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Penn State's Nittany Lion Mascot
The Nittany Lion mascot braved significant rainfall in Happy Valley on Wednesday, July 29, to make a surprise appearance on campus, seen here near the HUB-Robeson Center, in order to greet prospective student applicants and their families during Spend a Summer Day on Wednesday, July 29. The day of programs was one of six such sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the weeks of July 26 and... Read more ›
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The Nittany Lions close out their non-conference schedule with a 3:30 p.m. home game vs. Temple on Sept. 22.
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The Nittany Lion led the way for a group that included Penn State President Rodney Erickson, State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham and State College Police Chief Tom King during the fifth annual LION (Living In One Neighborhood) Walk on Aug. 27 in downtown State College. The group was visiting Penn State students residing in homes in the borough to welcome them with gift bags and promote a... Read more ›
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The Nittany Lion led the Penn State Glee Club in a rendition of 'Hail to the Lion' on Aug. 26 during 'Be a Part from the Start'. The annual event, held at Rec Hall on the University Park campus, welcomes freshman with music, cheers, dancing and special guests.
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The Nittany Lion and Penn State cheerleaders joined coach Bill O'Brien and the football team in singing the Penn State Alma Mater following Penn State's 34-7 win over Navy at Beaver Stadium on Sept. 15. The Nittany Lions will host Temple on Saturday, Sept. 22.
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The Penn State Nittany Lion visited the student section on Sept. 22 during the second half of Penn State's game vs. Temple at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated the Owls 24-13.
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Penn State President Rodney Erickson, center, joined the Pegula family and others in the ceremonial groundbreaking on April 20 for the Pegula Ice Arena on the University Park campus. The 6,000 seat arena will be home to Penn State's NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey programs and is scheduled to open in 2013. To view the full-size photo, click on the image above.
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The Penn State Nittany Lion welcomed a homecoming crowd to Beaver Stadium on Oct. 6 prior to Penn State's first Big Ten game of the season vs. Northwestern. Penn State defeated the Wildcats 39 to 28 for their fourth victory of the 2012 season.
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The Nittany Lion danced with the band Go Go Gadget at the Penn State Dance Marathon on Feb. 19. The three-day THON included more than 700 dancers and raised more than $10.6 million for the Four Diamonds Fund.
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The Nittany Lion mascot got a lift from the dancers on Feb. 19 during the final hours of the 2012 Penn State Dance Marathon.
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The Nittany Lion mascot showed some muscle during the Penn State Lady Lions victory over Ohio State on Feb. 20 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Lady Lions clinched the Big Ten regular season title with an 84-66 victory over the Buckeyes.
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Penn State President Rodney Erickson participated in the fifth annual LION (Living In One Neighborhood) Walk on Aug. 27 accompanied by the Nittany Lion. LION Walk is a joint initiative between Penn State and the State College Borough designed to build a sense of neighborhood between Penn State students and their borough neighbors.
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The Nittany Lion did his signature one-armed push-ups during Rally in the Valley, held Friday night, Sept. 9, in Rec Hall on Penn State's University Park campus. The roughly 6,000 fans in attendance at the pep rally are hoping the Lion does many more push-ups during the game against Alabama on Saturday, since the Lion does push-ups when Penn State scores.
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A moment of levity: Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates celebrated with the Nittany Lion after commencement ceremonies, held May 5 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa.
The cheerleaders, featuring the Nittany Lion, were the last ones to compete in the THON 2011 pep rally, held Saturday, Feb. 19.
To honor the dancers, the NIttany Lion did 46 one-armed push-ups at the conclusion of the competitive portion of the THON 2011 pep rally, while the finalists were being determined.


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6 September 2010
I remember the underground pop culture of the 90s. Indeed, I prefer to think of that time as an archive now — albeit one consigned to a series of digital files, not actual libraries. This recent Twitter stream from my friend Brandon serves as a good encapsulation. (I joked to him that his feed could be nicknamed Shit My Dad Says: 90s Alt-Rock Edition.) Or you can visit YouTube, a trove of nostalgia that brings you closer to the source of what it was really like:
This weekend's All Tomorrow's Parties festival, which I'll admit I (regrettably!) attended only Saturday felt more like a living library curated by none other than 90s icon Jim Jarmusch. There's advantages to the live part well enumerated in the article links embedded in this sentence. And there are disadvantages only hinted at in the brief half-life of a Twitter hashtag.
Catching up with the 90s, though, is not why I usually go to rock festivals. For example, I go to Coachella to discover what the 16 year olds are wearing these days. Read more »
Posted by Alec Hanley Bemis
Tags: All Songs Considered, All Tomorrow's Parties, Brandon Stosuy, Fat People, Fucked Up, I Wanna Be Your Dog, Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Kelly Deal, Kim Deal, NPR, Obesity, The 90s, The Breeders, The Problem With Nostalgia, The Stooges, Thirtysomething


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It was in 1955 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II first visited Pembroke Dock, along with the Duke of Edinburgh, and was given an aerial salute by eight Sunderland flying boats from Wales's only flying boat station, which operated between 1930 - 1959. During World War II the Pembroke Dock station became the largest flying boat base in the world. Airmen from many nations flew from 'PD' and the town will always be especially associated with the famous Sunderland flying boat.
