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5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Carol to treasure for Christmases yet to come
A Christmas Carol Audiobook
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I once heard it said that to appreciate Dickens best, one should read his stories aloud. I have never had the time to try to do this, but having just listened to a new unabridged reading of A Christmas Carol from Random House, I can see the validity of the statement. Playing the CD's I felt as if the narrator was, in...
Published on Nov. 8 2003 by Herbert T. Moskovitz
3.0 out of 5 stars The ways of Scrooge
A Christmas Carol is a story of social conscious, where wrongs are righted and kindness prevails. Set in a time much like today: where poverty is widespread, being of the middle class is popular and a small population holds a large potion of the wealth. Social class dictates life, most lifetimes are spent in a single class and there is seldom movement within the...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Carol to treasure for Christmases yet to come,
Herbert T. Moskovitz "Herbphilly" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Christmas Carol (Audio CD)
A Christmas Carol Audiobook
read by Jim Dale
I once heard it said that to appreciate Dickens best, one should read his stories aloud. I have never had the time to try to do this, but having just listened to a new unabridged reading of A Christmas Carol from Random House, I can see the validity of the statement. Playing the CD's I felt as if the narrator was, in the words of Dickens himself, "standing in the spirit at your elbow."
And what a narrator! The multi-talented Jim Dale reads the story...no, that is not correct...Jim Dale PERFORMS the story. I counted 42 voices in the three-hour recording. Jim Dale is well known for his over 200 voices (and counting) bringing to life all of the characters in the Harry Potter books, which he also records for Random House's Listening Library.
I first saw Jim Dale in the 1977 Disney movie Pete's Dragon where he played the bumbling villain. The next year he played three hilarious characters in another Disney film, Hot Lead and Cold Feet. I was lucky to see him in two musicals on Broadway, in Barnum, and Me and My Girl. Both very memorable performances. I plan to see him next month as he sings and dances Scrooge in Madison Square Garden's Christmas Carol - The Musical. I figure if he is great in the audiobook, he will be even better on stage. An actor has only two tools...his voice and his body. In the audiobooks, of course, only the voice can be used.
And Dale's voice talents are well showcased here. I often found myself laughing out loud, thanks to the combined genius of Dickens and Dale. In a couple of cases, the genius is pure Dale. At one point he adds a bit of a dog's panting that really cracked me up.
I have seen and/or heard other wonderful actors do one-man renditions of A Christmas Carol. A number of years ago a friend played a tape for me of John Gielgud doing an abridged version. I saw Patrick Stewart do his acclaimed one man show on Broadway; from the first row! And I have seen the author's great-great grandson, Gerald Dickens do his skilled and energetic version several times. They are all memorable and it would be impossible to say which was the best. But I can heartily recommend that Jim Dale's version be added to the family library. It is complete, it is accurate and it is a virtuoso performance.
Although I certainly know the story well, I found by listening to the audiobook I was paying closer attention to the lesser known parts...the parts that, to be honest, I usually would skim over when rereading the book. In fact, there were several sections where I felt as if I were hearing them for the first time. Marvelous sections. I couldn't believe I had missed them in the past. Maybe Jim Dale's voice just made them more vibrant than my own inner voice.
I suppose that asking me to review Jim Dale reading A Christmas Carol really isn't fair. One of my favorite performers reading my favorite story by my favorite author! But surely I am not alone. Dickens is universally known as England's greatest novelist. I wouldn't be surprised if Jim Dale was gaining a reputation as one of the world's greatest readers of audiobooks. They are both master storytellers. And to quote the Dickens himself, "If that's not high praise, tell me higher, and I'll use it."
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol,
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a really good book I thought. Your learn not to be greedy, selfish, and how to spread tons of love around Christmas. It teaches you not to take grantite of what you have. You should be thankful for what you got. The three ghosts of past, present, and the futer of Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by all the ghost plus his old friend Jacob Marley. This book is heart warmer to all or at least it should be. I hope everyone takes the time to read this heart warming book and enjoy it time after time.
5.0 out of 5 stars Evoking the true spirit of Christmas since 1843,
Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
Aside from the Bible, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is probably the most familiar and well-known book ever published. Scores of film adaptations have been made over the years, taking Dickens' story of one man's redemption to all the corners of the globe. The name Ebenezer Scrooge immediately brings to mind the miserly curmudgeon whose life and very nature were radically changed after the visitation of four ghosts one early Christmas morning. Jacob Marley, Scrooge's former partner, returns in spirit form to warn Scrooge of the ponderous chain he is forging in life by his penny-pinching, selfish, Christmas-hating ways. Then, of course, the ghosts of Christmas past, Christmas present, and Christmas future come to call for an increasingly troubled soul who comes to see the worthlessness of his purely materialistic life. A Christmas Carol offers a truly amazing character study. Scrooge, this seemingly incorrigible fellow, quickly becomes a sympathetic character as we view the circumstances of his life. From a lonely boy rejected by his father (who blames him for the death of his wife in childbirth), we see a sensitive soul, one quite capable of feeling and expressing both happiness and love, grow greedy and cold, shutting even the woman he loves out of his life. Completely broken down by the scenes revealed by the ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Scrooge's transformation is remarkably real and powerful.
Little need be said about this timeless classic, as it is a story virtually everyone knows in some detail. The message is clear to all of us, as well. Dickens, the social conscience of the 19th century, illustrates the humanity and worth of even the lowliest of society's members and casts the harsh light of truth on those with the means but not the desire to help their fellow man, giving new life to the cliché "you can't take it with you." Dickens briefly alludes to the religious aspects of the holiday, but he vividly evokes the true and rightful spirit of Christmas in humanistic terms. This is a timeless story that will forever be a part of each Christmas season. Not only does it impart lessons of the highest order, it never fails to charm and delight you no matter how many times you have previously read the story (and watched the movie adaptations) over the years.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Step Above Most Other Versions,
This review is from: A Christmas Carol (Paperback)
I am not going to review the Charles Dickens novel 'A Christmas Carol' in this review. I did that already (see my other reviews to read that), and, of course, I gave it 5 stars.
What I'd like to comment on is the extra's this version brings. For instance, the original art work from the first edition by artist John Leech are here, placed where they were originally. There are also the actual 1843 and 1844 critics reviews in this book so one can see what was originally thought about this classic at the time of its release.
Author Richard Kelly gives his perspective on the reasoning behind Dickens writing this ghostly Christmas story - the why's and wherefore's of the characters and scenes, which, for me, gave a little more of an understanding of what may have been going through Mr. Dickens mind at the time.
Mr. Kelly also writes a bit on child labor, education, and the workhouse, which, again, opens the mind a bit more in reading this story.
There is also a chapter that has many writings by Dickens contemporaries, such as Washington Irving, and their own descriptions of Christmas in their time.
