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'One Book One Town' showcases hostage's account of survival: 'A House in the Sky'
It won't be an easy read, and the content isn't suitable for young children, but Fairfield Public Library officials are excited about the book chosen for the 2014 "One Book One Town" community reading project -- "A House in the Sky."
A memoir written by reporter Amanda Lindhout with Sara Corbett, the book traces Lindhout's abduction by Somalis in 2008.
Nicole Scherer, teen librarian, said the book tells the story of Lindhout's survival in the "face of unspeakable conditions" during 15 months in captivity.
"This book is very different in tone and content," Library Director Karen Ronald said at Thursday's announcement of the book's selection. "It's not necessarily for children and it deals with very difficult subject matters."
This is the seventh year for the "One Book One Town" program, and as in the past, the signature event of the month-long slate of related activities is the authors' visit by Lindhout and Corbett on March 26 at Fairfield University. In the weeks leading up to the authors' visit, there will be book discussions, lectures and, for the fourth time, a writing contest.
The deadline for unpublished work on the topic of survival is Feb. 13, and winners will be invited to read their works at the Writers' Read-Around on March 20. They will also be invited to a reception for Linhout and Corbett as well as receive an autographed copy of "A House in the Sky."
Residents with private book clubs that plan to read "A House in the Sky" can contact Ronald to "borrow" a librarian to facilitate their discussion of the book.
Other events include a talk by Mark Schenker, senior associate dean of Yale College and dean of academic affairs, on March 1, and a session March 13 on embedded journalism by James Simon, a Fairfield University English professor.
Copies of the book are available at both the main and branch libraries, the Pequot Library, and the Fairfield University Bookstore.
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Having ambled from Schulhoff to Schubert, Mozart to Miaskovsky, the Boston Symphony Orchestra this week concludes its current subscription season, its second without a music director.
The secrecy enshrouding the search process is often compared to that surrounding the selection of the pope, except for the fact that the auditions take place in front of thousands of people. Even so, the identity of the candidates, the thinking of the search committee, the precise timeline, all remain as tightly guarded as ever.
What we do know is that in the fall, managing director Mark Volpe said to expect an announcement in the spring. Invited this week to update that timetable, Volpe said through a BSO spokesperson only that "the search is progressing."
In private, BSO musicians say that no clear consensus favorite has emerged among them. But the field of serious contenders — conductors whose combination of age and stature make them likely candidates — did expand this season, with the sensational Symphony Hall debut of Vladimir Jurowski. After sparking a lot of excitement at Tanglewood last summer, Andris Nelsons also made a notable if less electrifying Symphony Hall debut. And Stephane Deneve returned with a thoughtfully conceived, well-executed program. But at the moment, there seems to be just one conductor on everyone's mind: the 51-year-old Italian maestro Daniele Gatti.
While the others were given just one subscription week apiece this season, Gatti was handed three mammoth programs in Symphony Hall — the Verdi Requiem, a concert of excerpts from five Wagner operas, and Mahler's Third Symphony — all programs that might typically be led by a music director. And he then capped his Boston appearances by leading the BSO twice this month at Carnegie Hall. Suddenly he is the candidate front and center as the search enters what could be its final stages. It may be worthwhile then to consider for a moment what a Gatti reign might look like.
Speculation is tricky, since Gatti, a major musical figure in Europe, has never directed an American orchestra, let alone one with the commitments the Boston podium would probably require, between leading the BSO both in Symphony Hall and at Tanglewood, and working — at least on some level — with the students of the Tanglewood Music Center.
Born in Milan, Gatti has built his career simultaneously in the opera house and the concert hall, having served as director of the Teatro Comunale of Bologna and London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, whose luster he is credited with restoring. He directed the Zurich Opera, is a frequent guest at the Wagnerian shrine of Bayreuth, and has built a close relationship with the Vienna Philharmonic.
It's clear that Gatti is an intensely serious musician who exudes a confident mastery of whatever score he has before him (or, as is frequently the case, in his memory). He has a muscular and no-nonsense podium technique and a gift for chiseling phrases to suit his interpretive goals. Those goals themselves can, however, be highly personal, idiosyncratic, and at times controversial. While his "Parsifal" was recently hailed at the Metropolitan Opera, his 2009 "Aida" performance in the same house drew booing, as he has on occasion done at La Scala and elsewhere. Similarly, he won raves for his 1996 New York Philharmonic debut in a Mahler symphony only to return years later to harsh criticism of another Mahler performance. In Boston, local critics were far from unanimous on his belated 2002 BSO debut.
Of his Symphony Hall work this season, I found his Verdi Requiem had both dramatic force and a noble wingspan, but in his Wagner evening, while the orchestra often delivered wonderfully responsive playing, Gatti's phrasing turned maddeningly ponderous in the excerpts from "Tristan und Isolde." The BSO again played brilliantly during the first of his Mahler performances, but for me the night was marred by perplexing phrasing in the finale, itself interrupted by an unfortunate accident in the chorus. Gatti's champions point out how much a program can improve over the course of a run. Certainly the Mahler Third seemed to, as by the time the BSO brought this program to Carnegie Hall, the New York Times critic James Oestreich, in a rave review, summarized that Gatti "did much to impress, and nothing to disappoint."
Whether one views Gatti's interpretations as inspired or erratic, he clearly has major posts in his future, be they operatic or symphonic. The question is whether he is the right match for what the BSO needs most right now. I remain unconvinced. The next music director must have the boldness of artistic and institutional vision to lead the orchestra more broadly, the charisma to shape the city's musical life, and fresh ideas to help bridge the world of Symphony Hall with the world outside its door.
The orchestra's challenge — like many of its sibling ensembles in other cities — is not just the dispiriting sight of empty seats, depending on the week, but a larger issue of perception. Many culturally engaged Bostonians of my acquaintance — and probably yours, too — will eagerly explore a new show at the Museum of Fine Arts or the Institute of Contemporary Art. And yet they continue to view Symphony Hall as a temple of pristine seclusion, a place for classical music insiders that outsiders never (or rarely) enter. As the city's largest and most visible ensemble, it falls to the BSO and its leader to demonstrate that classical music has a vital place in the wide cultural mix.
Does Gatti have the proclivity or appetite for that kind of broader cultural leadership, for helping the BSO reach beyond itself? Here one wonders. His ambassadorial record was not exactly burnished by an infamous 2004 incident in Naples, Fla., where he shocked an audience with an angry tirade from the stage after a Royal Philharmonic performance on tour. His programming also raises serious concerns.
