de Chão, both chains, each added restaurants in Greater Boston about a year and a half ago.
If you want an outdoor eating experience to go with your barbecue, Rio Brazilian Steakhouse in Plymouth has a patio that seats 25. Brazilian Vagmar Stoffel of Weymouth opened it with a partner in 2010 and relocated it to Plymouth in 2011. The Spettus Steakhouse opened at Rio Brazilian's Quincy site several years ago, and now is closed while it relocates to Independence Avenue.
"We don't have a big Brazilian community, but the customers keep coming," said Stoffel, who cooks his meats over charcoal. "They're excited about the way we do it."
To fully appreciate a Brazilian steakhouse, you need to arrive with a hearty appetite and plenty of time. You can make the most of the experience by engaging the servers, who are happy to describe the meat they carry and how it is prepared. The servers are adept at chatting while balancing the skewer in the center of a pan and removing slices or kebabs with a long sharp knife. To summon them, you raise or display the green side of a coaster; when you want a break, you show the red side.
"The servers are very sweet and helpful," said Maureen Fay of Braintree, who ate at Rodizio Grill with her husband and Murphy. "I'll be here all night."
Her exaggeration isn't so extreme, given that she could sample over a dozen meats, as well as a large buffet of cold salads, such as hearts of palm, artichoke, asparagus and cerviche, and of hot sides, such as Brazilian stew, rice, beans, and collard greens. That's in addition to the table appetizers of Brazilian favorites – rolls baked with cheese inside, banana fritters and crispy polenta.
Though meat is the star attraction, vegetarians will find plenty to eat. They pay a lower price for unlimited salads, hot sides and appetizers.
With Rodizio's open grill area, diners can see and smell the meats. They're typically seasoned just with salt, the traditional Brazilian way, Hafiani said. But every night, the chef prepares specials with seasonings such as parmesan cheese, ginger, garlic and citrus. The most popular meat is picanha, a soft, buttery top sirloin cut in a half moon shape. Chicken hearts with limes are considered a delicacy, and whole pineapples glazed with brown sugar are a sweet contrast to the meats.
In celebration of the World Cup, Rodizio Grill is offering free Brazilian appetizers (banana poppers, polenta, cheese bread) all day June 12 - July 13 at the bar with purchase of alcohol. It's also giving away a free, four-night trip to Brazil for two (no purchase necessary).
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 27, 2009) – The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 27 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions and much more.
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TRIVIA QUESTIONS: 1. Which member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team has already been inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame? 2. How many different countries could the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team compete in during the 2009 season? Answers can be found on page two in the full PDF version (click here) of the current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update.
PAN AM CUP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED: The Eighth Women's Pan American Cup schedule has been released and includes several quality matches throughout pool play leading into the classification rounds. The Pan American Cup, a 12-country event played over nine days, is being hosted by USA Volleyball and the Miami-Dade Sports Commission in Miami from June 26 to July 4 at the University of Miami and Florida International University. Each country will play five pool matches in a round-robin format from June 26 to July June 30, followed by an off-day on July 1. The winner of each pool advances to the semifinals on July 3, while the second- and third-place pool finishers play cross-pool quarterfinal matches on July 2. The championship match is schedule for July 4. All match times and pool schedules will be announced at a later time. The U.S. Women's National Team, part of Pool A at University of Miami's Bank United Center, starts competition on June 26 versus No. 30 Costa Rica. The Americans face No. 48 Guatemala on June 27, followed by a June 28 contest versus No. 26 Mexico. Team USA hosts No. 17 Peru on June 29 before concluding pool play on June 29 versus No. 19 Puerto Rico. The U.S. captured the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games and is currently ranked second in the world. Brazil, the 2008 Olympic Games gold medalist and leader of the FIVB world ranking, headlines Pool B at Florida International (U.S. Century Bank Arena) where it will be part of a round-robin group of No. 13 Dominican Republic, No. 23 Canada, No. 31 Argentina, No. 43 Colombia and No. 53 Trinidad & Tobago. For the complete release, click here.
USAV HOSTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION EVENT: USA Volleyball is proud to announce University of Central Florida and UCF Arena, located in Orlando, Fla., as its host site for NORCECA's FIVB Women's World Championship Pool G qualification tournament set for July 6-8. The U.S. Women's National Team is currently ranked second in the world by FIVB and captured the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Although the Team USA roster has not been determined at this time for the qualifier event, a handful of 2008 Olympians are likely to compete for the Americans as they attempt to qualify for the 2010 FIVB World Championship held Oct. 29 to Nov. 14 in various cities throughout Japan. Pool G is a four-team, round-robin event played over three consecutive days at UCF Arena. Along with the U.S. Women's National Team, Costa Rica and two teams yet to advance will comprise the four-team pool. The pool winner will advance to the 2010 FIVB World Championship next fall. Match times will be 5 p.m. ET and 7:30 p.m. ET, with the United States playing the second match each day. In addition to the matches, Team USA and UCF volleyball coaching staffs will hold a pre-match clinic involving chalk talk and skills demonstration. For the complete release, click here.
