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The sequester cuts and a steelworker's job prospects
Interview by
May 2, 2013
It's been nearly a year since Richard Crowe was laid off from his job as a steelworker. And because of the sequester, his unemployment check was cut 10 percent. But a new job might be in his future.
No sequester reprieve for biomedical research
Interview by
Apr 30, 2013
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institute of Health, on how sequester cuts have caused anxiety for young researchers.
U.S. pays down debt for first time in six years
Apr 30, 2013
The Treasury Department is expected to start paying down U.S. government debt this quarter for the first time in six years.
Sequester funding cuts have researchers worried
Apr 30, 2013
As government spending on medical research drops, some would-be scientists are having second thoughts.
Furloughs: On the job, but out of work
Interview by
Apr 26, 2013
Sequester-related furloughs went into effect this week, impacting mostly air traffic controllers employed by the federal government. How can other public servants prepare their personal finances to take on mandatory unpaid leave?
Mitigating the cost and frustration of sequester flight delays
Apr 25, 2013
How are airlines managing the flight delays related to sequester furloughs, and their impact on flyer morale and costs?
JFK air traffic controller on first furlough day: 'Frustrating'
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Apr 24, 2013
Air traffic controllers from JFK to LAX have begun their furloughs, making for long and painful delays, especially flying into and out of the big East Coast airports around New York City.
Travelers may run into delays due to FAA furloughs
Apr 22, 2013
Some groups have filed suit to stop the furloughs of air traffic controllers. The FAA must cut hundreds of millions under federal budget sequestration.
Sequester could push some renters out of Section 8 housing
Apr 16, 2013
Sequestration has left housing authorities with a stark choice: Raise rents, or eliminate some Section 8 vouchers altogether.
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Apr 3, 2013
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We all know that symmetry and math have at least a little bit to do with attractiveness, with ratios between facial features playing a large role. So, according to science, who is the most beautiful woman in the world? It could be 18-year-old UK resident Florence Colgate, who was recently dubbed "Britain's Most Beautiful Face."
Pretty she is, but why exactly is this winner of a natural beauty contest mathematically attractive?
Florence's ratio of the distance between her ears to the distance between her pupils is almost 2:1, and the distance between her eyes to her mouth is almost a third of the distance from her hairline to her chin: both are scientifically ideal and a "measurement of symmetrical perfection."
But now lets look at the obvious: pictured above, it looks like she has on at least blush and a bit of mascara. But all participants in the contest were required to wear no makeup and have no cosmetic enhancements of any kind. So this girl is natural, a fresh face. A researcher from Perception Lab at the University of St Andrews' School of Psychology also pointed out that "Florence has all the classic signs of beauty. She has large eyes, high cheekbones, full lips and a fair complexion.
Pretty? Yes. The world's most beautiful? Maybe, but I'm sure there are millions of other women who are equally (or more) gorgeous and didn't have to enter a contest to prove it. Kudos to Colgate for staying natural though.
Lovelies, what do you think makes a person beautiful?

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It's not the most high profile Olympic sport, but Badminton does have its following. The Fresno Badminton Clubs meets three times a week at Fresno State's South Gym, and badminton enthusiasts of all ages turn out to play and compete.
NBC's Olympic Badminton coverage begins on July 28th. You can watch it right here on KSEE 24.


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Jeni Thornley is a documentary filmmaker. Her widely distributed, award winning films include: Island Home Country (2008), To the Other Shore: a diary film about motherhood (1996), the co-directed feature documentary For Love or Money: a history of women and work in Australia (1983) and Maidens: four generations of an Australian family (1978). She was a Contributing Director on Australia Daze (1988).
Jeni currently works in film as a writer, director, script editor, researcher, film assessor and as a film and video valuer for film archives and the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program. She also lectures in documentary film, focusing on the history of documentary, changing forms and ethics at University of Technology, Sydney, where she has also completed her doctorate. See the Issues in Documentary facebook page.
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Accolades Salon Spa2065 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN | Directions 55105-1334
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Great experience here! The front desk
was friendly and the salon has a modern cool look to it. I didn't know at the time.. but the owner was standing by the front and greeted me with a warm smile and just simply asked how I was doing today.. which was very nice to walk into .. considering the fact it was my first time there. I when I went to Accolades.. I had extremly long thick curly hair... that was ALWAYS frizzy. I decided to do the groupon for the blowout. I was kind of scared because after I had bought it .. I heard all the rumors about how bad it was for your health e.t.c. My stylist sat me down and explained that it was the actual brazilian blowout.. but one that was much better for me.. which was a relief... It still was considered a brazilian blowout.. just not as intense.
After we were finished.. my hair looked beautiful!!! Sooooo smooth and soft. I did these treatments for awhile after this.. until I decided to chop all of my hair off. (Which I got done at Accolades by Josh M.) I now have a cute pixi cut and I am obsessed with it! Josh is great! And the owner complimented me again while I was walking out of the door.. it all just made me feel beautiful! I would recommend him AND Accolades.
Always a great experience. I go to see Rick and he always does a great job. I have been going to him for so long that he knows exactly what to do everytime with out me having to say something to him. He was out for a little bit.. so I had too see Alex for a few appointments.. and she was very good and understood what I wanted done. I didn't have to worry about anything. Rick is finally back.. and I cannot wait to see him.
