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Apology speeches are best when they actually include an apology.
Instead, we often get a list of people who were hurt (anybody who was offended) and another list detailing excuses (wide stance) for the action, followed by a lot of requests for forgiveness. By the end of the speech, the transgression becomes a sideshow to the apology.
The latest chapters in the never-ending saga of apologies (and/or nonapologies) was a statement from Kobe Bryant after uttering a homophobic slur during a game. On Tuesday, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in a statement regarding his relationship with a member of his household staff, simply said, "I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family."
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And with that, it's time to look back at some of the all-time greatest moments in apologizing history.
If we've left somebody off our list of 10 famous apologies and nonapologies, we apologize. Please, let us know whose apology you'd add in the comments area below.
Bill Clinton's Prayer Breakfast Apology (1998): "It is important to me that everybody who has been hurt know that the sorrow I feel is genuine: First and most important, my family; also my friends, my staff, my Cabinet, Monica Lewinsky and her family, and the American people. I have asked all for their forgiveness." Full Audio/Text
Jimmy Swaggart Begs Forgiveness, Repeatedly (1998): "I do not plan in any way to whitewash my sin. I do not call it a mistake, a mendacity; I call it sin. I would much rather, if possible -- and in my estimation it would not be possible -- to make it worse than less than it actually is. I have no one but myself to blame. I do not lay the fault or the blame of the charge at anyone else's feet. For no one is to blame but Jimmy Swaggart. I take the responsibility. I take the blame. I take the fault." Note: The tears come at about one minute in on the video below.
Kobe Bryant's Apology to Wife, Vanessa (2003): "You're my backbone. You're a blessing. You're a piece of my heart. You're the air I breathe. And you're the strongest person I know, and I'm so sorry for having to put you through this and having to put our family through this." Note: Apologies are better when they come with a ring the size of a basketball. Full Video
Mel Gibson After Anti-Semitic Tirade (2006): "There is no excuse, nor should there be any tolerance, for anyone who thinks or expresses any kind of anti-Semitic remark. I want to apologize specifically to everyone in the Jewish community for the vitriolic and harmful words that I said to a law enforcement officer the night I was arrested on a DUI charge." Full Text
Rev. Ted Haggard's "Sexual Immorality" Letter (2006): "I am so sorry. I am sorry for the disappointment, the betrayal, and the hurt. I am sorry for the horrible example I have set for you... But I alone am responsible for the confusion caused by my inconsistent statements. The fact is, I am guilty of sexual immorality, and I take responsibility for the entire problem. I am a deceiver and a liar. There is a part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I've been warring against it all of my adult life." Full Text
Actor Michael Richards on Racist Rant (2006): "You know, I'm really busted up over this and I'm very, very sorry to those people in the audience, the blacks, the Hispanics, whites -- everyone that was there that took the brunt of that anger and hate and rage and how it came through, and I'm concerned about more hate and more rage and more anger coming through, not just towards me but towards a black/white conflict."
Olympian Marion Jones After Steroids Case (2007): "I recognize that by saying that I'm deeply sorry, it might not be enough and sufficient to address the pain and the hurt that I have caused you. Therefore, I want to ask for your forgiveness for my actions, and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." Full Text
Let Sen. Larry Craig Be Clear (2007): "First, please let me apologize to my family, friends, staff and fellow Idahoans for the cloud placed over Idaho. I did nothing wrong at the Minneapolis airport. I regret my decision to plead guilty and the sadness that decision has brought to my wife, family, friends, staff, and fellow Idahoans. For that I apologize... Let me be clear. I am not gay and never have been." Note: What?
Then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer Apologizes to Every New Yorker (2008): "I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and that violates my -- or any -- sense of right and wrong. I apologize first, and most importantly, to my family. I apologize to the public, whom I promised better." Full Video
Tiger Woods' Neverending Apology (2010): "I want to say to each of you, simply, and directly, I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior I engaged in." Note: And it goes on like this for 13 minutes. Full Video


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06 novembre 2009
Spécial "fô pô gâcher" : des rillettes avec les restes de poulet rôti, An economical snack : rillettes using chicken leftovers
Rillettes de Poulet à l'Estragon et aux EchalotesChicken Rillettes with Tarragon and Shallots I have already evoked my little "concern" about roast chicken leftovers : the carcass is easy to use (home-made broth), but what about the little pieces of flesh stuck on it and the wings (no wings amateurs in my little family) ? I thought it was a challenge to find fun ways to recycle them, until I realized that I now had quite a good list of "reasonable-housewife -wannabe" recipes in my own foodblog ! Three of... [Lire la suite]

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A stunning fully-illustrated book accompanies the exhibition and features an essay by Robert Dance and an introduction by John Russell Taylor. RRP £25 (paperback).
Buy the exhibition catalogue online here
An exclusive range of books and gifts inspired by Hollywood and glamour are available from the Gallery shops and online, including designer jewellery, biographies of the stars, postcard sets, posters, music and prints.
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A subsistence farm used RDP support in order to become commercially viable by investing in organic production.
Projects & Practice
Restoring the production potential of damaged forests through clearing, afforestation and preservation of young forest stands.
Restoration of a deteriorating forest road and the construction of a wooden lookout tower in order to protect 1500 ha of forest from forest fires.
An example of a LEADER financed local festival that became a tool to promote cultural heritage and create the conditions necessary for sustainable local development.
Building a reservoir to catch runoff water and provide protection against floods in a vulnerable area.
A community centre used support from the rural development programme to enhance its services and premises in order not to exclude people with Dementia.
Support from the rural development programme was used to buy new machinery and expand the production capacity of a biogas plant.
A project that aimed to mobilise society, build inter-generational cooperation and promote the region's culinary tradition as means to preserve its cultural heritage.
An integrated, community focussed model for quality meat production based on short supply chains, working together, and exchanging experiences between consumers and producers.
An organic mountain farm uses indigenous breeds to produce high-quality meat, while preserving the local environment and genetic resources.


