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Bedroom Antics
A Victorian Cautionary Tale
By Charmbrights
© Charmbrights. All rights reserved.
The author has asserted moral rights under sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance between any of the characters depicted herein and any real person, living or dead is wholly a matter of Nature imitating Art. There are not, and never were, families called Smith and Robinson as described in this story. The city portrayed in this novel is not one in England in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Chapter the First
In which businesses prosper, families meet and a marriage is arranged, but no improprieties occur.
It was a large house, set in a small park, but it could never look like a house of the gentility. It shouted aloud to anyone of sensibility, in this year of our Lord eighteen-fifty, that this was the home of a tradesman. A very rich tradesman, it must be admitted, but not a gentleman, be he titled or not.
In the dining room sat two couples eating dinner. The master of the house, James Robinson was a mill owner, and a very successful one, His guest, John Smith was rather younger, but had lately made a good deal of money in the new-fangled railways. Their wives were in deferential attendance, and the food was served by a butler and footman, aided by two maids, so that the four diners were served each course simultaneously, emphasising the grandeur of the Robinson household.
The children of the marriages, two sons and a daughter for the Robinsons, and a son for the Smiths, though adults themselves had not been allowed into this feast for there was serious business afoot. None of this was discussed over the dinner table, of course. The men discussed general political matters, and the ladies discussed household problems. After dinner the men withdrew to the smoking room with their port and cigars.
You must be wondering why I asked you here tonight, said the host, well Ill tell you. I want to place all my transportation business with your railway. Not just the carriage of goods which currently go both on your railway and the North Western, but all that travels by canal navigation also.
John Smith was astounded. This was a magnificent opportunity, and he quickly started to wonder what the catch was, price, no doubt.
James Robinson continued, Ill need a fair price, of course, but we need not argue about that now. Im sure it will work itself out as time goes on. The question is, do you want it?
John had not become rich by being rash, but this offer was too good to miss, so he replied at once, In principle, yes. The devil will be in the details, but if its what we both desire, then I am sure the details can be worked out.
Good, replied his host, Im glad that is agreed.
The two men drank and smoked peacefully for a few moments as each thought of the mutual advantage of the deal they had just agreed.
Then James spoke again, How is that son of yours?
Arthur? Hes very well indeed and taking his place in the business very successfully.
So I hear.
John thought it suitable for him to return the felicity, And your children?
Three children can be a much greater worry than one, to be honest. The eldest son is a chip off the old block, I am pleased to say, but the younger one is still rather wild, but he will grow out of it. It is the daughter, Angelica, who worries me.
The light dawned in Johns mind. This whole deal was because James was looking for a suitable husband for his daughter, and the choice had fallen on his son. That was the reason for the excellent deal being offered, and the reason that rates were not paramount was that after the marriage the deal would be one in the family.
I have been worried about my sons future also, he said, thus sealing the deal.
The men finished their cigars and rejoined the ladies to inform them of the forthcoming marriage between two people who had met only once. The fact that nobody had so much as suggested the possibility to the man and woman concerned did not worry anyone. This was business, and the young couple would have plenty of time to get to know each other after the wedding.
It was decided, by the parents, that Arthur and Angelica would be married on the first of May, 1851, on the same day as the opening of the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace.
Chapter the Second
In which one party is prepared for marriage by a fathers help, and some improprieties occur whose recounting is unsuitable for innocent ears.
Arthur was summoned a few days later to his fathers study. This was unusual , in that he usually discussed business with his father at work, and family matters were discussed over the dinner table. The study was really a place of retreat for his father which neither he, nor his mother, usually entered.
Tell me, my son, honestly, his father inquired in a rather overbearing fashion, Which of the maids have you tumbled?
Arthur was shocked, and looked his father directly in the eyes. None, sir.
His father grunted, though the son could not tell whether in approval or anger, or even disappointment. Then the old man asked, Mill girls?
Again Arthur denied any such activities.
Finally John asked his son, Village girls?
Again came the denial, which his father did not doubt.
So, he asked in a more kindly voice, You are still a virgin?
The boys gaze dropped as he nodded.
Well, with this marriage impending we need to do something about that. We cant have you arriving at the marriage bed without knowing what to do. We will go into Manchester tomorrow.
Arthur had very mixed feelings about the visit as they travelled, by train of course, to Manchester. On the one hand he wanted to experience sex for the first time, while on the other he was afraid that his ignorance would cause the woman to laugh at him.
The hansom cab took them into a surprisingly smart area of the town and into the drive to a medium sized detached house such as a successful shop keeper or tradesman might own. Inside it was furnished somewhat extravagantly, and they were shown into a large room with several sofa on which lolled four women in various states of undress. Arthurs penis sprang to attention when he saw shapely legs bare almost up to the knee.
John spoke quietly to an older woman, who nodded her agreement and called one of the scantily dressed women over to her. The three conversed for a few moments, and then younger resident walked over and took Arthurs hand to lead him gently from the room without a word.
They went up the stairs in silence and through a door into a sparsely furnished bedroom. The woman turned and spoke to Arthur for the first time. Dont be afraid, lad. Ill not eat thah. Then she giggled at some joke Arthur did not understand.
To Arthurs amazement she threw off what little clothing she wore. For the first time in his life he saw a woman naked, but she seemed not in the least perturbed by his presence.
Come on, she said, Strip off. I ent got all day.
He undressed, hurried along by the prostitute.
She pulled and pushed him until he was on his back on the bed, fingered him into an erection, mounted him, fucked him fast and had him back downstairs in what seemed to him like a very few minutes.
Arthur then had to sit and wait for another half an hour until his father joined him. On the way home nothing was said of the visit, nor of its purpose.
Chapter the Third
In which sadly inadequate advice is given, and a marriage is solemnised, and once more no improprieties are described.
Angelica, my dear, come with me, said Anne, sweeping out of the drawing room and up the main stairs to her own small sitting room.
Yes, mamma, sighed the girl, expecting yet more admonitions about her deportment during the wedding on the morrow.
In the sitting room Anne looked very serious as she addressed her daughter. Tomorrow she started and then her voice trailed off.
Mamma, responded the bride-to-be, I assure you my deportment in the church will be a model of serene calm.
It wasnt in church that I wanted to talk about, said her mother.
What do you mean?
I mean I want to talk about after the wedding when you and your husband are alone.
I expect life will be much the same in our new house as it will here, said the girl complacently, After all I will have my own maid, Martha, with me.
Her mother looked very troubled, but all she could say was, When you are alone with your new husband
Yes, mamma? asked Angelica, totally unaware of the topic her mother was too shy to raise.
The older woman took a deep breath, then whispered very quietly, He may want to He will want to You must always let him do as he pleases.
Then she rose and left the room almost at a run, leaving Angelica puzzled. The girl could not see why a wife would ever interfere with any of her husbands business concerns, and she could not think that he would interest himself in matters of housekeeping.
In the church everything was perfect. The groom was resplendent in a long frock-coat and the bride was in the newest of fashions, white as Her Majesty Queen Victoria had introduced for fashionable weddings, almost weighed down with petticoats upon petticoats under the dress, and a long shawl and bonnet covering her elaborately coiffured hair.
The bishop performed the ceremony with style, as was only right when two such wealthy families were being joined, and there were a host of guests, many of whom the bride did not know, as this was a business meeting, first and foremost, the final sealing of an important deal.
The meal after the wedding was eaten in decorous solemnity, and after the men had withdrawn to their cigars and talk, the women crowded round to congratulate Angelica and Anne on such an auspicious wedding. One or two of the wives of less important guests made blushing comments that Angelica did not understand, but she ignored them.
Eventually the menfolk returned to join the ladies and the happy couple left for their new home, and their new life.
Chapter the Fourth
In which the wedding night occurs in a most lamentable fashion.
As she was helping Angelica prepare for bed on her wedding night Martha expressed some doubts about the wisdom of Angelicas choice of attire.
But this is my best new nightdress, exclaimed the bride, It is perfect.
Martha demurred, It has a high neck and buttons at the back. You are wearing three petticoats under it. Do you really think that is what your new husband expects, or will want?
He will expect and want me to look my best, of course.
