text:
Carrie Brownstein is the queen of second acts. I was a huge Sleater-Kinny fan, probably saw them a half dozen times over the years. Then I read they split up. A year later I'm watching Portlandia & probably saw a dozen episodes thinking the woman looked so familiar. No idea from where. Punk riot grrrrl guitarist to sketch comedian? Not in a million years would I have made that connection. Impressive.ReplyCancel
I love Youtube. The catchiest Sleater-Kinney song has got to be Little Babies with its extremely conflicted feelings about becoming a mother.
And as a live band they were really something special. Janet Weiss is one ferocious drummer.ReplyCancel
Carrie is indeed a badass. She has to work with Fred! :b
I love Portlandia (thought sometimes I think they're re-hashing). It really does kind of capture what PDX is like sometimes. The reusable bag skit with Jack McBrayer is my favorite. Zupan's is a local "Whole Foods" type store, very expensive but good local food.ReplyCancel
Yeah I read he was a drummer in Chicago punk bands when he was younger. Still plays on the side.ReplyCancel
As a current Portlander, I thought I would share this so the rest of the world has an idea of what it's like here. And yes… ALL of these are real. Portlandia the show is based on some seriously real cray cray!
Sorry I can't make it clicky right now.
@prolixe – How are you enjoying this crazy rain today! I feel like we need an Arc!ReplyCancel
@Dia, SERIOUSLY! I went to TJs for some groceries and noticed even the panhandlers decided enough was enough. I guess we're paying for last week's glorious sunshine.ReplyCancel
@Dia I read a really funny quote about why Portland is such a Mecca for hipsters:
"Portland is where people in their 20's go to retire"ReplyCancel
Love Portlandia and Carrie Brownstein. Saw Sleater-Kinney once at Bumbershoot in the 90s and she was hilarious – she kept yelling at a bunch of dudebros in the back who were kicking a beach ball around.ReplyCancel
Its supposed to rain all weekend! I'm all settled in for a long winter's nap! I'm going to put a bird on it first though.ReplyCancel
@prolixe – the fiancé and I are always quoting that skit when going to the market. "Got the bags? Get the bags!"
My favorite, though, was when they went to Seattle to try to recruit new residents to Portland. Up until then, I thought that Portland was a smaller version of Seattle (said from my snobby Seattle perch), but they absolutely nailed Seattle's high tech achiever hipster vs. the Portland 20-something retiree hipster.
Oh, and the MTV skit. And the waiter skit (though I *hate* the commercial parody of it).
The last few episodes have had been clunkers, and Portlandia can veer off into "skit lasted too long" SNL type territory. But I still adore the show.ReplyCancel
@lazyday – the attendant at my parking garage downtown was asking me why all the young people come here to retire. But he was referring to the gaggle of teens / 20 something's sleeping on a grate reeking of beer. We have lots of hipsters and lots of homeless. It's the strangest place I've ever lived – sometimes good sometimes bad, but always interesting,ReplyCancel
The rain stopped @prolixe! It's a February miracle!!!
And thanks for making that link clicky! I saw Mr Gandalf on his unicycle during my Christmas shopping downtown. He's real!!! It's all real! Maybe the Hells-boro suburbs are safe from all the downtown cray cray?ReplyCancel


text:
by Early Clover with Barbara Tabach
A native Georgian born and raised, Early Clover was inspired by music at a very early age. By the time he reached the age of 7, he just knew that he wanted to be a singer and entertainer.
Between the two counties of Laurens and Johnson in rural Georgia, Clover made choices that created new and unique opportunities for himself.
He became a parent and a husband along the way, and now resides in Las Vegas full time. Early is still crooning the hit songs, and is often found performing throughout the U.S. and abroad.
As a songwriter, Early developed skills which led to this recent publication of his first biographical work. Read his intriguing story in this new volume, and journey with the young Early Clover from venue to venue, singing and dancing from Sawdust to Stardust.
Published by The Iowan Books
Wholesale Orders are encouraged! Please call 877-899-9977 in the US, or 515-246-0402 in Canada for discount pricing.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Next → Friday Feature: Soaking the Tiger ← Previous Friday Feature: Nancy and Ronald Reagan Not Riding a Tiger You might also like... Presidential Speech Archive American President: A Reference Resource Presidential Recordings Presidential Oral Histories ← Return to Riding The Tiger May 23, 2013 By Monica Gray Presidential Speeches of Memorial Days Past With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it is an ideal time to look back on presidential speeches of Memorial Days past. In 1963, LBJ delivered his Memorial Day Remarks at Gettysburg. "On this hallowed ground, heroic deeds were performed and eloquent words were spoken a century ago," he began. "We, the living, have not forgotten--and the world will never forget--the deeds or the words of Gettysburg. We honor them now as we join on this Memorial Day of 1963 in a prayer for permanent peace of the world and fulfillment of our hopes for universal freedom and justice." Johnson proceeds to challenge the nation to move past racial divides for the greater good of the country. "In this hour, it is not our respective races which are at stake--it is our nation," he said. "Let those who care for their country come forward, North and South, white and Negro, to lead the way through this moment of challenge and decision." Twenty one years later, in his Memorial Day remarks at a ceremony to honor the Vietnam War's Unknown Soldier, President Reagan also channeled President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. "When he spoke at a ceremony at Gettysburg in 1863, President Lincoln reminded us that through their deeds, the dead had spoken more eloquently for themselves than any of the living ever could, and that we living could only honor them by rededicating ourselves to the cause for which they so willingly gave a last full measure of devotion." To watch Reagan's full speech, click here. Which president delivered your favorite Memorial Day speech? Tweet Date edited: 05/23/2013 (4:16PM) Comments Rules for Comments We reserve the right to remove any post or user. Things that will get comments edited/deleted: Offensive or abusive language or behavior Misrepresentation (i.e., claiming to be somebody you're not) – using a "handle" is fine as long as it isn't offensive, abusive, or misrepresentative Posting of copyrighted materials Spam, solicitations, or advertisements of any kind We hope these rules will keep the discussion lively and on topic. Commenting is not available in this channel entry. ← Return to Riding The Tiger


text:
I Hear America Singing
2 CD / Orfeo / 2006-08-02Works: Spoken Word: Thomas Hampson provides commentary for the concert "I Hear America Singing"; Edward MacDowell: O Lovely Rose, for voice & piano, Op. 40/5; The Sea, Op. 47/7; Charles Martin Loeffler: Poe...
Performers: Hampson, Thomas [Baritone Vocal]; Martineau, Malcolm; Rieger, Wolfram
read more Login or Create an Account to write a review


text:
What's it like to sail on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship? USA TODAY's cruise review site, VacationCruisesInfo.com, offers a glimpse this week in an in-depth review of the line's Norwegian Jade.
At 59 pages, it's the most extensive appraisal ever of the 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade to be posted online, and it includes more than 1,000 photos showing nearly every interior and exterior space of the ship.
Overall, the reviewer gave the Europe-based vessel modest marks, calling it a "mixed success."
While the ship offers an unusually wide range of extra-charge eateries, not all are worth the cost, with the French-themed Le Bistro restaurant in particular rating "well below what we felt was acceptable," according the reviewer. In addition, the Garden Cafe buffet was "fairly mediocre."
RELATED: Norwegian makes room for newest ship
PHOTO TOUR: Look inside the Norwegian Jade
The reviewer also griped about crowding on the ship, noting it was hard to find open lounge chairs on the pool deck on sea days, and the main lobby area of the vessel often was jammed. In addition, the ship's flexible, come-when-you-want "freestyle" dining system caused "unreasonable waits" nightly at peak hours in main dining rooms as everyone arrived at once.
Still, the Norwegian Jade offered "a number of laudable elements, some of them unexpected," the reviewer writes. "With a couple exceptions, service was excellent, and the senior staff was easily available to guests." Moreover, given the low rates for the ship available in the marketplace, the Norwegian Jade offers "relatively good value for a European cruise."
Visit VacationCruisesInfo.com to view the full Norwegian Jade review, which was written by one of the site's in-house, anonymous reviewers. As with all VacationCruisesInfo.com reviews, the reviewer traveled on the vessel incognito and at USA TODAY's expense.
Launched in October 2011, VacationCruisesInfo.com was designed in collaboration with Reviewed.com, a network of online review publications recently acquired by USA TODAY, and it's devoted to helping would-be cruisers find the perfect ship.
VacationCruisesInfo.com is the first cruise review site to use anonymous reviewers. Unlike reviewers at other sites, VacationCruisesInfo.com reviewers never will travel on free cruises provided by cruise lines, nor will they base their reviews on cruise line-arranged "preview" or "press" cruises for travel writers or any other sailing where their presence on a ship is known.


