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Meet nine dynamic people we honor for their major contributions to our community.
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Olga Hirshhorn
"I've tried a number of things just to show that I can do it, but nothing formal. Just doodling, nothing serious. I'm not a painter."
Such is the character of one Olga Hirshhorn: strong. The 93-year-old's walls are covered with artwork fighting for space, and she has been a well-known supporter of the arts in Naples, Martha's Vineyard and, of course, Washington, D.C., where her late husband's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden resides. Her name has become synonymous with art, and yet it doesn't define her. Take it all away and you'd still be left with a fascinating woman ready to share the story of a life that left few stones unturned.
Case in point: When she was 65 years old, she entered a tennis tournament in southern Coachella Valley, Calif.—and won.
"I have a pendant of the figure of a woman with a tennis racket. No one knows I have it, but I know I have it," she says. "I remember walking home with my trophy and showing it to Mr. Hirshhorn and putting it on his dresser and saying, 'See, I won it!' He was very surprised. I was very surprised."
Most gratifying experience: Buying an old, empty house and turning it into a treasure. … I had a wonderful house in Port Royal and sold it for a junky house, and my friends wondered what in the heck I was doing. Different career path: Journalism. I was editor of the school newspaper. … When I worked at the local paper, I got 25 cents an inch for what I wrote. I used to fill it up with names. Quality admired most in others: I like people who like to talk about themselves. That's the way you get to know them better. People might not know: I used to enter the mile swim in Greenwich (Conn.) and always win it, even giving the other girls a head start. Guilty pleasure: Eating too much. I go out for lunch every day. Greatest regret: That I never went to college. If anyone was college material, I was. But I fell in love and married my English teacher a year out of high school.
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May 21, 2009
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Three UC Santa Barbara athletics teams - women's tennis and both basketball programs - worked as volunteers at Santa Barbara's annual Children's Festival, held on Saturday, May 16 in Alameda Park and Kids World near downtown. For the women's tennis team, it was their 10th consecutive year participating in the event and for women's basketball it was their second. The men's basketball team was taking part for the first time. The effort was part of the Gauchos Give community outreach initiative.
The women's tennis team participated in the face and nail painting area as well as the Sports World section, helping with baseball and soccer. The basketball teams participated in the Sports World area, helping as kids were able to test their skills in basketball, bowling, volleyball, tug-o-war, sumo wrestling, and an obstacle course.
"Every year this is a super experience for our players," said women's tennis coach Pete Kirkwood. "We've been doing this for a decade and have brought away a lot of great memories. The Festival is a great Santa Barbara tradition and we are always excited and honored to be part of it."
BE Great
Earlier this year UCSB Athletics unveiled the BE Great initiative. BE Great is dedicated to maximizing leadership ability, strong on-campus interaction, and general welfare for all 450 student-athletes and Intercollegiate Athletics staff at UC Santa Barbara. BE Great also focuses on personal and career development, diversity, and social awareness, along with ensuring academic success. UCSB has a 92% student-athlete graduation rate.


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We've reached the rubber band is stretched phase. It's the phase where it looks like this market is never going to decline. Think about the downtrends we've seen the last few years. We get a relentless move down, a bounce and then another move down and it feels like it's never going to turn. Then it does. Looking at things on Sunday night it's starting to have that feel. But we haven't tested 1576 yet. Last week's burst in the VIX was a 39% rise which created some time and allowed the bulls a little more fuel.
Even if it goes higher from here, with the VIX as low as it is, I doubt we could get a sustained push from here. Risk is extremely high.
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Host of the Bill Bennett Interview on the Salem Radio Network and Former Secretary of Education
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A well-known conservative icon and host of one of the most popular syndicated radio programs in America, Bill Bennett puts his unrivaled experience—and insider access to today's newsmakers—to use in analyzing the political, cultural and educational issues of our time.
From Wounded Soldier to NFL Hero
Types: Athlete, Football Player, Hero, Male, Military Service
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From a soldier's uniform to an NFL player's uniform, Rocky Bleier imparts the life lessons that helped him overcome the trying circumstances that threatened to derail not only his career, but his life.
CNN Global Affairs Analyst, Deputy Secretary of State (2015-2017), Principal Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama (2013-2015), National Security Advisor to Vice President Biden (2009-2013), Staff Director, U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (2002-2008), White House National Security Council Staff (1994-2001)
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As a senior national security advisor and the nation's number two diplomat, Antony Blinken had a voice in every national security and foreign policy debate of President Obama's administration. He's been a frequent guest on cable and network television and spoken to audiences around the world. Drawing on his experiences in two administrations and two branches of government over three decades in public service, Blinken takes you behind the scenes in the Oval Office and the Situation Room and offers a uniquely informed look into U.S. leadership at a time of accelerating change and growing complexity in the world.
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Former U.S. Senator, Olympian, NBA Hall of Famer and Best-Selling Author
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A brilliant bipartisan statesman and quintessential American hero, Bill Bradley elevates the debate on the most important issues of our time including the economy, health care, domestic and world affairs.
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About Ressy
What you didn't post, was that that offer from Bell for mobile TV for $5/month is against our ITMP rules the CRTC put in place in 2009.
PLUS there's currently a complaint against Bell lodged with the CRTC about this package, which is ongoing.
Large ISPs in Canada don't care about/follow the rules the CRTC has in place because a lot of the time it'll make them more money, and they hope they can get away with it. The public however can make a complaint, and the CRTC can smack them for not following rules. Which is what's happening now with the complaint.
Fairly certain that Lutz is the pawn here.. Especially as he was on Prenda's monthly payroll until at least February 2012, when they went to ADP (company that does payroll for you), so you can't see the payroll breakdown after that.
I think that's where one of the IPs resolved to, yes.
There was a big post about it on DSLReports.com (Canadian Broadband) back then where people were checking where the 50 IPs resolved to - whether commercial, or private.
In 2011, Voltage asked for IP information from Bell, Cogeco & Videotron, and all 3 ISPs wrote a letter to the court together stating they wouldn't fight it, or even show up to the hearing.
http://dwmw.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/voltages-teksavvy-subscriber-shakedown-whats-an-isp-t o-do/#comment-2530
Jean-Francois Mezei (also known as 'JF') is well-known in the Canadian Tech Policy circles, and I can confirm that posting is from him due to a conversation I had with him Sunday night.
In 2012, NGN asked for & got IP information from 4 ISPs; Access, Distributel, 3web & ACN Inc.
They may have fought it in 2004, but they didn't fight the copytroll attempt from Voltage in 2011.
