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When my son, Jack, was three (five years ago...aka - a lifetime) we had this conversation in the car on the way to preschool:
Jack: Mom?
Me (driving the car): What?
Jack (with a sigh that made him seem much older - as if he'd conquered potty-training years before...which he hadn't): It's okay if you die.
Me (swerving for no apparent reason): WHAT?
Jack: It's okay if you die. I'll take care of Margaret.
(It should be noted that Margaret wisely says nothing at this point.)
Me: Um, why is it okay if I die? (Note - this is one of the things one never expects - let alone wants - to hear from their child.)
Jack: Well, Margaret can get a job as a rock star and I can support us by being a superhero Jedi.
Me (after thinking about it. there are worse things he could aspire to, after all): You get dental with that?
It was one of those precious conversations you always remember - kind of a Hallmark/Far Side moment. Now fast forward to present day, or, as it is known, the day before yesterday.
Jack: Mom. I know what I'm gonna be when I grow up.
Me (Trying to put dishes away while feeding two dogs and a guinea pig simultaneously): Oh? You aren't going to be a four-star general then become president like Eisenhower? (Oh by the way, long story that. My son is obsessed with WWII to the point he knows as much as a Ph.D in history. Mental note - monitor his viewing of the History Channel more closely.)
Jack (shaking his head with a sigh as if he's talking to a child): I'm going to be an assassin - like in your books.
Me (dropping dishes and dog food on the floor): What?
Jack: Well, you write about assassins and I'm in your next book as Jackson Bombay, so I've decided that's what I will do.
Me: Um, Jack, it's fiction. Mommy writes fiction. There is no Bombay clan and you are not going to be an assassin. You are going to college.
Jack: What do you mean - fiction?
(It's amazing that my son can pick out a King Tiger German tank from, say, your average, everyday, kitchen-sink sort of tank. He can tell you every rank in the military and what weapons they use. But he doesn't know what fiction is. That's probably my bad.)
Me: I made it all up. There is no Bombay Family. And as far as I'm concerned, there won't be one in real life.
Jack (pondering this for a moment): You mean, you write lies?
Me: No! I write fiction - stuff that isn't true - I make things up and put them in my books.
Jack (pointing a very accusing finger at me): You're a liar! How come you don't get punished for that?
Me: It's not lying. It's imagination. And actually, I get paid to do that.
Jack: You're right Mom. I don't want to be an assassin. I want to be a paid liar like you.
Somehow, in a weird way, this satisfies me.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Momma, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Hitmen...
When my son, Jack, was three (five years ago...aka - a lifetime) we had this conversation in the car on the way to preschool:
Posted by Leslie Langtry at 8:48 AM
16 comments:
- Christie Craig said...
Love it Leslie.
Oh, kids have a way of saying things, don't they?
Crime Scene Christie
- July 16, 2008 at 9:26 AM
- Terri Osburn said...
Don't you hate it when the kids turn out smarter than us?
Since your son is the same age as my daughter, I'm sort of glad they live really far apart. LOL!
- July 16, 2008 at 10:02 AM
- Kim Castillo said...
OMG, this is completely hilarious. Les, I think Jack's got you all figured out. LOL
- July 16, 2008 at 10:25 AM
- Keri Ford said...
Oh, goodness! What a character!
I believe you've got your hands full with that quick little buggar!
- July 16, 2008 at 11:07 AM
- catslady said...
LOL So from now on I'm going to be saying all my authors don't write fiction - they're all liars roflmao.
- July 16, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Oh man. LMAO!! That's just too funny!
- July 16, 2008 at 1:45 PM
- Hellie Sinclair said...
That's what every mommy wants to hear, "Mommy, I want to grow up and be a professional liar like you!" or shouting across the schoolyard, "My mommy can outlie your mommy any day of the week!"
It just gets better and better...
- July 16, 2008 at 2:43 PM
- Suzan Harden said...
Leslie, are you SURE you don't want Jack to be an assassin?
- July 16, 2008 at 4:12 PM
- Jana DeLeon said...
Too funny, Leslie!!!!! I've been calling myself the Louisiana Liar ever since I started writing books. Hey, there are worse ways to make some cash. :)
- July 16, 2008 at 8:12 PM
- Leslie Langtry said...
Let's get t-shirts that say, "I Lie for a Living."
What do you think?
- July 16, 2008 at 8:37 PM
- Heather said...
ROFL Leslie -- out of the mouth of babes, huh?
(BTW - love the t-shirt idea!)
- July 16, 2008 at 10:41 PM
- Fedora said...
LOL! Leslie, those conversations are priceless! From Jedi superhero (who knew that came with dental?) to assassin to "paid liar"... that's AWESOME! Can't wait to see if that's what he'll truly choose :)
- July 17, 2008 at 12:30 AM
- Shelley Munro said...
LOL - remember you get to remind Jack of this when he gets older.
- July 17, 2008 at 3:05 AM
- Annette Gallant said...
Too funny!!
- July 17, 2008 at 7:24 AM
- Angie Fox said...
Just you wait and see how he introduces you at his school's career day. :)
- July 17, 2008 at 7:46 AM
- Gemma Halliday said...
Les, I love your kids.
- July 18, 2008 at 12:17 PM


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A bald eagle was brooding over her chicks on some craggy mountain top. Sam, one chick cried,'Cheep,cheep.'
The eagle brightened up. 'I must secure the sky lest enemy come airborne and take away one of my chicks.' The Eagle called out a rolling cloud and said,'I leave it to you to keep an eye on Sam'.
George the other chick said 'Grrah!'
Mama Eagle looked at the chick and said,'George that was very clever!'
Mama Eagle knew George the chick was reminding her to cover the ground as well.
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The Breeze asked,'What about Sam?'
Mama Eagle with a laugh said,'Don't worry about Sam. He is taken care of. Only George'.
The breeze nodded.
When mama Eagle went out for gathering food she cried out to Mr. Cloud and Mr. Breeze to watch out. 'I shall be gone for a while.'
Things however became bad and a storm was brewing sending clouds scattering all about. There was thunder and lightening.
When Mama Eagle returned she found her both chicks were tossed to their deaths. Mama Eagle wailed and complained, "Mr. Cloud, you let me down!"
Cloud excused himself saying, " I am not to blame, The Breeze ought to have remained where he was. Instead he became so boisterous and threw me all across the sky.'
Mr. Breeze found excuses that he was made uncontrollable by some low depression that formed at the area. These two were sorry but Mama Eagle lost her chicks.
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For first lady Michelle Obama, a joyous Christmas Eve tradition briefly ran up against the harsh realities of a world where all is not calm and bright.
Mrs. Obama for the fourth year volunteered for the NORAD Tracks Santa program, whereby kids call in to check on Santa's progress on his annual journey delivering presents around the world. Mrs. Obama's turn to take calls Tuesday came as Santa's sleigh made its way across Africa — first over Egypt, where a bomb killed 15 people, then over South Sudan, where dozens of bodies were discovered in a mass grave amid ongoing civil conflict, and then on to South Africa, still mourning the death of Nelson Mandela.
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Mrs. Obama delicately avoided those grim facts as she wished the callers a merry holiday. "I see his sleigh with eight tiny reindeer and he is over Sudan — South Sudan. That's in Africa," she told a girl named Ella. "And right now, he's delivering some gifts. He's going down, swooping down to some little kids who are in South Sudan, OK? That's where he is right now. It's really, really very cool, don't you think?"
