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The private mausoleum is built into the side of a small hill at Oak Hill Cemetery. At the base of the chimney (chimney!?) is the date 1886. There is a wooden portico with a tin roof built onto the front.
Above the double doors, carved in wood and highlighted with silver paint, is one word: Machpelah.
Machepelah is most likely not a surname, but rather a reference to the Cave of Machpelah, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs. Believed to be the burial place of Abraham and Sarah, the Cave of the Patriarchs is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
There is a hunk of concrete to the right of the doors on which someone has scratched the name Nell Andrix. Is this a hint about who is buried in the mausoleum? There are a number of Andrix graves nearby. Most likely, just an unrelated scrap.
Who is buried in the Machpelah mausoleum?
Oak Hill Cemetery, Madison County, Ohio
Monday, June 27, 2011
Who is buried in the Machpelah mausoleum?
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How fascinating, I just love a good old fashioned mystery. Please give us an update if you uncover anything ......ReplyDelete
The chimney is for ventilation, all mausoleums need ventilation or else you'd get lots of undesirable things growing in there. It would be really unpleasant to open the mausoleum for the next interment.ReplyDelete
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Good scoop from Jay Greene of CNet News.com this afternoon, reporting that Microsoft has shuttered Pioneer Studios, a group in Pioneer Square that was started to incubate new consumer experiences for the company — including the ill-fated design for the Courier dual-screen tablet.
It isn't so much the end of an era as the end of an experiment. And it was probably inevitable after the departure of the unit's father, longtime Microsoft executive J Allard, last year.
But what really struck me as I was reading the CNet piece was the interior pictures from architectural firm SkB, which designed the space. Seriously, these offices look amazing. See more by looking under the workplace category on the SkB site, or check out the space here: PDF.
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Netbeans. This is a fantastic IDE and when used with Xdebug it provides a superb PHP development environment with line-by-line debugging and all that the competition (Zend Studio) offers but it's free!. BTW we are fans of Zend Studio just not the price tag!
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In Japan's Sagano Bamboo Forest, on the outskirts of Kyoto, towering green stalks of the famously versatile plant sway in the wind, creaking eerily they collide and twist, leaves rustling.
The sun filters through the densely packed grove, projecting thin slashes of light onto the dozens of camera-clutching tourists shuffling down the wide trail that cuts through the middle of the forest as they awkwardly angle their shots, attempting to crop human forms out of their frames.
Long gone are the days when you'd get this place to yourself when visiting
If you've ever clicked on a rundown of "places to see before you die" or a compilation of the most beautiful forests in the world, chances are you've seen a photo of Sagano.
Located in the gorgeous Arashiyama district of western Kyoto, the Sagano Bamboo Forest's popularity has expanded in recent years, coinciding with the growing number of Buzzfeed-esque articles that include it on superlative-heavy
Though it's the beauty of the bamboo that brings in the masses, those distinct rustling sounds have become an attraction in their own right.
A few years ago the Ministry of Environment included the Sagano Bamboo Forest on its list of "100 Soundscapes of Japan" -- a selection of everyday noises intended to encourage locals to stop and enjoy nature's music.
For the best experience, head out early in the morning or late evening and avoid weekends completely, when Japanese day-trippers descend on the area -- especially in the fall and spring. (There's no admission fee and it's open 24/7.)
A 'major' temple and a film star's former home
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Right outside the Bamboo Forest entrance is the northern gate of
Tenryu-ji Temple
(open daily, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., admission 500 yen, about $5), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Kyoto-gozan -- five major temples of Kyoto.
This is no coincidence.
In Japan, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are often situated near bamboo groves, which are viewed as a clever means of
warding off evil
, while the bamboo is seen as a symbol of strength.
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Built in the 14th century by a shogun in honor of the passing of Japan's emperor, Tenryu-ji has one of the country's most incredible Zen gardens and is today the headquarters of the Rinzai School of Zen Buddhism.
At the other end of the Bamboo Forest trail sits Okochi-Sanso Villa (open daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., admission 1,000 yen), the former home of late silent film star Denjiro Okochi.
A massive complex of gardens with plants and trees that are famed for catering to all four seasons, there's also a temple, study, tea hut and museum highlighting the life of Denjiro.
Exploring Arashiyama
The bamboo forest and its bookend attractions of Tenryu-ji and Okochi-Sanso Villa may be the stars of the area for international tourism crowds, but the entire Arashiyama district is worth exploring.
With its low-lying tree-covered mountains that tumble into the Hozu River, historic temples and charming streets, Arashiyama has been designated a National Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty by Japan.
It's been attracting moneyed locals since the 8th century, when vacationing aristocratic families visited to check out the changing seasons' colors and go boating on the Hozu River.
Today, one of the top ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the area is by hopping on the Sagano Scenic Railway -- also known as the Sagano Romantic Train.
A retro-style steam train that runs seven kilometers along the Hozu River, it departs once every hour from the Sagano Torokko Station -- a short walk from the JR Arashiyama Sagano Station -- daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Wednesdays. (The train shuts down from December 30-February 28.)
The entire ride takes less than 30 minutes.
Afterwards, many opt to hop on the bus that connects the train station to the river, where
Hozu River Boat Rides
depart for the two-hour, 16-kilometer trip from Kameoka back to Arashiyama.
Kimono-clad Japanese tourists pose in front of Arashiyama's Togetsukyo Bridge.
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Boats run daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with reduced hours from December 1-March 1. Private charters are available.
On land, bike rentals are among the best ways to explore Arashiyama's web of temples, shrines, restaurants and gift shops.
The area's main icon, however, is the Togetsukyo Bridge (Moon Crossing Bridge), which flows over the Hozu River.
Built during Japan's Heian Period (794-1185), when Kyoto was Japan's capital, it was reconstructed in the 1930s.
Here, Japanese tourists can be seen posing for photos while dressed in colorful kimonos -- a nod to Kyoto's status as the cultural capital of Japan.
After all that touring, a pit stop at one of the many soft-serve ice cream stands is a fine way to end the day -- the vanilla/green tea twists are particularly addictive.
Arashiyama sidetracks
The Iwatayama Monkey Park is home to over 100 Japanese macaques.
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The Arashiyama crowds can get annoying, but the fantastic
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
is oddly overlooked by most tourists as it's a bit more remote than most of the district's attractions.
About a 30-minute walk from the Sagano Bamboo Forest, it features over 1,000 little stone rakan (statues of enlightened ones) made from 1981 to 1991 during the reconstruction of the temple.
Some laugh joyfully. Most pose serenely, covered in a green layer of moss.
The odd one holds a tennis racket.
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On weekdays, the lovely uphill walk from the Sagano Bamboo Forest to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is also surprisingly tourist-free yet full of unique gift shops -- including one owned by an artist who creates his works out of silk worm cocoons -- a massive traditional torii gate, tea rooms and private residences.
If the kids are crying out for something a bit more lively, up on Mount Arashiyama sits the
Iwatayama Monkey Park
, home to some 100 Japanese macaques.
What's cool about this place is that it's the humans who are in the cage, and the monkeys -- which you can feed -- on the outside.
Getting in and where to stay
From Kyoto Station, take Kyoto City Bus #28 or Kyoto Bus #71, #72, #73, or take the JR Sagano Line to Saga Arashiyama station.
From downtown Kyoto, take City Bus #28 or #11. For trains, take the Keifuku Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Station.
For private tours of Arashiyama, Virtuoso-affiliated
Windows to Japan
offers an excellent western Kyoto itinerary that includes the highlights of the area.
For those who want more than a day trip, the top hotel in Arashiyama is luxury ryokan
Hoshinoya Kyoto
, which can only be reached by ferry. Rates from 20,400 yen per person/night.
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At that night race, Larry ran the 30k version and did an awesome job, despite doing it after 6 hrs of back-breaking work of putting the floors down in my office (the one he hung the doors for the week prior), and I was Master wearing All Hats.
The evening started with me giving a little pep-talk to each of the (separate) starts of 60km, 30km and 10km races. Basically, I wanted them to follow some set of rules, and warned the new runners that I'll be the one with loud voice yelling directions, which I expect to be followed. Yeah, don't mess with Olga!
Then I was sent out to the first (officially unmanned) AS at mile 5 and, well, manned it with one other girl, Lynette, also yielding traffic (different race distances went different ways). I also have to mention that Pedernales Falls race went cup-less for unmanned AS's and limited cups for those 2 that were manned - an admirable act, and all survived (there was a number of 10k runners who didn't carry a bottle, so they either got down under the cooler's spigot, or I gave them ice in hands to suck on).
After an hour and half there, I returned to the Main AS (start/finish) and helped Peter there until midnight.
Just as I was about to get back to AS stuff, I was sent out to sweep the course marking of the first section. It was about 1:20 am as I left, and the first mile was very manageable, with streamers clipped on the trees...and then the stakes with signs (arrows and wrong way's) of a square foot began, the glowsticks, more streamers, more signs, PVC poles with tape closing wrong trails...nothing fitting in the pack, carrying those sings in my forearms, ever expanding in numbers, falling out, still jumping to get clipped streamers, can't see my watch, can't drink my water hidden burred under all that...taking 3 wrong turns for some odd reason (I always manage to get lost!)...6 miles took me almost 3 hrs! When I finally hit the road, the AS was wrapped down, and nobody there...so, a responsible gal I am, I began walking on the road still carrying some 30 lbs of al that crap, until a car stopped and gave me a ride. I wish I had a picture, but alas, you have to trust me, my forearms were dead and I had scratch marks.
|This is not even a 1/3 of the stakes with signs, but you got the idea what they looked like!
|The Moon was beautiful though! I walked with headlamp turned off most of the time!
I drove home and collapsed on a couch at 5:30 am, no shower, for 3 hrs...and the Sunday began with my "other" jobs:)
A gal Amanda was taking interview with me and posted a great recap, word to word, in a newsletter, the part of why I volunteer. Take a look! I think it even sounds Russian:)
Once I caught up on sleep by Monday morning, I was ready and motivated to begin training! And on Tuesday morning the opportunity struck luck to fit in a trail run in the morning - and that was DELICIOUS! Yum! Slow but steady, I was back!
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While we were reasonably happy with Lenovo's first attempt at an Ultrabook, the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, it wasn't one of the cheaper ultraportable laptops on the market, and considering it had a few issues, it wasn't one we would recommend saving up for after alternatives like the Samsung Series 9 900X3B. However, not only has the U300s dropped in price, Lenovo has also released a budget Ultrabook for around £600, the IdeaPad U310.
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Though its model name may suggest the U310 is a step up from the U300s, that's certainly not the case, which you can tell as soon as you touch its plastic insides. Mind you, the U310 is a reasonably attractive laptop, with a metal outer shell that's available in a range of colours. Obviously, being the macho chaps that we are, we went for a hot pink model – just to mix things up a little. But if that's not your cup of tea or laptop colour of choice, you can also get the IdeaPad U310 in bright blue or black.
The inside, meanwhile, will be white plastic that's not even pretending to be metal. This generally looks pretty good, if you like white. But once you open the U310 up, most people won't mistake it for a particularly premium Ultrabook – an impression not helped by the massive bezel around its screen.
Build quality is superb on the outer metal panels, and a tad less impressive on the inside, where there's a hint of creak below the screen. Shockingly for a Lenovo laptop, there's also a significant amount of flex in the keyboard area. We also came across a quirk where carrying the laptop with one hand and putting pressure on the bottom area under the touchpad would disable it and its buttons… bizarre.
Weight is a bit high for a 13-inch Ultrabook, at 1.7kg. Again, we guess that's the price of affordability, but after just reviewing the 1.09kg Toshiba Portege Z930, this thing feels like a brick.
One of our complaints with the U300s was that it offered no SD card reader, and thankfully this had been addressed by the newer IdeaPad U310. On its left you'll find non-Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and twin USB 3.0 ports; its front houses that card reader; while the right gives you a single USB 2.0 port.
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Usually, going Lenovo is a safe bet for a great typing experience, though it's only really guaranteed with the ThinkPad line. Still, despite the flex and lack of backlighting, the IdeaPad U310 is rather pleasant to type on.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A man placed on the U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted Fugitive list for the execution-style murder of his estranged wife has been arrested in Bologna, Italy.
The Marshals Service says 42-year-old Miguel Torres had been charged with first-degree murder in Reading, Pa., following the September 2005 slaying.
After Barbara Torres obtained a protective order against her husband, Miguel Torres, he allegedly used a spare key to enter his wife's vehicle, hiding in the backseat until she left work. She spotted Torres when she approached, and she attempted to flee, but he got out of the vehicle and allegedly walked up behind her and shot her in the head, near a county building.


