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Russia, Ukraine inch closer to gas deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia and Ukraine on Monday made substantial progress toward reaching an agreement on a lower price for gas deliveries and the payment of outstanding debt by Kiev, in a bid to avert a disruption of gas supplies that could also affect western Europe, a top EU official said.
The chief executives of the two sides' state gas companies agreed on a proposal that would see a lower gas price for Ukraine complete with a debt repayment schedule, said the European Union's Energy Commissioner, Guenther Oettinger, who hosted the negotiations in Brussels.
Russia's Gazprom and Ukraine's Naftogaz will now take the proposal to their experts and shareholders for approval, notably the respective governments, which is the prerequisite for another round of talks to seal the deal in the coming days, he said.
Alexey Miller, CEO of the Russian energy supplier Gazprom, listens during a press conference as part of a meeting of the European Union energy commissioner Guenther Oettinger Russia's energy minister Alexander Novak and Ukraine's energy minister Yuri Prodan in Berlin, Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Oettinger declined to divulge the envisioned new gas price for Ukraine, but said it would be lower than the $485 Ukraine currently pays but above the discounted rate of $268 per 1,000 cubic meters it was once granted by Russia. The price should then be held steady for one year to guarantee supply safety, he added.
In the EU-facilitated talks that also featured both countries' energy ministers, the parties agreed Russia will neither request prepayment for further deliveries nor restrict supplies while negotiations continue, the EU said.
The progress in the talks came after Ukraine's Naftogaz paid Gazprom $786 million for the February and March supplies following the first round of EU-mediated talks in Berlin last week.
Officials were keen on avoiding an interruption of gas deliveries to Kiev because it could also disrupt supplies for western Europe since Ukraine is an important gas transit country.
Moscow has put Kiev's gas debts dating back to November at $3.5 billion, and Miller said last week that gas delivered in May could take it up to $5.2 billion. Oettinger said only the bills for two months from last year and April and May of this year are now outstanding, but he did not cite an overall debt figure.
Ukraine, which saw price discounts granted by Russia canceled following the ouster of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych, has been seeking a new price agreement before settling debts.
Gazprom scrapped a discount granted to Yanukovych in December and then another rebate linked to a 2010 deal on Russian navy presence in Ukraine's Crimea region, which Moscow annexed in March. Canceling the discounts raised the price by 80 percent.
Yanukovych fled to Russia in February after months of protests, triggered by his decision to dump a pact with the EU in favor of closer ties with Moscow.
Nataliya Vasilyeva in Moscow contributed reporting.
European Union energy commissioner Guenther Oettinger addresses a news conference as part of a meeting of the European Union, Russia's energy minister Alexander Novak and Ukraine's energy minister Yuri Prodan about Ukrainian future gas supply in Berlin, Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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VHP's chaurasi kos yatra fizzles out on Day 1
The Uttar Pradesh government's lockdown of almost the entire state and early morning arrests of senior VHP leaders and seers scuttled the saffron outfit's Sunday launch of its chaurasi (84) kosi yatra in support of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. HT reports. Who won, who lost on Sundayindia Updated: Aug 26, 2013 12:18 IST
The Uttar Pradesh government's lockdown of almost the entire state and early morning arrests of senior VHP leaders and seers scuttled the saffron outfit's Sunday launch of its chaurasi (84) kosi yatra in support of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Round 1 has gone to the state government but the next 19 days - the yatra is to culminate on September 13 - will be tense, as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders are firm on going ahead with their plan.
The government, which has banned the yatra, looked in no mood to relent and said the security arrangements would remain in place till the VHP abandoned its plan. As many as 2,096 arrests had been made till 8pm Sunday. The state has asked for more paramilitary forces from the Centre.
It was a tense day as Hindu activists and BJP leaders faced off with the security personnel at various places but no violence was reported from any part of the state.
With top leaders failing to reach Ayodhya, VHP activists tried using guerrilla tactics to carry out the march, but scattered in the face of an unrelenting police force.
Praveen Togadia, was held in Ayodhya. He reportedly sneaked in from neighbouring Faizabad. The yatra was to begin from the banks of Saryu in the temple town.
Soon after he arrived at the Lucknow airport from Delhi at around 9.30am, VHP leader Ashok Singhal was arrested.
Singhal asked, "Why am I being arrested, what crime have I done...They should tell me. There is Mughal rule in Uttar Pradesh, where saints and seers are being stopped from worship".
Asked if he would go back to Delhi, Singhal, who refused to leave the airport, shot back, "Why should I go back...I have come here to go to Ayodhya."
"This is not a political yatra but a religious one and ban or oppression resorted to by the government would not be tolerated at any cost," he told reporters.
"The yatra cannot be stopped now... Saints from over 700 districts of the country will continue to reach Ayodhya," Singhal said, asking the government to reconsider the ban.
"This movement would reach each and every village of the country and tomorrow protest dharnas would be staged at district headquarters all over the country," he said.
To ensure that they stay behind bars till September 13, the state government has moved court for 14-day judicial remand of Singhal, Togadia and many others.
"Though the VHP leaders have been put in guesthouses they would be shifted to jail soon," secretary (home) Kamal Saxena said.
Ram Janmabhumi Nyas chief Nritya Gopal Das symbolically inaugurated the yatra by walking 10 steps outside his temple before he was detained.
"We have inaugurated the yatra. But this yatra should not be politicised. It is carried out all 12 months (not time bound)," Gopal Das said.
Crackdown continued across the state - and not just the six Muslim-majority districts that are on the yatra route - on Sunday as well, with securitymen in riot gear patrolling the streets backed by water-canon vehicles and equipped with teargas shells.
Arrests were made from bus stands, trains as well as railway stations and were continuing when the reports last came in. Many seers were put under house arrest in Ayodhya.
Three-tier security arrangements are in place to prevent volunteers from reaching the temple town. The borders with neighbouring states have been sealed and barriers erected along the highways.
In the second part of the drill, borders of Faizabad, Barabanki, Gonda, Bahraich, Basti and Ambedkar Nagar districts - from where the yatra is to pass- are sealed as well.
The yatra, which is being held to push for the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, is to pass through 600 villages of these districts that have a sizeable Muslim population.
VIDEO: Ashok Singhal hits out at UP Govt for stopping VHP yatra
Akhilesh should apalogise for arresting VHP leader: Subramanian Swamy
Describing the detention of VHP leader Ashok Singhal as "brazenly illegal and unlawful", BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday demanded that he be released immediately and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav tender an apology for this act. Read more...
BJP condemns arrest of Singhal over VHP's yatra
With a massive crackdown bythe UP government to enforce its ban on VHP's yatra in Ayodhya, BJP today condemned the arrest of Ashok Singhal and other religious leaders and said Samajwadi Party will face the wrath of people for its actions. Read more...
Won't let UP become Gujarat, says SP as BJP lashes out
BJP today condemned UP government's crackdown against VHP yatra from Ayodhya and accused it of playing vote bank politics while Samjwadi Party said it won't let the state "become another Gujarat" or a repeat of Dec 6, 1992, when the Babri mosque was demolished. Read more...
VHP leaders' threat turns UP into a tinderbox for 19 days
The next 19 days will be a touch-and-go affair in Uttar Pradesh with the state government requisitioning additional forces from the Centre and the VHP leaders putting their foot down on carrying out 84-kosi yatra against ban orders. Read more...
VHP yatra 'politically motivated': Ayodhya chief priest
Acharya Satendra Das, the chief priest of the makeshift temple at the dispute site in Ayodhya, today alleged that VHP's yatra from here was politically motivated and not religious and that saints were being used for "vested interests". Read more...
READ: Caurasi kosi yatra: Who won, who lost on Sunday
READ: Islamic centre or mosque being planned in Ayodhya?
READ: Political parties take up poll position on Ram temple issue
VIDEO: In Ayodhya Hindus and Muslims pledge to stay united
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When I first met Mackenzie, I knew she was special. What I didn't understand was how badly she could kick my a$$. Let me explain.
I met Mackenzie Foy in October, 2010 when some of the new cast in the Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn flew into Baton Rouge for some make-up/wardrobe screen tests and to discuss our roles with director, Bill Condon. While we were there, we got an invitation from the producers for a dinner party. Imagine our surprise when we show up and see Rob, Kristen, Stephenie, Ashley, Kellan, Nikki, Jackson…
…and Mackenzie.
Mackenzie and I bonded immediately. She has a lot in common with my wife – child actor (not anymore, obviously, but my wife was a child actor), a Scorpio, a martial artist and an ace student. And the ability to make me feel…very juvenile. I'll explain.
It started with the hand slapping. You know that game where one person lays their hands on the other persons hands and the person whose hands are on the bottom tries to slap and the person whose hands are on the top tries to avoid getting slapped? Well of course I lost. Whether I was the slapper or the slappee. And I lost…a lot. It drove me insane. How can I lose this game to a 10 year old girl? Where is my age advantage?