South Sudan has drawn more and more of President Barack Obama's attention recently, yet it was far from the mind of young Ella, who politely asked the first lady when Santa would be coming to her home in Kansas City.
"When you are fast asleep — that's how he works," Mrs. Obama replied.
The first lady also reported to youngsters calling in that Santa was over Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries during nine calls she took during a half-hour period while vacationing with her husband and daughters in Hawaii.
Settling in to his vacation, the president kept a low profile on Christmas Eve, hitting the gym early in the morning on a military base near the family's upscale rental home, then golfing with friends and aides.
The Obamas arrived here Saturday and have remained mostly out of the public eye, except for a trip to a basketball tournament featuring a team coached by Mrs. Obama's brother and a dinner date at Morimoto Waikiki, a Japanese restaurant created by Masaharu Morimoto of "Iron Chef."
The Obamas have no public events scheduled during their 17-day stay in Honolulu.


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U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, the Minnesota Congresswoman and GOP presidential candidate known for outrageous statements, hits LA Friday for a speech to the Calfornia Republican Party convention.
Bachmann is likely to be cheered by activists gathering inside the convention.
But her reception in California has been cool. Polls show Californians see her as a non-factor in the presidential race by Californians.
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She is often described, correctly, as outside the state's political mainstream.
But Bachmann fits Calfiornia in one way: her skepticism of the values of vaccinations is widely shared, particularly among people on the opposite end of the political spectrum from the congresswoman.
Bachmann has recently come under criticism for a false and inflammatory statement she made saying that the HPV vaccine for young girls causes mental retardation.
There is not a single case of HPV vaccine causing retardation. But Bachmann keeps repeating this nonsense.
Californians who want to feel smug should first take a look at the state's numbers on vaccinations.
Parents around the state -- but particularly in coastal areas -- are refusing to vaccinate their own children. Non-compliance rates are high enough that diseases such as whooping cough have enjoyed a resurgence in some communities.
This vaccine skepticism is based on the throughly-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism. If you're one of those people who still believe that, you might want to take a look at Bachmann, a presidential candidate who thinks like you do.
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MS One: Maximum Security — previously titled Lockout — feels like the love child of Die Hard and Escape from New York. In this behind the scenes footage, watch as main character Guy Pearce has a hell of a time channeling both John McClane and Plissken. He's the new lovable rogue who's sure to win the day and the girl! This feature is tag-team directed by James Mather and Stephen St. Leger, and it was co-written and produced by Luc Besson. Here's a synopsis:
A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the president's daughter from an outer space prison taken over by violent inmates.
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A high school senior from Brooklyn, N.Y., won a lottery prize of $1,000 a week for the rest of his life.
Now Robert Salo, 18, and his mother have one less thing to worry about – paying for college. The win took place just days before his graduation.
Salo won through New York Lottery's "Win for Life" scratch-off game. He bought his $2 ticket last month in Coney Island.
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Chris was born in Camden; his family's been here five generations; he learned real estate working at his family's company. So Chris knows more about this place and its people than anyone you're likely to meet, and he's good about explaining the real estate process.
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Put that part of your life to bed.
I believe that things have energy, and that we give objects energy through the memories and feelings we associate with them. I recently admired the Rolex of a man I've been dating. He said he's been wearing it every day for 25 years, ever since he bought it with the money from cashing in the engagement ring that he'd given a great love — and was later returned.
"I wonder if subconsciously you hang on to that heartbreak by wearing that watch every day," I said. "Maybe if you swap that one out for a new watch, you will finally find the wife you've been looking for."
"That's heavy," he said, and smiled. "Maybe."
About a year after my husband and I separated, I realized it was time to buy a new mattress. Sure, there was the perpetual sag that left me with achy muscles each morning, no matter how many times I flipped that sucker. But more than that, a bed is a bed. A marital bed is a marital bed. Where all kinds of things happen between a couple. Tender talk. Dreams shared. Bitter arguments that were indeed not solved before going to sleep. Adult things, of course. Mundane things, like folding laundry and sharing aloud from magazines under bedside lamps. The dull ache of missing the other person's breathing when he is away on business. Hours and hours of energy spent as a married couple on that mattress.
Swapping out that Serta and its ex-shaped sweat stain was more than just indulging in a sweet plush pillow top that promised a good night's sleep. That purchase was about accepting that my marriage was over. That chapter of my life was done. I needed to pack away all those sweet and nasty memories and move forward. Put that part of my life to bed, as it were.
So I did. Even though money was not flush at that time, I filed this expense under "health" as I believe quality sleep is critical one's well-being, especially as the mother of two very young children who was not getting a whole lot of sleep. I also wasn't getting a whole lot of sex.
I didn't stop at the mattress. One of the countless things my ex-husband and I fought about was bedding. I prefer crisp white linens, while he hated anything without color. While we both loved the taupe raw silk coverlet from ABC Carpet and Home, I traded in all my bridal bedding for all-white everything. Virginal white.
And then something happened: Sure, I slept like a log. But something else.
I got a boyfriend.
And I started to have sex.
Fantastic sex.
All the time.
And while that relationship ended after a year, I have had the most wonderful time dating since my divorce. Sometimes on my new bed.
Recently my enthusiasm for post-divorce exploratory dating has been on the wane. I looked around my bedroom to see what else might be clutching tight to negative vibes. Old vibes. And I see that everywhere I look is old paint. Paint from when my husband lived in this bedroom with me. There are nail holes we pounded together to hang a beloved Indian bridal tapestry. Water stains from a storm that canceled a weekend trip to Philadelphia. Scrapes and mars that happen with life. A life together.
And so I made an appointment with a painter. To freshen the place up a bit. But also to freshen up the energy. Pack away some old and welcome the new. My bedroom doubles as a home office, and I hope the paint will also bring in some new business and more money. Money I may invest in a new watch for a certain someone.
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1986 Chevy Monte Carlo - Street Thug
A Wasp-Angry Engine In A Reconstituted Race Car Runs 10s While Out On Parole.
It's cars like this that get our blood pumping like an oil derrick. For several reasons, Frank Troila's macadam shredder might be remembered as being different from the usual Camaros, Novas, and Chevelles. In comparison to the holy icons, it's a relatively obscure G-body that runs fat Mickey slicks all the time and inhales 110-octane unleaded for its 12.5:1 compression ratio. But it's a street car, not a drag racer, see?
Troila did the exact opposite of what most would. He took a semi-finished race car and made it streetable, but he left a legacy of a lot of sanguinary cues in the process. Like 686 horsepower on nuts from a hot jazz big-block. But that motor isn't a 540 or a 632. Frank based it on an original LS6 cylinder block punched 60 over to make a petite 468 ci, a nominal nod to these gas-crunch days. You might also remember that this raider pulls 4.56 gears and there is no overdrive. Frank doesn't care. He's not going far from home. It's his cruiser. How could you forget the din of those four Flowmasters thundering beneath?
Frank's been fooling with this stuff since he was teenager at Proviso West High in Hillside, Illinois. In those days, you had a Rat motor in something or Hemi this or that, and were considered a sissy if you ran a small-block or anything else. "I didn't have a driver's license. I ran on a ticket for about three years," he cracked. "I was so bad, I used to get two or three of 'em at a time."
