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Sometimes I forget how much I love getting a package from Design Public. Yesterday I received my Thomas Paul Zebra Canvas Pillow in Java and I could not be more thrilled. I scored it through our outlet, and the only sacrifice I had to make was that the box had been opened. Big whoop.
By the way, I just had that door installed last week and it still needs to be painted and I need to get some hardware that is not bottom of the barrel, so don't judge! At least there is no longer a breeze coming straight through the old hollow bungalow door from the '40s that it replaced.
Anyway, There are lots of great scores to be had in the Design Public Outlet. Right now we're having a blowout. These items are samples and returns. They are "as-is" and all sales are final, but the most common condition granting the big discounts is "Opened Box." Again, big whoop. In return for these stipulations, items are marked 40-80% down right now for our big blowout. You can find just about anything from bedding to barstools, lighting to area rugs. I'm eyeing this phone by Jaspar Morrison:
and this DwellStudio Home Gates Rug:
So if you like them too and want the score, you'd better hurry up and make your order before I do!
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Mike Clelland and I had two marathon gabfests this past weekend on the Signal and the ECH. One of which went over a cliff of sidebars and the other one was a keeper. Mike put it up on the Hidden Experience blog, which I hope all of you have bookmarked.
• We spent a lot of time exploring 2001: A Space Odyssey and the subversive message it hides in plain sight (including my pet theory that the "Dawn of Man" might be a Roswell/Cold War metaphor).
•We covered the overall arc of the past two months (April and May 2011, to be exact) here on The Secret Sun, concluding that what we call "alien" is no such thing. Whether real or surreal, the phenomenon is as old as time and can only be understood in a radically holistic context, one that incorporates symbol and synchronicity not just as curiosities but as tenets.
• We looked closer at the parallels between the Eternals and the Deviants of the Kirbyverse and the Nordics and Reptilians of abduction reports which led to a discussion on why Jack Kirby matters to the culture at large, not just the tiny ghetto of superhero fandom.
• We discussed the strange encounter I had last summer (which isn't that strange when you study the contact and sighting literature, it turns out) and I revealed another paranormal-ish oddment that I hadn't covered here, which led me to wonder if I'm not living near some kind of doorway.
• Which itself tied into our discussion about how the post that put me on the scent of the Elusive Companions (which may have led some of you here when it was linked to on Red Ice) coincided with a extremely strange and mysterious event in my town that made international news.
In short, strangeness, madness, otherness and the never-ending search for the strangers among us. The ongoing effort to tune into the Signal, which may well be leading us to the next stage.

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(The Root) — A who's who of famous black married folks and other notables gathered on a cold Wednesday night in Harlem, to fete with great warmth the life of beloved actress and activist Ruby Dee during a celebration of her 90th birthday.
The couples included actors Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance, and Essence founder Susan L. Taylor and her author-husband, Khephra Burns. Others such as Harry Belafonte, Melvin Van Peebles and Rosie O'Donnell made appearances as well. Those who couldn't make it to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture helped fund the cocktail reception and related festivities for "Gram Ruby" through donations of time and money, according to the night's program. Donors and honorary chairs included Bill and Camille Cosby, LaTanya Richardson and Samuel L. Jackson and Billye and Hank Aaron.
Even one half of this generation's most admired married couples, President Barack Obama, chimed in on the professional and personal legacies of Dee and her husband of 57 years, Ossie Davis, who died in 2005.
"Your story is an important part of the American narrative," Obama wrote in a letter that Bassett read to a captive audience. He also praised her for her more than 70 years of service to America and, no doubt, for serving as inspiration to him and the first lady.
That touching moment is one of many from the evening's event that will be included in the upcoming documentary Life's Essentials With Ruby Dee, which is planned for completion in 2013.
The film is directed by Muta'Ali Muhammad — one of Dee's seven grandchildren — who, along with his partner Jevon Frank, funded a big chunk of it through a Kickstarter campaign, which raised $50,000 in 40 days. Muhammad said he seeks to better understand his grandparents' enduring love and commitment to art and activism.
"The film will be the first feature documentary surrounding the lives of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee," said Muhammad, 33, prior to screening a 30-minute excerpt from the unfinished film, which he intends to show at various film festivals in hopes of getting a distribution deal.
"As a filmmaker and as their grandson, it has an intimate quality that wouldn't be there otherwise," he explained. "The project is driven by my own desire to do well in the areas of love, art and activism, as well as my desire to learn from and cherish the wisdom that they've gained throughout their lives. So as I learn, everybody else learns."
He said the audience will be pleased to witness several personal, family-recorded moments between his beloved grandparents. "There's a huge amount of content that a lot of people have never seen before," Muhammad told The Root. "Some of the stuff we're screening tonight I don't even think Gram Ruby has seen before. We've been able to obtain some very old footage of her and some old footage of Grandpa that we found during our research. Things like that, when I find them, I'm blown away by."
Like much of black America, Muhammad said he reveres his grandparents' romantic legacy but is determined not to view them through rose-colored glasses. "The honesty I've been able to have in conversations with my grandmother shows [their marriage] wasn't all peaches and cream," he said, referring to Davis' infidelity and their later open marriage, which the couple discussed in their joint biography, With Ossie and Ruby: In This Life Together.
However, Dee still holds her late spouse in the highest regard and remains positive about how to handle life's obstacles. "After Ossie left me I began to contemplate being a human being, and found out it is beyond our capacity to realize we are the products of miracles," Dee said during her remarks. "Our job for this lifetime is to understand who we are. We are the God stuff. We are the power. Let's get busy."
Muhammad explained his film is based in a similarly inquisitive outlook. "This journey I'm on with the documentary is not about me asking random questions," he said. "A lot of the questions I'm asking her I really want to know. Somehow I found it easier to ask such deep questions in an official interview format than if we're just sitting around, watching TV together."
Muhammad said he's just sad his grandfather is no longer around to participate in the process. "I regret not being old enough and experienced enough to interview my grandfather like this while he was alive," said the filmmaker, who was in his mid-20s when Davis died. "I'm lucky because he has a lot of his opinions on record and in his speeches and in his writings, so I consider them gems.
"But I do know from talking to other relatives that his father — my great-grandfather — instilled in him the value of the family structure, and he told them without any hesitation that family is the most important thing," Muhammad continued.
"I miss his storytelling, his voice, his smile," Muhammad said of his grandfather's memory. "He had a very light way of handling situations. He was kind and gentle, and his key to everything was to treat every situation with grace. My parents said he always lived life like he had two angels on his shoulders. Being around somebody like that is always uplifting."
Tomika Anderson is a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based multimedia writer, producer and editor whose work has been featured on CNN.com, Fox News and Essence. Follow her on Twitter.
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Design Challenge: Will black Mission-style tables go with this couch?
Your fellow home enthusiast Kyla has a design dilemma and needs your help. She's in love with this two-tone couch and ottoman with dark leather on the bottom and milk chocolate microfiber cushions. She's also quite enamored with black Mission-style tables.
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Will these two looks be good together or will the black and brown look horrible? If these looks will be a good look, what would you suggest for wall color? Also down the road we will be replacing the floors. I would like to go with wood and I prefer DARK wood over light. Do you have any suggestions? I am at a total loss. I feel like I have lost sense of imagination and can't put a look together for anything. I'm forever second-guessing myself.