So, I keep challenging her. Over and over. To the point that she would sigh every time she saw me coming for more. People are thinking I have lost my mind. We're in between takes and I am running over to Mackenzie for a rematch. And losing. So, Mackenzie started feeling bad for me and introduced a new game – the staring game.
OK – I GOT this! I'm GOOD at this one! I just need to make sure she blinks first.
I mentioned she is a Scorpio, right? Right. So, I kept losing that one too. At this point, she pities me. Now, she's trying desperately to figure out a game I COULD win. She never did figure out a game I might win.
"Mr. Guri…I made you a picture.", she says.
"No "Mr.", Mackenzie. We're co-workers", I tell her.
She thinks for a second. She has been raised to respect adults…how does she handle me?
"OK…Dr. Guri", she smiles.
I dig that little chick.
The name stuck and for the rest of filming, she called me "Dr. Guri" and made me these amazing pictures that related to our times filming BD. In particular, when she knew I was going to quit smoking, she was my biggest champion on set for that and drew me a motivational picture that is on my fridge right now. I haven't quit yet but every time I walk into my kitchen, I get inspired all over again. If you're reading this, Mackenzie, I promise I'll get there.
She did have another name reserved for Noel Fisher and I – Salt 'n' Pepa. We would often sing pop songs on set in full wardrobe with our Romanian dialects and this delighted Mackenzie…a lot. I was relieved. Up until now, I was thinking I was boring her to tears.
And the cursing. As anyone on set can tell you, the adults were very partial to a few swear words. Mackenzie was unimpressed. I jokingly told her she should incorporate a cursing jar on set and make people pay up every time they cursed in front of her. She not only did it, she cleaned up. She's Bill Gates in a 10 year old's body.
I dig that little chick.
She was so professional and mature that she made every adult there want to be a better adult. Obviously, this is a huge credit to her amazing parents, who have done an extraordinary job raising such a gifted child. Most people don't understand what a child actor goes through over and above what a typical actor deals with on set. Their grades have to be kept up or they can't work. They have school time every day and often that time is broken up by filming, making it difficult to focus on either school or acting. They are often not respected as much as adult actors, despite having twice the workload. They are surrounded by crazy entertainment industry folks instead of friends and classmates. It aint easy…but she made it look easy. She was not only a straight A student but she had everyone's respect.
Watching her with Kristen and Rob was nothing short of beautiful. She fit right in. She deserves all the success heading her way and I feel honored to have worked with her.


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University of Hawaii at Manoa Astronomer Wins Heineman PrizeUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Dr. Lennox Cowie, astronomer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Institute for Astronomy (IfA), has been awarded the 2009 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics by the American Astronomical Society and American Institute of Physics for his outstanding work in the field of astrophysics. The prize will be awarded at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Washington, D.C., in January 2010.
Established in 1979, the Heineman Prize honors Dannie Heineman, a Belgian-American engineer and businessman who was a prolific sponsor of science, especially through the Heineman Foundation.
Cowie is considered a world-leading expert in the field of cosmology, galaxy evolution and formation. He received the prestigious prize for his exceptional work at the IfA, specifically for his research with telescopes on Mauna Kea on the Big Island. The prize citation reads, "for his innovative observations and studies of the distant universe, which have significantly advanced our understanding of the formation and evolution of galaxies."
Cowie received his PhD in theoretical physics from Harvard University in 1976. Prior to joining UHM in 1986, he held appointments at Princeton, MIT and the Space Telescope Science Institute. He served as IfA associate director from 1986 to 1997, and was awarded the UH Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research in 1998.
With over 25 years experience as an astronomer, Cowie has received several esteemed awardsincluding the Bok Prize from Harvard University in 1984 and the American Astronomical Society Warner Prize in 1985 and was designated as a highly cited author of the Science Citation Index in 2003.
Cowie, who became a Fellow of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom in 2004, has been published in numerous astrophysics publications.
Founded in 1967, the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa conducts research into galaxies, cosmology, stars, planets, and the sun. Its faculty and staff are also involved in astronomy education, deep space missions, and in the development and management of the observatories on Haleakala and Mauna Kea.
Established in 1907 and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the University of Hawaii is the state's sole public system of higher education. The UH System provides an array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and community programs on 10 campuses and through educational, training, and research centers across the state. UH enrolls more than 50,000 students from Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, and around the world.
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I have also ordered books and programs from their web site and I read all the information in the learning center they have on genealogy.
The pictures I posted on Thursday came from this web site and some of the information I gathered. I also use the Family Tree Maker program for my genealogy which I love. I have tried several other ones and they just don't cut it.
I also like that you can research a individual in your tree to a link that Family Tree Maker has attached to the program, very convenient. I also have downloaded my tree to their site for others to look at that maybe researching the same lines as I am.
If your a member you also get a inbox for people to leave messages and for you to leave messages for others.They have message boards too so if there's a certain line you are working on and are stuck you can post a message about the problem your having and hopefully some nice folks will help you out.
Another thing I like about their program is that I can manage many different trees. I have my own genealogy business and Trace peoples family history for them and put it into a spiral bond book. This program helps me do that and sights all my sources and media.
I hope this has been helpful for those not as familiar with Ancestry.com and hope you get a membership and try it out, you will be amazed in your journey as your family history comes alive before your very eyes. Until next time God Blessings to you all.
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Hey everyone! Lugiamania here rounding up the new title announcements for today! Crunchyroll is excited to be streaming Kotoura-San this winter season!
Kotoura-San will be available to starting Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 10:30am PST, and will be available to Crunchyroll audiences in the following territories: USA, Canada, South America, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Kotoura-San is based on a popular web manga by Enokids, published by Manga Goccha for Micro Magazine, that has over 7.5 million views. A romantic comedy, Kotoura-San tells the story of Kotoura Haruka, a girl with an unwanted ability to read minds. This power has caused many hardships for her since she was young and led her to distance herself from people. But when she transfers to Midorigaoka High School and meets Manabe Yoshihisa, she begins to gradually open her heart again, despite the fact that his mind is full of perverted thoughts!
The staff of Kotoura-San is well-versed in the realm of school-life anime, with the director of Mitsudomoe and YuruYuri Masahiko Oota helming the series, character designer and animation director Takaharu Okuma, who also worked on Mitsudomoe, and writer Takashi Aoshima, who worked on both Mitsudomoe and YuruYuri along with director Oota. Voice actress Hisako Kanemoto, also known for her role in Kokoro Connect as Yui Kiriyama, will be voicing the titular character, and will be joined by voice actor Jun Fukushima, who also played Jin in Aquarion Evol.
Michana here with another announcement for today: Problem Children are Coming from Another World, aren't they?
Problem Children are Coming from Another World, aren't they? is set to broadcast this Friday, January 11th at 10:30am PST.
Problem Children are Coming from Another World, aren't they? will be available in the following territories: North America, South America, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands.
Three problem children - Sakamaki Izayoi, Kudou Asuka, and Kasukabe You - suddenly receive an invitation to another world known as "Little Garden" from a girl called Black Rabbit. Battles, laughter, sex appeal... anything goes in this new tale of adventure!
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Whats up everyone,
Lets continue to crush our way through the 2013 winter season with the addition of Vividred Operation to our lineup!!!
A-1 Picture's latest original anime - Vividred Operation - is set to broadcast every Sunday starting on January 13, at 7:00 am Pacific Time for audiences in the following territories: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa.
Under direction of Kazuhiro Takamura (whose notable directorial productions include the Strike Witches franchise), this series is geared up to make a big splash this season. Never heard of it before? Here's a little breakdown to get tickle your appetite:
"That is everyone's wish. Here in a world where science has solved all questions. This story is set in Oshima. The happy, carefree 14 year old Akane Isshiki lived a poor, but well loved life together with her reliable little sister, Momo, who does all the housework, and her grandfather, Kenjirou, a genius inventor who only created useless devices. When the weather is clear, they can see the artificial island, Blue Island, across the sea. In the center of that island rises the revolutionary Manifestation Engine, a discovery that solved the world's energy problems.
It is a peaceful future, just like everyone dreamed of: one where everyone can smile and be happy. Suddenly, the world is visited by danger. An unknown enemy – the Alone – appear, targeting the Manifestation Engine. As none of their weapons worked and they fell into despair, a lone girl takes a stand wearing a red 'Pallet Suit' which wields a great, hidden power. Before long, allies gather around her to fight. And their friendship becomes the only hope for saving the world!"
Our winter announcements aren't over yet, so keep your eyes glued to Crunchyroll for more!
Continuing Titles:
Naruto Shippuden
Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee and his Ninja Pals
Hunter x Hunter
Fairy Tail
Space Brothers
Saint Seiya Omega
Folktales from Japan
Polar Bear Cafe
Ixion Saga DT
Blast of Tempest
Shin Sekai Yori
Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Aoi Sekai no Chushin de
Saki Episode of Side A
Bottom Biting Bugs
Winter Simulcasts:
12/21 - Boku-no-imoutowa"Osaka-okan"
12/26 - Love Live! School Idol Project
12/27 - Encouragement of Climb
12/27 - Mangirl
12/27 - Ai-Mai-Mi
1/2 - Oreshura
1/2 - Maoyu
1/2 - Cuticle Detective Inaba
1/3 - Ishida & Asakura
1/3 - Student Council's Discretion Level 2
1/3 - Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East
1/4 - THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke
1/4 - gdgd Fairies 2
1/4 - Da Capo III
1/7 - Senyu
1/7 - Chihayafuru 2
1/8 - Vividred Operation
1/8 - Problem Children are Coming from Another World, aren't they?