Of course, there were the hot rodders' favored watering holes, the magnets that drew all the good, fast cars-right along with the cops. "We'd cruise over to Skip's or Top's Big Boy in Melrose Park, which for us were the big meeting places. We didn't race there, but we'd make the rounds, place our wagers, and then away we went to some place deserted, or we'd head out to the interstate. You know, we had some pretty fast cars then, but I'm amazed at how technology has grown. Cars they make today put out more power and don't pollute like ones we had. Plus, they handle like race cars. Ours were pretty bad at stuff like that." Amen, Frank.
He did some of the work himself and got a lot of help from Don Tober Engineering. Tober machined him a bunch of one-off bits and got busy helping the car get together. The first stop was Alston Race Cars in Antioch, Illinois, for that all-important bedrock offered by a 14-point rollcage, the best-known antidote for bad handling characteristics. You make the chassis as rigid as possible and tie the front of the car to the rear so it doesn't want to bend or flex and disturb suspension geometry. Your runs will be straight, true, and freewheeling.
Like some of us codgers, Frank's a fugitive from the 1960s, and you can clearly see and feel that influence in his quasi-road toy. Where most would opt for a four-link suspension, Frank did it old school with ladder bars and a real nasty exhaust note. In his figurative past as a native of Chicago and environs, there was nothing more lethal or more intimidating than a street car with slicks on it. That single prop meant it was either a very fast car, or one that pretended to be. In any case, it wasn't to be challenged, because you usually got your ass handed to you. His Monte is like that, too. The slicks are integral to the package, part of its menace, part of its psyche-out factor.
After talking with him about it, we have no doubt that he'd still take almost anything on in a heartbeat. We asked him if he still likes to crowd the throttle like he did back when. "It all depends. Usually I don't, but if somebody gets obnoxious, then it's as good as done. I don't take it to the track anymore. I'm done with that. I just cruise it now. We do our tuning by my shop, which is pretty deserted on the weekends." As history will bear, the boys from Chicago (Chuck Samuel, Nick Scavo, Spiro Pappas, and many more before them) have always been known for their aggressive tactics on public thoroughfares. Hell, they've been known to haul as far as Memphis for a big, fat street race. This doesn't mean that Frank's all about racing at the blip of a throttle, but that's the vibe going here.
While the tech sheet encourages you to think that he transformed a bracket racer into a full-on grocery getter, that isn't quite the case. While he did make the requisite changes to present a street-legal piece, it's more about him being in a comfortable, orderly setting. He's certainly not going to take this car anywhere when there's the least bit of moisture pending, and he wanted something that didn't look like a fugitive from George Ray's Wildcat Dragstrip down in Arkansas. He wanted crisp lines and pin-neat appointments, something that throws you clean off until you spot the red-flag-raising race rubber and that four-inch cowl hood. They are things that don't immediately compute. They are things aimed at raining a cold sweat down on the other guy. After that fashion, Frank wanted a Pete Jackson geardrive for his motor, "because they make it sound like it's got a supercharger. I even got the 'noisy' one."
One person's disaster became another's routine, it seems. Frank's been fussing with this bad boy for about six years now. "I did a lot of clean-up work during that time," he recalled. "West Hill Body over in Hillside [Illinois] brought the paint to show-car quality with '99 Corvette Garnet Red that they tinted with green and white pearl. I pulled the gas tank from underneath the car and put a 20-gallon fuel cell in the trunk and hooked it a Holley HP pump and a Mallory fuel filter. From there it goes to a three-port regulator. I had the Riggs Brothers in Villa Park [Illinois] carpet the whole thing. I also got the windshield wipers back in order [a moot point; something he'll never use but needs for propriety] and added the Auto Meter gauges."
The popular notion is that Rat motors tend to run hot, and that they will in a confined space. Frank had at least one other, so check out his solution to the problem. The engine compartment is no longer shuttered by the inner fenderwells, which were tossed a long time ago. The engine carries no parasitic appliances, no power-assisted anything, only the all-important alternator. Hot air escapes from the cowl hood to defrost the windshield. Coolant circulates via a CSR billet electric water pump and through the big Be Cool radiator that's been fitted with Perma-Cool dual electric fans.
Frank admits to a couple of other distant but much less violent cars: "I had a '68 Camaro with a 427 under the hood, and a '70 Z28, but that was years ago, and they were pussycats compared to the Monte Carlo." He owns a printing business and has a wife named Mary. They have no kids. The car is his prodigy and is something that Mary happily obliges. Call it post midlife syndrome for the 58-year-old Troila. He calls it better than any other vice, wet or dry.
|By The Numbers
|1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
|Frank Troila, 58 * Elmhurst, IL
|Vehicle weight w/driver: 3,500 pounds
|Best e.t.: 10.52 at 134 mph
|Chevrolet displacing 468 cubic inches
(4.25 bore x 4.00 stroke)
|1970 4-bolt main LS6, bored 0.060-inch
|Compression ratio:
|Stef's deep-sump pan and pump
|Rotating assembly:
|GM steel crankshaft
and forged connecting rods,
TRW forged pistons
|Cylinder heads:
|cast-iron hi-po rectangular port,
CNC-ported, 2.19/1.88 valves
|COMP solid roller,
264/268 degrees duration,
.690-inch lift, 108 degree LCA installed at 104,
7/4 swapped firing order
|COMP 1.7:1 aluminum roller
rocker arms, double valvesprings,
pushrods, locks and retainers,
Pete Jackson gear drive
|1,250-cfm Holley Dominator,
Weiand Team G intake manifold
|Power adder:
|MSD 6AL box,
Pro Billet distributor, Blaster coil,
and 8.5mm primary wires,
ACCEL 261 spark plugs,
37 degrees total timing
|Hooker Pro Comp 2?-inch
ceramic-coated primary pipes,
3.5-inch collectors,
3-inch full-length exhaust pipes,
four Flowmaster mufflers
|Built by:
|Jimmy Lopez of JLO
Competition Engines, Aurora, IL
|TCI Turbo 400,
reverse-shift pattern manual valvebody,
3,300-rpm stall speed 10-inch torque converter,
fluid cooler, Outlaw shifter
|3-inch-diameter chromemoly steel
|Rear axle:
|Strange Engineering 9-inch,
narrowed three inches,
4.56:1 ring-and-pinion,
31-spline axles, limited-slip differential
|Front suspension:
|Koni double-adjustable
shock absorbers, stock spindles,
shock absorbers, and control arms,
weight jacking screws
|Rear suspension:
|HAL (now QA1) coilover
shock absorbers,
Alston Race Cars adjustable ladder bars
|stock Monte Carlo disc, front;
11-inch Wilwood disc, rear
|Weld Draglites, 15x4, front; 15x8, rear
|Goodyear Front Runner 28.0x4.5, front;
M/T ET Drag 29.5x10.5, rear


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SOMERVILLE – Tuesday, December 11, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today celebrated the start of phase one of construction to extend the MBTA's Green Line into the cities of Medford and Somerville.
"Today, we're here to reaffirm our commitment to seeing this project get under way," said Governor Patrick. "For the residents of Somerville and Medford, the Green Line extension means expanded employment opportunity, housing opportunity and recreational opportunity. This project is about more than transportation. It's about growth."