text:
Blogs are great and all, but there is nothing like leafing through the pages of your favorite magazine, fresh off the press. From NYLON Japan to Dazed & Confused Korea, there's a whole world of gorgeous editorial coverage going on that we aren't served up on street side newsstands. We know we're not alone when we over-spend on an international subscription or scoop up seasons worth of discounted mags from Around The World, and nothing tickles us
pink blue like seeing denim on magazine covers. To drive the point home, we've rounded up some of our favorite denim-clad mags from East to West, North to South.
[nggallery id=217]
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: acid wash denim, dazed & confused denim, denim magazine covers, nylon magazine denim, plus size denim, vanity fair johnny depp


text:
New Deal and New Lounge as Virgin Blue and SACL Sign "Sensible" New Commercial Agreement23/05/2007
After four and a half years of commercial conflict, Virgin Blue and Sydney Airport Corporation have reached an amicable agreement regarding domestic runway landing and take off charges at Sydney Airport.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey welcomed the resolution as a landmark outcome.
Brett Godfrey said, "We regret that after a history of frustration, we believed we had no alternative but to pursue the declaration of Sydney Airport under the Trade Practices Act. We did that and gained the right to refer to the ACCC as an independent arbitrator to resolve our dispute.
"We do express our gratitude to Russell Balding, Chief Executive (SACL) and his team we have resolved our ongoing issues to the mutual satisfaction of both parties."
"This is a win-win result for Virgin Blue and SACL and is as it should be. We believe this is the first time since 2003 and the removal of price capping at major airports by the Productivity Commission that an airline/airport dispute has been resolved constructively to the mutual satisfaction of both parties."
He continued, "We hope that legislators and those with a vested interest in airport/airline relations take particular note of this outcome. It is a significant development not just for Virgin Blue and our industry, but for any industry where monopoly service providers exist."
"We simply sought an independent view of a unilaterally imposed pricing regime which was applied to and impacted our business without the right to a normal negotiation process. Airports have the ability to dictate pricing terms and conditions upon airlines and many have.
"SACL's change to aircraft landing and take off charges from calculation on aircraft maximum take-off weight (MTOW) to calculation on per passenger basis, severely disadvantaged our business increasing our landing fees by approximately 53 percent. We are pleased Sydney Airport has now agreed terms to return to MTOW and to agreeable pricing."
"We are confident that similar constructive arrangements are possible with other airports around the country. Our underlying motive has always been to protect our business and to provide the best value air travel and the best possible service to Virgin Blue Guests."
As part of the new agreement with SACL, Virgin Blue will move its "The Lounge" facility from its existing location to the former Ansett Golden Wing Lounge within the Sydney Airport T2 terminal later next year. The new space, five times larger than Virgin Blue's existing lounge, will offer Virgin Blue Guests a more spacious and expanded facility and supports the airline's increasing share of the corporate traveler market.
Virgin Blue today has withdrawn its notification of a dispute to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission under Part lllA of the Trade Practices Act.


text:
Estimated Monthly Payment will depend on vehicle make and model and will be determined upon actual vehicle inspection. All payments are estimates. Tax, title and any other fees are extra.
MINI of Monrovia
1451 S. Mountain Ave
Directions Monrovia, CA 91016
All prices plus government fees and taxes, any dealer document preparation charge, any finance charge and any emissions testing charge.


text:
Drug information provided by: Micromedex
Cyclosporine belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressants. It is used to increase tear production in people who have a certain eye condition.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Cyclosporine eye drops have only been studied in children age 16 and older. Discuss with your child's doctor the good that this medicine may do as well as the risks of using it.
This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
You should not use cyclosporine eye drops if you have contact lenses in your eyes. Remove your contact lenses before putting the medicine in your eyes. You can reinsert your contacts 15 minutes after you put the medicine in your eyes.
You may use cyclosporine eye drops if you use artificial tears. However, after putting in your artificial tears, you must wait 15 minutes before putting the cyclosporine eye drops into your eyes.
Do not shake the vial. Instead, rotate the vial gently back and forth before use.
Use this medicine only once, then throw away any unused drug.
To use:
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
It is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause blurred vision or other vision problems. If any of these occur, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2015
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cyclosporine-ophthalmic-route/description/drg-20063370
Copyright © 2017 Truven Health Analytics Inc. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised.
A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.


text:
Conference Information
|Full Title:
|19th International Congress of Linguists
|Short Title:
|Geneva, Switzerland
|Start Date:
|22-Jul-2013 - 27-Jul-2013
|Jacques Moeschler, Fabienne Reboul
|Meeting Email:
|click here to access email
|Meeting URL:
|Meeting Description:
|Geneva has been selected by the Comité International Permanent des Linguistes as the venue for the next International Congress of Linguists (ICL). The main theme of the 19th ICL is:
The Language-Cognition Interface:
2013, which falls exactly one hundred years after the death of Ferdinand de Saussure, affords a unique opportunity to look forward to the future of linguistics. Current research in every linguistic field shows that the link between linguistics and the cognitive sciences will significantly increase over the next decades. The emergence of non-invasive technologies for the observation of the brain, the change in statistical and experimental methods, the increasing amount of research in language acquisition and language pathology, as well as the more complex integration of pragmatic approaches to language use at the interface of syntax and semantics all point to an ever-growing link between language and human cognition. New interest has recently been sparked in such topics as the origins of language, and has given rise to a number of new hypotheses. Moreover, traditional domains of linguistics such as phonology, morphology, and synchronic and diachronic syntax now play an increasing role in cognitive studies, especially as related to questions of language acquisition.
The anniversary of Ferdinand de Saussure's death will also be the opportunity to look back on the history of linguistics, particularly as concern the Saussure-Chomsky connection. Although one century is a short period in the history of the sciences, it is more than enough to honor the origins of what has become a mature scientific discipline.
In addition to parallel scientific sessions and workshops, the Congress will include eight plenary sessions devoted to lectures by keynote speakers, addressing the following topics:
1. Giorgio Graffi, History of Linguistics
2. Peter Auer, Sociolinguistics
3. Liliane Haegeman, Syntax
4. Angelika Kratzer, Semantics
5. W. Tecumseh Fitch, Origin and Evolution of Language
6. Philippe Schlenker, Pragmatics and Cognition
7. Karen Emmorey, Neurolinguistics
8. Mark Johnson, Computational Linguistics
|Linguistic Subfield:
|Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Psycholinguistics
|LL Issue:
| The following session(s) will be held during this meeting:
Workshop: Multilingualism and Literacy
Workshop: Negation and Polarity: Interfaces and Cognition
Workshop: Grammatical Variation within Standard Varieties of Pluricentric Languages
Workshop: Word Stress: Dialectal Variation and Perception
Workshop: Advances in Biolinguistics
Workshop: Native Language Influences in Second Language Acquisition
Workshop: Perspectives on Complexity
Workshop: Lexical Categories United
Session: Origin of Language and Human Cognition
Workshop: Language and Mind in Autism
Workshop: TheoreticAl and Computational MOrphology
Workshop: The Semantics and Pragmatics of Logical Words
Workshop: Modality as a Window on Cognition
Workshop: The Semantics of Compounding
Workshop: Additive and Restrictive Quantification in Discourse
|Calls and Conferences main page


text:
Personal | Banking | Prepaid Cards
Forgot User ID?
Not signed up? Enroll now
Digital Banking
Mobile Banking
An identity theft scheme targeting financial accounts is circulating through text messages, social media platforms and/or by telephone. This scheme is an attempt to get the username, password, Social Security number, or other sensitive information from account holders.
© 2017 First Tennessee Bank
Banking products and services are provided by First Tennessee Bank National Association. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.