But what about
Martha, be quiet. On my wedding night I will wear what my mother had made for my best nightgown, and that is an end of it.
Later, after Martha had withdrawn to her own attic room and Angelica had retired to bed, Arthur knocked at the door and came into the room. Angelica was a little surprised when he got into bed beside her; she had not expected that. Then she was even more surprised when he began to fumble with the front of her nightgown in a most curious fashion.
What are you doing? she asked.
Trying to find the buttons, he replied.
Why do you want to find those?
Arthur did not reply, but continued to handle the front of her nightgown in what Angelica considered a most rude manner.
Finally she got angry with him and snapped, Oh, stop. This nightgown buttons at the back.
Arthurs hands then went lower and started to move the material over her thighs upwards, but after some minutes he was almost inextricably tied up in the plethora of layers covering her modesty.
After some minutes, he asked in exasperation, Why are you wearing all these clothes on your wedding night?
Angelica immediately burst into tears and sobbed, This is my best nightgown and I wanted to look my best for my wedding night. All you can do is be rude and nasty.
Who told you to wear it?
More sobs, and a whispered, My mother. She said it was only right to wear my best for you tonight.
Totally exasperated and frustrated, but very uncertain how to proceed, Arthur decided to give up for the moment, and to talk seriously to his wife on the morrow, so he rose and returned to his own bedroom. Her reluctance to be naked, or nearly so, confused him. The woman in Manchester had stripped off quickly and willingly to allow him complete freedom to look, touch and play. Now his wife wouldnt let him even touch her outside her very elaborate night clothes.
Chapter the Fifth
In which the lack of consummation is discovered, a bride seeks further advice, and help is offered.
Martha was surprised that her mistress was alone at seven oclock on the morning after her wedding day, but Arthur was indisputably risen from his bed, dressed, and breaking his fast in the morning room. When Martha helped Angelica from her night clothes and into day wear there was no trace of blood in the bed or the night clothes, nor any other evidence of sexual congress having taken place.
And how are you this morning, maam? she asked.
Angelica looked round and then replied, Oh yes, maam, thats me now isnt it?
Well it should be, but I wonder. How was last night? Did your husband visit?
Yes, he came in for a few minutes, and even got into bed with me, said the bride, But he was so rude and kept trying to touch me in naughty places, so I stopped him, of course.
Martha was finally convinced that Mrs. Robinson had utterly failed to prepare her daughter for a normal wedding night. Heaving a sigh she set about correcting this error.
Did the master not undress you and climb on you then? she asked.
Certainly not! replied the indignant Angelica.
Then how do you think that babies are made?
Babies? Made? Babies are not made; they are tiny people. When two people are married then children just arrive, I suppose.
Miss Angelica, there are some things I need to tell you. Have you ever seen a man naked? One of your brothers perhaps?
Angelica blushed, and whispered, I saw John, my brother once, with a maidservant kneeling before him when he had no clothes on.
Did you see his pego?
What? I dont understand.
Martha sighed again. In a mans breeches he has a rod about six inches long and an inch across. To make a baby he puts it into a womans belly and bounces up and down. Then she may have a baby nine months later. If a man has not done that to a woman she cannot have a baby.
Dont be silly, Martha. How would he put such a thing in a woman? Theres nowhere to put it.
Martha lifted her skirt and pointed out the aperture designed for a husbands use.
The mans rod is made of flesh and is soft except in bed when it hardens. The first time you have it, it hurts, but after that it is nice.
Angelica looked worried. Is all this true? she asked sternly.
Yes Miss Angelica, and you wont be maam until the master has done this to you. Thats what he wanted last night. He will undress you, stroke your bubbies and all the rest of your body, then he will put it into you. Only after that will you be truly his wife, the maid informed her, continuing, Dont worry Miss Angelica, Martha will help you.
Oh Martha, will you help? begged Angelica, I do so want to be a good wife.
You just stay here, and Ill bring you some breakfast up and we can have a talk.
Chapter the Sixth
In which some help is forthcoming and two parties are satisfied, while the third is still left intact.
After ordering Angelicas breakfast from cook, the maid went into the drawing room to her master.
Could I have a word, please sir? she asked as deferentially as she could manage.
Oh, well, what is it? Arthur snapped.
Its really about Mrs. Robinson, sir, your mother-in-law.
What about her?
Im afraid to say, sir, that she aint done her duty as a mother should sir. She never explained nothing to the mistress, sir, about marriage and the like.
Martha stood facing her employer with a little trepidation, wondering if she was doing the right thing. Then she remembered the pleasures she had had in the stables, and how frightened Angelica was, and determined to press on with her plan.
I know that last night the mistress wasnt a proper wife for you, sir, but it werent her fault. I could explain everything to her, about husbands and wives and babies, if you want. Then Im sure she will want to be a good obedient wife, sir. Begging your pardon sir.
Arthur looked again at this plain woman who seemed to have a permanent look of disapproval on her face, and asked, I thought you were unmarried?
Martha paled a little at this line of question, but resolved to press on out of loyalty to her mistress.
I am unmarried, sir. But that dont mean I aint been taught about things. My mam told me all about it before I went into service at the big house.
She paused, summoning up all her courage.
And it was there I was showed all the things she had teached me.
Arthur considered this. Certainly, he knew, servants, especially young girls, were sometimes taken advantage of by employers, and Angelica had several older brothers who might have done so in respect of this maidservant.
He asserted his authority over this new member of his brand new household by ordering, Tell me plainly, girl, what you know.
I knows that a man uses his pego, she blushed at using the word to the master, into a girl and it gives him pleasure. If it be Gods will then she has a baby nine months later, but God dont will it very often, or there would be hundreds of babies born every day.
Arthur felt his own member rising as this woman said things no woman should ever say, except to her own daughter. No wonder, he thought, Mrs. Robinson could not demean herself to say them to her daughter.
His thinking was overtaken at this point by his penis and he heard himself ask, And where does a man put it?
Martha was also not immune to the effect of this conversation, and she surprised both of them by throwing up her skirts at the front, pointing to her luxurious bush and saying, In there sir. Then she dropped her skirts and hid her face in her hands.
Arthur was by now at full erection, and just grunted his acknowledgement of the accuracy of this information. It was, after all, only the second time in his life that he had seen a womans nakedness.
After a long silence, Martha realised that he master was probably almost as inexperienced as he mistress, and also needed help. She took her courage a little further, and moved closer to him. Reaching out she grasped the front of his trousers firmly, and said very quietly, I could show you, sir, if you wanted.
Here? he asked, looking round the morning room.
Still holding his penis she led him to the sofa, sank down on it and with her other hand lifted her skirts high again. Then she unbuttoned the flap on his trousers and guided the rock hard pego she uncovered deep into her wet warmth.
Arthurs excitement did not last long. Three thrusts and he released a copious jet of semen into the servant.
There, sir. Werent that good?
Naturally, Arthur was immediately overcome with guilt but the more experienced maid quietened him by taking his penis in her mouth and cleaning it.
It shall be our secret, master, I promise, she said, taking command of the situation before Arthur could panic, and perhaps order her from the house.
She put away his shrivelled member and buttoned his trousers.
Come to the mistresss room in an hour, sir, in your nightshirt, Martha advised, I will have her ready for you, I guarantee. You shall play with her bubbies and enter her cunny before this day is out.
As she went out of the room, her parting words were, And your pego will have recovered by then.
Chapter the Seventh
In which honour is offered and the offer is honoured, still with a little help.
Angelica was sitting up in bed when Martha returned with her breakfast. As she started to eat, Martha sat beside the bed and waited patiently.
Well, what do I have to do? asked the newly-wed virgin as she ate.
Miss Angelica, you have to let your husband put his pego into your cunny. That will hurt the first time, but later on it will be very pleasant for both of you.
I want to be a good wife, but Im afraid, Martha. Do I really have to do this?
Yes, you must. Moreover, Miss, you must do it this morning. If you do not, then your husband may return you to your father.
Angelica blanched at the thought of such a disgraceful outcome.
Martha was determined to emphasise the risks, And he may beat you before he sends you back.
Beat me? asked Angelica incredulously.