The Green Line Extension is a significant economic development and transportation access improvement project for this key region of the Commonwealth. Phase one of the Green Line Extension is a $12.9 million effort to reconstruct two railroad bridges in Medford and Somerville to accommodate new Green Line tracks. In addition, under the contract, a building in the city of Cambridge will be demolished to clear the path from extending the tracks from Lechmere Station.
On June 11, 2012, MassDOT/MBTA received notification from the Federal Transit Administration that its application to enter the preliminary engineering phase of the project for the New Starts Program was approved. This approval puts the Green Line Extension project in a position where it can compete for funding to finance approximately half the project's total cost.
"This project is a long time coming, and we're grateful to all of the advocates who have kept this project in the forefront of our minds," said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. "We're excited that work along this corridor is taking a major step forward and we look forward to continue making progress."
"This makes a real difference for folks in Medford and Somerville by making their daily commute a lot easier. I'm grateful to Governor Patrick and his team for digging in and helping to make this smart investment in our infrastructure and I know it'll pay economic dividends," said Senator John Kerry.
"The Green Line extension is incredibly important to the City of Medford, the City of Somerville, and the surrounding communities. It will create jobs, strengthen our local economy, and expand public transportation options in Massachusetts," said Congressman Ed Markey, dean of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation. "I commend Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary Richard A. Davey for their commitment to making this vital mass transit project move forward."
"Somerville has been waiting a long time for the Green Line Extension and today is noteworthy because preliminary construction work is finally beginning," said Congressman Mike Capuano. "We all know that resources are limited and I appreciate the Commonwealth's efforts to move this project along."
"Today's groundbreaking is a tribute to the hard work of so many people over so many years to get this project moving and keep it on track," said Senator Pat Jehlen. "However, the enormity of the task in front of us has not changed. Passing comprehensive transportation reform next legislative session is the single most important thing for the future of the Green Line Extension and transportation needs across the Commonwealth, and will require continued hard work from advocates and elected officials alike."
"I am thrilled that the start of construction for the Green Line Extension to Somerville and Medford has finally occurred," said Representative Carl Sciortino. "The work that starts today on both ends of the project is not going to stop until we have trains running the entire length of the Green Line Extension corridor."
"I am thankful to MassDOT, and to my colleagues and community advocates in Somerville, for continuously prioritizing this long-awaited project," said Representative Denise Provost. "Today's start of construction demonstrates that the Green Line Extension is happening, and will keep Somerville's economic development plans on track, while providing overdue environmental justice and transportation equity to our city."
"The Green Line Extension is incredibly important for the district I represent," said State Representative Tim Toomey. "Getting this project started represents a significant step toward justice for communities that have long been under-served by public transit. There is still a lot of work to be done, but we are committed to seeing it through until the end."
The contractor for the project is Barletta Heavy Division. The project entails reconstructing the Harvard Street Bridge in Medford and the Medford Street Bridge in Somerville. The Harvard Street Bridge reconstruction will begin this month; the Medford Street Bridge reconstruction will begin in the spring of 2013. Demolition of the building located at 21 Water Street in Cambridge will occur later in 2013. The overall project is expected to cost $1.12 billion.
"Today we break ground on a major transportation investment that will bring thousands of new jobs to Somerville and the entire region," said Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. "Somerville has worked in close partnership with MassDOT and the MBTA to bring the Green Line Extension to Somerville by early 2017. With this construction project, we are on schedule to deliver on that shared commitment. Throughout their tenures, Governor Patrick and Secretary Davey have offered visionary and productive leadership in the necessary effort to give our state a 21st century transportation system – and I want to restate Somerville's appreciation for having such strong and committed partners at the state level. Projects like the Green Line Extension and the Orange Line station at Assembly Square continue to make Somerville a national showcase for smart-growth urban development."
"The reconstruction of the Harvard Street Bridge is the first visible sign that the Green Line extension is a realty and on its way. It begins the rebuilding of our infrastructure; it creates jobs, expands economic opportunity, helps to improve our environment and provides expanded public transportation for our region. I thank Governor Deval Patrick, Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, and Secretary Richard Davey, for their leadership and commitment to this project," said Medford Mayor Michael J. McGlynn.


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Flights to Morocco with Qatar Airways
Common among backpackers and luxury travellers, Morocco is a truly fascinating country, full of charm and culture. When you travel to Morocco with Qatar Airways you'll get to experience its timeless appeal and exciting atmosphere for yourself.
Morocco has a deep and rich past that dates older than colonial influences of the Spanish and the French. Even the great modern cities of Casablanca and Rabat still have that link with the past, and continues to shine through the bazaars, traditional coffee shops and colourful local customs and costumes.
There is no better place to experience the buzz and charm of Morocco than in Marrakech. Observe live performances in the chaotic streets of Marrakech, and haggle for a deal for exotic spices and oils in the old souks. In Fez, take a trip to one of the many luxury resorts, or explore the unique Mauresque-Andalusian style architecture. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, ramble and trek in the strikingly scenic Atlas Mountains.
The uniqueness of Morocco's ancient cities is matched only by the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes you see here. The sheer variety of landscapes is a great draw for visitors, encompassing as it does sandy beaches along the Mediterranean coastline, the empty sands of the Sahara and no fewer than four magnificent mountain ranges.
What makes Morocco such an exciting country to visit is the contrast between old and new, East and West. The whole country is vibrant, colourful and steeped in ancient traditions.


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Eric Gordon scored six straight points in a fourth quarter spurt and had 24 overall to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 95-88 victory over San Antonio on Monday night.
Anthony Davis added 17 points, Greivis Vasquez 14 and Ryan Anderson 13 for the Hornets, who have won two consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 2-3.
Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the Spurs, who had won eight of their previous nine, dating to a 99-94 victory over the Hornets in San Antonio on Dec. 21.
Tony Parker had 16 points, Tim Duncan 13 and Kawhi Leonard 10 for San Antonio. Duncan was 5 of 14, at one point missing five consecutive shots in the third quarter.
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SUNY Canton Going Tobacco-Free in 2013
SUNY Canton will soon join the growing list of U.S. colleges and universities to adopt a tobacco-free campus policy as the College continues its efforts to provide a healthy environment for its students and employees.
"Becoming a tobacco-free campus will have a positive impact in many ways and will enhance community life, improve productivity through better health and possibly decrease health care costs," SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy said. "Smoking has been prohibited in buildings and entryways for many years on our campus, so extending the ban to campus grounds and including all tobacco and smoking products is a natural progression for the College."
Over the next three semesters, the College will implement an informational campaign to educate the community on the policy, which will be implemented in phases with full enforcement to begin in the Spring 2013 semester.
"This initiative was an idea brought forward by both students and employees," Kennedy noted. "Most people understand the health advantages of implementing such a policy and I also hope to see less campus litter related to tobacco products."
Kennedy appointed a committee to determine the College's readiness to adopt a tobacco-free policy and to gauge public opinion. Committee members met to discuss the current SUNY Canton tobacco policies and potential changes during this planning and assessment period. Earlier this year, an internal campus survey was completed to garner further information from the campus community.
Kennedy is hopeful other colleges and universities will follow in the College's footsteps. "SUNY Canton is among the first colleges within the SUNY system to implement this policy. We hope to lead by example and have other schools take similar actions on their campuses as it provides a healthier learning and work environment for everyone. It's very similar to the tobacco policies already in place in public school districts," he said.
