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Summer Benefit Concert Series, Dave Shaffer, proceeds benefit local charities, Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, South Portland. $5. www.thorntonheightsumc.com. 7 p.m. Thursday.
Seth Casteel, photographer and author of "Underwater Dogs," Planet Dog Company Store, Portland. planetdog.com. 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Linda Snowe McLoon, author of "Crown Prince" and "Crown Prince Challenged," Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com. Noon Friday.
George Daughan and Vice Adm. (Ret.) George Emery, authors of "1812: The Navy's War" and "In Their Own Words: The Navy Fights the War of 1812," Maine Historical Society, Portland. mainehistory.org. Noon Tuesday.
Monica Wood, author of "When We Were the Kennedys," Topsham Public Library. topshamlibrary.org. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Folk Dance Brunswick, world music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, northern Europe and around the globe, many dances taught, no partner needed, People Plus, Brunswick. $8, $5 students and seniors. 200-7577. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Windsor Fair, agricultural exhibits, arts and crafts, midway, pulling events, harness racing and more, Windsor Fairgrounds. www.windsorfair.com. Thursday to Monday.
Blue Hill Fair, midway rides, food vendors, musical entertainment, racing, pulling events and more, Blue Hill Fairgrounds. www.bluehillfair.com. Thursday to Monday.
The Bluegrass Special, Gibson Brothers, Bobby Osborne and his Rocky Top Express, Steep Canyon Rangers, Della Mae and many others, Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick. $35 to $50. www.thomaspointbeach.com. Thursday to Sunday.
Springfield Fair, stage shows, animal pulling events, antique autos, midway and livestock exhibits, Springfield Fairgrounds. www. thespringfieldfair.com. Friday to Monday.
Harmony Free Fair, rides, crafts, food, animals, fireworks on Sunday, Harmony Fairgrounds. www.harmonyfreefair.org. Friday to Monday.
Third Annual Portland Brew Festival, brews, meads and ales from around New England, Portland Company Complex, Portland. $35, $5 tickets for no-alcohol designated drivers. portlandbrewfestival.com. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, 12:30 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Summer Family Carnival, vendors, crafts, artists, entertainment, food, games and much more, fundraiser for Schoolhouse Arts, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish. Free admission. schoolhousearts.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Capriccio, two-week festival of the arts with music, lectures, readings, performances and several special events, various locations, Ogunquit. ogunquit.org. Monday and Tuesday. Through Sept. 14.
Clinton Lions Fair, midway, woodsman's day, animal pulling events, exhibits and stage entertainment, Clinton Fairgrounds. www.clintonlionsfair.com. Sept. 5.
International Seaplane Fly-In, float plane competitions, educational exhibits, craft fair, food and more, Moosehead Lake, Greenville. www.seaplanefly-in.org. Sept. 5.
2013 POV Summer Documentary Series, "Ping Pong," Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium. Free. portlandlibrary.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Through Sept. 26.
"The Big Easy Express," indie concert documentary, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Old Crow Medicine Show and Mumford & Sons, Rockland Public Library. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Summer Film Series, "Django Unchained" (R), York Public Library. www.york.lib.me.us. 7 p.m. Sunday.
"Sign Painters," documentary about the sign-making industry, post film Q&A with director Faythe Levine, Space, Portland. $8. space538.org. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
2013 POV Summer Documentary Series, "56 Up," Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium. Free. portlandlibrary.com. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Through Sept. 26.
Summer Silent Film Series with Live Music from Jeff Rapsis, Harold Lloyd "Grandma's Boy" (1922), Leavitt Theatre, Ogunquit. $10. leavittheatre.com. 8 p.m. Thursday. Through Oct. 26.
The Moscow Magic & Comedy Show, stars Vladimir Zinczenko. Illusions, comedy, juggling and more, The Freeport Theater of Awesome, Freeport. $22. awesometheater.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
"Millay in Love," with poets Christian Barter, Carol Bachofner, Eve Forti, Bruce Pratt and Wendy Rappaport, celebrating poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, Whitehall Inn, Camden. Free. whitehall-inn.com. 7 p.m. Thursday.
Camden Windjammer Festival, Maritime Heritage Fair, boat race and parade, Sea Dog show, pirates and more, Camden Harbor. camdenwindjammerfestival.com. 9 a.m. Friday to Sunday.
AudioBody, inventive multimedia comedy show, The Freeport Theater of Awesome, Freeport. $10 to $25. awesometheater.com.7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
John Ford: Local Hero, a talk by Kevin Stoehr, panel discussion, film excerpts and more, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the director's death, Maine Irish Heritage Center, Portland. $5. maineirish.com. 7 p.m. Friday.
"Maine Rebels Attack" Train Robbery, re-enactors will be at the railroad to re-create a Civil War-era train robbery for visitors, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, Portland. $10, $9 seniors, $6 for kids 3 to 12 years old. mainenarrowgauge.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Wagon Ride to the Past History Tours, Wolfe's Neck Farm, Freeport. $14, $8 for kids 3 to 12, 2 and under free. wolfesneckfarm.org. 10 a.m. to Noon Saturday.
Eastern Cemetery Tours, guided walking tour with history of those buried, history of the grounds and the types of stones, Eastern Cemetery, Portland. $7, $4 seniors and students, kids under 12 free. spiritsalive.org. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday. Through Oct. 13.
Vintage Motorcycle Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show, Owls Head Transportation Museum. $12, free for under 18. ohtm.org. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Tate House Architectural Tour, 90-minute tours, architectural tour from the cellar to the attic to reveal the "skeleton" of an 18th-century timber frame house, Tate House Museum, Portland. $12, $10 seniors, $6 for 6 to 12 years. 774-6177. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Sept. 5. Through Oct. 3.
Cruise & Lighthouse Visit: Beacons of Boothbay, view three or more other lighthouses during 5-hour cruise, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. $45, $25 for ages 6 to 16. mainemaritimemuseum.org. 2:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
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The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recently called attention to a magnificent ostrich egg cup on Twitter:
#WorldEggDay Silver gilt cup & cover enclosing an ostrich-egg, 46cm tall, made for the prince of Transylvania c. 1576 pic.twitter.com/6Y6ZbA0oem
— Ashmolean Museum (@AshmoleanMuseum) October 9, 2015
The object is part of the Wellby bequest, which entered the Ashmolean collections in 2012, and has recently been put on a new, permanent display. The objects can be browsed on the website of the museum, where the following information is given about the ostrich egg cup:
"Silver gilt cup and cover enclosing an ostrich-egg. The body has embossed and enamelled decoration in red, blue, green and white, three vertical straps, surmounted by masks. The cover has three pierced straps enamelled decoration with crosses and fleur-des-lys. The finial is an ostrich-egg holding up a shield with a crowned coat of arms [...] Made for the prince (waivoda) of Transylvania, a member of the Habsburg family, who ruled as a vassel of the Ottoman Empire. The inside of the egg has silver-gilt meticulously decorated with intersecting curving lines. The egg has been replaced or stripped."
The website also gives the insciption around the coat of arms on top of the lid of the cup:
This inscription enables us to identify the owner of the cup more precisely: it was not made for the Prince of Transylvania - who in 1576 was Stephen Báthory - but for his brother, Cristopher (Krisfóf) Báthory.
Stephen Báthory, Prince of Transylvania and King of Poland
(Giulio Ricci, 1586 - Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest)
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I have been blind sighted with about a thousand emotions I never saw coming.
I had been doing good and I try not to think about it all too much..
because when you dwell on negativity, it will consume you.. and not in a good way,
so i have avoided it as much as I can. so therefore,
i only have emotional moments when i talk about the process outloud
or go into deep thinking about what all has gone on.
But walking into the doctor today, waiting in the waiting room seeing different stages of pregnancy walk in and out of that room.. I realized how hard it was.
I started getting all emotional again.
waiting rooms are the worst, especially when you have things on your mind.
They called me back and took me into that same ultrasound room,
the same one where I last saw our baby with no heart beat.
I immediately started bawling, totally didn't see that coming.
And why an ultrasound room?
Can't they do this exam checkup in a regular visit room?
There's no baby in there anymore so it kinda felt a little like a slap in the face..
even though i came to realize that it was the best room to take me too incase my cervix felt hard? (nurse knowledge) and if they needed they would need to go in and do an ultrasound..
they do know what they are doing,
the nurses and doctor were so sweet while i sat there shocked at how emotional i was,
crying my precious little eyes out and i appreciated not feeling like i was crazy for being this emotional.
It is hard hearing babies heart beats in other rooms..
I never knew how badly I wished it was me hearing that sound instead of being in the situation I'm in but i will be forever more grateful for this next pregnancy that can't come soon enough!
once again the "waiting game" continues..
it sucks when the doctor says to you,
k, you can try again in two to three months.
like no big deal, 2-3 months....
it seems like forever away!!
a couple of hours after my appointment i am feeling better
so on a lighter note,
I'm hoping no more bad news comes from that place
and I hate that this happens way too often with many other women..
I have appreciated all the loving words & support that has come from so many of you!
sometimes it is soo much easier to write things down on this blog, so much easier than talking about it in person or over the phone with friends.. so i'm sorry if you are a close friend or family member and you have only heard about this through the blog.
I'm pretty sure I couldn't make it through an outloud conversation.