McCUTCHEON EARNS USOC NATIONAL HONOR: USA Volleyball Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand), who led the U.S. Men's National Team to the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games before taking over the U.S. Women's Team in December 2008, has been named the 2008 National Coach of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee. McCutcheon, 39, is the first volleyball coach to receive the award since the program was initiated in 1996. McCutcheon and the other honorees will be presented with their awards on June 13 during a luncheon at the 2009 National Coaching Educators' Conference in Pittsburgh. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Station Square and hosted by West Virginia University's Athletic Coaching Education Department. "It's a wonderful honor," McCutcheon said from his office at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. "I think in very large part it reflects the work and the success of the team and the staff. While it's nice to get singled out for this individual award, I am certainly accepting it on behalf of everyone who was part of that program." As head coach of the 2008 U.S. Men's Volleyball Team, McCutcheon guided the squad to the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing - the first gold medal for the team since 1988. For the entire press release, click here.
JOINES IN A COACHING ROLE: Jennifer Joines (Milpitas, Calif.), a 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist with the U.S. Women's National Team, found a new role at the USA Adult Open Championships held in Minneapolis. During the Open Division flight held May 23-26, she held the clipboard and coached Trim Laguna Beach.
A2 TEAMS SILVER AND BRONZE AT OPEN: The U.S. Women's National A2 Teams picked up the silver and bronze medals at the 80th USA Adult Open Volleyball Championships held at Minneapolis, which started May 23 and continues through May 30 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The University of Washington, playing under its club name of Huskies VBC, captured the gold medal with a 25-22, 26-24, 25-21 victory over USA A2 Red in the title match on Tuesday. UW went through the tournament without a set loss in eight matches. Ironically, USA A2 Red defeated Huskies VBC in last year's gold-medal match. USA A2 Blue lost to USA A2 Red in the playoff to advance to the title match and settled for the bronze medal. For the complete press release with A2 Rosters, click here.
OLYMPIANS TO TAKE PART IN BOYCE BANQUET: Four-time USA Volleyball Olympians Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.) and Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, Ind.) took part in festivities surrounding the 64th Annual Dorothy C. Boyce Awards and Recognitions Banquet held May 21 at the Hilton Minneapolis. The banquet, which recognized achievements across the sport of volleyball, is presented annually by Molten and co-sponsored by Mizuno. The Boyce Banquet, using the theme "Beijing Glory," celebrated accomplishments at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as other annual awards presentations. Scott-Arruda and Ball represented their respective U.S. Olympic Teams, while the head coaches for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Teams – Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) and "Jenny" Lang Ping (Beijing, China) – were part of the Boyce Moment highlighting Team USA accomplishments at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A pre-banquet social and USA Volleyball Foundation Silent Auction included autographed Olympic Games memorabilia and USA Volleyball apparel available to the highest bidder. For a photo gallery of the Boyce Banquet, click here.
BUSSE, CRIMES, UPDATE: Cassie Busse (Prior Lake, Minn.) and Alexis Crimes (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) , both members of the U.S. Women's National Team, played important roles for Toa Baja Llaneras as it captured the Puerto Rico Super League championship title. The Llaneras defeated Corozal Pinkin in five matches of the best-of-seven series. Busse scored 12 points in the series-opening five-set victory on May 10, while Crimes added 10 points. Former University of Florida All-American Aury Cruz hammered a match-high 23 points in the victory. In the loss, American Kristee Porter scored 21 points. Pinkin bounced back to even the series with a five-set victory on May 13. Busse contributed a match-high 25 points in the loss, while Crimes chipped in nine points. Busse scored 17 points in the third straight five-set match on May 15, which was a Llaneras victory. Crimes and Cruz added 14 points apiece in the victory, while Porter recorded 18 points in the loss. Busse provided 12 points in a Toa Baja sweep on May 17, while Cruz added 16 points and Crimes six points. The Llaneras capped the playoff series with another sweep on May 17 as Busse tacked on 13 points, while Cruz charted 12 points. Crimes tallied seven points in the series finale.
FIVB ANNOUNCES WORLD GRAND PRIX SCHEDULE: The FIVB has announced the competition schedule for its 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix, which begins July 31 with three consecutive weekends of preliminary rounds concluding with the Finals Aug. 19-23 at Tokyo. The 2009 edition involves 12 national teams playing a total of 69 matches over four consecutive weekends in 10 cities. The preliminary rounds are set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Kielce, Poland and Ningbo, China, on the first weekend, Miao Li, Chinese Taipei, Macau, China, and Osaka, Japan, the second weekend and Hong Kong, Mokpo, Korea and Bangkok, Thailand, the third weekend. The U.S. Women's National Team opens the premier annual women's international tournament at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of Pool A. The Americans begin the tournament versus Germany on July 31, followed by NORCECA rival Puerto Rico on Aug. 1. On Aug. 2, the FIVB will have its featured match of the preliminary round as top-ranked and 2008 Olympic Games gold medalist Brazil hosts second-ranked and 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist Team USA. The U.S. Women travel from Rio de Janeiro to Miao Li, Chinese Taipei, the following weekend for Pool D action. Team USA plays NORCECA rival Dominican Republic on Aug. 7, Netherlands on Aug. 8 and Germany on Aug. 9. The Americans conclude the preliminary action in Pool I Aug. 14-16 at Bangkok, Thailand. The U.S. Women face Russia on Aug. 14, Puerto Rico on Aug. 15 and host Thailand on Aug. 16. For further details, click here.
