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Man jailed in Colorado in Fort Worth slayings of wife, infant son
A man whose wife and infant son were found slain last week in the family's north Fort Worth home has been jailed in Colorado and is now accused in their deaths.
Fort Worth homicide detectives obtained a capital murder warrant Thursday for Craig Alan Vandewege, hours after the 35-year-old Fort Worth man was arrested in Glenwood Springs, Colo., for allegedly speeding and failing to show proof of insurance.
Vandewege was in the processing of posting bond at the Garfield County Jail on Thursday afternoon when authorities in Colorado were notified of the warrant.
"My understanding is he was in the process of bonding out and just about to leave," said Glendwood Springs Police Chief Terry Wilson.
Bail on the warrant is set at $1 million.
Vandewege called 911 on the night of Dec. 15 to report that he had come home to find his wife, Shanna Riddle Vandewege, and their 3-month-old son, Diederik, dead in the home in the 8500 block of Cactus Flower Drive.
The necks of the mother and baby — who were found in their beds — had been cut, and their deaths were ruled homicides.
Homicide Sgt. Joe Loughman would not disclose Thursday what evidence investigators have linking Vandewege to the slayings.
Vandewege had reportedly gone to Colorado to attend the pair's funeral service.
A report obtained by the Star-Telegram details his encounter with Glenwood Springs police late Wednesday as follows:
Glenwood Springs police were dispatched to a 7-Eleven about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday after a caller reported that a man had stated he was on the run from police and had gotten into a white Hyundai with no front license plate.
The caller told dispatchers that the man, whom he identified as "Craig Allen," had borrowed his phone to call a few people to talk about a murder. He gave the direction the man was heading.
Shortly after 11 p.m., an officer spotted a similar vehicle with no rear license plate. The officer followed the car, watching as it pulled into a Shell gas station. The officer saw the male driver get out of the car, retrieve a license plate from the trunk and screw it onto the license plate holder.
The driver then got back into the car and drove away, accelerating rapidly, the report states.
After clocking the car traveling 37 mph in a 25-mph zone, the officer pulled over the Hyundai, which now showed a rear Texas license plate.
Vandewege told the officer that he didn't realize he was speeding and that he was headed to Las Vegas.
"It's been a long week, my wife and kid were murdered in Texas," Vandewege is quoted in the report as telling the officers.
He then handed the officers an attorney's contract for services, telling them they could call his attorney if they needed to verify what he was telling them.
"He stated that his wife and son were murdered in Ft Worth, Tx. He was showing no emotion while telling this" to the officer, the report states.
Glenwood Springs contacted Fort Worth police, who advised that Vandewege had not been ruled out as a suspect in his wife and child's slaying, had "fled the area" and hadn't had contact with investigators since, the report states.
Glenwood Springs police asked Vandewege to step out of his car after he presented them with an expired insurance card, but he responded, "No, I'm not getting out."
"This went on for approximately 5 minutes and he finally agreed to get out of the vehicle," the report states.
Vandewege was then handcuffed. Asked if he had any knives on him, Vandewege reportedly told the officer, "No, I'm not a knife guy."
Police did find two loaded pistols on Vandewege — one in a waistband holder and one in an ankle holster. Vandewege presented officers with a concealed handgun permit issued in Weld County, Colo.
"I did not observe a wedding band on Craig's left ring finger, but he stated a wedding ring was in his pocket along with numerous condoms," the report states.
Vandewege was taken to jail and his car was impounded. Inside the vehicle, police located numerous boxes of different caliber ammunition, empty gas cans, camouflage clothing, numerous bottles of medication, an AR-15-style rifle and a .22-caliber revolver.
The couple moved to Fort Worth earlier this year from Colorado. Vandewege worked at a Costco, and his wife was a registered nurse at a hospital.
Mark Riddle, Shanna Vandewege's father, has said that his daughter had previously suffered three miscarriage and that the pair were ecstatic with the birth of their first child. She was on maternity leave when she and the baby were killed.
Before the capital murder warrant was issued, Riddle had expressed support for his son-in-law in a comment made on a Star-Telegram article, calling other comments left by readers "detrimental" to his daughter's husband and "his innocence."
"I believe in him and so do all of the other family members and friends gathered," Riddle wrote. "Until you have had to deal with the mixed emotions that we've been experiencing since this episode, do not be judgmental lest you be judged."
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The photo degradation of methyl red in aqueous solutions by α-Fe2O3/SiO2 nano photocatalyst
|Journal of Nanoanalysis
|مقالات آماده انتشار، پذیرفته شده ، انتشار آنلاین از تاریخ 23 خرداد 1397
|نوع مقاله: Original Research Paper
|شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.22034/jna.2018.563915.1081
|Majid Saghi 1؛ Aref Shokri1؛ Ali Arastehnodeh2؛ Mohammad Khazaeinejad3؛ Atena Nozari4
|1Young Researchers and Elite Club, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
|2Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran
|3Department of Chemistry, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
|4Young Researchers and Elite Club, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran
|The Photocatalytic degradation of chemical pollutants such as dyes, especially by Nano catalysts is an effective method to protect the environment and water resources. In this study, through Forced Hydrolysis and Reflux Condensation (FHRC) method the nanospherical α-Fe2O3 particles were synthesized and supported on the surface of silica sand by Solid-State Dispersion (SSD) method with the average crystallite size of 27.5 nm. The characterization of catalyst and catalyst support was done using FTIR spectroscopy, SEM images, XRD patterns and BET surface area. In this paper, α-Fe2O3/SiO2 nanophotocatalyst was used for the removal of methyl red (MR) under ultraviolet (UV) light. After running different tests, the effective parameters such as the concentration of MR, pH, and mass of catalyst on pollutant degradation were optimized by single-variable method. The results showed that the optimum conditions for achieving 98.46 % of degradation were pH at 5, initial concentration of MR at 10 mg/l, and 2.0 g of α-Fe2O3/SiO2 nano photo catalyst.
|Methyl red؛ Solid-State Dispersion (SSD) method؛ nanophotocatalyst؛ α-Fe2O3/SiO2
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CIoT welcomes Scot's tax law despite missing adviser details
Passing of Scottish devolution Bill has permanently changed Scotland's tax landscape, tax institute says
Passing of Scottish devolution Bill has permanently changed Scotland's tax landscape, tax institute says
THE CIoT has welcomed the passing of the Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill by the Scottish Parliament, but warned it still lacks detail around tax advisers' duties.
