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It was a Northsider's dream as retired Cubs star Kerry Wood and his wife Sarah hosted the Wood Family Foundation Winter Warm-Up at Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier. Raising funds for children's programs throughout Chicago, the event featured music from Gina Venier, Dave Mason and DJ Greg Corner, a performance from Chi-Town's Finest Breakers and plenty of eats and drinks. A who's who of current and former Cubs stars were in attendance, including Matt Garza, Dawin Barney, Starlin Castro, Ernie Banks and Jody Davis. The evening reached a crescendo when the players signed and auctioned off their bartending shirts. Photography by Kenny Kim


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If you're a beginner and wondering how you make sure you play the right notes, or wondering why you sound so rubbish, it might not be lack of skill that's making you sound bad...it could be that your guitar isn't it tune! Don't put it down just yet...let us show you how.
You might be reading this as you're looking to buy your first guitar (or buy someone their first guitar) so make sure you include a guitar tuner in your list of essential accessories...or your Christmas stocking filler list! Most of our guitar starter packs come with all the essential accessories you need as a beginner, if not check out our range of tuners.
Anyway, moving on...read on to see info on how to tune your acoustic, electric and bass guitar and out our recommended list in a range of prices.
How often should you tune your guitar?
We'd recommend tuning your guitar every time you play it. Playing a lot can cause it to become out of tune - and it'll do no harm whatsoever to tune it regularly! Plus, you'll sound better. Tuning your guitar to an electric tuner regularly will help you learn to tune in 30 seconds instead of 5 minutes, and if you're a beginner you'll learn to distinguish the difference in sounds more easily whilst learning the notes- a problem that loads of beginners struggle with at first.
Electric tuners
Using an electric guitar tuner is way easier than using another instrument like a piano to help you. Firstly, you can buy electric tuners for as cheap as £11.99 which are very portable and easy to use.
To tune your acoustic/electric/bass guitar you have to pluck the string you wish to tune. The tuner will use its built-in mic to pick up the sound and the indicator will tell you how close you are to the right pitch and whether you're sharp or flat.
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Qwik Tune SN5 - £11.99
- Features full colour display.
- Place anywhere on the front or back of your headstock - picks up sound from all over, so no dead spots.
- Display rotates 360 degrees, so works for right or left handed players.
Here are a few of our other bestsellers from cheap tuners to expensive, top of the range tuners.
Fender Green Tuner - £29.99
- No need for batteries!
- Built in microphone for tuning acoustic
- 1/4" jac for tuning electric instruments
- Built in flashflight
Korg GT-120 - £50.07
- Dedicated chromatic tuner for guitar and bass that supports seven-string guitars and six-string basses.
- Dual display combines a needle-type indicator with an easy to read backlit LCD screen.
- Choose from two tuning modes: Auto or Manual.
- Built-in reference tone plays in a 5 octave range.
- Flat Tunings: 1-4 in half-note steps.
- Five types of open tunings (D, E, G, A, DADGAD).
- Broad range of calibration adjustment (438Hz – 445Hz).
- Built-in mic for tuning acoustic guitars.
- Long battery life of more than 100 hours, plus a battery status indicator.
- Durable suede-type soft case is included
Boss TU-88BK Micro Monitor Tuner - £45.00
- Three tuning modes (Chromatic, Guitar, Bass), Flat Tuning function, and ACCU-PITCH verification with an audible beep
- Built-in headphone amp lets you tune, warm up, and check your effects in private
- Built-in metronome with selectable rhythmic patterns and volume control
- MIX IN allows jamming with an external music-playback device (iPod, etc.)
Tune into all our 'How To' guides for beginners which we'll be doing before Christmas!
Our first guide comes hand in hand with how to tune your guitar....read our Guitar Beginners guide to see all our exclusive Guitar Starter Pack Bundles from just £69.
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Bizarre scenery in the World's Largest Salt Flat
Trip Start Jul 19, 2006
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I'm going to try something a little different for this entry. Rather than tell you about all of the amazing landscapes, I'll just direct you to the photo album for this entry. Just scroll through the images I managed to capture and you'll get a glimpse of how spectacular southern Bolivia really is.
Here's a quick taste:
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As another twist for this entry, instead of the usual summary of numbers for the trip, I will simply paste in the actual set of notes that I kept while traveling.
Friday 9/1
Buy train ticket at 9am
Go to bus station and catch bus to Oruro at 10am (25bs mas 10bs for heavy bag, 3.5hours)
Arrive in Oruro at 1:30pm
Check in luggage at train station, go to internet cafe til 3:15pm
Train leaves at 3:15pm, arrive in Uyuni at 10:30pm (52bs)
Saturday 9/2
Wake up at 8am
Internet in morning/stamp passport
Meet group at 11am
Jeep ride to Salar de Uyuni
Sleep in San Juan; Beers with 2swiss, 3 french
Sunday 9/3
Wake up at 7:30am
Visit lots of lakes
End at Laguna Colorado-Freezing!
Eat dinner, sleep
Monday, 9/4
Wake up at 4:45am
Leave to visit Laguna Verde
Cross Chilean Customs
Bus to San Pedre de Atacama (included in tour, about 1hr)
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Our custom Chef recipe stopped working on EY cloud
We have some custom Chef recipes that we have been running on EY Cloud for some time. The code for these custom recipes was using the chef-deploy gem, which was apparently always available in the environment in which the recipe ran.
However, when we ran our recipe last week, it blew up trying to require the gem. We fixed this by removing the require and folding some of the code from the gem into our recipe.
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Gold Coast Suns Aircraft Launch18/02/2011
The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines today launched an official Gold Coast SUNS branded Boeing 737 aircraft to mark their official sponsorship of the team.
The Gold Coast SUNS team today travelled on the aircraft, departing Coolangatta for Sydney to compete in their first ever official game on Saturday night as part of the NAB AFL Cup.
Virgin Blue Group Executive Commercial Liz Savage said Virgin Blue was very proud to partner with the SUNS and the branded plane was a flying symbol of strong support for the team.
"We wish the SUNS all the very best for their first ever match and want them to know that Virgin Blue and the Queensland community are right behind them for this important day.
"As the new official airline of the AFL we recently also launched another 737 aircraft that proudly displays the AFL brand and the logos of each AFL club.
"This is just one of the many ways that we will support the Gold Coast SUNS and the AFL through our new partnership and we look forward to continuing to provide the AFL with great service on our extensive network," Ms. Savage said.
Facts on the Gold Coast SUNS 737 aircraft:
•·200m2 of environmentally friendly vinyl went onto the plane to create the Gold Coast SUNS logo.
•·It took five days to digitally print and then cut the vinyl and another three days to install it.
•·A team of five hand-picked specialists installed the vinyl onto the Gold Coat SUNS plane.
•·A fine coat of special paint was coated over the vinyl to stop airflow lifting it off.
•·The installation took place in the Melbourne Virgin Blue hangar.
•·A special print process for the vinyl ensures it handles the extreme environments that aircraft operate in (travelling at 900km per hour and -50 degrees while in the air and then sitting on a tarmac in Darwin in up to 50 degree heat).
•·120cm wide strips of vinyl were installed onto the plane. The longest strip fitted was five metres long.
Still images of the plane are available upon request.
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A few years ago we started a new tradition in our home. Instead of giving gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day, we chose to celebrate those days by sharing special time together. That usually ends up being a picnic and afternoon at the park playing together. No computers, tv, cell phones... just taking the time to enjoy each other!
So this got me thinking. Mother's Day doesn't have to be about gifts. I think few moms would honestly tell you that is what they want for Mother's Day. So here is my Top 10 Mother's Day "Gift" Ideas. I hope they help you in creating the best Mother's Day for your wife or mom this year!
And... if you are wanting to put together a nice gift for mom,
don't miss the Mother's Day Gift Inspirations I shared last year!
... coming from a mom!