The only service I have gotten done there is getting my brows tinted and waxed. Both times they were good experiences. I got these services done by Alana.. and she did a great job! My brows weren't waxed too thin or anything... and when she tinted them.. they were the perfect color! I get tons of compliments on them.. so I thought it was worth a review. It was cute salon and I will be back for Alana to do my brows again! Thanks guys!
After reading a previous review about Kelly... I am so confused. Kelly is wonderful! I have been seeing her for years! She is beyond a senior stylist and I would never want to see anyone else. I think some people who comment very rude things about her are taking it a little bit too far... Kelly is worth every single dime I have paid! I have tons of friends who are in the beauty industry.. and all I have to say is that everyone does hair differently... if you don't like the way one person does hair.. then you find the next. Kelly has ALWAYS done exactly what I wanted and she is the most kind, sweetest stylist I have ever had. Kelly is great at her job.. and I would HIGHLY recommend her.
I purchased the coupon for a facial, massage, and pedicure. All three of my services were amazing and I feel so refreshed and revived! Accolades is a great atmosphere and I will for surely be back to enjoy these services again!
So, so experience depending on who you get as a stylist. I've been there twice and the receptionist and greeting from front desk was fine both times. They checked me in and was attentive like other places I've been to. My first hair experience there was great, which was why I returned. My stylist did a great job with my cut and I loved it. I was able to leave it straight or curl it and it always looked great. When I tried to make the appointment with him, I was told he was no longer there so I asked for a stylist with the same level/degree of experience. I showed up at the appointed time but was told I am not on the schedule. I remember specifically calling and talked to the receptionist, which was why I knew the stylist I wanted to see was no longer there and she ran through the names of other stylist I could see. She ended the call by reconfirming the time and date of my appointment. Not only was I not on the schedule but another person was scheduled at that time. Thankfully, she was only there for a min. 15 wax so they were able to fit me in. I don't know if this is why the stylist did a horrible job with my hair. It looked ok at the salon but when I got home I reliazed I paid $60 for a hair cut I could have gone to Cost Cutter for. My husband liked the bangs but I realized she never even touched the bangs. I asked for 2 inches off and she cut about 4 to 5 in. off. I know it's just hair and it will grow but until it does, for the next few months I will have to live with this hair but it so much shorter than I wanted that can't do much to it. I guess every salon has great stylist and not so great. Hope you are able to get one that will do a nice job. I may give this salon the benefit of the doubt and try them one more time but I would definitely make sure I don't get the same stylist again.
Horrible, terrible experience! I read
the reviews below and scheduled an appointment with a 'senior stylist' for highlights and a cut. When I got home and combed my hair back, I noticed that I still had significant regrowth and black lines through my hair - it actually made my hair look greasy. Somehow, the 'senior stylist' also managed to give me the worst haircut I have ever had - way too short, uneven layers.
I had to pay $250 to have the color and cut corrected. The stylist who fixed the disastrous color said that the foils were placed wrong - very amateur mistake.
My hair is now so short that I can no longer pull it back - pretty disappointing considering I have a wedding coming up and planned on wearing my hair back.
Admittedly, I should have returned to Accolades before having my hair 'fixed' but I was so upset that I needed something done ASAP - and I certainly was not going to allow anyone at that salon to touch my hair again. I did contact them and was offered a free facial or pedicure for my 'bad experience.' Considering the fact that my hair is ruined and I paid almost $500 for the privilege (approximately $200 to Accolades and $250 to fix the damage), I would rather not return - even for a pedicure.
If you are new in town and need a great haircut -- schedule with Kelly. I had the same stylist for 15 years. Moving to Saint Paul meant finding someone I could trust. Kelly is amazing!
Recommend Accolades Salon and Spa for bridal parties!!!! They will get you all in, and they will even come in early to fit your schedule! Their stylists are very talented and their makeup artist will go on set with you if you want. I love Accolades!!
I was recommended to Accolades by a friend who was just blown away by her experience. I had an overgrown hair cut and was recommend to see David. Accolades was a easy location to find and they have a big enough parking lot so I was happy I didn't have to worry about parking. I paid $54.00 for a haircut from David.. and it was beyond worth that price. Not only was my haircut outstanding.. but the experience I spent with David was by far the best. First off, David is one of the most hilarious men I have ever met. It was our first time meeting.. and he made it feel like we had known each other for years. He put me in a great mood and wasn't afraid to say anything.. which I like! Secondly, you get a mini facial when you get your hair shampooed... WOW I wasn't expecting it.. and it felt sooooo goood!!! If you are looking for a new stylist... I would recommend David!! He is very experienced and he is also a great time. You won't want to leave after spending time with David, PLUS.. You get a great hair do out of it!
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"Network For Horse Sports" Presents Exclusive Highlights of Diamonds & Dirt Classic
Nearly $30K in Prize Money Offered for Five-Minute Films Themed: "A Day at the Races" Entry Deadline March 27
Weekly Show Follows the Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown Trails
Network Headed to Gulfstream Park for Saturday's Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes
HRTV® is pleased to announce the completion of an affiliation agreement with Cable Onda, based in Panama City, Panama. Cable Onda, Panama's leading telecommunications company, provides a wide array of advanced TV, wireless, Internet, home phone and other services.