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Crafted in Brescia, a town in northern Italy celebrated for its artisanal metalwork, these utensils are reminiscent of antique flatware. Their cast-pewter handles are slightly distressed and bear two tiny hallmarks. To ensure durability, the fork tines and spoon bowls are made of 18/10 stainless steel. Each piece is polished by hand. A place setting includes an 8" dinner fork, 7 1/4" salad fork, 9 1/4" dinner knife, 8" soup spoon and 6 1/2" teaspoon. The 20-piece set includes four place settings. We recommend washing by hand. Made in Italy. A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Sandy from Exquisite pewter flatware My husband and I bought 12 place settings of the Alton flatware and have enjoyed using them every day for several years. I wash them by hand and when the pewter handles are looking slightly tarnished I use a soft wet sponge with Bar Keepers Friend and that restores the silvery finish. The BKF isn't abrasive at all so doesn't mar the pewter. However, the aged patina is beautiful as well. We love pewter and this pattern is simple luxury.Date published: 2019-10-12Rated 5 out of 5 by bab0027 from Love this flatware! I hardly use my dishwasher so that aspect does not bother me one bit. This is my everyday flatware and I love it. It can be dressed up or down, goes with almost anything, and fits my style perfectly. I don't like flatware that's too "new and shiny" and I also don't like ornate or fancy. This is somewhere in between. As a couple of other reviewers have mentioned, they are "off balance" (which you can easily feel if you've picked them up at the store, due to the two different metals) but this has never been an issue or bothered me/us. I guess it all depends on the person and I happen to just love this flatware.Date published: 2016-07-26Rated 5 out of 5 by RachelS from I love these! This is the most beautiful cutlery, heavy, classic, sturdy cutlery, every time I go to LA I save up to buy 2 more place settings, I always wash them by hand, it takes a few seconds and they are too precious to ruin. I'm going in 2 days again, Williams-Sonoma here I come!Date published: 2015-03-27Rated 2 out of 5 by MellieB from Annoyingly off-balance My husband and I both loved this flatware when we were registering. We've been married for over four years and have regretted selecting this ever since. We had wanted heavier flatware for everyday use, and this flatware meets that need. It is also lovely. However, it is so off-balance that the pieces fall off the plate, out of the bowl, etc., every time we use it. It's SO FRUSTRATING! I have "had it," and I've finally decided to write this reveiw and look for another set to purchase. I can't believe it's taken me this long to bite the bullet. We are so annoyed and disappointed. A product of this price and quality should not cause such distress. Also, some of the handles have aged to a lovely patina, while others have become rough like sandpaper. Very inconsistent quality.Date published: 2015-03-12Rated 3 out of 5 by Jackster77 from Beautiful but they tarnish They tarnished very soon after I received them. I would not recommend them unless you want to spend time polishing. They were beautiful when new and nice and heavy too. But even after polishing they never looked as good as new.Date published: 2015-01-22Rated 5 out of 5 by Leicamom from We use this everyday and love it. My husband and I were recently married and wanted all new flatware and we chose pewter because of its uniqueness. Not everyone wants to hand wash, but it didn't influence our decision to buy. The weight, balance and pattern are beautiful. It makes an outstanding table with the Pillivuyt dinnerware we also purchased from Williams-Sonoma.Date published: 2014-01-06Rated 5 out of 5 by SCB2013 from Beautiful flatware Included these in my wedding registry after careful selection from several different companies. We have been really pleased with the quality and durability thus far (7 months of use). I put them in the dishwasher (new Bosche) and have not had any issues. They are a little bit high maintenance due to the pewter since you aren't supposed to leave them in the sink with dirty dishes overnight and handwashing is also recommended. Also, the thick handles make them somewhat hard to store but I haven't had a big issue.Date published: 2013-12-10Rated 5 out of 5 by Pat1959 from Alton Flatware - EXTRAORDINARY I had visited a Williams Sonoma store in San Antonio, on February 8th and viewed the Alton Flatware sample in the store. I did not purchase anything at that time. Since then, I've shopped the housewares sections at stores in my local area and came to the quick realization that there was no comparison in existence, to that of this superior flatware, available only from Williams Sonoma. I ultimately ordered two 20 piece settings about two weeks back and have thoroughly enjoyed the flatware. Each piece is perfectly weighted and the "tines" of the fork are a perfect length. I found the "tablespoon" to be useful as a soup spoon. A set is well worth the investment made and I would recommend this flatware as a superior find for your dining pleasure.Date published: 2013-04-16


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The Orioles Visit Red Sox Park at Nation Yards (6-5-10)
June is going to be a busy month for me and Tim. Ten games at seven stadiums. And it all kicked off on June 5, 2010 at Camden Yards. The Orioles would be visiting the home team Red Sox, or so it would seem.
At our last game at Camden Yards, we met MLBlogger Avi Miller (who has a new website and is pictured under the yellow arrow)…
…and we met up with him (and a couple other Camden Yards regulars) at the CF gate. Before we found Avi, Tim got his picture with Cal Ripkin, Jr.'s No. 8, Babe Ruth, and Brooks Robinson's No. 5. If you look back at this entry from last season, you'll see that the O's replaced/upgraded the number statues from last season — so maybe some good came of those hooligans stealing the Ripkin's 8 last season.
We chatted with Avi and the guys before the gates opened and then Avi got us into the main section of the stadium with the other season ticket holders while the rest of the people had to stay in CF and RF for the first half hour.
Thanks, Avi!
Aside from just having a great time and making good memories, my main goal of the day was to get Tim's picture with a Red Sox player. I was hoping for Adrian Beltre. So while everyone else ran to LF, we made our way around to the 3B dugout. On the way, this guy…
…flipped a stray baseball up to us.
Thanks, that guy!
The entire Red Sox team was stretching by the 3B dugout:
There are plenty of Red Sox that I don't know, but without checking the roster I can make out Dustin Pedroia, Mike Lowell, Kevin Youkilus, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Adrian Beltre, Mike Cameron and Bill Hall.
After the O's cleared off the field, the Red Sox scattered all over the place. Beltre and Youk played catch right next to Cameron and Hall:
I had forgotten that Cameron was on the BoSox. Talk about a good guy, people in Seattle can't get enough of Mike Cameron. I didn't envy him coming into Seattle as Griffey's replacement in 2000, but the guy pulled it off with flying colors. Over his 4 or so years in SeaTown, he was generally loved by all and it was sad to see him go.
When he saw us in our M's gear, it wasn't hard to flag him down and get this picture:
He asked if we were from Seattle (I think I said "yes" despite the fact I lived in PA the entire time he played for the Mariners) and I thank him for all that he did for the team. He was very nice. We parted ways with a hand shake.
My next goal was to see if we could flag down Daisuke Matsuzaka with a courteous "Sumimasen" like we did with Takashi Saito a couple weeks before in Pittsburgh…
…interestingly, Daisuke was totally unphased and didn't even bat an eye at our "Sumimasen, Daisuke-san"; however, Hideki Okajima kept looking over at us with a smile after we spoke to Daisuke. Unfortunately, I wasn't sure who he was at the time (I figured it out by zooming in on his glove and taking a picture of his name stitched on the side). Once I figured it out, Okajima was soon gone.
By the way, click on that last picture and check out Daisuke's crazy camo-patterned glove.
Although Daisuke didn't respond to us when we addressed him in Japanese, he soon came over and started signing autographs (lots and lots of autographs)…
After getting Daisuke's autograph there were about 20,000 (all Red Sox fans) in the stadium already for BP, so we decided to do something we've never done before: we toured the Camden Club at the top of the Warehouse.
We never knew you could get up there until Zack Hample told us about it at our last game at Camden Yards…he'd never known about it himself until Matt Hersl (who we met at the gate with Avi) told him about it that same day. Here is the view from the 8th floor bathroom (note the reflection of my jersey in the window):
Here, Tim checks out the view from the lobby on the seventh floor:
The Camden Club is a bar and restaurant that seems to be primarily on the 8th floor but also is on part of the 7th floor.
Here is the view from the lobby on the 7th floor:
Here is some art hanging in the 7th floor lobby…
…that picture on the right is painted on old Orioles baseball cards.
The view from the 8th floor lobby:
Here are some random pictures from inside the club:
Top left: 2131 sign and picture of Ripkin after breaking Lou Gehrig's streak. I'm wondering if these are the actual numbers that were unveiled on the Warehouse wall that famous night?
Top right: the pattern on the floor throughout the Camden Club.
Bottom left: a cartoon drawing of the plans for Camden Yards (I think).
Bottom right: picture of olden times Baltimore players (hanging on 8th floor) and doors with BCB logo (on 7th floor).
Here is the view from the far end of the Camden Club, right next to the kitchen (8th floor):
When we passed on the elevator and someone got out, Tim just had to go check this out on the second floor (and the elevator operator kindly let us do it):
Next, it was time to earn some points in the MyGameBalls.com photo scavenger hunt:
I said, "Tim, look cool." And this is what he came up with.
Next, it was time for some pregame bouncy house jumping followed by some hitting on the air tee…
…Tim hit a laser line drive straight through the "Grand Slam" hole at the middle top that got a couple of the parents waiting in line with their kids all fired up. Tim got a kick out of being cheered by strangers. He ran over and gave me a big jumping high five.