Nearly 60 years on, during her visit to Pembrokeshire on Tuesday 29th April, Her Majesty returned to Pembroke Dock to open the very new Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, in the beautifully restored Royal Dockyard Chapel. She was welcomed to the Chapel by Bluestone CEO William McNamara, who is Chairman of the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust.
These are some of William's memories of a very special day for Pembroke Dock and the Sunderland Trust.
"It was a beautiful sunny day and many hundreds of people, including lots of schoolchildren, came to see and enjoy the Royal Visit. The Queen, the Duke and myself spoke is some detail about the Sunderland Trust and our heritage initiatives which began with the very successful the Flying Boat Centre and which have led in just a few years to yesterday's opening of the Heritage Centre. We discussed the only remaining Mark 1 survivor in the world, still located in the Milford Haven Waterway, and the challenges faced in undertaking to bring this historic aircraft to the surface. We introduced members of the Trust's team and explained about the large number of Volunteers we have, without whose support we would not be where we are today.
"There was a surprise display for The Queen to view in the form of a wedding dress - one of 12 dresses designed and donated to her by New York designer in 1947, the year of her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh. These 12 dresses were given to brides who had married on the same day as The Queen and one went to a lady from Bosherston, near Pembroke. Her family has kept the dress in immaculate condition and it made a very special display item, with a unique royal link. The Queen was delighted to see this.
"All in all a fantastic experience which was obviously enjoyed by all who attended," William concluded.
Pictures show Her Majesty and The Duke arriving at the Dockyard Chapel, meeting guests inside and Her Majesty unveiling a slate plaque to mark the Royal Visit. A painting of a Pembroke Dockyard-built Royal Yacht, the 'Alberta', was presented by William to The Queen and this will join the Royal Collection of Paintings.
To find out more information on the Sunderland Trust and the Heritage Centre please visit www.sunderlandtrust.com
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
"A Long Way Downstream" Has Arrived
A Long Way Downstream: The Life and Family of Thibertine Johnson Winje, Norwegian-American Pioneer
by Chery Kinnick
Self-published, 2008. Hardbound in blue imitation leather with silver foil cover text; 350 pages; documents; photographs (black & white and color); translations; maps; genealogy charts; appendices; bibliography; extensive endnotes.
Whew; I can hardly believe it. All those hours at the computer are just a fond memory now...
Why did I choose a short-run printer? Due to the nature of the book, I did not plan on sales through booksellers. It made sense to keep production to a minimum and go with pre-orders from relatives and interested parties. A short-run printer is perfect for this sort of thing, and don't feel that you have to go specifically with genealogy printers. Another reason for short-run printing is that it is difficult to make money on this kind of endeavor. When you add together the cost of your time with resources and training, well, trust me... you should write a family history for the love of it, unless you can somehow find a way to make it commercially viable. There are ways to do that, but it's not what I had in mind for this project.
I did not arrange for an ISBN (International Standard Book Number)--used primarily for pricing--because the book was not planned for public sale. But, I did secure a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN), so that libraries could readily obtain cataloging information. This was the most important thing, because I planned on sending copies to various libraries and historical societies in locations. Two copies have been sent to the Library of Congress: one for the LCCN program, and one for copyright. Then, how could I not also give a copy to the lady in Norway (Astri Wessel) who shared letters my ancestors wrote her ancestors during the 19th century? And, ja sure, you bet I also sent a copy to my main translator, Ed Egerdahl of the Scandinavian Language Institute here in Seattle. He spent plenty of hours struggling over that old handwriting and dialect, and deserved much more than I could pay him. Ed, I hope the credit and fame makes some amends...
Image of lead photograph and first contents page
My relatives and local writing buddies (footnoteMaven is high on the list) I cannot thank enough. I found that I am entirely rich in friends and cousins, and especially, helpful friends and cousins. I hope A Long Way Downstream meets their expectations and gets at least a few people interested in doing their own family research. The more, the merrier.
Chapter Six: "Ole Martin Johnson," and washout photograph of homestead barn on facing page
For those who are curious, in a future post I will share the Preface, which is an informal look at the community effort it took to create such a book.
Now, it's on to the next writing project, which is not related to my family history, but, it is someone's family history, after all. My project for the Nearby History seminar this autumn will involve continuing research and writing on the life of a Pacific Northwest explorer and nature photographer.
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- Becky Wiseman said...
Congratulations, Chery! That's quite an accomplishment. I'm sure your family and friends will appreciate it. Lots of hard work too, and I speak from experience on that point! But definitely well worth the time and effort.
- September 04, 2008
That's great! Congratulations!
- September 04, 2008
- footnoteMaven said...
MG and all:
I am very privileged to own a copy of this wonderful family history.
And yes, it reads just like a real book. A work of creative non-fiction.
Chery has written such a wonderful tribute to her family and their history. I loved every page.
It is so professionally done.
Congratulations MG!
- September 05, 2008
- Nikki-ann said...
Congratulations on the book! :D It looks wonderful and you should be so proud :)
- September 06, 2008
- Chery Kinnick said...
Thanks, Everybody! As I mentioned to some close friends, I hesitate to read it through in published form for fear I'll find typos and other errors. Inevitable, I guess.