Poignant Documentary Chronicles Injured Jockey Jake Chalfin's Courage
SiriusXM to Simulcast Live Coverage of Eclipse Awards, Produced by HRTV, on Saturday, January 19 (8 p.m. ET)
Premiere Episode Unveiled on Tuesday, Jan 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET
California is known for its movie stars, but on the racetrack, few California-bred horses will ever match the notoriety and stardom the great Lava Man attained. On Sunday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. ET, the next installment of HRTV's award-winning monthly documentary show -- Inside Information: Lava Man -- will chronicle a brilliant career that evolved from very modest, unlikely beginnings.
Nearly $30K in Prize Money Offered for Five-Minute Films Themed: "A Day at the Races"
Shows Include 2013 Winter Racing Preview, Eclipse Awards Overview & 2012 Recap
Arcadia, CA, Dec. 20 -- HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will unveil a unique two-hour daily handicapping-based segment, The Player, on Wednesday, Dec. 26, debuting during the network's Opening Day coverage of the prestigious Santa Anita Winter/Spring meeting.
Kurt Hoover Also Moves into Full-time Role with HRTV
Arcadia, CA, Dec. 5 -- HRTV (R), The Network For Horse Sports, will once again team up with HITS (Horse Shows in the Sun) and A Good Show to present the television premiere of the prestigious HITS Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix from Saugerties, NY this Sunday, Dec. 9, at 9 p.m. ET.
Inglewood Track Begins 24-Day Meeting This Thursday, Nov. 8
Brilliant Mare's Career Revisited in Moving Tribute
Racing Fans Offered All Cup Races, Workouts, Original Shows & News
All Races, Except Classic, to Air Live on HRTV During Two-Day Cup
Black Caviar, the brilliant, undefeated Australian mare, is a superstar Down Under and HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will present the two-show series on the impeccable 6-year-old, beginning on Friday, Oct. 26.
New Winters Weekly Series Begins on Oct. 23, Wilhelm Debuts on Oct. 28
Annual "Festival of the Sun" Program Highlights Track's Fall Season
With the prestigious Breeders' Cup only a month away, HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, is launching a multi-platform "watch and win" promotion designed to educate visitors and viewers about the championship horses in the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will provide racing fans with comprehensive on-track coverage of a tremendous day of racing from two sites -- Santa Anita and Belmont Park -- this Saturday, September 29.
HRTV Now Available Through Systems in Winona, MN & Whitley County, KY
Next Episode of Ireland Unbridled (Sept. 24) Features Dublin Horse Show
First of Five Shows Debuts on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
Network Teams with HITS and A Good Show for Live Webcast of Sunday's $1M Pfizer Grand Prix from Saugerties, NY
HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will continue to provide equestrian enthusiasts with outstanding events when it offers the free live webcast of the Hampton Classic's featured event, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier, on Sunday, September 2, at 2 p.m. EDT.
Fasig-Tipton Pursuit of the Cup, Presented by Twinspires.com Kicks Off Additional Sunday Show, Beginning Sept. 2
The Grade 1, $1 million Arlington Million is annually one of Thoroughbred racing's summertime showcase races, and HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will once again be on-track at Arlington Park to chronicle all the events leading into the Saturday, August 18 classic.
HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will present an all-inclusive recap of the inaugural Totally Thoroughbreds Horse Show when its award-winning documentary show, Inside Information: Horse Show at Old Hilltop, premieres on Sunday, August 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Inside Information: Radosevich Feted in Annual Ceremony Held in Florence, IN on July 28
"Fasig-Tipton Pursuit of the Cup, Presented by Twinspires.com" Makes Seasonal Debut on Thursday, August 2
With the London Games taking center stage on the sports landscape for the next several weeks, HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will offer "Equestrian News from the London Games," providing the latest, up-to-date information from London, beginning on Saturday, July 28.
HRTV (R), The Network For Horse Sports, will further expand its scope of producing live webcasts of premier events when it presents daily streaming coverage of the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) from two different arenas at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, beginning this Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 a.m. ET.
The inaugural Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show, hosted by the Maryland Jockey Club and Adena Springs, will take place this Saturday, July 14 on Pimlico's infield, and HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will present a live streaming webcast of the event via www.hrtv.com
Miami, FL, July 3 -- For the fifth consecutive year, HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will be on-site at Calder Casino & Race Course for the annual "Summit of Speed" this Saturday, July 7.
The late Marje Everett, a powerful, yet polarizing, force in racing for more than three decades, will be the featured subject when HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, presents its award-winning documentary show, Inside Information: Marge Everett, this Sunday, July 1 at 11:30 p.m. ET.
HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will continue to expand its scope of equestrian programming when it premieres an entertaining new series, Great Western Dude Ranches, beginning on Wednesday, June 20, at 9 p.m. ET.
Network's Royal Ascot Coverage, Presented by XpressBet, Begins on Tuesday, June 19
Arcadia, CA, June 15 -- HRTV (R) has received eight 2012 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences of the Ohio Valley.
Network On-Site For Churchill's Stephen Foster this Saturday.