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Nancy Lanza's final few days of relief
It was lunch with an old friend in a winter playground.
In mid-December 2012, Nancy Lanza left Newtown for her home state of New Hampshire to take the scenic White Mountains, to enjoy the amenities of the posh Omni Mount Washington Resort and -- for a few hours -- to reconnect with a man she hadn't seen in over 30 years.
They dined on rustic Italian at the Three Tomatoes Trattoria and chatted about her life.
Had she married? Yes. A high school flame. But that ended in divorce.
She had two sons: Ryan, who lived in New Jersey, and Adam, who lived with her back in Connecticut.
Adam, 20, had "disabilities" and "some sort of autism" but they were dealing with it, and Nancy was proud of his accomplishments.
In fact, the New Hampshire sojourn was an "experiment" to give him run of the house for a few days.
Less than 24 hours later, on the morning of December 14, Adam Lanza put four bullets in his mother's head and laid siege to Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 students and six educators, then taking his own life.
The haunting details of Nancy Lanza's New Hampshire getaway in the final days of her life are tucked inside the 7,000 state police report of her son's rampage, released Friday afternoon.
The document shows how stark a contrast these few days of freedom were from Nancy Lanza's daily routine -- the ongoing struggle the single mother faced trying to raise Adam Lanza.
To her unidentified lunch date, she portrayed her trip north as a way to bolster her son's independence. But it might as well have been a brief respite from the oppressive daily routine of catering to the ever-more troubled and reclusive young man.
The Omni's website describes the resort as, "A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities (that) delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious decor."
Between her arrival Dec. 11 and her Dec. 13 checkout, Lanza appeared to be, however briefly, leaving behind the challenges she faced in Newtown for glasses of crisp chardonnay, savory crab cakes and decadent bread puddings and chocolate mousse. Her bill at the luxury resort totalled $600.
Adam Lanza's condition only worsened since 2005, when he was diagnosed by a Dr. Paul Fox with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism.
In February, 2007, she emailed a Dr. Fox saying she and her ex-husband, Peter Lanza, wanted to get their son into a support group at Yale University for teenagers with Asperger's.
"The Yale group and Adam's father are concerned about Adam's socialization and that is something I hadn't really focused on," she wrote. "I have been more concerned with keeping him as comfortable as possible and just getting through each day."
According to police evidence, Fox found Lanza was struggling with significant social impairments, extreme anxiety, and that the young man lacked empathy and had very rigid thought processes.
Peter Lanza, in an interview with investigators, recalled Adam Lanza enjoyed being a student at Sandy Hook elementary and had been "a very happy kid."
But between the ages of 11 and 12, Peter Lanza said, he noticed his son was less happy, stressed and frustrated, though not outwardly aggressive.
Peter Lanza said home was a "comfort zone" for Adam, while school and social interaction "led to pressure."
It was not immediately clear what became of the joint effort between Nancy and Peter Lanza to help their son.
Over the past couple of years, according to the state police report, Peter Lanza's contact with Adam was mainly through email, which Adam Lanza stopped answering in 2010. Peter tried to reach out to him several times a year, and blamed the distance on his ex-wife.
And Adam Lanza apparently refused to cooperate with any efforts to improve his condition.
According to one witness statement taken by the FBI on the day of the shooting, Lanza "never completely accepted that he had a disease and therefore never took any of his medication he was prescribed."
So Nancy Lanza went out of her way to try and adapt.
When Superstorm Sandy tore through Newtown in late October 2012, Adam was "weirded out" but refused to leave their home, after it lost power, for somewhere with warmth and electricity. So his mother purchased a generator.
And an unidentified man who said he had known Nancy Lanza since around 2010 told authorities her recent plans to move to Washington to enroll Adam in "a special school" or to North Carolina to find her son work were also complicated by Adam's condition.
"Nancy knew that she was not going to be able to effectively show/sell her home while Adam was living within," the man said. So she had concocted a solution -- they'd hit the road while the house was on the market.
But in order to do that, the man said, Nancy Lanza would have to buy a recreational vehicle in which to sleep, because Adam "would not sleep in a motel/hotel."
"In this process, she could have Adam out of the house, they could effectuate their move and meanwhile sell her house," the man said.
As he retreated further into his own world, Lanza pursued some increasingly violent and bizarre interests.
A search of his computer revealed a fascination with firearms, ammunition, the military and mass murders; an amateur school shooting video game; a screenplay, "Lovebound," about a 30-year-old man in a relationship with a 10-year-old boy; and fictional writings about being attacked by babies.
During that Dec. 13 lunch at the New Hampshire trattoria, Nancy Lanza told her old friend she had no intentions to ever remarry.
"(She) accepted the obligations of caring for Adam," the friend said.
Staff writers Robert Miller, Dirk Perrefort and John Pirro contributed to this report.


