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I tried sending Google feedback (they say you can here) ... but I couldn't find any place to actually send feedback to them (let me know when you find it) about the one issue I HATE the most on the web now: localization
Everytime I type in "google.com" it automatically takes me to google.cz -- and the page is in Czech. Now, I live in the Czech Republic and I speak Czech quite well ... but, I want google.com and in English, not google.cz in Czech. I have changed my language settings, but to no avail -- I always get freaking google.cz. I hate it to death. Other web sites do it, too, and I hate it to death. I am going to compile a hit list soon ... it's driving me nutz!
At least give us a REAL opportunity to say we want it in English -- or -- let us view the page man, for Christ's sake! You'd think Google, with all of their "brains" (again, check their "feedback" page...) they'd be able to get this right.
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There is wheelchair access to all areas of the Tea Room. There is a specially equipped toilet near the parking area.
Yes - There is a changing unit in the disabled toilet.
Most of Tulleys has covered areas, but we are exposed in some areas like the car park, so coats or brollies might be needed.
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Melbourne flyer Lord Of The Sky will head north for the Group 1 $2m AAMI Stradbroke Handicap (1350m) at Doomben during the Brisbane Winter Carnival.
Lord Of The Sky, at the long odds of $21, was a whisker away from causing a huge upset when nabbed on the post by the well fancied Chautauqua ($4) in the Group 1 $2.5m Darley T J Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on April 6.
Because of the ongoing reconstruction work on the Eagle Farm track, the traditional home of the Stradbroke Handicap, the premier event of the Brisbane Winter Carnival will be run at Doomben this year and it's distance has been reduced from a tough 1400m to 1350m.
Cranbourne trainer Robbie Laing sees this as a great opportunity for a hit-run mission to grab a slice of the $2m prizemoney on offer.
"I might throw all my eggs into the Stradbroke basket," Laing told The Courier-Mail.
"If you can run 1200m at Randwick, he will get 1350m around Doomben."
Lord Of The Sky had done all the tough work early in the T J Smith Stakes with Damien Oliver settling the speedster outside of the leader before letting him loose at the top of the rise.
But just when the four year old looked to have the race in his keeping, Tommy Berry brought Chautauqua from the tail of the field to grab a last stride victory.
"Damien said it was only losing concentration that cost him the T.J. He had a big enough break with 50m to go, but he caught sight of the winning post and just lost it a bit," Laing said.
"Prior to that he had done all the hard work and was left on his own."
Laing is planning to head into the Stradbroke Handicap without another run would like to organize a flight to Brisbane on the eve of the race but if that can't be arranged he will leave Lord Of The Sky at trainer Paul Messara's stables at Scone before travelling up to Brisbane closer to the event.
"Ideally I would like to keep him at home and fly him up the night before, but if that's not possible, I will take him up to Paul Messara's place and leave him there," Laing said.
Lord Of The Sky had been regarded as a short course horse with all his five wins being over 1000m and 1100m but Laing had always wanted to try him over more ground and he proved at Randwick that he could handle a slightly longer distance at the highest level.
At his previous start Lord Of The Sky set the pace in the Group 1 $1m Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 14 before finishing three and a half lengths fourth to tearaway winner Brazen Beau who scored by two and three quarter lengths from Chautauqua with half a length to Terravista in third spot.


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Stem cells previously only had meaning to scientists and referred to cells that could make copies of themselves as well as turn into different types of mature cells.
The only stem cell therapy approved by the FDA is bone marrow transplants as it is deemed safe and effective. The stem cells are transferred to people to try and save their lives from leukemia. The patient's own cancerous cells are killed off and is replaced with stem cells to produce the all the other types of cells found in the body.
In 2004 investments like $3 billion for stem cell research in California and other efforts around the world have added stem cell research to their vocabulary. The public has increased their expectations for miraculous cures originating from stem cells. A bidding war is always on the rise for cures from scientists for stubborn diseases.
In this industry, there are many opportunists who would take advantage of people who don't know any better with fake medicines, dubious credentials and testimonials of paid actors to up-sell the product for more buying enthusiasm. Clinics claiming to have experience and knowledge in stem cell research have also popped up and often with out licensed physicians running the treatments.
Weak Regulatory Environment
Stem cell clinic opens in countries where the laws were less strict such as China, the Bahamas, Mexico and European countries. The countries allowed this types of clinics to run and in 2011, in Germany, a large clinic was shut down when an 18-month old boy died after receiving an injection of cells in the brain. The director of the clinic was not prosecuted but was soon able to open another client in Beirut, Lebanon.
The franchise has spread across the US, and people who live in certain cities would have noticed advertisements and billboards with treatments available. These type of clients are not deemed safe and effective but prays on the needs of desperate people looking cures.
Web sites are glowing with mission's statements but do have specifics available for people to view. Treatments are advertised as non-invasive as well as preferable to surgery with the emphasis on the patient's own cells being used to treat their illness.
The cells used by these clients are usually fat tissue removed through liposuction or bone marrow cells. These are not capable of turning cells into any other cells that are damaged by Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, COPD, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, autism, or brain injury. Cells taken from fat cells do not survive beyond a few hours in the bloodstream and have no medical benefit.
Patient Testimonials
There is no scientific basis for the treatments, so the clinic usually uses patient testimonials and ratings displaying the illusion there are medical benefits. Advertising stating that the patients are satisfied, that they trust the organization and that they would recommend the treatment to others. No science has been used in this process and these clinical milestones and outcomes are not verifiable.


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Conveniently located right in the centre of Maryborough, and adjacent to Maryborough Hospital, Yaralla Place is a 96-bed residential aged care facility. There are three separate wings, each with 32 individual rooms inclusive of a 16-bed dementia care specific area. In the interests of fostering new friendships and a community, each house has its own dining and lounge rooms as well as a kitchenette for residents to use when they have the need. Smaller lounge areas are also provided where care recipients and their families can meet in private.
All rooms have a view overlooking the garden, and care recipients are able to access covered outdoor BBQ areas where families are always welcome to enjoy time with their loved one in our care.
At Yarralla Place, one thing we are passionate about is creating an environment where the people in our care feel as though they are living in a home away from home. To this end, we actively encourage families to decorate rooms with personal items– things like photos, paintings, a favourite throw rug, music, a pot plant or flowers.
All meals are cooked on site and served in dining rooms to allow care recipients to remain connected with each other on a regular basis. But if preferred, a care recipient can also choose to take their meals in their own room. Family members are always welcome to share a meal with their loved one, and private nooks are available for these occasions. Talk to our care staff or receptionist, and they'll make all of the arrangements for you.
Personal items are sent to the laundry on a daily basis.
Care and services are provided by qualified, highly trained and skilled staff. Registered nurses are trained to provide palliative care as well as general nursing care, and they work closely with general practitioners, geriatricians, medical specialists, nurse practitioners and allied health staff.
Using a model of 'Transforming Care at the Bedside', Yaralla Place takes a pro-active approach to care, whereby staff conduct regular checks in anticipation of addressing the needs of care recipients before they feel they have to ask for it.


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By Liz
Last week I announced that I was instituting a Penny Pinching June here at the house since I have felt like we had been "bleeding" money for the last couple of months. I wanted to reign in some of our spending while building our savings account back up to my "I can sleep at night" comfort level.
I had taken an inventory of our current stock of foods from the pantry, freezer and fridge, did a small amount of stocking up in May on those staple items we seem to plow through and have decided that I would buy nothing else for the month of June and we would be living off of what we already had on hand.
My regular food budget for our family of 7, is approximately $600/month; however my challenge and goal for the month of June is to spend only $80 for the month on the perishables that I know have a much smaller window when it comes to expiration dates, items such as milk, eggs and fresh produce.
You might be wondering how I came up with the amount of $80. To be honest, it was what I had left in my wallet after my last grocery shopping trip in May. I did however sit down and ran the numbers really quick on the perishable items listed above to see if this was a realistic amount, turns out; it is if I want to reach my goal of saving $500 this month.
As you may have deduced, $80 for the month, equals roughly $20 for the week. That sounds crazy…right? C'mon…$20 per week for a family of 7 + 3 dogs? Impossible you might say, well I guess we will find out together.
Thursday's are my "running day", the day when I do the majority of my shopping, errands and appointments and this past Thursday was my first attempt at shopping on this small budget. I had a very short shopping list with me that included only my absolute necessary perishables and my $80 in cash. I left all other means to pay (credit and debit cards/checkbook) at home. This day, I had a lot of errands to take care of, so I decided to shop at my local Aldi, which I would be passing on my route home. The entire time I was in the store adding items to my cart, I was doing the math and making a conscience effort not to go over $20. Currently, the price of eggs and milk are pretty low here in Texas, so I am taking full advantage of these particular 2 items that I can never seem to keep on hand with my brood and the rest were purchases that I needed, but looked for the best deal in the store and if it wasn't within my price range or keeping within my budget…I put it back down.