text:
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Belgian fighter Tarec Saffiedine is Strikeforce's final welterweight champion.
Saffiedine earned a convincing unanimous decision against defending champ Nate Marquardt in the final event for the UFC's sister promotion Saturday.
Saffiedine (14-3) put on a striking clinic as he battered and bruised Marquardt's left leg with a destructive series of snapping low kicks. That left Marquardt's limb purple and his balance wobbly by the third round and saw him become nearly immobile near the end.
A 14-year-veteran, Marquardt (32-11-2) refused to back down, and he limped forward and looked to fire punches until the final bell, but it wasn't nearly enough to halt the surprising assault from Saffiedine.
The 26-year-old sealed his win with a fifth-round takedown of the former champ, and he maintained top position until the final bell, when he leapt to his feet in celebration of the best performance in his young career. A product of the promotion's prospects-based "Challengers Series" events, Saffiedine admitted it was an emotional way to bring down the curtain on 27 years of Strikeforce.
"It's unbelievable," Saffiedine said. "I can't imagine I'm wearing the belt right now. It's unreal."
Formerly a California-based independent promotion, Strikeforce was purchased in March 2011 by the UFC. Officials recently elected to shutter the company and transfer the organization's talent to the UFC.
Following the conclusion of the event, former Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker admitted it was an emotional moment but felt it was the right time to move on to other challenges.
"It's a tough thing, but you know what, I'm so happy for these guys that fought tonight," Coker said. "It's the pinnacle of my career. I feel like we've done some great work in mixed martial arts and martial arts fighting, and it's time."
In the night's co-feature, undefeated heavyweight Daniel Cormier (11-0) kept his record unblemished with a dominant second-round TKO over Dutchman Dion Staring.
While Staring fired off several heavy punches on the feet, it was Cormier's wrestling that set the tone for the fight. Cormier took Staring to the floor at will and pummelled with punches and elbows that landed with increasing frequency. Staring showed admirable heart by routinely scrambling up to his feet, but Cormier brought him back to the floor each time, and the bout was mercifully waved off at the 4:02 mark of the second round.
After the win, Cormier -- who was originally expected to face Frank Mir before injury forced him to withdraw from the card -- called out the former heavyweight champ.
"April 20 on FOX, I signed my UFC contract," Cormier said. "Frank Mir, you and me, let's do it."
Afterward, Cormier confirmed he's planning a long-rumoured move down to 205 pounds in hopes of facing UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones after his scheduled UFC 159 bout with Chael Sonnen.
"I'm going to let Jon defend his belt April 27, and I'm going to kick his ass in the fall," Cormier said.
In earlier heavyweight action, Strikeforce grand prix finalist and 16-to-1 favourite Josh Barnett (32-6) needed less than half of a round to finish unknown Austrian Nandor Guelmino (11-4-1).
Despite battling a flu in the weeks before the fight, Barnett overwhelmed his outmatched opponent by taking the fight quickly to the floor. Guelmino tried to scramble to his feet and reset, but Barnett brought him right back to the floor and locked in a fight-ending arm-triangle choke, earning the win at the 2:11 mark of the opening round.
A week before his light heavyweight title defence at UFC 172, Jon Jones told TSN.ca that one of the most exciting parts of his career is "just breaking records, you know?" After retaining his title for a record seventh time, it's time to take a look at what the Rochester native has accomplished and ask, is he the best ever? More...


text:
- Overview
- Specs
- Reviews
PowerBar Ironman Restore Carb/Protein Blend Sports Drink Mix - 36 ServingsIronman Restore is a serious sports drink mix specifically developed by the sports nutrition experts at PowerBar. Delivers the carbs, essential amino acids and electrolytes you need to replenish energy, support muscle repair and effectively rehydrate, so you can continue to PUSH your limits.
- Unique combination of carbs and protein replenish glycogen stores through rapid absorption and allow muscles to recover after exercise
- High-quality whey protein isolate supplies the essential amino acids to support muscle recovery, helping the body repair damaged muscle tissue, so you can be ready for your next training session or competition
- Contains 250mg sodium (per serving), a key electrolyte lost in sweat associated with muscle cramping
- Natural light flavor encourages fluid consumption, improves hydration and supports rapid muscle recovery
- Speeds recovery after activity lasting 30 to 90 minutes, which depending on intensity, can significantly drain your muscle glycogen reserves, or when your next raining or competition is within 24 hours
PowerBar Ironman Restore Carb/Protein Blend Sports Drink Mix - 36 Servings
- calories:
- carbs:
- potassium:
- protein:
- servings:
- sodium:
- sugars:
- video:
- ngixpY-rxjM
- rating:
- 4.5
? Place an order in the next Hours Minutes . Overweight charges may apply to some items.Based on delivery to . Change location
Not the correct shipping zip code? Update your information below.
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
Find in Store Check availability for
Item availability can change quickly and is not guaranteed.
Stores Within 50 Miles of:
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
Item availability can change quickly and is not guaranteed.
Please contact your local store to confirm status.
Shipping See options for delivery
Estimated Delivery for
Type Estimated Arrival Date
Two Day
Next Day
Next Day Saturday
Change Shipping Destination
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
- Important Shipping Information
- Shipping to some countries is not available for this item.
- Additional processing time may be required prior to shipping.
- Learn more about shipping
SPECIAL OFFERTake an Extra 20% Off A Single Item, Discount Taken in Cart. See details
Extra 20% Off Single Item: Offer valid 2/27/17 only. In-store, present coupon at time of purchase to receive discount. Online, discount is taken in cart (no coupon code required). Excludes nutrition products, bikes and frames, Garmin, GoPro, Shimano components, Speedplay and Wahoo. Other brand and/or item exclusions may apply to this promotion – visit Terms and Conditions for details. E-Gift Cards, Gift Cards, Team Memberships and Team Membership Renewals, Spin doctor services/service plans and sales tax are also excluded. Not valid on previous purchases or tent/rummage sale merchandise.


text:
AUA Receives Gold Pearl Award for Guidelines Video
Earlier this month, the AUA was awarded the gold award for best video in the digital category of the 10th annual Custom Content Council's Pearl Awards for its video highlighting AUA Guidelines.
AUA Coding Today Remains Available in 2013 as a Subscription Product
As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing the issue of urotrauma and its impact on U.S. veterans returning from service overseas, the AUA – in conjunction with other health and veterans' advocacy groups – is pleased to announce the formation of the Urotrauma Policy Roundtable. This coalition held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, November 16, and will be working in partnership to educate lawmakers about these devastating injuries and to re-introduce legislation specific to urotrauma. The legislation, authored by lawmakers in conjunction with the AUA, was originally introduced in 2009 and was re-introduced in 2011 by champions Brett Guthrie (R-KY-D), Mike Ross (D-AR-4), Peter King (R-NY-3), Mike McIntyre (D-NC-7) and Steve Stivers (R-OH-15).
Professional Athletes Now Tracked on EHRs
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on November 14, 2012, that the health records of the players on all 30 NBA teams will be kept on the Cerner cloud-based platform called "HealtheAthlete." According to an article in EWeek online newsletter by Brian Horowitz, the system will "allow trainers and doctors for all 30 teams to manage players' health care data." Each NBA athlete will also have access to a Personal Health Record (PHR) where he can track his own personal health data, records of injuries and rehab completed.
Medicare Contracting Reform In December 2003, Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003, which requires that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) replace Part A fiscal intermediaries (FI) and Part B carrier contracts with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). CMS began to award A/B MAC contracts in April 2006, with the intent to consolidate all intermediaries and carriers into 15 jurisdictions, numbering each region from 1 to 15. However, before CMS could award all the contracts, the decision was made to reconsolidate the 15 numbered jurisdictions into 10 alphabetical jurisdictions. This has resulted in a phased process that will take several years to complete. Additional A/B MAC information can be found here (link removed).


text:
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Please visit the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lease Questions discussion for current 2014 model year lease questions.
Help | About Us | Contact Us | Careers | Affiliate Program | Dealer Center | Privacy Statement | Visitor Agreement | Membership Agreement
Your Ad Choices | Site Map | Glossary | Mobile | Developers
Follow Edmunds
© Edmunds.com, Inc.


text:
With tighter regulations, today's vegetation managers are under a lot of pressure to control a wide variety of site conditions that could pose an imminent threat to system reliability. Utilities must also implement an annual plan for vegetation management, requiring the ability to anticipate growth and changing environmental conditions. Develop a Predictive Approach The key to compliance lies in developing a vegetation management program that is both predictive and sustainable; ...
Website Registration Required to Access this Content
Only registered users have access to Silver content.
Registration on tdworld.com allows you exclusive access to high-value content such as Transmission & Distribution World supplements: Smart Grid, Renewables, Vegetation Management, Linemen, and Hurricane Sandy.


text:
Business Info
- Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler
- 5255 S Interstate 35 Georgetown, TX 78626
- Phone: 512-930-7900
- Visit website
- Dealer Profile
Ad Tools
2015 Black Ford F-250
Call 512-930-7900 for more information.Free CARFAX Record Check
- Condition: New
- Drive Train: 4WD
- Make: Ford
- Model: Super Duty F-250
- Trim: XL
2015 White Ford Super Duty F-250
Stock Photos:
You know your business and what it takes to grow its bottom line| like choosing the right trucks with the power you want and the fuel efficiency you need. The Ford Super Duty offers a standard 6.2L V8 with best-in-class gas horsepower and torque. For applications calling for the unique severe-duty strength and dependability of a diesel| the next generation of the Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 for 2015 delivers higher performance ratings than ever. Built Ford Tough is the DNA engineered into every component that goes into a Ford truck. For the Super Duty Pickup| it runs through the steel foundation of the proven| durable frame designed to easily handle the everyday rigors of heavy hauling and towing. The Ford Super Duty handles every task you ask of it every workday and does it all with the dependability you expect. The Super Duty performs the tough work of hauling and towing with the smart technology of AdvanceTrac with RSC and trailer sway control. With capable towing of up to 16|800lbs and GCWR of 23|500lbs there really is no job that you shouldn't be able to handle. At the purely mechanical end| there's the available class-exclusive tailgate step that shows how Ford designers literally thought outside the box to make your job as easy as possible. Other features include Hill Start Assist as well as Hill Descent Control to help with maneuverability and control on uphill/downhill conditions. Ford Super Duty is engineered to work hard| but that doesn't mean you have to. The available driver-configurable LCD productivity screen| for example| puts you in touch with fuel economy data| towing and off-road information| plus much more. Also optional are Ford SYNC plus SYNC with MyFord Touch that help keep you connected with life on the road in ways that are both enjoyable and productive.
Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler
- Color: Black
- Condition: New
- Drive Train: 4WD
- Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-8 6.7 L/406
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Make: Ford
- Model: Super Duty F-250
- Stock: 150063
- Transmission: Automatic
- Trim: XL
- Year: 2015
Vehicle Features
- Power Steering


