text: Event DetailsEvent Dates: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 4:00pmSeminar Location: Duane Physics Room G1B20Speaker Name(s): Leo KadanoffSpeaker Affiliation(s): University of Chicago Seminar Type/SubjectScientific Seminar Type: Physics Department ColloquiumEvent Details & Abstract: Superfluids and superconductors are ordinary matter that show a very surprising behavior at low temperatures. As its temperature is reduced, materials of both kinds can abruptly fall into a state in which they will support a persistent, essentially immortal, flow of particles. These flows differ from anything in classical physics in that they produce neither friction nor resistance. A major accomplishment of Twentieth Century physics was the development of an understanding of this very surprising behavior via the construction of partially microscopic and partially macroscopic quantum theories of superfluid helium and superconducting metals. Such theories come in two parts: a theory of the motion of particle-like excitations, called quasiparticles, and of the persistent flows themselves via a huge coherent excitation, called a condensate. The quasiparticles are described by giving the quasiparticle energy as a function of the quasiparticle momentum. The condensate is described by giving its quantum wave function.Two people, above all others, are credited with for the construction of the quasi-particle side of the theories of these very special low-temperature behaviors: Lev Landau and John Bardeen. Curiously enough, they partially ignored and partially downplayed the importance of the condensate wave function. In both cases, this partial neglect of the actual superfluid or superconducting flow interfered with their ability to assess the subsidiary advances that occurred immediately after their celebrated work on quasiparticles.Some speculations are offered about the source of this unevenness in the judgments of these two leading scientists


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Officials have found a replacement for Robert Whiteford, as newcomer Taylor Lapilus will meet Dennis Siver next month at UFC Fight Night 53.
Set for October 4 from the Ericcson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, the entire card streams on UFC Fight Pass. In the main event, Gunnar Nelson looks to remain unbeaten against Rick Story.
Lapilus (8-1) has won his last three overall, including six via submission. The 22-year-old native of France turned pro in 2012.
Siver (21-9) sports an Octagon mark of 10-6, including wins over George Sotiropoulos, Nam Phan, Diego Nunes and Matt Wiman. He's also shared the cage with the likes of Cub Swanson and Donald Cerrone.
The complete lineup for the event can be found below:
MAIN CARD (UFC Fight Pass/3 p.m. ET)
Welterweight: Gunnar Nelson vs. Rick Story
Featherweight: Akira Corassani vs. Max Holloway
Light Heavyweight: Ilir Latifi vs. Jan Blachowicz
Featherweight: Niklas Backstrom vs. Mike Wilkinson
PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/12:10 p.m. ET)
Middleweight: Magnus Cedenblad vs. Scott Askham
Welterweight: Alexander Yakovlev vs. Nico Musoke
Featherweight: Dennis Siver vs. Taylor Lapilus
Welterweight: Cathal Pendred vs. Gasan Umalatov
Middleweight: Tor Troeng vs. Krzysztof Jotko
Lightweight: Mairbek Taisumov vs. Marcin Bandel
Featherweight: Ernest Chavez vs. Zubaira Tukhugov

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GHS girls basketball team downs McMahon for 6th-straight win
GREENWICH — Strong defensive play was one of the aspects that sparked the Greenwich High School girls basketball team to the state finals last season and though its roster is a bit different this winter, Greenwich is still making it difficult for the opposition to light the scoreboard.
Entering Friday's game against visiting Brien McMahon, the surging Cardinals had yet to allow a foe to score 50 points in a game this season. Greenwich continued such a trend Friday, recovering from a slow start to record a convincing 56-43 win over the Senators in an FCIAC matchup.
With their sixth-straight triumph, the Cardinals upped their record to 6-1.
"In the first half we definitely played good defense and we did a good job of anticipating where passes were going," said GHS senior quad-captain Shaye Galletta, who scored all 10 of her points in the first half.
Junior shooting guard Kim Kockenmeister registered 11 points, five assists and five steals, while senior center/captain Emily Anderson had seven points and eight rebounds for the victors. Galletta also grabbed 11 rebounds and had totaled four steals for the Cardinals, who went into halftime with a 34-18 lead.
"Shaye had a great game, she brings energy every time she steps on the court," said Cardinals coach Chrys Hernandez, who starred on the basketball court for Brien McMahon. "Her length causes problems defensively for teams."
Arias' 3-pointer, senior forward Carly Pinto's putback and foul shot and Aija's basket off the press-breaker gave McMahon a 10-4 advantage on Greenwich with 3:50 left in the first quarter. Then the game quickly changed.
Sophomore Michelle Morganti added seven points and freshman Julia Conforti had six off the bench for GHS, which substituted freely in the second half.
"They are an aggressive team and a tough team on both offense and defense," McMahon senior captain Areti Filippidis said. "We're focusing on our passing and playing with a lot of intensity throughout the game. Not just in the beginning of the first and second half."
"McMahon definitely came out and played aggressive," Hernandez. "They put a press on us that we did not really handle well. They woke us up the first half of the first quarter. Then we began sharing the ball a lot better than we had been in the past."
Said Galletta: "The first half, our offense was good. We were pushing the ball against the press and finding the open person. We're happy with our performance."
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MCMAHON (43): Michelle Perea 2 0-0 4; Areti Filippidis 0 0-0 0; Tatiana Arias 5 0-0 11; Aija Andrews 6 4-4 16; Carly Pinto 2 1-1 5; Kassandra Scott 2 0-0 4; Meagan Bombace 2 0-0 4; Samara Robinson 0 0-0 0; Shaniya Francis 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 5-6 43.
GREENWICH (56): Michelle Morganti 3 1-2 7; Julia Conforti 2 4-4 6; Kim Kockenmeister 5 0-1 11; Jojo Moses 0 0-0 0; Amanda Yu 1 1-2 3; Shaye Galletta 4 0-0 10; Emily Anderson 2 3-6 7; Jayla Faison 3 1-2 7; Beth Williamson 2 1-1 5; Tess Lamhaouar 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 11-18 56.
3-pointers: BM — Arias; G — Morganti, Galletta 2, Kockenmeister.
Records: Greenwich 6-1; McMahon 3-5.


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Finding contour on uneven land with an A-frame level
One of the things that permaculture advises in order to ensure water, or rainfall, stays on your land and doesn't flow out, is to dig swales. Swales are ditches that run on contour, and the idea is that these fill up, and the water soaks in and flows down into the ground under your land, rather than out onto your neighbours.
The simplest way to work out the contour of your land, is with an a-frame level. This is simply two poles (the vertical strokes of the A) crossed with another at equal angles on both sides (the horizontal stroke of the A). A weight is hung from the top (and center) of the frame and if the two pieces of land the legs are sitting on are level, then the weight sits in the center of the horizontal pole. Moving a leg around when the weight is not in the center, might find the point at which contour continues (it has a level slope).
The problem is that in practice it just isn't a simple task where you swing the legs around, find contour, swing the next leg around, and repeat all the way across the field. Land, unless it has already been unnaturally cultivated, is bumpy. I've made an a-frame level, and having gone out in my paddock, the bumps simply don't suit it. And I'm not the only person who wonders if they are doing it wrong.
After a few confusing non-answers from people which clarified nothing, Dan Grubbs came along with the definitive answer.
Maybe I'm missing something, but if I understand both your and Susanne's problem is based on the A-frame level being at a fixed distance and not able to span across a small dip or bump. Some of my suggestions will depend on the scale we're dealing with.
I would suggest if you are wanting to peg out a contour line on very "bumpy" ground I would use a bunyip with at least 20 feet of tube between the stakes or use a laser level. This way you can vary the distance between the contour pegs you put in the ground to accommodate (go past) the bumps and tire tracks.