He was burning up (it was ridiculously hot and humid) so it was time to find some shade and eat some nachos:
Right before the game started, we headed to the 1B line to see if Tim could get his picture with a Oriole…
…in the bottom left you can see Tim getting rejected by Corey Patterson. He came over to sign a couple autographs. Tim was all set up on the wall. All Corey had to do was lean in after signing another kid's autograph. But he said, "Sorry, I can only sign a few autographs" and ran off. Bummer. Our "Tim with an Oriole" quest remains unfulfilled.
It was game time.
We headed out to the RF flag court. Tim was on my shoulders munching on peanuts and littering my head and shoulders with peanut debris. A couple fans came over to tell me I was covered in shells, just in case I hadn't noticed the monsoon of shells raining down from above.
I couldn't get a good action shot of Pedroia or Youkilus in the first…
…but I did get Youk pulling into second for his first double of the night.
The BoSox (and the O's) would go scoreless in the first, as well as the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings. I was a stellar pitchers dual between Jon Lester and Jeremy Guthrie for most of the game.
If you've read this blog before, you might have noticed the occassional comment from "Teemo" and my exchanges with him where I will sign as "Todd (PA)" and he will sign as "Todd (HI)." Todd lives in Hawaii with his wife, Grace, daughter, Jessica, and son, Timothy (or Teemo).
You got that? Todd (HI) has a son Tim (HI).
Anyway, I knew the Hawaiian Todd and Tim would be at this game — they were in the middle of a monster baseball roadtrip built around a wedding — but I had no clue what they looked like…so it was up to them to find us.
And they did. Here we are in the RF flag court:
Let me tell you, if you get a chance to hang with these dudes for a couple innings, definitely do it. They're pretty awesome.
They actually brought Tim a little gift bag with a U.H. Rainbows T-Shirt, U.H. Rainbows baseball (pictured at bottom), and some yummy Hawaiian goodies (I snuck a bite or two when Tim (PA) was looking the other way!).
We hung out with Todd (HI) and Tim (HI) from the bottom of the first until about the fifth inning…when we were all out of water and risked dehydration if we didn't go for a refill.
Before our water ran out, Todd (HI) and I had a great chat while Tim (PA) and Tim (HI) played baseball like crazy…
…first they played catch with a ball that Tim and I like to bring to games and then (after and usher told us the O's had been sued when someone played catch and got hit with a ball…so we had to stop) they played imaginary baseball (see bottom right with Tim (HI) pitching to Tim (PA)).
They had an absolute blast.
But as I said, we ran out of water and had to go for a re-fill. So we split up (they went and got some food and briefly visited their seats) and planned to meet up again later in the game.
We grabbed Tim an ice cream helmet…
…and grabbed some ice cream seats in the RF upper deck seats. They really are excellent seats up there. I always enjoy going up there.
Meanwhile, it was still a pitchers dual. In the top of the seventh YOUUUUUUUUUUK stepped to the plate and shortly thereafter stepped on the plate and returned to the dugout after his go-ahead homerun:
Guthrie escaped the inning without anymore damage.
Shortly after snapping this post-ICH picture…
…we headed back down to the RF flag court.
Check out this SRO crowd…
…it was at least four people deep across the flag court! Crazy business!
The O's loaded the bases in the bottom of the 7th, but Corey Patterson couldn't come through with the big hit — possibly karma for denying Tim's picture request? I guess we'll never know.
Soon, we met up with Todd (HI) and Tim (HI) again, and they were joined by younger sister Jessica. The Tims and Jessica had a blast and must have each burned at least 1,000 calories running all over the flag court. They played a lot of imaginary baseball, and I was quite happy with all of the pro-Griffey comments that Tim's T-shirt drew from the mostly-Boston based crowd.
In the ninth, we headed into the infield to see if the kids could get baseballs from the umpire (Victor Carapazza). During the top of the ninth, the Todds stood in the cross aisle (they just don't care what you do in Baltimore, its great) and the kids sat in the back row cheering like mad…
…they were the most indecisive cheerers ever. "GO RED SOX! WIN RED SOX! LOSE RED SOX! GO ORIOLES! GO ROBINS! (that's what Tim (PA) calls the O's) LOSE ROBINS! LOSE RED SOX! LOSE ROBINS! GO ROBINS!"
The Red Sox had added a run and led 2-0 after 8 innings.
Pedroia came to bat in the ninth and whiffed on this pitch…
…but then he connect for a foul ball that was heading right to me!!!! It was a looping pop up. I ran a couple feet to our right (toward RF). It was coming down fast and was going to land right at the back of the cross aisle. But 20 feet right above me, it clanked off of a advertisement that hang off of the second deck and bounced into the field level seats.
Ah!!! So close, but so far away.
Pedroia would eventually strike out. But YOOOOOOOOUUUUUUK would not. He hit another double (on this swing):
The damage was done. With Youk's double, the Red Sox had scored 6 runs in the top of the ninth to take a commanding 8-0 lead.
All that was left was three outs for the O's. For those outs, our view looked like this:
They must have been good seats because all the guys sitting in front of us were scouts:
The guy in the yellow shirt worked for the Marlins. I asked him what clubs the other two guys worked for and he responded, "other teams." Ah, other teams. Just as I had suspected.
This was our view of the dugouts:
And this is what the kids (and part of Todd (HI)'s face) looked like:
Yes, the were still having a blast.
And why not when your view of a MLB ball game looks like this?
The O's mounted a mini-come back…
….but they needed 8 runs and all they could muster were 2. The final score: 8-2 for the Red Sox.
Once the final out was recorded, the kids snugged up to the umpire tunnel in time to watch Carapazza go sailing by us without so much as a look. But then, after passing us, Carapazza turned around and pointed at Tim and called out, "For the little guy." Then, he chucked a baseball at us with gusto. I had to back hand it with my bare glove hand so it wouldn't smack Tim (PA) in the face.
Jessica and Tim (HI)? Denied by Carapazza.
No fun.
They had missed BP because they had a long drive in from Pittsburgh.
So, Tim (PA) decided to give his umpire ball to his new buddy Tim (HI) and the two Tims showed off their prizes for the camera:
We had an excellent time meeting and hanging out with our new Hawaiian friends. Once we met up with Todd (HI)'s wife, Grace, we got a picture of the six of us:
Apparently, Tim (PA) thought his head was out of the shot, so we contorted to get closer to the group.
On our way out of the stadium, I had to take our new friends to see a historical landmark…
…the marker for Ken Griffey, Jr's mega-blast from July 12, 1993 — still the only ball to ever hit the Warehouse in the air.
Chalk this one up as another excellent night at the ballpark.
A big thank you to Todd (HI) and family for helping us record more excellent memories. We can't wait to cross paths again. And a big, huge thank you for the wonderful and thoughtful Hawaiian goody bag.
2010 Fan Stats:
8 Games
10 Teams (Mariners, Orioles, Blue Jays and Red Sox; Phillies, Pirates, Braves, Mets, Brewers and Nationals)
8 Ice Cream Helmets (Orioles (3), Phillies, Pirates (2), Mets, & Nationals)
21 Baseballs (2 Mariners, 3 Brewers, 3 Nationals, 2 Blue Jays, 4 Umpires, 1 Phillies, 1 Mets, 4 Braves, Orioles 1)
5 Stadiums (Camden Yards, Citizens Bank Park, Nationals Park, Citi Field, PNC
7 Player Photos (Ryan Rowland-Smith, Mike Cameron, Frank Catalanotto, Billy Wagner, Jeff Suppan, Tommy Hanson and Scott Olsen)
6 Autographs (Daisuke Matsuzaka, Frank Catalanotto (2), Billy Wagner (2), Jeff Suppan, Tommy Hanson and Scott Olsen)
4 Kids Run The Bases (Citizens Bank Park, Nationals Park, Citi Field, PNC Park)
[We are currently on The Third Annual Great Cook Grandfather-Father-Son Baseball Roadtrip of 2010. We'll be hitting 7 games in 7 days in 5 stadiums. I will be slooooow to post entries because we will be on the go constantly.]


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Caztek Engineering has built a bike-bus that carries 14 people and moves by pedal power. As in, you sit and cycle to move the bus. The only redeeming thing? It's a moving bar—you're supposed to drink and drive.
