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This was a super busy weekend. I got a lot accomplished and feel great about it!
Mostly, it was cleaning, though. I cleaned out the clutter from my laundry room and washed it from top to bottom. It's actually not that bad to be in there now. I also did the same for the two bathrooms.
I also finished the laundry (however, that was Saturday, and I have probably about 2-3 loads to do now. The never ending story.....lalalalalala)
BUT - I did make a few things.
A cute little halloween inspired rosette pin. It's for sale in my etsy shop.
And a fall wreath. This was inspired by something somewhere on the internet. I feel badly that I do not have the link for it. It was so pretty and stuck in my head. While I was shopping I picked up the wreath on a whim and just had to make it. So, sorry if it was your idea first. But thank you!
This will be going to my friend, Bec. She's been my friend since kindergarten!
I think I'm going to have to make one for me, though, because every time I pass it in my house I just love it.
And last but not least, I made a little wall hanging to put up in my laundry room.
Originally, I was going to make something colorful and quirky with something like "Wash, Wear, Repeat."
As I was going through my stash, though, I found these fabrics.
These are the fabrics that I chose for a little girl quilt when I was pregnant with my first child.
He was a boy.
Second baby was a boy.
Then I had two miscarriages. One of them, I'm convinced is a little girl. She was a fighter. She held on through a lot. My second son was in the NICU when he was born, and I commented that there were mostly little boys in there. The nurses said, "That's because little girls are fighters. They hang on and get out of here quickly." So, I think she's a little girl waiting for me in heaven.
So I made this little wall hanging that says, "Thank You, Lord, for those I wash for and for those I do not." It is a little dress and quilt hanging on the line.
It will be nice to see this in the laundry room, when I'm doing the never ending job. It will remind me to be thankful for those I have to hold.
Including boy number 3.


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Jim Ladd told me once, in a 1995 interview, "Radio in general (is) not run by people who know the music anymore. They try to pick a little narrow slot." He was leaving KLSX/97.1 FM at the time. It was dropping classic rock for talk. Ladd would return to a previous home, KLOS/95.5 FM, and in his last stint there, did 14 years of free-form radio. Then, in October of 2011, he got the word he was out again.
Classic rock purists might say the day Ladd left KLOS was The Day The Music Died. But, to use a cliché that is so true, when one door closed, another opened. One year ago he signed with satellite radio Sirius XM and went on the air there Feb. 13, doing four hours a night from 4 -8 p.m. Pacific time on Deep Tracks Channel 27.
What a difference a year makes. "It has been absolutely wonderful and a great learning experience," he said in a phone interview from a studio high atop the Hollywood hills.
"Even though I have been fighting for free-form all my life, it is more freedom than I have ever had before. I'm exploring a lot more music that is available to me. They put in eight tracks that would never see the light of day on terrestrial radio. I'm finding songs that I was unaware of," he said.
Ladd's show is commercial-free. Subscribers receive a radio to use in the car or at home, or they can listen online. See www.siriusxm.com.
Sirius XM does not break out subscriber counts by shows, but overall it has 23.4 million subscribers. Sirius XM's Gregg Steele oversees rock music programming from his base in Washington, D.C. and said Ladd is "a super dedicated human being, the salt of the earth, and one of the easiest guys to work with." He said the service does a lot of channel cross-promotion to make people aware of the Deep Tracks channel.
Ladd signed a one-year deal. Asked if he will re-sign, he emphatically said "yes."
"A major new push is coming," he said. "We are going to take calls from listeners and get involved in social media. I can't believe I am doing this national show. The technology is amazing. They leave me completely alone to do what I want to do. And if I come across a song that is not in the library, I send them an email and ask if it can be added, and, boom, there it is the next day."
Gene (Bean) Baxter returned to his home in Washington state Nov. 20, doing well after donating a kidney to KROQ/106.7 FM engineer Scott Mason on Nov. 13. Mason is also on the road to recovery and was released from the hospital Nov. 17.
Bean phoned into the Kevin & Bean show to talk about the recovery process and to thank KROQ listeners for their support. He said he hopes to return to the show fulltime Monday (Nov. 26). For sure, he said, "he wants to be back in time for the Miss Double D-cember pageant," the website posted. More information: kroq.cbslocal.com.
You can follow Bean on Twitter at www.twitter.com/clydetombaugh.
CBS-TV cameras had exclusive access to the operation, giving Bean the opportunity to watch the removal of his own kidney on "CBS This Morning."
On the KROQ website, Bean said he "went down the hallway to visit Scott, joking 'I went down to check on my other kidney.' We know how poorly he's looked in recent years. It's unbelievable. The transformation… he looks 10 years younger, smiling, laughing, happy… You guys always make fun of me for being a robot not a unicorn, but I teared up when I saw him. It was emotional to see how great he looked."
Yes, you know the holidays are here when KROQ/106.7 FM selects its Top 10 finalists for Kevin & Bean's Miss Double D-cember 2013 Pageant. It takes place Nov. 30 at the Slidebar in Fullerton. "The winner gets all sorts of prizes… like tickets to Almost Acoustic Christmas, Weenie Roast and April Foolishness, professional photo shoots," the website says.
To check out the Top 10 finalists, go to this link.
Marc "Mookie" Kaczor, music director at low-power Laguna Beach FM KX 93.5, emailed, "We're into our second month of broadcasting … and our brand of "Generational Alt Rock" has been very well received." The listener-supported non-profit plays an extended indie and alternative format, he said.
"Podcasts now available, and information on our first ever membership drive is up there too," he added. More information: www.KX935.com.
The rumors finally became fact – the much-loved KRML/1410 AM jazz and blues station in Carmel is switching to rock, starting Monday (Nov. 26). The station is best remembered by movie fans when Clint Eastwood used the station as a backdrop in the 1971 movie "Play Misty For Me."
Manny Pacheco and I have partnered on the "Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten History" book series and the 3 p.m. Saturday "Forgotten Hollywood" radio show on KSPA/1510 AM and www.thesparadio.com. The Cypress resident's credits go back to the '80s and include a long-standing personal friendship with KHHT Hot 92.3 FM's Art Laboe.
On Nov. 18, he won third place in the entertainment blog by an individual category at the National Entertainment Journalism awards competition given out at a Los Angeles Press Club event honoring, among others, Jane Fonda. Well deserved, Manny. His blog is full of movie history and worth checking out at www.forgottenhollywood.com.
No official announcement has been made yet, but it appears that Educational Media Foundation is the company that will flip the Playlist 92.7 FM format to contemporary Christian. The non-profit operates the online listener-supported station K-Love. More info: www.klove.com/djs/bios/.
Rewind for the week of Nov. 25
Nov. 27, 1964: WGGB in Red Lion, PA, harshly criticized author Fred Cook over his biography of Barry Goldwater. Cook demanded a chance to respond on the air. The situation led to the FCC "Fairness Doctrine" which mandates that stations cover both sides of controversial issues.
Nov. 28, 1932: NBC's Blue Network debuted "Beagle Shyster & Beagle," a comedy series starring Groucho Marx as an attorney and Chico Marx as his assistant. After a lawyer named Beagle threatened to sue, the name was changed to "Flywheel Shyster & Flywheel."
Dec. 1, 2011: Cumulus Media fired eight talk-show hosts at KGO in San Francisco and switched the station to an all-news format.
Sam Benson was a good friend for many years in the '60s through the '80s. He was a radio and TV voice and personality who could do it all – produce shows, write copy, do public affairs, sell cars for Earl C. Anthony and pitch dozens of other local products from Lou's Garage to silver cleaners. He spent most of his career at KLAC radio and KTTV, channel 11. Later he did public relations for the L.A. County Fair.
"Sam…was the only constant through management, ownership and format changes. He saw it all from the legendary 'Big 5' DJs to Joe Pyne to 'Future Fonic Sound,' Haynes at the Reins and the transition to a country format," wrote Don Barrett at Los Angeles Radio People. Benson died Nov. 12 at age 90.
Chris Carter's "Breakfast with the Beatles," 9 a.m.-noon Sunday (Nov. 25) on KLOS/95.5 FM, features the White Album (in mono) – both LP's, outtakes, rarities, plus an hour of "George Harrisongs." This episode did not air Nov. 18 as printed here last week. More info: www.955klos.com.
Orange County Register business writer Jon Lansner is on KFWB/980 AM at 8:12 a.m. Fridays.
"The Pet Place Radio Show" airs 7:30 a.m. Sundays on K-Mozart 1260 AM. The Nov. 25 show with Orange County host-producer Marie Hulett includes Judie Mancuso talking about the California Pet Lovers License Plates and Maria Dales of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. More info: www.kmozart.com, www.petplace.org, and www.facebook.com/PetPlaceRadio.
George Harrison is honored on the 11th anniversary of his death on Pat Matthews" 10 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 25) show at www.Beatlesarama.com.
Keri Tombazian will be at Spaghettini in Seal Beach on Sunday (Nov. 25) for KTWV/94.7 FM's "Wave" Sunday Brunch. KTWV is also at The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. More info on the OC brunch: www.spaghettini.com.
Orange County chef Jamie Gwen is on KFWB/980 AM 8-10 a.m. Sundays. This week: The values of amethyst gin, online shopping tips, beef stew, fried chicken and pizza. More info: www.chefjamie.com.
Jeff Gehringer reviews the career of trumpeter Bobby Shew on "Jazz at the Spa" at 4 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 25) on KSPA/1510 AM. Also check out Manny Pacheco's "Forgotten Hollywood" weekly at 3 p.m. Saturdays. More information: www.forgottenhollywood.com, www.thesparadio.com.
Bob Goodman's "Whole 'Nuther Thing" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 spotlights The J. Geils Band.. More info: www.ksbr.org. Previous shows are available for download at bobksbr.podomatic.com
Mari Frank hosts two Monday morning shows on Irvine-based KUCI/889.9 FM starting at 8 a.m. One is "Privacy Policy" and is followed by "Prescriptions for Healing Conflict." "Private Policy" topic Monday (Nov. 26) is "Restorative Justice." More information: email@example.com.
John and Larry Gassman's "Same Time Same Station" salutes announcer Harlan Wilcox. Shows include Amos & Andy and Boston Blackie. It streams on demand beginning every Sunday at Jerry Haendiges's OTR site www.vintageradioplace.com. It is available from Radio Out Of The Past beginning Monday or Tuesday.Download it at www.radiooutofthepast.org.
Contact the writer: Freelance writer Gary Lycan is the Register's radio columnist. Write: Show, The Orange County Register, P.O. Box 11626, Santa Ana, CA 92711. You can follow him on Twitter @radioocr. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com