1. A Massage
I have met very few moms that wouldn't love to spend an hour or more enjoying a nice, relaxing massage. However, my daughter has really enjoyed creating her own "spa", whether it is by the hotel pool, or in a corner of the living room, where she likes to invite me to enjoy the services she offers. It is not the same as a massage I would receive from a professional, sure... BUT, more special in the fact that my daughter cared enough to create a special experience just for me. I think this is a perfect gift, however you choose to give it.
2. Give Mom the Day Off!
No... I mean, seriously! I know that we always like to think that "Yes, it is Mother's Day... mom, today you relax." But as a mom, I can say it is hard to be OK just leaving all of the things that need to be done. If your mom fills her day doing chores around the house, running errands, taking care of children, and preparing meals (to name a few), those things generally STILL need to be done. If not, guess who gets to pick up the slack the next day...??? Mom! So if you really want to give mom the day off, make sure you delegate the responsibilities. Make breakfast for mom (but be sure to clean up the kitchen afterwards), take the family out to eat, make sure everyone chips in around the house, and so on.
3. Togetherness
Find something that you all enjoy doing as a family and plan to make Mother's Day all about sharing that activity with mom. As I mentioned above, I love spending time at the park with my family. For several Mother's Days now we have packed up a nice picnic, some activities, and head to the park. We spend a day playing, eating and relaxing in nature. Maybe your family enjoys playing games, and would rather organize a family game day, or a movie night. You could plan a family hike, or a day at the beach. The point is, you are together and enjoying your time as a family.
4. Let Mom Feel Beautiful
This will mean something different to each mom. For one mom, it might mean taking her out to pick out a new outfit. Another mom might love to go have her hair and her nails done. If that is more than you can afford to spend... make an occasion! Dress the entire family up and go out for ice cream sundaes or out to see a movie. Sometimes as moms we spend a lot of time feeling like a 'mom' and this can be a nice pick-me-up.
5. Time for Herself
I say this, but this is not something that I would want ON Mother's Day... but a gift to enjoy outside of Mother's Day. This could be as simple as dad offering to hold down the fort so mom can enjoy some grown up time, maybe once a month. You could enroll mom in a class you know she would enjoy, whether it is an art class, a craft group, yoga class, coffee with friends, or a night out with the girls. Often times moms feel guilty taking this time, but it is SO important... and very much appreciated!!
6. From the Kids
Often times children will make gifts for mom at school. These little treasures always touch my heart, and often bring a tear to my eye. I especially love the little notes where my children tell me what they love most about me, or what they think makes me a good mom. Even a picture drawn by your child with a message (which can be transcribed) about why they love mom is always a perfect gift.
7. Dads... Do your part!!
Appreciating mom is not just something for the kids on Mother's Day. So if you are a dad, make sure that you show mom how much you care. And no... this doesn't mean you need to shower mom with gifts (but it doesn't mean you CAN'T). Just facilitating a special day where mom can relax and enjoy will mean the world to your wife. On Mother's Day you need to take the reigns! If mom likes to sleep in, make sure the kids aren't jumping on her at 6:00 that morning. (Ok... that's my special request for this Mother's Day.)
8. Reminisce...
As a family, we always enjoy looking back at our home videos and photographs. It is amazing how you forget some of the little things about your children when they were small. Time just passes so quickly sometimes. This doesn't need to be a Mother's Day activity, but it would be a fun way to spend the day. Create the space... set up some snacks, and share the living room carpet. Pull out the totes of keepsakes (please don't tell me I'm the only one!) and share stories about the items you find inside. Watch your old home videos and look through pictures, and see how your family has changed over the years. Mom played a pretty important roll in all of those memories!
9. Do What She Loves
What does your mom love to do? Garden, paint, cook, dance, hike? My mother-in-law loves her garden, and LOVES gardening. So each year for Mother's Day we have the children pick out new flowers for her garden. She loves filling her garden in the spring and the children love helping her plant the new flowers. Grandma gets to spend the day doing what she loves, with people she loves to be with. So what does your mother love to do? What could you plan to enjoy doing with your mother on Mother's Day, that you would all enjoy? I love to quilt, but I can't see my husband being thrilled about sitting at the sewing machine. I love photography... so perhaps getting the family dressed up for a fun photo shoot in the park would make for a special treat. It doesn't need to take a lot of money or effort... just the offer and the willingness. :)
10. Gifts
Of course, you know your mom/wife better than I do. You don't need to spend a lot, or anything at all, to show mom how much you care. Sometimes it is fun to take the kids shopping, give them a certain amount of money, and see what they come up with. The important thing about Mother's Day gifts is that they are thoughtful, and meaningful is even better. Give a gift from the heart, and you'll make mom very happy!
Wishing all of you Moms a very
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Permutations of Our Productions on Vodou
The germ of an idea for our show on Vodou varies greatly from how our program on play originated. We receive thousands of e-mails from listeners who want to hear more on a topic they're curious about. Many of these gentle recommendations we add to our supersecret *wink* "big list" of potential programs. Vodou was one of them.
About two years ago, Patrick Bellegarde-Smith wrote us a brief e-mail asking if we had produced shows on "African and African-derived traditional religions" and recommended several volumes that he'd edited on Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santeria, Brazilian Candomble, and Umbanda.
Our former associate producer Jessica Nordell called him asking for suggestions for people that he thought could speak about Vodou intimately. He was forthcoming and recommended many voices, including Claudine Michel. But we quickly realized that he was that voice — a Haitian aristocrat who was not only a scholar of the tradition but a practitioner who discovered Vodou in his early adulthood. We found his personal story about rediscovering his heritage and the spirit of the people of his country utterly captivating.
Once Krista interviewed him, we knew it was a show. Production of some shows are liberating when all the pieces fall into place. "Living Vodou" was one of them.
Patrick Bellegarde-Smith sent us Angels in the Mirror: Vodou Music of Haiti, which was a homerun for music elements. The compilation was appropriate, Mitch reminded me, because it piggybacked on his story about playing Haitian music on a radio station in Benin. It also captured the ears of our senior producer for its pure, percussive rhythms, whereas Haitian actress and singer Toto Bissainthe's beautiful melodies blended themes of rural life and Vodou. In the spirit of Vodou ceremonies, Mitch chose "Legba non baye-a" to usher in the program. Legba is the first lwa to be saluted at a ceremony and serves as a gatekeeper, a conduit to the spirit world.
Legba nan baye-a
Legba nan baye-a
Legba nan baye-a
Se ou ki pote drapo
Se ou k ap pare soley pou lwa-yo
Legba is at the gate
Legba is at the gate
Legba is at the gate
It is you who carries the flag
It is you who shields the spirits from the sun
My challenge was to find a photograph that would capture the vibrant culture and complex system of beliefs that Bellegarde-Smith described — as it is lived in the United States today. A few hours later, I was left hopeless thinking that I may not get an image that would do our show justice. Maya Deren's book and film set me on the right course.
I began searching Flickr and other sites for variant spellings of Haitian spirits and concepts — everything from Voodoo to Vodun, from Gede to Ghede, from lwa to loa, from veves to vévé. Then I discovered this image:
The photo captures so much: the poto mitan, a painting of a Catholic saint, a fashionably dressed priest shooting vaporized rum from his mouth, a small boy in a humid basement, a lady in white garb, a festive atmosphere, movement.
Here was a photographer who was personally invested in her subjects — at least my intuition said so — and not just documenting them. When I contacted Stephanie Keith for permission to use a few photographs, I asked her why she got started on this project — a Vodou priest at a Buddhist peace rally invited her to learn more about his religion at a "party." That was enough for me. The result: "Vodou Brooklyn," a narrated slide show of her images and story mixed in with songs from Angels in the Mirror.
Several months later, Current TV contacted us after watching the video wondering if we did film projects. Unfortunately, we can't do much right now. And, the Brooklyn Historical Society invited Stephanie to submit our documentary for the Brooklyn Arts & Film Festival. It's exciting to see our material find paths into different communities, and we can only hope it furthers our public radio mission to "enrich the spirit and nourish the soul."