Believe it or not, there is quite a bit more in this book than what I've told you, including, of course, "Carol" itself. It makes a very interesting read and can help one to understand the purpose behind Dickens original classic, as well as of the times in which he wrote.
A lot to read at a very good price. There are many many versions of 'A Christmas Carol' available, but this one takes it a bit further than most.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Step Above Most Other Versions,
This review is from: A Christmas Carol (Paperback)
I am not going to review the Charles Dickens novel 'A Christmas Carol' in this review. I did that already (see my other reviews to read that), and, of course, I gave it 5 stars.
What I'd like to comment on is the extra's this version brings. For instance, the original art work from the first edition by artist John Leech are here, placed where they were originally. There are also the actual 1843 and 1844 critics reviews in this book so one can see what was originally thought about this classic at the time of its release.
Author Richard Kelly gives his perspective on the reasoning behind Dickens writing this ghostly Christmas story - the why's and wherefore's of the characters and scenes, which, for me, gave a little more of an understanding of what may have been going through Mr. Dickens mind at the time.
Mr. Kelly also writes a bit on child labor, education, and the workhouse, which, again, opens the mind a bit more in reading this story.
There is also a chapter that has many writings by Dickens contemporaries, such as Washington Irving, and their own descriptions of Christmas in their time.
Believe it or not, there is quite a bit more in this book than what I've told you. It makes a very interesting read and can help one to understand the purpose behind Dickens original classic, as well as of the times of which he wrote.
A lot to read at a very good price. There are many many versions of 'A Christmas Carol' available, but this one takes it a bit further than most.
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that everyone should read,
Bill R. Moore (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
There is no reason to go into the plot or particulars of A Christmas Carol: I know of no one who is not conversant with it. Almost everyone, from young children to senior citizens, has at least seen it in a screen adaptation. It has become an integral part of the Christmas season, an immortal classic, beloved by both young and old. That said, if you have never read the original text, you owe it to yourself to do so. This story, though short and simple, is a timeless classic for a reason: it is immaculately written, has a great theme, and is undeniably heartwarming. Dickens is at his brief best here, deftly and skillfully weaving this immortal story in a spellbinding manner, making great and timeless art out of what would have been an overly-sugary-sweet mess in the hands of a lesser writer. This story is good enough, and well-written enough, to melt the cold hard of any cynic. The prose style he uses in this book is just about perfect: it makes for a fast-paced read which can easily be read in one setting, while also managing to be entertaining, and even suspenseful -- with a fine moral to boot. The story is also more than it seems: in addition to the simple morality tale, Dickens manages to weave in some social criticism, while also intermixing elements of horror and not a slight bit of humor. This is one of the few books that I truly recommend to everyone. Everyone can read it, and everyone can enjoy it. An essential classic.
5.0 out of 5 stars The original "Carol",
Michael J. Mazza - See all my reviews
It's hard to think of a literary work that has been filmed and staged in more imaginative variations than Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"--there's the excellent George C. Scott version, the delightful Muppet version, the charming Mr. Magoo version, etc., etc. But ultimately true "Carol" lovers should go back to Dickens' original text, which remains a great read.
"Carol" tells the story of cold-hearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who despises the Christmas holiday and scorns all who celebrate it. But a visit from a series of supernatural beings forces him to reevaluate his attitude--and his life.
With this simple plot Dickens has created one of the enduring triumphs of world literature. It's a robust mix of humor, horror, and (most of all) hope, all leavened with a healthy dash of progressive social criticism. One thing I love about this book is that while it has a focus on a Christian holiday, Dickens puts forth a message that is truly universal; I can imagine this story resonating with people of any religious background, and also with more secular-oriented people.
This is a tale of greed, selfishness, regret, redemption, family, and community, and is enlivened by some of the most memorable characters ever created for English literature. Even if Dickens had never written another word, "A Christmas Carol" would still have, I believe, secured his place as one of the great figures of world literature.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Carol,
sleeping sheepsnake "Seth" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
Well, I finally read it (instead of just watching it on the TV screen).
This is what you can call a simple idea, well told. A lonely, bitter old gaffer needs redemption, and thus is visited by three spirits who wish to give him a push in the right direction. You have then a ghost story, a timeslip adventure, and the slow defrosting of old Scrooge's soul. There are certain additions in the more famous filmed versions that help tweak the bare essentials as laid down by Dickens, but really, all the emotional impact and plot development necessary to make it believable that Scrooge is redeemable--and worth redeeming--is brilliantly cozied into place by the great novelist.
The scenes that choke me up the most are in the book; they may not be your favourites. I react very strongly to our very first look at the young Scrooge, sitting alone at school, emotionally abandoned by his father, waiting for his sister to come tell him there may be a happy Christmas. Then there are the various Cratchit scenes, but it is not so much Tiny Tim's appearances or absence that get to me--it's Bob Cratchit's dedication to his ailing son, and his various bits of small talk that either reveal how much he really listens to Tim, or else hide the pain Cratchit is feeling after we witness the family coming to grips with an empty place at the table. Scrooge as Tim's saviour is grandly set up, if only Scrooge can remember the little boy he once was, and start empathizing with the world once again. I especially like all Scrooge's minor epiphanies along his mystical journey; he stops a few times and realizes when he has said the wrong thing to Cratchit, having belittled Bob's low wages and position in life, and only later realizing that he is the miser with his bootheel on Cratchit's back. Plus, he must confront his opposite in business, Fezziwig, who treated his workers so wonderfully, and he watches as true love slips through his fingers again.
It all makes up the perfect Christmas tale, and if anyone can find happiness after having true love slip through his fingers many years ago, surprisingly, it's Scrooge. With the help of several supporting players borrowed from the horror arena, and put to splendid use here.
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars,
Eduardo (Chula Vista,CA USA) - See all my reviews
A Christmas Carol is about an old bitter man named Scrooge, who in decades has not showed any compassion to any living creature for uncountable years. Ebenezer Scrooge owns a firm called Scrooge and Marley - Jacob Marley being his business partner and sole confidant who passed away years ago. On the night of Christmas Eve, while preparing to retire from his busy workday, he hears boisterous noises and frustrated and frightened answers simply by Bah! Humbug's! Marley's ghost, tied to heavy chains, appears in front of the stupefied Scrooge and alerts him that three ghosts will be visiting him that night and he must follow and obey them in order for him not to suffer the same consequence as his partner Marly. That night all of the three visit and show him his past, present, and future. Scrooge, alarmed from his future outcome changes to become the caring, charitable, and socially conscious man he was years before. Christmas morning he shocks everyone around with his Christmas spirit. Later that morning he gives Bob Cratchit - worker of Scrooge - the honor of being his equal partner in the firm and gives Cratchit's children the best Christmas they'd ever been the witness to.