1/8 - Kotoura-San
1/?? - ??
Nicely done CR.
Tired so tired.
will check it out
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Can't believe Funimation didn't get this.
Aniplex disappoint me not available for Latin America
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Crunchy is on FIRE!!^^
And 2 more today? Hope we get everything ^^ Haganai 2 pleeeeeeeeeease, Funi doesn't deserve/need ssn 1 anyways...
looking forward to this one! ^-^
CR dominating winter 2013 season confirmed lol
I'll watch Vividred Operation, seems interesting
and 2 more announcements today, can't wait
What even
Looks good XD
Crunchyroll got all the shows I wanted, dont know what else to even expect, lol
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I was hoping you pick up Vividred Operation I love Crunchyroll ^_^
I was very surprised Funi didn't grab this one. It's actually making me wonder what there is left for them to pick up? But regardless I'm happy as I had wanted to watch this
Work, Anime, Fanfiction, Sleep, Repeat.....
Amazed, great job guys! Can't wait to see this in 1080p on Sunday night! Gonna watch this one on the plasma!
Two more? Go Crunchyroll!
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I was very surprised Funi didn't grab this one. It's actually making me wonder what there is left for them to pick up? But regardless I'm happy as I had wanted to watch this :)
Honestly there isn't much lol. I'm guessing they will get Tomodachi Season 2, but beyond that, maybe they won't pick up a lot this season.
In response to CR getting Vividred... well played, you've won the season.
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(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 301, as added Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(a)(2), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4691.)
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Friday September 20, 2013
Eva Mendes has launched her first clothing line with the help of New York and Company. The vintage-inspired collection is designed to be "modern and feminine".
The pieces will be available in sizes zero to 18 aiming to fit all shapes and sizes. The clothing-set consists of pretty dresses, pussy-bow blouses and printed trousers and is aimed to dress "real women".
The Place Beyond the Pines beauty admitted to loving "a bargain" and said she used her own wardrobe to inspire the outfits for the line: "I'm always shopping at thrift shops I'll go and buy a $6 dress, then I'll get a coffee, and there's always women who are like, "Where can I get your dress?"
The 39-year-old actress says her main goal for her new venture is to provide simple yet sophisticated clothing for everyday women, that they can look and feel good wearing.
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True paradigm shifts are rare so the comparison of 3D printing in 2012 to printing texts with moveable type developed by Gutenberg in the 1440s suggests a big revolution. Neri Oxman (left), from MIT's Media Lab, constructs forms (right) using 3D printing technologies (along with colleagues Joe Hicklin and Craig Carter and the help of Objet and Connex). She believes the comparison of the importance of 3D printing to Gutenberg's printing press is justified. She says that the impact 3d printing will have on making in the 21st century is comparable to the effect that the printing press had on reading and writing, beginning in the mid 15th century.
Watch this video of Neri Oxman talking about 3D printing and her new show of 3D printed objects at Centre Pompidou in Paris.


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Lifted Up is a very modern, motivational, uplifting and pumping Dance-Pop Lovesong fully produced with vocals. Instrumental version is included too:
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Vocals by Saphira.
Lyrics reviewed by SoundFix. Thank you very much Sam!
This Popsong is played by several synths, electronic & acoutic drums and several electric guitars to make it really "driven" by a alternative rock feeling. The chorus with the female vocals is pushed to the top by additional acoustic strings.
Before we met I knew just foggy days
But now you're here and the sky is clear
You're the one who always treats me right
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Chorus: I've been lifted, been lifted up by you
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This project was realized in collaboration with Professor Patrick McCreless at the Yale Music Department and with the Yale Library Conservation. Every other year the Music Department offers a course entitled "Theory and Aesthetics". This required class consists in a study of the principal nineteenth-century writings in music theory (tonality, harmony, counterpoint, rhythmic theory, form, etc.) and musical aesthetics. In support of that curriculum, the Gilmore Music Library at Yale makes a collection of rare music theory treatises available to students. Over the years, because of repeated usage, some books have suffered damage. The books used to support the class are mostly 19th century music theory treatises, most of these in German, and have not been not been scanned by anyone (e.g. Google Books.) Digitizing these books has been of great service to the Yale community but also a wonderful contribution to the scholarly world.
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Posted on 09/11/2008 10:43:12 AM PDT by george76
Gov. Schweitzer boasted in a speech in Philadelphia in July that he tampered with the 2006 U.S. Senate election in Montana to help Democrat Jon Tester win.
Bozeman Republican activist Tamara Hall found the speech on the Internet and filed a complaint accusing the governor of vote-tampering in the race in which Tester narrowly unseated Republican incumbent Conrad Burns. She submitted a citizen's complaint against the Democratic governor this week with U.S. Attorney Bill Mercer and two state officials, Attorney General Mike McGrath and Secretary of State Brad Johnson.
Hall said Schweitzer boasted in the speech that "he designed a plan to threaten poll watchers on Indian reservations, personally applied pressure to the elections officer in Butte/Silver Bow while votes were being tabulated and manipulated the media for purposes of diminishing a call for a recount."
Tester wound up defeating Burns by only about 3,500 votes out of around 406,500 cast in a three-way race.
Others were not amused.
Montana Republican Chairman Erik Iverson, who ran Burns' campaign in the closing months, said Schweitzer's comments were not the least bit funny but were "inappropriate and breathtakingly foolish."
"The governor brags all the time about what a great ambassador he is for Montana," Iverson said. "But in this instance, he comes off as a vulgar, arrogant blowhard."
Burns said: "I cannot imagine a sitting governor bragging about breaking the law and using his influence to tip an election."
(Excerpt) Read more at billingsgazette.net ...
New York State briefly had a governor like this...
Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer still leads Republican challenger Roy Brown in fundraising
Schweitzer has raised about $1.7 million to Brown's $600,000
Still does. This one just hasn't been caught yet.
Then he should be arrested.
Schweitzer says he was joking but he gave an awful lot of details for a joke.
And that explains why Obama has spent so much time and money in Montana.
He had a plan, a voter fraud plan.
I think freepers should begin to contribute to Roy Brown's campaign now. We can change this election outcome. Schweitzer should be investigated immediately to see if he actually changed the outcome of a US Senate election. If I were a Republican in Montana, I would be demanding an investigation.
The corrupt ALWAYS succmb — eventually — to the ego-driven need to share their evil deeds with others.
When they do, they invariably say enough to hang themselves, but will ALWAYS claim "Oh, that was just a joke", or "I was only kidding" if a record of their boasting ever gets any press.
Between me and YHVH, such caims are a desperate, paper-thin foil offered as a last-ditch effort to dissuade a serious investigation into the underlying substance of the bragging.
Since this is the established pattern — repeated over, and over, and over again throughout human history — these boasts should ALWAYS be taken as truthful records of actual events, and investigated to the Nth degree with an eye toward full, and complete prosecution under all applicable laws.
In brief: when evil men brag about buried bones, go dig up the skeletons, drag the perp into court, prove his guilt, read the sentence, and hang 'em high.
Here is the real title of the article: Montana secretary of state asks probe into Schweitzers election tampering comments
That is a much more powerful title as the SoS has asked for the probe.
What an absolute outrage. Can you imagine if a Republican governor said this, even jokingly? He would probably have to resign at the very least. This deserves a thorough investigation. We'll see if Olberman and his ilk start screaming about stolen elections. Ha ha.
Of course Schweitzer is touted as a "new" Democrat and a moderate. If he really were he wouldn't be a crony of Tester, who is another faux moderate. What was his ACU rating for '07, in the single digits??
What are the political affiliations of U.S. Attorney Bill Mercer and two state officials, Attorney General Mike McGrath and Secretary of State Brad Johnson? Any chance there's be legal action on this? I'd like to see a Democrook finally get arrested and sent to jail.
Attorney general: Democrat Steve Bullock reported raising $297,000 through Sept. 5 to Republican Tim Fox's $237,000
Auditor: Democrat Monica Lindeen reported raising $106,000 through Sept. 5 to Republican Duane Grimes' nearly $84,000
Secretary of state: Republican incumbent Brad Johnson has raised more than $123,000 to Democratic challenger Linda McCulloch's more than $97,000
If he was joking, then he shouldn't have to worry about any witnesses testifying against him.
Assuming of course that our government actually has the backbone to call him on it.
Just his way of "repealing" the 17th Amendment. /sarc
If this is true, Conrad Burns needs to be given his seat back. Will this be investigated ?
I recommend tar, feathers, and a week in the stocks (with the requisite rotten vegetable throwing) on The Mall for both of them.