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Featured On : www.fashionmagazine.com
One of my favourite runway beauty looks from NYFW is from the Cushnie et Ochs Show! What a dramatic-winged cat liner! Can anyone say "Meow"?! A perfect beauty look to go clubbing or a nice evening out about town!
I found the skin was very dewy and foundation was minimal, so I opted for a radiant pink-toned primer to give me a brighter complexion. Then I followed that with some liquid-based corrector/illuminator/concealer under the eyes and also spot-treated any parts of my face that had a bit of redness. I sort of used it like a foundation and just blended it out into a thin layer. I didn't set it with any powder to maintain the dewy finish.
Next I followed that by some soft sculpting with a shimmer contour and highlight duo just under the cheekbones, down the sides of my nose, temples and jawline, blending everything out with a soft blush brush. Boy! I definitely need to suck in my cheeks to get that chiseled model-look though!
For the eyes, I started off with some primer, since my eyelids tend to be super oily. This will help the eyeliner stay put all day! I used a liquid liner pen with a super fine tip to map out the general cat-eye shape and then filled it in. I didn't quite extend it as far or as dramatic as they did for the catwalk, so that the look could actually be worn in public!
The bottom lash line was kept clean, however I did grab some of that highlight colour from the sculpting duo and added a light shimmer to the inner corners of my eyes to make them pop! I curled my wimpy lashes and used some lengthening mascara and also made my brows quite bold!
I finished off by softly dabbing some light pink lipstick onto my lips for a playful pout, but making sure not to take away the focus from my eyes! Then did a final finishing spray all over the face, which helped the makeup last longer and also gave an overall dewy finish to my skin!
Now off to strut my stuff down the runway…or maybe the grocery aisle!
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In 1997, a group of citizens from Mexico and the United States foresaw the need to solve a growing problem: the severe contradiction created by the environmental right to preserve the natural habitat of the monarch butterfly, and the birthright of local people to utilize the wood forest resources of the same area as a source of income.
Our founders realized that the local communities could be the driving force to restore the forest where the monarchs arrive from the North every winter, and at the same time, they could create their own sources of income by having the right training and support.
The reforestation program will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary thanks to some of the first founders whose heart is on the protection of the monarch butterfly and its overwintering sites. This is how in 2007, those founders initiated a new U.S.-based non-profit, La Cruz Habitat Protection Project, Inc. to continue the successful reforestation program initiated by Forests for Monarchs, and maintaining the partnership with La Cruz Habitat Protection Project-Mexico.
Through our program, Forests for Monarchs, La Cruz produces and donates high-quality native tree species to rural landowners. The need for wood products in poor rural communities is addressed by training farmers how to manage a sustainable harvest in their reforested lands. In return, this reduces the environmental impact on the remaining natural and protected monarch forests.


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Treat yourself and your exquisite sense of style with a new fashion game – Fashion Dress Up – 3D Game for Girls! Explore the world of fashion in a whole new personal way, make your own fashion standards, rely on your own knowledge of world trends and personal sense of style. This is a unique opportunity to feel the taste of a fashion designer's life and show your hidden talent. If you have original ideas that you would like to test but you don't have an opportunity to do so, this game is perfect for you. This stylish game presents a female model and your task is to make her a real fashion diva! Download this fun and trendy dress up game for girls, guaranteed with Fashion Dress Up – 3D Game for Girls you will never again wonder what to wear since you'll have all the best outfits prepared and tested in advance! Explore a wide variety of possible outfits with the help of: a number of fashionable clothing items such as: 1. dresses, 2. tops, 3. skirts, 4. shirts, 5. stockings and 6. shoes in various models and colors trendy accessories that will help you to round up her final look: 1. sunglasses, 2. necklaces, 3. bracelets, 4. purses and much more When you start this exciting fashion adventure first choose the skin color of your animated diva, choose the color of her eyes and appropriate makeup. To make the experience more realistic you can also pick the hair color and hairstyle, as well as the appropriate background for your animated girl to strut her fabulous outfit. Excellent graphics and interesting features set this game apart from an abundance of other fashion dress up games. The detailed environment, lively animations, a wide variety of choice for clothing, accessories, numerous hairstyles, colors and rich variety of makeup will satisfy the needs of even the most demanding fashion gamers. An authentic fashion designer experience is waiting for you with this fashion dress up game for girls.
- Create more than 25 000 possible combinations!
- Combine different items of clothing to create a perfect outfit: dresses, tops, shirts, skirts, trousers, stockings, shoes in various colors!
- More than 100 models and more than 50 types of fabric!
- Add accessories to round up her final look: sparkling jewelry, trendy purses and much more!
- Choose the skin color of the animated diva!
- Choose the color of her eyes!
- Select the appropriate makeup look!
- Find the best hairstyle and suitable hair color!
- Among the offered backgrounds pick the one you like the most!
- Customize, rotate, zoom in or zoom out the animated girl!
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Release date10/8/2013
Approximate size37.35 MB
Age ratingFor all ages
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InstallationGet this app while signed in to your Microsoft account and install on up to ten Windows 10 devices.
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Spring has definitely arrived at Ferm Living who recently added new, colorful and fun products to its collection. With touches of pastel green, pink or yellow, the latest cushions and poufs are among our favorites! They are perfect to decorate your couch and bed, and to add a humorous touch to any décor!
Download their catalogue now to view the Spring/Summer 2001 collection. We can't get enough!
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Creating Your First Application
Tropo provides an easy-to-learn, easy-to-implement scripting environment designed for creating a wide variety of communications applications. Your script runs on our servers, very similar to the way a web application runs on a web server. Instead of interacting with the user via a web browser, a Tropo application interacts with the user via text messaging or through voice using a telephone or Voice Over IP.
Developing applications using Tropo Scripting is easy to learn. You can use JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, Python or Groovy to create scripts that call Tropo's communication functions; there's no new language to learn! All of the low-level stuff is handled behind the scenes.
It takes only 1 line of code to answer a phone call, play a message using our Text To Speech (TTS) and an MP3 to the caller and then disconnect:
say("Guess what? https://www.tropo.com/docs/troporocks.mp3");
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say("Guess what? https://www.tropo.com/docs/troporocks.mp3")
say("Guess what? https://www.tropo.com/docs/troporocks.mp3")
Getting a script like this running is every bit as easy as writing it. You can either enter your script and store it free on our servers, or store it on your own server and give Tropo the URL to find it. Once you create your application, you assign it a phone number and that's it! Dial the number, Tropo executes the script, and you'll hear the message.
Lets walk you through creating an app that uses the previous script. Tropo.eu is currently a concierge service, with no self-signup. Request an account at https://www.tropo.eu/register_eu and we'll get you started.
Once you're logged in, create your test application:
- Start by clicking on the "My Apps" link along the top, then select "Create application" in the dropdown.
- Give the app a name, then select Tropo Scripting from the two options that follow.
- Click the "New Script" link to the right of the empty field; this will launch the Script Editor.
- Add in the sample code here, then at the very bottom give the file a name with the appropriate language extension (.rb for Ruby, .php for PHP, .py for Python, .js for JavaScript and .groovy for Groovy will all work); hit the Save button to save and continue with the app creation.
- Next, add a phone number to make it easy to call and test the app. Make sure to select a number that can receive voice calls. Start by selecting your preferred country from the Country drop down, followed by the region in the Region drop down. Don't see your country in the list? Tropo is adding new countries constantly, and only countries with available numbers appear here. Contact support to request a specific country.
- Click the Finish button at the bottom left of the screen to create the app.
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This is the new home for my blog. In the coming days you will see information on SQL Server, WCF, SharePoint and BizTalk.
SharePoint Saturday in Toronto will be happening July 11 at the Microsoft offices. This is the first ever SharePoint Saturday and should be a great community event!
They're currently looking for speakers, so if you're interested check out their website to download the speaker submission form.