A number of tax powers have already been devolved to Scotland since the passing of the Scotland Act in May 2012, but the passing of the latest bill has permanently changed Scotland's tax landscape regardless of the outcome of the Scottish referendum.
"This demonstrates growing confidence in Scotland's capacity to manage its own tax affairs, said Moira Kelly, chair of the CIoT's Scottish technical sub-committee. "Scotland now has its own tax authority, firmly established in law."
"Positive changes" were made during the passage of the latest Bill, but details of what is expected of advisers was vague.
"A more balanced tone in the framework for a charter clarifying behaviour expected of both taxpayers and Revenue Scotland, has been struck. Language has been tweaked where there were formerly ambiguities," Kelly said.
"Some disappointments remain though, including a lack of detail on the rights, duties and obligations of agents and advisers."
Tax rules regarding penalties, for example when they apply and what they arise in respect of, were not originally included in the primary legislation but now are.
"These are the fruits of a sound consultative process where concerns have been listened to," she added.
The Scotland Act 2012 gives the Scottish Parliament the power to set a Scottish rate of income tax to be administered by HMRC for Scottish taxpayers. It is expected to apply from April 2016.
The Act also fully devolves the power to raise taxes on land transactions and on waste disposal to landfill – it is expected that this will take effect in April 2015, at which point the existing Stamp Duty Land Tax and Landfill Tax will not apply in Scotland. The Act also provides powers for new taxes to be created in Scotland and for additional taxes to be devolved.


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Robert & Rosalyn Nideffer Charitable Fund
My initial introduction to Robert and Ros Nideffer was, indirectly,
through The Attentional and Interpersonal Style (TAIS) Inventory, about
thirty seven years ago — in the late seventies. After having
spent a number of years in consulting engineering, I transitioned into
management search and began using TAIS in my recruiting practice. TAIS
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day, to improve their products and services and it became clear that
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significant and meaningful value to its customers. And so TAIS became
an integral and vital part of my practice. And it remains so to this
My first strong memory of meeting Bob and Ros Nideffer was not until about 25 years ago — at their home in Escondido, California. I remember vividly Ros making short work out of a couple of would-be players on the tennis court. She was taking them both on by herself — two on one. And she, rather effortlessly, I might add, "cleaned their clocks," as it were. Of course, being a world-class tennis pro, having won the Grand Slam Tennis titles at the 1981 and 1983 French Open might have had something to do with those chaps on her tennis court not standing a chance — despite their best efforts. Bob was in the background, both as her coach and husband, looking after the guests!
Since then, I have come to know both these fine people and am most fortunate to be able to call them friends. Speaking on a technical business level, Bob Nideffer has done more for my career than any other person on the planet. And Ros, has graciously tolerated me countless times in her home, patiently explaining about her very large collection of tennis trophies she keeps in a display cabinet in the living room.
Frankly, I cannot think of two people who have been more generous with their time, on multiple levels, than Bob and Rosalyn Nideffer. And while I know a heart-felt "thank you" would suffice for these two very near and dear people, I thought it appropriate to go a little further and do something to recognize their contributions to me and, more importantly, their collective contributions to the world we live in.
Accordingly, I am pleased to announce that the Simpson Group has started a charity in their names — the Robert & Rosalyn Nideffer Charitable Fund — which is specifically focused in two areas — human trafficking and wildlife. We have made an initial financial commitment of $15,000 USD; however, the Simpson Group will continue to donate a percentage of its annual profits in order to sustain the Fund on a long term basis.
And while it may well go without saying, Ros, Bob, please accept my thanks for all that you have done. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed — by both myself and many others.
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From now on, Sports Watcher will put out a 3-day Weekend Special for all Friday and Monday federal holidays. All times PDT.
9-10 or 11 AM: Competitive eating, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (ESPN). Let's just move on.
12-5 PM: Tennis, Wimbledon, includes men's semifinals, Roger Federer v. Marat Safin and Rainier Schuettler v. Rafael Nadal (NBC). Same on both coasts, so you lucky East Coasters can skip the hot-dog eating contest. Wait, NBC covers the second week of Wimbledon and CBS doesn't do the same with the US Open... and the US Open is more popular in the States. NBC even covers the last Friday of the French Open and CBS doesn't even do that with the US Open - the closest it comes is Labor Day. It's the same CBS cheapskateness that caused them to leave their studio team in the studio for the Final Four.
6-11 AM: Tennis, Wimbledon, includes women's final, Serena Williams v. Venus Williams, and men's and women's doubles finals (NBC). Wow, it's just like 2003!
12:30-4 PM: MLB Baseball, Boston @ NY Yankees in most markets (FOX). OMG OMG OMG IT'S THE SOX AND THE YANKEES OMG!!!!!!!!!!1!!111111!!!1!!!1!!eleven! There's an Arena League game on ESPN if you're not interested. Speaking of which...
4-6:30 PM: Arena Football, New York @ Philadelphia (ESPN). The weekly look into the Arena League playoffs.
7-10 PM: Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC 86 (PPV). I'll just say this: UFC may have popularized MMA, but as monolithic as it may have seemed even six months ago, it may not be the organization that defines it in the mainstream when all is said and done.
6-12 PM: Tennis, Wimbledon, includes men's final and mixed doubles final (NBC). We were predicting a Williams Sisters final when the third round was barely ended. We were predicting a Federer-Nadal when the fourth round was barely ended. The raft of upsets is only making tennis too predictable.
12:30-3 PM: IndyCar Racing, Grand Prix at the Glen (ABC). Because I can't put every Arena League quarterfinal on here. Alternately, AVP volleyball is on NBC starting at 1:30.
5-8 PM: MLB Baseball, Boston @ NY Yankees (ESPN). OMG OMG OMG IT'S THE SOX AND THE YANKEES AGAIN OMG!!!!!!!!!!1!!111111!!!1!!!1!!eleven!
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The White House announced Monday morning that Boston Marathon bombing survivors Carlos Arredondo and Jeff Bauman are among the guests invited to sit with first lady Michelle Obama during Tuesday's State of the Union address. Openly gay professional basketball player Jason Collins, 16-year-old Joey Hudy of "extreme marshmallow cannon" fame, D.C. teacher of the year Kathy Hollowell-Makle and Moore, Okla., fire chief Gary Bird also have been invited.
Last year, the White House's guests signaled that health care, the economy, social issues and the tragedies of the previous year were among the priorities of Obama's annual address. The first round of guests this year also balances domestic policy, namely education, with a nod to the traumas of 2013. Additional guests of the first lady, Jill Biden and senior adviser to the president Valerie Jarrett will be announced over the next two days.
