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Friday, July 30, 2010
Bird's Nest
Banana Republic blouse, H&M shorts, Nine West Wedges, LV tote, Fossil Bangle
Birds often never return to nest once they've learned to fly. I, for one, love visiting Beijing - my birthplace and my "original" nest. I spent 5 years of my childhood in the capital of China. But now, I find it hard to keep up with Beijing's constant progress when the humble landmarks I used to recognize seem to be overshadowed by the waves of trendy shopping areas and skyscrapers being built every 2 years. From the famed Forbidden City to futuristic highrises, Beijing is a true blend of traditional and modern, and is home to nearly 20 million people! J and I fully embraced both the old and the new by playing nerdy tourists for most of the trip. This was my first time at the National Stadium, aka "Bird's Nest" since it was built for the 2008 Olympics. Despite the hazy weather condition, the structure more than impressed me. I can only imagine what it must have been like to be there during the summer games.
I love packing shorts during my travels for the endless options. Pairing them with different tops can create multiple looks, whereas one dress is often just one look and it takes up a little more room in the suitcase. I paired these neutral H&M shorts with a much needed pop of color in a breathable silk to avoid disappearing into the infamous Beijing haze. Although I'm not a huge fan of monogram, this Louise Vuitton Palermo GM tote was a gift. I've grown to love it for its practicality. The size and shape is perfect for everyday use, and it's also an iconic print and a "forever" bag. I could definitely see my future granny self wobbling down the street sporting this!
37 comments:
- tessatham said...
That's exactly how I feel about Singapore. It's become too "modern" for my liking. Love the pop of colour from your top girl! And looking great as always ;) xx
- July 30, 2010 at 4:42 PM
- Marinka said...
I love your look,and Beijing seems like a really nice city..I wish I could visit it some day!
- July 30, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- It Girl (Anya) said...
You look lovely here. Last time I was in Beijing, Bird's Nest was still under construction. I really loved the city, especially seeing the traditional hutong (excuse my spelling) homes in contrast with modern condos. It's an interesting mix.
I like the LV tote. Not a fan of a monogram either by that is a lovely classic to own.
- July 30, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- lisa said...
You look gorgeous! These H&M shorts do seem quite versatile, and the red shade of your top reminds me of the Tom Ford 'Cherry Lush' lipstick you bought yesterday. I wonder how they'd look together...? J did a great job with the photos too. The smog and heat must've been unbearable, but the smog did make for some gorgeous lighting--there's a soft pearly glow to these photos.
- July 30, 2010 at 5:06 PM
- Beautygirl24 said...
I love how you paired everything in this look. You are amazing!
- July 30, 2010 at 5:36 PM
- HC! said...
absolutely amazing photos! beijing sounds like a wonderful place to travel, i hope i can go there one day :)
- July 30, 2010 at 6:19 PM
- nicole said...
The blouse is a gorgeous pop of colour and I love how it matches your manicure! Welcome back dear, sounds like you had fun on your trip. Great photos too, I have never been overseas to Asia but I hope to one day! I like the size and shape of the tote, but like you, not a fan of the monogram. Hope to see you around soon! xo
- July 30, 2010 at 6:26 PM
- stilettolover91 said...
Great look!!!
- July 30, 2010 at 7:37 PM
- Delmy said...
- July 30, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- libys11 said...
the red just pops!! :D love this whole outfit!! the pictures are amazing!! :D
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- July 30, 2010 at 8:28 PM
- Sher said...
Oh I really love your high waisted paperbag shorts! So adorable:)
- July 30, 2010 at 8:51 PM
- Dina's Days said...
Beautiful photos. I saw a pair of shorts similar to those today and I'm mad I put them back. They look great!
- July 30, 2010 at 9:30 PM
- cherie said...
your beijing photos are lovely and i love the pop of red on your blouse.
- July 30, 2010 at 9:31 PM
- Lainey said...
How do you like your canon? I want a new camera and was curious. Anyway, I love the shorts. I need shorts like that.
- July 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
- Moodswings said...
love the look especially the top. its bright but not too bright, it just adds a hint of colour and it looks great!!!
- July 31, 2010 at 1:53 AM
- mimi said...
your outfit is amazing!! i love everything :)
- July 31, 2010 at 8:24 AM
I love the pairing of the two together; your shorts & blouse. I love how the red stands out completely. I hope you had an amazing time in Shanghai. I've never been to Asia, myself!
-Stephen Pham
- July 31, 2010 at 2:17 PM
- mellisa said...
love your shorts!! i always bring shorts for travelling :)
- August 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM
- VersaStyle said...
yay you're back!! i want to see all your pics and hear all about it!
- August 1, 2010 at 11:13 AM
- The F Word Online said...
cute outfit girl ! love your nails.
xx lue
- August 1, 2010 at 11:32 AM
- Helena from BrooklynBlonde said...
You look gorgeous!! And khaki paired with red is one of my favorite combos!
- August 1, 2010 at 5:11 PM
- MizzJ said...
I like how your top matches your nails! Very cute and practical tourist outfit.
- August 1, 2010 at 10:35 PM
- blivbook said...
WOW! Love the outfit and your blog!
Cheers, B & Liv
B L I V B O O K : darling&diva ♥
- August 2, 2010 at 3:57 AM
- Jennifer said...
Love the pop of color against the neutral palette.
xo jennfer
- August 2, 2010 at 9:32 AM
- The Owl's Closet said...
wow, i'm so envious of ur trip and u got to see the bird's nest!:) i love this outfit! thank u for sharing ur trip with us:)
- August 2, 2010 at 6:23 PM
- Lust Sin Deceit ~ Karen-Yen said...
I've been a silent follower of your blog for a while and have finally decided to post comments!! :) I have to say that I love your style it always seems so effortless and chic. I really love the color combination of this outfit.
- August 3, 2010 at 1:39 PM
- aliciafashionista said...
You look gorgeous Coco xoxo
- August 3, 2010 at 3:43 PM
- Terri said...
Keep the blogs coming your looks are so inspirational.
- August 4, 2010 at 5:18 AM
- Glamour Bbey. said...
Love your bag! I bought myself a bag today :D
- August 5, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- a bit coquettish said...
Amazing, amazing shots. I love your outfit and style - simplistic sophistication is the way to go!