Here is a snapshot of everything I purchased that day:
2 packs of chicken thighs
1 gallon of milk
2 packages of mozzarella block cheese
1 container of cream cheese
1 container of ricotta cheese
1 (1) pound package of black forest ham
3 dozen eggs
2 containers of strawberries
1 head of cauliflower
3 pounds of onions
My total came up a little higher than I wanted, it was $26.21, leaving me $53.79 for the next 3 weeks, but I am confident I will be able to pull it off.
In my previous Penny Pinching June article, I said that we would have a monthly menu that included variety, and not just a diet of beans and rice or PB & J sandwiches. Here is what was we ate so far since June 1st until this posting.
Thursday: Slow cooker corned beef and veggies.
Friday: Loaded Nachos, with beans, cheese, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream
Saturday: We were visiting my sister and brother-in-law, so we were invited to have dinner at their house.
Sunday: Grilled chicken thighs, potato salad and garden salad.
You might be wondering about breakfast and lunch. In our house, we all have different schedules as our kids are mostly teens and young adults, these two eating periods are an "every man for himself" situation. We always have a variety of breakfast and lunch items on hand; plenty of bread and bread like options (bagels, tortillas, English muffins), oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, cheese, eggs, sandwich meat, pre-cooked and frozen meats and pastas (made previously, bagged into portion sizes and then frozen), or the inevitable leftovers from the night before.
As a parent, and provider I have always felt this drive to ensure that my family is well fed and nourished, after all it's one of our a basic necessities, because of that, we always have a decent size stock pile and selection in our freezer and pantry. And just as I have a certain discomfort level when our bank account drops below a certain amount, I have the same apprehension when it comes to the inventory of food in our home. I have to admit, that as I start this month, I feel as though we are in good shape and I am confident, at this point, I will make my goal, however, it will be interesting to see how I feel towards the end of the month, when my pantry and freezer starts to really look bare and I run out of cash. So I invite you to stay tuned to see how this experiment winds up, won't you?


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Chelsea fans will be relieved to learn that David Luiz does not feel he needs to go under the knife this summer in order to correct a lingering knee problem.
The maverick Brazilian centre-back, who returned to Stamford Bridge last summer in a shock £34m ($42.1m) deadline-day deal after two years with Paris Saint-Germain, has been dealing with persistent pain in his right knee ever since falling victim to a wild lunge from Sergio Aguero during a fiery climax to Chelsea's 3-1 Premier League victory at Manchester City in early December 2016.
While such an issue has not forced him to miss any game-time, Luiz, a crucial cog in Antonio Conte's three-man defensive system alongside Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta, was unable to shake it off straightaway and confirmed after scoring a stunning free-kick in January's 1-1 draw at Liverpool that he could not train every day.
Conte later praised Luiz's attitude and labelled him a "warrior" for playing through the pain barrier. The 29-year-old previously wore heavy strapping on the affected area and provoked fears over a potential layoff last month when, having been seen noticeably limping during a meeting with Burnley, he posted a picture of himself on Instagram in a hospital gown alongside an emoji needle and the caption "Let's do it".
Speaking to the Evening Standard after dominant leaders Chelsea took another giant step towards their sixth top-flight title thanks to Cahill's dramatic late winner in a highly-physical affair against Stoke City, Luiz, disappointed to be omitted from Tite's latest Brazil squad for upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Paraguay, confirmed that he would not require surgery.
"The international break gives me a good chance to rest my knee," he said. "It's a very good thing for me. Only I feel the pain so nobody knows [how hard it's been to cope with]. But we have amazing medical staff and they have been great with me.
"Every single match, every single player, they are there for every player. They have helped me a lot. I won't need an operation in the summer. But it's very good for me to rest, not just the knee, but the body as well."
While Luiz played the full 90 minutes of that 2-1 success at Stoke, Eden Hazard did not travel to the bet365 Stadium due to a muscle injury sustained in training. The influential playmaker, subjected to some rough treatment during an FA Cup quarter-final victory over Manchester United last week, is now said to have withdrawn from Belgium duty ahead of a double-header against Greece and Russia.
"In the last training he felt a bit of a problem in his calf, for this reason I decided not to risk him," Conte explained on Saturday. "That is why he didn't play today."


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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tagaytay Treasures
Since the start of 2000, a lot of brides and grooms from Manila who want to have an elegant, relaxed but intimate wedding have opted to have their celebration in the coolest vacation spot next to (and closer to Manila than) Baguio, Tagaytay.
The most popular wedding destinations are the Caleruega Chapel and Sonya's but a lot of restaurants and private gardens have opened up for weddings as well in the past five years or so.
In the blog Our Awesome Planet by Anton Diaz, Anton visually entices readers on how some of these Tagaytay treasures can make your weddings beautiful, with menus you can delight your guests with. Some of Anton's recent posts include Balai Taal (www.balai-taal.com), Hacienda Isabela, Antonio's, Ville Sommet (www.villesommet.com.ph) and Balay Indang.
Caleruega remains a crowd favorite because of its quaint interiors and the dramatic (but somehow tiring) bridal ascent to the chapel. It is not a popular wedding destination at night and during the rainy season because the road going to the chapel is not well-lit. The little chapel is just right for about 150 guests and for those brides who don't care much for long aisles. Also, in choosing your wedding ceremony/reception location, it would be a nice thing to consider if the venue is accessible for elderly guests.
As for a reception venue, Sonya's continues its passion of providing comfort food -- something you can always come back to whenever you want to take a break from all the fastfood and oil-loving dishes we Filipinos are fond of. Having all-you-can eat salad, pasta and dalandan juice is a refreshing change from usual hotel (even catered) food amidst natural surroundings and cool weather. The nice thing about Sonya's is that they don't charge corkage fee for additional food and beverage you may want to bring in.
Also, since you're already in a garden venue, you need not spend more for flowers since Sonya's provides garden-fresh flowers. When we went there, the tables had my favorite fragrant flower of all time -- gardenias!
And since it was summer, Sonya's offers a summer photo opportunity in her very own sunflower farm. What more can you ask for wedding photos?
Sonya's also offers a charming Bed and Breakfast that brides can use for their preps and where the newlyweds may want to stay on their 1st honeymoon night. Some of the different rooms can accommodate as much as 13 persons inclusive of breakfast. And if that's not enough, Sonya's also has a delightful spa to ease those wedding jitters.
Here's a shot of the "waterfalls" outside the Conservatory. This cools the interiors and adds to the peaceful ambiance while dining. For extra comfort, Sonya's added big evaporating airconditioners in the Conservatory and in the Greenhouse venue.
Sonya's recently converted their big greenhouse into an additional ceremony/reception venue, providing restrooms, tiled and pebbled floors among colorful chandeliers and blooms. Their signature mismatched furniture and china completes the rustic feel of Sonya's.
Since most wedding vendors based in Manila request for additional out-of-town fees for Tagaytay weddings, soon-to-weds really have to look for Tagaytay-based suppliers or those from Manila who charge the least out-of-town fees. I really hope the Taal volcano doesn't errupt in my lifetime. I'd hate to see what kind of damage it may do to Tagaytay and its lovely wedding venues. Sniff...
I would like to thank my officemates, Pinky and Brenda and my sister Mixie for the additional photos of Sonya's.
2 comments:
- thechief said...
Amazing site. Hands down! Tagaytay is really a perfect place to celebrate your wedding. Tagaytay Travel
- edeluwii said...
is the temperature in the green house can be controlled?
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Haiku: This Other World by Richard Wright
No current Talk conversations about this book.
I read the Laughing Boy which is a one line poem:
In the falling snow
A laughing boy holds out his palms
Until they are white.
I thought this was different but also in a way felt it was unfinished but then thought again," you can actually use this to harness the childrens writing or reading skills by telling them to make additions to this poem and so I started to appreciate this poem!
In the falling snow
A laughing boy holds out his palms
Until they are white.
This poem, as with all of Wright's haikus, demonstrates how only a few words can describe a rich and developed scene. I think that this poem would be a great jumping off point for students to write their own Haikus using the 5-7-5 syllable form. Some of the other haikus contained in this book are not necessarily for the K-1 age group, but I think this poem can really connect with students and help them understand how beautiful a scene they imagine on their own can be.
These haikus were written at the end of Wright's life and is wrought with misery and despair. Full of loneliness and trepidation, the haikus although depressing are breathtakingly beautiful. Wright seizes the poetic form and fills each word with uncertainty and contrast. I loved this compilation.
This winding dirt path
End in a tangle of thorns
In the autumn mist.
That road is empty,
The one leading into hills
In autumn twilight.
Reviewed in Blithe Spirit 10/2 Jun 2000
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0385720246, Paperback)"As good a haiku poet as this country has ever produced."--Seattle Weekly
Like all great writers, Richard Wright never failed to create works of breathtaking originality, depth, and beauty. With Native Son he gave us Bigger Thomas, still one of the most provocative and controversial characters in fiction. With Black Boy he offered a candid and searing depiction of racism and poverty in America. And now, forty years after his death, he has bestowed us with one of the finest collections of haiku in American literature.