text:
By Chris Kieffer/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Another piece of improving literacy is targeting services to students with dyslexia.
Last year, the Legislature passed a law to give greater attention to helping students with the learning disability that makes it difficult for them to read.
It requires schools to screen all students for dyslexia during the spring of their kindergarten year and the fall of their first-grade year. Those who fail the test are eligible for placement in a dyslexia therapy program within their schools or in another public school or non-public special purpose school, with state-sponsored scholarships available.
Gov. Phil Bryant said last week that measure remains an important part of the state's efforts to improve literacy.
"Addressing dyslexia is important," Bryant said. "It is the number one reason a child can't read and will drop out of school."
Under Superintendent Gearl Loden, Tupelo's schools began using the Barton dyslexia program this year to help students beginning in kindergarten. The district's previous program began in second grade.
The school district added a dyslexia coordinator and uses an interventionist at each elementary school.
Meanwhile, the Lee County School District has used the Reaching Reading Success program at its elementary schools for the past six years.
The program is for students with dyslexic tendencies. They spend 55 minutes every day working on skills, such as decoding words.


text:
By KEN LARSONEmery County Progress publisher
It's one thing to read about history but it's a lot more exciting to trace history from the back of a horse. On one of the hottest days this summer a group of people decided to ride the grade under Cedar Mountain and trace the old railroad line that was proposed back in the 1880s. Organized by the Pressett family, Sandy Sowell of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. and Denise Humes of Sacramento, Cal. and their children, Joni Bayles of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Jason Porter and his friend Samantha Sacco, the group was provided horses and guiding services by Tate Weber and Brooks Behling, with the Castle Valley Ranch from Moore.
Sandy, Denise and Jason read up on the history of the railroad grade and Tate, who has worked as an outfitter and guide for several years in Emery County, spent the day pointing out signs and landmarks and providing information. The ride covered about 25 miles, basically trailing the foot of Cedar Mountain just north of Buckhorn Draw.
Much has been written about the Rio Grande narrow gauge railroad and its trek across Eastern Emery County. It's always a good thing to remember that at that time Emery County also included what is now Carbon County. In the earlier accounts of the railroad construction many of the reference landmarks that are familiar to Carbon County were in Emery County.
The tree-foot gauge railroad was incorporated in Colorado in 1870 and intended to come from Texas and New Mexico through the Rocky Mountains. About 10 years later William Jackson Palmer, president of the line considered extending it into Utah. In July of 1881 he organized the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad to extend the narrow gauge into Utah. One of the considerations was running the railroad through central Utah through Salina Canyon and then on towards California. Another consideration was to run it up Price Canyon and into Salt Lake City.
The line was built from Soldier Summit into the state capital but wasn't connected to the Denver line until 1883 in a desolate spot west of Green River. But in 1880 one of Palmer's associates, William Bell, organized the Sevier Valley Railroad Company and planned to build a narrow gauge line south from Ogden to the Utah-Arizona border.
Sitting back on a horse hearing how the decisions were made over 120 years ago added flavor to the history lesson. They explained that a branch of this line would be built east over Salina Pass, across Castle Valley to the Green River and on to Colorado.
Basically survey crews from each railroad company were looking at Emery County and when they met, somewhere on the trail, the Denver and Rio Grande Railway company dropped their survey equipment and picked up digging tools and began scraping together a makeshift grade.
In the process of survey work, an engineering party camped on the south of Cedar Mountain June 7, 1881 and inscribed their names and dates in the nearby sandstone. Over 120 years later these names were still readable.
Thus began a period of railroad activity on the west slope of Salina Pass whose primary purpose was to prevent Union Pacific incursion into Rio Grande territory.
The grading for the railroad commenced in 1881 on the line from Green River, through Cottonwood Wash and onto Buckhorn Flat. It was almost 50 miles long and was an investment of $214,470 for the Buckhorn route. However, the track was never laid on this grade. The Denver and Rio Grande management changed their mind and decided on an alternative route by connecting to Los Angeles after going through Price Canyon and on to Provo instead of going through Salina and one to Los Angeles.
The Pressett girls said that they may have figured out that it was less expensive to go around by Provo and pick up goods for trade than a separate line up to Salt Lake City. Another reason may have been the need for water, coal and wood to operate the steam engine of the trains. These products for fuel were often scarce out on the Buckhorn Flat. The railroad grade was intended to go from Green River to Cleveland, where there was going to be a big roundhouse, and then one spur to Price and the other one south through Salina Canyon.
In Salina Canyon there are two tunnels that were built in preparation for the railroad. They are still visible and in use on the frontage road that runs alone I-70 between Fremont Junction and Salina. According to the guides, the old railroad grade was a blessing for the county at this time as the farmers that worked on the grade could take their teams of horses and work on the grade doing dirt or rock work or hauling water. A man with a good team of horses could earn $3 a day, while a man without a team earned $2 a day.
As we followed the grade we ran across an interesting old kiln, which appeared never to have been used. After the kiln, the grade followed the mountain line with fills and cuts, still in existence that follow the grade. Rock culverts were built in many of the fills for drainage. Towards the mid-way point of the grade, along the hills and in the wash, the remnants of rock shelters are visible that were inhabited by the Chinese that came to work on the railroad grade. One site has just a chimney standing where a house had been. It is believed that the roofs of the shelters were fashioned out of timber but have since disappeared leaving only portions of the walls standing. Off to the side is an old watering trough for the livestock fashioned from a large pine tree that had been hollowed out.
The horses trotted and walked along the grade, overlooking areas that had been dammed up or washes diverted to keep the grade running as straight as possible.
Wildlife was plentiful that hot Wednesday as rattlesnakes sunned themselves on the rocks, coyotes, antelope and rabbits ran across the grade in front of the people on horses. A side trip to the head of one of the Buckhorn draws gave the group a view of the canyon from the Cedar Mountain side.
The desert area in Eastern Emery county still lacks water and shelter, and riding on a horse some 120 years later, one gets a whole new perspective of work and labor that went into preparing the line or grade for a railroad, something that never occurred.


