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My name is Tatsuya Nakatani, owner of Nakatani-Kobo hand-made bow factory, based in Easton, Pennsylvania, USA. I am a Japanese native. Over the past 20 years, I have been professionally active as a percussionist and sound artist. I tour and perform all over the world. I started to bow percussion instruments in late 1990's, with commercially available bows. Soon I began bowing intensely and frequently on my Cymbals and Gongs; I needed solid bow of strength for metallic objects like cymbals. After some years of experimenting and playing my original hand-made bows for my music, I see very good results and many benefits.
Now Nakatani-Kobo hand-made bow is available for friends and beyond.
# Kobo = Nakatani-kobo hand made bow
Who is eligible to purchase Kobo?
What? Eligible?
I know this is a strange kind of question that you hear as a customer interested in Kobo. Basically we are trying to narrow down customers a little bit, to find out who is a like-minded friends of ours. We are not interested in sharing with someone who wants to try to steal this idea, or a young strings player just starting to learn and want cheap bows. We try to sell Kobo to a small amount of selected people, who are willing to agree of our ideas and policies. Kobo is a really good bow and it works so well, but there is a down side which is "not for everyone". Please read carefully our Agreement and make sure that you are happy with all of this. It's not difficult at all, but sometimes we need to do this with such as a quantity manufacture like Nakatani-Kobo.
We need your AGREEMENT:
We need you to recognize Kobo as ART made by ARTISTS. Not a just bow for you to buy and use on your work. Kobo is all hand-made, we make them one by one by our hands, it takes about 10 to 20+ hours for each bow from scratch to finish.
We are living, surrounded by massive cheap production from Asia and all kinds of online shopping corporations, who ship you a product in a box that you want to buy, anytime anything, if you pay money. But Kobo does not exist in the same world.
If you are looking for different sound than conventional bow on traditional musical instruments, need to bow Gong or percussion, material attached with contact microphones or electronics, guitar, toys, kitchen items or truck bumper or something hard surface. Probably Kobo will give you a good answer.
If you are looking for a nice hand-made piece of ART by an artist. This is also very good reason to get Kobo. Wrapped up Kobo with your love as a Gift someone or display is great too.
If you are just looking for a cheap bow or just bow, please move on to commercially available bows, they probably will do a decent job for you. Bows have hundreds of years of history behind them, sophisticated factories and organized production. You can find conventional Bows all over the world, repair everywhere, cheaper and get quicker.
Kobo has synthetic hair, extremely durable and powerful sound you can make. There is no tensioner and no need to relase hair tension after play, Kobo has alway same tenstion until re-hair. I have quite many experience with Kobo on contra Bass. Whenever I play a concert with Bass player, I ask them to try Kobo on their bass: the sound is very much different than traditional horsehair bows. Thick, louder and light weigh, also Kobo hair is so much stronger than standard one, which meaning you don't really need to re-hair the Bow. Maybe money to purchase Kobo will covers cost of traditional re-hair money.
You must need to step out of idea of the traditional bow to use Kobo:
Standard sound, length, weight, touch, feel and type of energy. Kobo is standing alone as an experimental tool that can take you out of hundreds of years of traditional sound.
If you are classical percussionist, Kobo is excellent on Vibraphone, Xylophone and Marimba. There is great clear space between hair and body when you press hard on edge of keys. Kobo is just right tool for these instruments.
Small singing bowls. I usually suggest people to get Violin bow which makes higher frequency hit, clear sound than Kobo. I personally use Kobo for small bowls too but this way needs some practice.
Indian instruments. I still never have tried Kobo on them, but I know Kobo will be a super HIT for them. I can't wait….
NGO Nakatani Gong Orchestra.
Tatsuya Nakatani, myself has 11 piece Bowed Gong Orchestra tours in North America side to side. Bowed Gong is not a traditional music and even an orchestra. I create a bowed long sustained sonic harmonies by Gongs instead of just banging Gongs by mallet as is the traditional way. Kobo is made perfect for Gongs.
It's hand-made ART. We would love for you to take care of it as your responsibility once you have purchased it. The hard wood is basically forever lifetime. If you take care of it well, maybe your son or daughter can use it, or beyond.
I carry and tour with 4 bows in my percussion case. 2 are new like a few years old, other 2 are over 4 years old, re-hair 4 or 5 times already now and still totally function even 150 shows/year super hard bowing on the edge of cymbals. Previously I broke some bows but usually accidentally I stepped on it and other one was broken inside my case by checked in flight.
If you develop a crack, split, need re-hair or any kind of repair, please ask us.
Do not throw it away!! We can make length shorter, cut new groove if the tip is broken. We can glue together if split or cracked. Of course we can re-hair, also teach you how to do it by yourself. After all the work is done with years as a creative partner, Kobo can be a nice wall object or anything you can imagine for creative project, make key holder or covert it to cool umbrella handle.
Artist made ART is not returnable. Just to be sure you know about purchasing Kobo, it's ART. You can sell to someone if you are want to, or exchange with someone who want to, as you would like.
No complaining. But we can hear what you would like to say, positive useful information for future use for you and us.
This is a very important policy for us to keep it going. Please remember us as Nakatani-Kobo, we are not typical large manufacture corporation selling something to you.
6… WHY NOT FOR EVERYONEKobo is a bow and tool but Artist made ART. We would like to keep going just for you and our art community for now. Kobo helps you, bringing your art to its next level. I hope to you can understand why we stress the Agreement here.


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Originally posted by Norwalks_Best:
He lost his JOB on his selfish play which caused Harbaugh 2 bench his ass quick! Youth Movement in Niner land baby! LMJ & AJ Come on Down!
You are dead wrong. Ginn sat out because he hurt his finger not because he muffed. how many muffs has he had in the past 2 seasons? just this one? Yeah thought so.

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Lillie, maybe I'm a little soft brained today, but I just can't imagine what YBR is. The only thing that's in my head is "Your Bed Room", lol. I can't get past it.
Linny T
Glad the FCAT's are almost finished. I know what you mean about some of the kids just not testing well, and I feel bad for them too.
Isn't it wonderful to get an invitation to your former students graduation from FSU! That's awesome.
Robin:What kind of Counter are you going to put on top of them?
I'm building my own from wood. This is a first for me, but so far the plywood cuts have worked out. I'm layering it up and edging it with trims. The final top will be a piece of stained grade birch. It has a really pretty grain in it. I'm staining it a special walnut, and will put several coats of polyurethane after that. I've found polyurethane to be a really tough finish. It'll stand up to the heat of coffee cups and doesn't "white" ring if someones leaves a cold drink on it.