As conductors such as James Levine, David Robertson, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Alan Gilbert have shown, creative and exploratory program-building can be a powerful tool for bringing excitement and intellectual energy to a season. Yet based on his programs with his current ensemble, the Orchestre National de France, Gatti seems to favor a more old-fashioned approach of grouping masterpieces together with a logic that — at least from a distance — can be difficult to discern. When Gatti brought one such Beethoven-Strauss-Ravel program on tour to the States in 2011, New York Times critic Zachary Woolfe described it as "surely one of the lamest assemblages of symphonic favorites performed in New York this season, the kind of greatest-hits programming that a decent college orchestra couldn't get away with nowadays."
His recent track record with contemporary music is also not encouraging. Gatti was actually trained as a composer, but his priorities at present do not seem to lie in advocating for the music of his own time. (He programmed new music with the Beethoven symphonies in Paris this fall, but according to his website, he did not lead a single work by a living composer for the entirety of the 2011-12 season.) After James Levine's passionate commitment to American high-modernists, it will be essential that the next music director find ways — by dint of charm, intellectual heft, or missionary zeal — to bring the public a more diverse swath of contemporary music.
It's also worth keeping in mind that, simultaneous to the music director search, the BSO is seeking to deepen relationships with a new generation of guest conductors, as some of its most trusted and regularly returning eminences — Kurt Masur, Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, Charles Dutoit, Christoph von Dohnanyi, and Bernard Haitink — push toward, or into, their 80s. Any of the purported candidates not chosen for the top job could easily enter that stable of regular returning guests, presenting the repertoire they do best, without the burden of leadership beyond the podium.
Gatti, Nelsons, and Deneve will all be returning next season, with Nelsons, interestingly, receiving the largest chunk of subscription real estate: a full orchestral program, plus an enticing concert performance of Strauss's opera "Salome." It's a good reminder that, while Gatti has dominated the spotlight this spring, the orchestra might still pivot sharply and name any of the others in the coming months (though it must be said, Jurowski's absence from next season's schedule does not bode well for his prospects).
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Percussion icon and founder of Sabian Cymbals, Robert Zildjian, has died at the age of 89. The Boston born businessman succumbed after a battle with cancer on March 28, and is survived by his wife, three children and eight grandchildren.
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The Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Staying there requires a healthy bank balance, but the luxury speaks for itself. Recently, the hotel installed Macs in each room at the all-suite hotel, in an effort to offer a "thoroughly modern guest experience." Their latest trick; 24-carat gold iPads in every room.
The iPads come emblazoned with the hotel logo on the rear, and are offered to guests upon checkin as a 'virtual concierge.' They also offer up information on the hotel services, restaurant menus and the spa facilities. But, you don't have to leave Dubai without your very own gold iPad, oh no.
Produced by Gold & Co of London, if you so desire you can purchase your very own 24-carat gold iPad from the hotel boutique. Just make sure you don't leave it on the plane.
It's great to see the iPad continue to be adopted in such ways, though the gold isn't likely for everyone. Money aside, would you like to get your hands on a 24-carat gold iPad?
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text: The Islamic and Indian Art department holds two sales a year covering a wide range of art and artefacts dating from the 9th to the 19th centuries. This includes Arabic and Persian manuscripts, pottery, metalwork and glass, ivory, jewellery and stonework, Ottoman Turkish works of art (silver, textiles, arms and armour and Iznik pottery), and later Persian material. Within the sphere of Indian art, we feature in particular miniature paintings of the 16th to 19th centuries as well as Bidri ware and other metalwork, ivory, textiles and jewellery.


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Nov. 23, 2012
SAN JUAN, P.R. – Led by the senior trio of Morgan Toles, Leonor Rodriguez and Chasity Clayton, the Florida State women's basketball team opened the San Juan Shootout with a dominant 90-51 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Friday afternoon at Mario Morales Coliseum.
The 39-point win marks the first time the FSU women's basketball program has ever won four consecutive games by 30 or more points. The Noles opened the season by defeating Samford (77-42), Florida (98-67) and Stetson (76-44).
Toles didn't score a point, but was the catalyst for a Seminole squad that shot 54 percent from the field and 62 percent from three, dishing 10 assists and committing zero turnovers.
Rodriguez didn't miss a shot, going 8-for-8 from the floor and making three treys, en route a career-best 22 points. Clayton matched her career-best with 21 points, on a mix of fastbreak layups, pull-up jumpers and her first trey of the season.
"Not since (former Nole) Courtney Ward have I seen a point guard that can distribute the ball like Morgan and Cheetah (Delgado) can," head coach Sue Semrau said. "Their poise and selflessness have been vital to our early success this season. Tonight, Morgan was dishing it where they could score. We were knocking down our shots because we took great shots. Leo went 8-for-8 because she knows what to do in our offense and what shots she can make. It was a great win."
Delgado, a second-generation Puerto Rican, dished six assists and had just one turnover, playing in front of family and friends.
Ward was the last Seminole to record double figures in assists, accomplishing the feat 83 games ago on Jan. 21, 2010 in an FSU victory against Harvard.
Junior forward Natasha Howard added 14 points, while seniors Chelsea Davis (11) and Alexa Deluzio (13) also reached double-figures off the bench.
The Seminoles led from the start and forced EKU into 24 turnovers and just 36 percent shooting.
Florida State jumped out to a 7-0 lead as Clayton made consecutive baskets and Rodriguez drilled a three-pointer, but FSU led just 9-8 six minutes into the contest.
A Deluzio three at the 12:56 mark sparked a 25-6 run for the Noles, however. The Seminoles took a 34-14 lead in a blink of an eye and a 43-18 advantage into the break.
Rodriguez and Davis had back-to-back three-point plays on "And-1" layups in the 12th minute of the game in the midst of 16 consecutive points for the Seminoles that effectively ended any threat by the Colonels, who had started the season 3-0.
In the second half, Clayton made a pair of buckets to put the Seminoles in front 49-20 with 18:30 to play. Her trey at the 14:24 mark in the second half gave the Garnet and Gold its first 30-point lead and her layup off a one-handed thread-the-needle pass from Toles put FSU in front by 40 points, 77-37, with eight minutes left.
All 11 Seminoles played at least six minutes and freshman Jakelle King-Gilchrist made the first field goal of her career at the 11:34 mark in the second half.
Florida State must now turn its attention to its toughest test of the season so far as No. 17/19-ranked Vanderbilt awaits on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on the final day of the San Juan Shootout.
"Vanderbilt is a great team," Semrau said. "They have all of their starters back other than one that is hurt. It's going to be a real challenge."
The Commodores are the first ranked team the Seminoles will face this season. The two squads have battled the past two seasons and split the outcomes. Vanderbilt won last year, 64-59, in Nashville despite a double-double from Clayton. FSU beat VU, 72-66, in Tallahassee two years ago.