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#IamCHSSP: Carlos Noreña
Q: Please describe your connection with the Project. When did you first get involved and what have you done?
A: My first experience with the Project was as a faculty speaker in a summer workshop (on the theme of art and imagery as historical evidence). I was so impressed by the engagement of the teachers, and so struck by their enthusiasm and the incisiveness of their questions and comments, that when I was later asked to serve as faculty coordinator I accepted with great enthusiasm!
Q: What is a favorite moment you've had in connection with the Project?
A: My favorite moment in connection with the Project is not really a single moment, but rather a recurrent pattern, which is to see previous participants in History Project workshops stepping up to serve as facilitators for the other workshops. It's such a wonderful reminder of our shared commitment to our craft, and to the constant challenge of improving as teachers.
Q: If you were to recommend the History Project to a friend, what would you say?
A: I would happily recommend the History Project, and would say that it provides essential professional development for primary and secondary school teachers, mainly in and around the Bay Area. It also serves, crucially, for the transfer of knowledge from libraries, archives, and seminar rooms to primary and secondary school classrooms. The key operations of the History Project are workshops, held throughout the school year, and summer institutes. At History Project workshops, teachers develop a range of pedagogical skills focused on lesson plans, strategies for reading and writing, and the evaluation of students, all connected in one way or another with historical topics.
Q: What has the Project meant to you, and what do you see as its role in the future of history education?
A: Though the History Project is primarily oriented towards primary- and secondary-school teachers, it has also made me a much better instructor at the university level. What has really been brought home to me time and time again is the similar set of challenges faced by history instructors at all levels. In particular, I have learned that we all work to get students to think historically—to weigh conflicting evidence critically, and to make compelling arguments that seek to explain change over time—and to develop a historical sensibility about the past. I am hopeful, then, that the History Project can continue to bridge the gap between middle school, high school, and university teachers, and to reinforce the important pedagogical continuities over the whole K-16 curriculum.
- Carlos Noreña
Associate Professor, Department of History, UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project


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Philippines News and Stories
Released today, Elska Manila features some of the Philippines city's gay residents through intimate photos and their own storytelling.
The festival lineup for 2019 has been announced, and it's the most queer yet, while Russia has banned a kissing video meant to promote LGBTQ tolerance
Scotland will be the first country in the world to introduce an LGBT curriculum in its schools, and activists want justice for slain gay Greek man
Voted one of the LGBTQ-friendly cities in Asia, gay Manila is a top destination with its warm culture and thriving nightlife
A woman looking to throw a bachelorette party at Nectar Nightclub got a salty reply when she admitted she was worried about catching HIV at a gay bar
Pro-gay Christians held up signs reading 'I'm Sorry' at a Pride event this last weekend in the Philippines, but is it a meaningful step towards healing?
In this week's look at news from around the world, we shake our heads at President Duterte's condom-phobia, PrEP in South Korea and more
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte allegedly questioned his own queerness as a teen, but even so people are skeptical about whether that makes him an LGBTQ ally
Speaking in Davao City, the Philippines' President appeared to endorse same sex marriage at an LGBT gathering
Advocacy groups are rallying to erase the stigma attached to HIV and AIDS, culminating next month in the first-ever Love Gala charity and awards fundraiser


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USA draws Turkey in FIBA World Cup of Basketball group
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The United States will play Turkey in the group stage of this summer's World Cup of Basketball in a rematch of the 2010 final.
The other teams drawn into Group C on Monday were the Dominican Republic, Finland, New Zealand and Ukraine. Group C will be played in Bilbao.
The U.S. beat Turkey in the final four years ago, when the tournament was known as the world championship.
TEAM USA:Roster features more bigs
Host Spain has a tougher Group A with European champion France, Serbia, Brazil, Egypt and Iran.
The U.S. and Spain are in groups on opposite sides of the bracket, meaning the title favorites can't meet until the Sept. 14 final.
Group B includes Argentina, Greece, Croatia, Senegal, Philippines, and Puerto Rico.
Group D has Lithuania, Angola, South Korea, Slovenia, Mexico, and Australia.
GALLERY: USA Basketball player pool for 2014 and 2016


