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Saturday's clash pits Red versus Blue for the 31st time in just the past eight seasons. Such familiarity inevitably breeds contempt, and the rivalry between the two sides has simmered for more than a decade, often boiling over on the biggest stages.
The two sides are geographically distant, but the friction is as much the result of what it represents; north versus south, Merseyside versus London, rich owner's versus rich history. Reds fans often tease their west London rivals' lack of history, but the Blues have been busy making up for lost time since Roman Abramovich moved into town.
Now Liverpool have the chance to complete a cup double, in the process wrecking Chelsea's hopes of a slightly more prestigious brace of their own.
Matches between the sides are often packed with incident, and this year's Wembley showpiece could be the latest in a long line of classic encounters. In anticipation of tomorrow's showdown, GiveMeFootball looks back at some of the best...
5. Liverpool 2-3 Chelsea aet - Carling Cup 2005
Jose Mourinho guided the Blues to their first trophy since the 2000 FA Cup victory over Aston Villa, overcoming Rafael Benitez in what was the first skirmish in an epic battle between the two managers.
Steven Gerrard's own goal ten minutes from time handed Mourinho's side a lifeline, which they duly took with both hands. Goals from the newly assembled strike partnership of Didier Drogba and Mateja Kezman secured the trophy, whilst 'the special one' was sent to the stands for taunting the Reds' fans.
The Portuguese boss watched the last 15 minutes on a dressing room monitor, but not even a late Antonio Nunez strike could halt the Chelsea juggernaut. Benitez and Mourinho were to lock horns on several occasions over the next few years, but it was the Special One who recorded the first blow here.
4. Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool - Premier League 2003
A Champions League qualification decider, which saw the Blues squeeze into fourth spot and Liverpool edged out for the first time since 2000. This game is also the rumoured reason why Abramovich plunged his fortune into the Stamford Bridge club the following season, so the tie had important consequences for both clubs.
Liverpool once again started the brighter, Sami Hyppia nodding them into an early lead. This was the pre-Abramovich, Claudio Ranieri era and goals from Eider Gudjohnsen and Marcel Desailly dragged the Blues back into the match.
The result meant that Liverpool were left to ponder UEFA Cup football, while for Chelsea it was beginning of a new dawn characterised by the limitless possibilities offered by the new Russian owner's chequebook. The Blues spent £120 million the following season and the trophies soon followed.
3. Chelsea 4-4 Liverpool - Champions League Quarter-Final, second-leg 2009
Liverpool came within a whisker of completing a comeback worthy of their 2005 Istanbul revival. 3-1 ahead from the first-leg, the Blues almost choked spectacularly on their own turf. Petr Cech was uncharacteristically dreadful, which made his defenders nervous and Chelsea were all over the place at the back. Even with the cushion of three away goals the Blues faithful looked on in horror as their side prepared to throw it all away.
Stamford Bridge was in crisis as the Reds raced into a 2-0 lead, Cech inexplicably allowing a Fabio Aurelio free-kick to squirm past. But this Chelsea side was a seasoned outfit, full of experienced Champions League campaigners. Here, it was left to Frank Lampard to pick up the pieces - John Terry was missing through suspension - and the England man turned in an inspirational two-goal performance to haul his side through.
The match finished 7-5 on aggregate in the London club's favour, one of the most exhilarating Champions League ties of all time.
2. Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool - FA Cup semi-final 2006
In the fifth and final meeting between the sides in the 2005-06 season, Liverpool finally came out on top.
By doing so the Reds ended Mourinho's hopes of a second domestic double, after victory in the Carling Cup and Premier League in the Portuguese coach's first season. By the time the two sides met at Old Trafford, the Stamford Bridge side were well on their way to wrapping up the league for the second consecutive year, but Mourinho was chasing his first taste of FA Cup glory.
Stunning goals from Luis Garcia - who was to prove the scourge of Mourinho's Chelsea - and John Arne Riise put the Reds 2-0 up before Drogba headed in to set up a tense finish. Joe Cole blazed over a great chance at the death but Liverpool dug in.
After the penalty drama in Istabul the previous season, Benetiz's side repeated the trick at the Millennium Stadium, dispatching West Ham on penalties and securing the Spanish manager's first domestic trophy in England.
1. Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea - Champions League semi-final, second leg 2005
Rarely is a 1-0 win so dramatic. In terms of controversy and significance this tie is almost unparalleled. Victory here was part of a magical Champions League campaign for the Reds, encompassing 'the' Gerrard strike against Olympiakos, memorable rearguard actions versus Juventus and the mother of all comebacks against Milan in the final.
A goalless first leg set up a cagey second at Anfield, but Luis Garcia's "ghost goal" in the fourth minute sent Liverpool through and Chelsea mad with frustration. Garcia insisted it was in, Chelsea, led by Terry, insisted it wasn't, but referee Lubos Michel pointed back towards the centre circle and the Reds celebrated.
In the wake of Liverpool's progress there were fervent calls for goal line technology, but seven years later the football world is still waiting. On the night, the Reds didn't care, withstanding heavy pressure for much of the match to earn a date with destiny in Istanbul. After a run to the final like theirs, victory over Milan three weeks later was just meant to be.
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Regular price: £17.49
Award-winning author, narrator, and screenwriter Neil Gaiman personally selected this book, and, using the tools of the Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX), cast the narrator and produced this work for his audiobook label, Neil Gaiman Presents.
A few words from Neil on You Must Go and Win: "Her stories are funny, heartwarming, tragic - often all at the same time. Her subjects, whether music, religion, Russia, or family, are conjured and dissected with warm humor and sharp eyes. Probably it's a really good thing she never became an international rock star; she wouldn't have written this if she had.... This is her first audiobook, and she reads it as well as she writes."
In the wickedly bittersweet and hilarious You Must Go and Win, the Ukrainian-born musician Alina Simone traces her bizarre journey through the indie rock world, from disastrous Craigslist auditions with sketchy producers to catching fleas in a Williamsburg sublet. But Simone offers more than down-and-out tales of her time as a struggling musician: she has a rapier wit, slashing and burning her way through the absurdities of life, while offering surprising and poignant insights into the burdens of family expectations and the nature of ambition, the temptations of religion, and the lure of a mythical Russian home.
Wavering between embracing and fleeing her outsized and nebulous dreams of stardom, Simone confronts her Russian past when she falls in love with the music of Yanka Dyagileva, a Soviet singer who tragically died young; hits the road with her childhood friend who is dead set on becoming an "icon"; and battles male strippers in Siberia.
Hailed as "the perfect storm of creative talent" (USA Today, Pop Candy), Simone is poised to win over fans of David Rakoff and Sarah Vowell with her irresistibly funny and charming literary debut.
If you could sum up You Must Go and Win: Essays in three words, what would they be?
Unexpected, fun, insightful.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The author.
What does Alina Simone bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
The author was an excellent performer.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes definitely. It really brightened my long car journey today.
Any additional comments?
This book made me laugh out loud and think about my own life in a new way.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I'd recommend this to any one who is young of heart, or could use a good laugh.
What did you like best about this story?
I love the freshness of listening to something say out loud what I would probably be thinking. Her humor is self-deprecating and pointed. I really enjoyed hearing anecdotes about the various cultures, especially the Italians with their 10 cups of black espresso daily while living with Mama until well past the age of 40. Like that.
What about Alina Simone's performance did you like?
Her voice delivers the story in a natural speaking voice.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Wearing Your Cat Like A Hat, and other Ways to Be Stunning.
Any additional comments?
I think it would make a really funny and interesting movie, with all of the changes in locale, people, and rustic living conditions. Loved it!
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It took me a lisstle while to start enjoying this, I found the first couple of strories a little dull and all over the place, and I thoguht the protaginist was a bit whiney, but then it hits a better narrative flow, and I found myself caring about Alina, the author, main character and narrator. By the end I was sad it was over.
Hilarious! For anyone who has ever had dealings in foreign countries, with art students, with music snobs, and/or with hipsters, etc., this book gets it. It really just nails it.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
only if they already like Simone or her musical niche. I didn't finish it.
What could Alina Simone have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Simone's narration was nice
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
narration was fine
Do you think You Must Go and Win: Essays needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
It passed the time - when I wasn't feeling confused about the sequence of events anyway.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
that's it?
Would you listen to another book narrated by Alina Simone?
I liked her reading style. I'd listen to her read another one.
Any additional comments?
The story is not in chronological order. It is very jarring to try to mentally piece it together in the right order. I thought there were some fun and cute adventures in the story, but overall it wasn't as fun or funny as Mr. Gaiman claims. Maybe if you are more familiar with the author and/or her friends you'd relate to the book better.
This is a very funny book. Worth listening! I laughed a lot, and could sympathize with Alina.
I really enjoyed her lightly self-deprecating sense of humor and the colorful Russian flavor in her writing, especially after reading The Tiger, which was quite descriptive of far eastern Russia/Russians but in a different way.
I loved this book, although I broke it up instead of listening to it in one sitting. I enjoyed turning it back on when I wanted a giggle but I was not willing to commit hours to it. Simone has a way with words that is a joy to listen to. I am usually wary of an author narrating their own books but in this collection it just works.
It started off pretty fun, with lots of laugh out loud moments, but then tailed off and became less interesting. It wasn't bad, just not great, and certainly not as insightful as Gaiman led us to believe.
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(Elgin, IL – May 19, 2014) Judson's School of Education will host its annual "Literacy in Motion" Conference from Tuesday, June 17 to Friday, June 20 at the Creekside South Education Building (1151 N. State St., Elgin).
This annual conference welcomes hundreds of educators from all over the world to hear from a diverse group of speakers about new instructional methods for elevating literacy in K-12 students. In years past, Literacy in Motion has welcomed educators from as far away as Australia. Educators who attend all four days of the conference can earn 18 CPDUs, or enroll for graduate credit.
"Judson is pleased to offer this annual conference with high quality speakers at a very reasonable cost as we partner with schools districts to better prepare students for the literacy challenges and success they will experience throughout their K-12 education," says Dr. Steve Layne, professor and director of the Literacy in Motion event.
Speakers for this year's conference will include close-reading expert Doug Fisher, literacy coach Penny Kittle, and award-winning authors Denise Brennan-Nelson, Ben Mikaelsen, Peter Johnston, and Sara Holbrook.
Registration for this conference is $320, with limited availability. As of May 19, there are only 15 spaces left. To view the conference schedule and register for this event, visit JudsonU.edu/LiteracyInMotion.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) reacted to President Obama's nomination of Thomas Perez to Labor Secretary Monday, calling the move troubling given the need for workforce policies that promote job growth.
As a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, which has jurisdiction over labor laws and many functions of the Department of Labor, Rep. Roby said it is unwise and unproductive to install an extremist into such a critical position.
"Mr. Perez's history of activism is troubling, particularly his being involved with groups that have invited and instructed the flouting of our laws," Rep Roby said. "The courts have already intervened to rein in the Obama Administration's attempts to ignore the Constitution by illegally appointing members to the National Labor Relations Board. Should we expect the same politicization and willful abandonment of the rule of law from Mr. Perez at the Department of Labor?
"Of course, the President has every right to nominate whomever he wants. However, at a time when we need to be focused on pro-growth workforce policies, it is unfortunate that President Obama would choose ideology over the economy, and politics over jobs. I hope this nomination will receive a rigorous evaluation by the Senate in its confirmation process."