In fact, Bell along with the other ISPs wrote to the Judge specifically stating that they wouldn't be fighting the court order, or even appearing for any court hearings.
The letter was mistakenly in the public file when someone viewed the file in the Montreal courts. When the person who saw it and requested a photocopy of the page, staff realized their error, and removed it from the file, refusing to allow it to be copied.
Some US judges have ordered that, due to the company suing being a foreign company...
Marc's been responding this morning regarding reasoning.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r27824891-Why-we-are-not-opposing-motion-on-Monday.~st art=440
Nowhere in the privacy policy does it say they have to fight a potential court order on behalf of their customers. Privacy policy does essentially say that if there is a court order, they have to follow it.
I don't get why people seem to think Teksavvy should they pick up the bill to defend their customers from the suit?
Meanwhile, just last month Distributel & 3web (2 other major indie ISPs here in Canada) didn't do what Teksavvy has done (ie fought to push back the order so that they could inform affected customers, and advise them to get legal counsel), and just rolled over and handed over the subscriber info.
They did NOT fight the order in any manner whatsoever, and will now be seeing settlement letters in their near future.
I think its good on Teksavvy that they gave customers time to get their own lawyers anonymously so as to dispute being named in one of these suits.
What neither of these 2 stories said, was that its a small test of 157 children in the US, ages 6-17, who are already opioid-tolerant, and are experiencing extreme pain from cancer, post-operative pain, and severe burns.
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/03/pharma-company-studying-oxycontins-effect-in-chil dren/
If your child had severe burns, and you had the choice of giving them Oxycontin to remove the pain entirely, or giving them lesser pain meds and them still being in pain, what would you choose?
Now, I'm not saying Purdue is doing this out of the goodness of their hearts (more like to increase their wallets), but its not a bad thing that they're doing this testing.


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Father: Why Isn't Facebook Keeping My Kid Off Its Site?
from the parenting-is-for-losers dept
And now reader Paddy Duke alerts us to the story of a Northern Irishman and his quest to get Facebook to keep his 12 year old daughter off its site. Because, really, who else could possibly accomplish such a feat? He is apparently suing Facebook for negligence.
The issue is that this gentleman's 12 year old daughter didn't tell Facebook she was 12. She said she was older, thereby routing around Facebook's age policy. Then she posted reportedly racy photos of herself along with other personal information, such as her home address and the name of her school. The kicker is that she did at least some of this while in the care of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust facility, which appears to be primarily an institution for children and the elderly who are suffering from mental health issues.
I have two questions. First, if Facebook is negligent in allowing her to use their site, what word should we use for this father also allowing her to use the site and not stopping her unwanted behavior? Supernegligent? Negultragent?
Secondly, what's the solution here? Any age check done by Facebook is going to be porous at best. The linked BBC article has a quote from this Father-Of-The-Year candidate's solicitor (attorney):
"An age check, like asking for a passport number would be a simple measure for Facebook to implement."If it's so simple, I'd love to see this attorney take a crack at it. Passport numbers wouldn't work for a variety of reasons. First, you're potentially depriving Facebook of a swath of users who don't have passports. I recognize this is probably less of a concern in Europe, but it's still an issue. Also, what's to keep children from swiping their parent's passports to create accounts? This 12 year old girl already routed around her father's attempt to shut down her Facebook page. Do we really think she would have stopped at the "Input Passport Number Here" field, thrown up her hands, and went back to playing with dolls and sugersnaps or whatever her father imagines her doing if only she'd had real parents?
And why should Facebook have to implement such a system, paying the costs for doing so, all so parents don't have to parent? I'm not a father, which I recognize some will use to say that I just don't understand the trials and tribulations of raising children in the internet era. They're wrong. I do understand all that. That's why I'm not a parent. I know I'm not ready for that responsibility just yet. But if I ever do have children, I'll be sure not to take a website to court to cash in on my being asleep at the wheel.


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Restaurant Owner Promises to Burn Bills If Jets Win
When it comes to the Jets and winning this year's Super Bowl, "Smokin" Al Horowitz is putting his money where his mouth is.
"If the Jets win, the barbeque is on us," said the owner of two popular rib joints in Bay Shore and Massapequa Park.
"We will refund all your money."
It's a simple bet: cater your football party with Smokin Al's and if the Jets win the Lombardi trophy in Dallas, the eats are free.
It's a bet Mike Betz, a Jets fan and carpenter from Seaford, was more than willing to take.
"The way the Jets are rolling, he could be in for an expensive Sunday," chuckled Betz, who has ordered $200 worth of ribs and side dishes for a crowd of 20 friends who will watch this Sunday's Jets-Steelers showdown.
"Free food! I mean, who could go wrong?" added Betz.
Smokin Al's expects to cater several hundred football parties over the next few weeks and hopes this "bet" will boost orders. The restaurant has set a five hundred dollar limit for any catering pay-off; still, two more Jets victories could prove costly.
In fact, Horowitz lost thousands after makiing a similar bet on the Giants three years ago. Big Blue, of course, went on to beat New England for the NFL championship.
"What do I get out of it? said Horowitz. "My customers could come to associate Smokin Al's with one of the greatest times- winning the Super Bowl championship."
Jets fans are praying it comes to pass.
"I think this is the year," said Betz, who will also celebrate his daughter's first birthday on Sunday. And, as he strapped on his vintage, leather Jets helmet, the Jets season ticket holder vowed to cater with Smokin Al's again if the Jets get past the Steelers.


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Founder of Jewish Renewal movement dies at 89
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, a founder of the Jewish Renewal movement and a widely influential figure in contemporary Jewish thought and practice, has died in his Boulder, Colorado, home. He was 89.
Schachter-Shalomi, known to his followers as Reb Zalman, died Thursday morning in his sleep after a long illness, Rivkah Walton of the Alliance for Jewish Renewal said.
Schachter-Shalomi started the renewal movement in the early 1960s as a way to use contemporary religious and political scholarship to re-examine Judaism after the Holocaust. The nondenominational movement draws on Judaism's prophetic and mystical traditions, and Schachter-Shalomi was heavily influenced by Buddhism, Sufism and the Catholic mystic Thomas Merton.
"They do that, so how can we use that prayer technology, how can we use that spiritual technology to enrich Judaism?" Walton attributed the rabbi as saying.
The movement now includes 45 affiliated congregations and dozens of others not officially affiliated, and Schachter-Shalomi and the alliance have ordained rabbis that serve across the U.S. and the world, she said.
Schachter-Shalomi was born in Poland in 1924 and raised in Vienna. He became part of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement of Hasidic Jews, and his family fled Europe for the U.S. during the Holocaust.