Yes, declared Martha, A husband has the right to discipline his wife. Some use a cane, some a slipper, and some just a hand, but most husbands will chastise an errant wife.
She paused to let this sink in.
And consider, how much more errant can a wife be than to refuse him his marital rights?
Angelica was now almost in tears, half her breakfast forgotten.
What must I do, in detail? she asked.
Wear only your shift, and when your husband comes to your room you lie on the bed and let him do as he pleases. He will pull the shift up to your waist and put his pego into you. That will satisfy your duty for today, advised the maid.
Can you stay and help me? begged the defloration candidate.
If you wish, agreed her maid, adding, If of course the master allows it.
Angelica finished her breakfast and changed into her shift.
What now? she asked.
Now we wait for your husband to visit you.
Martha was a little disturbed to see that Arthur had no idea of being gentle or playful with his new bride, not did he apparently set much store by foreplay. As he pushed his wife on to the bed, lifted her shift and fell on her he was already jabbing his pego into her bush in a vain attempt to find the entrance. After some attempts, all far from the mark, and seeing that the bride herself did not know what to do, Martha rushed forward and guided him in to his wifes vagina. He thrust brutally in to her, causing her to yelp in pain as he pierced her maidenhead with no regard for her comfort at all. Fortunately Angelica took this to be the usual lot of brides, as Martha had described earlier.
Arthur began to thrust in and out, but Angelica was clearly in great pain, so Martha again took it upon herself to intervene, pulling Arthur away by force.
Youll only hurt her worse, sir, if you goes on like that, she explained, Then shell always be frightened of you and youll get no pleasure from her at all.
Then she added, Now you dress yourself and Ill settle her down and come to you in a moment, winking at him.
A few minutes later Angelica was sobbing in her bed at the pain she still felt in her private parts, while Martha was busily relieving Arthur of any discomfort caused by his not having completed the sexual act with his bride.
Dont you worry, sir. Shell be all right in a few days, and she wont have no more pain. Shell be ready and willing, I promise you.
When will that be? asked Arthur, pausing his thrusts for a moment.
Oh, perhaps a week, sir, but Ill look after you until then, sir. You wont go short while shes recovering, replied the complaisant maid, adding, or any other time, sir.
Chapter the Eighth
In which pleasure is taken by two parties, but the helpful third is outrageously ignored.
And so a week passed, with Arthur respecting the recovery of Angelicas tender private parts and assuaging his needs in the willing Martha every night and most mornings. He did not realise it, but in this time the maid rounded out his education in the pleasures of sex, for the female as well as for the male. By the end of the week he was bringing her to orgasm almost every time they had sex, though for him love did not enter into the equation.
Martha, for her part, hoped that as time went by Angelica would become more of a traditional upper class wife, allowing her husband into her bed only occasionally, and that she, Martha, would supply the lack of sexual excitement in his life. As to her becoming pregnant, that was a problem she would worry about if it happened, but she assiduously used the sponge and vinegar.
On the eighth night after the wedding, Arthur again presented himself in his nightshirt at Angelicas bedside. He was much more confident of his mastery of his household and knew exactly what he wanted and how to get it.
Angelica, my dear, please rise from your bed, he ordered.
His wife did so, feeling nervous but determined to obey her husband and perform her wifely duties in a satisfactory fashion. She nearly lost her resolve when his next order was for her to remove her nightgown, and anything else she was wearing. She could not remember the last time anyone had seen her naked, even if only by candle-light. However, her resolve wavered for only a moment, and she signalled to Martha to help her. Soon she stood up straight and tall, naked before her husband, as Martha retired to one of the darker corners of the room.
Arthur removed his own nightshirt and she saw her husband naked for the first time. His pego seemed larger than she remembered, but she also knew it was not too big to enter her, and she had experienced it fully inside her once. Though neither of them knew it, she had also watched it enter her maidservant, to the obvious pleasure of both of them. Now she hoped it was her turn for some of that pleasure.
He reached out and stroked his wifes breast for the first time, noticing that as he touched the nipple it rose up as if to meet his fingers. He also realised that the breast he was now cupping was much firmer and more resilient than those of the maid with which he had become familiar in the past week. As he cupped the second breast he gently moved Angelica backwards until the backs of her knees touched the bed and she suddenly collapsed on to the mattress, first sitting, then falling backwards. Arthur lifted her knees to her chest and pushed his pego gently into the waiting aperture.
Angelica tensed and then deliberately relaxed to admit her husband. One hand left her breast and moved between their bodies and Arthur touched her in a place she did not know existed, and suddenly her whole body felt a thrill. Still touching that sensitive place, Arthur moved gently in and out of his wife, and she suddenly clenched her internal muscles and her hips shook. This triggered his own orgasm and for the first time his life-creating seed poured into his wifes vagina.
Meanwhile, in the corner, and as quietly as she could manage, Martha was pleasuring herself as she had been aroused beyond endurance by watching these two beautiful young people discovering the pleasures of mutual orgasm for the first time. After the young couple fell asleep for a few moments in post-coital bliss Martha crept out of the room, went to her attic and used her hands on her own body for quite an hour.
Chapter the Ninth
In which the helpful third is again useful, and a satisfactory modus vivendi is established.
And so the married life of Arthur and Angelica settled down to a more exciting level than most upper class marriages of that era. Arthur presented himself at his wifes bedside almost every night, and usually she was waiting for him with joyous hope of more of the ecstasy she had experienced so often.
It was three weeks after the wedding when he found her door locked against him. Seeking answers from Martha as to this unexpected problem, Arthur learned for the first time in his life the facts of a ladys courses. His annoyance was somewhat ameliorated by Marthas assurance that her cycle and Angelicas were not synchronised.
After that the next problem was a serious deterioration of Angelicas health a few weeks later. Arthur called in the family doctor when he discovered his wife was feeling very ill each morning, and could not eat certain foods. This time it was the good doctor, rather than Martha who explained the symptoms of pregnancy to the young husband.
Both the doctor and Martha advised Arthur against burdening the young wife with sexual demands during her pregnancy. Fortunately for his comfort, Martha quietly allowed herself to become the chief provider of sexual delights to her mistresss husband.
After the young couples excellent son was born, Martha continued to assist her mistress as an understudy in the bedroom. Since Angelicas sexual education had been virtually entirely in the purview of her maid, she understood that this was a most normal state of affairs. Perhaps by accident, Martha had neglected to inform her mistress of the use of a sponge and vinegar as an important adjunct to sexual congress, and so the young mistress had a series of seven pregnancies in the first eight years of her marriage.
And so Martha, the ladys maid, became the de facto head of the household through her own educational efforts.


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After Friday afternoon's bombshell and then walkback from the New York Times and the attorney for former aide David Wildstein, Chris Christie went back on offense on "Bridgegate." This weekend, Christie sent an e-mail blasting both Wildstein and the Times to political allies, a communication which Politico received, telling his friends and supporters that "David Wildstein will do and say anything to save David Wildstein":
The subject line of the 700-word email from the governor's office is: "5 Things You Should Know About The Bombshell That's Not A Bombshell." It offers a harshly negative portrayal of Wildstein's character and judgment.
The Christie camp begins by criticizing The Times for its initial characterization of the Wildstein letter: "A media firestorm was set off by sloppy reporting from the New York Times and their suggestion that there was actually 'evidence' when it was a letter alleging that 'evidence exists.'"
The Times' original story said that Wildstein claimed "he had the evidence to prove it," while later versions stuck to his lawyer's vaguer "evidence exists" formulation.
If you think Christie was just correcting the record on Bridgegate, thing again. The e-mail took aim not just at his former aide's activities in the scandal, but attacks Wildstein's record going all the way back to high school:
Then, it gets personal. "In David Wildstein's past, people and newspaper accounts have described him as 'tumultuous' and someone who 'made moves that were not productive,'" the email continues. "David Wildstein has been publicly asking for immunity since the beginning, been held in contempt by the New Jersey legislature for refusing to testify, failed to provide this so-called 'evidence' when he was first subpoenaed by the NJ Legislature and is looking for the Port Authority to pay his legal bills."
The email dips far back into Wildstein's past to buttress its portrayal of him, even alleging that "He was publicly accused by his high school social studies teacher of deceptive behavior."