The bike-bus, called the CityCycle, maxes out at 10kph so it's pretty damn slow but it does have in-floor coolers, room for a keg, storage, purse hooks, cup holders, LEDs, and a six-speaker sound system. The man up front steers the whole get up, so make sure he's sober, but the rest of you can drink and cycle your heart away. I'm pretty sure I'll have stopped peddling by beer number two though. [Core77]


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Kate Buesser (left) and Katharine Chute (right) are tied for the team lead with 11 points apiece (Gil Talbot).
Full Game Notes (.pdf)
The Particulars
The Crimson opens up its 2011 home slate with a pair of league contests, facing St. Lawrence Friday night and Clarkson Saturday at Bright Hockey Center. Both the Saints and Golden Knights are coming off a pair of home league losses last weekend.
Follow From Home
Harvard will provide live statistics for this week's games, all home games and most road contests this season. Video and live stats links can be found on the women's hockey schedule on GoCrimson.com
Series History
While St. Lawrence has proved to be a tough opponent for the Crimson through the years, Harvard holds the edge in the all-time series with a 28-11-5 mark. Harvard has been the dominate team as of late, picking up six wins in the last seven match-ups between the two teams. Last season, Harvard blanked St. Lawrence, 3-0, at Bright in November and tallied two third-period goals to sink the Saints, 2-1, in Canton, N.Y., in February.
Despite some recent struggles against Clarkson, Harvard maintains a 13-5-1 lead in the all-time series, dating back to the 2004-05 season. Harvard won six of the first seven meetings between the two teams, recording four shutouts in that stretch. Last season, Clarkson didn't drop a game to Harvard, winning 2-1 in the first meeting and skating to a 3-3 tie in the second. The Golden Knights ended Harvard's 2009-10 ECAC Tournament run, handing the Crimson a 3-2 loss in the semifinal round.
Last Weekend
In its first action since the winter break, the Crimson managed a weekend split in games against Union and Rensselaer. Harvard started the road trip with a 5-0 blanking of Union and followed with a tough, 2-1, loss to RPI Saturday.
Harvard matched its highest offensive output of the season and goalie Laura Bellamy notched her first shutout of the year as the Crimson rolled to a 5-0 victory over Union Friday afternoon. Five different Harvard players netted goals in the win as Josephine Pucci, Jillian Dempsey, Kaitlin Spurling, Katharine Chute and Lyndsey Fry all found the scoresheet for Harvard. Bellamy needed just 10 saves to register her first cleen sheet of the season.
Harvard got off on the right foot Saturday against the Engineers as Ashley Wheeler put home her first goal of the season and Pucci picked up her fourth point of the weekend. However, goals from RPI midway through the second and third periods sunk the Crimson effort as the hosts skated to a 2-1 win. Bellamy made 19 stops and the Crimson killed all six RPI power-plays in the loss.
Harvard Coach Katey Stone
Katey Stone, the Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Hockey, is in her 17th season as Harvard's head coach, and she holds a 345-151-29 career record, the most all-time victories in Division I women's hockey. Stone has led Harvard to all eight of its NCAA tournament appearances and was named the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team in the summer of 2010.
Third Period's The Charm
Harvard has played some of its best hockey in the third period of games so far this season. While opponents have the scoring edge in the first and second periods, the Crimson is outscoring its foes 16-12 in the third stanza. Harvard has also held its opponents to the fewest number of shots, allowing just 82 pucks on net in the third period this year.
Hold Your Fire
In 45 periods of regulation hockey so far this season, Harvard has only allowed double-digit shots 11 times in a given period. Against Yale, Harvard limited the Bulldogs to 13 shots in the game including just three in the second period. Brown managed 15 total shots and fired just two on net in the second stanza. Harvard held Colgate to just two shots in the third period in a 3-1 win and also held Quinnipiac to just two shots in the third period of a 4-1 loss. The Crimson was outshot for the second time this season Nov. 20 at Dartmouth, but came away from Hanover, N.H., with a 3-2 victory.
Against UNH, Harvard allowed just 14 shots on net, including three in the second period. The Crimson did its best job of shot-blocking against Union Jan. 7, allowing just 10 shots on goal for the game, including just two in the final period.
Harvard has yet to allow more than 30 shots to an opposing team in a game this season. The Crimson is averaging 30.1 shots per game to its opponents' 20.9 and is outshooting its opponents 452-314 through 15 games.
About St. Lawrence
The Saints are having an up and down season in 2010-11, hoping to get back to .500 overall and in league play with a 9-10-2 overall mark and 4-5-0 ECAC record at the start of the Harvard matchup. St. Lawrence has a handful of solid wins on the season, most noteably a 7-3 pounding of Boston College Nov. 12 and a 6-2 thumping of Mercyhurst Dec. 10. However, the team comes to Cambridge riding a three-game losing streak having dropped its last game before the break to Mercyhurst, 7-3, and lost the first two games of its 2011 slate, 3-2 to Quinnipiac and 3-1 to Princeton. The Saints have yet to be shut out this season.
About Clarkson
The Golden Knights have been on the short end of some tough losses this season as six of their last eight defeats have been by two goals or less. A sinking start to the year was bouyed by a 3-2 win at St. Lawrence Oct. 16 and a three-straight victories over Union, RPI and Syracuse from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. Clarkson started 2011 the same way it ended 2010; with a pair of conference losses. After falling at Colgate (5-2) and at Cornell (3-0) to wrap up 2010, Clarkson dropped a 2-0 decision to Princeton Jan. 7 and a 3-2 game to Quinnipiac in its last time out.
Give Me an "O"
The Crimson has had its best results this season when it scores more than two goals. Harvard has scored four or more goals three times this season and has captured wins in all three games. The Crimson is 3-1-1 in games it scores three goals, its only loss coming to No. 4/5 Boston University in a 5-3 final.
St. Lawrence, Clarkson Represent Key League Matchups for Women's Hockey
|St. Lawrence (9-11-2, 4-6-0)
|Harvard (7-7-2, 6-3-0)
Kate Buesser (left) and Katharine Chute (right) are tied for the team lead with 11 points apiece (Gil Talbot).


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A weekend full of perfect weather, delicious beer, iconic artists, and a scenery that can only be appreciated in person, this was the The 19th Annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. If you haven't had the opportunity to make it to the festival, I strongly encourage you to do so, however, make sure you are prepared for both warm weather and cold. We thought we were coming well-prepared for the cooler temperatures, but with not a cloud in the sky, I ended up with a bit of a sunburn in 70 degrees. Be sure to bring shorts and tank tops (and sunscreen) for the day but the second that sun passes behind the mountains, be sure you have brought long johns, a winter jacket, and close-toed shoes. Also, a wagon is a must for hauling your camping gear to your campsite, this will save you five trips. And above anything, a bike is a necessity, and not just a road bike. The festival lies at the end of the town and while it isn't a long walk, you are able to see more and get around more quickly on a bike. Around the campsite and festival grounds, it is unpaved so I would suggest a mountain bike. And that is my rant.
And now, the meat and potatoes of the weekend. A number of factors make this festival what it is and sets the standard of quality. When camping, you must park in overnight parking which led us to the top of Mountain Village. This sounded like an inconvenience at first, but we parked at the gondola and took it straight into the heart of Telluride, enjoying three miles and thirteen minutes of scenic Colorado. Walking back to our campsite we noticed lines of folks with their lawn chairs, tarps, and coolers waiting for hours. Perplexed, and wondering if we should be doing the same, I asked what was going on. It is called "The Running of the Tarps"; attendees start lining up hours before the festival grounds open in hopes to lay their tarp and snag the best spot for the entire day. Some huge names ranging from Robert Randolph, The B-52s, Phil Lesh, Gov't Mule, and so on graced one stage throughout the day. This is something that I enjoyed of a smaller festival, music does not overlap. I've paid the $300.00 Bonnaroo ticket and had to compromise my time, splitting it between acts, this was not the case this weekend. The music was prompt and started on schedule. Yes, you heard that correctly. Top-notch artists understand why you travelled long and far, they didn't pull a Kanye.
Friday's lineup included Robert Randolph, Little Feat, and the B-52s among others (full lineup listed below). Robert Randolph with his giant grin, was great for a day show. The crowd was dancing and taking it all in on that first day. The B-52s were.. interesting. I didn't know what to think but all I knew was that I had to stick around to hear "Love Shack", you could tell they were less than enthused to play it for the billionth time. However, the costume contest was something for conversation.