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I've been producing content more or less regularly for over two years now, and now is the time to either take this to the next level, or scale it down significantly.
Some of the content I produce has been well thought out, starting out as a plan, going through a process like any article. I do research, I take pictures, I think thoroughly about what I will write. In order to maintain the schedule, I have also churned out zero-effort content. We're talking single pictures, news updates, content where schedule has taken precedence over quality.
I look through the list of updates from the year that has gone, and I see stuff like the recipe for How to make Artichoke Pizza, the list of the Top Ten Female Action Figures of the 80s, the article on Masters of the Universe Artwork, or the thoughts on toy collecting and nostalgia.
All these are from 2013, and they are all work I can be proud of.
But I just don't have time to produce stuff like this every week. For every quality update, I see too many fillers, too much fluff. I can't stand by content that doesn't really fit my standards when I know what I'm actually capable of producing.
Truth is, I'd rather produce quality content when I have the time for it, than to stick with the schedule and share updates with no substance.
So going forwards, I will not bind myself to a schedule, but rather produce and share content when I feel I have something meaningful to say. I'll continue to produce articles on toys, recipes, top ten lists, even videos, but I won't promise content two times a week.
I think this is a good change, and I'd rather see Toys and Bacon 2014 contain ten great articles than 70 mediocre ones.
All this said, 2013 haven't been bad. Feel free to single out your favorite article I made this year. Feel free to share your own favorite recipes and toys of 2013, your opinions on the year in general even. I welcome your comments as usual.
If you have any sort of comments, suggestions, or even would like to write a guest article, let me know in a comment here, on twitter or on youtube.
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"Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."
I read every day for a year. I have been a voracious reader all my life but events eroded my time and my enthusiasm and I read very little for a number of years, until last October. In the middle of a collapsing life in a collapsing civilization, with panic keeping me up all night, I began staying up half the night to read and blog about books. Some of those books were sheer crap. Some were really really pedestrian. Quite a few left me wondering how they ever got published. A far smaller number stunned me with their inventiveness, imagination, eloquence and brilliance. I met memorable characters. I waded through mudflats of stereotypes, caricatures, and just plain stupid attempts to put people on the page–lots of fails. Reading so much made me hungry for really good books.
Discovered anew there are no new stories. I can predict plots fairly well–comes of having been a bookish child–and I honed that skill appreciably by reading every day. The daily word count forced me to finish a lot of books I would have abandoned and sadly set aside big fat tomes I would have worked through for as long as it took. I'm happy to have freedom of choice back. But I'm interested to note that I'm a lot calmer about the wreckage of the world I knew than I was last year. There are other worlds, just next to this one. We can choose to inhabit them if they appeal to us more. It is necessary to acknowledge that, though, and most people would think it madness. Read enough books and madness comes to resemble sanity.
I will keep reading but I'm shifting the lion's share of my time, outside of the typing-for-pennies work, to my own writing. I have no illusions about what it takes to make up stories but I'm well aware now that the time is a luxury. Aware as well that time is the one irreplaceable currency. There are many ways to access better worlds than this limited and shabby one–music, theatre, art, sailing, contemplation, reading books, writing them. A book is a passage to somewhere else it might be worth exploring. Capturing stories in words is a bridge to a world you create–and who can say it is any less real than the dreams and nightmares we trudge through now?
"Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world."
― Voltaire
Once upon a time, I thought the challenge of reading a-book-a-day would save me. Instead it reminded me that I am perfectly capable of saving myself. And I have stacks of unread volumes piled all over the house for the hours every day when I will gratefully open the covers and step inside a story. Humans are narratives. That's not a metaphor. We are just a bunch of swirling molecules we perceive in the shape of a story. Every single person–told or unrecounted–is a story. That's enough reason for hope.
"Finally, from so little sleeping and so much reading, his brain dried up and he went completely out of his mind."
― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote
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Here's the full tape of Governor Paul LePage's remarks at the event in Falmouth:
Much of the speech is rhetoric we've heard before, but there are more interesting statements that deserve some explanation or commentary, and many more strange statistics and anecdotes that could use some heavy fact checking. I've spent enough time on this already and will leave those tasks to others.
A few highlights to listen for:
LePage threatens to sue the Legislature.
He says he threatened the federal government that he would bus undocumented immigrants to Washington D.C. (for the record, and despite his claims, they aren't actually eligible for state assistance).
He claims he's the #2 target nationally for the AFL-CIO, and attacks unions heavily, also going after state workers (bragging that he's "laid off almost 2,500 state employees") and teachers (for whom he says Maine's standards are too low and "a lot of people don't know what they're going to do so they go into the teaching profession, because it's easier to get in").
He says he will make a new attempt to pass restrictions on collective bargaining and to make pension changes that the unions won't like. At one point near the end, an audience member asks him: "Is there any way to stop attacking the unions and encourage business? I mean there are lots of factors that encourage business to come to a state. I can't believe that we can't change our legislation to encourage businesses to come here and leave our unions alone."
He claims that during the last election, the Portland Press Herald sent a reporter to Canada who "knocked on my ex-wife's door, my children's door to try to interview them to get smut."
At the one hour mark, there's an interesting back and forth with the audience on Common Core education standards and whether or not they're being implemented in Maine.
There's a sentence right after his remark on 47% of able-bodied Mainers not working where he gives a different (but similarly inflated) number for people accessing public assistance, showing his new explanation for the remark is a complete fabrication (unfortunately, it seems to have already been swallowed uncritically by Maine's media).
He has some comments about Senators Flood and Katz and ends his speech by saying that Maine should make public assistance and MaineCare more difficult to access by splitting up the forms and making the system less efficient. He says we need to "separate welfare from healthcare," an interesting remark for someone who has spent months claiming they're the same thing.
See my column from the weekend for some final thoughts on the contents of the tape.


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The Central Connecticut softball team looks to continue its undefeated Northeast Conference streak this weekend in back-to-back doubleheaders against Mount St. Mary's and Monmouth. The Blue Devils will play the Mountaineers (10-24, 2-8 NEC) beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday and the Hawks (21-12, 8-4 NEC) at 12 p.m. on Sunday.
CCSU is currently riding a record-breaking 12-win streak headed into this weekend's NEC match-ups. Sophomore pitcher Laura Messina is undefeated in the conference and has broken the CCSU career shutout and strikeout records. She posts seven shutouts and 125 strikeouts this season. Messina is currently ranked ninth in the nation in shutouts.
Last season, the Blue Devils split with both teams, dropping the first game against the Mountaineers 3-1 before topping them in the second 9-2. In the series with the Hawks, CCSU won the first contest 8-5 before falling 11-6 in the second.
Fans can follow Saturday's away doubleheader against Mount St. Mary's via LIVE STATS.
Sunday's doubleheader at Monmouth will also be available to view via LIVE STATS.