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One of the new changes at RedsZone is the addition of the built-in vBulletin Reputation Ranking System. Allow me to explain.
When someone registers as a member at RedsZone they begin with a default reputation of 10. These members are free to read any forum, but cannot yet post at Cincinnati Reds Talk. In order to do so they must reach a reputation of 200. The system level outline is:
Now, you may notice that there are negative levels. A member may be ranked both positively and negatively. This will allow the community, as an initial level, to moderate itself.Code:-50 User is in the Rookie League -10 User is in Low-A ball 0 User is in High-A ball 10 User is in AA 50 User is in AAA 100 User is a bench warmer 200 User is a pinch hitter 350 User is a utility player 500 User is a starter 750 User is an All Star 1000 User is a Superstar 1500 User is an MVP 2000 User is in the Hall of Fame
Members are assigned reputation values depending upon the Reputation Power of the member who issues that rank. Only members who can post in Cincinnati Reds Talk can effect reputation.
Reputation Power is derived from multiple factors. Not all members assign the same value. For each year a member has been registered they receive 1 Power-Point. For every 2500 posts a member has made they receive 1 Power-Point. Also, for every 100 reputation points a member has themselves they receive 1 Power-Point. A member must also have made 100 posts at RedsZone to issue any reputation score.
From what Boss and I have seen, most reputation power levels are between 5-7 points, while some are as high as 12-15. What this means is that a member with a power value of 10 can assign 10 positive reputation points or 5 negative reputation points (negative rankings are set at 50% of positive). Also, each member may only make 5 rankings per day and cannot rank the same member twice until they rank 15 other members first.
Lastly, members who can post in Cincinnait Reds Talk can lose that privilege. We all know it takes 200 points to gain entrance to CRT. If a member who achieves (or has) that level drops below 100, they will not be able to post in CRT until they reach 200 points again.
This is a lot of info and a brand-new system, so if you have any questions please ask. Boss and I will observe this process closely and if we see a need to edit any factor, we will do so. Consider this a living document until everything is ironed out.
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Chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today sent a letter to Ms. Mary Schapiro, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting documents that could reveal which government agency told the SEC to "stand down" rather than take enforcement action against the Stanford Group in October 2006 as has been reported by the New York Times.
Recent media reports have indicated that the SEC was aware of improprieties at Stanford Financial Group as early as October 2006, but withheld action at the request of another government agency.
TVNL Comment: At the "request" or due to an "order?" Big difference, no matter how you look at it.


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Couton captured the first race with Mtn Ranch Willy ($4.00), the third with One Lucky Guy ($8.60), and the fourth with Midnight Fiddle ($17.00).
Couton completed his day by finishing fourth aboard 39-1 longshot Deacon Speakin' in the seventh race and fifth atop 13-1 My Sister Sandy in the ninth race.
Racing continues at Golden Gate Fields Sunday and Monday, Memorial Day. Post time both days is 1:15 p.m.
Sunday is Dollar Day with Golden Gate Fields offering $1 general parking, $1 general admission, $1 programs, $1 hot dogs, $1 beers, and $1 sodas. The track's spring concert series continues with Mustache Harbor performing between races on the Trackside Stage.
Monday's holiday card will feature a sports bag giveaway (one per paid admission), a free handicapping seminar, a Family Day party, and the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap.
Tom Quigley of Horseplayer Magazine and Golden Gate Fields announcer Michael Wrona will co-host the handicapping seminar, which will be held at 11 a.m. in the Paddock Pub (located on the track level near the winner's circle).
The Family Day party will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the north end of the track and offer many free activities for kids, including pony rides, bounce houses and face painters.
The Berkeley Handicap is a 1 1/16-mile race for older horses that attracted a strong cast of eight. The field, in post position order, is as follows: Awesome Gem, Aaron Gryder rides at 120 pounds; Gallant Son, Russell Baze, 114; Hudson Landing, Juan Hernandez, 119; Positive Response, Julien Couton, 116; Anthony's Cross, Kerwin John, 115; Bonfire Knight, Abel Cedillo, 112; Where's The Remote, Alejandro Gomez, 112; and Michael the Man, Frank Alvarado, 111.


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But this year just took the cake. I can't tell you how proud I am of the entire team for working so hard to pull it off. From our columnists to our editors, we all worked so incredibly hard, and I'm sure if you were watching the site yesterday, you have to agree: It paid off. This was most definitely our best April Fools' Day joke of all time.
So here's my question: What did you think of our joke this year? What was your favorite moment? I'd share mine, but it was all so amazing, that picking just one thing would be a total Sophie's Choice.


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Two civil rights lawsuits were filed Wednesday against the city of Vallejo that blame police for the deaths of family dogs.
In one case, 21-year-old plaintiff Lindsey Pilotti said police caused her home to catch fire, killing her two beloved dogs -- 3-year-old "Alize" and 1-year-old "Kush" -- when officers fired tear-gas canisters into the house she was renting on Castlewood Drive.
Leading up to the incident, officers had responded to a reported robbery across town in which the victim was assaulted. About 20 minutes later, the suspects' vehicle was spotted parked near Pilotti's home. An officer reported at least five suspects walking toward the house, but did not see them enter the home.
Believing the suspects were inside, officers surrounded the home and maintained a perimeter for several hours, using megaphones to call out to the suspects who were believed to be inside.
At some point, police fired an unknown number of tear-gas canisters into the house. A fire erupted in the utility room, possibly because one or more of the canisters knocked over flammable household products, authorities said.
The suspects were never caught.
Pilotti said she picked up the two carcasses the next day from a city garbage dump. No one had told her the previous day that her two pitbull terriers were found dead inside one of the bedrooms.
In the second lawsuit, plaintiffs Erika Gregory and Loren Mollner allege an officer shot and killed their 11-year-old Labrador-mix, "Belle," after entering their yard unannounced on May 10. The officer was following up on an identity-theft report filed by the plaintiffs involving checks being stolen from their home on the corner of Kentucky and Trinity streets.
Both lawsuits seek unspecified damages, naming the city and Vallejo Police Chief Joseph Kreins as responsible parties, among others.
The city has not responded in court to the claims.
A police department spokesman declined to comment Wednesday.
Walnut Creek attorney Nick Casper, who is representing both plaintiffs, said the separate incidents reflect a pattern of "aggressive" and "reckless" behavior by Vallejo police.
"Both clients lost dogs that were almost viewed as family members," Casper said. "These lawsuits have been filed because the city has denied any responsibility for either incident."
Contact staff writer Tony Burchyns at email@example.com or (707) 553-6831. Follow him on Twitter @tburchyns.


