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It's time for the July Giveaway! This month features a very special bundle of goods. I am excited to send to one of you the following:
The book, "Sugar Sack Quilts" by Glenna Hailey
The pattern, "Feedsack Patches" by Darlene Zimmerman
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Hi all..My brother has adopted a baby from Korea..He and his wife are esctatic! The problem though is her family is giving her problems because she's white, my brother is Hispanic and the baby is Asian! What can I say to her as some words of inspiration?
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Hmm...I don't have much experience with this, but I think...What a lucky family! So much diversity and heritage there! I guess, it boils down to what her family's perspective on this is. Hopefully her open-mindedness, over time, with help to change her family's perspective. This is what happened with my family when confronted by my AP practices; at first, I caught some criticism on it, but I'd just get going with AP - and peacefully, that is, not starting an argument, just doing what I was doing - and now my family is seeing that my choices are good choices. Not exactly your situation, but I would let her know that she can trust herself and that her family choices are hers and her family's and that you and your family support her.
Thanks for the perspective..It is greatly appreciated It's just so hard because I don't know what to say to her..and can I say anything to them? We're close but not as close as immediate family..I just hate to see her hurting like this..And my brother isn't taking it well either..I am so happy for them! It's a baby..why does race matter????
Some people are just narrow-minded and old-fashioned, thinking that unless things are the way they prefer then it's "weird." Your brother and sister-in-law will have to be strong and use their confidence that what they're doing is right to their advantage. They'll need to learn to turn a deaf ear in the direction of their naysayers, perhaps adding something like, "This is our decision, and we believe it is right. And we love our baby no matter what."
As for you, perhaps the best support is just letting them know that you support their decision and let them talk out their feelings. It can hurt so much to see someone we love having a difficult time and not have any tangible way of solving the problem ourselves, but it means a great deal to the person that you're there. They are lucky to have someone as caring as you in their lives, and just knowing that will help them immensely.
I can't believe that there are actually people out there that believe that a family is only your blood. Just bc this child isn't ur brother's birth child doesn't mean it isn't his child!!! This reminds me of movie that I've seen commercials for about mixed race marriage. Does anyone know which one I'm talking about? I can't remember the name....
I assume this is what you are referring to??? It's for the movie called What color is Love with Jennifer Finnegan. It's on this weekend on the LMN channel…looks pretty dramatic but I plan on watching!!!!Last edited by melissa_h; 02-28-2009, 08:11 PM. Reason: Removed advertising link
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Congratulations on becoming an aunt! Every new addition to a family is very special and I hope your sister-in-law's parents figure it out before they miss out on a grandbaby! Do you think their issue might be less with race and more with the fact their grandchild is not biologically related to them? I think we create a picture of what we expect our lives, and the lives of those around us, to be and any deviation from it can cause a little hiccup.


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FERRON-Elwood "Woody" Thomas age 80, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Woody was born April 1, 1928, to Theodore and Christina (Jensen) Thomas, in Hiawatha, Utah. He married Shirlene Bawden on April 12, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo.
Woody grew up working on farms in the Price-Hiawatha-Wellington area. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and he worked for Geneva Steel for 30 years. He enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and camping.
Woody is survived by his children: Jann (Jay "Pete") Parduhn, Page, Ariz., and Herb E. (Jean) Thomas, Ferron, Utah; three granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two brothers; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife: Shirlene "Doll" Thomas, May 12, 2004; his parents; and a grandson, Zachery Benjamin Thomas.
Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the Cleveland Town Cemetery. A viewing was held Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the services at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale, Utah (720 North Center Street). Interment was in the Cleveland Town Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
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Lake Fork Hyper Freak
The Lake Fork Tackle Hyper Freak is a slender, ribbed, flat bodied creature bait. The gliding action of the Hyper Freak combined with the strong vibration and water disruption of its unique paddle tail brings life to this bait. Three long legs, approximately one inch long give the Hyper Freak balance on the fall. Cut the beaver tail down the center to give the bait more flapping action.
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Comments: Best chatter bait trailer available! Tail does get bit off very easy which makes it very expensive to fish!! Well worth the money but it would be nice to get more than 1 or 2 fish per bait!
From: Derick: Lindsay, TX 3/5/14
Comments: put one on a skirt less football head and filled my limit with less than an hour left on an offshore rock pile that had been fished all day.
From: Bryan: west texas
Comments: Excellent action with the tail. only downfall is that the connection between the body and the tail is thin thus making it easy to break off. I learned my lesson and have more than 15 for a day of fishing.
From: Dan: Lincoln, ne USA
Comments: fantastic bait for fishing beds during the spawn. dont hesitate to buy a package of hyperfreaks!!
From: William: TX
Comments: Nailed a 5 pounder on the 3.75' black neon, amazing bait!
From: Ross: NY
Comments: great bait, im hard to impress when it comes to baits and this is my second favorite with rage craws being first. both sizes are excellent and for some reason it seams like big fish just love this bait. give them a try and you wont be disappointed.
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From: Charlie
Comments: These are awesome as a jig trailer or on a t-rig great little baits as well as all the LFT line up.
From: Lance: Livingston, TX
Comments: the only fish i catch on the 5" are all bigger bass, for some reason smaller bass seem intimidated by the 5". excellent bait and i always find myself buying more of them. i have used them for punching and still have not any problems with the paddle tail coming off.
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Comments: awesome bait.. strong garlic smell, i have caught some really good size bass with these, flipp em, punch em, swim em, use them on a jig. they are pretty universal and the 5" is the perfect size.
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Comments: THESE ARE GREAT CREATURE BAIT'S! IF YOU FLIP OR CAST, USE THESE. IF THERE'S WEAK SPOT, IT'S WHERE THE FLAPPER CONNECT'S TO THE BODY OF THE LURE, BUT FOR ACTION, THEY EXCEL! I USE THE JEWEL JIGHEAD'S IN THE ROCK'S AND TEXAS RIG FOR FLIPPING. USING A 1/16 OZ. BULLET WT. AND TEX/RIG, THEY GLIDE THRU THE WATER.
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Danica Patrick has stolen the headlines this week after becoming the first woman to ever win pole position for the Daytona 500, but can she hang on to win NASCAR's premiere event?
Daytona offers fans a first look at the field for the year-long race to the Sprint Cup. But who will emerge victorious to kick off the 2013 NASCAR season?
Watch the 2013 Daytona 500 live on TSN Sunday starting at Noon et/9am pt.
Over the past six years, Daytona has offered up more surprises than almost any other race on the circuit.
No one has won both Daytona and the Sprint Cup title since Jimmie Johnson in 2006, so there's no guarantee that Sunday's victor will be whomever performs the best over the course of the season.