The College will establish a series of programs to assist those who wish to break tobacco addictions between now and the implementation date. In Spring 2013, full compliance will be expected of all students and employees, according to Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Academic Services Molly Mott.
"The Roos House and surrounding athletic fields have already become tobacco-free areas," Mott said. "Members of our campus community who use tobacco products are encouraged to begin taking steps to break those addictions so they will be able to comfortably comply with the policy when it goes into effect. Those who find compliance to be difficult should reach out and ask for help — either through the Health Services Center or the Division of Student Affairs."
The Health Services staff will be on hand to assist anyone interested in making the decision to quit their use of tobacco products.
"Research tells us over 70% of tobacco users want to quit," says SUNY Canton Health Services Nurse Julie A. Cruickshank. "We will provide all possible assistance as we move through the next three semesters and beyond. The development of effective support networks is critical in maximizing the potential of this policy. The great thing about this is everyone on campus will benefit greatly from its implementation."
According to the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation (ANRF), there are smoke-free colleges and universities in virtually every state. Arkansas and Iowa have instituted statewide bans at all their public colleges and universities. Other examples include the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Michigan, the University of Florida, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University and the University of North Dakota. Well over 300 colleges and universities across the country have adopted tobacco-free policies.
Additionally, the American College Health Association (ACHA) issued a September 2009 "no tobacco policy" position statement encouraging colleges and universities nationwide "to be diligent in their efforts to achieve a 100 percent indoor and outdoor campus-wide tobacco-free environment."
More information about SUNY Canton's policy will be available in the coming months and will include background on issues related to tobacco use, links to useful resources and a Frequently Asked Questions section. The information will be found on the College's website, www.canton.edu.
Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Manager, or call 315/386-7527.
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Hi there Kotaku, and welcome to another week under the sun. Here now, some things to read and maybe talk about.
- "The Real World" has turned 20 - Well that is quite a while ago.
- Our Father's Not in Heaven: The New Black Atheism - Super provocative, thoughtful essay over at Gawker.
- Here's Nick Hanauer's TED talk about taxation that got pulled for being too political - He says that the rich aren't job creators—middle class consumers are, and so our tax structure is totally out of whack.
- Wicked cool new trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie "The Master" - I am fairly certain this film will result in some blood.
- Charlie Kaufman is doing an HBO series starring Catherine Keener - What? Seriously? Awesome!
- I want this grammar nazi t-shirt - So bad. So badly? I want it a lot.
- There is an Anchorman sequel coming - BELIEVE.
- "The Tyrrany of Pageviews" - Unsurprisingly, some of this resonates!
And that's that. Have good chatting!


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Baked Penne with Sausage
Here are the steps for making Baked Penne with Sausage. (Complete recipe below.)
Baked Penne with Sausage
(8-10 servings, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from many sources.)
1 pkg. Dreamfield's Penne or use your favorite whole wheat pasta)
1 pkg. (5 links) turkey or pork Hot Italian Sausage (for South Beach diet, use turkey sausage)
4 cups Sausage and Basil Marinara Sauce
(or use sauce from a jar)
2 cups grated lowfat mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (or more)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 F. Bring large pot of boiling, salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8-9 minutes, or until barely al dente. (Don't overcook because it will cook more when you bake it.) Drain pasta well.
While pasta cooks, cook sausage on outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan until well done. Let cool, then cut into diagonal slices about 3/4 inch thick. (I like to cut the slices in half again lengthwise so there are more pieces.)
Spray a 10″ X 13″ glass casserole dish with nonstickspray. Layer pasta, then sausage, then spread sauce evenly over the top. Top with mozarella cheese.
Bake 25 minutes, then remove from oven and stir slightly. Top with Monterey Jack cheese and grated parmesan and bake about 20 minutes more, until bubbly and slightly browned on top. Serve hot.
This will freeze very well in an airtight container or bag. I like to freeze individual serving size portions to eat later for lunch.
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I had a blast at Marmalade Dog last weekend, February 6-8, 2015 at WMU in Kalamazoo.
I learned that there is an active group of AD&D players just outside the village where I live in south central Kalamazoo County, MI. They played in my Sunday session of AD&D with The Village of Hommlet.
I played in my first session of DCC on Friday night, when no one signed up for my Hommlet session. It was a load of fun.
Saturday a bunch of other GMs signed up for
The Marmalade Dog 20 Gaming Convention will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 6, 7, & 8, 2015 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.
I will be running Village Of Hommlet using AD&D, as part of the OSR track. There will be several tables each day with other modules and rules. See the OSR Track link for details. Each table can accommodate 6 players.
Come join the fun and spread the word!
This is a small gaming convention composed of mostly
I supported the ACKS (Adventurer, Conquerer, King) Kickstarter because it sounded like the kind of thing I always wanted the games I played in to be.
I have not read my softcover rules, but have had them set aside in a safe place until time and circumstances permit reading them.
I have done some review of the PDF form of the rules and followed some of the online discussion on the website.
I'm not into multiple gaming systems like when I was younger. I don't
Updated 09-01-2012 at 02:12 AM by Fasbold
Well, I have been gaming heavily with my sons and we are having a blast. I took the plunge and advertised that I am looking for more players for my campaign. Once I am more in the flow of running a game with more players, I may take a chance on running an online game.
Updated 09-01-2012 at 01:53 AM by Fasbold
Well, I want to play. This is coming up to my busiest time of year for work. I am trying to sell my house to move back to where my siblings and their families live, and we grew up, nearly 600 miles from here. I will have lots of opportunity to play as player or GM once I move. I plan to play with my sons over Christmas break. If anyone lives near Kalamazoo and wants to play AD&D or Old School/clones, let me know.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Superstorm Sandy drove a surge in new claims for jobless benefits last week and hurt factory activity in the mid-Atlantic region in November, signs it could deal a substantial blow to economic growth in the fourth quarter.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 78,000 to a seasonally adjusted 439,000, the highest level since April 2011, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
It was the biggest one-week jump since a spike caused by Hurricane Katrina in September 2005.
Because the storm's impact is expected to be temporary, the data gave few clues as to the underlying health of the economy. But it appears the short-term hit could be greater than economists previously thought.
"We will likely see a step back in job growth," said Ryan Sweet, senior economist at Moody's Analytics in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The jobs market has had a painfully slow recovery from the 2007-09 recession and the unemployment rate remains stuck near 8 percent.
The muddy economic picture left by the storm could make it difficult to gauge the economy's fundamental strength for several more weeks.
In addition to the storm, the economic recovery is laboring against the uncertainty over the path of budget policy.
Economic growth is expected to slow sharply in the fourth quarter as businesses and consumers hold back on purchases due to fears of the so-called fiscal cliff, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.
Absent action by lawmakers, Washington will slash the federal budget gap by roughly $600 billion next year with sharp spending cuts and big tax hikes that would likely push the economy back into recession. Europe's debt crisis is also weighing on U.S. growth.
Economists expect job growth to slow to an average 144,000 jobs per month over the final three months of the year from 174,000 in the third quarter.
Fiscal cliff fears and disappointing results from Wal-Mart Stores Inc pushed stocks down in choppy trade, while prices for government debt rose.