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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- A homeless man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on Thursday for the New Year's Day firebombing of a violence-plagued abortion clinic in the Florida Panhandle.
Bobby Joe Rogers, 41, pleaded guilty in July to charges of arson and damaging a reproductive health facility.
The fire gutted Pensacola's American Family Planning Clinic. The building's charred shell has since been razed.
Rogers, a transient with a lengthy criminal history, told detectives he had been living in a parking lot near the clinic and decided to set the fire because he was upset that abortions were performed there.
Rogers had attended some of the near-daily protests that had previously taken place outside of the clinic and said he believed in the anti-abortion cause. He had no record of social or political activism before the firebombing.
The building was the site of previous anti-abortion violence, including a double-murder in 1994 when an anti-abortion activist killed a doctor and the doctor's security escort. The building was bombed in 1984.
U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers said she handed Rogers a lengthy sentence because of his long history of drug and alcohol-related arrests and other criminal problems in numerous states.
U.S. Attorney Pamela C. Marsh said the sentence shows that the government takes abortion-related violence seriously.
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"I am Tiger Woods," writes Mike Wise in a bracing column in today's Washington Post, "and I have poked fun at his travails because I use humor as camouflage." Not anymore.
With a history of writing awkward love letters to strapping male athletes, or comparing a dong broadcast on the Internet to a raisin up one's nose, Wise could easily have been responsible for a groaner of a "take" on the Tiger Woods situation. But the essay, in which he admits to his own improper dalliances, is raw and conflicted and pointedly honest.
Writing that hearing Woods' leaked voicemail brings him "old, awful feelings of shame, guilt, and humiliation," Wise refers to his own personal "crash site" and alludes to a long journey of self-discovery. He is not alone:
If Rick Pitino, Alex Rodriguez, David Letterman, Eliot Spitzer, Bill Clinton and Mark Sanford are also Tiger Woods, so are many anonymous people who never played sports, hosted a TV show or ran for office.
And like the potentates and poseurs, they too probably cringe when they hear the voice mail begin, "Hey, it's Tiger," and wince when they read the explicit text messages between a panicked guy and one of his other women.
I know I did. It's a little too real. Haven't we all found ourselves on one side or another of that voicemail? Wise, in the column's most devastating graf, admits that he certainly has:
if I were to deal with the truth, if the world were to know the details of my sad, pathetic electronic communication with other women at one time in my life, the horrific embarrassment would not just send me into seclusion; it would send me off the ledge.
Wise notes that the nature of the industry is one in which "infidelity isn't merely condoned, it's strongly encouraged," and concludes by saying that "having known this hollowness, I can neither excoriate [Tiger Woods] nor exonerate him."
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The tutorials take little storage or bandwidth. With several major distributions continuing both kde3 and kde4 in current and planned future releases, it makes logical sense to retain the kde3 tutorials.
Regardless of the past battles between kde3 and kde4, Linux remains a paradigm founded on user choice. Deleting the kde3 tutorials, given the small storage and bandwidth requirements serves no purpose other than to destroy valuable learning tools for the desktop community at large. Both desktops have there place and I for one would like to see this information continue to be available for those that find themselves working on a kde3 desktop - through their choice, or that of their employer or government.