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TFall 1 Answering Muslim Objections to the Gospel
October 11 - Taught by Chris Clayman (Global Gates) and Jason Casper (International Students, Inc.)
Muslims have common questions and objections concerning Christianity, learn what they are and be prepared to give an answer. Specifically, this session will address ways to respond to common questions from Muslims that include: "Doesn't Jesus say in the Bible that Mohammed is coming after Him?" "Isn't the Bible corrupted?" and "Why do you believe in multiple gods and that God could have a son?" Also, the speakers will address the Quran's role in evangelism.
COST is $25 per seminar. No credit earned.
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German Title: Lasergekühlte Atome als Präzisionstarget für den Schwerionenspeicherring TSR
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A target based on ultracold cesium atoms confined in a magneto-optical trap (MOT) has been installed inside the Heidelberg Test Storage Ring TSR. Since the trapped atoms are very well localized and their thermal energy can be neglected they are ideally suited to study collisions with stored heavy ions at energies of some MeV/u. Measurements of collision cross sections for ionization of the target atoms are carried out and the results are compared to theoretical predictions. Additionally, the transfer of electrons from the target atom to the projectile ion is investigated. Inner shell vacancies produced in the capture process are filled by Auger-cascades and shake-off processes. Therefore, the cesium is ionized to several charge states. The charge states are resolved by time-of-flight measurements. From the TOF spectra the momentum transfer to the recoiled cesium ion is determined. As an additional application the trapped atoms are used to measure the two-dimensional density distribution of the stored ions. This method is of great interest for very dilute beams because reliable measurements down to very low ion currents in the order of 10 nA become possible. The resolution of this method is only limited by the size of the atom cloud (actual diameter: some 100 µm). Thus, the resolution is better than resolution of the restgas beam profile monitor at TSR.
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|530 Physics
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|Cäsiumatom, Magnetooptische Atomfalle, Speicherring, Strahlprofil, Internes Target
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The deep freeze remains on throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the first week of 2018.
That means dangerous cold for the Mummers' parade on New Year's Day.
The Mummers will strut in painful wind and cold. Actual air temperatures will start around 9 degrees and wind chills will dip to -4 F. The parade will end with sunshine with temperatures in the upper 10s and feels-like temperatures around 5 degrees.
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
The cold will last through Tuesday morning. It will "warm up" to around 30 on Wednesday.
The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team is tracking the possibility of snow on Thursday as the temperatures dip again, with highs only in the mid 20's.
The cold temperatures mean that snow that fell Saturday will stay on the ground for days.
By Friday, be ready for another bitter cold blast. Temperatures fall into the teens again with overnight lows just 5 or 6 degrees. The feels-like temperatures will likely dip dangerously low again as the wind will pick up for Friday and Saturday.
It's important that you check on friends, family, and neighbors that may be vulnerable to the extreme cold. Now is also a good time to make sure your house and car are adequately equipped to handle the cold.
We put together a list of 20 Winter Weather Tips to keep you, your family, your pets, and your home safe in this winter: click here.


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Fireplace Safety
Midland has finally received some winter weather!
Winter weather means finally cracking open the fireplace!
More than 1/3 of the population uses their fireplace during the winter.
Here are some safety tips for your fireplace this winter.
-Have a certified chimney specialist to inspect and clean your chimney annually.
-Have a mesh screen cap installed over the top of your chimney.
- Keep your flue air inlets kept open
- Keep mesh gates closed when glass doors are open.
- Keep clear of glass doors, they can reach temperatures of 200 degrees when closed.
- Let ashes cool completely before removing them.
Stay warm this winter and we wish you a Happy New Year!


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We love all-natural DIYs using ingredients found in nature. What better way to treat and heal your body than with herbs and oils that come from the earth? Today's how-to comes from Candice Batista, the founder of the lifestyle blog The Eco Hub.
I've been back in the gym lately after taking a long break, for 10 years, doing other activities like yoga and running. I'd wanted to get back to lifting weights and we've (hubs and me) have been power lifting, a first for me, and it's been really fun. But holy, I don't t know if it's my age or the time I have spent away from the gym that's got me hurting, really hurting, the type of soreness where you can't even sit down on the toilet.
All this got me thinking, I need a good recipe for a relaxing bath that will help ease my tired sore muscles.
Herbs to the rescue.
Herbs are an excellent addition to any DIY recipe and this one is super simple and effective. You are going to feel amazing after this soak, and the smell, well let me know what you think once you've made it.
Epson salts and baking soda both do wonders for the bod. But for this recipe, the stars of the show are the herbs.
• Dried chamomile has gentle healing and soothing properties.
• Pine Needles: Aids in muscle stiffness, has a mild analgesic property that gets deep into the muscle.
• Rosemary: Is antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral. It is also full of antioxidants.
• Peppermint Leaves: Known as a natural painkiller, it will soothe sore tired muscles.
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil is anti-inflammatory and will aid in relaxing sore muscles.
This soak calls for you to sit back and relax for a least 20 – 30 minutes. Taking time out of your day to have a little "me" time is one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and soul. Self-care is really the cornerstone to ultimate happiness.
If you can squeeze in 30 mins, 10 mins, or even 1 minute a day just for you, you will reap the benefits of glowing skin, balanced health, and a more positive outlook on life
So give it a try already and don't forget to post a photo and use the hashtag #TheEcoHub, I'd love to see your creations.
A super effective sore muscle soak made with relaxing and rejuvenating essential oils.
Prep Time 5 min
Servings: 1 time
2 cups Epsom Salts
3/4 cups baking soda
2 tbsp dried chamomile
2 tbsp pine needles
2 tbsp peppermint leaves
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
1 muslin bag
Place all the ingredients into the muslin bag and mix. Tie up the bag and place it under the faucet with the water running into it.
Grab a book, sit back and relax for at least 20 – 30 mins and soak up all the goodness.
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• Recommended for: Normal skin
• Usage: When muscle are really sore
• Make sure you do a patch test before trying any new products
• Always check with your medical practitioner before trying a new skincare routine, especially if you are pregnant.
Try more of our all-natural DIY body treatments:
All-Natural DIY at Home Spa Day
DIY Mint and Quartz Toner for Glowing Skin
CANDICE BATISTA is an award winning eco-journalist and one of Canada's leading eco advocates, whose been sharing tips on how to live a more sustainable life for over a decade now. Currently, she calls CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show home. As the resident on-air eco expert (and producer), she provides viewers with the tools they need to live happy, healthy, green lives. Candice also runs The Eco Hub, a lifestyle blog that educates readers on how to go green.