I've hit a stall though. Mike left the cordlessdrill at a customers house and I need the battery to run my cordless brad nailer. Darn! I still have plenty I can do this weekend filling them up. So far I only have my cookbooks put away.And I can cut the pieces I need to be ready. So I guess it's not all that bad.
I love daffodils. They are the most cheerful thing to see as winter fades and spring begins. I haven't had any luck growing them or irises here. Love them too. But we've had jasmine and gardenia blooming this month. The smell is heavenly. Have fun making the quilt with the flannels. Not sure I know what YBR is either.
Too bad about the quilt show, outside of the buy on the flannel. I wonder if any quilting hit a stall when fabric prices rose and shipping went up. I guess we're lucky to be able to buy them here.
I'm so sorry to hear you lost the eggs. That must be a tricky mix of moisture and substance to get them to have the perfect conditions.
I'd be hard pressed not to feed the deer. They're so beautiful. I never knew they'd eat seeds, or tomatoes for that matter. I envy you growing your own tomatoes. The ones from the grocery are terrible with their pink insides and bitter peels.
Hope your leg gets to feeling a lot better after a weekend of rest. Must be hard for you to stay down, when the weekends are usually fun time with Barb.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday.
That birch wood sounds wonderful Stephanie! Wow!
Thank you Diane. Are you quilting today?
We're going to meet my brother and sis in law for dinner. It'll be nice to get out of the house for an evening out. He's kind of fragile right now. Sometimes the pressure of supporting two twenty something year old guys that don't want to work and having mother in law live in also get to him. Tough situation with the kids not being his. We were all so independent and out on our own before we reached 18, it's hard for him to fathom anyone over 18 not wanting to be out on his own. To say the least of not wanting to work and have spending money. One has even turned down two jobs this month. Oh well, we'll see if we can go cheer him up.
Hopefully it'll work that way, and I won't bring his burden home with me. I've always had such a soft spot in my heart for him, it's hard not to suffer when he does.
Yes, I'll quilt today.
Sorry to hear about your brother's worries. It's hard to get some kids to get rid of the 'failure to launch' syndrome. I hope you can cheer him up.
We ended up having a great time. I think it did cheer him up to have us all be together. We really should do it more often. We live within a half hour of each other. We're so bad about tucking in and not going anywhere. We always have a good time when we do. It's just getting us out of the house and into the car. LOL
Hope you enjoyed working on the quilt.
It's so nice that you and your brother get along so well Stephanie. Glad to hear it went so well.
I got a lot done on the quilt today. Thanks for asking. It encourages me. LOL I have 3 rows to go now. I wish I didn't constantly worry about it being perfect. I think he will love it though and be happy when he finally gets it.
Wow Diane. That's quite an accomplishment to get a whole row done in such a short time. Your hand stitching is stunning and I know it's going to be as perfect as one can get. I think he'll be amazed when he gets it.
Someone asked what YBR meant, it's the Yellow Brick Road pattern. I tried to respond yesterday but this site would not come up in a timely manner.
Happy Sunday everyone!
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Good Morning World,
Posting late because I've been busy trying to coordinate my day. Not very successful. I've got to get off the computer and put together a list of things I need and want to get done today.
Lillie, I love the YBR pattern. I was stump by it's initials but it is one of my favorites. It's so easy and always comes out beautiful.
Diane, WOW! Only 3 rows left, what a terrific accomplishment.
Linny, Sorry to hear about your leg. I hope the resting is doing it some good.
Stephanie, Your counter tops sound beautiful. I bet they'll be gorgeous when you finish. I'm glad your brother was cheered up when you left him. But I totally understand what you mean by tucking in. We have the same habit. Yesterday we went to the big town, because I needed to get stuff for banquet but otherwise we would have stayed right here at the house even though the town celebration was going on. I had really thought about going but the girls when with various friends and that didn't include mom and I didn't have the heart to drag Donn through it after just finishing yearbook.
Have a Sunny Sunday!
Stephanie, that's tough for your brother. It's got to be hard on his marriage, too. Some kids just need to get the boot to get them to "launch", like Diane put it. With the MIL living there, too, that must really limit what he can do about it. I feel for him. Hopefully you cheered him up at dinner.
Diane I like that phrase, "failure to launch". It describes it perfectly. .I know lots of people who have kids with this syndrome.
Good morning everybody. Hope you're all having a great Sunday.
Someone asked what YBR meant, it's the Yellow Brick Road pattern. I tried to respond yesterday but this site would not come up in a timely manner.
Happy Sunday everyone!
Stephanie, glad you had a good time and got "untucked" for a few hours. I read the posts from the last one I replied to last, so came across this one after I hoped for you. I like to tuck in whenever I can, too.
Hope your leg gets to feeling a lot better after a weekend of rest. Must be hard for you to stay down, when the weekends are usually fun time with Barb.


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Raffle hopes to ease woes at North Huron
Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, January 5, 2003
The North Huron Schools Kids Count II Committee is busily preparing for a large raffle that will take place at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Media Center. Marilou Knoblock, one of the co-chairwomen for the raffle, said the planning started in November, which is when the Kids Count II Committee formed in an effort to raise funds to help decrease the school's budget deficit.
"When you look at Detroit (and other large cities), they have huge raffles to raise money for parishes, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a raffle for the school," Knoblock said. "I told people of my idea and everyone said, 'Yeah, let's do that.'"
Joyce Stanek and Maryann Thompson joined Knoblock in the organizing of the raffle. A multitude of prizes have been donated so far by businesses and community members. The list is still growing.
"The first prize is $5,000," Knoblock said. "The next biggest prize is a vintage automobile - a 1963 Ford Falcon Futura that was donated by Bob Hawkins."
Some of the other prizes include: a new computer and monitor, a water softener, sides of beef, 18 holes of golf for four people at Bird Creek Golf Course, one week and weekend stays at a rustic cabin near Kalkaska, a ski voucher, full car detailing, and gift certificates. That's just the beginning.
"We're not sure what order we're going to do things in yet," Knoblock said. "We might draw the ticket for the biggest prize first or do it last."
The tickets are $100 each and 1,500 have been printed.
"If we sell 1,000 tickets, we'll be in good shape," said Noreen Habana, who heads the Kids Count II Committee.
