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Posted on 07/16/2007 6:44:59 AM PDT by Jimmy Valentine's brother
Washington, D.C. - Michael Maloof was back in the game. He and another Pentagon aide, David Wurmser, drove the short distance from the Pentagon to CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. It was early October, a good season in Washington, but Maloofs nerves were on edge during the scenic ride along the tree-lined George Washington Parkway.
Maloof was a legend within the Pentagon circle that tracked arms proliferation. His office was obscure, but it performed a crucial national security function.
The Pentagon wanted years of intelligence reporting on al Qaeda, Iraq, Iran and other potential targets in the war against global terrorism. The Langley crew listened politely. But at the end, the CTC directors said, simply, no. The CIA, not Feiths policy shop, would do such work if ordered. There were follow-up requests. The answer was still no.
Finally, Paul Wolfowitz, Rumsfelds deputy, interceded. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) pressed the CIA to cooperate. Years of CIA intelligence reports some mature, others raw and unconfirmed started arriving at the Pentagon. Maloof and Wurmser set up shop inside the supersecure National Military Intelligence Center on the Pentagons third floor. By December, they had produced a 150-slide briefing on contacts among al Qaeda, Iraq and Iran.
The agency blew a gasket, Maloof recalled. Maloof did not fully realize how his mission offended the extremely territorial Langley. snip
Discouraged, Maloof subsequently retired after more than 20 years of tracking arms proliferation between Western countries and the bad guys. The intelligence community had bagged Maloof and damaged Feith in the process.
When I drove out to the CIA, I thought we would be a team, Maloof recalled of his October 2001 trip to Langley. As I tell people now, Rome was burning and the barbarians were at the gate. By October, it was open warfare. They began leaking and making accusations and accusing us of setting up an operation to bypass the agency. They went after me for political reasons.
And they won.
Rowan Scarborough will be on FOX News Channels "Hannity and Colmes" Monday evening at 9 p.m. EDT. He will also be on "Fox and Friends" on Tuesday morning (the show is broadcast 7-9 a.m. ET).
I read this today on the Metro into work. Very troubling.
Rowan Scarborough has been driving the Washington insiders crazy with his sources.
The book should be very interesting. I believe it will confirm that the CIA has been operating against the President as a political entity rather than providing intelligence assesments necessary to defend our country.
It's not unknown for agencies to get territorial but this level is something else. Our own intelligence community sabotaged the war. We should be afraid. Very afraid.
The CIA was/is the real insurgency and we lost against it.
I believe you're absolutely right.
I am looking forward to reading this book. I have long maintained that Plamegate was a strategic operation that the CIA pulled off to damage the White House. Amazing thing is the White House still doesn't get it.
They might get it but are unable to do anything about it.
Spook Daddy had to have warned young George about this. President Bush has no excuse for not having cleaned house at Langley the moment he took over. After eight years of making peace quilts for Bubba, the place had to be a total cesspool.
If that great 'merican V. Plame is any indication, the CIA should be disbanded and we should start over with new folks and proceedures.
I'm sure the Clintons riddled the CIA with ideological appointees as a way to cripple it, with a view toward obstructing/undermining any more aggressive administration to follow. Hopefully our current President has been equally ideological in his hiring practices IOT reconfigure and protect the agency against a future Dem administration. The CIA's incompetence has become legendary, beginning with the tragicomic George Tenet, whose preoccupation in retirement seems to be recovering his "reputation", as if anyone cares; instead, he should be asking forgiveness for the lives lost and the political cost of his incompetence. And yet, like an Inspector Clouseau, for all his bumbling he will be rescued by our military's victory; and rather than being the architect of defeat, he will be remembered as just a weak kneed confabulator whose sins prompted the reform of his institution.
Interesting excerpt, and I will add this to my book collection when it is published.
I will say this: the CIA's ineffectivness did not start with Bill Clinton. That sad fact dates back to the Post-WWII Truman Administration, when the CIA was first created and carries onward from there.
I'll be interested to contrast Rowan Scarborough's accounts with what Tim Weiner had to say in his "Legacy of Ashes".
Bingo on all that, especially the "still doesn't get it" part.
Hmmm. Sounds like a very interesting book!
"Porter Johnston Goss (born December 10, 1938) is an American politician, who was the last Director of Central Intelligence and the first Director of the Central Intelligence Agency following the passage of the IRPTA 2004 Act, which abolished the DCI position. A CIA operative in Latin America during the Cold War, he served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 until he took up his post at the agency.[1]
Goss represented the 14th congressional district of Florida, which includes Lee County, Fort Myers, Naples, and part of Port Charlotte. He served for a time as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Goss was a cosponsor of the USA PATRIOT Act and was a co-chair of the Joint 9/11 Intelligence Inquiry.
Goss resigned as Director of the CIA on May 5, 2006 in a sit-down press conference with President George W. Bush from the Oval Office[2] On May 8, 2006, Bush nominated USAF Gen. Michael Hayden to be Goss's successor.
"It's run its course," he said. "Now we're going to move on." Despite a long history of denouncing leaks, Bush declined to express any disappointment in the people who worked for him and who were involved in disclosing the name of a CIA operative. Asked about that during a wide-ranging news conference, the president gave a dodgy answer:
"It's been a tough issue for a lot of people in the White House."
He didn't even acknowledge the undisputed fact that someone working for him was the source, saying only that "perhaps somebody in the administration did disclose the name of that person."
If you want to read the entire article, it can be found here - http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/7/14/92900.shtml
My question is, why doesnt President Bush name names? Why doesnt he say yes, there was a leaker in my administration. It was Richard Armitage, by his own admission. Scooter was not convicted of releasing the name of a CIA employee who was not a covert agent. Why was she not covert? Because she did not fall into that category as defined by law and as explained by the person who wrote the law.
Why wont he defend his administration and put these punks in their place? Why doesnt he clean house in the CIA? It is actions like above that makes it damned difficult to defend and support this President.
........The CIAs incompetence has become legendary, beginning with the tragicomic George Tenet.
It's not incompetence....it's mendacity.
FBI files?
Because he's trying to maintain the illusion that we are one nation united for the common good. As POTUS he sees that as his job. No traitors here, just people with honest disagreements.
Once he breaks with this formulation, we move in the direction of civil war.
Who produced the fake Niger papers? There is nothing approaching a consensus on this question within the intelligence community. There has been published speculation about the intelligence services of several different countries. One theory, favored by some journalists in Rome, is that sismi produced the false documents and passed them to Panorama for publication.
Another explanation was provided by a former senior C.I.A. officer. He had begun talking to me about the Niger papers in March, when I first wrote about the forgery, and said, Somebody deliberately let something false get in there. He became more forthcoming in subsequent months, eventually saying that a small group of disgruntled retired C.I.A. clandestine operators had banded together in the late summer of last year and drafted the fraudulent documents themselves.