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The Hair Apparent
If Bette Middler, Carrot Top and Hagar the Horrible all seem to be grinning a lot more than the Average Joe, it might be due to the theory that they've been getting more action in the sack. According to a new study by Hamburg Sex Researcher Professor Dr. Werner Habermehl, redheads in Germany seem to be having a lot more sex than their fair-haired counterparts. In fact, he went on to state, "The sex lives of women with red hair were clearly more active than those with other hair color, with more partners and having sex more often than the average." He also believes that German women who dye their locks red, are often showing their dissatisfaction with their relationships. In any case, we at the Floss are hoping that Dr. Habermehl's research will finally shed some more light on why Betty and Veronica are so obsessed with Archie, while Jughead's always left sitting in the corner eating burgers.
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Hello pet lovers!
I'm so happy I found this place! I would love to share my art with you! I have several online storefronts where I sell products that feature my art work. I also commission portraits. It's not too late to order a portrait for Valentine's day!
Here is a pug dog portrait I painted on a paper mache box. It would be an awesome gift for pug lovers for Valentine's day!
I created a Gothic Valentines store featuring some black cats and other cats for Valentine's day.
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Just wanted to thank you again, your modified library worked like a charm with the 84, And everything is working beautifully!
I had them reversed on the ATtiny, but not the UNO.
I double checked my connections and it turns out that I didn't have the MISO and MOSI reversed on the UNO. I had them reversed on the ATtiny, but not the UNO.Of course, I shouldn't have had them reversed on the ATtiny because the library reverses the mappings already. Whoops.What did you mean by the role pin though?


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New England editorial roundup
The Rutland (Vt.) Herald, Nov. 15, 2012
At first blush, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch's idea might sound like brinksmanship, but the congressman may actually have one of the most practical solutions to the "fiscal cliff" proposed so far.
Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, has spent the last couple of days telling news outlets that Democrats should be willing to go over the cliff if that is what it takes to get a good deal on taxes and spending.
"It may be necessary," Welch told The Rutland Herald. "The prize is a responsible deal on the debt."
The "fiscal cliff" is the combination of automatic tax increases and spending cuts Congress has passed over the last several years that is set to kick in at the start of the new year, Jan. 1, 2013. While the crisis is being called a "fiscal cliff," it is more like a policy slope in which implications are staggered over time. Unlike the debt ceiling crisis of a year ago, this deadline is less rigid, giving Congress time to reach reasonable solutions if the Dec. 31 date lapses.
But the economic implications still are notable � and potentially historic.
According to the Huffington Post, economists have warned that ending all the Bush tax cuts at the same time as the alternative minimum tax is set to haul in many more people � and the same time as Congress' decade-long budget cut of some $1 trillion will begin � could push the economy into recession again. It's a one-two punch of taking government money out of the economy while taking money out of consumers' pockets.
And while all sides seem to agree the tax system needs to be reformed and that spending must be controlled, the parties are miles apart on how. Democrats favor as part of their solution letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire only for income above $250,000, leaving the cuts in place for about 98 percent of the country.
Ignoring the deadline is not ideal; the pressure to resolve the crisis mounts with every day.
Welch is arguing that if a deal between President Barack Obama, Republican Speaker John Boehner, of Ohio, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, falls through before the Dec. 31 deadline, Congress might dodge its responsibility and postpone the decision, or let the date lapse, which would force the sides to come up with a meaningful solution.
"Kicking the can down the road" makes Congress look dysfunctional and again mired in brinksmanship, Welch said.
On the other hand, forcing a deal after Dec. 31, with the pressure really building, could yield real solutions on the debt.
"(Democrats) should not blink if blinking means that we pretend that there isn't a serious debt issue that we have to address and that revenues have to exempted," he told The Rutland Herald. "We've blinked before."
With the leverage they have from Obama's election to a second term, and the sound beating Republicans and their agenda took Nov. 6, Democrats may not have to blink this time around.
"I'm a skeptic (the president and the leadership) will be able to reach an agreement," Welch cautioned. "But it doesn't matter if it's January 1 or January 10, as long as the deal is a sound one."
And he may be right.
Boehner has said repeatedly that the GOP is open to revenue � but not by raising taxes on the wealthy. (That has been the mantra through Obama's first term and the campaign.) Boehner argues growth would happen if Congress cuts taxes and closes loopholes.
But until Boehner can demonstrate where that money would come from, there is no need for blinking by Democrats.
"(When we get a deal) is less important than what we get is solid and substantial."
Now, with a mandate from the nation's voters to "work it out together and resolve these issues," the conditions in Washington, D.C., are right for resolution.
Welch is absolutely correct even if his argument sounds dramatic: Punting the issue would send the wrong message to financial markets and the American people.
We need confidence in our elected officials to make the decisions that move us beyond brinksmanship, posturing and stalemates.
This first crisis, despite its daunting name, could prove to be the first climb toward recovery � both politically and economically.
The Portland (Maine) Press Herald, Nov. 14, 2012
Marijuana can lead to incoherence, fractured logic and disjointed thinking � and that's just in the law books.
The federal government's slow response to what has been happening in the states took another lurching step down a dangerous road last week, when voters in Washington state and Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana.
With those states and 16 others, including Maine, already legalizing the medical use of the drug, there appears to be a growing societal change of attitude about how this substance should be controlled. But federal law remains rigid and unchanged, treating marijuana as a dangerous drug illegal in every application, like heroin.
Some people are probably pleased to see the states decide one by one whether they want to allow sales and collect taxes on pot or ban it from their communities, the way firecrackers are legal in some places and illegal in others. The only problem is a federal ban that makes marijuana illegal even in the states where it's allegedly legal.
The Justice Department under Attorney General Eric Holder has made it a policy not to go after medical marijuana use in states where it's permitted, but it seems unfair to treat recreational marijuana use the same way. There are people in federal prison for violating the marijuana statute, and those laws should apply � or not apply � in all 50 states, not just in some of them.
The Washington and Colorado votes are causing international friction as well. Mexico and other Latin American countries have been under diplomatic pressure from us for years to spend money and even shed blood to keep illegal drugs out of the United States. Some in these countries have argued that the real problem is America's demand for drugs. If more states follow this election's results with legalization referendums of their own, it will be harder to enlist the cooperation of the governments of drug-producing countries in a global drug war that a large number of Americans don't want.
It is long overdue for American policy makers to take a serious look at marijuana. The current system is not working. A federal ban should not survive if narcotics agents look the other way when the law is broken in some parts of the country, or arrest people for engaging in what the people of their state consider a legal activity.
The haze has been hovering around this issue for too long. We need some clear thinking for a change.


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Daily Links, March 8: International Women's Day!
Happy International Women's Day [1]! It's kind of a big deal [2] around the world, even if not so much in the U.S. The theme of this year's celebration is "Empower Rural Women - End Hunger and Poverty." Catholic Relief Services takes a look at some stories of strength [3] from women across the world.
Here's an awesome video [4] that explores the portrayal of women in Western art over the last 500 years.
Here's a less awesome story from the New York Times about the effects of cutting funding for women's health [5] in Texas.
NETWORK is encouraging support of S.1925, or the "Violence Against Women Act," [6] which "creates and supports comprehensive, effective, and cost saving responses to the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking."
And for a few news items not specifically related to women:
John Gehring from Faith in Public Life points out where there are some real wars on religion [7] happening.
Bryan Cones blogs about [8] a conflict between ideology and service to those in need.
CARA crunches some numbers [9] to take a look at how Catholic Republicans have been voting in the primaries so far.
And, it's Tortilla Jesus! [10]