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Mobile developers can get a slice of assistance from Pepperoni, which provides a blueprint for cross-platform app-building.
Also characterized as an app starter kit, Pepperoni works with Facebook's React Native JavaScript framework, to build apps for iOS and Android. Its core is an implementation of the Redux state container for JavaScript, enhanced with libraries like Immutable and redux-loop. On top of this, developers are building a modular app skeleton with capabilities like API communication, local data caching, and app navigation.
"We aim to help developers new to React Native get started building their first app the right way, and more experienced teams, such as our own, to kickstart new development projects at top speed," said Jani Eväkallio, lead developer of Pepperoni at Futurice.
Pepperoni features prebuilt components and boilerplates for common use cases; login, authentication, and user management via the AuthO identity platform; push notifications; and a cloud-ready back end. It can work with such back ends as a cloud-hosted BaaS like Firebase or a REST API, but BaaS solutions are often not flexible enough and building a new bespoke back end can take time, Evakillio said. "Mobile apps almost invariably need a back end, and since our promise is to make creating apps fast and painless, we want to help with the back end bit as well," he said.
Futurice has found that using NodeJS with the Hapi framework, paired with PostgreSQL database is a good solution. "We'll soon release a Pepperoni Back End Kit, which provides RESTful and a GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with apps created with Pepperoni."
Helping developers work with React Native is a key goal for Pepperoni. "React Native is a revolutionary piece of technology, but actually building production-grade software with it can feel quite overwhelming for the uninitiated because of the novel concepts it expects you to understand," Evakallio said. "The development landscape is something of a wild west, too, and people struggling to set up their environments, unit and integration tests, continuous integration and delivery, etc."


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- This is a disambiguation page for McReary, which could mean a number of things
You may be looking for numerous characters with the surname McReary, or their associated gang:
- Mr. McReary: Head of the Irish Mob. Deceased since 2000.
- Maureen McReary: The wife of Mr. McReary, mother of five children.
- Derrick McReary: Oldest son of Mr. and Maureen McReary, drug addict, police informant. Can be killed in 2008.
- Francis McReary: Corrupt LCPD police officer and employer of Niko Bellic. Can be killed in 2008.
- Gerald McReary: "Gerry", boss of the McReary Mob, employer of Niko. Incarcerated as of 2008.
- Patrick McReary: "Packie", the youngest son of Mr. and Maureen McReary, friend and employer of Niko.
- Kate McReary: Only daughter of Mr. and Maureen McReary, girlfriend of Niko. Can be killed in 2008.


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Epitaph's founding artist, Bad Religion, and two of ANTI- Record's most enduring figures, Tom Waits and Booker T. Jones, are set to release limited edition 7" vinyl singles on April 18th in honor of the second annual Record Store Day.
Record Store Day unites indie retailers "as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally." Special releases, in-store appearances and general revelry will surround these stores and bring community awareness to these cultural institutions who are surviving, even thriving, in the changing music environment.
Tom Waits will release a three song vinyl 7" with live tracks from his overwhelmingly acclaimed 2007 Glitter and Doom Tour. "Lucinda" and "Ain't Going Down to the Well" were recorded in Atlanta GA, while "Bottom of the World" comes from Waits' performance in Edinburgh, Scotland. Together, these three songs are the first live recordings released since Waits' Big Time came out in 1988.
Booker T. Jones is releasing a two song 7" with studio tracks - "Warped Sister" and "Reunion Time" -- from his upcoming ANTI- debut Potato Hole, his first solo album in over 20 years which features backing from the Drive-By Truckers, guitar tracks by Neil Young and Booker T's unmistakable Hammond B3 organ stylings.
Bad Religion will celebrate Record Store Day with the first-ever re-release of the record that started it all: 1981's 6-song 7" EP. In a tribute to RSD 2009, Bad Religion founder/Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz wrote "I got my start by going around to record stores like Moby Disc and Middle Earth and giving them The Bad Religion 7" to sell on consignment. I'd go back every couple of weeks to see if they needed any more and while I was at it I'd always check out the zines, flyers and new punk releases. These places were more than stores, they were gathering places and hubs of information. They were the heart of the LA Hardcore scene and it would never have existed without them."
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Basle and former Switzerland striker Alexander Frei names retirement date
Veteran Swiss striker Alexander Frei is to retire at the end of the season.
Last Updated: 15/11/12 4:59pm
The 33-year-old, who plays for Basle, netted 42 goals in 84 appearances for his national team in a 10-year international career that ended in April 2011.
Frei has played for clubs in Germany and France, as well as his native Switzerland.
He spent three seasons with Borussia Dortmund before returning to Switzerland in 2009 and collected three league titles with his home-town club Basle.
He scored three goals in two games against Manchester United last season to knock the Red Devils out of the UEFA Champions League at the group stage.