Thanks for stopping by La Couturier! I've just recently launched my new website and blog, A Bit Coquettish. Do visit - I've [finally!] dropped my guise of anonymity. Take a peek? (;
- August 5, 2010 at 7:33 PM
- Susan said...
I love this look! have fun :)
- August 6, 2010 at 12:42 AM
- Miri said...
Great photos! I want to visit Beijing so much, it looks like am amazing place xx
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- August 6, 2010 at 4:21 AM
- Erin said...
i love neutrals with a bright pop of colour! those shorts are super cute!
- August 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM
- Electro Geisha said...
this is one bad ass and impressive building in the back. wow. and yes, in summer time, shorts are a must have. i just recently came back from vacation, and shorts were an essential piece...
- August 7, 2010 at 1:33 AM
- Dexter said...
You look superb, thanks for the pictures of this impressive building!
- August 7, 2010 at 3:38 AM
I would love to visit Beijing! The pictures are great and your outfit adorable. Especially like the red silk top.
xoxo Sandra
- August 12, 2010 at 8:42 PM
- qbubblegum9966 said...
I love your bag! I feel like I like looking at other people with Louis Vuitton bags then buying one for myself because I feel I would not be careful with the patina of the bag.
- October 2, 2010 at 9:39 AM


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This one went down to the wire, friends! I stayed up very late to finish the quilting and sew the binding to the quilt sandwich.
I watched many episodes of The Jewel in the Crown while I was doing the FMQ - I had forgotten what a good series that was! It was a pleasure to see it again. I couldn't finish off the binding - I was seeing double by the time it was sewn to the quilt top, and it was 3am before I found my bed. I forced myself out of bed at 7 to baste the binding and then sew it on. I don't know how people manage to machine-sew binding on when it is held in place with pins - my hat is off to them!
I would have hand-stitched the binding in place, since it was for a wedding present, but there was no time. As it was, I packed my overnight case while the quilt was in the wash, and took my shower while it was in the dryer. I whisked it outdoors for some quick photos while my husband was tapping his foot and looking pointedly at his watch.
We raced down the 401 to Toronto and checked into the wedding hotel - which, as it happens, was the same hotel where we spent our wedding night, 24 years ago!
I was very happy with the label for this quilt. I printed it on one of those Printed Treasures sheets, and then pieced it into the back, with a piece of the linen showing the two lovebirds. I've used these printing cotton sheets before, but this is the first time I've pieced in into the back. I like it!
Thank you much Lesly, I am sure you have inspired many with this beautiful quilt. I hope they all loved it , and I hope you got alot of ooohhhs and ahhhssss... make sure to visit pickledish.
And we still have our amazing fabric giveaway courtesy of Ladybug Quilt shop going on here, so make sure you've entered!

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13 May 2012
Sentimental Sunday - NGS2012 and Family
I started Saturday sessions with Harold Henderson's "Indirect Evidence". I found it interesting this was an underlying theme in many of the sessions; the use of 'non-evidence' to help move research forward. Of course, there were sessions like Harold's that addressed it directly and he's a great speaker.
After Harold's session I walked out of the room, only to find myself in the middle of a long line of people waiting for a session that was starting in more than half an hour. Just to show what a long week it's been, I erroneously tweeted, "Waiting IN LINE to see Tom Jone's presentation...not confident we're going to get in. :-( #NGS2012" It wasn't until about 20 minutes later as I was grabbing a seat that I realized it was actually Elizabeth Shown Mills presentation I'd been waiting for, and I tweeted this, "Heh. I'm actually waiting for ESM's 'Information Overload?'...LOL...think that applies? #NGS2012" Yep. It completely applied.
Elizabeth spoke to a packed room, and I have to say that more than any other session, I took a lot from this one. She discussed how we've learned to cram the information we gather into the little boxes in our genealogy programs and that we've stopped using two essential tools in the Genealogist's arsenal: The Research Report and Research Notes. Of course, I believe the highlight of the session was when she quipped, regarding contacting someone about their relative, "...we're not gonna tell cousin Genie that her mama's two grapes short of a fruit salad..." The room erupted in laughter!
We caught up with Tina Lyons and her mom and with Linda McCauley we headed over to Chipotle for a quick lunch. There was a method in our madness. None of us had had Graeter's yet, and there was no way I was going to leave Cincy without having some. So, a Black Raspberry Chip in a pretzel cone later, my trip is now complete. (Not really, but my god...it was delicious!!)
I went 'light' on the afternoon sessions, enjoying "Paleography, Interpreting Early American Handwriting" by Carol Whitton. The best part of her presentation is that she made it interactive: we received pieces of lined paper and during the session we were given time to attempt to write our family surnames using the old alphabet. It was a lot harder than you'd expect! But, this class will help me better identify unknown characters when reading those old letters, wills and deeds from the early 1800s.
The final session was a bit of a stretch for me: "Success Story: Finding a European Village of Origin" by James Beidler. He followed a trail of seemingly indirect evidence to locate his German ancestor in his village of origin. As a German specialist, his focus was on Germany, and about half way through, I was thinking I wasn't going to get anything from the session. But, this week has been full of unexpected surprises and this was no exception. During the Q&A, someone asked about German handwriting, and Mr. Beidler made a comment about his expertise in this area. I quickly pulled out my laptop, downloaded a few pictures to my phone and after the session was over, waited patiently in line to ask him a question. As he was hurriedly trying to leave the room, I showed him the picture of one of the letters I'm conserving for my family; one of the letters I wasn't sure which language it was in. He stopped and carefully looked at it...and proclaimed it German! He also took my business card and promised to send me several resources I can use to get the letters translated. Another great success for the week!
I ran across the street to the Hyatt to meet up with Susan Clark, Becky Wiseman and Kathy Reed. Susan, Kathy and I have an interesting connection, and we were glad to have the opportunity to sit down and talk. A bit later, we were joined by Linda McCauley and Kim VonAspern Parker. But, the week was long, so Becky and I headed back to our hotel. I understand from social media that we missed quite a bit...I'll be searching for posts that provide the details ;-)
This was just an incredible week. I appreciate that there are lots of you that weren't able to go, and I hope that I was able to give you a feel for how it went. I've followed others as they've gone to conventions and now I know how it is being on the other side.