5 to 10 in the federal pen is far preferable.
16, matching Joe Lieberman's lifetime rating.
Democrat culture of corruption BUMP!
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The Urban Cowboy Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic farmhouse style is a simpler and more utilitarian take on that country cottage feel. Fill a home materials that endure the times and don't require much upkeep, and they will last for ever: leather sofas, organic cotton bedding, large farmhouse tables, exposed wooden beams, wide plank hardwood floors, and solid medal sinks.
Above are some specimens of rustic farmhouse-style spaces from each room of the house:
Kitchen: Painted cupboards are more easily refinished than the stained wood variety. Solid wood, and inset doors are easier to repair than those euro styled hinges. Look for butcher block or tiled counter tops, farm house or drainboard sinks and plenty of baking supplies. What better way to warm up the house during the winter than by baking some bread in that old oven.
Dining Room: Companies specialize in farm house dining tables for a reason: large, solid wood tops shows their age, individuality, and authenticity. They're indefinitely refinishable, and all that's required for upkeep is a little wax every now and then. It is the centerpiece of the rustic farmhouse living space, the meeting place after a hard days work and a place of nourishment at mealtime.
Living Room: White shades and curtains keep the light out, while they're easily laundered when needed. Leather sofas are easier to clean, more comfortable and look better with time. A wood stove burning stove is a bonus for heating the space and drying out clothes after a run in the rain or hard days work in the garden.
Bathroom: Pedestal sinks and free standing tubs give a roomier feel. Whites and off whites are spruced up with some color here and there, but simple is always better.
Bedroom: Strong, solid furniture with exposed grain - a beefy framed bed topped with organic cotton bedding (also gets better with age) and a plush down comforter to keep you warm through the chilly nights. Wide plank flooring, wood paneling and paneled ceilings add texture to the otherwise bland room.
Home Office: The desk is a place to work but also a reminder of places you've been and things that are important to you in your life. A comfortable chair, and a desk that will last the test of time are a must (Shown below is the Aris Desk from Pottery Barn).
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OSU Freshman DE's
Did anyone notice who started at SDE for OSU since John Simon was out? I'm not sure if it was Adolphus Washington or Noah Spence. I do recall hearing both of their names a few times, especially Washington on that strip on Gardner.
Seems these two 5-star DE's are already making quite the impact for OSU as true freshmen. I'm quite apprehensive about our matchups in the future. These guys are going to be animals. Hopefully our first class o-line recruiting pans out as expected.


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Jumping...is useless!
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 33
In keep with tradition, there's that SZS reference again. I'm glad to see the series back on the air for its second season. I got some good laughs out of this episode. Natsu no Arashi just ain't Natsu no Arashi for me without the salt guy saying his line at least once and he even ninjas his way into the end part of my favorite scene of the episode, though his eyes seem rather dislocated there which bugged me a little.
|2009-10-06, 10:48
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Location: Moe Land
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Seems NNA s2 will cover manga's 4,5,6 and 6.5 probably for the fanservice and jokes in 6.5.
I feel the new OP song will not grow on me, though the visuals will.
*waits for the end song*
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Bittersweet Distractor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 27
I love the characters of Natsu no Arashi. But this episode felt a little bit stale to me. They need to change the topics of humor I think. I also don't find Jun to be that interesting of a character to focus a whole episode on though I guess as well...
6.5/10 for this episode.
I'll watch the whole season of course no matter what happens though.
|2009-10-10, 01:34
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Incoherent at best.
Join Date: Oct 2009
I didn't like the new OP at all--it's weird and odd, but the song just isn't enjoyable to listen to and the visuals are distracting at best.
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Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 32
Second episode is good. Glad it carried on from last weeks, though the animation was pretty low.
High points are the epic pillow fight, development in that one scene towards the end and those wonderful foot shots.
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Last Engage
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Location: Florida
Mahjong returns to Sundays, even if only for a little while. Also, Yayoi is afraid of ghosts despite being one herself. The highlight of the episode would probably be the chase sequence - very dynamic.
Otome no Junjo
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Pretty good episode 2. What's up with the use of widescreen lately Shaft?
There were some bad quality with the characters in the scenes. The mahjong scene was done pretty well IMO (Akaji vibes a bit).
I'm personally pulling for Jun and Hajime. I don't think Arashi and Hajime would ever work in a way that isn't really wild fantasy-like. However Arashi seems to be not interested in romance either..
|2009-10-12, 12:08
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Moe Land
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Great follow up episode. SR characters made a big reference here in ep.2 which was truly nostalgic to see them animated again.
Glowing body censors like in Queens Blade the censored version and the ever popular smoke screen. Definitely a must see in the DVD releases. Oh btw is NNA s1 dvd's release in all episodes?
Spoiler for ep.2:
Great episode fanservice, references, parodies and character development at it's finest.
Also OP and ED will not really grow on me. The OP is good to watch even without sounds.
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Last Engage
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Location: Florida
Natsu no Arashi Fun Fact:
The trend of "titles named after songs" continues this season, and the song that lent Akanaichuu's second episode its name actually has an entire section on its Wiki article asking "What is that supposed to mean?"
According to the original singer, it means "pubic hair".
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Seishu's Ace
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kobe, Japan
Hard to figure why this series doesn't get more love. It's just consistently really, really good.
I'm nursing a weird theory - I think maybe Hajime knows. Probably wrong, but I'm getting a funny feeling about it.
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Atwood accounted for three of Sam Houston's four RBIs. Burchett earned his ninth save of the season after shutting down Prairie View in the ninth after the Panthers loaded the bases with no outs.
Jackson (9-4) spread eight hits over eight innings, holding the Panthers scoreless for five innings after Prairie View took an early lead.
"This wasn't our best day offensively, but we'll take the victory," SHSU head coach David Pierce said. "We've been forcing it at the plate some, and that's not surprising for a young team. We got a strong performance from Justin for eight innings. He is a battler. And then Michael came in and shut them down that last inning. It was more exciting than I'd like, but that's how it always is in the regional."
The Panthers out-hit Sam Houston 9-7.
"Prairie View was putting the ball in play early in the count, but our defense did a great job behind me," Jackson said.
Held scoreless for the first four innings, Sam Houston took advantage of two Panther errors to take a 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth inning.
Catcher John Hale led off reaching second on an infield error. Second baseman Jessie Plumlee singled and shortstop Corey Toup's sacrifice bunt attempt was booted to load the bases. Hale and Plumlee scored on a singled by center fielder Colt Atwood. Toups added a third run on a ground ball by left fielder Luke Plucheck.
Second baseman Andre Oliver's sacrifice fly to left field gave Prairie View a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Catcher Evan Richard reached first on an error then went to third on in inning's second miscue to set up Oliver's RBI fly ball.
Two walks and an error loaded the bases for the Panthers with one out in the bottom of the eighth. Left fielder Darryl Johnson walked to bring in a run and cut the Bearkat margin to 3-2.
Sam Houston got the run back in the top of the ninth as Plumlee led off with a double, was sacrificed to third and scored on a ground ball by Atwood.
With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth Burchett got one batter to pop up, struck out the next and got a ground out to end the game.
"I just wanted to throw strikes and get some ground balls," Burchett said. "That strike out for the second out was really a tough at bat. We're just excited to still be playing."
Sam Houston State will play Rice game. The Owls were shut out by Arkansas 1-0 Saturday night.
"Rice and Arkansas are both outstanding teams," Pierce said. "We're just excited to be playing another day. If we can just relax and let the game come to us, we have a chance to compete."
Sam Houston upped its record to 39-21 while Prairie View dropped to 28-25. This was the Bearkats' first NCAA victory at Reckling Park in three regional trips to Houston.


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New information will benefit produce industry and consumers
WASHINGTON, DC -- Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently examined the safety and quality of "wash techniques" used in the production of packaged produce. The study, published in the October 2007 issue of HortScience, simulated washing techniques to learn more about how industry practices affect quality and safety of pre-cut lettuce.
Yaguang Luo, PhD, Research Food Technologist at the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Produce Quality and Safety Laboratory, headed the study of produce wash techniques used in the commercial preparation of pre-cut fruits and vegetables. Luo explained that recent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses associated with the consumption of fresh-cut produce underscored the importance of ensuring food safety of these packaged convenience foods.
Luo noted that washing the produce is an important step commonly employed by the industry to maintain the quality and safety of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Prior to the study, however, little information existed about how wash operation and water re-use techniques affected the water quality, the efficacy of sanitizers on the reduction of microorganisms, or the quality and shelf life of packaged products. Luo explained: "The main objective of the research was to examine the dynamic interactions among wash operation, water quality, and sanitizer efficacy and product quality. We investigated the effect of produce washing techniques, including simulated water re-use, and the ratio between product weight and wash water volume on the water quality and effectiveness of sanitizers used to reduce microorganisms."
