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Evidence of the Tuition Bubble
Commentators have increasingly been wondering if the end might finally be in sight for the many years' worth of steady and often not-so-slow increases in college tuitions. How much longer, the thinking goes, will American students and parents be able to afford -- and/or put up with -- rapidly rising prices and expenditures on higher education?
Of course, predictions of the end of the line for big tuition increases have come and gone before, and threats of aggressive federal efforts to try to control college prices typically recede, as they did during the passage of last year's Higher Education Act renewal. But a new poll released today offers compelling evidence that, much as people view higher education as increasingly essential, public concern about the price of college and access to higher education for lower-income Americans is accelerating rapidly. The survey, conducted in December by Public Agenda and the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, follows fairly closely on the heels of the group's last such poll, in early 2007, yet shows significant changes in that short time in the responses of Americans on key subjects.
Fifty-five percent of the 1,000-plus respondents, for instance, said they believed a college education is necessary to "be successful in today's world," up from 50 percent in 2007 and just 31 percent in 2000. That's the good news -- higher education is seen as increasingly essential.
But the upbeat results more or less stop there for higher education. On a series of questions related to the price and affordability of college, the answers suggest that Americans not only see higher education getting too expensive, but unreasonably so compared to other things they value.
Sixty-three percent, for instance, said they believed college prices are rising at a faster rate than other things, up from 58 percent who gave that answer in 2007. Respondents who gave that answer were then asked whether they believed college prices were rising faster or slower than those health care; 35 percent said faster (up from 20 percent in 2007), 42 percent said the rate was the same, and 17 percent said slower.
A series of other questions reflected respondents' growing sense that the rising prices were hurting access to higher education for the non-wealthy. While 74 percent said they strongly agreed that prices should not deter qualified students from going to college, a full two-thirds (67 percent) said they strongly agreed that students are forced to borrow too much to pay for college (up from 60 percent in 2007), and only 30 percent strongly agreed that "almost anyone who needs financial help to go to college can get loans or financial aid." That's down from 38 percent less than two years ago -- and 22 percent strongly disagreed with that statement, up from 15 percent in 2007.
"This is a red flag for policy makers and college leaders," said Patrick M. Callan, president of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. "Most American believe in the value of getting to college and getting a degree. Yet the public increasingly feels that college is out of reach for many people who deserve to go. It points to a growing sense of unfairness about the economy and American society today."
One other aspect of the Public Agenda/National Center survey is also likely to trouble college leaders, as it suggests a connection in the minds of respondents (placed there, perhaps, by the survey's sponsors) between rising prices and the conduct of colleges. In 2007, 43 percent of respondents said they believed colleges and universities "mainly care about education and making sure students have a good educational experience," while 52 percent said "colleges today are like most businesses and mainly care about the bottom line" (5 percent said they did not know which was more accurate).
When asked again in December 2008, as part of the current survey, the proportion saying colleges mainly cared about education had dropped to 35 percent; 55 percent said the institutions mainly cared about the bottom line, and 9 percent were uncertain.
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Explores the Holocaust as crucial event of the twentieth century. Examines the origins of the Holocaust, perpetrators and victims, and efforts to come to terms with this genocide in Europe, Israel, and the United States. Offered: jointly with JSIS C 269.
Class description
The Holocaust, the murder of six million Jews by Germans in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II, is one of the crucial events of modern history. This course examines the origins of the Holocaust, the perpetrators and the victims, and changing efforts to come to terms with this genocide. Students will explore the forces that led to the Holocaust, including the emergence of scientific racism, anti-Semitism, and the machinery of the modern state. We will consider debates about the implementation of genocide, including the significance of gender and sexuality; the relationship between war and genocide; the meanings of resistance and culpability; and political and philosophical implications of the Holocaust. We will explore how the genocide of European Jewry was intertwined with the targeting of other victims of Nazi rule, including Roma, Slavs, black Germans, the disabled, homosexuals, and political opponents of National Socialism. In addition to considering how the Holocaust unfolded in Europe, we will examine the ways in which changing political conditions in the post-WWII period have shaped and reshaped memories of this event. Finally, we will investigate the question of the "uniqueness" of the Holocaust relative to other genocides.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
part lecture and part seminar
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Class assignments and grading
This class will be a "W" course and hence will require three 5 page papers covering the course textbooks and films, in addition to two take-home identification exams, drawn from the course lectures, and weekly 1 page written reactions to the assigned readings, performed in preparation for class discussions.

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I just returned from The Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition which is held around this time every year in Texas. I have had the good fortune to be one of the judges at this event for the last 5 or 6 years. It is always an outstanding affair and this is mainly due to the efforts of Becky Murphy. Becky is the founder of the competition which she started back in 1985.
This is a fantastic event every year and I urge you to click on the Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition website to get a better understanding of the effort that goes in to this competition and who is involved.