The agency guys were so pissed at Cheney, the former officer said. They said, O.K, were going to put the bite on these guys. They thought that, with this crowd, it was the only way to goto nail these guys who were not practicing good tradecraft and vetting intelligence, my source said. They thought itd be bought at lower levelsa big bluff. The thinking, he said, was that the documents would be endorsed by Iraq hawks at the top of the Bush Administration, who would be unable to resist flaunting them at a press conference or an interagency government meeting. They would then look foolish when intelligence officials pointed out that they were obvious fakes. But the tactic backfired, he said, when the papers won widespread acceptance within the Administration. It got out of control.
While Hersch is not considered by some to be a reliable source, this "coup" was also confirmed elsewhere:
Hold on to your hat. The plot is about to thicken.
Behind the scenes, the single most important reason for the Valerie Plame/Joe Wilson farce is that CIA Director Porter Goss has finally started to clean house at Langley. Goss's longoverdue shakeup is clearly backed by the White House, the top levels of the Pentagon and State Department, and the new National Director of Intelligence, John Negroponte.
Judging by Director Goss's remarks at his Senate confirmation hearings, those whose jobs are most in danger include the CIA "experts" in WMD proliferation Valerie Plame's outfit who completely failed to anticipate the Indian and Pakistani nukes, and just couldn't figure out what was going on with Iraqi WMDs. Valerie Plame's bosses are facing the axe for decades of failures.
The farcical Plame/Wilson assault on Karl Rove is a shot across the bow of the White House. The spook bureaucracy is fighting for its perks, handinhand with the Democrats and the media. This is exactly the same iron triangle that destroyed Richard Nixon.
The charge against Rove is based on a blatantly forged document, purporting to show that Saddam tried to buy Niger yellowcake uranium. We now know that the document was forged by the French government to embarrass Secretary Colin Powell, and undermine the American case against Saddam at the UN. It was classic disinformation bait. Powell flourished the Niger forgery at the Security Council, and the very next day "European intelligence agencies" leaked word that it was a laughable fraud. Months later, the London Telegraph published the fact that it was all a French disinformation ploy.
The CIA has to know all about the French forgery, just as it knows that Joseph Wilson's famous trip to Niger was pure bilgewater. Nobody sends a hasbeen diplomat to Africa to drink mint tea with corrupt old President Tandja Mamadou, expecting to discover whether Mamadou has secretly been selling nuke materials to Saddam. That's pure Inspector Clousseau.
Valerie Plame's CIA bosses took care not to ask Mr. Wilson to sign a confidentiality agreement, routine in such cases, almost as if they wanted him to make a public fuss. They were not surprised, one might think, when Mr. Wilson promptly took his story to New York Times OpEd Editor Gail Collins, one of the great Bushhaters of all time. As Joseph DiGenova, former US Attorney for DC, recently said, "The CIA isn't stupid. They wanted this story out."
And as another blog points out:
Amazingly, an ex-US Ambassador with a French wife working in the French government, with strong ties to the nations running uranium mines, would be a great asset in this kind of covert operation.
I'm not so sure. My impression of the intelligence types I've (very rarely) encountered is more something of academic arrogance and smugness.
Others make the critism that the CIA lacks effective review mechanisms, the analysists reach a consenus and that consensus is never challenged. They don't have "Red Team" or "Tiger Team" reviews, designed to tear their conclusions to shreds. They don't seem to try and test their analysis against ground truth. They don't look for facts that would falsify their conclusions.
Military life is filled with inspections, ratings and reviews and career terminations. The CIA is like an academic institution, once you get tenure, you can rely on retiring in twenty or thirty years, as long as you don't rock the boat. It's not surprising that they have entirely different views of the world. I have long believed that at least 75% of the CIA should be composed of people with at least three years of military experience. Not necessarily in intelligence. For gawd's sake, hire someone who's done something other than shuffle papers all his/her whole life.
"I believe it will confirm that the CIA has been operating against the President as a political entity rather than providing intelligence assesments necessary to defend our country."
I have thought this was the case from the beginning of the Plame fiasco. Mr. Bush ought never to have kept Tenet as Director as well.
It seems curious that, whereas once the State Department and the CIA were uneasy bedfellows, with Foggy Bottom defeatists in rivalry with CIA hawks, now they revel in a perverse embrace. IMO this suggests someone placed left-leaning ideological moles in the CIA and it has been difficult to dislodge the ticks. Just a guess.
Tear it down and start over. The CIA is completely rotten.
But the Hoekstra letter was quite specific about what is going on in the CIA. The Times article, however, did not highlight that part of the letter in which Hoekstra referred to events in the Valerie Plame affair as the result of "a strong and well-positioned group" within the CIA that "intentionally undermined the Administration and its policies." Readers of the on-line Times were able to read the whole letter, which was posted on the paper's website.
The Hoekstra letter also refers to Stephen Kappes returning to the CIA as Deputy Director when it is believed that he "may have been part" of the group that was determined to sabotage the Bush Administration.
And it's not just about Wilson/Plame:
The Bush administration suffered major embarrassment when it was disclosed that the United States was holding top al-Qaida suspects in "secret prisons" in eastern Europe and North Africa.
A Swedish journalist who prepared one of the first stories on the CIA flights that transported al-Qaida captives told Josh Gerstein of The New York Sun the CIA did a poor job of covering its tracks. "I would say they didn't give a damn," Fredrik Laurin told Mr. Gerstein. "If I was an American taxpayer, I'd be upset."
For a show broadcast in May of last year, Mr. Laurin traced the tail number of a Gulfstream jet used to transport captives to a clearly phony company in Massachusetts. "You weren't able to trace the name to any living individual," Mr. Laurin said. "They were all living in post office boxes in Virginia. "If that's all the imagination they can drum up at Langley, I'd fire the bunch," Mr. Laurin added.
But if the CIA hasn't been very good at ferreting out the secrets of our enemies, or keeping our own, it has shown a talent for playing politics.
"The CIA's war against the Bush administration is one of the great untold stories of the past three years," wrote lawyer and Web logger John Hinderaker in The Weekly Standard.
The CIA has used its budget to fund criticism of the Bush administration by former Democratic officeholders, and permitted a serving analyst, Michael Scheuer, to publish and promote a book bashing the president.
The principal CIA weapon has been the leak. Reporters for ABC, The New York Times and The Washington Post didn't have to do even the minimal legwork Mr. Laurin did to out the CIA's clandestine "rendition" program. It was handed to them by "current and former intelligence officials."
"So the CIA established policies that it knew would be controversial and would damage American interests if revealed, and then leaked the existence of those policies to The Washington Post for the purpose of damaging the Bush administration," Mr. Hinderaker wrote.
Too little, too late. Bush needed to sack whole divisions in a massive reorg.