REPLICA JERSEY AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TIME: Are you looking for a unique gift for your volleyball loved ones? USA Volleyball has the answer with replica jerseys from its 2008 Olympic Games indoor teams being made available for a limited time by click here. The U.S. Olympic Women's Team replica jerseys, priced at $65 apiece, are available in extra small, small, medium, large and extra large. Replica jerseys are available for all 12 U.S. players who participated in the 2008 Olympic Games. Each replica jersey will have the Olympian's name on the back with their jersey number on both the front and back. In addition, USA Volleyball has several other 2008 Olympic Games apparel items commemorating the unprecedented indoor and beach volleyball success obtained in Beijing. Products available on the online store include short and long-sleeve T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies in multiple designs.
OLYMPIC COMMEMORATIVE APPRAREL ON SALE: USA Volleyball has unveiled five commemorative logo designs to appear on apparel saluting USA Volleyball's medal successes at the recent Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Beijing. Apparel can be purchased by click here. Men's and ladies' T-shirt designs are $15, while the youth T-shirt size is $13. Long sleeve t-shirts are $18, crew sweatshirts are $23 and hoodies are $30. Sizes XXL and larger have a slightly higher price. USA Volleyball's success on the Olympic grand stage in Beijing has never been achieved by any other nation since volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1964. The U.S. Olympic Men's Indoor Volleyball Team, which was named the United States Olympic Committee Team of the Month for August 2008, captured the gold medal at the Olympic Games without losing a single match. Women's Beach Volleyball (Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh) and Men's Beach Volleyball (Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers) both came back from Beijing with Olympic Games gold medals. The U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team captured the silver medal in Beijing, as did the U.S. Women's Sitting Team during the Paralympic Games. No other country has ever participated in the gold-medal match of all four Olympic Games volleyball disciplines during the same year. Team USA added a fifth gold-medal appearance at the Paralympic Games.


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No one likes sharing small talk with strangers. It's awkward, boring, and it seems like you're just rattling off the same sentences every time. Blogger Emilie Wapnick shows us that it doesn't have to be that bad: all you need to do is share a small detail of your life to take the conversation for kill-me-now boring to interesting.
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. . .how about responding to the question "how's your day going?" not with "good, and you?" but with "Good! I got a lot of work done today on my (insert meaningful project)." They will likely then ask you about this meaningful project and you can go from there and talk passionately about the work you're excited about.
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CALGARY — A young wolf was killed early Monday on the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Castle Junction in Banff National Park, the latest in a spate of animals struck by motorists in the mountain parks.
Officials with Parks Canada are still investigating the circumstances that led to the death.
"We are saddened by and regret the loss of this wolf and the contributions it would have made to the ecosystems of Banff National Park over the long term," said Omar McDadi, spokesman for Parks Canada.
So far, he said no one has come forward to take responsibility for the collision that led to the wolf's death.
It's not yet known which pack the wolf belonged to, although more details are expected to be available Tuesday.
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Lifetime movie replaces facts in the Christopher Porco case with maudlin cliches
On March 23, Lifetime Television will air "Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story," a made-for-TV movie based on the arrest and conviction of Christopher Porco, the University of Rochester student who took an ax to his parents while they slept in their Delmar home in November 2004.
Porco's father, Peter, died. His mother, Joan, was left disfigured. Porco is serving out his sentence of 50 years to life at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora.
Brendan Lyons, the lead Times Union reporter covering the case, and arts writer Amy Biancolli, a former film critic for Hearst Newspapers, had a chance to watch the movie early. They shared their reactions in an extended email conversation, excerpted below.
Amy Biancolli: First, regarding the "Romeo" aspect: The movie seemed way more interested in the Porco-as-irresistible-hottie angle than anything else. The actor who plays Christopher Porco, Matt Barr, looks like Ryan Gosling with a dash of Gary Busey. He's all floppy blond hair and oily mannerisms.
I thought the whole thing was pretty much what you'd expect it to be: a cheesy, made-for-TV movie about handsome young ax murderer. But did we need the money shots of a shirtless Chris parading his bod for the babes?
The emphasis on his romantic exploits (one with the daughter of a detective played by Eric McCormack) made him creepy in a bad-boyfriend sort of way, but he didn't come across as a chilling sociopath, either.
BRENDAN LYONS: They take three detectives and morph them into one character. The real-life lead detective, Chris Bowdish, did not have a daughter who knew Porco. Another detective, Tony Arduini (he died of a brain aneurism in May 2006 right before the trial began), had two daughters who knew Chris. The oldest, Courtney, knew him from the swim team and they once had a friendship. The younger daughter, Chelsea, received electronic messages from Chris on the day of the murder but there's no information she had a romantic relationship with Chris, as portrayed in the movie. She also was not asked by Chris to "steal evidence" from the police station. Movie Chris asks her to steal a laptop — recovered by the police in San Diego — that he'd stolen from his parents in a prior staged burglary and then sold on eBay.