Remember, contour lines aren't something that go where you want them to be, there are what they are, imaginary lines made up of points along that line that are at the exact same elevation. With this understanding, bumps aren't something that aren't in your way, they form part of the landscape and cause your contour line to curve. Now, as JC suggests, you can level them out. But, if you can put in your contour pegs at different distances, say every 10 feet until you see that the bump would cause the level to swing to what appears to be down hill, you can stretch your bunyip level or laser post farther than the bump or tire track (maybe 15 feet) and find that contour point on the other side of it and then you simply have a contour line that you can imagine going though the bump that you will come back and level out as JC suggests.
Susanne: As I mentioned above, I would simply stretch my bunyip across your beds and find where the contour line continues on the other side. If you only have an A-frame level, go ahead and simply clean out the soil in your bed only big enough to accommodate where the leg of the A-frame level will reach and only deep enough to allow the tool to indicate level. Make your best guess where it would naturally fall if there were no raised bed. Don't worry, you're going to find the level on the other side. Then, flip your A-frame level to get to the other side of the bed and mark the next contour peg on the other side of the bed.


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Geographic features & Photographs around Mount Pisgah Church (historical) in Virginia, United States
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
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ridge(s) a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.
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mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
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Lafayette Inn 146 E Main St, Stanardsville
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church a building for public Christian worship.
- Second Robertson Church (6.4km)
- Oak Grove United Methodist Church (6.6km)
- Hebron Lutheran Church (6.6km)
- Rose Park United Methodist Church (7km)
- Pentacostal Church (7km)
- Rock Hall Baptist Church (7.6km)
- Holy Trinity Church (8.3km)
cemetery a burial place or ground.
- Jarrell Cemetery (5.4km)
- Gordon Cemetery (5.7km)
- Cedar Hill Cemetery (5.9km)
- Second Robertson Cemetery (6.5km)
- Rose Park United Methodist Cemetery (6.9km)
- Elk Run Cemetery (8.1km)
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- Mount Pisgah Church (historical) (0km)
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- Prices Shop (7.7km)
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school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Ruth School (historical) (2km)
- Madison County High School (5.6km)
valley an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Courtney Hollow (1.3km)
- Deep Hollow (3.3km)
administrative division an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level.
- Rapidan Magisterial District (5.3km)
cliff(s) a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area.
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dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- White Oak Dam (1.8km)
reservoir(s) an artificial pond or lake.
- White Oak Lake (1.8km)
second-order administrative division a subdivision of a first-order administrative division.
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Sheepish panda in the arms of Song Hye Kyo
Song Hye Kyo is the world's first panda goodwill ambassador! She was appointed goodwill ambassador at a ceremony in Beijing recently.
Song Hye Kyo spent four days at a panda reserve in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China. The cute panda in the pictures is around 8 - 9 months and even looks sheepish and shy in the arms of one so lovely as Song.
Song Hye Kyo said that she had only seen pandas in pictures, documentaries or movies and seeing one up close, in real life is like a dream. She was happy to be at the panda reserve. Song also mentioned that there are many animals in South Korea that needs to be protected. Namely the Korean otter, which is a national treasure. Panda ambassador Song hopes that many fans in Asia will pay more attention to environmental protection.
Song Hye Kyo feeding a panda at the reserve in Chengdu
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CEO of the Cockpit #31: Goodbye, B727
Boeing's ancient three-hole jet is still around, although you're more likely to see it hauling cargo and mail than actual passengers, at least in North America. But AVweb's CEO of the Cockpit spent many a noisy hour in the front end of the 727, and has some advice for any pilots jumping into that seat.
I am having trouble believing that the 727 is ancient history, I said to my tennis-club bartender.
"What is a 727 and why are you sitting at my bar if all you are going to drink is Diet Coke?" asked Fred. Fred has been the bartender at my tennis club for over 10 years, and this is the first time he hadn't heard me order copious amounts of beer after my weekly "old-man doubles" tennis event.
I've given up on drinking, at least for a while. That sleep apnea problem that grounded me for a few months a few months back led to quite a few lifestyle changes for this old captain. Among them was cutting back, almost totally, on alcohol. According to my sleep doc, drinking the usual couple of beers before bed may have worked to help me sleep when I was a callow, 20-ish pilot with brown hair, but now that I was being offered the senior discount at KFC it was time to sip cola instead.
I don't feel left out. I've drunk enough beer to last a lifetime. Also gone are the caffeine-laced drinks I used to slog down and anything else that appears to be fun to eat and drink a few hours before I hit the rack. I still can't give up on a couple of strong coffees when I get up in the morning and refuse to do so. It is pathetic, in a way, that I am hanging on to that last vice, but there you go.
Katie, a fellow captain and tennis maven, sidled up to the bar just in time to hear my 727 comment.
"What makes you think that the 727 is ancient history?" she asked. "I flew engineer on it and did six months as a first officer before we got rid of them."
I am basing what I told Fred on this message on the ALPA BBS. I showed her the printout. It was a plea from a furloughed guy for some information on how to fly a 727. He had just gotten a gig flying one for a trash hauler and needed a heads-up on how to operate it. Apparently, he had told his employer that he knew how to fly a seven-two but had really never even set foot in one. I think he mentioned that he would get the bare minimum of training from this company so he'd be legal, but he wanted more info so he wouldn't screw up.
I wanted to help this guy out because -- coming from a general aviation background where I had to teach myself a lot of different airplanes -- I knew how he felt. There were lots of times in my pre-airline days, when I was trying to earn a living as a CFI, that the first time I flew some kinds of airplanes was when I was trying to instruct somebody else in it. Have I flown a Beechcraft Duke and could I do a little multi-engine, instrument instruction in it for a local lawyer? Sure, no problemo!
The plea for three-holer information came to me on my last trip, and with the help of Jeff, a classmate of mine, we sat down at the bar in San Francisco and -- while he guzzled local beer and I sipped on a diet cola -- we wrote the following crash course in 727 flying and lore.
Dear Prospective 727 Flier:
Here are a few things we've learned over a combined 20 years of flying the 727. We hope the following clues, hints, innuendoes and outright lies help you fly that hunk of junk to and from South America. Our clues come in no particular order, and keep in mind that we haven't flown a 727 in quite a while, although we did fly all three positions on it during our careers.
The Power of a Flight Engineer
First, as a 727 copilot, you have to get it in your mind that whatever comes up that is busy work, the flight engineer is supposed to do it. You were probably a 737 copilot before the airline decided to shrink itself into a big profit and furloughed you. This means that you are used to doing walk-arounds, weight and balance stuff, adjusting the cabin temp and all sorts of aviation grunt work.
Now that you are going to be a 727 right seater, your only call-out after engine start and before taxi is: "Clear right, I'll have the chicken." Be sure to tell your engineer that there are four seats on the 727 that sit sideways: three of them are toilets and one is the engineer seat. It is an old joke that got funnier every time I told it.
One more very important note about flight engineers: Remember that they are right behind you. This means that you ought to tell the engineer before you slam your seat back into his knees. Also, it wouldn't hurt to warn the engineer of any impending fart attacks on your part. Give him a chance to get on oxygen. If you piss off your engineer, there are dozens of ways he can put you in a world of hurt. One time when I was an engineer, I got so mad at a copilot for slamming my knees and farting up my world that I took a cigarette lighter and heated up the metal ends of his shoulder harness just before he grabbed them. Remember that scene from Indiana Jones when the Nazi gets his hands sizzle-seared by the metal medallion from the fire? It was a lot like that except there was no metal medallion, no Nazi, and no fire.