Clinton was a pro when it came to the microscopic details of consolidating power. To undo his strategic plants required a President with a clear understanding of the mechanics of intrigue AND the ruthless purpose to get it done. George is a nice guy lacking that sense of purpose, much less a healthy respect for evil.
Thanks for your posts.
"Im sure the Clintons riddled the CIA with ideological appointees as a way to cripple it, with a view toward obstructing/undermining any more aggressive administration to follow. Hopefully our current President has been equally ideological in his hiring practices IOT reconfigure and protect the agency against a future Dem administration."
Haven't you noticed? The Democrats in Congress are attacking any member of the executive branch who can be accused of the sin of 'loyalty' to the White House.
The world is upside down.
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How to Maximize Screen Real Estate in Traktor Using Layout Manager
At DJ Techtools, we're always the lookout for unique topics for tutorials and demos. Sometimes the best stuff is very simple but often overlooked. In this video, we'll take a look at the Layout Manager in Traktor Pro and Traktor Scratch Pro to help you maximize that screen real estate for any type of DJing situation.

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The link works for multiple trial accounts, so feel free to pass it off to interested friends as well.
Enjoy, and subscribe! Rift is a very solid game.
Thank you, I am downloading it now. I have been very close to purchasing, but was a bit concerned about performance on my system. This gives me a good chance to try it out and make sure it will run well for me.
forget the free trial , who wants a free level 50 :-p
Here is my Ascended 7 day trial link.
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Hey! If there's anyone interested in trying the game for a 7 day trial, here's a trial program. Haven't seen a topic on this yet, so I figured I'd start one. Anyways, here's the link, I'm totally aiming for that awesome fire steed, and the puppy is cute ^.^
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I got a free 7 day trial for anyone who is interested in trying rift.
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Dialoguing with Some Rough Edges and a Bounty of Tender Moments
Did you know God is on Twitter? And that he has a wry sense of humor. Well, Krista retweeted Him last week in a moment of levity after flying several thousand miles in a span of a week:
RT @TheTweetofGod: "Arctic Melting Decades Ahead of Schedule". Well done, everybody! Working together, you really can change the world.
RT @TheTweetofGod: Steve Jobs died a year ago today. Now he's in heaven. It's a good thing he didn't live to see Apple Maps or he'd never have found it here.
On a more serious note, Krista and the On Being production team pulled together the final two public events for our Civil Conversations Project this Tuesday and Wednesday — in Washington DC and Minneapolis, respectively. The crowds that came out for these discussions were overwhelming. We couldn't have been more pleased and heartened.
In preparing for her interview with Sen. Pete Domenici and Alice Rivlin at The Brookings Institution, Krista (@KristaTippett) wondered:
How to step outside the competing numbers that frame our economic debates, and consider together the human and moral realities behind them?
Most of us arguably possess far more information about the economy than we did four years, ago, and far less understanding.
It was a riveting conversation (yes, we were talking fiscal policy!) in which Democrat and Republican showed a deep fondness for one another. As The Wall Street Journal's MarketWatch described it:
"The duo also appeared to genuinely enjoy each other's company, regaling the nearly-packed auditorium with stories about working together, a path they clearly believe more politicians should follow."
Or, as Krista describes it:
With Alice Rivlin at 81 and Pete Domenici at 80 at Brookings this week — a merger of power and softness I've seen in the wisest people.
We're producing this conversation for October 25th. But, right now, we're putting the finishing touches on "The Future of Marriage" for next week's show. Kate Cimino (@kcimino), assistant director at the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at University of Minnesota, said of Krista's conversation with Jonathan Rauch and David Blankenhorn:
Few things are more critical right now in MN than a civil, respectful conversation about gay marriage. http://bit.ly/OTNKPi
The dialogue between the two men — who come to the debate from two very different directions — didn't travel predictable paths or arrive at predictable places. It's a sincere exchange between two men who have developed a friendship as they are navigating the meaning of marriage. It's a dialogue that has some rough edges infused with a bounty of tender moments. Mr. Rauch and Mr. Blankenhorn offer a great deal of insight into what it takes to engage the other side in the definition of marriage — let alone the gay marriage debate.
I'll share with you some of these precious nuggets of learned wisdom we (@Beingtweets) live-tweeted that night:
"David and I had this cobra mongoose relationship, mainly because we were coming from the same space." ~Jonathan Rauch
"There is the intellectual, trying to think about the correct view. I probably wouldn't have changed my mind if not for Jonathan." ~David Blankenhorn
"David showed me that it is really possible to be against gay marriage but not against gay people." ~Jonathan Rauch
"It was a meaningful thing that Jonathan responded with kindness." ~David Blankenhorn
"I saw in you someone who understood that you are a multi-valued person. I equate that as a form of patriotism." ~Jonathan Rauch to David Blankenhorn
"We need to put a good word out there for 'doubt.' You don't always need to be certain that you are right." ~David Blankenhorn
"I think there are higher things than being right." ~Jonathan Rauch
"It was much more the positive relationships rather than the bullying that caused me to change my mind about this." ~David Blankenhorn
"Religion is an important insight to morality and it should inform the debate." ~Jonathan Rauch #CCP2012
Lest you think Krista's finished traveling. She'll be in Philadelphia next week…
Monday I interview novelist Marilynne Robinson and astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser on "The Mystery of Us." There's a phrase to ponder.
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Pistorius granted bail
"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius was granted bail on Friday, a week after he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead at his home.
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After a four-day hearing in Pretoria, South Africa, the athlete broke down in tears as chief magistrate Desmond Nair agreed to release him on bail.
Pistorius, 26, is accused of murdering 29-year-old Steenkamp at his home last week but claims he shot her through a bathroom door thinking she was an intruder.
Prosecutors say he intended to kill the model, and he has been charged with premeditated murder.
After nearly two hours describing the reasons for his decision, Mr Nair told the packed courtroom that he was granting bail until the next hearing on June 4.
He said there was no suggestion that Pistorius was a "flight risk", he did not appear to have a propensity to violence, and there was no evidence that he would interfere with witnesses.
He said the Olympian and Paralympian had "reached out" in a sworn affidavit describing what happened that night, telling the court: "I come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail."
Bail was fixed at one million rand (£73,822), including 100,000 rand (£7,382) in cash. Pistorius must surrender any firearms and his passport, cannot enter any international departure hall, and is banned from using any prohibited substance or alcohol.
He must also report to police twice a week as part of his bail conditions.
Speaking on behalf of his family, the athlete's uncle Arnold told reporters: "We are relieved of the fact that Oscar got bail today.
"But at the same time we are in mourning for the death of Reeva with her family.
"We are also grateful for the magistrate for coming to the conclusion and for our legal team that has delivered extremely professional and legal statements that led to the decision of giving bail today.
"As the family, we know Oscar's version of what happened that tragic night and we know that that is the truth and that will prevail in the coming court case."
The star left the courthouse in a vehicle with blacked-out windows.