text:
Skip to comments.Meet the Press, Dissembling, and More (Levin Debunks Romney role in Iowa Rumor)
Posted on 01/27/2008 10:18:57 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
The hard-driving Tim Russert blew it. He allowed McCain to slip away with his dishonest characterization of Romney's statement, i.e., Romney never said he favored a specific time for withdrawal. McCain read the first part of the quote but not the second part, where Romney would veto a congressional time table. By now, everyone who is carefully following this knows that McCain's allegation is flatly false.
On another note, a rumor is making the rounds that Fred Thompson will endorse John McCain tomorrow.
I checked with somebody extremely close to the situation. Fred said the other day that he won't endorse for now, and he is not endorsing for now. I suspect this rumor is being leaked by the McCain camp, which was the source of the earlier rumor that Fred was planning on throwing his support behind McCain if he didn't score well in Iowa.
(Excerpt) Read more at corner.nationalreview.com ...
Instead, it's Mark Levin's clear statement that the "Fred is dropping out" rumor came from McCain's camp, and that it seems reasonable to think the false "Fred will endorse McCain" rumor is also coming from the McCain camp.
Bump and ping!
Coming from a supposed "friend", I bet Fred is spitting nails over this.
Then again, they were friends when Fred was in the Senate...quite a while ago.
Since Fred entered the race, competing against McCain, I bet things aren't good between the two of them, despite media reports.
McCain and Huckabee have emerged as the Really Rottens in the GOP Laff-A-Lympics, lying and cheating any way they can.
John McCain is a rotten liar.
McCain and Huckabee are no better and no worse than the liberals Giuliani and Romney. Not one of those four yahoos deserve to be the GOP nominee.
Romney and Giuliani haven't played the dirty tricks that Huckabee and McCain have.
Giuliani has actually run the cleanest campaign of them all.
Originally it was thought that the rumor that Fred would drop out and endorse McCain after Iowa was from the Romney camp. Mark sounds very credible now that he's got the goods it all started with the McCain campaign. Hmmm.
I do hope Fred does NOT endorse McCain. Better not to endorse anyone than do that. It will not earn McCain ONE new vote but it would garner some lack of respect from many solid FredHeads, who are mostly already moving in the Romney direction at this point.
LOL Romney and Giuliani have been lying about their political records since they announced. Truth is, Romney is a better liar than Giuliani and he's got more money too. If nothing else Willard will buy the nomination.
Well, the rumors that Fred would throw his support to McCain have been flying around for a long time (even long before Fred withdrew from the campaign). It only makes sense that such rumors were coming from the McCain camp, as he is the only one who would benefit from making people believe he would endorse McCain.
Like Steve Forbes did? Or Bill Simon did in the California Governor's race a few years back? My point is that money alone won't do it. And I like candidates who use their their personal wealth to finance their campaigns. Better than having to sell yourself to sleazy opportunists.
Sorry, Mitt. It's called a Life membership and no, it's not retroactive.
As to the Fred-endorsing-McCain rumor, that's been around forever and Mark Levin has said recently that the rumor originated in the McCain camp. There's a current FR thread on that very subject.
It's getting late - My earlier post was meant to go to you.
All the money in the world can't buy a winner if you don't have the message, the integrity, and the personality to deliver that message.
Look at Steve Forbes.
Or the Rockefeller's failed attempts.
Or Teddy Kennedy.
Or even Ross Perot fell flat, although he swiped enough votes to defeat GHWB.
An NRA non-member. :=) I am as well.
The difference that I see is that 1) Mitt didn't support gun rights earlier in his political career, 2) he recently and conveniently joined the NRA just in time for his campaign and 3) he uses the vague term life-long member incorrectly, implying that he's always been a member. Doing that slips right by anyone who's not paying close attention.
That explains why there are contradictory statements and rumors regarding Thompson. His legal advisors have gone to Romney's campaign, along with a lot of staff, so it would make little sense for Thompson to endorse McCain if all his supporters are of the mind to go for Romney.
I don't know that the moves that his staff have made are that good an indication of what Fred will do. Until he endorses someone, I'll take him at his word that he's not endorsing anybody, at least not yet. It would greatly surprise me if he were to endorse McCain though. The rumors of his endorsing McCain have been going on for quite some time, possibly before Iowa.
I admire and love Fred also.
But it was obvious 12 months ago before he even got into the race that Fred was tired and not up to the task of running for President.
He had to be dragged into it for heaven's sake, and only did it finally in Sept. because friends kept badgering him.
Fred can still be a great conservative motivator, but he is past his prime.
Well duh, Russert loves McCain for the same reason he loves Obama. They all agree on the issues.
f nothing else Willard will buy the nomination.
All the money in the world can't buy a winner if you don't have the message, the integrity, and the personality to deliver that message.even Ross Perot fell flat, although he swiped enough votes to defeat GHWB.
YUP you are correct sir, and MITT, he doesn't have to buy anything...he's already got all the important
shakers and doers on board the MITT EXPRESS...
and now it looks like
4. MARK is aboard..also
Either lazy, cheap or stupid. Take your pick.
Sounds like a demonRAT saying that they "support the troops".
If you don't support the NRA with your money, to say you "support" guns rights are just meaningless words.
BTW, guns don't have rights, people have the right to own guns.
Join the NRA, and then post that you "support" the right of people to own and carry guns.
No so called Republican has done more to undercut the conservative agenda than John McCain. Though Chuck Hagel, McCain's Mini-Me, has been comical.
Last August, with a presidential bid clearly in focus, Romney joined the NRA, signing up not just as a supporter but a "life member."
The direct quote is is this blog post: Blog quote
Stephanopoulos: When did you join the NRA?And is reported on in this Boston Globe article: Globe article
Mitt Romney: Within the last year and I signed up for a lifelong membership. I think theyre doing good things and I believe in supporting the right to bear arms.
Speaking on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," Romney said he signed up for a life long membership "within the last year."
Have better things to discuss than whether not one truly shares a belief in something by forking over money for a membership card.
Guess you love Bloomberg and Corzine. LOL
Mike Bloomberg and John Corzine prove you wrong.
And with the weak field of candidates this time around Romney could come out on top. Even though his meaasge is trumped up, his integrity is in the toilet and his personality is phony.
McCains sudden rise was most likely dirty politics. Dirty coming from the "straight talkeR" whos has said he would never nominate an Alito for SCOTUS because Alito wears his conservatism on his sleeve.
Thanks, I always thought that sounded funny.
Major difference between "sharing a belief" and supporting.
One is an idea, the other requires real, tangible action.
But, like the demonRATs, it's the purity of your intentions that count.
I'd pay a lot of good money just to see Fred beat the snot outta him!
I'd give my first born to see him win the nomination.
"I guess we are realizing that, we don't realize what we have until it's gone."
Ain't it the truth...
I don't care for their politics but I do not hold it against them they hey are able to invest in their own campaigns. I think people should "put their money where their mouth is."
Its not a matter of holding it against them.
Its a matter of buying an election.
That is called, political elitism.
I would rather someone spend their own money than to be indebted to special interests. And in the end, it always takes more than money. Ask Steve Forbes and Bill Simon.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Ms. Elaine Kneeous
Jennifer is a one in a million stay-at-home mom. (More like one OF a million stay at home moms!) She graduated from a liberal arts college but there is nothing liberal OR artsy about her. She is married to Kevin Fischer of This Just In, and together they have a beautiful young daughter Kyla Audrey. In no particular order she loves dogs, wine, a good bargain, her family, pizza, and entertaining. Follow her blog of all things miscellaneous including but not limited to cooking and baking, entertaining and party planning, being a mommy, and homekeeping.
Culinary yes-yes #81
Homemade lemonade is on my "do this someday" list. Certainly not difficult by any means, I'm not sure I feel like making my own simple syrup and juicing lemons for half a day. (I don't own an electric juicer that would take on some of the work for me.)
That's why on any given day during the summer months, you can open our refrigerator and find this staple instead:
Kyla LOVES pink (of course!) lemonade year-round while I generally prefer it only in summer. Mixed with half iced tea for the traditional Arnold Palmer, or with a splash of vodka post 5:00 pm, I love it too. I've tried other ready-made lemonades and always come back to Mr. Newman's brand. I prefer the taste to any others and I'm happy knowing that profits are donated to charities.
As long as we're talking "ready-made" and "tasty" at the same time let's discuss other Newman's Own products. While I would like to make homemade lemonade, I honestly have no desire to make my own pasta sauce. Yeah, I know, an Italian would spit in my eye. It's just one of those things that seems not worth the time when I can twist a cap and say "Mangia!" in five minutes. Again, I find Newman's Own to be a great combination of tasty and economical. I'm not a sauce snob so I don't find it necessary to pay almost $10 for some of the jars available. On the other hand, I don't "do Ragu" either.
Sensing a theme here? If your answer is, "Yeah, Jennifer, you're lazy" that wasn't quite what I was going for. I'm actually talking about the products bearing Paul Newman's famous face, with the profits going to Newman's Own Foundation. In turn, various charities receive donations from this foundation.
Starting in 1982 with seemingly humble salad dressing delivered to friends in repurposed wine bottles, I'm sure Paul never dreamed he'd create such a philanthropic empire. But that's exactly what he did.
Whether you're short on time and want a tasty frozen pizza or need a fresh way to start your morning with cereal or Greek yogurt, Paul has you covered. I haven't tried items in EVERY category but I've never been disappointed with any product I've purchased.
Paul was an anomaly in Hollywood – he remained faithfully and happily married to his second wife Joanne Woodward for 50 years. And he created a charitable legacy that no other film star can match, in my estimation. He certainly knew what the term "recipe for success" meant. That's why it's easy for me to call Newman's Own products an absolute Culinary Yes Yes.
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute. If you see a comment you would like to flag for spam or abuse, click the "x" in the upper right of it. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use.


text:
Where's Ali Lohan?
May 26, 2008 08:55:00 Posted at May 26, 2008 08:55:00
Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of 33 of the hottest celebrities over 50.
Among them: Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon, Denzel, Bruce Willis, Ian McKellen (yes yes yes!), Iman (this bitch is 50???), Angela Bassett, and Jessica Lange (totally disagree. She mutilated her face.)
For the complete list, click here.


text:
Directions to Rooms 7evenAddress: Braće Dukić 7, Mostar, Bosnia And Herzegovina
Average rating: 0%
Rooms from: US$ 0
Directions to Rooms 7even
By car: From the main Railway/Bus Station located at Trg Ivana Krndelja, drive over the Carinski Most (Carina Bridge) and continue straight on for some 300 metres until you hit the intersection with a traffic light. At that traffic light, turn left into Dr. Ante Starcevica Street and drive straight on again until you reach the following traffic light at the Spanish Square. From the Spanish Square, continue driving straight down that road (the Boulevard) for about 1 mile and at the third traffic light leave the Boulevard by turning left. After 50 metres. turn left again into Gojka Vukovica Street and drive some 100 metres more until you reach the intersection with the pedestrian Brace Dukica Street where the Guesthouse is located at number 7. A guarded commercial car park is located some 20 metres further down the road on Gojka Vukovica Street, where you can safely park your vehicle.