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OMAHA, Neb. - Whit Merrifield's RBI single with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning gave South Carolina its first baseball national championship with a 2-1 victory over UCLA in the College World Series on Tuesday night.
The Gamecocks (54-16) won six straight games after losing their CWS opener against Oklahoma. They also won the last championship played at Rosenblatt Stadium, the CWS' home since 1950.
"I don't know how I feel," coach Ray Tanner said. "I've never been in this situation. I know one thing, I'm extremely proud of these guys and my coaches. It's unbelievable.
"I'm off the ground right now."
It was the fifth championship decided in an extra-inning final, and first since Southern California topped Florida State - also 2-1 - in 15 innings in 1970.
Scott Wingo drew a leadoff walk and took second when catcher Steve Rodriguez, perhaps distracted when Evan Marzilli squared to bunt, let an inside 1-0 pitch get past him. Wingo moved to third when Marzilli got a bunt down, and scored when Merrifield drilled a 2-0 pitch by Dan Klein past the pulled-in outfield of the Bruins (51-17) and into right field.
Matt Price (5-1) got the win, allowing one hit over 22/3 innings for the Gamecocks, who also went to the CWS finals in 1975, '77 and 2002, but came up short.
Klein (6-1) took the loss after working 31/3 innings for the Bruins (51-17).
Each team had plenty of scoring chances but had difficulty converting in Rosenblatt's finale before the event moves to a new downtown stadium next year.
Price worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth, then allowed only one baserunner the rest of the way.
South Carolina had runners in scoring position in four of the first six innings, including loading the bases in the second, but could push nothing across until the eighth.
Pinch-hitter Brady Thomas reached on a sharply hit ball up the middle to start the inning, chasing reliever Erik Goeddel. Klein came on, and pinch-runner Robert Beary moved to second on Kyle Enders' grounder.
Klein tried to trick Beary with a fake pickoff to second, with second baseman Cody Regis acting as if he were giving chase to a bad throw into center field. Beary wasn't fooled, but South Carolina fans didn't appreciate the shenanigans and booed loudly.
They were cheering moments later when Haney hit a chopper to the right side. The ball glanced off UCLA first baseman Dean Espy's glove, and Regis tried to grab it with his bare hand. But Regis couldn't get it, and Beary rounded third for home as the ball trickled into right field.
The Bruins loaded the bases in the top of the ninth against Price. Chris Giovinazzo reached on his chopper to third when Adrian Morales' throw pulled first baseman Christian Walker off the bag, and Walker was late with the sweep tag. Trevor Brown blooped one into center, and Price walked Rodriguez, the No. 9 batter, on four pitches.
But Price struck out Niko Gallego to get out of trouble.
UCLA had to reset its infield for the bottom of the ninth. Espy punched a dugout wall with his right - throwing - hand after committing the error that led to the tying run, and that left him icing his hand. Brown moved from third base to first, Regis went from second to third and Adrian Williams took over at second.
The moves never hurt the Bruins. Brown made three terrific plays at first, making a scoop on Gallego's throw from short to get Adrian Morales leading off the 10th, fielding Haney's roller and flipping to the covering Klein just in time to get the runner, and later hauling in a throw in the dirt from Klein on a bunt.
Michael Roth, the situational reliever who pitched a three-hit complete game Friday in a 5-1 win over Clemson in his first start in 14 months, got the ball again on three days' rest. He went five innings and allowed a run on six hits, walked two and struck out three.
Like the Gamecocks, UCLA missed out on early scoring chances. Roth picked off a runner at second in the first inning, got a double-play ball in the second and a groundout and strikeout to end the third after Beau Amaral doubled.
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Gov. Tom Corbett is doing battle with his most formidable enemy.
And all he has to do is look in the mirror.
The match has been more than two years in the making. In one corner is Corbett's campaign pledge to never raise taxes and in the other corner, the long-deferred transportation improvement backlog responsible for shaking our cars to pieces when it's not increasing our risk of travel-related death and injury.
And that's to say nothing of the ever-growing list of other budget crises on tap, in education, social services and the state justice system.
Promises notwithstanding, there was always going to be a moment of reckoning for Corbett when it came to tax increases. There is simply no way to responsibly govern a state as large and expensive as Pennsylvania without keeping all the options open for revenue generation, especially after the fiscal mess left by his predecessor, Ed Rendell.
Some say Corbett has already broken his no-tax-hike promise twice, first with his policy to pursue sales taxes on out-of-state Internet vendors, and again for the 'impact fee' on Marcellus Shale natural gas drillers. Third time's the charm, they say, with his reported plans to uncap the Oil Company Franchise Tax. That would allow the tax to be applied to the entire wholesale price of gasoline, instead of a $1.25 per gallon limit now in effect.
Doing so could yield up to $2 billion annually to fix our roads and support public transport. It was a key recommendation of the governor's transportation advisory commission, which completed its work almost a year ago.
Already, the insiders and chatterers are falling all over themselves over the semantics of 'tax hike' and quibbling over the possible political fallout - apparently forgetting that the priority here is solid roads for personal safety and commercial activity.
Perhaps that's one reason Corbett has gone on the offensive with a series of moves aimed at convincing the critics that he is not ignoring any source of revenue. He's already moved to privatize management of the lucrative state lottery and last week unveiled his plan to sell off state-owned liquor stores and use the projected $1 billion in proceeds to benefit public education.
On Tuesday, Corbett will detail his state budget proposal for next year, and he has already revealed more of his plan than we're used to from the close-to-the-vest governor.
His actions suggest he may have awakened from a somnambulant first two years. It was only when his poll numbers nosedived and the specter of another election loomed did the governor seem interested in beginning dialogue about new sources of income and funding support for public education.
These days Corbett is engaged, crisscrossing the state, meeting with editorial boards, pushing his privatization efforts.
In two days, the governor will make his third budget address. Expected to be included in that address will be the particulars of his transportation, education and pension solutions. One issue that won't be on his to-do list is property tax reform, he recently told an editorial board that included The Mercury. That's a disappointment to be sure, but we respect the honesty. We'll take action where we can get it.
Halfway through his first term, Corbett is waking up and starting to govern.
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Sunday Sweets: You Can't Handle The Cute!
Hi. I'm Jen, and I'm addicted to cute.
What can I say? Sometime I just NEED to see a baby dragon holding a beach ball surrounded by pastel pennant bunting.
(By Choko Late)
Ahhhh. That's the stuff.
(Even the letters are adorable. How?!)
Needless to say, I heartily approve of cutesying up my favorite characters, like Bats and Wonder Woman here:
(By Little Pieces of Heaven, found here)
Cutest crime-stoppers evah! And how perfect are their colors together?
I know some folks find the button eyes on Lalaloopsy dolls a little too Coraline-esque, but I'm completely nuts for them:
(By Jussra Soares and found here - but no website is listed. Anyone have it?)
Squee! Srsly, it's all I can do not to start binge-buying these every time I'm near the toy aisle. And would you look how sweet that quilted pattern is? With the little tape measure and sewing basket and spools? And that fabric name plaque on the wall with the birthday girl's name is super fun.
I think these next two need no introduction:
(By The Cupcake Maker)
...but that's Despicable behavior.
If you're not smiling right now, you should get your emotion chip checked. And is anyone else expecting to see that goggle strap snap back at any second? I feel like I could reach out and twang it, it's so perfect!
So. Buzz Lightyear. Could he be any cuter?
Why yes, yes he could:
(By Don Buciak II)
I will never stop being amazed at what Don can do with just buttercream - NEVER. (Yes, that's all icing!) Think you can't have a show-stopping sculpted cake without fondant? Then hit that link up there and go see more of Don's work - but hang on to your socks.
I've determined there aren't nearly enough Rainbow Brite cakes in the world. Happily Amy here is working to fix that:
(Submitted by Kate F. and made by Amy A-S)
YES. I love her ponytail, and the rainbow stars. Of course, you do realize I'll be spending the next hour searching ebay for my old doll with the crinkly holographic skirt, right? And a Twink in every color, so I can make a Twink rainbow? They'll look perfect next to my Gremlin and Animaniac dolls.
Aw yeeeah.
And now, the cutest knight in all the land:
(By Tal Tsafrir's Cakes)
Accompanied by the cutest dragon, perched atop the cutest castle. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's the Kingdom of Cute, right there.
Sure, Hello Kitty is already pretty darn adorable - but EVERY girl looks better with nerdy glasses and a little plaid bow, amirite?
(Submitted by Kristen R. and made by Alena's Sweets)
Speaking of which, I've always thought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would be more fun as girls - haven't you?
(By Little Cherry Cake Company)
And girls who like cupcakes just as much as they like their pizza, too - because those are the kind of teenage mutant ninja turtles *I* want to hang out with. Cowabunga, dudettes!
Er, you may want to cover your ears, 'cuz I'm about lose my adorbz-loving mind over this next one:
(By Chef Sam)
TIGGER!!! It's all. About. That. Tigger. And the balloons. Yes. I want that little Tigger, holding the balloons, on my desk, IMMEDIATELY.
Please? [Bambi eyes]
I'll admit that not all robots are cute, but for every murderous Dalek or Cylon there's a chipper little sweetie like this, just waiting to bloop at you cheerfully and offer to play a game of checkers:
That smile! And his eyes light up!
Well, my friends and fellow addicts, I hope you've gotten your fill of cute Sweets today - but if not, I think a happy little penguin wearing an aviator cap and balancing on a circus ball should do the trick:
[collapses from the cute]
Yep, we're done here.
Happy Sunday, everyone!
EXTRA BONUS SWEETNESS: Our friends Rick and Sasha over at cakelava - whose work we've featured a lot over the years here on Sweets - just wrote a fun book called Extreme Cakeovers:
And even better, they have three copies to give away to you guys! So just comment below to enter, and we'll announce the three lucky winners in tomorrow's post. Good luck!
P.S. - Curious to see which bakers in your area have been featured here on Sweets? Then go check out our Sunday Sweets Directory!