- September 09, 2008
- Jasia said...
Congratulations, Chery! Your book looks just lovely and I'm sure it's quality through and through. What a sense of accomplishment you must have at seeing your project come to fruition. I envy you. Your family history is complete and I've yet to start mine. But I'm getting lots of new information that was worth waiting for :-)
- September 15, 2008
- Chery Kinnick said...
Hi Jasia,
One thing about genealogy: it's addictive! I many have finished a history for one branch of the family, but there are at least a few more. All of us know that feeling... Good luck with your writing ventures!
- September 19, 2008


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Fictional Dancing with the Stars Story
Now I must admit that I'm a pretty big fan of Dancing with the Stars. I think anyone that mentions Dancing with the Stars to me gets overwhelmed by how many things I know about the show. Sure, I'm pretty fanatic about it. That's why I have this cool website where I write all about Dancing with the Stars and in particular the Dancing with the Stars music.
However, I must admit that I draw the line when people start to write fictional stories about the dancers on Dancing with the Stars. I didn't really believe it was real either until I found this thread on the ABC Dancing with the Stars forum. Let me offer you the start of the story (mind you this was written by 8 people):
one day mark was walking to go to practice with kim and then he ran into sabrina. they talked for a while and mark wuz getting late. when he came into practice late, kim being the diva she is, isn't used to being kept waiting and was quite cold to dear Mark. He however being the charmer was able to sooth her wounded ego with some extra attention and charming smile. A fab rehearsal ensued, and afterward they decided to grab a bite to eat, when they ran into Mark's pal Derek. Derek was supposed to be meeting Shannon and was running late because he had to take a shower with water set on hell to get the smell of Brooke's perfume off of him. He knew if he went home smelling so good Shannon would have a melt down and follow him to practice all the time. Meanwhile Julianne shocked Cody by wearing nothing but a jock. He said it was for a role in a hockey movie, but Julianne suspected he just wanted to display the equipment and Cody was shocked as well to see Julianne in her little short shorts from her juicy fruit commercial, paired up with her official Hanna Montana tightie tee, also displaying her equipment!! He was a little dismayed at her associating him with this kids show, as he wants her to think of him as a man, not a boy in a man's jock. As he sat pondering how to further convey his message, in walked Lance, stopping in to see how things were going…
Ok, I won't post anymore. The craziest part of all is that this thread goes on for 20 pages of the forum. It's honestly so amazing what fans will do. I'm not trying to knock the people that are writing this, but you have to admit that it's kind of hard not to do it. I guess there's nothing technically wrong with it, but I don't think it's something you write home to mom about either.
Either way, I guess if that's what it takes for some people to pass the time between seasons of Dancing with the Stars, then that's cool. Good thing we'll at least know the new cast of Dancing with the Stars on Sunday. Although, then the Dancing with the Stars fiction writers will just have more characters to add to their story. I bet they had a hey day when Karina and Maks got engaged.


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From The Arthritis Foundation's Good Living with Fibromyalgia Workbook.*
Many people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia experience episodes of unclear thinking or cognitive dysfunction.
They become forgetful, lose their train of thought, forget words or mix them up. This is what is popularly called "brain fog" or "fibro fog. Following are some basic memory and communication tips that can help you deal with episodes of minor cognitive dysfunction.
Here are some common-sense pointers that can help you clear the fog:
1. Repeat yourself. Repeat things to yourself over and over again. Repetition will keep thoughts fresh in your mind.
2. Write it down. Whether you write in a calendar, in a notebook or on sticky notes, if you're afraid you won't remember something, putting pen to paper can help.
3. Pick your best time. If there is something you need to do that requires concentration and memory, such as balancing your checkbook or following a recipe, pick your best time to do it. Many people with fibromyalgia say they perform best early in the day.
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4. Get treated. Depression, pain and sleep deprivation can influence your ability to concentrate and remember. Getting your medical problems treated may indirectly help your memory.
5. Engage yourself. Reading a book, seeing a play, or working a complex crossword or jigsaw puzzle can stimulate your brain and your memory.
6. Stay active. Physical activity, in moderation, can increase your energy and help lift your brain fog. Speak to your doctor or physical therapist about an exercise program that is right for you.
7. Explain yourself. Explain your memory difficulties to family members and close friends. Memory problems often result from stress. Getting a little understanding from the ones you love may help.
8. Keep it quiet. A radio blasting from the next room, a TV competing for your attention, or background conversation can distract your attention from the task at hand. If possible, move to a quiet place and minimize distractions when you are trying to remember.
9. Go slowly. Sometimes memory problems can result from trying to do too much in too short a period of time. Break up tasks, and don't take on more than you can handle at once. Stress and fatigue will only make the situation worse.
* Source: This excerpt is reproduced with kind permission of The Arthritis Association (http://www.arthritis.org), publisher of The Good Living with Fibromyalgia Workbook, © 2003 The Arthritis Foundation.


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Hello All!!
Hope everyone is well out there (and hopefully had a nice Valentine's day weekend). Brenna had lots of fun this weekend with the fresh snow - she loved going down to the park to play :-)
We just stayed around here this weekend - not too much going on. We all had Gyros for supper on Saturday. It was the first take out food since we have been back in Germany :-) We had our typical Sunday night dinner of pizza today. Today was apartment cleaning day, so not much fun there (fun was not had by all - I think just Brenna!).