He was ordained in 1947.
The rabbi was among the first in Judaism to ordain women, and he was part of a group of Jewish leaders who traveled to India in 1990 to meet with the Dalai Lama, who was seeking counsel on leading people who live in exile.
He also was a friend of Timothy Leary, known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs. The rabbi experimented with LSD to see if it could enhance spirituality.
"He wanted to find out, like the Native Americans, if hallucinogens could be used sacramentally," Walton said. "He didn't stick with it, but he was willing to find out."
Schachter-Shalomi introduced a new tallit, or prayer shawl, with the colors of the rainbow arranged according to kabbalistic principles, instead of its traditionally white color with either black or blue stripes.
He also came up with a way of chanting both the liturgy and Torah in English using traditional melodies, instead of the traditional chant patterns in Hebrew.
The rabbi wrote recently that he was not naming a single successor but was calling on all the ordained and laypeople he taught to carry on his work and to work together for Jewish renewal.
"He said that for many years: This is a collective work of the Jewish people," Walton said.
A funeral service is planned for Friday in Boulder. He did not want people to travel to attend, partly out of concern for the carbon emissions it would expend, Walton said.


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I love my kids so much that I sometimes go without food, drink, sleep or other conveniences so they can have an easier, more comfortable life. It's certainly not anything dramatic, but there are nights once the littles are in bed that I sit down on the couch and realize I haven't had a decent meal or moment to myself all day long. It's a wonderful existence, raising these two little girls of mine, but it can also be an exhausting one. The everyday things we go through and do for our kids as their parents are testaments to just how much we love these little critters, but sometimes kids don't see a homemade meal and warm bed as love. Just as any relationship needs constant care and nourishment, the relationship with our kids is no different. Kids thrive when they know they are safe and loved, they can reach farther and grow stronger when they know they have the support of their family behind them.
While there are no better words than 'I love you' sometimes actions do truly speak louder than words, especially when it comes to our kids and what follows are 20 small actions that speak volumes to how special our kids are to us.
Date Them 1 of 20A local restaurant has a happy hour every weekday from 2-4 where all drinks and milkshakes are 1/2 price. For $4, my little lady and I can have the elementary equivalent of chatting over coffee. Both my husband and I make a point to spend one-on-one time with our oldest daughter, especially since the baby came along.
Meet Them for Lunch 2 of 20Find out when your child's lunch hour is at school and swap stories over brown bags and PB&J.
Tell Them Stories About Themselves 3 of 20I have photo albums filled with baby pictures of my oldest. She loves to look through them with me and hear stories about what she was like as a baby.
Leave Them Love Notes 4 of 20My personal favorite place to leave a love note is on her pillow or just under her blanket. I usually leave her one when I head out with my friends for the evening and she'll be asleep before I get home.
Draw in Their Lunch 5 of 20Have you ever seen lunchbox daily? This dad draws a new (amazing) cartoon or joke in his kid's lunchbox everyday. He's becoming "the lunchbox guy" around his kid's school.
Wait for Them at the Door 6 of 20As soon as I hear the bus round the corner I head to the window with Vivi and wave at Addie until she's at the front door. If Vivi's asleep I'll wait at the door to hug her. I once had a cab driver in Toronto that said having his mom hug him everyday when he got home from school meant more to him than anything else in his entire childhood.
Put a Funny Picture in Their Pocket 7 of 20Or in their backpack, wherever you know they'll look. Maybe in a mitten. They can either keep it all to themselves or show it to their friends — before soon, they'll have an entire collection.
Brag About Them 8 of 20Tell other grownups on occasion something wonderful your child did when you know they can hear you. Sometimes having them right by you as you talk them up can make them uncomfortable, but having them within earshot lets them know how proud you are of them.
Make Fun Sandwiches 9 of 20You could get a fancy sandwich cutter, or you could just use a cookie cutter. Even better? Just use a knife. A heart shaped sandwich can make any day better.
Have a Secret Love Word 10 of 20"Gitchee Gitchee Goo means that I love you." Any other Phineas and Ferb fans out there? Come up with a little secret saying or hand movement that says "I love you" to your child without getting all gushy in front of their friends.
Pick Things Up for Them 11 of 20The receptionist at my baby's doctor always tries to give my 8-month-old stickers, but I save them and give them to Addie instead. It doesn't have to be much, a little souvenir, a favorite treat, a heart-shaped rock or a beautiful leaf ... something that shows them that even when you weren't together you were thinking of them.
Keep a Journal with Them 12 of 20Addie and I started a gratitude journal on January 1st and it's been so wonderful to see the little things she's thankful for, and to be able to write how thankful I am for little things she does so she can read them later.
Host a Post-it Note Scavenger Hunt 13 of 20When we were first married, my husband and I worked opposite shifts, so he would leave me Post-it notes on everything I used in the morning to get ready for work. If you have a different schedule than your child, you can do the same thing. Put one on the mirror, one on their toothbrush, one on the front door — wherever you know they'll look in the morning.
Ignore the Phone for Them 14 of 20One of the blessings of caller ID is you know who's calling and you can easily call someone back. If I'm hanging out with my daughters and my phone rings, I'll turn it off. When she asks why, I respond "I'm with YOU right now." It always gets her to smile.
Drop in on a Child's Class 15 of 20It can be tempting to use that hour your child is at an extracurricular class to run errands, but it may mean the world to them to have you stay and watch them.
Call Them When You're Away 16 of 20I travel fairly often for work and make it a point to call Addie at least once or twice during the day. If I can't actually talk to her I'll leave her a message she can listen to whenever she wants. She'll also call me back when she can and leave me messages. Her little voice on the phone is one of the best sounds in the world.
Draw on Their Mirror 17 of 20Eyeliner, lip liner, lipstick ... we all have old products we don't use or like. Why not use it to draw a smiley face or heart for your child to admire as they brush their teeth?
Remember What They Liked 18 of 20Addie asked back in October if she could have a Hoops and YoYo birthday card from Hallmark for her birthday in December. I remembered later on and her mind was blown.
Send Them Mail 19 of 20It's just $0.42 to mail a card while you're out and about to your kid at home. If your kid is anything like any other kid I know, they LOVE getting mail, no matter what it is or where it's from. Bonus points if it's filled with confetti.
Hug the Daylights Out of Them 20 of 20Hug your kids so tight they complain. Get down on their level to hug them. Chances are when you are both standing you end up just hugging their head and they end up hugging your butt. Get down on their level and wrap your arms around them as far as they will go — the hug you will get in return will be even more magical.
