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Arrive in Nairobi any time and make your way to the joining point hotel. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area in evening on Day 1 of your tour. Upon arrival look for information from your tour leader on the hotel bulletin board regarding the meeting time.
Take today to wander the streets of central Nairobi, taking in old colonial architecture and the brightly coloured crowds to get a feel for Africa. The city's best attraction is the National Museum, home to most of the great prehistoric finds made by the Leakey family in East Africa, from Ethiopia to the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It also has sections on wildlife, art, geology, local history and a snake park.
West of the city, the suburb of Karen is named after Karen Blixen, author of "Out of Africa". Her house is now the Karen Blixen Museum, complete with a garden and tea house, it tells the history of the famous author.
South of Nairobi, in Langata, are a number of the city's best attractions. At the Giraffe Centre, you'll have the option of hand-feeding the rare Rothschild giraffes, plus embarking upon a nature walk with 160 species of bird. The Sheldrick Animal Orphanage cares for young, orphaned elephants. The Bomas of Kenya is a living open-air museum of the tribes of Kenya, including regular dance performances. The Nairobi National Park is just south of the city, and covers 114 sq km. It has over 400 bird species of and populations lions, leopards, and one of the country's few thriving populations of black rhino.
The name Nairobi is derived from the Masai word for cool waters, which the Masai people gave to a water hole known as Ewaso Nyirobi. In modern times, the sprawling, cosmopolitan city of Nairobi combines the first-world glamour of reflecting-glass skyscraper buildings with abject developing-world poverty. It originated in 1899 from a handful of shacks that marked the end of the railhead during the building of the Uganda railway. Due to big game hunting bringing tourists from Britain, the city expanded dramatically in the early 1900's. A large number of British nationals settled in the area, prompting more growth and this angered both the Masai and Kikuyu people, as they were losing hunting ground due to the expansion of the city limits. The friction increased and, eventually led to the Mau Mau uprising, which saw Jomo Kenyatta, the future president jailed. Kenya was granted independence from Britain in 1963, with Nairobi as the capital.
Apart from being Kenya's capital and the main centre of government and commerce, Nairobi is the most significant city in East Africa and an important player on the pan-African stage. It is the diplomatic base for many counties in Africa, with its broad spectrum of international embassies and headquarters for the United Nations, multi-national companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and press correspondents. It's also the center of the growing safari business of East Africa.
Drive along the Rift Valley with stunning views from look-out points. Enjoy your first game drive in Aberdare National Park.
Aberdare is a stunningly beautiful National Park, of forests, waterfalls, ridges and river valleys. Adding to the beauty, the park is filled with wildlife including; African Elephant, black rhino, leopard, spotted hyena, olive baboon, black and white colobus monkey, sykes monkey, cape buffalo, warthog, common zebra (North Aberdare), bushbuck, reedbuck. Rare sightings can include; Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat, blue duiker.
Travel to Lake Naivasha where we take an afternoon boat ride to view hippos and other wildlife who make the lake their home. Also enjoy a nature walk in the surrounding forest.
The name Naivasha comes from the Masai "Nai'posha", which means "rough water", though Lake Naivasha is general calm in the morning, the best time for spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. A freshwater lake, Lake Naivasha is currently about 20km long and 15km wide, but the lake levels have fluctuated enormously over the years. In the early 1880s during the time of Joseph Thompson's travels, it was reduced to a swamp, while in the 1920s lake levels were about eight meters higher than at present. Surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree, Lake Naivasha has a fairy-tale beauty to it which is rarely matched. Abound prolific birdlife from majestic fish eagles and waterfowl to tiny malachite kingfishers, is known as a world class birding destination, and is an international Ramsar site.
Between 1937 and 1950 this beautiful, peaceful lake was used as a landing place for plane passengers destined for Nairobi. The flying boat from London would land on the lake where the Lake Naivasha Country Club now stands, and travellers would board a bus for Nairobi. Today the lovely lake, with its cool climate, has become a retreat for Nairobi residents and tourists looking for peace. Because the lake is fresh water and the surrounding soil fertile, this is a major production area for fruit and vegetables and, more recently, vineyards. Many animals call the area home; giraffes wander among the acacia, buffalo wallow in the swamps and colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo population sleep the day out in the shallows.
After breakfast, we depart for the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit here! We make our way into the reserve for an afternoon game viewing drive, with excellent chances of seeing the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.
Day 4 starts with an early morning game drive, since the best time to spot wildlife is in the early hours of the morning. The day continues with more game viewing as you criss-cross the rolling hills of the African savannah. You will also have a chance to try the optional balloon safari, and visit to a Masai village to learn about, and interact with, the local Masai people.
The Masai Mara (also spelled Maasai Mara) is a game reserve in south-western Kenya, which is effectively the northern continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Named for the Masai tribes people, who are the traditional inhabitants of the area, and the Mara River, which divides it, the reserve is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of the wildebeest every September and October, a migration so immense to be called the Great Migration. Thousands of wildebeest die in the crossing due to crocodile attacks. The Great Migration is one of the most impressive natural events worldwide, involving an immensity of herbivores: some 1,300,000 wildebeest, 360,000 Thomson's gazelle, and 191,000 zebra.
With an area of 1510 km sq., the Masai Mara is not the largest game park or reserve in Kenya, but it is probably the most famous. The entire area of the park is nestled within the enormous Great Rift Valley that extends from the Mediterranean Sea to Mozambique. The terrain of the reserve is primarily open grassland, with clusters of the distinctive acacia tree in the south-east region. The western border is the Esoit Oloololo Escarpment of the Rift Valley, and wildlife tends to be most concentrated here, as the swampy ground means that access to water is always good. The easternmost border is 224 km from Nairobi.
The Masai Mara is perhaps most famous for its lions, though the other members of the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros) are as well found. This said, the population of black rhinoceros is severely threatened, with a population of only 37 recorded in 2000. Hippopotami are found in large groups in the Masai Mara and Talek Rivers, and many cheetah, zebra, impala, gazelles, hartebeest, warthog, ostrich, topi, the Masai giraffe, among other mammals, all consider the "Mara" their home territory. As well, the large Roan antelope and the nocturnal bat-eared fox, rarely present elsewhere in Kenya, can be seen within the reserve borders. Like in the Serengeti in Tanzania, the wildebeest are the dominant inhabitant of the Masai Mara, and their numbers are estimated in the millions. Around July of each year these animals migrate in a vast ensemble north from the Serengeti plains in search of fresh pasture, and return to the south around October. These numerous migrants are followed along their annual, circular route by a block of hungry predators, most notably lions and hyena.