Brenna got her new "coloring" gloves yesterday with her Valentine gift of a Princess magazine. (some people have driving gloves - Brenna sees these as her coloring gloves - hope you enjoy). Her headband is her Princess crown - she likes to say like Mikayla!
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Just days before the April 1 election in Myanmar (Burma), suspense is building: Will Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi finally get an official voice in her country?
It's expected that she'll win a seat in parliament and gain the victory that was snatched from her in 1990 by military rulers – which would be a stunning political comeback.
Less certain is whether her party members will win enough of the other 47 open seats to make a difference in governance. This tightly controlled country is now inching toward greater freedoms, though this week, the government said it was postponing elections in three constituencies in the Kachin district because of security concerns.
Speaking today to foreign election observers and journalists, Ms. Suu Kyi said that the elections – which will fill only a small number of seats in the parliament – would not be free or fair by democratic standards. But she vowed to continue with her candidacy for the sake of her country.
While in Myanmar recently, I found my way to a campaign rally for Suu Kyi in a dusty suburb of Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Since she has spent 15 of the last 21 years under house arrest, it was a rare opportunity. As she often warns supporters, certain elements in the military could revoke recent steps toward openness at any moment.
Two hours before the event, thousands of people filled the streets, jostling for a place to see "The Lady" appear on a balcony. Fathers wearing new T-shirts sporting Suu Kyi's picture held up children to see. On one side of me stood a farmer in a traditional peasant straw hat. On the other, a shop girl in a faded cotton sarong waved a little red flag with the fighting peacock emblem of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD).
Buddhist monks in burnt-orange robes walked slowly through the crowd as if they were just out seeking morning alms and "happened" to be on the block. They had paid a deadly price for protesting in the streets during the "Saffron Revolution" of 2007. They seem less visible now.
Just a year ago, the monks and the farmer and the shop girl might have been arrested for being there. At this rally, there was a lot of anxious looking-around in the crowd, as if army trucks could roll up at any time.
The only one who seemed totally at ease was Aung San Suu Kyi. When she emerged on the balcony, she spoke to the tens of thousands of people as if they were visitors in her living room. She joked, "People from other parties can vote for us – we don't discriminate."
With her trademark spray of flowers tucked into the back of her hair, she still has the look of an Asian Audrey Hepburn, but her earnest speeches reflect her Oxford-educated pedigree. She talked about the need for rule of law to protect people's rights, and solutions to the widespread poverty in Myanmar, where the average income is $2.20 a day. New foreign investment will help create some needed jobs short-term, she said, but "if our people are not educated, the country can't develop."
Suu Kyi said she had come that day primarily to support Dr. May Win Myint, the local NLD candidate. Dr. Myint was elected to parliament in 1990, but like Suu Kyi, was never allowed to serve and spent seven years in prison. After her release, Myint went back to work, treating victims of leprosy and distributing food to the needy.
When the new "civilian" government – packed to the rafters with members of the military – announced an election to fill 48 vacant seats in the parliament, Suu Kyi and Myint were among the first to step forward, knowing that if the government reneges, they will be the first to be arrested.
It's a hold-your-breath moment. For now, there's an air of apprehensive optimism in the country:
Hotel business lounges are crowded with salesmen and real estate speculators from around the world – but they admit the Burmese have little money to buy imports, and they're not sure the law or banks can protect investments.
Human rights workers and church leaders note that yes, there are fewer soldiers on the corner in Yangon – but brutal army assaults still take place in ethnic areas. More than 70,000 Kachin people in northern Myanmar have been displaced as a result of the ongoing conflict. They are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
Cab drivers point out that a SIM card to run your cell phone used to cost $2,000 and now costs an average of $500 – but a third of the population still lives on less than $1 a day. Small wonder that Burma's mobile penetration is between 1 percent and 3 percent. The widespread text messaging that brought crowds to protest in Tahrir Square in Cairo is not feasible.
After the rally, I talked to three democracy activists who had just been released from prison. They were college students when first arrested and had served a combined 65 years in prison among them. I asked what they could see themselves doing in five years. They laughed and said, "We could all be back in prison!"
Since my visit, Suu Kyi has been denied large venues such as football stadiums for rallies. Her posters have been defaced and some of her supporters attacked. Voting rosters have been discovered with dead people listed. A memo sent by the military-dominated party decreed that Suu Kyi's party must be kept from sweeping the open seats by all means possible.
Adding even more drama to the last week before the election, Suu Kyi, exhausted from campaigning, was ordered by doctors to suspend her campaign for several days and rest. And yet today she said her campaign had energized her, because it showed her that the population was "quick to wake up" after "decades of quiescence" and that they have the "right spirit to survive."
So is spring really coming to Myanmar? If Suu Kyi's party is allowed to become an influential voice in parliament, the tender green buds may survive.
The US can help. Myanmar recently said election monitors would be allowed to observe the polling, but that will mean little unless they have unfettered access.
The Obama administration should keep up pressure for genuine cease fires with ethnic nationalities and coordinated assistance to the 70,000 displaced people at China's border. And a US ambassador, the first in over two decades, should be named who has deep, clear-eyed familiarity with this country's multi-layered problems.