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Sometimes A RogueBook - 2013
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intreresting book. fast paced, sometimes frustrating but kept my attention...would recommend it
Totally enjoyed reading this and now looking forward to reading the others in the series.
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"Sometimes a Rogue" by Mary Jo Putney 2013
Book 5 of 'Lost Lords Series'
Sarah Clarke-Townsend was visiting her very pregnant twin sister, Mariah,the Duchess of Ashton.
Mariah was unusually restless and wanted to be moving. She talked Sarah into going out in a curricle. They made their way up to an abandoned church. They were looking at the interior when Mariah started to go into labor. The groom, who had been following them was told that the baby was coming and to go and get help as Mariah would have to be taken down the hill in something where she could lay down and she could not do so in the curricle.
The groom hadn't been gone long when they heard voices outside. Thinking it was Mariah's husband, Adam, Sarah went to the door only to be shocked as she heard men plotting to kidnap her pregnant sister.
Fearing that if they took Mariah, the baby and possibly Mariah could perish, Sarah decided that she had to save Mariah and the baby. Hiding Mariah behind the altar in an old crypt she closed the trap door and met the kidnappers head on. Because she looked just like Mariah, she convinced them she had already had her child and that she was the Duchess, The kidnappers took her not knowing that Mariah was in the crypt. They headed to Ireland.
Rob Carmichael, a bow street runner, was on his way back to London. Ashton had offered him hospitality whenever he was near Aston's family seat. As Rob was approaching the house, he found turmoil outside. They were in the process of removing the Duchess of Aston from the back of a wagon. She was in agony and in labor. Ashton who was very relieved to see Rob explained to him the situation. Telling Rob how Sarah had pretended to be the duchess and was now in great danger having been taken by force. Rob started out after her. The trail led to Ireland.
Rob rescues Sarah but to their dismay, the escape turned dangerous but Sarah shows she can hold her own.
Will Sarah unexpectedly find love and happiness with this dangerous but trustworthy bow street runner?
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IDOT reports 63 percent decline in motor vehicle fatalities over
Thanksgiving weekend
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SPRINGFIELD -- After launching a
new "Drive to Survive" media and enforcement campaign last week,
Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider announced this
week that there was a 63 percent decline in motor vehicle crash
fatalities over the heavily traveled Thanksgiving weekend.
"Illinois has made significant progress in recent years to improve
traffic safety and reduce fatalities on Illinois roadways, and the
Thanksgiving holiday weekend was no exception," Schneider said.
"Under Gov. Quinn's leadership, statewide seat belt usage rates are
at record highs, and annual traffic fatalities appear on track to
total less than 1,000 for the fourth consecutive year. In addition,
major capital improvements under way for Illinois roads and bridges
should continue to reap logistical and safety benefits for motorists
in years to come."
To boost traffic safety through holiday periods across the state,
IDOT recently launched the Drive to Survive campaign and is
partnering with the Illinois State Police and hundreds of local law
enforcement agencies in November and December for an end-of-the-year
push to increase safety awareness and drive down the number of motor
vehicle crash fatalities. The Illinois State Police and nearly 300
law enforcement agencies statewide were out in force implementing
seat belt and DUI enforcement efforts during Thanksgiving weekend.
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The statewide Drive to Survive enforcement effort continues to
focus on the deadly nighttime hours, at late-night times when data
shows more vehicle occupants die in crashes than during any other
time of day. For this reason, at night, particularly from 11 p.m. to
6 a.m., Illinois motorists will continue to see roadside safety
checks, seat belt enforcement zones and other police saturation
patrols looking for seat belt law violators and drunk drivers.
Crash data compiled by IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety
regarding the Thanksgiving weekend covers the period from 6 p.m.
Nov. 21 to midnight Nov. 25.
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Well-equipped sport coupe for $17,000.
Sports Cars
Editor: Sam Moses
$16,595 Base Price MSRP
$23,495 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Hyundai Tiburon GS ($16,595); GT ($19,295); GT Limited ($21,595); SE ($21,995)
Standard Engine: 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Engine Options: 138-hp 2.0-liter inline four; 172-hp 2.7.0-liter V6
Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual
Transmission Options: five-speed manual; four-speed automatic with Shiftronic; six-speed manual
Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
Assembled In: Ulsan, Korea
Model Tested MSRP: Hyundai Tiburon SE ($21,995)
Standard Equipment: leather seats with cloth inserts, automatic climate control system, power windows and door locks, heated mirrors, keyless entry, 220-watt MP3 audio system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, aluminum pedals, fog lights
Options As Tested: power sunroof ($900)
Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitor
Optional Safety Equipment: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist and Traction ControlDestination Charge: $600
All Tiburons are equipped with anti-lock brakes, a tire pressure monitor, side airbags, and a 220-watt Kenwood MP3 sound system; other models or options include a four-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual control, electronic stability control, and a 440-watt Infinity sound system.
The lines from the side are rakish, and the 12-spoke SE wheels look great. The seats are comfortable and well bolstered, and the instruments are back-lit in a cool blue, with sharp gunmetal accents on the instrument panel.
Hyundai compares the Tiburon to the Honda Civic Si and Scion tC, but we don't see much similarity to those coupes. It seems like the Tiburon is more like the Mitsubishi Eclipse or maybe even the Mazda RX-8, both of which cost thousands more, but also make much more horsepower.
Hyundai is fairly new at the sports car game, but they've done good job, especially considering the price. The V6 engine makes a modest 172 horsepower, but it also makes a nice throaty sound when you rev it to redline, 6500 rpm. When you look into the rearview mirror, the high spoiler reminds you that you're in a sports car.
The engine's torque comes on low, so it's easy to drive. The SE's six-speed gearbox is good, and the clutch is smooth, but the shift lever has too long of a throw to feel tight. Heel-and-toe downshifts are almost possible because of the pedal locations.
The SE suspension is firm, but not uncomfortable. The payoff comes in the corners, as the front-wheel-drive SE grips the road better than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, although not as well as the rear-wheel-drive RX-8. The Tiburon SE also stops well, having 12-inch cross-drilled front rotors.
Hyundai claims its warranty is America's best, with five-year/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000 miles limited powertrain. Tiburon buyers also get 24-hour roadside assistance at no charge for five years.
Hyundai Tiburon comes as four models, beginning with the inexpensive GS ($16,595) which uses a DOHC 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed manual transmission or optional ($1100) four-speed automatic with Shiftronic manual control. Standard equipment includes power windows, doors and heated mirrors, air conditioning, keyless entry, a 220-watt Kenwood MP3 sound system, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Cruise control isn't standard; it comes in a package with the sunroof.
The Tiburon GT ($19,295) uses a DOHC 2.7-liter V6 with the same transmission options as the GS, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there are black leather seat bolsters with cloth inserts, an automatic climate control system, and cruise control. The optional sound system, with the sunroof in the Sun and Sound package, is a 440-watt Infinity system with six CD player, MP3 capability, and subwoofer.
The GT Limited ($21,595) brings in the luxury, with that Infinity sound system and a red leather interior.
The SE ($21,995) is the track-tuned" model. It uses the 2.7-liter V6 with a six-speed gearbox, multi-gauge cluster, high rear spoiler, red front calipers on big vented rotors, aluminum pedals, and the red leather seats with black cloth inserts. The suspension is tuned for hard cornering, and there's electronic stability control with Brake Assist and Traction Control. The standard sound system is the 220-watt Kenwood that's in the GS, and the sunroof is optional.
Safety equipment that comes standard includes anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitor, and side airbags."
Walk Around
The Hyundai Tiburon has nice, rakish lines. From the side or three-quarters rear profile, it looks like it should start rolling off downhill. A crease on each side extends precipitously, from above the rear tire and slightly higher than the door handle, to a point on the front fascia below the headlamp. A crevice down by the rocker panel accentuates the slope of the crease. It's a lot of styling work to make the car look forward-leaning, but in the end it works.
The 17-inch alloy wheels on the SE are handsome, a sort of starburst 12-spoke pattern; imagine six headless and armless gingerbread men, joined in a circle at the neck.
The body has undergone a makeover: front and rear fascia, headlights, taillights, hood, front fenders and twin exhaust tips are all new. The redesigned nose and the tail don't seem so sleek, however; they're rounded and nubile. The Tiburon's butt isn't as big as that of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the rounded trapezoidal tail lamps are graceful; the spoiler on the SE is a nice touch, high but not too high. But take away the spoiler on the other three models, and there isn't much left to draw the eyes.
From head-on, the Tiburon misses the opportunity for something dramatic. Above the bumper there's one thin slit that might add mystery but doesn't demand a second glance. The horizontal slats in the wide air intake under the front bumper are reminiscent of a 2001 Chrysler Concorde, which itself copies the look of some Ferrari grilles. A lot has been lost in the double translation to the Tiburon.
The seats are comfortable and well bolstered, with lumbar and butt support, leather with nice cloth inserts. The three spokes of the leather-wrapped steering wheel are fairly fat, but the leather feels nice in your hands. The instruments are backlit in cool blue. The speedometer is on the left and tach on the right, with temperature and fuel between them, plus a digital display for the odometer and average speed. The gunmetal accents on the panel look nice.
The center stack is squarish, with two big round climate vents over smaller ones on top of the dash; they handle the strong air conditioning. The usual instruments run down the center, with reasonable controls without bran-teasing challenges to figure out. There are two cupholders, a small glovebox, door pockets and a small single-chamber console between the seats. Our SE had the sunroof and we opened it to the Pacific sky, which came through with a loud whoosh. There's an optional wind deflector for the sunroof, but our test model didn't have it.
The rear seats offer 29.9 inches of legroom, which isn't much but isn't bad for a two-plus-two coupe. The Eclipse has 29.2 inches and the RX-8 only 23 inches, although the RX-8 does have those small rear doors that help rear passengers enter and exit. But the RX-8 only has 7.6 cubic feet of trunk space, about half as much as the Tiburon and Eclipse.
We had a couple of problems, namely our right toe making contact with some low-hanging thing under the dash, every time we moved our right foot from the brake to the throttle. And there's a horrendous blind spot behind the right C-pillar, when you look over your shoulder in that direction.
Driving Impressions
Hyundai's boast that the Tiburon SE can hold the road as well as European sports cars might be going a bit far, but the road-holding is quite good for the price.
The nicest thing about the Tiburon might be its throaty, hollow exhaust note. It's really fun to run up through the six-speed gearbox and enjoy the sounds. A lot of hot sports cars don't sound so hot, but the SE does a great job of delivering that sensual enjoyment, so good you forget there's just 172 horsepower. The redline on the tach is 6500, but the V6 will rev to 7000 before the rev limiter cuts the engine, and it sounds so good you often want to take it that far.
And when you look into the rearview mirror, you see the high spoiler to remind you that the Tiburon is at least trying to be cool. It does block visibility out the rear, which might be inconvenient because if you're always revving the engine to redline, you might want to keep an eye out for the cops.
The aluminum double-overhead-cam V6 is mounted transversely. It makes 181 pound-feet of torque, which isn't a ton, but it's all there at a low 3800 rpm, and that means a lot. Cruising along at 75 mph in sixth gear, 3500 rpm, you can mash the throttle without downshifting, and the SE accelerates well; of course, it'll squirt away better if you downshift to fifth. Just don't expect neck-snapping acceleration from the 172 horsepower, which has to pull the Tiburon's 2986 pounds.
Even with only 181 pound-feet of torque, the torque steer from the front-wheel drive is noticeable.
The gearbox, called the ZF, is good, but the shifts aren't so sharp because the lever has a long throw and the linkage isn't as tight as it might be. However the clutch action is smooth, especially on the upshifts, and that compensates a bit for the long throw; so overall, the upshifts work.
We can't say the same for the downshifts, at least not with heel-and-toe downshifting, because the gas pedal is quite a bit lower than the brake pedal. So you can't fit the toe of your foot on the brake pedal and your heel on the gas. As serious as Hyundai was about the track-tuned suspension, it's surprising they missed something simple like the pedal position for sporty downshifting.
The ratios are fine; sixth gear is a tall overdrive designed to deliver better fuel mileage. It's basically an extra gear on top, because the ratio of fifth gear (0.86:1) is almost the same as the fifth gear (0.84:1) in the five-speed gearbox on the GS model. Still, the SE has the lowest fuel mileage (18 city, 26 highway) among the Tiburons.
We got a chance to test out the brakes, running the Tiburon SE hard on a downhill run to the Pacific Ocean through Malibu's canyons. The SE's larger rotors (12-inch diameter front, compared to 11-inch on the other Tiburons) are cross-drilled for cooling, the first time Hyundai has tried this technology that's not uncommon to high-performance cars. The SE won't stop like, say, the BMW Z4 M Coupe we recently tested; but the brakes are good and solid, and don't forget we're talking about a $22,000, four-seat sports car here.
The suspension is pretty firm on a choppy freeway, but not unbearably so, and it's reasonably comfortable over mere ripples. You might consider this firmness a reminder that it's ready for heavy duty in corners. The SE handles them just fine, although again, it's not in the same league as a car like the M Coupe, because it's not in the same price league. However, the structural rigidity of the Tiburon exceeds that of the BMW M3, according to Hyundai.
The Tiburon SE has its limits when driven aggressively through switchback curves, but handles the situation well. It does a better job than its main competitor, the Mitsubishi Eclipse, and isn't that far off from a Mazda RX-8, and both of those cars cost thousands more.
The freshened 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is a stylish four-seat sports car that can be bought for $17,000 to $22,000. Its competition is the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mazda RX-8, which cost about $4000 and $6000 more, respectively. The Tiburon comes with either a four-cylinder or V6 engine; even with the V6, the power is modest but the exhaust note sporty. The transmission, suspension, brakes and bucket seats are all good. If you want a new sports car but don't want to spend a lot, the Tiburon is worth considering.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Santa Monica, California.
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we gave the jesus on our windowsill a regal banana jacket for easter.
stickers on the till in Idols store in Musgrave Centre, Durban. made by the shop assistants.
badges in Idols, through the glass.
you can get a water massage at OR Tambo airport, while fully clothed. pretty cool.
a Style-my-Coke booth at the Design Indaba. I got an I Love Jozi styled Coke.
the Mac store in Rosebank has used International Graffiti artist Faffi as inspiration for their new range, and decked out the store accordingly. it's awesome – they're even selling Faffi vinyl toys in store. very progressive for a main market cosmetics brand.
found this on a wall in one of our editor's studios.
caught my brother's first gig as the drummer in a band called The Wailing Jimi's at Assembly a couple of Fridays ago.
a pretty piece of art i saw at a party. but blurred but hey.
and this great blockmounted pic found in an old university computer lab. brilliant.