In a marathon like Daytona, reigning champ Brad Keselowski's starting position of 15th shouldn't pose much threat to his success, but Keselowski ran into fueling issues during Daytona practice last week. He's also had an eventful week off the track after having to answer to NASCAR officials for comments critical of the circuit he made in a recent USA Today story.
Keselowski won five races in 2012 and could factor in on Sunday, however no defending series champion has won the race since Dale Jarrett claimed the checkered flag in 2000.
Matt Kenseth took last year's race under the lights as Daytona was pushed back a day for the first time. Last year's contest was a wild crash-filled affair that Kenseth was able to take firm hold of on a green-white-checkered flag restart.
But Kenseth, too, is up against long odds as no driver has captured back-to-back Daytona crowns since Sterling Marlin took the 1994 and '95 races.
So what about Patrick?
Still looking for her first NASCAR win, Patrick will make history as the first woman to be first off the line but she has yet to even crack the top 10 at Daytona in three previous tries, let alone threaten to win. Also working against her is that it's been a decade since a driver (Jarrett, again) won the race from a pole start.
Fan favourite Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the 2004 race and is forever linked to the track that claimed his father's life in 2001. He'll start from 19th on the grid, but posted the fastest lap in Saturday's final practice session.
Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch will start third and fourth, respectively after each claimed a Budweiser Duel race last week. Harvick is also a former Daytona champion, having claimed the race in 2007.
Meanwhile, after dominating the championship for seven years prior to Kenseth's 2012 title, the duo of Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart should never be discounted, especially in a marquee event like Daytona.
That said, the pair has only one win between them: Johnson's 2006 victory.
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It could be an established veteran like Jeff Gordon (who starts second) or Carl Edwards (who starts 35th) or someone could come out of nowhere to take the crown like 2011 winner Trevor Bayne?
We could see a repeat winner like Michael Waltrip or Ryan Newman. Maybe a perennial talent like Greg Biffle, Kasey Kahne or Kurt Busch can finally figure Daytona out.
A total of 43 cars will start the race and history dictates that substantially fewer will finish.
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(May 23) Today we're celebrating . . . World Turtle Day
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Oberstdorf is Germany's southernmost health resort. In the midst of the Allgäu Alps and 815m above sea level, the town – one of only 15 certified premium class health resorts – offers guests the opportunity to experience nature at its purest, as well as superlative air quality. Health-conscious visitors to Oberstdorf can choose from more than 85 providers of wellness, beauty and therapeutic treatments, and the town also specialises in treating patients with respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, psychosomatic and vegetative disorders and internal diseases. Healing therapies are complemented by acupuncture, phytotherapy and alternative treatments. The result is a unique medical concept. Everyone wants to escape the everyday grind and feel better – but visitors can do much more than just that at Oberstdorf's thermal baths. You can get yourself fit at one of the many aquafit classes on offer, including the latest craze: aqua Nordic walking. The natural saltwater will benefit your health and overall well-being. In the sauna complex, with its alpine-style sauna cabins, guests can pour energising infusions over the hot rocks. The dramatic alpine landscape has more than 200km of trails with trails and routes at all levels of difficulty. The resort's focus on nature and hiking emphasises its outstanding status as a walking holiday destination.
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Comments: I just got these shoes and have admittedly only worn them twice. Once on a rock hopping day hike on Billy Goat Trail, and the second time on a very muddy 4 mile run along the C and O canal towpath. I have a broken arm from a combat injury and so while rock hopping may not have been the smartest idea, but the shoes didn't disappoint. I returned for a run along the towpath and because the trail had been frozen and it was now 45* it was quite muddy. I could cut through the muddy middle sections and avoid the highly trafficked sides, with confidence in the traction provided by the shoe. I'd say the sizing is pretty true, if a bit snug. Finally with the nerve damage in my hand, the quick tie laces are amazing, but be prepared to run and not take a shoe tie break!
From: John, Bethesda, Md, USA
Comments: Honestly the best pair of shoes I have ever owned! These things have just enough cushion for longer runs, and are minimal enough to run fast on those shorter outings. I run cross country at my high school, and am currently running 45 miles per week, and steadily increasing. These have lasted through multiple 10+ mile runs without issue, I found mt110s to be just slightly not enough for my long runs, so I opted for these. The mt110s do win over this shoe in breathability, but that is about it! I have to run parts of my runs on pavement, track, gravel, dirt, basically everything and these perform flawlessly on every surface I have run on. I wear a 10 1/2 in the mt110s and ordered a 10 in these and they fit great. I am currently around 160-180 miles in these shoes and they have just improved with their age!
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Comments: I tested a pair of these shoes at a Salomon event, did an 8 mile run and they felt good enough for me to order a pair, I ordered a pair on the same size 9.5, I was super excited when I got them but for some reason the pair I got felt completely different than the ones I tested, right foot feels good, left foot feels super uncomfortable, the width of the shoes is wider than advertised, so to get the right fitment i had to pull in the laces which created little folds/creves of the fabric and rubbed on my 4th toe, did a 17miler and it was very uncomfortable. Overall the shoes look great, very decent cushion if that is what you are looking for; I wear peregrine and these shoes felt with more cushion but almost too much, kind of a plush-like feeling. But they were just unconfortable, also these shoes do not allow for the heel loop, i felt my heel was not locked in, especially when doing steep uphills. I wear neutrals and my feet were super sore the next day, kind of the feel when you wear support shoes. I average 72 miles per week since jan 1st '13, currently training for ws100, weekly long run in the 30s, 50 mile pr of high 6hrs.
From: Palopio, Citrus Heights, CA
Comments: If you like the speedcross, but would like a shoe that holds your heel and mid-foot tighter and is more practical on the road; then the mantra is for you. The cushioning in the mantra is perfectly good for mountain type terrain (up, down and rocks) and short pieces of efficient running on roads. I know everyone's feet are different, but I really don't know why anyone would complain about this shoe. You can really tell exactly what it was designed for the second you slip your foot into it. I should mention that I really dislike overly cushioned shoes, as I feel they rob me of energy. So, maybe people that said the mantra is too firm really enjoy overly cushioned shoes.