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NYF 2012: Kabindra Burlakoti
Nepal Youth Forum 2013
"NEPAL YOUTH FORUM 2013" organized by NYFN under collaboration with Ministry of Youth and Sports and Youth Time International Movement successfully conducted its 3 daylong session with a theme "Youth Contributing for Peace" in the wake of the Nepal's ongoing peace process to establish the sustainable peace in the country. It had brought about 300 youths of diverse background across the country from the pool of about 3000 applicants in a bid to explore their roles in establishing the sustainable peace and also 20 International delegates participated in the forum.
Rhodes Youth Forum 2012
Call for projects
From September 28th to October 1st, 2012 the Rhodes Island will host the Youth Forum for the third time. More than 100 young people interested in active participation in public life, concerned about the current challenges to humanity, tended to fulfillment by implementing social projects and their personal intellectual efforts.


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Independence Police Department
223 N. Memorial Drive
Independence, MO 64050-3013
Public Information Office
Officer Tom Gentry
(816) 325-7258
News Release
For immediate release: September 6, 2013
Attempt to Identify
On August 23, 2013, Independence Police were called to the business, M&L Distribution 10808 E. 23rd St. in reference to a reported burglary. It was discovered that more than $5,000 worth of cell phones were stolen in addition to damages to the business.
Video surveillance captured images of the suspects as well as the suspect's vehicle which is described as a black, 1990s model Nissan Pathfinder SUV, with a red, white and blue front plate decal.
Witnesses describe the male suspect as being a white male in his 30s, approximately 6' tall, 210 lbs. wearing a red shirt and red short pants.
The female suspect is described as a white female in her 30s, approximately 5' 7", with blond hair, wearing a white shirt, white pants, and dark sunglasses.
If anyone recognizes any of the suspects, the suspect vehicle or knows anything about the crime, please call the TIPS Hotline at 474-8477 or the Independence Police at 816-836-3600.


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Abbreviation for asymmetric septal hypertrophy.
ASHAmerican Society of Hematology; asymmetrical septal hypertrophy.
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abdominal supracervical hysterectomy
Action on Smoking and Health, see there (Medspeak-UK)
aldosterone-stimulating hormone
American Society of Hematology
asymmetrical septal hypertrophy
Nostrums made from the leaves and bark of the tree (Fraxinus excelsior) are alleged to have value in therapy of gastrointestinal disease; clinical tests are ongoing.
asha forest tree of the genus Fraxinus with PINNATE leaves, thin, silver-grey bark with prominent LENTICELS, and close-grained wood.
the incombustible, inorganic residue remaining after any process of incineration. See also bone ash.
dietary ash
generally the mineral content.