Earlier, his coach, Ampie Louw, who described the athlete as "heartbroken", said he might resume training next week but will not compete.
In his affidavit, Pistorius described waking up in the early hours of Valentine's Day and going on to his balcony to bring in a fan and close the sliding doors.
He said he heard a noise in the bathroom and was overcome by a sense of "terror", thinking someone had broken in.
He fired shots at the toilet door, shouting to Ms Steenkamp to call the police and, when she did not reply, realised she was in the bathroom. He carried her downstairs, where she died in his arms, he said.
But the prosecution alleges that Steenkamp locked herself in the bathroom either to escape an argument or the gun.
Giving his ruling, Mr Nair referred to evidence given by Warrant Officer Hilton Botha, who has been replaced as lead investigator in the case after he was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder.
It is alleged that in October 2011 he and two other police officers fired shots at a minibus carrying seven people. The case was previously dropped, but Botha was charged late on Wednesday - after he had given evidence at Pistorius' bail hearing - and is now due to appear in court himself in May.
Mr Nair said today that Botha had made "several errors and concessions" during cross-examination.
He said the officer had not asked for all the mobile phones, might have contaminated the crime scene, "blundered" on the description of substances found at the property, and did not spend as long as he ought on trying to establish that the athlete had a propensity to violence.
Speaking outside court, Medupe Simasiku, from South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), told reporters: "The bail application does not mean that this person is acquitted."
He said that when the court meets again on June 4, they will have a better idea of when a trial can be held.
After the news of Pistorius' bail, Kim Myers, a friend of Steenkamp - whose own family were not in court - told Sky News: "This is a bail application, not a trial, and we hope and pray that justice will prevail.
"It's still a very sad time for us and we need to remember that somebody did lose their life and our hearts, thoughts and prayers just go out to the Steenkamp family.
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Leafs prospects Biggs, Sparks make USA's 24-man roster
Cam Charron
December 23 2012 11:23AM
The roster for the United States' national team at the upcoming IIHF U-20 world championships was trimmed to 24 late last night, and to nobody's surprise, Toronto Maple Leafs' prospects Tyler Biggs and Garret Sparks both made the cut.
The US had some trouble in the pre-tournament games, as did Canada, dropping a 5-1 game to Finland for the last pre-tourney game and required overtime to defeat Sweden. The Americans still have one more cut to make, and they must do it before the tournament starts Wednesday, but it's likely Biggs and Sparks both make the team. Biggs was used often in the pre-tournament games, while Sparks should be the third goalie on a squad that's allowed to take three. We'll see if he gets any action.
Here's what Chris Peters at the United States of Hockey has to say about Biggs' role:
Tyler Biggs – Cincinnati, Ohio — A big power-forward-style right winger who gets after opponents physically and can contribute offensively, Biggs should see time in a bottom-six role. Biggs isn't overly skilled, but he has a good shot and a powerful stride. Even though he lacks quickness, Biggs finds a way to get where he needs to be. He'll have to compensate on the bigger ice sheet, but the U.S. can use his grit and his ability to rise up in the big games.
That said, I see Biggs' game as transferring quite well onto international ice. My impression of him is that he works low down well as a cycling, possession forward good at winning puck battles along the boards. It just so happens that there are lots of those in European hockey and the puck spends a lot more time further away from the net, which is Biggs' weak point if you're looking at his running goal totals in the OHL this season.
That said, my other read is that the USA will be doing their opposition a favour if they try to conform to the European style of play. American teams traditionally have very talented players at these tournaments and a lot of individual play. They ought to be using the extra ice rather than play down to the level of their opponents. I didn't watch either of the pre-tournament games, but if Tyler Biggs is too involved in the US's offence, they're trying to play a physical, possession game in an arena wherein that just isn't an advantage. Luckily, the US is in Canada's group so we'll get to wake up early to watch him play a tonne.
One other Biggs storyline: teammate Boone Jenner with the Oshawa Generals took a run at Swedish player Jesper Pettersson in Team Canada's final tune-up. Jenner, known as the skilled guy on their line who gets the bulk of the points, sometimes plays like a bit of a hot-head. There's a chance the IIHF could levy a hefty (and deserved) suspension on Jenner, which unfortunately wouldn't allow us to see how Jenner plays away from Biggs. I think Biggs has been instrumental towards Jenner's success this season, with smart, physical plays off the puck that keep possession in the opponents' zone.
Here's Peters on Garrett Sparks:
Garret Sparks – Elmhurst, Ill. — In the midst of a terrific season with the Guelph Storm, Sparks covers a lot of the net and has some really great athleticism. He seems to excel with more shots against, which is obviously a good thing for a goalie. He'll probably trade off with Gillies, but gives the U.S. a solid 19-year-old goalie on the roster with a lot of work completed already this year.
Conventional wisdom is that the Kitchener Rangers' John Gibson will see the bulk of the starts for Team USA.
Anyway, the US will finalize the roster for their squad in the next couple of days. It will be interesting to see how Biggs is used in that lineup, and the drama of the World Juniors every year sometimes surrounds just how the American team fritters away medal possibilities despite usually having exceptional talent on their rosters.


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Hybrid Vehicles
A hybrid vehicle is any type of vehicle that combines two or more sources of power. There are all types of hybrids.
Locomotives on trains are diesel-electric hybrids. Some cities like Elk Grove, California, and Seattle, Washington, have buses that are hybrids. In Seattle they get electric power from overhead wires or they can run on diesel when there are no wires. In Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento, most of the E-Tran bus fleet use electric motors for very low speeds, and when the vehicle is stopped the gasoline motor shuts off.
Ships on the ocean are hybrids, burning oil to run generators that power huge electric motors. Submarines are also hybrid vehicles, most being nuclear-electric.
The "newest" kind of hybrid is the gasoline-electric hybrid automobile.
There are two forms of hybrid cars.
The first is called a "parallel hybrid." It has a small internal combustion engine. It also has batteries that power an electric motor. Both the engine and the electric motor can power the vehicle's transmission and wheels.
The second is called a "series hybrid." The gasoline engine runs a small on-board generator to produce electricity. The generator can either charge batteries or power an electric motor that drives the transmission. The gasoline engine never directly powers the vehicle.
What about the cost of a hybrid? While the initial cost may be higher, with good driving techniques and the higher mileage, the hybrid should pay itself back in a few years in gasoline saved.
Energy Efficiency is the Key
The gasoline engine in a hybrid is usually much smaller than the one in a regular car and therefore can be more efficient.
Let's compare a "muscle car," the Ford Mustang GT, to a hybrid.
2005 Mustang GT
4.6-liter, V-8 engine - generating 300 horsepower at 5,750 rpm.
It does 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, with a quarter-mile top speed of 103.6 mph.
It weighs 3,520 pounds.