I think #21 could easily be take photos of you with your kids, no matter how silly, dimly lit or ridiculous.


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Easy ride to Grasslands
Today's Easy ride to Grasslands garden centre had just 5 of us, Martin, Griff, Philip, Alan and myself braving the rain and wind. Fortunately the rain quickly eased off, and after the usual generous portions at Grasslands, we even had an occasional glimpse of sunshine on the way back. It was Alan's first time out with us, and his furthest ride to date, 28 miles from Broken Cross and average speed of 13.8 mph. Next week's ride will be an afternoon ride from Wilmslow to High Legh for the famous WI cakes and tea.
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Local Media and Boonville Area residents ask candidates questions.
An array of questions focusing on the rights of the citizens, current economic and social issues greeted candidates at the final Meet the Candidates Night held Thursday night at the Cooper County Court House. The Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce invited candidates to attend so members of the local community and media could have a last chance to submit questions that they feel need answered. Candidates included Missouri Representative Republican Candidate Caleb Jones, who represents the 50th District, 47th District Republican candidate Mitch Richards, and the contested race between the 48th District of Democrat candidate Ron Monnig and Republican candidate Dave Muntzel. The crowd consisted of more than 54 people. Local resident Mike Conway moderated the forum. Representative Caleb Jones, who is running unopposed, addressed the crowd asking for their vote. "I have represented Cooper County for two years now and since they have redrawn the map, I now represent a portion of Cooper County. It is a great county. I appreciate your support if you can give it to me. The big question is, what kind of government do you want? We need to continue to hold our elected officials accountable," Jones said. In opening statements for candidate for state representative, Muntzel listed reasons why he was running for the position. He said he would bring common sense back to Jefferson City. He said he is pro-life, pro-gun and a very conservative person. He also said there are a lot issues on the table today that interest him such as making sure much of the red tape that hinder small businesses is removed so they can stay open. "We are at the bottom of the list for creating jobs. The whole idea is to help small businesses stay on their feet because they are the life blood of this country," Muntzel said. Monnig, said he is a retired small business owner. "This race is about the future of rural Missouri and about small business. It's about giving family and students opportunities to be successful in the 21st century. As your elected official in Jefferson City, I will continue to stand up for you. All too often our rural municipalities are overbooked or forgotten. Our state should not turn away Federal Tax Money because of ideology in Washington D.C. I want to see a brighter future for my children and grandchildren and less government," Monnig said. Richards said he is looking forward to the election. "The government should not tell us how to live our lives or make any decisions for us. I think government is here to protect our right to life. I am a standard conservative in many ways but an independent thinker as well. I am pro-gun, pro-life and pro-market. I want make sure our farmers and small businesses are protected against unnecessary regulations," Richards said. The following will be responses to questions the Boonville Daily News had for the candidates. Question: In our current economic standing how do you see Missouri and our area competing with other states or nations for jobs? How do you plan to bring more jobs here and make it more enticing for businesses to relocate here without possibly giving tax incentives? Muntzel: We do need to do a lot of things to attract businesses. Maybe some tax credits may be good for some businesses but we need to make sure that we do not get into the same situation as the one in Moberly. I think we can improve in education so we can keep people attracted to our universities and schools. Monnig: An important thing that we did in Slater was zoning for enterprises. In Slater we worked very hard to develop public, private partnerships and those efforts have ended with GE closing plants in China and Texas to relocate to Slater. Richards: As a proponent for the free market I can't say I am the biggest fan of tax credits. I look at each situation at a macro-economic standpoint. As a state we are in the 40-50 percent range in job creation. If we look to our neighbor, Kansas, which is a 'right to work state,' it has cut personal income taxes and have cut businesses income taxes as well. If we implement similar ideas we will not have to raise taxes on people. Question: What will the overall impact of the 2012 drought be on Missouri's economy and how will you minimize the effect and how do you plan to help the farmers who have been impacted the most aside from giving low interest loans? Richards: We need to stay by the farmers at this time of difficulty. The farming economy is very important to Missouri. This is a time when we have a lot of regulation on farmers from the state and federal level. Because of this I have met many farmers who have chosen not to expand or hire any additional people because of the regulation. We should demand that the only regulations in place are those that are truly necessary for safety. Muntzel: Removing the red tape from farmers would help out immensely. Farmers have to spend a lot of money on keeping up on current regulation. The latest one on the table is dust control. This regulation will result in farmers having to purchase special machines to harvest crops as to not make as much dust. Another area is controlling expenses with putting out crops. Monnig: The drought has been devastating and when I began my campaign I issued a statement to our legislators that we need to make a committee to study this. They heeded my advice so we may have a plan in the future. We must do this also for flood control as well. Its been 20 years since the great flood of '93 and we do not have any plans in place to deal with a similar disaster? Question: Boonville has over 450 sites and structures on the national register of historic places, what is your opinion and stance on historic preservation? Monnig: This is a subject close to my heart. I studied history in college and I recognized the value of historic buildings. All we have to do is look around the 48th district and see the expansion of America since Lewis and Clark. I think we can learn from the values and lessons from the past as we continue to move forward. We need to preserve our history so we may be able to pass it along to our children and our grandchildren. Richards: What we are in the past is what we are in our future. In Columbia we have done a lot to maintain a lot sites and buildings which I think we have done a pretty good job. We need to preserve our states history so we may be able to pass that on to future generations. Muntzel: One example of historic preservation is the library in Sedalia of which they fixed it up against much opposition. In Boonville there are so many historical buildings. For example, Thespian Hall is a very remarkable place. If these buildings are gone, how can I take my grandchildren to see these sites and show them the history of Missouri and the United States. In closing statements, each candidate thanked the audience for attending. Richards expressed the need for a free market and the rights of the people. Monnig said he is committed to making sure rural Missouri is not forgotten in Jefferson City. Muntzel said his ear will be open to all of his constituents and feels there is a challenge with socialism that needs dealing with. United States Representative Libertarian Candidate, Thomas Holbrook said he is running on a simple platform of freedom. He said that one of his major issues that persuaded him to politics was the United States Patriot Act. He feels this act turned the American people into suspects which did not make much sense to him. He also said that the monetary system needs an overhaul and that the government should not be borrowing from the Federal Reserve. Question: More and more college graduates are leaving college with mortgage size debts before age 24. How do you propose to fix this problem while providing students the opportunity to see their dream through while hassling with ever rising higher education costs? Holbrook: The first things we need to ask is why is the cost of education is going up? In today's environment it is very difficult for private institutions to compete and offer an efficient cost without federal aid. A huge part of our problem is our monetary system which needs fixed. Question: What do you believe is the biggest obstacle facing the poor and the middle class in Missouri and the United States right now? Holbrook: The biggest obstacle right now would have to be the attack on civil liberties with the U.S. Patriot Act. Question: Since The Affordable Heath Care Act is law, what is your stance on the law and what would you call affordable to the citizens of the United States? Please provide a percentage of income? Holbrook: Should they tell people what we can do is the issue. Come 2014 we will get penalized for not having health insurance. I believe the ruling by the Supreme Court was wrong by ruling it could be used as a tax. I am opposed with the government telling us we need healthcare. A better solution would be to get cooperate influence of the pharmaceutical industry out of Washington. In Tuesday's paper, we will conclude with the Questions and Answers Debate between the contested race between Missouri State Senator Kurt Schaefer and 19th District Representative Mary Still.