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Community Legal Coalition
The Community Legal Coalition ("CLC") aims at educating the citizens of Lakewood, as well as, surrounding areas, on the law and how it effects them.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Seminar Coverage:
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Press Release for Family & Elder Law Seminar:
Click HERE to read Press Release.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Muster Zone Update:
Beginning October 16th, 2006, the Lakewood Police will take a no tolerance policy with enforcement of local ordinances, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code (Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Violations) and the New Jersey Criminal Code (Title 2C - the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice).
To obtain a copy of the local ordinances, please visit the Lakewood Municipal Building.
Lakewood Township page can be viewed in: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
The New Jersey Statutes can be viewed in:Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Monday, October 09, 2006
The Public Forum:
Click HERE to see pictures from our October 4th show. This program focused on the new Muster Zone in Lakewood, as well as the related issue of illegal aliens.
Featuring: Tom Mongelli (WOBM), Samuel Z. Brown, Esq. (Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC), Amy L. Bennecoff, Esq. (Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, PC), Carlos Cedeno (Casa Don Carlos), Al Peters (Lakewood Police), and Diane Reaves (of Lakewood).
Tune in November 3rd for the next Program on WOBM 1160AM.
Petition to Meir Lichtenstein:
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Legal Assistance Program for Soldiers:
The Law Offices of Samuel Z. Brown, P.C. recently began a program offering assistance to our troops and their families. The program, entitled the Legal Assistance Program for Soldiers (LAPS), will include free legal advice to New Jersey servicemen and women returning home from active service in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as the families of those who died while serving their country. This is part of the firm's overall mission of providing community based programs through the firm's Community Legal Coalition.
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In two weeks' time Sail Port Stephens opens on the last day of term for NSW schools. The reversal of the Commodore's Cup and the IRC Racing component, the opener to this year's regatta, is a deliberate one-off to give IRC crews time to complete their state title then head straight to Newcastle for the Audi IRC Australian Championship, Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 April, 2014.
CPSA Commodore Dom Grundy said, 'We appreciate the support of the cruising division changing their plans to fit this year's special timetable. For owners doing the feeder races from Pittwater and Newcastle and arriving early there are good marina rates available for extended stays. It's a good opportunity for some maintenance or to enjoy some down time with the family prior to the cruising competition.'
The inaugural Sail Port Stephens in 2008 was a quiet success with 25 boats competing. One of those was Keith Masters and his original Northshore 38 called Moet.
Like others in the early run of signings, the Wollongong based skipper who keeps his boat in Pittwater hasn't missed one since and his current Northshore 380c In The Mood is entered for the seventh edition.
'I work for myself and can't get the time off to get the boat up to Queensland for the winter regattas so instead we head to Port Stephens,' Masters explained.
'The area offers a variety of scenery and courses and is tactically very interesting. It's a challenge with the current and shallow depth in some parts and sometimes the breeze is all over the paddock. You don't know what you are going to get, but everyone's in the same boat.'
Masters has entered his current Northshore, In the Mood, for the Commodore's Cup for cruising boats, both spinnaker and non-spinnaker, and is anticipating plenty of good times on and off the water.
'It's good catch up with sailing friends. We see a lot of familiar faces from Pittwater, the CYCA and Wollongong.'
Each time Masters enters Sail Port Stephens the crew is joined by more partners and family than the year before.
Sail Port Stephens' scenic and safe courses cater for all level of sailor and children and teens are welcome to crew as there's no minimum age restriction.
Commodore Grundy adds, 'The Commodore's Cup component of the series is perfect for the whole family who can all race together. Otherwise some can sail and others can be off sightseeing and enjoying a plethora of local delights and family activities.
'The Cup finishes just before the Easter long weekend, the perfect opportunity for an extended stay in the region during the NSW school holidays.'
Sail Port Stephens is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
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Expert: You can expect the further devaluation of national currency
16 августа 2011, 00:23
Administrative setting of the official rate of Belarusian ruble will not bring anything positive to the economy, whichever they would set it, either 6 or 7 thousand. Such opinion expressed to a correspondent of the news portal UDF.BY the former head of the National Bank Prof. Stanislav Bogdankevich.
It became known today that recently the private meeting with senior officials was held, where they shaped the financial policy until the end of 2011. Following the meeting, Alexander Lukashenko in a directive manner has identified the single rate: 6000 rubles per dollar.
"I believe that the Belarusian ruble exchange rate can not be set in the office. It is necessary to carry out the session and on its basis to determine the true market rate, which would be applied to citizens and business", says the former chairman of the National Bank of Belarus Stanislav Bogdankevich.
In his opinion, the attempts to administer would be helpful if the state had large reserves, if there were extra money that could be spent on the maintenance of a certain rate. "But I believe, that also, even if there are reserves, one can not set the rate administratively, because the rate has to be balanced by export-import, in accordance with the current count ...", the expert said.
The economist found difficulty in replying the question: 6000 rubles per dollar - is it good or bad: "If we start from the moment when the problem occurred in the foreign exchange market, the 6000 was a lot, but today, when the appreciation of rate, rising prices and tariffs are highly expected, I'm afraid that 6000 will not be enough".
Among the priority tasks, which the authorities have to resolve, Stanislav Bogdankevich named "the credit crunch and limiting the growth of ruble money supply", because today the National Bank "provides the resources out of the air for commercial banks, and they loan to the economy and the harvesting compaign".
The interlocutor of the news portal UDF.BY explained that in order to stabilize the currency market it is necessary that the National Bank at the same time receive the interventions at a rate of about two billion dollars, otherwise the "black market" in Belarus will remain and the Belarusian ruble exchange rate will be at least 6500-7000 per dollar.
The expert said that given the fact that the printing press turns on all the time, "you can expect a further devaluation of the national currency." "Today - 5000, tomorrow - 6000, the day after - 8000 rubles per dollar... The problem must be solve wholly, but the authorities do not do so. It is necessary to conduct the session and to fix the rate there. When there is the real, market quotation, the demand for currency will be significantly reduced and the situation on the currency exchange market can be slightly adjusted," says the economist.
Certainly, says the former head of the National Bank, the fixation of market rates is unpopular, because the myth about the stable Belarus is collapsing. In the beginning of the year the rate was at the level of 3000, and now more than twice as high. "The authorities do not want to realize that it is time to use the market principle of setting a rate, but in order to do so, one must limit the ruble money supply, to stabilize prices in the consumer market, to reduce government spending and crediting of economy... The desire to increase GDP artificially must be limited somewhat for two years. Today we have obtained, that we create artificially 10 percent, while dept is growing by 40. This situation is abnormal: the more we produce, the poorer we become," stressed Stanislav Bogdankevich.
Let us remind, that in the beginning of June at the meeting on current economic issues the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has stated publicly that the rate of dollar at the end of the year will not be more than 5000 rubles.


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Meditation and Crystal Healing
How Meditation With Crystals Is Accomplished
You can use crystals to heighten your meditation experience. This is because they provide different types of healing energy. There are some religions and cultures that believe that the body has several energy centers known as chakras. Each chakra links to different energies and organs in the body. There are some crystals that are believed to have healing properties. They can heal different organs and unblock the energies in the body. Before performing meditation with crystals, it is advisable that you know where and how to place them.
The hematite, which is a black stone, should be placed on your base chakra. It is situated in the pelvic region. Another stone that you will be using is the carnelian. It has a reddish-orange hue. Place it on your spleen chakra. It is located between the belly button and the base chakra.
Put the citrine stone on the area above the belly button, also known as the solar plexus. The stone is yellow in color and usually has a healing effect on that energy center. At the center of your chest, you will place two stones. They are the rose quartz and amazonite. They are pink and green respectively. Place them in such a way that they are aligned with your heart. They will help unblock your heart chakra.
Blue lace agate should be placed on your throat chakra. It is located at the center of the throat. Place the purple stone, known as the amethyst on the third eye. It is situated on your forehead between your eyes. Finally, place the crystal quartz on a pillow that is situated behind the bed. It corresponds to the crown chakra.
Once all the crystals are in position, inhale and exhale slowly until you feel as if your body is sinking into the floor. Imagine that your heart is slowing down and your body starting to float. Visualize a sun on top of your head and a bright white light engulfing you. Continue this process of visualizing energy emanating from each chakra until you feel a complete synchrony between them.
If you want to meditate with a specific goal in mind, you do not have to use all the stones. Instead, choose a serene place where you will not be disturbed for about an hour. Select what you want to focus on during the meditation process. For example, you might want to concentrate on healing, for clarity when you are stressed or to calm the mind among many others.
Select the appropriate gemstones according to your purpose. Sit in a comfortable position. You can hold the gemstones in your hands or place them in front of you where you can see them. Inhale deeply severally so as to clear the mind and start meditating by concentrating on your goals.
Once you are through with your meditation session, take some deep breaths and allow your focus to go back to normal. That is how meditation with crystals is done. All you need to do is know the healing properties of each gemstone.