The guests chosen to sit in the box work as an accurate emotional snapshot of the first year of President Obama's second term as he heads to Congress to lay out his plans for 2014. The photo of Arredondo and Bauman escaping Boylston Street on April 15, 2013 -- the former in a cowboy hat, the latter in a wheelchair with a makeshift belt tourniquet above his missing legs -- is probably the image that comes to mind when most Americans remember that day. Arredondo -- who met Obama soon after the bombings -- remembered the event and summarized his life since in a piece for the Guardian at the end of 2013, saying: "Now, Jeff can walk on prosthetics, and we go to see football together. In fact, we went to Costa Rica with him a couple of weeks ago and spent Thanksgiving with his family this year, too. Celebrating life, you know?"
When Jason Collins, an NBA player who has played for six pro teams, announced that he is gay in the May 6, 2013, issue of Sports Illustrated, he became the first openly gay male athlete playing for an elite sports team in the United States. Obama called Collins, currently an unsigned free agent, soon after the article went online, expressing his support and telling Collins that "he was impressed by his courage." The first lady tweeted, "So proud of you, Jason Collins! This is a huge step forward for our country. We've got your back!" The first lady and Collins also headlined a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in May.
When Moore, Okla., was struck by a tornado on May 20, 2013 -- one with peak winds of 210 miles per hour that left 25 people dead -- fire chief Gary Bird was the one orchestrating rescue crews to find survivors through the debris that used to be thousands of buildings. Original death tolls of the storm were far higher than the final tallies, partly due to the diligence of Bird and his crew. However, the storm was still the deadliest since the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo., that left 158 dead.
Kathy Hollowell-Makle has taught in the District for 15 years, starting in 1998 as a Teach for America corps member. She currently teaches at Abram Simon Elementary in Southeast, where she was recently named the teacher of the year in the public school system. By the end of 2013, 90 percent of her students tested at proficient or advanced early literacy levels. In last year's State of the Union, Obama proposed a $75 billion plan to boost early education spending, a plan that never made it through the difficult budget negotiations that defined Congress in much of 2013. It seems likely that Obama will revisit this policy area tomorrow, especially since Hollowell-Makle isn't the only guest that brings education to mind.
Joey Hudy -- who attended the White House Science Fair two years ago and memorably let the president test his marshmallow cannon -- is now Intel's youngest intern and a perfect person for the president to point to if he decides to bring up the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, which he has mentioned in previous State of the Unions and has proposed funding increases for in his 2014 budget plan.


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WASHINGTON, DC — Hillary Clinton is clearly fed up with Donald Trump. Apparently, she had enough of his shenanigans and tweeted him — "Delete your account."
Really, a Twitter beef? So what, they're Drake and Meek Mill, now?
Well, trouble started Thursday after the presumptive GOP nominee criticized President Obama for endorsing his former secretary of state.
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Gould expects Kiwis to lose but says they have a winner in DWZ
Penrith supremo Phil Gould doubts New Zealand can beat Australia but knows coach Michael Maguire backed a winner by making Dallin Watene-Zelezniak the new captain.
The 23-year-old Panthers flyer will lead the Kiwis into action against the Kangaroos on Saturday evening, and spent time on Friday soaking up some tips from injured skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and experienced hooker Issac Luke at the team's captain's run.
Gould rattled off several reasons why Watene-Zelezniak had the makings of a natural leader.
"It's an inspired choice by coach Michael Maguire and immediately shows what he wants from the New Zealand national team,'' Gould told Fairfax Media.
"'DWZ' is an outstanding young man. He's clean-living, hard-working, passionate and resilient.
"Dallin will lead by example. He won't need to say much. This captaincy means so much to him. He will give 100 per cent of himself on every play.''
As for causing a boilover and beating the Kangaroos, who will be minus their Big Four – Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater and Johnathan Thurston – Gould said: "I doubt they can beat Australia. The Kiwis have been very disappointing in recent years.
"Although I'm confident coach Maguire will instil some steel into his group, this is a very good Australian team. I think they will carry on with their winning ways.''
Watene-Zelezniak said the leadership role was starting to hit home, and it would be a memorable experience for him and his family.
Already the father of a son, Watene-Zelezniak's immediate family will soon expand with the arrival of his second child. He has been granted permission to return to Sydney on Sunday for the birth before rejoining the Kiwis for their three-Test series against England.
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My great grandfather, Steve Watene, captained the Kiwis, so it's nice I can follow his example and do what he did.Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
just the one with a 'c' next to my name, but guys like Jared [Waerea-Hargreaves] and Jess [Bromwich] help me lead as well and make the job a lot easier," he said.
"[Tuivasa-Sheck and Luke] actually pulled me aside earlier today and gave me their 100 per cent support. And that was the main thing coming in when I accepted it from 'Madge' [Maguire], and that was the support of the boys.
"I've had messages from past players and everyone I know. The support from 'Bully' [Luke] and Roger means a lot and helps me grow in confidence.''
The love for the Tongans has been impossible to miss in Auckland, with plenty of flags and one home entirely decked out in the red and white colours just a few blocks from Mt Smart Stadium.
Watene-Zelezniak, whose father is of Tongan-Polish descent, qualifies for the Mate Ma'a but could not bring himself to defect like Jason Taumalolo and a few of his mates.
"The Kiwis are in my heart,'' Watene-Zelezniak told Fairfax Media.
"Everyone knows I've got heritage in this jersey, and my great grandfather, Steve Watene, captained the Kiwis, so it's nice I can follow his example and do what he did.''
New Zealand have been a tough sell with the locals and almost become a sideshow in their own backyard to Australia and Tonga.
Only 15,000 fans are expected for Saturday's clash, the first Test against Australia on home soil in four years, while the Tongans have almost a sellout.
"If we can do this for each other, hopefully the fans will come on board and ride the wave with us,'' Watene-Zelezniak said.
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Screenwriters Behaving Badly
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Confession: I am sweating. I am squirming. I am shifting in my seat. Writing this blog post has been a pain in the you-know-what. I've tried cracking it every which way, and ultimately felt like I never really got my groove with it, possibly because, well, it's something of an icky subject to write about. Doesn't matter how many times you try it, trust me when I tell you that there is never an easy way to break the news to another adult that they have somehow misbehaved. But despite all of that, the reality for me is that this stuff is way too important to not put it out there. After all, this stuff is all about the nuanced behaviors that relationships are often built upon, the very relationships that can and often do become foundational to one's ongoing screenwriting career. Despite my Israeli reputation for being direct and oftentimes blunt, it is not by any stretch the part of the job that I savor. But way back when I got into this coaching business, I did so with the intention of becoming an advisor and a support system, which does on occasion mean getting even my most talented writers out of their own way.