The researchers found that procedures in which water was re-used during the washing process led to rapid accumulation of organic matter in wash water and compromised the efficacy of sanitizers. According to Luo, "It is generally known that water re-use can cause water quality loss. The value of this research is that it reveals the complex effects of the foreign matter that is washed from produce on water quality and product quality, and it provides specific information on how wash operation variables (such as re-use of the same tank of water with increasing amount of cut product being washed) affect the water quality." The study also demonstrated the direct effect of wash water quality on product quality.
Luo concluded that results of the USDA study should define relationships among produce wash operations, water quality and product quality, giving produce packers new tools for enhancing food safety and quality.
The complete study and abstract are available on the ASHS HortScience electronic journal web site: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/42/6/1413/
Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is the largest organization dedicated to advancing all facets of horticultural research, education and application. More information at ashs.org
This press release also available on EurekAlert!
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Fresh-cut Produce Wash Water Reuse Affects Water Quality and Packaged Product Quality and Microbial Growth in Romaine Lettuce
Yaguang Luo
HortScience Oct 1 2007: 1413–1419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The latest gang statistics for the second quarter of 2012 have been compiled by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office. Statistics for the quarter of April 1, 2012, through June 30, 2012, show that 362 cases were filed from all divisions. There were 158 state prison commitments obtained with a total of 1,495 years of state prison. Ninety four gang enhancements were found true and 9 were found guilty by jury trial.
Since the Gang Program's inception in July 2005, 7,375 cases have been filed; 2 on death row; 4,419 state prison commitments; 30,717 + 144 life terms years in state prison; 1,623 gang enhancements have been found true and 42 were found guilty by jury trial.
"It continues to be critically important that we focus our efforts on fighting gangs in San Bernardino County," said District Attorney Michael Ramos "Our partnership with the Board of Supervisors, the Sheriff's Department and our local police agencies is paying off. Rest assured, we will continue to put these local terrorists in prison and seek the maximum sentencing allowed."
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Who's Using Yamaha Acoustics?
Who's Using Yamaha Acoustics?
With the variety of gear available it's easy to get lost in the details, who's using what where and have they modded the gain preamp so it sounds great with the RT9110 Mark III.
So sometimes it's nice to take a step back and let the performance do the talking. Representing the blues, singer-songwriters, folk and country picking these artists know how to get the best out of their acoustic instruments.
Of course Yamaha are the natural choice for musicians of all stripes and abilities.
Entry level instruments that aren't toys, offering serious quality that will see you progress and get you through your first gigs.
Then stepping up to instruments for the committed musician, offering top notch features and always the strictest quality control for a serious instrument.
Before perhaps progressing to the high end, distinguished with rich tone woods and beautiful appointments.
Giving a magical slide performance, Tom Dale plays the Yamaha Silent Guitar into a THR5A. No mic emulation, just running straight into Cubase.
So good it's almost silly, Rodney Branigan plays a Yamaha acoustic and Mandolin at the same time. Then he switches to acoustic and a hand drum, just for fun.
Here's Natalie McCool dicussing the merits of her THR5A and playing a APX700II acoustic and Pacifica 611 electric.
Some lovely night shots of Liverpool city centre too.
Here's a little blues fun from Sam Coulson, using his AC3R Electro-Acoustic.
Showing just what's possible with Yamaha's Guitalele is Sam Rodwell.


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The problem with scaling most summits in life, Brandon Slay said, is that we always have to climb back down. The view, the satisfaction, seems temporary because the next defining summit is next.
"I was talking with one of my best friends the other day who lives, ironically, in Summit, N.J., and we have these summits we try to reach, but really, they are false summits," Slay said. "Some are worth going for, but so many seem to fail in terms of fulfillment.
"There's only one true summit, and that's a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. You climb Mount Everest and you have to come back or you'll die. But this one, you don't have to walk down from. You can stay up there forever."
Slay returns to his hometown from Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday to speak at the Amarillo Community Prayer Breakfast. He is on the short list - a very short list - of the greatest athletes from the Texas Panhandle.
It's hard to believe now that Slay's gold medal in 76 kg freestyle wrestling in Sydney, Australia, was three Olympics ago, that becoming the first Texan to win Olympic wrestling gold was 12 years ago. That's nearly a third of his life.
Slay is now the resident freestyle coach for USA Wrestling at the Olympic Training Center. He and Tina, his wife of 3½ years, have an 18-month-old daughter, fittingly named Sydney.
The Olympic gold medal has been a point of pride, a window to find out who he really is, a hook for credibility to reach others, but it hasn't defined him. It might have at one time, probably until 1999, the year before the Sydney Olympics.
That was the year, Slay said, he became an "all-in Christian" while training at the Olympic Center in Colorado Springs. He had grown up in a Christian atmosphere in Amarillo, but questioned if his commitments were superficial.
Entering the biggest year of his wrestling life, Slay was unfulfilled and weary. No matter the accomplishments, no matter the goals, the weight of expectations and lack of contentment made them almost a burden.
"I say this humbly, but when I was 12 years old, I thought if I made varsity in football, I'd really have made it," Slay said. "Then if I could be a state champion in wrestling, then win three or four state championships, then be a college All-American, then graduate from Penn. It just kept going on.
"All of these things, once you reach them, reach the top, you think you've made it. But at the end of the day, they weren't fulfilling. They were never enough. I was always looking for that next greatest big thing."
What also was the cause of such unrest was he was defining himself, his worth, by these uncertain targets. Slay was only as good as his last goal.
"So many times in competition, from junior high to high school and definitely in college, I went in not to lose instead of competing to win," he said. "I had an unhealthy fear of failure, of letting people down. If I lost, people would see me as a failure. I was drawing my identity from success in the world."
In 1999, Slay was invited by an Olympic volleyball hopeful to attend a nondenominational church in Colorado Springs. Held in a bowling alley, it was unlike any church he had ever attended. But the people and the message hooked him.
He went back every week, where he and others delved into the Bible. Matthew 10:39 shook him and wouldn't let him go: "Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
"I realized that's what I had been doing my whole life: clinging to my own life and not being fulfilled," Slay said. "I needed to go all-in. I did, and everything in my life has changed.
"Giving my life to Christ gave me an eternal peace I never had before. It made me realize my identity was not in wrestling or education or hometown, or my upbringing or any success, but my identity was in Christ. That was the foundation that set the stage for the way I started to see the world."
He felt a liberation, a freedom, that no matter what happened his life and his identity did not depend on an often uncontrollable outcome. His value, his worth, his purpose, was on something much more lasting. That's what he took into the Sydney Olympics.
"To sum it up, my relationship with the Lord gave me a freedom to reach my potential," he said.
For more than a month after the Olympics, Slay was a silver medalist, having been defeated in the gold medal match. He was disappointed, but not devastated.
Then, three weeks after the Olympics, Germany's Alexander Leipold, the initial champion, tested positive for a banned substance. Slay was awarded the gold. It marked him as a wrestler, but not as a person.
"I tell this to my wrestlers that I don't allow my success to define me, and for some reason, if I come up a little short, I don't let it destroy me," he said. "Either way, it's temporary, and a life in Christ is not."
Jon Mark Beilue is a Globe-News columnist. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 806-345-3318. His blog appears on amarillo.com. Twitter: @jonmarkbeilue.


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Jose Valdivia, Jr., with a new agent, renewed energy and permanent move back to California, took time Wednesday to reflect on his victory aboard Ruler on Ice in last year's Belmont Stakes.
Unlike Mario Gutierrez, Valdivia flew mostly under the radar in 2011 and encountered none of the scrutiny leading up to the Belmont that Gutierrez is facing.
"I heard that he (Gutierrez) almost got hit in the head with a tape recorder the other day by someone trying to sneak to the front of the reporters," Valdivia said. "It's night and day coming into the Belmont having won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness compared to how it was for me."
Valdivia captured the Belmont aboard 24-1 Ruler On Ice and the pundits quickly went scrambling to find out information about the rider.
"Not one person from the press even talked to me that week,'' he remembered. "The only people who knew who I was were the security guards and the horsemen in the stable area. The only contact I had with television was when NBC called in all the riders to give their name and answer a few brief questions like where are you from and where do you ride."
Though Ruler On Ice was lightly regarded, the media should have been aware of Valdivia. The 37-year-old native of Lima, Peru and nephew of retired jockey Fernando Toro began his career in New York and rode his first winner at Belmont Park in 1994. Seven years later, he piloted Val Royal to victory in the Breeders' Cup Mile on the Belmont turf.
"This race is unlike the other Triple Crown races," Valdivia explained. When you go in the gate, you can feel the electricity and you're so pumped up. The crowd is screaming as you come by the stands the first time, but then when you hit the backside, everything changes. It's eerie, you don't hear anything. At Churchill Downs there are people all the way around the track cheering, but not at Belmont. It was a sloppy track that day and all I could hear was the splattering of the hooves. When you get to the far turn, then you hear the crowd noise start to build again."