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As noted on the MidContinental Region News blog, the National Health Council has launched a new website called Health Research Funding. The site is "designed to bring researchers with peer-reviewed, worthwhile, unfunded projects together with patient advocacy organizations and other funding sources. Working together, we hope to foster the funding of new research that will provide hope to millions of people in this country with chronic diseases and disabilities" (from the website).
Researchers with project proposals that have been scored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) but not funded are invited to submit their abstracts. Also, projects that have been peer-reviewed but not funded by a NHC member patient advocacy organization may also register.


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To those who have never tried it, ice fishing is sometimes looked upon as an oddity. So too are the practicioners of this sport. Seen from a distance, the forlorn-looking souls huddled over the ice often evoke feelings mixed with both pity as well as a strange sense of wonder: why would anyone subject themselves to this treatment?
Once you've spent a little time on the ice however, you'll soon see a different picture. Ice fishing is more than just a way to fill the days between the closing of one open water fishing season and the opening of the next. It is a chance to breathe the cold, clean winter air; to spend quiet time outdoors with family and friends, and to relax and collect one's thoughts away from the blare of the television and radio.
Just walking on the ice can be a surreal experience, especially when no snow obscures the view of the water below. To be suspended over the depths on a clear pane is an experience to be remembered. However, as in any outdoor activity, safety is a primary concern. A good rule to follow is never to fish alone, and try not to be the first person out on the ice. How much ice is needed to safely support a person? Although variable due to weather and water conditions, about four to six inches is a good rule of thumb.
Once you've found a suitable amount of ice covering your favorite lake or pond, the rest is surprisingly simple. Use an ice auger to cut a circular hole in the ice, a scoop will clear the hole of floating ice chips, and a simple rod, lure and bait is all you need to entice the fish. Most any Montana sporting goods store will have a good selection of equipment for a low initial investment. No fancy electronic gear, boats, or elaborate equipment is needed. Dress in your warmest winter clothing, fill a thermos with hot coffee, chocolate or tea, and bring an empty bucket or old lawn chair to sit on.
Ice anglers are usually a friendly crowd, and the best way for a novice to learn the sport is to respectfully approach other anglers fishing nearby. A few minutes of friendly conversation and observation can often be enough to get you started off in the right direction.
Once you've experienced your first taste of success, you may want to experience your first taste of fish caught through the ice. Fortunately, the flavor of fish caught from the cold winter waters is often it's finest. Keep just enough for a meal soon after you get home, and extend your pleasure from the ice into the kitchen.
You may be surprised. The next time you see some heavily dressed forms out fishing on a lake, it won't be pity you feel, but envy.


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Evans stays hot as Bisons fall
Nick Evans extended his hit team-best hit streak, but the Lehigh Valley IronPigs snapped the Bisons' four-game win streak, topping the Herd 5-2 Tuesday night at Coca Cola Field.
Evans took the streak to 18 games with a first-inning single and a solo homer in the fourth.
"I'm just trying to have good at-bats and be productive. If the hits come, they come," Evans said. "I'd rather go 0-for-4 with four RBIs than get a hit and extend a streak."
Down 6-2 with two outs in bottom of the ninth, an error, walk and a pinch-hit RBI single by Bubba Bell brought the would-be tying run, Luis Figueroa, to the plate. However new reliever Michael Schwimer struck out Figueroa looking to save the game.
Ryan Feieraband struck out seven in six innings in his sixth win of the season, allowing two earned runs on seven hits with one walk.
The IronPigs (46-32) built a 3-0 lead after two innings with Rich Thompson scoring from third on a Jack Egbert wild pitch, before a two-run home run by Tagg Bozied in the second. Bozied added a third RBI, singling in one of two ninth-inning IronPigs runs.
Brandon Moss singled against Mike O'Connor in the sixth, moving John Mayberry, Jr. from second to third. As the Bisons caught Moss in a rundown off of first base, Mayberry snuck home just before second baseman Luis Hernandez' throw and catcher Nickeas' tag.
Home plate umpire Gerard Ascani ejected manager Tim Teufel after a lengthy argument over the play at the plate and Hernandez' attempted tag of Moss.
"Gerard made a good call," Teufel said. "From the bench, from our angle, we saw something different. We argued it and I guess when you point to the area of where you think the tag was being displayed, that's when you get tossed."
Egbert left his second start as a Bison after five innings, as Jon Malo – in his first game in Buffalo since May 19 – pinch hit and walked in the bottom of the inning. In 81 pitches, Egbert (0-2, 5.79) allowed three earned runs on four hits with two walks and a strikeout.
"Jack didn't have his slider or his curveball early on, spiking it a little in the front and then he settled down," Teufel said. "He ended up going five innings and kept us in the game."
With Malo on first and Mike Nickeas on second, Luis Figueroa hit a single to score Nickeas, but Malo was thrown out at home trying to tie the game.
Game Notes: Evans is 33-for-68 with three homers, 10 doubles, 15 runs scored and 15 RBI over the streak… Malo was called up from Double-A Binghamton before the game to replace Zach Lutz, who went on the disabled list with a concussion… The IronPigs lead the season series, 6-3.