Wright became enamored of haiku at the end of his life, and in this strict, seventeen-syllable form he discovered another way of looking at the world. He rendered images of nature and humanity that raised questions and revealed strikingly fresh perspectives. The publication of this collection is not only one of the greatest posthumous triumphs of American letters but also a final testament to the noble spirit and enduring artistry of Richard Wright.
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Dazzling collection of 810 Haiku written by the late African-American author of Native Son holds true to the traditional Zen discipline of depicting the relationship between man and nature, but does so from the perspective of an African-American man.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Sueño de amor #118 8/31/16 " The Fight is On"
Ricardo the schmuck is still at it explaining to Cristina in his unemotional, robotic, measured, without any affect kind of way that he has not chosen Esperanza. Cristina lets Ricardo have it. She completely understands his indecision and that is why she is ending it between them right now. He can stay with Esperanza. She wants him out of her life. If he is in love with two women, that means his love is divided. She wants all of it not just a part of it.
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Yago #62: Trojan Trunk
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Tres Veces Ana #85 - Tres Veces Conditions, and the Further Postponed Mission
*Recall in Red
*Reader Reactions in Blue
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Sueño de amor, Ep. 117 usa/122 mex (8.30.16) -Ernesto, seguro que no quieres nada, nada, nada, nada, nada, nada? -Que no, que no Esperanza, así que déjame y vete ya!
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Narcos August 29 ,2016 Capitulo 6: Discussion page
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Yago Capitulo 61 August 29,2016: Unfinished sympathy
|You're a little 60 episodes late Loony-vision!
In the present Yago accompanied by Sara&Abel reveals his true identity to Lucio. He also reminds Lucio of the fateful night in which Lucio planted Omar's fingerprints on the gun. Yago will remember that night forever and ever. Lucio is incredulous to all this doubting everything that Yago is talking about.
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Narcos August,26 2016 Capitulo 5 :Discussion page
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#1): Silvana sin Lana, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, Señora Acero 3, & más: Week of August 29, 2016
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New Telenovela: El Color de la Pasion, September 6th Debut
|Marcelo y Lucia, our pretty protagonists
(not to be confused with SantMarc y Ana Lucia from 3xAna)
Next Tuesday, September 6th, is the 2-hour debut of El Color de la Pasión (The Color of Passion) at 7:55pm EST. After sitting for two years on Univision's shelf, it replaces Narcos, which has been recapped by Countx during its 2-week run, in the 10pm EST slot.
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
Sueño de Amor (SdA) US #116 (MEX #120, #121). Friday August 26, 2016. Señorito Confundido
|Sorry, lady, but I'm too handsome to have to worry about making decisions!
At a glance
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Narcos Capitulo #4 August 24 2016 "Flame on"
The death of Rodrigo Lara gave Colombia a new edge of extradition support as one of the assailants confessed that Pablo put out the hit. Steve still blames himself for the death but Javier assures him that it was for the best as now they can go after these rat bastards. Pablo got indicted for Lara's death and got placed on the bounty list. Extradition could possibly make Pablo's life a living hell as U.S max prison doesn't have any privileges. Now Pablo had something to fear. Or does he? After a small fight between the Narcos Pablo proposes a new organization"The extraditables". But this time it wasn't a team effort but a man for himself. Gacha thought that he could stop the extradition by simply killing anyone who tried to stop him. The Ochoas build themselves quite a crafty logo("Better a grave in Colombia than a cell in the United States"). Carlos Lehder took it to the airwaves blaming the imperialistic America for everything. It was also the very first time judges had to wear masks during court. But not even that stopped Pablo from blowing up their cars.
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Un Camino Hacia el Destino-Week 28 (Aug 27, 2016)
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Tres Veces Ana #84: An Inconvenient Truth--Or Why Would I Lie?
Viewerville is digesting the latest luscious tidbit to have dropped from Ana Leticia's lips. News at 10....
- Marcelo and Ramiro are at odds because Marc played him for a fool and betrayed his promise to let Ana Laura know first that her sister, Ana Lucia, is still alive. He's upset thinking the Ana MiMi will end up telling the family and he thinks it's best they tell the family together before A MiMi opens her maw. Marco knows better and says the truth is too inconvenient yet for her to tell anyone.
- Ana Lucia is still acting cold to Soledad and wants the truth if she and Mama Sole are ever to speak to one another again. "--What's in that jewelry box of yours, Mama? What secrets are you hiding from me?"
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Yago #60. Thursday August 25, 2016. Like A Wheel Within A Wheel
|We need a fourth for the Mahjong tournament. You in?
At a glance
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Tres Veces Ana - # 83
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Sueño de amor, Ep. 115 usa/118,119 mex (8.25.16) Dos mujeres y un canijo
or Carmelita Salinas grandson
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#2): Silvana sin Lana, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, Señora Acero 3, & más: Week of August 22, 2016
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Narcos Capitulo #3 August 24 2016: Dreams come to an end
|"This ain't gonna hurt a bit!"
[Some scenes were merged for easier reading]
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Yago #59, Wednesday August 24, 2016: Party-Poopers
(Official episode title: "Deadly Attack." That's not fun at all!)
- Fidel and Selma prepare to say goodbye to their home and friends by planning a going-away party.
- Lucio and Camilo set Sara up with a wedding planner to keep her distracted while they plan their totally nonviolent, lightning-fast, surgical strike on Fidel's place to get Julia.
- Julia tries to get Ximena to attend Fidel's going-away party. She is unsuccessful, but a follow-up visit from Yago changes Ximena's mind.
- Katia is allowed to make a supervised phone call to warn about an attack, but no one picks up the phone.
- At the party, Abel asks Julia to marry him, and she accepts.
- The nonviolent, lightning-fast, surgical strike on Fidel's place is a totally sloppy bloodbath from the get-go. It takes forever, and Selma is killed.
- Fidel finds Camilo crying over Selma's body. They struggle, and Camilo shoots Fidel. Julia sees her dead parents and is grabbed by Hernan.
The blow-by-blow: BELOW
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Tres Veces Ana # 82 - Finally face-to-face with the three faced woman and a man with no face
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Sueño de amor #114 Wed. 8/24/16 "Ricardo Shows He is Just a Schmuck in More Ways Than One"
At the hospital, Cristina is still crying and talking with Margarita in the cafeteria. The upsetting topic is what Esperanza did to protect Ricardo and now he protected her from the bullet. The meaning from that is that either one was willing to sacrifice their life for the other. Margarita admits that is a huge kind of love to have. Cristina wonders how she can compete with that.
Esperanza fills in Ricardo about Ernesto's 20% operational kidney and how they have not talked about getting married since they called the priest to her death bed. He needs a transplant soon or he might die. Ricardo the schmuck asks her if she loves Ernesto. That does not sit well with Esperanza. If Ricardo is so sure about his marrying Cristina, why is he asking another woman about her marriage plans? Ricardo the schmuck apologizes saying he should not have gone there; it is just that he never understood the whole Ernesto thing. How she could kick him out of her life but forgive a man she hated? Ricardo the schmuck only had her come to tell her he owes his life to her and he thanks her. Esperanza tells him he owes her nothing and thanks him again for forgiving her but adds that she should not be there. Cristina his future wife should be there and she leaves.
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Narcos Capitulo #2, August 23, 2016 : Violence galore
Steve&Connie have just got on a flight for Columbia. On their way there they notice the Bahamas. It's quite an adoring window site (I especially like the filming and locations in this show. They feel very fresh.) . When the couple arrived to Columbia they ran into a lot of issues as they lacked the papers for a cat. The flight assistant was obviously bought. He called in for his boss and the scheme was on. They waited hours and hours until the boss let them through but that didn't come without a price. He scanned Steve's documents and sent them to Poison.
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Yago #58: White Lies and Truth Serum
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Tres Veces Ana #81 - Convincers and Convicters, but still no victors
*Intro in Red
*Reader Reactions in Blue
|Los tomatos de los nefarzos
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Sueño de Amor (SdA) US #113 (MEX #114, #115). Tuesday August 23, 2016. Darn You, Kracy, You Had One Job!
|I'm a rational being, get me out of here!
-- It appears that the geniuses at Looneyvision got scissor-happy again and are doing some creative editing to this creative show. They smushed two episodes together, #114 and #115 as per the Mexican broadcast. Recapper Jarifa has kindly contributed a summary for Episode #115, added at the end.
A closer look
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Narcos Capitulo #1, August 22,2016:The harsh beginnings
We are shown a glimpse of Colombia in the past and it's magical realism.The narrator begins: "Nowadays the U.S government can spy on everyone they want. You come near a computer or a a cellphone, you're doomed. But back in Colombia 1989 there was no Internet , no GPS. Only the rich could afford the seemingly untraceable satellites phones like landowners, politicians but especially the Narcos."