The raffle organizers are looking for more people to sell the raffle tickets. Sellers must be at least 18 and will be required to sign a contract guaranteeing their responsibility for the tickets they are issued. Every seller will have an embossed ID card to identify themselves as sellers.
"We can't have a successful raffle unless we have people selling the tickets," Knoblock said.
Ticket buyers must be at least 18, but people may purchase a ticket in the name of or as a gift for a minor. Minors are eligible to win prizes. Buyers do not need to be present at the raffle to win.
Tickets can be purchased at several local businesses, at North Huron Schools from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, or by mail. People can mail in their checks made out to "North Huron Schools - Kids Count II" to Kids Count II, 21 Main Street, Kinde, MI 48445. The organizers will not be accepting mail requests after Jan. 27.
Anyone purchasing a ticket by Jan. 14 will be entered into a special early bird drawing for a chance to win $100 cash and a matted and framed lighthouse photograph.
"We want to see how many tickets we have sold by that time," Knoblock said. "There's also a school board meeting (around that time) and we can let the board know how much we've sold so far."
The day of the raffle will include other family activities at the school, such as a silent auction, Habana said.
The raffle is just one of the fundraisers the Kids Count II Committee has planned. A recent walk-a-thon brought in about $5,500. Some teachers, support staff and the schools' two principals have donated their paychecks or have pledged to do so. As of mid-December, $16,200 had been donated from the staff. Community members have donated $3,600 as of mid-December.
"Right before Christmas break, the committee had collected $25,330 (from our fundraisers)," Habana said. "There are some checks that haven't been counted yet."
Upcoming fundraisers include a spaghetti dinner that's planned for 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Pasta House.
"Owners Kevin and Helen Wiley are hosting it," Habana said. "We'll be collecting tickets and money at the door."
The cost will be $6 for people age 5 and up and $3 for those under 5.
The elementary school will be having a loose change drive for a two-week period, Habana said, so the elementary students have an opportunity to help out, as well.
"With all of the fundraisers, we should get $140,000 total," she said. "That could save about six or seven teachers' jobs. Unfortunately, we won't be able to bring everybody back (that will be laid off.)"
She said the next Kids Count II Committee meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday at the school cafeteria.
"I invite people to come to the meeting and help us out," she said.
Knoblock said while the school has been struggling with the hardship of a budget deficit and the need to make cuts, she said it's time to stop focusing just on how and why the shortfall happened.
"We need to look ahead and we need to look at how to correct it," she said. "People who buy tickets for the raffle should look at it as more than just a chance to win a nice prize. They can really help education and the future of our kids. It's a great way to give back to the community."
To make a donation for the raffle or to volunteer to sell tickets, call Knoblock at (989) 874-4253.


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Typewriter Love
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Gosh - I remember having to type of my high school reports on one of those things...the backspace always killed me...kids have it so good these days with easy delete on the computer...lolReplyDelete
I love typewriters! Ever time I go into an antique shop it's the first thing I look for!ReplyDelete
That's so beautiful! You'll have a wonderful time using it and thinking of your sweet Grandma when you do.ReplyDelete
I have to agree, there is something great about typewriters. I have jewelry boxes full of vintage jewelry and brooches from one grandmother along with her huge collection of hankies and buttons. I also recieved an Vintage occilating(sp?) fan from my other grandmother that belonged to her dad. Treasures from grandparents are the greatest!!ReplyDelete
I have my grandmother's child size rocking chair given to her in 1906 on her 3rd birthday. It's a keeper and will be passed down to my daughter one day.ReplyDelete
Cool typewriter. I have my grandmother's handkerchief box. She grew up on a farm in North Dakota and the wooden box is hand carved. She used to keep her handkerchiefs in it. It is truly a treasure. I also have some of the dress gloves she used to wear to church. Love your blog.ReplyDelete
I have my grandma's old singer sewing machine in the table. It is a workhorse and I retired my cheapy Brother one shortly after she gave it to me. I love it!ReplyDelete
I have my grandmas old cookie tin filled with buttons. I remember sitting for hours when I was younger trying to find matching buttons from this big tin. I always thought the old coat buttons with rhinestones were real diamonds!ReplyDelete
I have not got many treasures from either of my grandmothers as they both died when I was very young. I do have a broach that was my grandmothers that I used in making myself a hair fascinator for my wedding and I treasure that.ReplyDelete
I am loving the typewriter. I would look at getting myself on but unfortunately in my small apartment there is no space!
I used to have an old typewriter like this as a kid and wrote tons of silly stories until the ink-band was so torn that I could not write anymore... Now I am off to have a closer look at your blog...ReplyDelete
So cool! I have my grandpa's 1920's Underwood Typewriter that sits in my entry hall,LOVE IT! Most precious of all is a silver baby cup engraved with my dad's brother's name who sadly was one of 3 siblings that died in infancy.ReplyDelete
I have my grandmas hope chest and my great grandmas chest that came with her out west on a covered wagon. I am really thankful I have them.ReplyDelete


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ASSOCIATED British Foods (ABF) has predicted a strong rise in profits for the first six months of the year, driven by an "outstanding performance" at its Primark discount clothing chain.
However, shares in the firm dipped 15p to 1,815p as like-for-like sales growth at the chain, which employs more than 43,000 people across Europe, fell shy of market forecasts.
The group, which also owns Kingsmill bread and Twinings tea, said sales at Primark during the six months to 2 March are expected to be about 23 per cent ahead of the same period last year, boosted by a 13 per cent increase in selling space – giving it 257 stores across Europe.
Like-for-like sales, which strip out the effect of store openings, are predicted to be up 7 per cent on last year, when sales suffered during an unseasonably warm autumn, but analysts at broker Cannacord Genuity said the market had been looking for an increase of about 9 per cent, "so we suspect the market may be disappointed by these Primark figures".
ABF said the pace of store openings will slow in the remainder of the financial year before picking up again in 2014.
Group finance director John Bason said: "We expect to add a further 100,000sq ft of space this year, mainly comprising the completion of the extensions of our Newcastle and Manchester stores."
Profits at the group's sugar business are expected to fall compared with last year, while revenues at its groceries arm are likely to be flat amid a "highly competitive bread market".
ABF is due to publish its first-half results on 23 April.


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It is a battle to make sure our children -- or in my case, my mother's child -- has the same opportunity to achieve that every other child does.