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Workaholics Anonymous (WA) is a twelve-step program for people identifying themselves as "powerless over compulsive work, worry, or activity" including, but not limited to, workaholic–including overworkers and those who suffer from unmanageable procrastination or work aversion. Anybody with a desire to stop working compulsively is welcome at the meeting, in the Redeemer Library.
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Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
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In this section, you will relate Dr. Paratore's lecture and your readings to assessment practices in classroom excerpts.
Now watch first-grade teacher Hildi Perez as she assesses one student in the beginning of the year and then four months later. She uses both formal and informal assessment practices to learn and document information about this child's reading. As you watch, note the classroom contexts Ms. Perez uses for her assessments and the information she obtains from each assessment.
After watching the classroom excerpts, consider these questions:
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A Thousand Secrets
"A thousand secrets are hidden in simply sitting still." — Karlfried Graf Dürckheim
A few weeks ago, my good friend Walt recommended Hara: The Vital Center of Man by the German diplomat, psychotherapist, and Zen master, Karlfried Graf Dürckheim on this post. For anyone interested in practices for developing attention through body awareness it is essential reading. I couldn't praise the book highly enough. Not only is it clear and practical, it opens up a way of practice that I find initiatory and life affirming.
Dürckheim offers a bold and vital introduction on how to work with hara, but before he begins he offers this important distinction about spiritual practice in general:
…practice does not generate the experience of Being but only prepares the way for it. The grace which may flower from this experience is not the product of a doing but of a permitting of what fundamentally is, of what the aspirant himself is by reason of his participation in the Great Being within his own being. Practice therefore means ultimately just this: learning to let the in-dwelling reality of Being emerge.
A pioneer in this field of integrating the body, mind and feeling, Dürckheim does an exceptional job in making the ancient zen practices of hara accessible. He urges us to avoid clinging to the partial that only upsets the whole. He shows us how to put our trust in the fundamental rhythms of life, and to let go of fears that prevent us from allowing "it" to breathe. Our tensions, he observes "are caused by nothing but I and its fears for its Own existence," and warns that the "practice of deep relaxation can be significant and efficacious only when it is carried out in full awareness of its inner meaning and not merely for the relief of bodily symptoms."
Nope, it's not a self-help program. Studying and practicing the ideas in this book doesn't lend itself well to finding solid answers but leads to a deeper questioning, a revitalization of one's practice, and hopefully under-standing.
I don't want to give too much of the book's contents away, but I will share one of many instructions Dürckheim suggests for reintegrating one's compartmentalized being into a simple, coordinated and unified whole. Over the last few weeks, the following excerpt has served as a a kind of revelation for me, a gentle reminder to try to have contact with the inner life that continually calls to from the center of our being:
…drop the shoulders, release the lower belly and put some strength in it. For this it is sufficient to say "I am, I feel myself down here, a little below the navel." It would seem so easy to follow these instructions, but not only is it far more difficult than we suppose to effect a change in the bodily center of gravity but long practice is needed before it becomes habitual. Indeed to learn to feel oneself constantly down there is tantamount to overcoming the unconscious dominance of the I, and to feel oneself permanently rooted in a much deep region. This new placing of the whole center of gravity comes to full fruition only after years of practice. Yet, as with all spiritual exercises, everything is contained in the very first lesson. But the beginner cannot realize this.


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Jobs died last Wednesday at his home in Palo Alto, California, at about 3 p.m., according to the certificate, which lists "respiratory arrest" as the immediate cause of death with "metastatic pancreas neuroendocrine tumor" as the underlying condition that caused the respiratory problem.
No autopsy was performed on Jobs, who was listed as an entrepreneur in the high tech industry with "some college" education on the certificate released by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.
Jobs died at the age of 56.
The technology icon was laid to rest last Friday at a non-denominational cemetery in Palo Alto.
Jobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died.
He had struggled with health issues but said very little about his battle with cancer since an operation in 2004. When he stepped down in August, handing the CEO reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook, Jobs said simply that he could no longer fulfill his duties as chief executive.


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Transfer news: Blackburn teenager Jack O'Connell wanted by Premier League sides
Sky Sports understands a host of the Premier League's big guns are tracking Blackburn teenager Jack O'Connell.
By Pete O'Rourke - Follow me: @skysportspeteo
Last Updated: 11/06/13 5:22pm
O'Connell is higly-regarded within the corridors of power at Ewood Park and is tipped to be pushing for the first-team next season.
The 19-year-old enjoyed successful loan spells at Rotherham and York City last season, making 23 appearances during his time at both clubs.
O'Connell, who has represented England at Under-18 level, caught the eye of several Premier League clubs when captaining England Under-19s during their recent European U19 Elite Round qualifiers.
The powerful left-sided central defender picked up two man-of-the-match awards during the qualifiers and his suitors are now stepping up their interest.
The likes of Tottenham, Newcastle, Cardiff, Aston Villa and Swansea are all thought to be monitoring his situation at Ewood Park as they prepare to test Blackburn's resolve to hang onto the prize asset.