Saturday was my favorite day, not just because of the Grand Tasting with over fifty Microbrews, but also for the talented music from Monophonics, Orgone, Anders Osborne, and Gov't Mule. Warren Haynes is the man! Back to the beer tasting for just a minute; the Saturday crowd had three hours to try ninety-six different beers from microbreweries all over the country. The winner for the third year in a row, and my favorite, was Eddyline Brewery from Buena Vista, CO. Later that evening, after a little afternoon nap, we attended a late night show with The Lee Boys from Miami. Although it was bitter cold, they had the small crowd dancing so much you were peeling off layers.
Sunday we took it easy. I made pancakes and bacon, we cruised the town, and we packed up the car. We wanted to beat the rush Monday morning (which was the best idea we had all weekend) and camped just outside of Telluride in a National Forest. Sunday brought acts like The Lee Boys (again), Kelley Hunt, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, and Phil Lesh & Friends: Warren Haynes, Grahame Lesh (son), Brian Lesh (son), Tony Leone, and Jeff Chimenti (from Furthur). Phil's set spanned from 6 pm until 10 pm; festival-goers certainly got their money's worth with that show, packed full of Grateful Dead tunes.
In all, the festival was amazing and friendly for all ages. There was plenty to do outside of the festival and plenty to eat if you grew sick of camp food (I would recommend the dumplings from Sisters' Pantry, if you're nice she will throw in an extra dumpling or wonton). It was a beautiful weekend and I will certainly be back next year. To see more photos from the weekend, click here.
Friday, September 14: Pickwick | Little Hurricane | Heartless Bastards | Robert Randolph & the Family Band | Little Feat | The B-52s
Saturday, September 15: Grand Tasting with over 50 Microbrews | Monophonics | Orgone | MarchFourth MArching Band | Anders Osborne | Acoustic Blues Competition Winner | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | Gov't Mule
Sunday, September 16: The Lee Boys | Kelley Hunt | Phil Wiggins & Rev. John Wilkins | Tab Benoit | The Chris Robinson Brotherhood | Phil Lesh & Friends


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ROSES to the Waltz family, owners of Waltz Golf Farm, who were honored last weekend as Limerick Township citizens of the year. The family was honored for giving back to the community for their involvement in hosting fundraisers for township fire services and police. They have also hosted such fundraisers as Wyatt Daring day, to benefit Wyatt Daring, then 5 years old, who suffers from a genetic disorder which affects his skin. Actress Lisa Waltz, the daughter of Bobbie and Bill, two of the original owners of the complex, said they try to give back to the fire services and police because they're sometimes underappreciated. And as part of the July 4th holiday, the Waltzes put on a fireworks show at the golf farm, a true show of giving to the community.
THORNS for Pennsylvania's latest distinction - being among the worst states for affordability and access to services for older citizens, despite a larger-than-average percentage of seniors and state lottery proceeds designated for seniors. A report by Molly Duerig of PublicSource quoted a recent AARP ranking that had Pennsylvania 42nd overall in a study on long-term services and supports for older people. Even worse, it was 46th in terms of affordability and access to long-term care. The AARP's report, 'Raising Expectations 2014,' is an update to the first report on state-by-state care for the elderly, people with disabilities and caregivers, published in 2011, Duerig reported. Last year, PublicSource reported that the amount of lottery funds directed to agencies on aging had decreased, even as lottery revenue increased, Duerig wrote. Pennsylvania needs to do better.
ROSES to the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation for the unique parks contest 'On Your Park, Get Set, Go' that is drawing attention to area community parks and sparking pride among towns as the competition heats up. The contest was inspired by the national Coca-Cola Co. campaign 'America is Your Park.' Residents can vote from a ballot of 12 area parks from a list online at bit.ly/1qHrzvM. The contest began July 1 and ends July 31. The foundation will provide the overall park winner a $10,000 recreation grant, the runner-up will receive $7,500 and the second runner-up will get $5,000. The remaining parks will enter a lottery to win a $2,500 grant. The campaign builds awareness of area parks and promotes physical activity in the parks. It also allows residents to show pride for their favorite parks. Communities are working hard to promote their parks and get votes. It's a healthy competition in many ways.
ROSES to the coaches and parents of the Pottstown YMCA swim team who are working to find a pool to keep the team together in the wake of the ouster of veteran Pottstown YMCA swim coach Kathy Cook and the resignation of 10 assistant coaches. Cook was dismissed June 11 by the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA, and on July 2 all 10 of her longtime assistant coaches resigned in unison and in protest of Cook's dismissal. Now, the Pennsylvania State YMCA defending Indoor champion Seahawks swim team is looking for a new home to continue the tradition of success and values in coaching that Cook and her coaches maintained. Seahawks assistant coach Amy Agnew said the group wants to move forward, but they need a pool for training. The situation has THORNS for the YMCA management actions, but ROSES to the swimming community for their support of Cook.


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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday that California should study other nations' experiences in legalizing and taxing marijuana, although he is not supporting the idea.
He said it's time to debate proposals such as a bill introduced in the state Legislature earlier this year that would treat marijuana like alcohol.
At a news conference about public safety funding, the governor was asked whether it's time to legalize marijuana in light of a new Field Poll that said 56 percent of registered voters support legalizing and taxing marijuana to raise revenues.
"I think it's not time for that, but I think it's time for debate," Schwarzenegger said. "All those ideas of creating extra revenues, I'm always for an open debate on it. We ought to study very carefully what other countries are doing that have legalized marijuana. What effect did it have on those countries? Are they happy with the decision? Or are they, for instance in Austria, unhappy? They rolled back some of the decisions that were made in European countries.
"I want to look at all that. It could very well be that everyone is happy with the decision and then we can look at that. If not, then we shouldn't do it. Just because of raising revenues, we have to be careful not to make mistakes at the same time."
State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, a San Francisco Democrat, said taxing marijuana at $50 per ounce would bring more than $1 billion a year to the state. Ammiano's bill is on hold in the state Legislature. He delayed seeking approval until next year.


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Great looking bike but I would only be intererested in a GT
Great looking bike but I would only be intererested in a GT
Riding motorcycles to me is about passion which is why I've only owned twins (HD,Triumph, Ducati and now R1200RT). I feel twins evoke this passion that a 4 cyl doesn't so I'll most likely always have a twin of one sort or another. When I decided I wanted to be back on a touring bike after a brief hiatus I knew I didn't want HD again so I demo'd the R1200RT and it was all she wrote. My friends said I should demo the GT as well but I had no interest b/c it isn't a twin.
I'd say find out what your passionate about when it comes to riding and let that be a compass.
I completed a 1600 mile day on my K1200RS, and the bike performed flawlessly. My only complaint of that ride was the small gas tank and the need for a gas stop every couple hours. For long distance riding I would suggest a 2003 or newer for the electronic cruise control.
Christopher Ross
Lubbock, Texas
2016 R1200RS, 2012 R1200GSA, 1975 R90/6 (x2)
I am very happy with the changed.
I love the GT, is a great bike in all senses!
Ride safe
I had an '05 RT. Traded it in '10 for a KGT. Although I liked the RT, I am very happy with th KGT. It weighs around 50 lb more, gets a bit less fuel economy, has a front seat that's no more comfortable (mine has a Sargent now - MUCH better) BUT it outhandles, outstops (no pump), is smoother, transmits fewer road irregularities, and has incredible acceleration even two up. When you unleash it, you better have a firm grip!!
You will not be disappointed!
After 4 boxers (all Gs model) I got a kGt2010 and after 3500 I never looked back. I loved the K, it is addicting!!
Don't sell the RT until after you get a GT. Then get rid of the one that doesn't suit you which may be tough. If I lived somewhere with flat straight roads, I would lean toward the GT because that is where the fun is on that bike. Twisting the throttle on big sweepers. Tight twisties, then the lightness and manueverability of the RT makes it more fun. GT is definitely heavier and slightly less comfortable for me (after a seat upgrade). They are both fun.
You can adjust the RT valves in 15 minutes but have to do major surgery on the GT. The computer decides when the valves need to be adjusted on the GT. If you don't ride like a teenager, the GT mileage is comparable to the RT, maybe 3 mpg difference.