The Masai Mara is a also major research centre for the spotted hyena. Additionally, over 450 species of birdlife have been identified in the park, including vulture, marabou, secretary bird, hornbill, crowned crane, ostrich, long-crested eagle, and pygmy falcon.
After a morning traverse across the Mara plain, we cross into Tanzania at Isebania to the shores of Lake Victoria where we enjoy a boat ride.
Lake Victoria is the world's second largest freshwater lake covering an area of 67,850 sq km. This vast expanse, about the size of the Republic of Ireland, forms the headwaters of the Nile River. Three nations share the waters of the lake - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and Kenya's share is the smallest, at 3,785 sq km.
There is a busy network of waterways between the trading towns and villages which lie along the shores of the lake. Passenger boats and small cargo vessels ply daily from Kisumu in Kenya as far as the Tanzanian border and north to Port Victoria near Uganda.
Speke Bay is part of Speke Gulf, named after the famous explorer John Hanning Speke, who, in 1858, was the first westerner to determine that Lake Victoria to be the source of the Nile.
Venture to the world famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's premier game parks. The park is to Tanzania what the Masai Mara Game Reserve is to Kenya, though with an area of 14,763 sq km, it is actually over 7 times as large!
Enter from the less-visited western gate, and enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah. En route to the central Seronera plains, you will begin to experience the sheer vastness of this territory, and you will marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia-spotted savannah. On day 8, after an early rise we enjoy an early morning game drive, returning for a hearty lunch followed by a brief but well-deserved rest. Later on in the afternoon, as the animal kingdom comes alive, continue your search for the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
The Serengeti, which derives its name from the Masai for "endless plain", is the jewel of Tanzania's protected areas, together with the Masai Mara and the Ngorongoro Conservation area it protects the most varied and greatest collection of wildlife on earth. With the Big Five, the Small Five and the extensive amounts of wildlife, this region offers arguably the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. That said, with its vast size and varied terrain, game viewing is only one aspect of the Serengeti - the scenery is simply breathtaking.
The Masai people arrived into the Serengeti plains in the 17th century, displacing the Datoga pastoralists who had previously lived there. They lived an undisturbed, nomadic life in the region for hundred of years, until the first westerner, American Stewart Edward White, passed through in 1913. He recorded the plains in the chronicles of a journey that began in Nairobi, Kenya. What he wrote still applies today: "... We walked for miles over burnt out country... Then I saw the green trees of the river, walked 2 miles more and found myself in paradise" .
There is no bad time to visit the Serengeti as every season has its own special highlight – even the rainy season has the daily thunder and lightening to look forward to. Changing seasons and light patterns form the most beautiful backdrop to view Africa's majestic and incredible wildlife. It has more than 1.6 million herbivores and thousands of predators. Blue Wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and buffalos are the animals most commonly found in the region.
This area is most famous for the migration that takes place every year; in october over a million herbivores travel toward the southern plains, crossing the Mara River from the hills to the north. They continue west across the Serengeti, and then north once again, crossing the Mara River, after the rains around April, and often totals more than 800km. This phenomenon is sometimes also called the Circular Migration. Over 250,000 wildebeest alone will die along the journey from Tanzania to Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
Note: If you have pre-booked a Serengeti Balloon Safari Theme Pack, your flight be early in the morning of Day 8.
Take in the active morning wildlife as you cross the Serengeti plains and journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa's best game viewing. The views from the Ngorongoro Crater rim are stunning, and there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife, due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
We enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. They are not confined by the crater walls, and can leave freely; they stay because conditions are favourable. Since most of the crater floor is grassland, grazing animals predominate: zebra, gazelles, buffalo, eland, and warthogs. The swamp and forest provide additional resources for hippos, some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos, giant-tusked elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks and bushbucks, baboons and vervet monkeys. All these animals in turn support large predators such as lion and leopard, and scavengers such as hyena and jackals.
The 8,300 km² Ngorongoro Conservation Area is named after its central feature, the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, and arguably its most spectacular natural arena. Ngorongoro Crater has often been described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its inherent geological significance, but also because it serves a quite extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa's most dense population of large mammals. The Ngorongoro was part of the original Serengeti National Park proclaimed in 1951, but it was made a separate conservation area in 1956 so that the Masai could graze their cattle there. The Ngorongoro Crater became a World Heritage Site in 1978.
Land in the conservation area is unique to Tanzania as it provides protection for the wildlife whilst allowing human habitation. The landscape is made up of a blend of volcanoes, grasslands, waterfalls and mountain forests, where the wildlife is extensive. The southern and eastern boundaries are approximately defined by the rim of the Great Rift Valley, which also prevents animal migration in these directions. The annual ungulate migration passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildebeest and zebra moving south into the area in December and moving north in June. The area has healthy resident populations of most species of wildlife.
We continue on to Mto wa Mbu which means Mosquito River. Here we take part in a village tour to learn a little about what a typical village in the area is like. The village has over 18,000 inhabitants from 120 tribes. This two hour tour will take you from the village's local market through several different farms, local huts, and artisan shops, and back to the market, giving you the opportunity to get a true glimpse of northern Tanzanian culture!! After our walk we have a local traditional Lunch before continuing on to Arusha.
Arusha, also known as Tanzania's "safari capital", is undoubtedly the most important center in northen Tanzania. With many protected national parks, reserves, and mountains nearby (on a clear day, it may be possible to see Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance), Arusha is a modern town, and with its markets, services, and fine location, it is a great base for your safari trip.
Arusha officially became a city on the 1st of July 2006. The primary industry of the region is agriculture with large vegetable producers sending high-quality produce to Europe. The city and its environs are also spotted with large coffee plantations, adding to the area's charm. Though in recent years, due to the coffee crisis, many local farmers have been badly hit, and now subsistence farming is the most common source of livelihood.