From: Anonymous
Comments: I purchased a pair of Mantra's from a different internet site because they were on sale, but I usually buy form RW. I had high hopes for the Mantra. I love my Peregrines and MT110's. My experience is that the MT110's have a durable upper that outlasts the uppers on my peregrines 2 to 1, but they don't offer enough cushion for extended runs. I can wear them for up to 20 miles. The Peregrines have proven to be comfortable for much longer, but the uppers go to pieces quickly. Historically Salomon shoes have been durable, but sported large drops from heel to toe. The Sense seems like a shoe I would love because of its features, but the price is beyond what I'm willing to pay. The Mantra seemed like a great option with a moderate drop of 6mm and a durable upper, I was excited to try them! The build quality is excellent and the material choices all seem durable. The trouble is the execution of the product. I have a low to normal volume foot and I had a problem with the molded toe cap being too low. Wearing a thin smartwool no cuchion sock the toe cap rubbed a toe raw within 6 miles on my first run in them. I took the shoes off and ran home barefoot to alleviate any further damage (road run). I then took them to the trail the next day and ran 7 miles with 1,700 gain and 1,700 loss. I returned the shoes because they are not for me. I am a mid to forefoot striker with a relatively smooth stride. I run mostly trails, but mix in some road (45 miles a week). I can typically wear a new pair of shoes out of the box for moderate distance runs with zero problems. I have never experienced this trouble before. The sole of the shoe has 2 faults for me: 1st it is too firm a ride (each run beat me like I had run twice as far). 2nd the sole is too stiff. As I rock forward toward the toes for push off the heel pulls down. These shoes are much too stiff to be considered a natural running shoe. Weight aside, the shoes run like a pair of bricks. I suggest to anyone who is interested in trying the Manrta to try them at a local store first and run in them before purchasing.
From: Tim, Longmont, Colorado
Comments: Switched to the Mantra from the XR Crossmax 1 and I think I'm in love. They aren't as cushioned as the Crossmax but the lighter weight is very noticeable; much more than I would have expected. They also feel less bulky which makes sense. I wouldn't use these for more than a couple of miles on pavement though...they are too stiff for much road but sufficient to get you to the trail. I am a rear-mid foot striker so I like the idea of transitioning to these and being forced to run more efficiently. I wear a size 10.5, the same in the XR Crossmax 1; I wear a size 11 in just about every other running shoe I've ever owned.
From: Steve, San Ramon, CA
Comments: Based on the RW's shoe fit description, I sized 1/2 size down. This was a mistake since the Mantra actually fits (length-wise) simiarly to Asics, Mizuno, and Brooks. Running steep downhills (up to 45%) was painfull as my toes impacted the front of the toebox, forcing me to cinch down ridiculously tight on the laces. However, this shouldn't be a problem on flatter trails. The forefoot is fairly narrow as well, which is odd since the Mantra is marketed to midfoot strikers and they're a little tight on the roll/impact to the forefoot. The Mantra has a hard ride and not much cushioning. On the plus side, the build quality and materials are excellent.
From: Rick, Dallas, TX
Comments: I was really disappointed with the mantra. I get the shoe and everything about it looks amazing. I try it on and on the inside of your foot just before the big toe where the tongue and the upper meet rub in an awkward way causing the shoe to rub against your foot. This is noticeable just trying on the shoe. Maybe if you wore thick socks it won't be an issue but when it's hot and you're wearing thin socks this would be a really annoying problem. I haven't done any runs in them so I don't know if it would cause blisters or just go away but it was enough to make me send them back. Everything else was great. I love the laces, the midsole had a good spring to it. I seriously hope Salomon corrects the tongue.
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I haven't connected my Belkin dongle yet, sometimes when I'm on line with the Belkin, the Airport decides it wants to play too. Of course, yesterday it connected all by itself. My usual routine when trying to connect is to authenticate and let it run its course trying to make the connection. But when it doesn't connect I leave it offline, that is when it usually connects on its own, not so far today, though???
When I had the Ubuntu 12.10 install running, I tried all the workarounds and still didn't get a connection, except when I went back to the initial set up and then it was intermittent like it is now in L' without the workarounds. It makes me wonder what the problem could actually be???? Unfortunately, I am not a programmer or debugging guru so I wouldn't have a clue where to start or what to look for!#!#!# So, are the workarounds even worth the effort? They didn't work for me in U' 12.10 and I probably won't bother with them in L' 12.04?!?!?!?!
As to my swap size, the install set it at 841Mb, I don't remember setting anything so the system would have set it at that size. I have 640 Mb RAM, is that enough swap? I still have plenty of HD space to increase if necessary.
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Zigi Soho Hoppy Wedge Sandal
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Give your look a lift in height and style in the Hoppy wedges by Zigi Soho. This gorgeous ankle cuff sandal is sure to make you look effortlessly chic.
- Two-piece faux suede upper
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By: StephBnb
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May 27, 2014
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Ulster maintained their unbeaten record with a convincing 48-19 win over Cardiff Blues in their PRO12 clash in Cardiff on Friday.
Ulster maintained their unbeaten record with a convincing 48-19 win over Cardiff Blues in their PRO12 clash in Cardiff on Friday.
Tommy Bowe and Nick Williams led the charge for Ulster by scoring a brace of tries apiece.
The early exchanges went Cardiff's way, as Jason Tovey's boots got the Blues on the scoreboard with two early penalties.
But Ulster's dominant pack came to the fore, providing the backs with the ammunition to score. Michael Allen twisted his way over to score the first try of the night, and was injured in the process, giving way to Paddy Wallace.
Williams' first score came on the half hour as he powered over the line, and with Paddy Jackson's second conversion, gave the Ulstermen a 17-9 half-time lead.
Cardiff opened the second half scoring, with Gareth Davies on for the injured Tovey slotting a penalty seven minutes in. The home side hardly had time to draw breath from that score, when Bowe ran over for his first of the night, adding a second only seven minutes later, sandwiching a score by Jared Payne who had collected his own chip and chase.
Having seen the visitors collect their try-scoring bonus point, the Cardiff side were galvanised, and Harry Robinson finished a fine move that had taken the ball the width of Ulster's 22.
Ulster's forward domination came to the fore again, as man of the match Williams grabbed his second and Ulster's sixth try of the night.
Despite a late surge from Cardiff, they were unable to make any headway against the Ulster defence, and with only three minutes left, Andrew Trimble collected a fumble on the Cardiff 22, dotting between the posts, for Jackson to add the extras. That final score led to Ulster's largest score on Welsh soil, and keeps them as the only unbeaten side left in the PRO12.
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Try: Robinson
Cons: G Davies
Pens: Tovey 3, G Davies
For Ulster:
Tries: Bowe 2, Williams 2, Allen, Payne, Trimble
Cons: Jackson 4
Pen: Jackson
Cardiff Blues: 15 Dan Fish, 14 Harry Robinson, 13 Dafydd Hewitt, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 Tom James, 10 Jason Tovey, 9 Lloyd Williams, 8 Andries Pretorius (c), 7 Sam Warburton, 6 Robin Copeland, 5 James Down, 4 Bradley Davies, 3 Taufa'ao Filise, 2 Andi Kyriacou, 1 Nathan Trevett.
Replacements: 16 Rhys Williams, 17 Campese Ma'afu, 18 Scott Andrews, 19 Lou Reed, 20 Rory Watts-Jones, 21 Rob Lewis, 22 Gareth Davies, 23 Tom Williams.