The e-mail also calls into question Wildstein's motives for changing his story now, while under criminal investigation. Christie notes that Wildstein never mentioned this evidence when subpoenaed by the New Jersey legislature, and even a few Democrats in the legislature are questioning Wildstein's motives:
A key New Jersey Democrat said Sunday that a new accusation about Gov. Chris Christie's knowledge of the bridge closing scandal enveloping his administration is unproven and raises credibility questions about the accuser.
New Jersey Assemblyman John Wisniewski said on NBC's Meet the Press that the allegation from former Christie ally David Wildstein that there is evidence Christie knew of the George Washington Bridge lane closings last September as they were occurring doesn't match the documents Wildstein has given the investigating committee.
Wildstein, a former Port Authority executive, "submitted over 900 pages of documents in response to the committee's subpoena. Apparently what's he talking about must be something other" than what he has already given the committee, Wisniewski said.
The New Jersey politician leading the investigation into the Chris Christie bridge scandal discusses the latest information in the case.
He added that it was "a great question" why Wildstein did not turn over to the legislative panel evidence of Christie's knowledge of or involvement in the bridge closing scheme if he in fact had any such evidence.
"It really raises questions," Wisniewski said when asked about Wildstein's credibility.
Indeed it does, and that's what Christie wants — to raise questions about these late disclosures. Taking it back to high school is over the top, but Christie apparently wanted to send a clear message that the gloves were off. If Wildstein really does have something significant on Christie, would the governor get this pugilistic with him? I'd tend to doubt it, but we'll see.
By the way, guess who's coming to CPAC this year? I mean, other than the comic relief.


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It's an example of a classic, the Trapeze will certainly never go-out-of-style. A one-time investment and it's forever yours, it's worth every penny.
Now, we would like to introduce you the Celine Trapeze Bag for the Fall Winter 2014 Collection, we put the materials and the prices below.
And so, can you tell which one is your favorite?
Color: Bi-Colour Pastel Blue
Size: 12′ x 9′ x 6′ inches
Price: €1900 euro's
Color: Cobalt
Size: 12′ x 9′ x 6′ inches
Price: €1800 euro's
Color: Burgundy
Size: 12′ x 9′ x 6′ inches
Price: €2000 euro's
Color: Brown
Size: 12′ x 9′ x 6′ inches
Price: €2500 euro's
Color: Multi-colour
Size: 12′ x 9′ x 6′ inches
Price: €3000 euro's
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Celine Trapeze Bag Summer 2014 PricesCATEGORIES:Other Brands
And before you know it… it's summer. Alrighty then, introducing the Celine Trapeze Bags in new flavors.
Even after storm and rain, the Celine Trapeze Bag is one of the few iconic that hasn't changed much. It's like your best friend – 20 years later she is still the same person, the love of your friendship never changed.
First style is in yellow, black and blue, the second is in black and green, take it home when it's still hot; either in bi or tri color. Built from the finest calfskin, it's minimalistic at its best.
Or if you like to have it spicy, the Celine Trapeze is also available in luxurious Python leather. The single sunflower shade is perfect when the sun spraying heat above 30 degrees. And one more thing; it never go out of style.
Let's move on to the prices, what can you expect from the Summer 2014 Collection? (also check out the new Celine luggages)…
Celine Trapeze Handbag in Multicolour Smooth Calfskin (yellow, black and blue) is €1.800.
Celine Trapeze Handbag in Multicolour Smooth Calfskin (black and green) is €1.800.
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Reader Submitted Review: "My First Replica Purse!… And A Review"CATEGORIES:Other Brands
A dear reader of my blog sent me a review today and I decided to post it as soon as possible. I haven't changed a thing about it; I even borough the title of her email. There's nothing left to say…except that this is a wonderful Celine Trapeze replica purse.
"Hi Eva,
First, let me say….THANK YOU. Thank you for taking the time to field so may questions and make so many suggestions regarding some of the beautiful – and not so beautiful –replica handbags out there. For those of us who want to feel beautiful and put together carrying a gorgeous handbag, but who cannot afford an authentic (or who simply choose not to pay for an authentic), you are an angel!
I came across your blog a couple months ago. After toying with the idea of spending ALL of my savings on an authentic Celine bag or ALMOST all of my savings on a USED Celine bag – I started to analyze your blog more closely.
I read through your advice and tips on who to shop with, what to look for and how to avoid being scammed. I learned so much just by reading through your posts! I finally came to the conclusion that it is not always necessary to buy an authentic designer handbag – especially with the high quality replicas that are out there.
I decided to buy a Celine Trapeze and I wanted something in a cobalt/royal blue. I noticed you recommended the following to a couple of your readers. I also noticed you and your readers had good things to say about the site (bagaholics). So, I took the plunge and made the purchase!
On to the results: First, I was happy with my overall purchasing experience. I placed my order on the 9th and my bag arrived by the 16th (7 days from China to the US wow!). The site also sent me updates every couple of days. Once the bag was shipped, they forwarded a tracking number so I could track it while it was still in China and a second tracking number once it made it to the US. The charge showed up on my Visa statement exactly as it was supposed to. ALSO – the shipping was only $40 (which I believe is fairly inexpensive compared to some of the other sites).
Once the bag arrived: First, I must say I'm REALLY happy with the bag! The leather is of good quality, the shape is nice, the inside is of high quality leather too. The suede is a beautiful royal blue color and is of good quality as well. Also, the bag is pretty much identical to what I saw online.
The downside: The gold hardware. The square clasp on the front of the bag is scratched (as opposed to smooth solid gold). It almost looks as if you'd been carrying the bag and the clasp has been scratched due to normal wear and tear (but I can't be too upset because you can actually see this in the pictures they have online- I guess I just thought it was just a bad photo). Also, the gold hooks that attach the shoulder straps are a sort of dull gold and are slightly scratched as well. Lastly, the wings are slightly bent up – which I think is mainly due to packaging – which means the leather has a few wrinkles where it looks like the wings were creased during transit (any recommendation for flattening these wrinkles?).
THESE THINGS SAID – I have to keep in mind that I bought a replica and not an authentic so I knew the bag would not be perfect. Overall, I'm really pleased with my purchase!
Thank you again, Eva, for answering our countless questions, researching on our behalf, and just supporting us girls on a budget!!
Your Celine Trapeze is wonderful, congratulations! I wouldn't change a thing about it.
You can use Krylon Premium gold leafing pen to touch up the hardware and make it more yellow. And I think it will cover the scratches too, although they are not visible in the photos.
For the wrinkles, you can use a bit of moisturizing cream and fill the bag with papers but this is not a bag that holds its shape. So after a while, they will become unnoticeable.
Enjoy your bag!
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Are Replica Handbags Better Than The Authentic? Yes, Sometimes They Are!CATEGORIES:Other Brands
I've always been proud of my replica handbags, no matter if they were good on bad. From my good shopping experiences, I've learned what to expect from replica purses and I've come to the conclusion that replicas are good investments.
From my bad experiences with replica handbags sites, I've learned to be more understanding and relaxed. But the most important thing was that I've gathered enough knowledge and now I can easily spot the differences between authentic and knockoff handbags, I know how real leather looks like, I know how and why it's treated and many other things.
I have to admit, there were times when I thought I should give up searching for perfect replica handbags and save money to buy the authentic. So I joined a lot of forums, chats and groups where people were commenting about their bag purchase. And I discovered that authentic bags can also be faulty, no matter how much you've paid for them.
A few days ago, I was reading some comments on a forum and found something that I thought you must see. A girl, it doesn't matter her name, bought an authentic Celine Trapeze bag and this is what she received.
Guess how much she paid for this bag? $2450! Guess where she bought the bag from? Bergdorf Goodman! Seeing these pictures, I was like "Yey! My replica handbags are better that this!" On a second thought, this might be a onetime mistake, but I don't think so. There are numerous complaints on this forum and not only about Celine. Other brands also make mistakes like this and they are more and more often.
Now, why should we buy authentic bags when there's a chance to receive something like this? Why shouldn't we buy knockoff handbags when even authentic Celine bags are made in China?