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Yago Capitulo 57 August 22 2016: The return of Sauron
We begin our intense episode with a flashback. Sara, just about standing before the court entrance finally admits that she is not a victim at all but no one can choose their destiny. It's difficult to pick between your future spouse or your sickly sister. She should have picked both! Right when Sara wanted to exit Damian grabbed her, forbidding her to leave. The snake eyed Damian reminds her that all fingers point at her. The court needs a guilty person and that can't be Sara right? The whole charade is later revealed to be Camilo's plan to marry Sara. He gives Sara some cursed wedding ring. He will marry her even if Sara said that she'll drag Camilo into the abyss, it's a risk worth taking. Sara pretends to accept it. Camilo also ordered someone to take pictures of Sara&Camilo
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Un Camino Hacia el Destino-Week 27 (Aug 23, 2016)
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Tres Veces Ana - #80 - Next time please serve Valium at your party!
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Sueño de amor, Ep. 112 (8.22.16) Esperanza suffers Aquimichú syndrome: One step forward, two steps back
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#1): Silvana sin Lana, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, Señora Acero 3, & más: Week of August 22, 2016
Welcome to Page #1 (Monday edition) of the Telemundo y Más page, issued twice a week: Mondays at 3:00 PM and Thursdays at 8:00 PM.
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
Tres Veces Ana #78/79: Altered Egos OR Facing The Hiss Pitting Image
While Iñaki and Santiago get good and snakkered (I love this Norwegian-based term, snakker=talking/speaking) on two bottles of a most expensive brand of tequila, discussing the vices and virtues of Ana Leticia versus Ana Lucia, Ana MiMi has a major meltdown over her missing Marcelo whom she believes must be in his mistress's arms. Ana Not-So-Lucky, meanwhile, is examining SanMarco's wedding ring and musing the meaning of the inscription: Ana Leticia. "--Must be his wife's name." (Ding-ding-ding!!!) And, Orlando, as usual, is sticking his obnoxious and greasy oar in where it is not wanted.
Orly begins bugging NSLucky about the wife and unskillfully points out how perfect people at Danzaire think they are as a couple. That's only for the particular performance. He doesn't get it. "—Not all taxis that pass by are free. His has a passenger in it already." (Apt yeah but he doesn't stop there.) He inserts himself as the best alternative to Mr. Alter-Ego. (As Hubby always tells me, even the ugliest man thinks himself an alpha-male, totally irresistible if only the woman involved would remove her blinders. –In his case, I'd rather keep them on.) The only thing of interest for Ana NSL is that he mentions he knows who Ana Leticia is-and Orly plays his hand pitifully, if not pitiably.
Yaki and SanMarco discuss Ana NSL taking his ring from him and putting him in Dutch with her sister for "losing" it. He cannot go home now. Listen to me, says Yaki, I don't sermonize like Ramiro, but I give you decent advice. SanMarco wants to follow it and grab Ana Lucia and just go to places unknown for the rest of their lives, he says, but he's got nothing to offer her. Besides, they'd be fugitives for life, especially as there's still somebody out there looking for him. Not a life she deserves, ya know? Marcelo needs his revenge, though, and is who shows up when he's in need of an answer. Darn it all.....
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
Narcos Synopsis and Characters :Gran Estreno Monday, August 22 2016
Start Date and Time Slot: August 22nd, 10pm, replacing the 2nd hour of Tres Veces Ana for 2 weeks as the show only has 10 episodes.
If anyone desires to recap alongside me let me know in the comments below. You can also contact me at this email
Plot Summary: Set and filmed in Colombia, Season 1 tells the story of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, who became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine, while also focusing on Escobar's interactions with drug lords, DEA agents, and various opposition entities.
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Weekend Discussion: Crimes of Fashion, Fifth Edition
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Sueno de amor, #101, Friday All talk and no play
Get a chair, make yourself comfortable and let the talking begin.
(scene have been combined, for better flow)
The hors d'oeuvre are so tasty, but who cares about them?
We open the episode on Cristina and Ricardo fighting over
The wedding planner drops by in between their fighting, and even whispers at one moment that there might not be a wedding because of all this mess. Cristina doesn't appreciate the interruption, but her mind is set on figuring out what's going on in Ricardo's head. She finds it hard to believe that he would remain indifferent to Esperanza's love. She asks him to look her straight in the eye and promise that he wants to marry her because of love, and not because he committed to it and he promised to the kids.
He swears he loves her and only her. She cries from relief and they kiss, but I'm still having a bad feeling about this. He's very believable and I'm sure that he truly believes what he's saying, but the Patio knows better.
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Yago Capitulo 56: We're going home
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Un Camino Hacia el Destino-Week 26 (Aug 15, 2016) 2d Half
The only way she'd ever go with him will be for Luis to threaten her with never seeing her son again. (It's not speculation, it's a Sherlockian deduction—thanks, David.) What an agonizing decision for a young mother to make—leave the whole family she's grown so close to and supports her, the love of her life, a bright future (in charitable works, not artistic excellence) in order to be reunited with her son and have to live with someone she's hated (although she was making inroads in her own mind to forgive him—but not necessarily love him) in a country and culture far away from where she belongs. Ay de mi. What a dilemma for us to have to watch in the last week of our travels on the Camino as it brings us nearer the Boda at the End of the Road.
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New Telenovelas/Series Coming to Univision- Aug/Sept 2016
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Tres Veces Ana # 76 and 77
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#2): Silvana sin Lana, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, Señora Acero 3, & La Sombra de Helena: Week of August 15, 2016
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Sueño de amor, Ep. 110 (8.18.16) If you love him set him free, if he doesn't come back, GO GET HIM!!
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Yago #55, Wednesday August 17, 2016: All You Need Is Love
Sara's nostalgic reverie ends when she sees Ximena sitting in her old spot at Yomar's side. She coolly announces that she's just here to drop Mati off, and then she leaves. No one attempts to introduce the two women to one another.
Sara thinks back to all the times she's had sex with Yago - on the sofa, on the table, in the car... she woefully tells us that at one time she thought she had found love and a true family. But everything can change in an instant. Boo hoo.
At dinner, Mati says he and his mother visited Ambar's grave. He apologizes for yelling at Yago for killing Mati's aunt; Mati knows now that that wasn't true. Yago asks if they can be friends, but Mati says that his parents are divorced because of Yago. Poor Ximena tries to steer the conversation back to dinner-related stuff.
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Tres Veces Ana - #74 and 75 - Cheaters, zombies and murderers - Tarantino has nothing on Televisa!
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Sueño de amor #109 Wed. 8/17/16 Cristina of the X-Ray Vision or a Liar by Any Other Name: Esperanza? Ricardo?
Anastasia is at the Gallo house talking to Erasmo who is holding Luquita. She is all excited about the prospects of working at the Instituto Palacios even though she will have to leave Luquita in a nursery for half the day. Erasmo is happy because it would free up their afternoons to see each other. She should go to the interview and see if the job is something she would like. Anastasia thinks about how she was so hard on Luca's secretaries and now how she might be a secretary just like them.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Yago #54: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Flashback: Katia flashes back to a time many years ago when she was in search of a new, intense high. She had been sent by her usual dealer to a flop house, where dozens of addled-brained drug addicts roamed the halls and filthy rooms. The proprietress of this fine establishment is happy to get a new victim, and instead of giving Katia the cocaine she requests and pays for, she injects a very nervous Katia with her first ever hit of heroine. A new addiction is born. Katia's voiceover tells us that what drove her to addiction was her compelling need to turn over the reins of her life to someone or something else. "The most dangerous thing about Hell, is that it's a thousand times more tempting than Heaven."
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Tres Veces Ana #72 and #73 - It's My Party & I'll Cry Si Quiero
*Rehash in Red
*Recall in Blue
*Reader Reactions in Green
Rehash: Marcelo is arguing with Evaristo about the contents of the security box. Marc wants to thank the secret squirrel that helped Alfredo. Santiago will just be a memory, and he'll go after everyone including Solebad. Ev threatens him if he does, but Marc is over this convo and boops Ev on the head, who is strategically placed in front of the bed so he can ballerina twirl before knocking out. Marc searches for the key, but an Ev seedling comes in. Marc ambushes him with orders to take him to his bromantic friend, Ramiro. Ramiro is tied up and gagged, just the way we like him. The grandthugs (gracias Ria!) are taunting him with a gun and waiting for Ev's orders. Llora sobs in her room.
|Sleeping Beauty awaits Prince Charming
Recap: AnaLu sits with Nerina to apologize for getting them both in trouble. Nerina tells a despondent AnaLu not to worry, she can come to her for any help anytime. She went to the hospital that morning but didn't get a chance to see Santi. She asked her if she thinks they'll have a party ready by tomorrow. Our Ana Luchador is thrilled hearing this, this means he's gotten better and she'll see him soon!