This is important so we'll mention it again. Don't you dare piss off your engineer!
Earplugs and Oxy Masks
The 727 cockpit is extremely noisy in flight. Carry some of those sponge-rubber earplugs and use them. Once you get above 300 knots, there is nothing you can say that can be heard by anybody unless you shout it. This is why, when you talk to a former 727 pilot, you need to speak very loudly. Your conversation will go something like this:
You: So, you flew the 727, huh?
Them: Huh?
The seriously experienced pilots on the 727 used to have earpieces for their headsets made up of a molded piece of plastic so there would be no noise leaks. In their other ear they had something made up of molded plastic called a "noise attenuator." I don't think anybody sells them anymore.
There is another piece of plastic you may need to get for your 727 flying, especially if it is an older bird. That would be an oxygen mask. Ours used to be a removable, personal piece of equipment, much like an athletic cup, which they resembled. Getting off of the jet, we always yelled at each other (see the noise note above) to "remember your mask and headset!" If you forgot your mask there was a 50-50 chance you'd never see it again because the next pilot to sit in your seat would keep it as a spare for when he lost his. I did this too, and always kept a spare in my bag because it was required for dispatch and I didn't want to be the guy that caused us to be late for our Las Vegas layover.
Only Three Airspeeds
There are three airspeeds you need to know in order to fly the 727: 140 knots, 250 knots, and really, really fast.
The 250-knot speed is self explanatory, at least to those who sometimes fly below 10,000 feet.
Really, really fast means just a gnat's whisker below barber pole. The 727 can easily do .84 Mach, although most operators fly them around .78 to .80. Now that they are getting older and a little more aerodynamically beat up with dings on the wings, loose seals, and the like, if you get one above .81, expect it to shake, rattle and roll a little bit. A little mach buffet isn't totally out of the question, either.
You can't go wrong with 140 knots on short final at any weight. It is a very comfortable speed that you'll be able to nail without thinking, although if you are thinking, about 3,000 pounds on the fuel flow with flaps 30 will get you there. Other 727 pilots might remind you that bug speed for a particular approach is something like 120 knots. These people are the ones that will make very bad landings in a 727.
If the captain you are flying with bothers you about being too fast on final, you are allowed to use a saying that I used more than once when I was a copilot: "Hey, I'll land it -- you stop it!"
A Few More Flight Hints ...
If you pop partial speed brakes and then enter a bank, expect a humongous roll rate. The speed-brake/aileron combination makes for a very sporty yank and bank situation. Speaking of speed brakes: How you manually deploy them on landing will have a lot to do with whether or not you make a good one. Too early and you drop the last 10 feet to the runway like a sack of crap; too late and you can bounce back into the air and float.
When the autopilot is engaged, the rudder trim will work but the aileron trim is locked out. If you put in a butt-load of aileron trim and then later disengage the autopilot, you get all that trim right friggin now. This was another trick I learned as an engineer. After hours upon hours of hearing two Zoomies talk about how cool the Air Force Academy was and how low-class other pilots (read me) were, I had enough and leaning in like I was in rapt attention to their stories, I slowly fed in two units of aileron trim. Nothing catastrophic, but it got their ring-knocking attention when they clicked the autopilot off.
Remember 3,000 pounds of fuel flow. It works great but I can't remember what it works great for. You'll probably recognize it as it comes around. Also remember these EPR values: 1.95, 1.98 & 1.95. They work for most takeoff power settings if your engineer is too lazy to look them up. The climb power settings should be on a placard near the gear handle. Don't bother the engineer by asking for climb power -- it makes you look like a rube. If he is going to look them up he'll tell you what the settings are before you ask for them.
If the captain is reading or asleep, it is OK to set his OBS and heading bugs for him. Your left foot should do this quite easily. In a perfect world in a three-man crew two of you should stay awake. If both you and the captain nod off you can expect some sort of very loud wake up call from the engineer. My favorite was reaching up on the overhead and hitting the stall-warning shaker.
Don't be real formal about who answers what radio call. It is so noisy in the cockpit that whoever hears it first ought to answer it and then tell the others. Use your headset and keep your overhead speaker turned down. There is no way you'll be able to understand what is coming out of that speaker, but your engineer will get blasted by it if you have your volume turned up enough for you to hear it.
This is a very important point: Keep your left knee very close to the control column. This is because the elevator trim wheel is right next to the outside of that knee and when you or the captain hit the high speed trim that wheel will spin like a power saw. When you test the manual feature of this trim and do that thing where you test the trim brake by pushing the column one way and pulling the trim wheel the other way, don't pull out the little handle on the wheel that is there to help you. You are going to forget that the handle is out and bust your knee the first time you apply electric trim.
The porn pictures, if there are any, can be found behind your overhead escape rope doors. I don't approve of in-flight porn and am just telling you this so you can look for it and save everybody's souls by throwing it away.
One last hint. Bring a sweater or sweatshirt to wear on those long legs. There is no sidewall heating in the cockpit and you're going to get colder the longer the flight lasts.
Enjoy your 727 time, I sure did. It flies great and you are really going to enjoy it.
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He takes a true story that he experienced, and shows how anger can destroy a life and how forgiveness can set that life free.
Saddened and unable to abandon her resentment toward the Nazi war machine that took her husband's life, the young and attractive Helen Mason is living a bitter, lonely existence. Betrayed and left for dead, German U-boat officer Lt. Josef Landermann washes ashore in a sleepy town along the northern gulf coast, looking to Helen for survival.
The Heart Mender is a story of life, loss, and reconciliation, reminding us of the power of forgiveness and the universal healing experience of letting go.


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Summer has finally arrived in London and what better way to celebrate than with a myriad of possibilities for outdoor movie-watching! Screenings of films new and old happen all through the summer and all over the city.
With films like Superman, Pretty Woman, Little Miss Sunshine and even Pixar's Up on the lists, everybody is bound to find something to their liking.
Check out what's on and where in this handy guide.
Make sure you're on our invite list too. The launch of our super awesome banking app is imminent. With us you can open a FREE UK current account on your mobile in just a few minutes. Oh, and did we mention we're open to all EU residents? Visit www.monese.com and secure yourself an invite!
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Kernel Sweetooth, a snack and sweets shop, has announced that it will be closing its Frankfort location later this month after being in business there for 10 years.
The shop at 11 S. White St. in the Trolley Barn building will close on Tuesday. A second Kernel Sweetooth location at 17258 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park will remain open.
Attempts to reach the owners were not successful, but the shop posted a notice Oct. 10 on its Facebook page that its lease was not being renewed. Owners Gary and Debbie Kovarik said they were looking for a new rental space in downtown Frankfort and hoped to reopen.
The stores are known for their gourmet popcorn in eight flavors, hand-dipped ice cream, Hawaiian shaved ice, homemade chocolates, gourmet caramel apples, candy and other sweet treats.
The shops are open seven days a week. Fall/winter hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
For information, call the Tinley store at 708-444-7677.
New eateries open at Chicago Ridge Mall
Three new food shops have opened at Chicago Ridge Mall.
Cinnabon's, a pastry shop specializing in cinnamon rolls, has returned to the shopping center at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge. Other treats include cupcakes.
Also now open is Doc Popcorn, which features fresh-popped kettle corn and offers free samples daily. The snack can be salty or sweet and can be purchased in refillable tins.
Joining Doc Popcorn is Dippin' Dots, an ice cream shop that features tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice products.
Doc Popcorn and Dippin' Dots are located in the mall's center court.
New hotel opens in Joliet
Home 2 Suites by Hilton is now open at 4095 Hennepin Drive in Joliet.