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Originally published on the AARP blog on May 9, 2014, by Sid Kirchheimer
To protect against identity theft, you should never share too much about yourself on social media.
But once you die, those accounts can pose new problems – beyond the heartbreaking reminders that come with "friend" requests made from the deceased, often through automated programs or a hacker's ingenuity.
Each year, the identities of some 2.5 million deceased Americans are used to fraudulently open credit card accounts, apply for loans, or get cellphone or other services. Each day roughly 2,200 dead people are specifically targeted for identity theft, according to one report.
It's unclear how many of these cases result from ID thieves gleaning personal information from social media accounts to do their dirty work. But this much is clear: The less about you that lives in cyberspace and elsewhere, the less vulnerable you are – in life and death.
Privacy Trumps Protection
Problem is, due to privacy laws, family members may not be able to simply log in and close the social media accounts of the dearly departed – legally, at least. Although social media websites have policies related to deactivating accounts of the deceased, they usually require providing proof such as a death certificate or published obituary.
So what should you do to prepare for the inevitable – at least as it applies to protecting yourself on social media?
Have a "social media will." Attorneys and estate planners increasingly recommend that you name beneficiaries to your digital content, just as is done with bank accounts, stocks and safe deposit boxes.
Get online guidance. Websites such as Death and Digital Legacy and The Digital Beyond provide information about digital content and rights to that content after the death of the owner. Legacy Locker says it lets users grant access to friends and loved ones in the event of loss, death or disability. There's also Dead Social to create post-death messages on social networks.
But mostly, know these policies – and be prepared to provide a lot of paperwork:
Instead of allowing a family member to simply take control of a deceased user's account, the largest social media website lets the relative either "memorialize" or delete it.
- With a memorialized account, no new friends are accepted and, depending on privacy settings, only confirmed friends can visit that page to view photographs and leave posts of remembrance. Content that the deceased had shared, such as photos or posts, remains visible to the audience it was previously shared with, but memorialized timelines don't appear in People You May Know and other suggestions.
- A safer route is to close the deceased's account. This requires proof of death, such as a death certificate, from an authorized representative who must prove his or her affiliation.
To deactivate an account, Twitter says it will "work with a person authorized to act on the behalf of the estate or with a verified immediate family member of the deceased." It requires, via mail or fax to 1-415-865-5405, the user name on the account, a copy of the deceased user's death certificate, a copy of the requester's driver's license or other government-issued ID, and other information – including relationship to the deceased. Family members can save a backup of the deceased's tweets.
Anyone, family or not, can ask to delete the account of a deceased member. The process starts by answering questions on an online form signed electronically and providing proof of death – a death certificate, obituary, news article or Internet link.
To access or deactivate a deceased user's account, an authorized representative of an estate must apply directly to Google. The process consists of two stages. First, reps must provide, by mail or fax to 1-650-396-4502, their contact information and proof of identity, along with the deceased's death certificate and Gmail address. Then, after what may take months – as the dead person's account remains active – properly vetted reps must provide additional legal documents, including an order from a U.S. court.
Google also has a feature called Inactive Account Manager. To use it, you need to set a time-out period – between three and 12 months – and add your phone number and contact details for up to 10 trusted friends or family members. After that period of inactivity, Google sends a text message and email to the account holder. If there's no response, Google alerts friends or family members who can access whatever personal data you granted for Gmail and services such as Blogger, Picasa Web Albums and YouTube.
Sid Kirchheimer, author of "Scam-Proof Your Life" and more than a dozen other books, covers consumer and health issues for AARP Media. – see more at http://blog.aarp.org/2014/05/09/id-theft-in-the-afterlife/


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Focuses on how organisms of all kinds - microbes, plants, and animals - interact with their environments and with other organisms. Included are papers on evolutionary biology, economics, and systems analysis as they relate to ecosystems or the environment. Environmental problems such as depletion, erosion, and pollution are included.
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- Algae/lichens
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John Milton (1608-1674) extolls the success of General Fairfax, the head of Parliament's New Model Army, in his war against the Royalists. However, Milton warns the general that war will only breed more war until "truth and right" are separated from the violence of war:
O yet a nobler task awaites thy hand;
For what can Warr, but endless warr still breed,
Till Truth, & Right from Violence be freed,
And Public Faith cleard from the shamefull brand
Of Public Fraud. In vain doth Valour bleed
While Avarice, & Rapine share the land.
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General Thomas Fairfax (1612-1671) was the head of the New Model Army which defended the interests of Parliament in the English Revolution against the supporters of the Stuart Monarchy. The Siege of Colchester took place in 1648 when the Republican Army defeated Royalist forces in the town of Colchester in Essex after a lengthy siege.


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Saarbrücken is a likeable city with a vibrant cultural scene, baroque architecture and a French ambience combined with the joie de vivre of the Saarland. This state capital, university city, economic hub and trade fair venue is situated at the centre of a region that spans three countries. If you are looking for an easygoing, friendly city with a feel-good factor, then Saarbrücken is the place.
Saarbrücken's 1,000-year history has been an eventful one. Wonderful baroque buildings created by Friedrich Joachim Stengel, such as the palace and those around Schlossplatz square, bear witness to Saarbrücken's heyday in the 18th century. The palace affords the most spectacular views of a city where Stengel's architectural influence is still evident today. Ludwigskirche church is widely regarded as the pinnacle of his achievements and one of Germany's purest and most beautiful examples of a Protestant baroque church. Other top attractions include the neo-Gothic town hall, the mining headquarters designed by Walter Gropius and Heino Schmieden, and Stengel's Church of St. John, a basilica minor.
City life in Saarbrücken centres around St. Johanner Markt square with its boutiques, bistros, restaurants and picturesque narrow lanes – the ideal place to stroll around, relax and watch the world go by. The market fountain, also a 'Stengel', is the focal point of the attractive pedestrian area. A 15-minute or so walk from here takes you to St. Arnual, the oldest part of Saarbrücken, and its Gothic collegiate church from the 13th century, which is set amidst late-medieval houses. All the districts, from Mainzer Strasse to Nauwieser Viertel, are as tranquil as they are delightful, and have plenty of pretty beer gardens and culinary finesse, infused with a hint of France and the region's own distinct style. "Hauptsach', gudd gess" (the main thing is to have eaten well) as the people of Saarbrücken would say – and that really says it all.
Offering an authentic flavour of the region's industrial past, the nearby Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage site is a major checkpoint on the European Route of Industrial Heritage. Art lovers will also find plenty to see in Saarbrücken, such as the Saarland Museum. In the museum's Modern Gallery you can expect to find one of the most fascinating art collections in Germany, featuring works by Rodin, Matisse, Liebermann, Picasso, Ernst, Kirchner and Feininger to name but a few, not to mention Franz Marc's internationally acclaimed 'Little Blue Horse'. Plays and ballet can be seen at the State Theatre venues and on smaller stages. There is also a thriving music and variety scene, with highlights such as the Small Theatre in the town hall and the Sommerszene festival featuring international street performers. Every June, the Franco-German Perspectives festival presents new forms of contemporary theatre, as well as dance, circus acts and chanson française – all of the highest calibre. On Sundays between June and August, the palace hosts open-air concerts featuring international folk music, rock, chanson, blues and jazz, while 'Kultur für Kids' features theatre, music, clowns and mime. Saarbrücken is not only a heartland of architecture, culture and festivals, but also a leafy city with plenty of relaxing outdoor activities on offer. Its beautiful green spaces include the palace gardens, the Franco-German Garden and the banks of the river Saar, where there are plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, unwinding in a beer garden or taking a leisurely stroll. So if it's a laid-back city you're after, you need look no further than Saarbrücken.
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HELP!!!!! I have a 96 Suburban 7.4. I was driving a month ago and stopped at the light. When I pushed the gas it lunged and quit. I have changed the timing chain and gears, Plugs, Wires, Cap, Rotor, Cam Sensor, Crank Sensor, Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump and have no change. It acts like it wants to start but it will not fire. I have 56 psi at the plenum with the new pump. I am not getting any codes when a plug it into a code reader. Any suggestions as I am stumped.


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I think Deutsche Bank's latest reorganization may be too clever by half. Deutsche Bank currently has a US bank holding company (BHC) called Taunus, which houses its US banking unit (Deutsche Bank Trust Corp.), its US broker-dealer (Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.), and various other US nonbank financial firms. Taunus has a combined $373bn in assets, of which only about $18bn come from its US banking unit. In order to avoid being subject to the Collins Amendment, which requires all US bank holding companies to maintain the same capital ratios as US depository institutions (the horror!), Deutsche Bank is planning to move its US banking unit out of Taunus, and then to deregister Taunus as a BHC.
This, Deutsche Bank apparently reasons, will allow Taunus to escape the Collins Amendment (§ 171 of Dodd-Frank). Is Deutsche Bank right? Probably not. The Collins amendment doesn't just apply to US bank holding companies. Read the statute. Section 171(b)(2) provides: (empashsis mine)
(2) MINIMUM RISK-BASED CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS.—The appropriate Federal banking agencies shall establish minimum risk-based capital requirements on a consolidated basis for insured depository institutions, depository institution holding companies, and nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board of Governors. The minimum risk-based capital requirements established under this paragraph shall not be less than the generally applicable risk-based capital requirements, which shall serve as a floor for any capital requirements that the agency may require, nor quantitatively lower than the generally applicable risk-based capital requirements that were in effect for insured depository institutions as of the date of enactment of this Act."Nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board of Governors" are nonbank financial companies that the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has deemed "systemically important" under § 113 of Dodd-Frank. So Taunus can only escape the Collins Amendment if it's not a BHC or a "systemically important" nonbank financial company.
The problem is that after deregistering as a BHC, Taunus will almost certainly be deemed "systemically important" by the FSOC. To argue that Deutsche Bank's US broker-dealer — one of the biggest, baddest dealers on the Street, and a major player in the derivatives markets — isn't systemically important would be beyond ridiculous. I simply cannot conceive of a scenario in which the FSOC doesn't designate Taunus systemically important. Thus, deregistering Taunus as a BHC will not allow Taunus to avoid the Collins Amendment.
Now, it's true that § 165 allows the Fed to tailor the capital requirements of systemically important nonbanks (bank-like capital requirements might not be appropriate for certain types of nonbank financial companies). The interaction between § 171 and § 165 is unclear, and is subject to some dispute. However, the most natural reading is that § 171 establishes a floor on the capital requirements for systemically important nonbanks — they have to at least be equal to the capital requirements for US depository institutions — and that § 165 allows the Fed to tailor the capital requirements for nonbank financial companies above that floor.
Deutsche Bank seems to be betting that: (a) § 165 trumps § 171 outright; and (b) the Fed will use its discretion in tailoring the enhanced capital requirements under § 165 to permit Taunus to hold significantly less capital. I think that's a bet they're likely to lose. The view that § 165 trumps § 171 outright rests on a very strained interpretation of the law — the language of § 171 is very explicit. If that is indeed what Deutsche Bank is banking on, then I think they're getting very bad advice.