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Sueño de Amor (SdA) #108. Tuesday August 16, 2016. Loves That Heal And Loves That Sicken
Hello Patio Pals! I'm away on holiday until August 22. Mini-recaps for Monday and Tuesday are scheduled to post the next day at 6 am EDT. Be well and see you next week, Sueñolandia dwellers!
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Yago #53 Is it a True Truce?
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Sueño de Amor (SdA) #107. Monday August 15, 2016. Now That Esperanza Has Miraculously Returned From The Dead, Let's Kill Off Ernesto!
|Aren't you glad you picked this light fun comedy to follow?
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Un Camino Hacia el Destino-Week 26 (Aug 15, 2016) 1st Half
Carlos is fixing a meal in the cabaña for his little family. Marissa and Iggy interrupt and Mar asks Paco to take Pedrito out to play. Then she tells Fer about the fire at the prison and that Luis was roasted to death in the kitchen. Fernanda has a look of disbelief on her face.
Fer calls Amelia to tell her Luis is dead. It's hard for her to believe, but it's true. While she's on the phone, Carlos, Marissa and Ignacio talk about Luis. Carlos loathed him, but wouldn't wish such a horrible death on anyone. Fer finishes her conversation and tells the group Amelia isn't going to cut short her honeymoon.
Iggy wants to ask Fer if she knows of any relatives Luis might gave. The three of them knew him best, but they are also the ones Luis hurt the most. He's asking because if no relation claims the body, he'll be buried in a common grave without a marker. Fer says, then, they need to do that. Marissa gently tells her if that's what she wants, Fer will have to acknowledge she's Luis' daughter.
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Tres Veces Ana - #70 and 71 - All roads lead to Evaristo!
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Monday, August 15, 2016
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#1): Silvana sin Lana, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, Señora Acero 3, & La Sombra de Helena: Week of August 15, 2016
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Digital Impressions
Digital Impressions offer a more comfortable, and a far more accurate, way to replicate your dentition.
Until recent years, the best way to complete a preparation for a crown or bridge was to take an impression. This thick, viscous material was squirted around the tooth and given time to "set up," then it was removed from the mouth and sent off to a lab where the fabrication of your crown or bridge was to be completed.
Not only was this process difficult for the patient, as gagging and choking were not uncommon, this process also allows for distortion of the impression even when completed by the best of practitioners. This distortion could ultimately lead to a poor fitting final product.
We are proud to again be a part of a changing paradigm in our profession.
Ours was the first office in the southern United States to incorporate the LAVA Chairside Oral Scanner, which has since evolved into the TruDefinition Scanner, into everyday practice. A very compact wand is placed into the mouth to scan the teeth prepared for crowns and bridges. The device is an intraoral computerized scanner that eliminates all of the impression material and consequently all of the steps that can result in distortion. The scanner uses digital data for construction of extremely precise fitting restorations.
Digital impressions offer unparalleled accuracy and
To date, we have completed thousands of restorations and have had excellent results in every case. That's right, 100% success rates with truly unparalleled accuracy. All of our patients have favorable things to say about the new procedures.
Because of his expertise in the incorporation of the scanner into his practice, Dr. Schroder has been asked by 3M (the manufacturer of the scanner) to be a part of a speaker's bureau to teach other dentists across the United States the technique. Dr. Schroder has also been involved in the research and development of new scanner models and continues to be an active voice for future advancements of the product. He has also authored several articles that demonstrate the scanner's accuracy.
We truly believe that the use of computers has finally found its way into restorative dentistry and will change our profession forever.


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Revisiting this one .... how necessary is it?????
OK - i'm done ...
At least someone else at the table piped in with the answer .....
Really now - you can take everything out of the sentence but the verb! who cares!
HELP! oh, we are in so much trouble!!!!....................
"Do not yield to discouragement in the face of difficulties and do not abandon yourselves to false solutions which often seem the easiest way to overcome problems. Do not be afraid to make a commitment, to face hard work and sacrifice, to choose the paths that demand fidelity and constancy, humility and dedication. Be confident in your youth and its profound desires for happiness, truth, beauty and genuine love! Live fully this time in your life so rich and so full of enthusiasm."
"Let us look with greater hope to the future; let us encourage one another on our journey."
~ Papa Benedict XVI
"Let us look with greater hope to the future; let us encourage one another on our journey."
~ Papa Benedict XVI
Tuesday, November 9
Grammar ...REALLY?
3 comments:
- allison said...
things have settled down now ....
I am drawing up a cheat sheet...for myself!
Its definitely best to start grammar early and work your way into the stuff...
Quick give me a math problem!
- November 9, 2010 at 6:44 PM
- Fidelio said...
How many predicate nominatives does it take to equal an appositive?
- November 10, 2010 at 1:34 AM
- allison said...
5479? : )
- November 10, 2010 at 3:09 AM
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From left to right. Back: Sue, Bryan,Karen, Annette, Joan, Juliet, Susan, Debbie, Jane, Diane, Gemma, Jane. Louise Wither's hiding her face!
Front: Daisy Lou, Kay, Sam, Me, Donna.
Susie lying down :)
Was definitely a great day!
Thanks Michelle!!
Oh I have tears now cos I so wanted to be there
You lovely lot, I know you had fun
Amazing day Michelle and I just love my canvass. A massive big thank you.x
Aw it was such a good day, with such lovely people, great project by your Michelle and a great event set up by Sue Tucker. Thanks for all the pictures Michelle I might be pinching a few of them.
How fun!!!!!
Looks like everyone had a great fun day :o)
Jackie xx
Looks like a fantastic day! Sue C x
Looks like you all had a ball - and the canvases look great.
Firstly, loving the new hairdo! Makes you look about 16....
Love the canvas you did and I recognised a few of those lovely ladies and nice to see a pic of Sue too. Wish I could have been there.
Hugs, Anne x
Amazing day, thanks michelle,....I just keep coming back for more!! Xx
Brilliant photos, everyone obviously had a blast & their canvases are gorgeous.


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Readers check in on Mr. Wolf every hour of his birthday, but it seems like the poor guy just can't catch a break on his special day.
Four-and-twenty blackbirds wake him up (at 7 a.m.), asking him the titular question. His grumpy answer? "It's time for blackbird pie." His porcine neighbors keep him from a snooze by slamming their doors on their way to work ("time for bacon sandwiches"). And the day continues in this vein: The letter carrier (a girl in a red hood) skips his house, his cupboard is bare, it rains on the way to the store, and every hour, fairy-tale and nursery-rhyme characters check in on Mr.Wolf, asking him for the time. But readers won't need to ask for the time. A marvelous mix of timepieces is scattered throughout the text and includes analog and digital clocks of all sorts: a sundial, a pocket watch, a wristwatch and a cuckoo clock, among others. By the time the hapless birthday boy is awoken from his nap by a fiddle-playing cat, observant readers will have guessed the "surprise" ending. But the time-telling practice and literary references aren't even the best treasure here. Gliori's watercolor-and-ink illustrations are both detailed and delicately executed, charming and wowing at the same time.
There is much to enjoy here, and the illustrations and allusions beg for repeat readings. (Picture book. 4-8)


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Seahawks Dominate This Week's NFL Power Rankings
The Seattle Seahawks are a unanimous #1 in this week's various NFL Power Rankings surveys by sports websites.
Pete Prisco at CBSSports.com says:
That was a brutal beating they gave the Saints. It will be tough to beat them in Seattle, which somebody will have to do.
Pat Kirwan, also at CBSSports.com had this to say:
All you had to do is watch the Saints-Seahawks game to know who No. 1 is right now.
The analysts at ESPN.com said this:
Russell Wilson completed 8 of 9 attempts against five or more rushers Monday. That 88.9 completion percentage is tied for the worst the Saints have allowed in a game since 2006.
Here's what Brian Billick at Foxsports.com said:
The Seahawks become the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season and did so in a very impressive manner.
Finally, Elliott Harrison at NFL.com had this to say about the Seahawks:
What a statement game for Pete Carroll and the Seahawks, who dominated Monday night from stem to stern. David Lee Roth circa 1982 -- in all of his spastic glory -- couldn't compete with the Seattle head coach. Telling you right now, the only team that would have a chance to beat Carroll's squad in Seattle is Carolina -- and even that might be a stretch.


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After making a name for himself on WE tv's "My Fair Wedding," celebrity wedding planner David Tutera's back with another reality series on the cable network: "David Tutera: Unveiled." An avid traveler, Tutera says, "My travels have always been an inspiration for my business. It opens my mind up to designs, culture and food. Travel allows me to see how other people live. I find all of the vast diversity in even our own country fascinating. The things I've seen and the people I've met have truly expanded my design capabilities and permeate every aspect of my career." Fans may follow @DavidTutera.
Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?
A. Italy. First of all, give yourself enough time to enjoy all of the amazing sights. Spread out your journey because Italy has so many different areas that you should explore. What I always like to do is go to the popular places, even though they are touristy, because I do like to see those spots, but I also try to meander off because that is when I stumble upon the most incredible locations.