UPDATE 8.18.08: And, as unexpected bloggers talk about this show (e.g., The Wild Hunt), perhaps we'll be part of a larger dialogue in niche communities we weren't involved in before.


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Does going into work make you squeal with glee or fake appendicitis? There's room for both the Kool-Aid sippers and worker drones alike in this quiz, which tests you — and perhaps depresses you — about the happiest places to earn a salary.
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Question 1 of 30
Who compiles lists of best places to work?
private companies
Sorry, there's no master list of American workplace ratings.
the Department of Health and Human Services
the Department of Labor
Question 2 of 30
High-pressure companies have been shown to:
be happier workplaces for employees
have 50 percent more health care expenditures
Maybe a foosball break every now and then is worth it.
produce more profits
Question 3 of 30
Workplace stress also leads to:
bad profits
a majority of workplace accidents
Stressed out employees are mistake- and accident-prone employees.
Question 4 of 30
A 2014 study showed that the longer you have a poor manager at work, the more risk you have of:
getting in an accident
eventually developing cardiovascular disease
A bad boss is bad for your health.
Question 5 of 30
There are many ways to measure employee happiness. Which is one?
laughs a day
Feeling actively interested and finding meaning in work leads to feelings of value and security.
sick time
Question 6 of 30
A recent survey estimated that workplaces spend how much a year to measure — and improve — employee engagement?
$4 billion
$435 million
$720 million
More and more, workplaces are implementing engagement programs.
Question 7 of 30
According to a recent survey, how many companies are now monitoring employee engagement?
25 percent
71 percent
Engagement is now the most-measured metric for human resources.
94 percent
Question 8 of 30
What's another surprising benefit of an engaged workforce at a company?
more job applications
Engaged employees lead to more prospective workers.
less vacations needed
more compassion
Question 9 of 30
Glassdoor releases an annual "Best Places To Work" list. What is one criteria they ask employees to rate?
the attractiveness of the office furniture
the snacks
the CEO
Although a mid-century modern office space would be pretty cool.
Question 10 of 30
What was named the Best Place to Work by Glassdoor in 2016?
And to be fair, they do have really awesome office furniture.
Question 11 of 30
Glassdoor also releases a Best Place to Work list for small and medium companies. Who tops that list?
The marketing and design company is based in Colorado.
Clown Kollege
Jimmy Joe's Discount Shack
Question 12 of 30
Now that's all fine and good, but let's talk perks. What does Google NOT offer its employees?
Sadly, Google will only provide shuttles for transportation. No cars.
up to 22 weeks of paid maternity leave
Question 13 of 30
What are "Baby Bonding Bucks," offered at Google?
money you can pay towards a wet nurse
A cash bonus to offset the cost of diapers, take-out and general early-parenting expenses
The $500 is given to all parents.
coupons good for date nights
Question 14 of 30
Not to be outdone, what perk did Netflix offer to new parents beginning in 2015?
a year of paid maternity and paternity leave
Talk about baby bonding bucks.
$20,000 bonus
unlimited streaming
Question 15 of 30
REI offers employees what perk?
two paid days off a year to enjoy an outdoor activity
"Yay Days" let REI employees hit the slopes, hike a trail or surf a swell while getting paid.
free all-weather jackets
free garden consultations
Question 16 of 30
Speaking of hitting the slopes, what does Burton Snowboards offer employees?
free ski passes
paid "snow days"
No word on if your snow day can consist of staying home and drinking hot chocolate instead of snowboarding.
Question 17 of 30
When a Google employee dies, their spouse receives:
half of their salary for ten years
That's absurdly generous, and totally cool.
reimbursed funeral costs
Question 18 of 30
At Twitter's communal social space, you can find what on tap?
I would recommend the wine or beer.
bubble tea
Question 19 of 30
Google was named the best company to work for by Fortune magazine for how many of the last 10 years?
The Fortune methodology includes a Culture Audit, which sounds terrifying.
Question 20 of 30
What employee offers free admission to its parks to not only employees, but friends and family?
the National Forest Service
Walt Disney Company
The Happiest Workplace on Earth, unofficially.
Walley World
Question 21 of 30
What is the largest employee-owned company?
Publix Super Markets
Facebook and Google are not employee-owned.
Question 22 of 30
What has been shown to lead to a better performance on the job, as well as more mental acuity and learning?
positive social connections at work
Strangely, social connections also led to less sick time and faster surgery recovery.
more snacks
less bossiness from managers
Question 23 of 30
Performance outcomes are improved when bosses:
are humble
encourage staff to ask for help
Kind, considerate bosses make for productive employees.
Question 24 of 30
What kind of challenges do employees benefit from?
really easy ones
difficult but realistic ones
Goals at work are great — just don't make them impossible, or boredom-inducing.
really difficult ones
Question 25 of 30
Working outside regular office hours or location (or flextime) has been shown to what?
make workers more productive
make workers miss less work
Working differently doesn't translate to working less.
Question 26 of 30
Job burnout and depression has been shown to decrease with:
increased physical activity
Walk around the office on breaks for your mental health.
the amount of candy in the vending machine
how much free soda is offered in the break room
Question 27 of 30
A cold office:
might make you feel like the social atmosphere is chilly, too
Seriously, research has shown that people correlate physical warmth with social warmth.
makes you work harder
is distracting
Question 28 of 30
Workplace happiness and engagement:
has increased in the past decade
has held steady in the past decade
has been declining in the past decade
Despite loads of evidence that engaged employees are happier, employees are increasingly dissatisfied and disengaged.
Question 29 of 30
Some workplaces do not offer bonuses because:
They're cheap.
They are hard to measure.
They encourage employees to strive for the bonus, not the goal itself.
Places like Netflix only offer salaries, to eliminate bonus-driven goals.
Question 30 of 30
Companies who have high employee happiness scores also have:
high salaries
high performance outcomes
In other words, happy employees create successful businesses.
little turnover


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UGG Australia Classic Leather Satchel
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Stylish and functional, the UGG Australia Classic leather satchel is the perfect handbag to compliment your outfit while toting everything you need.
- Leather satchel
- Top zip closure with two top magnetic closure compartments
- Flat handles with 9" drop
- Fabric lining with zip pocket
- Dust bag and removable logo ornament included
- Dimensions 15" x 6" x 10"
- Imported
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Location: Texas
February 19, 2014
Better Than Coach!
"I am extremely happy with this purse. It's amazing and the absolute best purse that I've ever owned. The leather is beautiful. I bought it in black to replace my Coach purse and I will never buy a Coach purse again...Ugg is now my favorite brand for purses!"
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Location: Sturgeon County, Alberta
January 14, 2014
Beautiful bag!
"A beautiful leather purse, well-made, and perfect for work, day-to-evening, or casual weekend events! A little larger than I expected, but the dimensions posted online are accurate and it will be up to me to avoid the temptation to overpack! The magnetic compartments are well-made and do not destroy the overall line(s) of the bag. Simple, stylish and functional!"
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Location: Syracuse,N.Y. 13027
February 15, 2013
a must have
"I got this the other day and it is beautiful.!! the leather is soo soft..and classy..well worth the money..do not wait.."
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Browsing lookbooks from designers the world over, from start-ups to established brands, a denim ensemble that we seriously love pops up now and again, resulting in a pressing need to pass on to you guys. While the brands don't all specialize in denim, the inclusion of their quirky denim looks relay the versatility and universal appeal of our favorite textile. Below, five looks from five designers that will put a little spring into your warm-weather wardrobe.
An emerging design team (Susanne Ostwald and Ingvar Helgason) from London who specialize in combining modern technique with natural fabrics and applications. Beadwork and artistic bleaching/dying are common. We're in love with this chambray cropped jacket from their latest resort collection.
Known for an overload of tribal/ethnic prints and a tailored approach to free-spirited menswear, this Japanese brand released a spring 2012 collection with several denim pieces we're coveting, most of all a denim patchwork shirt that stands out among its graphic counterparts.