My time here isn't over. I'm closing up my laptop and heading back to Mary Strubbe's to complete the conservation on the German letters she has, scan as many of the photos as I can and spend some time creating some research reports on what I found here. Tomorrow morning I'll be leaving Cincy early to head to Bloomington, Indiana where I'm meeting Mary's uncle, Stephen Baer. Steve is Nancy Baer Strubbe's twin brother, and hopefully, the holder of a Burrows family bible dated 1801. At the least, he'll be able to fill me in on his childhood in Cincy and tell me a bit more about my Cincy relatives.
A special thanks to Becky Wiseman, who was crazy enough to put up with my 'perkiness' in the morning, and for being a wonderful roommate. Everything happens for a reason. Thank you all for taking the time to read my blog. I genuinely appreciate it. I love Genealogy and my Genealogy Family.
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Your reports have been G*R*E*A*T!!!ReplyDelete
And, Becky, well, they don't make em any better than Becky! Our 3 weeks in SLC last May will always be a highlight of my researching years. I have had many delights over the years and she is surely in the tops!Replies
Thanks Carol. I'm blushing just a little bit. LOL.Delete
Thanks so much for posting such fascinating information and your experiences - Wish I'd been there, but reading your excitement and 'overload' made me feel almost like there! Wonderful connections you made!ReplyDelete
I loved your updates Laura. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The conference.ReplyDelete
Thanks to you, Laura, I was able to go to NGS! So the "thanks" goes both ways!ReplyDelete
It was fun to listen to your scanning experiences in Cincy "in-person" and I was so glad to be there to share them with you. It was a fantastic conference and I'll be posting some of my thoughts about it soon...
Thanks for your great updates. Yes, Becky is a gem!ReplyDelete
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Jaipur: A caste council in Rajasthan has ordered the parents of a six-year-old rape victim to get her married to the eight-year-old son of the man accused of the rape, police said Thursday.
The incident occurred at Keshavpura in Kota, 250 km from Jaipur.
The 40-year-old man, identified as Kailash, raped the girl who lives in his neighbourhood about a fortnight ago, police said.
"Kailash locked her in a room and raped her. Instead of registering a police complaint, elders belonging to the girl's caste called a panchayat (village council) meeting," a police official said.
The panchayat ordered the girl's parents to get her married to Kailash's minor son.
However, the girl's parents as well as Kailash refused to accept the panchayat's decision.
And even as negotiations were going on between the girls' parents and the accused, Kailash again raped the girl Wednesday, police said.
Some social activists came to know about Wednesday's rape and brought the girl and her parents to Mahaveer Nagar police station in Kota and filed a complaint.
Kailash was arrested, and an investigation launched into the allegations against the panchayat members, said circle officer (city) Banwari Lal Meena.
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Second time honored in the last three years
Woodinville, Wash. – For the second time in the last three years, Precor has been named a finalist in the Washington's Best Workplaces competition, sponsored by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Precor was also a finalist in 2010.
This year, Precor is one of 85 companies that have been named to the prestigious list. The winners in the small, medium, large and extra-large company sizes, will be named during a special awards event on August 9th at Safeco Field.
"Being named a finalist for Washington's Best Workplaces is an honor in itself," said Paul Byrne, Precor President. "The fact that the honor is based on the response of our own employees makes it even more gratifying."
The Puget Sound Business Journal developed this comprehensive award program to identify and celebrate companies that employees think are great. Qualification is determined by employee surveys completed in May. Results are based on the percentage of employees completing the survey and scores across a variety of employee satisfaction and engagement measures.
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"What we're experiencing right now is not good," says Alan Blaine, Extension soybean specialist at Mississippi State University in Starkville. "What we need is pretty, sunny weather until we can get this crop out, but what we're getting instead are foggy days and continuing showers."
Mississippi's soybean crop was about 50 percent harvested when the rains started falling. Another 10 percent of the state's soybean crop was ready to be harvested.
"Hurricane Lili could have been a lot worse. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but we were already set back after Isidore, and we sure didn't the additional rain we've gotten since Lili passed through the Delta," Blaine says. "We're just not getting the weather we need to get in the field."
The story is much the same for cotton.
Will McCarty, Extension cotton specialist for Mississippi, sums up the current situation in two words, "We're behind."
Prior to Tropical Storm Isidore, Delta cotton growers were picking a much better crop than had been projected, he said. Growers who thought they would harvest 800 pounds of lint per acre were picking 1,000 pounds per acre. Those that thought they had a 1,000-pound crop were finding 1,200 pounds in the picker. What's more, modules were ginning out two or three bales more than growers expected in many cases.
Then came Isidore, which dropped anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of rain. "We actually had some cotton in southwest Mississippi that went completely underwater for a few hours. Entire fields of four-foot-tall-cotton completely submerged in flash flood conditions," says McCarty. "We survived, but it strung the cotton out. Fields across the state dried out enough to get pickers back in the field the following Monday or Tuesday, but yields were quite a bit lower."
To growers, the threat of Hurricane Lili was as good as pouring salt in an open wound.
"When Lili hit land and lost its power, it saved our crop. If Lili had come up through the central Delta with extremely high winds it would have decimated the cotton crop. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches did cause damage to the state's crop, but the main thing it did was give us extremely wet field conditions," he says.
The lingering humidity since the two hurricanes has prevented much of the Delta's cotton from drying sufficiently enough for harvest, and recent rains have caused further delays. Approximately 30 to 35 percent of the state's acreage had been harvested before the recent spat of rains.
Blaine says the extended wet conditions will have an adverse affect on soybean crop quality, especially in that portion of the state's crop that has reached physiological maturity.
A soybean crop reaches physiological maturity somewhere between two to three weeks prior to harvest maturity. That means the crop is exposed for quite some type before harvest, and crop quality decreases each and every day adverse weather conditions are present after physiological maturity is reached.
"We've got a jump on some of our neighboring states because we're over 50 percent harvested at this point, but we've still got a ways to go. I'm expecting to see pre-rain yield levels and post-rain yield levels, and we're going to see quite a difference between the two."
Complicating matters, continuing showers are causing flooding in some areas of the state. "We've got some flooding across the state, but particularly in Tallahatchie County, and in some hill areas. Even with the water slowly receding, a lot of water is staying in these fields," Blaine says.