Rena Pederson is former speechwriter at the US State Department.


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What are the wine corks for?
Sean, what on earth would you use a machete for when you go and see the bees. The only thing that I could possibly use that would resemble this device would be a pair of scissors to cut the grass. LOL. Great day. Cindi
Sean, Is it true or just a rumour, that if you place your hives in the right place, you can get some "ganja" honey.


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A colorful past. A tasty future.
Experience Yesterdays' hospitality and it will come as no surprise that the restaurant was born of friendship.
In 1976, 20-somethings Duncan MacRae, Scottie MacRae and Darrell Barnes set out to create a restaurant concept that was unmistakably their own. Rather than settling for the usual Italian, French or Chinese faire so popular at that time, the trio decided to open a made-from-scratch American restaurant, featuring regional classics from around the country.
Significant in the restaurant's design is an onsite prep kitchen, in contrast to the microwave-crazed chains with whom they would be competing. "From the beginning, we've done everything from scratch, starting with what is fresh and in season," said Darrell. "It's always been that way."
Each day begins with a selection of farmer's market vegetables, to which the freshest chicken, beef and seafood are added. The menu has grown significantly since the early days and now offers a wide variety of international dishes and southern favorites. However, many patrons routinely order from the daily specials menu which features a changing selection based on seasonal availability.
Also of interest is Yesterdays location. The three of them made a trip to Columbia, South Carolina in 1976 and drove by the unusual flatiron building that housed Lombardi's restaurant. They thought the building would make a great location for their new venture, located close to both the University of South Carolina and many state government offices. After seeing an ad in the paper the next day for a restaurant for sale, Duncan called the number and the person answered "Lombardi's."
The area surrounding the restaurant, called Five Points, was struggling, but the partners believed in the location and their concept. They bought the building, moved to Columbia and Yesterdays was born. Today, the restaurant remains in the unusual "flatiron" shaped building and serves as the hub of Five Points, now a landmark of shopping, dining and entertainment.
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TRUE BLOOD – 9:00PM Sunday (HBO) It's back! HBO's pansexual vampire/werewolf/fairy/Cajun orgyfest is back with a whole new season of love triangles and neck-snapping sex scenes. And have you seen the print ad for this season? They really have no issue selling the pornier aspects of this show. Poor Anna Paquin looks like she's about to shoot a scene from a Jack Horner film. Anyway, tune in to see if Sookie will go for the hot vampire, or the hot werewolf, or if she'll use her magical fairy powers to hire a moving van and relocate somewhere that doesn't have bloodthirsty monsters at every turn. ANTICIPATION: HIGH!
CARSON NATION – 10:00PM Saturday (OWN) Remember Carson Kressley? You know, from "Queer Eye From The Straight Guy"? No, he wasn't the food one. No, he wasn't the hair one. No, he wasn't the design one. No, he wasn't the useless one. He was the funny one! Surely, you remember by now, no? Anyway, join Carson as he zhushes his way across America, giving makeovers to hapless folks who just don't know that gingham doesn't match with plaid. ANTICIPATION: CARSONY!
SWAMP SHARK – 9:00PM Saturday (SyFy – an NBC/Universal Network) It's a shark, but it's in a SWAMP! WHOA! SyFy's latest cheesefest features Kristy Swanson and DB Sweeney battling the nasty critter from the title. Stay tuned for its harrowing sequel: POND SHARK. ANTICIPATION: SWAMP SHARK!
THE MARRIAGE REF – 10:00PM Sunday (NBC) Yep, they brought it back. Why? Well, I dunno. I guess NBC feels they owe Jerry Seinfeld something, other than hundreds of millions of dollars in syndication licensing profits. Join Jerry and everyone he knows in the Hamptons as they make fun of people who don't live in the Hamptons. ANTICIPATION: UH… NO COMMENT!
CELEBRITY REHAB WITH DR. DREW – 9:00PM Sunday (VH1) Dr. Drew Pinsky, who secretly adores fame and stays alive by sucking on the blood of lower class celebrities, welcomes another class of Hollywood addicts including Amy Fisher, Sean Young, and Lindsay Lohan's dad. And I'm sure Pinsky has nothing but noble intentions trying to save people who just want to be on television. ANTICIPATION: I FEEL SO DIRTY!
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Forbes has announced the top 5 wealthiest rappers in 2013 based on their net worth. Naturally, everyone on the list has ventured beyond the world of hip hop to amass their wealth, but all are still involved with the rap game in some way. Unsurprisingly Diddy has topped the list once again, mainly to do with his Ciroc Vodka empire.
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doety wrote: (I know we're changing the name, but NUTS....I feel like people finally are learning about RLS and think we'll just confuse them. Sorry, know we're not supposed to argue with it.)
From my perspective,I don't think the Foundation doesn't want an argument - just that it won't likely change anything at this point. The Study Group made it's recommendations, they were accepted, and now we move forward. Talking about it can be helpful if it helps us talk about our concerns, though.
To me, there are many things that changing the name tries to address.
Any syndrome immediately is at a disadvantage in many ways, from perception to fundraising for research. Those scientists can't work fast if no one is helping fund the research. Calling it a disease helps us tremendously in those ways. We only found out in the last few years that it is a disease - there are genes for it. That changes things significantly and keeping the name doesn't help us capitalize on this.