The Swedish label responsible for this ethereal lookbook (which you can see more of here) is Anna Bengtsson. She creates her designs using natural materials and infuses a specific brand of Swedish culture into each look. She also plays with the balance of masculine and feminine elements in her designs. This utilitarian dress caught our eye because it is a perfect example of that balance.
4. Gorman
Australian brand Gorman produced this super-cute collection ripe with prints, colors, and feminine silhouettes includes a pair of light-wash jeans printed in oversize polka-dot.
5. 69
LA-based unisex brand 69 (pause here to reflect on the cleverness/audacity of the name) released a spring 2012 collection that utilizes large shapes and minimalist aesthetic (and lots of denim, which helps some of these more feminine pieces stay unisex, we think). Everything is made in LA.
Don't forget to click through and learn more about each of these designers!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
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Style # 221845
With a dramatic contrast ruffle across the front and figure-sculpting design, this bebe dress is an instant way to inject your look with a statement resort pop. Amp yours up with a pair of metallic heels and a matching minaudiere.
- 100% polyester
- Center back to hem: 32" (81 cm)
- Jersey lining
- Dry clean
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- Model is 5'9" and wearing a US size S
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The Reebok Pro Player Hockey Bag 40'' utilizes a durable water-resistant tarpaulin material that provides great bag life-span. A stand out feature are the numerous mesh design inserts that reduce drying time and increase gear freshness. The exterior illustrates two Reebok embroider logos and one blank back side that allows for personal team representation.
The internal structure implements one internal mesh pocket for any type of hockey accessory, and two skate pockets that keep equipment separated neatly.
The Reebok Pro Hockey Bag can be carried with its pull carrying handles and end grab handles, which both are reinforced with extra padding.
- Model Number: EBPRO
- Measurement: 40" L x 20" H x 18" W
- Material:
- Water-resistant Tarpaulin Fabric
- Provides long-term service
- Graphics:
- Embroidered Reebok logos - 2 sides of bag
- Main Compartment:
- Large Zipped Down Opening
- Provides great access and closure
- Identification Holder
- Mesh Design Inserts
- Reduces drying time / increases freshness
- Back Side View Blank
- Personal Team Representation
- Pockets:
- 2 Internal Skate Pockets
- 1 Internal mesh zippered pocket
- Can accommodate any type of hockey accessory
- Handles and Straps:
- Standard pull carrying handles
- Reinforced padding
- Reinforced End grab handle for easy load/unloading


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Southwest Research Station
The Southwestern Research Station (SWRS) is a year-round field station owned and operated by the American Museum of Natural. Since 1955, it has served biologists, geologists, and anthropologists interested in studying the diverse environments and biotas of the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona. The SWRS welcomes scientists and advanced students from all parts of the country and from abroad to carry out their research projects. The SWRS is located at an elevation of 5,400 feet in riparian habitat, surrounded by oak-juniper-pinyon pine woodlands.
Five "life-zones" (environments that are characterized by particular groupings of plants and animals) can be encountered on the slopes of the Chiricahua Mountains: Lower Sonoran, Upper Sonoran, Transition, Canadian, and Hudsonian. Biogeographically, the station is located at a crossroads between distinct desert and mountain biotas, providing access to a wide range of biotic communities influenced by the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts to the east and west, and the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Madre Occidental to the north and south.
Scientists from the American Museum of Natural History, as well as from other institutions across the country and from around the world, conduct research at the SWRS. Research facilities include a library and plant/animal collections, and a laboratory. An outdoor aviary complex, animal behavior observatory, and a multi-room live animal holding facility afford outstanding facilities for behavioral ecology studies.
Fields of research include entomology, herpetology, ornithology, mammalogy, botany, geology, arachnology, animal behavior; and population, behavioral, physiological, and conservation ecology. Numerous long-term studies are in progress, including: communal breeding in Mexican Jays, evolution of unisexual parthenogenetic lizards, spadefoot toad reproduction, horned lizard ecology and behavior, sexual selection and behavior in striped plateau lizards, and the evolution of social behaviors in ants. To date, scientists working at the SWRS have produced well over 1,000 publications on research conducted there.
Classes and Workshops
SWRS hosts several advanced training courses and professional workshops, including:
Species Distribution Modeling for Conservation Biologists
Models that predict species' potential distributions by combining observed occurrence records with digital data layers of environmental variables have great potential for application across a range of ecological analyses. The course focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of this approach (sometimes termed "ecological niche" or "bioclimate envelope" modeling) and is designed for students, researchers, and practitioners of conservation biology.
Bat Conservation International
BCI presents a comprehensive curriculum for an introductory field workshop designed to train serious students of bat conservation in the current research and management techniques for the study of bats.
The Ant Course
This course is designed for systematists, ecologists, behaviorists, conservation biologists, and other biologists whose research responsibilities require a greater understanding of ant taxonomy. Emphasis is on the classification and identification of more than 50 ant genera present in North America.
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Designed primarily for botanists, conservation biologists, and pollination ecologists. This course emphasizes classification and identification of more than 50 bee genera of North and Central America (both temperate and tropical).
Cave Creek Canyon, the backdrop for the station, affords some of the finest bird-watching in North America. As space permits, naturalist guests stay at the SWRS to enjoy the magnificent scenery, a multitude of wildlife, and numerous hiking trails. The SWRS has recently begun offering six-day "Bird and Nature Tours" and has received excellent feedback from participants.
"Greening" the Station
The CBC and the SWRS developed a master plan for the physical structures of the station, in a way that complements the area's ecological systems. Toward this goal, a comprehensive workshop was held in June 2006 to discuss plans for a much-needed new education building and to lay the groundwork for a master plan. Architects, systems ecologists, engineers, and local stakeholders worked with Museum staff to develop a plan for a new building that utilizes solar panels, daylighting, and environmentally friendly building materials. The building serves to "teach" about conservation and sustainability, with the goal that visitors will come away with a sense of the ecological workings of the area as well as the part we play in sustaining them. Another outcome of the workshop was the decision to replace traditional wastewater systems with subsurface constructed wetlands. Constructed wetlands are more sustainable and require less maintenance than a traditional treatment system, as they mimic natural wetlands' biological capacities for filtration. The SWRS constructed wetland provides habitat of birds and insects.


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The Desertview Federal Credit Union held its annual membership meeting and board elections on Jan. 24. Board chairman, Chris Justice said this was the most well attended meeting in recent times. The meeting started 30 minutes late due to members coming through the door and registering to vote as well as for door prizes.
LoriAnn Larsen took the minutes for the meeting. Justice said the credit union is financially viable and it has grown. The credit union is still lending money and charging interest which keeps the credit union in sound financial condition. Desertview has a niche market in Emery County and Justice credited much of the success of the credit union to the board members past and present. Current members of the credit union board are: Dorthy Schade, Chris Justice, LaRae Majors, LoriAnn Larsen all of Huntington and Christine Jensen of Emery.
Justice introduced Mike Nelson who gave his report. He said, "I am happy to see everyone out today. One thing you need to remember is we are a credit union and not a bank. We have had an increase in delinquency, but we have provided for that. There might be a recession going on in the nation, but we in Emery County can choose to participate in it or not. Our coal industry is still going strong. What we provide is important to this nation. Use your credit union. We will still loan money. We might have tightened standards, but we are still here as your credit union."
Nelson said delinquencies and overregulation could be ways a credit union like Desertview might fail. He doesn't see that happening as long as people realize Desertview is a credit union and not a bank. Nelson recognized the staff at the credit union for keeping things running so smoothly. "Lorna is still our loan officer. We appreciate all she has done for us. She just needs rest," said Nelson.
Lorna Nielson who has been with the credit union for many years recently became ill and will be off work for a couple of months. But, she is expected back when she recovers.
Bill Dellos was introduced to the members. He is the chairman of the supervisory committee. Dellos introduced the committee members which include: Beulah Oveson, Janet Leamaster, Zora Peacock and Sharon Pulli. This group is the watch dog that supervises the credit union. They meet twice a month and take care of any complaints. They will attend two days intensive training in Las Vegas in February. There is a lot going on in the financial industry right now. There is the Bank Security Act and other important legislation.