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Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. In Vermont, this holds especially true. Vermont has more than 75,000 small employers, comprising a staggering 96 percent of the companies in the state. With more than 157,000 workers, the small business sector accounts for nearly 60 percent of our state's total workforce.
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It seems like only yesterday that my grandmother drove me down to the federal offices in Portland, Maine, to get my Social Security card. This American kid — who had lived abroad for several years — was finally "legal" to get a job, sock away some retirement benefits, and perhaps get drafted into the military.
The Dylan tickets arrived in the mail a couple weeks before last Sunday's show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. I'd spent a ridiculous amount of money to get the best seats.
Dylan is 72 and he's been a smoker forever and survived a weird heart ailment. So if you're a fan, you always have to wonder if the next Dylan show you see will be the last one.
And having seen him perform in hayfields, outdoor venues, and cavernous basketball arenas, I wanted just once to see him up close.
This week's writer is Victor Nuovo, Middlebury College professor emeritus of philosophy and a Middlebury selectman.
You're probably familiar with Slow Food, the international movement whose aim is to promote local and culturally specific foods. Even if you're not familiar with Slow Food as an organization, you may be part of the movement; if you've had the traditional fried dough and maple cotton candy at Field Days, I think you're probably in.
I support the mission of Slow Food. I'm also a fan of a related idea: Slow Travel.
Last Saturday night, during a period of heat-induced delirium, I briefly reconsidered my longstanding opposition to air conditioning.
My inner stoic Vermonter says A/C this far north is a sign of weakness and a waste of money. True, I am not stoic by nature or a Vermonter by birth, but I still believe artificial cooling is for sissies. Just Saturday afternoon, in fact, I had been bragging to a friend that our bedroom is always cool enough for sleeping, even during heat waves.
I swear I never heard the minor piano chords threatening in the background.
I was talking on the phone with a dear friend, and boy was she mad! She was so angry that her voice had a hard edge to it, her breathing was rapid, and my chest felt tight just listening to her speak. Her emotion was so immediate, so current, so fresh. The incident at the root of the rage? It happened 24 years ago.
Here's the thing about anger. It is like a fire that makes us hot. When we tell the story of what someone did to us that made us so angry, we are feeding the fire, adding more and more dry kindling to encourage the blaze.
Recent Vermont history shows that governors lose support the longer they stay in office. Jim Douglas' vote share declined from his first re-election in 2004 through his last re-election in 2008, and Howard Dean faced challenging campaigns in his last two re-elections, in 1998 and 2000. The same trend may be starting for Peter Shumlin.
Memories of the recently ended session of the Vermont Legislature have, for all but the politically addicted, faded with the late spring heat.
But it's worth taking a quick look back at the session, which will be remembered for two landmark pieces of legislation that will touch many Vermonters.
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According to a report in City & State this week, District Leader Lincoln Restler reached out to Councilman Steve Levin for a little friendly conversation about making sure that each would be spared a challenger in 2013.
According to the report, Restler told Levin that he wouldn't challenge him for his City Council seat if Levin, in turn, wouldn't push a challenger to run against Restler for his district leader post.
The district leader post is generally a party patronage position with very little influence, because the people who hold the positions – generally two males and two females in each Assembly District – simply do what the higher-ups tell them to do.
But in Brooklyn in recent years, there has been a push among reform-minded Democrats to sweep up these oft-overlooked, and in some cases unfilled, district leader positions as a way to undermine the huge influence of Kings County Democratic head Assemblyman Vito Lopez.
And nobody has been the face of that movement more than Lincoln Restler.
For the most part, district leaders stay behind the scenes, occasionally serving as a warm body at a press conference to show support for a local elected official...that is until they are given the blessing from on high in the party to begin pursuing their own political careers.
Until that day comes, they are better seen and not heard, if ever really seen at all.
In his first term as district leader, Restler has completely broken that mold. He has turned district leader into a full-fledged public office, holding press conferences, sending out press releases, and advocating on issues in a way that is normally reserved for policy makers.
In fact, at times you might think that Restler is actually representing North Brooklyn in the City Council, not Levin.
There's no doubt that Restler has bigger ambitions, but right now might not be the best time to challenge Levin in the City Council, and that continuing what he started since he was elected district leader - including building his support base - might be a better way to bide his time until a run at higher office is more feasible.
But there is no shortage of people loyal to Lopez who would like to see Restler disappear, and getting re-elected is far from a sure thing, which is probably why he decided to reach out to Levin to see if he might be willing to help Restler keep his post in return for Restler not challenging Levin in a Democratic Primary in 2013.
In case you were wondering, Levin said "thanks, but no thanks."
Levin is continuing his search for a challenger to Restler, and the focus appears to be on Chris Olechowski, the current chairman of Community Board 1, according to the report in City & State.
For his part, Restler said that he is focused on getting re-elected, and isn't interested in running for City Council. But if Levin's account of their conversations is accurate, Restler will be a busy candidate next year, not only protecting his hard-won district leader post as an upstart candidate, but also challenging an incumbent council member who in no small part owes his seat to Lopez.


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He appeared invincible. The ruthless mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks that killed 3,000 Americans eluded capture for almost 10 years. But that changed on May 1, 2011, when U.S. Navy SEALS killed Osama bin Laden in a compound in Pakistan.
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Far from being an average after-work drink spot, Eighteenth Cocktail Bar on Bissonnet mimics a decadent speakeasy where glitzy cocktails like mint juleps and south sides recently were being concocted for costumed yuppies headed for the Houston Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce and Fashion Houston's Gatsby Soiree. These 20s-clad workerbees left their Brooks Brothers suits and Theory sheaths at the office in exchange for boas, bow ties, and bowlers. Layers of pearls were the cat's pajamas while Cakewalk Style dressed some of the dashing dames.
Between the debonair bartenders like Josh Aldous and Jonathan Gallando and the brooksy scene, everyone had a roaring good time. Attaboys to bash organizers Freddy Goerges (the Chamber group's founder and president) and Erick Ramirez (owner of Eighteenth) for some hump-day fun.
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In 1946, the famous Marshall Plan was at work in Europe, helping those war-torn countries to recover their infrastructure, their social institutions, and their dignity. An effort was also made by the US State Department, then under Secretary of State George Marshall, to implement a similar demonstration of American art, to in effect, showcase, nail down, and promote the growing dominance of this country in what was left of the international art community. For more than twenty years before, American artists had lived with something of an inferiority complex as they laboured under the WPA's various "art welfare" programs. In reaction to this, the State Department organised a travelling exhibit of 117 works by American artists titled "Advancing American Art." This show was intent upon erasing that stigma. It contained works by such artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, John Marin, Ben Shahn, Romare Bearden, William Groper, Jacob Lawrence, and several other rising young stars on the American art scene. Most works were from the 1930s and 40s and illustrated the influence of a number of European styles including Cubism, German Expressionism, and varying degrees of abstraction. One might even liken the show to a sort of cultural Marshall Plan.
The show toured the Caribbean, most of Europe, and was receiving high praise in Prague, Czechoslovakia when suddenly, in early 1947, it was recalled. The exhibition had become a victim of the rising political uncertainties of the time as the so-called "iron curtain" descended around Eastern Europe. And just as profound as the growing dominance of Communism in Europe was the fear of Communism in this country. The show was seen here by those marking the rising tide of conservative paranoia as dangerously "left leaning." Moreover, there was gradually coming to the realisation of the American people, perhaps for the very first time, the growing rift between their type of American art and that recognised as being "American" by the post-war New York art world.
Across the land, William Randolph Hearst and the army of writers were especially vocal, characterising the show as that of a "lunatic fringe." Photos of paintings in the show contrasted sharply with the idealised realism familiar to most of the American public. The Hearst papers were especially indignant that American taxpayers' money was being used to promote such "Un-American" art. Sound familiar? Congressmen jumped into the fray, citing 20 of the 45 artists as espousing various shades of Communism. Some artists in the show were criticised for having supplied illustrations for various Communist and Socialist newspapers and magazines. An article in Look magazine prompted an outpouring of letters to the State Department, culminating in a remark by President Harry Truman on one particular work by Japanese artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi called Circus Girl Resting. The president light-heartedly called it the product of the "ham and eggs school of art." In a further comment, reminiscent of London critic John Ruskin half a century earlier (in reference to Whistler), Truman said it looked as if the Kuniyoshi had "stood off from the canvas and thrown paint at it." The whole fiasco was a disturbing little preview of the red-under-every-bed McCarthy era just two years later.