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Seattle's tiny house built out of spite sold
SEATTLE - If you were hoping to buy a little slice of Seattle folklore, sorry - you're out of luck, as Montlake's "spite house" officially went off the market over the weekend.
The real estate agent for the seller confirmed the 830-square-foot house built out of spite has sold.
The iconic - and tiny - pie-shaped home was only on the market for several weeks before getting snatched up.
Ev Winningham, the selling agent from John L. Scott, said the new buyer is from the Seattle area, and all parties involved are very pleased with the sale.
Originally built in 1925, the history of the tiny home is one cloaked in myth and mystery.
One legend claims the home was the result of a divorce settlement when a judge awarded the husband the house and the wife the front yard. Rumor claims the woman built the sliver of a home on top of her front yard out of spite for her husband. But overtime that story has proved just that - a story. The legend more widely shared is one even the now former owner believes.
"I always heard it was a land dispute," said Lisa Horton.
The story alleges the home went up after the next-door neighbor, who wanted to buy the pie-shaped corner lot, made a low-ball offer to the property owner. The property owner was so mad at the offer he built the house to get back at his neighbor, who eventually ended up moving.
The asking price for the home was $397,500 but Winningham said exactly how much it sold for could not be disclosed.


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Title: 컬러 오브 우먼 / Color of Woman
Chinese Title: 女人的色彩
Director: Kim Soo-Young
Writer: Lee Shi-Hyun, Choi Yeon-Ji, Jeon Yong-Sung, Park Hyun-Jin
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: Channel A
Broadcast period: 2011-Dec-05 to 2012-Feb-07
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:20 (Episode 1-6)
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 20:50 (Episode 7-20)
A drama that contrasts a woman who succeeds with knowledge and reason and a woman who weaponizes appearance and sensitivity.
Byun So Ra comes from an ordinary background, but she works very hard. She is then betrayed by her boyfriend and her dreams of becoming a professor fails. Byun So-Ra then joins a cosmetics company and she also meets a rival with whom she clashes in this cosmetics company.
Jae Hee will play the leading man, Yoon Joon Soo. His character is a good looking, smart, and talented chaebol, as he's the head of this cosmetics company.
Main Cast
# Jae Hee as Yoon Joon Soo
# Yoon So Yi as Byun So Ra
# Lee Soo Kyung as Wang Jin Joo
# Shim Ji Ho as Kang Chan Jin
Supporting Cast
Park Geun Hyung as Yoon (Company president)
Park Sang Myun as Park Woo Chul (cafe owner)
Sung Dong Il as Park Chan Ho (section chief)
Ahn Sun Young as Song Ye Jin (Deputy section chief)
Lee Ah Hyun as Oh Mi rae
Jun Soo Kyung as Sung Ae Sim (director)
Kim Byung Se as Nam Joong Geun
Ji Yoo as Lee Mi So
Kim Joo Young as Lee Joon Sang
Lee Hyun Jae as Jason Heo
Actress Eugene was originally cast for the leading role of Byun So Ra. Her sister was then seriously in a car accident that occurred in Guam. Eugene then decided to withdraw from the drama series.
First still..............
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Eugene to pull out of her drama in light of her sister's accident
Actress Eugene will be pulling out of her upcoming drama, 'Color of Woman', to care for her younger sister, who got involved in a serious car accident while in Guam.
Her younger sister, Yookyung, is currently in the hospital after getting run over by her parked car when it rolled down the hill. She is suffering from a fractured spine and bruises all over her body.
Hearing of the accident, Eugene made the difficult decision to pull out of her first drama since getting married earlier this year to actor, Ki Tae Young.
Her agency, G.G Entertainment, stated, "Eugene heard of the sudden accident while on her way back from a concept meeting for 'Color of Woman'. She is currently feeling very uneasy; she is unable to sleep and is in great shock."
They continued, "This was a difficult decision made after negotiations with the production team over this situation. She hopes for understanding and apologizes to all the fans who have anticipated her return."
The drama production agency stated, "We regret Eugene's unfortunate leave. We hope for a speedy recovery for her sister. We are currently looking for another actress to take her place. We will choose an actress that will match up to the high expectations of fans."
Source + Photo: Star News
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Yoon Soy selected as leading female in Channel A "Color Of Women"
Actress Yoon Soy has been chosen as the leading actress in "Color Of Women".
She is going to take on the role of Byeon So-ra who is hot and passionate about succeeding fairly through hard work and skills in the general service Channel A establishment special drama "Color Of Women".
Actress Yoo Jin who was initially set to take on this role, had to step down from it after negotiation with the crew as her sister had been in an accident with an injury to the spine and was in shock.
Byeon So-ra, which will be played by Yoon Soy is a plain looking woman from an ordinary family and lives life by working hard and going head-to-head with things. She goes through the bitterness of life such as being betrayed and her dreams being washed out but she joins a cosmetics company and becomes a career woman who will also spread the wings of love.
A drama related person said, "It was hard to have her on board as she has many activities overseas but thankfully she was able to join us. You should be able to see some thing's about her that you've never seen before".
Yoon Soy said, "I liked the character of Byeon So-ra who trusts herself and lives life to the fullest the moment I read the script. I think I can show you the most confident and strongly ambitious side of me. I think Byeon So-ra can solve the problems and concerns of many women in society, and that's what makes her more appealing. I am going to do my best to make a connection with many women in this drama".
Producer Kim Soo-yeong from MBC TV "The Princess Hours" and writer Lee Si-hyeon who wrote movie "Miss Gold Digger", Choi Yeon-ji from "Jelousy is My Middle Name", joint screenplay writer Jeon Yong-seong from movie "The Host 2" and Park Hyeon-jin from "Lovers of 6 Years" make up the team for this drama. "Killer of Women" is about the competition and romance of two women in a cosmetics company and this comic mellow drama should relate to many women in society.