The name it currently has is made fun of by many in the US. That hurts perception tremendously, too.
And, having legs in the name hurts all of those who have it in other body parts - heck, my doctor just thought it couldn't be RLS/WED because I have it 24/7 - the perception is it's only at night. Since legs is in the name, I've heard doctors say that it can't be elsewhere.
There is no doubt in my mind that changing the name will be hard. And some people will be confused. Hopefully that won't last long! In the long run, let's hope the benefits outweigh the concerns. As new students go through med school, they will get a much broader view of it and won't be misguided by the name.
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Take a vibrant tour through Portugal and Morocco.
Enjoy a first-hand experience of Portuguese and Moroccan lifestyles. Traveling from Lisbon to Marrakech, immerse yourself in the history of each destination, exploring ancient cultures through art, design, language and religion, meeting charismatic locals along the way. From fine Portuguese cuisine to idyllic Algarve beaches and Islamic architecture, this tour has been designed to pique your curiosity. Experience a collision of old and new, European and African, and be dazzled by the vibrancy of this corner of the world.
|Lisbon, Portugal
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|Marrakech, Morocco
|Min 15 years
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Why we love this trip
Make the most of your time in Lisbon. This city has so many sights on offer; beautiful museums, monuments and parks, as well as its famous trams, bars and restaurants.
The Algarve in Portugal is the perfect middle point of the trip. Buy some fresh local produce in the morning market to enjoy while soaking up the sun on gorgeous beaches. In the evening enjoy a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean from our rooftop terrace.
Land softly in Chefchaouen, our first stop in Morocco. Wake up to the call for prayer, enjoy a local fresh produce breakfast and head out to explore this beautiful blue mountain village on foot.
Relive a glorious medieval past in Fes city. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local guide to show you the way
Where else would you find drummers, dancers, fortune tellers, jugglers and old medicine men in one place? Marrakech is the perfect place to share a final group meal and stock up on treasures in the city's colorful souqs
Is this trip right for you?
There are couple of sections on this trip when you will travel by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and some of them are decked out with air-conditioning, toilets and a snack bar (or vending machine). Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn't exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'What to Take' section of the trip notes.
As there are potholes and cobblestones in many European cities, it's recommended that you leave any wheelie bags or cases at home and bring a backpack instead.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited, which can be uncomfortable. It's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water.
European hotels rooms are considered rather small. As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travelers will share a room with another traveler of the same gender. If you'd prefer not to share, a single room supplement is available at an additional charge. Please ask your travel consultant for more details. Also, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
Non-Muslims will not be able to visit a mosque in Morocco during this trip.
Please ensure you cover your legs, shoulders and chest and show the appropriate respect while exploring the cities in Morocco. It's a good idea to bring a light scarf to cover your skin as needed.
Be aware that cats are very common in Morocco. Especially in the mountain village of Chefchaouen. Bring antihistamines if necessary.
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital. One of Europe's most pleasant and affordable capital cities, Lisbon combines the best elements of Portuguese life, offering fantastic architecture, a multicultural population, delicious seafood and non-stop nightlife. We start with a welcome meeting at 6pm tonight – check with reception to confirm the time and place. We'll be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand. If you're going to be late, please inform hotel reception. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). There are no activities planned before the meeting, so if you arrive early there are plenty of things to keep you busy. After the meeting, enjoy dinner with your fellow travel companions at a local restaurant.
Optional Activities
- National Art Museum - EUR6
- Lisbon Sunset Fado & Tapas - EUR62
- Lisbon Walk - EUR41
- Hotel
Today we head out on an orientation walk through one of Europe's great cities, located on the banks of the Tagus (Tejo) River. Included is a visit to the Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle, which dates back to Moorish times and sits on the highest point of the Old Town. From the citadel look down on a city swarming with endless angular white houses and buildings with distinct red terracotta rooftops. Your afternoon and evening is then free, perhaps head to the grand Naval Museum for an insight into the history of Portuguese navigation. You can roam through the charming narrow streets of local neighbourhoods and see local life play out. Maybe simply sit back in one of many outdoors restaurants and cafes – watching life go by is definitely one of the best ways to relax in Lisbon. Barrio Alto is the place to check out the nightlife.
Included Activities
- Lisbon Citadel
- Hotel
Take a bus journey of around 4 hours today to the southern coastline of Portugal, the Algarve. Known for its fertile plains, rich with orange and olive groves, fig trees, almonds and maize fields, this region is perfect to explore. Your base is Olhao, the Algarve's biggest fishing port. With an active waterfront, Moorish buildings and bustling old quarters, the city has the mystical feel of Northern Africa. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for the next two nights; you can wander the city centre, perhaps try Olhao's famous fish restaurants, or stroll along the coastal road Rua 5 de Outubro, the eastern Algarve's food mile, filled with delicious and authentic local flavors.
- Hotel
Today we will catch a small boat, used by locals on an everyday basis to travel between the coast and the island, Ilha de Culatra, where you can wander along a series of boardwalks, leading away from the fishermen's settlements, and cross over dunes and lagoons to beaches that are so long they disappear into the haze of the horizon. Use the rest of the day to further explore Olhao. Evenings are best spent watching sunset, and the best place to do so is Olhao's old town, where you will also have a chance to try some true Portuguese fare.