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With the Champions League final drawing ever closer, GMF has decided to celebrate 20 years of Europe's elite club competition with a good old fashioned best XI.
But here's the twist. Rather than just a bog-standard formation stacked with the finest players to grace the tournament since it began in 1992, we've picked one player from each of the winners.
So from Marseille in the 1992-93 season to Chelsea last year, this ultimate Champions League XI contains one player from each of the trophy-winning squads.
Of course, with 20 winners since the modern incarnation of the tournament began, we've got quite a few substitutes.
We don't expect everyone to agree with our selections - it's all subjective. But if you feel like it, we'd love to see your best XIs in the comment selection below.
But remember, it's one player from each of the winning squads - so you can't have Didier Drogba AND Frank Lampard in your team (Chelsea winning the 2011/12 competition). It's Drogba OR Lampard.
So here you go, the GMF ultimate Champions League XI. Enjoy!
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Everyone knows there are literally thousands of halachic questions than can arise on Shabbat. Mastery of these laws is necessary to a proper and meaningful observance of Shabbat. Yet how can you possibly manage them all?
The key is to learn the principles of the 39 main categories of Shabbat labor, since all halachot essentially derive from those same original principles. This course delivers it all in a thorough, step-by-step, user-friendly fashion.
This course will give you the confidence to handle a myriad of situations that may come up:
For a self-check of understanding, this course has interactive online testing: 10 questions based on the class material. Students automatically receive a test score, along with the correct answers. And all your test results are stored in your personal online account, so you can track your progress as you study the material.
Each Pathways class is also available either online or as a user-friendly PDF version, so you can print out the material and study at your own pace -- anywhere, anytime.
And finally, there are dynamic video segments that present common scenarios, and help you work through the practical halacha in each case.
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Quite frankly, they were not supposed to get this far.
However, the Newburyport High girls' lacrosse team refused to accept anything less.
After Monday's thrilling 11-9 semifinal comeback win over defending Division 2 state champion Norwell at Babson College, the Clippers will play in Saturday's state final at Boston University.
Coach Catherine Batchelder's squad has staved off elimination in three consecutive come-from-behind performances.
"The girls look at each other in every game we're down and keep telling themselves they don't want this ride to end," Batchelder said.
"It sounds that simple, but they make it happen. . . . They refuse to quit."
Monday's heroics were no different. The Clippers trailed 6-3 in the first half, and then 7-5 early in the second.
Some teams start to panic. The Clippers (15-4) were in familiar territory.
"It's supposed to be over, but we won't let it," said senior captain Julia Kipp , who sparked the rally with a team-leading five goals.
"Our coach tells us we know what to do, when to do it, and we come up big in crunch time."
Before embarking on its current — and program-best — 13-game winning streak, Newburyport stumbled out to an 0-3 start this season.
A squad leaning on its seven seniors had to incorporate seven freshmen and three sophomores into the rotation.
The growing pains were evident.
A 7-6 loss to Cape Ann League rival Masconomet April 24 was the final straw.
Batchelder felt the team's mind-set was in the wrong place. She held a team meeting that night, talked over their issues, issued a couple of sprints, then called it a night.
Her message worked.
"We never wanted to be in that position again," recalled senior captain Alexandra Peffer . "And we haven't since."
Peffer (88 goals, 13 assists) and Kipp (93 goals, 28 assists) have been nothing short of sensational during Newburyport's second-half surge.
They have played together since fifth grade, including their four-year stint as varsity starters.
"We read each other's minds," Peffer said.
To which Kipp replied with a laugh: "We make eye contact, we nod, and we go. It's worked for years."
Batchelder admits she has counted on the duo since their freshman year.
"They're a double anchor that instills a strong sense of confidence, which is what it takes to win."
Freshman goalie Isabelle Sarra , who played a field position in the opener, is the X factor.
The freshman committed to the positional switch the following day in practice, promising her coach it would be her best decision.
She led the Cape Ann League in both goals-against and save percentage categories.
"She's without question one of the most natural athletes I've seen in the cage," Batchelder said. "Her instincts are off the chart."
The Clippers have adopted the 'Why not us?' mentality.
The back of their tournament shirts reads: heart.
A perfect combination of both team mottos has placed them one win away from a state championship.
"Proving everyone wrong is a great feeling," Peffer said. "We're here now, and it seems surreal, but we're not done."
North Andover
still on the rise
still on the rise
North Andover coach Meredith Prior embraced an emotional Leah Chittick with a hug following Monday's 14-4 loss to Westwood in the Division 1 state semifinals.
It signaled the end of the Scarlet Knights' most successful season (21-2-1) in program history.
As she told all of her players, the first-year coach relayed a simple message to her standout junior midfielder: We can come back next year and do it.
"I kept telling them it's not just about this one game," Prior said. "Yeah, this is a loss, but we went on a run that everyone should be more than proud of."
As for Prior's message, the future is certainly bright .
Chittick, the reigning Merrimack Valley Conference Player of the Year, will return after an 84-goal, 44-assist campaign.
The sky's the limit for sophomore goalie Lauren Hiller — who earned the highest praise from both Prior and Westwood coach Leslie Frank following her 12-save performance on Monday — after submitting an all-MVC goalie season.
Her classmate, defenseman Emma Johns (MVC Defender of Year), joins all-conference teammates Abbie Karalis (71 goals, 42 assists), Michelle Poirier (66 goals, 33 assists), and Nicole Ayers as key returnees.
"From our seniors to our sophomores, it's been amazing," Prior added. "When you're an athlete, you play with your heart. That's what they did. Nonstop heart, and that's what they'll do again."
Fourteen returning players have already set their sights on avenging Monday's loss.
Their next chance may be 365 days away, but Prior's girls believe they will be back.
Based on the Scarlet Knights' progressive rise in Division 1 during the past few seasons, there is no reason to believe they won't be.
Albano is secret weapon for Beverly
Junior attack Nick Albano was unquestionably Beverly's most valuable player during the program's first run to the Division 2 North title.
In three sectional tourney games, the Northeastern Conference's Player of the Year accounted for 20 (five goals, 15 assists) of his team's 33 goals.
With his second goal late in the first half of the sectional final against Marblehead on Saturday, he surpassed 100 goals for his career, finishing with four goals and five assists.
Through 22 games, Albano's balanced production (57 goals, 62 assists) rivals any of the region's top dual offensive threats.
"He's a pleasure to coach because he just loves to play lacrosse," said Beverly coach John Pynchon , whose squad lost to Hingham, 9-8, in Tuesday's state semifinal.
Albano sliced a typically stout Marblehead defense — which allowed only 11 total goals in its previous two games — with three goals and five assists in the first half Saturday.
His stick craftiness and instinctive cross-field vision to find open teammates kept the Magicians on their heels all afternoon.
"It's important to keep the defense guessing," Albano said.
Magician girls
stay hungry
stay hungry
The Marblehead girls' improbable run to a second consecutive Division 2 North final fell short for the second year in a row with a 12-11 loss to Newburyport.
With just three returning starters, coach Annie Pugh guided the Magicians to a 15-8 mark.
"No one expected us to get here, but the girls believed all along," said Pugh, who had six freshmen on her squad.
"When we stepped off the bus for that final time, the girls kept asking what more they could have done," Pugh said. "Walking out with silver twice in a row keeps them hungry. . . . We'll be back to try and change that."Joseph Saade can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I expected an above-average event, but what we got was an average show with a shocking new No. 1 contender in Jack Swagger.
WWE presented its Elimination Chamber pay-per-view on Sunday.
I expected an above-average event, but what we got was an average show with a shocking new No. 1 contender in Jack Swagger.
Let's review:
Brodus Clay & Tensai beat Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow in the pre-show match. REACT: I was really hoping that Rhodes and Sandow didn't get further buried. So much for that. This being a pre-show match, I didn't catch this one. PICK: I'm 0-1.
Alberto Del Rio beats Big Show for WWE world title. REACT: Nothing horrible with this match, but we've seen it now so many times that it's become routine and uninteresting. They tried. It just wasn't enough. Del Rio also blew one of the spots. PICK: I'm 1-1.
Antonio Cesaro beats The Miz by DQ to retain the U.S. title. REACT: Glad to see this feud will continue. That's good for The Miz, who needs something interesting. This match wasn't horrible, but it didn't steal the show either. Pretty average. I didn't care for the accidental knee to the groin DQ finish. However, I liked The Miz getting angry and delivering the normal DQ kick. PICK: I'm 2-1.
Elimination Chamber for world title match: Jack Swagger beats Daniel Bryan, Kane, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and Mark Henry. REACT: Slow start to this match until the eliminations started happening. Henry was smartly booked in pinning Bryan and Kane and throwing Orton through the plexiglass. I was correct in predicting Jericho, Orton and Swagger as the final three -- smart to have them gang up on Henry and eliminate him. I didn't like Henry coming in and slamming those three though. It made him more important than those three. I was hoping Henry would bodyslam Booker T. That would have been cool. Nice ring interaction between Jericho and Orton, along with Swagger. It's a shock to have Swagger win this one. Although he was one of the favorites, it lacked spark and didn't really seem all that credible. PICK: I'm 2-2.
Seth Rollins/Dean Ambrose/Roman Reigns beats John Cena/Ryback/Sheamus. REACT: This match started a little slow, but picked up nicely with a relatively strong finish. I liked The Shield winning and Ryback getting pinned. However, I thought Ryback should have turned heel and gone after Sheamus, or Cena. The latter would have made less sense with Cena-The Rock upon us, but I guess WWE can save it for a summer feud. Simply put, something was missing with Ryback walking out. Something else should have happened. The Shield got a much-needed win to boost their credibility, so that's a win. PICK: I'm 2-3.
Dolph Ziggler beats Kofi Kingston. REACT: Short match, but I liked what I saw between two of the best athletes in the company. Good to see Ziggler on the card. I'm glad he didn't cash in his title shot. He's needed for the Swagger-Del Rio match. PICK: None.
Kaitlyn beats Tamina Snuka for the Divas title. REACT: So much for a Snuka win. Typical Divas match. PICK: I'm 2-4.
The Rock beats C.M. Punk to retain WWE title. (Title can change hands via DQ or count out). REACT: This was a pretty good match. Not as good as their Royal Rumble match, but refreshingly different with the referee interaction at the end. The Rock winning was a no-brainer. PICK: I'm 3-4.
ANALYSIS: This PPV was average early and picked up with three of the last four matches. It did not live up to my predicted grade of B+. There were chances -- like a Ryback (or Sheamus) heel turn. Or Ziggler cashing in. But it seemed like WWE played it safe. I'm a fan of Swagger winning, but it's too soon and it wasn't accepted by the live crowd or most of the fans I was watching it. GRADE: C-.