text:
Made with twisted ribbons to mimic the construction of natural gut, Prince Premier Touch is one of the softest strings available. With its extremely muted feel, this one offers "best of class" vibration dampening. As such it is a great option for any player looking for maximum comfort and shock absorption. Power is medium-high for a multifilament string, making it great for any player who wants easy access to depth. Not only is this a great option for beginners and intermediates looking for a truly plush response, it also makes a great hybrid cross, espeically for those who place a premium on comfort.
Try this thinner gauge for more spin and feel.


text:
Being in San Francisco felt just like coming home. Clear blue skies and sunshine, smiling, friendly people, delicious coffee from the markets and walks along the Bay. It was like our Melbourne life, just on the other side of the world. The pace was a little slower, the lifestyle a little more relaxed than here in NYC…
12 Melbourne in the US...?
Being in San Francisco felt just like coming home. Clear blue skies and sunshine, smiling, friendly people, delicious coffee from the markets and walks along the Bay. It was like our Melbourne life, just on the other side of the world. The pace was a little slower, the lifestyle a little more relaxed than here in NYC…
12 comments:
- Sam said...
Hi Hope, how have you been? San Francisco looks beautiful, the best of both worlds, city and wonderful scenery. Missed you in the blogosphere.
- 24 March 2013 at 20:37
- lucent imagery said...
Well dear, you know I'll visit you whatever coast you're living on! I love NY but definitely have a soft spot for San Fran - I could imagine all the walks I'd take my dog on when we were there. When I first visited Vancouver in 2003 and again in 2010 I felt the same way - it reminded me of Melbourne.
- 24 March 2013 at 20:42
- paisleysummer said...
West coasts are always good!
I loved San Fran on my one, albeit brief encounter x
- 25 March 2013 at 05:17
i'm a born and bred new yorker and can't seem to leave the city that never sleeps for more then a holiday but i've always said if i was forced to uproot, san francisco would be my first choice--like you said, gorgeous scenery, laid back and friendly feel....
lovely photos...it's been a few years since my last SF visit--i think a jaunt is in order now!
- 25 March 2013 at 09:19
- Chocolate Cookies & Candies said...
I had the best time in SF so many years ago and have always wanted to revisit the city. I've never been drawn to NY but strangely, SF really appeals t me. These photos are breathtakingly beautiful!
- 25 March 2013 at 13:18
- Sam said...
Thanks so much for your kind words and visit!
- 25 March 2013 at 19:34
- Sunny & Star said...
You always take the most beautiful pictures of places I wish I could visit. SF looks amazing.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
- 25 March 2013 at 19:55
- Maria at inredningsvis said...
AWESOME POST:)and thanks for so sweet words on my blog:)
If you want to see a cute Danish webshop..check out my new post:)
I wish you a Happy easter dear
LOVE Maria
- 26 March 2013 at 14:26
- Alexa said...
My home city! So happy that you love the West Coast! :)
- 27 March 2013 at 00:37
- Vanisha @ Vanishas Life In...Australia said...
I know exactly what you mean Hope. When I went to QLD I wondered why I was living in Canberra. Queensland was a lot similar to Fiji in terms of the weather! Wishing you a happy Easter xoxox
- 29 March 2013 at 06:56
- Sierra {Ocean Dreams} said...
Ooooh you are in one of my favorite places! I am in So Cal but my boyfriend has a home near San Francisco and I adore that area. Glad you enjoyed it as well. Beautiful photos too! xx.
- 30 March 2013 at 22:00
- Lindsay K said...
I'm a born and breed New Yorker (who grew up splitting time in several European cities) so New York will always be number one. I do have a weakness for SF. Mainly due to the weather. I find winter really tough. But I hate driving and only learned how to drive last year- I can't imagine relying on a car. We also travel to Europe quite a bit for work and to see friends/family. The idea of a simple trip to Paris being a long haul flight really quiets the whole idea of living in SF.
- 31 March 2013 at 13:08