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BOULDER — Boulder Valley School District officials said the 4:20 a.m. phone call that woke many parents from a deep sleep this morning to tell them that schools would be closed today was a mistake and won't happen again.
But district officials said phone calls for school closures serve a purpose and have to come relatively early in the morning to be useful.
BVSD spokesman Briggs Gamblin said the "send" button got hit on the phone calls at the same time that e-mails and text messages were sent through an automated system. As part of the district's communications team, Gamblin was already awake, but as a BVSD parent, he realized a mistake had been made as soon as his own phone rang 10 minutes later.
In the future, the district will separate the e-mails and text messages from the actual phone calls. However, the district won't stop sending automated calls about snow closures, and they'll still come in the pre-dawn hours.
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The boy ran quickly through the woods, his heart feeling like it jumped up in to his throat. He gasped as he tripped over a root, landing on the soil beneath. "Stupid forest," he muttered, scrabbling to his feet to continue bolting through the trees. Behind him, he could hear the raging laughter of the witch chasing him. He gasped as he ground suddenly disappeared below him, making way for a huge drop right in to the river.
Icy coldness blasted against him. Blonde strands hovered around his face whipping back and forth. The boy broke through the water's surface, gasping for precious air. A scream of anger came from the witch, piercing the eternal blackness. The boy struggled against the rushing water, every instinct in him demanding he keep fighting. The boy finally got his way to shore, hands digging in to the frigid mud. The wet dirt squeezed between his fingers, seeped in to his clothes, soiling them.
A frightened, settling peace fell over him. He placed his head on his hands, hoping for a moment, praying desperately that he could no longer be haunted by the phantom chasing him.
For only a few moments he rested. But even as he thought of this, his mind rejected it. No. He couldn't rest. There was no way he could give up.
Renewed with an energy he didn't know, he scrabbled to his feet, running back to the depths of the forest. A face flashed in his mind, familiar blonde hair swishing around soft girlish features. He pumped his legs harder as he ran, urging his heart to work harder to keep up his pace.
Help. He needed help.
Chapter 1
Wolf sat back in the chair of his new, (well, new to him) trailer. He settled comfortably in to it, closing his eyes to sleep for an afternoon nap. The TV continued to play on in front of him. Nothing, I repeat nothing could disturb him from this moment. He felt exhausted from the most recent mission he came back from, with an evil mermaid trying to force her love on a sailor. It ended badly, with the sailor getting injured severely from fighting against the love-struck mermaid. It was a miracle any of them were able to get out. If Red didn't use her quick thinking they all probably would have drowned.
After a fresh shower when he got home, Wolf thought he finally got all of the seawater out of his fur. He knew his fur would feel stiff for a week at least, his eyes would burn from the saltwater for a month. Being a wolf part of a secret agency wasn't always easy. On the contrary, it could be pretty hard, especially when your partner tended to be perfect at every single mission you were assigned to. Wolf felt pretty useless most of the time with Red to do most of the work. What could he do though? Never would he be able to tell her to do something. That, he felt certain, would be impossible. She was so headstrong, so stubborn on so many levels. Wolf found it surprising her Granny could tell her to do anything.
His eyes just stared to close shut when his cell phone went off. He opened one dark brown eye, looking at it with pure hatred. Who would be calling him at a time like this? Oh please don't let there be another assignment from the HEA.
Reaching a furry paw to the phone, Wolf flipped it open. "Hello?" he asked in to it in his deep monotone voice.
"Wolf? It's Red."
"Oh hey Red. Something up?"
"Eh, not really. Just wondering if you want to go out."
Wolf felt his heart pick up, mind going blank in confusion. "Uh, go out?"
"Yeah, just go somewhere to hang out. I'm still feeling kind of restless."
Wolf felt himself relax more in his chair, muscles losing their tension. "Oh. Sure. Okay. Where do you want to go? Any specific place in mind?"
"I don't know. Anywhere. I'm kind of tired of being in the forest. Want to go bowling?" Her voice sounded hopeful from the other end.
"Um, yeah sure."
"Meet you there in half an hour?"
"Sure. Hey, anyone else coming?"
"Don't know. I'll ask around. Want to bring Twitchy?"
"Yeah I'll bring him. He hasn't been bowling in a while anyway."
"Okay. See you later Wolf."
"See ya."
The line clicked from the other end. Wolf snapped his phone shut, settling in to the chair. His muscles still ached. A part of him didn't really want to go bowling right now, but he said he would go. That enough prompted him to stand up from his chair. He exit the trailer, going over to the smaller one several meters from his own. Not a sound could be heard from the trailer inside except a loud snoring. Wolf tapped his knuckles on the door, "Hey, Twitchy."
It took exactly three seconds for the snoring to cut off and the hyperactive squirrel to open his door. "Ohheybosshow'dyousleepI'mstillprettytiredbutI'mreadytogowhenyouare!Heywherearewegoinganyway? ?"
Wolf didn't understand how someone could be so awake all the time. He answered, "Red called and said she wanted to go bowling. You up for it?"
"I told her we'd be there in half an hour. We should leave soon. Are you ready?"
"OfcourseIamI'mreadywhenyouareboss. Canwegonow? Maybegetsomedonutsontheway?"
"I don't know. I'm not really in the mood for donuts. Maybe some pizza."
"Surethingsurething. Pizza'sgreattoo!" Twitchy responded eagerly. His tail flicked back and forth as he spoke. Wolf looked at the watch on his wrist. "We better get going now. You wanna walk or just take the bike?"
"Idon'tknowthebikeisgoodbutI''tmattertomeoverall. Whatdoyouwannadoboss?"
"Let's take the bike. Maybe it'll help dry my fur out more."
The pair jumped on Wolf's motorcycle as they started to ride through the forest. The sun lay high in the sky, lighting up the trees and animals all around. Most scurried away when they heard Wolf coming. He felt used to this, not many animals liked being around wolves, what with his sharp claws and pointed fangs, he wouldn't want to hang out with himself either.
They parked at the bowling alley a little while later. As Wolf got off he saw Red's bike parked against the building. Wolf felt his fur fluff up with the wind buffeting against him. He tried to keep it down, knowing he'd look like a poodle when he got inside.
"Heeheeebossyoulookfunny!" Twitchy laughed when they entered the air conditioned building. Wolf glared at him, trying to smooth down his fur with his paws.
"You're not looking that fine yourself, puffball," Wolf growled at him, shaking out his fur to settle it.
The fluffed up squirrel laughed. "Windy day out," a deer at the counter commented when they passed.
"You're telling me," Wolf answered.
The bowling alley was a small one. With only six lanes it couldn't exactly be a mission to locate the red hooded girl. Wolf held up his paw in a wave when he saw her starting to set up the game. "Hey Wolf," she smiled. The canine could see the dry skin cracked over her face after swimming in the ocean. She noticed his stiff fur. "Looking good," she commented with a smile.
"Oh you know it," he said to her. "Don't forget the puffball."
"Hey Twitchy."
"Thanks Twitch. You guys ready for this?"
The trio bowled for a while. Of course by the time they neared the end Red gained the most points with Twitchy coming in second tied with Wolf. Red laughed when Twitchy scored a strike near the end, just barely passing Wolf's score. Wolf didn't mind though. It was nice enough to just be here with his friends.
"Why couldn't the Granny come?" he asked, walking out with the Red, Twitchy residing on his shoulder.
"She had a swim meet today. It's okay though, we can go another time," Red smiled at him.
"Yeahbossthere'salwaysnexttime!" Twitchy said excitedly, downy tail flashing back and forth in quick jerky spasms.
"See you guys at work," the nineteen year old called, mounting on to her bike.
"Yeah. Bye."
"ByeRed!" Twitchy called, jumping down from Wolf's shoulders to skitter on to the motorbike.
"Thatwasfunwasn'titboss?" Twitchy asked, sitting up on his little seat.
"Yeah that was fun. It'll be nice to actually rest when we get home though. Wolf put the key in the ignition, turning it to start the bike. Twitchy put his little squirrel helmet on while Wolf turned the motorcycle out of the parking lot, going back to his trailer.
When they arrived, Wolf collapsed on to his chair, falling asleep as his head hit the cushion.
Yay for first chapters! :D sorry if Twitchy's way of speaking is too hard to read. Tell me if you want me to change it :3
haha. Greetings. I am LionshadeSC. Just call me Lion ;p I started this fic a few months ago and have been working on it so im on like chapter 12. I started it, went through some of it, dropped off, and just came back to it yesterday
yes I do plan to finish this. I think im about halfway through from where I am. I'll try to upload chapters at least every other day at most. I'll get the next chapter up tomorrow :D but I think i'll try to space them out so I dont rush the creativity. Thank you for joining me on this ride! :D
NOTE: most chapters wont even be HALF this length xDD


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Lancashire theme park goes Jewish for a day
A LANCASHIRE theme park turned Jewish for a day, attracting 2,000 visitors from across the community. The Camelot amusement park, near Chorley, held a special Jewish day on the Sunday which fell during intermediate days of Succot.
Organisers set up a kosher café, burger bar and six giant succah huts. Jewish music was also played throughout the day on the park's speaker system.
Arranged by the Manchester-based Aguda welfare organisation, which runs a family centre for the Orthodox community, this is the second year the event has run after the idea was trialled last Succot.
Aguda project manager Michelle Ciffer said the event brought the entire Jewish community together.
"The day welcomed everyone, and also made the strictly-Orthodox community comfortable. I am proud of that."