Westport, CT (PRWEB) June 27, 2013
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy said that parents of children with learning disabilities "have an obligation to help those who are struggling who have not yet found the resources that we have found," in a speech at the 11th annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities benefit.
Governor Malloy, an honorary board member of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, spoke candidly about his own struggles with dyslexia, and credited his mother for his success at overcoming what he referred to as a severe learning disability at a time when resources and knowledge about learning differences were scarce.
"You've been given a gift in Smart Kids, and you've been given a gift if you're a parent in a school that your child is attending that designs programs that push their academic success; this is a blessing," he said to the audience gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT on April 26. "It is a battle to make sure our children -- or in my case, my mother's child -- has the same opportunity to achieve that every other child does."
Following an elegant cocktail hour featuring signature drinks, music by the Auburndale Ensemble and a silent auction, 225 guests enjoyed dinner, a live auction and awards ceremony.
The Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities benefit was presented by Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers, which offer one-to-one, intensive instruction, based on the individual's learning needs at 50 Learning Centers in and beyond the United States. Additional sponsors included: Lexia Learning, Literacy How, The Windward School Board of Trustees, Beth and David Feldman, and Lori and Rick Fernandes.
The gala was hosted by NBC News correspondent Kate Snow, who shared her own experiences raising a son with ADHD, recounting how she came to learn that "parents are our children's best advocates." Snow recalled that a preschool teacher tipped her and her spouse off that "something just wasn't quite right," which prompted the couple to seek help.
"Parents need a place to turn for information, parents need guidance, parents need support -- and that is what Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is all about," she said. "The message that they are sending out to the world is that if you are a child with learning disabilities or if you have a child with learning disabilities, the sky is the limit and it's going to be okay. There's no reason you can't fly no matter what your ability or disability."
In addition to a silent auction, professional auctioneer BJ Jennings of 1st Class Benefits rallied those in attendance to bid on live auction items, such as an eight-week old puppy, a hot air balloon ride, a vacation at a luxurious Caribbean resort and lunch or dinner with Honorary Chairman Henry Winkler. The event raised more than $75,000, which will be used to continue the non-profit organization's efforts to educate and support parents of children with learning disabilities and ADHD.
Each year at the benefit, the organization honors adults who have made outstanding contributions to the education and support of children with learning disabilities. This year Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities was proud to honor Dr. John Russell, Head of The Windward School in White Plains, NY, and Beth Feldman of Larchmont, NY, who received the Community Service Award for her work as a Director of the Laurence W. Levine Foundation.
The evening culminated in the presentation of the Youth Achievement Awards to recognize young people with learning disabilities and ADHD for remarkable accomplishments despite their challenges. This year marked the tenth anniversary of the awards, which are named after the late Dr. Fred Epstein, a groundbreaking pediatric neurosurgeon.
The recipients, who came from as far away as Utah, demonstrate what children and young adults with learning disabilities can achieve through dedication, talent and initiative.
"Let there be no doubt that there is precious little that someone with learning disabilities who has an intact ego, who is a good person with a good education who has developed compensatory skills or quite frankly, who has learned to power through the difficulties they have, cannot achieve," said Governor Malloy. "Children that are given the opportunity to get the services they need perform at levels that no one expected that they would achieve when they were a child."
About Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc.: Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. is a Westport, CT-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorders (ADHD) via its educational programs, award-winning website and blog, and free e-newsletter at http://www.SmartKidswithLD.org. The organization also educates the public about these children's gifts and talents. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy is an Honorary Board member, and Henry Winkler, Golden Globe award-winning actor, director and author, serves as the organization's Honorary Chairman.


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We are excited to welcome you to the 2013 No Worries Now Prom next Thursday, June 20th, at the Ebell of Los Angeles! If you are receiving this e-mail, we have received your RSVP! More information about the Prom itself is available at http://noworriesnow.org/blog/
Dress Giveaway Event:
All patient attendees are welcome to join us for our annual dress giveaway event sponsored by the wonderful folks at Becca's Closet of Tracy. One dress of your choosing will be provided to our patient attendees. (Sorry, we cannot provide dresses to the guests of patients.) You may bring up to two guests to help you select a dress. Please RSVP at http://noworriesnow.org/
When: Tuesday, June 18, between the hours of 2:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. (You don't need an appointment — stop by any time during that window!)
Where: Millennium Dance Complex, 5113 Lankershim Blvd, San Fernando Valley (North Hollywood), CA
Phone: (818) 753-5081
Pre-Prom Hair and Makeup Event:
If you have not done so already, sign up for pre-prom hair and makeup beauty services provided by the Beauty Bus Foundation. The pre-prom beauty event will be held at the Ebell just prior to the prom. Please contact Elizabeth Weeks at (310) 392-0900 for your appointment ASAP. Again, we ask that services be limited to our patient guests as we have a very limited time to accommodate everyone.
When: Tuesday, June 20, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (appointment required)
Where: The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S Lucerne Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90005
It's prom time!
When: Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S Lucerne Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90005
You've got the dress, you're beautiful, it's time to dine and dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Don at the beautiful Ebell of Los Angeles.
Registration will begin at 7 p.m. near the rear parking lot (wheelchair accessible). By participating in this event, you are acknowledging your consent to be photographed by any member of the media, the No Worries Now Foundation, Wow Special Events, Becca's Closet, and/or Beauty Bus Foundation, as well as their representatives or employees. Your entry to this event constitutes implied consent to be photographed and to have those photographs published. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let registration representatives know.
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This year, we are asking for your support for this and future proms and events. Please help us "dance on" by stopping by the donation station during Prom and making a contribution of any amount. We will be selling our traditional "ASK ME" T-shirts for $25, as well as our new "Show Your Love" ladies' shirts for $20. We also have a limited number of custom-crafted domino pendants available for a donation of $15. We will accept cash, checks, or certain credit cards. No Worries Now is an all-volunteer organization which exists solely because of the generosity of people like you. Please help us give another teen the chance to dance.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
7 to 11 p.m.
The Ebell of Los Angeles
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Free parking available on site
"An Evening in Venice"
Any teen who has faced a life-threatening illness and up to 2 guests. Participants are usually 13-21, but guests of any age may attend. The event is free for all participants.
Please wear formal prom attire. We encourage you to dress to the theme. We will hold a dress giveaway event on Tuesday, June 18th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Millennium Dance Complex, 5113 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. RSVP online HERE. We will also arrange for free professional hair/makeup the day of the prom. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for reservations.