If you can't afford to overlap the two bikes, just google "cam chain tensioner" on the GT and you'll find plenty of reasons not to buy one if that is your tendency.
Do not get scared by the cam chain , because a few have some problems it does not mean all of them will have it.
For fun the GT is superb there is not comparison with other bikes and just keep in mind GT: Sport Tourer, RT:Tourer.
If lighter and slower is a plus for you, there is no need to spend $19K+ on a RT there other options out there which will the do the work well, just to name one:Moto Guzzi for instance is one of the trustable brands.-
My 02.
Safe Riding
Been an RT type of guy for a long time but recently I rode a friend's K1200GT. Really liked it. It's a different kind of ride.
But it was too much like my RT in function so a few weeks ago I purchased a slightly used 2008 K1200S. I'm keeping the RT for serious touring and using the KS for shorter fun rides.
My Blog: http://www.airheadmoto.com
Makes sense.
I use a K-RS for similar purpose.
Also own a wedge GT and R1200RT that though different have the same function. FWIW, I prefer the R for longer tours.
I like the "feel" and lower-end torque of a twin, so most of my BMWs have been boxers;
But I've also owned two bricks and ridden some friends' bikes for distances long enough to understand the differences.
While my K100LT was one handling pig, all the rest handled just as easily - or easier - than my twins. We get to put our bikes through their paces around here, and I've surprised a few owners with what their bikes could do.
It's all just personal preference, and a perhaps tough choice, just depends on whatcha want/need...


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Kansas City, Kan. - UMBC men's soccer continues to rewrite its history books in the wake of their remarkable 2013 season.
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has announced the 2013 NSCAA/Continental Tire Men's All-America Teams for all three NCAA divisions and a record number of three Retrievers headline the Division I list.
Senior Pete Caringi III (Perry Hall, Md./Calvert Hall) becomes the first Retriever student-athlete to earn NSCAA First Team honors in program history. Junior back Oumar Ballo (Baltimore, Md./Archbishop Curley/CCBC-Essex) received Second Team honors, while senior midfielder Kadeem Dacres (Rosedale, N.Y./Mercer County CC) was tabbed to the Third Team.
Prior to the 2013 selections, only a pair of UMBC Division I players had earned All-America status. Fullback Bobby Wagner earned Second Team honors in 1993 and midfielder Levi Houapeu landed on the Third Team in 2010.
The only other UMBC student-athlete to earn first team honors was striker Ray Ford, who was selected to as an NCAA Division II team member in 1978.
With today's announcement, UMBC's NSCA All-America list grew from seven members to ten.
The 2012 and 2013 America East Striker of the Year, Caringi scored 27 goals over the last two seasons. The Baltimore native was named the Most Outstanding Player in the 2013 America East Championships and finished his career with 37 goals (fourth on the all-time list) and 91 points (fifth all-time).
Caringi's father, UMBC head coach Pete Caringi, Jr., earned honorable mention All-America honors at the University of Baltimore in 1977.
Ballo was a lock-down central defender for the 16-1-3 Retrievers. He earned America East Defender of the Year recognition and first-team all-conference honors in 2013.
Dacres excelled in his two-year tenure at UMBC, which culminated as he was tabbed America East Midfielder of the Year in 2013. He scored two game-winning goals in league play and another in the league semifinals.
"I am thrilled for the guys and very proud of their accomplishments," Caringi, Jr. said. "It is certainly a reflection of how well the team performed this season and a huge credit to our soccer program."
UMBC won its third America East title in the last four years and became the first program in school history to compete in and host an NCAA Tournament contest. The Retrievers were nationally-ranked in the top ten in the NSCAA and most media polls throughout the entire second half of the campaign.
Caringi, Ballo, and Dacres and others announced as NSCAA award winners will be recognized Saturday, Jan. 18 at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in conjunction with the 2014 NSCAA Convention in Philadelphia.
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Distrust Hindering Cooperation
The row over the Iranian nuclear programme that has been holding the world in thrall since 2002 may be the most obvious aspect of the difficulties between Iran and the West, but it is far from the only one. Up to now, the confrontation has been one of mutual distrust, with formulations such as "the great Satan" or the "axis of evil" doing little to relax the situation.
Yet Western governments have actually long realised the necessity of placing relations with Iran on a constructive basis. After all, the country has become a force to be reckoned with in the Gulf region and will play a key role in international politics in the years to come. The USA has already taken this development into account in its idea of a "Greater Middle East", in which Iran takes on outstanding significance as a link between the Arab and the Central Asian region.
So why then do relations between Iran and the West seem more distanced than ever? Many political analysts pass the buck for the problems entirely to Iran, citing the row over the Iranian nuclear programme, Ahmedinejad's anti-Israeli hate speeches and the Tehran regime's repressive domestic policies.
However, the West makes its own mistakes in this game, all too often revealing a lack of understanding for the Iranian side. In his book Iran – eine politische Herausforderung ("Iran – A Political Challenge") Volker Perthes, Director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), refers to the West's problem with "reading Iran correctly." Yet what is the right way to read Iran?
Iran as a rational player
Although the Iranian elite repeatedly issues apparently radical ideological statements, ideology actually plays only a supporting role in Iran's conception of foreign policy: "The regime is a rational player on the foreign policy front," says the journalist and Iran expert Bahman Nirumand.
Part of this rational policy is Iran's wish for better relations with the West. The Tehran-born sociologist Amir Sheikzadegan sees this desire as based chiefly on economic issues: "Good relations to the West would release the enormous potential of the Iranian economy, which is currently in a desolate state in many areas, particularly the energy sector."
Even the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, hardly known as a great advocate of reconciliation, said in a speech early in 2008 that he "will be the first to give his approval, as soon as relations to America prove useful for the Iranian nation".
Confrontation with the West
Why then does the Iranian leadership keep returning to its confrontational stance against the West – against the will of large sections of the political elite?
Two main factors come into play here. Firstly: Iran feels the West does not acknowledge it as a state and feels potentially threatened. "In Ahmedinejad's world view", according to Bahman Nirumand, "there are only friends and enemies. The Islamic camp, he believes, is encircled by the decadent West."
The fact that many Iranians more than understand Ahmedinejad's view is related to the history of Iran's relations with the West. Ever since 1801, when Russia annexed Georgia from the then Persian Empire, Iran has repeatedly been a pawn at the hands of foreign powers and their interests.
Foreign intervention in Iran came to a head in the years 1914 and 1941, when Russia and Britain occupied the country and divided it up between them. After World War II, it was the USA that took on the role of the "colonialist power" in Iran. The CIA-engineered overthrow of the democratically elected prime minister Mossadegh in 1953 has not been forgotten by the Iranians to this day. It was only the 1979 Islamic Revolution that put an end to Western intervention in the country's politics.
For this reason, a desire for strength has been a recurring element in the statements of Iranian leaders since the revolution. "History, and its perception in the present, plays a very large role in the Iranian elite's decision-making," says Bahman Nirumand. "Both radicals and liberals draw similar conclusions from the past – Iran has to be strong so that it is no longer a pawn of foreign powers."
Tired of anti-imperialist rhetoric
Amir Sheikzadegan points out, however, that "when it comes to the Iranian people, there are tangible signs of saturation with the leaders' anti-imperialist rhetoric." The young generation of Iranians has no personal experience of foreign intervention in Iran, which makes it difficult for them – despite all the propaganda – to blame the West for all the evils of the world. Nevertheless, anti-Western sentiments are still likely to arise in the younger generation as soon as the West shows signs of "colonialist behaviour".
And Iran is accusing the USA of just such "colonialist behaviour" at the moment. The Iranian regime feels threatened by the USA: the United States are waging war as an occupier in Afghanistan and Iraq, have stationed soldiers around Iran, and spoke openly under Bush of the need for a "regime change" in the country, also supporting opposition groups such as Jundallah.
This situation has given rise to a paradox: Iran has a genuine interest in finding a balance with the USA, as only such positive relations would offer the security it hopes for. Yet "nobody wants to take the first step and pioneer reconciliation with the USA, as the risk is too great of being immediately denounced as a traitor by rival politicians – tantamount to political suicide," says Sheikhzadegan.