The extended stay hotel is located off Interstate 55 next to the Louis Joliet Mall. It has 115 studio and one-bedroom suites.
All of the rooms are suites and all have movable furniture and plenty of storage and desk space. Each suit also has a full kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, cookware, plates, cups and utensils. There is free Wi-Fi and a 42-inch HDTV. Pets are welcome.
The hotel offers a free breakfast of artisan-style sandwiches, cereals, fruit, baked goods and other items.
There is a convenience store open 24 hours, a heated indoor pool, and patio with a firepit. Guests can enjoy the Oasis lounge or get in a workout while doing laundry at the Spin2Cycle fitness/laundry facility.
Magnolia Design grand opening in Orland Park
Magnolia Design & Consign sells new and used furniture, quality accessories and décor at 15445 S. 94th Avenue in Orland Park.
The store sells new goods or offers people the chance to sell unwanted items on consignment. It bills itself as an alternative to estate sales, garage sales and Craig's List.
The store opened in September, but it staged its grand opening ribbon cutting Tuesday.
Hours and information are at at 708-789-7190.
Marco's Pizza coming to Oak Lawn
Marco's Pizza is now hiring for its new location coming to 10912 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn's Stony Creek Promenade North shopping center. It's the former Pie Five location.
The franchised pizzeria offers pizzas, salads, subs and cheesy bread. It will offer delivery and carryout service. An opening is planned for later this month or early in November.
The company was founded by Italian immigrant Pasquale Giammarco in 1978 in Oregon, Ohio. It now has more than 800 locations in more than 30 states, Puerto Rico, India and the Bahamas.
It will be the second Marco's Pizza in the south suburbs. A store opened earlier at 2010 183rd St. in Homewood.
Willow Springs Ace Hardware survives
Things are back to normal at Willow Springs Ace Hardware after the store survived a scare when a couple of cars collided in front of the business and the carnage spilled over onto the property.
The cars collided about 3:20 a.m. Sept. 11 in front of the store at 8436 S. Archer Ave. in Willow Springs, said manager Jeff Hodina.
"One of the cars hit our propane rack, then hit a skid of dirt and finally hit a pillar," Hodina said. "The guy took off."
Hodina said the damage could have been much worse. "The propane tanks he hit were all empty, if they had been full, who knows what might have happened."
Repairs have been made and the store is back in business though things are changing at the longtime hardware store, which has been operating in the same building since 1951.
Hodina said the shop was getting out of the hardware business and is liquidating its inventory.
"We're downsizing to about half the space we have now," he said. "We'll concentrate on small engine repair and screen and window repairs."
He said the owner, his mom Jenny, was thinking of renting out the other half of the space.
More information is at 708-839-1040.
Bob Bong is a freelancer.


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Richard Rogers and Andrew Wright, two of the driving forces behind the Urban Task Force (UTF), have unveiled a radical masterplan for Newcastle on Tyne's run-down west end, which includes 10,000 new homes and a new tram service to the city centre.
The scheme is part of a £400 million investment into housing and infrastructure in the area. Thirty-six hundred houses will be demolished to make way for the homes.
Newcastle City Council chief executive Kevin Lavery said the strategy is to reverse the population flow out of the city and into the suburbs. Newcastle's mid-60s population of 330,000 has now fallen to 276,000.
This latest project will again be seen as a test bed for the ideas of the Lord Rogersheaded UTF, which has similar goals.
Newcastle City Council's own planners have drawn up a parallel scheme for the east end, which suffers from a similar population drain. Only six new houses have been built there in the last 10 years.
Andrew Wright Associates, with Richard Rogers Partnership acting as advisor, has focused on planning the terraced housing above the one thriving Vickers arms factory on the north bank of the Tyne. Economic conditions there are so bad that last year a house was sold for £1.
The masterplan aims to increase housing densities considerably and create a new district centre, with retail and leisure facilities to serve the Benwell, Scotswood and Elswick areas.
'We need to create a district heart and clarify each of the neighbourhoods, ' Wright said. 'Currently, the neighbourhoods are not linked by good quality, shared facilities. But it is clear that there will be the need for fundamental demolitions. This was a very dense and very vibrant area but the urban structure has gone and the area needs a radical rethink.'
He added that the majority of houses to be demolished are either vacant or falling down.
But the council's approach to providing new housing on this rough estate is likely to be controversial. Lavery said that the council wants to bring 'people with economic vibrancy to the area, ' and hinted that troublesome tenants might not be readmitted to the new estate when he said 'anti-social behaviour will get a thorough response'. The housing is likely to be a mix of social and private housing with funding coming from developers, the European Union and the UK government.
A public consultation exercise on the proposals will last three months and the plans are due to be implemented during the next decade with a three-year construcperiod. Council officials said a strategy on procuring the design of the new housing has yet to be decided.
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I just came across this picture of my favorite girls and had to post it. Ever since I found out I was having a girl Oakley has been so excited. It is a lot more fun to come to our house now that she has a girl with whom she can play. It has been so much raising our kids together and it will be fun to see their friendship develop.
Charity and I were joking the other day that ond day our girls will look back on these giant flowers with the same disgust our generation now associates with the "mo-bows". Oh well. For now they are too cute!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
My Favorite Girls
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day
What a busy and fun weekend we enjoyed. By Monday we were FINALLY all feeling well. Mike and the kiddos began the day bright and early with breakfast with Mike's parent's ward. I opted to stay home and sleep a few rare but much needed hours and it was fabulous.
We then headed over to Mike's aunt and uncle's house for some fun swimming in their pool. They put in a sweet water slide a couple of years ago and it is fast and furious to say the least. Summy loved playing in the water and Tracy pretended he was her "safe guard". AKA: life guard.
Everett found some dinosaur toys and was in heaven. Once we had had enough water and sun for the day we went to Mike's parent's house for a BBQ and some hot-tubbin. Everett and Deacon took turns on Grandpa's Thomas the train and they are both so little they got to ride together. Very manly.
I found a cute cake idea which I thought was perfect for Memorial Day and it turned out pretty cute. The kids were fascinated by the little ants, hot dogs and hamburgers which were actually quite simple to create. But, the longer my kids think I am magic the longer I have the upper hand.
I know we look forward to Memorial Day as a day off work and the unofficial start of Summer, but I hope you all took a few moments to think about why we celebrate. So many brave men and women have fought for us to live in this great nation where we can believe what we want, earn an education and live freely. They go through hell to make it safe for our children to go to bed at night. I am incredibly grateful to live in this beautiful country. As much as I love to see the world and travel I will always be happy and proud to call the good old USA my home. We are so blessed and I thank all of those who have fought and continue to fight for my freedom to live here and raise my family in freedom. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Fathers and Sons Campout
Thursday night Troy called and said that his ward had a fathers and sons campout on Friday, and wanted to see if we could go. After talking with Leesa, we decided I'd take the boys with Troy and Deacon. The Kids Had a great time getting dirty, throwing things in the fire, and playing with the other kids. Troy and I forgot to get plates, or utinsels for that matter, so here's some pictures of Everett and Deacon using their "Plastic Bag Plate", Troy Eating some Ketchup.