* Dinner & dessert
* DJ & Dancing
* Red carpet entrance
* Photo booth with props
* Caricature artist
* Magician
* Live performances
* Doctor & EMT on site
Please consult with your physician regarding your ability to attend prom at this time. Do not attend if you have cold or flu symptoms, or have come into contact with someone with cold or flu symptoms, within 7 days of the prom; any infectious disease; a multi-drug resistant organism; a respiratory tract infection; an unexplained rash; or a febrile illness.
All attendees must RSVP (for themselves and their guests) no later than June 1, 2013. Late RSVPs may be accepted, but after June 1, we cannot guarantee that spots will be available. To RSVP online, click HERE.
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We are excited to announce the launch of our new Los Angeles Pair Program! The program will pair up Los Angeles patients with teen volunteers and pay to send pairs on monthly outings, including amusement park trips, museum visits, scavenger hunts, movies, dinners, and more. Applications were due April 19th, but we may accommodate additional applicants. To read more about the program and to apply, click HERE.
On Monday, May 20, 2013 No Worries Now held its second annual prom in Washington, D.C. The local organizer was Sara Sanders, and the event space was donated by Top of the Town! The theme was "Fly Me to the Moon: 1940s Hollywood." Check it out:
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how to change sidebar widget text color? (on the left)
and i want to change all text to black on the blog (headlines and subheadlines)
The blog I need help with is goodpointpresentation.wordpress.com.
I searched the CSS forum for you. Does this help?
Hello, I don't know how to start my own topic so I'm hoping this is ok.
I need help with this website: mirellacrespi.com
I'm using the Oxygen theme and I have purchased the CSS editor. I understand that Oxygen allows you to select a showcase view for a page with no sidebars or the default view which has two sidebars. Neither works for me - I would like to remove the sidebar on the left and keep only the sidebar on the right where the current categories and twitter feed widgets are. I have placed an empty text widget on the left in order to hide the theme's automatic configuration if you leave it blank...
What code should I add in order to hide the left sidebar?
Please help...
Thanks! :)
This is not okay and will lead to confuison. The OP is using a different theme called MistyLook and all CSS editing is theme specific. Please click the link http://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/css-customization#postform and copy and paste your questions above into your own thread.
To change the color of the sidebar text in the MistyLook theme:
li.sidebox {
color: #f00;
To change the color of the sidebar titles in the MistyLook theme:
li.sidebox h2 {
color: #f00;
To change the color for titles on individual pages in the Mistylook theme:
.posttitle a,
.posttitle a:visited {
color: #000;
Adjust the color codes as necessary.
I'm not sure what subheadlines you were referring to. Try out the CSS above and if you still need help after that, please reply back here and mention a specific example of subheadline text.
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The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-2 will host a Boating Skills & Seamanship program Aug. 13-Sept. 6, Mondays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., at Coast Guard Air Station.
MPC planner retires after 39 years
William Saxman has served nearly four decades as a planner for the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, so it's understandable that a variety of words are used to describe him.
As authorities use more high-tech gadgets, they face further legal hurdles
By bugging a keyboard or using special software, FBI agents can remotely capture a computer user's every keystroke.
Parliamentarians debate motions, seconds and points of order in Atlanta
Jim Lochrie says his worst meeting experience came a couple of years ago when members of a major soccer club convened in Toronto.
Barba Negra sinks again
The Barba Negra has found itself submerged once again. The 106-year-old wooden ship sank off Hutchinson Island Friday, three weeks after owner Garhard Schwisow resurfaced it.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-2 will host a Boating Skills & Seamanship program Aug. 13-Sept. 6, Mondays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., at Coast Guard Air Station at Hunter Army Airfield.
Savannah man charged in shooting death of brother
A man was arrested Friday night and charged with killing his older brother on the city's westside.
Stalemate continues on county budget
The budget controversy will drag on for another month after Chatham County commissioners failed to adopt their budget Friday, creating potential problems for some county departments.
Not all Teach for Georgia teachers are new to classroom
Some critics of the Teach for Georgia program have complained that the state's efforts to bring non-educators into the classroom will result in bringing in a bunch of novices who are unqualified and ill-prepared.
Church bulletin board
Children's church, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 624 Waters Ave. 11 a.m. First and third Sundays in J. A. James Annex.
Model boat races take off in Bloomingdale
The Ogeechee Grand Prix II, a model boat race hosted by the Ogeechee R/C Modelers Club, continues today.
Community calendar
Broadway musical "Oliver" will be performed during a summer dinner theater hosted by Isle of Hope Methodist Church, will be held July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4, in the Fellowship Hall.
Community calendar
"A Bach Festival Concert" will be presented at 3 p.m. today at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St.
Condit interviewed a fourth time by police in disappearance of intern
FBI profilers asked Rep. Gary Condit about Chandra Levy's friends and pressed him about anything the missing California woman may have said that could provide a clue to her whereabouts, according to a source who was briefed on the latest interview.
Community news column
Claire S. Horsley, daughter of Steven Horsley of Savannah and Peggy Horsley of Greensboro, N. C., received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology-anthropology from Middlebury College during commencement exercises held May 27.
Boy hospitalized after falling in pool
A 13-year-old Savannah boy was on a respirator Friday at Memorial Health University Medical Center after being submerged in a pool for more than two minutes.
Area art galleries
A.T. Hun Art Gallery has a relaxed, fun atmosphere and a serious approach to art.
From Gimpo City to Hinesville
After eating breakfast at Shoney's, a cadre of seven business and political leaders from Gimpo City in South Korea's Kyunggi Province headed to the Liberty County Courthouse Annex to meet with county commissioners.
Mexico's president says all Mexicans in the United States should be legalized
President Vicente Fox said Saturday that all Mexicans working in the United States should be legalized in recognition of their contribution to the U. S. economy.
First Union must drop three local branches
With an OK from shareholders and federal regulators, Savannah's First Union Building soon will be searching for a new name.
Environmentalists criticize EPA efforts on pollution site
Local environmentalists say a plan to clean up contaminants at a former wood preserving plant is inadequate because it asks neighbors to live with"2 billion pounds of pollutants for an eternity."
Fourteen-year-old boy in Florida gets 28 years in prison for killing his teacher
A judge sentenced 14-year-old Nathaniel Brazill to 28 years in prison Friday for fatally shooting his favorite teacher between the eyes on the last day of school far less than the maximum he could have received of life without parole.