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You know I wish I did but I do not own the Song or the Characters of this story. I will tell you that I am working on my other stories, I was listening to the song Never gonna be Alone by Nickelback. And this is what came of it. Hope ya like.
"Hey Annie you ready?" Daisy asked shutting the door behind her as she walked back into the small room.
"Hey, just about." Annie replied turning to face her.
"Hey what's up? You're supposed to be happy today girl." Daisy said noticing the tears falling down Annie's face.
"I am happy. I'm marrying the man of my dreams. I was just thinking that this is the fourth important day my dad has missed because of whatever reason. I know what he's done but he's still my dad and I still wish he was here." Annie explained. "After my ma died he worked a lot more and was almost never home. He was on the road for my tenth birthday; he wasn't even there to give me the bike he got me. The last time I saw him was three days before my senior prom. He missed that, and my graduation. And now after ten years he's missin' my weddin'. I just wish he was here."
"Oh hun, you have no reason to cry. If he could see the woman you have grown into, he would regret ever leavin'." Daisy said trying to reassure her. "Hey, it's your weddin day and I for one know that your groom is waitin' prayin you ain't gonna leave him standin' at the alter alone. He loves you and I know you love him. Go out and forget that your father isn't here. Let Marco walk you down the isle, get thought the vows and kiss your groom senseless. Then go on the honey-moon that ya both set up and start on givin' me some nieces and nephews." Daisy said smirking.
Annie laughed at the last part and grinned. "We started on that a while ago, just no luck so far." She said standing up and heading to the makeup station, leaving a stunned Daisy in her wake. "Now that you have cheered me up, how bout you get me presentable so I can go marry the man of my dreams?" Annie said looking back at Daisy who's expression had changed from shock to joy.
"Yes ma'am." Daisy said smiling and going to help Annie.
When they were done with the makeup, Daisy headed out to tell Luke, the best man, that everything was ready to go and to let the pianist know. Annie met Luke and Daisy behind the doors that led to the chapel.
"You look beautiful Annie." Luke said smiling and giving Annie a kiss on the forehead. "I'm glad you get to experience the joys of marriage." He said wrapping one arm around Daisy.
"Thank you Luke. That means a lot." Annie said as Marco came into the room.
"Wow, you look stunning Annie." He said as he walked up and jugged Annie.
"Thank you." Annie said smiling. "Let's get this started."
The music started and the doors opened. Luke and Daisy walked hand in hand to their spots at the front of the church. Then when it was Annie's turn the music changed to Nickelback's "Never Gonna Be Alone." Marco and Annie walked to the front of the isle and Marco gave Annie a quick kiss on the cheek then looked at her groom and smiled before placing her hand in his. Marco quickly took his spot beside Luke. The first part of the ceremonies went quickly without incident. When it was time for the vows, Annie smiled.
"These two have chosen to write their own vows, Jimmy, if you would." The pastor asked.
"Boots, Annie. I have imagined this day for many years. Hell if I'm honest I've been imagining it since we went to prom together ten years ago. Even then I knew what I wanted, and I was hell bent on getting it." Jimmy started. The whole room laughed at the last statement. "I knew that I would have to wait and wait and wait some more. With everything you had been through I didn't want to rush anything. I wanted to make sure you were going to be in this one hundred percent. And when I thought you would be, I asked you to marry me. By some miracle you said yes. For the past twenty years I have wanted nothing more than to take all of your pain away. I didn't want you to have the memory of your mother's death or your father's leaving to be on your mind. I know bringing those up isn't really good wedding memories but if neither of those had happened I can say with almost certainty that we would not be standing here today. What I really want you to know is that you're never gonna be alone, I'll never let you fall, I'm never leaving you Anne Noland Frost. We're gonna see the world out, and if something happens, I'll hold you 'til the hurt is gone. I love you Boots, more that I did ten years ago. And I only see myself loving you more over the next seventy years." Jimmy finished.
"Jimmy, my very own John Wayne. I love you more than anything. If I had known ten years ago how I would feel on this day I would have told you to marry me a hell of a lot sooner. There as only been you as a constant after my mother died. The only one who could give me away turns out to be the only one I want to run to. I need you, and that is f-ing hard to say." Annie laughed. "I never thought I deserved someone to love me the way you do. I was thinking earlier, back in the bridal room. You are the only person I have that is in every good memory, from childhood birthdays, to my first kiss, to prom, graduation, first day in the Marshal's service, to today. The best day of them all, the day I get to become Mrs. Jimmy Carter Godfrey. I know we have had some rough times, and we still have more to come. But I look forward to every good, bad and in-between day for the next seventy years. I love you more than I ever thought possible. You're my anchor and my rock. I love ya cowboy." Annie finished off. Jimmy noticed the tears streaming down her smiling face, and wiped them away. His expression mirroring Annie's.
The rest of the ceremony was much more, what people would call, normal Annie and Jimmy. When the pastor said 'You may kiss the bride' Jimmy pulled Annie close and kissed her, Annie jumped up and wrapped her legs around Jimmy's waist. Everyone in the audience laughed because they could see Annie was wearing a pair of jeans under her dress, and the tell tale boots she never went without. Once everyone had been escorted to the reception, Annie, Jimmy, and the bridal party had their pictures taken. There were some taken of the bride and groom, some of the Grooms men and the brides maids. Annie insisted on one of her, Daisy, and Natalie. Four months earlier Natalie and Marco had started dating. Luke and Daisy got a picture of them, Luke's arms wrapped possessively around Daisy's expanding waist, with Daisy's arms lightly placed on Luke's. The one that would be Annie and Jimmy's favorite was taken without their knowledge though. Annie was leaning into Jimmy's side with his arms lightly on her hips. Annie leaned up to whisper in Jimmy's ear, a grin appearing on his face the moment she pulled back to look at him. The photographer caught the picture just after the grin appeared on Jimmy's face.
The reception went well, running into the late hours of the morning, although Annie and Jimmy had left at quarter after one so they could catch their flight to Ireland.
When they landed and were driven to the cottage Jimmy rented for their two week stay, Jimmy pulled out an envelope from his tux pocket.
"Annie, come here for a sec please." He said loudly so that Annie would hear him from the other room.
"This place is amazing." Annie said walking back into the living room. Looking at Jimmy she immediately knew something was wrong. "Jimmy?"
"Have a seat. There is something I need to show you." Jimmy said, gently pulling his new wife down on the couch beside him. "I found a manila envelope on the front steps yesterday, addressed to me. When I opened it, three smaller envelopes fell out, one addressed to me, one addressed to you and the other addressed to both of us. Naturally I got curious so I opened and started reading mine. Here, you can read it if you want, it's all from your father." Jimmy said holding the letter out for her to take. She just sat there staring at Jimmy.
"Could you read it to me?" Annie asked in a very small voice.
Jimmy nodded and started to read.
"James, this is Will, Annie's father. There are two other envelopes in this package. Don't let Annie know about them until after the 10th. I don't want to put any more stress on her. I know that I am the last person either of you want to hear from but I wanted to thank you for taking such good care of her over the past ten years. I know I shouldn't have left but I needed to, to keep her safe. Knowing that leaving her was going to break her hurt me so much but it was my only option. I think by now you have figured out where I am or at least why I left. I know that not taking her was a bad idea but I could see what you two had, still have. Looking at the two of you was like looking at her mother and I at that age. The love you two had is what made me leave her behind. I knew she was in the right hands and taking her away would have been a mistake. If I would have taken her you would not be marrying her tomorrow. Congratulations on that by the way. It's about damn time kid. Thanks though for letting her dictate the pace you went at. I know the feeling of watching someone you love, try and love someone else. Thank you for keeping her safe. For never letting her be alone. Whenever I hear that song, um.. Never gonna be alone, by Nickelback, I think of the way you look at my daughter, the way she looks at you. I never had to worry if leaving was the right decision because when I look at the pictures she gave me after homecoming, I see what I have always known. You would never leave her, not by your own free will. I am sorry that I left but I didn't think staying was the best idea. I have always thought of you as a son. And now I guess you are. Thank you again for taking my girl and making her happy. I don't expect a letter back but if you do decide to write, give it to Marshal Jerid Calos. He can get it back to me. Take care of my little girl for me.
"Boots? You ok?" Jimmy asked when he finished reading his letter.
"Where's the one to me?" Was all Annie said. Jimmy passed it to her.
Hesitantly Annie opened it.
"My little girl, wow you've grown up to be an amazing woman. I know that I am the last person you want to hear from. You have probably already ready the letter to James. I would be surprised if you didn't. I know that me leaving hurt you bad, and I'm sorry for that. I never wanted to hurt you, but I got mixed up in some bad things and had to make it right. The only way I could think of to do that was make a few calls and leave you with James. Sometimes it feels like yesterday when I first held you. I remember telling your mamma that you looked just like her, just like an angel. I hope you know I never stopped loving you. I know that I will never be forgivin' but now that all of the people I ratted on are either dead or close to it I decided to leave WP. Yes I know the risks of leaving the program but right now I find it more important to try and make amends with you. I am so glad you finally let James into your heart. Congratulations sweetheart. I am so sorry that it took me this long to figure everything out, as I told James, if you contact Marshal Jerid Calos he can get you my address. If you don't want anything to do with me I understand. I just want you to know I am movin' back to Dallas. Can't tell ya where I was but I can tell ya that the weather sucked. I love you and I hope you can find it in your heart to at least send a post card with how your doing every now and then. Make sure James knows how thankful I am to him for not letting you jump off to many ledges.
Love your dad
Will Frost."
After reading the letter Jimmy and Annie just sat in silence for nearly an hour. Jimmy finally got his voice back and asked Annie if she was alright.
"I don't know." She answered truthfully.
"Do you want to open the last one now or wait till you've processed this whole situation more?" Jimmy asked.
"Let's get it over with." Annie replied. "You're going to have to open it though I'm not sure I can right now."
"Ok. And whatever it says, just remember my vows; I will never let you fall. Ever." Jimmy said before opening the last envelope from Annie's biggest ghost.
Pulling out the largest piece of paper in the envelope Jimmy noticed it was again in Will's handwriting,
"James and Annie. I wanted you to have this. You'll understand what it is when you look at the other papers. Congratulations again on the wedding, and I hope your years are as happy as the ones I had with Annabelle, and ten times longer. I love you both. Good Luck."
Jimmy then pulled out the next piece of paper, a check for thirty grand. He and Annie sat stunned. Written on a sticky note attached to the check was 'since I know you took this out before the one it applies to, take out the other paper.' Jimmy did as the sticky note said and when he opened the paper all the way he and Annie got the biggest surprise. Again there was a sticky note attached to the paper.
Yes this is actually the dead to the house Annie grew up in. I thought that you would like to raise your family in it. There are a few items in a safe deposit box set up at the branch where Voss RD ends. . Your mother and I had it set up when we found out you were coming. There is also a letter from her in there. All you have to do is go there and tell them who you are, and show some ID. I should have told you this so much sooner, and I'm sorry.
"Jimmy?" was all Annie could say. "I… When we get back I want to go to the bank."
"We will." Jimmy said without hesitation. "Do you think you'll talk to him?"
"I don't know. Right now what I do know is that I'm in Ireland with the man I plan on spending the rest of my life with and whether or not I talk to my father again after a decade is the last thing I want to think about." Annie said smiling. "Let's change into something more comfortable and go take a walk. I saw a beautiful little village about a mile down the road. Let's go take a look."