I enjoyed A Christmas Carol very much, I give this piece of Charles Dickens work five stars because it is a heart warming, extremely well written novel that anyone and everyone should read in their lifetime.
5.0 out of 5 stars As It Was Written,
This review is from: Whole Story Christmas Carol (Paperback)
The following review is for the version illustrated by William Geldart, not this version illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger. For some reason, Amazon mixed the two up.
This is it! These are the letters, words, sentences, paragraphs that made Christmas the celebration that it is today - the family parties, the feasts, the excitement, giving to the poor. Virtually every way we celebrate this magnificent Holiday (except the mall part!) comes from this book written by Charles Dickens.
First off, this is the unabridged version. Nothing added - nothing taken away. That's as it should be. (Unfortunately, as great as they may be, the movie versions truly do not do the book justice - although I must say the George C. Scott and Alistair Sim versions do come fairly close).
One thing that surprises me about this book is how few people I know that have have actually read it, but they've seen one version or another of the movie countless times! They don't seem to realize that when books are put to film, so much is taken out for length or for other reasons. A Christmas Carol is no different. In fact, if you watch all of the different movie versions available, you STILL would not get the complete book, even though each movie adds one thing or another from the original story that the others may not.
There are countless copies of this story available in various book form, but this particular version is probably one of the best that I have seen. The illustrations attempt in some part to keep in the same spirit as in Dickens' original. But the best, most interesting part of this version (besides the story itself) is all of the little facts, explanations, and trivia put into the margins throughout this book. They give the modern 21st century reader more of an understanding of what 19th century English life was like. A couple of examples: when Dickens writes of the Cratchit family taking their goose to the bakers to be cooked, I wondered why would any one take their food OUT to be cooked and then picked up later. This book explains that few poor people in this time period had ovens large enough to roast a good family sized bird. They were big enough to cook a small bit of meat and that was about it. In order to have one of those rare Holiday meals, they had to take it to the large baker's oven at an appointed time for cooking.
Another fact I did not know was that in the story, Scrooge's sister, Fan, was based on Dickens' actual sister in law, Mary Hogarth.
There are also a multitude of paintings, drawings, and sketches from Dickens' time showing his time. Now you can see, as accurately as one can considering there were no cameras, life of the rich, middle class, and poor as it actually was. There's a picture of Queen Victoria and her family celebrating Christmas. There is also a beautiful painting of a poor labourer's family Christmas celebration. There are sketches from the first edition of 'A Christmas Carol.'
If you plan on owning a copy of this most wonderful of all Christmas novels, this is the version to get.
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Today we launch a sale of home accessories by award-winning British designer Paul Cocksedge, who is just as at home creating spellbinding, cathedral-filling installations as he is making simple analog amplifiers by melting vinyl records in the oven. Since he graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2002—when Donna Karan bought the collection—his career has been on the up and up, having collaborated with the likes of Flos, Established & Sons, Hermès, and the Design Museum. Together with his co-director Joana Pinho and their small team of talented designers in their East London studio, Cocksedge delivers fascinating products, spaces and experiences. Our friends at Fab Europe met with him down at the pub last summer. Interesting conversation ensued, so we decided to share some of it here.
You have such a broad variety of designs in your portfolio – how do you start each project?
Most of my projects don't have a logical beginning. There are plenty of books that will teach you a process of design—the steps you should go through to create something. But as soon as there are rules you get the same type of things coming out. And there's nothing wrong with that, but now I think designers are reacting against such a predictable way of working. Our motives are different now. This is about me as a person seeing things in a different way and finding ways to translate that into design. I think that's refreshing.
So it's not about finding a problem then trying to solve it?
No, it's about designing things I'm interested in on a very personal level. It's about working with objects, materials, or situations that stimulate me. I'm really only interested in unchartered territory, working through experimentation and discovering new ways to do things. I enjoy working something out that isn't a logical—or sensible—thing to work out. It's perverse, but it's interesting. If someone was watching me, they'd probably be wondering what on earth I was up to most of the time.
"A Gust Of Wind" by Paul Cocksedge Studio with DuPont Corian at The V&A, 2010 (photo credit: Mark Cocksedge)
You studied design at the Royal College of Art – how was studying under Ron Arad?
The RCA is a fantastic place—you're immersed in an endlessly creative world, and Ron Arad taught us to push creativity to the limits. I worked hard and did well at the RCA—Donna Karan bought my entire show—which meant that when I left I felt like anything was possible. Ron Arad had introduced me to Ingo Maurer, who liked what I was doing, and decided he would 'present' me at his Milan show. So that was a brilliant way to start, and after that I won the Bombay Sapphire prize, then I was nominated for Designer of the Year. Joana and I had already been collaborating and after this I was like, come on, we have to do something together!
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So you're still very much involved in all the projects coming out of the office?
Yes, absolutely. People think that I just stroll in, do a sketch and it gets made for me. But it's not like that at all—I'm involved in every aspect. And we have a very hands-on approach to making, so while I'm working through one project, ideas are being formed for the next one.
People have this idea that the creative process is a relaxed and beautiful thing. But it's not like that at all. There's passion. There's a force. There are highs and lows. There are insecurities. It's pretty intense working with me, but I hope the results are worth it.
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All the pieces we produce in the studio come from experiments with materials. It's a very immediate process, and we've got control over every aspect—from design to production to sales. For me it's important not to disconnect from the making—we're always learning from the making process.
Lots of my work is temporary; it captures an idea or a moment, but then it's gone and all that's left is a photograph. It's great to have that 'wow' moment, with the party and the photos and the excitement, which is heightened because it's a temporary thing—it's like the intensity of a holiday romance, which is always more exciting because it's not meant to last. But the complexity of creating something that will stand the test of time really appeals to me.
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As far as the dining was concerned, you could NOT eat any meat that was broiled because it was so bad. I talked to the powers that be and was called by the manager of the food department. He apologized and told me to let him know if it didn't improve. I just didn't trust the kitchen anymore. We tried Not eating anything broiled. By eating "other" items on the menu, it got better a little. At that time the ship was hit by the Norovirus and there were a lot of people running to the bathrooms. The crew really took care of that problem . I really felt sorry for the entire crew at that time and for the rest of the trip.
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EAGLE RIVER (WAOW) – A third county in central and northern Wisconsin has found a dead bird infected with the mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus.
A crow found July 9 in Vilas County tested positive for the virus, meaning people need to be more aware of protecting themselves against mosquito bites, Health Department Director Gina Egan said Friday. The dead bird was found near Arbor Vitae.
"The West Nile virus seems to be here to stay," Egan said in a statement. The best way to avoid the disease is to reduce exposure to it and eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes, she said.