EPA mpg city/hwy: 18/23 (automatic transmission)
Toyota Prius
1.5 liter gasoline 4-cylinder engine plus electric motor
76 hp at 5,000 rpm for gasoline, 67 hp at 1200-1540 rpm for electric.
0-60 in 10.2 seconds, with a quarter-mile top speed of 78 mph.
It weighs 2,921 pounds.
EPA mpg city/hwy: 51/60
The engine in the Mustang is sized for the peak power (flooring the accelerator pedal for fast acceleration). Most drivers, however, only use peak power less than 1 percent of the time if at all. The hybrid Prius uses a very small engine, which is sized closer to the average power requirement, and if it needs extra, peak power, the electric motor can kick in. Therefore, it gets almost three times more than the fuel economy of the Mustang.


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Flaunt your glamorous side in this feminine T-strap sandal from Steve Madden. The Pome platform has just enough glitz that is sure to add some elegance to your ensemble.
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You will notice the superior spring and resilient cushioning of the adaptive Lunarlon technology in this Nike® Lunar Forever lightweight running shoe. This shoe provides premium support and is perfect for the under-pronators to mild over-pronators.
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- Rubber outsole with Waffle pattern for traction
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Over 100 years of congressional history is represented at Poage Library. Our collections are diverse in content and format. Manuscripts, audio-visual materials and electronic media illuminates the historical record of Congress. Aside from traditional political and biographical topics, subject strengths include agriculture, civil rights, and military and veterans affairs. Collections also supplement coursework in history, political science, journalism and environmental studies, among others.
The Standing Committee was created during a casual conversation between former Poage staffer Fowler West, Judge Jack Hightower and Congressman Alan Steelman at the Poage Library's 25th anniversary celebration in October 2004. These three leaders challenged those present to establish a group that would provide financial support for the work of the Library. More than a decade later, The Standing Committee continues to grow as people who share an interest in preserving the history of Texas and American politics for present and future generations take up the challenge to support Poage's expanding collections.
The John and JD Dowdy Conference Room at the Poage Library provides a wonderful space for faculty and staff synergy. The room is equipped with ClickShare, a wireless presentation and collaboration system for meeting rooms, as well as both telephone and video conferencing capabilities.
The conference room is named in honor of Congressman John Dowdy and his wife, JD. The Dowdy family, Skip and Sarah Dowdy, and Carol Sue and Forrest Roberts, have established three endowments for the Poage Library to assist researchers, fund internships, and provide extras like the video conferencing equipment for this room.


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Bumble and bumble
Bumble and bumble Hair Powder 1 oz.
- Overview
- Ingredients
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour: Soothes hair and gives texture
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Starch: Absorbs moisture in oily hair
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch: Posses moisture absorbing properties
- Features
- Provides styling ease and dry cleansing
- Tinting for white, silver, platinum, ash and champagne blondes
- Ideal for oily (or less than clean) hair
- Great for styling fine hair and root touch-ups
- Use to create instant fullness, enhance color, blend roots and add grip (when pinning up)
- About the brand
Hair color powdering is a centuries-old technique that Bumble and bumble session stylist Laurent Phillippon made modern with their multi-purpose sprays. Gives roots a quick color touch up while dry cleaning hair.
Use on dry hair. Hair Powder requires a slightly oily surface to adhere to (we recommend a light application of Bumble and bumble Styling Wax as a base if hair is clean); section dry hair at the scalp; hold can 10-12 inches away from hair and spray thoroughly, being sure to penetrate all layers (if an overall effect is desired); let dry; shake out excess with fingers and style.
*Important note: Be sure to protect clothing, bath and bed linens during use (spots are removed easily with a mild soap and water).
For over 30 years, New York City-based Bumble and bumble has revolutionized hair and hair styling by emphasizing the individual, transcending trends and launching new looks. From their shampoos, conditioners and hair therapy treatments, to styling and grooming crèmes, waxes and sprays, Bumble and bumble is known as one of the most influential hair companies in the industry. Top products include B&b Thickening Spray, Styling Crème and Hair Powders. Popular from salons to celebs, fans of Bumble & bumble include Kristen Bell, "Ugly Betty" stylist Mary-Ann Valdes, and the cast of "Gossip Girl".
LoveeeI started using this product when my stylist used it on me for prom. I love to use it for teasing my hair and getting that "snookie" bump feel lol. But it works great for that and holds like no other and lasts for a while.Feb 15, 2010Charmaine
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FantasticThis has been a lifesaver for me. I constantly travel and do not have time to go get my hair colored. This product allows me to the flexibility I need between hair appointments. Highly recommend you get with your hairdresser for tips on how to apply this great product.Jul 13, 2009Ynl / Arizona
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Works Great, Lower Price Would Get Higher RatingI am a busy medium brown haired woman who occassionally cannot get to the salon on time to get my hair dyed in time to save my roots. This product allows me to spray just a little on my roots only and keeps until I wash my hair. I have gone 3 weeks using this stuff before dying and nobody could see my roots. I used the blonde color which is really medium brown. Too bad for those blondes out there with no products for them.May 6, 2009Debbie Pickus
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Can't Believe It's My Hair!I had used a similar product years ago and found it to be greasy and runny. This is a dream to use. I would love to find the Inky Brown some cites offer, as I use your Black now, but when you plain Brown, it was too light. Pls show the difference between Brown and Inky Brown. Thanks, BB OaklandSep 15, 2008Barbara Brigliadoro / New Jersey
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Great Product!I love this product, but you have to know what youre getting into before you use it. I understand why some people are less than satisfied with it but if you know what youre getting you may really like it. I have red hair and use the rouge powder and I found if I spray from about 10 inches away and do a quick movement over the hair with the can I get this great contrast of low and highlights because of the color of the spray. I also like the body and it really soaks up every ounce of oil which is why some people are complaining of dryness. It also adds volume and keeps your style fresh longer than normal. The downside is that if you do it wrong you may have to use a little water to clean up your "mistake" and if you put too much in one area it can look like bad hair dye. It also feels dry and like you have heavy hair spray in your hair. However I found the end results to be great and I love that I dont have to dye my hair to get the contrasting color. The volume and body is fantastic and I can wash my hair every other day instead of every day and my style stays in tact with this product. Its too expensive but less damaging than hair dye and keeps your style fresh so its worth it to me =)I would reccommend trying the one ounce and getting the larger one if you like it.Aug 27, 2008Alexandra / Minnetonka, MN
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Great For Thinning HairI am a brunette with thinning hair and this product works very well for covering the thinning areas on my scalp. It makes my hair look thicker and fuller and it does absorb excess oils. I wouldnt recommend it as a dry shampoo though because it is expensive.Jul 14, 2008Sam / NY
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Colors Don't WorkThis would be a good product to add thickness to thinning areas, and hide scalp show-through for people with thinnning hair if there was a good choice of colors. The blonde is not blonde at all- it is medium dark brown, I tried the white hoping it would be kind of blonde but it is pure white. After trying both colors, my hair did look thicker and my scalp was covered- but_ I was no longer a blonde. The so-called "Blondish" color turned me brown, and the white added gray streaks.Oct 1, 2007Anon. / TX
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Orginal Hair Powder BetterThis is a mess! Gets on everything. It reminds me of the spray bald people use. The original hair powder was a great product, wish they would bring it back.Sep 24, 2007Evangeline
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Terrible!I tried this based on something I heard on the radio for Bumble and Bumble products. They raved about how this product is supposed to extend time between washings because hair is more manageable and has a better texture the day after a washing. I tried it thinking it would soak up a bit of oil as promised, but instead I discovered its basically a colored hair spray. Remember Halloween as a kid and using colored hair spray to turn your hair funky colors? This is basically the same experience. It feels terrible, looks terrible, and was disgusting and difficult to wash out. I would not recommend this, and I wish I could get my money back as I paid almost 20 dollars for it! Worse than a ripoff. More like a nihgtmare.Sep 24, 2007Anonymous
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So-soThis is a pretty cool product. The only problems are the price (for a 1oz bottle, it should be 5 bucks MAX, youre basically just paying for a name) and if you spray the product on the hair near your forebead, youll get a dark reside thats easily noticable.Id definatly buy this product again if the price was siginificantly reduced...but 20 bucks for a 1oz bottle is a bit ridiculous. I got about 4 days of use out of it.It seems like its the perfect thing for a special event when you have to put your hair up, but if youre outside running around and being active, i wouldnt suggest buying it.If you have oily hair and you have light hair, just use baby powder...same results without the mess. If you have dark hair...like me...and an abundant fortune, this product is key.Aug 22, 2007Kailyn / MA
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Battery Charging
As vehicle technology continues to develop, increasing strain in being placed on the battery and as a result, battery charging has become an essential part of car maintenance and should be considered as important as checking tyre pressures and oil levels.