The supervisory committee plays a very active role in the credit union. They review corporate credit card statements and receipts to ensure compliance with the guidelines of the policy manual on a monthly basis. They review the file maintenance report monthly. They confirm closed and new accounts on a monthly basis. They review and report to the board on 10 loan files each month.
The supervisory committee counts the cash on a quarterly basis. They review official and staff accounts. They pull histories of staff accounts at random and trace transactions. The committee reviews reconcilement records to make sure deposits are clear and adjusted entries are clear on a quarterly basis. Every six months they review the denied loans. Every six months they review the overdraft accounts. Every six months the committee reviews death claims to make sure the beneficiary receives payment. On an annual basis the supervisory committee will review the annual audit report by Ferrin and Company and make sure any recommendations are followed through and implemented. The committee reviews the foreign asset control every September. The currency transaction reports for over $10,000 are reviewed each September. All reviews and actions are reported by the supervisory committee to the credit union board each month.
Nelson explained the voting procedures to the members for the election of board members.
One member, one vote is the policy. The members cast their votes for the one position available this year. Three people ran for the open position: LoriAnn Larsen, Gary Arrington and Kathy Vuksinick.
The votes were counted and LoriAnn Larsen will keep her seat on the board.
The credit union provided lunch for the members attending the meeting and held a drawing for door prizes.


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Livingstone Cane
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The fascinating David Livingstone is the inspiration for this striking cane
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- The handle of this wonderful Malacca cane depicts Scottish missionary David Livingstone
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35 1/4 Inches
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The handle of this intriguing walking stick is a bust of the famous David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary to Africa to whom Welsh explorer H. M. Stanley, upon finding him, uttered the famous line, Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" Set upon a shaft of exceptional Malacca, this cane is sturdy enough for explorations of all kinds.
35 1/4" length
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There's a great blog based out of Bahstahn called I Heart Noise that's going to be putting out a few mammoth compilations over the next few months. We happened to land on one called Theory of Everything, and even though it's not going to be officially released until October, you can download a four-song sampler here. So far we're holding down the fort as the only Canucks with our song, "Benny."
We recommend checking out all of the I Heart Noise comps, which you can download here, here, here and here.
There's some good shit brewing in Beantown. But hasn't that always been the case?


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DV by Dolce Vita Adelle Flat Sandal
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Franklin girls basketball coach Tony Kathrens and his Sabers threw everything but the kitchen sink at their powerful second-ranked in state rivals from Oak Creek Friday night.
Triangle and two, 2-2-1, 2-1-2 and even a little man defense. A Princeton-style offense and even the most unheard of thing of all, a willingness to play a slower game with longer possessions.
And it worked for a long time. Foul trouble on the taller, longer Knights bogged their offense down to a sloggy standstill and the Sabers took advantage to close the gap to 21-20 at the half.
But as Oak Creek senior point guard Morgan Kokta noted, coach Steve Hluchnik wanted the Knights to play smarter, but to remain aggressive.
"He really wanted us to get our act together," she said. "We needed to stay aggressive and make smart passes and still go to the basket hard."
One person who obeyed that mantra to the fullest was 6-2 junior forward Tamya Sims, who was one of three Knights to finish the first half with two fouls each.
Sims seemed to be everywhere in the moments after the Sabers tied the score at 37-all with 5:51 to go on a baseline drive by Cassidy Milhako. She would score nine of the next 10 points for the Knights, as they pulled away for a crucial 51-43 decision over their Southeast Conference rivals.
It was the Knights' second win over the Sabers this season.
"They just told me to be smart on defense, be a little cautious, watch my passes and above all, to shoot when I was open," Sims said.
And because she did that often enough, Oak Creek is now two games up on Franklin in the league race with a 9-0 mark (15-1 overall) while the Sabers fell to 7-2 and 11-4, respectively.
"She seems to play better in big games," said Hluchnik of Sims. "When we were in trouble in the King game (last week), she just took over. She just wants the ball when it's crunch time and to her credit, she produces."
Sims did not finish as the leading scorer for the Knights, as that honor belonged to Kokta with 16 points, but Sims' 12 points were invaluable for their timing.
And Kathrens, whose Sabers' did everything in their power to try and negate the height advantage the Knights had, could only tip his hat in the end.
"You have to understand that there's a reason why they're ranked number two in the state and number one in the area," said Kathrens. "They have size and they use it to the 'nth' degree. They utilize their posts in so many different ways, it really makes it difficult."
"And you have to credit Sims. She did a lot of great things for them down the stretch."
Such as getting a clutch putback that made it 40-37 Oak Creek with 4:37 to go, or when with the score now 40-39, she hit two free throws at the 2:57 mark to make it 42-39.
She got help from her fellow 6-2 junior post Steph Kostowicz, who dove to the floor and got a clutch rebound and then had the presence of mind to call a timeout with 2:24 remaining to prevent a tie-up.
"Steph didn't have a smart first half," said Hluchnik. "More turnovers than points, which is never a good thing. She got a little bit of a chewing out for that, but to her credit I don't think she made a mistake in the second half."
Following that timeout, Kostowicz made a deft over-the-shoulder pass to Sims for an easy lay-up to make it 44-39 with 1:44 left.
And after Mihalko's baseline lay-up skittered off the side of the rim, Sims put the game away moments later, breaking free for an easy lay-up off an in-bounds pass to make the margin 46-39 with 1:02 to go.
"In the first half our guards were way too wide," said Hluchnik, "but in the second half, we concentrated on getting more inside looks. The first half was tough though. We had that foul trouble but we had to keep at least of them (either Sims or Kostowicz) in all the time but they were smart enough to avoid more (foul) trouble."
Kathrens lamented the Sabers inability to take advantage of the foul situation in the first half. They were only two of 12 from the field in the first quarter and four of 16 in the second. Further, they were only five of 11 from the foul line for the game (as opposed to 12 of 16 for Oak Creek).
"We did a lot of things right tonight," he said. "We started the freshman (forward Carly Graverson) because she's our second-leading rebounder and our main theme tonight was to drive up the foul count on them. We were hell-bent on attacking, but we just didn't hit enough shots."
"It's rare to see Cassidy have the kind of game she had (12 points), but it just didn't happen for her tonight."
Part of the reason was Oak Creek's flexible posts, as Hluchnik frequently put Kostowicz on her, even out on the wing. Because of that attention, Mihalko's slashing drives to the hoop just weren't as easy to come by tonight.
"A lot of it is about courage and belief for us," said Kathrens. "We have to believe we can do it. We'll work hard down the stretch and see what we can get done yet."
Katie Nord was the only other Saber in double figures with 10.
Meanwhile, Kokta and Sims got help from Kostowicz with 10 and Hannah Settingsgaard with eight.
Oak Creek has now won 15 games in a row since an opening game loss to Pius XI and the Knights don't want to slow down now.
"We're two-up with five games to go in conference," said Hluchnik. "I like where we are. We had pretty lofty goals going into the season. We thought we had a pretty good chance of winning conference and we were looking to earn the number one seed (in the WIAA sectional). We have a pretty good shot at attaining both those things if we keep going in this direction."
But his players are also working hard at staying grounded.
"We know that however good things are going, we can't ever start to think that we're better than we really are," said Kokta.
"We definitely know we have a target on our backs," said Sims.
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Aerosoles So Soft Slip-On
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For a versatile addition to your casual wardrobe, try the Aerosoles So Soft. This loafer inspired slip-on combines comfort features and understated style for a shoe you can comfortably wear all day.
- Woven raffia upper
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By DEANA CEALFerron
Dear Editor,
Uncle Sam should take care of his own kids!
President Bush's $87 billion plan is a slap in the face.
While watching the news last week, I was appalled to see the story about this next atrociously large sum of money to be spent on Iraq etc.worse though, was the story that followed. It detailed new U.S. statistics that show 17 percent of U.S. children live below poverty level. How can this be? We have money to solve all these other countries problems, why don't we solve some of our own?