Channel A "Color of Women" should be aired in December.
Source : news.nate.com/view/20... ( Korean )
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Lee Soo-kyung cast in Jae-hee series
Actress Lee Soo-kyung has been cast in a TV series starring Jae-hee, a press release by promoter 3HW.com said on Friday. 3HW.com said that Lee will star in a drama named "Color of Woman" set to premiere on major daily paper Dong-A Ilbo's new general programming channel Channel A in December.
In "Woman," Lee will play a frank and bold woman named Wang Jin-joo who considers a woman's looks and femininity her weapons, and hence will dream of rising in status by using her own looks and ways to get her married to the perfect guy.
"We cast Lee for her role because she goes perfectly well with the cheerful and bouncy image Wang Jin-joo has...... Please look forward to how Lee will depict on womens' emotions in detail," the show's producer Logos Film was quoted as saying in the statement. Wang will be one of the two women in the series, the other to be Byun Sora, who will compete against each other at a cosmetics firm.
Actress Yoon Soy will play the role of Byun Sora who is born to an average family and with average looks yet works hard to succeed at both work and love. Jae-hee will play the son of a conglomerate family who is perfect yet hates his father who may be the owner of a successful cosmetics firm but has hurt his family. Then one day, he is forced to replace his father and help keep the business alive.
The series will be created by producer Kim Soo-young of hit MBC series "Goong" and writers Lee Shi-hyun of movie "Miss Gold Digger," Choi Yun-ji of drama "Jealousy," Jun Yong-sung of movie "The Host 2," and Park Hyun-jin of movie "Lovers of 6 Years."
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'Color of Woman' press conference
Channel A upcoming drama, Color of Woman held its press conference event yesterday, November 29, at Kangnam Imperial Palace Hotel. The press conference featured appearance of the three main casts : Jae Hee, Yoon So Yi and Shin Ji Ho.
Color of Woman debuts next month.
To The World You Are Someone, But To Someone You Are The World!!!
New Stills From Channel A's "Color of Woman"
To The World You Are Someone, But To Someone You Are The World!!!
Jae Hee is the perfect director of HQ, "Lost 6 kg?"
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Crash Team Racing Vortexing onto PSN Next Week
Crash Team Racing, although over a decade old, has remained one of the best of its genre. While the Mario Kart series is loved by many, CTR was able to form a huge fanbase with only a single solitary release. Fans of the title should be proud to hear that this classic will be making it's way to the PlayStation Store sooner than expected.
Senior Manager for the PlayStation Store, Grace Chen, has confirmed that Crash Team Racing will be seeing it's PS Store debut next week. When asked about the release date for the title, Chen replied:
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Naughty Dog's charming kart-racing game managed to captivate fans back on the PlayStation One, so much in fact that many of the characters and levels found in the title have made their way to ModNation Racers. The PlayStation Store is once again going to be seeing another classic PSOne title, and PS Plus subscribers have yet another downloadable to pray for in the future.


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Ralph C. (Sam) Kinnamon, age 90, passed away on Oct. 7, 2012.
Ralph C. (Sam) Kinnamon, age 90, passed away on Oct. 7, 2012.
Mr. Kinnamon was born in Etowah, Tenn., the son of the late Bessie Smith and Clifford H. Kinnamon. Sam was a retired Senior Instrumentation Engineer who had worked in the Instrumentation Engineering Departments at both the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant (K-25) and the Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Plant.
He began his academic career at the University of Tennessee until the outbreak of World War II, when he volunteered for service in the United States Navy. He was selected for the V-12 Navy College Training program whose purpose was to give prospective Naval officers the benefits of a college education in those areas most needed by the Navy. While in this program, he attended the University of Texas at Austin and the University of the South.
Upon completion of the V-12 program, he entered active duty with the U.S. Fleet. He served 44 months in the U.S. Naval Air Force as a radar technician with tours of duty on the islands of Guam and Iwo Jima in the Pacific Theater. After discharge from the Navy, he completed his education at Tennessee Technological University and graduated in 1948 with a degree in physics. He also played varsity baseball and basketball at TTU.
During his career he was very active in the Instrument Society of America (ISA), providing leadership to the local ISA Section and to the national organization as District Vice-President of the Southeastern states.
After his retirement, Sam was active in numerous civic and educational organizations, including the Oak Ridge United Nations Committee, the Friends of the Oak Ridge Library, and the Oak Ridge Institute of Continued Learning.
He also enjoyed traveling to many European and South American countries, China, and in particular, to Spain, where he and his wife would spend several months each winter.
He is survived by his wife, Jerry Jernigan Kinnamon, a retired Oak Ride High School teacher; sister Ann Lewis of Dayton, Tenn.; brother, George (Woody) Kinnamon of Summerville, S.C.; two devoted nieces, Janice Heikkenen of Sparta, Tenn., and Judy McGuffin of Morristown, Tenn.; Dr. Harold Hatcher of Montgomery, Ala.; and Kristin Sevensky of Fleetwood, N.C.
He is also survived by his special caretaker, Frankie Jackson of Oak Ridge, and many other special and loyal friends and neighbors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy (Bill) Pruden and brothers Charles J. Kinnamon and Robert S. Kinnamon.
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Make this tart the day before serving to give it enough time to set.
- Yield
- Makes 8 to 10 servings
- Crust
- 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Filling
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, diced
- Topping
- 5 cups whole strawberries (about 1 1/2 pounds), hulled, halved
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh mint or tarragon sprigs (optional)
- For crust:
- Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until just combined. Gather into ball. Flatten into disk, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press sides in firmly; trim overhang. Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, pressing any bubbles that form with back of fork, about 25 minutes. Remove crust from oven and cool.
- For filling:
- Whisk sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, whisking until smooth. Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk, then next 3 ingredients. Add vanilla bean. Stir over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in cream cheese, several cubes at a time, until melted. Strain warm filling through sieve into bowl; pour mixture into prepared crust. Refrigerate overnight.
- For topping:
- Place strawberries in medium bowl. Bring next 3 ingredients to boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over berries and toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into colander to drain excess syrup.
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- Carbohydrates66 g(22%)
- Fat24 g(37%)
- Protein7 g(14%)
- Saturated Fat14 g(71%)
- Sodium133 mg(6%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber2 g(9%)
- Monounsaturated Fat7 g
- Cholesterol135 mg(45%)


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Paul, AHE is one of the first places I will look for my next hammock purchase needs. Thanks, and much appreciated.