Everett even got a glipse of Sasquatch, but it turned out to just be Tracy.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
A Mother's True Calling
The other day Tracy discussed occupations at school. As we were driving we discussed different careers people have and what they do at these jobs. We talked about what Daddy does and what firemen do etc. I then asked Trace what Mommies do and this was his response:
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Last Friday our kids were lucky enough to go to the zoo with Grandma and Grandpa Bollinger. They could not stop talking about how much fun they had for the rest of the day. I had a good time too. It was a nice break to go to the store and the gym without kids. It is amazing how much quicker I get in and out of the car when I am alone. Everett apparently didn't want to sit in the stroller and walked the WHOLE TIME! Let's just say he had a VERY GOOD nap that afternoon. That is a lot of ground to cover on two little legs.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
I love watching my kid's personalities develop and watching them grow and mature. A couple of years ago Tracy was so annoyed at the thought of participating in a school program. This week he had his spring preschool program and did a fantastic job! He is so animated and dramatic. I often tell Mike I can picture Trace in musicals because he hates sports but loves to sing and dance. His dancing was not always on the beat but as his mother his performance was PERFECT!
My favorite part was when he stood up to say his favorite dinosaur. That and his partner dance with cute little Sophie Bella to "Dinosaur Rock". I cannot believe he will be in kindergarten next year. Wow, how time flies! I am so proud of my little dino guy and all he has learned and how much he has grown. I apologize for the blurry photos. Everett was sitting on my lap. When I say sitting I really mean trying to run up and talk to Tracy, play with the toys or grab the camera.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Race for the Cure
Thank you for all of you who joined my team, donated to my team, ran the race or just wished me good luck. Team "Busting Butts for Busts" would not have been a success without you. I really wanted to have a potluck lunch after the race but we are all getting over the flu and I didn't think it would be a good way to thank you by getting you all sick. Next year I will make up for it. I want to personally thank: Mike and my little ones, Val, Jody, Kriste, Jody, Dana, Amy, Kelley, Ted, Mindy, Lizy, Rachel, Cory, Doyle, Sari and any of you who donated or ran with other teams. If I am a jerk and left you out please tell me so I can recognize you too. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANKYOU! I appreciate the support and hope to see you all next year. If you have any good ideas for a team name please pass them on. I kind of like Bubbas "hooray for boobies" slip. Hee hee hee. He is getting married in a few months and has one thing on his mind. :)
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Congrats to Mike- again!
I have to send out a "HOLLA" to my "little" brother Mike for graduating with his Masters of Accounting last Friday. He has worked so hard to get where he is and deserves all of the exciting things that are happening for him this year. ;) He is starting law school at the good old U of U this fall. We are soooooo very happy he and Melody get to stay in Utah for at least three more years. He survived endless years of torment, me grilling every girl that called him, atomic wedgies at my hands and I am so proud of him. I like to think all the torture made him the strong person he is today. Ha ha ha. He may have 7 inches and 60+ pounds on me but I think I can still throw it down. Never mess with a big sista. Congratulations Mike.
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
The truth about Spiderman
The topic: We are all children of God
Nursery Leader: "Everett are you a child of God?"
Everett: "No I am Spiderman."
So, there you have it. The true identity of the beloved hero is none other than Everett Bollinger.
You may all rest assured he's got your back.
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MedTalk Series: Orientation Week
Orientation for medical school started Monday and I've been so busy meeting new people and attending all the events that I haven't had a chance to update on this blog - sorry! I start school next Monday and I've already got a week's worth of notes the size of a loonie. It's been pretty surreal these past few days with getting my hospital ID badge (it actually says Medical Student!) and attending my stethoscope ceremony. I think those two events have made this dream of mine a lot more realistic. I also had the opportunity to visit the hospital that I'll be located at for some of my classes so that was definitely really neat. Next week is going to be jam packed with lectures running back to back and I start dissections on Thursday! Let the marathon begin!
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PG&E's Latest on What to Expect Wednesday
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PG&E has sent out several updates about natural gas venting and pipeline testing scheduled for San Carlos. In case you're not set up to receive e-notify alerts from the City, here's the latest:
PG&E is performing a hydrostatic pressure test on a section of natural gas pipeline in San Carlos. The section of pipeline to be tested is being temporarily removed from service and will be safely vented of all natural gas.
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Date: Wednesday, 9/28/11
Approximate Time: 10:00 a.m.
Work Location: Edgewood Road and Highway 280
Work to be completed: Releasing of natural gas to the atmosphere.
Date: Wednesday, 9/28/11
Approximate Time: 7:00 a.m. to midnight
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Lord Patten slags 'megaspads' and calls for a cull
Former cabinet minister went spare at special advisers claiming they boss ministers and foster civil war within government
Former education secretary Lord Patten has claimed special advisers see it as their job to stir up trouble between government departments and called for a cull.
In a speech that seemed to have borrowed some of its imagery from a 1950s B-movie he referred to "the spad terror" that had taken hold in Westminster and warned of the proliferation of 'megaspads'.
Special advisers are paid for by the public but unlike permanent civil servants they are appointed by parties and ministers and allowed to be partisan in their advice.
Lord Patten said the role of special adviser had become counterproductive as they no longer simply provided support to ministers and instead they "see it as their job to promote internecine warfare between departments on too many occasions."
Referring to SpAds as "creatures in the undergrowth" he warned that it was a "constitutional affront" the way some ordered the ministers who are supposed to be their bosses about and took on powers for themselves. Some have suggested that is a veiled swipe at Prime Minister Theresa May's former joint chiefs-of-staff Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, who stepped down in June after taking the blame for the Conservatives poor election result. Tales from Number 10 have circulated that the pair held too much sway over the PM insisting she stick to the 'strong and stable' script during the election campaign and even making her wear a pair of much criticised £1000 leather trousers for an interview last year.
Speaking in the House of Lords Lord Patten, who held a number of junior ministerial roles before joining John Major's cabinet as education secretary in 1992, claimed there was a role for "grown-up SpAds" but said there are too many and they often have too high opinion of themselves. He suggested that for every new special advisor appointed to the government two should be kicked out.
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This week's episode of Sons of Anarchy was downright heartbreaking, as things continued to spin out of control with the cartel business, the members of SAMCRO splintered even further apart, and we said goodbye to a longtime cast member.
Picking up right where we left off, I'm sure there were some out there in the audience who were irritated to see that Juice survived his suicide attempt. I wasn't too surprised since the cracking of the tree branch was pretty obvious at the end of the previous episode. There has been a ton of time spent developing the storyline that led to Juice feeling as though he had no other option than suicide, and I am curious enough to see it play out that I am willing to go with this turn of events. Although I was a little surprised that he wasn't more injured from the force of jumping off the branch with a chain tied around his neck.
One development with Juice's story was that Chibs finally figured out some of what has been going on with him. Watching Chibs's reaction to learning that Juice had attempted suicide was just one of several highly charged scenes in the episode. Chibs's anger and then sorrow was matched by the traumatized look in Juice's eyes. There aren't really any weak links in the Sons of Anarchy cast when it comes to acting, and both Theo Rossi and Tommy Flanagan have done a great job with the added focus on their characters through this storyline.
Another scene that felt as though it had been a long time coming was Piney and Jax talking about his father. If I recall correctly, these two started talking about John Teller back in Season 1. There was a lot going on under the surface of the conversation and it ended up being a little frustrating if you (like me) just wanted them to come right out and say what they were thinking. This is not a huge complaint however. Both of these guys had dangerous information and they didn't know how safe it would be to confide in each other. Considering how things turned out at the end of the episode, I wished they had opened up to each other more, especially Piney.
Although the episode started with Juice, we didn't have too much time to dwell on his situation; it was smart of the writers to move us straight into a new conflict. I for one was very curious to see how that leadership vote was going to go down. I assumed Clay would hang on, but figured he wasn't going to get a unanimous vote. Amping up the tension just right by pausing on Chibs, the first person who might have voted against Clay, the attack on the clubhouse was a well-timed jolt.