In fact, that computer was never at the police station; it was put into evidence at the district attorney's office. Another thing that jumped out is that the movie portrays Chris talking with his mom in the hospital. Never happened. She was in a coma, couldn't talk for months and had to go through multiple surgeries and speech therapy before she could speak. In addition, the Joan Porco character's injuries are not as severe as they are in real life. Joan Porco lost an eye and her face was more severely disfigured than what's portrayed.
Also, he parked on a city street nearby and did jog back to his dorm that morning. But the witness who had been in an ROTC class with Porco never flirted with him. She testified it was unusual seeing him shuffling along with a backpack because she'd never seen him out running.
AB: The script goes overboard emphasizing his romantic triumphs over the nitty-gritty of the actual trial. Aspects were fictionalized to the point of reducing the story's believability and drama. Like those private moments between Christopher and his comatose mother. The most peculiar thing about them is the way they draw out his sentimental feelings for his mother — kissing her hand, telling her she has to get better. What we should really be feeling is revulsion at this kid, or at least perplexity. But none of that comes through. There's no coldness in him. We're supposed to believe this guy took an ax to his mother's head?
BL: I saw Chris and his mother together numerous times during court proceedings and the trial. There was little show of affection. In fact, when she held his arm walking into court on many occasions, it always appeared strained and awkward.
The movie does highlight some of the facts that were key in the prosecution's case: They note the toll collectors who saw his distinctive yellow Jeep on the Thruway; the smashed home alarm first deactivated by someone who knew the pass code; and the campus security cameras that captured his Jeep leaving campus the night of the murder. But the timeline of how that information was uncovered is jumbled, condensed and makes it appear one small-town cop discovered it all on his own. The State Police had a large role in connecting the prior staged burglaries at the Porco home to their suspect.
AB: That yellow Jeep was one aspect that actually worked — narratively speaking, anyway. It made possible what hadn't yet seemed possible, this notion that Chris Porco might have been guilty of the crimes he'd been accused of. But in that sense it also underscored, again, the lack of menace in his characterization. He's just a boring pretty face.
What'd you think of Michael Hogan's turn as Terry Kindlon?
BL: Hogan was not as colorful as the real Terry Kindlon. The script also eliminates Terry's wife and co-counsel, Laurie Shanks, who was a big part of the defense team and delivered the summation. Another thing that struck me as far from truth is the dynamic at the courthouse scenes. Porco never emerged from any proceeding to applause, as he did at the bail hearing in the movie. Joan Porco was not in the courtroom for the verdict, nor was the veterinarian. A couple young ladies who supported Porco were there. No one expected the verdict that quick, and Joan Porco stayed behind at the hotel in Goshen. There was no call-to-order by the judge and as the verdict was read the courtroom was deathly quiet. I remember hearing the handcuffs click onto Porco's wrists after the judge revoked his bail, and the two young ladies in the courtroom sobbed at hearing that sound.
AB: What you've just described — that deathly quiet, the click of the cuffs, the sobs — is so much more dramatic than what the movie portrays. I was more moved by your description than the schmaltzy scene dished out by "Romeo Killer." And I wasn't a big fan of all the fake-o postmortem "interviews" with various characters, Chris Porco included. "I love girls," he says: Is that some kind of keen insight? The imagined scenes in flashback showing Chris arguing with his parents were pro forma, too — like that scene where he reassures his mom by saying, "I'm never gonna hurt you again" (cue the flutes and oboes!).
On the other hand, it was startling to see the murders and their aftermath dramatized in full, gory detail. But the movie fails to connect the dots between that blood-soaked devastation and the smarmy, boring himbo who makes the ladies melt. There's just nothing scary about him. Icky and narcissistic, yes. Psychopathic, no.
BL: By most accounts he was an introverted nerd who wedged his way in with some of the popular kids. He was clean-cut and had enough good looks to fit in, but never the heartthrob. The movie did touch on the fact Chris used stolen booty to buy drinks for his college buddies but failed to note that on one occasion he did so with a credit card stolen from one of them. He also was suspected of stealing laptops from his college "friends."
AB: I think -that is far more interesting than what made it into the movie. Another thing: The movie didn't touch on the change of venue. The portrayal of Delmar (and the region in general) was pretty bland and vague, though I suppose it had to be — considering it was shot in Vancouver.
BL: The film goes out of its way to drive home that "small-town" feel. They get little facts wrong along the way. For instance, it was a state court officer dispatched to the house who found Peter Porco's body, not a town cop. Another issue not revealed is that pretrial publicity was a huge factor. Terry Kindlon was infuriated by the relentless coverage, notably in the Times Union, that revealed critical developments in the investigation during that first year. It forced the change of venue to Orange County.
Side note: There are numerous fictional scenes in the movie. Kindlon and Porco never sat down with the prosecutor and lead detective to discuss the strength of the case. In fact, Mike McDermott said he never spoke to Porco. He only saw him twice outside a courtroom — at the wake of Peter Porco and in an Italian restaurant in Middletown on the night of the summations. That chance encounter must have fueled the fictional scene in which Porco confronts the lead detective and buys him a drink in a bar. But that never happened.