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Devin Velez dreamed a dream, then he did it; watched it, then he lived it. The Chicago-born, longtime fan of "American Idol" tried out for the show last summer after talking about doing so for years, and then lived out every "Idol" fan's dream by heading to Hollywood and eventually making his way to the top 10. Even though he was eliminated after the top-eight show thanks in part to a mildly disastrous group song, Velez cherished his time on the show and felt like he won anyway.
"My goal was to make the top 10," he said. "So i feel like I won."
Now Velez will embark on a nationwide tour with the other 10 finalists, hoping to kickstart his own solo career. We caught up with Velez before he departed to talk about what he'll miss about Chicago, what "Idol" will miss from Randy Jackson and life as a celebrity Starbucks barista.
What was being on "Idol" like? How did your emotions progress as you made it further on the show?
Oh man, it was the most boring thing ever--I'm totally kidding. Are you kidding me? This was my dream. Oh my gosh. I remember watching all 12 seasons, so I've been an "Idol" fanatic for 12 years. ... When the audition day came I was a nervous wreck. ... But the moment they said "Devin, they're ready for you," and I walked in, all my nerves went away. ... It's something that I still can't believe happened. It was amazing how literally like a second later, all of my nerves went away. ... From that day on, on the show, I never got nervous.
So was your mindset I was in this to win this, or were you just happy to be there?
Something else happened--we had a week off after Hollywood week. They flew us back home to be with our families. That week, something happened, where my aunt looked at me--she's a Christian and my family is very Christian. But my aunt told me that she was praying for me, and she felt that God was telling her that someone's going to need my help when I get back out there. ... When she told me this--what's funny is that I put God before everything I do, including "Idol," including my career, including school, including everything--that's just the way that I am. I remember going back to "Idol" the following week, and my mindset then was different ... it was, "Where is this person that needs my help?"... I don't want to say their name, but I did end up praying for a person, and some opportunities have opened up for them. ... I remember being there for that person, and it felt really, really good.
What is that dynamic like between the contestants when the cameras are off?
I look at it like a giant family. In all honesty, obviously we have some arguments, but, for the most part, we're a big happy family. We argue and then get over it and then the next day we're having dinner together. ... We're all really, really close, and I love it. ... Like I don't want to have beef with someone I'm going to be on a tour bus with for three months. That would just be awful.
Last time I talked to you, you were working as a Starbucks barista and said you really liked it. Will you continue doing that?
I'm not still working at Starbucks. It's not because I'm too good for Starbucks, in no way, shape or form. But even before I left, once people found out I was auditioning for the show, people were already asking me to sign their cups and taking pictures. ... Now that I've made it to top 10, a lot more people know who I am. So I just don't think I can get any work done there.
Do you have any plans of a music career?
Absolutely, yeah. The college I want to go to is VanderCook College of Music, and graduting from there would be just awesome. If I gradutate from there, I will be able to play 16 instruments fluently, read and compose music and have a degree in education. So that would be my fallback if my solo career doesn't work. I mean, I could be the best freakin' music teacher there ever was.
Was there any moment or episode that stood out to you?
I can actually narrow it down. It was my final performance, when the judges decided not to save me. I loved that performance. ... The audience was so, so alive at that moment, and the energy that I was feeling off of that audience was crazy. They were all yelling, "Save him! Save him!" It felt like that was the loudest they'd ever yelled for a person to be saved. ... It's the people that support you. If I have no fans, then I'm not a star. ... Seeing how much I meant to them, it was just really reassuring.
You had a costly trio performance where one of your partners forgot the words. As someone who has performed before, what were you thinking during those moments?
This is a cliche, but the show must go on. I couldn't just stop and stare. You can't just do that. I'm a very quick thinker. The rest of the song, I didn't know what else would be forgotten, so I made the decision to just sing the rest of the lyrics for the rest of the song because I knew the whole song. That was just me trying to look out for a brother, trying to make sure the whole song wasn't a train wreck, you know?
What are your thoughts on Randy leaving, both as a former contestant and a fan? What do you think the judges' table loses?
I think they lose originality. I think that Randy has stayed true to himself all 12 seasons. He's just really honest. I loved his honesty. When your song was bad, he told you why it was bad and he told you it was bad. When it was good, he praised you, and that's exactly what a judge should do.
What can you tell us about the tour as far as what to expect?
OMG, I am so excited about the tour! Hm, the tour, what should you guys expect? There is going to be some Spanish on the tour, but that's a little part of me so I gotta give you guys all of me, you know? I'm hoping to have some more upbeat stuff. I want the audience moving, I want to see seats shaking, you know. I want them to see that we are all a family and that we all love each other and that we're all doing this, it's possible to achieve your dreams.
What did you miss about Chicago, or what will you miss most on the tour?
Oh my gosh, food! I cannot even begin to tell you guys, the moment I land here, with my plane in Chicago, even at the airport, the moment I get off the plane, I just breathe in, and it smells like Chicago food. It's just the most delicious thing on the planet. And L.A. has nice food, I'm sure that other cities have stuff to offer. There's just nothing like a Chicago hot dog, or a Chicago burger or pizza. Oh my god, the pizza. There's just nothing like Chicago food.
Devin's 5 essential road items for the "Idol" tour
1. His Bible
2. His stuffed dog animal
3. Strawberry Twizzlers
4. The movie "Pitch Perfect"
5. His lucky Spiderman underwear
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Dec 2013: ODYSSEY LAUNCHES ITS MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY-ADVANCED MILLED PUTTERS
Odyssey Golf, the #1 Putter on Tour, redefines the performance of the modern milled putter with the launch of the technologically advanced Metal-X Milled line of products.
The new range of putters features Metal-X Roll Technology that's chemically milled into the face, producing truer putts with more consistent roll. This, combined with Stabilising Crossbar Technology to stiffen the face, and Adjustable Weighting to customise feel, delivers a superior performance putter that sets a new benchmark in the premium putter market.
Available in six trusted Odyssey head shapes – #1, #6, #7, #9 HT, 330 Mallet and Rossie – the new Metal-X Milled promotes a lower launch angle and forward rotation to the golf ball. This comes courtesy of chemically milled oval depressions on the face that maximise the mechanical lock with a golf ball's dimples to increase friction and impart a more controlled and consistent roll. With the addition of the Stabilising Crossbar, visible from the back, and which stiffens the face to stabilise sound and feel, and an Adjustable Weight Kit which offers three sets of customisable weights to fine tune preferred head weight to either 340g, 350g or 360g, Metal-X Milled dials in the ultimate in customised feel.