For more information on Florida State women's basketball, follow the Seminoles on Twitter @FSU_WBasketball and like their official Facebook page.


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I recently received a copy of the photo composite for the 1940 graduating class of Holloway High in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Thanks cousin!). Why is this set of photographs important to me? Well my grandparents were members of this class and I've just added two new late teen aged snapshots of them to my collection! For those that have followed this site for a while, you'll note the handsome young man in the lower right hand corner is Wash William Brown, my grandfather. My grandmother, whom I've written about before on this site, has her identity protected here because she is still happily with us in mind, body and spirit!
Holloway High was founded in 1928 and was the only black high school in Murfreesboro, TN at the time. Many members of my maternal line walked the halls at Holloway High and still attend the annual 'Red and Black' affair in Murfreesboro.
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"As one of the largest companies in Norway, Sapa requires a high level of flexibility and scalability. We are delighted that Sapa has once again placed its trust in us, and on a larger scale, expanded our relationship with IBM cloud solutions," said Arne Norheim, Country General Manager of IBM Norway. "This contract demonstrates how IBM's global delivery model is helping our clients advance their global strategy. The agreement almost doubles our commitment to Sapa, which has been outsourcing much of its IT infrastructure to IBM for six years."
"Standardization, flexibility and delivery performance are key factors in the contract, which is of great strategic importance to our business following the merger between Sapa's and Hydro's extrusion operations in 2013," said Espen Falla, Chief Information Officer at Sapa. "IBM's delivery makes it possible for Sapa to move from two very different IT infrastructures into a single globally integrated environment, with common processes and applications."
The outsourcing contract was signed on June 6, 2014. It includes all of Sapa's IT, with a particular focus on expanding Sapa's IT delivery model with new cloud solutions that improve security and mobile device management. The contract will remain in place for five years.
Increased Flexibility
The outsourcing contract with Sapa is built on IBM's global delivery model, which provides standardized IT services and centralized administration. This ensures that Sapa maintains a high level of availability, flexibility and security.
"'Consumption-based charges' is a modern concept for outsourcing clients, which are transitioning away from a 'fixed charges' model," said IBM's Norheim. "Organizations want to be able to move up and down the cost portfolio in line with fluctuations in their own business. This requires the IT delivery to be more flexible, which is further enabled by the cloud."
"IBM's ability to understand and adapt to Sapa's requirements as our business expands has been central to the partnership," said Sapa's Falla. "Sapa is a global company, but we have been able to base our agreement in Norway, thanks to IBM's service delivery model, which enables the company to serve us globally. The agreement confirms the efforts both parties have made to extend and expand our relationship."
About IBM
IBM is a global technology company with more than 400,000 employees in 170 countries. The company has supported the public and private sectors in Norway since 1935. Together with its network of partners and suppliers, IBM delivers intelligent solutions to the entire business market — from small companies to Norway's largest corporations.
IBM has played a pioneering role in outsourcing, and has accumulated wide-ranging and in-depth experience in outsourcing delivery to companies around the world. IBM has one of the world's largest global infrastructures, recently reinforced by the acquisition of SoftLayer. IBM's global services delivery model enables clients to benefit from its global scale, industry insights, best practices, and technology and business investments. IBM has 56 global delivery centers that employ 87,000 service delivery personnel and span more than 30 countries across six continents. As a result, IBM has become a unique strategic partner, which actively contributes to its clients' commercial and IT strategies.
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Sapa AS delivers solutions within the fields of aluminum extrusion, building systems and precision tubing products. The company is a 50/50 joint venture owned by Orkla ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA, and employs approximately 23,000 people in more than 40 countries worldwide. Sapa's headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.
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Crafting at the Spotted Canary "Things That Hang in the Window" There is nothing like a warm summer day, when the windows are open and the sheers are gracefully moving with the wind. Windows are an interesting part of the home that are decorated with textiles, but can also be adorned with photos, crystals and banners. Learn how to think of this space as a decorative element of the home. D
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Globe Trekker "Puerto Rico" Zay visits San Juan, the El Yunque National Forest, the Camuy River Caves National Park and the coffee-producing central highlands. He discovers why Puerto Rico is known as the "island of enchantment," boasting sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich colonial history and distinctive music.G
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The Artist Toolbox "Massimo & Lella Vignelli" "Design must be intellectually elegant," poses Massimo Vignelli. "What is intellectually elegant? Well, it's the opposite of vulgar." As the man behind such simple and beautiful design from the Helvetica font to the New York Subway map, the design world is indebted to this pragmatic yet lyrical designer. D
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Sun Studio Sessions "Amber Rubarth and Dave Egger" Amber Rubarth and Dave Egger are talented musicians who bring their varied backgrounds together to lift each other's sounds to new heights. In this episode, the artists perform several songs including "Full Moon in Paris" and "Hillbillies and Bach.". D
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Skills The genial travel expert distills 30 years of travel experience into this information-rich special. He dispenses practical advice on how to enjoy a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe. Shot on his favorite 3,000-mile "Best of Europe" loop - Amsterdam, Germany's Rhineland, Venice, Siena, the Italian Riviera, the Swiss Alps, Paris and London - Rick shares the essential skills of smart travel.G
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Sky Island The volcanic Jemez Mountains of New Mexico rise more than a mile above the surrounding high desert, like an island in the sky. Environmental filmmaker John Grabowska profiles the landscape and humankind's place within it, where the effects of climate change are already transforming the desert and alpine ecosystems. Author and poet N. Scott Momaday and actress Meryl Streep narrate the stunning images of this formation, which encompasses the Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera.G


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Indianapolis Fire Kills Two, Forces 200 from Homes
An explosion in an Indianapolis neighborhood set off a huge fire that killed two people and forced residents out of their homes. The cause of the explosion and fire wasn't immediately clear. Photo: Associated Press.
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No matter how you slice a baseball season, a team figures to win 60 games and lose 60 games regardless. The remaining 42 determines the success or failure of that season.
Some losses, of course, hurt more than others and last night's 9-8 balk-off heartbreaker in 10 innings could be one of those games if the Mets cave into the negative expectations thought of them coming out of spring training.
However, I don't look at sweeping the Braves in Atlanta as much a sign of progress as I do how they bounce back from last night.
It was clear R.A. Dickey was off his game and for much of the night it appeared they would simply go down at the hands of Chipper Jones – the real owner of the Mets. However, Jason Bay got a couple of hits and drove in a run and Scott Hairston tied the game with a homer.
All of a sudden, we were looking at a new Mets team, one of grit and fight. Amazingly, the Mets were going to sweep, but Francisco Rodriguez coughed up the lead, and well, you know the rest.