Q. What untapped destination should people know about?
A. In Italy people should visit Ravello, a town of 3,000 people on the outskirts of the Amalfi Coast. It's amazing. The Amalfi Coast is known for Positano and Capri — places that tourists always go to for the incredible sights. Ravello, however, is located on top of a hill and not necessarily on the water, but it is still part of the Amalfi Coast and looks down on all of the beauty. The simplicity of its town square with a teeny little church, the beautiful Hotel Caruso that's there — you just feel like you're tucked away in the middle of magic and that it's a place that has been untouched.
Q. How about in the United States?
A. Santa Fe, N.M. It's not easy to get to — there are very limited flights directly into Santa Fe, so you either have to work around these or fly into Albuquerque and drive in. The food and culture are amazing and the diversity of the population is incredible. The art is spectacular and the focus on health is very much about energy and holistic medicine. It's simple and low key. A lot of people don't understand it when they arrive, but it's like Ravello in that you have to allow the environment to introduce itself to you by exploring its space.
Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?
A. The first flight, which I consider my first official trip I took as a child, was to Disney World. I loved it, and still do.
Q. Where is the most romantic destination?
A. Paris is by far the most romantic destination. Venice, Italy, is also pretty spectacular.
Q. If you've ever gone away for the holidays (Christmas, etc.), which was the best trip?
A. I've never gone away for the holidays, but will be doing so for the first time this year when I head to Australia, where I will spend Christmas and New Year's. I'm really looking forward to it. I've always wanted to be away somewhere internationally for the holidays.
Q. What are your five favorite cities?
A. Not in any order: Paris, Rome, London, New York, Chicago.
Q. Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A. The Fiji Islands, India, Brazil and Chile.
Q. When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?
A. My phone, camera and iPad — not to work on but to enjoy.
Q. What is your guilty pleasure when you're on the road?
A. Believe it or not, I actually do not enjoy shopping in my day-to-day life. However, this changes when I'm on the road, because I love to bring things home that I cannot get where I live.
Q. What kind of research do you do before you go away on a trip?
A. I ask friends and clients the best places they've been. I don't rely on what I find online or travel agents. It's just like when looking for a new doctor and you ask for a referral. When I travel, I ask for guidance from people I know personally who have traveled to these locations.
Q. What is your best and/or worst vacation memory?
A. Worst vacation memory would be when I went to Fire Island about 25 years ago and they did not have a room for me. I ended up sleeping in the tool shed that was infested with mosquitoes. Another bad memory is when I traveled to Morocco and slept in Casablanca on my way to Marrakesh in a horrible hotel where I woke up with my entire face covered in bug bites. The third worst memory was when I stayed in a "luxury" hotel in Africa. The doors wouldn't lock, the water was brown, there were bugs everywhere and the ceilings leaked. The best vacation memories I have are anything and everything I've done in Italy and Paris.
(Jae-Ha Kim is a New York Times bestselling author and travel writer. You can respond to this column by visiting her website at http://www.jaehakim.com. You may also follow @GoAwayWithJae where Jae-Ha Kim welcomes your questions and comments.)


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So let's figure out all the ways we can interpret that as a clue that they are splitting up -- or not.
The "Drunk in Love" songstress and her rapper hubby, who have been the subject of breakup rumors since their tour kicked off in late June, wrapped up the North American leg of the mighty stadium show at San Francisco's
"Thank you San Fran! Your city is beautiful. It was the perfect place to complete the best tour of my life! Thank you to all the fans that supported our show. God bless," the "Single Ladies" the singer wrote Thursday, posting a pic of Hova carrying their daughter Blue Ivy just before boarding a jet. (Blue was also wearing an adorable kid-sized tour T-shirt.)
Split rumors have run rampant since video of Jay Z's infamous elevator spat with Bey's sister Solange leaked in May. (Trouble in paradise? We didn't want to think so, but the brawl suggested otherwise.)
And the flames have been fanned by fan observations from their tour -- lyric changes, more breakup songs, accusations of lack of chemistry -- as well as allegations of a philandering Jay. Also, Mrs. Carter reportedly went apartment shopping solo in the middle of it all. All that while they got extra-cuddly onstage, they shared intimate home videos during the show and Bey posted numerous pics on social media purporting that all's well at Casa Carter.
Of course, rumors about the power couple, married since April 2008, did not affect ticket sales much, Forbes reported, despite reports that they were keeping it together only until the tour wraps on Sept. 13. (Because who really wants to see two exes perform together?) So maybe we'll know if they're breaking up or not come September.
Or maybe not.
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A deftly conjured historical novel dealing with the darker side of love and familial legacy.
"It's a wonder how some relatives can bring out the worst in you," a minor character muses in Shainin's cutting debut novel, which examines the fraught matrices of rivalry, desire and resentment within two generations of a German immigrant family in Queens, New York, in the mid-20th century. Two sisters—willful, sensuous Lottie and younger, anxious Sabine—serve as the story's emotional and narrative focus; Shainin introduces their contrasting personalities in childhood, then follows them to America and throughout their adult lives. Although the book progresses chronologically for the most part (the first and last chapters, narrated by Sabine's younger daughter, are the exceptions), the plot is not strictly linear, as it focuses on quotidian moments of interpersonal significance rather than a series of remarkable events. From chapter to chapter, it's often difficult to tell how much time has passed or just what's transpired in the interim, but this is one of the pleasures of this impeccably constructed book: The arguments are repeated, but the characters remain stagnant. Though Lottie and Sabine choose radically different mates, both men drink too much; each in her own way, the sisters find themselves resigned to the limitations of married, working-class life. The world of mid-century New York City, in particular, comes to life through Shainin's fine sense of detail: "Today the East River was the color of her mother's unpolished pewter plates. Only when a tugboat's passage broke the dull skin did Lottie feel the water had any dimension at all." Although the book loses a bit of its precision toward the end as it surveys the last decades, its haunting, complex final passage is recompense enough. Overall, this debut is resplendently heartbreaking.
A moving novel of family, history and dreams deferred that captures the joys and pains of both sisterhood and romantic love.


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Another Year Is Flashing ByI can't believe that it is almost June and my son, John Paul, a high school freshman, is starting to feel summeritis for the first time. For me 2013 represents a landmark year as it is special anniversary, one that celebrates 10 years of my community feature writing. While I reflect back on over 1,000 interviews during this period I realize what a priceless gift and a privilege it has been to serve as the voice for so many remarkable people. I'm anticipating that I will host a special event in the fall to retell some of the highlights from articles of some of these very special interviewees. It continues to be a great source of pride that I not only live in a beautiful coastal region but that I am surrounded by so many talented neighbors.
A Monumental Work AwardEach year SOHO, the county's largest and California's oldest continuously operating preservation group, has saluted individuals and groups who have helped preserve important aspects of the county's heritage.
I was honored to be one of eight recipients this year and was proud to receive my award, "A Monumental Work Award" on May 23 at Point Loma Assembly. The family at SOHO did a beautiful job in feting all of the winners. Bruce Coons, SOHO executive director wrote, "[Diane] brought to highlight Rice's importance in the architectural history of the region, thereby contributing to the advancement of historical knowledge in the community as well. Her ongoing mission to share the Lilian Rice story is admirable and her efforts to enlighten the public on her life and legacy are to be commended."
|Photo by Sande Lollis featured in SOHO's 2013 People In Preservation Award brochure
Where Did This LJR Obsession Begin?
|San Dieguito Academy captured by Sara Motamedi's fine hand
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|Yours Truly with the Kravet team: Elliot, Jan and Mechele
|Phyllis Van Doren of San Diego Home/Garden
New ProjectsMarch came in like a lion and has been roaring along since, with no signs that the blustery momentum will be letting up anytime soon. For my LJR project I am working on two books: One which is a more comprehensive biography and will release in spring 2014 just in time for the 125th anniversary of Rice's birth, and the second which is a lavishly illustrated coffee table book which will showcase the work of local architects who use LJR's philosophical approach to their work–the indoor/outdoor spacial flow—or mirror her design approach with their own interpretation of a simply elegant Mediterranean type home. It is very exciting to get to know the architects and to see their level of commitment and artistry in their work. Look out for a release also in 2014.
Diane Welch Celebrity Walking Tours
|Putting on the glitz, 1920s style outside the Croquet Cottage at The Inn. Photo by Diana Cavagnaro
|A couple visit the village of RSF in 1927
|The row houses circa 1927
We strode out briskly walking the few blocks that represent the Village of Rancho Santa Fe. Guests learned historic detail, absorbed the beauty of the buildings and the landscaping, and laughed at entertaining facts about life in the village in the 1920s and 30s. Spotlighted were the many celebrities who came to Rancho Santa Fe as a refuge from the bustle of Hollywood, several of them lived in Rice designed estate homes, and all of them stayed at La Morada (now The Inn). These tours will be offered by demand for groups of 10 up to 20 and are in partnership with The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The two-hour tour cost is $40 per person, it includes refreshments at The Inn, and proceeds benefit the senior center. Please email me if you'd like to book a tour firstname.lastname@example.com
|Actress, Corinne Griffith once owned the RSF Administration Block
|Joseph Schenck, MGM movie director made RSF his home in the 1920s.
|Movie stars, the Talmadge Sisters, also lived in the Ranch. The community of Talmadge was named for them.