An analyst from the Labor Department said several states from the mid-Atlantic and Northeast reported large increases in new filings for unemployment benefits last week due to Sandy, a mammoth storm that slammed into the East Coast in late October.
The storm left millions of homes and businesses without electricity, shut down public transportation and caused widespread damage in coastal communities.
Economists have said the storm could shave as much as half a percentage point from economic growth in the last three months of the year, but that should be made up early in 2013.
Retail sales data on Wednesday pointed to a softening in consumer spending early in the fourth quarter as Sandy slammed the brakes on automobile purchases last month.
Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, reported quarterly sales below analysts' expectations, but said it was well-positioned for holiday sales.
"Current macroeconomic conditions continue to pressure our customers," Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley said. "The holiday season is predicted to be very competitive, but we are very well prepared to deliver on the value and low prices our customers expect."
Separately, data from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank showed manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic unexpectedly contracted this month. The Philadelphia Fed's business activity index slumped to -10.7 from 5.7 the month before.
Any reading below zero indicates a decline in the region's manufacturing. The storm led firms in the region to reduce activity by about two days on average, the Philadelphia Fed said.
In New York state, which was also hit hard by Sandy, a gauge of manufacturing from the New York Federal Reserve Bank pointed to a fourth straight month of contraction in November.
The Labor Department said in another report that the Consumer Price Index edged up just 0.1 percent last month, with a rise in shelter costs offsetting a drop in gasoline prices.
A reading of so-called core prices, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, rose a trend-like 0.2 percent.
The data showed a generally stable rate of inflation, which economists said should give the Federal Reserve room to continue efforts to bolster the recovery.
"I wouldn't say that core CPI is worrying at all," said David Sloan, an economist at 4Cast in New York.
The price of shelter, which includes rent, rose 0.3 percent during the month, the most since 2008, and accounted for more than half of the increase in the CPI. Rents for primary residences rose 0.4 percent, which could suggest a strengthening in the economy is giving landlords more leverage to raise rents.
Gasoline prices fell 0.6 percent in October after climbing 7 percent the prior month. It was the first drop in gasoline prices since June. Higher costs at the pump have forced many American consumers to cut back on other spending.
In the 12 months to October consumer prices increased 2.2 percent, up a tenth of a point from September's reading. Core prices were up 2 percent, matching the 12-month reading from September.
Reporting by Jason Lange; Additional reporting by Chris Reese, Edward Krudy and Ellen Freilich in New York; Editing by Neil Stempleman and Tim Ahmann


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Total RecallTotal RecallTotal Recall is a look back at the history of video games through their characters, franchises, developers and trends.
Sure, I could bang on about Caveman, a tabletop electronic game released by Tomy, and how it had a rad soundtrack and some terrific box art.
But my Australian accent is, while occasionally loud, not exactly sexy. And I've never actually played this thing. So let's kick back and watch the Belgians at Bleeping Relics do it instead.
Note: while it's in French, there are of course English subtitles enabled by default. Bonus: it's also quite funny.
#001 • TOMY CAVEMAN [Bleeping Relics]


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"The Lord's Prayer" Diamond And Onyx Dog Tag Pendant
Stainless steel black onyx dog tag pendant celebrates faith. Features a genuine diamond, 24K-gold plating and "The Lord's Prayer" engraving. Gift box.
Pendant measures 5.1 cm L x 3.2 cm W; chain measures 61 cm L
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There is nothing more powerful or rewarding than faith in the Lord's presence. Now you can always express your belief that He is forever with you when you wear this striking "The Lord's Prayer" Christian necklace, an exclusive fine jewelry design from The Bradford Exchange. Showcasing a unique religious dog tag design, this magnificent expression of faith is a beautiful and constant reminder of His eternal promise.
Handcrafted of solid stainless steel, this dramatic religious dog tag pendant necklace showcases a cross plated in rich 24K gold and set with a genuine diamond. The radiant cross rests atop a genuine black onyx stone, which is positioned at the center of a larger cross, etched into the dog tag. The impressive design is finished with the final touch of "The Lord's Prayer", engraved on the reverse of this inspiring Christian necklace. Strong demand is expected, so order now!
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Diehard fans of "The Phantom of the Opera" can rest easy. While the North American tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical – which opens a three-week run at the Boston Opera House on June 26 – does boast new scenic design, choreography, and staging, the show's signature chandelier still comes crashing down as it has on stages worldwide since 1986.
"The chandelier is not the whole show, of course, but it is still very much part of the Phantom experience," promises Julia Udine who plays Christine Daaé, the young soprano ardently pursued by the musical's titular masked man who lurks menacingly in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. "The new chandelier is beautiful. And, thanks to the technology available today, the things it does are really great."
Based on the Gaston Leroux novel of the same name, "Phantom" was first developed for the stage by Lloyd Webber and producer Cameron Mackintosh 30 years ago. With lavish staging and under the direction of Hal Prince, "Phantom" has become the most successful musical of all time. In addition to London and New York, productions also continue in Hungary, Germany, Japan, and Korea. The "newly reimagined" North American tour is being directed by Laurence Connor, with new choreography by Scott Ambler, and set design by Paul Brown.
"Our production has a whole new creative team led by director Laurence Connor, who asked each of us to approach the show like it is being done for the first time. We all knew that it was already iconic, of course, but Laurence never put that pressure on our shoulders. I think in his mind, he wants this production to be more truthful and simpler in a way. It still looks gorgeous with the new sets and Maria Björnson's original costume designs, but there is more focus on the truthfulness in the story we're bringing to life on stage. Laurence has directed us much more toward realism," explained Udine by telephone recently from a tour stop in Schenectady, New York. "It's the same story we all love and with the same lush music ("The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again") but it is very different from the Broadway production. It approaches the characters in a more natural way."
The role of Christine is a natural for Udine, a New Jersey native who has been taking voice and dance lessons since she was in elementary school.
"Christine is a dancer, a ballerina and a singer. For me, that brings all of my training together. I've been dancing since I was really young, and this is a part every little girl wants to play. I used to sing the songs from the show in my voice lessons when I was 12 years old, and it is wonderful to be playing the role now."
And sometimes playing it for the legendary Mackintosh who, along with Matthew Bourne, is overseeing the new production.
"Cameron Mackintosh came to our tech rehearsals and tour opening in Providence last fall, and later also to Chicago. When I was auditioning for Laurence, I knew that Cameron was behind the scenes so it was very cool to finally meet him, let alone get a chance to work with him," recalls Udine. "Even though I tried my best not to think about the fact that Cameron Mackintosh was watching us rehearse, I was very nervous. Afterward, he told us to go back to the basics and simplify our performances. Having him say that reinforced to me that I don't have to add more to the way I play Christine."
Udine knows that originating the role of Christine in London and then on Broadway helped give soprano Sarah Brightman a lasting career as a classical crossover artist. She's also aware that landing a leading role in a high-profile production at 19 doesn't mean that she can take anything for granted.
"Continuing to train is very important. I also have to live a bit of a different lifestyle. I'm only 20, so I can't drink alcohol, but I also can't go out every night. I have to eat healthy meals, protect my body, and drink a lot of tea with honey to soothe my voice," says Udine, who acknowledges that the demands are not only physical. "I felt some pressure when I first went out with the tour, but it's better now. I'm where I am for a reason. I trust the people who put me in this position wouldn't put me here if they didn't think I could do it. You have to have a sense of confidence about your own talent and what you can do. At the same time, it is also important to stay humble and be nice to the people you're working with. It's an honor to be in a great show like this, with such a great cast. I know how lucky I am."