Arusha owes its name from the local Wa-arusha people who resided here for hundreds of years, and is historically and politically significant city within East Africa. In 1961 the official documents ceding independence to Tanzania were signed by the United Kingdom in Arusha. Six years later the Arusha Declaration of Self Reliance in Tanzania was signed. On the 4th of August 1993 the Arusha Accords were signed by representatives of competing factions in the civil war in neighbouring Rwanda. After the Rwandan genocide, the UN Security Council decided by its Resolution 955 of 8 November 1994 that Arusha should host the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The establishment of the tribunal with its employees has influenced the local economy of Arusha.
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Can we ever design an experiment which can determine whether God exists?
I just find it hard to believe when people say : "There is no evidence for God". Yes there isn't because we can't design an experiment to prove or disprove this hypothesis.
However a very important thing, Which I devoted a whole TED Debate to (Here is the link to that debate : http://www.ted.com/conversations/17001/can_god_be_defined_or_in_othe.html), is that to work out whether the hypothesis is true we must first define what we mean by "God" (and "existence" for that matter), which I have found doesn't prove to be very successful. Otherwise we can't advance into going to making experiment for this hypothesis.
In science (I believe) theories can only be disproved and never proved to be "certain", so in this sense everybody has to be an agnostic about God, unless some genius in the TED community can come up with an experiment.
While another problem remains that we base all data we have on experimental data we have gained from the past, and expect the future to be consistent.
So in this sense I am a strong agnostic / Ignostic because God hasn't really been defined (and only has subjective definitions) and that I can't genially think of an experiment to determine whether God exist of not. So yes in the literal sense there is no "evidence" but that's only because no experiment have been done.
(Also there remains the slight problem with the fact that there is a degree of uncertainness in everything, and that no matter how logical and rational a hypothesis may seem it can always be proved false, or untrue)
My final point would be I see no correlation with an absence of evidence, and an evidence of absence! (This is very important)
And of-course, I apologize for repeating myself (if I have done so!) and my awful spelling and grammar.
Just so I say now, so I get no confusion, this is just an honest enquiry as to whether it can be done! (Not trying to reduce "God" in any way!)
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I'm slightly worreid I won't do a good job of this summary but here I go :
I must first say this :
I implore everybody to look at my "new" God debate :
What does the theological implications do the "Psychology" and "Neuroscience" (and possibly biology) of religion/ "God(s)" have?
Link : http://www.ted.com/conversations/18226/what_does_the_theological_impl.html
This has been a wonderful debate with lots of interesting idea's. However I view, with the majority consensus, (and please correct me if I have got this wrong) that there isn't a experiment which can (dis)prove the existence of "God(s)".
I would just like to congratulate everybody for their amazing contributions to the conversation. It has given me a lot to ponder.
Kind regards (to all),
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Apr 16 2013: If you assume god has any power that defy the laws of nature, and if you assume that god listens to prayers, you can pray that a solid brick of gold wrapped in a slice of lemon appears out of thin air 10' after the prayer.
So depending on the assumptions, one can easily make an experiment.
as for absence of evidence: actually, absence of evidence is informative for absence. Albeit probabilistic.
(for example: if you look up a word in a dictionary and it is not there, the odds that the word does not exist is very high.) Any finite set that can be searched for X has the property that the more of the set is searched, the lower the odds that X is within (part of) that set.
So in most cases, absence of evidence increases the odds of absence.
And if I'm not mistaken, absence of evidence never increases the odds of existence.
Apr 16 2013: "So depending on the assumptions, one can easily make an experiment."
Even if God was a God of intervention, you are assuming it will always answer humans prayers, and that it likes being tested! :P (And are making, probably unconscious, many assumptions about its disposition)
Also even if you prayer was answered, it could just be correlation, not causation!
EDIT : And then you couldn't assume anything else about it, but it could intervene in the laws of nature! From your own hypothesis. I hope you see my Dilemma's. I mean it's "possible" there is a God of extreme power, who can intervene in the laws of nature, yet chooses not too!
"And if I'm not mistaken, absence of evidence never increases the odds of existence."
I agree. But for someone to convince me to escape from my shell of strong agnosticism (+ a little bit of pantheism) they would have to provide either some sort of deductive + inductive reasoning to tell me that a "God" exists. (After they had defined their terms, of "Existence" and "God".)
Hope this helped! :D
EDIT : You have a very high TED Score! :D
Apr 17 2013: You are doubting the assumptions I gave as an example...
One can assume a non-inervening god, but then you assume there are no traces or influences to be found. That would be exactly the same behavior of something that does not exist. So in that case, you can assume it does not exist.
I can't be sure a pink unicorn is running around on mars, and I'm a teapot-atheist.
yes, there is always a possibility, but the possibility is so low (well under any p-value, or way lower than the odds of winning the lottery, we are not talking factor 10, but 10 to the x-th factor low values)... I tend to round down to 0 probability.
As for pantheism or panentheism: if you want to see the "all there is" as something devine or awesome, or as one whole : no problem. If you defing this all as god... also no problem. But then I would say we better speak about cosmos to avoid confusion with all the connotations the word god has.
(my score is high because of the 25+ TEDx events I organized...)
Apr 17 2013: Might I just point out that your experiment would fail to prove the existence of anything let alone God. Why would God or anyone for that matter provide you with "a brick of gold wrapped in a slice of lemon." This debate is meant to call upon critical thinking, not bias. I suggest you and your 25+ TED events respect the nature of this conversation.
As for your experiment you are assuming that you can only measure things by tests that have been discovered and that follow your limited and narrow thinking ( which I say not as an insult, but as a reflection upon the human condition). I am not saying that there is an easy answer, but I am saying that discounting it outright because your limited methods of testing truths cannot prove it is no basis for proving the existence in what many would consider a being that is arguably unlimited. I will also point out that these laws that you refer to are laws that have accomplished one thing which is to show us how very little we actually understand about reality and truth.