About 80 percent of people who are infected with the West Nile virus do not get sick, health experts said. Those who do get ill usually experience mild symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle ache, rash and fatigue, said authorities.
In recent days, health officials said a crow in Oneida County and a blue jay in Wood County also tested positive for the West Nile virus.
The state Department of Health Services said 57 cases of West Nile virus infections in people were reported last year.
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A preview of post-election blogging
One reason I'm not looking forward to the end of election season is that without Mitt Romney to kick around anymore, I'll end up picking on myself instead.
The past few days, I've been really down in the dumps. Most of my dreams still revolve around working at Disneyland. It's ingrained into me. Working there was something I'd wanted for my whole life. And I did it. I spent quite a few very happy years there.
And it's gone. I had to choose between my dream job and my grandma's health. I made the choice, and I'm still paying for it. I blew it in how I went about it by not applying for a leave of absence. I screwed up, and it's the biggest regret in my life.
I want to go back. But even if I was accepted back after all this time (it's been eight years now, so it's possible that getting fired for attendance wouldn't even be in their system at Casting anymore), I would start over at the bottom of the seniority ladder. Again.
Southern California is expensive, too. Drawing one 4-hour shift per week when the off-season rolls around isn't going to pay rent.
So it seems out of reach. I had the chance to live my dream. And I screwed it up. Big-time.
And every time I sleep, my brain reminds me of that fact. I live most of my dreams (well, the ones that aren't nightmares) at Disneyland. And then I wake up and realize that I'm in Washington. I don't have a shift to get to. I won't be watching fireworks tonight. I can't go in on my day off and play.
I really miss happiness.
Goodnight, tumblr.
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CSX addresses rail safety issues on derailment City Council hearing
CSX, the freight train company whose cars partly derailed while transporting Hess crude oil over the Schuylkill River, spoke at a City Council hearing on the subject, as did city officials.
'Focused Deterrence' just may be changing the city
"The word is out about Focused Deterrence," testified Movita Johnson. "It's spilling out into other communities."
Charter school shooting heightens calls for community action, say leaders
Police said that the incident occurred when a gun was fired just before 3:30 p.m., went through an 18-year-old female's arm, and then hit a 17-year-old male in the shoulder.
Philly bans the use of 3-D printers to manufacture guns
City Council Thursday banned the use of 3-D printers to manufacture firearms.
Councilman wants cleanup crews to be able to enter locked lots
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson on Thursday introduced legislation allowing city cleanup crews to cut the locks of fenced-in vacant lots to gain access.
Philadelphia City Council honors Rev. Al Sharpton
Rev. Al Sharpton was at Philadelphia's City Council hearing Thursday to receive a commendation honoring him for his work in social justice.
Philadelphia lawmakers mourn passing of Dr. Walter P. Lomax Jr.
Philadelphia lawmakers on Thursday mourned the passing of physician and philanthropist Dr. Walter P. Lomax Jr.
As City Council gears up for new term, members share their agendas
City Council members share their legislative plans and priorities in advance of the opening Thursday of this year's term.
Councilman announces deal with 'car crusher' to end neighborhood noise
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson will announce a deal with car crushing plant SPC Corp. that ends noise and explosions for Packer Park residents.
New shelter will double domestic violence victim beds in Philadelphia
City officials will on Monday announce a new 100-bed shelter for victims of domestic violence, doubling the number of such beds in Philadelphia.


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TEAMS: New York Knicks
Via Knicks Journal:
What are two of the hottest topics around the Big Apple right now?
You guessed it! Iman Shumpert's knee injury rehab, and the release of Apple's iPhone 5. Our funny friends at "The NOC" give an inside look at both in their latest production.
In this spoof review, Shumpert examines the iPhone's features and abilities -- as they relate to the physical game of basketball.
Take a look at the clip above to watch the Knickerbocker's comedic chops put to work. Ironically enough, his leaping ability looks pretty darn steady towards the end of the clip.
It goes without saying how crucial it is for the Knicks that Shump's rehab process stays on schedule.
Also from Knicks Journal:
Knicks bring in Hakeem Olajuwon to help their big men
Could Tracy McGrady be a fit in new York?
Knicks play softball in Puerto Rico for charity outing
i have no comment on such stupidity!!!
Ahahahaha! That is too funny! Thanks for the giggles!
its amazing that we have enough money to pay these sports players ungodly amounts of money to where they can do things so stupid as to destroy a $500 phone for a laugh, but we cant create jobs for hardworking people who need work or provide shelter and food to homeless people all over this country... very sad and beyond stupid!!
its a SPOOF. there isnt even a battery in it. its just a shell. watch the explosion.
Ah, lighten up already! It's just a funny one minute video. It is not a political statement. Is it stupid? Sure. Is it funny? You betcha. It brought a few smiles in this otherwise dreary world. Get over yourself and your pessimism.
And if you want to get into these players salaries...why do you think they make that kind of money for playing and endorsements? It might be wiser to direct your concern to the people who are buying the tickets, and not this clip.
I guess it is good for the Knicks to know that Iman Shumpert's physical rehab is on schedule but when is the organization going to schedule his mental rehab?
Video: Knicks' Iman Shumpert dunks iPhone 5
Marbury: 'Melo, Amare a bad combo
Stephon Marbury says he doesn't believe Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony can win together. He also had some interesting things to say about the Knicks' ownership.
Stephon Marbury criticizes Knicks
Marbury, who had a tumultuous time with the Knicks and now plays for the Beijing Ducks, believes the Carmelo Anthony-Amar'e Stoudemire pairing will never work in New York.
Stephon Marbury on Knicks, "I don't think Carmelo/Amare are a good fit together"
Knicks Rumors: Is Rasheed Wallace New York Bound?
Key Upgrades in the Off-Season: What will Jason Kidd bring to the Knicks table?
Knicks Rumors: Stephon Marbury Shares His Opinions About Amar'e Stoudemire, Knicks
The Assist: Knicks Iman Shumpert flicks it up with Lil Kim
Knicks looking to add back-up for Amar'e Stoudemire, maybe Birdman?
Walt Frazier says Carmelo Anthony needs to be more like LeBron James
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'Butler' director Daniels faces $25 million suit by hip-hop mogul
Director Lee Daniels is facing a $25 million lawsuit over claims he failed to pay back or credit hip-hop mogul-turned-fashion entrepreneur Damon Dash.
New for the New Year: Film actors who will be big in 2014
Here are eight actors you can look forward to becoming bigger (or even bigger) as the new year in movies progresses.
'The Butler' works its way to second box office win
Lee Daniels' "The Butler" took home its second U.S. and Canadian box office title.
Oprah's 'Butler' cleans up with $25 million at movie box office
"The Butler," a civil rights drama starring Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker, easily won the weekend box office battle, pulling in $25 million from ticket sales through Sunday.