Why are we (U.S. officials) sticking our noses (not to mention necks) across oceans while turning our backs on our own children?
This whole thing reminds me of the little speech that flight attendants make. "Please put on your own air mask before attempting to assist others." Good advice. If we don't take care of "us", we won't be around to help everyone else.


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The baby finally gave up it's sex. In 10 weeks, we will have a Christian John. He exposed a couple of testicles on the ultrasound. Forgot to cover-up this time (or there just isn't enough room to turn around anymore :-)
Good Morning,
As usual, the back is healing at phenomenally slow rate and irritating the crap out of me (Patience is a virtue easier taken when not in crippling pain). Cranio-Sacral Therapy this Friday and Trigger Points the following. If that doesn't do the job -- ACCUPUNTURE.
Tela saw the vet yesterday and he is surprised that we have kept her alive this long. I taught everyone how to do nursing care and we are keeping her out of pain (and occasionally stoned) and she seems to be doing okay for a 15 yo dog running around on 3 legs.
Sebastian, our 20 y.o. cat has to have me give him IV fluids occasionally. I thought that the large pee-spot in his box may have been DM-II, but was failing kidneys. Still gets around, just a lot slower now (like me).
My daughter spent most of the night in the ER and is back at the hospital. Baby is okay, concerned about a calf pain that she has had a few days. Just got a call from her (mid-sentence) and there is no blood-clot. One less thing to worry about.
My son started a new job today. He was taking care of a guy with TBI for a year-and-a-half. David was the only one in his agency who would take the guy. My son got so fed up with him that the clients mother told him to leave. She said: "I like you too much, for you to put up with him anymore". I think that he will do great in the new job. It is his favorite store, he was joking with both managers who interviewed him and I heard that the manager is a cute little red-head (marital status still unknown-but working on it).
Everyone have a great week.
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By Patsy R. Brumfield/NEMS Daily Journal
OXFORD – Thomas Lowell Ketchum of Saltillo is a free man today, thanks to his insanity.
Ketchum spent nearly two years in federal detention on a 2006 indictment claiming that as a convicted felon, he illegally possessed four firearms and fraudulently used his dead brother's name to obtain more than 15 credit cards, as well as his brother's passport.
Today, the 55-year-old is out of the Lafayette County Detention Center on an Feb. 4 order from Chief U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills.
Basically, Mills said he had no choice.
Ketchum's federal case was dismissed by what's termed "without prejudice," which means it could be brought back up under certain circumstances.
Tom Levidiotis of Oxford, Ketchum's second court-appointed attorney, initially summed up the situation this way:
"The 'fair' thing is to release Mr. Ketchum and let this poor fellow go on about his business, which, to hear him tell, would include vacating this jurisdiction forthwith and returning to his life in Romania."
Ketchum's case is yet another reminder in North Mississippi of the justice system's difficulties dealing with the mentally ill.
Recently in Iuka, an admitted murderer was released into a lifetime of out-patient mental health treatment after he was declared legally insane when he committed the crime.
Tucker Carrington, director of the advocacy Mississippi Innocence Project, coincidentally spoke with University of Mississippi Law School students recently about how they, as future attorneys, must grapple with these challenges.
"At least two concerns come to my mind when it comes to counseling clients in cases in which there are questions about the client's mental health," Carrington told the Daily Journal.
"The first is that by cutting back on mental health treatment options and criminalizing many of the behaviors that mentally ill people can typically engage in, we ask courts and court personnel and lawyers to deal with problems that in many ways they are ill prepared to deal with.
"Second, it is very difficult in some cases to counsel clients with diminished capacity who may as a result of their mental illness be making decisions that are not in their best interest."
Thomas Lowell Ketchum presented just such a case.
Ketchum, who grew up in Mississippi, was discovered in Romania in 2011 and extradited to the U.S. to answer five-year-old charges in North Mississippi. Soon after he was arrested, Oxford attorney Christi R. McCoy was appointed to represent him.
Documents associated with the case immediately predicted its unusual nature.
First, Ketchum insisted he was not "Thomas Lowell Ketchum" but rather Thomas Lowell Ketchum Jr. The government agreed to amend the indictment, using his preferred name, and Magistrate Judge S. Allan Alexander so ordered.
Judge Mills also ordered a psychiatric evaluation, the first of three.
A few weeks later, the court received an eight-page hand-written letter from Ketchum, apparently being detained in a Texas federal medical facility.
He demanded removal of Alexander, insisting that only a grand jury can amend an indictment, and asked Mills to take over the case.
"In this case," he wrote, "the grand jury indicted my father and not me."
He also claimed other constitutional violations by Alexander and the FBI, which searched his Saltillo home in 2005.
Ketchum wrote that the U.S. attorney could expect "demands for terms like a presidential pardon and many, many, many millions of dollars to settle this claim later."
The government, represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Roberts, opposed Ketchum's requests.
Then Ketchum asked for a new attorney, to represent himself and for a change in where he might be tried.
In a three-page response, McCoy told the court in oblique terms – without divulging client privilege – that she was having difficulties representing Ketchum and asked to be released as his attorney.
She also claimed she refused to file motions Ketchum demanded, saying she saw no legal basis for them.
Oxford attorney Tom Levidiotis was appointed to replace McCoy.
A week later, the court received the psychiatric report on Ketchum and sealed it.
At Ketchum's request, Mills agreed to provide him a copy, although Levidiotis' filing points to the looming difficulties of the situation.
"The said report concludes that Mr. Ketchum is not competent to assist counsel, which raises a pesky 'Catch 22' type analysis," his lawyer wrote, "to-wit, Mr. Ketchum needs the report to assert that he is not incompetent, but if he is incompetent he cannot make use of the report."
Over the next several weeks, Ketchum repeatedly asked that his indictment be thrown out and that he represent himself. Mills denied the requests.
He appealed his situation to the 5th Circuit Court in New Orleans and was denied.
Ultimately, the Federal Bureau of Prisons evaluated Ketchum and determined that he was mentally incompetent to understand his legal situation or to help with his defense. BOP also said it was unlikely Ketchum could be restored to competence by forced medication.
Judge Mills then asked for a determination, if Ketchum were released, whether he would pose a "a substantial risk" to others or their property.
That was April 4, 2012.
On Aug. 1, Mills presided over a 47-minute psychiatric hearing about Ketchum.
As part of the evidence presented, the BOP's report stated that Ketchum posed little or no risk to others despite his "delusional disorder" and other mental problems.
By mid-August, the government asked Mills to reconsider Ketchum's competence and ability to assist his defense.
Then Ketchum asked to be released from custody.
In the release request, Levidiotis summed up the situation: "There is nothing to do with him in court."
Without certification that he is dangerous, "it appears the United States is without authority to continue to hold Mr. Ketchum," his attorney said.
In the end, Levidiotis urged the court to buy Ketchum a one-way ticket to Romania.
But soon after, a female relative offered to take him in.
The government strongly objected to Ketchum's release.
In November, Mills denied Ketchum's motion for release from custody but set a Dec. 12 hearing for arguments on the issues.
After the hearing, Mills chastised the government for presenting no psychiatric or other medical testimony to contradict the previous reports on Ketchum.
In light of the court's research on the legal issues, Mills wrote, he lacked a legal basis to continue to hold Ketchum.
Last Tuesday, Mills ordered the case dismissed.
Ketchum is no longer in Lafayette County Detention Center, and its administrator declined to say when he was released. The U.S. Marshal's Office said the release may have been as 2013 dawned.
Levidiotis declined to talk about the case and its apparent resolution.
Last week, the U.S. Attorney's Office also declined to comment on the case or its outcome.
The Innocence Project's Carrington, though, knows the challenges of appropriately assisting clients with mental difficulties.
"The line between advancing a mentally ill client's articulated interest and acting as a surrogate for that client when you believe they're not acting in their best interest is a fine one," he said, "but one that in many ways goes to the core of being an advocate."