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Renowned stylist and founder of the Lionel Renard "I AM" hair care line, Lionel Renard, debuted his Los Angeles salon in 2013. The salon, a 1500-square-foot-space was designed as a virtual oasis catering to the direct needs of his high-end clientele.
The 13-chair full-service salon offers haircuts, hair treatments (organic and intensifying), extensions, up-dos, hair color, braids, make-up, and more. Taking a different approach than most salons they encourage stylists to offer both color and styling services to their clients.
"I wanted to create a retreat where clients would feel un-rushed and fully catered to by stylists who listen to their needs and service them to their utmost expectations," says Renard. "For years my clients have been asking me to open a salon in Los Angeles that would be both luxurious in décor and calming in atmosphere with stylists that can do it all."
In hopes of harmonizing patrons energy with the surrounding environment, the space was designed according to the principles of feng shui. Boasting a clean, modern space with high ceilings, sleek wood and plenty of natural light. The Bauhaus-inspired layout was carefully developed to enhance the client experience, with subtle touches to calm the mind and soul. Finally, a Champagne service lets clients completely relax in the hands of the highly-trained artists.
Lionel Renard Salons provide luxurious hair care and exceptional service in Miami, New York and, Los Angeles. Renard, born in Paris, has a family history in the beauty business. Growing up, his parents owned a salon in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Since moving to the States, Renard has soared to new heights in the hair world. Some of today's biggest stars have trusted him with their tresses and Renard recently released his own product line to meet all hair needs (free of sulfates, parabens and other harsh chemicals).
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Founder and chairman of Philadelphia-based logistics firm, BDP International, will accept first CHF Award for Supporting Industries at Heritage Day, May 18, 2006
Richard Bolte, Sr., founder and chairman of BDP International, will be the first recipient of the new Award for Supporting Industries from the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF). The award will be presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions by a leader who provides products or services vital to the continuing growth and development of the chemical and molecular sciences community.
"Dick Bolte is a courageous and visionary leader, who has pioneered in the development of international logistics services and complementing information systems, and thereby has enabled the global expansion of containerized chemical shipments," said Arnold Thackray, president of CHF. "Bolte is a true entrepreneur, creating opportunity and value to the benefit of all."
Bolte founded his own logistics firm in 1966, with a bachelor's degree in business administration earned through night classes at LaSalle University, brief experience in a small company, a young family, and an unshakeable confidence that he was on the path to success. Forty years later Bolte's company, BDP International, is a leader in the global shipping industry it helped to revolutionize, with operations in over 113 countries and annual sales of approximately $1 billion.
Bolte and BDP's success has enabled the chemical industry to effectively extend the reach of its supply chains during a period of business globalization. Approximately 65% of BDP's global business represents the chemical industry, including clients such as Bayer, Rohm and Haas, DuPont, Dow Chemical and Air Products. BDP also manages over 300,000 chemical shipments per year.
BDP's solutions and services allow chemical companies to efficiently and economically address environmental safety and regulatory issues in transportation in ways that facilitate the global growth of the chemical industry.
BDP was formed from R.J. Bolte Company in 1972, through a series of mergers. Under Bolte's direction as chairman and CEO, BDP International has grown to be one of the largest privately-owned global logistics companies in North America. Bolte is still actively engaged in the business, which is likely to stay in the family: all seven of his sons and stepsons are involved in the company, with Richard Bolte, Jr. serving as BDP's president.