The Odyssey Metal-X Milled Putter is already winning friends on Tour, with Callaway Staff Professional, Chris Kirk, claiming his second PGA Tour victory at the McGladrey Classic after switching to the new Metal-X Milled #1. Austie Rollinson, Principal Designer, Odyssey Golf, said, "With the introduction of Metal-X Milled, Odyssey is making a statement about performance and what can be achieved by bringing together a series of truly ground-breaking technologies. As a company Callaway/Odyssey are driven by technology to turn putting into an art form and with Metal-X Milled we've re-written the rules and created a concept that, once more, underlines why Odyssey is the #1 putter brand in golf."
Odyssey Metal-X Milled #1 Metal-X Milled #1 Odyssey Metal-X Milled #6 Metal-X Milled #6 Odyssey Metal-X Milled #7 Metal-X Milled #7 Odyssey Metal-X Milled #9HT Metal-X Milled #9HT Odyssey Metal-X Milled 330 Mallet Metal-X Milled 330 Mallet Odyssey Metal-X Milled Rossie Metal-X Milled Rossie The Odyssey Metal-X Milled Putters, in store from January 17, 2014, will be available in lengths 33in-35in, at the following recommended retail price: GBP 249
The History of Odyssey Golf Putters at www.golfgeardirect.co.uk
The Birth of the Insert. Odyssey develops the first mallet putters molded entirely from a lightweight, yet soft and resilient elastomer called "Stronomic." The first line is available in two sizes – the larger Rossie I and the smaller Rossie II – and features an integral brass weight for heel-toe weighting and a slightly rearward Center of Gravity. Two years after its introduction, the Stronomic Putter earns a Tour win and quickly garners wide acceptance among pros.
Odyssey introduces Dual Force bronze putters with a black Stronomic insert and Dual Force stainless steel blade putters, the latter of which catapults Tour usage. The entire line is manufactured through a special patented process, in which engineers cast a new, softer urethane material into the cavity of the metal putter head. The urethane helps to redistribute weight to the toe and the heel, increase the MOI, and ensure soft feel at impact.
Odyssey establishes itself as the #1 Putter in Golf thanks to widespread Tour usage and sales
Odyssey revolutionizes the golfing world with the release of White Hot 2-Ball Putters, combining superior, patented alignment technology with new, innovative weight distribution. The white discs on top of the putter help line up putts, while its design increases MOI, generating a smoother stroke, improved ball roll, and more forgiving off-center hits. It quickly becomes the best-selling putter in the world.
With an Odyssey prototype putter in hand, Phil Mickelson makes history and shoots a 59
Based on the brain's ability to complete images that the eye doesn't initially see, D.A.R.T. Technology ensures that the face of the putter is in line with the target and promotes consistent contact with the center of the face for greater distance control.


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Diana on May 17, 2018 at 10:48 PM Reply
This article gives me hope. I'm 35 and have been in menopause for almost 10 years. At first I thought it was great, one less thing to worry about, until I discovered I have to start taking care of my bones. So I started on HRT about 6 months ago, and in that time I gained 20 lbs. So I've taken myself off the Premarin and Provera, until I slim down again. Maybe I should ask for bioidentical hormones? Ugh, it's been a struggle, but I'm going to try these tips until I start feeling like the version of myself I know again.
Diane on May 10, 2018 at 6:59 AM Reply
Not to sound like a debbie-downer but I have not found any doctor who understands what is happening to me/us. I am 54 and have gained almost 30 pounds in 2-3 years. At some point I was diagnosed with glucose intolerance - but there is no magic pill for that. I will never understand how a lack of hormones can make you gain weight, but when you begin HRT, you still gain weight. Cruel. What is interesting is when I was younger (prior to all my hormones kicking in), I had what I would call a weight problem. But after adolescence, my body leveled out and I was 103 when I got married (age 24). I have to believe my weight gain is hormone related mostly. I've also recently tried Contrave - which made my migraine meds ineffective - something I cannot live with. I want to try Servital, however, I take Melantonin to sleep and you are not supposed to have anything on your stomach 2 hours before and 2 hours after (very difficult). I am also not quite Type 2 diabetic so those meds are out. Just keep gaining weight - even with calorie, sugar restrictions and exercise. CAN SOMEBODY figure this out?!
JA on April 17, 2018 at 7:05 AM Reply
Sad in menopause: From: Finally found the answer to how to lose weight during menopause I am 50 years old. I am taking hormone pellets estradiol, testosterone, and sublingual progesterone for 2 1/2 yrs. I slowly started losing weight. I started to read, read, read everything. It wasn't until I got extremely serious about losing weight that I had success. I started the Slow Carb diet by Tim Ferris 3 1/2 weeks ago. I have folllowed it with no slip ups. I have lost 8 lbs and 7 inches, 5 from my waist. The book is called the 4 Hour Body. Most of my weight is in my stomach area which I hate. My stomach is getting flatter which feels awesome. I walk 2 1/2 to 3 miles a day or ride my bike 5 miles. I also workout with kettlebells and a exercise ball for abs. Kettlebell is all you really need to get started for weight training. It really is amazing. Simple, inexpensive and very easy. I couldn't lose a pound and I felt horrible and I am athletic and I wanted to look good in a bathing suit. We moved from Ohio to Florida and I just didn't want to look like a fat person at the beach. I have my confidence back that I can lose this nasty weight and get back to my slim self. Good luck in you weight loss journey you can have success for sure!
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On Sept. 10, Spencer selectmen are asking Spencer taxpayers to vote for an override. They are asking for $450 to $500 more taxes on your house, depending on the evaluation. This is on top of the 2� percent the town increases your house taxes every year. This is forever. You will be paying that $450 to $500 more on your taxes every year and not just for one year.
They want the money because the superintendent overspent the school budget. He hired extra secretaries, teacher aides, and teachers � gave them $10,000 raises, and took the money from different departments. The School Committee knew about it and did nothing to stop him, they just looked the other way. Now, they want us, the taxpayers, to pay for it. Where are we supposed to get the money?
Did you know the town of Spencer will operate on a budget in 2014 of $8.3 million? That services 12,600 residents. On the other hand, anticipated 2014 budget for the school department is $27.5 million, it services 1,940 students. This is three times more money spent on the schools than spent for the town. Absurd.
The superintendent and School Committee have to learn they can only spend what is in their budget. Not enough money, make cuts somewhere, like we do. Giving them more money is wrong. It sends the wrong message.
Make the effort, vote no, because next year they will ask for even more money. It will never end.