Ulster: 15 Jared Payne, 14 Tommy Bowe, 13 Michael Allen, 12 Darren Cave, 11 Andrew Trimble, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Paul Marshall, 8 Nick Williams, 7 Chris Henry (c), 6 Iain Henderson, 5 Dan Tuohy, 4 Neil McComb, 3 John Afoa, 2 Nigel Brady, 1 Tom Court.
Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Callum Black, 18 Adam Macklin, 19 Lewis Stevenson, 20 Mike McComish, 21 Michael Heaney, 22 Paddy Wallace, 23 Craig Gilroy.
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The Denver Broncos dug themselves a 24-point hole Monday night before Peyton Manning brought them back to beat the San Diego Chargers 35-24.
While they were doing that digging, Qualcomm Stadium's turf monster bit Broncos receiver Eric Decker and swung the game 14 points in the Chargers' favor prior to halftime.
MORE: Manning leads epic second-half turnaround
Manning connected with his wide-open wideout for a 55-yard completion, though with nothing but open space in front of him, Decker almost certainly would've scored had the field not made a shoestring tackle at the San Diego 30-yard line.
"That guy made a great tackle, I mean the piece of grass made a great tackle," Manning quipped afterward.
Said Decker on ESPN's postgame set: "Sniper shot. … I don't know what I did. I tripped myself."
Easy to laugh at that point. But a few hours earlier, three plays after Decker's fall, Broncos receiver Matthew Willis seemingly failed to adjust his route on a Chargers blitz, and San Diego cornerback Quentin Jammer intercepted Manning's pass and returned it 80 yards for a touchdown. Jammer sidestepped Manning's sliding attempt to slow him down on the way to the end zone.
The sequence gave the Chargers a 17-0 lead when they probably should've been up 10-7.
Fortunately for the Broncos, they outscored the Bolts 35-0 in the second half. Decker wound up with six catches for 98 yards and a 7-yard TD grab in the fourth quarter.
"(Coach John) Fox is already pretty gray right now. I don't think he can last much more hair-wise as far as getting down like we are," Manning told ESPN after the final gun.
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian prosecutors say they have dropped a criminal investigation against former President Alberto Fujimori and health ministers who served under him over a 1990s mass sterilization program under which thousands of women say they were forcibly sterilized.
The probe had been re-opened in 2011 under pressure from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
In a statement Friday, prosecutor Marco Guzman said the inquiry against Fujimori and 26 former high-ranking officials had been shelved after deciding that no crime against humanity had been committed.
Sigfredo Florian, a lawyer representing the victims, said they would appeal.
"Only four low-ranking provincial doctors have been accused in the 1998 death of the peasant (Mamerita) Mestanza and not taken into account were the 140 volumes of evidence from the complaints of the other 2,074 peasant women" who say their tubal ligations were coerced, Florian said.
Mestanza, a 33-year-old mother of seven, died in 1996 after being pressured into the surgery. Peru had agreed to pay more than $100,000 to Mestanza's survivors and guarantee her children free education through high school and free medical care. But the Inter-American commission, dissatisfied that the settlement was not honored, pressed for a criminal probe.
Fujimori, now imprisoned for corruption and authorizing death squads, claims the sterilizations of more than 300,000 women, mostly poor, illiterate Indians, from 1995-2000 were voluntary.
But the women say they were deceived, browbeaten, threatened with jail, bribed with food parcels and otherwise pressured into the operations to meet program quotas.
Activists say that besides being forced, the sterilizations were often carried out in unsanitary conditions. They documented 18 cases of women who, like Mestanza, died of infections shortly after surgery.
Mestanza had been told she needed to be sterilized because women who gave birth to more than seven children were being imprisoned, according to the settlement.
In the annals of government-sanctioned involuntary sterilizations, Peru's appear to be among the biggest in modern history, also affecting nearly 25,000 men.
Fujimori boasted that it dropped Peru's birth rate from 3.7 children per woman in 1990 to 2.7 children a decade later.
Officials of Fujimori's government claimed any excesses were the fault of overzealous local medical authorities. But the program was so controversial that the U.S. Congress cut aid payments to Peru that had been used to fund the program.
After his government fell in a 2000 corruption scandal, lawmakers initially recommended genocide charges against Fujimori. That probe was shelved in 2009 after prosecutors determined the statute of limitations had run out on the alleged crimes of serious bodily injury and manslaughter.
Reproductive rights activists claimed, however, that the sterilizations constituted a crime against humanity due to their scale and systematic nature.
Associated Press writer Frank Bajak contributed to this report
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Why We Undervalue Defensive Contributions
Danny Gray
October 17 2011 10:36AM
James Reimer and Tyler Bozak were both praised for their defensive efforts against the Flames on Saturday night. After the Flames jumped out to a quick two goal lead each made a strong play to prevent the Flames from extending their lead. Unfortunately their efforts would have gone unnoticed if not for the offense of Phil Kessel. All too often strong defensive play is only rewarded retroactively after a goal is scored. On the other hand "big" saves only earn that status after the game is finished. Hindsight Bias causes us to both under and over value defensive contributions.
In his game recap over at TSN Jonas Siegel highlighted the importance of Reimer's strong play in the second period of the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Flames:
"Reimer stopped the final 25 shots he faced at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday night, steering the Leafs toward their third victory in three games, a 3-2 defeat of Sutter's Calgary Flames.
An early 2-0 hole did nothing to dampen the spirits of the 23-year-old. In fact, it was his heroics in the second period that rallied the Leafs to a win.
Moments before Joffrey Lupul cut the deficit in half with the Leafs first goal of the game, Reimer stonewalled Flames captain Jarome Iginla with a sensational left pad save. Phil Kessel evened the score shortly thereafter (with the first of his two goals), but not before Reimer turned aside a hard-rushing Olli Jokinen with another sturdy left pad stop.
"Those are the saves that stick out the most for me," said Ron Wilson, following the game."
Ron Wilson should have prefaced his praise with: "In Hindsight". Reimer's saves, while obviously important, only stuck out to Wilson because of the goals that came after. Every single save a goalie makes, especially in a tight game, is equally important. This is what helps to build the narratives of certain goalie's being "clutch" or "big game players". Some saves are spectacular because of the play the preceded it, some become spectacular because of a goal afterward. Roberto Luongo made a lot of saves during the Stanely Cup Finals, they would have been "big" "key" or "clutch" saves if the Canucks could have scored a few goals.
It's not just goalies who can have their reputations made as the result of hindsight bias. Defensive contributions are often overlooked unless a goal can be directly attributed to them. Tyler Bozak made an excellent play to tie up the stick of Jarome Iginla on the back-check. Carl Gunnarsson picked up the loose puck and sent Kessel on his way for his first of the game. 2-1 Flames. Let's imagine that the play unfolded exactly the same way except Kessel rings the puck off the cross-bar. We're definitely not talking about Tyler Bozak's back-check if that's what happened. And that's unfortunate, because it was a good play. The sort of play that helps teams win hockey games, a play that is often overlooked unless a goal is scored soon afterward.