That said, just one more caveat before I go on: This blog post is by no means about writers behaving well despite others behaving badly towards them. I am fully aware of the fact that writers in this industry sometimes find themselves unfortunately being taken advantage of or mishandled, and these are NOT the scenarios that I am talking about.
And so… Without further ado, I wanted to share some advice – derived of writerly behavior recently observed – that – despite its inevitable ickiness – I ultimately felt had to be put out there:
A few months ago, I was having drinks with a producer friend. He had been developing a project with a writer, but when a similar project sold on the spec market, he decided to put the script he and the writer had been working on away. However, before ending their creative collaboration completely, the producer made an introduction on the writer's behalf: he referred the writer to an agent he often works with. The agent fell in love with the writer's original work, and signed the writer right away. "Good for the writer," my producer friend told me, "I mean, I know that our project together pretty much died on the vine, but I thought that this agent thing would at least net me a thank you card in the end." Even though the conversation itself quickly veered to other topics and other people, I found myself thinking about it long after we had paid our check and said goodnight.
The more I thought about it, the more I realized that the reason my producer friend was, well, annoyed, was not because he was expecting to be thanked with a marching band at his door or an expensive bottle of tequila sent his way. But the reality was that he – the producer – had nothing to gain from connecting the writer to the agent and thus the introduction did not fit within his business model. He did not collect any money. He didn't promote his own career. This introduction served him in no single way. So the absence of a simple thank you card or a small gift implied a lack of appreciation for what he had done, and left a bitter taste in his mouth.
A few days later I was lunching with another friend. I told her about the producer's story, and that the writer never gave the producer the thanks – the card, the token gift or gift basket – he deserved. "That's just bad manners," dismissed my Texan friend. "It must just be him." But was it only this one writer? Were all other writers behaving as they should with their counterparts – be they agents, managers, producers or even other writers – in the industry? I quickly realized that to dig into this question, I had to look no further than my own experience with writers throughout the years.
Though I have not done so often, on occasion – and only when I encounter work that I think is truly superior or "undeniable" as the industry likes to say – I have been able to make introductions on my writers' behalf. Though those introductions do happen rarely, there may be anywhere from a handful to a dozen of them within a calendar year. Thinking through the ones for whom I facilitated such introductions, I realized that I could easily remember which ones extended some sort of gesture of gratitude, be it a small gift or a card, and the ones who hadn't. And the more I thought of those who had, the more I realized that those were the very same writers who were sending thank-you cards after general meetings, who graced their agents and managers with gift baskets upon landing a job, and who always sent a care package, a bucket of popcorn or a bouquet of flowers come holiday time. This reminded me once again that everything you do in this industry registers. That even if you may not get a thank you for your Holiday card, people are noticing, marking these small gestures that are so important, and ultimately allowing them to influence the relationships that will emerge.
The reality here is simply: A little gratitude goes a long way. And a paperless post thank you card costs the writer nothing in the end. Maybe the producer wouldn't have mentioned to me – by name – a writer who sent him a thank you card or gift basked, but he sure did make a point to mention the one who failed to say THANK YOU when a thank you was deserved, because, well, all things being equal, nobody wants to work with a writer, a director or even a producer or actor, who is ungrateful. And I get the argument that agents and managers don't need a thank you card because they are getting 10%. But if they chose to help you, to push you, to invest in your career instead of somebody else, you should take every appropriate opportunity to show your appreciation for that. If you feel like even still a thank-you card is not something you would ever want to send your rep, then maybe it's time to reconsider the relationship at hand. But I digress.
In the end, all this is to say: Be sure to extend a little old-fashioned gratitude whenever someone helps you out, not only when them helping you does nothing for their business model as was the scenario with my producer friend, but also when they are getting you staffed in a room, helping you sell your spec or fighting for you on that open writing assignment. Not just because other writers are doing it, but also because coming off as grateful and appreciative will make others want to work with you and by extension help you one day when you find that you need their help, support or enthusiasm.
A few weeks ago, a writer I had been working with for some time showed up for a coaching session at 11am hungover. AGAIN. Not only was he hungover, but his mood, quite obviously, was foul. We started out our session as we usually did, discussing everything he had accomplished between his last session and this one, which turned out to be not very much. And then, the writer said he had to talk to me about something: Having met some of my other writers, writers like him who went for emerging to professional, writers who got into writing programs, landed writing assignments and got staffed, he said he was getting the sense that I just wasn't "there for him" in the same way I was for my other writers. When I asked him to elaborate, he told me that he just didn't believe that I believed in his screenwriting career – or potential for it – the same way I did with many of my other writers. Sure, I was giving him advice, guiding him along his path, but he got the sense that I didn't think he was a sure thing, writing-career wise.
The more he talked about this, the more I realized that he was right. The simple truth was that the longer I knew this writer, the more I realized he may have had less passion for writing than he professed. Even though when we first met he declared that this was his one and only focus – that it was screenwriting or bust, the simple reality was that he showed up hungover to our meeting not for the first or second time. This was the third time in four months that he was admittedly hung over from partying with friends the previous night. On two other occasions, he slept straight through our meetings. He had systematically missed his writing deadlines, and failed to show up to his writers group meetings more times than he was present. So yes, admittedly, in time, I lost faith that his conviction was anywhere near what he said it was. Because over time this writer had shown me that despite everything he said, he really wasn't all that serious.
Which reminded me that my husband was once again right: It's not just about what you say. Just as important are the actions you take to follow it up. This particular writer may have thought he was taking his writing seriously, but ultimately he was showing me that it really wasn't THAT important. Not as important as partying with his friends. Not as important as sleeping in, or doing God knows what. And the reality of breaking in is that it's just too freaking hard to half-ass it and hope to get anywhere.
"It's forging ahead and having that day job where you work 9 to 6 or whatever, but instead of waking up at 8 to make it to your job by 9, you wake up at 5 so you can write for three or four hours before you go in to work," told me Circle of Confusion's Josh Adler when I interviewed him for my upcoming book. "It's a lot of sacrifice and hard work, you know? The people that make it in this business and sustain in this business are not slackers. Most of them are really hard workers. And most of them have a passion and a drive to be in this business and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it and stay in this business. I've had clients that had three jobs that worked all day and on the weekends, they were driving an Uber or whatever just to be able to pay rent and so they could write for an hour a day at night when they got home and they were exhausted at midnight or whatever —and did that for ten years before they broke. So it's different for everybody, but most people don't make it without a lot of hard work."