There are various types of battery charger currently available, most predominantly smart chargers and trickle chargers. However, smart chargers present a much safer and efficient way maintaining and prolonging the life of the battery.
Once a battery has reached its optimum charge levels, a trickle charger will simply send in a level of charge for a certain amount of time and then switch itself off, continually repeating the process until it is removed from the battery. This way of battery charging can potentially over charge the battery, causing it to dry out, or even start to gas, and ultimately kill the battery.
However, CTEK's smart chargers move into a pulse maintenance mode once the battery is fully charged. Rather than sending in a charge and estimating the batteries needs, a CTEK charger will stay in constant communication with the battery, reacting and charging only when it is needed.
In pulse maintenance mode, the battery will be allowed to naturally self discharge to a certain level before being fully charged once again. Not only does this form of battery charging avoid the risk of overcharging but, as the battery is being exercised as it be would during normal use, the lifespan of the battery is extended considerably.


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All the shops here have Christmas stuff up along side the Halloween stuff..
All the shops here have Christmas stuff up along side the Halloween stuff..
Merry Christmas to all...
Well, one thing is certain...the weather here is NOT a sign that Christmas is getting closer!!!
I love Outdoor Christmas Lights!!
There is so much Halloween stuff out this year. It is now mainly costume items as opposed to decorations. There is Christmas stuff right next to it. Can't wait until Halloween though! Then boxes and boxes of Christmas items will hit the shelves!
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Plently of Halloween stuff available, with SOME Christmas stuff available if you look in the right places
Nothing here.
Merry Snowy Christmas
Love & Peace to the World
I was in a card shop in the city yesterday,and it seemed like everyone was buying boxes of Christmas cards
My Mum just bought me a selection box from Asda. Eating it now.
Was in Walgreen's drug store today. They had all their Christmas stuff out - but it was all on the upper shelves - all over the store. CVS has out life size Santas for $80.
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I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
None of the stores here really have Christmas Stuff yet - but the Mall on the other side of town has apparently opened a Seasonal Christmas Store!!! I wish I could visit!
Also, my boyfriend was in NYC this week, and (knowing me so well) took this photo:
"Christmas: it's not the giving, it's not the getting, it's the loving." - Garfield
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Our local newspaper is sponsoring a contest with 4 tickets as the prize to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Got my fingers crossed because it's just too pricey for me to buy 4 tickets right now!
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kyarazen wrote:the homologue of yixing collection in thailand is the collecting of buddhist paraphernalia, or like i would say disdainfully.. little clay tablets of images etc. i've ceased collecting thai buddhist paraphernalia for a very long time already although the itch comes back sometimes..
if you head to thaprachan, it can be possible to buy somdej wat rakangs by somdej toh by the kilograms! comes in a bucket soaked in a certain mixture to give the aged patina. you can buy phra-ayuthaya style buddhas in all sorts of sizes, some even with nicely made patinas. for thai amulets it has already reached the point where the fake and the real cannot be easily distinguished. there's now laser scanning and mold creation technologies, all the markings that the magazines and books talk about are now faithfully introduced in all the replica amulets. every year there are also countless competitions across thailand where phraks are verified, and given a certificate if they win etc. soon after it was possible to purchase professionally made certificates with the right "signatures" and water marks.
i'm just drawing a parallel to yixing wares. if the thais can do excellent forges of clay tablets, the chinese can be very advanced with their antiques. whether the point of forging antique yixing or antique porcelain has reached the point where the real/fake cannot be easily distinguished... its perhaps time for the hobbyists to train themselves, and to realize in time to comeTead Off wrote:Gemstones are already being faked, and faked extremely well. They can fool all but the very trained eye.
So far, I'm not sure if I have come across any 'fake' antique Yixing. I think it would be extremely difficult to fake the 'look' of Qing or Ming teapots. You can copy the style, the shape, etc., but the look of the actual clay, patina, etc., is very hard to do. Not saying it is impossible as that would be naive statement. The Chinese are masters at copying and with the addition of technology, the sky is the limit.
For me, there comes a point when the above converges in a way where it is very difficult to separate the old from not old and common to be fooled. That is the time to walk away. I will not buy many things that I used to buy years ago in my field of antiquities.
Many people with scientific backgrounds that understand material composition and analysis often think that duplication of old things is just a matter of getting the 'formula' right. In almost all cases of deception, something gives it away as being reproduced. Perfection of duplicity is extremely difficult. It is probably a very small percentage that can withstand sustained scrutiny. The really scary stuff is the porcelain replication of period blue and whites which bring big bucks. But even in this field, the sleuths have caught up with the forgers. It is a cat and mouse game. One side leads the other. And, no one is spared from making a mistake.


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Peoria area's only Segway tour and Quadracycle bike rental experience. Offering 30-minute, 1-hour, and 2-hour Segway tours as well as 30-minute Quadracycle bike rides. Gliding with World On Wheels is as fun as it gets. Use them for individual riding or corporate events. Open March thru November, weather permitting. Feel free to call for an appointment. Easy riding for all age levels.