Tim Brent. Chances are the first thought that popped into your head was this shift against the Carolina Hurricanes last season. That shift probably earned him his contract with the Hurricanes over the summer. He was a beast, but what if the Leafs had been unable to clear the zone and the Hurricanes scored? Would we even remember those blocked shots? It's obviously impossible to know, but I have my doubts. Due to the influence of hindsight bias we tend to magnify the importance of an event based on an ultimate outcome.
We need to combat this by keeping in mind that every save is "big" or "clutch", every solid defensive play is worthy of praise, not just the ones that lead to goals. While difficult, it will help us identify the players who do the hard work necessary to prevent goals. We might even find a few undervalued players as a result. So the next time you see a good defensive play remember it, even if no one scores a goal afterward.
October 17 2011, 01:34PM
Well said.
Every save a Leaf goalie makes should be remembered in the post-Vesa Toskala era.
One thing that I'll say is that "analysts", but even sometimes coaches and GMs, are quick to anoint a player that doesn't contribute offensively as a "defensive" player. The truth is, if offered the choice between a poor defensive player and a poor offensive one, I'll take the player that CAN score 10 times out of 10. At least an offensively-oriented player has a hope of making up for his mistakes in one end at the other.
Just look at Mike Komisarek: he sits at 25th of the top 50 D-Men in terms of cap hit in the NHL according to Capgeek. (OK, so technically, a 4-way tie for 24th.) That leaves us with a nice group of comparables above and below his salary. He and Anton Volchenkov are the only two on this list to not ever put up 20 points in a season. To earn bucks and kudos, you have to put the puck in the net, or else your contract looks like an albatross.
October 19 2011, 10:07AM
I am a disgruntled Leafs fan who year after weary year cheer on the Leafs to my utter dismay. Instead of reviewing their past games to see where they are lacking in their power plays, Ron Wilson should be showing them the manner of play of the winningest team of late in hockey who would be their greatest rival, the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit has played in more playoffs seasons than the Leafs could wish for. And why is that? Look at the obvious. Goals are a rarity from the back of the net. Detroit continuously blocks the vision of the opposing goalie. Detroit places all five players inside the opposition blue line at every chance they get. This type of play is what earned them the Stanley Cup which Toronto can only dream of. When are Toronto Coaches going to see the light? I have never played hockey or skated on an inside rink in my close to seventy years existence, but I can tell you I could coach the Marleys to wipe out Toronto three games to one by simply following the lead of the Detroit Red Wing style of play, as much as I have immensly disliked that team for many years.
October 19 2011, 12:20PM
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70 years! Thanks for stopping by to comment.
I think that Wilson is actually trying to implement at least a part that is similar to the Red Wings in the aggressive forecheck.
However, there's definitely a lot they can learn from them especially on the PP. The Wings are, as you noted, great at screening the net.


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Room with Garden View and Balcony
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Tamaño14 m²
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Resumen del alojamiento
|Weerdsingel Oostzijde, 3514AG Utrecht, Países Bajos
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The room and the bath room are on the top floor (4th floor), exclusively used by our guests. Although the house is situated close to the center of Utrecht, the neighborhood has a quite and green atmosphere. An above parking garage is on a 3 minute walking distance. We have a reduced parking rate for guests. The room (14 m2) has: Shared bathroom and toilet. Shared roof terrace. WiFi. Shared coffee and tea facilities, microwave and fridge. Writing desk and chair. Single bed. Bed linen and towels are provided. Our guests can use our real Dutch bike.
Our house is within walking distance (5 minutes) of the historic heart of Utrecht: Neude, Stadsschouwburg (Theatre), Vredenburg/Tivoli, many locations of the Festival Oude Muziek en of the Nederlands Filmfestival, the Flowermarket and the "lapjesmarkt" (Saturdays only), Museum Van Speelklok tot Pierement, the shops around de Oude Gracht, restaurants and supermarkets. The main railway station is a 12 minute walk.
Normas del alojamientoThe whole house, garden and roof terace is a non smoking area
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Everything as advertised. The nice room and the very friendly hosts made for a great stay.
Schönes, altes Haus an einer Gracht.
Zimmer mit Ausblick bzw. Überblick auf die Stadt,
ruhig und doch zentral.
sehr angenehme Atmosphäre
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Muy bien. Cerca del centro. Trato muy cordial.
Marinel era un encantador anfitrión. La gran vista de esta última planta no es exagerado, sobre todo en la noche de Año Nuevo! La habitación era cómoda y limpia y me sentí muy a gusto.
Gracias por su flexibilidad, ya que sólo la reserva en un muy corto plazo.
Marinel was a lovely host. The great view from this top floor is not exaggerated, especially on New Year's Night! The room was comfortable and clean and I felt very welcome.
Thanx for your flexibility as I only booked on a very short term.
Marinel and her husband have been very kind, they helped me with my big luggage. Nice room with a very good bed. Nice place and nice people, I will recommend to other friends!
Lovely place in a nice quiet neighborhood right by the canal. Absolutely perfect location. Close by the centrum, but on a quiet street. And my room was excatly as it was in the picture, nice and clean, with good information package in the room + free wifi. Huge clean bathroom and it wasn't a problem to share it. Staff have been very friendly and helpfull and easy to communicate with. Everything worked really well. Could recommend the place to anybody any day.
If you're looking for a first place to stay when entering the Netherlands, Marinel have a place perfect for you. Used to receive newcomers, she and her kind husband will make the best effort to provide you with the information you need.
The rooms are clean and homely and the kitchen is well provided.
A quiet, clean apartment in a typical dutch house in the heart of Utrecht, very nice!
It was a very nice place in Utrecht. Great area. Especially nice was the big care you felt as a customer. Very clean and quiet place right in the center of Utrecht. Coffee, tea a microwave was all at place to use and I felt really like home. I would travel there always again on my next stay in Utrecht.
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Amazing SkyStudio on the 29th floor 732
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Central location right next to HS station. The city centre is within walking (10mins) distance. Living room with bedroom, open kitchen and bathroom with fluffy towels. Perfect for a night or longer stay in The Hague, your own skyscraper apartment!
The tower also includes a business lounge with free access, a basic fitness facility (free entrance) and a luxury restaurant, The Penthouse. The building is an enlarged copy of New York city's flat iron building.
This studio-apartment is fully furnished and is on Wimdu as part of of a test to see how the apartments on these floors could be furnished and how guests from different countries like them. The only requirement in return of the low price asked is that you write a short but honest review after your stay.
I am an advertising and event consultant. I live in the centre of The Hague, The Netherlands and really enjoy traveling. I run the restaurant on the top floors of the tower. This apartment was meant for my staff, but is not being used at the moment.