AB: I wondered where the idea for that "buy-you-a-drink-pal" scene came from. Once again, it seemed forced and cliche — just another way for this charming party boy to exercise his wiles. Yet again, it seemed to me that the entire gist of the movie had more to do with this conception of a "hottie Chris Porco" than the really fascinating and tragic aspects of the case. Just sticking to the facts would have made a better film — and a more interesting lead character. It takes a lot to make an ax murderer a dull boy, but the folks behind "Romeo Killer" have gone and done it.


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Favorite Gift Baskets necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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We're 2 hip gals baking scrumptious desserts and goodies, often in miniature size - "just a bite desserts" We're fun, upbeat, sophisticated suburban women looking to recreate Meryl Streep's vibe as a baker/dessert caterer in "It's Complicated."
Our logo can have a fun graphic design, but it needs to be simple and uncomplicated. It will be used for labels on our products as well as on our business cards so it needs to be eye-catching.
Anyone planning a party or event. Women, men, party planners, caterers, customers in specialty food stores and bakeries, etc.
Our logo needs to be chic, sleek, simple yet upscale. We prefer using only 2-3 colors max. Color combos we like are pink and brown or pink and white or a combo of all three - pink, brown and white. Logo should be simple and not be too busy, we're looking for clean lines. It can have a graphic design, but we may consider just using our name - Just A Bite Desserts - as our logo without a design. We'd like to see versions of logos that have just our name and also those that have our name and a special design.
** We do not want logos with a bite taken out of a dessert graphic. The "bite" refers to a small portion, not a bite out of food. A graphic with a small dessert or a platter of small, bite sized desserts are preferable. As we said, the logo does not necessarily need to show a dessert but we wanted to be clear during your design process.
** Please do not use a cupcake graphic as we are not a cupcake company, we make many desserts in small versions - small cookies, small cakes, brownies, cake balls, etc.
Our website is at http://www.justabitedesserts.com. The website has a pink on pink background but we feel that is too busy to incorporate into our logo. You can head over to the website to see the elegance we are after. As you will see, our website is very simple and uncomplicated.
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Upon OC Leak Detection providing a water damage inspection service on your residence, if we complete any type of repair work your water damage remediation inspection is FREE!
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Having water damage from a plumbing pipe leak or from an unexpected storm that caused water damage intrusion can be a very frightening thing to go through. Natural disasters and plumbing leaks can happen unexpectedly and most commonly in Southern California and in Del Mar. A very experienced company and crew is required for handling these situations quickly, comfortably and efficiently. At OC Leak Detection, we can give you efficient service in water extraction, as well as to ensure to dry all affected areas completely and also finding the location of the storm water intrusion or the plumbing pipe leak itself and fix it on the spot.
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The process of water damage mitigation and remediation can seem like an daunting process and it is. OC Leak Detection is highly experienced and trained in this field of expertise and can help walk you through the entire process almost seamlessly. So, lets have a look at the steps and the process for the catastrophe you are currently going through.
- So you are experiencing water damage? The first thing you need to do is to make sure the leak is either stopped or slowed. If your water damage is from some sort of plumbing leak, you need to shut off the main water supply to your residence. Storm water damage intrusion leaks are a more difficult thing to deal with. Call an experienced company such as OC Leak Detection right away to come out and mitigate the damage immediately.
- Now that the leak is somewhat controlled, call OC Leak Detection at 866.523.3303 first to immediately extract any and all water and protect you against any further damage as well as getting the water damage dry out process going. At OC Leak Detection, we do provide Emergency Response Service in Del Mar.
- At this point you will need to be making the choice of whether or not you will be going with your homeowners insurance or going without. OC Leak Detection will help to guide you on what your options are as well as costs are and be able to show you the extent of your water damage visually via a Flir Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera to assure you are able to make an educated decision. It is a good idea to know your deductible, this will help you to quickly know whether or not it is worth opening a claim.
- This next step is very important and is required by law. Any dwelling built in Del Mar, Ca. prior to 1982 (this date changes so a current date would need to be obtained) needs to be tested for the presence of Asbestos and or Lead prior to any cutting or removal of materials.
- Now the drying process should be started using commercial drying equipment such as industrial dehumidifiers and air movers, you should know whether or not you are going through the process of filing a claim and we have all the authorizations we need to start demo. Moisture mapping and picture taking has been completed at this point, Asbestos/Lead testing should have also been completed if needed and the removal of non-salvageable materials has commenced. Depending on the type of water damage that has occurred, plastic containment/dust barriers may need to be installed in order to keep your house clear of any kind of contamination from mold or bacteria growth.
- Now that the demolition portion is completed, the commercial water damage drying equipment has been sitting in your home for a minimum of 3 days, and often it can be 4-5 days, in order to completely dry all structures and salvaged materials that were left in place. Once we verify that all materials are completely dry, we will then come back to your home and take more photos and then remove all equipment as well as do a final cleaning.