'Lee Daniels' The Butler' is unexpectedly complex — and crazy
"Lee Daniels' The Butler" looks at the civil rights movement through the career of a caretaker (Forest Whittaker) at the White House."
The Word: Cuba Gooding Jr., Lenny Kravitz and Jesse Williams at 'The Butler' press conference
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Children's Author Jarrett Krosoczka at Mt. Pleasant!
Published on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 8:56am
'Platypus Police Squad' and 'Lunch Lady' author visits
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library is delighted to welcome children's author and graphic novelist Jarrett Krosoczka on Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m. He is the author of the wildly popular Lunch Lady series and the picture books Punk Farm and Ollie the Elephant.
Krosoczka is the author of 10 published picture books, nine graphic novels and his new chapter book, Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked. His Lunch Lady series has won two Children's Choice Book Awards and was nominated for a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award.
Krosoczka will be talking about this latest book, Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Join us in the Mount Pleasant Children's Room for this not-to-be-missed event with this comical and very talented children's author!
This event is in partnership with Politics & Prose Bookstore. Ages 8 and older.


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Tommy Lasorda* came across a young, lean pitcher who could throw quality pitches for strikes. Lasorda felt he could make it to the big leagues, but the kid did not look in any way intimidating and did not have a forceful personality (workmanlike would be a better term, perhaps "bookish" would also fit). So Lasorda gave Orel Hershiser a nickname that was exactly the opposite of his personality: "Bulldog."
Toni Rajala looks like a kid even though he's 21, and is just 5.10, 163. I think we need to give him a nickname, like "Midnight Rambler." Something that implies jackal, or at the very least a sneer. Midnight Rambler it is. (photo by Rob Ferguson, all rights reserved).
*Lasorda is/was a world class wind bag. Bullshit calls him on things daily.
Since the beginning of January, the Barons have had to rely on a different set of skill forwards. Gone are Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, Teemu Hartikainen and Magnus Paajarvi, and only Mark Arcobello remains from the pre-Christmas band of brothers.
The new side (since Jan. 1)
- Mark Arcobello 16, 5-10-15 -9
- Jonathan Cheechoo 7, 5-7-12 +3
- Phil Cornet 9, 6-4-10 +4
- Toni Rajala 12, 5-5-10 +2
- Josh Green 16, 4-6-10 -7
- Ryan Martindale 12, 5-3-8 -1
- Kristians Pelss 11, 0-4-4 +3
The Barons play tonight and tomorrow night against the Texas Stars, who are in actual fact jackals. Barons could use two wins, but this is really about development so watching these 7 forwards post crooked numbers will be fun.
The blue needs to mind their p's and q's tonight, as there could be a callup after the game. Both Justin Schultz and Jeff Petry have some problems in the health department, so Brett Clark, Randy Jones and Taylor Fedun will want to make a good impression.


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Gerry Baker, first top-flight European player to represent the USA, passes away
Gerry Baker (right) with his brother Joe in 1960. Image: Scotsman.com
Gerry Baker, the first player to suit up for the USA with top-flight experience in Europe, passed away this past weekend in Wishaw, Lanarkshire at the age of 75.
Though Baker, along with his younger brother Joe — also a footballer — called Scotland home, he played for the USA in the late 1960s due to a now-defunct FIFA rule that only let players suit up for the nation of their birth. Baker was born in New Rochelle, NY in 1938.
After the Bakers moved back overseas to Liverpool, the outbreak of World War II forced the two boys and their mother to move to their parents' native Scotland. It is there in Motherwell that both sons begun their soccer careers.
At just age 15, Baker was spotted by a Chelsea scout and signed for the London club, though he played just one match for the senior team before returning north to play for Motherwell. Baker continued to struggle for playing time there, but did catch the eye of St. Mirren, for whom Baker played the next three seasons.
In his first match for the new club, Baker scored the winning goal over Motherwell, the team his brother was then playing with. In 1959, Baker won the Scottish Cup with St. Mirren, his first title as a professional. In the first round of the following year's Scottish Cup, he scored a whopping ten goals in a 15-0 win over Glasgow University – a post-war record in the competition that has held up to this day. All in all, Baker amassed 66 goals in 81 appearances.
Gerry (back row, third from left) in the 1959 St Mirren Scottish Cup-winning team. Courtesy Tom Maxwell.
Following a prolific three-year span with St. Mirren, Baker bounced around, playing for Manchester City (14 goals in 39 appearances) and Hibernian (43 goals in 83 appearances) before joining Ipswich Town. It is there where Baker finally stuck on an English first division squad, but despite scoring 18 goals in his first year with the Blues, Ipswish were relegated to Division 2.
Baker continued to flourish in the second tier, scoring 45 goals in the next three seasons. However, Ipswich didn't regain top flight status until his fifth and final season with the club, by which time his role there had diminished. Baker moved on to Coventry City, where he played sparingly for three more years. It was while at Coventry that he won his seven caps for the United States, playing in World Cup qualifiers.
Baker with the USA (front row, second from left). Courtesy Tom Maxwell.
After his playing career ended in 1971, Baker worked at the Jaguar car factory in Coventry, residing there with his wife Anne and children Karen and Lorraine for many happy years. Anne passed away last year after a long battle with cancer.


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General works
Theories of imperialism are discussed in J.A. Hobson, Imperialism, 3rd. ed. (1938, reissued 1988); V.I. Lenin, Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism, new, rev. trans. (1939, reissued 1988; originally published in Russian, 1917); Joseph A. Schumpeter, Imperialism and Social Classes, ed. by Paul M. Sweezy (1951, reissued 1991; originally published in German, 1919); A.P. Thornton, Imperialism in the Twentieth Century (1977); and Wolfgang J. Mommsen, Theories of Imperialism (1980; originally published in German, 2nd ed., 1979). Immanuel Wallerstein, The Modern World-System (1974– ), sketches the development of the capitalist world economy in a broadly neo-Marxist fashion.
European expansion before 1763
Otto Berkelbach van der Sprenkel et al., Die überseeische Welt und ihre Erschliessung (1959), is a collaborative work by specialists covering all areas and subjects included here. Romola Anderson and Roger C. Anderson, The Sailing Ship, 2nd ed. (1948, reissued 1980), offers a concise account of sailing technology until the advent of steam. Wilbur Cortez Abbott, The Expansion of Europe, 2nd rev. ed., 2 vol. (1938), covers colonialism to 1815, with much attention to European backgrounds. J.H. Parry, The Age of Reconnaissance, 2nd ed. (1966, reissued 1981), a history of discovery and conquest to 1650, offers a good scientific and maritime survey.