I have enjoyed Wimdu like hospitality in many countries, so now it's time to return the favor. Welcome!
- You can check availabilty on the calendar on this page, we always update after any reservation - so availabilty is live. If the dates you require are available, feel free to make a direct reservation or reservation request. I will always confirm within 24 hours, and normally within just a few hours -:). All requests will always be answered.
- Prices are calculated automatically on Wimdu. If you stay longer, prices per night are discounted automatically. So why not stay for a week?
- Check-in is from 14:00hrs, check-out before 12:00hrs. Our reception opens Monday-Friday from 09:00 till late (at least 23:00 hrs). Weekends we are there from 10:00-even later. You can always leave your luggage at no charge at reception and check if you get your keys earlier or stay late upon departure.
- Breakfast is not provided, but there are enough supermarkets in the area. And of course you can have lunch or dinner at my restaurant, if you like!
- During your stay you can use the outside parking of The Penthouse restaurant at a rate of €15,- extra per day. That is about half the price of the public parking Q-Park Laakhaven. At Q-Park your car is parked inside, so there is a difference.
- The studio-apartment will be clean upon your arrival. I ask you to leave it as clean as possible on departure. You don't have to wash towels or linen at departure. If you would like extra cleaning during your stay, that is possible at an additional charge of €20,-
- Sheets, bedlinen and towels are included. We will supply you with a clean set upon arrival and will take care of washing after your departure. If you stay longer, you will be expected to do your own laundry with the washing machine and dryer located in your apartment. A first supply of toilet paper is also present.
- Your apartment is fully independent and has it's own TV and internet/wifi connection. No need to share or leave your home away from home.
- This apartment has a double bed, so the apartment is for 2 guests, an extra guest can stay but would have to sleep on the couch or on an airbed. Baby-bed is available on request.
As of January 1st 2017 the City of The Hague applies a Tourism Tax of €3,35 per guest, per night. This tax needs to be paid when you arrive and is not included in the amount of your reservation. Staying longer? If you register with the city, you are exempt from paying the Tourism Tax.
House rulesThere is no smoking in the apartments; all are equipped with individual smoke alarms. There is a penalty for smoking of a minimum of €500 to reset the alarms and pay for additional cleaning. To facilitate our low pricing, please try and leave the apartment as clean as possible. Respect the neighbours living in the building. No groups or parties are allowed in the apartments for this reason, there is a penalty of €750,- For parties we have special function rooms at The Penthouse restaurant on the 40th and 42 floor, let us know your requirements and we will be glad to make an offer. We reserve the right to terminate any reservation by guests not sticking to our house rules, you will be asked to leave the apartment immediately without any right to a refund. We are happy hosts, please be a happy tenant!
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Great apartment with wonderful views of The Hague and the sea! Smooth running, in and out worked without problems! Very recommendable, we like to come back ;)
Tolles Appartement mit wunderschöner Aussicht auf Den Haag und bis zum Meer!
Reibungsloser ablauf, ein- und auschecken hat ohne Probleme funktioniert!
Sehr empehlenswert, wir kommen gerne wieder ;)
Small and cozy apartment in the heights of La Hague. New, nice and simple. Highly recommended to visit the city, the tower is visible from almost anywhere. The sunsets are perfect. Very gracious host from the time of booking to the end. And the service impeccable receiving tower. Thank you very much.
Pequeño y acogedor piso en las alturas de La Haya.
Nuevo, bonito y sencillo.
Muy recomendable para visitar la ciudad, la torre se ve desde casi cualquier parte.
Los atardeceres son perfectos.
Muy atento anfitrión desde el momento de la reserva hasta el final. Y el servicio de recepción de la torre impecable.
Muchas gracias.
The stay was just great. The apartment is much bigger than it looks in the photos. The view is breathtaking. The decor is good and it was really clean. The staff was really courteous. All in all - easily managed and highly recommended. We will definitely come back again! If you're already there, you should pay a visit to the restaurant. Food preparation was 1a, the personnel / the service very friendly and attentive and even there the view is priceless. Thanks so much for the nice weekend. I will recommend you in good conscience continue!
Der Aufenthalt war einfach Klasse. Das Appartement ist um einiges größer als es auf den Fotos wirkt.
Der Ausblick ist atemberaubend. Die Einrichtung ist gut und es war wirklich sauber. Auch das Personal war wirklich zuvorkommend. Alles in allem - einfach gelungen und empfehlenswert. Wir werden definitiv noch einmal kommen!
Wenn man schon dort ist sollte man auch dem Restaurant einen Besuch abstatten. Die Zubereitung der Speisen war 1a, das Personal /der Service sehr freundlich und aufmerksam und auch dort ist der Ausblick unbezahlbar.
Ganz vielen Dank für das schöne Wochenende. Ich empfehle Sie gerne guten Gewissens weiter!
For anyone looking for a special place! Brilliant view, perfect decoration and reception! Highly recommended! And for a very good price! And you can eat in the restaurant above.
Voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een bijzondere plek! Briljant uitzicht, perfecte inrichting en ontvangst! Echt een aanrader! En voor een zeer goede prijs! En je kunt eten in het restaurant erboven.
If only because of the overview of the Hague an absolute must.
Schon allein wegen des Überblicks über Den Haag ein absoluter Geheimtipp.
The apartment is well located and within easy walking to the main part of the city.We enjoyed our stay,the apartment was excellent and all the faclities top class..Most impressed.Staff extremely helpful when needed.
Marianne and Tony Colwell.Australia.
Great and stylish apartement with an amazing view over Den Haag up to the sea!
Absolutely recommended!
Fantastic place!! Further clean, everything is there, good bed, good shower, which is of course important, but above all, what a great place!!
Fantastische plek!!! Verder schoon, alles is er, goed bed, goede douche, dat is natuurlijk ook belangrijk, maar boven alles; wat een geweldige plek!!!
Great place to stay!
we had a wonderful time, enjoying the comfort of a fully equipped place, having a marvelous view, being really close to the center and having a great person as a Host, really thumbs up to Elwin!
if you use the dryer close the washroom door or the fire alarm might start, and I can assure you it takes time for that sound to come out of your ears!
I know I paid to stay here & eat in the restaurant on the 42nd floor but because the apartment was so nice & the staff so caring, I felt more like a guest.
A small caution: Finishing touches are being applied to the apartment - nothing to interfere with your stay, just a picture hung or some other minor other minor change to polish the apartment. They are minor, e.g., the washer & dryer are in place & working.
I'm looking forward to returning.
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Tuesday 13 April 2010: Pacific Blue said it achieved a consistently high New Zealand domestic on-time performance result in the first three months of the year with an average of more than 95% of domestic flights departing on time.