Which reminded me of one simple truth: You have the power to inspire with your actions. A hard working writer, a writer who is consistent, who continues to prioritize writing, who fights for his break and his career, inspires those around him to believe in him, to root for him, and, eventually, to work with and for him. That is the sort of writer others want to get in business with. At the end of the day, these are the sorts of writers – the passionate, the ambitious, the hard working, the serious – that I want to coach. And those are the very writers who end up building and sustaining a screenwriting career.


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An Analysis of Genius in Victorian Literature
British literature flourished during Queen Victoria's reign. Part of the romantic period of the arts, Victorian Literature has some of the most recognized household names in modern literature. Just as Her Majesty was the epitome of high morality according to society, Victorian novels' characters sought to overcome their flaws and become morally irreproachable. In other words, the works produced at this point in time, promoted hard work and perseverance to get out of sticky or less than ideal lives and situations and achieve love and virtue.
British Representatives
Among the most recognized names in this literary movement are:
Charles Dickens, who dominated the first part of Victoria's reign. Some of his best known novels are: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol. Throughout his career, his writing became darker and darker, following the general trend other authors followed during the century.
Another set of especially skilled and recognized authors, are the Brontë sisters. Being women, Anne, Charlotte and Emily produced fewer pieces than their male counterparts, however, at the time, these were revolutionary as they narrated romance, strife and life in general from a woman's perspective.
Furthermore, one of Emily Brontë's novels, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, is considered one of the first reasonable feminist novels, where a woman leaves her husband due to the abuse he subjects her to during his alcohol induced rages and starts a new life on her own with their son, a scandalous idea since British law forbade a woman from leaving her husband.
Oscar Wilde, whose most prominent novels include: The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray.
R. L. Stevenson and Lewis Carroll are also exponents in this period, both with a children and adult following of their work.
Non-British Representatives
Even though Victorian literature was a British phenomenon, due to Great Britain's influence over the rest of the world, particularly English-speaking countries, it did not remain contained in England. This Romanticism originated and induced style spread out into Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and India (and other British colonies).
Examples of authors who wrote in Victorian style outside of the U.K.'s borders are: Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin and an abolitionist during the American Civil War. Herman Melville, whose most recognized piece is Moby-Dick. Mark Twain, author of both, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Emily Dickinson, who is a prominent name in American poetry and Thomas Bracken a New Zealand based author.
Whether because of the values they promote, aside from being well-written for the style and literary time or due to their continued popularity, to this day, books from the Victorian Era continue to be read and required as basic education.


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Palma Linen Scarf
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Anise Seeds
Anise is an herbaceous annual plant growing to 3 ft (0.91 m) tall. The leaves at the base of the plant are simple, 0.5–2 in (1.3–5.1 cm) long and shallowly lobed, while leaves higher on the stems are feathery pinnate, divided into numerous leaves. The flowers are white, approximately 3 mm diameter, produced in dense umbels. The fruit is an oblong dryschizocarp, 3 – 5 mm long. It is these seedpods that are referred to as "aniseed".
Anise is used as food by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species (butterflies and moths), including the lime-speck pugand wormwood pug Anise is used a mild antiparasitic and its leaves can be used to treat digestive problems, relieve toothache, and its essential oil to treat lice and scabies.Anise can be used to relieve menstrual cramps. aniseed essential oil is used to treat colds and flu.


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I realized that in my last post "Obsessed with White" I may have made it seem like all Indonesians want whiter skin, as if this desire were somehow more deeply embedded in Indonesian society than, say, other desires in other places, such as the desire to be thin in America. I still think this mindset(whiteness is better/more beautiful) is widespread, but I don't think that all Indonesians care about the shade of their skin, nor do I think that all Indonesians believe people with whiter skin are more attractive, or superior.
I do think that this idea prevails because of images in the media (that use airbrushing to perfect a model's skin), because of years of colonial rule by the Dutch and because some people think dark skin is a symbol of "working in the field" and by default also a symbol of the working class, as opposed to the elite. Some of my friends in Indonesia might say they think white skin is more beautiful, or that thy wish their skin were lighter, but would also say that a person's skin color cannot measure his or her worth.
However, this is not necessarily representative of Indonesia because most my friends are well-educated and kind. There are huge gaps in education and different families teach their children different things about diversity. I think the idea that white is inherently better is an idea that prevails among people who don't have the opportunity to learn about, or for whatever reason, refuse to understand the horrible ramifications of racism on people throughout history.
Whew. I apologize if this seems unnecessary. Some people cautioned me that my post might not be taken well, so I want to clarify that my last post was not meant to generalize all Indonesians. Here is a shout out of love to all my Indonesian friends, mwah!
Hi, I'm Megan. I am a writer, a photographer and an international public health professional. After a year-long research project in Indonesia, I'm back in my hometown, Chicago. It's great to see white snow again, but I miss the fresh coconuts that machete-slinging street vendors would chop open and sell to me for a mere 50 cents. Currently looking for ways, other than hibernating in a hat and gloves under my comforter, to stay warm. Please contact me at email@example.com to pitch your ideas. (FYI - I already tried hot potatos in my pockets, an old Irish tradition)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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2019 Honda CRF125F (Big Wheel)
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Honda's fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors. Suggested Retail Price (SRP) excludes destination charge. Visit powersports.honda.com to view applicable destination charge amount.
Bigger Wheels. And This Year, Even Bigger Fun.
All young riders aren't equal—at least when it comes to how tall they are, and what riding skills they've developed. Neither are all adults, for that matter. And because we all know that, Honda is happy to serve up the CRF125F Big Wheel. Oh, and by the way, it gets some big improvements this year too.
The CRF125F Big Wheel is a simple concept, but a genius execution. We take our awesome CRF125F and set it up with larger diameter wheels and a longer swingarm. That means the bike also features a two-inch-taller seat height. The result? A combination that makes it perfect for thousands of teens and smaller adults who just want to get out on the trails and have fun.
It's loaded with features too, and since it's a Honda, it's also famously reliable—a big plus, because riding is a lot more fun than wrenching. But for 2019 that engine now comes with fuel injection. That makes a great engine even better, first because it broadens up the power, but most of all because you can say goodbye to clogged up pilot jets after the bike's sat out the winter. It also means easier starting and better running in cold weather or at high altitudes, and less pollution.