The escalating violence between the cartels further solidified the fact that SAMCRO was in way over their heads. If the heads in the duffel bag weren't convincing enough, being recruited as back-up infantry should have done it. What was most interesting about this part of the episode was that it forced Jax to have an honest heart-to-heart with Tara. In previous seasons I would have been more surprised if Jax had agreed to let Tara and the kids go so easily, but this season, and particularly in the past few episodes, it has been well documented how out of their depth the SAMCRO guys are.
Beheadings are an especially horrible form of violence, which was why they worked so effectively to show us how much danger SAMCRO has brought to Charming. What didn't work for me as much was the head in the chili pot. Sure, I can see the show having a little fun with the situation by hiding the head in the pot to keep the police from finding it. But to cook chili with the head in there, and then have the police insist on eating some, that was just too much for me. It was distractingly over the top in its grossness.
Piney's murder was mostly shocking in how predictable it was once Piney let Clay into the cabin. The flash of a grin that Ron Perlman showed when Piney asked for the gun in Clay's boot was chilling and Piney should have known better than to let him in after seeing that. It wasn't smart for Piney to threaten Clay and then go off to a remote area by himself, but it was even stupider to believe he could handle Clay on his own. In addition, Piney seemed taken aback that Clay knew Tara had seen the letters from John Teller. I am going to be really irritated with Piney if it turns out that he didn't put some kind of insurance in place to get the letters to someone else (like Jax) in case of his untimely death. Reading JT's letters should have clued Piney in to the fact that Clay is not afraid to act against those who threaten him.
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By Jill | Posted on April 22, 2008
April 21, 2008 – (Portland, OR) JanRain, the developers of myOpenID (www.myopenid.com) and an extensive suite of OpenID open source libraries, announces the launch and availability of ID Selector™. This universal login widget elegantly manages OpenID sign-on in one compact, intuitive, configurable format. ID Selector enables a simple, one-click login experience on any OpenID enabled website, diminishing forgotten password frustrations and costs while accelerating the overall adoption of OpenID. In addition, the ID Selector accommodates any OpenID provider, including AOL, Blogger, claimID, Flicker, LiveJournal, myOpenID, Technorati, Verisign, Vidoop, Vox, Yahoo, and many others.
"The ID Selector is what website operators and OpenID users have been demanding," said Brian Kissel, JanRain's CEO. "They've been asking platform developers to devise a better way to harness the potential of OpenID by creating a simpler, more intuitive user-experience." For websites already enabled, ID Selector can be installed before the "next forgotten password customer call has been resolved."
ID Selector is the most consumer-friendly OpenID tool available to website operators. The widget-based tool can quickly increase OpenID usage and login success rates, while enabling a better user experience on more than 11,000 OpenID-enabled websites. Helpdesk services firm Axios reports that 40 to 50 percent of customer helpdesk calls are associated with forgotten passwords, with an average cost of $25 to resolve, according to the Mega Group. Additionally, converting website visitors to registered users can increase considerably by implementing OpenID.
Scott Kveton, vice president of open platforms for Confident Technologies and an ID Selector distribution partner, observes that "widespread adoption of OpenID is disadvantaged by usability concerns but JanRain's easy-to-use universal login widget is a great step forward in that respect."
For website operators who want to further extend their company's brand, JanRain also offers OpenID enablement and provisioning platform solutions that create a branded and seamless OpenID experience. OpenID solutions include integration services, robust security features, enhanced customer data support, as well as SSL certificate and InfoCard integration.
ID Selector is free for websites already accepting OpenID login and can be downloaded at www.idselector.com. An ID Selector partner program for OpenID providers is available with more information at www.idselector.com/partners. JanRain also offers turnkey solution packages to OpenID-enable websites and provision client-branded OpenIDs.
JanRain is a leading authority on OpenID technology and solutions. Having assisted in the development of initial and ongoing specifications and written many of the open source libraries, test scripts and sample implementations, JanRain's source libraries power the majority of today's OpenID-enabled websites. Based in Portland, OR, JanRain was a key contributor in establishing the OpenID Foundation to foster the growth of, and corporate participation in, the OpenID movement.
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Washington Pressures Russia for War Resolution on SyriaWritten by Stephen Lendman Subject: Syria
by Stephen Lendman
It doesn't surprise. Regime change was planned years ago. Washington tolerates no independent states. It doesn't matter if they're democratic, despotic or anything in between.
America seeks unchallenged world dominance. It's waging war on humanity to achieve it. It bears repeating. Syria's in the eye of the storm.
Washington's determined to oust Assad. It doesn't matter how faithfully he abides by the US/Russia chemical weapons disarmament agreement.
All indications show he's doing so. He's got every incentive to do it. He's got every reason to scrupulously avoid violating it.
It doesn't matter. Washington targets him for removal. Pretexts for war are easy to create. False flags are a US tradition. They've been used many times before.
They date from at least the mid-19th century. They were used repeatedly thereafter. Ghouta's August 21 gas attack was the latest example.
Assad had nothing to do with it. Insurgents bear full responsibility. Washington's Big Lie is pretext for war. Plans are firm. Timing alone changed.
Heavy-handed pressure is being brought to bear on Russia. Washington wants Security Council authorization for war. Passing a UN Charter Chapter VII one assures it.
Russia resolutely rejects doing so. It vetoed three previous attempts. It courageously resists US bullying. It's the last line of defense for world peace.
On September 22, Russia Today headlined "Lavrov: US pressuring Russia into passing UN resolution under Chapter 7," saying:
Washington wants Moscow to approve "military intervention in Syria, in exchange for American support of Syria's accession to OPCW, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said."
Lavrov appeared on Russia's Channel 1 Sunday Time program.
"Our American partners are starting to blackmail us," he said. " 'If Russia does not support a resolution under Chapter 7, then we will withdraw our support for Syria's entry into the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).' "
" 'This is a complete departure from what I agreed with Secretary of State John Kerry' " in Geneva, he stressed.
Chapter 7 assures war. Kerry knows it. So do Russian officials. Lavrov was uncharacteristically blunt saying:
"Our (Western) partners are blinded by (their) ideological mission for regime change. They cannot admit they have made another mistake."
"I am convinced that the West is doing this to demonstrate that they call the shots in the Middle East. This is a totally politicized approach."
"'Our Western partners are nervous as they understand: if Chapter VII is mentioned, this is a chance to get a justification from the UN Security Council for their unilateral actions."
"We advise them to save their nerves and adhere to the international law - the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and not devise resolutions, which in fact put this convention on the back burner and put forward their personal or geopolitical and national ambitions."
Foreign intervention assures another Libya or Iraq. If Washington sought peace, it wouldn't prioritize Assad's ouster. It would work cooperatively with him.
It would halt all support for opposition forces. It would demand peaceful conflict resolution. It would endorse Security Council action for it. Unanimous SC support would be guaranteed.
Doing this would be out of character for America. It deplores peace. It urges war. It wages one after another. It does so relentlessly. It risks WW III. It risks humanity's survival.
It doesn't matter. Unchallenged global dominance counts most. Hegemons think this way. America is the most dangerous in world history.
Rule of law principles are for others to obey. Washington plays by its own rules. What we say goes defines them. If they prevail, Syria's sovereignty and secularism will be lost.
Radical Islamists will run things. Chaos will prevail. Syria will be an unending cauldron of violence. It'll replicate things in Iraq and Libya. Both countries are ungovernable.
Dozens die daily. Many more are injured or displaced. Charnel house conditions prevail. Law and order are convenient illusions. So are rule of law principles and other democratic values.