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Tort – Malicious Prosecution – Robbery Suspect
A plaintiff suing for malicious prosecution after his arrest for robbing a taxi driver did not prove a lack of probable cause for defendant detective's initiation of prosecution, based on plaintiff's strong physical resemblance to the driver's description of the ...Read More »
Tort – Workplace Assault – Remittitur
In this assault and battery case arising out of a workplace altercation, the trial court erred in remitting the jury award to a man who was pushed down onto a sidewalk by a coworker, and the Supreme Court reinstates the ...Read More »
Wills & Trusts – Illegitimate Child Claim – Exhumation – DNA Testing
A woman who had a history of contact with and support from decedent is entitled to exhumation of decedent's body for DNA testing to establish that he was her biological father, for purposes of seeking a share of his estate, ...Read More »
Zoning – Coal- Fueled Power Plant – Zoning Ordinance Amendment
A 2004 amendment to the City of Alexandria's Zoning Ordinance violated Va. Code Sect. 15.2-2307 because it impaired a power plant owner's established vested right o operate a coal-fueled power plant in the city. The City of Alexandria asks us ...Read More »
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Although neighbors protested a property owner's application for a resubdivision of an 18,801-square-foot lot into two lots because they feared construction of outsize "McMansions" in their Alexandria neighborhood, the trial court erred in upholding the planning commission's denial of the ...Read More »
Appeals court rejects attack on drunken-driving laws
The debate over whether Virginia's drunken-driving laws create unconstitutional legal presumptions appears to be over. McLean lawyer Corinne J. Magee raised the issue by citing Francis v. Franklin, 471 U.S. 307 (1985) to Fairfax General District Judge Ian M. O'Flaherty ...Read More »
B'ball coach apologizes, assault charges are dropped
FARMVILLE—A college basketball coach who faced misdemeanor assault and cursing charges following a tirade against a restaurant employee for making the wrong kind of sandwiches had the charges dropped on Tuesday after he made a simple apology. "I want to ...Read More »
Former Gov. Gilmore starts longshot White House bid
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ASL grad takes issue with idea that students should be armed
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(WVLT) -- Tennessee has hired Florida assistant coach Stan Drayton to be its new running backs coach, Volquest.com is reporting. Drayton held the same position at Florida for three seasons.
In additon, two former Michigan assistants are reported to be in Knoxville Tuesday interviewing for coaching slots: former Wolverine offensive coordinator Mike Debord and quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler.
Drayton has a pair of Tennessee connections; he worked in the Green Bay Packers organization with UT Director of Football Operations Bruce Warwick, and also worked with offensive coordinator candidate Dave Clawson at Villanova.
While at Villanova, Drayton was NFL standout Brian Westbrook's position coach. He also coached DeShawn Wynn, currently with the Packers, while at Florida.
Drayton replaces Kurt Roper, who followed David Cutcliffe to Duke. The Vols are still interviewing candidates to fill three offensive coaching positions.


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Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.It is a common running injury. Symptoms of Plantar fasciitis, the most common complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel.
Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy Exercises
Physical therapy is part of treatment for Plantar fasciitis.
In the following video we show demonstration of effective Plantar Fasciitis exercises that will speeds up healing. The exercises can be used as part of your physical therapy treatment.


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Scott Murphy in the 20th
Published 12:00 am, Sunday, October 24, 2010
The 20th Congressional District doesn't lend itself to easy political generalizations. This is much the same district that elected the militantly conservative Gerald Solomon, the fiercely Republican John Sweeney, and the moderate Kirsten Gillibrand, a Blue Dog Democrat.
It's a district that needs a representative who understands its complex electorate and appreciates that the issues facing this nation can't be solved with some off-the-shelf approach, conservative or liberal.
Of the two candidates in this race, Rep. Scott Murphy is the clear choice.
Mr. Murphy, a businessman who was elected in 2009 to finish out Ms. Gillibrand's term after she was appointed to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's U.S. Senate seat, has demonstrated the ability to weigh issues on their merits and make difficult choices. Here is a representative, for example, who supported one of his fellow Democrats' most important bills -- health care reform -- yet earns top marks from the National Rifle Association.
On health care, Mr. Murphy sorted through the partisan noise and voted for legislation that will provide millions of Americans with coverage, slow rising costs and end some of the insurance industry's worst abuses. It was the right decision.
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No, the new law isn't perfect, a point on which Mr. Murphy and his opponent, retired Army Col. Chris Gibson, agree. They agree, for example, on the need for tort reform. But they differ, notably, on what should be done next. Mr. Murphy would continue to improve the law, Mr. Gibson would repeal one of the most important pieces of social legislation of our time. Even as he acknowledges some of the bill's key benefits, such as coverage of people regardless of pre-existing conditions, he says this isn't the time for comprehensive reform.
Their differences are also apparent on taxes. For instance, U.S. companies with overseas operations don't pay taxes on foreign revenue until it enters this country, which encourages them to invest it in new factories and jobs abroad. Mr. Murphy proposes to remove that incentive and require tax to be paid when the money is earned. With the extra tax revenue, he'd lower the corporate tax rate to boost U.S. competitiveness in general. He also calls for forgivable loans for companies that bring back jobs to this country.
While Mr. Gibson does offer a good idea in restoring the alternative minimum tax to its original intent -- ensuring that the rich pay a fair tax -- his unswerving fidelity to the anti-tax mantra doesn't allow the flexibility we see in Mr. Murphy.
Likewise, Mr. Gibson opposes the costly but necessary bailouts for the banking and auto industries. Yes, they could have been structured much better, but to dismiss them and suggest that entrepreneurs simply would have emerged to rebuild these massive sectors of the economy is dangerously naive.
We endorse Mr. Murphy for avoiding those kinds of deceptively simple solutions, and for being a thoughtful, independent voice in a Congress that has far too few of them.