If the continuing showers cease, and Delta growers are blessed with some good warm drying weather, harvest efficiency will be a good deal less than it would have been prior to the recent storms.
"Whose to say it's even going to dry out, but if it does dry out growers are going to be faced with additional field work before they plant next year's crop," he says.
Blaine says. "There is a portion of this crop that's wasn't ready to be harvested when the rains hit, and that small portion benefited from these rains because we were so dry in some areas of the state. We're also in better shape now with the cooler temperatures we're experiencing. If it was extremely hot, the outlook for the state's soybean crop would be worse."
According to McCarty, statewide cotton yields are off significantly from the beginning of the season, and this year's overall average will likely now be below the Mississippi five-year average.
"USDA projected 2002 yields to average 759 pounds per acre in Mississippi, and I thought that number was low. We had an excellent chance of passing the government estimate, but our yields will be both below earlier estimates and below our state average of about 725 pounds per acre," he says. "The recent weather is definitely going to lower quality. We're going to see a significant increase in light spot grades, and we're going to lose weight, yield and price."
McCarty says, "It's a tough situation. There's a lot of cotton left to be picked, and we just need to get back in the field as soon as we can. Re-growth is a tremendous problem. We've got to pick this crop, but it's going to cost more to do so."
"In this business, you've got to look for the bright spots in the business, and in this case the bright spot is that it could have been much worse," McCarty says. "The expectation on the crop was much better than anyone thought, and this thing looked good. Unfortunately, this year and last year have been the worse years for harvest since 1984, says McCarty. "It's been 15 years since anybody has had a headache picking a crop."


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In a studio, next to a small farmhouse that's not far from the St. Croix River, Janel Jacobson sits at her work bench.
She wears magnifying glasses to help her focus on the piece of mammoth tusk she holds in her hand. She's carved it in the shape of a long bean pod, smooth and incredibly detailed. Only if you look closely will you see a long insect, a walking stick, clinging to its side.
Jacobson's studio looks as though it could belong to a modern-day Charles Darwin. A large old apothecary chest holds her stash of raw materials -- everything from boxwood, mother of pearl and ivory to snakewood, boar's tusk and amber.
Two tree frogs cling to a twig in a terrarium next to her desk, while specimens of moths, butterflies, crickets and cicadas hang from pins stuck into foam boards on the walls.
Jacobson likes to say she does her research on her hands and knees, out in the garden and in the woods.
"There's a lot of activity in a single square foot," says Jacobson. "You'll see the baby insects before they get bigger. You can find snails and wonderful forms. Then at night I like to go out with a flashlight, especially during this time of year when the katydids are just beginning to make their sounds. The snowy tree crickets started this week. You can find them if you're patient."
Jacobson started out as a potter, making creamy porcelain boxes. She etched nature scenes into the lids. As time passed she became more and more focused on the creatures and less interested in the boxes. Frogs and fireflies started to come to life in her hands, demanding to be freed from their two-dimensional world.
It was on a visit to a San Francisco museum that she discovered netsuke, a Japanese style of miniature carving that suited her work perfectly.
At the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the netsuke expert is Matthew Welch, curator of Japanese and Korean art. In its storage space, the MIA has drawers filled with netsuke -- tiny figures of people and animals, many carved in ivory, others in lacquer or wood. Most are just two or three inches high. Welch says despite their refinement, netsuke's origins are quite practical.
"Netsuke are toggles that were used by Japanese men to secure some kind of pouch to a belt," says Welch. "It could be a pouch for tobacco, it could be some kind of lacquered case for storing medicine, a coin bag. It helped secure that to their 'obi'-- a narrow sash worn by men."
The word "netsuke" literally means "root." Welch says it's believed that the first netsuke were simply interesting knots of wood. But it wasn't long before the Japanese began to articulate these shapes and carve them into detailed forms.
Japanese men began to wear netsuke as a fashion accessory. Someone who was into traditional theater might sport a netsuke made up of masks. A high quality netsuke wasn't just pleasing to look at. It also had to be pleasing to the touch, smooth and unlikely to snag on anything.
Now, while netsuke are no longer practical, approximately 300 people around the world continue to carve them, primarily in Japan. Welch says only a handful of artists attempt to make their living from it. Janel Jacobson is one of them.
"I think the craftspeople who are producing netsuke today are producing astonishing things, and Janel is no exception," says Welch. "The quality of her material is absolutely first-rate. You can imagine that it's a rarefied circle of collectors, and so the standard of quality is quite high and Janel absolutely rises to that standard."
While the work is small in size, contemporary netsuke fetches a big price. Jacobson says many of her pieces sell for several thousand dollars.
But she's quick to point out that in a good year, she might make 10 netsuke. In a slow year, just four. And it's rare that she sells everything she makes.
"I've been to the netsuke conventions seven times and I've sold two, three pieces, so it never pays for itself," she says, then reconsiders. "Well, this year it paid for itself."
To round out her business, Jacobson makes other miniature carvings that don't meet the specialized criteria of netsuke. She also leads an online forum on carving, where people share tips.
She says netsuke is such an unusual art form that she often has to make her own carving tools out of old dental instruments. But to her, it's worth it.
"I get sucked in, I get brought into this world," says Jacobson. "There's just so much to see that's marvelous, remarkable, beautiful in the small scale. It's a way of my giving someone else something wonderful, if they can see it."
Jacobson says her greatest wish is to go to Japan to study. While she has been carving netsuke for close to 20 years, she has yet to visit its birthplace.


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If you've worried about your youngsters being exposed to the evils of rock music, worry no longer: LEGO Rock Band is coming this holiday season on PS3, 360, Wii and DS to deliver us all from said evil. The game, currently being developed by TT Games and Harmonix, will use all the existing Rock Band and Guitar Hero peripherals.
The family-focused version of the game will allow you to customize your "minifigure avatars" along with your road crew and managers. The kid-friendly song list hasn't been fully disclosed, but we know it'll include:
- Blur: "Song 2"
- Carl Douglas: "Kung Fu Fighting"
- Europe: "The Final Countdown"
- Good Charlotte: "Boys and Girls"
- Pink: "So What"


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First, this is the response of one of The Body's physician to that question.