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You've tried the strict diets. You've counted calories, and measured fat grams. Losing weight is complicated, but the American Heart Association says it doesn't have to be!The 250/250 plan is simple -- there are only two steps. It was created by local cardiologist Dr. Nanette Wenger to take much of the work out of weight loss.Michael Privette, Executive Director of the metro Atlanta American Heart Association, says the 250/250 plan really couldn't be more simple or easy to work into your daily life."This isn't adding extra time or extra steps to your activity each day, this is really about finding ways to make small steps, small progress," said Privette.Step one is look at your eating, and find a way to cut out 250 calories a day."That's as simple as getting a small instead of a large cutting out the afternoon chocolate snack, whatever that looks like to cut out 250 calories from your diet that day," Privette said.Step two is step up your physical activity and concentrate on burning 250 calories a day."So that's as simple as going for a 20 or 30 minute brisk walk in the afternoon, taking the stairs a couple times a day. It can be very easy to burn 250 calories," said Privette.Between eating a little less, and moving a little more, you will see real results. Privette says if you add 250 and 250, that's 500 calories a day, or 3,500 calories a week you could be burning off. That's about one pound each week. Privette says it's all about starting small, and keeping it simple."If you're doing nothing, do something. If you're doing something, do a little more and that what 250-250 is all about," said Privette.The American Heart Association says about 60 to 70 percent of us are overweight. But, a recent survey showed almost 40 percent of Americans rated themselves as being in "ideal" cardiovascular health. In reality, only 1 percent of us actually fit that standard. That means most of us could stand to make some changes to protect our heart. The 250/250 plan is a good starting place.
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What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve ??
War on Iraq by USA stating Iraq had nuclear / biological arsenal has killed / injured / shattered thousands of life's (including thousands of US Soldiers). Finally USA did not find any arsenal.
Do majority world leaders really want peace?? Or Do They want to protect their own business interests??
Are majority world leaders using common citizens to promote their own selfish interests??
If a democratically elected country (USA) can destroy thousands of human life's by waging a war for false reasons what can other countries do??
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Apr 8 2013: The war waged by the USA in Iraq and elsewhere in the middle east has done nothing except to deepen the country into more debt. That might well be what it was all about at first, to break down the USD.
The other countries will do what they have to do, see the USD as a non-valuable currency and sell their products to someone with a valuable currency.
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Seconds away from a valiant scoreless draw in sweltering heat, Real Salt Lake gave up a crushing penalty kick that allowed the Houston Dynamo to pull out a 1-0 victory at BBVA Compass Stadium on Thursday night that kept RSL winless in 21 games in the state of Texas.
StorylinesIN SHORT » A stoppage-time penalty kick sinks RSL in 1-0 loss at Houston.
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"We thought we were going to get a point there," goalkeeper Nick Rimando said on the CW30 post-game show, alluding to the reward for a draw in the standings. "The boys deserved a point. And then, the tide changed really quick in that extra time."
Rimando was moments away from being the hero for RSL, having made two huge saves in the final minutes — including denying Houston's Brad Davis a penalty kick in the 75th minute.
But in the dying moments of stoppage time, Rimando charged off his line after a ball in the air, and took out Houston's Mac Kandji in the box. Referee Ismail Elfath made an easy call for another penalty kick, and the Dynamo's Colin Clark fired it right down the middle while Rimando dove to his left.
"We gave three points away," Rimando said.
Assistant coaches raged at the officials after the final whistle, apparently believing the game should have been over by the time the penalty was called, while head coach Jason Kreis sat in stunned silence on the bench long enough for the stadium to empty.
"Obviously, there's a misplay that ends up with the referee having to make a decision," Kreis later told CW30, "and another one that we don't like."
The loss snapped a three-game shutout and unbeaten streak for RSL, which faces an even tougher task now in trying to cement a favorable playoff seed. Team officials believe they need 10 points from their remaining games — just five of them, now, including three on the road — to avoid a wild-card game.
Both teams had plenty of chances in a wild final 15 minutes.
After Rimando stopped Davis on the penalty, Dynamo keeper Tally Hall brilliantly saved a header from RSL's Nat Borchers off a Javier Morales corner kick.
Minutes later, Rimando made another exhilarating save by smothering a shot by Houston's Will Bruin, who'd beaten Ned Grabavoy to a cross at the far post.
That wasn't the worst of it for Grabavoy, either.
In the 89th minute, the veteran midfielder found himself alone against Hall after the ball popped out of a pinball machine in the box and rolled right to his feet. But Grabavoy could not beat Hall from close range, denying RSL the chance for a historic victory.
Instead, it fell to 0-8-1 in Houston, and 0-18-3 all-time in Texas.
The team has scored just three goals in its last six Major League Soccer games, leaving it 14-11-4 for 46 points — tied for third in the league, but having played two more games than every team even with or ahead of it.
Both teams were depleted by international duty, injuries and suspension.
Forward Alvaro Saborio and midfielders Kyle Beckerman and Will Johnson were away on international duty for RSL, while defender Chris Wingert was serving a yellow-card suspension.
In his place, Chris Schuler saw the field for the first time in four months after recovering from a foot injury, and played well — though it was his foul that led to the penalty that Rimando stopped.
Midfielders Boniek Garcia and Je-Vaughn Watson were away on international duty for the Dynamo, along with defenders Jermaine Taylor and Andre Hainault. Forward Brian Ching and midfielder Nathan Sturgis turned up ill, too, and did not play.
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Beyond Chevron: More Colorful Curtain Options For Kids
When I was hunting through stores last month for the Style Cure I kept asking myself: why is it so hard to find great curtains for kids rooms? It seems like your options, as a parent, are plain or chevron. What else is there that won't look too grown up, yet not too babyish? Here are five styles of curtains that come in great colors and will look great in a kids space.
1. Add pom-poms. These lush Swing Stripes curtains from Anthropologie come in an amazing range of colors, but will set you back $118-$178 apiece. If you want a little pom-pom in your life for less, try Target's light blocking Xhilaration curtains for $29.99.
2. Can't go past navy stripe? Well, what about a lemon yellow stripe? These handmade curtains are from Etsian Habit Handcrafted, $93 for the pair. You can get a similar look with West Elm's yellow striped shower curtain.
3. Polka dots are perfect. I loved these Urban Outfitters curtains so much, I bought them myself ($24-$29). For polka dotes plus cute ties, check out Pottery Barn's Dottie Sheer curtains ($17.99-$59 on sale).
4. For patterns, try some fun Scandi-style. I love these crazy tree curtains (Kajsamia) from IKEA that are only $24.99 for the pair. For an up-market option, you could have drapes made from your favorite Marimekko fabric.