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Introducing FastCV: computer vision technology, tuned for mobile
Oct 25, 2011
Qualcomm products mentioned within this post are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
We love the smarts that come with developers adding computer vision-enabled functionality into their cutting edge applications, but we needed the processing to happen faster. That camera on your mobile phone pulls in a lot of data, so we asked ourselves how we could retain the smarts while still processing the information efficiently so that users get great experiences without bogging down the device. That's what led Qualcomm to launch FastCV, the first mobile-optimized computer vision (CV) library for ARM-based devices. Qualcomm is making it available to the industry so that CV applications can run efficiently on a wide array of mobile devices, even mass market handsets.
FastCV offers the most widely used, computationally intensive vision processing APIs, with hardware acceleration and better performance on mobile devices. FastCV is designed for efficiency on all ARM-based processors, but is also especially tuned to take advantage of Qualcomm's Snapdragon™ family of processors (second generation and above). In fact, FastCV for Snapdragon is able to offload processing onto various subsystems within the processor, whereas FastCV for ARM is limited to acceleration on the CPU.
FastCV is designed for developers interested in creating sophisticated CV apps, as well as CV middleware developers looking to build the frameworks necessary for everyday developers to include computer vision functionality in their apps.
Of course, FastCV is the framework at the heart of our vision-based Augmented Reality (AR) SDK, because AR is much more precise and useful when it's based on camera input than on location-based estimates. We anticipate FastCV will be used by middleware developers to build additional frameworks that will allow developers of computer vision apps to build compelling experiences around CV that take advantage of:
- gesture recognition
- face detection, tracking and recognition
- text recognition and tracking
- depth of field calculations
Here's what Daqri, a developer who was given early access to the FastCV API, has to say about it:
"Qualcomm has really thought through the challenges and constraints of mobile devices to provide the industry with a smart, optimized solution for delivering rich CV functionality," said Brian Mullins, CEO for Daqri. "The FastCV tools will easily tackle some of the harder aspects of computer vision technology, allowing us to focus on building compelling marketing platforms."
We're releasing the initial FastCV SDK for Android at the IEEE ISMAR conference in Basel, Switzerland Oct 26 - 29, but you don't have to fly there to get it. The FastCV SDK is available for download now at https://developer.qualcomm.com/software/fastcv-sdk.
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Suigetsu (#2 Seiteikata in Jodo) is a funny thing. The basis of the technique is supposed to be "seeking the weakness" i.e. a chink in the bad guy's armor. This technique is usually interpreted as stabbing the guy in the solar plexus with the stick.
When I was at the Starkville Fall clinic with Henry Copeland a few weeks back I was working on Suigetsu with P3. I was doing my standard form. I typically conceive of this as allowing uke to commit to his downward stroke, slipping aside, and lunging into the solarplexus - almost like setting a spear for a charge. Henry chimed in and showed a Suigetsu with a wholly different feel. The best I can describe it is, slipping to the side and reaching out with the stick as a feeler or separator. There is no impact - just a touch. It's not even in uke's solar plexus - just somewhere on uke's chest. Then Henry screws the stick (painfully) into uke's ribs with a turn of the wrist which causes the separation for the next part of the technique.
In my typical ignorance I could have easily dismissed this as a simple variation or option. A preference that Henry has for how to do the thing. But then Henry explained, "See, the guy is swinging a sword at me and I can't afford to put that much force into him." Henry just wants to get a little bit of control long enough to get clear from the sword without being cut.
Now that's a wholly different attitude about the technique than I had. I see the sword guy coming down on me and a primitive part of me thinks, "Aha, I can stab this stick through his chest!" Which seems pretty effective when everything goes kata-wise, but there is no margin for error there. I stand a chance of not killing the guy and at the same time giving him enough of my energy to regain some balance and flail at me with the sword. Henry's option takes uke's balance for a moment and then backs off to a safe place without making the assumption that tori can kill uke with that one lunge to the solar plexus.