In addition, there's a new twin-spar steel frame, and more suspension travel at each end for an even more plush ride. An electric starter makes it easy to get going, while a four-speed transmission gives you all the control of a full-sized bike.
The long and short of it: Sized to fit taller riders just right, but without putting them on a bike that's too big or that gives them too much power too soon, the CRF125F Big Wheel is another great choice in our off-road line.
Be A Responsible Rider: All parents need to consider their youngsters' age, size, ability and maturity before allowing them to ride. Obtain a copy of "Off-Road Safety Tips" from your local Honda Dealer.
Electric Starte: Turn a key, push a button—that's all it takes to get the CRF125F Big Wheel going. Add in a generous dose of Honda reliability and you'll find the CRF125F Big Wheel is super easy to own.
Sized Right for Yo: With its single-overhead-cam engine and air-cooled, 125cc four-speed transmission, the CRF125F Big Wheel will fit a wide range of riders. It has enough power for teens and small adults without being intimidating for younger riders.
Fuel-Injected Engin: New for 2019, CRF125F Big Wheel's fuel injection makes starting easier than ever, and automatically compensates for cold weather or high altitudes. Plus, it runs cleaner!
- Pro-Link® Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage connects a single heavy-duty shock to the swingarm, delivering an excellent combination of spring and damping rates over a wide range of riding conditions. This year the CRF125F Big Wheel gets nearly an extra 3/4 inch of suspension travel, too.
- Electric Starter: Push-button starting makes getting started easier in all kinds of conditions, and the efficient design adds minimal weight.
- Reliable Engine: The CRF125F Big Wheel's dependable four-stroke single-cylinder engine offers good performance with a wide powerband—perfect for a wide range of riders, including beginners. And for 2019, new fuel injection makes it even better and more efficient.
- Four-Speed Transmission: The four-speed gearbox is just like a full-sized motorcycle's, giving your younger rider all the control they need.
- Keyed Ignition Switch: For added security, the keyed ignition switch lets you control who goes riding and when, important if you have younger riders in the house.
- New Steel Frame and Swingarm: Less experienced riders are hard on equipment, especially when they're just starting out. That's why we gave the CRF125F Big Wheel a strong, new, twin-spar-type steel frame and swingarm that are built to handle the bumps and dings of off-road riding.
- Proven Manual Clutch: Honda's heavy-duty clutch is durable and helps promote smooth shifting.
- Front Disc Brake: The front disc brake provides superior stopping power with the front disc rotor drilled for lightness and better wet-weather performance.
- Tough Bodywork: Riders can be tough on equipment, and taking a spill is a natural part of learning. But the CRF125F Big Wheel can handle it: with tough plastic fenders, tank and other body parts inspired by our bigger CRF motocross bikes, the CRF125F Big Wheel is engineered to shrug off the minor dings of the real world.
- Sealed Battery: The maintenance-free sealed battery helps ensure that your CRF125F Big Wheel is ready to ride when you are.
- Intermediate Seat Height: It's important to have a bike that's sized right for your rider. The CRF125F Big Wheel's 30.9-inch seat height helps build confidence right from the start.
- Bigger Wheels: With a 19-inch front wheel and a 16-inch wheel in the rear, the CRF125F Big Wheel will fit taller riders a little better. The right-sized bike is as important as wearing the right-sized boots or helmet.
- More Front Suspension Travel: In addition to the rear-suspension travel increase, we also gave the CRF125F Big Wheel more travel up front for a balanced, plush ride.
- Half-Waffle Grips: Just like the pros use, the CRF125F Big Wheel gets upgraded, half-waffle pattern grips. Might as well start them off right!
- Fuel Injection: New for 2019, fuel injection means the CRF125F Big Wheel starts right up, even in cold weather. Compared to a carbureted bike, it also helps reduce emissions and enhance performance and fuel efficiency. And say goodbye to clogged pilot jets when you put this bike away for storage.
- Clean-Running Engine: Another benefit of fitting the CRF125F Big Wheel with fuel injection? Now it even meets California's stringent CARB emissions standards for off-road motorcycles—good news for everyone.
- Engine Type: 124.9cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore And Stroke: 52.4mm x 57.9mm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Valve Train: SOHC; two-valve
- Induction: Fuel-injection, 22mm throttle bore
- Ignition: Full Transistorized
- Transmission: Four-speed
- Final Drive: Chain
- Front Suspension: 31mm telescopic fork; 5.9 inches of travel
- Rear Suspension: Pro-Link® single-shock; 6.6 inches of travel
- Front Brake: 220mm hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake: Drum
- Front Tire: 70/100-19
- Rear Tire: 90/100-16
- Rake: 27°30' (Caster Angle)
- Trail: 94mm (3.7 inches)
- Wheelbase: 49.4 inches
- Seat Height: 30.9 inches
- Curb Weight: 199 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
- Fuel Capacity: 1.0 gallon
- Ground Clearance: 10.3 inches
- Emissions: Meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.
- Available Colors: Red
- Model ID: CRF125FB
- Duration: Six Months transferable limited warranty; extended warranty available with a Honda Protection Plan.
- Engine Type
- Single-cylinder four-stroke
- Displacement
- 124.9cc
- Bore and Stroke
- 52.4mm x 57.9mm
- Cooling
- Air
- Compression Ratio
- 9.0:1
- Ignition
- Full Transistorized
- Front Suspension
- 31mm telescopic fork; 5.9 in. of travel
- Front Tire
- 70/100-19
- Rear Suspension
- Pro-Link® single-shock; 6.6 in. of travel
- Rear Tire
- 90/100-16
- Dry Weight
- 199 lb. (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
- Fuel Capacity
- 1.0 gal.
- Wheelbase
- 49.4 in.
- Ground Clearance
- 10.3 in.
- Seat Height
- 30.9 in.
- Trail
- 94mm (3.7 in.)
- Rake
- 27 deg. 30 min. Angle)
- Transmission
- Four-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain


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Move the Twitcher
Contributed by: Charlie Hayes
This tip is valid for: Both BeOS and Haiku
If you would like to move the Twitcher "window" to a less intrusive location, open it (ctrl+tab unless you've changed your default modifier key). While its open, use the mouse and drag its window border. Your change is permanent until you decide to move it again. The position is also saved individually for each workspace, so the Twitcher's default location may be top left in workspace #1 and bottom right in workspace #6, for example.