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So since the lesson on Swag got so many likes and comments, I thought I would make another graffiti style tutorial on "how to draw the Harlem Shake", step by step. The Harlem Shake is a dance that has been getting a lot of attention. So much attention in fact, it's been viral on Youtube for a while. I'm not a big graffiti artist which means my lettering skills are not on point. Even though, I still think you will enjoy drawing the Harlem Shake regardless. You can tweak this version of the dance description letters if you like. I will be back with more drawing fun. Adios people!
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Visonicom EZCast WiFi display HDMI dongle is the ultimate device works across platforms of Android, iOS, Windows and Mac OS thus support related devices such as Android smartphones and tablet PCs, iPhone and iPad, Windows desktop PCs and laptops, Mac PC and Macbook, etc. Visonicom EZCast is the only WiFi display adapter that supports Miracast, Airplay and DLNA all in one unit.
Below is the support list for the above mentioned supported devices respectively.
EZCast: To screen cast any content (video, audio, picture, files, camera, online streaming, etc) of personal device to HDTV or projector wirelessly. Personal screen will be displayed to large screen synchronously. Applicable for all support devices.
EZMirror: Equals to Miracast. Applicable for Android and Windows users.
EZAir: Airplay support. Applicable for iOS and Mac OS users.
DLNA: To push and play any content (video, audio, picture, files, camera, online streaming, etc) of personal device to HDTV or projector wirelessly. Only the current playing file but not the operation on personal device is displayed on the large screen. Applicable for all support devices.
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WHAT: The Portland State University School of Business Administration's second-annual Business Leaders Lunch will honor Washington D.C. congressional insider Mark Prater as the 2012 Distinguished Accounting Alumni Award winner.
Prater currently serves as the chief tax counsel for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. He recently served as the staff director of the 2011 "super-committee" that was charged with developing a deficit reduction plan.
Prater will speak at the luncheon on tax reform, health care, and his experience working with the super-committee last year.
Last year's distinguished alumni award winner was Scott Davis, CEO of United Parcel Service (UPS).
WHEN: Monday, September 10, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Kridel Grand Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, 1119 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, Ore.
COST: Individual tickets are $80. Tables for eight are $600. Tickets are available at psu.ticketleap.com/business-leaders-lunch.
CONTACT: Wenye Tang, Communications Coordinator, School of Business Administration
503-725-8790, firstname.lastname@example.com.
BACKGROUND: Mark Prater earned his B.A. in Accounting from Portland State University's School of Business Administration in 1981, and has served the U.S. Senate since 1990 when he began working for Sen. Bob Packwood. Prater currently serves as the Chief Tax Counsel and Deputy Staff Director for the Senate Finance Committee
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This is the piece that appeared in the Albany Times Union newspaper this last Saturday, in the Voices of Faith column on the Faith & Values page. (Interestingly, it used to be the Religion page, and I suspect the change reflects some sort of sea change in understanding that "values" can come from someplace other than religion. Which is progress, and which I attribute directly to newly-vocal atheists making that very point.)
The two other main stories on the page were "Pope orders crackdown on nuns" and "Faith lost, then found, strengthens Troy mayor." (Troy is a local city, a once-upon-a-time industrial giant located next to Albany.)
I titled my piece "Being Good Without God: The Option of Atheism" / the editor renamed it Atheists Aim for Goodness.
On the menu of faith-related choices, "none of the above" has been downplayed for thousands of years. It's only fair it's finally coming into its own.
I'm an atheist. Have been for decades.
I'll tell you what it means: I don't believe in gods. Gods, plural, because there are more than just the Christian god, aren't there? More than 10,000 distinct religious sects currently exist in the world.
My own particular brand of atheism is that I actively disbelieve in all those gods. Which means I'm convinced they don't exist, just as I'm convinced the Hulk doesn't exist. No Hulk, anywhere, ever. Not just that there isn't one, but there can't be one.
Not all atheists are so bold. Many are more on the agnostic end of the spectrum, which means they're willing to say that some sort of supernatural power might exist. But meanwhile, they live their lives and function daily as confirmed unbelievers. They don't pray, they don't go to church, they don't walk around suspecting an all-powerful superbeing is watching and judging everything they do.
I was born into a family with two faith traditions. With a Southern Baptist mother and a Jehovah's Witness father, I got some early insight into the variety of religious worldviews. I was a fairly devout Baptist in my early years, but I started to have my doubts about the age of 13. Twenty years later, the doubts had all resolved into this: There are no such things as gods.
But also: No ghosts, psychic mediums, no heavens or hells.
Not "I don't know whether or not they exist," but the firm conviction that, until some evidence shows up, we can know, as well as we know anything, that there are no such things. From Allah to Zeus, Gaia to Ganesh, people made them up in more primitive times as a fumbling way to explain how life worked.For me, the first key to the doorway of doubt is that there are all these different deities, with believers of each apparently convinced theirs is the one and only. They can't all be right, can they? Some of them – or maybe all – have to be wrong.
In fact, whatever faith tradition you currently find yourself in, as far as all these other gods go you yourself are an atheist, every bit as much as I am. As the saying goes, "I just disbelieve in one more god than you do."
I'm not the only atheist you know. Out of every ten people in your life, one or two of them, these days, are unbelievers. There are atheist doctors, teachers, students, truck drivers, fry cooks and postmen. Within a block or so of your house, several of your neighbors are likely to be non-religious. We're probably the fastest-growing social demographic in the U.S. today.
We're not bad people. We atheists have hopes, dreams, fears. We have pets, we fall in love, we hold down jobs, we do all the things religious people do. We just do them without religion.
When I heard my friend of 35 years was in the hospital, probably dying, I flew to California and sat with him, around the clock for four days, talking to him, holding his hand, comforting him, making sure the hospital staff gave him pain medication on schedule. I was there when he breathed his last breath, and I cried buckets before and after. He was my mentor, my life-coach, my Dad in everything but blood, and I miss him terribly.
But I don't fantasize that he's somehow still here with me, or that I'll see him again when I die. I don't even want to believe that. It would cheapen his life, the one life he was generous and loving enough to share with me.
Talking to Christians over decades, I know many have doubts it's even possible to not-believe in God. But … it is. It's not even all that hard. Basically, the same innocence-from-religion you had as a child comes back to you, and you find you can get along just fine without religiosity. In fact, better than fine, because a load of fear comes off your shoulders, and you begin to see the world around you more clearly.
Rather than various holy pronouncements that might rate avoiding lobster higher than not-abusing kids, you discover the real basis of morality is just this: being good to the people around you.
Atheists I know aim for goodness rather than godness, working for a better world here and now, rather than in Valhalla, or Heaven.


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District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
The city's deputy insurance commissioner said in written testimony to the D.C. Council Thursday that the mayor ``is not convinced that there is currently a persuasive argument to support the need for insurance for firearms in the home.''
Several states are also considering mandating insurance for gun owners, but no state has passed such a law. The district has some of the strictest gun-control laws in the nation.
Three gun owners and two insurance-industry representatives testified against the bill during a hearing Thursday. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence supports the bill, saying it would reduce gun violence and protect victims of shootings.


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Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Neil Gaiman reads stories and poems from his collection Angels and Visitations:
The Song of the Audience: "I wish I knew when and where I'd written this. I found it one afternoon on the hard disk of my notebook computer. I'd suspect that it had been left there by pixies if it didn't read so much like something I'd written, and if the sentiments did not jibe so well with my own."
Nicholas Was...: "This is a Christmas card. Exactly a hundred words long (102 including the title)."
Babycakes: "Written for a publication to benefit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. I think it makes its point."
Cold Colours: "A poem I wrote in 1989. It's about the end of the '80s, about London, and computers, and the world of finance and the city, and black magic."
The White Road: "This story is based on a number of old English folk stories, particularly a wonderfully gruesome one called 'Mr. Fox', but also on a variant of that story called 'Doctor Foster' and on all the strange Chinese folk tales in which ultimately everything comes down to foxes."
Banshee: "Sung by the Flash Girls, a gothic folk duo consisting of Emma Bull and The Fabulous Lorraine. It's about love, or possibly death."
Chivalry: "I love reading this to live audiences. It's a very friendly story."
Troll Bridge: "This story was nominated for a 1994 World Fantasy Award, although it didn't win."


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Antonio Aricò has created La petite mariée, the party favour that takes the form of a small porcelain woman whose delicate dress conceals a little container for wedding favour sweets. Once the sweets have been eaten, the party favour can be used as elegant boxes for little items of jewellery.
Graduated from the Polytechnic School of Milan and Alta Scuola Politecnica, Antonio felt from an early age a strong interest and energy in finding his own language and way to define his love for design. He has presented a few iconic objects - the Watering Kettle Cans, the Swing Chair or the Water Pitcher Block and created a few successful collections like 'Back Home' and 'Taste of Wood'. Since few years Antonio is constantly working with clients like Seletti and Barilla Group. His work has already been shown around the world, lately with the exhibition "The New Italian Design" that went around the world: San Francisco, Santiago de Chile, Cape Town and he has been invited for various workshops: in Venice Biennial with IN-Residence at the Swiss Pavilion and in Australia with the RMIT university. Antonio's Aricò latest highlights: an invitation of Lidewij Edelkoort to participate at the Nomadismi exhibition in Milan in 2013, his Water Pitcher Block and Oil Tank being selected by Rossana Orlandi for Larte restaurant in the Edita Materia Collection in Milan in 2014.