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A US congressional report says the US' response to China's naval modernization could affect the "likelihood or outcome" of a military conflict over Taiwan.
"Some observers consider such a conflict to be very unlikely, in part because of significant US-Chinese economic linkages and the tremendous damage that such a conflict could cause on both sides," the report said.
The 100-page report, prepared by the Congressional Research Service and entitled "China Naval Modernization: Implications for US Navy Capabilities," was released last week.
It says that China's military modernization has emerged as a "key issue" in US defense planning.
Even in the absence of a Taiwan contingency, the US-Chinese military balance in the Pacific region could influence policy decisions made by other countries, including choosing whether to align their policies with Washington or Beijing.
"In this sense," the report says, "decisions that Congress and the executive branch make regarding US Navy programs for countering improved Chinese maritime military forces could influence the political evolution of the Pacific."
The report, written by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke, comes as the US presidential election campaign nears fever pitch, with both candidates pledging robust defense spending in the Asia-Pacific region.
During Monday night's final US presidential debate, centered on foreign policy, US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney both said they would be tough on China.
Taiwan was not mentioned during the debate, although Chinese aggression was discussed.
China's naval modernization effort, which began in the 1990s, encompasses a broad array of weapon acquisition programs, including anti-ship ballistic missiles, submarines and surface ships, the report says.
According to the report, the modernization also includes reforms and improvements in maintenance and logistics, naval doctrine, personnel quality, education, training and exercises.
"Observers believe that the near-term focus of China's modernization effort has been to develop military options for addressing the situation with Taiwan," it says. "Consistent with this goal, observers believe that China wants its military to be capable of acting as a so-called anti-access force — a force that can deter US intervention in a conflict involving Taiwan, or failing that, delay the arrival or reduce the effectiveness of intervening US naval and air forces."
The report further adds that China is increasingly oriented toward defending its territorial claims in the South China Sea and East China Sea; regulating foreign military activities in its 200 nautical mile (320km) maritime exclusive economic zone; displacing US influence in the Pacific; and asserting its status as a major world power.
Although China's naval capabilities have been substantially improved, its navy continues to "exhibit limitations or weaknesses."
The report says that China still cannot sustain operations by larger formations in distant waters, or joint operations with other parts of China's military.
Beijing still has much to learn about anti-aircraft warfare and anti-submarine warfare.
The report quotes other experts as saying that the "bottom line" is that China's present naval shipbuilding program aims to replace aging vessels and modernize the fleet — not to scale up a modern fleet to the size and composition necessary to support and sustain high-end, blue-water navy with power projection.


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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont's largest health care provider has had few problems with patients using health insurance provided by the state's new health care exchange since coverage began Jan. 1, an official said Wednesday.
The report from Burlington's Fletcher Allen Health Care comes as the Department of Vermont Health Access continues to overcome technical problems on the Vermont Health Connect website and enroll people in health insurance policies provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Healthcare.
Shannon Lonergan, director of registration at Burlington's Fletcher Allen Health Care, said only a small percentage of the thousands of patients the hospital and its affiliated offices see every day have been covered by insurance provided through Vermont Health Connect. Still, they expected more problems than they have seen.
"Surprisingly, it's gone well," she said.
In a number of cases, the hospital could find no record of a patient being covered when the person first arrived for services, but those cases were resolved within the 21-day period the hospital set before sending out bills.
"For those who didn't have the insurance cards, we've been able to follow up and get the information that's been necessary for billing (the insurer). So other than your normal challenges around the first of the year with a number of patients having new insurance to load, it's gone, really, quite well," Lonergan said.
As of Jan. 27, 1,421 patients had registered at Fletcher Allen with a Health Care Exchange plan, with about half for care in a provider's office and half for hospital services. Only about 4 percent of hospital services were provided in the emergency department.
And on Jan. 21, Fletcher Allen received its first two payments for services provided through a Vermont Health Connect insurance policy — bills for laboratory services of $183 and $203, she said.
Health Access Commissioner Mark Larson said more than 25,000 Vermonters have signed up for coverage. Of those who weren't eligible for Medicaid, about 80 percent were eligible for financial assistance in paying premiums, said Vermont Health Connect spokeswoman Emily Yahr.
Larson said small businesses still can't use the problem-plagued website, which hasn't been able to process online payments.
Larson couldn't say when the online payment system might be ready for use. But the telephone wait time to reach a customer service representative has dropped to less than 20 seconds, he said.
"I think we're not where we had wanted to be. We would prefer to have the system function for small business, we would prefer to allow for online payments, but we are pleased to see Vermonters access coverage. We feel pretty confident Vermonters have avoided gaps in coverage," Larson said.
Kevin Goddard, a vice president for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, said the insurer is still receiving enrollment data for people whose coverage began Jan. 1.
"It's been a very bumpy start for Vermont Health Connect," Goddard said.
He said about 19,000 people have enrolled in Blue Cross plans and another 20,000 customers had their previous plans extended through the end of March.


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(MCT) BLOOMINGTON — Prices at the pump may go up this summer, but likely won't keep vacationers from hitting the open road.
Next week's Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff of the summer driving season — and the time when gasoline blends become more environmentally friendly and more expensive in accordance with federal regulations, said Jim Watson, director of the Illinois Petroleum Council.
"All refineries have to transition (to making the summer blend)," Watson said. "Memorial Day happens to come at a time when that transition is happening, so that's always a battle. You're going to face the supply and demand issue."
With the price of crude oil climbing the past six weeks, to nearly $94 per barrel Thursday, Watson said that could also translate into higher gas prices, though he had no data available.
In the Twin Cities, gas prices ranged from $3.55 to $3.79 per gallon Thursday, according to data from GasBuddy.com.
But travelers are unlikely to significantly alter any travel plans for this month's holiday weekend unless prices spike significantly during the next week, said Beth Mosher, spokeswoman for AAA Chicago. Travel estimates for the Memorial Day holiday were not available from AAA Chicago Thursday, but last year the agency estimated 1.8 million Illinoisans traveled, with most driving. At the time, gas prices were an average of $3.91 in the state.
"It's a little bit more favorable than it has been in the past," Mosher said. "I would speculate we're going to see a real big Memorial Day weekend (for travel), and on into the summer."
Lorie Highfill may be among the travelers. The 69-year-old Normal woman wants to drive to Lake Geneva, Wis., to visit a friend.
"I don't think, honestly, that gas prices are a deterrent," Highfill said. "You'll figure out a way."
While he said gas prices are terrible, they also won't affect Henry Wright's plans to take a long drive to Florida this summer — instead of flying as he has in the past.
"I can take my time and look around places," said Wright, 77, of Normal. "I'm not going to see how fast I can make it."
Strong national sales of new cars point to a stronger economy and more disposable income for vacationers, Mosher said. Hotel bookings, which have been holding steady for the past two years, have also shown signs of growth.
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Summer twilight, the day's bright hot colors fade into shades of gray as a cooling breeze blows in from the sea. There's fish fresh from the grill, the skin crisp and nearly blackened, the flesh moist and sweet and gently perfumed by smoke. A drizzle of very good olive oil, a splash of lemon, a sprinkling of sea salt and you're ready to eat.
You could be dining at a seaside villa in Taormina, a taverna in Naxos or a posada on the coast near Barcelona. Or maybe it's just your backyard in Chatsworth.
For all of its romance, fish on the grill is something that should be in the repertoire of every good cook. Add a glass of crisp, cold white wine, a vegetable salad, or maybe even just some sliced ripe tomatoes, and you've got a feast fit for an exotic vacation without having to leave home.
Add just a little spin -- rolling the fish in garlicky bread crumbs, serving it on a bed of creamy white beans, or giving it a final blessing of a pungent herb sauce -- and you've got the centerpiece of a summer dinner party you'll long remember.
Of course, there are some tricks to grilling fish, as anyone will attest who has had to serve the hacked-up remains of a piece of salmon that seemed to have welded itself to the grill. If you've been in that situation, you might well think there must be some complicated magic required, maybe standing on your head and muttering an incantation like "non stickum piscium" while you're cooking.
The truth is both simpler and more prosaic. It's really just a matter of following some common-sense steps. Essentially, keep your grill a clean, well-oiled place. Make it hot. And don't mess with it too much.
Though pretty much any fish can be grilled, the higher the oil content and the meatier the texture, the easier the process will be. Especially if you're new at this, stick with fish such as sardines, mackerel, swordfish, shark and tuna.
Probably the easiest fish to grill isn't technically a fish -- squid cooks almost instantly and almost never sticks. Beyond those utilitarian considerations, grilled squid is delicious. Cooked over a very, very hot fire, it crisps on the outside but stays tender and only slightly chewy inside. And a touch of smoke is just the thing to point up the sweet oceanic flavor.
Even better are the already skewered squid legs you can often buy at Japanese markets. Usually labeled "ika geso," these are a terrific convenience, and an even better bargain. For around $6 a pound, they're already cleaned and skewered; you need only brush them with oil and sprinkle with salt and they're ready for the grill.
Shrimp are just as easy, as long as you leave the shells on. Try skewering them on rosemary branches stripped of their needles; the flesh picks up a subtle hint of herb that nicely complements the smoke.
Ironically, probably the hardest fish to grill is the one most people try first -- salmon -- which sticks like the devil and, because of its flaky texture, breaks apart on a whim. If you must grill salmon, use steaks rather than fillets (they're cut across the grain rather than with it). If you must use fillets, skin them first (because there's so much moisture in the skin, it tends to stick).
There are few dishes from the grill that are as impressive -- or as delicious -- as a whole grilled fish. The skin crisps and blackens slightly, picking up a slight overtone of smoke and funk. The flesh stays moist and sweet. With good olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt -- you've got a masterpiece.
Whole-fish choicesTHERE are two whole fish that seem to be most commonly available in Southern California markets. Both are perfect for grilling. And both, confusingly, are sold under several different names. The first is variously called Tai snapper, "true red snapper," daurade or New Zealand snapper. The other is usually called either branzino or loup de mer. The first is caught in the wild in the South Pacific; the second is farmed in the Mediterranean.
When you buy either, have the fishmonger do the ugly part of the preparation -- scaling, cleaning the innards and trimming the fins. When you get it home, all you need to do is cut shallow gashes about every inch and a half on either side. These should go through the skin but not all the way to the bone. They will allow the heat to penetrate more evenly.
After that, all that's necessary to cook the fish is to brush it with oil and season it with salt on both sides and in the body cavity. Give it a squirt of lemon after it comes off the grill. Of course, you can go well beyond that, marinating it with lemon and oil and herbs such as garlic, basil, rosemary and parsley (because the taste of the fish is so subtle, it picks these up pretty quickly). Stuff the cavity with the stems and trimmings of the herbs.
Another interesting treatment is lightly coating the fish in garlicky bread crumbs. Coincidentally, this is described in two recent (and excellent) books on fish cookery: "The Young Man & the Sea" by David Pasternack, chef at New York's Esca, and "Fish Forever" by Bay Area fish maven Paul Johnson. Pasternack says he learned it in Sicily; Johnson says he learned it cooking at a country club in New Jersey. Make of that what you will.
Preparing the fish this way allows the bread crumbs to absorb some of the oil, so they get extra crisp, accentuating the texture of the skin. It also allows the fish to pick up more of the herbal flavors and it helps keep the flesh moist.
The most important thing to remember about cooking a whole fish on the grill is that it needs to cook through. Prod it with a spatula; poke it with a knife to make sure the flesh is tender to the center; if it still feels dense, let it go a little longer. And certainly let it rest for at least five minutes before serving. When the fish is done, the center bones (and the fin bones at the top) will pull away cleanly from the flesh.
To accompany the fish, choose flavors that will be bright enough to set off the smoke and herbs, but not so overpowering that they mask the meat's delicate sweetness. In general, think about ingredients that are at least a little bit tart. A touch of crunch is always welcome too.
With the grilled snapper, for example, serve a simple salad of tomatoes and cucumbers, using a combination of red and gold cherry tomatoes to complement the colors of the cooked fish, and some of the herbs from the marinade (with the trimmings going to the stuffing). To keep the cucumbers from softening, don't season the salad until just before serving.
Green, on the sideBLANCHED green beans dressed with olive oil and lemon juice is another great side for grilled fish. And so, for that matter, is a simple green salad. Just make sure it's dressed on the tart side.
Also, be sure you don't overpower the fish. In theory, a Spanish-style stew of white beans and chorizo sounded like a grand accompaniment for grilled squid, but in practice the stew made it practically impossible to taste the seafood.
Serving the white beans as a salad, and using crunchy celery instead of hearty meat made all the difference. The flavor and texture of the grilled seafood came through perfectly, and a last-minute sprinkling of pimentón de la Vera, a smoked paprika, still kept the dish's Spanish accent.
Herb sauces are a nice complement to grilled fish, but if you've already used herbs in the marinade, make sure they complement those in the sauce. Make pesto (leave out the cheese, please) or aioli. Or try a salmoriglio. This is a sauce from southern Italy that adds the pungent perfume of fresh oregano to the common combination of parsley, garlic, lemon and olive oil. Try it and you'll see that the hit of oregano serves as a welcome wake-up.
Remember to keep the flavors light and bright. After you've put all that energy into getting the fish just right, it would be a shame to cover it up with some heavy sauce. Save that for the winter.