HRTV TRAVELS TO BELMONT TO CHRONICLE I'LL HAVE ANOTHER'S TRIPLE CROWN QUEST * Post Position Draw & Live Racing On-site Coverage Begins Wednesday; * Pursuit of the Crown and Westrock Coffee First Call at Belmont; * Network Premieres 4 ½ Hours of New Triple Crown Programming Elmont, NY, June 1 -- I'll Have Another's quest to become racing's first Triple Crown winner in 34 years has captured the nation's attention, and HRTV (R) will continue its extensive on-site coverage of this year's T
Arcadia, CA, May 30 -- HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will provide equestrian fans with more high-quality programming when it airs highlights from the 2011 Alltech National Horse Show (NHS), the most prestigious horse show in the U.S., on Thursday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET.
Lamborghini Grand Prix to air this Thursday, May 24 followed by Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix on June 7.
Post Position Draw, Pursuit of the Crown and Westrock Coffee First Call Emanate from Pimlico; HRTV.com Provides Behind-the-Scenes Coverage
HRTV's (R) extensive week-long coverage of the Kentucky Derby will also treat viewers to the premiere of a special documentary, Garrett Gomez: 118 Days, which will provide racing fans with an intimate, up-close look at the champion jockey's intense recovery from a serious injury, and uncover his steely focus of returning to the track and securing a mount in the 138th running of the Derby.
HRTV (R) will air the first-ever 2012 HRTV Film Festival at Santa Anita Top Ten Show on Wednesday, May 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The one-hour show, co-hosted by HRTV's Peter Lurie and Zoe Cadman, will air at 8:30 p.m. ET, and feature the top ten submitted videos (virtually all in their entirety) from the recently-concluded Film Festival.
HRTV will make its annual trek to Churchill Downs to provide racing fans with the most comprehensive, on-site coverage of the 138th edition of the Kentucky Derby, beginning with Opening Day at the historic Louisville, KY track this Saturday, April 28.
Show Offers Special Friday Edition; Network Provides Live Coverage of 'Derby, 'Blossom
Network On-Site for Saturday's Wood Memorial & Santa Anita Derby. HRTV (R) will continue to provide racing fans with in-depth coverage of the Triple Crown trail, when HRTV's Richard Migliore and Carolyn Conley report live on the Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial from Aqueduct Racetrack in New York on Saturday.
HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, has launched a new, enhanced, all-video website offering horse fans worldwide the broadest array of equestrian programming available online, with more than 700 VOD (video on demand) programs covering over 20 different "horse sports" as well as a 24/7 live stream of HRTV programming.
Award-Winning Show to air on Sunday, April 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET
HRTV will provide racing fans an outstanding weekend of racing action, with an on-site presence at two key sites for Kentucky Derby preps -- Fair Grounds for the Grade 2, $1 million Louisiana Derby on Sunday and Gulfstream Park for the Grade 1, $1 million Florida Derby on Saturday.
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, will continue to add compelling programming to its schedule when it presents "Unsung Hero: The Horse in the Civil War," premiering on Monday, March 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET.
HRTV.com Presents Free Live Webcast of HITS $100K Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix This Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
On-Site at Fair Grounds for Havre de Grace's 2012 Season Debut on Saturday
Informative Series Highlights: "Why Horses Leave Hoof Prints on Our Hearts"
HRTV (R) The Network for Horse Sports, in partnership with Team Zenyatta, will provide the official video news release of Zenyatta, and her colt, at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 10. Complete download instructions for news outlets will be available at: http://www.hrtv.com/zenyatta
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, will continue its successful partnership with HITS, Inc., when it presents a live webcast of the $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Lamborghini of Newport Beach, from Thermal, CA this Sunday, March 11 via its newly-designed website -- www.hrtv.com
Network On-Site for Tampa Bay Derby on Saturday; Special International Coverage from Buenos Aires
The Old English Rancho has been synonymous with California racing for nearly 80 years, and HRTV's award-winning documentary show, "Inside Information: Old English Rancho," will provide an intriguing historical retrospective on the facility this Sunday, March 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Two Special Shows Airing on Thursday in Advance of Saturday's Big 'Cap
"Fasig-Tipton Pursuit of the Crown, presented by Twinspires.com" Makes Sunday Debut
Network On-Site for Gulfstream's Donn, Hutcheson on Saturday
HRTV's (R) award-winning documentary show, "Inside Information," will offer an in-depth look at one of racing's most recognizable jockey's preparation for North America's richest race, when it debuts, "Inside Information: Chantal" this Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. ET.
Network's "The Edge" Handicapping Show Focuses on Saturday's "Luck" Pick 6
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"Outstanding Chit-lit"
This book and these characters didn't remind me of Emily Giffin as much as Candace Bushnell. Sex and the City in the burbs...without much shopping.. I also didn't agree with the summary statement that they were struggling to keep their long standing friendship alive. I didn't feel that they wouldn't always be friends. Their struggles were just life - not with one another.
For a debut novel the pace of this book is near perfection. Just when I was starting to get tired of one character there would be a switch. When the characters started to whine to the edge of it being irritating - they stopped. It's a rollercoaster of events. Just when you think you can see how one scenario is going to go - boom - you find you are completely wrong.
This was a quick enjoyable read for me - quick because I couldn't tear myself away from it..