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Whether through intellect or how children are taught, most people view everything in a binary yes/no, good/evil paradigm.
How I view things is through strength of belief or strength of disbelief. This means I can read new information, which can shift the strength of my belief. In this continuum of strength of belief there can never be 100% belief or disbelief. I also never face the ego issue men have of admitting they are wrong. I am telling people what I believe, and it is based on my logic, the information I have seen, etc., I am not saying I have a monopoly on the truth.
With some story like the Soviet Union landing a robotic rover on Venus in the 1970's, I 'believed' it in the sense that I had never really thought about it, it was just some factoid in some textbook. Lets call it 51% belief. Would I put $20,000 bet that i was right? No, if there was any consequence whatsoever to me, I would have to look into greater detail, and use some of my own logic to test this factoid. Even if I did that diligence, and I was 90% sure that they did do it, I would bet the $20,000, but still be prepared to lose my bet.
As I got older, and had read and thought much more about the world, the story seemed less and less plausible. So my 51% belief, quickly fell into the disbelieving side. And the more points raised here, like how would the rocket 'push' in space, is there even any evidence that a rocket can get into space in the first place, the Soviet Union's primitive technology, the Soviet Union lying about practically everything.. it gets into like .0001% belief.
So if someone asked me, do you believe in the Russian Venus robot story, my answer is, no I do not. But then they say, well you cannot prove beyond all doubt that the Soviet Union didn't do that. Thats true I can't prove a negative. The Soviet Union might have been in contact with legal aliens who let them borrow a space probe, utilizing advanced technology and land to Venus. Its possible - but a reasonable person wouldn't think that the most likely or even a remotely likely scenario. A far more likely scenario is the Soviet Union simply lied again.
I simply don't need to 'disprove' something beyond all doubt, to another person, in order for me to believe what I believe. That other person no matter how many credentials, isn't the judge/jury of absolute truth. I cannot control what another person thinks. But if they become stubbornly stuck in child like beliefs, then it becomes boring for me to talk to them.


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Archive for December, 2012
Our Pinot Noir on Stage!
Well friends, a few days ago we were notified that a wine writer and reviewer in Memphis, Tennessee – Frederic Koppel of BiggerThanYourHead.net, had a chance to sample our Pinot Noirs from the 2009 & 2010 vintages. Knowing that we have distribution in his city and Memphis has an educated wine population and culture, we were very curious to hear what he had to say. Let me tell you, his review was fantastic!
I've attached a link to his post on the wines here, but to give you a brief idea, on the 2009 he says,
"In the mouth, the wine is a finely shaped amalgam of lightly sanded woody spices, dusty graphite, elusive tannins and clean, vibrant acidity, all working in concord with delicately spiced and macerated black and red fruit flavors. The finish is well-knit, sinewy, spicy."
On the 2010, he notes,
"The '10 is a bit spicier than the '09, but it maintains, at all costs, a spirit of spareness and elegance that makes it easy to drink for its winsome fruity qualities yet demanding for its dry, rigorous character."
As well, Mr. Koeppel rated both wines "excellent!" This is something that we are thrilled to share with each of you and a very happy day for us at Labor Wines as well. Stay tuned for the upcoming Spring release of our 2011 Pinot Noir and a cool surprise on the white wine front as well!
If you have a story, pictures enjoying Labor or would like to place an order, feel free and share with us on Facebook or via Twitter. As well, you can always email me directly, email@example.com or call on cell, 702.466.0987.
Everything takes Labor to accomplish. Labor Wines – A Labor of Love.


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Every girl loves feeling sexy and so it's a great idea to invest in some items of sexy womens clothing. There are probably hundreds of different kinds of lingerie, but which to choose? Let's look at the must-own pieces of lingerie that any girl needs in her collection:
1. Bras or Brassieres
The humble bra, everyone's got them! Clearly one of the most commonly used pieces of lingerie as frankly it's uncomfortable to go without. There are many, many different types from shock-absorbing sports bras, to sexy lacy bras that do nothing for bounce but turn up the heat in the bedroom.
If you have only been wearing bras for functional reasons until now then it's time to branch out and be adventurous. Try backless, strapless, sheer, halter-neck, there is a bra for every occasion and they can be really sexy as well as functional.
Some modern bras, like wonder bras, even give smaller busted girls a boost! What could be better?
2. Panties, Thongs and G-String Panties
These are again an essential piece of lingerie. Similarly to bras, panties are also a functional piece of clothing, but they can be much more.
You can choose brief or bikini bottoms that will give you more coverage and support your rear. These are pretty standard panties.
If you want to be a bit more sexy and daring then maybe thongs and G-strings are the way forward. These are great as they will never give you the dreaded VPL, visible panty lines! So if you're wearing tight jeans, shorts or a slinky dress then a thong is the ideal companion. Many girls also think that thongs are particularly comfortable because they allow plenty of freedom and air, since they just have a string rather than covering your whole bottom!
3. Chemise
A chemise is an unsung hero of the lingerie world. Where the more flashy basques, suspender belts and corsets usually get the lime-light, a chemise is subtly sexy. They are very simple knee-length gowns that are often made of quite sheer fabric. They allow any woman to feel sexy as they provide coverage which will help your confidence, but are sheer enough to get guys hot under the collar as they can see just enough!
You don't need to go crazy to be sexy in the bedroom, so why not try a chemise for subtle and classy sexiness?
4. Camisole
Camisoles are a great option for underwear if you team them with matching panties as they resemble a loose-fitting slip, but with spaghetti straps.
Again, if you have any areas of your body that you're less confident in then a camisole can look sexy, but still give you some coverage.With lingerie, often less isn't more! A black camisole in satin or silk is guaranteed to turn up the heat in the bedroom, but they could also be a really comfortable slip under your sweater or jumper.
5. Baby Doll
A really sexy item, the baby doll is a great two piece, with a loose top including bra cups and matching panties. They look like a long, slightly skirted chemise, but finish above your bottom (hence the panties).
They are often made of really sexy fabrics like satin or silk and can have small bows or rosebuds as extra sexy detail.
If you want to show your man your great legs, but leave a bit to his imagination then a baby doll will be excellent. Luckily they'll also give you support and a boost thanks to their cups.
Looking to invest in the fab five here and reinvent your wardrobe? No problem! It won't be expensive if you search for these items online, and the only drawback is finding something to do with yourself while you're waiting for delivery!


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Family Tradition
One of my customers lately bought something of my Barefoot range which she was eagerly to receive. I was talking with her on the phone and she told me that she started a "Family Tradition" with the Barefoot Mice…..!
I thought how gorgeous is that. I am biased I love the Barefoot Mice. When I heard what what this gorgeous couple started as a Family Tradition, I could not help to share it with you.
They started off with 2 mice representing Grandma and Grandpa.
Then they bought 3 male sitting down mice to represent their 3 grandsons.
They will be continuing to build their collection of Barefoot Mice as more grandchildren arrive. When their grandchildren visit them they will grow up knowing the symbol of each and every mouse and I am sure great stories will be told and heard by their growing family.
How awesome is this. Do you have any Family Traditions that you would like to share with us.
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With stunning style and a full bra inside, The Essential Nursing Bra Tank was designed to make moms feel fabulous inside and out! It's stylish enough to wear with great accessories, a jacket or blazer when going out, yet comfy enough to wear hanging around inside. It can even be worn during pregnancy because the fabric of the garment and the bra inside comfortably stretch, while retaining their shape after washing, making it an ideal maternity and postpartum garment as well.