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Green tea can burn up to 100 calories per can
Delray Beach, Fla.-based Celsius Holdings Inc. introduces two Green Teas: Celsius Green Tea Peach Mango and Celsius Green Tea Raspberry Acai, which burn up to 100 calories per can by raising metabolism over a three-hour period, generating increased energy and alertness.
Celsius Green Teas are powered by Metaboos, a proprietary blend of Green Tea with EGCG, ginger, caffeine, calcium, chromium, B vitamins and vitamin C. They contain no sugar, no preservatives, no benzoates, no HFCS, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no aspartame and have very low sodium.
These ready-to-drink (RTD) teas have been created to meet consumers' increasing awareness of the many health benefits that green teas offer. RTD teas are a $7.4 billion beverage category growing at 30 percent over the past year and expected to reach $15 billion by 2012.
"Today, people want more out of their beverages," says Irina Lorenzi, vice president of innovation for Celsius. "We want health, we want function and we want good flavor. Celsius Green Teas offer a non-carbonated choice for those consumers looking to burn calories. We chose the peach mango and raspberry acai flavors because of their high appeal among target consumers."


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This past Thursday, I met with an awesome group of proactive and professional people who work as advocates for English Language Learners. This group, the ELL Educator Cadre, is comprised of 16 educators from across the United States. We meet in Washington DC at the AFT (American Federation of Teachers) headquarters twice a year. Our team discusses issues in the field of English language acquisition, such as testing, equitable access to programs and materials, professional training, research, and best practices. This effort, coordinated by the AFT, is an opportunity for real practitioners to contribute expertise and knowledge to policy-makers, public relations specialists, and elected representatives at the state and national level.
Today, one in five students in this country is Hispanic. This fact is an obvious indicator of the changes our country is experiencing. Whether we look at this fact as an "issue" or an opportunity says a lot about how we approach the education of our children. We certainly have to make many adjustments as we plan for and deliver instruction.
While talking with my colleagues in Washington, it became apparent that great strides are being made in the areas of English language learning, bilingual education, and ESL instruction. However, I also see how a lot of this progress is overshadowed by the impossible demands of NCLB, accompanied by a lingering resentment toward immigrants and a clear resistance to becoming more appreciative of that which is "different".
I wonder, are all of my brothers and sisters in teaching ready to look at things differently? Are you ready to experience a paradigm shift? As the numbers of English Language Learners grow in your schools, will you stand up for the rights of all children to receive the very BEST that you have to offer?


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Tanzania map of safari areas and national parks
Move your mouse over this map of Tanzania map and you'll see that many of the parks can be clicked to reach more detailed maps. Likewise, clicking on the lodge and camp names will direct you to detailed lodge reports, travellers' reviews and pictures.
Alternatively, click through to our Google map of Tanzania to access area-by-area maps of Tanzania's safari areas and national parks; these feature Tanzania's best safari camps, small lodges, guest farms and hotels – all plotted with amazing precision on satellite maps of Tanzania.
Area-by-area Tanzania mapsOur area-by-area maps of Tanzania pinpoint the various safari lodges, bushcamps and hotels very precisely indeed. They include:
- Map of Arusha
- Map of Dar es Salaam
- Map of Fanjove Island
- Map of Katavi National Park
- Map of Lake Manyara National Park
- Map of Lake Natron
- Map of Mafia Island
- Map of Mahale Mountains National Park
- Map of Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains
- Map of Ngorongoro Crater
- Map of Pemba Island
- Map of Ras Kutani area
- Map of Ruaha National Park
- Map of Rubondo Island National Park
- Map of Selous Game Reserve
- Map of Serengeti Migration area
- Map of Tarangire National Park
To deter unauthorised use, the map has been digitally watermarked and can be traced.


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Johnson Pays Tribute to King's Legacy, Rededicates MLK Federal Building After Major Renovations
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Remarks by
Martha N. Johnson
U.S. General Services Administration
MLK Federal Building Rededication
Atlanta, Ga.
January 14, 2011
Thank you for that kind introduction.
I am honored to be here in the company of so many of our country's great civic heroes: Representative John Lewis, Reverend Joseph Lowery , Reverend Gerald Durley, Martin Luther King III, Andrew Young, and many other distinguished guests and leaders of the community.
I bring greetings today to this gathering from President Barack Obama and my colleagues in his Administration.
It is a great pleasure to be here to rededicate this beautiful public building in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King's life and prophetic teachings are indelibly woven into the fabric of American life, culture, and history, and are now immortalized in the chiseled marble and timeless granite of this federal building.
Two nights ago, President Obama spoke to our nation about terrible events that recently occurred in Arizona.
He expressed our collective shock and dismay, extended our compassion, and noted that our prayers are with the victims and their families and loved ones.
He also asked our country to reflect on two questions: "How can we honor the fallen? How can we be true to their memory?"
They are questions that we must all consider in the months and years ahead. How can we be true to the memories – the hopes – of those who have fallen?
Today, as we grieve for those lost last week and pray for those still recovering, we honor another fallen hero, Dr. King, who was taken from us in another act of senseless violence in a not-so-distant decade.
Dr. King ultimately lost his life in the cause of justice and equality but my deep memory of him – even as a child watching the news and listening to my parents – was that he gave his life every day to the cause.
He preached, he marched, he organized.
He taught, he wrote, he traveled to meet people.
He strategized. He rallied the fainthearted.
His biographer talks about how hard he prepared and how he practiced his speeches and sermons in front of the mirror at home until he knew them by memory.
Dr. King WORKED. He worked hard. He worked steadily. He worked seven days a week on streets, in churches, at rallies, and in small sessions.
So, I am struck that today we are here to capture again his memory and bring it close in.
And, how better to do it than to connect his memory and his hopes with work, and the work of our public servants as they shoulder the great work of our democracy.
As his name graces this building, so too will his memory grace the work of our civil service as they meet the public and as they conduct the business of our shared government in these light-filled rooms.
I am privileged to be here today representing the U.S. General Services Administration, whose mission it is to support the agencies of our federal government so that they can fulfill their missions.
We take care of the Department of Veterans Affairs so that they can more effectively care for our veterans. We support the Department of Education so that they can educate tomorrow's leaders.
OUR work at GSA is to provide America's civil servants with safe and effective workplaces in which to conduct the business of government.
We believe that federal buildings should reflect those values we hold dear in public service and across our nation: that we all seek an accessible, open, sustainable, high-performing, and INCLUSIVE government.
These beliefs are rooted in a rich tradition; American workplaces have played, and continue to play, an important role in our national story and in the fight for equality, civil rights, and social justice.
Throughout our nation's history, the workplace – whether factory floor, office park, or farmer's field – has often been the frontline of the ongoing struggle for inclusion, recognition, and respect.
Why? Because the workplace is an arena where people are stretched and tested.
It is where we demonstrate our hard work; our capacity to think, build, and contribute; and, in the words of Dr. King, the content of our character.
I've seen this firsthand as I've travelled around the country visiting construction sites and small businesses, and I lived it when I was a young employee in a diesel engine factory, as a waitress in a small town restaurant in the upper Midwest, as a teacher, and later as a manager and executive.
America is a nation of proud workers, and our workplaces anchor and sustain our communities.
They build and empower our citizens.
Work is as indelible to our national spirit as the words on our founding documents.
It's the lifespring of the American dream. It's what sustains us. It's what gives us hope for a better tomorrow and a brighter future for our children.
I believe this, and I am honored to work in the administration of a president who believes it too.
President Obama knows that the promise of America's future lies in the vitality and success of our businesses and our workers.
He knows that if our nation supports them, they will support our nation.
And he has made it clear that his administration won't rest until every American can enjoy the confidence, comfort, and pride of employment.
Today, we face great challenges and deep sorrow.
But standing here in the company of these giants of social justice, in a building that bears Dr. King's legacy, and surrounded by people who gave – and give – their efforts to civil service, I am reminded that our country has fiber, courage, and tenacity.
We have shared memories and experiences.
And, we are woven together as a sacred community through our work and our dedication to each other.
This building was born in the era of the Great Depression, and it stood – and still stands – as a powerful symbol of renewed strength.
Today we rededicate it, and are reminded again of our democracy, our community, our workplaces, and our faith in the future.
Thank you.


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A guy walks into a bar and asks for a beer. He chugs it, looks into his pocket and asks for another beer. He chugs that beer, looks into his pocket and asks for another.
The man does this a few more times until the bartender asks, "How come you ask for a beer, chug it, then look in your pocket?"
The man says, "Because there is a picture of my wife in my pocket and I'm gonna keep drinking till she looks good enough for me to go home."