"My First Dan Brown"
Geez what a far range in reviews.
When his previously popular books came out - the topic did not strike my fancy and I did not read them. I'd have to have lived under a rock to not get that book without reading about it, by now.
This book was very good. I sincerely enjoyed it. I was involved in the story, attracted to the characters and surprised at all the right parts. I enjoy the history and the art stories. I was able to fall in to this book, as if this was his first, in that they rarely mention the characters previous adventures.
The narration is perfection. Paul Michael is like listening to silk. His gender changing is transparent.
Anyone that says this books is predictable needs to get a big glass ball and join the circus.
"Unexpected Gem!!!"
This book was completely different than I expected it to be. It was the high praise and the fine reviews that kept haunting me to purchase this book and I am so glad I did. From the name and scanning reviews, one thinks it has to do with weight in a physical sense when the weigh in the title has more to do with the emotional weigh we carry.
Heft is a fine example of a heavy book dealing with a lot of sad issues that, rather than being a depressing story, it's compelling and hopeful tale that keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Yes, there could have been more resolution – but, there is always hope for a sequel.
"Yep, I will be reading every Lisa Gardner"
Her books are just good police detective mystery. This one for me was not as good as some of the others that I have read. It was a little too long. She should have wrapped it up a bit sooner.
I enjoy the large part that women take in her books.
"Delightfully Fluffy"
If you are a Lauren Graham fan - this book is definitely for you. As an old Gilmore Girls fan, I am a longtime fan. Her first fiction is just as witty – just as humorous – just as warm as you would expect it to be. One additional thing about this book that I enjoyed is though the characters were generally often in competition with one another they were still kind to one another. When life went the wrong direction – the characters changed direction and trudge on. Such a story was refreshing – just what I needed.
This is a tale of a New York City actress trials and triumphs. Franny gives herself a three year career goal. Along the way she shares her personal life and professional rise and falls. Someday, Someday Maybe is an interesting upbeat and humorous book. Lauren Graham is the narrator speaking in the first person. It's like listening to a good friend tell of her latest adventure. It's laugh out loud funny in parts.
Some will not enjoy the ending. Personally, I found it to be just perfect. Good first effort and I hope we get a lot more from her. Normally, I detest when the narrator is the author. Not for this book. Yes, you will envision her as the main character, but I don't think there is any way to get around that.
"LOVE Krueger"
It's different from my home. The caracters seem real.
Ordinary Grace....also by Krueger. I am really enjoying his writing.
"Pretty Book Cover. One Darned Depressing Novel"
Painfully maudlin: So syrupy that my teeth ached if I read for too long in one setting. Trusting the rave reviews of this book's prequel, I didn't fear preordering so that I could download it the first day it came out. This book does stand on its own. I got enough of this whole group of characters in this one book. I have not a single desire to read the first novel after slugging through this novel. This book starts off depressing and doesn't stop till it gets dismal.
The first four chapters could have been summed up in a single paragraph. It doesn't take 4 chapters to get across the sorrow of cancer survivors. Repeating and counting the depth of bereavement over and over doesn't deepen the idea of sorry. By chapter 5 the author has beaten just how sad everyone is to the point that Moses-Tobaini's "Hearts and Flowers" is lilting in background. Kate and Tully had thirty year friendship. I was impressed the first time you stated it. Dragging "thirty year friendship" in over and over in some kind of weird speak was pointless and irritating. Who has these type conversations? No one talks like the people in this book. Ms Hannah writing should be put on a question mark diet. At least one question follows too mnay statement in this book. Tully sees a man walking towards her. Why does he look so familiar? Tully considers speaking to him. Why does she feel the need to? Why? Why ask why when you really don't want to know why? Why?
The general story is good. I rolled my eyes and groaned aloud through the entire book because it was basically interesting and I was curious enough in the plight of the characters to drag myself to the ending. Along the way there were additional surprises, twists and turns that makes for a strong plot. It's a clever story between the sappy sugary morose languishing of repetitive waves of insecurities and vacillation.
I read another book by Nevil Shute. While researching the author, I read many recommendations for this book. I can see why. An epic novel revolving around two amazing people that met though divine providence.
"Enjoyably light"
After listening to several "heavy" books, this was so light - so humorous. Pleasant read
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Don't want to give a lot away... I did enjoy all the stories about George Plimpton that were included. He was a talk show guest on many shows when I was a kid....
This could easily be done. Good book for when you don't want to listen to something that you have to give your undivided attention to.
I don't think so. It just went on...and on...and on. Then it ended and continued on and on. I found it hard to listen to and frankly, everytime I listened, when not driving, I soon found myself asleep.
Yes, the plot is very good.. There are numerous surprise and shocking events along the way as well.
He stopped me from skipping ahead.
No....I couldnt stop yawning. Not as good FOR ME as it was for others.
"And They're Off..............................."
The Interestings is a traditional novel, set within the baby boomer's time setting, focusing on friendships lost and cherrished within a thirty year span. It's not a warm or endearing story , but rather a breathtaking character study during a time when a portfolio displayed artwork not numbers. I laughed out loud and pushed the "I need to hear that again" button more in this novel than in any other audio book that I have listened to previously.