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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) will construct new 37,000 residential housing units for the federal employees from grade 1 to 22 that would be given to dwellers on ownership rights.Federal Minister for Housing and Works Senator Rahmatulah Kakar said this during a meeting here on Thursday with the Chinese ambassador and three other members of the delegation from China.
The federal minister also promised that the PHA would construct one million houses for government employees on an annual basis with the cooperation of China. A Chinese investment committee has already been established in the construction department of the ministry and other Chinese-based construction companies are showing their interest to construct the mega projects of residential units.
The minister for housing and works said further opportunities for employment would be created with the investment coming in for the housing projects. He said this would help to fight poverty and unemployment. The Chinese ambassador assured that China would fully support Pakistan for the construction of mega projects.
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Design in the era of 400 ppm (parts per million) of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere means that we are working against the clock. To create going forward means that we have to reduce our impact and also design to renourish our planet. It means improving our air, water, and land, and then sustaining that progress.
We can make big impacts by making responsible choices, but we're discovering that small changes become large when multiplied by thousands of other designers making similar decisions. This is where we all come in. We create messaging, awareness, and love through beauty and we can use these skills to make a difference.
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In the most ecommerce sites there's a chance at this early stage to convert also. It could not be to a final sale but to the next step on the buyer -journey. As user's follower from first time visitors, to views, to attracted and do again buyers they convert from one step to the next.
Helpful micro-conversion plugs like sharing a blog post, whitepaper and downloading or even applying your search tool show user intent or interest and development that notice through to the next step is a reasonably low-cost and measurable step to take.
While key code changes such as design and UX modernize often yield material results, the long term medium manage to trend. Boosting that control through micro-conversion optimisation is a plan for those interested in long-term returns over repetitively driving expensive short-term gains.
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What happened to camp? (Part 1)
When did 'camp' become another word for gay?.
Back in the sixties and
seventies, 'camp' was something fascinatingly awful; 'so bad it's
good.' Like the Batman TV series and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Nowadays camp has just become gay - due in no small part to a large
chunk of the gay community worshipping all things camp.
I'm the worst
offender. I can often be heard screaming: 'Oh my god! It's awful! I
love it!'
I think now we need a new word for 'the art form formerly known as
camp.' Something that sums up the earnest zeal, the outrageous
miscalculation, the cringe-inducing enthusiasm, and the pure and simple
stupidity that fuels hilarious disasters like Glitter (Mariah Carey),
Dancing with the Stars, and the grotesqueries produced from the
collaboration of Anne Geddes and Celine Dion.
Over the coming weeks, I'll be exploring some of these ridiculous
oddities in detail, but today I need to find a name that sums up more
than 'camp.' It needs to be more succinct than 'so bad it's good.' It
needs to be more descriptive than 'hideously hilarious.' And it needs
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Let's Give Cities A Greater Role In Managing Migration
October 23rd, 2016
By: Harald Bauder, Director, Graduate Program in Immigration and Settlement Studies at Ryerson University
The International Organization for Migration estimates that more than 4,300 persons have died or went missing along migratory routes worldwide so far in 2016; more than 3,200 perished in the Mediterranean alone.
The causes of this human-made catastrophe are complex. There is a complicated interplay between national governments and their policies, international organizations, civic institutions, and surveillance and control technologies. Many migrants die as they take ever greater risks to avoid the grip of these "border regimes."
Border regimes operate not only at the physical border between countries, but also in the international waters of the Mediterranean and off the coast of Australia, and along the transit routes through the Sahara desert and out of Syria. They also act inside national borders, at the train stations of Munich and Milano, the bus terminals in Calgary and Chicago, and workplaces and hospital emergency rooms throughout Canada.
Border regimes order our world
Border regimes do more than simply controlling migration: they determine the conditions under which people live, work, and die. They regulate who has rights and access to work and welfare, and they establish who belongs to a society and who is "illegal." Border regimes order our world.
Because of our protected geography, relatively few people are dying on route to Canada. Most migrants realize that crossing the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans to reach Canada is much costlier and riskier than crossing the Mediterranean.
Nevertheless, border regimes are still ordering our country. Estimates suggest that up to 500,000 persons live in Canada without legal status. In Greater Toronto, there may be as many as 200,000 persons without status, and equally as many with precarious status. Their lack of full status often prevents them from claiming basic rights, excludes them from fully participating in our society, and renders them exploitable as workers.
National migration policies play an important part in ordering our society based on origin and status. Canadian temporary foreign workers and international mobility programs have resulted in more than 350,000 foreign workers living in Canada in 2014, often without the same economic rights and entitlements that Canadian citizens take for granted — including the right to stay.
Cities have a different approach to migration
Cities have a different approach to migration. They are not in the business of controlling who crosses and settles within their boundaries, or ordering their communities based on where residents are coming from. Rather, their role is to be inclusive and provide access to resources and services for all residents.
Granted, some city administrations are eager to enforce national migration policies and actively participate in the border regime. Research by my colleague at York University, Liette Gilbert, shows how smaller towns such as Hérouxville, Quebec, and Hazleton, Pennsylvania, have introduced measures that erode the rights of migrants and control their presence.
Many other cities, however, resist exclusionary national policies and border regimes. For example, by declaring themselves sanctuary cities, Toronto and Hamilton have recognized that the residents who are denied status by national policies are nevertheless members of their communities. In this way, dozens of sanctuary cities throughout North America are seeking to build inclusive urban communities in which all residents can equally participate — independent of the order which border regimes impose.
Urban communities are also highly responsive to global developments and the need for people to migrate for work and opportunity, and to escape from war and oppression. Take Lifeline Syria as an example: this initiative was spearheaded by civic leaders of Greater Toronto to mobilize fellow residents to sponsor Syrian refugee families and help these families settle in their communities. While the federal government is an important partner in this initiative, it is the urban community that has demonstrated leadership.
Cities are demanding a greater role in managing migration and are asserting their independence from national migration policies that disenfranchise large portions of their residents.
In a globalized world, nation states are increasingly failing to cope with the human need for security and desire to migrate. As cities fill this void, they must maintain their inclusive approach and resist being absorbed into the deadly border regime.
This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post and has been republished with the permission of the author.
Harald Bauder is a Professor of Geography at Ryerson University and the Director of the Graduate Program in Immigration and Settlement Studies at Ryerson University. His latest book, Migration Borders Freedom is available at Routledge.
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Hey, everyone! What's up? I know it's a little late for my March wrap-up, but let me just give you a quick update of what's been going on in my absence for the past weeks. It was an unplanned hiatus. I woke up one morning and I had this intense neck and back pain. There… Continue reading March Wrap-Up
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Hey, everyone! What's up? Another week has gone by and I'm here again to show my NetGalley haul. After caving in last week, I was able to stop myself from checking new titles from NetGalley the past few days. Still, I was approved of three new books from my pending list. Here are my approvals… Continue reading NetGalley Haul of the Week
WWW Wednesday: March 27, 2019
Happy Wednesday, everyone! How are you all doing? It's been a slow reading week for me. I've been stuck with the book I'm reading since last week and still not even close to finishing it. I also didn't feel like starting a new one. So, reading-wise, as unproductive as my blogging. Since I can't even… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: March 27, 2019
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After almost four weeks of not requesting anything from NetGalley, I finally gave in and checked out their new titles. I got carried away and ended up requesting about a dozen books. I'd say I still did a pretty good job of restraining myself considering I browsed three weeks worth of recently added titles. I've… Continue reading NetGalley Haul of the Week
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Hi, everyone! I hope you are all doing great. It's Wednesday once again and it's time for another short WWW post. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam@Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the three questions below and link back to her or simply put your answers in the comments section on her blog… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: March 20, 2019
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The Wonderful Baron Doppelgänger Device (The Bizarre Baron Inventions #3) by Eric Bower
W.B. is up against the cleverest, deadliest, most dangerous villain he's ever faced—himself. Before we get to that, there's some good news: the new boy at school is the best friend W.B. has ever had! Of course, he is only the third friend W.B.'s ever had though, so… Anyway, his name is B.W. and he… Continue reading The Wonderful Baron Doppelgänger Device (The Bizarre Baron Inventions #3) by Eric Bower