To lose on D.J. Carrasco's balk was one of those things you never saw coming, yet something not surprising with how things have gone the past few years. Right, typical Mets.
OK, what next?
They could either look at last night as devastating, and now that they are below .500 again, slide into obscurity and take the summer with them. Or, they could demonstrate the resiliency they've shown the past three weeks and regroup.
Baseball teams aren't often fueled by emotions as teams in football and basketball, but the Mets have an opportunity as they come home to feed off the anger and disappointment from last night and continue their building. The season is far from over, but for the Mets the season will be defined by the next six weeks.
If they stumble, management could pull the plug and begin the fire sale. In the back of our minds, that's something we've anticipated all along. Even now, with Jose Reyes playing so well, half the fan base is waiting for him to be traded.
However, should they recover and play well, this team could stay intact and try to make a run at a wild card. No, there doesn't figure to be any serious acquisitions because of the Wilpon's legal and financial issues, but there could be enough tinkering to make this an interesting, enjoyable and unexpected summer.


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Warm and comforting a simple Daal makes any meal filling and satisfying. Today I am sharing this recipe which is made using split moong daal.
I find this recipe especially useful for my 7 year old who is fussy about eating certain vegetables. So I sneak in those vegetables while cooking the daal and proceed to making daal the regular way. The dal goes right in without him noticing or making a fuss about it. This time I added capsicum and spinach; I do not miss an opportunity to sneak in some greens and making it healthier.
Now you can add any vegetables of choice like carrots, beans, potatoes, peas and make it your way. This is a simple no frill daal recipe which does not have onion or garlic. Pair this with some vegetables/sabji and it makes a complete meal.
- ? cup split moong daal
- 1 cup packed spinach (cleaned and chopped)
- 1 /2 cup chopped capsicum/bell pepper (add more if you prefer)
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- ? tsp jeera/cumin seeds
- Pinch of turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1 big ripe tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 3-4 tsp oil
- In several changes of water, clean the moong daal and remove any dirt.
- ?To this add the chopped spinach, ginger, capsicum; jeera seeds, turmeric, water and pressure cook until it is soft.
- Take a heavy bottom pan, heat oil then add mustard seeds, curry leaves.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, little salt and mix well. The salt in the tomatoes makes it cooks very fast.
- Add chilli powder and stir well. Add the cooked daal, along with the water and cook until it comes to boil. Let it simmer for another 5-8 minutes (stirring in between) and then cover with lid and switch off the gas.
- Goes well with rice or even with Rotis/chapathis when it is thick.


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Has been an eventful few days. Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and are bracing for the New Year. Just pulled in from visiting my family in Ohio. Decided to drive. Yup. That was a mistake. Should have sucked it up and gone with the flight. But, not working full time has me thinking about saving the bucks.
Lousy weather before the trip has leaks coming in later. Buckets all over the place. Gift card from Home Depot came in handy.
Have been busy which explains the lull in posting the past week. But, there's been a lull with the Mets, too.
Last I checked, they were hot after Derek Lowe. Their fourth starter priorities are Lowe, Oliver Perez and Randy Wolf. I thought Lowe would end up back with the Red Sox. Didn't think the Mets would go that hard for him, but they are tired of Perez's inconsistency.


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2012 CMA Entertainer of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll
The Entertainer of the Year award at the 2012 CMA Awards will provide a nervous moment, as fans for the two favorites to win couldn't be further apart in terms of interests or tastes. The trophy is meant to honor the singer with the best year of sales, music, touring and general exposure, but really it comes down to who CMA voters like best. It's not as scientific as it seems it should be, although our prediction is based on hard data.
Who do you think will win the Entertainer of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs? Taylor Swift is looking for her second-straight win -- her third overall -- while Brad Paisley looks for his second this year. Kenny Chesney has a closet full of these, but he had another great year and is certainly deserving -- as is Blake Shelton. Jason Aldean might be the overall favorite to win, however.
After voting and sharing your opinion below, be sure to vote on the other categories. The 2012 CMA Awards air tonight (Nov. 1) at 8PM ET on ABC.
Jason Aldean: The tour, the singles, the album... the argument for Aldean to win Entertainer of the Year is the same as the argument to win Male Vocalist of the Year, and it's a pretty good one. He hasn't been on as many magazine covers as other nominees, but his music resume is every bit as strong -- if not stronger.
Brad Paisley: Paisley continues to have one of the most exciting tours each summer, although he doesn't draw the type of crowds Chesney draws. With the exception of 'Remind Me,' this award year wasn't a huge radio year for him. His last album was released 18 months ago.
Kenny Chesney: Chesney has once again earned a spot among the Entertainer of the Year nominees by resuming the biggest tour in country music and by releasing a new album that shows a new, more sensitive side. He's won this award many times, and some voters might vote for another artist just for that reason. Hey, nobody said CMA voting was fair.
Blake Shelton: Shelton gets the most exposure of any of the male stars on this list by far, and he's as successful as anyone at bringing new fans into the genre. It seems like he still needs a platinum album or a major sell-out tour to justify winning this award, however.
Taylor Swift: And then there's Taylor Swift, who is always a favorite to win the Entertainer of the Year award. She had another big year in 2012, although she did so quietly until appearing everywhere during the release week of her new album 'Red.' She's won this trophy two of the last three years, and CMA voters are not nearly as tired of her as her detractors are. It would be a much-deserved win, but she's not a lock-in this year as she may be in 2013.
Our Prediction: The winner of this award will spark a blaze of fury on Friday morning, be it Jason Aldean for his recent indiscretion or Swift for the same tired reasons people return to every time she's mentioned. Taylor Swift is going to win again, and she will make it three in a row in 2013.


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UNION, Maine (WGME) – A New York woman has been reunited with her cat, who's been missing for the last six months.
Back in July, Jean Stevens was visiting Union with her family from New York. On her way back, she noticed smoke was coming from her car, and when they pulled over to check it out, 6-year-old cat Myla jumped out and ran away.
Jean stayed in Maine for a few days searching for Myla, but came up empty handed.
She used Facebook to ask people to keep an eye out, and a group of women from Union who didn't know her, or one another, joined together and made it their mission to find Myla.
For months, they followed up on sightings, until a woman claimed she'd been feeding a cat who resembled the one people had been searching for.
They trapped the cat and the microchip matched. Myla was reunited with her mom on Sunday.


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Gourde Finds Home in Lightning Organization
Yanni Gourde took the ice Tuesday as determined as ever.