Global Research reposted Abdel Bari Atwan September 16 article headlining "Welcome to the New Libya, a Country 'Liberated' by NATO: No Oil Revenues, No Security, No Water, No Electricity."
Iraq is no better. It's a virtual war zone. Conditions reflect violence, devastation, deprivation, and deplorable human misery. American-style liberation assures none at all.
The cradle of civilization no longer exists. Mass killing, destruction, state terror, occupation, environmental contamination, and an epidemic of virtually every known illness and disease replaced it.
America's toxic legacy includes birth defects too gruesome to view. Chemical, biological and radiological weapons caused it.
Children born with two heads reflect it. So do others born with tails. Others had legs grown together. They're half fish, half human. Newborns with one eye are common. Missing sockets look like the inside of an oyster. They're milky and shapeless.
Miscarriages are frequent. Hundreds of newborns have cleft pallets, elongated heads, overgrown or short limbs, and other malformed body parts.
What kind of nation inflicts this on others? Imagine what Syrians can expect. According to Lavrov, "someone is attempting to create a guided chaos." They're doing so for their own self-interest.
At the same time, he sees no way Western countries can gain from instability. "There's only an attempt to grasp a straw, and turn a blind eye to the fact that the world is changing and becoming multipolar."
In 2012, Geneva I failed. Talks were called a "last-ditch effort" to halt violence. Similar headlines followed Annan's peace plan. Today things are worse than ever.
When last year's Geneva discussions ended, Washington and Moscow issued contradictory statements. Lavrov was "delighted" that no preconditions were set. Nothing was done to "impose a process" on Syria, he stressed.
Then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said:
"Assad will still have to go. What we have done here is to strip away the fiction that he and those with blood on their hands can stay in power."
Washington's position remains firm. Regime change remains longstanding US policy. War is America's option of choice. Obama intends to wage it.
Post-Geneva I, Washington demanded Chapter VII authorization for war. "History is repeating itself," said Lavrov.
"Once again in Geneva an agreement has been reached which does not contain any mention of Chapter 7."
America wants Security Council resolution language including it. Russia rejects doing so. Lavrov called on Western powers to observe international laws.
He wants them to curb their "geopolitical ambitions." He wants both sides to "hand over their chemical weapons."
"The solutions currently being worked out at the OPCW suggest that all stocks of Syrian chemical weapons must be brought under control and ultimately destroyed," he stressed.
He said Western powers aren't "telling the whole story." Claiming Assad alone has chemical weapons doesn't wash.
Insurgents are known to have them. They've been caught red-handed using them.
"According to our estimates," said Lavrov, "there is a strong probability that" opposition militants produce chemical weapons in "home-grown labs."
"Preparatory work for OPCW inspectors to assume control of chemical weapons storage sites requires that those who fund and sponsor opposition groups - including extremists - demand that they hand over the (arms) which have been seized so that they can be destroyed, pursuant to the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons."
Russia and America differ markedly on Security Council language. Moscow wants peaceful conflict resolution. Washington wants war.
Russia provided Security Council members with evidence that insurgents used chemical weapons. Syria supplied "purely technical" documents.
They were carefully examined. According to Lavrov:
Data supplied are "an addition to what we already know and to what is known to independent experts who give their assessments and confirm that the opposition regularly resorts to provocations."
Doing so "attempt(s) to accuse the regime of using chemical weapons." It's pretext for military intervention. It's how Washington hopes to achieve regime change.
Moscow expects UN inspectors to return to Syria. It wants other chemical weapons incidents investigated. Recent ones occurred on August 22, 24 and 25.
According to Lavrov, insurgents attacked Syrian forces. They used poison gas. The time frame established for destroying Syria's chemical weapons is unrealistic, he added.
"The overwhelming majority of the figures as per timing, term, beginning, finishing of the mission have been suggested by the American side," he explained.
"When OPCW experts visit Syria and view the storage sites for chemical weapons, they will understand what can be destroyed on the spot (and this is also possible) with the use of mobile equipment which a number of states have, and those where special factories need to be built, as we did when destroying Soviet chemical weapons stockpiles."
"But for those which need to be taken out of the country - toxic substances - will require a special decision, because the convention considers it essential that the destruction takes place on the territory of that country which possesses the chemical weapons," he stressed.
Legal grounds must be established to move forward. If all sides agree in principle, a binding legal document will follow.
Providing OPCW experts with security is essential, Lavrov said.
"We've considered that an international presence will be demanded in those areas where experts are working," he explained.
"We are prepared to allocate our own servicemen or military police to take part in those efforts."
"I do not believe it is necessary to send in a strong (military force). It seems to me that it will be sufficient to send in military observers."
"It will be necessary to do it in such a way that the observers will come from all permanent members of the UN Security Council, Arab states and Turkey, so that all conflicting sides in Syria understand that this contingent represents all external forces who are collaborating with one or the other conflicting sides in Syria…so that they don't resort to provocations."
Every side involved must avoid initiating them. Don't expect Washington to comply. Regime change plans remain firm. Obama's not about to reverse course.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at email@example.com.
His new book is titled "Banker Occupation: Waging Financial War on Humanity."
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Israel's ambassador to the United States rejected the claim made yesterday by the head of the Democratic National Committee that he described the Republican party as "dangerous for Israel."
In an emailed statement, Amb. Michael Oren said "I categorically deny that I ever characterized Republican policies as harmful to Israel. Bipartisan support is a paramount national interest for Israel, and we have great friends on both sides of the aisle."
In a speech at the Democratic National Convention yesterday, Debbie Wasserman Schultz claimed, "We know, and I've heard no less than Ambassador Michael Oren say this, that what the Republicans are doing is dangerous for Israel."
Wasserman Schultz, who frequently condemns Republicans for using Israel as a partisan issue, made the same claim about Oren in a recent interview with Hadassah Magazine.


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WACO—A new study by a Baylor University researcher gives voice to women who have placed a child for adoption and suggests changes to the counseling process and policies that guide agencies and other adoption professionals.
"There wasn't paperwork. There wasn't counseling. There was, like, no requirement for, 'OK, we have to explain X, Y, Z to you.' It was basically, 'OK, well, here's some life books and call us when you have the baby,'" one birth mother said in the study.
"Nobody ever asked me what I wanted to do," another said.
Researched responses of birth mothers
For the past two years, Elissa Madden, assistant professor in Baylor's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, led a team of researchers who surveyed, interviewed and analyzed the responses of birth mothers who had placed a child for adoption and adoption professionals who work with expectant parents. The two-phase study was funded by The Donaldson Adoption Institute's Lynn Franklin Fund and conducted in partnership with the School of Social Work at The University of Arlington.
"We were very intentional about this study from the very beginning," Madden said. "We wanted to make sure that we would be able to capture different perspectives—birth mothers who have lived this experience as well as adoption professionals who work with expectant parents each day and understand that side of the process."
The first phase of the study, released last November, provided survey results and quantitative analysis of 223 birth mothers who had placed a child for adoption within the past 25 years, as well as 141 professionals who help counsel and facilitate adoptions.
This second phase provides a deeper qualitative analysis based on interviews with 28 birth mothers and 20 adoption professionals.
"Perhaps one of the most sobering findings was the fact that several of the birth mothers indicated that they did not fully understand the impact that this decision would have on every aspect of their lives from that point forward, including their relationships with their family, friends, their future spouse and other children they would have," Madden said.
This latest phase of the study released by The Donaldson Adoption Institute include the following key findings:
- Many of the birth mothers expressed concerns of being judged and feelings of shame stemming from their pregnancies. For some mothers, the sense of shame stemmed from religious beliefs primarily surrounding having had premarital sex as well as the idea of being an unwed single mother.