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The sun burnt country is living up to its reputation. Only six weeks into the summer season and already severe bushfires have devastated Tasmania with more than 100 buildings, mostly homes, destroyed over the weekend.
Western Australia, Victoria and other parts of the wide brown land have also had their own bushfire emergencies.
Thankfully there have been no fatalities.
As NSW faces its worst fire danger day in history, every citizen has a responsibility to do the right thing and keep a close watch on their environment and those around them.
With all state forests and national parks closed and every firefighter in the state on standby, a single spark, act of negligence or carelessness has the potential to create a disaster of monumental proportions.
The last major fire in the Pilliga State Forests, the state's biggest reserve of timber, burned for weeks and took more than 1000 firefighters to bring it under control.
The region does not want to see a repeat performance.
While forests and national parks are likely ignition points, senseless acts by arsonists also represent a serious risk.
To their credit, fire authorities and police have not downplayed the potential risk today and further intothis week, as temperatures rise and north-westerly winds create the perfect recipe for destructive fires.
They have given the public ample warning. They have spelt out clearly the danger and significant threat which faces almost every community in the state. And they have sought the public's help to reduce the risk of serious fires which in these conditions have the potential to claim property and lives.
The need for public co-operation and support cannot be understated.
This time two years ago Australians watched on as Brisbane and other parts of the greater Brisbane area were consumed by flood waters resulting in the deaths of more than 35 people.
Eleven months ago in our own region, the Moree district was awash after flood waters inundated the town, causing tens of millions of dollars worth of damage to property and crops.
The rain has now been replaced by searing temperatures and bushfires which have inflicted devastating and deadly losses in previous emergencies Australia-wide.
Let's hope on this occasion people heed the warnings, take the necessary precautions and put their own safety first.
The priority is to get through this bushfire emergency with no loss of life.


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Scorpions still… "Bring the Sting"
Scorpions and Tesla at Red Rocks
Any chance you get to visit Red Rocks amphitheater you take it.
I wasn't so sure I was going to make this show. The night before I started having some severe abdominal cramps and the next morning I found myself in the emergency room. After about six hours of some procedures I don't care to mention I was released feel'n a whole lot of woozy but determined to see the Scorpions and Tesla at Red Rocks as this could be the last time the Scorpions tour…Unless they do like the Eagles do and have a never ending farewell tour.
Truth be told I'd have been there with a fregg'n IV hang'n out of me.
The last time I saw the Scorpions perform was when they played Red Rocks back in 1991.
The opening acts were Great White and Mr Big and my young happy ass was glad to be there. It rained for most of the Scorpions set and they played right through it despite some electrical issues. At one point Klaus Meine asked the crowd if he sounded all ok because he said his earpiece hadn't worked all night.
I remember lightning striking in the back sky as the Scorpions played "Rock you like a hurricane", and images of scorpions crawling on those big old red rocks. I'm an old skool Great White fan too and Jack Russell and the boys didn't disappoint either.
I've been waiting a long time to see the Scorpions play Red Rocks again.
This time I kicked those heart attack inducing stairs in the ass because I'm a non-smoker and having lung power is a good thing.
After a brief "feeling up" by the event staff I entered the amphitheater.
Sporting a "Frozen Dead Guy Days" T-Shirt and my trademark Ranter hat I found myself surrounded by a sea of balding long hairs(myself included), men too old to be wearing tribal print shirts and women trying to squeeze into the same outfit they wore the last time they saw the Scorpions.
Not that I really care what folks wear, realize I'm an observationist and I'm trying to describe the vibe here. My seat was in the third row and that's the closest I've ever been to the stage before with a ticket and my good camera in hand.
As far as distance goes I was maybe fifteen feet from the stage…Choice real estate.
My advice for catching a show at Red Rocks is arrive at least two hours early. Bring some food and beverage, park at the very top parking lot and just chill. I say that because that's what I usually do and there is no traffic and no waiting behind a mass mob to get inside. Today I entered the actual park at 7:00 pm and with all the traffic it was 7:25 before I was parked and 7::50 before I was standing in front of Tesla.
I've never seen Tesla before and I dig a lot of their music so this was a good line-up for me.
I can't say for sure and I know he kinda acts like that anyway, but I swear the lead singer Jeff Keith was on something.
I realize that's not a major sin in his profession but what comes to mind is …Really..Still?
Anyway, drunk wired or whatever he got through it and they didn't sound that bad. They performed "Coming atcha live", "Signs", "Modern Day Cowboy", pretty much everything I wanted to hear.
I tried to shoot video in the third row but the security guard kept busting me. For some reason he didn't have an issue with the 450 lb guy sitting in front of me who was filming entire songs, he just had an issue with me. I had no interest in filming the whole show, I just wanted one full song.
Here's a little bit of Tesla.
The same security that kept busting me hooked me up later by doing a great job of removing random drunk folks who wandered into my seating area trying to block my view of the stage.
Right now Colorado is on fire and the smell of smoke is everywhere. At Red Rocks there's a different kind of smoke and it doesn't smell like campfire. No way around it…Red Rocks smells like weed. Again I'm just making an observation. Like it or love it, marijuana is the incense of Red Rocks.
After about a 40 minute reset, the Scorpions took the stage.
Klaus mentioned it had been a while since they played "The most beautiful venue in the world" and thanked everyone for supporting the Scorpions for all these years.
Rudolf and Klaus are the only members to appear on every Scorpions album.
Rudolf Shenker is the only original member from of the Scorpions. Rudolf formed the band in 1965 when he was 17. He's 63 and to watch him on stage you'd never know it.
Shot of the crowd, complete with three alien spaceships checking out the show.
Here's a little video of "Big City Nights".
If you've never seen the Scorpions do it because this could be your last chance and there's still a little "Sting" left in them.
Just don't expect them to "Rock you like a Hurricane", be prepared for more of a Tropical Storm.
I'm "D" the Ranter…If it's too loud, just use earplugs…"D"


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Thursday, January 3, 2013, 5 PM-6:15 PM
Join Milwaukee-area teens in the Museum's Satellite program for an exploration of the Museum's Collection. Students have researched and interpreted works of art and will share their reflections, including creative responses through writing, music, or visual art.
Meet in Windhover Hall
Free with Museum admission