Foreign policy is domestic policy
A second factor behind Tehran's distrust of the West is that foreign policy is still identical with domestic policy. As in all other states in the world, Iran's foreign policy is instrumentalised in the service of domestic policy. On more than one occasion, the Iranian regime has exploited widespread anti-Western sentiments for domestic political purposes.
Ahmedinejad in particular, whose grassroots support has fallen rapidly, has attempted to divert public attention from domestic problems through aggressive foreign policy. The nuclear programme provides an ideal arena, as most Iranians insist the country has a right to use nuclear energy for its own civilian purposes. Ahmedinejad has therefore made good use of the whole range of "us against them" tactics.
Yet that does not mean he rejects approaches to the West on principle, as rapprochement would gain him greater support among the young generation. However, the price he has been demanding is still too high for the West at the moment. And the offers coming from the West to date have not been acceptable in the eyes of Iran.
The greatest hurdle for improved relations, however, is the distrust on both sides. In order to overcome this distrust, it is fundamental to recognise that not only the West, but also Iran has good reasons for its reticence. And as at the beginning of every conciliation process, these reasons have to be mutually acknowledged before the two parties can work together on a common level.
Christian Horbach
© Qantara.de
Translated from the German by Katy Derbyshire
Editor: Lewis Gropp/Qantara.de
Europe's Iran Policy
Breaking out of the Spiral of Mistrust
The West should reach out to Iran on the issue of nuclear power, but should take a firm stance on human rights abuses, writes Volker Perthes, the respected Middle East expert and director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin
Interview with Shadi Sadr
Collecting Evidence for Crimes against Humanity
The Iranian women's rights activist and lawyer Shadi Sadr was imprisoned for over ten days during the protests following the recent Iranian presidential election. Ariana Mirza spoke to her about the current human rights situation and the reform movement in Iran
History of the Iranian Nuclear Programme
The Trauma of Vulnerability
Originally, the Iranian leadership considered nuclear weapons un-Islamic. However, the experience of the Iran–Iraq War led to the political conviction within Iran that the country needs nuclear arms. Katajun Amirpur looks back at the history of Iran's nuclear programme
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Fear of Mideast Arms Race
As Iran continues to develop its nuclear program, analysts fear that an arms race in the Middle East could begin. If sanctions continue to fail, these analysts say that military action is necessary to prevent this. Bettina Marx reports


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'The Bridge': Intriguing New Cop Drama On FX
By Austin O'Connor , July 09, 2013 12:07 PM
The Bridge begins with the sudden appearance of a dead body, sliced in half at the torso and straddling the U.S./Mexican border. The crossing is closely watched by dozens of cameras and round-the-clock security personnel - how the body parts were placed there undetected is but the first mystery presented in this moody, unnerving new crime drama, which premieres Wednesday night at 10 on FX.
FX is a network on a roll, with a stable of dramatic hits that includes Justified, American Horror Story, Sons of Anarchy and The Americans. Add The Bridge, an adaptation of the Danish TV hit of the same name, to that list. It may not hook you as immediately as The Americans, which quickly pulled in audiences with tricky spy games upon its premiere last winter. But it builds momentum as it broods, all that tension bathed in a sepia light that perfectly captures the dusty roads and deserts of its dual settings: El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.
That dead body on the bridge brings together detectives from foreign lands separated by mere miles - El Paso Homicide Detective Sonya Cross (Diane Kruger) and Chihuahua State Trooper Marco Ruiz (Demian Bichir) - who must collaborate to catch the killer. It turns out the first corpse is only an opening salvo. Clues from the scene lead to other unsolved murders, and the detectives suddenly have a serial killer case on their hands.
The cat-and-mouse games between the killer (who, in rote dramatic convention, sends voice-disguised messages to the cops) are actually among the least interesting parts of the show, at least in initial episodes.
There are seemingly disparate story threads - one involving a recently widowed Texas trophy wife and socialite (Annabeth Gish) whose husband's secrets are slowly coming to light, another about a Texas journalist (Matthew Lillard) targeted by the killer - that remain tantalizingly untied-together. And pity poor Ted Levine, the versatile character actor who appears as El Paso Police Chief Hank Wade. Levine's most famous role remains that of serial killer Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs. That kind of cinematic baggage is tough to shake. Viewers can be forgiven if they suspect Chief Wade - by all appearances a nice man and caring mentor to Detective Cross - may be up to something.
It's the dynamic between the detectives, though, that most distinguishes The Bridge at its outset. As Cross, Kruger is a bundle of nerves, social ineptitude (there are ample clues that the detective has something like Asperger's syndrome) and obsessive devotion to police work. She seems to have no friends, and huddles in her dark apartment examining grisly crime scene photos in her downtime. As her Mexican counterpart, Ruiz is the opposite: married with kids, an easygoing sort whose years in the criminal maelstrom of Juarez may have worn down his belief in justice, if not his pursuit. Bichir's character is more defined so far, and the writers would do well to tone down Kruger's tics just a tad as things move along. But with border towns teeming with deadly intrigue, a tangle of sociopolitical knots to unravel along with those murder cases, and an across-the-board winning cast, The Bridge is worth crossing.
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Amherst College notes the passing of Matthew Lee on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Lee came to the college in 1999 and worked as a police officer up until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and four daughters, Caylin, Hannah, Emma and Grace.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Amherst. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribuitions may be sent to the Lee Daughters College Trust Fund, Care Of Catherine Lee/UMass Five College Credit Union, 200 Westgate Center Drive, P.O. Box 1060, Hadley, MA 01035. See the obituary and register at www.douglassfuneral.com.
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"Paranoid Android", by Radiohead, is a rather straight-forward song about isolation. However, because the song uses abstract imagery and manages to tell two, overlapping narratives with only one set of lyrics, the song is ripe for lyrical analysis. Literally, this is a classic tale of insanity. Figuratively, and the meaning you're more likely to connect with, "Android" is a requiem for the outcast; for the leftfield perspective.
The notion of wanting to get some rest in a noisy environment is something we all can relate with, but the outcast of "Paranoid Android" is pleading; begging to fall asleep, because his head is filled with "unborn chicken voices". This can seem confusing until the line is read literally – imagine that there are actually chickens inside this man's head. "Unborn," in this context, is a clever way of saying "non-existent"; not actually real. He simply hears noises in his head, and the syncopated call of a chicken is a perfect image to express the chaos of auditory hallucination.
In another sense, these voices in his head are not in his head at all, but actually the sounds of the world around him (with which he feels such disconnect). The outcast cannot view society as a screaming success because his senses are overwhelmed with the literal screaming of the oppressed; the crack of the metaphoric whip, keeping everyone at work ("the crackle of pigskin"); overwhelming gluttony ("the crackle of pigskin" i.e. bacon); the panic of the chased; the vomit from those who witness it all and of course, those too busy making money to care ("the yuppies networking"). The outcast begs it all to stop, because he's simply trying to get some rest.
As if a nagging reminder to his insanity and his disconnect, the promise of a peaceful sleep is lost; replaced by literal paranoia ("What's that?"). Already so broken-down, the only way this outcast can cope is to escape to a dreamlike state; to imagine an alternate reality where he is in command, persecuting everyone who has ever wronged him ("When I am King, you will be first against the wall — where your opinion is of no consequence at all").
Unfortunately, due to what's been bubbling under the surface, what should be a pleasant daydream turns into a manic episode. Rather playful, optimistic longing is replaced with aggressive force. As if he's shaking the collar of society itself, he screams, "You don't remember! You don't remember my name!" Now, he's in control and is using his power to get back at his enemies – "Off with his head now; off with his head!!"
Unfortunately, the mania subsides and is replaced with a calming, static depression. He's back to the real world and his fantasy is just that – a fantasy. The difference is, there's no going back. Perhaps in the intensity of his manic episode, he has broken a law or two, for now passersby are scorning and ridiculing him for his insanity. "Off with his head now!!" is both a mantra yelled at society and the actual response of society to the outcast's madness.
A crowd draws and he's told, "That's it now — you're leaving," but he refuses to give-in; instead fighting back and running away ("the dust and the screaming"). The police presumably catch him, but not before he is beaten ("the crackle of pigskin"), shrieking in terror as the walls of his world cave-in ("the screaming"). All the while, this is taking place in public, with businessmen and women rushing past, far too busy making phone calls to stop and observe ("yuppies networking").