Cops continue to battle downtown crime, cups or no cups
For years, downtown residents have complained that the police were not visible enough.
Water park location dunked
David Boynton's plans to build a water park are still afloat, but his intentions to put it next to a Richmond Hill subdivision have sunk.
Area arts events
"Red Hot Summer," continues through Sept. 16 at Red gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. The exhibit includes work by Julian Schnabel, Chuck Close, Jim Dine, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol.
A Pilot's Fall VII: Lifetime of questions
David Guido talks to Pam for the last time a year after her death. Pam, wearing the blue jeans she always wore, approaches him. David tells her what a beautiful person she is.
Ah, the wretched old days
Rumors swarm that hot, humid September night in Atlanta. A black thug has grabbed a white woman's purse on Peachtree Street. A Negro man dared to whistle at a white woman down at the train station.
Powell in Beijing to voice concern about China's record on missile exports
Secretary of State Colin Powell said he is intent on confronting China about military and weapons exports in violation of agreements. He planned to meet with President Jiang Zemin and other Chinese leaders.
Rice gains in influence, while Cheney role diminished
President Bush's national security team is undergoing a transformation as the major players grow into their jobs. The shift has seen Condoleezza Rice, the national security adviser, gain clout and self confidence, and Vice President Dick Cheney recede toward the background.
Otter that attacked boy tests positive for rabies
The otter that attacked a 7-year-old boy at Tybee on Island Tuesday tested positive for rabies.
Federal bill could bring new military hospital to Charleston
A bill cosponsored by Rep. Henry Brown, R-S. C., calls for a demonstration project that would force military hospitals and nearby Veterans Affairs Department medical centers at five locations around the country to share things like staff, facilities and patients.
Man shot in attempted robbery in Garden City
A Garden City man was shot Friday evening in an attempted armed robbery.
Community classes
Classes offered on Internet research and Microsoft Office software, at the Bull Street Library.
Booksellers profit as religious authors go mainstream
Enraged demons born of darkness, lost souls rescued by cosmic forces, over half the world's population gone overnight. Sound like a Stephen King novel?
For dwarfs, mixed reaction to radical limb lengthening procedure
Wrench in hand, the orthopedic surgeon reaches into the spidery metal contraption, searching for an adjustable screw. He maneuvers into the miniature scaffolding, past steel rods and graphite braces, making a few careful turns.
Torn in two directions
Mary Elizabeth Faircloth, an active Episcopalian, runs a support group for families of loved ones with dementia. She sees the hurt caused by Alzheimer's disease and knows help may someday come from fertilized human eggs.
Savannah Symphony Orchestra hires new chief
The Savannah Symphony Orchestra has hired a new executive director.
Coming soon to a homeless shelter: Internet access
Plagued by homeless patrons who want to use the Internet all day, Atlanta public libraries are donating computers to a downtown shelter.
Millions of taxpayers calling IRS with questions about the tax refund checks
After widespread publicity and mailing of official notices, millions of taxpayers are calling the IRS with questions about the tax refund checks going out this summer.
The Law of the neighborhood
How could such a cold-sounding word as "Arctic" name a street warmed by the tender-loving presence of Julia Eloise Law these past 85 years?
Retailers hope to get a piece of rebate checks
Bicycle mechanic Matt Sessions is ready to pump his tax rebate check directly into the economy. Though his check doesn't come close to covering the cost of his new Specialized Big Hit, a mountain bike that sells for $2,029, the money does help.
A Pilot's Fall VIII: Major changes
Twice a day, every day, an American Black Hawk helicopter lifts off from a remote airfield and flies over the Caribbean Sea while its crew scans vast miles of water for a single boat.
Tree trimming angers Ferguson Avenue residents
Ferguson Avenue resident Charles Ellis says Savannah Electric's severe pruning has doomed the oak trees along his street.
Fla. woman on mend after dog fends off alligator
A 2-year-old Australian blue heeler scared off an alligator after his 85-year-old owner slipped on wet grass and lay in her backyard unable to move.
Justice Department moves to block merger of United Airlines and US Airways
The Justice Department said Friday it will file suit to block the merger of United Airlines and US Airways, the potentially history-making deal that United already had renounced.
Vox populi, the voice of the people
"To the writer who thinks mosquitoes are large in the 'upper plains' -- I live in the 'upper plains,' but am a native of south Georgia. I promise you, the South has the biggest, baddest and meanest mosquitoes in the country."
Vox populi, the voice of the people
"With that atomic bomb contaminating the water off Tybee Island, it's no wonder we now have killer attack otters."
To-go cups: to ban or not to ban?
Most nights of the week, you can find thousands of people walking around this southern college town.
Georgia farmers worried plant invader will choke the natives
It's already taken hold in Florida, and now fields in south Georgia are becoming infested with the dreaded tropical soda apple, a bushy plant that some farmers fear could be worse than kudzu.
Mystery of lost Confederate treasure lives on
"With that atomic bomb contaminating the water off Tybee Island, it's no wonder we now have killer attack otters."
Leon Wilkeson, Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist, dead at 49
Bass guitarist Leon Wilkeson, one of the founding members of legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Friday, the band's record label said. He was 49.
Editorial: Failing the smell test
HAVE CHATHAM County commissioners forgotten that the county budget is funded with taxpayer dollars, and that those taxpayers deserve to know and comment on how those dollars are spent?
Letters to the editor
Although I rarely agree with Charles Krauthammer, I found his eulogy for Katharine Graham, long-time publisher of The Washington Post ("One of the most influential American women of the 20th century," July 20), profoundly moving.
Guest column: Board of Assessors must fix its problems
The front-page story in the July 18 issue of the Savannah Morning News "Report intensifies scrutiny of Udinsky" was about the recently released performance review board report on Chatham County's Board of Assessors.
Editorial: Kyoto's hot air
THE AGREEMENT on the Kyoto Protocol on global warming reached by 178 countries last week was intended to put the heat on the United States, which remains the only major nation not to sign on.
Letters to the editor
My wife and I have watched with interest the reaction in the press and in the community to the announcement of the formation of the Cancer Institute at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Editorial: Taming the towers
WHEN IT comes to the wonders of technology, cell phones are a dichotomy. They keep people in touch with each other and civilization from practically any point in the world.
A-Jones suffers up-and-down hitting streak
Andruw Jones is hot again. Or is he? There's no telling with the Gold Glove center fielder because he's been so inconsistent lately. He's in a 19-for-88 skid (.216) but also has seven hits in his last 18 at-bats.