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Nope! Just as physicians cannot demand an HIV test before they agree to help a patient, a patient cannot demand his or her physician take an HIV test before engaging his/her help. If you think about this rationally, it makes perfect sense. The same applies to most employment situations. Someone's HIV status is only as accurate as his/her last test, right? What we've done to protect doctors from patients and patients from doctors is to institute "universal precautions" for all bloodborne pathogens. It's interesting you should single out HIV and not mention other bloodborne diseases that are even more contagious hepatitis, for example.
Dr. Bob
To add to Dr. Bob's remarks, you should check with your state's laws, but there are rarely, if any, prohibitions remaining on this issue. Some invasive work, such as surgery may still have restrictions, but it should not be an issue with Family Practice or Internist.
Obviously, you will want to be very careful using universal precautions, and may want to take extra care such as double gloving, etc.
Good luck with your work, Jacques
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The façade will have you thinking this is an old-fashioned épicerie, but step inside to find a beautiful modern spot (brick walls, nice vintage touches, a shiny slicer) where the former owner of Les Caves Madeleine, Laurent Brelin, and his Japanese other-half, Rika, serve the best the terroir has to offer at the bar: homemade country terrine, three-layered croque monsieurs, Charolais tataki made with steak from the Moron butcher in Pommard, jambon-beurre sandwiches made with farmer's butter from Simone Caillot and ham off the bone from Charles Thaurin, etc. But best of all are the stylish dishes of the day, like the incredible Corsican pork figatellu from Oronce de Beler, served with organic beluga lentils, spring onions, carrots, lovage, parsley and fennel… For dessert, there's a dark chocolate mousse that's not too sweet, or freshly made waffles sprinkled with powdered sugar. And in the glasses: Santenay from La Maison en Belles Lies (€7 a glass) or a Saint-Aubin red, Le Ban de Derain (€42 a bottle). Plates €7-16, à la carte €20-30. // D.N.


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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Meat and Potatoes A La Francaise" Host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen to update a classic recipe for French-Style Pot-Roasted Pork Loin with test cook Bridget Lancaster. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews knife sets in the Equipment Corner, and test cook Becky Hays shows Chris how to make Potato Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onion. And finally, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her top pick among mandolines. D
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Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "A Farmer's Icon, Part 1" Jerry provides step-by-step instruction on a beautiful nostalgic red barn. While blocking in the composition during the first stages of this painting, Jerry demonstrates a new method for creating a dramatic stormy sky. The sky, trees, road, barn and silos will be blocked during this segment. D
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Aviators AOPA Summit: The annual event of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. LAPD: We take you inside the aerial unit of the Los Angeles Police Department to see how the world's largest police fleet helps to catch bad guys. iPad in the cockpit: We get hands-on with the revolutionary tablet device to show some of the most popular aviation tools available. D
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This Old House "Arlington Italianate Project 2014/Deadliest Old House" THIS OLD HOUSE welcomes Edgar Hansen from Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch." To assess his skills, Tom puts Edgar to work patching cracks in the plaster walls, then Richard shows him how to "fish" water lines through the building. Norm and Tom raise the height of the railing on the second floor landing. D
1:30 pm
This Old House "Arlington Italianate Project 2014/Old World New World" Roger sets granite steps on a bed of ice to melt them into place. Plaster contractor Bob Bucco repairs plaster by hand, while 3D printing specialist David Kempskie shows how the repairs can also be made in a computer, thanks to state-of-the-art technology. Norm and Tom review the design options for the front porch railing, then get to work fabricating the balustrade, which features a flat stock baluster that is custom-made on site. D
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American Woodshop "Turned Stools & Candle Stands" Basic turning skills combine with rich hardwoods. D
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Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac "Memory Box" This special episode of Rough Cut features Boston Police Chief Ed David sharing his memories of the Boston Marathon bombings by making a memory box with host Tommy MacDonald. Designed to hold memories of a loved one, the box's design shows how easy it is to build this weekend project at home. D
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America's Heartland Visit an Idaho farm using technology to let consumers "track" their produce. Meet Kansas City bakers supporting local wheat farmers. Head west to California where poultry producers make a commitment to animal welfare. D
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NOVA "Venom: Nature's Killer" Venom scientists are in a race against time to learn the secrets of many creatures who have evolved extremely toxic cocktails designed to kill, that now may also yield a new generation of advanced drugs to treat human ailments. NOVA reveals how venom works and follows two scientists on expeditions to track down and capture deadly creatures to collect and study them before the animals become extinct.G
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Moyers & Company "Who's Buying Our Midterm Elections?" This week on Moyers & Company (check local listings), the Supreme Court is poised to issue another big decision on campaign finance, one that could further open the floodgates to unfettered and anonymous contributions, just as the Citizens United case did four years ago. Bill Moyers talks with investigative journalists Kim Barker and Andy Kroll, who have made following the money - campaign money -- their business. Three times as much money already has been raised for this year's midterm elections as four years ago, when the Citizens United decision was announced. D
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PBS NewsHour Weekend Airing Saturday, with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington, the NewsHour travels to the Netherlands -- the one nation that's been openly selling pot for four decades -- to see what might be in store for the U.S. That, and the weekend's news, online and on-air. D
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Kid Rock Brings Party to Boston House of Blues – Exclusive Photo Gallery
When Kid Rock announced he'd be kicking off the month of June with a special show at the House of Blues in Boston, the tickets sold out faster than you could say Jim Beam.
Trying to bottle the high energy of Rock and his band and confining it to the four walls of a club the size of the House of Blues is futile, so Kid Rock did what he does best – delivered an arena size rock show to the more intimate crowd.
With no opening act and a sold-out crowd, the troops were starting to get weary waiting for the main attraction. When Rock and his band finally hit the stage, the night culminated into an all out VIP party and all you needed to attend was a ticket to the show.
Shortly into his set, a gigantic banner unfurled behind the band displaying a photo of Rock's beloved former hype man Joe C. Rock took a moment, got down on one knee in front of the Joe C. likeness and paid his respects. Joe C., an integral part of Kid Rock's rise to success, passed away in 2000.
While his name may imply that he's a rocker, Kid Rock's arsenal goes deep. Influenced by rap, country, blues and rock, his song catalog offers up a little something for everyone and the massive set list jumped from genre to genre with ease steeped with shout-outs to classic rock and of course his love for our glorious country.