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Cavs Suffer First Loss vs Hawks
The Cavaliers opened the season with a 6-game winning streak for the best start in more than 40 years for the team. The Hawks ended that streak with a 110-106 win over the Cavs. LeBron James scored 23 points, and Irving had 29 points.
However, the team went 11-42 from the 3 point line. The Hawks made a 22-6 run at the end of the 2nd quarter. Millsap scored 21 points with Kevin Love guarding him.
The Hawks are now 5-2, and off to a strong start with the addition of Dwight Howard, while the Cavs are now 6-1
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/11/lebron_james_dwight_howard_cav.html


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As promised, here is the make-up page for In Beta. Now we're back on track. Hooray!
Get caught up at the story hub. Enjoy!
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Again, Seraph felt the light pressure of Hawk's hand on his shoulder. "She's right you know. We gain nothing by rushing in half-cocked and unready. You're angry now, and that's understandable, but remember what the techs said about Beta's safety locks. There's a real chance that we could come to genuine harm in here."
Unwilling to concede to her logic, Seraph shook her hand away violently and wheeled on her. "You don't get it! Every one of those villagers that dies is because of me! I might as well be killing them myself for all the good I'm doing sitting around back here."
"You're wrong."
Seraph was surprised to hear the admonishment coming from Brune, who had up until this point remained silent off to the side.
"We all had Nemeses," Brune replied. It was a simple statement, and a fact that Seraph knew, but the way he said it gave the young agent pause. In the short time he had spent with Brune he had become used to deciphering the intent behind his short replies. He wasn't simply reiterating a known fact, rather he was trying to remind his squadmate that they had all been through this sort of situation at one point or another. It was a sobering thought.
"I…" He couldn't seem to get the words that he wanted to say to come out so he settled for a simple apology, "I'm sorry."
Brune simply nodded. Seraph took a deep breath and turned back to face his mentor. "Hawk, I'm sorry. You're right, of course."
She smiled briefly and nodded to him, "It's tough, I know."
He rubbed the back of his neck, embarrassed, "You know, through all of this I'd never considered the fact that you've had to battle a Nemesis as well."
Hawk's lips compressed into a small frown, likely at bitter memories brought on by mention of her Nemesis. It was starting to become a familiar response whenever an agent's Nemesis was brought up. With all that Nephil had already put him through, Seraph expected his own face would go through a similar transformation if he managed to actually complete his mission.
He was about to ask Hawk more about her Nemesis when she cut him off, "If you're not tired, maybe you should practice manifesting while the rest of us take a break." Rather than wait for him to respond, Hawk left him standing there with Brune and followed after Aura, who had seated herself beneath the boughs of a nearby pine.
Brune also left him without a word, moving in the opposite direction, likely to rest by himself. Despite the delivery, Seraph had to admit that practicing his manifestation was probably a good idea. He looked around for a good spot to sit down away from the others, but as he did he caught sight of Peri and Gemini exiting the brush on the western side of the path they had been following.
It was strange enough to see them both coming from the same side of the path when each had been scouting the flanks separately. That thought had barely registered in Seraph's mind before it was dashed by what he noticed next. Someone was with them.
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Niki Table Lamp
Simply a beautiful little lamp for everybody to enjoy. If only that was all that needed to be said about it.
Allow me to tell you a little more about how this enchanting lamp came about, and I promise that you will appreciate its appearance even more.
Those chunky pencils for legs are intended to put a smile on the faces of children and adults alike. The single butterfly hidden amongst its glowing leaves is just that to a child. However, for me and most adults a more abstract meaning is often attached to the appearance of a butterfly: the memory of a loved one. In my case it is the memory of my son Nikolaas, or Niki for short.
I decided to start designing this lamp earlier this year, after I was faced with the unthinkable: to have to make a decision regarding the life of Nikolaas. There is very little I would like to share about the experience of losing a child, other than that it eclipses any sorrow I could have imagined. This project would be my haven. It would allow me to dwell in the few memories I would have of him, while creating something beautiful that he might have loved to look at.
The design is based on a larger table lamp which we launched with the help of the Kickstarter community. That campaign was a huge success and even sparked the interest of Robert De Niro's Nobu restaurants. They commissioned a tiny battery powered version for their newest restaurant in Manila, the Philippines.
Let's make this campaign a success as well, but for a different reason. With this design I would like to spread an awareness about the condition that Niki succumbed to: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). This year, the US Congress has officially recognized the month of April as CDH awareness month (April 19 is the international day of CDH awareness). Plenty of resources are available online, should you want to learn more about this life threatening condition that affects thousands of newborns every year.
Simply a beautiful little lamp to remind everybody to enjoy life...
The Niki lamp comes in two varieties to suit different settings. There is a version with colored legs (red, green and blue), and a version with natural wood colored legs. Both versions come with an optional butterfly module which can be placed anywhere in the lamp during assembly, which should only take about half an hour. Both lamps are available in a 110V North American version which takes a common E12 (Candelabra) bulb, and a 240V European version which takes an E14 bulb.
Materials and Dimensions
The white shade part of the Niki lamp is made out of High Density Polyethylene, a common and recyclable plastic (recycling code#2). The legs are made by one of America's oldest pencil manufacturer and measure a generous 13/32 of an inch (1 cm) in diameter. All electrical components are respectively UL listed or CE certified. The Niki lamp stands 10.25"(26 cm) high and has a maximum diameter of 8" (20cm). The cord is 5' (150 cm) long. The dimensions of the box are 4" (10 cm) cubed.
The production of this lamp will mainly be done locally in the Los Angeles area . The electrical part will be made abroad to keep the cost of the lamp reasonable. All materials and parts will be ordered as soon as it is clear how much we should order to fulfill Kickstarter pledges. We expect to be ready for shipping a mere two months after the closing of the campaign.
Raised Funds
In order to reach a large audience, we have kept the price of this lamp much lower in comparison to our previous projects. Therefore, the funds raised will mostly go towards materials, production, tooling and some final prototyping costs. The remaining funds will go into Niki's piggy bank. My wife and I intend to find an appropriate purpose for those funds, which will honor the memory of our son Nikolaas and other children who lost their lives to CDH.
Finally I would like to mention a few amazing organizations which have helped us, and continue to help us through this ordeal.
Breathe Easy is an organization which helps families affected by CDH by providing care packages. The Niki lamp will be included in those packages as our contribution to their efforts.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The amazing staff and doctors at this hospital guided us through the most heart wrenching period of our lives.