The 5-9 left-winger signed a new deal -- an American Hockey League contract with the Syracuse Crunch for the rest of this season and a two-way deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning over the next two years -- last weekend. But Gourde, who spent time with three teams over the past two years, isn't completely satisfied with his new found stability.
"It's awesome to feel that type of security right now," Gourde said. "But hockey is day-by-day. Every practice is important, and every time I step on the ice I need to improve myself to get better."
After briefly meeting some of his new teammates, Gourde slipped on a Crunch sweater for the first time for a short practice at the Onondaga County War Memorial Tuesday. Only a handful of players skated, while some others filtered in and out of the stands.
"I'll reserve judgment until I see him," said Crunch coach Rob Zettler as he watched Gourde skate. "I think what you'll see, obviously, is he's a smaller player -- quick, has good hands, and good decision making offensively."
One year after registering 78 points in 77 games, Gourde broke out for 127 points -- 38 goals and 89 assists -- in 71 games with Victoriaville of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League during the 2011-12 season. His incredible stats earned him a nomination for the Michel-Briere trophy, which is awarded to the league's most valuable player.
Gourde, a speedy pass-first type player that can chip in goals, also has some sandpaper in his game.
"I'm a little fly, but I like to be in the other team's face all game long," the 22-year-old said. "I like to make sure they know who I am when I'm on the ice."
Despite his impressive stats in junior, Gourde went undrafted.
"I guess my size didn't help, for sure," he said. "But I wasn't worried about that. I just wanted to play hockey, and I wasn't concerned about not being drafted."
After junior, Gourde bounced around between the ECHL and the American Hockey League.
The Quebec native registered 24 points in 25 games with the AHL Worcester this season, but decided to take the offer from the Tampa Bay Lightning once his professional tryout with the Sharks expired.
"It's awesome to come here and they seem happy to have me," Gourde said. "I'm so happy to be here also. It's a good fit."
The Lightning organization has had previous success with undersized forwards. Tyler Johnson was named the AHL MVP last year, and Cory Conacher earned the award the year before.
"You just try to follow those guys," Gourde said. "Those guys are really good players, and obviously, it's good to know the organization is pushing forward to help those guys move up."
Gourde, who played with other Tampa Bay prospects Philip-Michael Devos and Dan Milan in junior, spends his summers working out with new teammate Jonathan Marchessault, another small forward who was dealt to the Crunch in a deadline deal last week.
"They look, first and foremost, for talent, character, and bottom line: can you get the job done?" Zettler said of the Lightning organization acquiring smaller players. "The people they've brought in certainly have done all of the above."
Although his new deal gives him more of an idea of where he is likely to play for the next few years, Gourde isn't taking his opportunity for granted.
"We never know what's going to happen," he said. "So I need to focus on my game right now to stay here, get some good ice time, and after that, we'll see what happens."
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Jerry Dixey Honored By NSRA
Each year the National Street Rod Association presents the NSRA Street Rodding Achievement Award to an individual whose accomplishments have had a significant impact within the hobby.
This years recipient has spent the last 17 years promoting the thrill of driving street rods by driving to every corner of the United States (and a couple corners of Canada), attending rodding events, visiting sites, and logging more than 375,000 miles of open road. And hes been accompanied by thousands of enthusiastic STREET RODDER readers eager to share the thrill.
Jerry Dixey and his wife, Mary Ann, operate Classic Automobilia in Youngstown, Ohio. Dixey came up with the idea for the STREET RODDER Road Tour in late 1994 and has been the sole leader of the STREET RODDER Road Tour since 1995. In that time, he has driven 17 different street rods, each of them purpose built for the trip by prominent builders using aftermarket parts. In 17 years, there has not been a single major mishap or malfunction due to construction, craftsmanship, or major parts failure.
The STREET RODDER Road Tours continue to be a hit with enthusiasts. In October of last year, Dixey led 100 Road Tourians to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas as part of the final leg of the 2012 AMSOIL/STREET RODDER Road Tour. Dixey received the NSRA Street Rodding Achievement Award at the SEMA Show.
Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year
Tom Gloy made a career out of sitting low and driving fast. In his 25-year racing career, Gloy collected a Trans Am World Championship and a Formula Atlantic title. He drove in six Indy Car races. In 2012 he returned to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and found himself in the winners circle once again. Gloys 32 Ford roadster won the Goodguys 2012 Tanks Hot Rod of the Year award at the Goodguys Speedway Nationals. The low-flying roadster was built by Brizio Street Rods. Gloy wanted a channeled 32 Ford roadster. The challenge for Brizio and his team was to create a channeled, traditionally styled roadster in which Gloy could sit low and drive fast. The cowl, grille, and windshield were narrowed, and the floorboards were radically loweredmore so than any other Brizio-built hot rodto get Gloy low in the seat. The 302-inch, Hilborn EFI Ford crate motor and TREMEC five-speed get the roadster up to speed in a hurry. Darryl Hollenbeck of Vintage Color Studio perfected the cars mid-50s Porsche blue finish, which perfectly contrasts the red leather interior stitched by Sid Chavers.
When the roadster was finished, Gloy strapped himself in and drove more than 2,000 miles from his home in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, to Indy, with a victorious result.
How Safe is Your Street Rod?
Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the National Street Rod Associations Safety Program remains the only 23-point safety inspection available to all its members at no charge. A dedicated team of more than 700 volunteer inspectors nationwide makes this a truly unique program. In 2012 these dedicated rodders inspected more than 14,000 vehicles, bringing the total number of vehicles inspected over the life of the program to more than 250,000.
Inspection stations are set up at numerous NSRA national events. In order to qualify for an NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection Certification Sticker, vehicles must pass a 16-point inspection. In addition to the 16 safety items required to pass, the Safety Program has seven recommended items. These items are not required to pass inspection, but will earn you a Safety 23 pin. The NSRA Safety Division also inspects for four optional items highly recommended for a safe street rod.
The inspections are entirely voluntary and entirely free. The inspectors are there to help not penalize and there is no penalty for not passing. There is a huge benefit to undergoing an inspection and identifying areas for improving your vehicles safety.
The Safety Program is so highly regarded that several states have used it as a model for their own DMV street rod registration programs.
More info on the NSRA Safety Program, including a list of the required and recommended safety components, is available at www.nsra-usa.com/members/vehicle-safety-inspection.
SEMA Hall of Famer Bob Larivee Sr.