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera"
WHEN: June 26 – July 20
WHERE: Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston
TICKETS: Start at $33
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I could not let the day pass without commenting on you Panzer!
Just look at your beautiful face, and your expressive eyes!! You sure are a stunner!
Happy DOTD day Panzer!
Dog of the Day
Cat of the Day
Pet of the Day
I could not let the day pass without commenting on you Panzer!
Just look at your beautiful face, and your expressive eyes!! You sure are a stunner!
Happy DOTD day Panzer!
"No dog is born either vicious or friendly, but rather a blank slate that is moulded, for better or worse, by the owner."
Panzer.....What a handsome fellow you are. I have always wanted a German Sheppard. But never have. I bet you are a joy to have around.
Congratulations on DOTD.
A Dog Lover
Good morning to you, handsome man!! You are such an incredibly good looking, hunkish, guy. We think there is nothing more noble than a stunning GSD. Our Mom says your breed is one of the first breeds she ever remembers when she first became a dog lover as a young child. Your breed holds special memories for her. We love to hear her stories. We would get into the garbage too if we could figure out how to get the door open. That's a pretty good talent you have there, Mr. Panzer. Our Delilah figured out how to get into the kitchen cabinet door and Mom put velcro on the inside. It's our pleasure to meet a great lap doggie like you. We send big congrats to Western NC this morning. It's a very beautiful place. We hope the celebration there is great today for our Monday DOTD, Panzer!! Please tell Mom to add some kisses from us for you to help make it a big one. We wish you happiness always!!!!
Love, Daisy and Delilah in Sunny Florida
I've been Boo'd...
Thanks Barry!
I always say you can tell a dog that is truly loved by looking at their facial expressions and their eyes. You are one sweet and handsome boy all rolled into one.
Well, digging is fun! Isn't that what dogs are supposed to do?
I love that you want to be a lap dog too. It sounds like you are just one big old loveable guy.
And, the trash...well, Casey loves the trash too. I guess you guys just cannot help yourselves. The smells are just too tempting.
Enjoy your day of fame handsome and sweet boy. Happy DOTD!!!
Panzer is a beautiful dog And what a beautiful eyes he's got, so expressive. Give him all my love and kisses
Good afternoon gorgeous Panzer! A very happy Dog of the Day to you, sweetheart! I have to agree with my fellow posters...those eyes, ears, that expression...utterly heart melting; for sure you are one much loved, happy, well cared for doggie! My beloved Cody, now of the Rainbow Bridge, was a GSD x Husky who could be your twin, aside from your coloring (she was red with blue eyes). She had that exact same "look!" Oh, she loved to bury those bones too! hehe True to your breed you are one beautiful, smart, loyal and loving pup, Panzer! How blessed your humans are to have a best friend in you...Petra and Molly too! I so enjoyed reading your bio., Panzer; learning of the happy, love filled life you have been blessed with! And thanks to your Mom for sharing such sweet pictures of your sweet self with us; you're truly stunning! Hope you're enjoying an extra special, fun filled "top dog" day, celebrating with your proud people and pup pals Molly and Petra, Panzer! Please have your humans give you a big hug and kiss for me...and a treat, or two, or three! Congratulations beautiful Panzer, our very special and most deserving honoree!
Star,Tigg'r , Mollie and the10 Gallon Gang!
And my Rainbow Bridge Furangels...Jingles, Cody, Fritz, Chessa, Satin, Buddy, Lizzie, Oliver, Squeaker, Moonbeam, Rosie, Ruby~
What a STUNNING boy you are, Panzer! You make a perfect Dog of the Day. Your coloring might not be "typical", but it sure is gorgeous! Congrats on your accomplishment, and have a wonderful day filled with friends and family, and a TON of biscuits!
Hello Panzer,
Well, I think it's unanimous, everyone is in love with that face & your
beautiful eyes. You are one handsome fella. Congratulations on being
chosen as our gorgeous DOG OF THE DAY. Sending lots of cyber
hugs & kisses sweet boy.
I've Been Boo'd
I've been Frosted
Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Panzer, how handsome you are! Happy Dog of the Day! I would be very honored to sit down and make a lap for you !
I've been Boo'd ... right off the stage!
Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
Brrrr, I've been Frosted! Thank you, Asiel and Pomtzu!
"That's the power of kittens (and puppies too, of course): They can reduce us to quivering masses of Jell-O in about two seconds flat and make us like it. Good thing they don't have opposable thumbs or they'd surely have taken over the world by now." -- Paul Lukas
"We consume our tomorrows fretting about our yesterdays." -- Persius, first century Roman poet
Cassie's Catster page: http://www.catster.com/cats/448678
Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com


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I first met Chris Smither almost fifteen years ago in a high school auditorium in Bozeman, MT. He was hawking CDs and signing autographs after opening for Joan Baez. My girlfriend dragged me to the show (her father was a big fan of Joan Baez; I however was not sure I wanted to part with $20) and neither of us had ever heard of Chris Smither. Man, we were not prepared for what he brought to the stage. It was all sharp lyrics, a blunt voice, and toe tapping percussion that never missed a beat. Standing in front of him while waiting for him to sign his CD cover he told us he did not mind the road life at all. We have been big fans ever since.
For all the times we have seen Chris Smither perform, last night may have been his most energetic performance since that first time we caught him in Montana. He had a new album to push (Hundred Dollar Valentine) but that was not going to interfere with him playing his bettern known songs. The result was about ninety minutes of songs punctuated only by a few short stories. Among my favorite lines of the night was his introduction to his heavily child focused song I Don't Know ("perfectly good songwriters become parents.") After listening to some of his new offerings I am happy to report that this is not at all true for relatively new parent Chris Smither. New standbys Hundred Dollar Valentine and Make Room for Me have the same dark wit and toe tapping fun as the classic offerings Small Revelations and Link of Chain. They also held up well against true musical gems such as Origin of Species (which has the almighty singing "I'll just sit back in the shade while everyone gets laid/ that's what I call Intelligent Design) and the incredibly emotional Train Home whose haunting lyrics describe a perfect vision of the living dead. As an artist, Chris Smither is someone who has been influenced by many and influential of many more. Watching last night we could understand why so many popular artists (Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris just to name two) have chosen to cover his work.
Toward the end of the night Chris Smither spoke of music critics almost always describing him as "mildly depressed." Chris made it clear that he sees himself as more hopeful than that. In a recent interview with Mother Jones (interview by Tim McDonnell on July 30, 2012) Chris also said he will know when it is time to call it quits. I hope that time is far away.
Opening for Chris Smither was the talented Paul Cebar. Never having seen him performed, I was surprised by his mellow persona. Like Chris Smither, Cebar also offered sharp and insightful song lyrics that made you think. I look forward to seeing him again too.