5. For texture, check out velvet. It's lovely and warm looking for winter, and will block the light much better than simple cotton. These purple beauties are a bargain from IKEA at just $69.99 for the pair, or you can look at the color options from PB teen ($59.99-$109 on sale).
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Yay! No more chevron!
I agree....enough of the Chevron!
Those Target curtains just aren't as cute as the Anthropologie pom poms. Why not DIY? Buy some cheap eggshell curtains and sew these on: https://www.fabric.com/buy/mar-604/1-8-mini-pom-poms-ribbon-red
I have those Anthro pom pom curtains in my dining room, in the teal color with bright terra cotta walls. They add whimsy to what is otherwise a fairly traditional space. I LOVE them!


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Some Republicans and Democrats stand out as best, but when we tried to ID the worst, business leaders were reluctant to name names
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In this time of severe budget cuts, lots of people are unhappy with their state lawmakers. But for many in the Hawaii business community, the unhappiness is far more than temporary.
Local business leaders have complained for years that the Hawaii Legislature is more concerned with its own agenda – some say the agenda of unions – than with the health and welfare of the job-creating, tax-paying backbone of the economy.
"Hawaii is most difficult for small entrepreneurs due to the really excessive tax rigmarole, regulation, labor restrictions and so forth," says one legislative observer, who has worked with and for the business community for many years. "So-called 'big' businesses like Monsanto are also constantly being attacked by a combination of socioecological weirdness not found elsewhere.
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"Hawaii is parochial, savagely and excessively pro-union, and has a near-confiscatory streak when it comes to the idea of profit," the observer adds.
Those feelings are no surprise to anyone who follows local politics. Hawaii Business thought that, if this atmosphere is ever to change, it would be useful to identify the best friends and worst enemies of business at the state Legislature.
We sent a questionnaire to dozen leaders of business groups, business lobbyists and other champions of local business. One essential question was: Which legislators "on balance, usually make good decisions for the business and economic health of the state?"
Frequently named by business leaders as generally the best advocates for business at the state Capitol were the six Republicans and three Democrats shown in the chart at right. Fred Hemmings and Sam Slom, the only two state senators widely praised by the business leaders we surveyed, are also the only two Republicans in the state Senate.
Some of those surveyed also gave a nod to Senate President Colleen Hanabusa and Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, both Democrats.
In followup interviews, most of the business leaders were understandably reluctant to go on the record with their opinions of the Legislature – particularly their negative opinions. None were willing to help us identify the worst lawmakers for business at the state Capitol.
Slom, wearing his hat as president of Smart Business Hawaii (formerly called Small Business Hawaii), a group that works to improve Hawaii's business climate with a focus on small businesses, was one of the few business leaders willing to go on the record, but even he was unwilling to comment negatively about any of his colleagues in particular.
"The Legislature as a whole has done little – despite testimony from business as to what it needs – to improve and much to worsen Hawaii's already hostile business climate," Slom says. "It deserves an 'F.'
"The Legislature has little concern for independent business and a lack of knowledge of the burdens that business must overcome to be successful in Hawaii.
"Unions get the bacon; business gets the rhetoric."
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Good to see positive feedback for those legislators who are willing to help business...and well-deserved pans for those who actively work against business.
What we need is lots of modern energy sources, employing the people of Hawaii, not just the big companies and unions. This needs to be broad based and without impediments from the powers that be that are scrapping to "get theirs" in this tough climate.
My dad sent me some money and this is the first time I have thought about the type of people that I hand my father's hard earned money over to across the counter. Hint....they don't look like me and I rarely see anyone such as myself on the other side of the counter. Oh well, I guess it works both ways.


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- I love the all the original 1920s features in the room. We just uncovered the tiled hearth a couple of months ago when replacing the carpet, and even though it's not in perfect condition it was way too cool to cover up again. So many houses of this age were destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes, I feel lucky that we can enjoy and preserve these features for future generations.
- What are your tips for creating a beautiful, healthy and organized bedroom?
- To be honest, I'm not that tidy or organised, but having put so much effort into renovating the room makes me more motivated to keep it tidy. My partner Cory and I have done everything in this room ourselves, including reinstating the fireplace, making the curtains and our first attempt at wallpapering which I am incredibly proud of.
- In modern homes, bedrooms have become more than just a place to sleep; they can be a retreat, a home office, a library, a relaxation zone. What are some ways you make the most of your bedroom?
- The big comfortable chair in the corner is ideal for curling up in to read or just relax in. I make the most of the bedroom by having lots of things I love in it, like the leather case which was given to my grandfather before he went away to the war and the lamb vase on the shelf which belonged to my grandmother.
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Beautiful! This is how I imagine my place to look and feel like . I'm motivated to work on it some more to make it feel like this.
Beautiful wallpaper and luxurious linens. Nice.
That wallpaper is gorgeous. I really love the idea of the candles surrounded by glass. Your room feels really restful and calming - but luxurious too with that wallpaper and the beautiful bedding.
That wallpaper is stunning. And can I ask about your bedding?
This isn't my style, but I love the rustic-yet-lush feeling I get from looking at these photos. There's some "shabby chic," some "glitz and glam," and a lot of antique flair. I saved the photo of the candles/bottles for later - they're displayed so beautifully!
This is really lovely, fresh with nice quirky touches, and very relaxing, you did a fantastic job.
Wow, thank you for all the lovely comments! The wallpaper is a "paste the wall" type, I was really surprised at how easy it was to hang and would recommend anyone to give it a go even if you have never wallpapered before. The linen was from Bed, Bath and Beyond some time ago, sorry I don't remember any more details.
Yay. First post I've seen from New Zealand.
neat! =)
So many lovely details here. Like others, I especially appreciate the wallpaper and the candles and glass. I think you'd have even more votes if you had photographed the windows to show what appears to be gorgeous leaded glass on top.


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The tall ship Lynx made the short trip from St. Petersburg to Tampa this weekend, overshadowing the much smaller yachts in town for the NOOD Regatta. But the real show was on board the replica privateer.
Here's the view from the Lynx as crewmembers sail the ship around the bay, providing a living history lesson in the process.
The ship will remain in Tampa until the end of the month, available for tours and cruises. Then she'll sail back to St. Pete for another two weeks.
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"An artist's job is to make a compelling visual statement.. I often use mundane objects and found objects in this pursuit." – Frank Gavere, member of Mana's Originals.