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Pick of the Day was one-family owned until 2014
Pick of the Day is a a NASCAR-style 1987 Chevy fastback
The Pick of the Day is Chevrolet's popular coupe factory equipped with a 402cid V8
The Pick of the Day is rare because it has never been modified nor driven into the ground
Pick of the Day has been driven only 751 miles since it rolled out of the dealership's showroom.
The Monte Carlo Intimidator Edition was a limited-edition trim package that celebrates the late NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt
Here's a sleeper they'll never see coming, a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that looks more like a disco-era bar crawler than a performance machine.
I was inspired for the Pick of the Day by the season-ending race for the 2016 Sprint Cup series, when Jimmie Johnson won his seventh championship.


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Control Plate Square Twist for Endurance
The Bombers Control Plate is set at 45° to follow the contour of the horses tongue. Consequently, a horse who uses his tongue as a means of pushing against the bit and therefore taking control, will draw back and tuck his chin in, coming back to a better point of control.
The Square Twist will create more pressure points on the mouthpiece which will make it stronger than the Round Twist and Smooth.


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DENVER, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Thousands of people rallied at state capitals across the United States Saturday to voice their support for gun rights.
In Denver, nearly 1,000 people took part in a Gun Appreciation Day gathering outside the state Capitol, The Denver Post reported. They waved flags, cheered the speakers, and hoisted banners with messages "Registration is the first step to confiscation" and "Gun free zones are safe havens for criminals."
"I'm worried that Obama is going to take my gun away," Alice Gohlke of Colorado Springs told the Post. "I'm not only worried as a competitive shooter but as a woman who would like to defend myself. The more laws there are, the more criminals there are going to be."
Republican state Rep. Chris Holbert of Parker told the crowd the Second Amendment "serves as a defense against tyranny, and I will not compromise on that issue."
The rallies were organized nationwide through a website registered to a "Republican New Media consulting firm" called Political Media Inc., The New York Times reported. Organizers said their goal was to "send a loud and clear message to Congress and President Obama" against gun control.
The rallies were meant to counter the move, led by the president, to impose new gun controls in the wake of a string of mass shootings, including last month at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where 20 children and 6 adults were gunned down.
The Times said the events attracted anywhere from a few hundred to thousands of gun enthusiasts.
The Albany Times Union reported thousands showed up at the New York state Capitol. The New York Legislature this month passed the nation's strictest gun controls.
"I'll tell you what," Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, R-Melrose, told the crowd. "They confiscate our guns, they confiscate our freedom."
Rick Sauer, 53, of Binghamton said the new laws made him a criminal.
"This is feel-good legislation and everybody knows it," he said, adding, "The Second Amendment is not about hunting."
The Tennessean reported about 500 gun supporters showed up in Nashville.
"This [turnout] tells me that people here in Tennessee are concerned about not only what the federal government is doing, but also state government," Ken Marrero, a local activist who emceed the event, said.
Some in the crowd had handguns holstered at their hips, the newspaper said.
Among the signs in Nashville were: "38 special is faster than 911" and "The right to bear arms is not a criminal act, taking them is."
A similar-sized crowd also rallied in St. Paul, Minn. Isaac Ohman, 24, of Alexandria said those favoring protection of gun rights are "responsible citizens who want to defend our families."
"We're not aggressors. We're not gun nuts," Ohman said.


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University of Montana School of Forestry Celebrates 100th Anniversary [AUDIO]
On September 8, 1914, the University of Montana School of Forestry opened with 25 students and one degree program. It has since grown to offer five undergraduate degrees, four academic minors, and three doctoral programs serving nearly 1,000 students.
Thursday through Saturday, September 19-21, the college will celebrate its centennial with three days of events. School of Forestry Dean Jim Burchfield said on Friday, September 6, the school is expecting a large number of graduates to return to Missoula to celebrate the anniversary.
"There's a lot of excitement because we're expecting a couple hundred of our alumni from through the years to come back and celebrate the past, and think about the future in terms of how we want to continue to be the leader in developing conservation managers for the future," Burchfield said. "This school has been very important over the last hundred years in tackling some of the toughest problems, whether it's wildfire response, or how we design our forest management to sustain working landscapes while protecting the land. We want to make sure we can celebrate all those who were a part of that history."
Burchfield acknowledged the many ways the forestry program has changed over the years.
"We've broadened our scope into areas like wildlife biology, forest restoration, parks, tourism and recreation management," Burchfield said. "We still have a very important role to play to ensure we can use our forest lands, and allow people to enjoy their beauty and the recreational opportunities they provide."
The forestry school has built a website to provide details about the centennial celebration.


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About Shine
Wow! He really enjoys spamming...is it the challenge?
How would one know if the document was just faked?
I think the "blackouts" were successful....SOPA is not implemented yet.
I think anything printed will really have harder times getting their audience these days because of the internet.
If you own a domain name but you didn't renew the name anymore, you still own it?
The majority are against SOPA.
They obviously are not concerned about the people..their concern is only what they can get from the people. So sad.
I think women may not be the best drivers but they are the safest drivers since women are more cautious that men. They also drive slower than men so accidents caused by them are not as serious as accidents caused by men. Of course, this is just my opinion. :)
Coincidence or not...we'll never be sure.
This is true. People are very willing to pay for products or services if they see the value of what they're getting.
Is this the same concept as "use it, don't knock it"?
Parents should closely monitor their young children's internet activities. This doesn't mean that you have to be watching them all the time but you can do this by your day to day conversation with them. For me violence is one thing that really should be filtered. Some stuff are just too violent for little kids and it can affect them negatively.
Are there any definite guidelines regarding copyright (in the internet)? Where do I find it?
It's sad that people are disputing over something like this while a family is grieving for a lost loved one.
I'm thinking the same thing too. Did he get compensated?
I agree with you. There has to be a balance. The artist cannot just be an artist and just let somebody take total control of his business. He has to be in the know too of what's going on with his contracts or "business"...unless he really trust the people taking care of his business.
I don't think flying cars are safe. Can you imagine if 2 flying cars crash on each other? The debris will all fall down and you wouldn't want to be down there when this happens.
Isn't the lawyer supposed to use every information he can to win his client's case?
Who won in this case anyway? Any updates?
That's a lot of money!


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Tottenham Hotspur are planning to make Joao Pereira one of three targets for the January transfer window, according to Metro.
Despite stating they weren't going to improve on their squad in the upcoming window, Harry Redknapp has his eye on three new players.
And Pereira is now under consideration, with a £8 million price tag attached to his contract that is unlikely to temper Spurs' interest
The right-back has reputation of a hothead, and has a poor disciplinary record, but manger Redknapp believes he could just the player he needs to fill in at right-back for Tottenham.
The players versatility, which means he could also occupy a role on the wing, replace the often injured Aaron Lennon, makes him a viable option for Spurs.News Now - Sport News