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Atari's Asteroids: Gunner Readies, Aims and Fires onto iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Evolved Free-to-play Version of All-time Classic Asteroids Features Dual-stick Action and 150 Unique Levels
LOS ANGELES – Nov. 10, 2011 – Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, announced the launch of Asteroids®: Gunner today on the App Store. Asteroids: Gunner is a free-to-play, dual-stick action shooter for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, developed by Fluik Entertainment, the minds behind Office Jerk. In the first original sequel to the genre-defining arcade game Asteroids, released in 1979, players will journey across multiple galaxies in search of valuable cosmic crystals and exciting asteroid-blasting action. A turn-based multiplayer Challenge Mode is due for release in the game's first update, expected to hit later this year.
Take on the role of the Gunner on a journey across the galaxies, blasting his way through deadly asteroid fields and alien fleets as he works his way to the top of the gritty crystal mining industry. With three different ships under his command and three dangerous galaxies with 150 total enemy waves to crush, players will have a literal and metaphorical blast as they gain rank promotions and collect cosmic crystals in order to buy upgrades that will transform their space crafts into undeniable asteroid-destroying machines.
Features include:
- Three all-new galaxies to explore and conquer, with 150 waves of asteroids and alien warships to obliterate
- Dual-stick controls for firing and movement, perfect for non-stop blasting action
- Access to three unique space crafts to pilot: the Miner, the Bomber and the Dart
- Legions of power-ups and upgrades to customize your ship and turn it into an unstoppable force
- Earn Crystals and purchase Space Bucks to unlock new galaxies and powerful upgrades
- An extensive achievement system that lets you earn ranks… and bragging rights
- OpenFeint and Game Center integration
"The successful launch of Atari's Greatest Hits this summer exceeded our expectations for the iOS platform, garnering over 3 million downloads to date," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari. "Asteroids: Gunner capitalizes on the innovation and potential of the app store and sets the path for more great games based on our legendary franchises while launching new original titles that meet the expectations of our dedicated fans and broader consumer base."
To download Asteroids: Gunner from the App Store, please use the following link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id474572720
View the official launch video trailer on the Atari YouTube page at: www.youtube.com/atari
Head over to the official Asteroids: Gunner Facebook page and "Like" it for future updates: www.facebook.com/AsteroidsGunner.
For more information about Atari games and the latest news:
- Visit our website: www.atari.com
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A press kit for Asteroids: Gunner may be downloaded with the following link: www.triplepointpr.com/dl/atari/Asteroids_Gunner_DPK.zip (20MB)
For more information please visit: www.atari.com
About ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Atari's brands and content are available across all key traditional and digital distribution touch points, including browser-based and social online platforms, Windows PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Computer Entertainment America, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of contemporary classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek™ Online, Champions™) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®). Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.
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Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
About Fluik Entertainment
Founded in 2009, Fluik Entertainment is an Edmonton-based game developer focused on iPad and iPhone projects with broad appeal. For more information, visit www.fluik.com and follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FluikGames and Facebook at www.facebook.com/FluikEntertainment.


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|2010-11-04, 12:46
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Team Spice and Wolf UK
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: England
Age: 30
If that IS Touhai...it's about time. I've been waiting for SOMETHING to happen with him, lets be fair you're not a Dark Lord for nothing as Akuha has already demonstrated, and I'd expected him to do more already. It's quite possible Akasha was the muscle, Mikogami was the magic, and Touhai was speed and skills. (Sort of a Fighter, Rogue/Bard, Mage pairing).
Akuha may be the black devil, but...well if anyone knows the flaws of her technique, it'll be the guy who invented it. We already know that Akasha was a lot stronger than Akua was, even if she didn't show it initially, I wouldn't be surprised if Touhai is either; he seems the veritable 'wolf in sheeps clothing', appearing quite feeble....but well, perhaps that's not the case.
In terms of what exactly he IS...well guess we'll need to find out, but I doubt he's a weakling
Edit: Damnit I've once AGAIN failed to avoid seeing images of the monthly chapter before I can read it, meaning the wait til next month will seem even longer!
|2010-11-04, 12:51
|Link #18046
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Poland
Age: 32
After all, for now, it seems that ... after the R+V vampires reach a certain age ... they don't become older ... not to mention the fact tha,t even after living for 200 years the vampire women are still able to conceive a healthy child , which suggests that the R+V vampires don't grow older anymore ... once they reach a certain age (probably when they become adults) ...
Still, while it would be pretty interesting to see Moka's dad appearing in the Wong family mansion ... for now ... it doesn't seem likely that something like that is going to occur ...
Spoiler for 36:
|2010-11-04, 13:00
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Noctis Labyrinthus
Age: 27
Spoiler for ch 36:
I think Ikeda has pretty much made vampires, immortal, in his series, following the somewhat traditional folklore of vampires, probably why Akasha didn't age, but kept her young self because of her immortality, the only other vampires who would be immortal are, Moka, Tsukune, Akuha, Kahlua, Kokoa, Issa and Gyokuro, those are our vampires right there
|2010-11-04, 13:15
|Link #18048
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Poland
Age: 32
@Shinso Tsukune
Spoiler for 36:
As for the vampires age ... well, while I agree that the R+V vampires are immortal ... it seems that they ... only stop aging after they become adults, since as we see in Moka's, Akua's ... Tsukune's, Kahula's and Kokoa's example, ... teenage vampires are still growing up ... like normal humans do, so it doesn't seem that the R+V vampires have their "gift of immortality" from the time they where born, but more likely they receive it, when they become adults ... that is when their physical development ... and the development of their vampire power's is complete ... and for now ... it doesn't seem that Moka or Tsukune have reached that point ... yet.
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Tastes Cloudy
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Snake Way
Age: 29
So far I dislike every one in mokas family except the parents.all her sisters are wierdly obsessed with moka, and not to mention NUTS!
On a side note, I'm getting aannoyed with these sis-con crap
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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/08/idc_reveals_server_slump_in_emea/
EMEA server sales downed by financial meltdown in Q1
Not even the cloud can save us now
Posted in Business, 8th June 2012 12:19 GMT
European server sales slumped in opening three months of the year due to the economic meltdown, but HP managed to knock IBM off the top spot as its rate of decline was slower.
This is according to abacus-stroker IDC, armed with stats that indicate factory revenues in Q1 were $3.1bn, down nearly 12 per cent year-on-year as unit shipments slid 3.8 per cent to 557,000 servers.
This was the second consecutive quarter of declines, but the first double-digit drop since the third quarter of 2009 when customers halted investments in the midst of the first major downturn.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis the picture was even bleaker, with the worth of the market dropping almost 24 per cent and unit sales dropping 13.2 per cent.
"EMEA server vendors in Q1 2012 continued to face up to a number of market challenges, compounded by a very difficult economic environment," said IDC research director Nathaniel Martinez.
The x86 segment notched up sales of $2.2bn (73 per cent of the server market's total value), though this too represented a decline of 3.4 per cent.
Non-x86 sales dived nearly 29 per cent to $841.9m – the steepest decline related EPIC servers, down 46.5 per cent, CISC and RISC were down 34.3 per cent and 16.8 per cent respectively.
Racks remained the most dominant form factor with sales of $1.5bn, albeit down 9.3 per cent year-on-year. Tower or standalone servers fell 22 per cent and blades dropped by 5 per cent.
Martinez said the region offered up a "mixed picture" in terms of server spending but large HPC projects, investment in public cloud infrastructures from hoisters and Web 2.0 players, and private cloud infrastructures hogged the limelight.
All of the major vendors bar Dell posted revenue declines, but HP had perhaps some reason to cheer after regaining the top spot from Big Blue whose rise to the top in Q4 was incredibly short lived.
IDC reports that HP revenues declined 19.1 per cent but it "outperformed" IBM by 11.9 percentage points, flogging $1bn worth of ProLiant, which represented a little over 89 per cent of its total products sales.
Grand old lady IBM saw its revenues drop 17.8 per cent, Dell was up 6.3 per cent while Oracle and Fujitsu were down 6.2 per cent and 7.4 per cent respectively. ®


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The SAAW Clinic (Southern Alliance of Animal Welfare) opening has been anticipated for several years, but three weeks ago, that dream became a reality.
As of this past Tuesday, the first two weeks of operation, the clinic had already performed 48 spays or neuters on dogs and cats. At the helm is Dr. Angie Hawkins, in charge of surgeries, assisted by Pamela Dodson, licensed veterinary technician, and Kelly Perry, veterinary assistant.
Bonnie Cowan, animal advocate for SAAW/Lincoln County stated that the clinic not only spays/neuters dogs and cats, but also kittens and puppies.
"We do juvenile spay and neuter," she explained, noting that the animal can be as small as two pounds. "Income is not a factor, but we do offer assistance for low income people."
It costs $30 to have a cat neutered; a cat spay is $40; dog neuter, $45; dog spay, $55; feral cat spay or neuter $25. The price includes a rabies vaccine. While the pet is in the clinic, clients have the option to have their pet vaccinated or tested for heartworm or feline diseases for $10 to $18.
SAAW, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats by reducing overpopulation. Their mission is to reduce the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable dogs and cats by making high-quality, high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services available to all residents of Lincoln and surrounding counties.
SAAW is always looking for volunteers for fundraising, grant writing and for other tasks. The organization depends entirely on fundraisers, grants and donations from compassionate individuals and businesses.
Through "Operation Catnip", a trap/neuter/return project, SAAW has greatly reduced the number of feral cats in the community. The organization also offers education on pet care, spay/neuter programs and food assistance to qualifying pet owners.
The new clinic, located at 2703 Huntsville Highway near Prospect Road, is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cowan advises to call 2 to 3 weeks in advance for an appointment. The phone number is 433-0120.