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
Picturesque bottomland setting with an abundance of silver maple, cottonwood, ash and willow trees. Picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting add to the visitor's enjoyment.
A unique, 2,000-acre zoological park which is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, elk, cougar, otter, and others. You will enjoy the park's spectacular natural settings, butterfly garden, wildflowers, lakes and restored prairies.
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What is perhaps Illinois' most spectacular Championship golf course is set in rolling hills and forested valleys, surrounded by the beautiful homes of WeaverRidge. Masterfully created by Hurdzan-Fry to balance nature with design, it features multiple bent grass tees and fairways, fast and true greens, challenging and dramatic elevations and excellent practice facilities for those wishing to improve their game or just get warmed up before the round. There's also outstanding banquet and outing facilities. Whether you are looking for a place to hold a golf outing, wedding, conference or family gathering, WeaverRidge has what you need! Our restaurant will give you private club service with the beautiful public surroundings. Open 11:00am daily and 10:00am on Sundays for their award winning Sunday Brunch.
Three sisters, Sadie, Lillian, and Goldie Cohen, expressed a wish that the 400-acres of farmland located adjacent to the city of Chillicothe, IL be dedicated as park land and a model farm for educational, recreational, and conservational purposes. While the Cohen sisters lived just off Moss Avenue in Peoria, they loved their family farm. Their vision was for the property to remain agriculturally related. The master plan envisions the creation of a living history farm, a central activity building, large festival areas, a welcome center, restaurant, agricultural equipment museum activity area, and outdoor natural amphitheater. The open fields and forested areas offer unique space for special events, concerts and festivals.
Multipurpose health, racquet & fitness facility featuring 12 indoor and 8 outdoor tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, yoga, pilates, spinning, body pump, basketball, volleyball, cardiovascular & weight equipment, and youth fitness center are all available. IHRSA passport members welcome!
Central Illinois' most unique farm market. Wagon rides, playground, corn maze, farm animals, Apple Express train. Farm market filled with unique gifts, fresh produce and specialty foods such as jams, salsas, soups, etc. The large bakery provides an assortment of fresh baked goods and a great lunch on weekdays. Lunch served on weekends in September and October from The Old Market Eatery.
Sunset Hills Golf Course is a locally owned course located in the center of the Sunset Hills neighborhood in Pekin, Illinois. Open to the public, this course offers many reasonable membership options, including varying discounts. This fantastic Pekin golf facility features a driving range to warm up with, and an experience rich with rolling hills and challenging flats.
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Contains a large bluff overlooking a long, narrow lake. Camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting opportunities provide a vast recreational experience. Concession and boat rentals are also available.
Central Illinois' premier family water park is located at the Eastside Centre Sports Complex. Play in Splash Tower Island, ride the lazy river, or spend time in the splash and play area designed for little ones.
CITY:East Peoria
The wettest and wildest family water park in Central Illinois. Play in Splashtower Island or ride the lazy river. There's even a splash and play area for the young ones in your family. www.fondulacpark.com
CITY:East Peoria
Take a sightseeing or theme cruise on the Spirit of Peoria, an old-fashioned replica of a 19th-century riverboat that docks at the Peoria RiverFront. Join a one- to five-day overnight excursion to Starved Rock State Park or the St. Louis riverfront and be entertained by live ragtime piano and banjo music, as well as a storyteller sharing river lore, while the Spirit of Peoria paddles along the Illinois River. Stay the night at Starved Rock Lodge and see a show by a Mark Twain interpreter who brings the iconic author to life.
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie ~ a vibrant, open-air lifestyle center in Peoria ~ is the premier dining and shopping destination for the region. The Shoppes features an exciting blend of retailers and restaurants, along with our anchor stores: Bergner's, DSW, Jillian's and Dick's Sporting Goods. The center is highlighted by an inviting, lushly landscaped outdoor environment that features animal sculptures throughout the center, the nationally acclaimed Holocaust Memorial Button exhibit filled with 11 million buttons, the Caterpillar children's play area, and weekend entertainment.
The largest of all the state forests in Illinois. Covers 7,100 acres of native oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. Supports diverse desert flora and fauna in its sandy landscape as well as also offering a variety of recreational facilities.
CITY:Forest City
Riverplex Recreation and Wellness Center
State-of-the-art fitness center, indoor family aquatic center, pro shop, smoothie bar, classrooms, gymnasium, multipurpose recreation area with sports, classes, programs and other activities. Daily user fees or memberships available. Don't forget to also check out our indoor two-story water-slide, lazy river, zero depth pool and splash equipment!
This 10-foot wide asphalt trail winds 4.8 miles along the former Illinois Terminal Railroad Co. path. Build in 1991, the River Trail provides a safe scenic route for outdoor recreation year round, winter weather permitting. The trail affords patrons the opportunity to experience the natural preservation of wildflowers, grasses, trees and wildlife. With direct access at the Park Administration Center, Bunnell field, and Taylor Street ball diamonds, and in close proximity to Veterans Park, Central Jr. High, West Park, and local restaurants, the River Trail offers something for everyone!
CITY:East Peoria
Exceptional conditioning makes this championship par 72 course a must for golfers of all abilities in the Peoria area. The front nine is open with water coming into play on three of the holes. After making the turn, more trees come into play as well as the ravine that affects four of the nine holes. Several acres of this course have been converted to naturalized areas that a variety of birds now call home. Both challenging and aesthetic, put golfing Quail Meadows on your list of things to do this year. Located off of Centennial Drive next to the Illinois Central College Campus.
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
The lake was built on the floodplain of the Illinois River in 1971 by Commonwealth Edison Company as a cooling reservoir for the fossil-fuel power plant. Today, the completely diked, 1,426-acre lake is leased for visitor hunting and fishing.
Peoria's Grandview Drive "World's Most Beautiful Drive"
This quote from President Teddy Roosevelt describes his 1910 visit to Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights. The vistas gazed upon by the former president still sit upon bluffs unchanged from when the Indians first settled in the area centuries ago. Drive along the two-and-on-half mile drive to see the expansive panoramic view of Woodford, Tazewell and Marshall counties, where on a clear day, visitors can see more than thirty miles of the scenic Illinois River valley.
CITY:Peoria Heights
Open year-round, the Peoria Zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals from around the world. Come see our newest members of the zoo family in Africa! From giraffes and rhinoceros to spider monkeys and lions, the Zoo is the wildest family place in town. In addition to family recreational resources, educational programming and conservation-based programs are top priorities.