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DFW Style Daily's exclusive series Face Time explores the real lives of models. Going beyond the runways and the glossy photo shoots, we've scooped on-set adventures, dished about designers, and learned important lessons along the way. Interviews with Carlotta Lennox, Myles Crosby, Donny Boaz, Atti Worku, David McKay, and many more have proved that Dallas-based models are among the most fascinating and accomplished in the country.
Gloria Azurdia is no exception to the rule. With a successful modeling career in progress, she followed her passion to a degree in Culinary Arts. Believing in the power of food to bring people together and enhance health, she launched a new blog with friend and chef, Connie Mullins.
Together, the duo has already contributed to The American Heart Association's Simple Cooking With Heart. And they're just getting started. Read on to learn more about Gloria's journey, plus a few words of wisdom for living in positive balance.
Name: Gloria Elisa Azurdia
Hometown: Parkchester, Bronx, New York
Agency: Kim Dawson Agency & SMG Agency
Notable Clients: Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Mary Kay, JCPenney, FedEx, Frito Lay, TXU, Nerium, Surface Hair, Michael's, Albertson's, Belk
DFW Style Daily: At what age did you begin modeling? Were you scouted or did you pursue modeling as a career?
Gloria Azurdia: "I began my modeling and commercial acting career at age 14. My oldest sister Sandra was modeling in New York City, and I basically followed in her footsteps. After begging relentlessly, my mom signed me up for the John Robert Powers Modeling School in Dallas, where I modeled in a back-to-school ad for Valley View Mall. When the ad came out, I got a call from Lisa Dawson, and soon after, I signed with the Kim Dawson Agency."
Were you ever treated differently by your school peers, as a model at such a young age?
"I wasn't the most popular girl in school, and I sort of just kept to myself. Only my closest friends really knew that I was modeling, and I tried not to draw attention to myself."
Tell us about three lessons that modeling has taught you over the years.
"First, confidence is beautiful. You can be the most physically attractive person in the world, but if you don't believe in yourself, then no one will. Second, a smile opens doors. Life is like a mirror; we get the best results when we smile at it.
"Third, be kind to everyone that you work with or meet on set, at a casting call, or in an audition waiting room. You never know when you will cross paths with those people again. Also, timing is everything. You have to seize the moment, because time waits for no one. Always arrive 15 minutes early to a booking, audition, casting, or fitting. It is better to wait on a client, then to have them wait on you!"
Describe one of your most memorable assignments.
"My most memorable assignment is a very recent one. My sister and I have always wanted to work together, and our wish came true when JCPenney booked us for the 'Give Cancer the Boot' campaign, which will come out this October. Sandra is a breast cancer survivor, and one of the strongest women I know. We are so grateful for the opportunity that JCPenney has given us to spread awareness."
In addition to your work as a model, you are also trained in Culinary Arts and Hospitality. What attracted you to the industry?
"I love that food brings people together! You may not have a single thing in common with someone, but when you start talking about food, it's like magic. Suddenly, you start sharing stories of your most memorable meals; it brings back nostalgic moments. We eat to live, but there is so much more to it than that. There is just something amazing about being creative with food and sharing it with others."
How do you hope to grow your career in this field?
"I aspire to continue to learn and teach others. My dream job would be to have my own show in which I travel the world, showing people about different cultures. It would be sort of a take on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, but with a healthy 'mind, body, and soul' twist."
What makes your perspective on food and nutrition unique?
"When I was younger, I didn't pay attention to what I would consume. Eventually, I decided to make a conscious effort to live a healthier lifestyle. I started substituting ingredients and converting recipes into heart-healthy, nutrient dense meals. I believe in the power of healing and disease-preventative foods. Recently, I have teamed up with my good friend, Chef Connie Mullins (pictured above) on a new blog, 2FoodFitChix, to share and bring awareness to living a balanced life."
What is your favorite dish to cook for yourself? For company?
"When I cook for myself, pizza is my ultimate comfort food! There are so many combinations that can be created with different vegetables, cheeses, and sauces. Basically, I clean out my fridge and go to town! When I have family and friends over, it usually depends on the time of year and what is in season. I love to cook Mediterranean, Asian, and Caribbean dishes."
Do you have a personal role model? What have you learned from her example?
"I always looked up to my Grandmother, whom I was named after. She was a seamstress in New York City, and worked with Betsey Johnson before she became a famous designer. When we lived in New York, I would spend my summers with her in the kitchen or her sewing room. She taught me the importance of respect, responsibility, family values, and to always look your best when you step outside your home."
Finally, what is your favorite way to spend a free afternoon or evening in Dallas?
"Once a month, I meet up with my very dear friend Clesson to watch a matinee at AMC at NorthPark Center. Afterward, we have lunch, followed up with some shopping."
All images, courtesy of Gloria Azurdia.


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Great While Nobody's Watching
David Whelan 05.21.07
Omnicare's chain of nursing home pharmacies was a dynamo until people started asking questions. Boss Joel Gemunder's still getting paid like it's the good old days.
Joel Gemunder's Omnicare (nyse: OCR - news - people ) is a network of pharmacies, selling drugs to 1.4 million of the country's 3.3 million nursing home patients. But the industry lost its potency after Congress passed the Medicare Part D drug plan. Omnicare's bill payers became savvy private health insurers instead of state Medicaid programs. Omnicare's profits fell last year from $225 million to $185 million despite a sales rise from $5.3 billion to $6.5 billion. Omnicare's stock has delivered an annual return of 11% since 2001, putting it behind health care stocks (17%).
Yet the board of the Covington, Ky. company has shown only kindness to Gemunder, 67. His compensation totaled $58 million over the last six years, $18.5 million in 2005, placing him near the bottom of our performance-versus-pay scorecard. (The 2006 proxy wasn't released yet.)
It's not Gemunder's fault that government policy changed. But you can understand why the old payment system was so profitable. Whistleblowers and state prosecutors have alleged that Omnicare had a pattern of overcharging. In one case its pharmacists moved patients from a generic ulcer medication that came in tablets to the same medicine in capsule form, after reimbursements fell for the former but not the latter. The company has paid $100 million in state settlements, without admitting wrongdoing; an executive has been charged with Medicaid fraud.
An Omnicare spokesman acknowledges mistakes, but says that the Medicare change exacerbated problems. The board has adopted an "Omnicare Full Potential Plan" to prevent a repeat. Nothing said about the potential for Gemunder's pay.
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Utterly inspiring work, love it all.
Utterly inspiring work, love it all.
Nice work all around. Love the line work.
2011 Sketchbook
New Helzon's SB R.I.P. Mike
"I am obsessed with the process of creation" -Zdzislaw Beksinski
excellent work, nice range of skills. I especially like the painterly style of the monster moving the boulder. The tech/ line drawings are amazing too!
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
So...so very much to love. LOVE!
Really, the unit design is fantastic. Really loving the merging of hardware and military gear with very organic substances. The characters are all very intricate and fun to look at, while I love the creativity of the vehicles. And props for getting some art out here before the game is out!
Futility ExpressedMy Website
My Sketchbook
My Deviant Art Account
impressive work,thanks for sharing.
Portfolio - deviantART - Blog - Facebook
no critiques here. this stuff is baaaadasssss.
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Thais is fucking good caracters design. WOW
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Annnnswome work dude.
Like I said to you before, your lineart improved a lot, and your colors too.
Keep rocking baby!!!!
Insanely AMAZING man!!
Friggn' amazing work! Thanks for sharing
Oh man... those pieces left me somewhere between "whoa!"/"this is outstanding!"/"marvelous!!!". And now that stupid expression on my face may stay for good Great respect.
Really enjoy looking at the linework, especially the action concepts.
My Sketchbook is a WiP:
impressive, the caracters have so much personnality and chrasima !!! well done for all your work =)
whoa this stuff is brilliant! love the character-sheet!!!
HOLY SH*TPANTS! Damn your good.
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Author Archives: James Steffen
The Third Man Restored
Let me say up front that the new Studio Canal restoration of Carol Reed's The Third Man (1949) turned out beautifully. I've seen the film multiple times over the years both on film and video, and this is its best … Continue reading
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Gadgets: the PonoPlayer
After I lost my Fiio X5 music player (a long story), I ended up replacing it with Neil Young's highly publicized, Kickstarter-funded project, the PonoPlayer. It retails for $399. Given that iPhones and most other smartphones can play music files … Continue reading
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Notable Blu-rays of 2014
This list is oriented toward older films which have either been neglected or greatly benefit from the new perspective that the Blu-ray edition in question provides. It is admittedly partial–there are many significant Blu-ray editions that I was not able … Continue reading
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The Cinema of Sergei Parajanov selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of 2014
In the January 2015 issue of Choice, my book The Cinema of Sergei Parajanov (University of Wisconsin Press, 2013) has been selected as an "Outstanding Academic Title" for 2014 in Film. Choice is a publication of the Association of College … Continue reading
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Garrick Ohlsson at the Schwartz Center
At this point Garrick Ohlsson surely must be one of the best all-around pianists performing today, if not the very best. He is not just a virtuoso, but a complete musician. His touch displays incredible control even in the most … Continue reading
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The Color of Pomegranates Restored
At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, The Film Foundation/World Cinema Project premiered a new 4k digital restoration of Sergei Parajanov's The Color of Pomegranates (1969). Currently it is screening at various film festivals around the world, and one hopes that … Continue reading
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Notes on Il Cinema Ritrovato
This year I finally had the opportunity to attend–and participate in–the annual Il Cinema Ritrovato film festival in Bologna, Italy. Hosted by the Cineteca di Bologna, the festival features a truly global range of newly restored films, retrospectives and curated … Continue reading
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Art exhibit in New York: Sergei Parajanov, the Creator
At long last an exhibit of Parajanov's artworks from the Sergei Parajanov Museum in Yerevan has come to New York City. Entitled Sergei Parajanov: The Creator, the exhibit runs through June … Continue reading
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How I Discovered Parajanov
During my November 18 author talk at Emory University for my book The Cinema of Sergei Parajanov, someone asked how I got interested in Parajanov's work. Here is the story in more detail. I first learned of Parajanov in 1987, … Continue reading
Philip Glass and Tim Fain at the Schwartz Center
This Friday's concert (September 27, 2013) at the Schwartz Center at Emory University revealed both Philip Glass's continuing growth as a composer and an inspiring new collaboration with the extraordinarily talented violinist Tim Fain. The centerpiece of the concert … Continue reading
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Spartans win thriller over Aggies
The San Jose State Spartans scored a touchdown in the last minute of play to defeat the Utah State Aggies 23-20 Saturday night.
San Jose State won the game as 2-point underdog, and the 43 points were just UNDER the posted total of 44.
Adam Trafalis was good on 35-of-48 pass attempts for a career-high 426 yards with three touchdowns.
Derrvin Spright rushed for 99 yards and one touchdown and Kevin Robinson returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown in the loss.