Ronald McDonald House. An undervalued international organization which allowed my wife and me to be close to Nikolaas at all times during his short life.
DHReams research program, where they are dedicated to investigating the genetic causes of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, the birth defect that Nikolaas succumbed to.
Risks and challenges
We are thoroughly prepared for the production of this lamp. Our previous Kickstarter campaign was a great learning experience and has allowed us to foresee many issues that might occur with this project. The biggest risk will be the occasional delay in supply of parts or materials. It is our goal to keep you in the loop about any hiccups, should they occur.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ
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One of three men charged with what a prosecutor has described as a �vicious barroom assault� in Fitchburg was back behind bars yesterday after a judge increased his bail.
Marco Costa, 38, of 110 Daniels St., Fitchburg, had been free on $50,000 cash bail on assault charges pending against him in Worcester Superior Court, but was returned to custody yesterday after Judge Peter W. Agnes Jr. increased his bail to $75,000 cash.
Mr. Costa, his 34-year-old brother, Virgilio Costa, and a third suspect, 21-year-old Miguel A. Gutierrez, allegedly assaulted two men June 1 at K.C.�s Bottoms Up bar at 1098 Main St., Fitchburg.
Assistant District Attorney Michael D. McHugh said at an earlier court hearing that Mr. Gutierrez knocked a 19-year-old bar patron unconscious by striking him repeatedly with a pool cue and that Marco Costa hit the teen�s uncle over the head with a bar stool when he tried to intervene. Virgilio Costa allegedly kicked the younger man after he was knocked to the floor.
Both men were seriously injured, according to Mr. McHugh, who said the attacks were caught on surveillance cameras inside the bar.
The two brothers and Mr. Gutierrez are each charged with armed assault with intent to murder, two counts of aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, mayhem and conspiracy.
Mr. McHugh told Judge Agnes yesterday that Marco Costa, who was released from custody June 29 after his $50,000 cash bail was posted by his family, was arrested July 14 and charged with violating a restraining order a woman had obtained against him.
The prosecutor said the woman told police Mr. Costa peered into the window of a hair salon in Lunenburg where she works. Mr. McHugh asked Judge Agnes to revoke Mr. Costa�s bail and order him held without bail.
Mr. Costa�s lawyer, Kristen J. Patria, said his client told him he did not know the woman was working at the salon. Mr. Patria asked the judge to allow Mr. Costa to remain free on the $50,000 cash bail posted in Worcester Superior Court and the $2,000 cash bail set on the restraining order violation charge pending in Fitchburg District Court.
Saying he had concerns about Mr. Costa�s ability to comply with court orders, Judge Agnes increased the bail to $75,000 cash. Mr. Costa was taken into custody and was to be taken later in the day from the courthouse to the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West Boylston.
Mr. Patria said he was �optimistic� Mr. Costa�s family would eventually be able to raise the additional $25,000 cash to bail him out.
Virgilio Costa is free on $25,000 cash bail. The brothers� cases have been continued to Sept. 21.
Mr. Gutierrez remains in custody in lieu of $50,000 cash bail. His case has been continued to Monday.


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Whether you are ready or not, back to school is officially in full swing all over the country. In fact, I know some of you are already even back to school in your cities – crazy!!! One thing that is alawys on shopping lists is clothes. Old Navy has a great item of the week this week – Women's Light Weight Cardis for just $9.00!
Cardis are a timeless look that never goes out of style. Wear 'em with jeans, skirts, capris and even shorts! You can check them out on Facebook under the Item of the Week. You can also click on Barker's Bones to find some great savings coupons as well.
Old Navy is even taking helping you even further – they are offering ten (10) of my readers a coupon for $50.00 off of a $100.00 purchase. These coupons will only be good for the week of August 9th – 14th, so if you can't use it then, you might want to pass on entering so that someone who can use them will have a chance.
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by Deborah Sundahl
Sex writer and luminary Deborah Sundahl (a.k.a. Fanny Fatale) dives into the G-spot in this exciting, informative book. Topics include how to find your G-spot, how to ejaculate alone and with a partner, the importance of...
Sex writer and luminary Deborah Sundahl (a.k.a. Fanny Fatale) dives into the G-spot in this exciting, informative book. Topics include how to find your G-spot, how to ejaculate alone and with a partner, the importance of PC muscles, and the history of female ejaculation.
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I was told to read this by a friend and I'm glad she gave me a heads up. I learned a lot and the book was not as analytic as I thought it would be. The tone was more like a mom explaining things to me and was very comfortable to read. The diagrams were great I just wish there were a few more because I'm such a visual learner. Otherwise I found it to be so helpful in locating and figuring out my own body. I highly recommend!
This book is amazing. After reading the first chapter, I was able to consciously control my ejaculation (but as Sundahl says, not everyone will be able to right off the bat, and there is a VERY detailed guide further in the book.) Sundahl does a magnificent job of outlining exactly how to control and strengthen your PC muscles in order to achieve ejaculation. Required reading for EVERYONE!
This is a pretty decent book that offers a way to learn female ejaculation. The book does offer step-by-step tips on how to learn ejaculation. The author talks about the classes she holds and how she's watched people walk away learning how to release their pleasure. The information included in this book is great - however, I don't believe in the spirituality aspect of female ejaculation, and this book does focus quite a bit on it. She talks about how female ejaculation is about getting back to your roots and all sorts of spiritual stuff which I found a little bit more bothersome than anything else. It's worth the read if you think you can handle the spirituality though.
I love this book. I read it for only a day and I ejaculated! I read the rest of it and found it very interesting and even entertaining. I really recommend this very informative book!
I bought the book for the same selfish motives of any man - more and better sex. However, I was shocked at how it changed our sex life. My wife has been shocked at how much ejaculation is a release and a comfort to her. We worked on the ejaculation for her slowly and patiently. She does not ejaculate every time we have sex. However, she does ejaculate. We joke that ejaculation comes with 3 needed criteria 1) the knowledge that you can, 2) anatomy knowledge 3) A CLOSENESS AND TRUST BETWEEN PARTNERS. Your first step is the book. You can not be more conservative and reserved than my wife pre-ejaculation. Trust me buy the book - it will take you to a new level.
The book is great. I had never gushed before; but, knew some ladies who could. And with this book, you might g-spot gush too!
Buy this book and learn that you can in fact see your "G-Spot"! I can't praise her and this book enough. Buy it, read it and learn!
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