Marshall himself ordered the show disbanded, the works sold at auction as army surplus. Most were sold to private collectors. The leftovers went on sale at various army PXs. The University of Oklahoma had the foresight to purchase 36 of the paintings. Auburn University purchased a like number for a mere $5,000. One of the Auburn paintings, Harlem by Jacob Lawrence, seen today as one of the most important works in the show, they bought for $6.50. Today, the Auburn collection alone has been valued at $10 million. Several of these works are currently on display at the Montgomery (Alabama) Museum of Fine Arts, and the entire collection will soon find a permanent home in Auburn's new, 40,000-square-foot, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art when it is completed in 2003. Meanwhile, little has changed. The rift between "conservative" American art and "liberal" (left-leaning?) American art is as wide today as it ever was.
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It seems that director Paul Feig has found the actress that he wants to play the first lead in his upcoming spy comedy Susan Cooper, but if you know his most recent work then it won't be a name that surprises you. The Wrap has reportedly learned from multiple sources close to the new production that Melissa McCarthy is now in talks to take one of the lead roles in the movie.
What's strange is that the source doesn't specify what role McCarthy is up for. Earlier reports about the project said that the movie will be a two-hander, but didn't specify the gender of the female spy's partner. Feig wrote the original screenplay for Susan Cooper himself, and while there aren't any plot details currently available, you shouldn't be expecting a spoof like Johnny English or Spy Hard. Instead, the movie is said to be a more realistic comedy that's partially inspired by Martin Campbell's James Bond reboot Casino Royale (one of the director's favorite films of the last few years). While McCarthy is a gifted comedienne and talented actress, she also doesn't look like your typical spy.
Feig and McCarthy first collaborated on Bridesmaids in 2011 and got rave reviews for their work together, which led them to reteam on The Heat earlier this year. Obviously the director and the star enjoy working with one another, but right now the only thing that might stand in the way of their next project is McCarthy's commitments to her CBS television series Mike & Molly. Should she be able to work around that schedule it sounds as though she will sign on the dotted line.
McCarthy has been having a pretty great 2013 thus far, and it sounds like things are only getting better. Both Identity Thief and The Heat did solid box office numbers; she is currently collaborating with Bill Murray on the indie dramedy St. Vincent de Van Nuys; and she recently wrapped on Tammy, her co-directorial debut that she made with co-writer/husband Ben Falcone.
Susan Cooper will actually be the first time that Feig has written a script for a feature since the 2003 drama I Am David, but his credentials in that department are backed up by the absolutely amazing, cancelled-too-soon series Freaks and Geeks. In addition to his directing work on the big screen, the filmmaker has also directed episodes for a number of series, including The Office, Arrested Development, 30 Rock, Bored To Death, Parks and Recreation, Weeds and even Mad Men.
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Baton Rouge, La. - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has confirmed the Saturday, Sept. 1 east zone opening of the 2012 Wild Alligator Harvest Season and the Wednesday, Sept. 5 west zone opening.
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Yet again, Novak claimed "the Indians stole" South Dakota's 2002 Senate election
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On the October 30 edition of CNN's The Capital Gang, panelist Robert D. Novak claimed that "the Indians stole the election" for U.S. Senate in South Dakota in 2002. As Media Matters for America has noted, South Dakota's attorney general -- a Republican -- dismissed allegations of election fraud after incumbent U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) narrowly defeated his challenger, U.S. Representative John Thune (R-SD) and called the affidavits that supported the Republican charges "flat false."
This is the third time Novak has made the discredited allegation. In January, Novak drew fire from South Dakota's Republican governor, the chairman of the South Dakota Republican Party, and the manager of Thune's 2004 Senate campaign for making similar claims. On the January 6 edition of CNN's Crossfire, Novak stated that South Dakota's 2002 U.S. Senate "election was stolen by stuffing ballot boxes on Indian reservations" and admitted to calling Native Americans "election thieves".
According to a January 8 report in the Rapid City Journal, when South Dakota's Republican Governor Mike Rounds was "asked whether he found Novak's statements offensive, Rounds replied, 'I find it ignorant.'" Thune's campaign manager, Dick Wadhams, stated, "Robert Novak's comments were inappropriate and certainly do not reflect John Thune's commitment to work hard for the Native American vote in 2004." Wadhams also said that Novak's "accusation overall is just off the mark." State GOP Chairman Randy Frederick called Novak's statements "appalling" and "insane."
Novak also made this phony charge on the December 13, 2003, edition of CNN's Capital Gang, when he stated that the 2002 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota "was probably stolen, for all we know. ... The Indians, they got the phony Indian votes out there."
The discredited allegations Novak has repeatedly mentioned have also been forwarded by National Review White House correspondent Byron York and by Wall Street Journal op-ed columnist and author John Fund in his recent book, Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Democracy (Encounter Books, September 2004).
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New Year's resolutions after a good year
Hooray for me! In celebration of this New Year I accomplished exactly what I set out to do. I stayed awake long enough to see the ball drop. Wow!
To most folks, having such a miniscule goal is silly but as I�ve aged my circadian rhythms often take full control, especially after sundown. Did you know eyelids can gain a hundred pounds?
What made this past year important to acknowledge is because it was so wonderful. I wanted to show it �respect� by personally watching it move into my rearview mirror. I�m not unique by any stretch. That date threshold fills billions of rearview mirrors as earth�s rotation triggers celebrations around the world.
Suffice it to say 2013 was excellent for me in every measurable way. Ann and I took a couple of great vacations, had a couple of very enjoyable visits from family, and personally had an excellent WSOP tournament experience in Vegas.
I also love what I do for a living so find enjoyment at some level every single day. All in all, the year didn�t leave much to be desired for us.
And most importantly, we enjoyed a blessing which makes all else pale in comparative value. We�re healthy, which trumps everything.
I printed out a compilation of what all went on last year and felt somewhat embarrassed our family fared so well. I fully understand my good fortune is neither earned nor deserved but simply fate�s benevolence which I�ll appreciate until the 12th of Never as Johnny Mathis might say.
America didn�t do all that well but the country�s time will return. We probably have another 1,000 days of sluggish growth and stifling government to slog through but this too will pass.
Thankfully Obama and his ilk have been checkmated from doing too much more damage. He�s used up all of his smoke and mirrors which clothed his whole administration. This Emperor stands exposed before Americans as a lying incompetent. Period.
It�s appropriate at the first of every year to make resolutions for the purpose of realigning one�s trajectory into a New Year. Over time I�ve learned to make public promises that are non-specific, hence attainable.
For example, I won�t pledge to lose a given number of pounds or walk a certain number of miles every week. In keeping with this fuzzy commitment strategy, I�ve set forth doable goals for 2014.
Regarding exercise, I�ll use our treadmill every day but you�ll have to be quick to catch each session. That means even if I walk for only 5 minutes, it counts, which constitutes an elegant fuzziness since the qualifier �every day� isn�t elapsed-time specific.
I vow to become more charitable. I�ll set aside my cynicism regarding flashy charities with their gauntlets of administrative costs in favor of dollar for dollar benefits to those who need. It�s not a long trip from Sam�s to the soup kitchen. We�ll drive it more often.
I could also resolve to enjoy every single day but I already do that anyway so it wouldn�t count. Happy 2014!
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Players Championship at a Glance
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A brief look at the second round of The Players Championship:
LEADING: Sergio Garcia had a 7-under 65, matching his best score at the TPC Sawgrass. He was at 11-under 133.
TRAILING: Tiger Woods had a 67 and was one shot behind. His 134 broke by six shots his previous best 36-hole total.
TALE OF THE TAPE: Garcia and Woods will be in the final group on the weekend for the sixth time, and the first time since Sunday at the 2006 British Open. Woods went on to win the last five times.
THE ISLAND: Nine players hit into the water on the par-3 17th.