Bob Larivee was recently inducted into the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Associations (SEMA) Hall of Fame. Larivee, a major figure in turning a backyard hobby into a multi-million dollar industry, has been promoting car shows and hot rods since he first came on the Detroit scene in the early 50s. He helped create the Detroit Autorama 60 years ago and has been instrumental in the shows enduring success. In 1963, he formed the International Show Car Association (ISCA). His company, Promotions Inc., was producing 100 shows a year at its height. In addition, Larivee has owned some of the most famous custom cars in the world, from the Red Baron to the Aluma Coupe. He takes his seat in the SEMA Hall of Fame alongside such other hot rod greats as Vic Edelbrock Sr., Ed Iskenderian, and Wally Parks.
Hurst Story History
For more than half a century, Hurst shifters have been a popular performance component in hot rods and factory muscle cars. The story of how George Hurst turned his love of hot rods into one of the most recognized products in the automotive aftermarket has been researched and written in a new limited-edition book. Hurst Equipped: More than 50 Years of High Performance by Mark Fletcher and Richard Truesdell, presents the full story of George Hurst, the shifters and performance parts that bear his name, and the race cars and production vehicles that helped make the Hurst shifter a high-performance icon.
Each of the 500 limited-edition commemorative copies features a leatherette-bound cover with gold foil logos and is numbered, but its the history inside that makes the book a valuable collectors piece.
Hurst Equipped sells for $49.95 and is available while supplies last from Flowmaster (part of the B&M Group of companies, which include Hurst shifters). Order your copy online at www.hurst-shifters.com or call (707) 544-4761.
Legacy License Plates Available in California
We frequently complain about too many laws, but heres one we like. Under a new law signed by Governor Jerry Brown, the California DMV is creating and issuing a series of specialized license plates that replicate plates from the states past.
Restored year-of-manufacture plates are legal on many vehicles in the state, but under the California Legacy License Plate Program, classic car owners can now acquire brand-new tags that look like YOM plates. Three classic designs are currently offered: black lettering on a yellow background (50s and 60s), yellow lettering on a black background (50s and 60s), and yellow lettering on a blue background (70s and 80s).
The law requires that at least 7,500 applications for any one particular plate be received by the DMV on or before January 1, 2015. Wed like to see additional states introduce this program for enthusiasts.


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Milford will be the first Massachusetts municipality to deploy a system from a local technology company designed to help emergency dispatchers handle the flood of calls coming into 911 centers from mobile phones.
The town plans to announce Tuesday that it will start using Smart911, a system from Rave Mobile Safety in Framingham that is used by municipalities in 28 other states.
Among its chief advantages is that it can quickly show dispatchers home addresses and other critical data about people using cellphones for emergency calls.
Even though about 70 percent of 911 calls are made on cellphones, most dispatch centers can determine only the general vicinity of callers, based on the location of the nearest cell tower.
Calls made from land lines show dispatchers the addresses registered to the phone number.
This means that dispatchers typically have to get exact addresses from callers. That can prove difficult in some emergencies, such as when a caller doesn't speak English or doesn't know his own address.
"Most of the 911 systems today are pretty much tethered to last-century voice technology," said Brian Fontes, chief executive of the National Emergency Number Association, a trade group based in Alexandria, Va.
While the vast majority of Americans own cellphones, most of the more than 6,000 public safety emergency-call services nationwide cannot take advantage of these technologies, Fontes said.
Some governments are beginning to test ways of integrating more Internet-centric communications into their systems as part of national push to create a so-called Next Generation 911 system, he said.
One of the last significant upgrades to 911 infrastructure was the arrival of Wireless Enhanced 911, or E911, about a decade ago. That gave dispatchers a better ability to track cellphone calls.
But the next generation of tech-savvy 911 systems could be years off, Fontes said, and companies such as Rave Mobile and others are "filling a void that exists today."
For Smart911 to work, a resident has to a create free account on the Web that identifies the home address for the cellphone number and provides other personal and family details, including the number and ages of the occupants in that home, and information on disabilities or medical conditions.
"Anything that you think could assist in the case of an emergency. You can put as little or as much data as you're comfortable with," said Tom Axbey, chief executive of Rave Mobile, an eight-year-old company with about 52 employees that has raised $39 million in venture funding.
The system has already helped out in many emergency situations, he said, such as when a Spanish-speaking caretaker in Nashville called 911 when the child she was watching had trouble breathing. His parents had created a Smart911 profile, and the first responders knew the boy had a rare breathing disorder before they arrived.
It will cost Milford about $55,000 over the life of its five-year contract with Rave Mobile to integrate Smart911 into its existing emergency dispatch system, said Police Chief Thomas J. O'Loughlin.
In coming months, the town will begin a campaign to encourage residents to create Smart911 profiles.


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Porsche has an unparalleled reputation as a producer of high-performance European sports cars. As one of the first European sports car manufacturers to come to the U.S., the Porsche brand helped define the sports car market segment as we know it. In recent years, the public has seen Porsche expand and diversify its vehicle lineup to include sedans and SUVs while still steadily improving its signature sports car, the 911.
Porsche Through The Years
Porsche was founded in Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931. At the time, Porsche himself was an experienced automotive engineer who previously worked for Daimler building sports cars like the Mercedes SS and SSK. Many early model Porsches were essentially compact two-seater sports cars that were based on Volkswagen framework. While Porsche is known as a German brand, most early models produced by the brand were manufactured in Austria before the company relocated to Zuffenhausen in the northern suburbs of Stuttgart.
Ferdinand Porsche had famously been awarded a contract by Hitler to design a "people's car," which wound up being the Volkswagen (VW) Beetle. So it is not surprising that even from the early years, most sports cars produced by Porsche had a rear-engine like the VW Beetle.
In the postwar period, Porsche introduced two of its most iconic models in the 356 Speedster and the 550 Spyder. These cars helped Porsche cement its reputation on the European racing circuit. The Spyder was one of the first Porsches to have a mid-engine, while the 356 was discontinued to make way for the 911 in the mid-1960s. The 911 was a very fast, lightweight coupe that notched two consecutive wins at Monte Carlo.
Porsche introduced the more affordable 914 in the 1970s. The decade also saw the introduction of the 911 Turbo, the 924, and even the 928, which was a front-engine, two-plus-two grand touring coupe.
Porsche Brand Expansion
Porsche established itself as a high-end luxury sport brand in the U.S. back in the 1960s. The brand has steadily grown in popularity in America over the decades. Affordable models like the 914 in the 1970s and the Boxster in the 1990s have helped Porsche expand its U.S. presence. Meanwhile, the company's increasingly diverse selection of vehicles has helped Porsche to catch on with a wider array of drivers in recent years.
Although it was only produced for two years, the Porsche Carrera GT was a highly regarded two-door roadster available between 2004 and 2006.
The Porsche 944 is another discontinued model. Produced between 1982 and 1991, it was highly successful as either a convertible or a coupe.