Valdivia recalled his thoughts during the race as if it was yesterday. "This may be the only time these horses go a mile and a half in their lives. Besides pedigree, a lot rides on how they settle and how relaxed they are. My horse was sitting pretty down the backstretch and I kept waiting and waiting. I got a little excited at the quarter pole because I was hearing whips cracking behind me and the riders smooching, but I still had a lot of horse. At that point I thought I had a shot to hit the board."
Valdivia got a scare at the top of the stretch when Brilliant Speed pulled alongside. "I thought he was going to blow right by me, but when he didn't, I looked back at the eighth pole, saw that Stay Thirsty and (jockey Javier) Castellano weren't gaining fast enough and at the sixteenth pole I said to myself, 'Holy cow, I'm going to win the Belmont!"
Valdivia left California in 2010 to ride on the New York, New Jersey and Delaware circuits. He returned to the Golden State briefly toward the end of last year and came back in March to stay. His wife and children have relocated to Southern California and the family plans to move back into the home they had rented out the last two years.
"I have a new agent (Dudley Osborne) who is enthusiastic, has a lot of passion for the game and believes in me all out. I've been working non-stop, seven days a week and I think it's starting to pay off. I've got some 2-year-olds coming up that I'm pretty excited about. And I was back on Rail Trip for (owner Samantha) Siegel in the Los Angeles Handicap."
Valdivia won the 2009 Grade I Hollywood Gold Cup aboard Rail Trip and was pleased with his recent fourth in the Los Angeles. "I thought he ran very well for his first race back," said Valdivia. "Even though he's seven years old and has run 18 times, he hasn't really gotten dirt kicked in his face much. He was on the rail the other day and I think that experience will really help him. (Trainer) Ron (Ellis) has done such a good job with him." Ellis has been one of Valdivia's biggest supporters throughout his career.
The rider is currently tied for 11th in the standings with eight victories He is named on two horses Thursday, including Bella's Fantasy in the featured seventh race for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
For California horse racing fans, It doesn't get any better than Betfair Hollywood Park this weekend.
In addition to simulcast wagering on I'll Have Another's quest for the Triple Crown, the Inglewood track Saturday will feature three stakes on the 11-race card, a pair of giveaways, and a contest in conjunction with the Belmont Stakes.
Heading the trio of local stakes is the Grade I $250,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap at 1 1-4 miles on turf, which will be carded as the 10th race. Acclamation will be favored to take his third straight Whittingham and sixth consecutive victory overall. Earlier on the card will be the Grade II $150,000 Honeymoon Handicap, featuring 123-pound highweight Lady of Shamrock, and the Manhattan Beach Stakes, a wide open contest for 3-year-old fillies. The Honeymoon and Manhattan Beach will go as the third and sixth races, respectively.
To accommodate all the action, first post will be 11 a.m., with the gates opening at 8 a.m. The first simulcast race from Belmont Park is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. A shot glass set, commemorating I'll Have Another's Kentucky Derby and Preakness victories, will be given out with each paid admission while supplies last. Also, 5,000 I'll Have Another posters will be handed out at the entrance gates, courtesy of Television Games Network.
I'll Have Another merchandise will be sold in the Betfair Hollywood Park gift shop, with items including hats, t-shirts and artwork.
Fans wanting a unique souvenir can purchase pari-mutuel tickets on I'll Have Another for as little as $2. All wagers for the Belmont Stakes will have each horse's name printed on the ticket.
Patrons can also enter the free Belmont Dream Contest. One person will be selected to receive $1,000 to wager on the Belmont runner of their choice.
The weekend kicks off with Friday night racing beginning at 7:05 p.m., immediately followed by a concert by The Wailers. The Redondo Beach Stakes is the Sunday feature, along with the free Horses and Homers contest where $600 in prize money is up for grabs.
CLOSING STRIDES—Eddie Olczyk, lead analyst for the NHL on NBC, and studio co-host Keith Jones were press box visitors Sunday at Betfair Hollywood Park. The pair had flown in that morning from New Jersey, where they had seen the Kings defeat the Devils 2-1 in overtime Saturday in Newark. Olczyk was a member of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers…….For 85-year-old jockey agent Ivan Puhich, Thursday was just another day hustling mounts on the backstretch. By looking at his calm demeanor, one would never know that his rider, Mario Gutierrez, is two days away from a chance to sweep the Triple Crown. "I sent the kid up to Canada a week ago to get away from all this and clear his head," said Puhich. "That's his home (Vancouver). He'll be at Belmont today and I'll talk to him later in the day."………Several prominent horses hit the track this week to prepare for upcoming stakes engagements. John Sadler sent out his pair of ace distaffers, Zazu and Switch. Each worked Sunday. Zazu, tuning up for the Grade I Vanity Handicap June 16, went 6 furlongs in 1:12 1/5, while Switch, prepping for the Desert Stormer June 17th, worked 5 furlongs in :59 4/5. Include Me Out, also preparing for the Vanity, drilled 5 furlongs in 1:01 for Ron Ellis. Impressive 2-year-old maiden winner Amarish stepped a half mile in :48 1/5 Wednesday and could run next in the Willard Proctor Memorial June 16th for *Jeff Bonde*……..No one was knocked out of Show Me the Money Sunday and five still remain alive in the winner-take-all contest.
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Like Clockwork: Copyright Holders Mistakenly Freak Out About Presidential Candidates Using Their Music
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The complaint states that the violation it alleges is intentional since Gingrich is "sophisticated and knowledgeable" concerning copyright laws.That strikes me as interesting, because I would have to assume that the campaign has paid for standard ASCAP performance license (either that or the locations they use almost certainly have such a license). And if that's true, then Sullivan has no case. If the venue has a license, they can play whatever they want. Full stop. "Eye of the Tiger" is registered to ASCAP, so that's all that's needed. The campaign doesn't need permission of the copyright holder. The Chicago Sun-Times goes into more detail, where Sullivan insists this isn't political, he just doesn't like the song being used without him getting paid. Perhaps he should check his ASCAP statement. If he's not getting paid, he might want to take it up with them.
That same article also notes that Sullivan co-owns the copyright along with his song writing partner/bandmate, Jim Peterik, who seems to both (sorta, kinda) like Gingrich and not like legal actions:
"My wife is a big fan," Peterik said. "I'm becoming a fan of Newt Gingrich. He has a mind of his own. He's not a talking head. Originally, I didn't like him, but look at the competition. He's looking better and better."I say this every time something like this comes up, but even if politicians can make use of such songs without getting permission from the artists, thanks to ASCAP/BMI/SESAC performance licenses, it still surprises me that the campaigns don't seek out musicians who support them in the first place to get their "okay" just to avoid embarrassing situations like this. Either way, it seems almost certain that this lawsuit is going nowhere fast.
Peterik is not a party to the suit that Sullivan filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago. They share the copyright, but tend to stay out of each other's way when it comes to cracking down on infringers.
"I hate suits," Peterik said. "I hate being in court. I avoid that meticulously. When I [heard about the lawsuit on the radio Monday} I said I'm not surprised, but I'm surprised."


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Utility providers are challenged with the complex process of managing all of their field assets, which are subject to weather-related damages and vegetation growth. In addition, electrical distribution networks are often very vast and serve large populations that expect reliable services at all times.
Geospatial solutions have become the backbone for enabling and automating plots and network diagrams for fast and effective decision making. Today, many GIS technologies now interface with other business and operational management systems, which extend and integrate workflows with other business critical systems.


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Join us this Christmas to have some chocolatey fun and get creating your own chocolates to impress this Christmas.
We have a different chocolate workshop each evening for you to choose from:
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Making Chirstmas Chocolate Truffles
Learn how to make gorgeous chocolate truffles, experiment with some of our Christmas flavours so you can create your own chocolates at home. You will take home approximately 30 of your own chocolates, flavoured, hand-dipped and decorated beautifully.
Create your own gorgeous Chocolate Box
Learn how to professionally work with chocolate ot make and decorate your very own chocolate, chocolate box that you can fill with chocolates. You will take home your own chocolate box together with 12 filled chocolates.
Create a Chocolate Christmas Cottage
Learn how to mould, assemble and decorate your own gorgeous Chocolate Cottage. Finished with chocolates, sweets and your own little Gingerbread man, your adorable chocolate cottage will be the perfect festive addition.
Combine your visit with our Christmas Chocolate Supper Club with seatings available prior to or following your workshop in our Chocolate Cafe. It's the best way of making sure your chocolates get home in 1 piece!


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66th Annual Festival de Cannes: Jury Members Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman
2013 Cannes Film Festival
Festival de Cannes 2013 Film Festival Jury Press Conference
The 66th annual Festival de Cannes began with a bang when president of the jury, director Steven Spielberg, arrived with fellow jury member, Nicole Kidman, for a press conference to celebrate this years festivities and the coveted Palme d'Or jury prize award.
The other jury members who will help decide who gets the Palme d'Or are Ang Lee, actor Christoph Waltz, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, British filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, Indian actress Vidya Balan and Japanese director Naomi Kawase.