SHOT OF THE DAY: On the second hole where Woods made eagle, Brandt Snedeker was on the downward slope of a mound well right of a slightly elevated green. With the ball well below his feet, he hit a perfect punch into the hill and onto the green to 4 feet for birdie.
THE EAGLES HAVE LANDED: Marc Leishman holed out on the 18th fairway with a wedge from 172 yards for eagle on No. 18. Later in the day, Jerry Kelly holed out from the fairway on the 14th hole for eagle.
NOTEWORTHY: Phil Mickelson was among 11 major champions who missed the cut. Mickelson not missed the cut at Sawgrass since 2000.
QUOTEWORTHY: "If I keep striking it well, I do like my chances because I feel like I'm kind of wearing the course down a little bit." — Masters champion Scott, who was four shots behind.
TELEVISION (ALL TIMES EDT): Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., NBC Sports.


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Informex Asia 2011 - Singapore Gregory Zheng | added on Dec 01, 2010 | Singapore An exhibition and conference in Singapore, focusing on fine and specialty chemical industries in Southeast Asia, bringing together high quality buyers and premium sellers on a regional networking platform.
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Judge Otis Wright's bombshell order earlier this week doesn't only raise the possibility that Prenda's senior figures will wind up in orange jumpsuits some day. It also further complicates ongoing litigation elsewhere. The porn trolling firm's opponents across the country are rushing to alert their local judges of Judge Wright's order in hopes of inviting similar scrutiny of Prenda's legal tactics.
One district where a defendant has asked to submit Judge Wright's opinion to the court is the Northern District of Georgia. In response, Prenda's local attorney, Jacques Nazaire, has raised a remarkable series of arguments for excluding Judge Wright's ruling from consideration by the Georgia court. He claims that Georgia courts should ignore Judge Wright's order because California recognizes gay marriage and Georgia doesn't.
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The defendant should realize that California has different laws than Georgia, a different Governor than Georgia; a different legislative body than Georgia, different business needs than Georgia and different views than Georgia and as such all of its decisions cannot serve as a mandate for Georgia.
For example the California Courts have legalized gay marriage. Such a decision cannot serve as a mandate on Georgia Courts to legalize gay marriage as well.
The California Courts have eased the rules on immigration. Such decisions do not mandate that Georgia Courts follow suit.
States' rights go to the core of our Constitution and as such, decisions carried on by other states do not become mandates for Georgia Courts.
Nazaire argues that if "Georgia Courts begin to follow the aforesaid California Order," Georgia would be forced to adopt California's policies on insurance regulation, creditors' rights, divorce, and other topics.
Of course, the defendant in the case wasn't claiming that the Georgia courts were bound by Judge Wright's reasoning. He had simply sought to bring the ruling to the court's attention.
If Nazaire's arguments sound goofy, it shouldn't be a surprise. He was the same lawyer who last month blamed his problems on the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which he described as a "left-wing organization which has some of the same goals as the anti-government group 'Anonymous' as well as the terrorist group 'Wikileaks.'"
EFF also makes an appearance in this week's brief. Nazaire claimed that Prenda had been unable to investigate whether the signature of alleged AF Holdings CEO (and alleged identity theft victim) Alan Cooper was genuine because no one at Prenda knew Cooper's whereabouts in recent months. Making an apparent reference to a 1990s sitcom, Nazaire wrote that "Had the undersigned [Nazaire] realized that the Electronic Frontier Foundation was hanging with Mr. Cooper, he would have been able to track down Mr. Cooper and [question] him about the documents."


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In contrast, dairyman Jamie Bledsoe of Riverdale, Calif., thinks a move to a federal pricing structure would be a mistake for California.
Those opposing viewpoints illustrate the conflict California faces as it considers establishing an FMMO.
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FMMOs are marketing structures that regulate handlers. Producers request and maintain them, but FMMOs are paid for by handlers. California has had its own state pricing structure since the 1930s. Yet under it, the state's milk prices have trailed the national average. That shortfall, underscored by recent economic distress, has fueled interest in jettisoning the state system for an FMMO.
"Moving to a Federal Order is the only alternative we have," says Kasbergen, whose dairy milks 3,000 cows near Tulare, Calif. "The state is not leaving us any options."
Kasbergen is referring to recent decisions by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), which oversees the state's dairy pricing system. In July, CDFA disappointed producers by only minimally increasing the whey portion of the state's Class 4b price formula. A few weeks later, it denied a follow-up hearing. "Our state doesn't fully recognize the full value of whey," says Kasbergen, who is a Land O'Lakes board member.
He believes the biggest difference between California's system and an FMMO is the gap between the state's 4b price and the comparable federal Class III price, which is typically higher. That discrepancy, he says, would add $1 million a day, or $1 per cwt., to dairy producers' milk checks.
Bledsoe thinks an FMMO would bring California's dairies only 30¢ per cwt. more, and only for the short term. He's concerned that higher transportation costs will cut more deeply into
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There are 10 FMMOs in the U.S. today. Idaho eliminated its FMMO in 2004. But Gem State producers now believe they "are leaving money on the table" by not being part of a Federal Order, says Rick Naerebout of the Idaho Dairymen's Association. Later this year, Idaho producers will consider a resolution that supports returning to an FMMO.
In May, mailbox milk prices for FMMOs averaged $16.29 per cwt., while California's average was only $13.97 per cwt., according to CDFA.
If California producers adopt an FMMO as a means to higher prices, increased milk production is likely to follow, says Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. That raises questions about whether the state has adequate plant capacity to handle the greater output.
"If it doesn't, then what products would California focus on, and which markets?" Stephenson asks. A surge in milk production could, over time, "lower the price for everybody," he adds.
There's another twist in giving up the state pricing mechanism, says Eric Erba, senior vice president and chief strategy officer for California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), a cooperative that handles 43% of California's milk production. "Quota has no counterpart in an FMMO," he says. Quota is part of California's two-tiered pricing system. It's a valuable asset that may add to a producer's overall price.
No silver bullet. While there's definite FMMO interest among CDI's board and members, Erba says, there are "a whole lot of unknowns" about how it would be structured. What is known is that the FMMO hearing process can take a year or more. "They move at a glacial pace," Stephenson says. California's system is much faster.
Erba says it makes sense to explore the possibilities, but he cautions producers to consider the broader picture. "There's a misconception that going to a Federal Order is going to solve all our problems," he says. "It's not."
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A Sandwich a Day: The Last Supper at Gourmands in Austin
A different sandwich profiled every single day.
The unpretentious Gourmands Neighborhood Pub is representative of changes happening in East Austin. Operating out of an old Tejano nightclub, this restaurant bar specializes in excellent sandwiches and a good beer selection. The dark bluish light, jukebox, and black and white linoleum floors give the space a distinct dive bar feel. The recently opened patio area shaded by a beautiful old live oak tree is an option for those looking for a different atmosphere.
The large menu also includes appetizers, salads, and soups. With over 15 tempting sandwich choices, it was hard to make a decision. I settled on The Last Supper ($9), a giant hoagie roll filled with housemade roast beef, bacon, sliced tomato, shaved onion, shredded lettuce, and queso. The glistening melted cheese, drizzled over the lettuce, made for an impressive presentation, but the sandwich was a bit unwieldy. The juicy roast beef, thinly sliced and served warm, was the star of the meal. The generous helping of crispy bacon was the runner-up. Crunchy housemade potato chips and spicy pickled vegetables were served on the side. Gourmands is a good choice for a casual and affordable meal made with care.
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I have written before about the difference between the marketing strategies of the Nikka and Suntory companies: Nikka with its emphasis on Scotch "authentic-ness" and Suntory with its stress on drinkability with Japanese food. Well, an old copy of one my wife's women's magazines gives a perfect illustration of the Suntory approach. The article was published in the 2005 Christmas issue of "Orange Page", kind of a Japanese version of Good Housekeeping.