The books main character, Jules, is the best friend of the "it" couple, Ash and Ethan. The numerous other characters are on different tiers of closeness around this threesome. I relished each person's story. I loved being reminded of the uniqueness of the times.
The theme that most rang true to me (and there are numerous within) was the serendipity of life. How one thoughtless decision – one kind word – one sympathetic moment – one chance meeting – sets the path of each person's life long providence.
The writer's command of the subject matter and her lyrically flowing sentences makes this Meg Wolitzer novel just delicious. This is a wonderfully rich novel. Is it an enjoyable easy to listen to audio book?..... Not so much.
It's a pity that this audiobook was narrated at breakneck speed. This lovely beautiful story will be lost on many listeners that don't have the time and patience it takes to get involved into the story. It required my undivided attention and numerous chapter repeating to get a grasp of the large ensemble. After each break in listening, I stuggled for awhile till I could adjust once again to the narrator's frantic pace. It STILL was a book, and ending, that was well worth the credit and effort.


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Web edition: June 27, 2012
Print edition: July 28, 2012; Vol.182 #2 (p. 11)
HOUSTON — Guys might someday have a birth-control option that rivals the pill. Two gels applied to the skin deliver hormones that knock down a man's sperm count, acting as a male contraceptive, researchers reported June 25 at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
While women have had access to hormone-based contraceptives for decades, men have had few alternatives beyond condoms and vasectomies. In the new trial, scientists randomly assigned 99 men in the Seattle and Los Angeles areas to apply two unlabeled gels to their skin daily. Some men got gels containing testosterone and Nestorone, a synthetic hormone similar to progestin. Others got a testosterone gel and a placebo.
In all, 56 of the men completed at least 20 weeks of the regimen. By the end, 89 percent of men who got the dual hormone treatment saw their sperm counts plummet from about 15 million per cubic milliliter of ejaculate to less than 1 million. What's more, a majority of those men made no detectable sperm at all, the researchers found.
"Less than 1 million is an arbitrary line, but it's a threshold that we say is compatible with effective contraception," said study coauthor Christina Wang, a physician at UCLA. "There was very effective suppression of spermatogenesis."
About 23 percent of men getting testosterone plus placebo saw their sperm counts drop below 1 million in response to that one-hormone treatment.
"This is an interesting and important clinical study showing that a transdermal male contraceptive may be possible in the future," says James Dalton, chief scientific officer at GTx Inc., a biopharmaceutical firm in Memphis, Tenn. "The use of transdermal gels for male contraception is a potentially meaningful advance compared to the prior approaches, which required intramuscular injection." This approach "clearly deserves further investigation," he said, noting that the research would need to improve on the treatment's 89 percent effectiveness rate.
The Nestorone-plus-testosterone treatment inhibits certain activities in the brain's hypothalamus and in the pituitary gland that regulate sperm manufacture by the testes, largely shutting it down, Wang said. But the treatment is reversible: In all the men, sperm counts returned to normal by about 12 weeks of stopping the medications.
One-fifth of participants reported developing some acne during the study, apparently from the testosterone. And while 43 men left the study early, they did so mainly by failing to return for all the numerous blood tests required in the study protocol, not because of side effects, Wang said.
Large-scale testing of a single, combined gel — possibly with lower doses of testosterone — will be needed to get regulatory approval for the drug combination. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the Population Council provided support for this study.
N. Ilani et al. A New Combination of Testosterone and Nestorone® Transdermal Gels for Male Hormonal Contraception. Abstract SUN-65. 94th Annual Meeting – Endocrine Society, Houston, June 23-26, 2012.
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A haven for exotic animals rescued from neglect or abandonment, Animal Adventures lets visitors interact with its furry and scaly refugees, teaching them firsthand to appreciate and respect the earth's diverse wildlife. Working with a rotating cast of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and marsupials, animal experts regale audiences with facts and the backstories of each animal, such as how they were rescued and which cartoon representative of their species best captures their regional accent. Though its denizens regularly find new homes, Animal Adventures's altruistic menagerie has included a massive alligator snapping turtle, a canadian lynx, and an asian water monitor. The sanctuary also offers day camps for youngsters looking to get closer with the animals, and an animal-adoption program for adults looking to support the cause by taking a critter home and putting it through college.
Schartner Farms has a history that stretches even longer than its annual corn maze. After immigrating to the United States in 1902, the Schartner family settled in Bolton and opened a farm. For the next century, multiple generations of the family milked cows and filled the soil with seeds to grow fruits, vegetables, and cheeseburgers. The farm became something of a local landmark, and in 2006, the town of Bolton and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts designated it an Agricultural Preservation Restriction Farm.
Today, the fourth generation of Schartners runs the farm. Aside from the signature corn maze, they invite visitors to pick apples, ride ponies, and relax on hayrides, which wind past the property's forests, fields, and ponds.


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Jenno Topping is the new president of films at Chernin Entertainment. (Handout / February 27, 2013) |
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Peter Chernin's entertainment company is shuffling its feature film division and casting Jenno Topping as its new president of films.
Topping joined Chernin Entertainment two years ago and has been deeply involved with the production of the upcoming film "The Heat," starring Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock.
Topping previously spent nearly 10 years as a film producer, working on such films as "Country Strong," "Charlie's Angels," "28 Days" and "Dr. Dolittle." Before that, she was an executive at HBO Films.