The American Badass had a few surprises up his sleeve, as well including a guest appearance by Boston's own Peter Wolf, who joined the kid onstage for a rendition of 'Love Stinks' by the latter's group the J. Geils Band. Rock's appreciation for classic rock has always been an important part of his music is ever-present throughout his set.
Rock closed out the show raining a rainbow of confetti on the crowd, ensuring that no one left the show unscathed.
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Rumor: Toronto sending Turkoglu to Sacramento?
The Kings need a small forward with an ability to put the ball on the floor and general manager Geoff Petrie drafted Turkoglu and shepherded his development into one of the NBA's more versatile players. League executives believe Sacramento would need Toronto to minimally take forward Andres Nocioni and the two years, $13.5 million left on his contract.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Oh, how times have changed.
Last year, Hedo Turkoglu was the best player on the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic. Around the league, his stock was sky high. And with free agency pending, he had more suitors than Brett Michaels on Rock of Love.
Like Michaels, Turkoglu cashed in, signing a five-year, $53 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.
However, 2010 was a disaster. To recap: Turkoglu came fat and happy to training camp, struggled all year, and, on several occasions, displayed poor professionalism.
Now he wants out, requesting a trade via the media. And the Toronto Raptors would be happy to accommodate him. Is Sacramento a fit, though?
Well, the Kings drafted and nurtured Turkoglu, so both sides know each other well. And the Kings – after spending years stockpiling good, young talent – have cap space to burn.
But would financially prudent Sacramento want the remaining four years and $40 million on Turkoglu's big ticket? And would they want a veteran with a questionable work ethic influencing their youngsters?
Yes, times have changed for Turkoglu. And moving him will be difficult.
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No-Bake Mini Chocolate Pudding Tarts
For the Secret Recipe Club this month, I was assigned Natural Noshing. Nora, who thought she was lactose-intolerant, discovered years later that her health issues were actually due to gluten-intolerance. So after taking recipes and tweaking this and "putting a healthy spin" on that, Nora created healthy, easy-to-make, delicious gluten-free recipes.
You really should check them all out! One is a chocolate pudding with the secret ingredient of avocados. By an interesting coincidence, I had purchased a couple of avocados with the idea of making someone else's version of a chocolate-avocado pudding. What convinced me to try Nora's was her extra step of serving the pudding in cute little nut tart shells. Nora is so very creative! Just about every ingredient has several options. You could almost make this pudding every week for a year and never make the same exact recipe twice! Visit her site for all the options.
My accidental tweak was to omit the coconut because my eyes *blipped* over the ingredients list and totally missed it. My on-purpose tweak was to garnish with chopped peanuts. I think Norah doesn't list it as an option, but I could have *blipped* on that as well.
There's only a little honey in the pudding, because theHubby doesn't care for a strong honey flavor in anything except honey cake. BTW leave out the honey in this recipe for a vegan version.
|Next time I'll layer pudding & peanuts better.
Instead, I added (relatively) quite a lot of extra sugar in order to reduce the avocado-y taste. But it worked, because when I shoved a shooter in front of him, he ate it all, proclaiming it a "keeper."
No-Bake Mini Chocolate Pudding Tarts
Adapted from Natural Noshing
Yield: 12 mini-tarts plus 6 shooters (or double the tart ingredients to make 24 mini-tarts)
2/3 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
4 pitted large dates (such as medjool), or 6 smaller ones
2 tsp. of hot water, plus more as needed
2 ripe avocados
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 Tbl. honey
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1 pinch kosher salt
finely chopped salted peanuts, for garnish
Line a 12 mini-cup muffin pan with plastic wrap. For ease of handling, cut a piece of plastic wrap twice at long as you think you need, then use it to line half the muffin pan because it still wasn't long enough. Repeat for the other half.
Combine peanuts, dates and hot water in a food processor; process for 30 seconds or until the mixture forms into a ball. If necessary, add an additional teaspoonful of hot water and process for another 10 seconds. Repeat as necessary until the mixture holds together.
Divide mixture into 12 balls and place in prepared mini-muffin pan. Using yet another sheet of plastic wrap, press balls gently along bottom and sides to create shells. Note--wax paper will not work. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up the shells.
Cut avocados in half, remove pit and scoop out flesh; discard pit and skin (you can check out this page on how to remove pit, but photos have inconveniently disappeared). Place in work bowl. Add remaining ingredients except chopped peanuts. Process until mixture is smooth, stopping and scraping down sides as necessary. Set aside.
Carefully remove shells one at a time by gently pulling up on the plastic wrap. Set shells on a serving plate. Spoon or pipe pudding into prepared tart shells. If desired, spoon or pipe excess pudding into shooter glasses or small dessert bowls. Refrigerate at least one hour to chill. Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.
Shells and filling may be prepared up to 3 days before. Cover and store separately in the fridge. Up to a few hours before serving, fill tarts with the pudding and store covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Disclaimer - because this recipe is part of an online cooking group, many of the linked recipes below might NOT be kosher.


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Hi i want to know if the voice of the UK VHS TAPE is the same than the USA TAPE, with Jim's voice. thank you
I don't think so. I think the UK VHS tape is a PAL compatible tape while US VHS tapes aren't. You have to have a VCR that plays PAL VHS tapes. good luck finding one!
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The Broncos are at 75 players after a pair of housekeeping moves involving injured players.
Center J.D. Walton will go from the active PUP list to the reserve PUP list, which takes him off the roster and bars him from returning to action for the first six weeks of the regular season. That shouldn't be a problem as Walton isn't expected to be ready before that point after offseason ankle surgery. Walton also missed most of the 2012 season with a fractured ankle, so the recurrent problems in that area could make it difficult for him to be a factor this year. Manny Ramirez will start at center for the Broncos.
The Broncos also placed safety Quinton Carter on injured reserve, ending his season before it even started. Carter originally injured his knee last September, had surgery that ended his season and then had a setback in camp. The 2011 fourth-round pick was in the mix to start at safety, but Duke Ihenacho will likely line up with Rahim Moore next Thursday night.


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2) It sure would be nice to have the ability to print envelope addresses from the address book (but I understand that is a big new feature). Just had to download the freeware Kurlo email/address book for that printing function since most non-MS wordprocessors are difficult to use for such. Anyways, I'm having to retype contact info from Barca to Kurlo which is a pain, but not worth exporting the whole address book for just those few I want to send envelopes to. No use cluttering Kurlo up for just a specialized function.