Frank Gavere and the Creative Process
Frank Gavere works in Studio 497 at Mana Contemporary Arts Center.
"Creation is a journey, an of exploration of ideas," he begins. Frank believes artists have to constantly be bombarded with new ideas. "Imagine a volcano of dancing images – that's how your ideas should be." He adds, "If you're absolutely, positively driven to paint, GREAT, then PAINT. If you're not driven – go do something else."
Frank's process involves knowing where to start. There's an absolute sequence to things. With airbrush on paper, art making is a linear, additive process. Frank explains that the order of operations is important. Stencil layers must be introduced precisely, to produce the best effects with depth and optical clarity. Unfortunately, in this painting process, there are no corrections or deletions. "It's permanent," says Frank. "I do study the works and make notes to improve the next painting session, and every work demands that it needs to be perfect."
According to Frank, it took some 40 years to master airbrush techniques. Fortunately for him, he started making art at the curious age of 8. "Interesting ideas," he shares, "run in the family." Frank comes from a long line of inventors and thinkers; his great uncle was a biologist who studied gall wasps. "I was also collecting insects [as a child], but mine didn't end up in the Museum of Natural History." These activities fueled Frank's fascination with the natural world and his keen observation of detail contributed to developing an acute artistic sense. "I eventually decided to stop collecting them," Frank said. "Insects are so beautiful, and I can't kill beauty."
Frank Gavere's Acrylics and Stencils
Frank Gavere describes his work as "postmodern, with a dash of modernism, a splash of abstract expression, a pinch of futurism, a nod to constructivism, with a long and lingering kiss of minimalism." He is perhaps most known for his modular works on paper using an air gun, acrylic paint, and masks. The masks are handmade from materials Frank comes across in his home or around town. A mask is something he uses to modify the spray and can be whatever he can get his hands on and work with.
He advises, "The best stencils are metal, followed by plastic and finally paper." The pieces below are in a series, Frank usually works that way. To him, a productive art making session lasts about three hours and makes progress on 6-7 works. On a good week he has 5-7 of these studio sessions. And by studio, we refer to Frank's designated outdoor spraying space – a sizable concrete slab in the middle of his New Jersey backyard. He works there, weather permitting. Fortunately for Frank, Mana is unaffected by weather problems, and he enjoys setting up at his secondary studio, here at our contemporary arts center, as well.
The Freedom of Modular Artwork
In addition to his intensely personal and graphic style, Frank's art is modular and extremely flexible in how it can combined and displayed. In the spirit of modular, or tile-like works, the image that follows combines two finished pieces arranged on the diagonal.
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To get a better sense of what the unmodified versions look like, portfolios of Frank's work can be found at Saatchi, as well as White Columns.
Always open to reinvention, art is ultimately a means of metamorphosis for Frank. It will be exciting to see how his airbrush and modular art evolves.


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The federal government incurred a budget deficit of $830 billion in the first six months of fiscal year 2011, CBO estimates in its latest Monthly Budget Review—$113 billion more than the shortfall recorded in the same period last year.
Outlays for the first half of fiscal year 2011 were $179 billion (or 11 percent) higher than outlays during the same period last year, CBO estimates. That increase is almost entirely explained by adjustments to the expected cost of the Troubled Asset Relief Program and advance payments of premiums to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in fiscal year 2010 that would have been made in future years. Excluding those adjustments and prepayments (which were recorded as negative outlays), total spending has grown, on net, by $15 billion—or less than 1 percent—in 2011.
The relatively small increase in outlays (excluding the effects of those adjustments and prepayments) is, in part, the result of declining spending in three areas:
- Outlays associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dropped by $30 billion. The phase-out and conclusion of additional spending for Medicaid and unemployment benefits and lower expenditures for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund accounted for over half of that decline.
- Smaller cash infusions and slightly larger dividend receipts reduced net payments to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by $27 billion.
- Unemployment benefits so far this year are $19 billion less than those in the same period last year, reflecting fewer claims and lower average benefits.
In contrast, net interest on the public debt increased by $14 billion (or 13 percent). Expenditures for Medicaid rose by 9 percent, and spending for Medicare and Social Security increased by 4 percent each. Defense spending increased by less than 2 percent.
Receipts have risen less than outlays—up by $66 billion (or 7 percent), compared with the amounts collected in the first half of 2010. That increase stemmed mostly from larger receipts of withheld income and social insurance taxes. Taxes withheld from paychecks increased by $47 billion (or close to 6 percent), reflecting higher wages and salaries; the increase would have been greater but for the temporary payroll tax reduction that took effect in January. In addition, nonwithheld receipts were up by $5 billion (or 5 percent), and refunds of individual income taxes were about $6 billion (or 4 percent) lower than refunds in the first half of last year. Net receipts from corporate income taxes in the first half of the fiscal year were essentially unchanged from last year.
The next several weeks will provide important information about receipts this year. Final payments for 2010 individual income tax returns are due this month, and individuals and corporations alike will make quarterly estimated payments of income taxes in April.
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As the countdown to the birth of my second child ticks away, I'm getting a little impatient. I've prepared the nursery, stacked diapers and pre-washed every onesie. Now I'm in a holding pattern, flying in circles above the airport waiting for the ground crew to clear me for landing. But they must be asleep on the job 'cause no one's making the call. So I wait. And the longer I wait, the more I stress.
Jamie's finally home after a book tour with his brother to promote their new cookbook, The Deen Bros. Get Fired Up. It's another baby of sorts for us—one we're both very excited about and proud of. I can handle things on my end while he's gone, but I'm sure glad he's home in time. Usually our 4-year-old son, Jack, and I would tag along, making a family vacation out of it, but not this close to my due date. Sure, I have family near to help, but I prefer to take care of things on my own. It's my job, after all, and one that I take very seriously. Some people may think I have nannies and babysitters on speed dial, but I don't. Jack's had a babysitter about two times in his life. It's not that I don't need a break, I just know that no one can care for him like we can—and these early years are so fleeting, I want to hold on to every precious moment.
So today I find myself chasing around my rambunctious boy wondering just how many rounds of duck-duck-goose it will take to shake this baby loose. The doctor informed me that it could happen anytime between today and two weeks. Today sounds good, but sometime after taking Jack to Paula's to play with the new bunnies and before Jamie leaves on another plane would be just about right—so, yeah, if you're listening, lil' man, 4:18 works for me.