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Poet, Activist and Essayist Amiri Baraka, Sunday, November 8th, 2009, in the Main Library's Koret Auditorium.
In a rare West Coast appearance, poet, playwright, essayist and political activist Amiri Baraka delivers a historic speech on the nation's first African-American president, Barack Obama, at the San Francisco Public Library.
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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Gets Improved MPG, Features
Equipment Upgrades Keep Mitsu's Small Crossover Fresh
People's perception of SUVs have come a long way in the last 20 years, going from a perception of big, lumbering, gas-swilling beasts to cheerful, easy-to-drive compact crossovers which now comprise the majority of SUV sales in the U.S. and around the world. So it's no surprise that Mitsubishi's best-selling model in the U.S. is the Outlander Sport. The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport receives some incremental upgrades for the new model year to help keep it popular with customers.
The 2.0L 148-hp I-4 engine carries over but with some fine-tuning to improve fuel economy. Front-drive models get a 1 mpg increase in both city and highway fuel economy to bring the figures to 25/32. Highway fuel economy improves by 1 mpg on AWD models for a 24/30 rating. The Outlander Sport remains one of the few SUVs still available with a manual transmission, with a five-speed standard on front-drive ES models, rated at 24 city and 30 highway. In our experience, manual models are exceedingly rare, so happy hunting.
All 2015 Outlander Sport models come standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated exterior mirrors, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The SE model adds HID lights, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display audio system, HD Radio, satellite-radio capability with a 3-month trial subscription, push-button start, rearview camera, and heated front seats, among other features.
A variety of other option packages add other features such as a 7-inch touchscreen navigation system, LED interior-accent lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. Pricing and availability will be released at a later date.
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A recent job posting said the magazine covers "human rights, social betterment issues and does investigative reporting in the public interest." Sounds like a chance to make a real difference. So what kind of stories does Freedom run?
Well… based on a look at its website, it seems to mostly write articles criticizing ex-Scientologists-turned critics of Scientology.
Mike Rinder documented what Scientology Inc calls "Investigative Journalism":
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Elizabeth Nourse, born at Mt. Healthy (Cincinnati), Ohio on 26 October 1859, enrolled with her twin sister Adelaide at the McMicken School of Design in 1874 and took instruction from Thomas S. Noble (1835-1907). Adelaide would become a wood-carver. At that time there was still no possibility for a woman to draw after the nude male figure, which was an important step in the traditional curriculum for art students. Some of Elizabeth's early works show the indirect influence of Frank Duveneck's broad-brushed technique (e.g. Old Man and Child, 1887). Nourse studied briefly under William Sartain (1843-1924) in New York and met William Merritt Chase and J. Alden Weir. She traveled to Paris with Louise, another sister,
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Department of Revenue News Release
November 26, 2012MO Dept. of Revenue & Franklin County Sheriff Investigation Results in Conviction of Sullivan Man for Filing False Tax Returns and Theft
UNION - A Sullivan, MO-area man has been convicted and sentenced in Franklin County Circuit Court after entering a plea relating to three felony counts of filing false Missouri income tax returns and two felony counts of theft.
A 14-month joint investigation between the Missouri Department of Revenue's Criminal Tax Investigation Bureau and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department found that Richard L. Miller had obtained through deceit more than $230,000 from a Franklin County woman. The victim was duped into supplying operating capital for a nonexistent business.
The case was referred to Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Robert E. Parks for prosecution.
Miller, 47, was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury for theft and filing false Missouri individual income tax returns for the years of 2007, 2008 and 2009. The false returns were related to the fact that the income Miller illegally obtained was not reported on the income tax returns.
Miller appeared in court on October 30, 2012, and entered an "Alford Plea" to the charges. An Alford Plea is a plea entered by the defendant that acknowledges the state has sufficient evidence to prove its case. Miller was sentenced to seven years in prison on the count of stealing or theft in excess of $25,000, and five total years on a lesser stealing charge and the three counts of filing false tax returns. However, execution of the sentence was suspended and Miller was placed on five years of supervised probation. One of the conditions of probation is that Miller pay restitution, and a restitution hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 in Franklin County Circuit Court.
"When tax fraud occurs, the Missouri Department of Revenue investigates the crime and works with prosecutors to bring these criminals to justice," said Department Director Alana M. Barragán-Scott. "Tax cheats and those who financially exploit others will be held accountable for their actions."
The Missouri Department of Revenue is on Twitter! To follow the Department on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/#!/MoRevenue.


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Luke began carving in 1967 to earn extra money. He learned a lot about carving stone and whalebone from his father, George Kappianaq, and Igloolik artist Pacome Kolaut. Luke prefers to work with stone because it allows him to use his imagination. He believes his work has improved and become more life-like over the years. In addition to carving he has also made tools and jewellery for sale. Luke's interest in jewellery making and working with silver, copper and other metals was fostered by a six month course he attended at Arctic College in Iqaluit. His wife, Marie Airut, is a crafts artist.
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ARLINGTON, Texas - Tony Romo has a chance to start for the Dallas Cowboys longer than Roger Staubach or Troy Aikman. The question is whether he will ever match their Super Bowl pedigrees.
Romo signed a six-year contract extension worth $108 million Friday, with about half of that guaranteed to make him the highest-paid player in franchise history.
The agreement, reported on the team's website, will lower the quarterback's salary cap number for 2013 by about $5 million, giving the team more room to sign free agents and draft picks.
Romo, who turns 33 next month and was entering the final year of his contract, gets $55 million guaranteed.
Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco got $52 million guaranteed in the six-year, $120.6 million contract he signed with Baltimore earlier this month.
"I think it's just exciting more than anything that you know you're going to be here the rest of my career," Romo said in a video on the team's website that showed owner Jerry Jones exchanging high-fives with Romo's nearly 1-year-old son. "We're a team on the rise and I think it's going to show here going forward."
Romo could be with Dallas through 2019, giving him a chance to be the starter longer than the 11 seasons of Aikman and seven of Staubach, who was a part-time starter his first four years with the Cowboys.
Aikman and Staubach won five Super Bowls between them, while Romo has just one playoff win in six full seasons as the starter. He had a gut-wrenching playoff loss the year he took over midseason in 2006, flubbing the hold after driving the Cowboys into position for the go-ahead field goal in the final minutes.
Romo alluded to changes "behind the scenes" in the interview on the team's website, and Jones said in a statement that his quarterback will have "a significant level of input and contribution to the planning and implementing of our offensive approach — both in the meeting room and on the field."
"Tony is uniquely qualified to lead this team at the quarterback position for the next several years," Jones said. "He knows how to run an offence and run a team."
Romo lost playoff-or-bust games in regular-season finales the past two years. That included a loss to Washington last season when Romo threw an interception with a chance to tie or win the game with a drive in the final 3 minutes.
A former Romo rival, Donovan McNabb, questioned the deal on Twitter.
"Wow really, with one playoff win," McNabb wrote. "You got to be kidding me."
Dez Bryant, who teamed with Romo for career highs of 1,382 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in 2012, tweeted, "Congrats Big Tony on the contract extension."
Romo is the franchise leader in touchdown passes and the single-season leader in touchdowns, passing yards, completions and attempts. He had a career-high 4,903 passing yards in 2012 but matched his highest interception total at 19 and had his lowest quarterback rating at 90.5 rating.
His best rating of 102.5 came in 2011, when the Cowboys lost to the New York Giants with a playoff berth on the line in the finale. His other best season was 2009, which included his only playoff win against Philadelphia.