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Are you planning a quick local flight or a weeklong cross-country adventure? Understanding the large-scale forces that create weather makes it easier to come to the right decisions about flying in weather. This safety advisor lifts the curtain on air masses, fronts, regional weather, and high- and low-pressure systems. View it now >>
None of us has a choice about getting older, but we can choose how we deal with it—in how we care for ourselves, in how we fly, and the decisions we make. This Safety Advisor explores the effects of aging on pilot performance and ways to keep flying safely as we grow older. View it now >>
Fatigue affects our ability to fly. For example, it can impair memory, judgment, concentration, vision, and coordination. An overwhelming desire to sleep is the most pronounced symptom of fatigue. This Safety Advisor examines factors leading to fatigue and how to keep it from catching up with you in the cockpit. View it now >>
The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) outline how we become pilots, how our aircraft are certified and built, how we should fly, and much more. This Safety Advisor describes the structure of the FARs, discusses how they are created and modified, and points out other regulation-related documents all pilots should know about. Download it now>>
Do you know what to do if the engine burps and coughs during the runup, or runs rough during cruise? In-depth systems knowledge can give you the tools needed to assess the engine's actual condition. Download it now >>
Practice, planning, and good judgment can improve the odds tremendously, but despite our best intentions, sometimes things just go wrong. In this Safety Advisor, we'll look at ways to handle those critical "up here, wishing you were down there" situations as safely as possible. View it now >>
It's a sad fact of aviation that, every year, approximately 75% of all aircraft accidents are caused by pilot error, with a very large number the direct result of poor decisions. The good news is that making superior decisions about flying doesn't require superhuman skill or exceptional judgment—just the ability to anticipate and recognize basic problems, and then take timely action to correct them. This Safety Advisor provides practical advice to help you do that, as well as guidance and recommendations for developing your own set of personal minimums. View it now >>
Collision avoidance, in the air and on the ground, is one of the most basic responsibilities of a pilot operating an aircraft in VFR conditions. During primary training, pilots are taught to keep their eyes outside the cockpit and look for conflicting traffic. But little formal instruction is given on the best ways to visually identify potential collision threats—or in procedures that can lessen their risk of occurring. Make the strategies and tactics in this Safety Advisor part of your standard procedures to keep the skies safer for you, and for those you share it with. View it now >>
Any unremoved frost or snow will disrupt airflow over the wings and substantially alter flight characteristics—increased stall speeds, longer takeoff rolls, or an inability to fly at all may be the result. Even a passing snow shower can foul surfaces enough to make flight inadvisable. Download it now >>
This publication examines the airspace structure and how pilots are expected (and required) to operate within it. Can you define all six airspace categories? Do you know the differences between controlled and uncontrolled airspace? You'll find the answers to these and many other airspace questions. Download it now >>
Winter flying brings the potential for encountering icing conditions in flight. Do you know how to anticipate areas of probable icing? Is your aircraft's anti-icing equipment enough to provide safe flight through ice-laden air? How can you know if your aircraft is accumulating ice on areas you can't see—like the propeller or the tail? This Safety Advisor discusses icing and provides tips on how to avoid this potentially deadly foe. Download it now >>
If you shell out thousands of dollars for deicing equipment—whether on a new airplane or retrofitted to an existing older aircraft—you should reasonably expect your investment to see you safely through icy clouds or other freezing precipitation, right? Download it now >>
Weather is the most critical and complex variable that affects your flying. But you don't have to be a meteorologist to understand what makes weather, and use that understanding to help make sound flight decisions. This is what being weather wise is all about ... the ability to integrate official reports and forecasts with what you can see outside to cope with changing flight conditions in the real world. Wouldn't you like to be WeatherWise? Download it now >>
You love to fly, and you like the idea of using your passion to help others. But what does it take to become a volunteer pilot? This Safety Advisor provides a brief overview of public benefit flying. Explore and get involved. View it now >>
If you'd believe the news, you'd be convinced that small, homebuilt unmanned aircraft are haphazardly overtaking the National Airspace System (NAS) without any boundaries or rules. The truth is far from that. Sure, there are innovative commercial designs making the news. But in reality, it takes more than a back yard, gizmo, and remote control to make the transformation from the design lab into the NAS. Download it now >>
ATC weather radar can be an invaluable resource for pilots seeking to avoid convective activity. But in order to take advantage of ATC thunderstorm avoidance services, pilots need to have a solid understanding of not only what information is available, but also the limitations of that information and the circumstances under which it's provided. In this Safety Advisor, we'll take a closer look at ATC weather radar services, as well as strategies for dealing with some of nature's most violent storms. Download it now >>
Our training prepares us to handle in-flight emergencies, but little is taught about what to do once we're on the ground in a survival situation. Since not every forced landing results in fatalities or even injuries, a little knowledge on what to do can go a long way. In this publication, we'll take a more in-depth look at some items you should pack in your survival kit and what actions you can take to keep you and your passengers safe until help arrives. Download it now >>
We humans are VFR-only creatures. The senses we use to maintain our balance and know "which end is up" are completely unreliable when our bodies are in motion without visual reference to the world around us. No amount of training or experience can overcome this physiological limitation. Pilots deprived of visual references while flying can quickly lose control of the aircraft and succumb to one of general aviation's biggest killers: spatial disorientation. Download it now >>
Single-pilot IFR is the most challenging flight operation most general aviation pilots face. This Safety Advisor presents suggestions that will stimulate serious thought and discusses proven procedures for safe single-pilot flying. Give yourself an advantage and enjoy safe, efficient IFR flight. Read the Single-Pilot IFR Safety Advisor. Download it now >>
More than 92 percent of all flight assists involve general aviation pilots. Do you know how to ask for ATC assistance during emergency or urgency situations? Read this advisor to learn how ATC can help you, what controllers cannot do to help, and whether you'll have to face paperwork and enforcement action following an emergency. Download it now >>
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Whether you're a flight instructor or a pilot getting ready for the flight review. It makes good sense to get the most out of the process. This Safety Advisor will give you the list of the 50 most frequently asked questions, with answers to dispel common misconceptions about the review process. It will help instructors and pilots to identify deteriorating areas that may adversely affect personal flight safety. This Safety Advisor will make the flight review more meaningful and fun. Download it now >>
Runway incursions are occurring more frequently each year. This new Safety Advisor gives pilots the information they must know to operate more safely at busy towered airports. [FAA's Runway Safety Program — Visit the the FAA Runway Safety Program Web site for more information.] Download it now >>
It's a shorthand way to refer to airports not served by operating air traffic control towers, and that includes most of the airports in the United States. At present, nearly 20,000 airports are nontowered, compared to approximately 500 that have FAA towers. Millions of safe operations in all types of aircraft are conducted at nontowered airports in a variety of weather conditions. It works because pilots put safety first and use commonly known procedures. Download it now >>
Mountain flying allows pilots to reach new and exciting destinations while providing adventures and challenges that most flatlanders will never know. As with any new flying adventure, there are also unique risks, most associated with either unforgiving terrain or high density altitude. Download it now >>