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Frenchie Davis Keeps It Real
Frenchie Davis' career has been a prime example of how to overcome controversy and fight on to achieve your dreams. What dream is that? Frenchie has always envisioned herself with a singing career as both a performer in the theater and a recording star. One listen to that captivating voice and it would be hard to find one person to disagree that her voice would allow her to obtain her dreams. That is, if her talent was all she needed on the journey.
Ten years ago during the second season of reality competition TV show "American Idol," Frenchie discovered how some things can come back to haunt you when she revealed to show producers that she had once upon a time modeled topless. Her disclosure led to her dismissal from the show while she was amongst the show's twelve finalists' round. Yet despite the controversy, she landed a role in the Broadway cast of "RENT" shortly after being dismissed from "American Idol."
Solidifying her spot on the theater's stage by other performances in a string of off-Broadway shows ("Dreamgirls," "Mahalia," "Ain't Misbehavin'"), Frenchie found a recording career elusive. It was not until her appearance on the first season of "The Voice" in 2011 that that enabled her to find the perfect musical vehicle to showcase her soulful, powerful voice and varied musical interests.
If her debut single "Love's Got A Hold On Me" (released this past September), is any indication of what we can expect from Frenchie Davis, her spot in the Dance Music world may become just as bright as her spot in the theater world.
Her first single
BeBe: First congratulations on your wonderful new single, which is moving up the charts and doing well in the clubs; but one of things I realized is that this is your first single. With your stage success and notoriety, did you think it would take this long for you to release a debut single?
Frenchie Davis: You know actually I had at some point given up on having a recording career. I had been working so much doing theater and stage work, the recording career avenues didn't seem as open and didn't seem as realistic a goal after ten years. Me deciding to go on 'The Voice' changed all of that.
BeBe: The music video for 'Love's Got A Hold On Me' is off the hook. I love the whole 'Mad Max'-inspired theme in the video that Chan Andre and Brian Freedman (Britney Spears, 'X Factor') directed. Did the theme come from you or Chan and Brian?
Frenchie Davis: It kind of evolved. Once we picked the shooting location - once Chan and Brian decided we were going to shoot in the Mojave Desert, the girl in wardrobe just starting bringing in this amazing stuff. It just evolved into this sort of 'Mad Max'-thing. And, we went with it.
BeBe: And the dancers are just so wonderful.
Frenchie Davis: They are amazing! I was able to get some of the best dancers who are working right now. Two of the guys who are dancing in the video just finished doing Madonna's Super Bowl performance right before we started shooting the video. Then I had some of Beyonce's dancers, some of Britney's dancers, some of GaGa's dancers. Just seeing the caliber of people who showed up. Those boys were professional. They were there at 5 o'clock in the morning (getting) ready to work in the desert. Seeing the caliber of who showed up really gave me a push and made me say 'Wow, look of the caliber of people who believe in me.'
Camaraderie and support
BeBe: And that's real important as you know, particularly with you coming from the theater. In the theater you always get that kind of family environment with everyone pushing and supporting you. But, most times you don't hear of that in the recording industry because there is so much competition.
So, sometimes the camaraderie and support you get from your fellow entertainers isn't recognized.
Frenchie Davis: Exactly! And, I think I connected with my dancers. Maybe it was because of my theater background. But, I think it was that mutual respect we had for one another that I have for all dancers. Being in theater you have to act, dance and sing. I'm not a dancer. I have to go to dance classes in New York just like any other theater girl. Because of that, I became friends with a lot of dancers. So, I have a strong connection with the dance community. And, it was great to bring that camaraderie and energy to the video.
BeBe: Well, you got to shake a hip or two every now and again.
Frenchie Davis: Oh, you know! (with a little laughter)
BeBe: 'Love's Got A Hold On Me' is apart of an upcoming EP 'Just Frenchie.' When will that be released?
Frenchie Davis: After the New Year.
Oomph on those high notes
BeBe: Also, the song 'Love's Got A Hold On Me' was written by Janice Robinson, who we all remember from her 'Dreamer' days.
Frenchie Davis: Oh, Janice is such a diva and such a good friend. I met her when I was still doing my Broadway stuff, and we never lost touch. She's been writing away. She had just finished a song for Deborah Cox, and she called me and said, 'Girl, I wrote this song, you know I've been writing a lot lately for Deborah Cox and I think it's going to be her next single. But I wrote this other song, and just kept thinking of you when I was writing it. I just know nobody's going to be able to sing it like you. The chorus is really high, and I want some oomph on those high notes.'
So, I said, okay, let's do it. I went to New York when I was on 'The Voice Tour' and she played the song for me, and I loved it. And, we recorded it.
BeBe: It didn't surprise me upon discovering that she was the writer behind 'Love's Got A Hold On Me,' because if there is anybody out there that I would compare you to, Janice (Robinson) would be that person. I thought, now that's a perfect fit. Your styles and vocal ranges are very, very similar.
Frenchie Davis: Ooh, Wow!
Her foundation
BeBe: Now, of course we remember your appearance in the final 12 (she finished 5th) of the Season 2 of 'American Idol' ('AI'), and all the controversy surrounding your dismissal (for disclosing she took topless photos). But, the outcome of that kind of paralleled the outcome of the controversy Vanessa Williams went through when she was asked to give up her Miss America title because of nude photos. What I mean is that you were able to hold your head up high and overcome all of that and go on to have a very successful theater career with 'RENT' on Broadway (four years), 'Dreamgirls' (touring company), 'Mahalia!,' and 'Ain't Misbehavin' (with Season 2 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard).
So, I ask, with the success you realized in theater after such controversy on a reality competition show designed to find the next big recording artist, did you think your feet would stay planted in the theater world?
Frenchie Davis: I always knew I would end up in the theater. My major in college (Howard) was musical theater. The theater was how I fell in love with the whole art of performing. The theater is where I fell in love with being on stage. So, I always knew I'd end up there. Before 'American Idol' my theater career had already started. I had done a production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' over in Germany, and 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
I always knew that would be my foundation, and I would be perfectly content on doing that if the recording thing didn't work out.
On 'The Voice'
BeBe: But the recording career was always the dream?
Frenchie Davis: Absolutely, yeah. If just to get my talent our there beyond Broadway audiences.
BeBe: That's one thing that recording careers do. You get an instantaneous exposure to so many people at once, as opposed to having multiple shows in theater for people to see your performances.
Frenchie Davis: Exactly.
BeBe: Frenchie, after all the theater success you were experiencing what was the decision process in you deciding to put yourself through all of that reality competition show stuff again to do 'The Voice?'