G.V. Scammell, The First Imperial Age: European Overseas Expansion, c. 1400–1715 (1989), is probably the best one-volume survey of the topic from a European perspective. Louis Hartz, The Founding of New Societies (1964), presents a highly original series of essays on the colonization of Spanish and British America, Canada, and South Africa. Angus Calder, Revolutionary Empire: The Rise of the English-Speaking Empires from the Fifteenth Century to the 1780s (1981), is an excellent source of information and has a first-rate bibliography. K.R. Andrews, N.P. Canny, and P.E.H. Hair (eds.), The Westward Enterprise: English Activities in Ireland, the Atlantic, and America, 1480–1650 (1978), collects essays on a variety of topics that give a good idea of how the rest of the world was perceived by England. Edgar Prestage, The Portuguese Pioneers (1933, reprinted 1967), is a good work in English on Portuguese voyages. C.R. Boxer, The Portuguese Seaborne Empire, 1415–1825, 2nd ed. (1991), covers the older Portuguese empire. Roger Bigelow Merriman, The Rise of the Spanish Empire in the Old World and the New, 4 vol. (1918–34, reissued 1962), follows Spain in America to the death of Philip II. J.H. Parry, The Discovery of South America (1979), is a good general work on the process of discovery by Spanish, English, and Dutch explorers.
Beatriz Pastor Bodmer, The Armature of Conquest: Spanish Accounts of the Discovery of America, 1492–1589 (1992; originally published in Spanish, 1983), analyzes the rhetorical strategies used by the Spanish in order to take responsibility for what they believed were the positive aspects, and to distance themselves from the violent aspects, of contact with indigenous peoples. Anthony Pagden, European Encounters with the New World: From Renaissance to Romanticism (1993), describes the interaction of Europeans with the peoples encountered in their explorations. Shepard B. Clough and Richard T. Rapp, European Economic History, 3rd ed. (1975), is especially good for the effects of the discoveries on Europe. Donald F. Lach and Edwin J. Van Kley, Asia in the Making of Europe (1965– ), comprehensively surveys Europe's information about Asia and its cultural effects. Alfred W. Crosby, Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900–1900 (1986, reissued 1993), argues that the European colonial successes in the Americas, Australia, and Southern Africa owed more to ecological factors than military or political ones.
Holden Furber, Rival Empires of Trade in the Orient, 1600–1800 (1976), is one of the best surveys of the Dutch and English merchant empires and the conflicts between them. The Cambridge Economic History of Europe, vol. 4, The Economy of Expanding Europe in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, ed. by E.E. Rich and C.H. Wilson (1967), covers the economies of the early Dutch, French, and English empires. George Masselman, The Cradle of Colonialism (1963), describes the Dutch early activities in the East, providing a good European background. C.R. Boxer, The Dutch Seaborne Empire, 1600–1800 (1965, reprinted 1990), is a major work on the great age of Dutch imperialism. Eli F. Heckscher, Mercantilism, rev. 2nd ed., 2 vol. (1955, reprinted 1983; originally published in Swedish, 1931), is an acknowledged standard work on theoretical and historical mercantilism. James D. Tracy (ed.), The Rise of Merchant Empires: Long-Distance Trade in the Early Modern World, 1350–1750 (1990), and The Political Economy of Merchant Empires (1991), collects reflective essays that summarize and compare the major themes of the voluminous recent research on the European commercial empires and their eventual domination of the globe. Michael Roberts, The Swedish Imperial Experience, 1560–1718 (1979, reissued 1984), argues that Swedish imperialism was essentially a defense against other European powers. Herbert Ingram Priestley, France Overseas (1938, reprinted 1966), presents a fairly good, if somewhat disjointed, account of early French overseas activity.
Eric Williams, Capitalism and Slavery (1944, reissued 1983); and Frank J. Klingberg, The Anti-Slavery Movement in England (1926, reissued 1968), have chapters on the early slave trade. A.T. Mahan, The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783, 5th ed. (1894, reissued 1987); and Lawrence Henry Gipson, The British Empire Before the American Revolution, 15 vol. (1936–70), describe the colonial wars in detail.
European expansion since 1763
William Woodruff, Impact of Western Man: A Study of Europe's Role in the World Economy, 1750–1960 (1967, reprinted 1982), remains a good introduction. E.J. Hobsbawm, The Age of Empire, 1875–1914 (1987), is a highly readable account of rising European nationalism and the resultant focus on empire as a reaction to the dramatic changes undergone in European economies and social structures at the turn of the century. V.G. Kiernan, From Conquest to Collapse: European Empires from 1815 to 1960 (1982), describes the many bloody wars that comprised the conquests involved in European expansion. Paul Kennedy, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000 (1987), is an interesting though narrowly materialist account of the rise and fall of empires. D.K. Fieldhouse, The Colonial Empires, 2nd ed. (1982), and Colonialism, 1870–1945 (1981), are useful general surveys of the growth and decline of empires from the 18th and 19th centuries. Daniel R. Headrick, The Tools of Empire: Technology and European Imperialism in the Nineteenth Century (1981), and The Tentacles of Progress: Technology Transfer in the Age of Imperialism, 1850–1940 (1988), study technological innovations and their role in maintaining European dominance.
The Cambridge History of the British Empire, especially vol. 2, The Growth of the New Empire, 1783–1870 (1961), and vol. 3, The Empire-Commonwealth, 1870–1919 (1959, reissued 1967), is the best source on the British Empire. A view which suggests that, in England, economic pressure groups did not have much impact is presented in Ronald Hyam, Britain's Imperial Century, 1815–1914, 2nd ed. (1993). Lance E. Davis and Robert A. Huttenback, Mammon and the Pursuit of Empire: The Political Economy of British Imperialism, 1860–1912 (1986), shows that empire dramatically benefited a few but was not an unequivocal economic advantage for Britain. Henri Brunschwig, French Colonialism, 1871–1914 (1966; originally published in French, 1960), presents the case against the economic interpretation of French colonialism. Winfried Baumgart, Imperialism: The Idea and Reality of British and French Colonial Expansion, 1880–1914, rev. ed. (1982; originally published in German, 1975), discusses the different perspectives used to explain European expansion. Christopher M. Andrew and A.S. Kanya-Forstner, The Climax of French Imperial Expansion, 1914–1924 (1981), gives an example of the political machinations that paved the way for home governments to accept expansionism. William Roger Louis, The British Empire in the Middle East, 1945–1951: Arab Nationalism, the United States, and Postwar Imperialism (1984), is a diplomatic history of Britain's failed attempt to maintain informal empire in the Middle East after World War II.