- It was common for birth mothers to express concern about their lack of financial stability during their pregnancies. Financial concerns often were cited as reasons why birth mothers first considered, and ultimately elected, adoption.
- Many birth mothers experienced a lack of social and emotional support during and after the pregnancy and after the adoption was finalized. This lack of support often manifested when people in their lives avoided talking about the pregnancy or the adoption.
- Adoption professionals reported the use of different terms to refer to parents experiencing a crisis pregnancy who are seeking information about adoption. Slightly more than half of the adoption professionals indicated that they prefer "expectant parent." Other adoption professionals indicated that they prefer "birth parent."
- Much of the information that adoption professionals reported discussing with new expectant parents focused on adoption-related concerns rather than full consideration of all of the parents' options. Less than half of adoption professionals specifically mentioned discussing information related to parenting their child or methods for helping expectant parents' problem-solve how this might occur.
- • Despite the confidence the professionals reported feeling about their ability to work and communicate with expectant parents, most offered suggestions that would help them strengthen their practice. More than half of the adoption professionals called for additional training on grief and loss related to giving up a baby for adoption.
"While some of the women we interviewed had very positive experiences during their decision-making and relinquishment process, others indicated that the information and support that they received from the agency or attorney was insufficient to help them fully consider their options and make the best choice for them and their child," Madden said. "For these birth mothers, the decision to place their child has had a lifelong impact on them and is one that they greatly regret."
One birth mother quoted in the study said she felt pressure to sign papers immediately after having the baby.
"It was horrible," she said. "I can tell you right now, if the lawyer hadn't shown up in my room when I was in kind of a haze from giving birth, I don't know if I would've signed those papers. I should've had time."
As part of the study, the researchers made several policy recommendations:
- Mandate adoption agencies and adoption attorneys to develop and/or provide free access to pre- and post-relinquishment services for expectant and birth parents. These services should include individual and family counseling provided by a licensed clinical
- Require adoption agencies and adoption attorneys to provide expectant parents with a standardized informed-consent document detailing the possible outcomes associated with relinquishing parental rights to a child for adoption, as well as potential outcomes the child may experience.
- Increase and standardize education for expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents about the strengths, limitations and legalities of post-relinquishment contact, including the rights of adoptive parents to decrease or eliminate contact in some states.
- Mandate biannual ethics in adoption continuing education for adoption professionals. This curriculum should address ethical challenges related to working with expectant parents, birth parents, extended-family members, prospective adoptive parents and other adoption professionals. The curriculum also should emphasize the importance of options counseling, including full informed consent and access to supportive services.
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Favorite Thing: I am involved in a lot of really fascinating and challenging activities here in Santa Barbara, and I am lucky to have found wonderful groups to work with. That being said, my most favorite thing outside of Conference Services is the rare occasion in which I get to go home to my family in LA. I have three younger sisters who are, hands down, my best friends. I don't get to go home often, but when I do they re-energize me in a way that only sisters can. Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and I count my blessings that I am fortunate enough


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Dwight Street - William Skinner & American Writing - September 1937
Dwight Street in the vicinity of the first level canal with the William Skinner Silk Mills in the background. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Texiera & Mary Los)
Looking east down Dwight Street. The building in the center of the photo was part of the American Writing Paper Co. The first floor was occupied by the Drainers dept., second floor, Beaters, third floor, Rag Sorting, and the fourth floor was the Rag Storage dept. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Texiera & Mary Los)


text: SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's Bovespa equities index led losses among Latin American markets on Tuesday amid ongoing concerns over the nation's fiscal health after a court struck down a measure intended to control government spending. On Monday, Brazil's Supreme Court suspended the effects of a decree by President Michel Temer, which would have put off adjustments to the salaries of federal workers for a year. That came as Brazil's Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles begins talks with major ratings agencies in a bid to avoid a credit downgrade, after lawmakers put off a vote on a key pension reform until February. "Another blow to fiscal adjustment, given that the measure should bring 4.4 billion reais ($1.34 billion) of savings next year," analysts at local brokerage Coinvalores said of the Supreme Court decision in a note to clients. Meirelles said in a radio interview on Monday that he will tell major ratings agencies this week that delaying a vote on a pension bill seen important to shoring up the nation's fiscal accounts does not mean it will not be passed. However, key lawmakers have warned that February is effectively the last chance for the unpopular bill. Brazil's Bovespa had dropped 0.53 percent by midday. Chile's blue-chip IPSA index posted mild gains on Tuesday, as markets continue to price in the unexpectedly dominant win of investor favorite Sebastian Pinera in elections over the weekend. "Despite the fact that Sebastian Pinera's coalition will not have a majority in Congress, the change in government presents an opportunity to improve business confidence and should foster a continued macroeconomic rebound," Fitch said in a note. Lithium company SQM was the big gainer on the IPSA, opening up over 6 percent on Tuesday, after it agreed with state development agency Corfo to suspend an arbitration battle for 30 days. ($1 = 3.29 reais) Key Latin American stock indexes and currencies at 1419 GMT: Stock indexes daily % YTD % Latest change change MSCI Emerging Markets 1134,98 0,41 31,09 MSCI LatAm 2769,53 -0,5 18,92 Brazil Bovespa 72730,78 -0,53 20,76 Mexico S&P/BVM IPC 0,00 0 -100,00 Chile IPSA 5598,59 0,05 34,86 Chile IGPA 28076,53 0,06 35,41 Argentina MerVal 27137,32 0 60,41 Colombia IGBC 11099,57 0 9,59 Venezuela IBC 1291,05 0 -95,93 Currencies daily % YTD % change change Latest Brazil real 3,2866 0,30 -1,14 Mexico peso 19,1130 -0,16 8,53 Chile peso 621,3 -0,02 7,95 Colombia peso 2971,36 0,12 1,01 Peru sol 3,255 0,77 4,88 Argentina peso (interbank) 17,4700 0,60 -9,13 Argentina peso (parallel) 18,2 -0,60 -7,58 (Reporting by Gram Slattery; Editing by Susan Thomas)


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BitVault is Microsofts code name for a "content-addressable retention platform for large volumes of reference data." BitVault incorporates P2P (peer-to-peer) technology for self-managing and self-healing and uses "massively parallel repair" to reduce the vulnerability of data loss, according to a white paper on the project. Much, if not all, of the work on the BitVault strategy and working prototype seems to be coming out of Microsoft Research Asia.
As it does with many research projects, Microsoft has moved BitVault into the product groups, intending to commercialize the technology, according to sources close to the company. The Clusters, File Systems and Storage team is now spearheading the BitVault project, according to sources.
Microsofts goal is to develop BitVault into a new distributed storage engine that will be able to store cheaply and manage petabytes of information. Microsoft is hoping to be able to field a first-generation product based on BitVault within two years, sources said.
The company will target the product at the growing market for systems that can store compliance and reference data, which is the fastest category of data stored by corporations, sources added.
Microsoft officials did not respond to a request for comment on BitVault by the time this article was published.
Its not clear whether Paul Flessner, senior vice president of the Data and Storage Division at Microsoft Corporation, who is on tap to discuss on April 6 Microsofts vision of future data storage trends at a Microsoft event in San Francisco, will outline Microsofts strategy in this space.
The invitation to the Microsoft lunch notes that "Innovation and storage hardware is creating an opportunity to store HUGE volumes of data – the personal petabyte is becoming a reality. Applications are changing to be highly mobile and occasionally connected. Will the next generation of data platforms be ready to meet these challenges? What ripple effects will this change have on your business? Do your IT and business leaders have a roadmap to help them get ready for the next wave?"


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