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Blending low-profile performance with rugged construction and protection, the Saucony Peregrine 3 is an ideal choice for longer and faster runs over varied terrain.
For those new to the Peregrine, it is the middle child of Saucony's three trail running shoes, which also include the Xodus and Kinvara TR. Blending lightweight performance and rugged protection, the Peregrine is a versatile option on a variety trails.
This version of the Peregrine features a new upper with welded FlexFilm overlays, which deliver flexible and lightweight structure around the forefoot. Though the fit remains snug, we found the shoe to be less constrictive than its predecessor, while a seamless interior should help keep the foot irritation-free.
Falling somewhere between minimal and cushioned, the Peregrine 3 offers a firmer, responsive ride, while retaining a feeling of protection underfoot for longer outings on the trail. The low-profile design promotes a nimble run, while a lightweight rock plate helps reduce incidents involving sharp rocks and other trail hazards.
The Peregrine 3's outsole is aggressive, featuring multidirectional lugs for sure footing over technical and uneven terrain. Testers found the Peregrine 3 suitable across a range of terrain types, making it a good option for trail runners who like to mix up their off-road outings.
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read it here: http://www.mangareader.net/fairy-tail/296
This was so sad for sabertooth. just awesome, all I can say.
MangaStream's version is up.
read it here: http://www.mangareader.net/fairy-tail/296
This was so sad for sabertooth. just awesome, all I can say.
MangaStream's version is up.
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Well now the sideshow is over, bring on Zeref, the eclipse and the Dragons.
thank you dear mangaka for the ownage I hoped for! At last I saw some fists in them cocky sabertooth faces. Last chapter was soo cool as they thought with dragon force they are invincible.^^ they thought they beat natsu and gajeel and then they just stood up and are like "wtf that was nothing".
I wonder what Natsu is capable of when he uses Dragon force with his current level of power.
Who do you think was that women?
And Natsu hasn't used his fire lightning combo yet. I wonder how he would fair against Erza now.
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Awesome just awesome!!
I don't think the girl with the zeref'esk power has been seen before? Besides the crowd views and her walking away earlier in the tourney. Anyone have the slightest idea who she is? My random bet is on Yet Edo's version of Zeref who happens to be a girl
I word and one word only, OWNED! See what happens when you get cocky.
Manga reading list: Bleach, Naruto, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, One Piece, Code Breaker, Gamaran, Kuroko No Basket, Fairy Tail, The World God Only Knows, Kimi No Iru Machi, Good Ending, Medaka Box, Nisekoi, D.Gray-Man, Ao No Exorcist, Freezing, Magi - Labyrinth of Magic, Soul Eater, Rosario Vampire Season II, Iris Zero, Ubell Blatt, Bloody Cross, Sun-Ken Rock, and Infinite Stratos,
yeeeeeeeeees!! Pure ownage!!!! Finally! Match is over and we get to see the more interesting part!
How lovely, we finally see how much Natsu has grown ^_^, Igneel would be proud.
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
LOL, owned.
It's interesting how much background Mashima's currently giving to Sting and Lecter.


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Hi everyone I was hoping this would be ok to post here.......
My fiance Tom & I entered a contest that one of our Pittsburgh radio stations was advertising to win a chance to be married on Light Up night!For those who may be unfamiliar with Light Up night,it is Pittsburgh's official start to the holiday season!A big celebration in our downtown area with the annual lighting of all the cities Christmas decorations and ice skating etc......well we entered and got the call yesterday that we made the top 10!!!!!!! but we need votes!Not only do I love Christmas and this would be a dream come true for us but Santa & Mrs.Claus are going to be the ones marrying us!!!!!And financially it would help us greatly.So what I'm asking is if anyone here has a Facebook page if u would be willing to click on the link I posted below & "Like" the Bob page you will see on the page it says "Vote Now" just click there and scroll down till you see our names "Tom & Stephanie" and all u have to do is vote!It would be greatly appreciated!
Thankyou All!
p.s. u can vote more than once & voting closes Sunday October 28th


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Sail Flags Dog Collar has bright flags on a pretty blue background that highlights the flags. This collar is part of the Indigo Suite collection just introduced. Don't forget to check out the matching Sail Flags Dog Leash and Harness to complete your pet's precious look!
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8/3/2011: Boomers: Rejuvenate Your Financial Plan Now for a Better Retirement Tomorrow
Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS, Theodore Sarenski, CPA/PFS
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"How to Choose the RIGHT Financial Planner"
This year has been a significant milestone for the baby boomer generation, the time when the first of you turn 65 and begin to retire. Over the next 20 years, some 77 million of you – 37 percent of the nation's total population aged 16 or older – plan to exit the work force. Question is: What will that retirement look like? The economic downturn and stubborn unemployment have disrupted the retirement plans of many. Join CPA financial planners Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS, and Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS, in this FREE one-hour web seminar as they help you focus on the critical issues to consider in planning for your retirement now to help you get on track for a secure future tomorrow. Topics will include:
10/18/11: Protecting You and Your Loved Ones: Practical and Vital Estate Planning Information For Consumers in Plain English
2:30-3:30 p.m. ET
Martin Shenkman, CPA, MBA, AEP, PFS, JD
Lisa Featherngill, CPA/PFS
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Consumers must take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. Estate planning integrates financial planning, retirement planning, planning for disability and health issues. A common misconception about estate planning is that it is something only wealthy individuals should do before they die. However, estate planning is an important part of life, regardless of wealth. Planning for the protection of your assets and passing them to your heirs is an essential process and one that should be undertaken with your most trusted advisor, your CPA financial planner.
In this web seminar, Martin Shenkman, CPA, PFS & Lisa Featherngill, CPA/PFS will lead you in a practical and understandable discussion of key estate planning concepts that affect everyone, including:


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Located in Northwestern Illinois, near Oregon and Rockford, White Pines Inn resembles a pioneer village with 25 authentic one-room log cabins with gas fireplaces. Set among the towering pines, the cabins have beautiful hardwood floors the color of maple syrup. Each cabin has a queen, hand-hewn log bed with a double bed trundle underneath, and a private bath. There are 13 one-room cabins with open-beamed ceilings. There are 12 additional cabins built in groups of four under one roof.
CITY:Mount Morris
On Any Sunday Motorcycle Museum
See 40 motorcycles on display, including European bikes built from 1942-1978.
Two-story stone building built in 1860 by Abe Lincoln's cousin. Restored dry goods store houses a consignment shop featuring local artisans. Also national headquarters for the Lincoln Highway Assn.
CITY:Franklin Grove
Quilts, crafts, florals, pottery, jams, jellies, popcorn, seasonal items and more. Christmas walk 1st weekend Nov.
CITY:Paw Paw
The largest commercial wind farm in Illinois features 63 towering windmills that are an awesome sight to see, and generate an alternative source of electric power.
CITY:Paw Paw
Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile and Interpretive Gazebo
Malta is home to the "first seedling mile" on the Lincoln Highway. As one of the 16 Interpretive Gazebos located along the Lincoln Highway, the Malta gazebo offers a unique way for visitors to enjoy stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its Illinois communities.
First Christian Church served as the Reagan family church while they lived in Dixon and helped form Ronald Reagan's Christian-based work ethic, which included a short term as a Sunday School teacher.
Northwest Territory Historic Center
The Northwest Territory Historic Center is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan's boyhood South Central School; located in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois. Beautifully restored with the dedicated support of the townspeople and Reagan colleagues, the Center is proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and houses the Veterans History Project Regional Center, auditorium, research library, historical exhibits, art gallery, surround-sound theater and museum store. A visit to the Northwest Territory Historic Center includes: The Unchanged Land-an interactive exhibit on Native American & Black Hawk War; The Changing Land-an interactive exhibit on early American Farming; Ronald Reagan's Restored Classroom; Rock River Assembly Diorama; Chautauqua Assembly Building Model; Earth from Space Poster Exhibit; President Reagan History Room, changing historical exhibits, a museum store and much more.