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
As I was running that day in preparation for my second triathlon, I was struck by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains which are, essentially, in my front yard. I was running on my favorite local road when all of the sudden I had a bolt of direct inspiration. It was so strong, it stopped me in my tracks.
"Your knees won't hold out. You have to do something more, and you have to do it quickly, or you won't be able to do anything at all."
You may or may not know, I am a spiritual person. I happen to use prayer in my daily life as a way to communicate with my Maker, and I felt this direction I had just received was divinely inspired. It didn't come as a voice, but as a thought, and not from me. And it brought peace.
After pausing to consider what this could mean I took the quickest route home, ran to my bedroom and hit my knees in prayer. "Heavenly Father, I heard that direction. I have an idea of what to do...". I then went downstairs and told my husband very sincerely that I thought it was time to consider abdominoplasty, but before we spoke about possibilites in too much detail I wanted to make sure that we were on the same page, so I asked him to also pray about it, which he did, and also felt a comfort about it.
My triathlon confirmed my feelings. During the bike ride and the run in particular, I could feel the extra pressure of my midsection and imagined what I'd be able to accomplish if it were smaller.
I had heard of a surgeon in Ogden and knew a woman who had gone to him for a different procedure, so I emailed her and asked her opinion. Hers was a glowing review, not just of the surgeon's abilities, but also of the anethesiologist's as well as the sensitivity and professionalism of all staff. After researching a little more, I phoned this surgeon's office and made an appointment for a consultation (the cost of which would be applied to my surgery, should I choose to go with their practice). My friend was right -- a very welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional office staff. My first impression of the doctor was that he was probably very nice and kind of an ass -- in that way that you want your surgeon to be confident, you know? So it didn't bother me. He answered my questions thoroughly.
He explained to me what would happen during the procedure and the kind of recovery involved ("Two weeks flat on your back, four additional weeks with zero lifting."). When he mentioned that my scar would be low enough that, "You can still wear a bikini, no problem," I let out a burst of laughter. "That's funny," I told him, "Let me introduce myself."
I asked how soon we could do the surgery, and his answer: "Well, before we proceed, you have to lose some weight."
My heart fell.
"Yeah. That's what I've been working on. And it hasn't been working. And so I'm here. I guess . . . I guess I don't qualify for the procedure?"
"No, what we do is we schedule it for three months from now, and I give you a prescription for phentermine."
"Uh, will that put a hole in my heart?"
"No, what you're thinking of is the combination of phentermine and ephedrine. Phentermine, on its own and short-term, has no lasting ill effects."
Some more questions and formalities, and before I knew it I was driving away from the hospital (where the office is located). By the time I was back home in Provo that night, I had filled my prescription at the pharmacy and I had a date for surgery on the calendar: October 15th.
*If any of this story sounds a bit familiar it's because I was one of the anonymous contributors to a post at Segullah last December about this very situation.
*Eager to know what happened in my three-month preparation for surgery? See you tomorrow!
12 comments:
- Kalli Ko said...
and then you asked him about my future boob job right?
I'm going to need some serious lifties here.
- 27 July, 2010 08:29
- Rynell said...
Thank you for telling your story.
- 27 July, 2010 09:11
- The Lewis Family said...
Wow, that was quite the read over at seagull or whatever it is.
Sad that even amongst the saints we have so much judgment. The one that killed me was "if they can afford the surgery they can afford to pay for help" that right there is the truest of compassionate feelings :D That is probably how Jesus rolled too ;)
And that Naismith character, man I have always disliked her, she was over on the mormon momma forum lots, back when I frequented that board, sad that her pessimism is spread throughout the internet.
- 27 July, 2010 11:06
- Emily said...
Like I say every day, can't wait for the next installment! Thank you for sharing your story!
- 27 July, 2010 11:12
- Lindsey Johnson said...
Wow. I had no idea that was you. Now I feel even more ashamed at my judgmental comment. :(
I admire you so much, Jenny. Thanks for being willing to share your story.
- 27 July, 2010 14:25
- Melody said...
Thank you for sharing your story. I believe this is good for you and for all of us.
I am judgmental. So is everyone else, on some level, I believe. It's nice that we all get to grow up together.
You're beautiful and I'm happy for the expansion of your inner life and shrinking of your belly.
- 27 July, 2010 18:51
- Steph said...
You are pretty inspirational my friend.
- 27 July, 2010 22:18
- La Yen said...
1. I know who that friend was, and I find it HILARIOUS.
2. Please write about Britain's comment.
3. I don't have a #3, but can't just post two comments. I have the numerical OCD like that.
- 27 July, 2010 23:35
- ~j. said...
KK - I like when you say 'lifties'.
Rynell - thank you for reading it.
CL - Yeah, it seemed to me there was a whole lot of Not Listening going on over there.
Emily - thank you for reading so loyally!
- 28 July, 2010 10:21
- ~j. said...
Lindsey - thank you for reading. My aim is not to make anyone feel bad, I hope you know that.
Melody - thank you, Friend.
steph - boing fwip!
- 28 July, 2010 10:24
- ~j. said...
LaYen -
1. Yes. But she is my friend. I could play a podcast for you where she says I'm cool...
2. Yes. When I told Brittan, her reply was in a hush, a strongly yet reverently whispered, "I love you."
3. 4567.
- 29 July, 2010 09:45
La Yen - I also have numerical OCD, and 3 is my number of choice. Long live 3!
~j - I had the same reaction as you when my surgeon mentioned the low scar for my c-section...ha ha, yes, for my bikini days...those are so long gone that I never even had them in the first place!
- 04 August, 2010 10:34