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Paso Doble Chaise Longue
Paso Doble Chaise Longue
The signature, sweeping movement of the toreador and his cape, upon which the traditional Spanish paso doble dance is based, inspired Stefano Giovannoni's seductive Paso Doble Chaise Longue. The Milan-based designer developed this piece, and the entire Paso Doble group, around the concept of material suspended between rigid structures, much like the sling suspension found on the Eames Aluminum Group chairs.
Giovannoni's design employs sturdy, roll-formed aluminum rails and flexible polymer mesh to create this lightweight and stackable lounge piece, available in many beautiful materials options for the seat and backrest and several frame colors, and with or without arms. As part of the Paso Doble group, it joins chairs, ottoman, and stool for a comprehensive indoor-outdoor line created by a designer known for his keen eye for structure, form, and simplicity.


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There's been a lot of talk lately about companies being environmentally conscious, and making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. But what's a carbon footprint, exactly? No, it's not an unfortunate choice in footwear--rather, it's defined as the measure of the impact our activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, and measured in units of carbon dioxide. Basically, a leaving a big footprint is bad news--and in Seattle, that granola-fueled place that we call home, it's very much affecting the food industry, with companies striving to use more local ingredients and contract with more local vendors, while also trying to use less material and less of our nonrenewable resources in their production.
And while certainly these are noble goals, we had to wonder--is this local food--to be more specific--are these local desserts, any good? In an effort to find out, we recently hit up Eat Local, a new-ish company at the top of Queen Anne, which is something of a poster child for the movement, selling ready-made meals which are made locally, using local, organic ingredients (read more about their mission here). We stocked up on several of their most popular desserts with some help from their uber-friendly owner Greg Conner, who along with a team of enthusiastic employees, was very helpful and more than willing to share their vision for a green earth with us. Leaving the store with a bag (canvas, not plastic, naturally) full of goodies, we already knew we felt good about supporting the store...but would we love the desserts? While on the one hand the desserts are dreamed up by a pastry chef we love, North Hill Bakery's Tracey Peterson, we're not scared to admit that we were a little nervous that the desserts were made with only natural sweeteners (honey, maple syrup and agave nectar, evaporated cane juice)--hey, we like sugar. But for one working week we gave it a go, cakewalking through their dessert-case; here's what we tasted:
Monday: Flapjack Bar and Apple Crisp. We figured we'd start out the week virtuous, starting with the British-inspired Flapjack bar, a hearty and dense oat bar. Paired with a happy clementine (clementine not from Eat Local; but it made a cute photo, above), this made a very sweet start to the week, filling our spies with enough vim and vigor to take on the Queen Anne counterbalance by foot (damn!).
By the end of the day, the apple crisp (sufficient for two) was an
almost-healthy finish to the day after dinner, with crisp, buttery crumbs and a rustic, hearty filling of thick-cut apple slices within. (Cakespy Note: We suggest letting the crisp sit for a half hour after baking to allow
it to "set"--the texture will reward you for it. Of course this is largely conjecture, as we are saying this without actually having waited ourselves. As a result it was a little soupy--we blame ourselves--but still tasted good).
Tuesday: The Highland Brownie. Having eaten all of that fruit the previous day, it was time to pull out something a little more serious, so we went for the Highland Brownie, featuring Washington Walnuts. It elicited this remark from Mr. Cakespy: "This is not just a brownie. This is a brownie experience". And with a dense, nearly fudgy texture, it indeed was no mere mortal of a brownie--this was the type of brownie that inspires sonnets, if not epic poems. Highly recommended.
Wednesday: Honey Lemon Cheesecake. We went into this dessert experience cautiously. Indeed, honey, lemon and cheesecake all by themselves can be strong flavors--was it really to be a flavor love match? We were pleasantly surprised--the natural sweeteners really worked in this dessert's favor, allowing the tangy, creamy cheese and tart lemon to shine, and resulting in a surprise hit for these Cake Gumshoes. We would certainly buy this one again.
Thursday: Rugelach. With many of our spies hailing from the East Coast, where rugelach reigns, we were curious to see how the West Coast (organic) version would stack up. While it lacked the sinful salty-buttery-omigod-richness of the rugelach from our East Coast Memories, this was nonetheless a respectable cookie, flavorful and probably much better for our bodies and souls than the ones we have known in the past. Curiously though, we loved this better the next morning, as a breakfast treat, than we had as an after-dinner dessert. Go figure.
Friday: Chocolate Decadence. It was difficult to save this for last, but we were glad we did. Have you ever tasted Decadence? Well. If yes, perhaps you'll know what we mean when we say it's a dangerous dessert indeed. A bad one can leave you feeling heavy, sluggish and induce promises of treadmills and daily yoga; a good one fills you with a sort of take-over-the-world euphoria, elated, simultaneously energized and relaxed--and completely fulfilled. Happily, this one was the latter, with a smooth as silk, velvety texture, an overwhelming chocolatey mouthfeel and absolutely
pleasurable (or perhaps we could coin a new word, pleasure-full) aftertaste. Oh yes.


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Yes. Exactly.
I call it "objective complement" however.
He told me to paint the house red.
1. Does the I.O. = me?
2. Does the D.O. = to paint the house?
3. Is red an object complement?
Yes. Exactly.
I call it "objective complement" however.
He told me to paint the house red.
He told me that.
me = indirect O.
to paint the house red = direct O. in inf. clause form
the sub-clause:
to paint = V
the house = DO
red = C (objective complement)
What about this one:
He asked me whether I wanted to rent the flat.
How can "whether I wanted to rent the flat" be a direct object if it is a subordinate clause? (I thought an object had to be a noun, noun clause, noun phrase, or phrase that can act as a noun such as prepositional phrases do.
Thanks again :).
"whether" is of course short for "whether or not" . I have learned to call it a "function word" like "that" in "He said that I should rent a flat". It has the function of saying, "Here comes a noun clause."
"If" can also be a function word.


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Ann Romney to guest-host "Good Morning America"
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ann Romney is guest-hosting "Good Morning America" next Wednesday.
ABC says the wife of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will be on hand at the morning news program for its 8 a.m. (Eastern time) hour. Joining George Stephanopoulos at the anchor desk, Mrs. Romney will be filling in for co-anchor Robin Roberts, who is on extended medical leave.
ABC says it is in discussions with first lady Michelle Obama for a similar guest appearance before next month's election.
Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey and the cast of "Modern Family" have previously been announced to substitute for Roberts, who had a bone marrow transplant last month.
Roberts' absence came as "Good Morning America" has overtaken NBC's "Today" show in the ratings after years in second place.