Included Activities
- Algarve beach excursion
- Hotel
Leave Portugal behind and travel by bus to Spain to the charming city of Seville. If the legends are to be believed, Seville was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. To the Romans it was Hispalis and to the Moors Isbiliya. After the Christian reconquest, it became thought of as the portal to the 'New World', and today is the largest city in southern Spain. Known for its important monuments and fascinating history, Seville is universally famous for its vitality and flamboyance – the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro. Seville is also well-known for its oranges, tapas and flamenco, all three of which are ingrained in the fabric of the city and its proud people. Enjoy a short orientation walk around the main sites of Seville before going to see an authentic Flamenco Show.
Included Activities
- Seville Flamenco Show
Optional Activities
- Alcazar Seville - EUR13
- Archeological Museum - EUR3
- Art and Popular Customs Museum - EUR2
- Cathedral and Giralda Tower - EUR8
- Museum of Fine Arts - EUR2
- Hotel
In the morning, travel to Tarifa by bus (approx. 3 hours). Today we leave Spain behind and head to Morocco. Ferry across the straits to the city of Tangier (approximately 1 hour). After leaving the ferry, journey by bus (approx. 3 hours) to arrive in Chefchaouen - a sleepy mountain town peppered with blue-washed buildings and ambient restaurants in the centre of a mountainous agricultural region. Relax after a long travel day with some delicious Moroccan food and mint tea.
- Hotel
Meet your local guide early in the day to explore the maze of streets in Chefchaouen. The 'blue city' is arguably one of the prettiest places in Morocco. Its medina has been lovingly cared for with striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways, and it's filled with handicrafts, while the main square has shops selling woven goods and small sweets. Much of Chefchaouen was recreated by Andalusian refugees escaping the Reconquista. Learn about general life in a small Moroccan community, visit a communal bakery, and walk up to a former mosque for a great view over the town that's nestled between two mountain peaks. As a popular shopping destination for handicrafts, carpets, blankets or woolen garments, you may also see the artisans at work. Possibly relax after your walking tour in a traditional Moroccan hammam.
Included Activities
- Chefchaouen - walking tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Hammam (public baths) - MAD150
- Henna tattooing - MAD50
- Hotel
Say farewell to Chefchaouen today and jump on a private minivan trip for around five hours to the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Arrive in the city of Fes and step back in time at a medieval medina thick with exotic smells, tastes and sounds. Maybe fuel explorations of this imperial city with a glass of mint tea and some sweet Moroccan dates. The adventurous may want to try some Moroccan specialities like a camel burger or harira (chickpea soup) and chicken-stuffed pastilla with couscous for dinner. Watching the sunset over the Medina while a dozen melodic prayer calls vie for attention is an experience you'll remember.
- Hotel
Take a guided walking tour of the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali. Step back in time into the labyrinth of the Medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Pass donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the largest car-free urban zones in the world) and explore the specialty sections that divide the souks. Medieval Fes was one of the world's great centres of education and culture, both Islamic and Jewish. Its religious institutions and its libraries are legendary and its mosques are of great renown. Look out for the Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city's most beautiful buildings, which has recently been restored and is now open to tourists. Pass the Belghazi Museum, Medresse el Attarine and the splendid Funduk Nejjarine, a beautifully restored 18th century inn. You'll also see the famous tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its dye pits, and a ceramics factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way. After the tour, the afternoon is free for you to enjoy as you please.
Notes: Today's experience will include shopping in carefully selected places. As the receipt of commissions or kickbacks in exchange for recommending particular shops, services or activities is ingrained in the culture of the Moroccan tourism industry, Intrepid has established a centralised system of receiving and distributing payments from these recommended suppliers. For more information, please refer to 'Important Notes' section or talk to your Tour leader on the ground.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour Fes
- Hotel
Travel by train this morning to Marrakech (approximately 8 hours). Head out with the group for a quick visit to the main square, Djemaa El Fna before dinner. The square is filled with a hive of activity. Henna-painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. From a distance you will see the Koutoubia Mosque and its minaret – famous throughout the world as one of the greatest minarets and the 'sister' to the Giralda in Seville. Please note it is not possible for non-Muslims to enter the minaret. If you have time the following day, explore the ruins of Palais Badi, once one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, or comb the spectacular bazaar, where every step to a new souq brings a new smell, a new sight or a new gift to buy. Be enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colors of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians, the rich folds of carpets, delectable foods, acrobats and perfumed gardens. Perhaps end your adventure with dinner in the unique great square of Djemaa el Fna, when night falls.
Optional Activities
- Saadian Tombs - MAD10
- Palais Badi - MAD10
- Marrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD10
- Henna tattooing - MAD50
- Hamam (public baths) - MAD250
- Hotel
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.
10 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Public bus, Taxi, Ferry, Private Minibus, Train
Hotel (10 nights)
Important Notes
A single supplement is available on this trip with exception of Tarifa. Please ask your travel consultant for more details.