Like in the West, the Christmas-New Year period in Japan is a time when families get together. Lots of fun is had in some families but for others this can mean sitting for days on end, in a catatonically bored state, getting smashed with people you don't particularly like. I suppose Suntory's hope was that the article would inspire a few housewives to try something new on the fifth or sixth day of their annual nightmare. The article is clearly a product of the Suntory machine because all of the whiskies featured are either produced or imported by them. No Nikkas, other Japanese makes or independent imports are mentioned. That is what it makes it so interesting. The subservience of the journos who produced it gives us a very pure exposition of the Suntory marketing push and I don't think there is a distiller on the planet so intent on marketing whisky as an accompaniment to food as Suntory in Japan.
The article adopts the conceit of a conversation between a young man and wife. He comes home and suggests they drink single malt that evening. She responds with surprise, saying whisky is not for eating with and, anyway, it has such a fuddy duddy image. He says he has been to a bar and really enjoyed drinking it with food.
The next 16 pages give whisky by whisky food suggestions. A brief summary:
Bowmore 12 has a "touch of the ocean."Whatever you think of the particular pairings, this food marketing is playing a large part in defining Suntory whiskies and the company's attempts to achieve drinkability in a Japanese food environment are one of the influences that it could be argued do make its whiskies "uniquely Japanese".
Great with: oysters cooked in their shells covered with cheese; carpaccio of sea bream; grilled veg and chicken with a tofu sauce. Curried and deep fried lotus root and swordfish.
Hakushu 12 is smokey with a "flavour of the forest" (I suppose because it is made in a forest.) It has flavours of grilled leaves and cream.
Great with: kushiage; chicken wings in a spicy korean stew; sea bass al cartocio in whisky and white wine.
Laphroaig 10's smokey, peaty character makes it good with smokey things.
Great with: smoked salmon with mashed potatoes; smoked chicken with sauteed mushrooms; smoked scallops and octopus with pickles.
Glenfiddich 12 has a white wine smell. The article says it is suited to spicy food and then suggests a lot of pretty unspicy food.
Great with: roast pork; roast beef with daikon, soy sauce and spring onions; oysters with rice; cabbage and anchovy pasta.
Macallan 12's sherried character makes it suited to sweet stuff.
Great with: ice cream, annin dofu, chocolate mouse.
Yamazaki 12 is not really characterised in the article, beyond saying it is the oldest Japanese whisky.
Great with: duck nabe.


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23 February 2012
Long Overdue
- Steven Alan dress
- vintage Levis shirt
- vintage leather riding boots
- thrifted J. Crew felt hat
Hey y'all! Did you think I'd disappeared from the blog forever? Nah, I just needed a break from photo-taking for a while. I thought it would be a week or two and that turned into, um, a month or two. Well, now that the temperatures are beginning to rise (not that I think that's going to stick around for long) maybe I'll venture out to document more outfits. So, this is what I'm looking like these days. I'm addicted to this felt hat I found at the thrift store, I'm using my hot rollers every time I wash my hair (but I like my curls better on day two - this is day one) and I'm so happy to finally have bare legs! Now you know. :)
14 comments:
- Nadinoo said...
Ooo so nice to see your pretty face!
Those curls look lovely too, wish my hair could hold them..
Nadia x
- February 23, 2012
- Sidewalk Chic said...
I'm glad you're back to posting outfit photos -- you seem to find the best photo locations, too. Your hair looks so pretty!
- February 23, 2012
- Joy said...
You're back! You're the only real personal style blogger I follow since you always have style that is not urban chic like others and the photography's absolutely excellent.
- February 23, 2012
- Michael Tornato said...
I really love your hat! Props for wearing a proper hat. I also really like the combination of the shirt with the checkered dress...it looks great! You look beautiful as always!
Check out my New York Fashion Week pictures!
- February 23, 2012
- june said...
Your curls are so nice!! Also here in Italy the weather has changed: sunny, finally.
- February 23, 2012
- Isabel, Wake up & smell the azahar said...
Love the shirt under the dress...such a cute mix.
- February 23, 2012
- joshylola said...
Amazing dress, regards
- February 23, 2012
- bob and eunice said...
you look very lovely :)
good to see you!
~ Eunice
- February 23, 2012
- bob and eunice said...
you look very lovely :)
good to see you!
~ Eunice
- February 23, 2012
- Rae Veda said...
You look darling. xo, rv
- February 23, 2012
- Liz said...
welcome back! looking cute as ever ;)
- February 24, 2012
- Jamie Rose said...
That hat really is awesome with your cute curled hair. I love your dress with the vintage shirt layered underneath too.
- February 24, 2012
- Emily Peebles said...
You always have the loveliest outfit posts. Glad you've returned! :> Your curls look so nice in this photo. I've always wanted to use hot rollers on a consistent basis, but I end up being too lazy and just opting for the sponge rollers, haha.
- February 25, 2012
- Victoria / Justice Pirate said...
if you disappeared, I didn't know. . .because I disappeared for about a month myself haha. catching up now. Lovely outfit!
- March 01, 2012


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November 21, 2013
By Mike Killeen
Frank Pace had just been named the third Secretary of the Army when he spoke to the 1950 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
"I believe it is a memorable experience for any American citizen to visit this institution, which for nearly 150 years has contributed so much to the growth and the traditions of our nation," Pace said in an address to the cadets that day.
That quote rings true 63 years later. Just ask Katie Spoden and Austin Eighan.
Spoden, a College of Saint Benedict senior, and Eighan, a Saint John's University senior, attended the 65th Student Conference on U.S. Affairs Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at West Point. The theme of the conference, attended by 198 undergraduate students from over 100 colleges and universities worldwide, was "Navigating Demographic Flows: Populations, Power and Policy."
"I thought it would be a cool opportunity during my senior year to push myself outside my comfort zone and go talk with other people who are interested in this topic," Spoden said.
"I wanted to represent Saint John's at an international conference. I thought it would be a lot of fun, but also, the topics they were talking about were good," Eighan said.
The CSB and SJU students are selected and sponsored for the conference by the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement at SJU. The McCarthy Center has sent students to the conference for the last six years.
"This conference brings together the top undergraduate students from all over the world to discuss critical public policy issues," said Matt Lindstrom, director of the McCarthy Center and professor of political science at CSB and SJU. "Our students have a unique opportunity to not only further their knowledge, they also expand their network of contacts and have an extraordinarily unique experience living amongst the cadets for a couple days."
During the conference, attendees select one of 15 roundtable topics to participate in. Discussions are held on the impact of United States' international policy, and then attempt to formulate policy recommendations by writing policy papers on that field. Students also get a unique look at the daily life of the cadets, who plan, coordinate and participate in the event (each roundtable is led by a cadet and includes cadet members). Conference participants are housed in the cadet barracks.
Spoden participated in a discussion on "The Omnivore's Security Dilemma: The International Politics of Food and Water," dealing with the security of international food and water resources.
Eighan took part in "Lula's Legacy: Brazil's Rise and South America's Future," a roundtable which addressed the presidency of Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, who led Brazil from 2003-11.
Spoden said her group looked at who controls food and water resources and how food insecurity could lead to intrastate or interstate wars. Her group also examined how climate change and natural disasters affect those resources.
"As a whole group, we defined what we were actually talking about, and then split up into smaller groups to address actual policy proposals. We split into four smaller groups: addressing access to food, availability of food, the use of the food and the quality of the food," Spoden said.
"My small group advocated for a new index to be created for the use of foreign investors that provides transparent information on the sustainability of domestic food supplies," Spoden said. "Investors want to invest in a country that is not going to be vulnerable to internal turmoil of food security issues."
Eighan said his group spoke on a variety of issues relating how best to represent Brazil's interests and image in the United States, from security to economics and political differences the two countries have. His smaller group wrote about trade subsidies and tariffs between the U.S. and Brazil.
"Ethanol production was a huge amount of the discussion, because there is a huge lobbying force in protecting ethanol production in the United States," Eighan said. "So we talked a lot about that, about taking away some of the protectionist policies and then allowing the U.S. companies and businesses and farms to go on the international market and protecting them."
Both would encourage others to apply for the conference.
"It was an awesome opportunity to go and talk about something I'm so interested in, and to discuss this topic with other students and cadets who are also interested in food security," Spoden said.
"I very much appreciated the experience," Eighan said. "I really liked discussing with academics and scholars about current issues. I really appreciated that the format was set up where you discuss the issue, and then you had to write a policy."