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For civil rights activist Si Kahn, the evolution in racial relations in America can be summed up by a visit to Mert's Restaurant in downtown Charlotte, N.C. A nouvelle soul food place where you can dine to the sound of sweet Southern gut-bucket blues, the restaurant is packed these days with "a wonderful mix" of young people, he says.
"So many shades, shapes, sizes, facial characteristics, languages, accents," he continues, "Across lines of race and ethnicity, they hold hands, embrace, kiss."
Though President Obama has been in office for just a year, "a tiny blip in time for an entire culture to evolve, Mr. Kahn sees noticeable changes in American race relations. Racism among young people especially, he says, continues to fade.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a year after the inauguration of America's first black president, historians and civil rights activists offer mixed assessments about Mr. Obama's impact on race relations in the country. Some like Mr. Kahn are overwhelmingly positive. But others say there's still a long way to go.
The mixed assessments show up in several surveys and polls. A recent Pew Research survey found a dramatic increase in how black Americans felt about their place in society. Four out of 10 black Americans say they are better off now compared with 2007, when only two in ten felt that way.
But a Washington Post-ABC News poll released Monday shows a decline in the number of Americans who say Obama's presidency will help race relations, from 60 percent on the eve of his inauguration last year to about 40 percent today. The fall is highest among African-Americans. Three-quarters of blacks said they expected Obama's presidency to advance racial equality last January, but only 51 percent of blacks now say he has helped.
"It is pure fantasy to think that the election of the first African-American President is going to change [racial inequality] overnight," says Yolanda T. Moses, a professor of anthropology at the University of California, Riverside.
Racism and racial disparities still exist today, she says, "because there are systems in place from banking to real estate to child protective services that continue to privilege one group over another. That is what we have to change."
Two racially-charged incidents
Both sides point to the arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr., a Harvard professor and a prominent African-American scholar, as well as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's comments on Obama, to support their view.
Mr. Gates was arrested at his house in Cambridge last year after neighbors called in the police about an intruder, an incident Gates and others charged reflected racism. Obama initially weighed in on Gates's side, and then had the cop and the professor over to the White House for a reconciliatory beer. As for Senator Reid, it was recently revealed that he had said during the 2008 presidential election that Obama could win because he was a "light-skinned" African-American candidate without a "Negro dialect".
"The Gates' episode and Senator Reid's comments emphasize that this is a long journey with potholes and perhaps setbacks along the way," says Dr. Benjamin Akande, dean of the School of Business and Technology at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He adds, "They also remind us that perhaps one day, sooner rather than later, this will no longer even merit conversation."
But those incidents weren't really about race, counters Jason Hill, a professor of philosophy at De Paul University in Chicago. "Speaking as a black person who identifies as a liberal, I believe the [Gates] issue was about civic responsibility performed by an officer of the law and that Gate's race was purely incidental," he says, adding, "What we ought to learn from this issue is the value of not elevating an error of judgment to the level of a national catastrophe."
Similarly, he says the only thing offensive about Reid's comments was the use of the word "Negro." Everything else Reid said was true, he adds. "Race relations have improved in tandem with the continued advancement of blacks into the middle class strata," he says. "Such blacks are non-threatening to whites because, among other things, they both share quintessential American middle-class values and, like Obama, are not distinctly "black" in the old stereotypical manner."
The very notion of a "post-racial" society emerging from the election of a black president is a "racist idea," according to John Altman, an associate professor of political science at York College of Pennsylvania, and one that minimizes the gains made by black leaders over the past five decades.
Continued racial disparities
Some suggest Obama himself hasn't done enough to address the problems of African-Americans. Mr. Altman and others point to a study released Thursday by the Economic Policy Institute showing racial inequities have worsened in the recession, with unemployment among African-Americans projected to reach a 25-year high this year, soaring to 17.2 percent.
"When the only memorable thing that our current president has done to further the discourse on race relations is to bring together a white cop and a black college professor for a beer, it will be a long time before anything changes," he says.
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At Adobe's Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles on October 6, officials announced a host of updates across their entire product line, and several new creative-focused apps and SDK.
One of the several themes in the conference was Adobe working hard to make their products work across all devices. In making this point, they demonstrated several products using iPhone, iPad and Surface Pro 3. The demo on Surface Pro 3 showed the full Illustrator application, not a scaled down touch app, working very well with touch and stylus while keeping the mouse functionality intact.
In a surprise, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined in the keynote, and in his company, Adobe demonstrated how well their applications worked with touch, vision and speech on a Surface Pro 3. The final demo was on a Perceptive Pixel display where they were able to show how multiple people can physically collaborate and work on a digital product together. This includes multi-hand, multi-touch manipulation of information on the large display.
Nadella's presence was to drive home the point that Adobe is committed to making their software work on a variety of devices, enabling the creative professionals to be unshackled from the physical hardware they are working on, including 2-in-1 devices like Surface as well as large displays like the Perceptive Pixels. Narayen also made the point that Adobe wants to make sure their software works well by partnering with hardware and software makers and especially working very closely with companies like Microsoft.
From Microsoft's perspective, Nadella focused on his four key mantras: mobile-first and cloud-first mentality in building software, along with the core philosophy at Microsoft which is to be the platform maker upon which others build as well as being at the forefront of productivity. For the audience at Adobe MAX, Nadella talked about how creative professionals can build upon the platform created by Adobe with enhanced productivity that a device like Surface Pro 3 provides in the form of native support of touch screen and stylus.
The collaboration between Microsoft and Adobe is very interesting because for the longest time, it seemed like Adobe would be a good acquisition target for Microsoft which builds platforms for developers and IT pros but lack a suite for the creative folks. However, it does seem like the two companies are ok working very closely with each other (building Adobe Flash into Metro Internet Explorer was another unrelated collaboration) rather than be part of one company. Perhaps Microsoft realized that Adobe is the leader across a variety of software catered to creative professionals and it is best to court them and work closely with them.
Finally, in an Oprah moment, Nadella announced that all the attendees at Adobe MAX would be receiving a Surface Pro 3 along with Office 365 which includes 1TB of cloud storage. Surprisingly, this announcement received a standing ovation!