The year the Braves broke out
Memories and a feeling of kinship are their warm winter cloaks, pulled close to sustain them forever.
Undercard draws at Jarrell's Gym
Championship boxing came to Savannah Saturday night, coupling hard-core fight fans with the curious.
Holtz speaks about Watson at Ladies' Clinic
South Carolina coach Lou Holtz said suspended running back Derek Watson has done about all the coaches have asked, but will have to cleared by the university before rejoining the team.
CARA bill gains momentum
If passed into law, CARA would reinvest $3.1 billion into state-based wildlife conservation, coastal conservation, historic preservation, urban parks and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Sports briefs
Several miscues led to the Chain baseball's 10-5 loss to Virginia in the Babe Ruth 16-under Southeast Regional Tournament at Garden City's Basemore Park on Saturday.
Rudd, Bodine share front row at Pocono
This time, Ricky Rudd can't sneak up on anybody. But Todd Bodine would like to.
A title fight comes to Savannah
In 14 months, Ebo Elder has come a long way as a professional boxer. Tonight, he brings a title fight to Savannah.
Smith anxious to play again
If it were up to him, Jimmy Smith would have been bumping defensive backs and catching passes in traffic with everyone else.
Braves committed to DeRosa for the season
Mark DeRosa isn't going to remind observers of Rafael Furcal. But on the other hand, he's not going to play shortstop like Dr. Strangeglove either.
Racin' and romancin'
As race drivers, Brett Bodine, John Andretti and Buckshot Jones have to make decisions in a split second. At 180 mph, there's no time for second guessing.
Another masterpiece
From the moment he decided to commit the prime of his career to the Braves, Greg Maddux has refused to play second fiddle to anyone.
Former NBA star stranded in Cairo hoping to return to U.S.
Barely six years ago, Manute Bol enjoyed life in the NBA -- recognizable anywhere in the United States, doing prime-time commercials for top products and meeting congressmen and senators to lobby for the cause of rebels in his native Sudan.
Gossett leads Deere Classic
David Gossett, the 1999 U. S. Amateur champion who had a 59 in the PGA Tour qualifying school, shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take the lead in the John Deere Classic.
Ruiz-Holyfield III bout inflicting plenty of pain
First the good news: The fight most people wished would just go away actually might.
Local knowledge gives Fletcher edge at Hardeeville
Apparently, Dorothy was on to something in the Wizard of Oz there is no place like home.
Caminiti breaks from funk with two HRs
For all of Ken Caminiti's intimidating stare, it's a hollow expression if he can't back it up with his bat.
Devil Ray's McGriff traded to first-place Cubs
McGriff, who scrapped a trade to Chicago earlier this month by invoking his no-trade clause, was dealt from last-place Tampa Bay to the first-place Cubs on Friday for pitcher Manny Aybar and a player to be named.
Game 7 baserunning mistake still haunts Smith
The memory is like an open sore that refuses to heal. Nearly 10 years later, Lonnie Smith's baserunning blunder in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Braves and Twins plagues him still.
A license to thrill
Josh Carter is going to stare an Effingham County driver's license examiner in the face in November and just laugh.
Castroneves short of fuel; Kanaan wins pole
Tony Kanaan won the pole for the Target Grand Prix with an assist from rival Helio Castroneves.
European duo finds comfort zone at AASU
Americans tend to see Europe as one gigantic, unfamiliar place rather than a congregation of small, distinct countries. Across the pond is all that matters the specific country, province or city is just an extraneous detail.
Blackmon's promotion signals new approach
The Atlanta Falcons hope Don Blackmon's kinder, gentler approach will lead to a resurgent defense.
Tony Perez gets warm welcome home
Tony Perez always takes the lineup card to the umpires before the game. On the road, the Florida Marlins manager rarely gets the kind of reaction he did Friday night.
Eagles draw magazines' preseason top billings
Where else would you rank a football team that was coming off a national championship season and had 15 of its 22 starters returning, including a three-time All-America fullback?
Life from sidelines just as tough
The emotion boiled inside Lynda Petty for months as she watched her husband Richard make
Sunday showdown set
The Suncom Oglethorpe Invitational started like a stampede on Friday, but, by the end of Saturday's second round, the tournament had turned into a two-horse race.
Early flights only drawback for Slack
Bill Slack was sitting in the stands at Grayson Stadium during the Savannah Sand Gnats' homestand earlier this week.
Mini-Stock race provides major controversy
Patrick Mikell's words became somewhat prophetic in Oglethorpe Speedway Park's victory lane a few moments after the completion of his Mini-Stocks race.
Armstrong moves up a gear to win Tour stage
Just when Lance Armstrong's rivals thought they had seen it all, he shifted up a gear Friday to win a Tour de France stage and draw yet closer to a third straight title.
Macon bombs Sand Gnats
Macon hit two grand slams and smacked around Savannah 17-11 in South Atlantic League baseball action Saturday night.
Mike Tyson again accused of rape
A woman has accused Mike Tyson of raping her at a house he rented in a Southern California mountain resort, the latest in a long line of allegations involving sex, violence and the former heavyweight champ.
Godwin makes stirring debut at Oglethorpe
Just when Lance Armstrong's rivals thought they had seen it all, he shifted up a gear Friday to win a Tour de France stage and draw yet closer to a third straight title.
Acevedo's triples help Sand Gnats end losing skid
Just when Lance Armstrong's rivals thought they had seen it all, he shifted up a gear Friday to win a Tour de France stage and draw yet closer to a third straight title.
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Blackstone buys sizeable land parcel in Nantong
Updated: 2013-01-25 10:28
By Hu Yuanyuan (China Daily)
Blackstone Group LP, one of the world's largest private equity firms, has made another major investment in commercial real estate in China, this time a sizeable parcel of land in Nantong, Jiangsu province.
The investment, made through a real estate fund owned by Blackstone, was in cooperation with China Resources Land Ltd, a source close to the deal confirmed.
The investment, worth more than 3 billion yuan ($482 million), involves 600,000 square meters of land in Nantong, an industrial port city at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
It was finalized in October, and has now been given Ministry of Commerce approval, the source said.
The price tag means the land was sold for roughly 1,300 yuan per square meter, a very attractive price given the location.