It is here where Yorke sings with a cruel jest, "God loves his children." It is here where the literal story of a man going crazy and the casual observations of the modern cynic merge. In the literal narrative, this line is a delusional self-assurance, muttered by the outcast as he's hauled away. In the figurative narrative, the cynical observer is mocking the idea of "God" with a bitter sarcasm: "God loves his children," as if to say, why would anyone Godly waste their attention on this hellish world? Regardless atheistic implications, this line is important because it shows how both the outcast and the observer have lost all hope.
In the chaos of literal arrest (or the figurative personal disconnect felt towards society), the outcast gives in. The reason we know the outcast is too tired to fight is because the song starts off with "I'm trying to get some rest," as if to imply should our protagonist not recover soon, there will be no will to continue. With no hope in sight, the outcast proclaims, "let it all rain down on me — let it pour from a great height, far up in the sky." As if lithium had entered, intravenously, into his bloodstream, our lonesome friend finds peace (even if in defeat).
As if to justify the abstract nature of this song, we hear a robotic voice chanting, "I may be paranoid, but I'm not an android." In other words, the outcast might have been seen as eccentric; perhaps even paranoid for no reason, but at least he was feeling something. The beauty of this song is that once you understand the general narrative, all the abstract imagery can be applied to a multitude of concepts, all seen from the observer / the outcast'd perspective. This outcast is holding up a mirror to our world, but before he can even ask if we're okay with the resultant image, he loses his mind.


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September is upon us and that means festival season is as good as over. Thank goodness then, for Rob Da Bank and his space-themed Bestival, a one last hurrah and glorious standout in a dizzying summer calendar. There's even the threat of sun this year.
Boasting possibly its strongest line-up to date, the Isle of Wight festival creates its own unique reality from an anything-goes fancy dress code and a wildly eclectic music policy – where else could you see Mika and Michael Nyman on the same bill? The usual Sunday Best favourites are joined by some rather big names, Kraftwerk, Massive Attack, Elbow, Fleet Foxes, Lily Allen and La Roux among them.
DiS will be looking out for our old mucker Bat for Lashes, while Friendly Fires, The Field, Metronomy, Dirty Projectors and Frightened Rabbit will all be taken in with heady interest.
There's a good smattering of deejays too, including 'Bonkers!' inspirer Fake Blood, Italo revivalists The Bloody Beetroots, and the computerized dancehall riddims of Diplo and Switch's Major Lazer.
And, since we love them so, here's a Spotify playlist to ratchet up the expectation.
Elbow – 'Weather to Fly' Frightened Rabbit – 'Fast Blood' Dirty Projectors – 'Cannibal Resource' Passion Pit – 'Better Things' Friendly Fires – 'Paris' Efterklang – 'Mirador' Squarepusher – 'Hello Meow' Freeland – 'Do You (Joker Remix)' Little Boots – 'Remedy (Rusko's Big Trainers Remix)' Major Lazer – 'Pon De Floor' Toddla T featuring Mr Versatile – 'Fill Up Mi Portion' Buraka Som Sistema – 'General' The Bloody Beetroots feat. Steve Aoki – 'Warp 7.7' The Black Ghosts – 'Anyway You Choose To Give It (Fake Blood Remix)' Blue Roses – 'I Am Leaving' Bat For Lashes – 'Moon And Moon' Fleet Foxes – 'Quiet Houses' Doves – 'Kingdom Of Rust (Acoustic Version)' Kraftwerk - 'Autobahn'


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Maiden's Prayer Cocktail (No. 1)
1/8 Orange Juice. (1/4 oz fresh Orange Juice)
1/8 Lemon Juice. (1/4 oz fresh Lemon Juice)
3/8 Cointreau. (3/4 oz Cointreau)
3/8 Dry Gin. (3/4 oz Plymouth Gin)
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
Annoying as hell to measure, but very tasty, well balanced, and drinkable.
The orange flavor really "pops" in this cocktail.
One of the better Savoy cocktails I've run across in a while.
This post is one in a series documenting my ongoing effort to make all of the cocktails in the Savoy Cocktail Book, starting at the first, Abbey, and ending at the last, Zed.


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Bullying and suicide can go hand-in-hand
Bullying and suicide too often go hand-in-hand.
When a teen is being harassed, he or she can feel dejected and hopeless. "It can really leave you in a place where you wonder `What is the point anymore?'" said Dr. Robin Stern, assistant director of special projects for Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence.
Thus it's unsurprising, if profoundly sad, to hear that the suicide of 15-year-old Greenwich High School student Bartlomiej "Bart" Palosz might have been linked to bullying.
Palosz died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday, after the first day of school, part of a tragic trend of young people taking their own lives. According to a 2010 report from the state Department of Public Health, suicide was the third leading cause of death among Connecticut residents age 15 to 19, behind accidents and homicide. It's also a leading cause of death nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC states about 4,600 people aged 10 to 24 commit suicide each year, making it the third leading cause of death nationwide.
Not long after Palosz's death was made public, reports began to surface that the teen had been bullied, a connection that many experts said isn't uncommon.
There's a variety of research showing a relationship between suicide and bullying, including a 2008 Yale studying showing that children tormented by peers were anywhere from two to nine times more likely to have suicidal thoughts.
More InformationSeeking help
If you or someone close to you is having suicidal thoughts, call the United Way of Connecticut Infoline at 211 to be connected to a local crisis service.
Other options are to call the National Hopeline Network, at 1-800-SUICIDE or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.
"Teenage suicide is complicated and many factors can go into it," said Aaron Krasner, unit chief of the Adolescent Transitional Living Program at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan. "Bullying can be one of those factors."
Bullying can take many forms, from name-calling, to harassment online to actual physical harm. Krasner said this abuse is so damaging to teens because they're already at a vulnerable time in their lives. "Teenage bullying is particularly noxious because most teens are struggling with self-esteem regulation," he said. "Bullying can become a multiplier" of the problems a teen is already experiencing.
Stern said teens who are bullied often give off a variety of signals -- many of which are, not surprisingly, similar to signs that a child has suicidal feelings. These include anxiety, a reluctance to go to school, and a change in their behavior.
But Krasner said bullying is just one potential contributor to suicidal feelings in young people. Others can include mental illness and substance abuse.
At least one expert agreed that it can be nearly impossible to know why a young person takes his or her life. In a case like Palosz's "there are so many unknowns," said Jessica Welt, director of crisis services for the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut. The center serves young people in Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan and Darien.
Welt said the important thing is to learn to recognize signs that a child is troubled and could be considering suicide. These include withdrawing from people around them, and talking about harming themselves.
Welt suggested that parents be particularly alert in the wake of a highly publicized suicide, as that is a potential trigger.
"When something like this tragedy happens, anyone who is vulnerable could be even more at risk," she said.
She suggested parents speak directly to a child if there are any concerns.
"Do not be afraid to talk about it," Welt said. "Do not be afraid to say `I'm worried about...' "
All the experts agreed that, if a parent suspects his or her child has suicidal feelings, help should be sought immediately.
"If you have any whiff of suicidal (thoughts), be in touch with your primary care provider," Krasner said. The doctor can then connect the family with mental health resources who can intervene.
If a parent suspects a child is in crisis, Welt recommended calling a service like the one she runs for the Child Guidance Center. "Sometimes, it's not enough to offer a supportive ear and you need to seek help," she said.
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|Apple cinnamon waffles
I needed a reason to dust off the old waffle maker and having my brother here was a pretty good one.
Vegan Waffles
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 cup milk
2 Ener-G egg replacements
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 cup soy milk
Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
Mix wet together. Pour into dry. Mix.
Apple cinnamon waffle topping
1 tbsp of earth balance
1 apple-cored,peeled and sliced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamon
In a small sauce pan over medium high heat combine ingredients allow to simmer until apples are soft.
I took my brother and his wife to the train station this morning, it was sad to say goodbye :( We had a great visit! I had some friends over for dinner last night. I busted out the old bingo game that was my great grandmothers, we use to play it in her basement for holidays and birthdays. My nanny always had prizes, so I did the same. I think it brought back memories for the both of us. It is strange to think that my brother probably won't see Simone for awhile, she will be walking and talking the next time. They had a camera so I was able to take some photos!! This is one of my favorites :)