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Erin's High School Football Picks For Week 7
I am 62-10 on the year and this could be the week that I get tested. Several big District games are on the menu this week.
Evangel opened District 2A, pouring on 70 points against BTW and this week, North Caddo could feel the full force of the high powered Eagle offense. Evangel wins this one to drop North Caddo to 5-2.
Haughton is back at home after a tough loss to Byrd to open District 5A play. The Bucs recover in this one and get an easy win over Airline. The Vikings are coming off a big district win over Shreve, but this will be a tough challenge.
Parkway and Byrd will be another big contest in 5A.
Both teams are undefeated and it's another big 5A throwdown. The Panthers have a high-powered offense and a strong line. But Byrd brings loads of talent and a team with lots of confidence to Preston Crownover Stadium. Should be a Yellow Jacket win to take command of the district.
Loyola is back on the winning track at 3-3 on the year and is hosting Ouachita Christian for Homecoming. But the Eagles are averaging more than 400 offensive yards/game (225 on the ground) and more than 50 points a game and are unbeaten this year. The Flyers won't be able to contain all of the threats and fall to 3-4.
Minden stays home to battle Woodlawn. The Crimson Tide are 3-3 on the year while the Knights are 1-5 coming off a big win over Northwood. I give Minden the edge in this one.
The Bossier Bearkats are surprising lots of folks this year and boast a 5-1 record. They travel to Campti to take on Lakeview this week. Bossier wins this one easily.
The Benton/Northwood game is tough to call.
The Tigers are 3-3 so far this year while the Falcons are also 3-3. Woodlawn put a hurt on Northwood last week and I am not sure the Falcons can hang in there with Benton. I'm giving the Tigers a slight edge.
Huntington at 2-4 takes on a 1-5 Fair Park team for the bottom of the heap of 1-3A. Toss up for me on this one….but I will go with Huntington.
Captain Shreve looks to stay alive in the 5a race with a contest against Southwood this week. I think the Gators will rebound with a win to move to 4-3 on the year and 1-1 in District play.
Ruston and North Desoto play in Ruston. Both teams are 3-3 and I'm taking Ruston to win this one at home.
BTW and Calvary…easiest pick of the week…..Calvary is a big winner.


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Velocity Solutions needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 40 designs submitted by 16 freelance designers.
We currently produce and air Australia's leading radio show - The Wild Revolution (website: http://www.clubrev.com.au).
In addition we have supplied DJs and MCs to nightcloubs right around Australia for the last 12 years.
During this time we have trained many DJs and MCs.
We have now decided to start advertsising and running weekly DJ and MC courses around the country and need a really catchy logo !
DJ Training Centre
- Funky
- Credible
- Professional
- Distictive
- ReputableLogo for our Revolution DJ and MC Training Centre
- Logo for our new Revolution DJ and MC Training CentreThere are links to our current Revolution Logo and our Revolution Star if this helps with your ideas.
- Don't want too gimmicky or cartoonish looking logos
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Name: Jane
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Location: Vancouver. BC
When my boyfriend and I have sex, there's a 50/50 chance that he will put his penis between my butt cheeks and hump me that way until he cums. (It's just intense rubbing, no anal penetration). Even though I don't feel like I'm getting any pleasure from it, my vagina gets wet, and if he touches me down there and feels that I'm wet, it turns him on even more. What's going on here?
He's very affectionate and he tells me he loves by my body. He says he's totally straight, but this whole anal thing confuses me. If he's not gay or bi-sexual, why is it that it takes him 20+ minutes to cum during vaginal sex, but only 5 – 7 minutes to cum during anal?
Ok, Jane, to start with, your BF isn't doing anal. Believe me, darling, you'd know if he were. Anal sex, by definition, means anal penetration. There's a name for what your freaky boyfriend is doing — rubbing his cock in your crack, but not penetrating you. It's a form of frottage, or sexual stimulation by rubbing. This is the sexual practice of choice for most lesbians, most commonly referred to as pussy-bumpin'. Hey, maybe your BF is a lesbian!
Second, your pussy may be getting wet because your boyfriend's pre-cum and spooge is dripping down your crack, past your "taint" and all over your fine cooch. It ain't you producing the wetness, which explains why you're not aroused. I hope that clears up the mystery juice for ya.
Third, loads of exclusively straight men are into anal. Most are into butt fucking their women, but some are into being fucked BY their women. We call this practice pegging — a woman straps on a mighty fine dildo and drives her man insane with a buggering he'll not soon forget. So you see, fucking is not just for cunts anymore!
Forth, perhaps, just maybe, your vagina isn't as tight as your what your man is experiencing between your ass cheeks. Maybe, just perhaps, that's why it takes him less time to bust a nut that-a-way than in a more traditional form of fucking. Also maybe, he's more turned on with the allure of the forbidden, taboo backdoor action. I guess the only way you'll know is to ask your BF straight-up, as it were, so to speak.
So let's review then, shall we? Now that we know for certain that an interest in cornholing a sweet ass is not just a gay thing. You can relax about your BF bein' queer for wanting to hump your bum. For some guys this is their favorite kind of sex. They love to bust a nut by rubbing their dicks between a chick's tits, thighs, buns, or feet. It's anyone's guess why these dudes prefer this to getting off in, on or around a pussy, but whatever it is, it's completely harmless.
Here's a tip, Jane. Relax into this with the 'ol BF, why don't ya? Once you stop worrying about his sexual orientation because of his fascination with your be-hind, you may actually enjoy the special attention he's paying your boot-ty.
And hey, if your BF's freak with your ass crack isn't gettin' you off, you don't have to just lie there and take it, ya know. While he's grinding away back there, you could be spending some quality time with little miss clit with say a swell vibrator. Soon you'll be enjoying things as much as he.
Good luck


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About Us
Brookfield Properties ranks among the largest retail real estate companies in the United States. Our extensive portfolio of mall properties spans the nation, encompassing 161 locations across 42 states and representing over 146 million square feet of retail space. We're focused exclusively on managing, leasing and redeveloping high-quality retail properties.