The Old Town School of Folk Music continues to provide Chicago with a music friendly and comfortable venue that serious artists such as Chris Smither seek out. A casual look at their calendar includes coming performances by living legends such as Robyn Hitchcock and The Indigo Girls as well as up and coming artist Joe Pug. To see everything that the Old Town School of Folk Music has to offer, click here: http://www.oldtownschool.org/ For more information related to Chris Smither, click here http://smither.com/


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I'm trying to plan my first backpack trip to Europe but not sure how to go about planning. My goal to backpacking Europe is to experience the culture and go sight seeing.
What are some tips/advice I could use to help plan out my trip? Since I've never been to Europe I don't know what to expect and how long I should stay in each city. I would like to spend the least amount of money but still experience the culture and scenery. Also how do most of you travel within the cities?


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13-year-old Brit Tim Parker was named the Fastest Kid in the World, earlier this month, at the Kent-based (and unfortunately named) HPV Championships—which, in this case, stands for Human Powered Vehicle.
Representing the Penair School, Parker competed against kids as old as 16, racing vehicles powered solely by their own brute force. Tim Parker, in his low-riding three-wheel pedacycle, reached speeds of 30mph!
His trike, house within a an aerodynamic bullet-like shell, was created by the Falmouth-based Ice Trikes—where Tim's father Chris is director.
Speaking to the press, after his race, Tim said: "I was quite surprised to win it because it was my first ever race in the HPV world. There's quite a lot of adrenaline pumping around your body at that sort of speed." [Inhabitat]


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Going back to at least 2001, Daley, the brother and son of former Chicago mayors, has mulled a bid for governor. The last time was in 2009, when he publicly thought about challenging Pat Quinn in the Democratic primary. And now, he's talking about it again.
Before I returned Daley's call, I wanted to check around and see what might be different this time.
I was told that there are two major differences between now and before. First of all, Rich Daley is no longer mayor. Hizzoner simply didn't want his brother running statewide. A gubernatorial bid could shine too much of a spotlight on the mayor and there was real fear that a statewide run could upset the mayor's delicately balanced coalition – meaning black voters. Bill Daley is now free to do whatever he wants.
The other consideration also has to do with family. Daley had gone through a divorce in 2001. Now, though, he has a supportive, solid spouse who will back him all the way.
Daley confirmed both of those points when we finally connected. But he hasn't been raising money, he hasn't been traveling the state and he flatly denied a newspaper report that he had commissioned a poll.
Instead, he's been reaching out to old friends, including former President Bill Clinton, who encouraged a run. At 64, this could be his last opportunity to run a strenuous statewide campaign, and Daley said if he does run it'll only be for a term or maybe two, just to straighten things out and move along.
My big question was what he could bring to the table that Dan Hynes couldn't in 2010, when he narrowly lost to Quinn in the Democratic primary. Like Hynes, Daley is a white, Irish, South Side Chicagoan. What votes does he get that Hynes could not? While he wouldn't come right out and say it (most of the conversation was off the record), I think he believes that Hynes made some late mistakes and that enough voters are ready to move beyond Gov. Quinn that he has a legit shot.
The power of a sitting governor should never be underestimated in a primary. Even in the "new era" of reform, governors have jobs, contracts and other favors they can hand out to key constituencies. Quinn doled out million-dollar grants like they were candy in 2010.
Besides that, Quinn himself is one of the best closers I've ever seen. After leading for months, Quinn began slipping against Hynes and by the last weekend even some of the governor's top aides were thinking about finding new jobs after primary day. He did it again in the fall, when most people had written him off against Bill Brady.
Anyway, back to Daley. Will he do it? Well, he sounds more like a candidate than he ever has, but until he starts raising money and doing a bit of traveling then we shouldn't take him all that seriously.
Can he beat Quinn? In 2010, enough people were still willing to give the relatively new "accidental governor" a chance that he could win by small margins in both the primary and the general. This time around, Quinn will have had almost six years under his belt, and if things don't turn around soon, he's not going to get the same benefit of the doubt.
Another Daley consideration has to be whether Attorney General Lisa Madigan decides to run. After years of dismissing the prospect, Madigan seemed almost eager to take on the challenge on election night last November, when we spoke. She flatly denied any interest in a state Supreme Court bid, saying such a job would be too boring. She seemed steamed at Chicago reporters, who'd asked her whether she could be a governor and raise her young children. And she pointed to her huge campaign war chest, which currently contains $3.6 million. That same Public Policy Polling poll had Madigan leading Quinn, 64-20.
The Daley people say they aren't factoring Madigan into the equation just yet. If she runs, she runs. But right now they aren't worrying too much about it. We'll see.
Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.


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Grapevine, Texas (ABP) — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship July 1 affirmed a long-awaited proposal for how the moderate group relates to its "partner" institutions and organizations – one of several key actions taken during the Fellowship's annual general assembly in Grapevine, Texas.
The moderate Baptist group also approved revisions to its constitution and bylaws, but only after some unexpected debate. Nineteen missionaries were appointed and CBF officers were elected. A total budget of $21.6 million was adopted for the next 12 months. A new offering for religious liberty and human rights brought in about $45,000. Participants received training and inspiration in 91 workshops. And CBF Coordinator Daniel Vestal challenged the Atlanta-based Fellowship to respond to global poverty and suffering.
The assembly, which drew 2,823 registered participants and about 400 others, overwhelmingly affirmed the report from a committee studying CBF's "partner" relationships, despite concern the plan favors the strongest partners and harms the most vulnerable.
Rather than owning its own agencies and institutions, CBF channels local-church and individual contributions to support the ministry of more than 100 organizations, including 14 theological schools.
The new plan caps funding for partners at 25 percent of an organization's previous year's receipts, and it establishes a three-tiered approach to relationships with theological schools — identity partners, leadership partners and global partners.
During the two-day assembly north of Dallas, participants approved constitution and bylaws revisions after turning aside a move to make a commitment to Jesus Christ and evangelism explicit in the CBF purpose statement.
The old statement said, in part, the Fellowship's purpose is "to bring together Baptists who desire to call out God's gifts in each person in order that the gospel of Jesus Christ will be spread throughout the world in glad obedience to the Great Commission."
The first sentence of the revised statement says the CBF's purpose is "to serve Christians and churches as they discover and fulfill their God-given mission."
Bob DeFoor of Harrodsburg, Ky., alluded to the Southern Baptist Convention's "Baptist Faith and Message," which was criticized by moderate Baptists in 2000 for deleting a reference to Jesus Christ as the criterion for biblical interpretation. DeFoor said the CBF was in danger of a similar omission.
Dick Allison of Hattiesburg, Miss., chairman of the CBF legal committee, said the intent was to bring the language in the Fellowship's governing documents in line with its publicized mission statement.
Two motions, to refer the entire document or just the purpose statement back to committee, failed before the revisions were adopted.
In other business, assembly participants approved a $16.47 million operating budget for 2005-06, a slight increase, and total expenditures of $21,580,058, which includes more than $5.1 million in designated gifts, mostly for missions.
During the closing session, 19 new CBF missionaries were commissioned for service, including five career field personnel.
Participants elected Joy Yee, pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church in San Francisco, as moderator and Emmanuel McCall, retired pastor of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in Atlanta, as moderator-elect. Yee is Asian American and McCall is African American.
The assembly donated $45,000 to a new annual offering for religious liberty and human rights, named for Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, who are CBF supporters.
In the closing sermon, Vestal told CBF members global poverty is "the moral issue of our day," and how Christians respond is "the acid test of our faith." (07-13-05)