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Fuente info Mille & une vagues
Press Release
Wednesday 10 October
Vendée Globe: the final month ashore for Marc Guillemot
The countdown has begun with 30 days to go before the start of the round the world race. The date is drawing near. Marc Guillemot tells us about his final preparations.
With 30 days to go to the start in Les Sables d'Olonne, Marc Guillemot's daily life is completely given over to the big start of his solo round the world voyage: "Since the end of August, we have been in a different phase. I live the Vendée Globe, think the Vendée Globe, everything I do and plan is linked to it. It is impossible to think of anything other than the race." So, he is already fully focused on this all the time. "It is very intense, consuming… and fascinating," declared the skipper of Safran.
In between the thousands of things to do, there are still more training sessions lined up. "Just yesterday I was out at sea on my boat… and I'll be out there again tomorrow," smiled Marc. "Safran is already in Vendée Globe mode. The round the world sails are on board and I'll be testing them one more time just to be 100% certain about them. There are lots of little details to check over."
"We're ready"
Of course, the boat is already 100% ready. "The team has done a great job and we're ready. These final weeks before the race are very important, particularly as I need to be entirely confident in the equipment. For example, at the moment when I get out on the water, I use the autopilot in normal mode, but also in reduced mode. It's all a question of being ready to use it if I have to during the race. This final month before the start is also an opportunity to take care of small, yet important details, such as the supplies that go aboard, the bags of clothes, the spare gear. We have to be careful not to take too much on board… or indeed too little. We have to be extremely meticulous about this. To sum up, we check absolutely everything: from the smallest detail down to the most important elements."
One new feature: Safran will be setting off with hydrogenerators, which will supply some of the electrical power required by the autopilots, navigation instruments (see below), navigational lights, etc… "This is important," explained Marc, "as the energy supplied by the hydrogenerators and the wind turbine means that we can reduce the quantity and therefore the weight of diesel necessary to fuel the engine and the alternator, which is the third power source on the boat."
A close look at the hydrogenerators
by Jean-Marie de La Porte, project leader with the Safran Sailing Team:
"For this Vendée Globe, a new application from the Safran group has been installed on the boat. Marc Guillemot is taking on board two hydrogenerators designed by two companies within the Safran group: Sagem and Hispano-Suiza. Fitted to the port and starboard side of the transom, these hydrogenerators – based on the principle of driving an alternator using an immersed propeller – are protected by an automatic kick-up system in case of collision (just like the rudders). When used for several hours a day, they are able to supply the boat with her electrical energy needs. Sagem designed the whole of the electrical part of the system. Hispano-Suiza, which specializes in aircraft engine transmissions, came up with the whole of the alternator drive system."


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Maxine Emily Randall, 93, of Marshalltown, died late Friday night, October 4th, at the Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. A luncheon will follow the burial. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.
Born Maxine Emily Van DeWalle in Gladstone, Iowa, on August 27, 1920, she was the daughter of Fred and Carolyn (Postalka) Van DeWalle. She attended school in Vining and graduated from the Toledo High School in 1937.
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Maxine Emily Randall
On April 5, 1941, she was united in marriage to Lester "Bud" Randall. They were blessed with two children, Claudia and Bruce. Maxine was employed at Central Iowa Telephone in Tama and Toledo, Montgomery Wards in Marshalltown, the medical/surgical clinic in Marshalltown and most recently the Marshalltown Water Works until retiring in 1982. She was a dedicated member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 65 + years, a 59 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Garden Club, the Tomorrow Club and the First United Methodist Church. She will be fondly remembered for sewing, crafts and being a great cook. She enjoyed her time in the yard and gardening, but most of all time spent with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are Lester "Bud", her loving husband of 72 years, son Bruce (Jan) Randall of Marshalltown, grandchildren: Nic (Ginna), Luke and Dillon Randall; Shawn (Julie) and Stephanie Hugen; great-grandchildren: Myles, Kade, Eli, Henry, Kelcy and Parker Randall; Jordan, Sage, and Keiler Blue, and Aidan, and Connor Hugen; her brother, Fred Van DeWalle of Tama; several nieces and nephews, and a special niece, Paula Frazier of Van Horn.
In death, she rejoined her parents, and daughter, Claudia.


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A natural bungalow. A greenery environment. A fantastic seafood. An impressive beach bar. A rejuvenation Thai Massage. An exciting sea sport activities. A wonderful diving trip. An unforgettable holiday. A deserted beach. Amidst gardens of coral and tropical fishes. A gateway to southern Andaman Sea. A lively sun. A fantastic harmony of paradise. A paradise you belong to...
|A simple bungalow with all basic facilities you need to have an enjoyable stay. One bedroom, twin or double size bed, shower, air-conditioned or electric fan and balcony.
|Bamboo Chalet, Fan / Standard, Fan
|Serves Thai-Chinese and some European cuisine. Superb taste, clean and hygienic standards, reasonable prices and magnificent portions. Fresh seafood is delivered to our restaurant every morning by the local fishermen. A splendid enchanting spot to watch the colorful sunset. Try for yourself at the Charlie Restaurant.
Activities Unseen Thailand Emerald Cave:
Discover the mysterious Emerald Cave nearby the resort and learn of its tales and legends Koh Mook is a hub for excursions to nearby islands - Koh Rok National Park (not to miss), Koh Ngai, Koh Chuek, Koh Libong, koh Vann, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta - all excellent for fantastic sightseeing and snorkeling trips.
|Rent one of our stable sea kayaks and explore the many secluded coves and bays around Koh Mook. Good exercise and great fun for all the family. As a pristine and deserted island, Koh Mook is also famous for fishing, squid fishing and crab netting trips. Experience these new adventures and make your holiday unforgettable.
Princess Divers Koh Mook:
During your stay on the beautiful Koh Mook Princess Divers look forward to offering you a full range of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) dive courses for complete beginners through to professional level. For holding a dive qualification we have an exciting range of dive trips around the south Andaman sea, suitable divers for all levels. The dive team at Princess Divers are certified by PADI and we can offer you a wide range of dive courses in many languages. Here at Princess Divers we constantly maintain the highest standards of professionalism and safety so that you can relax and enjoy your diving experiences with us to the maximum.
|Guests can fly directly from Bangkok Airport to Trang Airport by local airlines or we would recommend flying from Bangkok to Krabi Airport then our mini-van will pick guests up and drive another 1.30 hours to Kuan Tungku pier before taking 45 minutes by boat to Koh Mook. Some guests might prefer to use the night train from Bangkok railway station to Trang town or some might use air-con bus from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok to Trang town and then transfer by our bus to the Pier and to Koh Mook.
Guests who stay at Phuket, Ao Nang, Railay and P P can use our bus service. Guests who stay at Lanta Island can take the daily boat trip to Koh Mook.


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StarKist Tuna Parent Company, Dongwon, Faces Criminal Charges in Africa
March 13, 2013
Troubled brand also under litigation for short-weighting canned tuna in US
Seoul, 13 March 2013 -- StarKist Tuna's parent company, Dongwon Industries, is facing criminal charges in Africa for forging government documents, including a fake fishing license and doctored official correspondence. Greenpeace is calling on the South Korean government to call the company's fleet home, conduct an investigation into their vessel's activities, and prosecute as necessary.
African authorities caught a Dongwon-owned purse seine tuna fishing vessel, F/V Premier, using a fake fishing license in Liberia in 2011 and 2012. The company then sent a letter, forged to appear from the Liberian Bureau of National Fisheries, to the Korean government implying that the allegation of illegal fishing was a misunderstanding. The same forged letter was also sent to African governments seeking new fishing licenses for the Premier.
The government of Liberia has asked the Korean government to investigate the Premier violations. Eight member countries of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission have already refused Dongwon's ship entry into their waters, and the United Kingdom and European Union have issued warnings against entry of illegally caught fish.
"StarKist will clearly do anything to make a profit, whether it's faking official documents or slaughtering tens of thousands of sharks, turtles, and other animals through its unsustainable fishing practices. Consumers deserve better than this," said Casson Trenor, Greenpeace USA's senior seafood markets campaigner.
Dongwon Industries has a history of illegal fishing and ranked at the bottom of Greenpeace's Korean sustainable tuna guide last year. Under Korean law, a vessel caught fishing illegally can have its license revoked, and in case of repeated offense its highest executive can face up to 3 years in jail and millions in penalties.
Greenpeace is campaigning for the tuna industry to abandon destructive fishing methods, reduce industrial fishing capacity and to support a global network of marine reserves covering 40% of the world's oceans. These are necessary steps to restoring our oceans to health and to maintaining ample fish for future generations.
These troubles comes on the heels of a lawsuit recently filed in California that accuses StarKist of fraud for misrepresenting the amount of tuna in its products.
Jeonghee Han, Greenpeace East Asia oceans campaigner (in Seoul), +82 2 3144 1995
Travis Nichols, Greenpeace USA communications (in Washington D.C.), 206 802 8498
Steve Smith, Greenpeace International communications (in Amsterdam) +31 643 787 359


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Visual feast: Farmers' work comes to your Thanksgiving table
A visual, behind the scenes look at Washington State farms that create many of the ingredients that end up on your Thanksgiving table. These photos may show a romantic side to farming, but it is no secret, farm work is difficult.
By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SeattlePI.com
on November 25, 2013 7:40 PM
Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO/SEATTLEPI.COM


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