We promote long-term success by adhering to a set of common values. We are without a doubt a company that values Humility in our success, that has the right Attitude, and is always striving to Do The Right Thing. Together, we Own It and we are excited to discover how your vision aligns with ours. Brookfield Properties assures premier quality and optimal outcomes for our tenants, business partners, and the communities in which we do business.
Brookfield Properties' retail group is headquartered in Chicago and owned by affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management.
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We invite you to tap into the expertise our property management team brings to the table. Our real estate portfolio spans the entire country, and our leasing team can provide valuable insight into the demographics and behaviors of the communities we serve. By understanding the shopper mentality on a local level, we can help create tailored growth strategies that are unique to your business.
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siniarch needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 132 designs submitted by 41 freelance designers.
Transportation Forensics
Most people think of CSI when they hear "Forensics." In fact, some of the most complex and important forensic work occurs in the field of transportation disasters. We are a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, animators, and forensic experts who specialize in analyzing and re-creating transportation catastrophes for lawyers, insurance companies, and the government.
We have a field team with sophisticated video and film gear ready to fly anywhere in the country on short notice in order to gather evidence and document the scene.
We need a striking logo to use on our vehicles, trailers and business cards that will identify us and convey a sense of technical expertise and competence.
Our clients are high-end litigation firms, engineers, scientific consultants, and governmental agencies.
This is a LOGO design project that we will use as our corporate identity. The design should be clean, technical, and very identifiable as it will be used for branding purposes.
We encourage designers to use clean geometric shapes and motifs rather than literal cliché elements such as microscopes, protractors and calculators.
We are open to non objective symbols and designs, but we also would consider representational images that are clean such as an airplane wing, wheel, roadway striping or other depictions of transportation modalities as long as the completed design remains elegant, simple, and easily recognizable.
Another possibility would be to develop a logo based around the company initials (TF).
Also, please note that we will require the winning design to be provided in a vector based format because we will be using the design at various resolutions. For convenience, you may submit your designs at bitmap artwork but keep the foregoing in mind. Additionally, if you use a font in your design, please make sure to provide it so that we may edit text as needed.
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One Direction's Zayn Malik Accused of 'Pimping Islam'
Is One Direction hottie Zayn Malik a terrorist?! That's what one rather nutty right-wing blogger is saying. We should warn you that this post contains quotes which may offend anyone with an open mind or more than two brain cells.
The Sun reports that Debbie Schlussel warned parents to "keep their daughters away" from One Direction because of Malik is Muslim. Not cool, lady! Schlussel ripped on poor Zayn for tweeting about Ramadan to fans, then ranted, "The scary thing is that millions of girls in America and around the world are infatuated with the members of One Direction, including Malik. He knows the power he has over these mindless girls and is using that influence to preach the Islamic faith. It's dangerous."
Uh, what?
She also got made at Malik for sporting a keffiyeh, which is a short scarf, because she thinks it's a symbol of Islam. Uh, even if it is, zillions of other people wear identical scarves. Are all hipsters Muslim, then?
She continued, "With the boy band One Direction, it's all about pimping Islam amid the deceptive visage of angelic, effeminate boys in a band. Yup, for them there is definitely One Direction: facing Mecca."
Obviously, Schlussel isn't playing with a full deck, and Zayn has a ton of supporters in his corner.
One of them, screenwriter Wajahat Ali told The Sun, "What we have seen in the last 10 years is that you can be an artist who is Muslim and can be practicing and doing art that is inspired by your beliefs, but does not have to be overtly Islamic or using religious language. A guy like Zayn Malik can really help open those minds and convey that as a generation we are moving ahead."
You do you, Zayn. Don't let prejudiced dopes get you down!
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A.T. Still Papers & American School of Osteopathy (ASO)
Missouri Digital Heritage website is hosting three collections: Dr. Andrew Taylor Still's Papers, the American School of Osteopathy Record Books and the Charles E. Still Collection. Made available through a State of Missouri LSTA grant. Check it out here!
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still (center) and students on the front porch of his home
Donor: KCOM [1980.423.10]
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still
Donor: American Osteopathic Association [1985.1041.07]
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874 rebelled against standard 19th century medicine and launched his own health care system, later named osteopathy. Rather than just tweak old therapies, Still offered a new philosophy. He met heavy resistance, and the papers reveal Still's frank opinions of those who refused to see the truth of his ideas. His rivals fought, and failed, to make osteopathy illegal. Still founded the American School of Osteopathy (ASO) in Kirksville in 1892.
Still's father – a preacher, doctor, and abolitionist – shaped his ideas about religion, medicine, and politics. Following his parents to Kansas in 1853, Still became a physician and farmer. He took up the antislavery cause and served with the Union during the Civil War. While the death of four children in 1864 caused him to give up medicine for a time, he eventually returned to his practice. When his work was rejected by family and friends, he returned to Missouri, settling in Kirksville for the rest of his life.
The Collections:
Andrew Taylor Still Papers [1980.423.10] , [2009.10.168A]
The Andrew Taylor Still Papers comprise about six linear feet (1864-1937; bulk 1891-1917). The bulk consists of Still's essays, letters, book drafts, and other writings. Also present are letters to Still, military records, other personal documents, and letters and other items relating to Still's death in 1917. Formats include handwritten, typed and printed material.
The American School of Osteopathy (ASO) comprises about two linear feet (1892-1924; bulk 1894-1900). The collection consists of the school's Articles of Incorporation, including by-laws and officers' job descriptions; the Board of Trustees' records, handwritten by H.E. Patterson, D.O., secretary and ASO graduate; the Records of proceedings of the faculty, containing the Board of Trustees' by-laws; rules, regulations, and records of faculty meetings; and records of meetings and extensive lists of individuals recommended by faculty to receive ASO diplomas. Formats include handwritten, typed and printed materials.
The Charles E. Still Sr. and Jr. Collection comprise about 4 linear feet (1882-1992: bulk 1900-1940) This section of the collection covers only the reminiscences typed and handwritten to Dr. Charles Still, Sr. regarding his father Andrew Taylor Still.
American School of Osteopathy Board Minutes, [1987.1226.01, pg 2 & 18]
Andrew Taylor Still Papers/American School of Osteopathy is a Library Services and Technology Act Digital Imaging Grant funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and coordinated by the Missouri State Library.
Grant No. 2009-LSD9-DIGC9CN9-5836
Grant No. 2010-LSD0-DIGC0CN0-6106