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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Want some cute 'JOY' Alphabet Photography to give to a friend of print for yourself? This would be a great gift for a neighbor or teacher. Easy to put together & inexpensive= GREAT FUN! :-) Check out her blog here to get these images to print!
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Monday, November 21, 2011
single digits!
How far along? 32 Weeks
Total weight gain: 17 lbs+
Maternity clothes? all in maternity clothes now.
Stretch marks? not yet
Sleep: sleeping pretty good (so far!)
Best moment this week: my nesting instincts kicking in. I am all about ordering the carseat this week!
Miss Anything? putting on my socks/shoes without grunting :-) & bending down to pick up anything without thinking "thats a really long ways down!"
Movement: all the time!
Food cravings: meat, i crave a good steak
Anything making you queasy or sick: thankfully no!
Gender: no clue!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? flat as a pancake
Wedding rings on or off? off
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY! Although a sad commercial can cause the waterworks to just start! :-)
Looking forward to: heading out of town tomorrow & taking T-man to his FIRST movie this week {the new Muppets movie!}
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Local Christmas Events for Families
1.) Jordan Creek Towne Center Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Fireworks!
This Friday night @ Jordan Creek Towne Center: we did this last year & Had so much fun! It ended up with FIREWORKS & a tree lighting ceremony. So much fun. T-man loved seeing the sky light up last year. We won't be able to attend this year because of ISU's last football game, but if you get a chance...take your family & make a night of it!
Santa's Arrival, Tree Lighting & Fireworks!
11/18/2011 - 11/18/2011
Join us, and Presenting Sponsor Veridian Credit Union, for our annual tree lighting event in the Amphitheater. Dueling Pianos will kick off the evening at 6 pm, followed by Santa's arrival, annual tree lighting and fireworks!
LOCATION: Amphitheater
TIME: 6 pm - 7 pm
2.) Downtown Ames Christmas tree lighting night. This Saturday 4-7 pm downtown ames. tree lightening ceremony @ 5:30, horse-drawn carriages, visit from Santa & kiddie train rides.
3.) Ames E-free Live Nativity day & kid friendly activities!
Ames E-free Nativity, day-long Christmas event there will be a live nativity with a petting zoo, caroling, music performances, a village craft room for kids, cookie decorating, a full food menu, and Christmas tree displays. We went last year & had SO MUCH FUN. Here is some more information:
he Perfect Gift
Saturday, December 10
First Free will present "The Perfect Gift" a Community Christmas Experience at the PLEX. As part of this old fashioned day-long Christmas event there will be a live nativity with a petting zoo, caroling, music performances, a village craft room for kids, cookie decorating, a full food menu, and Christmas tree displays.
4.) Dinner Theater @ Cornerstone Church. We go every year to these plays/musicals & we LOVE THEM. If you get a chance here is the information:
Christmas Tickets
A JB & Linda Family Christmas | December 8-18
This year, it's "A JB & Linda Family Christmas," complete with a hearty meal and all the songs you love presented by JB, Linda and their extended family.
Thursday, December 8 | 7:00p
Friday, December 9 | 7:00p
Saturday, December 10 | 7:00p
Sunday, December 11 | 7:00p
Thursday, December 15 | 7:00p
Friday, December 16 | 7:00p
Saturday, December 17 | 7:00p
Sunday, December 18 | 7:00p
(Doors open at 6:30p each night.)
Purchase Tickets
All seating is reserved. Basic tickets (sections A, B & C) are $20 per person (includes meal & show). Upgrade to the "Sleigh Bell Package" (section SB) for $25 per person and enjoy front row seating and personalized party favors from JB & Linda. If you're a college student, attend the December 8 show for a discounted rate of $15 (sections A, B & C only).
Tickets will be available online, in the foyer after weekend services and at the Cornerstone office weekdays from 8:00a to 5:00p. Because this is a dinner theater event in our main foyer, seating is limited to 384 persons per show.
Length of event: 2 hours
Mixed green salad with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
Iowa pork chop (9 ounces) smothered with white gravy and topped with grilled onions
French cut green beans
Cornbread with honey butter
Red velvet cupcakes
Ice tea & lemonade
Childcare is not provided at any of the performances. Recommended minimum age is 9. Young'uns under the age of 4 will not be permitted at the event.
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Starbucks Deal!
Head over to Starbucks November 17–20 from 2–5 p.m. for a great deal!
When you purchase one holiday beverage and get a second one free! Offer valid on holiday favorites: Peppermint Mocha or new Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte or Eggnog Latte
Find a Starbucks near you.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Boy or Girl??
When I was pregnant with Tucker around this time we were very confident we were having a boy (even though we didn't find out) we went off of old wives tales; heartbeat, holding the child higher or lower etc. This pregnancy we have NO CLUE what we're having! Which is so much fun & is driving us completely nuts at the same time! :-) When it comes down to it though, we don't care what sex we have just as long as we have a healthy little baby.
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Thankful for our Appraiser
Let me give thanks that for my husband of 7 years, and best friend of 10, who continues to find me witty and charming and beautiful and hot and loves me more every day even though I question myself every day if I have done a good enough job to deserve his adoration and love. He is such an amazing father, husband, follower of Christ, leader & provider. With interest rates at {again} all time lows he has been working alot. The last couple of weeks it hasn't been unusual for him to work til 1 in the morning. He NEVER complains, always in a good mood & is always there when I need him. Ryan Houck, we are so thankful for you!
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Hook, Line & Sinker!
On the main floor of our home is either hardwood or ceramic tile...ALL OF IT. Did I mention it was WHITE ceramic tile? Never again will we put white in our kitchen... it shows every. little. thing! Maybe that's why we got the tile for only 0.08 cents a piece! Anyways, live & learn, right?! :-)
A few months ago I happened to run across an infomercial for the Haan Steam Mop. This thing looked amazing, I mean really! So as my floors got more & more annoying to keep clean & the swiffer pads refills were emptying our pocketbooks I decided to start doing some more research on this "miracle" mop. I read review after review, I quickly noticed I was becoming a spokeswoman for this product I had yet to try. I talked about it til Ryan knew everything there was to know, I made my sisters watch the infomercials with me & give me feedback. I think they were sick of me TALKING about it & just wanted me to BUY it! :-) So I did, except I didn't buy it from the companies website, I bought it off Amazon for a good twenty bucks off! (total $78.00 with free shipping) Well my friends, it arrived Wednesday & boy were we excited! Let me tell you what little losers we were Wednesday night was our date night & we went out to dinner then came back to clean our floors cause we were too excited not to! :-) We followed the instructions and WOW oh WOW! Did it work. Ryan & I were just so giddy in our purchase.
The best part?
Don't have to buy anymore refill swiffer pads/spray
no chemicals
drys instantly (I moped in my socks!)
can do any flooring, hardwood, pergo, ceramic til, laminate...you name it!
If you'd like to see a demonstration...JUST ASK! :-)
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Dear Sam.
Your three cards were recieved today. I didn't send any mail yesterday but it was the first day I missed. Henry was here fixing the pipe. He can only work by daylight and thats why its taking him so long. I guess he finish his job tonight. He was here this morning at a quarter of six and had breakfast with Lena and I.
These last couple of days its been real cool. Mary was up to supper last night and pa was trying to kid her. She said something about Leonard and he said, "Is he as big as I be," and she said "I don't know I never saw I be." You can't fool her. Napolean is getting his house painted. Here is no news as everything is the same.
Bert is fine and working every day and so is Pa. There was no ice cream sale up the band concert last Tues. night. The week before they made 16 Dollars so the papers said. Henry has just finish his job. Now we have our gas stove. Lena is cooking Henry's supper on it now. This letter is all Henry this and Henry that. Well he's a good old scout.
We have the gas stove over where the little table was and we're giving the table to Molly. I hope you'll be able to read this, I'm using a bum pencil. You say you have no time to write and I have lots of time to write but nothing to write about. Of course you know Charlestown is a dead place anyway.
I'm sorry I cant write any more but will as soon as I can find some news. Madge is feeling pretty good. Hoping this letter finds you well I will close
With Love from all.
P.S. Henry sends his regards.
© Copyright 2009 by Richard Landers, All Rights Reserved. No reproduction without permission.


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Carolyn Maull McKinstry, a survivor of the September 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., will present the keynote address "Amazing Grace" during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon at Hope College on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 11:30 a.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
The campus community is invited. Admission is free, but advance registration by Monday, Dec. 13, is requested.
McKinstry was 14 years old when the racially motivated bombing of the church took place during the morning of Sunday, Sept. 15, 1963. The bomb killed four girls, friends of hers, and injured more than 20 other members of the congregation. She escaped injury only because she had just moments previously left the area that bore the brunt of the blast.
A life-long member of the church, she is currently president of the Board of Directors of the Sixteenth Street Foundation Inc., whose mission is the ongoing maintenance of the historic building. She was previously the SR program manager for the Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative, and has held management positions with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, BellSouth Telecommunications and Andersen Consulting. She is active with numerous volunteer activities and organizations, and spends much of her time traveling and talking with young people about her experiences of the 1960s, making them relevant to today's environment. She graduated from Fisk University with a bachelor's degree in economics, and from Samford University's Beeson Divinity School with an M.Div.
The luncheon is co-sponsored by the college's Office of Multicultural Education and Black Student Union, and Herman Miller Inc. Reservations may be made by calling the Office of Multicultural Education, located in the Martha Miller Center for Global Communication, at (616) 395-7867 during weekday business hours.
The Maas Center is located at 264 Columbia Ave., on Columbia Avenue at 11th Street.


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