Everyone keeps reminding me to use this time to get some rest—to bank my sleep before the baby arrives. But that's the third-trimester irony: you can't sleep. Your hips feel like they're being prodded with a burning stick and if I have one more dream about birthing a dinosaur, I'm going to need counseling. Lately, I wake at 3 AM and stare at the ceiling fan for about 4 hours. Right about the time I think sleep might be possible, Jack pounces on the bed full of energy and remains that way until 8 PM.
I know, by comparison, this is supposed to be the "easy" part. Soon I'll be juggling two children. Swaddling a newborn while simultaneously gluing Batman's head back on. But by comparison, the "hard" part is what I look forward to the most. After all, it's the part where I finally get to meet my baby boy face-to-face. The part where Jack becomes the overprotective big brother and Jamie and I share quiet look-what-we've-made-together moments as we watch our boys grow.
So please, give the signal. Ring the bell. Unleash the hounds. Whatever. Just land the plane already.
I aways love your shows. I am a big fan of your cooking. My grandmother and I want to know if my grandmother and can met you. At one of your shows. I watch your shows all the time with my grandmother and we make some of your food. I like your mushrooms with breckfast.
By caitlin on June 07, 2014
You put Food Network on the map...You are missed very very much. So glad for FB and your website. I am so sad I deleted many of your shows on my DVR. I am sick I only have one show. But I had so many I had to delete. If I knew you were being cancelled I would have saved everyone. YOu are a fabulous teacher. I hung on every word and direction. I liked the original show when it was just you and the dogs. Those were great times. I know I speak for many that we are soooo glad Jamie has his show so we can see Jack and Matthew grow up. I hope Bobby and Claudia give you another grandchild soon. Paula, you have so much to be grateful for. Your fans love you and you have your health and family. Merry Christmas ...
By Anonymous on December 07, 2013
Paula and her family are great
By Laura schmidt on September 14, 2013
missing u so much Paula!!!! i call it a modern day witch hunt,.... love love you,, hang in there girl!!!i am doing my damnest, boycotting all the places that have pulled your merchandise!!Also have to send out more of my butter wrappers!!! take it easy and enjoy your time away for a little while!!!!!!
By becky sieg on August 11, 2013
Darling, do hold onto every moment that these cherished years bring. When you are weary just pray and God will give you all you need to do the important things. Just do not forget to feed your marriage to and keep God at its core. I have been blessed with my childhood sweetheart 31 years, Two children and three grandchildren. I pray to have my sweetie another 50. Life is good and it is wonderful to see a Mother wanting to really raise her own children in the world today that is a seldom thing. God bless you all.
By Suzonne on March 24, 2013
I watched an old episode of Paula's best dishes and i saw yall make crab eggs Benedict, was that you on the show? and i could not find a recipe for that?
By Roman Torres Jr on July 31, 2012
Brooke seems to be a down to earth girl that is not spoiled by the fame and money, not yet anyway. I am impressed that she doesn't use a nanny and has figured it out that you just can't trust many people these days.( my words, not hers )I wonder if Brooke has a maid or does she do all her house cleaning herself? I know Paula is proud of her son and his pretty wife and grandsons.
By Anonymous on July 01, 2012
Jamie and Brooke I think you have the perfect family. I love your show on saturday.Jamie and Brooke ,you are such perfect parents. There is nothing phoney about either one of you. And Brooke I made your oatmeal cookies, and they turned out so good.Thank you for that receipe. Good Luck to you both and your beautiful boys. I hope someday you show us where you live and your home of course must be gorgeous. Thank You for sharing your family and home.Hope you have this tv show forever.I love it. Sincerely, Joann Roberts
By joann Roberts on June 23, 2012
By MICHELLE on May 18, 2012
Beautiful Brooke!! Been wondering where you've been on Paula's show - now I know why! You look beautiful. I am raising my grandson so I know what it's like keeping up with a 9 (or younger) old. They never stop "doing something". God bless you all and best wishes!!!
By coolgranny on April 15, 2012
I think it's a shame that Paula is constantly "talking" about Michael and Jack, and NEVER even mentioned she was expecting another grandchild! Remember, one day Jack and HIS BABY BRO will see ALL THE OLD RERUNS. . . I'm sure! Get back to that good ole "Southern" honesty, guys!
By kay on February 02, 2012
Can't wait to hear what you name the newest baby boy! I really loved keeping the first one. . . Jack so very simple! It's all to often now days we are hearing some many strange, weird names. I think strong and simple is always the best route, for ANY Mother and hopefully the child will NOT grown up "hating" their given name and somewhat "blameing" the parents! I also like the fact that Jamie and Jack each begin with the "J", maybe number two will begin with a . . . J too? Oh well I guess NOT I just read a reader's comment, now I'm assuming baby number two is Matthew, it's a good strong Biblical name, I like it! Enjoy your life with these precious gifts from God, time really does "march on!"
By kathy on January 25, 2012
Brooke: Reading your blogs takes me back to the most wonderful and memorable times in my life...when ,my children were little. You sound like such a wonderful mother. I am a little disappointed that Paula has not had your new baby and you on her show oe in her magazines. I woulkd love to see and hear more about the 2 boys. Enjoy this time (you and Jamie), it is the best time of your lives.
By Paulette Dukes on January 02, 2012
Dearest Southern Mamma, Let me tell you a little something, not only are you "cooking" in the USA, but here in South Africa, you're quite the hit!! My mother is a registered nurse and day after day when she returns home, sometimes quite late, it's Paula time!! I too really love your show and honestly, I never really had an interest in cooking shows however, when I say my mother adores you I really mean it. I have her sending me text messages at all hours of the night, not "Hi, my child. How was your day?" She seems to keeps it short and sweet with: "Quick, Paula channel 174" My message was just to say thank you for you uplifting mood on television, you're truly wonderful to watch. So from my house in SA to yours in the States. Hope to see you soon x Lauren P.S. Is there any possibilty of a signed cookbook, it'll be the BEST Christmas gift for my mother xx
By Lauren on November 19, 2011
good luck on your new grandson and big brother jack now brooke could be daughter-in-law and sons god is with all of you all happy for you mary
By mary on November 10, 2011
I am so happy for you all, and can't wait to see him on his Grandma's show!! Your all such a sweet family, and that along with the cooking, keeps me watching the show, would love to be in on all that family love to, it is so wonderful!!! Congratulations to the family, and I know Jack will be a great big brother, can see the love in him as he touched his baby brother. God love you all, Bonnie
By Anonymous on October 11, 2011
Congratulations to you and Jamie and little Jack on the birth of your new son Matthew... I bet there is a really happy grandma about her 2 grandson's.. I wish you all the best in the world with your new family, enjoy them as much as you can, because they grow up so fast, and leave the nest way to soon sometimes.. Can hardly wait to hear grandma paula talk about her new grandson on her cooking shows.... Have a wonderful life and be safe...