- At this point, your leak has been fixed, your home no longer has water damage or the chance for mold or bacterial growth. Looking around, you will have places where sections (large or small) of drywall were removed, maybe cabinets or even carpet or flooring are now gone. Where do you go from here? Unfortunately this next portion, which we call "put back" or the rebuild process, is not something that we handle. We then will hand you off to our good friends over at Emercon Construction 949-204-7130. Like us, they too work with all insurance companies and are mainly the preferred vendor for most insurance companies in Del Mar, Ca.


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The Natural Products Association (NPA) is the nation's largest and longest running non-profit devoted to the natural products industry. Founded in 1936, the NPA represents over 10,000 retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution locations for products ranging from foods and supplements to beauty and personal care products.
Natural products abound these days, lining the cleaning product, pet food, food, and beauty aisles of most super markets. While there is no legal definition for the term "natural", these items are usually considered to be made without the use of artificial ingredients and minimally processed.
In an attempt to clarify the standards for natural personal care products the NPA has created the Natural Seal. Products which meet The Natural Standard for Personal Care Products by the NPA may carry the Natural Seal. This seal certifies compliance with the Natural Products Association Standard for Personal Care Products. The NPA Natural Standard helps consumers to easily identify truly natural products, and lends clear and concise standards and identification to natural products manufacturers.
In order to receive the Natural Seal products must meet strict guidelines set by the NPA:
- Natural Ingredients: A product labeled "natural" should be made up of only, or at least almost only, natural ingredients and be manufactured with appropriate processes to maintain ingredient purity.
- Safety: A product labeled "natural" should avoid any ingredient with a suspected human health risk.
- Responsibility: A product labeled "natural" should use no animal testing in its development.
- Sustainability: A product labeled "natural" should use biodegradable ingredients and the most environmentally sensitive packaging.
- All ingredients must be considered safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and contain no contaminants as set forth by FDA or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Products must use naturally sourced ingredients, over synthetics, where available. NPA requires transparency from manufacturers, including full ingredient listings, use of recyclable and recycled packaging, and no animal testing. Companies must also verify that at least 60% of their brand meets NPA Natural Standard requirements.
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Bengals' Green makes cautious return to practice
Knee bruise sidelined star for weeks
Bengals receiver A.J. Green returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, ending a nearly three-week absence because of a bruised knee.
Green was allowed to participate in non-contact drills only. The All-Pro receiver said the team was being cautious, easing him in slowly.
"I am back to 100 percent," Green said. "They just don't want to throw me back just like this. As the days go on I am going to work my way back into them."
The Bengals play their second preseason game on Saturday night against Tennessee at Paul Brown Stadium. It's unlikely Green would play, given the team's cautious approach, but he wants to get into at least one of the preseason games.
"I want to play," he said. "Just a matter of which one. So, we will see what the coaches say. I definitely want to play."
He bruised his left knee while trying to make a sideline catch during the first practice of training camp on July 25. He's been held out of practice since then, working on getting the knee healed.
Green caught 97 passes for 1,350 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. The Bengals want to make sure the knee is back to full strength for their season opener in Chicago on Sept. 8.


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Pdewit necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 45 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
Transportation Training & Development Association
Nova Media Inc. is a web design and online marketing company based in Alberta Canada. We are developing a new website for our client, the Transportation Training & Development Association. This Association looks after the training requirements of its members. Driver training is an important aspect of the organization.
The Transportation Training and Development Association (TT&DA) was originally established in 1997 "to coordinate the development and delivery of a program aimed at increasing safety standards in the truck and bus transportation industries and to develop enhanced career opportunities for all occupation categories in these industries".
Highway transport companies, bussing companies (e.g. Greyhound) and other companies in the transportation industry.
This is mainly an industrial target audience. These are some of the member organizations http://www.trimac.com http://greyhound.ca/home/
Strong, clean logo that communicates the essence of this organization: professional, safety, driver education, Canadian, dynamic.
Industry refers to the organization as TT&DA so using the acronym could be a design option.
Design needs to work for a variety of applications: web, print, signage etc. Also needs to work in reverse and one-color application.
Vector Illustrator file or PDF required.
Attached is the current 'logo'
Let me know if you have any more questions.
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Turtlehead necesitaba un nuevo diseño de tema de wordpress y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 55 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
Turtlehead - We're an entertainment/sketch comedy team that's putting out an entertainment website that will feature our videos, comedy blogs, and other humorous content from around the web. Site is geared to our viewers and interaction between them is encouraged.
Our main target audience will be 18-30 year olds, college kids, slackers at work, etc.
We purchased the Celebrity Press
(http://gorillathemes.com/latest-the…typress-2/) theme from
Gorilla Themes and require customization.
Current theme installed at: turtlehead.tv/blog/
Looking for some designs to incorporate the laid back, fun atmosphere of our comedy team. Creative, graphically rich designs will go over best. Feel free to play around with a cartoon style that will keep the sites feeling fun without casting a childish impression.
Rich browns and greens are good to integrate with our logo. You can play around with variations on the logo if you wish (Reflection/glare needed for the glass on the TV).
Navigation – 1 bar as opposed to 2 to distinct us from collegehumor.com
We like default slideshow but want to incorporate a blip.tv video player. We need a section that highlights our latest/most popular/featured content.
Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Youtube, RSS feeds needed.
-Nav categories for now: Home, Video, Music, Archives, About, Contact
-Expansion of nav to include new sections is necessary.
-Search and mailing list boxes
-Standout Button/badge that says "Submit your shit!"
We like this setup: lovehopestrength.org
Similar content:
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MBA Mondays: The Revenue Model Hackpad, Take Two
So I messed up bigtime yesterday. I created a "final version" of the revenue model hackpad and locked it down so hard that nobody could even see it.
What happened is I am using a product, hackpad, that I don't really know how to use correctly. I am learning how to use it in real-time. Which is how I learn to use everything. Screw the manual. Just turn it on and get going. That can work, but it results in fails like we had yesterday. The truth is I still don't know exactly what I am doing with this product, but I am figuring it out.
The "final version" is now fully public but locked down for moderation. Whatever that means. I think it means is we can continue to edit this "final version" but I get to approve all edits.
Anyway, here's a link to the final version. There were some edits to the initial version yesterday that I like a lot. The transaction processing section was re-organized in a nice way. And a few more revenue models were listed. I will work to merge the two but don't have time to do that this morning.
Again, I want to thank everyone who has been working on this list. Crowdsourcing information is messy but together we have built something that is way better than I could do on my own.


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Florence + The Machine appear to have evolved into one of those bands that it is considered de rigueur for people who deem themselves musically leftfield and papercut cool to despise. This troubles me. Granted, Miss Welch's live performances veer dangerously close to ear surgery at times and frankly, that cover of 'You've Got The Love' should have been drowned, disembowelled and fed piecemeal to small rodents at birth. But aside from that, debut album Lungs was an endearing, ramshackle and lovelorn collection of star-gazingly sorrowful songs which, (if you discounted the cynical grafting of aforementioned cover onto its bruised rump) held together with an oddly pretty coherence.
So I'll be honest – I love that first record. And I can't fully fathom the level of hatred thrown its way. She's successful? It happens, get over it. You heard her on the Twilight soundtrack? In case you've forgotten, so were Radiohead. My suspicion is that as a person she sits a little too close to the Topshop identikit stereotypes who commandeer festivals with their Hunter wellies and overloud stories about being wrecked in some overpriced, toxic bar for many people. That may be so and is somewhat understandable by association, but it's hardly her fault.
Nevertheless, as with the same music = cash formula that, back in 2004 caused Parlophone to issue a profit warning due to the late arrival of Coldplay's X&Y, Island Records will no doubt be rubbing their hands with glee and anticipating Ceremonials plumping their coffers and bankrolling champagne and cigars at the Christmas party. And for Florence and company, this poses a question: do they go for the big commercial payday or focus on broadening their sound? There can be merit in either but in fact, they do neither. The main thematic change is that rather than being a child of the stars, Florence now sounds like a child of the Eighties, the songs doused in more synthesiser and Kate Bush-esque beats and pieces. But aside from that, this is the same old Florence we know well. And eventually, familiarity breeds a degree of contempt; no matter how colourful it may sound.
The record kicks out of the blocks with remarkable panache - the opening four tracks are wonderful. The kaleidoscopic waterfall and cathedral choir melodrama of opener 'Only If For A Night' is lushly and intelligently pieced together and new single 'Shake It Out' is brilliant: a truly glorious see-saw of dynamics: unrestrained rhythm and hysteria used to stunning effect. Preview track 'What The Water Gave Me' is full of understated brooding, maturity and solemnity and by the end of the superb 'Never Let Me Go', you could easily be forgiven for thinking that you are listening to one of the most unexpected surprises of 2011, so strong and resonant is the roar of the opening salvo.
But just when you think that Ceremonials is about to become something special, it nosedives with the miscalculated folly of 'Breaking Down' - a featherweight, aurally ugly track that screams 'filler' with every note. And from that point through the flaccid midriff of the record, Ceremonials coasts with a sluggish, predetermined cruise control. Good as the band are and as delectable as Paul Epworth's production sounds, they are too content to rest on their sound and trademarks – rumbling toms, swishing chimes, plucked harps like heartstrings and Welch attempting to oscillate for Great Britain – without ever exploring the deeper recesses. 'Lover to Lover' tries to ride a Motown bicycle but quickly overbalances and shrugs in confusion. 'Seven Devils' has a promising initial premise but simply can't sustain interest over five increasingly tedious minutes. And as the record progresses, the triumph of the opening four tracks eventually returns to haunt the record as it gradually pales in comparison, on more than one occasion moving disconcertingly close to the formless, vacuum-packed hysteria that detractors often level at them.
Things do come to a belatedly welcome conclusion with the closing three songs, where the band pull out of their slumbers and kick for home. 'Spectrum' has a fantastic house-beat kick that puts a fire under the chorus and crowns itself as the most likely to take over daytime radio playlists. 'All This And Heaven Too' carries an endearing Stock/Aitken/Waterman simplicity and closing track 'Leave My Body' oddly recalls Like A Prayer era Madonna channelling Peter Gabriel (this is a good thing). And so the album resolves in three sections: a stunning win at the first, an abject defeat with the second and a hard-fought draw to conclude proceedings.