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She replaces Dylan Clark, former film president and a former Universal Pictures executive, who has transitioned out of management and is producing movies for the company.
Topping will report to Chernin, the former News Corp. president, and oversee all aspects of feature film development and production for the Santa Monica company.
Chernin Entertainment in 2011 released "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" in conjunction with News Corp.'s 20th Century Fox film studio. Chernin's lucrative 2009 exit package from News Corp. obligates Rupert Murdoch's company to greenlight and finance two films a year from Chernin's entertainment company.
The company also has hired David Ready as senior vice president of production. Ready, considered a rising star in Hollywood, most recently has worked as a senior vice president of production for Lorenzo di Bonaventura's production company.
Ready, who will become a senior vice president and report to Topping, helped oversee such releases as "Red," starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren, and "Man on a Ledge," starring Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks.
[Corrected at 5:57 p.m., Feb. 27: An earlier version of this post said Jenno Topping was an executive at Sony Pictures' Columbia Pictures. She did not hold an executive role at the company.]
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Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
La « ville de la victoire », construite dans la seconde moitié du XVIe siècle par l'empereur Akbar, ne fut la capitale de l'Empire moghol que pendant une dizaine d'années. C'est un ensemble architectural homogène avec de nombreux monuments et temples, dont une des plus grandes mosquées de l'Inde, Jama Masjid.
لم تكن مدينةُ النصر التي شيّدها الإمبراطور أكبر في النصف الثاني من القرن السادس عشر عاصمةَ الإمبراطورية المغولية إلا لعشرات السنوات. وهي تشكّل مجموعةً هندسية متناسقة مع الكثير من النصب التذكارية والمعابد التي يندرج بينها مسجد جاما وهو أحد أهمّ مساجد الهند.
法塔赫布尔西格里(胜利之城),由阿克巴皇帝(Emperor Akbar)于16世纪后半期而建,它作为莫卧儿王国的首都只有约十年的历史。城中的整体建筑和寺庙都遵循统一的建筑风格,其中包括印度最大的清真寺渣墨清真寺(Jama Masjid)。
Фатехпур-Сикри (или «Город Победы»), построенный во второй половине XVI в. императором Акбаром, был столицей империи Моголов всего около 10 лет. Комплекс памятников и храмов, выполненных в едином архитектурном стиле, включает одну из крупнейших в Индии мечетей – Джама-Масджид.
Construida por el emperador Akbar en la segunda mitad del siglo XVI, Fatehpur Sikri, la "ciudad de la victoria", fue la capital del Imperio Mogol durante diez años solamente. El sitio comprende un conjunto arquitectónico homogéneo con numerosos monumentos y templos, entre los que figura la Jama Masjid, una de las mezquitas más grandes de la India.
Fatehpur Sikri bears exceptional testimony to the Mughal civilization at the end of the 16th century. It offers a unique example of architectural ensembles of very high quality constructed between 1571 and 1585. Its form and layout strongly influenced the evolution of Indian town planning, notably at Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).
The 'City of Victory' had only an ephemeral existence as the capital of the Mughal empire. The Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) decided to construct it in 1571, on the same site where the birth of his son, the future Jahangir, was predicted by the wise Shaikh Salim Chisti (1480-1572). The work, supervised by the great Mughal himself, was completed in 1573. In 1585, however, Akbar abandoned Fatehpur Sikri to fight against the Afghan tribes and choose a new capital, Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was to be the seat of the great Mughal court only once more for three months in 1619, when Jahangir sought refuge there from the plague that devastated Agra. The site was then finally abandoned, until its archaeological exploration in 1892.
This capital without a future, some 40 km from Agra was, however, considerably more than the fancy of a sovereign during the 14 years of its existence. The city, which the English traveller Ralph Fitch considered in 1585 as 'considerably larger than London and more populous', comprised a series of palaces, public buildings and mosques, as well as living areas for the court, the army, servants of the king and for an entire population whose history has not been recorded.
Only one tiny part of the city (where the large buildings are concentrated) has been until now, studied, visited and relatively well preserved. Fatehpur Sikri, constructed on a rocky plateau, south-east of an artificial lake, created for the occasion and today partially dried up, is bounded on three sides by a 6 km wall, fortified by towers and pierced by seven gates (the best preserved is the Gate of Agra, the second from the north). This spacious enclosure defines the limits of the new foundation rather than assuring its defence.
The majority of the important monuments are found to the north of the road from Gaza to Agra; constructed of red sandstone, they form a homogeneous group, even if the eclecticism of their style is evident and is based on borrowings from Hindu, Persian and Indo-Muslim traditions. Among the numerous palaces, gazebos, pavilions, etc., may be cited in particular:
Diwan-i-Am, the Hall of Public Audience, is encircled by a series of porticos which are broken up by the insertion of the imperial box where Akbar, surrounded by his ministers and officers meted out justice. This box communicates directly with Daulat Khana (Imperial Palace), flanked to the north by Diwan-i-Kas (Hall of Private Audience), called the 'Jewel House', a monument known for its central plan, which comprises an extraordinary capital surmounted by a circular balcony: the 'throne'.