On the growth of empire in East Asia, Michael Edwardes, Asia in the European Age, 1498–1955 (1962), should be consulted; this history is examined by an Asian in K.M. Panikkar, Asia and Western Dominance, new ed. (1959, reissued 1969). David Gillard, The Struggle for Asia, 1828–1961: A Study in British and Russian Imperialism (1977), describes the Anglo-Russian rivalry for control of Asia. An illuminating comparative study of colonial policies is contained in J.S. Furnivall, Colonial Policy and Practice: A Comparative Study of Burma and Netherlands India (1948, reissued 1956). Imran Ali, The Punjab Under Imperialism, 1885–1947 (1988), a case study, looks at the ways in which Britain redefined the nature of the local authority through which they maintained informal empire.
Jean Suret-Canale, French Colonialism in Tropical Africa, 1900–1945 (1971; originally published in French, 1964), is a sociological study of how French colonialism operated. Prosser Gifford and William Roger Louis (eds.), Britain and Germany in Africa (1967), and France and Britain in Africa (1971), contain useful collections of essays on British, German, and French colonialism. The scramble for Africa viewed as part of Britain's striving for security in the Mediterranean and the East is forcefully argued in Ronald Robinson, John Gallagher, and Alice Denny, Africa and the Victorians, 2nd ed. (1981). Thomas Pakenham, The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876 to 1912 (1991), gives a good overview of the sudden European rivalry over the control of Africa. Charles Van Onselen, Studies in the Social and Economic History of the Witwatersrand, 1886–1914, 2 vol. (1982), is an excellent analysis of the Afrikaners, a distinct group resulting from European expansion in southern Africa.
A Marxist view of the impact of colonialism as related to the problems of economic development of the former colonies is found in Paul A. Baran, The Political Economy of Growth, 2nd ed. (1962). Herbert Feis, Europe, the World's Banker, 1870–1914 (1930, reprinted 1974), is a useful reference work on the connection between world finance and diplomacy before World War I. Marcello De Cecco, Money and Empire: The International Gold Standard, 1890–1914 (1974), is an excellent discussion of how Britain's monetary system collapsed under the weight of changes in the European economy, especially those resulting from overseas expansion. A standard, detailed diplomatic history of the new imperialism is found in William L. Langer, The Diplomacy of Imperialism, 1890–1902, 2nd ed. (1951, reissued 1972).
The psychological impact of colonialism is explored from an African perspective in Frantz Fanon, The Damned (1963; also published as The Wretched of the Earth, 1963, reissued 1991; originally published in French, 1961). Donald Denoon, Settler Capitalism: The Dynamics of Dependent Development in the Southern Hemisphere (1983), is an economic analysis of the backwardness resulting from European expansion and control. The case against the continuation of Western domination in the period of decolonization is found in Kwame Nkrumah, Neo-Colonialism: The Last Stage of Imperialism (1965, reissued 1973). Jörg Fisch, Die europäische Expansion und das Völkerrecht: Die Auseinandersetzungen um den Status der überseeischen Gebiete vom 15. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart (1984), argues that international law was developed in Europe, was imposed on the rest of the world, and has continued functioning since decolonization. Roy MacLeod and Milton Lewis (eds.), Disease, Medicine, and Empire: Perspectives on Western Medicine and the Experience of European Expansion (1988), is a collection of essays on the impact of European medical sciences on the colonies. An impassioned view of the ills that energy-hungry Europe imposed on world culture is found in Kirkpatrick Sale, The Conquest of Paradise: Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Legacy (1990). Geoffrey Stoakes, Hitler and the Quest for World Dominion (1986); and Woodruff D. Smith, The Ideological Origins of Nazi Imperialism (1986), examine the reasoning and casuistry of Hitler's geopolitical designs. A. Glenn Mower, Jr., The European Community and Latin America: A Case Study in Global Role Expansion (1982), contains information on contemporary strategies for economic expansion by the European Economic Community. Lewis Feuer, Imperialism and the Anti-Imperialist Mind (1986), argues that modern empires retreated when the creative impulse to build civilizations was eclipsed by the realization that neither egalitarian relations with the colonies nor aggressive domination were acceptable to the home nations.


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Suite, 1 BedroomMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Suite, 2 BedroomsMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children)
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Condo with 2 outdoor swimming pools, in Las Vegas (Henderson - Green Valley)
This condo is located in Las Vegas (Henderson - Green Valley), near the airport, Sam Boyd Stadium, Galleria at Sunset, and Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Local attractions also include Ethel M Botanical Cactus Gardens and Ethel M Chocolates Factory.
Property Features
Siena Suites provides 2 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour business center, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchens, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and separate bedrooms.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Siena Suites features 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 spa tubs, and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. This condo offers access to a 24-hour business center. This Las Vegas condo also offers multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Fitness facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 600
- Free self parking
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 14
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- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Phone
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- Separate living room
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Separate bedroom
- Iron/ironing board
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Separate dining area
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2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
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1) Does he have a mustache?
While not every mustachioed uncle is a molester, every molester uncle has a mustache. This is the primary sign that trouble is afoot. In your butt.
2) Does he invite you to "come see my basement" at least five times before Christmas dinner is even served?
Whether he means it literally - as in "let me show you my underground lair, with customized chains and soundproofing and a stained mattress on the floor!" - or figuratively (where the "basement" is a euphemism for his shriveled, old balls), DON'T GO IN THERE.
3) Are you unable to remember anything about the 10 minutes you spent "watching football" alone with him over the holidays?
Sometimes the human brain blocks out bad memories as a coping mechanism in response to a traumatic incident. The scientific term for this is, "Uncle Frank just touched your pecker."
4) When you're all gathered in the den, watching A Christmas Story, and an ad for To Catch a Predator comes on, does he start sweating and muttering to himself about "entrapment"?
Jesus. We just have one question for you, buddy: What does it feel like to be your own aunt? :(
5) Does he always greet you by doing stupid party tricks, like making quarters appear behind your ear, even though you're 30 years old?
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Pet Stories: In Your Own Words
I was 8 years old and sitting on our front porch. It was a warm spring day in Pennsylvania. My widowed Mum, older brother, and older sister were inside busily making our home presentable for a visit from our former nanny. She was coming all the way from England to see us, and it had been 6 years since we had seen her last.
As I sat quietly on our porch, a tiny white kitten came running up our driveway, right to me. She seemed very glad to see me. I bent over, picked her up, and she began purring very loudly. She was very young, all white except for a figure eight in calico colors on her back. My brother and sister came out of the house, saw me petting this beautiful kitten, and asked me where I got her. I told them she just appeared out of nowhere. We all fell in love with her immediately because she was such an affectionate animal.
We quickly decided that she must stay with us, even though we knew that our Mum did not want us to have any more pets at the time. We had already had quite a menagerie of pets. We always promised to take care of the animals, but somehow Mum always ended up with the daily responsibilities. Luckily when our nanny saw the kitten, she helped us talk Mum into allowing us to keep the kitten.
We were all delighted.