So what does Ceremonials tell us about Florence + The Machine that we didn't already know? In truth, very little. They remain mysteriously at odds with most of the mainstream and they are still capable of stunning moments of beauty. But for all that is good about the record, there are too many examples of simply turning up the emotional thermostat to cover for a lack of natural warmth from the songs themselves.
As a second album, it is perfectly acceptable and there are many aspects of it to admire. But the static present on much of Ceremonials cannot quantify the record as anything but a regression in broader terms. And though it remains pleasurable to hear a mainstream act taking a leftfield approach to modern indie-pop, they'll have to work a lot harder if they want to someday win over their doubters.
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As a mother of two, I started Ollie & Bess to dress my daughters in high quality layettes and children's clothing that is comfortable. Since then, my life has changed a lot.
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Our luxury layettes and baby basics offer a range of features: ruffle collars, short sleeves, trimmed gowns and hats, girls bloomers, and peter pan collars to begin with! From baby onesies to kimonos, we share our imagination to offer your child endless possibilities. Choose your favorite style for your child today or select the perfect baby shower gift!
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A handy, slim wallet that will accomodate a photo ID, a couple of credit cards, business cards and cash. This card holder has been popular for years because it doubles as a wallet for many people. Tuck this whisper-thin card case into any pocket and go!
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Reactor volume: 0.5 - 5.0 liter
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Temperature: -20°C to +250 °C
Material: stainless steel, Hastelloy
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This multipurpose pressure reactor system is designed for the use of interchangeable steel pressure vessels. Safety features guarantee safe reactions under pressure.
The stainless steel or Hastelloy reactors ensure high resistance against acids. Visual process control and monitoring is also possible under high pressure by using steel pressure vessels with sight glasses. Various low to high torque magnetic drives ensure efficient mixing and stirring low to high viscosity process media as well as excellent heat transfer.
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With fast action closure and Reactor lift it becomes very easy to operate also heavy metal pressure vessels. A wide range of accessories for feeding of liquids / solids / gas and others like catalyst baskets, etc. are available – talk to us to define the right setup for your specific need.
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Hanukkah gifts to make holiday festive
To commemorate the miracle of a small flask of oil keeping the flame in the Temple lit for eight days, Jews around the world light candles each day. Many families exchange gifts, eat fried foods (because of the oil), and play games. "Hag Urim Sameah" (a Hanukkah filled with lights and miracles) or the simple "Happy Hanukkah" is what you say, and as the candles are lit each night, there are blessings that bring to mind light and the miracles both old and new. And for those who also want to jazz up their Judaica, here are a few suggestions.
Modern menorah: Your key to a happy Hanukkah could be this computer-keyboard-influenced menorah. The set includes nine individual ceramic keys, including an elevated central key for the shamash (the service candle used to light all the other candles) that spell out "Hanukkah 8." (Candles are not included.) $12.95, the Exploratorium, Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco.
Breezy beeswax candles: Hand-dipped by Bryon Waibel of Her Majesty's Secret Beekeeper, these rustic Hanukkah candles are perfect for the menorah and give off a beautiful glow and fragrant honey scent while burning. $30 for a set of 12, www.hmsbeekeeper.com.
A sufganiyah is a ball-shaped doughnut that is deep-fried, filled with jelly, then dusted with powdered sugar. For a twist on this tradition, try Dynamo Donuts' strawberry-filled doughnut made with homemade jam sweetened with vanilla and orange zest. Sara Spearin creates a sandwich of yeasted dough and jam and lets it rise before frying in organic palm-oil shortening for a more interesting texture. Not to be left out, Hanukkah celebrants who are gluten-free now can enjoy her "I'm not a gluten doughnut" - a fried buttermilk cake doughnut made with rice, tapioca and coconut flour and flavored with lemon juice, zest and fresh ground nutmeg. $3 each, Dynamo Donuts, 2760 24th St., San Francisco.
Designer and metalsmith Aimee Golant has created an elegant Tree of Life necklace from 14K gold with ruby, amethyst and sapphire, to symbolize the cycle of life and as a metaphor for the Torah. Some of the branches and leaves are reminiscent of the Hebrew letter Shin (the 21st letter in the Hebrew alphabet), another symbol for the source of life. As a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and a sixth-generation metal artist, she creates Judaica to preserve, illuminate and share "the Universal within Judaism." $1,336.00, www.aimeegolant.com. Also available in sterling silver and as a custom piece with specific chain length and using personal heirlooms or birthstones.
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel - Jonathan Adler made it out of acrylic (not clay, as in the song). Adler's signature mod styling is apparent in these chic dreidels available in blue, clear and orange with gold lettering - guaranteed for fast spinning. $28, www.jonathanadler.com.


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A wide range of indicators on agriculture, development, economy, education, energy, environment, finance, government, health, innovation and technology, jobs and society.
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Welcoming the accession of Russia - a major nuclear power - to the NEA, Angel Gurría said that this signature also provides a strong political signal in the direction of the future OECD membership.
This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Russia.
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Finding out about good cycle routes - where it is safe and convenient to cycle - means availability of good maps and the knowledge of local people about their area.
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