The latest move follows Blackstone's recent purchase of an office block in Shanghai, together with Ting Hsin International Group, for around 2.3 billion yuan, or around 49,000 yuan per sq m.
The source added the PE giant plans to start raising capital for an Asia real estate fund soon.
In October, Blackstone announced it has closed its latest global real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII (BREP VII). The fund raised $13.3 billion over 13 months from more than 250 investors globally.
Commenting on the latest purchase, Grant Ji, a senior director in the investment department of real estate service provider Savills Property Services (Beijing) Co Ltd, said: "It is a smart deal as the land cost is pretty low. And Blackstone has found a strong partner.
"As the investment is in a third-tier city, the investment should be considered a long-term one, betting on the country's quickened urbanization process."
John Zhao, CEO of Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital, said any investment related to urbanization and consumption upgrading will offer lucrative opportunities for private equity firms, and the Nantong deal includes both two factors.
Zhang Ping, the head of research at the international real estate service provider Cushman & Wakefield, said that he expects such foreign institutional investment interest in Chinese commercial property to continue apace.
"The buying opportunities in the first-tier cities, especially Beijing, are limited due to the government's strict control on their capital flow into China and the limited supply of office buildings," he added.
Warburg Pincus LLC, one of the largest private equity firms in the United States, has just bought a stake in the Chinese commercial property management company T&C Asset Management Consulting Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
T&C's Managing Director Tang Yao said that commercial property in China's first-tier cities, and those with a primary location in second-tier cities, also remain good choices for investors.
"Though there has been a growing rush of capital into the commercial property sector since the government tightened the policies in the residential market, the risks of projects in those cities are still limited," said Tang.
He added that the Yangtze River and Pearl River deltas are still foreign institutional investors' favorite regions, while many still remain active in Beijing, Dalian, Shenyang and Tianjin.
"Interest will continue in commercial property, while concerns remain about investment opportunities in the residential sector," Tang said.
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OREGON — Police are announcing a blitz of forced 'no-refusal' blood-draw warrants for drivers this holiday weekend.
In Oregon, and many other states, drivers that are suspected by police of driving under the influence are presented with a choice: submit to a Breathalyzer search or lose your driver's license for a year.
From a driver's perspective, however, submitting to a Breathalyzer presents some problems. One is that the machines inherently present the possibility of error, and could provide an incorrect measurement incriminate an innocent person. There is the argument that people should not be forced to prove their innocence or provide police with self-incriminating evidence.
The policy of revoking licenses is not without faults, but for the most part it balances the forces calling for safe roads and protects people's individual rights.
However, in Oregon, that's not good enough. Judges are teaming up with police to sign warrants on-demand for the forcible confiscation of blood. The intention is to collect the evidence necessary to lock people in prison.
In some cases, this involves hustling a suspect back to the police station, strapping them to a table, putting them in a headlock, and penetrating them with a needle, despite their protests.
It does not paint a pretty picture for innocent people who philosophically choose to stand their ground and refuse to submit to police searches.
See KVAL's coverage of 'no refusal' weekend, which is ironically being staged on 'Independence Day.'
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April 28 & 29, 2007
Wine & Herb Festival
Celebrate the beginning of spring and receive a fragrant herb plant sponsored by Dickman Farms from each winery. Sample herb prepared delicacies paired with fine wines. Souvenir wineglass and recipes are included. Participants are eligible to win one of our Three Grand Prizes: a one night stay at the Packwood House, a one night stay at the Hobbit Hollow House Bed & Breakfast, a two night stay in the Biggs Room at McLallen House Bed & Breakfast, one "Hot Glass Show Piece" and two adult passes to the Corning Glass Museum plus four $10.00 gift certificates from the Ithaca Bakery.
Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday Noon-6:00pm.
Ticket valid for both days.
Gift Certificates are available for all our events.
Tickets can be purchased at any Wegmans store.
Advance tickets: Single $ 30.00, Couple $ 45.00.
Tickets at the door: Single $ 35.00, Couple $ 50.00.
Designated Driver: Single $ 25.00, Couple $ 40.00.


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100 Best Songs of 2013
Daft Punk went disco, Kendrick Lamar murdered the competition, and a 16-year-old New Zealander dissed bling and made the whole world sing
67. Speedy Ortiz, "Tiger Tank"
These guitar kids from Western Massachusetts scored an excellent indie-rock debut, Major Arcana, with wry vignettes like "Tiger Tank." Sadie Dupuis breaks her twenty-something romantic angst down to its component parts, from "My mouth is a factory for every toxic part of speech I spew" to "My face is a label for how awfully I'm doing." But the guitars help her put it all together.


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If you were David Letterman's wife would you divorce him after hearing of his indiscretions on national TV? This hot topic was the subject of a heated discussion with friends at the new John Howie steakhouse at the Bravern.
My gal pals and I went there Friday night for happy hour. It was PACKED! And, being my friend Jane's 50th birthday, we wanted to go someplace festive, happening, and fun.
The convo ended up being about whether or not you would divorce Dave. He's worth a gazillion dollars, his wife has a child with him, yet for a long time he's been cheating on her behind her back. What would you do? Stay and think about shopping, divorce him and get your fair share, or just ignore it all and tell yourself "who cares?" I mean, he's ultra famous, and being married to him would be like being married to a rock star. They are sort of "public property" in a way because so many people want a piece of them. Can you picture Mick Jagger staying faithful?
Our visit to John Howie was perfect. The service, food, wine, and even the complimentary birthday cake! At the end of the evening our waitress brought Jane a flourless fudge volcano cake with a mountain of freshly whipped cream and ONE candle! It was delicious. Oh, and FAT FREE…of course…NOT.
Before dessert, we shared the BLT Sliders plate. It came with handmade potato chips and was perfect in every way. Highly recommend this dish.
The Bravern was bustling with people, although some of the shops were sort of empty, and 2900. purses weren't flying off the shelves at Neiman Marcus. Food and wine are always popular even with the recession I guess, so the restaurants were all packed with waiting lists. Maybe it's better to drink, then shop!
On the way out, we bumped into fellow birthday girl Ramona at Louis Vuitton who was sharing her special night with friends.
I think that 50 is the new 30.


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The Kadima Vote: How the Election Could Play out
With the Kadima leadership primary just days away, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni looks like a sure winner. The latest opinion poll shows her 20 percentage points ahead of her closest rival in the contest that could produce Israel's next prime minister. The Sept. 17 Kadima Party vote comes after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced he… More ▸