By Shanna Briggs on July 28, 2011
I am thrilled to learn you have another little bundle of joy!!!!
By Terri on July 26, 2011
Congratulations to the Deen family on the new addition! I wouldn't miss your show for anything. I have been married for 34 yrs. and have been inspired by your show to try new recipes. Thanks! Sharon from KY
By Sharon on July 19, 2011
Best wishes to y'all on your new baby. If he is half as good-looking as Jack he will be a knockout. As hot as it has been I know your ready for this one to arrive. To a easy delivery from the east coast of va. Judy
By Judy on July 19, 2011
Paula, I love watching you and your family. I miss seeing your show, I watched you everyday. My son lives in Charleston S.C. He took me to the Lady & Sons to eat. Oh my goodness! People are always telling me that I look just like the cooking lady Paula Deen. I always tell them that you are my hero. May God Bless You
Mary Ann
Mary Ann Tharp in A Summer of Burgers on August 15, 2014 at 10:48 pm
Add a few spoonfuls of parmesan cheese to the flour and cornmeal breading and it kicks the tomatoes up another notch. Bev
in Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes on August 15, 2014 at 10:33 am
I just bought Paula's Peach Salad Dressing and wondered if anyone has a good recipe that they use it in?
Melissa in Taste Testing 101 on August 13, 2014 at 8:36 am
Congrats Bobby. Loved the family picture miss you Paula on TV will be watching online. Jack is getting big. Looks like his mom but Matt aka moose has your face. Your eyes cheeks hair even falls to his face like yours except to the left. Good luck on your next venture. You give us other 60+ yr women strength to move on. Keep up the good work.
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It was a dramatic day in federal court on Thursday as an accused Bloods gang leader and rapper on the rise got on the witness stand to testify on his own behalf. Ronald Herron, 32, tried to counter the government's claims that he is a killer drug lord who terrorized his own community.
Herron, known as Ra Diggs, portrays the gritty lifestyle of the streets in his music videos. The aspiring rapper with a long rap sheet of drug and weapons charges tried to convince a jury that he gave up gangbanging for the murderous Mad Dog Bloods to focus on his music after his last prison term.
His childhood friend Shanduke McPhatter said prosecutors are smearing Herron with stereotypes and circumstantial evidence.
Inside the Brooklyn federal courthouse, prosecutors painted a very different picture. They allege that Herron is guilty of racketeering charges for running a drug-dealing operation in the Gowanus housing development where here grew up. They also claim he was involved in three murders and three attempted murders, and introduced his music videos as evidence.


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With their creative costumes hanging in the closet and organic jack-o'-lanterns decorating the doorways, San Franciscans are almost ready for Halloween. All that's missing is the witch's cauldron of locally sourced candy bars.
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When fright night falls on a weeknight, as it does this year, it's hard to choose which day to celebrate. Our suggestion: don't choose. Get your drink on before, during and after the Day of the Dead with a handful of Halloween-themed cocktails and costume parties at Bay Area bars and restaurants.
13 Horror Flicks to Watch on SF Screens
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. That may be true, but a great horror movie always has to have a great poster. Check out some of these wild posters from our list of 13 horror gems playing around SF this Halloween season:
Scenes of the City: SF Giants' World Series Victory Parade
Everyone either skipped work or school to be there, and there must have been thousands, if not hundreds of thousands at the Giants' Victory Parade down Market Street today.
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Now that a certain chill is in the air and pumpkin food and drink is being hawked by every vendor in sight, we take a break from our regular film calendar (which isn't really doing much in the horror department this year–come on San Francisco!) to share some of the best overlooked horror flicks from the past.
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for some comments on a radio show Friday morning regarding stop-and-frisk.
The mayor declared that critics who say the NYPD "disproportionately" targets minorities are wrong, as the racial breakdown of stops is proportionate to the racial breakdown of reported descriptions of suspects.
"I think we disproportionately stop whites too much and minorities too little," Bloomberg said.
"They just keep saying, 'Oh, it's a disproportionate percentage of a particular ethnic group,'" he added. "That may be, but it's not a disproportionate percentage of those who witnesses and victims describe as committing the murder."
The mayor's office on Friday said that over 90 percent of descriptions of murder suspects are reported as black and Latino. Black and Latino New Yorkers comprise 87 percent of all stops.
7 percent of murder suspects are described as white, and 9 percent of people stopped are white, the mayor's office reported.
The mayor has ramped up his defense of stop-and-frisk in the wake of the City Council passing two bills that would impose new rules and oversight on the NYPD: an anti-profiling bill and a bill that would establish an inspector general to monitor the department.
Bloomberg has vowed to veto both bills. Unless there are any changes of heart among the councilmembers who voted for the bills, the Council can then override his veto.
His comments sparked outrage among many, including the Reverend Al Sharpton, who called on the mayor to apologize for his comments.
When asked at the Pride Parade on Sunday about Sharpton's request, the mayor dismissed it, and accused Sharpton, whom he called "a television star," of pandering for attention.
Some of the candidates running for mayor in this year's race were also quick to jump in the fray, including Comptroller John Liu and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio. Liu called the mayor's comments "just plain weird."
Without naming names, Bloomberg accused critical candidates of "just standing on the steps of City Hall and trying to find opportunities to seize anything to create an issue."
"I understand that we're in a campaign season and everybody wants to do something right for their campaign rather than help us get out of this terrible situation where a disproportionate percentage of the crime is committed by a group of young kids that just don't have any future," Bloomberg said. "We've got to focus on that."
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