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President of the jury Steven SPIELBERG
One of the industry's most successful and influential filmmakers, Steven Spielberg has directed, produced, or executive produced some of the top-grossing films of all time, including Jurassic Park, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jaws. He is a three-time Academy Award® winner, earning Oscars® for Best Director and Best Picture for Schindler's List, and an Oscar® for Best Director for Saving Private Ryan. Spielberg is a three-time DGA Award winner for his work on The Color Purple, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan. He has also been honored with Academy Award nominations for Best Director for E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Munich,and Lincoln. He is a recipient of the DGA's Lifetime Achievement Award, the PGA's David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Motion Pictures, the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, the prestigious Irving G. Thalberg Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and a Kennedy Center Honor.
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A luxurious residence in an elegant Roman palazzo with a view on the Forum, a little way from the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the most important and well-known shops in an area famous for its restaurants, wine cellars and its small antiques shops. Its intimate atmosphere, efficiency and the care in every detail, make Caesar House the most appropriate address for a highly exacting clientele. A residence with the atmosphere of a private home which offers a discreet, very personal and refined hospitality in syntony with these enchanted sites.
In perfect harmony with the historical spell and the most modern comforts Caesar House greets its guests with its elegant hall and its comfortable living room where you can decide your daily itinerary.Its six very spacious and high-ceilinged rooms have been individually decorated with specially selected furniture and precious modern and classical works of art.
Every room has all comforts bathroom with shower/tub, hairdryer, towel heater and courtesy kit, minibar, safe deposit box, satellite T.V., external phone line, modem fax, internet and individually controllable heating / air conditioning.


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Built in 2007, this Nashville three-story offers an office, a kitchen pantry, and a two-car garage. Upgraded features include fresh interior paint. This home is part of the Lenox Village HOA. Home comes with a 30-day buyback guarantee. Terms and conditions apply.
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Thank you for your interest in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Ursuline College.
For nearly 150 years, Ursuline has empowered students in developing their voices, values, and visions. We engage the whole person and offer a holistic education that transforms students for service, leadership, and professional excellence. Our Community is diverse and includes persons from within the United States and 14 countries around the globe. With a world-class faculty, ample resources, and commitment to the Ursuline heritage, our students are guaranteed a one-of-a-kind experience that will shape both their personal and professional lives.
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers a wide range of graduate and professional degree programs that emphasize student success through hands-on learning and innovative technologies. Programs can be pursued in three tracks:
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At Ursuline, you will experience a transformative education that will foster lifelong learning and personal wisdom. We recognize the many challenges that students face while pursuing their academic goals; along the way, you will be supported by a community committed to your success.
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Florida Association of Minority Business Enterprise Officials
Many FAMBEO board members and members dedicated their time and expertise to help build this great organization. Our board is made up of state and organizational officials, that is located across the state of Florida.
2016 Fall Training
In late October 1986, the Florida Association of Minority Business Enterprise Officials (FAMBEO) was founded by a group of minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise professionals whose goal was to share information with federal, state and local government administrations to create and promote equal opportunities in procurement and contracting.
To be a recognized authority, trusted voice and leading resource for supplier diversity programs and professionals and historically underutilized businesses and the preeminent advocate committed to creating economic parity in the marketplace.
To provide professional development, information and networking opportunities to supplier diversity professionals and historically underutilized businesses. To foster an environment of economic inclusion and contribute to legislation and public policies that encourage the utilization of historically underutilized businesses within government and corporate contracting.
FAMBEO memberships have three (3) distinct classifications: M/W/DBE and Supplier Diversity Programs M/W/DBE and Supplier Diversity Professionals Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
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Ricardo and Pablo Ojeda were born to a musical family in Valdivia, Chile. When the boys were toddlers the family relocated to Dallas, Texas, and as teenagers they expanded their Latin tastes to include all kinds of music —from Vivaldi to AC/DC to Prince. After moving to Portland the brothers recruited like-minded players to form their own Latin-influenced funk band.
With Ricardo writing the songs, singing and playing lead guitar and Pablo contributing to arrangements and playing bass, Rubberneck debuted in 1992.
The band returns to the River City Saloon this Friday in support of its new release "Ego-Manic."
The band has mounted three national tours since the release of their last album.
Playing in nearly 40 states, they have experienced many musical adventures and personnel changes, each leading to the band's current ascendancy as a regional musical force. Rubberneck performs over 200 engagements a year and fills rooms like Portland's 1000-person Crystal Ballroom or clubs like Seattle's Crocodile Cafe, San Francisco's Paradise Lounge and The Zephyr in Salt Lake City. Early in their career the band also spent a five-month residency in Spain, playing six nights a week to packed houses.
Their recent albums, Nosotros (1995) and El Nino (1998), have sold a combined total of over 15,000 copies and regularly appear on the Northwest Top-Selling Bands Chart.
For more information, visit www.rivercitysaloon.com or www.rubberneck.com.
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The Raceland American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 349's annual Christmas dinner was held recently at the club's regular meeting.
The Raceland American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 349's annual Christmas dinner was held recently at the club's regular meeting. Members enjoyed a meal and participated in a gift exchange.
The group sponsored the annual Christmas and bingo party for Raceland Manor Nursing Home residents and donated $50 for the party.
The local group sent 35 pairs of used eyeglasses to be fixed and donated to needy families.
The group donated $50 to the American Cancer Society for its "Love Lights" program at Oschner-St. Anne General Hospital.
The group also donated $30 with a card to the group's Gold Star Mother, Anne Comeaux, for Christmas.
The group also made donations to Past President Parley, Louisiana Crisis Fund, Department President Project, Freedom Foundation, the Children's Miracle Network, Spirit of Youth and more.
Crystal Gannon was selected as educator of the year by American Legion Post No. 349. She was the outstanding education winner for the American Legion's Third District. She advances to compete on the state level.
Roland Knobach, the educator of the year chairman for the American Legion Post No. 349, presented a plaque to Gannon. Les Cromwell, educator of the year chairman for the group's Third District, also presented the central Lafourche teacher with a plaque.
Gannon, a fourth-grade teacher at Raceland Upper Elementary, said she always wanted to be a teacher. She said she was put on the Earth to teach, and it's hard to put into words why she decided to become a teacher.
The school's principal, Bernita Devill, said Gannon challenges her students to think. She said the educator spends countless hours preparing lessons and activities to challenge her students and get engaged. Devill said Gannon's main focus is for having every student succeed with the use of imaginative, innovative, competent and exciting instructions. Through this, Gannon's students have shown academic growth.
Gannon received the teacher of the year award for Raceland Upper Elementary, and Devill nominated her for Outstanding State Teacher of the Year. Gannon, a mother of four, is married to Chad Gannon.
Open house: An open house is scheduled after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday at St. Mary's Nativity School, 3492 Nies St., Raceland. Parents can tour the classrooms and meet the teachers.
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4761 is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church's community center, 3500 La. 1, Raceland. The dinners cost $6. All proceeds benefit St. Mary's Nativity School. Tickets need to be purchased by Wednesday. For information or to purchase tickets, call 537-7544. Make checks payable to St. Mary's Nativity School.
New members: Todd and Patricia Chiasson and family, and Marc and Heather Hebert and family are St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church's newest members.
Registration forms are in the back of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church for any eighth- through 12th-graders who want to attend Youth Rally on March 25 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Registration deadline is is Feb. 25.
Traveling chalice: Mary and Eldon Breaux received the traveling chalice at the 4 p.m. Mass on Jan. 12 at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.
It will remain in their home for one week as they pray for vocations. If you are interested in having the traveling chalice in your home for one week, call Ronnie Danos at 537-7806.
The 2012 contribution statements are ready. If you would like a statement of your 2012 contributions to the church, contact the administration office during office hours at 537-3204.


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This post card view of Mount Sugarloaf shows the newly-built electric railway car (trolley) heading south near the junction of the roads to South Deerfield and Sunderland, Massachusetts. The trolley offered fast, regular, cheap, and silent transportation to the nation's rural population. Farm regions, like Deerfield, Massachusetts, took advantage of these small cars operating beside public roads far beyond city limits in the days before automobiles were common. The regular service and cheap fares encouraged men to work away from their farms and gave families an opportunity to explore the landscape. Most of the cars had open sides in the summer and windows for winter use.
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February 22, 2013
Cuddebackville, NY
Frank Bonczek, a resident of Cuddebackville, is finally at peace after a very long illness. He left this world 62 years after he entered it on February 22, 2013, at Kindred Hospital, Wayne, NJ, with his sister and brother-in-law at his side.
Born in Goshen, NY, he graduated from Goshen Central High School and lived most of his life in Florida, NY. He was the only son of Elizabeth Bonczek and the late Frank Bonczek.
He was a carpenter by trade and loved to fish and hunt, with his many friends, who will dearly miss him.
He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Askew (Mike) of Louisiana; his mother and sisters, Margaret Schaffer (Ed) and Rosemary Bonczek (Mike Cleary) all of NY; a daughter, Shannon Bourgeois and granddaughters, Raquella, Amber and Ariel of New Hampshire; son, Frank Bonczek (Jennifer) and grandchildren: Angelleah, Jayden, Jenna and Evan of PA.