More accidents occur in the take off and landing phases of flight than any other. It is the close proximity to the ground that leaves less margin for error. Some pilots never really master the basics, then it's only a matter of time before they have a problem. Is the runway long enough? Are there obstructions? What is the density altitude? Is there a cross-wind? How good is your airspeed control? Do you know how to successfully recover from a bounced landing or when to go around? These are just some of the considerations that are addressed in this new Safety Avisor. Download it now >>
More than one-quarter (26.6 percent) of all fatal accidents in the last 10 years occurred during maneuvering flight, which includes buzzing, formation flying, aerial work, stalls/spins, canyon flying, aerobatics, and normal flight operation. Basically, any type of flying performed close to the ground — the traffic pattern, for example — or involving steep turns and aerobatics is considered maneuvering. Read this Safety Advisor to learn about performing maneuvering flight safely. View it now >>
Picture in your mind several military jets, possibly flying near-supersonic speeds at night, with their exterior lights off. Now picture a general aviation (GA) aircraft flying on the same night. Finally, picture the two aircraft types together in the same airspace in the dark. Truth is, you are already familiar with the flight planning needed to safely share the sky with these aircraft, including the recommended procedures for operating in special use airspace. This Safety Advisor will help you apply that knowledge for the new and specific purpose of safely transiting the new world of Lights-out designated MOAs. Download it now >>
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News and Commentary on the California Crackup
In California Crackup, Joe Mathews and Mark Paul provide clear and informed answers.
Their fast-paced and often humorous narrative deftly exposes the origins of our current political and fiscal problems—from the ugly 1879 constitutional convention to Hiram Johnson's Progressive reforms to the Prop 13 tax revolt and its legacy of supermajority requirements and voter initiatives.
Mathews and Paul then furnish an uniquely California fix: innovative solutions that allow Californians to debate their choices, settle on the best ones, hold elected officials accountable for results, and choose anew if something doesn't work.
Concise, lively, and provocative, California Crackup offers something new: a genuinely democratic operating system for the state.
"Indispensable." James Fallows, author of China Airborne.
"A compelling book." Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball.
"A terrific book.... The clarity of their writing and the cogency of their argument put to shame the content of the current campaign for governor." Calbuzz
"[T]he best ideas for rebuilding California's government that the state has seen since — well, probably ever." Harold Meyerson, American Prospect
"Neither Mr. Brown or Ms. Whitman, as they attempt to blaze a trail to the governor's mansion, have suggested anything as sweeping as the proposals in California Crackup." Wall Street Journal
"When Mathews and Paul shine a light on the way we do things, it's enough to make a cockroach blush." Dan Bernstein
"One of the most cogent, freshest, and incisive diagnoses of what ails California." Matt Miller
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Carole King - James Taylor Live at the Troubadour
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This 2007 performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of Los Angeles' Troubadour nightclub sparks the 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour with the two musicians touring the nation together. Forty years before this concert in the same nightclub, Taylor urged King to emerge as an artist from behind her piano. They return to the intimate setting, and the familiar songs rekindle the pair's love of making music together. Songs include King's "So Far Away," "It's Too Late" and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" and Taylor's "Carolina in My Mind," "Sweet Baby James" and "Fire and Rain." G
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Barrett Jackson is one of the top collector car gatherings held each year. Now in its 43rd year, the 2014 auction set records for the sale of high-dollar sales of blue chip vehicles. This year, 1,399 cars sold and gross sales were $113 million. The five-day event is held at WestWorld located north of Phoenix in the city of Scottsdale.
WestWorld is a premier equestrian center as well as the site for the annual Barrett Jackson auction. Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson relayed; "We sold some great cars for charity, attendance exceeded 300,000 and the celebrity turnout was great. Scottsdale 2014 witnessed an increase in the value of Americana cars as well as the general strengthening of the value of the cars we sold." Corvettes represented 9-percent of the cars sold or 124 cars. The lowest selling Corvette was lot #15, a Dark Red Metallic 1987 C4, and it sold for $6,325 on Tuesday. The highest selling price for a Corvette was lot #5035 that sold for $3,850,000. Lot #5035 was a Rally Red/Red interior L88 coupe with 11,800 miles on its clock. It's the only 1967 L88 delivered with this color combination. It was ordered by a GM executive and spent its early days on the drag strip. It was restored to it current condition by Naber Brothers in Houston Texas. This was the highest sales price for a Corvette at Scottsdale. It was also the highest selling price for any car sold at this year's event. These prices include all of the buyer and seller fees.
Not too far behind this amazing L88 was lot #5022 a 1969 L88 Corvette race car known as the "Rebel." It sold for $2,860,000, which set a record for L88 race cars. The bright red racer was one of four "open chamber" L88s produced in January 1969. It was campaigned by a private racing team and amassed an amazing racing record. Corvette Repair in Valley Stream New York found this Corvette in a junkyard in 1991 and did a complete restoration. Since then the car went through two owners and went back to Corvette Repair to be freshened before the Scottsdale Auction.
Here is the breakdown of the Corvettes that sold at Scottsdale.
- Twenty-seven C1s sold and the lowest was lot #959, a Regal Turquoise 283/245hp 1958 four-speed that brought $50,000. The highest was lot #5035 a 9,260 mile 1953 Corvette from the Miller family collection that sold for $660,000.
- Fifty-three C2s sold and the lowest was lot #530, a 1966 327/300hp four-speed coupe that sold for $41,800. However, one C2 did sell for a lower price ($24,200), but it did not look like a Corvette. The highest price went to lot #5035 which we mentioned above and sold for $3,850,000.
- Twenty-nine C3s sold and two tied for the lowest price. Lot #337 was a two-tone beige/dark red 1981 four-speed that sold for $14,300, and lot #409 a white 1974 coupe that also sold for $14,300. The highest was lot #5022 the 1969 Rebel race car that sold for $2,860,000.
- Nine C4s sold and the lowest was lot #15, a 1987 that brought $6,325. The highest was lot #948, a 5,000-mile 1996 Grand Sport six-speed that sold for $39,600.
- Three C5s sold and all were re-bodied to look like classic Corvettes. The lowest was lot #1158, a 2001 convertible with 1967 styling. It sold for $58,300. The highest was lot #933.1, a re-bodied 2004 convertible with 1962 styling that sold for $95,700.
- Three C6s sold and the lowest was a tie for lot #1101.1, a 2008 pace car for $55,000 and lot #1657, a low-mileage 2006 Z06 owned by Kyle Bush that sold for $55,000.
- Nine Resto Mod Corvettes changed owners they retain their stock bodies but are fitted with new frames, suspensions, and drivetrains. Two shared the lowest bids of $110,000. Lot #1089 was a 1960 black convertible and the second was lot #1277, a silver 1965 convertible. The highest price went to lot #1345, a Hendrick built 1967 black convertible that sold for $224,000.
These Corvettes all sold inside a new permanent 1-million square foot auction facility. The building connects to a series of large tents that span almost one mile under cover. A wide variety of Automobilia was displayed inside these tents. This included artist painting, tailors fitting men and women's suits, performance products, airplanes, furniture, and hundreds of cars waiting to be inspected by potential buyers. The event was filled with food courts and even an antique Merry-Go-Around that was a no sale. A special area was set aside for Salon cars, roped off to protect these high-dollar cars. In addition, all of the major manufacturers and tuners were present and had impressive displays. The event spilled outside and covered a large parking lot with vendors and auction staging areas.
Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson, said, "I am proud to say that once again the Barrett-Jackson team came through for charity including a total of 1 million dollars benefiting the Armed Forces Foundation, a cause very close to my heart." The opening night gala raised $160,000 in proceeds benefiting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Barrett-Jackson continues to work with the auto industry and motorsports to raise money for local and national charities. Fourteen unique cars were offered for charity and raised more than $4.4 million. It was a good week for Corvette with two of our favorite sports cars capturing the event's highest selling prices. For the Corvette enthusiast, Barrett Jackson is a must visit destination.