The 928 is another discontinued model from Porsche. Produced between 1977 and 1995, the 928 was originally intended as a replacement for the iconic 911. However, the 911 endured, and the 928 found its own identity before being phased out in 1995.
Porsche Models
The Boxster is a roadster with a mid-engine that was one of the most affordable Porsches ever produced when it released in 1996. In fact, it was greeted as an instant classic and remains one of the bestselling cars in the luxury roadster class.
The mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Porsche Cayman is a relatively new model that dates back to 2005. The Cayman was essentially issued in response to those clamoring for a hardtop version of the popular Boxster.
Originally released back in 1963, the 911 is one of the world's true classic sports cars. It proves to be the very epitome of the rear-engine sport coupes, for which Porsche is famous. The 911 also offers stunning performance and is well-suited for everyday use.
The Panamera is a four-door luxury sedan released in 2009. While some have criticized the Panamera for being too great of a departure from Porsche's traditional offering of two-seater sport coupes, many others appreciate the Panamera for the unparalleled combination of luxury and performance it provides. The Panamera is also available as a hybrid.
Released in 2003, the Cayenne represented Porsche's entry into the SUV market. As a midsize luxury SUV, the Cayenne offers more performance than the average SUV. However, it is also somewhat less practical than other SUVs with limited seating space and cargo room.
Porsche Recap
When it comes to high-performance European sports cars, Porsche remains top notch. Porsches are renowned over the world for their style, unparalleled cornering ability and efficient, powerful engines. Drivers have also come to appreciate the luxury aspects of driving a Porsche. While the expense of owning and operating a Porsche is costly for many people, there is no substitute in terms of luxury and performance. Over the years, more affordable models like the Boxster and the 914 have made it increasingly possible for a more economically diverse range of drivers to own Porsches.
Porsche 718 Boxster
2019-2017 | Convertible, Sports
Porsche 718 Cayman
2019-2017 | Coupe, Sports
Porsche 911
2017-1995 | Convertible, Coupe, Sports
The very first Porsche 911 went on sale in 1963.
Porsche 918
2016-2014 | Convertible, Coupe, Hybrid, Sports
Porsche 928
1995 | Coupe, Sports
Porsche launched the Porsche 928 for the 1978 model year as a potential replacement for the Porsche 911.
Porsche 968
1995 | Convertible, Coupe, Sports
Between 1992 and 1995, the entry-level position for the Porsche model lineup was filled by the Porsche 968 sports car.
Porsche Boxster
2016-1997 | Convertible, Sports
When Porsche introduced the Porsche Boxster in 1996 for the 1997 model line, it was the first road vehicle that was designed as a roadster by Porsche since the Spyder 550 in the 1950s.
Porsche Carrera GT
2005-2004 | Convertible, Coupe, Sports
From 2004 through 2006, Porsche produced the Porsche Carrera GT, which was a two-door roadster sports car.
Porsche Cayenne
2018-2008, 2006-2003 | Hybrid, SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Porsche Cayenne receives a lot of attention.
Porsche Cayman
2016-2014, 2012-2007 | Coupe, Sports
Much like almost every other vehicle the automaker has developed, the Porsche Cayman flaunts an attractive design and offers amazing precision mechanics, as well as excellent handling and driving capabilities.
Porsche Cayman S
2006 | Coupe, Sports
The Porsche Cayman S debuted in 2005 as the 2006 model.
Porsche Macan
2018-2015 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Porsche Panamera
2018-2010 | Hatchback, Hybrid, Luxury, Sedan, Sports
The Porsche Panamera debuted in 2010, but its name has a much deeper history that honors Porsche's racing legacy.
Porsche Panamera Hybrid
2016-2014 | Hybrid, Sedan, Sports


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I have awesome friends. Regular readers will be familiar with Ashley, my partner in crime, but I am so blessed to have a plethora (how many piñatas would you say I have?) of dear friends. They come from different walks of life, but they have one thing in common — they all put up with me.
My teenage friend Madeline came to visit me in Boston this past weekend. She's the daughter of lovely Hillary, and is a girl wonder. She's visiting me from Dartmouth, where she's currently studying French, humanities, and economics. I told you she was a girl wonder.
I've known Madeline since she was twelve, as my friend's daughter and one of my kids' favorite babysitters. I've loved watching her grow up, and now I consider her a friend of mine in her own right.
Meanwhile, I have this other good friend Justin. He's a decade-plus older than me, male, and Mormon. I know, by all accounts, it doesn't make sense, but for some reason we click as friends and work really well together as colleagues. He and I are both in Boston for Romney right now — he crunches numbers and I write about them. Basically.
I've talked to Madeline and Justin about each other, but they've never met, because why would they have? They live in different parts of the country and have nothing in common but me. Which brings us to this past weekend in Boston.
Justin and I took Madeline to dinner at The Melting Pot, because we both remember what it was like to be a poor college student and how NICE it was to be taken out for non-dorm food. She was instructed to pay it forward someday. Thankfully it was a much better experience than my 29th birthday party, and no knuckle hair was singed by the flambé.
We also saw Argo, which I'll talk about in a minute, but I have to comment on my sweet friends first. Justin walked us back to my apartment, because it was late and dark, and he's a gentleman. Madeline and I said goodbye, and as soon as he was out of earshot, she said, "Oh my gosh, I LOVE Justin! I totally get it now — he's awesome!"
Meanwhile, Justin texted me, "Oh my gosh, Madeline is amazing! So bright and beautiful and always beaming … I totally get it now!"
My response to both — "I know, right??"
I may have an eclectic mix of friends, but they make me happy, and I'm so glad when they get to mix and mingle and end up liking each other.
So now back to this movie. If you get a chance, y'all should go see Argo. It's the story of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979, and if you're informed about politics in the Middle East, just put your hands over your ears and close your eyes for the first five minutes and rest assure that the narrator gives the Hollywood-ized version of events leading up to the capture of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and dozens of Americans who were held hostage for over a year.
But whatever. If we boycotted every movie that glossed over complicated political situations (especially when it might be Jimmy Carter's fault), we'd have nothing to watch.
During the riot in which the Iranians took over the embassy, six Americans escaped and hid out with the Canadians for a while. This super smart CIA rescuer guy, Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) came up with this insane plot to rescue them and get them back to America — by pretending to be a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a new movie called Argo.
I'm sure lots of liberty was taken in the retelling, but it was a good nail-biting adventure, and the end will make you feel all gooey and sappy for America.


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The 51st state. The closer you get to the Oregon border along the 5 Freeway, you begin to see signs announcing the State of Jefferson. After a quick Internet search, you discover that this is a grass-roots movement begun in 1941 to create a state composed of counties from Northern California and southern Oregon. The capital of the proposed region is Yreka, a mining town with a population of about 8,000. With Western-style architecture and turn-of-the-last-century homes, Yreka is more than just a place to sleep on those long drives to the Pacific Northwest.