Frenchie Davis: That wasn't something that I had planned. It wasn't that I could foresee. I was doing what I do, singing for my gay boys at a club in West Hollywood, and there was a woman in the audience who turned out to be a casting director for a new show NBC was working on called 'The Voice.' So, she approached me after my performance and gave me her whole spiel. She told me she though the show could be good for me because it was totally different from 'Idol.' They were recruiting singers who kind of already had a following to audition for the show. She explained that the whole premise of the show was working singers. That was the direction not only with the contestants but the judges as well. She told me to think about it, and of course my initial reaction was I don't want to relive a competition style reality TV show.
But, I'm a very spiritual person and believe you never know when the universe will present an opportunity to you. You've just got to walk the path that is laid in front of you sometimes. This trip was somehow going to lead to something wonderful. I think I soul searched about it for about a month before deciding I'm going to go audition. Maybe I won't make it, but if I make it, then I'm going for it. That's what I did.
Focus and direction
BeBe: Going through the process on 'The Voice' which like you said was a different format then 'AI,' and looking at the process 'The Voice' versus the process of 'AI,' which one do you really feel you got the most out of? I don't mean the success to your career, but what did you walk away in knowing what you needed to do to progress your career and so forth?
Frenchie Davis: Definitely 'The Voice.' I think my experience from 'The Voice' really helped me find focus and direction as far as, what direction I was going musically. Because one of the challenges I faced being a theater performer who had been on 'American Idol' was that I loved so many different kinds of music. I have a soulful voice and love R&B and Soul, but I also love Rock, I love Dance music, there so many other genres that I love to sing. My challenge was how do I merge all of that into a musical direction that works for me. It goes back to what you said about Janice Robinson being a perfect fit for me because Janice used to open up for Tina Turner back in the day. So, Janice has got that edge, that rock, all of the same influences that I have.
If you were to ask me who my favorite performers are, off the top of my head, I'd say Aretha, Whitney, Sylvester, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones. I think you see and hear all of those people when you watch me on stage or listen to me sing.
BeBe: What a diverse group it is that you just named.
Frenchie Davis: In competition mode, I really wanted to be able to sing soulful songs, I really wanted to belt out 'Something Like You' by Adele, something soulful so I'd really get to belt it out. And, Christina Aguilera was like, Frenchie everybody knows you can already belt it out, so why do the expected? We had a big back and forth over that, and Christina kept giving me dance songs. A lot of people don't know but we don't even get to choose our audition song. The producers chose 'I Kissed A Girl' (Katy Perry) as my audition song. And then Christina chose 'When Love Takes Over' (Kelly Rowland) and 'Like A Prayer' (Madonna). Even though they were not the soulful songs I envisioned myself singing on the show, every song I did charted in the top 3 on the Dance Charts on iTunes. So, it helped me realize that maybe Christina is onto something (for me). Maybe there is something to this dance music thing. And then I started thinking about all of the artists who I love... Sylvester is definitely one of my idols, and he had that soulful voice, but he did songs that made you want to dance.
Nothing to hide
BeBe: Yes, he had a strong gospel background.
Frenchie Davis: So I said to myself what if I find a way to do that? Bring my love for soulful singing and my love for dance music, and be able to incorporate all those other things. Once I decided I was going to do dance music, it opened this whole other door of possibilities for me as far as musical direction. So, artistically, I got the most out of my experience on 'The Voice.' And I think it's great because maybe there is a chubby girl out there who wants to be a Pop Star and she is going 'oh, they are going to only let me sing r&b.' She'll see my video and dance cross of my music, and say no, I can do whatever I want. I don't have to put myself in a box.
BeBe: I know earlier in the year you disclosed that you were bisexual, so, when you are on stage now performing before a predominately gay crowd versus performing before the same group before you came out as bisexual has your approach to performing and doing songs changed because of a sense of freedom the disclosure may have given you?
Frenchie Davis: Well, I feel like my gay fans already knew (of my sexuality). My partner has been tagged in my relationship status on my Facebook page for two years, and she is clearly a woman. I've performed at so many Prides. I've performed at New Year's HRC events. I've performed at a bunch of GLAAD events. My family and friends certainly knew. It was never something I went out of the way to hide.
In a lot of ways, I don't feel any different. I do recognize there is a difference being out amongst family and friends and allowing people to scrutinize into your personal life. I do recognize there is a difference between the two. I will say that when I'm doing interviews now I don't have to worry about being backed into a corner and give an ambiguous answer about who I am or about my life. I just don't want to have to talk in code. I'm comfortable. I'm happy. I'm loved and supported. And women, particularly in this business, need to know that the key to success is being happy, and being true to yourself. Period. The stage lights will go dim, and audiences go home. And when that happens, you have to be able to look yourself in the mirror and be okay with what you see and who you see.
BeBe: Over your professional journey of the last 10 years with you doing what you love, you have come upon some points along the way that would have caused many to give up. But, you have continued to pursue your dreams. What has kept you going, and chipping away at that wall of success?
Frenchie Davis: I think it has been my spiritual belief. And I'm just a very stubborn Taurus woman. And telling me I can't do something is like dangling that red flag in front of a bull. It's just going to make me more determined. And I just believe nobody, nobody has the right to cock block your destiny. And, they only do it if you let them. The best thing is to keep positive people around you. I have my sister, my mother and my partner, three very strong women who keep it real with me, and who sometimes believe in me even when I don't. They don't take any of my bullshit, and will call me out on it.
Frenchie Davis makes a special performance of her debut single 'Love's Got A Hold On Me' on Oct. 31 at the FreakOut Halloween Bash in San Francisco at Beatbox, 9pm. For more information, visit the BeatBoxSF website.
For more information on other Frenchie performances visit her website www.FrenchieDavis.org
Watch Frenchie Davis' video of "Love's Got A Hold On Me":
As an actress, BeBe was introduced to film with a lead role in the independent film "Under One Sun" with her character dealing with religious, racial and gender issues. Additionally, she appeared in the campy musical "Devious, Inc" (Australian Film Festival, San Francisco Short Film Fest) also adding additional vocals to the musical soundtrack. Both of these performances led to her selection for a lead role in Aisha Media's next short film series, "Con-tin.u.um" to be released in 2012.


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Enthusiasts of the "Dogs of the Dow" strategy should be taking note now, before year end. (Not to mention holders of the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA).)
So who's driving the DJIA lately? Home Depot (HD), 164 points, Wal-Mart (WMT), 107 points, Disney (DIS), Travelers (TRV), 100 points, J.P. Morgan Chase (JPM), 58 points, and Bank of America (BAC), 45 points. BAC is especially surprising to see on this list. Its low price of $9 or so limits the effect on the index. Shares are up 70% this year.
To Colas, the takeaway is about consumers and banks. "Pull it all together, and you get the following narrative: U.S. stocks are higher this year because of incremental confidence in the American consumer and domestic banking system," he writes this morning. "[A]t the end of the day, this market is all about the health of the consumer and the recovery in the financial system."
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