May was an exciting month when I gave a personal walking tour for key staff at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on May 13. It was a lively, engaged group and I had a lot of fun sharing interesting facts and anecdotes about the village of Rancho Santa Fe and The Inn. I also gave a presentation on the History of The Del Mar Fairgrounds to the Carlsbad Historical Society at Carlsbad-By-The-Sea retirement home.
|The Inn when it was known as La Morada, circa 1923


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As another Lame Cherry exclusive in matter anti matter.
It is a sad thing to watch and listen to the image of Obama admit that he can not do the successful things a White man can. image Obama's latest interview was one in which all the image could do is express how absolutely unsuccessful Obama is.
This is the same Obama who was mocking Donald Trump a few years ago and taunting Mr. Trump that he would never be President.......again another insight into the shortsightedness of Birther Hussein Obama, but then what would one expect from a foreign child of Indonesia, who tried to get away with stealing foreign aid so he could get an education in the American school system.
It is such a wonderful thing that Black's decided to emancipate themselves from Obama and Clinton in the 2016 elections, as it is embarrassing for all to listen to image Obama say that it just does not match up.
In review of this, in 2009 and 2010, the greatest accomplishment years, it was nothing to do with Birther Hussein. Rahm Emanuel who was White House Chief of Staff had to quit, because Obama and Jarrett were so loony. The entire success for Obama was due to White woman Nancy Pelosi and White man Harry Reid. The only success Obama ever had was finding ways to golf for 8 years instead of showing up for work.
The quotes from image Obama, simply make one cringe for Black America, as when one considers their great success in surviving Obama, the image of Obama does nothing but say, "It can't be done". Absolutely the antithesis of Martin Luther King, whose bust must have been weeping for 8 years in the shattered dreams, and then wept in joy that Donald Trump was finally there to save Black America.
'I think that he successfully mobilized a big chunk of the country to vote for him,' Obama told reporters.
image Obama "thinks" that the reason Mr. Trump won is because more people voted for Mr. Trump than Mrs. Clinton. That kind of political insight is what one would hear from a 6 year old.
Then there is this gem:
You know, there are certain things that made for good good soundbites, but don't always translate into good policy. And that's something that he and his team will wrestle with in the same way every president wrestles with.'
What a wonder is the mind of Obama. Obama admits he lied to Americans non stop to get elected. image Obama must have wrestled a great deal in not doing anything for 8 years, while others did the work, and he vacationed.
Apparently, there was not Wifi on the golf course in image Obama was not paying attention to anything Donald Trump published for policy.
'I also think that he is coming to this office with fewer set hard-and-fast policy prescriptions than a lot of other presidents might be arriving with.'
The fact is Mr. Trump has laid out a series of Promises at Gettysburg, and is one of the few Presidents in the past generation who actually has informed Americans exactly what he is going to accomplish from building the Wall to replacing Obamacare to stopping terrorism with Vladimir Putin.
'Because when you're a candidate and you say something that is inaccurate or controversial, it has less impact than it does when you're President of the United States. Everybody is paying attention. Markets move.'
Yes indeed the markets are paying attention in spiking on the policies of Donald Trump, revealing the investors are delighted to finally be out from Obama's managed misery of Americans.
We close the Obama brilliance as this started with Obama's 6 year old intelligence.
'The federal government and our democracy is not a speedboat. It's an ocean liner, as I discovered when I came into office,' Obama said.
Such a remarkable analogy from the steam age. Every American knows from American History that the American Republic was designed to not function, but to dysfunction, to protect the Government from dictators like Obama who did not adhere to the rule of law in changing things he believed in, but instead brought utter ruin to America.
It would help if Obama was an American, and not a child birthed from African and Asian parents, who spent all of his developmental years in Muslim Indonesia, and then was doped up in Hawaii and New York the rest of his formative years, because then he would have understood America and Americans, especially the trial of being a Black American.
I am trying hard to not ridicule this image of Obama, because it will soon be gone, and liberals have been abused enough by the incompetency of Obama and Clinton, but it is difficult as this is supposed to be a man who was President for 8 years, and instead of "YES WE CAN", all image Obama can express is how failed he is, and being so flat world, that it concludes every one on the planet is as incompetent as image Obama is.
So in review this is what Obama genius is:
I think Donald Trump won the election because more people voted for him than others. When you are a bad leader like me, the economy has problems. I lied about everything I told Americans, but I have not heard a thing Donald Trump said in his policies, because I just could never handle the job.


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So boyfriends pants, boyfriend shirts and now.. boyfriend blazers! ok ok I know that these have been very popular all year long but for this spring it would become ever more... I was dying to write about this trend because i love blazers and I'm a little obsessed with black blazer over white tees ( even though with my city's temperature it's almost impossible to wear them..)
How to wear them?
Well, it's pretty simple.. there are just 2 basic rules...
1.Make it Oversized
Any boyfriend fashion trend is about wearing clothing that looks a size too big for you, hence, as if you've borrowed it from your boyfriend. It's no different with the boyfriend blazer fashion trend here. The key is to only go up one size; it shouldn't swallow you. Look to have the jacket's shoulders coming no more than an inch and a half away from your own.
2.Roll up your sleeves
No, this isn't a recommendation to get to work but rather the crucial element of the boyfriend blazer trend. Rolling or pushing up the sleeves on the blazer goes to balance out the look by implying that the sleeves would otherwise be too long for your arms; also exposing the wrists to make the look more feminine.
And now my favorite part!! the eye candy!!!
Well... tomorrow i have to go to school.. BOOH! why cant holly week last .. uhmm I don't know.. one more week at least? hahah let me dream please!


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Little Mysteries
By Karen Joy Fowler
Marian Wood/Putnam. 324 pp. $24.95
The Jane Austen Book Club could not have been better designed or timed. Karen Joy Fowler's fourth novel appeared in 2004 at the intersection of two massive forces in American publishing: women's book clubs and the Austen revival. With its sharp wit and clever allusions to Emma et al., the story rotated through a year's worth of meetings involving six members of a book club in California. If the plot was a little slow and tenuous, well, nobody minded because Fowler's portrayal of reading-group dynamics was pitch-perfect, and the sprinkling of Austenia made the whole thing sparkle.
Her new novel, Wit's End, promises the same kind of bookish delight, and, again, it aims at an enormous segment of the reading market: mystery lovers, who will seize upon this novel like Hercule Poirot upon a bloody candlestick. It's packed with parodic references to the genre's classic conceits and clich¿s, and there's a nod to Austen's own satire of mysteries, Northanger Abbey. But Fowler's real subject this time is the relationship between contemporary writers and their rabid fans.
Our heroine is a 29-year-old middle-school teacher in Ohio named Rima, who has a habit of losing things. Among the missing items, Fowler lists "countless watches, rings, sunglasses, socks, and pens. The keys to the house, the post office box, the car. The car. A book report on Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone plus the library's copy of the book plus her library card. Her mother's dangly turquoise earrings, the phone number of a guy she met playing pool and really, really did want to see again. One passport, one winter coat, four cell phones. One long-term boyfriend. One basically functional family."
That sly wit, slipping easily between silly and tragic, is Fowler's best quality. Rima's mother died almost 15 years ago, her brother was killed in a car accident, and recently her father passed away. Now alone, lonely and grief-stricken, Rima accepts an invitation to stay with her wealthy godmother in Santa Cruz, Calif. She doesn't know the woman well, but she knows of her. Everyone does. Addison Early is "The Grande Dame of Murder," one of the world's most successful mystery writers. In her 60s and suffering from a long bout of writer's block, she lives in a gorgeous Victorian beach house called "Wit's End" that was once owned by a survivor of the Donner Party. The rooms are filled with Addison's famous dollhouses, each a replica of a murder scene that she constructed to plan a different novel, e.g., " The Box-Top Murders, poison in the breakfast cereal; One of Us, rattler in the medicine chest; and The Widow Reed, weed whacker in the hedges."
Her famous detective character, Maxwell Lane, lives in the popular imagination with the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Nero Wolfe. He's the subject of Addison's numerous novels, eight movies and three TV series. But Fowler is most interested in Maxwell's active, independent existence in the minds of fanatical readers, the kind of aggressive adoration that's grown exponentially since the advent of the Internet. Addison wages a never-ending battle against intrusions on her privacy, including a series of Wiki-wars conducted on the popular Web encyclopedia, with deletions and additions cycling on ad infinitum. Every possible aspect of Maxwell's life is analyzed on Web sites devoted to the novels, and he's the leading man (sometimes gay, sometimes straight) in an ever-growing collection of stories written by fans for other fans -- a relatively new, legally questionable online genre called fan fiction.