Peoria Palace Roller Skating Rink
Heart of Illinois' premier roller rink with family entertainment. We feature great food, a party area, live music, big screen TVs, wireless internet access and more. Peoria Palace Skating Rink offers the best in family oriented entertainment that will appeal to all ages! Peoria Palace has a large arcade area with the newest games, and some "Old Skool" classics that offer arcade tickets which can be traded for prizes at the Redemption Center. Choosing healthier lifestyles has become more important and Peoria Palace definitely fits the bill! Research has shown that roller skating burns up to 660 calories an hour! You see not only is skating fun but it's good for your health!!
Facilities include a 4-mile trail, indoor ice-skating rink, horse riding stables, fishing, bocce ball, canoes, bike boats, Frisbee golf course, mini-golf and a lot more.
Pavillion on the Lagoon at Mineral Springs Park
This beautiful building built in 1905, serves as the focal point of our community and is available for your group, family or organization's use. Comfortably seating 70 people, the Pavilion is surrounded with windows overlooking the lagoon and a large, wrap-around porch. Weddings, anniversary parties, baby showers, business meetings, and family get-together's are popular. This historic building is equipped with a kitchen area with counters, microwave and refrigerator, air conditioning, and tables and chairs. The Pavilion is handicapped accessible.
This 18-hole course provides a great test of golf acumen, with rolling terrain and a superb back nine.


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Welcome to Seabluffe
A Coastal Village - Hwy 101 - Encinitas, California.
Seabluffe is a one of a kind gated community. Located in Leucadia in the city of Encinitas...This 50 acres of ocean front property has 255 townhomes, beautiful landscaped grounds with over 900 trees, large green belts, and security guards 7 days a week. After a year of construction we are now finished with all new Hardy Board Siding. A nice new fresh look for this community.
Seabluffe is located on an oceanfront bluff. There are 2 sets of stairs that lead down to the beach, one private and one public. The private staircase is centrally located in the community, between Parliament Rd.and Tattenham Rd. The second staircase can be accessed through the walk through gate at the south end of the complex on Tattenham Rd. This staircase is the Grandview stairs.
Five units per acre is rarely seen (most complexes have 17 units per acre and half the acreage), but Seabluffe is that rare and unusual gem. The units are adjacent to each other - some have two, three or four unit buildings; none above or below. If you're looking for that quiet and serene vacation, this is the place to be. It's a great place to make those family memories.
Seabluffe has five lighted tennis courts, two separate heated swimming pools, one with a Jacuzzi, and a small play area for the toddlers.Private steps lead down to a beautiful sandy beach where good swimming, surfing, and boogie boarding are available. No matter where you are as a guest in the complex, you just walk to the center, down the walkway and down the stairs to the ocean.
All of the Townhomes have washer and dryers, enclosed garages, fully furnished, full size kitchens, all linens, towels, beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas, coffee makers, toaster, dishes, pots and pans. All you will need is your suit case. It is your home away from home. Come and relax and enjoy this little corner of paradise.
Seabluffe is centrally located to all amusement parks, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, Lego Land, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm.Restaurants galore, shopping, gambling, Del Mar Race Track and Fair, La Costa Spa, Golfing, water sports, and cruises to Catalina.
We represent over 55 owners who are willing to share their lovely homes. Prices vary with location within the complex. All of the units listed here are in Seabluffe.


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This A list diva and B or C list everything else earned a very cool $250K for two hours of one on one time with a very wealthy man while she was out of the country this past week. She also received a custom made Bentley just for her.
Jennifer Lopez
Another dictator? ?ReplyCancel
I'm guessing someone in Dubai or the EmiratesReplyCancel
Can I get his digits?ReplyCancel
@Derek Harvey got it!! Great job!!ReplyCancel
sigh * or elsewhere in theReplyCancel
This sickens me—starving people in the world and these assholes are paying this hack—it really is making me racistReplyCancel
Thanks VIP!ReplyCancel
I dunno. Yet she has a nothing boy toy for years?ReplyCancel
Jenny from the blockReplyCancel
Is her next step down yacht girl? She better hurry, because she's getting a little long in the tooth for that.ReplyCancel
Absurdly, it's the two hour thing I find most irritating. There's a human woman who's worth $125K an HOUR? Seriously? AN. HOUR. SIXTY MINUTES = $125,000.
I'm going to check on membership criteria for other species. This is bullsh!t.
Wow!! I guess she has to keep the money rolling in.ReplyCancel
Oh, come on. That wasn't custom made for her. That was just her ride to & from the airport.ReplyCancel
Quite a retirement plan. Long as it wasn't Putin.
These are men with more money than they know what to do with and love the bragging rights.ReplyCancel
Too many times around the block for herReplyCancel
I would do it Ogre or not—but not if it was a dictatorReplyCancel
Shoot! Where do I apply!?ReplyCancel
It's more like "Jenny's been around the block a few too many"ReplyCancel
She doesn't need the money that badly that she has to whore herself out.ReplyCancel
I'd give 2 hours of one-on-one also for that. Hey, trickin ain't easy but someone gotta do it, lolReplyCancel
She was proselytizing to that man of means, being the good Scientologist that she is. Look at Jean Tramolto; she always preaches in bathhouses.ReplyCancel
ahahahahhaa alan!ReplyCancel
Personally, I doubt there was any sex involved. Someone just wanted the bragging rights to say they met with her. I realize this sounds completely out of whack, but there are many people out there for whom $250000 isn't that much money. A friend of mine captains a boat for a very wealthy man. Said owner recently dropped $500,000 to top off the fuel tanks of the boat before heading off on a cruise.$250,000 is the equivalent of someone here dropping $150 for a personal meet and greet with Benedict CumberbatchReplyCancel
Very goodReplyCancel
What was custom made just for her about the car? Lower driver seat to fit that sloppy ass of hers?ReplyCancel
I always wondered if celebs reported these 'payments' on their taxes. Think it would be funny if some irs flunky read these columnsReplyCancel
I'm sure JLo would regard this as a "kindness" reveal. He got himself a bargain!ReplyCancel


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Emery All Star Wrestlers Take State
The spotlight cut through the smoke to follow the wrestlers that had made it all the way through the bracket to the championship round. Three Emery All Star wrestlers David Bird, Chad Collard and McKoy Christiansen, made their way through the smoke and into the spotlight to compete for a state championship. A total of 15 junior high and middle school wrestlers from Emery County traveled to Richfield the weekend of Jan. 27 and 28 to compete in the 1A, 2A, and 3A Jr. High/Middle School state. Wrestling started on Friday night and continued all day Saturday in a double elimination tournament with wrestlers from junior high and middle school programs affiliated with 1-3A high schools from all over the state. The competition was talented and tough. The team represented Emery County very successfully with seven medalists. Chad Collard took first place in his weight bracket as well as McKoy Christiansen. David Bird was injured at the end of his final championship round, finishing in second place. Jared Shakespaere and Tuckett Allred finished fourth. Hans Guymon finished fifth and Logen Ewell was sixth. The team is led by coaches Kirk Christiansen, Bruce Mangum, Rick Bird and Chris Collard.