text:
Betsey Johnson Floral Explosion Tote
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 274888
Style yourself for spring with the Floral Explosion tote by Betsey Johnson. This handbag really makes a statement with its bold floral pattern and adorable design.
- Printed fabric tote
- Top zip closure
- Flat straps with 9" drop
- Ruffle and faux leather details
- Printed fabric lining with zip pocket, two slip pockets and keychain hook
- Dimensions 15" x 3" x 14"
- Imported
- View more Betsey Johnson
By: peacocks
Location: nyc
October 12, 2013
"i normally dont go for betsey johnson but this bag is so spacious and cumfy to wear on the shoulder, it's designed really nicely to fit everything you need, it even fits my huge laptop and the colors are really vibrant and look stunning even in the fall season, it also has a key hook on the inside to find house keys more easily, and the straps are leather!"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
MWC: All the phones, all our thoughtsPocket-lint
The dust has well and truly settled on Barcelona and Mobile World Congress is now over for another year. The big manufacturers have displayed their devices, hoping to capture customer enthusiasm and be the next big handset.
We've looked at Sony Ericsson, HTC, LG, and Samsung in detail at each of the individual company's offerings and considering what they've put on the table.
In total the trade show saw over 32 smartphones launched over the course of 4 days from 11 different companies.
Here Stuart Miles, Chris Hall, and Rik Henderson give their brief thoughts on each handset and which one we think is the overall winner of the show.
Acer launched just the one phone at Mobile World Congress, while teasing that its Windows Phone 7 offering was coming later this year. Its other announcements focused on its Iconia tablet range.
Acer Iconia Smart
This is a 4.8-inch, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) machine that has a 21:9 cinema-style aspect ratio on board that Philips would be no doubt happy about. Watching video on it was amazing, but we suspect you'll have trouble fitting this beast in your pocket. While it's a novel idea, we can't really see this being anything more than a niche product especially as Acer doesn't have any network partners in the UK.
HP had already announced its Mobile World Congress offering before the show at an event in San Francisco, but that didn't stop the company bringing it's two new webOS devices to Europe for the first time.
HP Veer
The Veer is an incredibly small smartphone powered by webOS 2.0 and designed to appeal to those who want a smartphone, but are not really fussed about looking at stuff on it 24/7. It's a strange move given every other manufacturer is going for bigger and bigger screens, but it might just pay off. For us though that slide out keyboard is just too small.
HP Pre3
If the idea of the Veer's screen is too dinky, then the HP Pre3 takes it to the other extreme with a large 3.6-inch screen that then sports a slide out keyboard. It's big, like really big. Build quality has been massively improved from previous outings and the phone felt punchy enough when it came to performance. Now all HP has to do is convince app developers to develop cool apps for it.
HTC launched the most smartphones that were new at Mobile World Congress as year-in year-out HTC continues to use the show as its major launch platform. 2011 saw five smartphones debut.
HTC Desire S
A well made device that will serve anyone who buys it well over the term of their contract. It doesn't really move things on from the Desire of 2010, however with an improved shell, improved software, and improved specs you can't really complain either. Whether it will have enough oomph to take on the competition from others however is yet to be decided. This is a phone for those who missed out on the original rather than a must have for Desire owners to upgrade to.
HTC Wildfire S
Like the Desire S there isn't much new here apart from an improved screen and slightly better specs. That improved screen over the original Wildfire will make a difference in usability and this will be a solid performer when it launches. The Wildfire S feels nice nestled in the hand and we're sure that many will be attracted to its cute curves and compact nature.
HTC Incredible S
New to the UK, this is the HTC Incredible from the US having been refined and tweaked. The specs are more powerful than the Desire S, and the screen bigger, but the design slightly more "funky" suggesting it won't be everyone's cup of tea. Strangely HTC has also only stuffed it with Froyo rather than Gingerbread. Of course the great thing about the Incredible S is that it gives you a raw design that's a little different from the unibody curves the rest of the range displays.
HTC ChaCha
It's the Facebook phone complete with a dedicated Facebook button that will let you tell the world what you're thinking or where you are checking in. The keyboard looks nice and easy to use and the screen small but good enough to see what you are doing. How Facebook will be integrated into the Sense UI is still yet to be fully seen. Expect the teenagers in your life to be begging you for one.
HTC Salsa
The Salsa is like the ChaCha, but a touchscreen device. Don't panic, you still get the dedicated Facebook button and you still get a silly name. In terms of specs it's pretty much the same as the Wildfire, not the Wildfire S, however that means that it's going to be cheap as chips and no doubt birthday and Christmas present fodder on a PAYG offering.
Chinese phone manufacturer Huawei is trying to emulate HTC and break out of the OEM business, making smartphones for networks like Orange, and making them for themselves. MWC for it saw the launch of the X3 and the European unveil of the Ideos X5, first seen at CES.
Ideos X3
The Ideos X3 wasn't as readily available to play with at Mobile World Congress as it's bigger brother the X5. Huawei chose to exhibit the phone spinning in some sort of display instead. However, it's entry-level specs reflect a step-up status from the 2010 Ideos phone the company launched. The custom skin - like the X5 - does switch things around a little but is easily reverted to stock Android. At the moment we don't know whether we'll see this phone in the UK, or if it will still be an OEM device.
Huawei Ideos X3 spinning on the stand (video, YouTube)
Ideos X5
The new X5 has a 3.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, with multi-touch support. It's basic but still feature packed with the most exciting element probably being the 5-megapixel camera that can also shoot 720p HD video.
Announced just days before Mobile World Congress and shown behind closed doors, INQ also touted two Facebook-savvy phones at the show in Barcelona.
INQ Cloud Touch
The INQ Cloud Touch will be the first to hit the market from hte UK-based company and offers a granular Facebook integration to Android. We've been impressed with the attention to detail from INQ and rather than just offering a "social networking" app, the entire user experience has been considered and adjusted. The tech specs won't blow you away, but the Spotify music player, smart on-screen keyboard and funky features might just.
INQ Cloud Q
The Cloud Q targets the young BlackBerry adopter, offering up a socially aware Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard. Again the experience has been based around Facebook, with customisations are pretty much every level. Due later in 2011, it's an innovative device and priced competitively could fly off the shelves.
Having spent most of 2010 launching phones in the mid-level, LG has started 2011 by bringing out a series of handsets that are definitely top of the range. At Mobile World Congress that meant the first 3D glasses-free mobile phone and the European debut of a number of smartphones launched at CES.
LG Optimus 3D
It's all about 3D, well it is where the Optimus 3D is involved. Here you get a 3D dual camera around the back and of course that 3D glasses-free screen on which to enjoy your 3D content be it games or movies. The best thing of course is that LG hasn't messed around with the main functionality of the phone just to shoehorn in the 3D elements - heck you can even turn it off.
LG Optimus 2x
Launched at CES in January, Pocket-lint has been one of the lucky few to actually get a fully working model of the device to play with for review ahead of most of the competition. The dual-core Tegra 2 processor means this is no slouch, however with a handful of bugs that we've been told will be fixed before launch, this is a phone that could have been the one to have for 2011. As it currently stands we s aren't too sure.
LG Optimus Black
The highlight here is the The 4-inch Nova display that is eye-poppingly bright and packing in IPS technology meaning great viewing angles and colours. Exactly why you don't get this display on higher models we can't quite fathom: it seems to be a case of "the one with the 3D", "the one with the dual core processor", or "the one with the display". Still if you're looking for something impressive, but not as powerful as the 2X, this is the one to get.
LG Optimus Me
The Optimus Me is a starter smartphone that will be coming to Orange in the UK. It's fairly basic with little to get excited about if tech specs and uber-impressive features are your thing, but could follow-on the success the LG Optimus One enjoyed in 2010.
LG at MWC: All the phones, all our thoughts
LG Optimus Chat
Like the Optimus Me it's fairly basic in its approach and should be fairly inexpensive when it comes out. Build quality is good, and the keyboard is spaced out enough to be comfortable to send a message on although the space bar is pretty small.
LG at MWC: All the phones, all our thoughts
Motorola had a fairly quiet MWC as far as launches are concerned instead using MWC to debut its announcements in the US earlier in the year for Europe. With no press conference it was left to a press release to announce the Pro's arrival.
Motorola Pro
Another phone that saw a US release first (under the Droid Pro moniker) and now heading to Europe to offer QWERTY keyboard fans a chance to go Android (Froyo to be precise). The build quality is good and the configuration means this is basically a BlackBerry Bold wannabe. Still with a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard, if you like buttons this will probably be right up your street.
Motorola Atrix
First debuted at CES, the Motorola Atrix or M-Atrix (get it) got it's European showing at MWC in Barcelona. There was little else on show at CES that surprised as much as the Atrix. It's a brave move for the mobile phone manufacturer to craft something a bit different from the norm, and if they can bring down the price of the accompanying laptop docking station they might just be on to a winner here.
Samsung opted to launch some of its smaller, more run of the mill, handsets in before Mobile World Congress so it could leave the show to unveil the big guns, and that it did with the Samsung Galaxy S II and its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet.
Samsung Galaxy S II
There is very little that the Galaxy S II doesn't do. This might be due to the fact that it appears not long after the launch of the original Galaxy S, which is still a competitive device. Not only will it give you a huge screen, dual-core power and advanced technologies like NFC, but it's all packed into an unbelievably skinny frame. This will be a hot seller in 2011, we're sure.
Samsung Galaxy Gio
The Galaxy Gio sits alongside Samsung's other "affordable" handsets offering a minor variation on the affordable Android theme. The Gio offers a low res small screen, but it's a decent looking handset. The processor, at 800MHz could potentially offer a smoother ride than some lower spec devices, but there is little to separate it from it's compatriots here.
Samsung Galaxy Fit
The Galaxy Fit isn't a sports phone, but you do get a bearable 3.31-inch screen, even if the other specs line this up as a basic handset. It looks smart enough, but don't expect too many surprises from this one.
Samsung Galaxy Ace
The Galaxy Ace looks like Samsung's best attempt at a mid-range device. With a showstopping headline act, their range of supporting phones is always going to fade into the background. The Ace does at least offer you a reasonable range of specs, the obvious downside being the low screen resolution from that 3.5-inch display. It might appeal if priced right, but but it obviously a step-down model.
Samsung Galaxy Mini
The Galaxy Mini lives up to its name, with a 3.14-inch display, although at this size it isn't as mini as some other Android handsets we've seen. Specs are kept firmly in the realms of budget handsets and again, there isn't too much to get excited about with this model.
Samsung Wave 578
The Wave 578 was the only launch in Barcelona - and a rather subdued one at that - to sit on Samsung's Bada platform. It's fairly basic phone, but has one trick up its sleeve, or rather tucked into the back: NFC. Coming to Orange in various European countries, this will be their affordable handset if you want contactless services, but we're yet to see when any services will appear.
Sony Ericsson
After months of waiting, teasing, rumours, and more Sony Ericsson finally launched its PlayStation phone to kick of Mobile World Congress. Of course it wasn't just about games. The Neo and Pro offered a mid-range Android option. While the Arc made its European debut too.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
Fusing PlayStation and a mobile phone has been talked about for an age. The hardware seems right, it sits in the hands comfortably enough and the gaming experience we've see so far is pretty good. However you'll really have to want a mobile gaming device to accept the compromise that comes with having a slide-out gaming pad on your phone, and without the content this isn't going to work. The Xperia Play is one to watch, it's an exciting idea, but we get the feeling that selling the Play to people on a contract is going to take a lot of hard work.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play hands-on
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: The first five games
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
Once you've fondled the Xperia Neo, it will become obvious that it is really just the Vivaz 2. The form factor is similar, the design is comparable, the aims seem to be the same. They are mid-range phones, or perhaps sub-flagship, as they still offer fairly high specs and good build quality.
Red Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo hands-on
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
The Xperia Pro on the other hand, picks up on Sony Ericsson's assumption that professional people need a keyboard on their phone. The keyboard feels good enough and it joins that fairly niche group of Android handsets that offer a physical keyboard along with the full touch functionality. Again, it gets a bit fatter, but it does at least offer you choice.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro hands-on
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is an impressive handset. It might not be packing a dual-core processor, but it has the body and the screen to make it a hot model. Packing in Sony's Exmor R sensor for the 8-megapixel camera, it promises performance the likes of which we've not seen before. The screen is mightily impressive and the less intrusive customisation of Android makes it much more compelling that the X10 that it replaces ever was. We think this will be Sony Ericsson's best seller.
First Look: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
ViewSonic's only real launch at the show was the ViewSonic V350 with its other announcements either being tablets or things that we had seen at CES.
ViewSonic V350
This is going to be great if you're a boarder hoper or a frequent traveller as you'll be able to use one SIM for your regular number and another local SIM for data surfing without racking up massive bills. ViewSonic might not have been a handset maker you are aware of to date, but it's certainly one to watch.
ViewSonic ViewPad 4
Packing a Qualcomm MSM 8255 1GHz chip, 512MB of RAM and the ability to shoot HD 720p video as well as playing it back via the HDMI-out, it's a mean, lean, fast smartphone machine (well maybe not as fast as the LG Optimus 2X) and should serve the middle ground well.
ZTE launched have mostly been a white label, or OEM, manufacturer. Their most recent success in the UK was the Orange San Francisco, known to the Chinese company as the ZTE Blade.
ZTE Skate
Launched at Mobile World Congress, the ZTE Skate is the latest device to roll off their line. We'd expect it to be appearing under another name - perhaps the Orange Blackpool given the company's penchant for renaming handsets. It isn't the most powerful phone, but with a 4.3-inch display and rocking out the shop with Gingerbread, if priced right it will certainly turn some heads.
ZTE Skate(s) in Gingerbread handset
Our pick of the bunch
It has to be the Samsung Galaxy S II. We've picked this smartphone because its the most sophisicated handset, it's an advancement in design from Samsung, and it hits all the specs that you want from a high-end smartphone.
However that doesn't mean that it's going to be the best handset for you. With so many different phones coming out over the next couple of months, offering so many different features, unfortunately you'll have to make the final decision as to which one will best suit your needs.
But fear not dear reader we will make sure that we bring you full reviews of all these phones as and when they launch.
Stay tuned.
Mobile World Congress 2017: Nokia, LG, Samsung, Huawei, Sony smartphones and more
When is Android 7.1.1 Nougat coming to my phone?
Best smartphones 2017: The best phones available to buy today
SanDisk will now let you upgrade your iOS device with 256GB of storage
- Mobile World Congress 2017: Nokia, LG, Samsung, Huawei, Sony smartphones and more
- Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?
- SanDisk will now let you upgrade your iOS device with 256GB of storage
- Moto G5 Plus preview: A big dose of premium, without the prohibitive price tag
- Nokia 3310 vs Nokia 3310: What's the difference 17 years on?
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Release date, specs and everything you need to know
- Huawei P10 and P10 Plus: Release date, price, specs and everything you need to know
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium preview: The complete Xperia package
- Huawei P10 Plus preview: Premium package, without a price hike
- Huawei P10 preview: The lean, green photo machine
- Mobile World Congress 2017: Nokia, LG, Samsung, Huawei, Sony smartphones and more
- Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?
- SanDisk will now let you upgrade your iOS device with 256GB of storage
- Moto G5 Plus preview: A big dose of premium, without the prohibitive price tag
- Nokia 3310 vs Nokia 3310: What's the difference 17 years on?
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Release date, specs and everything you need to know
- Huawei P10 and P10 Plus: Release date, price, specs and everything you need to know
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium preview: The complete Xperia package
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Tab S2: What's the difference?
- Huawei P10 Plus preview: Premium package, without a price hike