Other monuments of exceptional quality are the Ranch Mahal, whose elevation of four recessed storeys recalls certain Buddhist temples, the pavilion of Anup Talao, or the Turkish Sultana, the palace of Jodh Bai, the palace of Birbal, the caravanserai and the problematic 'stables'.
Owing to the piety of Akbar, many religious and votive monuments were constructed at Fatehpur Sikri. The great mosque (Jama Masjid), one of the most spacious in India (165 m by 133 m) could accommodate some 10,000 faithful; it was completed in 1571-72 and according to the dedicatory inscription deserves no less respect than Mecca. It incorporates, in the centre of the court, the tomb of Shaikh Salim, an extraordinary Christian masterpiece of sculpted decoration, further embellished under the reign of Jahangir.
To the south of the court, the Buland Damaza, completed in 1575, commemorating the victories (the taking of Gujarat in 1572) to which the city, their monumental symbol, owes its existence and its name.
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Shawn McLeod, president of the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village's board of directors, will participate in the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program.
A Cherokee County resident has been selected to participate in the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program. Shawn McLeod will participate in the five-day, five month program coordinated by the Atlanta Regional Commission, which encourages "leaders throughout the community to take an active role in solving the issues and challenges facing the region's arts & culture community." This year's five classes will be held on Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 and May 8. Cherokee Bank President & CEO Dennis Burnette, a citizen member of the ARC's Board, nominated McLeod for the program. The bank is also sponsoring McLeod's tuition in the program. "Shawn is an informed and powerful advocate for the arts in Woodstock," added Dale Morrissey, vice …
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It happened at 5 this morning, on State Highway 6, just 5 miles north of Benjamin.
24-year-old Christopher Luna Cruz was driving his pick-up southbound when he failed to negotiate a curve. His truck went into a ditch, then as he overcorrected, the vehicle traveled across the road, and into another ditch - causing the truck to overturn.
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TRINITY — A late barrage from a benchwarmer kept the Lady Eagles from pulling out a win against Reagan in the Headliners Challenge Friday night.
Surry Central was in a tie game with Reagan with two minutes left. Then a backup point guard swished three three-pointers in less than a minute as the Eagles fell 51-42.
Central averaged 69 points in opening the season 2-0, but struggled from the field in this one.
The Eagles led 16-13 after one quarter, but were outscored 8-4 in the second to trail 21-20 at the break.
The offense generated some good looks in the second quarter, said Coach Mandy Holt, "but we couldn't buy a basket."
Reagan added to the lead in the third, going up 35-30 to start the fourth.
Reagan's point guard, KeKe Eaton, was aggressively looking to penetrate the lane the whole game, said Holt. The defense had to adjust to stop that, and finally found some success in the fourth.
The Eagles trimmed the lead, then fouled out Eaton with about four minutes left.
Backup Cameron Goodman hadn't played much up to that point, but she made her presence felt in the last two minutes.
Surry Central tied the game, and Holt called a timeout with 2:01 left to speak to the team.
She emphasized getting a stop, then holding the ball for a bit on the other end. She wanted them to run some time, make good passes and find an open shot.
The Eagles made the stop and got the ball back. Unfortunately, they didn't score.
Reagan got the ball back and threw it up the floor. Rather than drive in looking for a fast-break layup, the point guard stops and shoots a three instead.
Holt said if her own player had done that, she would have been upset, but the shot fell to give Reagan a three-point lead.
Holt told her team to push the ball up the floor and look for a good shot quickly.
Instead, the Lady Raiders got the ball, passed it up the floor and Goodman shot another jumper in transition for a six-point lead.
She shot another jumper, then the Raiders got a two-point shot for 11 points in 58 seconds, while the Eagles made one basket.
It wasn't the Eagles' best game, but they still nearly pulled out a win, the coach said.
She brought the team to Wheatmore High for this tournament so that they could be challenged by a good team. The Northwest Conference is always tough, so the team needs competition to be prepared, she said.
Cassidy Joyner had a great shooting night. She was 5-9 (55.6 percent) on two-point shots and 3-8 (37.5 percent) from deep. The rest of the team was 0-6 from downtown.
Courtney Hegler also was 5-9 on two-pointers and made a free throw for 11 points.
Unfortunately, no third person stepped up to help with the scoring load, according to the coach. Five players scored two points each.
Hegler also had a double-double with 11 rebounds to go with five assists, two steals and one block.
Joyner had five boards, three assists and three steals. Marlee Wilmoth had four boards, three steals and two assists.
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The areas to be surveyed are: Spirits Bay, Tom Bowling Bay, Rangaunu Bay, Bream Bay, Mangawhai, and Pakiri.
Recent research surveys have shown that the abundance of scallops has improved considerably since 1999-2000 when the fishery was affected by "black gill disease". Scallop abundance is now at reasonably high levels in Bream Bay, and some of the other scallop areas. Commercial scallop fishers have taken a cautious and responsible approach by requesting relatively modest catch increases as the population rebuilds.
In June this year, research will also be carried out to take a closer look at scallop populations in some of the main recreational scallop beds currently closed to commercial scallop fishing. The dive survey will focus on four key areas: the Bay of Islands, Whangarei Harbour, inside Kawau Island; Mercury Islands (Whitianga).
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) will conduct both surveys for the Ministry of Fisheries.