The receipt of commissions or kickbacks in exchange for recommending particular shops, services or activities is ingrained in the culture of the Moroccan tourism industry. In an effort to best control and monitor shopping and activities with an aim for the best experience possible, Intrepid has established a system of carefully selected shopping experiences and activities based on positive feedback from our previous travelers. On occasion these will be part of included walking tours or outside of included activities in free time. Please note that if you do not wish to join in on these shopping experiences we assure you there is no obligation and if you indicate your desire to not partake your group leader will help to facilitate a suitable alternative during this time.
Intrepid have set up a centralized system of receiving payments from these recommended suppliers, which are then distributed towards local Responsible Travel projects (such as 'say no to plastic' cotton bags for our travelers and drinking water refilling stations), traveler information packs, and leader bonuses. Further details of these arrangements can be provided by your group leader on request.
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HTC says it's now working on a fix for a security flaw that would allow hackers to remotely control several of its Android smartphones.
The news is a far cry from HTC's first statement on Sunday, which was mainly, "We will provide an update as soon as we're able to determine the accuracy of the claim and what steps, if any, need to be taken."
Wow, how's that for customer service? As we reported on Monday, the flaw was created by HTC when the company installed a "suite of logging tools" on the phone to collect information on users. Unfortunately, now anyone with access to the phones, most notably app developers, have access to almost all that personal information, including the ability to clone the phone. By Tuesday, HTC seemed almost penitent, telling the Wall Street Journal:
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"HTC is working very diligently to quickly release a security update that will resolve the issue on affected devices," an HTC spokesman said in a statement. "Following a short testing period by our carrier partners, the patch will be sent over-the-air to customers, who will be notified to download and install it. We urge all users to install the update promptly."
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Tulsa coach Bill Blankenship wouldn't say whether this was the best season in school history. He just let the numbers speak for themselves.
``History will decide all that,'' Blankenship said Monday after Tulsa capped its second 11-win season in school history with a 38-17 Liberty Bowl victory over Iowa State. ``What I meant is that they've accomplished some things that nobody has done. That's what I want to give them credit for.''
Tulsa also went 11-3 in 2008, but that team lost to East Carolina in the Conference USA championship game. This Tulsa team matched a school record in victories while also capturing the Conference USA title and winning the Liberty Bowl.
Iowa State culminated its history-making year culminated by avenging its season-opening loss to the Cyclones.
``That's a huge deal for us,'' Blankenship said. ``We've had a team that won 11 before, so we tied that. We had a team that won the Liberty Bowl before and won Conference USA. We've done that. But we did it all in the same year (this season).''
Iowa State (6-7) defeated Tulsa 38-23 on Sept. 1 by coming back from a 16-7 deficit, but it was Tulsa that rallied in the rematch. Tulsa trailed 17-7 at the end of the first quarter before scoring the game's final 24 points.
Tulsa won by capitalizing on the versatile rushing attack that carried the team all season.
Trey Watts, the game's most valuable player, rushed for 149 yards. Alex Singleton had three short touchdown runs to give him a season total of 24. Ja'Terian Douglas rushed for 79 yards on eight carries.
``We never wavered, not for a second,'' Watts said.
Both Tulsa and Iowa State had changed since their last meeting.
Iowa State's Steele Jantz, who threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score against Tulsa on Sept. 1, lost his starting job to redshirt freshman Sam Richardson. The Cyclones' leading rusher (Shontrelle Johnson) and top tackler (Jake Knott) from the Sept. 1 game sat out the Liberty Bowl with injuries.
Tulsa linebacker Shawn Jackson was serving a three-game suspension during the last meeting with Iowa State. Jackson sacked Richardson on consecutive plays late in the first quarter Monday and forced a fumble in the game's closing minutes.
``I felt like I left my guys down (in September),'' Jackson said. ``I wanted to give the defense a little spark.''
After going 6 of 7 with 114 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter, Richardson was 4 of 14 for 15 yards with an interception the rest of the way while battling flu-like symptoms. Jantz replaced Richardson early in the fourth quarter.
``You can't ask much more from a young player like Sam,'' said Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein, who tied a Liberty Bowl record with 19 tackles. ``He's going to have a great career the rest of his time here at Iowa State. That's the type of people we want to build this program around, people that will give it up, no matter what condition they're in.''
Iowa State delighted a partisan crowd by taking the 17-7 lead on Edwin Arceo's 33-yard field goal, Jeremy Reeves' 31-yard interception return and Ernst Brun's 69-yard reception. Tulsa has the smallest enrollment of any Football Bowl Subdivision program, and about 80 percent of the 53,687 fans were dressed in Iowa State cardinal-and-gold.
But after moving the ball at will in the opening period, Iowa State's offense did virtually nothing right the rest of the day.
``Games are often won and lost at the line of scrimmage, and we did not play a physical enough brand of football to move the sticks enough and stay on the field enough to get it in the red zone, let alone get it in the end zone,'' Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads said.
Tulsa took the lead for good with a pair of touchdown runs - 8 yards by quarterback Cody Green and 2 yards Singleton - in the first four minutes of the second quarter.
The Golden Hurricanes' comeback followed a familiar pattern. Tulsa headed into the bowl game ranked third in the nation in sacks (48) and 11th in rushing (240.2).
``These guys are a very tough-minded, physical and resilient team,'' Blankenship said. ``I couldn't be prouder.''