There will be no visitation or services. His remains will be interred in Louisiana.
His sister would like to thank Jim, Amy, Anthony and Emma Eckerson for all of their help and thoughtfulness during Frank's illness and after.
Donations may be made in Frankie's memory to the Stanley Nowicki Memorial Scholarship c/o Rose Kerstanski, 46 South Main Street, Florida, NY 10921.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home; to send a condolence online, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com .


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The S.C. 46 Scenic Byway route modification has received State approval. Governor Nikki Haley signed South Carolina Act 116 on Feb. 1 approving the modification connecting the S.C. 46 Scenic Byway to the All Joy Road (S-13) Scenic Byway, which are now collectively known as the May River Scenic Byway.
Approval of this act officially adds Bridge Street and Boundary Street to the South Carolina State Scenic Byway network. This new Scenic Byway network stretches from the Jasper County line, continues through Old Town Bluffton, and concludes at the end of All Joy Road at Brighton Beach on the May River.
"This revised Scenic Byway connects many historic, scenic, and unique elements along the route that visitors can enjoy," Marc Orlando, director of growth management in Bluffton, said.
Approval of this modification allows the town to apply for additional grants to support the Scenic Byway as well as make the route eligible for National Scenic Byway designation.
This Scenic Byway route modification is a result of town coordination and input from Tesa Griffin, SCDOT Scenic Byways Coordinator, who suggested connecting the SC-46 and All Joy Road (S-13) Scenic Byways to create a unified Scenic Byway network. Representative Bill Herbkersman, R-Bluffton, was instrumental in sponsoring and supporting the legislation.


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Princeton, N.J. - With the cancellation of the MIT Spring Invitational, only a small group of the women's track and field team competed over the weekend, taking part in Princeton's Larry Ellis Memorial Invitational on Friday evening.
Junior Martina de Geus (Los Altos, Calif.) was the first of the Engineers to compete, running in one of the elite sections of the 3000 Steeplechase. She crossed the line in 18th place with a time of 10:58.15, bettering her personal record by ten seconds.
In the 5000m, freshman Sarah Quinn (Watchung, N.J.) finished in 34th with a 17:33.00. She was followed soon after by sophomore Elaine McVay (San Ramon, Calif.) in 44th place with a time of 17:46.83.
MIT has a busy two weeks coming up, with the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) championship at Springfield College next weekend and the New England Division III Championship at Colby College the week after.


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You can't throw a New Yorker magazine in San Francisco without hitting a writer. This fog-bound city might be more famous for steep hills and sourdough, but step inside one of its many independent bookstores and coffeehouses and you'll find more novelists, nonfiction writers, poets and bloggers than in even the most literary Brooklyn neighborhood.
It's this abundance of local talent that inspired the first Litquake festival in 1999. That and beer. After a long afternoon at the Edinburgh Castle, a S.F. watering hole that had hosted a number of successful author readings, future Litquake co-founders Jane Ganahl and Jack Boulware concluded that putting on a literary festival in San Francisco couldn't be that hard, could it?
Turns out, it wasn't hard at all. The two persuaded 20 local writers to participate, booked the band shell in Golden Gate Park for an afternoon and got their one sponsor, the San Francisco Examiner, to cough up $300 for a sound system. To their amazement, 300 people showed up.
It was so easy, they decided to do it again. And again.
This year, Litquake's 12th, the event will stretch over nine days and feature 848 authors reading in venues as diverse as Sausalito houseboats, Mission District dive bars, a police station, an alley and a cheese shop, as well as the usual bookstores and theaters. Best of all, most of these events are free or close to it. Which means that if you are a lover of the written word, Oct. 7-15 is the best time to be in San Francisco. One caveat: With 165 events spread over nine days, there's bound to be more than one at the same time you'll want to attend. To navigate Litquake's day-by-day offerings, you're going to need local advice. (Fair warning: What follows is an abridged and subjective sampling. For the unabridged version, go to http://www.litquake.org/festival.)
Friday, Oct. 7: Litquake kicks off with an opening-night cocktail party that is your best bet for mingling with local authors of the famous and soon-to-be famous variety. This year it's being held at the Verdi Club, a social-club-turned-hipster-event-hall. Come see how nicely San Francisco's authors clean up.
Saturday, Oct. 8: Every hour, starting at noon and lasting until 4 p.m., different writers read about an assortment of topics. Science fiction in a real world. Writing in California prisons. Or maybe, it's a group of publishers discussing whether self-publishing is the new black. All free. All in a comfortable venue on Market Street. Saturday night, I'm leaning toward Tom McGuane in conversation with Litquake co-founder Boulware. How many times do you get the opportunity to hear a writer who is the author of nine novels and a member of the National Cutting Horse Assn. Hall of Fame?
Sunday, Oct. 9: At 4 p.m. you have two good options. If your tastes run to fairies, maypoles and open-air picnics, head to "The Great Night" in Buena Vista Park with authors Chris Adrian, Andrew Sean Greer and Daniel ("Lemony Snicket") Handler. If you prefer seedier gatherings, then turn up at "That's My F-- cking Stool — Writers at the Bar," at Vesuvio in North Beach, with local bad boy (and girl) authors, including David Henry Sterry whose bio lists jobs as a Chippendales emcee and Disney screenwriter. Later in the evening, two more good options. Will you head to the Jewish Community Center to hear Adam Mansbach talk about the bedtime book with every parent's favorite title, "Go the F-- k to Sleep"? Or settle in at the Herbst Theatre for a conversation with James Ellroy, author of "L.A. Confidential" and self-described "Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction"?
Monday, Oct. 10: "Whales, Comedy and the Impressionists: A Collision." With a title like that, do I have to say more? How about that this 6 p.m. event features comic novelist Christopher Moore and National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin? Count on glimpses of Nicklin's amazing photos and Moore's latest novel. The Litquake edition of the Porchlight Storytelling series always sells out, and for good reason. There's something great about having somebody tell you a story. This year's theme is "Are We Good? An Evening of Stories About Apology, Redemption and Outright Begging for Forgiveness."
Tuesday, Oct. 11: My pick for tonight is easy, "Young Ireland: Emissaries From a New Literary Renaissance" at 8 p.m., which includes readings and a panel discussion from five up-and-coming Irish authors. The venue is the Swedish American Hall, where there's a well-stocked bar, because they're Irish writers after all.
Wednesday, Oct. 12: Warring events tonight. If your tastes favor the metaphysical, you might want to head to Berkeley and watch Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow duke it out over the future of God. If you're willing to let them settle the issue without you, then your best bet is the Barbary Coast Award presentation. Each year Litquake honors a local literary luminary, and this year's recipient is poet, playwright, essayist and jazz musician Ishmael Reed. Expect the evening to be a mash-up of music, comedy, readings and dramatic performance.
Thursday, Oct. 13: Foodies will want to attend "Serving It Forth: A Feast of Food Writing," which pairs food and food writing at 6 p.m. Those with a more lyrical palate will savor a "Flight of Poets." What happens when an internationally renowned sommelier pairs six fabulous wines with six talented poets? Find out at 7 p.m. If you want to attend a legendary S.F. tradition, don't miss "Literary Death Match: Litquake Rumble," a no-holds-barred competition among four ruthless (and slightly terrified) authors. Finally, there's "Are You There, Litquake, It's Me, Chelsea!," a one-on-one conversation between author Chelsea Handler and Litquake co-founder Ganahl.
Friday, Oct. 14: One of my personal favorite Litquake events is women's night, and this year's theme is "Murders, Mayhem and Moxie." The locale is the Bubble Lounge Champagne bar, and the readers include some of the best female mystery writers around. If your bloodstream pumps testosterone, you'll want to be at the Hemlock Tavern for "Figure Four Caps Lock: Pro Wrestling Memoirs From Classy Freddie Blassie to the Fabulous Moolah." I believe the title says it all. If you couldn't get enough of girls kicking hornets' nests, you will want to be at the Swedish American Hall for "Nordic Noir: A Dark and Stormy Night of Scandinavian Crime Fiction," with visiting thriller authors from Norway and Sweden.
Saturday, Oct.15: Saturday afternoon, Litquake is inaugurating "Words on the Waves," an event that promises to become a classic. Four phases of readings by North Bay writers all held on the Sausalito houseboats. There will be words, music and the introduction of a cocktail called the Anchor Out.
Saturday evening is the big event of Litquake, the Lit Crawl. Between 6 and 9:30 p.m., 450 authors will read in 76 walkable venues in San Francisco's Mission District. The readings are broken up into three sessions, each lasting an hour. Everything is crowded, so it's impossible to make all three. My advice is to pick the one reading you're most eager to hear and go early. Or attend a first and a third, and grab a quick bite during the second at a food truck or taqueria. Whatever you choose, at some point you'll find yourself walking down Valencia Street in a crowd of people, and you'll think, you can't throw a Litquake program without hitting a book lover. And that will feel very good.