text:
Sr. Judy Mouch, RSM
Why you're going to love my class
Because you're going to learn that to be a good nurse you need to know about where the clients live and their life experiences. In community health you're working with people in their own environment.
Great things for you at UDM
You'll take away an appreciation for the opportunities and challenges of working in a diverse population. And you'll come away with a sense of how important your role as an advocate is.
Great things in store after UDM
After you finish our program, you'll have people knocking on your door.
My favorite part about teaching you is
Helping you see that health care takes place in other places than the hospital. Health promotion is a much bigger challenge than trying to take care of someone who's already sick.
You might like to know
I headed up a program on migrant health in the Midwest for the Department of Health and Human Services.
No other professor can say to you
I nursed in the projects of New Orleans and in the villages outside Bangalore, India.


text:
By COREY BLUEMELStaff writer
Emery County Commission Chairman Gary Kofford opened the first meeting of 2010 by wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. He also acknowledged the employees of Emery County as the hardest working people he knows and thanked them for their efforts.
The first order of business was to elect a chairman of the commission for the new year. Commissioner Jeff Horrocks moved to reappoint Commissioner Kofford as chairman for 2010. The motion was approved.
Commissioner Kofford then announced the assignments for each of the commissioners. Commissioner Laurie Pitchforth will oversee the following: ambulance/EMTs; animal control; attorney; assessor; care center; economic development; Extension service/USU; libraries; MBA; public lands; recreation district/fair; senior citizens; sheriff/homeland security; and treasurer.
Commissioner Horrocks will be responsible for: COG; CCP; DWR; economic development; fire district; Green River Medical Center; historical preservation; housing authority; justice court; MBA; museum; NEWU District; personnel; public lands; recorder/archives; travel council; USFS; weed/mosquito; wildland fire; and workforce services.
Commissioner Kofford is assigned to oversee: airport; aquatic center; AOG; BLM; CVSSD; clerk auditor; county facilities; economic development; ECSSD#1; fire district; IT/GS; Lawrence Cemetery; MBA; planning/zoning; public lands; public/mental health; RC&D; road department/landfill; TV/communications; and water conservancy.
As noted by Commissioner Kofford, there are several departments or boards that all three commissioners will be responsible to oversee.
The commission approved to sign a contract with the Manti-LaSal Forest district. This contract will require law enforcement to patrol the high use campgrounds on high use weekends. In return, the county will receive $6,643.
It was also approved to waive building permit fees for Clawson Town and Emery County Housing Authority. Clawson is building a metal building and ECHA is installing heating units in some housing.
Commissioner Kofford announced that Cameron Nerdin has been hired as the building inspector for the county and all cities, with the exception of Orangeville. The commission approved a credit card and cell phone stipend for Nerdin. Nerdin began working in the position of building inspector on Jan. 4.
Commissioner Kofford announced a decision is expected in June or July for the funding for the new food bank building in Castle Dale. "It is anticipated that $400,000 will be awarded and construction may begin in the fall," he stated.
The Emery County Public Lands Council has six openings on their board. Edward Geary, Bruce Wilson, Priscilla Burton, Mark H Williams, Sherral Ward, and Jon Gilbert were appointed to fill the openings. All appointments are for two years with the exception of Gilbert and his is a one year appointment.
Appointments were also made to the Emery County Care and Rehab board. Commissioner Pitchforth will be on that board and the commission appointed Ross Huntington to another seat. There is a seat remaining to be filled but no applications were received for that seat.
Joel Dorsch, Randall Stilson, along with Commissioner Pitchforth, were appointed to the Emery County Recreation Special Service District board.
Commissioner Horrocks announced the arrival of new Emery County travel guides. These booklets will be distributed at travel shows in the surrounding states. They will also be available at museums and other outlets around the two county area.


text:
Kenneth Cole Reaction Smooth Operator Loafer
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # dsw12prod4830120
The Smooth Operator loafer from Kenneth Cole Reaction is the perfect blend of comfort and style. Slip on this driving moc, pair it with khakis for a laid back look and get ready for an ultimate day of relaxation.
- Suede upper
- Decorative leather tie
- Round moc toe
- Leather and fabric lining
- Removable cushioned insole
- Flexible split rubber sole
- Rubber heel guard prevents wear and tear while driving
- Imported
- View more Men's Kenneth Cole Reaction Shoes
Tell us what you think!
Everyone has an opinion. Here's your chance to share yours! Be the first to write a review of this product and help your fellow shoppers pick the best of the best.


text:
Is this a continuation of The Breaker manga?
Is this a continuation of The Breaker manga?
So the fight starts...
What the Ki - center do ? It produce Ki or is it only the main point where the Ki is gathered ? If one of this then it does not matter for the main hero as the Ki is in all of his body, in each cell, he only needs to learn how draw power from those rather than from the Ki center.
Lol i get the feeling that gommonryong will show up and wipe that swords guys smile off .P
^what he said.
Hey baby, wanna take a gander at some Adam West penis?


text:
Four years ago, former President Clinton called me to suggest that I vote for his friend, Barack Obama. Naturally, I was pretty impressed with myself that Bill would take time out from his busy, um, former-presidenting, to call me and chat about the upcoming election. Well, I guess it wasn�t really so much a chat as it was a monologue since Bill wouldn�t let me get a word in edgewise and wouldn�t even answer me when I asked him if he was still bitter at all about Barack beating out Hillary in the primaries.
I thought we had the beginning of a great relationship. But then I didn�t hear from him again for four years.
Then, out of the blue, he called again.
�Hi, this is President Bill Clinton� said Bill Clinton
�OMG Bill, I can�t believe you are finally calling me back!� I shrieked. I covered the phone and yelled to my kids, �BILL IS ON THE PHONE!�
�Bill who?� They wondered.
�Pfft. Clinton. Of course,� I said. �What other Bills are there?�
�I want to apologize for disturbing you but there is an important choice you need to make this coming Tuesday,� he said.
�Not a problem,� I said. �I was just folding socks and making some Chicken Enchiladas. I made plenty� do you want to join us?� I figured if the guy felt friendly enough to give me a call, I could certainly invite him over for a bite to eat.
I guess he wasn�t hungry though because he didn�t respond. Must have had other things on his mind.
�Four years ago we started the movement for change. Now we need to keep it going,� he said. �That�s why I�m asking you to vote for Barack Obama.�
I rolled my eyes. Why do these presidential types always call me about politics? They must have me confused with Maureen Dowd.
�Who�s on the phone?� asked my husband.
I covered the phone with my hand. �It�s former President Clinton,� I whispered. �He�s calling to ask me to vote for Barack Obama.�
My husband stared at me.
�You know that is an automated phone call,� he said.
�Nah-ah,� I said, waving him away. I turned back to the phone.
�So, Bill, are you an Eagles fan or are you rooting for the Giants?� I asked him, winking at my husband. I figured all guys like to talk about the sports. But he just wouldn�t get off the subject. Obama this and Obama that. Get out and vote, yada yada, thanks, bye.
And then he hung up.
�So, how was your conversation with Clinton,� asked my husband snidely.
�Brief,� I said. �But I�m sure he will be calling me back.�
�Really?� Responded my husband. �When will that be.�
�In about four years when Hillary runs.�
�2012, Beckerman. All rights reserved.
To become a fan of Lost in Suburbia on Facebook,�CLICK HERE
To follow me on Twitter,�CLICK HERE