The bed
Since 2006, the Yreka Third Street Inn (326 Third St.; [530] 598-0615; rooms from $95 including breakfast) has operated as a four-bedroom bed and breakfast within walking distance of downtown shopping on Miner Street. Before that, the Victorian home, built in 1897, was a private residence, meaning it's not on hotel-laden Main Street. Each room features its own Victorian aesthetic as well as a private bathroom.
The meal
The aptly named Grandma's House (123 E. Center St.; [530] 842-5300; no single item more than $18.95) offers comfort foods such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes, turkey dressing, pancakes, eggs and pies, all served in a setting decorated with jewelry and tapestries. There's even a gift shop with lotions, cards, wine glasses, spoon holders, salt-and-pepper shakers, musical clocks and postcards. Basically, it's kitsch heaven. If it's something healthful you desire, head to Nature's Kitchen (412 S. Main St.; [530] 842-1136; no single item more than $11.25), where salmon burgers and tofu wraps balance all that junk you've been eating in the car. Because you're here, be sure to pick up much-needed vitamins, organic fair-trade coffee and organic whole wheat bread made in the on-site bakery from grain grown in nearby Scott Valley.
The find
Politics aside, Yreka is an outdoor enthusiast's playground, thanks in part to fishing and hiking trails in Greenhorn Park (use South Main Street to Greenhorn Road for Upper Greenhorn Park entrance and Ranch Lane for Lower Greenhorn Park entrance), a replicated sweat house at Native American Heritage Park (419 W. Miner St.) and views of Mt. Shasta from nearly any spot in town. Or stop by the Yreka Chamber of Commerce (117 W. Miner St.; (530) 842-1649) for free maps detailing walking tours of the historic downtown.
The lesson learned
There's no better way to act as though you're in the Wild West than to have a drink, so head to Rex Club (111 S. Main St.; [530] 842-2659) where you'll find locals gathered at a 36-foot wooden bar chatting about topics as diverse as recent happenings at the Siskiyou County Courthouse and the San Francisco Giants. Behind the bar are pictures circa 1930 of the Davis family (they've owned the joint since it opened in 1928), including former owner George Davis with a cigar in his mouth. This ambience makes you feel as if Billy the Kid might come stumbling through the door.
The tab
Not counting the full gas tank or two it takes to get here, a visitor can have a getaway for less than $150 a day, thanks to the $95-a-night room at Yreka Third Street Inn, a $15 lunch at Nature's Kitchen and dinner at Grandma's House that costs about the same.


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Who Do You Love? 8 Teams Kevin Love Should Consider Playing For
Here's something you might not know about Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love: He's the best big man in the NBA. For five seasons straight, he's averaged double-digits in both scoring and rebounding, upwards of 11 each year of the latter. How come you don't know that? Hard to notice someone is killing when he's buried on a bad team in the middle of the country.The three time all star is making headlines since it's well known that he won't be signing an extension with the T'Wolves. He recently took a trip to Boston to visit the facility and even got twitter love from Red Sox great, David Big Papi Ortiz.
Love has to be feeling like a high school kid again, being fawned over by so many NBA teams that want him. While he'd be an immediate impact anywhere he went, here are the teams he should actually consider signing with.
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Tues, Feb. 19: Healthcare Stocks to Watch
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This Date In Royals History – December 3, 1969
Just after discusing Cedric Tallis' and the early Royals early braintrust's great success on December 2nd comes December 3rd where they pulled off perhaps the most successful trade (for the Royals) in club history.
On December 3, 1969 the Royals traded Joe Foy (3B) to the New York Mets for Bob Johnson (P) and Amos Otis (OF)…and the rest is history. A.O. went on to become perhaps the ballclub's first truly "Star" player, he could do it all:
Speed – Amos lead the AL in steals with 52 in 1971
Defense – Amos won the Royals first three Gold Gloves (1971, 1973, 1974)
Hit – Amos collected 1,977 hits with KC with a career average of .280
Hit for Power – Amos led the Royals in HRs four times (Still ranks 3rd all-time for KC)
Throw – Amos led the AL in Outfield Assists in 1970
Five tools and as graceful as any outfielder you've ever seen – which was a blessing and a curse. He was so talented and smooth that the game seemed to be easy for him – but this game isn't easy for anyone. Because it all looked so fluid when he played some thought he wasn't hustling, but the reality was he was so good he just made it look effortless.
One of the greatest Royals ever. Nice trade Cedric!
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WOW! I almost thought that was real.. You've got such good textures there, but that concrete bar behind the dude needs some work if you ask me :P Keep it up!
If you haven't played 2007's most immersive and atmospheric shooter, or you're back for replay, this mod is for you. This is the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. like you've never seen before, with updated graphics and added functionality that don't change the original story or gameplay. The game hasn't been changed beyond recognition, but rather enhanced while preserving the core elements that made it the unique experience it is.
WOW! I almost thought that was real.. You've got such good textures there, but that concrete bar behind the dude needs some work if you ask me :P Keep it up!
How is stalkers engine doing that??
Obviously you guys are some form of magician.
The X-Ray Engine is just ahead of its time, that's what I think.
That looks good!
i thought that was a screen from Crysis for a second :O
******* nice job.
Yeah I agree the Curb, ehh what ever the white concrete bar thing at the end of the road, looks as if the textures been strechcted, offcourse if it is then making a non-strected version would increase the detail and ultimatly make it look like a bunch more better graphics... also if you were to put a blurred object, like a box in the middle of epic epic HD graphics, you'll find it stands out amoungst the rest, so good thing the thing isn't to bad that it's come to such a conclusion. :D
You do know that you breaking the copyrights if you taking the shader file from crysis over in you mod whit out asked the creators about it.
agreed, more attention should be given to this.
You do relize that since Crysis and STALKER use different graphics engines that their shaders are not compatible with each other. Which means that it is not physically possible for them to have use teh actual Shaders from Crysis. Most likely they tweak the shaders for this game until they resembled in quality, those of crysis. Think before you Post.
I'm sure hes joking by saying the graphics are so good they look like crysis
wow amazing absolutely astounding good job guys
i hope i dont have any trouble with the installation :P
Damn that is freaking Realistic...i played the mod i put everything on maximum and it didn't lag without this mod i lagged like 15fps it wasn't fun but this mod is awesome when you put the contrast low or high can't remember which
Late comment, but one question. Is there an FOV slider or something of the sort? Or do I need to go through the config?
Awesome work.
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