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A LEADING Republican columnist, trying to re-stoke her candidate's faltering campaign before the first
"Wade into the crowd, wade into the fray, hold a hell of a rally in an American city — don't they count anymore?"
But the fact is that cities don't count anymore — at least not in national Republican politics.
The very word "city" went all but unheard at the Republican convention, held in the rudimentary city of
Actually, that's not quite true. Right after "Honoring Our Relationship With American Indians" and shortly before "Honoring and Supporting Americans in the Territories," the Republican platform addresses another enclave of benighted quasi-citizens: the
The very few sections that address urban concerns contain similar complaints about cities' current priorities — not to mention the very idea of city life. The Republican platform bitterly denounces the Democrats for diverting some highway fund money to
The Obama administration, the Republicans conclude damningly, is "replacing civil engineering with social engineering as it pursues an exclusively urban vision of dense housing and government transit."
Unsurprisingly, the chairman of the Republican platform committee, Gov.
IT could hardly be otherwise. The
This wasn't always the case. During the heyday of the urban political machines, from the Civil War to
With the possible exception of Houston or maybe Omaha, it's all but inconceivable that Mr. Romney will carry any of those cities. And that's due in good part to the man Hoover defeated, more than 80 years ago.
The rise of
Born in 1873 on Oliver Street, on the edge of
It was almost as if today a candidate from the projects — a high-school dropout who still dressed in hip-hop fashion and liked to occasionally drop in to a club to D.J. for a couple of hours — were to become a serious presidential candidate.
"To hundreds of thousands of old-stock Americans, Smith might just as well have been Jewish or black," the historian Lawrence H. Fuchs wrote. New York "meant night life, short skirts, prostitution, Jewish intellectuals and the Union Theological Seminary."
In an openly bigoted campaign, Smith was assailed in millions of coarse, anti-Catholic pamphlets and handbills; even a Methodist bishop viciously attacked his "Romanism." He walked away from the race a bitter man and the cities went with him. By 1930, over 56 percent of all Americans already lived in urban areas.
The Great Depression secured their loyalty to the Democratic Party.
In so doing, it began to shrivel the urban political machines, though it would take decades before they disappeared completely. The cities, which had been places of horrible suffering during the early years of the Great Depression, became alluring again, attracting a dynamic if volatile new mix of the rural poor, black, white and Hispanic. By 1950, almost two-thirds of all Americans lived in urban areas.
Save for mavericks like
This didn't seem to matter in the postwar years, as demographic trends began to shift sharply away from the city. Newly prosperous whites and eventually blacks pursued the American dream out to the suburbs. The urban industrial base left too.
FOR Republicans, cities now became object lessons on the shortcomings of activist government and the welfare state — sinkholes of crime and social dysfunction, where
This probably cost Ford the 1976 election — much as Mr. Romney's opposition to "saving Detroit" may yet cost him this one, thanks to all the votes of auto-parts workers he stands to sacrifice in
Today, four-fifths of the population lives in an urban area — the highest percentage in our history. Although the country remains largely suburban, one in 12 Americans lives in a city of over a million people. More than ever, they are stakeholders, owning where previous generations rented, creating their own jobs and opportunities. Traditional liberal bastions like the Upper West Side of Manhattan are now filled with the owners of co-ops and condominiums worth hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars. Over 140,000 New Yorkers in all — or nearly 4 percent of the labor force — work out of their homes. The percentages are even higher in Los Angeles and Chicago. Most of these individuals are skilled, highly educated "job creators" for themselves and others — the very demographic that Republicans claim to want to attract.
Some have managed it. The Upper West Side voted for the re-election of both the businessman
Yet the national Republican Party still can't get seem to get past its animus toward the very idea of urban life. The only place that Amtrak turns a profit is the Northeast corridor — yet all Republicans can think to do is privatize it, along with the local rail lines on which millions of Americans have been commuting into cities to work for as long as a century and a half. Republicans promise to ban
In short, they promise to rip and tear at the immensely complex fabric of city life while sneering at the entire "urban vision of dense housing and government transit." There is a terrible arrogance here that has ramifications well beyond the Republicans' electoral prospects.
There wasn't so much as a mention of cities in the debate on domestic issues the presidential candidates had last week. Nor did the Democrats have much to say about cities at their convention in
Mr. Giuliani and Mayor Bloomberg — both Democrats turned Republicans — saw their opportunity in displacing these tired party satraps. Between them, they embraced exactly the sort of "Chinese menu" variety of policy choices that Americans say they prefer. Between them, they backed tough law-enforcement tactics and strict gun laws, supported gay rights and major real-estate developments, opposed smoking in bars and a "living wage."
Other Republican mayors have scored similar successes around the country. Susan Golding, the second woman and first Jewish mayor of San Diego, was a pro-gay-rights, pro-affirmative-action executive who also built that city's first homeless shelter — and cracked down on crime while creating "one-stop shopping" for new businesses seeking permits.
The dynasty of Republican mayors begun by
"This is my way of redeeming my existence on earth," Mr. Kemp once told a group of reporters. "I wasn't there with
THE potential for change, should Republicans start shouting from the rooftops about cities, is enormous. Constituencies change parties — and in America, parties change constituents, opening them up to the concerns of others, because of the need to form broad, national coalitions. A Republican Party seeking to actively win cities, not just vilify them or suppress their vote, could open the party up to all sorts of new immigrant voters, like Asian and Latino Americans — and maybe even bring back part of an old voting bloc: black people.
At a moment when Republican Party's "dog whistles" are more racially pitched than ever, this may sound crazy. Yet one got the impression this election season, for instance, that
Republicans in turn could show on a very human level that they are more than the mere radio ranters who constitute so much of what urban voters get to hear of the right wing. They would have to vie for votes in a manner that reflects urban realities instead of fantastical theories. Imagine a serious, practical discussion of educational reform or mass transit, instead of more heavy-handed attempts to demonize teachers' unions or privatize the rails.
The prospects for any such change don't seem high right now. But that may change, too, out of necessity. The Republican refusal to contest the cities has left them in a permanently defensive stance in national campaigns. This can't continue. The courts have already struck down many voter suppression laws, and the party's 2008 presidential results read like an actuarial table, with Republicans increasing their percentage of the vote mainly in aging districts that are losing population. In the meantime, as urban areas continue to grow, they become more and more intertwined with what were once distant suburbs, making "urban" issues all the more pertinent to everyone.
The old antagonisms between cities and suburbs will give way to cooperation over everything from where to build the next airport to how to combine municipal services to how to spread the wealth cities generate. And for that matter, over half of all minorities in metropolitan areas — including African-Americans — do not live in the inner city but in surrounding suburbs.
Republicans may not want to go to the cities. But that doesn't much matter. The cities are coming to them.
The credits for two photographs with an opinion essay last Sunday about the Republican Party's orientation toward cities were transposed. The image of the Lower East Side in 1905 was from the Hulton Archive, via Getty Images, and the image of Times Square in 1944 was taken by Andreas Feininger for Time & Life Pictures, also via Getty Images.


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Forky: a life on film
After decades of service, the three-pronged plasticware gets a shot at stardom
Scott Marks 12:30 p.m., July 26
In the middle of a holiday moviegoing season fraught with yarns of slavery, childhood mortality, cancer, senility, and an AIDS panacea as a cash cow, it's amazing how refreshing a cheesy exploitation film can sound. Taking sole screenwriting credit, Sylvester Stallone lumps together shreds of his past glories to form a formulaic (if effective) revenge thrill ride. Jason Statham stars as Rambo with a daughter, a passive-until-pushed ex-NYC cop living in backwoods Louisiana with a price placed on his head by an imprisoned mobster. Playing what could be an older cousin of his Spring Breakers' character Alien, James Franco amuses the crowd as a ferocious meth chef, with a down-and-dirty Kate Bosworth perfect in the role of analeptic-addled sister and Academy Award-winning Winona Ryder as his crack whore galpal. This time around, the otherwise inefficacious Gary Fleder (Kiss the Girls, Runaway Jury) earned his director's check. With Clancy Brown and Frank Grillo. 2013.


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Dorothy Marie Mallick, 67, of Patterson Township, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2008, at her son's home with whom she resided.
Born August 18, 1940, in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late William M. and Jessie R. Pochubay, she was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Patterson Township, where she was active in Women's Ministries and had served as past secretary and treasurer. She was also a former volunteer at Providence Health Care Center in Beaver Falls.
�In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Mallick, in 2005. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Col. Richard and Patricia Mallick, in Germany; Charles M. Jr. and Rowena Mallick, Bellevue, Neb.; Daniel S. Mallick, Center Township, and Pamela and Brian Smith, Plattsmouth, Neb.; six grandchildren, Brenden and Nathan Smith and Madison, Jackson, Reagan and Jacob Mallick; a sister, Mary Lou Mattern, Cape May, N.J.; a niece, Lorie Mattern, in California; two sisters-in-law, and a brother-in-law, Edith and George Boxen, College Hill, and Shirley Bischak, Niceville, Fla.
�Friends will be received Monday from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the HILL & KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls. Additional visitation will be held in the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. in the First Assembly of God Church, 1317 Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls. Pastor Paul Poole will officiate. Private interment will follow in the Beaver Falls Cemetery, Chippewa Township.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the First Assembly of God Church, 1317 Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010.