Everything about this mystery-soaked set-up promises high entertainment (and high sales), but the biggest riddle of all is why Wit's End is ultimately so unengaging. Some of the problem stems from the fact that the novel has such a muted plot. Soon after Rima arrives to stay with her godmother, a belligerent Maxwell fan barges into the kitchen and darts off with the tiny corpse from one of the dollhouses. Rima determines to solve this miniature crime, but no one else in the book is very interested and, frankly, no one outside of it is likely to be either. Even Rima acknowledges that there's little mystery here. "Solving the case would give her something to do," she thinks, but then wonders, "What case?"
Soon, she moves on to discovering the nature of her late father's relationship with Addison. This investigation leads her to a defunct cult in which something dastardly may or may not have taken place 50 years ago. Although there's plenty of sensational material here -- charismatic sex-fiend! suicide! murder! -- these events remain distant, not so much mysterious as merely vague, and despite the accumulation of little clues, we're never given much reason to care. Late in the book, Rima seems to acknowledge as much when she admits again, "There was no case."
Of course, The Jane Austen Book Club didn't have much plot momentum either, but it overcame that deficiency by sinking deep into the lives of its book club members. In Wit's End, however, except for Rima, the characters are coated with some kind of impenetrable membrane. Addison is obsessive about her privacy. She tells stories that, "no matter how intimate the content, kept Addison behind glass." Tilda "was Addison's housekeeper unless she was something more," a possibility never seriously explored in the novel. And that only leaves the dog-walker, Scorch, who is less interesting than Addison's miniature dachshunds.
This comedy of manners isn't without charm; Fowler's subtle humor glides across these pages and enlivens them no matter how dilatory the plot. And her exploration of the creepy relationship between popular authors and their fans in the Internet Age feels up-to-the-minute fresh. But nevertheless a crime has been committed: Long before the end, the novel's life is snuffed out. *
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Laptops full of family photos were taken during a raid on a Northampton home while the owners were asleep upstairs.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the house in The Drive, Kingsley, was broken into sometime between 12.45am and 6.50am yesterday (Monday, August 17)
A back door was forced open to get into the property.
Among the items stolen were an Xbox 360 console, two controllers, a number of games, a Nintendo Wii console and one controller, five mobile phones, car keys and Lenovo and Toshiba laptops containing family photos.
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Yesterday's adventure was the Wahkeena Falls/Multnomah Falls loop with Brittany!We left town shortly before 11 and hit a bit of traffic on I-5. And then I got distracted and missed the exit for the Old Columbia River Highway. We ended up parking in the main Multnomah lot instead of at the Wahkeena trail head like we normally do.
There was a lot of activity at Multnomah Falls - sheriff's deputies, city police, park rangers, ambulances - and Life Flight landed just as we arrived! We overheard a deputy say someone up on the trail had a seizure and then cardiac arrest. We sure hope he's OK!
Because we parked at Multnomah, and the trail was closed because of the rescue, we started our counter-clockwise hike with the connector trail to Wahkeena. Being noon on a beautiful Friday, it was very crowded as we made our way across.
The crowds thinned a bit as we climbed. We stopped for pics at Fairy Falls and then took the Vista Point Trail, hoping for more solitude. The start of the trail is a bit flooded, so most people were sticking with the Wahkeena Trail.
Soon we were back on Wahkeena and headed east toward Multnoma Creek.
It's super fun to take someone to explore new places :)
We reached the top of Multnomah Falls and then joined the tourist crowd on the paved descent.
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But people who rely on buses haven't forgotten. And neither have all the out-of-work bus drivers that the city contracted for services with for decades. Some of those drivers plan to hand out fliers at 26th Street and West Vermijo Avenue (near Vermijo Park) on Monday.
Here's the text of the fliers:
A few of us displaced transit workers here in Colorado Springs have grown tired of waiting for lawyers, politicians and union officials to take visible action against the city os Colorado Springs, as WE RISK LOOSING OUR HOMES AND OTHER POSSESSIONS, so we have decided to start a grass roots campaign to expose our mistreatment by the city goverment. This is why on Memorial Day we will be educating the people of Colorado Springs by passing out the following news letter to the people of Colorado Springs. Knowledge is power and the pen is mightier than the sword.
In 1974 the city of Colorado Springs acquired transit from a private company that was facing bankruptcy. With the city operating transit federal monies were available to assist with the operating cost of transit. With these federal funds came an agreement between the city, federal department of labor and the transit workers union (Amalgamated Transit Union, locally ATU #19). This agreement referred to as the 13 C agreement has certain protections for transit workers was signed by the then members of the city council.
In 2004 the city and county proposed question 1A on the ballot to create a transportation authority and add 1% to the sales tax, which would be used for roads, bridges and public transit improvements. The city and county asked the then Springs Transit employees to assist in getting the word out about question 1A . After being told that transit would expand 2 - 3 times. Transit employees stood on street corners with signs on their own time and put bumper stickers on their vehicles supporting 1A. In Nov. 2004 question 1A was approved by voters and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority was created. Also in 2004 the Front Range Express and Free Downtown Shuttle were created. The employees of Springs Transit put up with used equipment that constantly broke down to operate these new programs, only to see these programs go to the other 2 entities that were created under the PPRTA.
In 2005 the PPRTA created a separate entity to operate any new transit services. They hired several persons who had been terminated from Springs Transit for various reasons. This meant double management, staff and facility cost. These PPRTA transit employees were hired at lower wages and had higher benefit cost than those employees with Springs Transit.
As time past (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009) the city began to move routes, including the Front Range Express and Downtown Shuttle to the new PPRTA transit entities and shrink the older Springs Transit. I forgot to mention that the city or PPRTA moved the Front Express to the contractor who has mobility (handicapped transportation entity) and had to move them to a larger facility to accommodate the larger FREX buses. So, now there are 3 transit facilities where they used to be 2. I know this makes perfect economic senses. The city says this was due to budget restraints but in reality the city hoped to dissolve the transit workers union, rid themselves of the Springs Transit employees retirement plan and get cheaper labor. The PPRTA entity employees have a 401k plan, higher benefit cost and lower wages.
In 2009 the city cut bus services and began an aggressive campaign to close the Springs Transit facility. Which in December 2009 they managed to do.
This put over 200 transit employees with 4 - 30 + years of service onto the unemployment lines and left many people stranded without public transportation to use. Of course over the years the city has wasted taxpayers money hiring consultants to help figure out how to fix transit, but they never asked (at little or no cost) the transit employees who know the problems and had suggestions to fix transit (I guess we were to far beneath them). Now the city is asking the federal government for money to help them out with transit. I have written to Senator Michael Bennet telling him what this city council has done and asked him to hold off on any federal money without investigating the waste first. I mentioned the 13C agreement at the beginning of this, while the city is in court fighting with the transit workers union (ATU) and the federal department of labor trying to say they should not be held to this agreement. But of course they have their hand out for more federal money. Most of the Transit facility on Transit Drive sits empty now as a property owner near N. Hancock collects rent for the PPRTA facility. City officials will tell that this is because the contractor First Transit doesn't desire to move, why then back in (I believe it was) 2008 did both transit entities operate out of the facilities on Transit Dr. for about 3 or 4 months? Then the PPRTA entity was moved back to the facility on N. Hancock. There were even renovations made to the facilities on Transit Dr to accommodate both Transit entities. I cannot say positively, but I heard it might have something to do with the Springs Transit employees retirement plan. As for the 2 modular trailers that the city paid rent for on Transit Drive, these were only needed after the city moved the Springs Transit employees out of the facility at 1015 Transit Dr. that was built with federal funds and had housed all transit operations after being built. Once again money was wasted by city transit officials.
If this isn't depressing enough, we are stuck under Colorado statues with the PPRTA, we cannot petition to rid ourselves of this mistake. If you didn't know them here are your PPRTA members, for Colorado Springs, Chairperson Vice Mayor Larry Small, Mayor Lionel Rivera, Jan Martin and Scott Hente (alternate). Manitou Springs, Mayor Marc Snyder and Ingrid Richter. El Paso county Vice Chairperson Commissioner Sallie Clark, Commissioner Dennis Hisey, Commissioner Wayne Williams, Commissioner Jim Bensberg (alternate) and Commissioner Amy Lathen (alternate). Remember when you see these names on a ballot that pot hole you hit on the way to the polls. I would like to see an empty seat in government than an uncaring, greedy, self centered idiot in that seat.
Like our countries founders who were determine to free themselves from a tirant, we are determined to free ourselves of the tirants of the Colorado Springs citY goverment. As our founders put it on a flag "DON'T TREAD ON ME" !!!! And as Commander John Paul Jones said as he faced a British war ship almost twice the size of his own "I HAVE ONLY JUST BEGAN TO FIGHT"!!!!
Jim Gosse
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