Byron Museum Of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall and the historic Lucius Read House, which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The Read House features a permanent exhibit entitled, 'From Shackles to Freedom: The Underground Railroad' which shines a spotlight on Byron's participation in the Underground Railroad. We are happy to accommodate group tours outside regular hours. Tours are free and are self-guided or a docent can be arranged. We also have ample meeting space available.
Wings of Peace and Freedom Park
A Bulgarian immigrant donated the Wings of Peace and Freedom sculpture to the City of Dixon. The artwork, which includes a full-size replica of a section of the Berlin Wall, recognizes President Reagan's efforts to attain worldwide peace and freedom.
Fine art gallery / sculptor, Jeff Adams studio. Tour full-service casting facility. Saturday by appointment.
CITY:Mount Morris
Wild Bill Hickok, extensive photographic collection, memorabilia of yesteryear, and special exhibits.
The Barn at Allen Acres Wedding and Reception Venue
The Barn at Allen Acres Wedding and Reception Venue sits on 3 and 1/2 acres just on the edge of town in Rock Falls IL. The property is surrounded by a cornfield and offers a serene tranquil destination for your wedding and reception. The property is less than a 5 minute drive to restaurants and hotels. The Dairy Barn was built in the 1920's and restored in 2011. It boasts a beautiful 26 foot vaulted ceiling in the upstairs haymow with some of its original architecture still intact. During the process of the restoration, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed hardware were used whenever possible, maintaining the rustic feel of the Barn. We've added a 5 foot wide set of stairs leading to the upstairs space and a small deck with stairs, off of the back of the Barn, giving the bride a dramatic entrance down the aisle and to the alter. The upstairs haymow has a capacity of 150 people for a wedding ceremony. The downstairs area, where the dairy cows were kept, in the early years of the barn, also has a capacity for 150 people.
CITY:Rock Falls
Abraham Lincoln, then 47, came to Sterling to speak at a rally for presidential candidate, John C. Fremont. On July 18, 1856, a twist of fate brought Mr. Lincoln to the home of Sheriff William Manahan to spend the night. He slept on a sofa with two chairs placed at its end to accommodate his long legs. In the morning he graciously thanked his host and left Sterling and the rest is history! The home has been restored and its interior, furnishings, and facade reflect the time when Lincoln visited in the late 1850s.
A.G. Spalding: From Byron to the Big Leagues Exhibit
Located at the Byron Museum of History, this exhibit features Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Albert Spalding, from his youth in Byron to his league pitching career and the founding of the Spalding Sporting Goods Company.
Custom & ready-made frame shops with large selection of prints and framed pictures.
The memorials here are a tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, Korean War, Gulf War and World War II. The war memorials are the only ones built in the U.S. by youth, constructed by Boy Scouts of Troop 312 Rochelle as Eagle Projects.
Beautifully crafted silver jewelry, Minnetonka moccasins, log furniture, and an outstanding art gallery filled with sculptures and pottery can be found at the Eagles Nest.
Model railroad, locomotive display, railroad memorabilia.
The first brick home built in Polo is now a tourist information center and home of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mendota Museum and Historical Society
Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the people, commerce, and industry of the Mendota area. Extensive photographic collection depicting over 100 years of Mendota area history. Three Western Cottage organs and a Carpenter organ manufactured in Mendota in late 1800s. Hume-Carnegie Museum Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3/1 - 12/15; Union Depot Railroad Sat & Sun Noon to 4:00 PM, 3/1 – 12/15 Breaking the Prairie Museum by appointment. Office hours Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Built in 1876, this 19-room museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the division headquarters for Illinois Central Railroad. The museum showcases local artifacts from Amboy and the surrounding area.
Located in the heart of downtown Dixon, Illinois, The Next Picture Show is a non-profit fine arts center in the Rock River Valley. Our goal is to nurture, develop, educate, foster the arts, and galvanize artists and patrons within the community. The Next Picture Show is open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
The town of Sterling features 10 colorful murals in its downtown area that depict the history of the community.


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Dana Point Symphony warms up for second season
The Dana Point Symphony begins its second season Feb. 8, kicking off a four-date schedule of monthly concerts with an evening of Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn.
Each show at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church will feature guest visual artists displaying their works. The February, March and April concerts will have guest musicians appearing with the Dana Point orchestra, conducted by music director Dean Anderson. At the season-closing May concert, the audience will get to choose the finale.
We asked the symphony's artistic and executive director, Berenika Schmitz – a concert pianist herself – about the new season:
Q. What has changed this season, besides the musical and artistic selections, of course?
A. This season we will be experimenting with more multimedia as well as audience participation as well as collaboration with the Festival of Whales. We have a new ocean-themed musical commission from Harvard-, Juilliard- and New England Conservatory-trained young composer Athena Adamopoulos. We also have a digital art commission from Alisa Lapidus, the digital-media director at the Los Angeles Opera, to visualize Benjamin Britten's "Sea Interludes" (from the opera "Peter Grimes"). Adding opera selections has been something we have always wanted to try, and Gregorio Gonzalez and Joshua Guerrero (guest vocalists at the March 8 opera concert) are two fabulous young singers on the cusp of major careers.
We have added a cooperation with John Elg and the Mission Viejo Choir on a large-scale work, Beethoven 9 (April 5), which will expand the possibilities of the orchestra.
Also something that we are excited to offer is the Audience Choose Your Finale (May 31), where the audience will select the piece they want to hear as the last piece.
We will also try a surfboard art display. We want to be inclusive and diverse in our offerings to the public.
Q. Who makes the musical selections for the concerts, and how is that done?
A. The process leading to the final musical selection involves music lovers who value the presence of DPSO in our community. We deeply value the taste and preferences of the audience. The involvement of conductor and music director Dean Anderson in the process is crucial. We strive for our audience to have the most interesting and exciting programming that will be meaningful to them. Similar principles apply when we seek out visual artists from the community and present them to a wider audience. While our group is predominantly musical, we belong to a wider artistic community, which includes the field of visual arts.
Q. Who chooses the visual artists and guest musicians, and how do you arrange for them to appear?
A. We are very fortunate to have fantastic musicians and soloists who are excited to work with our orchestra that is trying new things. We are thrilled that Elizabeth Pitcairn is our opening-night soloist, bringing a Stradivarius to Dana Point to share with our community. Also, we have returning artists like Mira Khomik as well as soprano Victoria Robertson, who loved our audiences and have been received with enthusiasm.
Q. How many people are in this year's orchestra? How do you recruit members?
A. We vary in size, depending on the requirements of the repertoire (last year's orchestra was typically 50 pieces). We hold auditions that are open for all interested musicians.
Here's the lineup for the Dana Point Symphony's 2013 season:
Feb 8: Rossini's "Overture to Cinderella," Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto" and Mendelssohn's "Scottish Symphony," with guest Elizabeth Pitcairn on violin. Visual art: abstract painter Ingrid Wolters.
March 8: Athena Adamopoulos new commission premiere, Ponchielli's "Cielo e Mar" from "La Gioconda," Rossini's "Largo al Factotum" from Le Barbier de Seville," Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro" from "Gianni Schicchi," Verdi's "Un Bel di Vedremo" from "Madama Butterfly," Bizet's "Au Fond du Temple Saint" from "Les Pêcheurs de Perles," Massenet's "Meditation from Thais" for violin and orchestra, and Britten's "Sea Preludes" from "Peter Grimes," with guests Mira Khomik on violin, soprano Victoria Robertson, tenor Joshua Guerrero, baritone Gregorio Gonzalez and digital artist Alisa Lapidus. Visual art: surfboard art by Paul Carter, Michael Brindley and Heather Ritts.
April 5: Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9," with guest choir from Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo. Visual art: painter Sally Strand.
May 31: Sibelius' "Finlandia," Shostakovich's "Piano Concerto No. 2" and "Audience Choose Your Finale." Visual art: painter Rick Delanty.
Show time: 7:30 p.m. for all concerts
Where: St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, students and military. Season pass for all concerts is $45. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.danapointsymphony.ticketleap.com.
Phone: 301-832-0388
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