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Wal-Mart Recalls Donkey Meat in China
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BEIJING—Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling donkey meat sold at some of its China stores after government tests showed the meat contained the DNA of other animals.
The retailer said Thursday it will provide 50 yuan, or roughly $8.25, compensation to customers who bought the "Five Spice" donkey meat, and it is boosting DNA testing for meat products sold in its China stores. Authorities in China's eastern Shandong province said in late December that the retailer's product contained fox meat....


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I'm sorry to say I didn't make my goal for NaNoWriMo – not even close. But my time was well spent and I'm not complaining. I took a great workshop and I learned a lot.
The workshop was TURN UP THE HEAT – ADDING SEXUAL TENSION & SENSUALITY TO YOUR MANUSCRIPT by Nicole North.
Online workshops are a great source of training for writers. They offer the convenience of setting up your own schedule in the comfort of your home. You don't have to buy expensive books and all you need is internet access.
In my opinion a successful workshop is one where you get good critiques of your work. Nicole is a published writer who is generous with her wealth of experience and knowledge and encouraging with her advice and feedback.
Her workshops are so good; this was the third one I've taken. The other two were: WRITING HOT, DELICIOUS LOVE SCENES and TAKE YOUR WRITING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
For those who write romance or are looking for a Christmas gift for someone who does, you can get more info on
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Workshops for Romance Writers
I'm sorry to say I didn't make my goal for NaNoWriMo – not even close. But my time was well spent and I'm not complaining. I took a great workshop and I learned a lot.
Monday, November 24, 2008
"A Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women" now available on Amazon.com
My story is titled "Getting Rid of the Drek." I'm running a contest on my website. Check it out for a chance to win your own copy.
Over two million copies of the beloved Cup of Comfort® brand in print!
A Cup of Comfort® for Divorced Women
Inspiring Stories of Strength, Hope and Independence
Edited by Colleen Sell
Going through a divorce in never easy. Children, cheating and money can be at the center of a tug of war with partners who—in most cases—no longer love each other. It's estimated that half of American women's first marriages end in Divorce according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Additionally, wives file for approximately 2/3 of divorces (NCHS). With divorce proceedings, increased hostility between both parties and visitation rights for children, how can women cope?
A Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women: Inspiring Stories of Strength, Hope and Independence (December 9, 2008: Adams Media) edited by Colleen Sell is a collection of over forty personal essays on the heartache and sometimes victories of divorce. Candid and poignant, readers will meet amazing women that survived their divorces—and came out stronger on the other side.
Untangling years of a life together is painful especially without a shoulder to cry on or guidance to help one through it. A Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women comforts, inspires and encourages women in the throes of divorce—reminding women that divorce is not just the end of something but the beginning of a new life.
There's Anne who likened her life after divorce to the snapping of a twisted rubber band until she finds joy in the simple things and Barbara who collapses like a puppet with its strings cut when her husband declares he's leaving and slams the door behind him. Filled will anger, tears and laughter A Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women is the perfect gift book for every woman who picks it up.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Sarah does it again.
25 Years at Camp Swampy was a big influence on my life and probably my writing so I've decided to keep the title of my blog. Besides I've just moved camp from one place to another. But the picture doesn't cut it anymore so it's time for a change.
With this replacement I want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving.
And speaking of turkeys someone sent me this link - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/
Click on the Palin video at top of the list on left column to see what Sarah thinks is fun.
Beware - it's brutal.
This woman definitely has foot in mouth disease.
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Labels: Sarah Palin, Thanksgiving, turkey
Friday, November 14, 2008
NaNoWriMo Revisited
It's discouraging to be so far behind on NaNoWriMo. I'm at that point where I just want to say the heck with it and give up.
But that's crazy. I knew I'd never get to 50,000 words, I just wanted to keep at it. It seems like something else always has to be done first. I should have more time since I gave up the day job but I don't. I'm working on my book reviews and taking 2 workshops and dealing with city paper work, yada, yada, yada.
But I will get back to that first draft just as soon as I finish this post. And I put up a widget that will display my word count. I will shame myself into continuing.
So cheer me on - please. And I'll do my best to hang in there until the end.
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Labels: NaNoWriMo
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Anyone who reads this blog knows I love all things paranormal especially vampires. I just can't resist those sexy blood-sucking alphas.
Well last night I read a new book that's coming out this month and it totally captivated me with a great storyline and unique characters.
"Seventh Circle," is part of a series but can stand-alone. Like its predecessors it's a dark paranormal romance with strong characters, action and romance with a bite.
It's rare to find a romance that grabs you on the first page with both a great action sequence and an emotional storyline but this one did it for me.
This is the story of Lilith who's spent her life hunting vampires and Lincoln, a powerful pure blood vampire. They must work together to unravel a mysterious contract between Lincoln's Lord and the Devil, but will their mutual attraction be the death of them?
Highly recommended - This is a spine-tingling chapter in the "Vampires Realm" series. I'll be looking for the earlier books and those to come.
Title: Seventh Circle
Author: F.E. Heaton
ISBN: 1-906023-63-x 978-1906023-62-1
Release date: November 16, 2008
Publisher: Alinar Publishing
Format: ebook
Link: http://www.alinarpublishing.com/ebookseries.php?series=Vampires%20Realm
Genre: Paranormal romanceLength: 441 pages
Price: $4.99
Contains graphic violence, scenes of a sexual nature and bloodplay
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Just Reflecting
The NaNoWriMo site has been impossible to get to for several days. There must be umpteen people logging in. But I did get there today and updated my word count which is abysmally low - 1,135 - but I had other pressing things to take care of. I'm not making excuses but retiring is time consuming. The city requires all kinds of paperwork and then there's the cube to be cleaned out, etc. I do plan to make up for it. And really I never expected to reach 50,000 words. The whole idea is to train myself to write, write, write without looking back. I really need to get over this constant compulsion to edit ad infinitum. So far I think it's working.
I was sad to learn that Michael Crichton died Tuesday of cancer. I've read most of his books and I've been watching "ER" since its conception. I've always been a great fan. My dvd of "The Andromeda Strain" is sitting by the TV. Now that the election hoopla is over I can watch it.
Our new president elect, Barack Obama, gave an inspiring speech last night. It was great to see the enthusiasm for our country that has been missing for so long. I hope this will herald a new era for all Americans.
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Venerable Pauline-Marie Jaricot
Born to an aristocratic family. A pious child, at age 17 Pauline adopted a life of extreme asceticism. On 25 December 1816 she made a private vow of perpetual virginity. She organized a group of pious servant girls who prayed to alleviate the sins committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus; they were known as the Réparatrices du Sacré-Coeur de Jésus-Christ. At Saint-Vallier she worked to bring a number of working girls to a more pious life. These girls and the Réparatrices began collecting pennies from any who would give them, and recruited others to do the same. Collected penny by penny, with the help of bishop Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg, Pauline used the money to found the missionary Society of the Propagation of the Faith on 3 May 1822. She founded the Association of the Living Rosary in 1826 which involved a method of distributed praying of the rosary. Pauline received a cure of a heart condition through the intercession of Saint Philomena, developed a strong devotion to her, and spread devotion to her throughout France.
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why things always go wrong
"The Peter Principle has cosmic implications."
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Back in 1969, Lawrence J. Peter created a cultural phenomenon with his brilliant, outrageous, hilarious, and all-too-true treatise on business and life, The Peter Principle—and his words and theories are as true today as they were then. By posing—and answering—the eternal question, "Why do things always go wrong?" Peter explores the incompetence that runs so rampant through our society, our workplace, and our world in an outrageously funny yet honest and eye-opening manner. With a new foreword by Robert I. Sutton, bestselling author of The No Asshole Rule, this twenty-first century edition of Peter's classic is set to shake up the business world all over again.


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Allison Cerra is senior vice president and chief marketing officer at McAfee. In this role, she is responsible for leading all of McAfee's marketing and communications initiatives. Cerra was previously vice president and head of marketing at Intel Security Group.
Before joining McAfee, Cerra served as vice president of marketing for the Americas Enterprise Group at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Prior to that, she served as vice president of marketing and communications at Alcatel-Lucent, vice president of sales and marketing at Frontier Communications, and director of consumer marketing at Verizon.
An accomplished senior marketing executive, Cerra has co-authored four books exploring how technology is changing business models and user behaviors. Most recently, she co-authored The Second Economy, which defines a new paradigm for how cybersecurity professionals can more effectively defend their organizations against online adversaries. She was named "CMO of the Year" and "Top Researcher of the Year" by the Dallas/Fort Worth American Marketing Association, and was recognized as a "Women in Business" and "Women in Technology" honoree by the Dallas Business Journal.
Cerra earned bachelor's degrees in marketing and management from the University of South Florida, and master's degrees in business administration and telecommunications from Southern Methodist University.


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New Yorker writer Tom Bissell follows game designer Cliff Bleszinski and his mates at Epic Games as they prepare for the release of Gears of War 2 (out this Friday).
The story line and the narrative dilemmas of Gears are not very sophisticated. What is sophisticated about Gears is its mood. The world in which the action takes place is a kind of destroyed utopia; its architecture, weapons, and characters are chunky and oversized but, somehow, never cartoonish. Most video-game worlds, however well conceived, are essenceless. Gears felt dirty and inhabited, and everything from the mechanics of its gameplay to its elliptical backstory was forcefully conceived, giving it an experiential depth rare in the genre.
The trailer for the first Gears of War is the best video game trailer I've ever seen.


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Utopia Computers needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 233 designs submitted by 81 freelance designers.
Our Computer company has been running for over 15 years and is looking to re-brand itself with a modern stylish logo.
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We are looking for a new logo. Having launched a new online store we would like something that would bring our current branding up to date. Our local customers know us well and we have built solid brand name in the area.
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