We loved that kitten more than any other pet we had so far. I named her Puff, after my favorite doughnuts, cream puffs. We lavished attention on her and watched her grow during the next year or so. She loved to go out and wander around our quiet neighborhood. I was always apprehensive about leaving her outside without a leash, but we lived in a rural area, and back then it was an acceptable practice. I was always the one who called her back in at night, unable to sleep unless she was safely back inside.
One day I was playing kickball with some friends in the street when one of my other friends called me over to his house. He had a box in his hands and as I walked up to him he said he had something to show me. I looked in the box and there was Puff. I thought she was sleeping at first, but my friend said he didn't think she was alive anymore. I looked on in horror as he showed me the wound where she had been shot by someone. Puff was gone.
I remember going into a state of shock, disbelief, and deep depression in the days following. I cried and cried, unable to understand how anyone could be so cruel. My family mourned with me, and we buried Puff down by the creek in our backyard, surrounded by all the children from the neighborhood. We planted flowers to mark the site, said prayers and held a little service for her.
Over the next couple of weeks, I couldn't seem to think about anything else but my poor friend. We never did find out who shot her. I couldn't concentrate at school, and often disrupted class by bursting into tears. Finally, I was removed from class, taken to the principal's office, and made to explain why I couldn't stop crying. The principal called my Mum and she had to take time off from work to come take me home. The principal told her I couldn't return to class until I learned how to deal with the situation and stopped crying.
Mum was upset, and tried so hard to console me. She made my favorite dinner for me, but I couldn't eat. I just crawled into bed and cried myself to sleep, missing my friend Puff.
That night I had a dream. I was at the YMCA swimming pool that I loved to go to so often. In the dream, I was sitting at the poolside by myself, feet dangling in the cool, calm water. It was a perfect sunny and warm summer day. There was a gentle breeze blowing through the weeping willow trees next to the pool. Suddenly I looked up and saw Puff running towards me! "Oh Puff, I'm so glad to see you!", I said. "I've missed you so much!" I reached over and picked her up in my arms. She was purring loudly. Then she spoke to me and said "Hi Mark! I've missed you too! But I live in such a wonderful place now and I'm so happy there. I can play and play and it's so beautiful there." I told her "I'm glad you're OK Puff. I was so worried about you." She said "Don't worry Mark, I'll be with you again some day. I won't forget you! I love you!" And with that I hugged her and put her down by the pool again.
I awoke and felt a sense of peace. I knew it was a dream, but I felt I had really spoken with Puff. I knew she was happy and that I'd see her again some day. I told my Mum about the dream the next day, and she said she was glad I had the experience. She hugged me and told me that sometimes life throws us bad situations, and we have to deal with them as best we can. Of course, having faith certainly helps us throughout our lifetimes.
I went back to school the next day, and didn't cry anymore when I thought of Puff. I can still see her sitting by the poolside, 35 years later. Many pets have come and gone in my life since then. When they have to go, it helps me to remember that where they are going is wonderful and beautiful, that they'll be happy there, and that I'll be with them again some day.


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Definition: Teratomas are neoplasms comprised of mixed elements derived from the three germ cell layers.
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Canon has this morning continued its busy day of announcements with the launch of the Canon PowerShot S200.
The new compact is the latest addition to the manufacturer's acclaimed 'S' series of pocketable PowerShot models, promising an advanced shooting experience and impressive image quality.
At the core of the S200 sits a 10.1MP CCD sensor complete with Canon's latest HS image processing set-up - a combination of high-sensitivity sensor and DIGIC processor which has proved successful in the past for Canon.
As has been the case with previous S-series models, the Canon S200 packs a serious optical punch to accompany its advanced sensor, with a 5x optical zoom present complete with 24mm wide angle and f/2 maximum aperture.
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The rear of the camera houses the model's LCD screen which - measuring in at 3in and with a resolution of 461k-dots - is in keeping with some of its pocketable advanced compact peers.
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A naked man armed with a shotgun was shot dead by Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies Sunday at a residence in Clearwater.
Danny M. Meredith, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene just before 4 p.m.
According to a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office report deputies received a call from Donna Meredith, the deceased man's wife, at approximately 3:15 p.m.
She told them that she and her husband had gotten into a verbal argument earlier in the day and that she decided to leave to allow things to cool off.
When she returned at 3 p.m. there was a note on the door saying that there were guns in the house and anyone that entered would be killed.
Mrs. Meredith, 56, backed away and called 9-1-1. She met responding units down the street from their home at 1856 Bugle Lane.
Two deputies went up to the home and knocked on the door but nobody answered for approximately four minutes. One of the deputies went around to the side of the house to see if he could get Mr. Meredith to respond.
"When he door opened he was completely naked – he had no clothes on and he was armed with a shotgun," said Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. "He pointed the weapon at the deputies and made some remarks in a threatening manner."
The deputies, fearing for the lives, fired several rounds at Meredith.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla.— While other Republicans considering the 2016 presidential race are openly laying the foundations of potential campaigns, former Florida Gov.
Aug 20- Departures and primary losses for 28 Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have created opportunities for a new wave of conservative and Tea Party- backed candidates. The Republican nominee to replace him is Gary Palmer, a fund raiser for a conservative think tank in Alabama who is backed by the anti-tax group Club for Growth.
Rep. Paul Ryan's new strategy for federal anti-poverty efforts does not aim to cut spending. Instead, it seeks to consolidate an array of programs.
But I feel like I'm changing one or two minds here or there, "said Felice Pete, a nurse anesthetist and a member of the state party's Black Advisory Board. The swing state, one of 11 where the Republican National Committee has hired staff to reach black voters, hosts one of the country's most important Senate races in November's midterm elections.
WASHINGTON, July 1- The U.S. Supreme Court has opened up a new front in the battle over corporate rights by ruling that family-owned and other closely held corporations can mount religious objections to government action.
May 23- Troubled U.S. lobbying giant Patton Boggs avoided a financial cliff on Friday when a larger law firm agreed to acquire many of its partners and its name, which for decades was synonymous with influence in Washington, D.C..
NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON, May 21- The scandal over a made-up study that badly disrupted traffic at the George Washington Bridge may not be New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's biggest problem after all.
Happy Monday and welcome to another wild and woolly week on Wall Street.
Romney is the third high-profile Republican in the past two weeks to say that resistance to a minimum wage hike is hurting the GOP's brand—NBC News.
Increasing access to Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for the poor, and mandating that everyone have health insurance were the two centerpieces of Massachusetts' healthcare reform.
Randy Johnson, who lost his job in the 1990s because of Mitt Romney's Bain Capital, has written a book about Romney. What it means.
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Supreme Court ruling that struck down the overall cap on federal election contributions is sending ripples across American politics, as states have begun backing away from their own restrictions on donations and lawyers are forecasting a new wave of challenges to campaign finance laws nationwide.
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