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New gardeners are being sought to participate in Waynesville's community garden, located behind the Old Armory in Waynesville.
This community garden project is available for community members who would like to share in the labors, decision-making, harvests and social enjoyment of working with others.
A number of recent improvements have taken place. An automatic watering system has been installed in the Old Armory greenhouse and some new shelves built for local residents to plant seedlings for their own gardening. A fence has been installed around the community garden and a container composting system has been added. A canopy soon will be installed for shelter over the garden area's picnic table and more flower beds are being added.
The project is sponsored by Nourishing NC — Blue Cross Blue Shield, Waynesville Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Haywood Fitness Challenge and the Daydreamz Project.


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The following is a guest post by Nancy Mahoney, an AARP Foundation ElderWatch volunteer in Colorado.
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As heartbreaking as these stories are to hear, it's fulfilling for me as a volunteer to know I'm helping others. Through ElderWatch, and now the AARP Fraud Watch Network, I've learned how to guard against identity theft and fraud. I've gained insight about how scammers think. I've armed myself against the weapons of fraud. By sharing that information, we can all build up our defenses against the kinds of tricks that con artists use, and protect our hard-earned money.
If you're concerned about protecting yourself or loved ones from fraud or want to learn more about the red flags associated with these scams, tune in on Thursday evening, January 23, to AARP Live! on RFD-TV (check your local listings for time). I'll join a panel of AARP experts as we explore ways you can protect yourself, your family and your friends from fraud. One victim is too many, but together we can outsmart the con artists and fight fraud.
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Type: Water/Dark
Base Stats: 72/95/67/103/71/122
Torrent- When HP is below 1/3rd, Waters power increases to 1.5 times.
Protean- Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it just used.
Notable Moves:
- Surf
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
- Dark Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory
- Grass Knot
- Water Shuriken
- Night Slash
- Waterfall
- Power-Up Punch
- U-Turn
- Acrobatics
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Sneak
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Haze
Greninja appears to just be a Speedy Pokemon that doesn't hit very hard, but it has a very important niche: Protean. Protean turns Greninja into an uncontrollable Pokemon that gets STAB on every single move! It can instantly give itself an immunity or get a resistance at the click of a button. It has a great Speed stat, along with decent offensive sets. It isn't very bulky, so that can be an issue, but it really is an unpredictable Pokemon. Greninja is a threat to watch out for, as it can play mind games with you.
Potential Movesets:
Special Frog:
Greninja @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 Atk
Hasty Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Hydro Pump
- U-turn
- Ice Beam
This set is Greninja's most dangerous set. Hydro Pump is capable of 2HKOing Tyranitar. In sand. With Max Investment.:
252 SpA Life Orb Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 195-229 (48.2 - 56.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock. Then before SR:
252 SpA Life Orb Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 195-229 (48.2 - 56.6%) -- 84.4% chance to 2HKO
Tyranitar cannot even switch in and avoid the 2HKO. This thing is actually really powerful, and packs a punch. It gets great coverage between these moves and can switch it's typing at will.
Physical Frog:
Greninja @ Flying Gem
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics
- Night Slash
- U-turn
- Waterfall
This set hits decently hard, but is nowhere near as powerful as the Special Set. This set does get the key value of Prediction, so that is cool.
Support Frog:
Greninja @ Focus Sash
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 HP / 4 Atk
Hasty Nature
- Spikes
- Taunt
- U-turn
- Scald / Toxic Spikes
This set aims to be a lead, as it has one of the fastest Taunts out there. Spikes is great, as it gives you an immunity to what would have been its weakness, Electric. Scald is great for the Burn Chance, and isn't too shabby. U-Turn is pretty mandatory to keep up momentum.
Mind Twister Frog:
Greninja @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Spd / 192 HP / 64 Atk
Hasty Nature
- Hidden Power [Steel]
- Shadow Sneak
- U-turn
- Spikes
This set is really gimmicky, but catches the opponent very off guard. Hidden Power [Steel] gives you so many resistances. This set aims to be a Spinblocker in it's own right. Setting up Spikes, then becoming Ghost to stop the spinning. It has a niche, but isn't that good. I felt it should be listed for the fact it can be effective and has a huge surprise value.
Topics To Discuss:
- Protean
- Which is the best set?
- What tier will this end up in?
- Is it good?
- Is it outclassed?
- Bring up a different point!
^ These are just some things to get the ball rolling on the discussion.
Ok...so...yeah, ~discuss~


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