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No-Crease Clips
Get volume the way a pro does: Roll just-dried hair sections into a loop, and pin to scalp with Ricky's NYC No-Crease Bow Clips, $6 for three. Unclip when hair feels cool to the touch.
2-Inch Curling Iron
"A large curling iron is a great tool to add bounce," says Alli Webb, founder of Drybar in Los Angeles. Wrap ends around the barrel for subtle, sexy waves. Try Gold 'n Hot 24K Colossal Curl 2" Professional Spring Iron, $40.
Shower Cap
It's the foolproof way to keep a 'do intact as you suds up. Clip hair into a bun, then slip on a snug cap, like the Jimeale New York Shower Cap, $15; be sure to cover your hairline completely.
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They may seem old-school, but a few T3 Voluminous Hot Rollers ($99 for a set of eight) on your crown amp up body.
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Heat styling can bring on brittleness; soften up with a protein mask, says Gregory Patterson, a stylist at Blow in New York City. Try Fekkai Protein Rx Anti-Breakage Treatment Mask, $30, which has milk and soy.
Best Dryer: Tourmaline Slide
When your hair is looking more fried than fab, choose a dryer lined with tourmaline. The gem helps dry hair from the inside out, so the outermost layer absorbs less heat. Try Amika NRG Professional Drying System, $115.
Best Dryer: Keratin
If you heat-style more than three times a week, consider a dryer made with this protein. The model above has an interior ceramic ring packed with keratin; it fills potholes on damaged strands, to enhance silkiness. Try Remington Keratin Therapy Dryer, $40.
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1:00:04: Visual: Police are lined up in the street in front of Charlestown High School on the first day of school. Graffiti on the front of the school is painted over. The media is gathered behind a fence across the street from the school.
1:01:30: V: A police car approaches slowly, escorting a school bus. The school bus pulls up to the front of the school. African American students exit the bus and enter the school. White students watch the action on the street from an upper window of the school. Police officers on motorcycles wait alongside the bus. The bus pulls away, followed by motorcycles. Shot of the bus circling Monument Square; of two police motorcycles circling Monument Square; of police stationed in Monument Square.
1:05:48: V: Crowds of people, including school-aged kids, are assembled outside of the Bunker Hill Housing Project on Bunker Hill Street. Cars pass by slowly. Shots of the top of the Bunker Hill Monument, visible over a building.
1:08:14: V: A group of white youth are gathered near a fence on Bunker Hill Street. A voice yells, "No busing." The group waves at the camera. Judy Stoia approaches the group and brings some members over to the camera for an interview. Two males convince a girl named Patty to join the interview. She is reluctant. They are joined by an older man. The older man says that he has six grandchildren who are being bused out of Charlestown. One of the males (Mike) says he plans to boycott school all year; that Charlestown has been quiet "because we are not racists." The older man says that he has spoken to some African American residents of the Dudley Street Housing Project; that they were "good people." Members of the group say that crowds of anti-busers will stay in the street until the end of the schoolday. Mike says that a total boycott of the school could stop busing; that anti-busing demonstrations in Charlestown may turn violent. Another male says that demonstrators in Charlestown will be peaceful. The group is reluctant to talk further and begins to move away from the camera. Stoia asks them how they feel about dropping out of sports programs because of the boycott. Members of the group say that they can play sports among themselves; that they do not mind African American students being bused into Charlestown; that they resent Charlestown students being bused out; that "townies" must stick together.
1:13:20: V: A group of young white male students are gathered in the street. A reporter asks them about sports in Charlestown. One student says that you can't go to sports practice if you have missed school. A second student says that Charlestown sports teams should not have to admit players from outside of Charlestown; that players from outside of Charlestown will be given a hard time in practice until they quit. Members of the group say that Charlestown students who are assigned to schools outside of Charlestown are boycotting school; that buses leaving Charlestown are empty. Another student says that there are no cops on the field for sports practices; that Charlestown players will be rough on outsiders during sports practices. Members of the group say that Charlestown sports teams do not need players from outside of Charlestown. The group says that Charlestown students were turned away from Charlestown High School this morning because they were late. Several members of the group use racist language. One student says that tardy students were turned away unless they had a note from their parents; that African American students on buses were let in to school. Several of the group say that they had been planning to take over the school this morning. One student shows his Charlestown High School identity card to the reporter.

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Grilled Pork Porterhouse with Peach Agrodolce
Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Joe Maer
Agrodolce (agro: sour; dolce: sweet), a traditional Italian sweet-and-sour sauce made with vinegar and sugar (or sweet ingredients such as fresh peaches and raisins), adds fresh summer flavor to the granddaddy of all pork chops. Thick-cut pork porterhouse includes a juicy portion of the tenderloin on one side and a large cut of the loin on the other.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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- 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) pork porterhouse chops (about 2 1/2 lb.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Peach Agrodolce
- 1. Let pork stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Light one side of grill, heating to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat; leave other side unlit. Brush pork with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 2. Grill pork over lit side of grill, covered with grill lid, 4 minutes on each side; transfer pork to unlit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 10 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer registers 150°. Let stand 5 minutes. Arrange pork on a serving platter, and top with Peach Agrodolce.
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Category 1: The Connected Life Awards
Category 1g. Best Mobile Enabled Consumer Electronics Device
Note: Not for Phones/ Smartphones or Handsets
The Best Mobile Enabled Consumer Electronics Device is specifically for everyday consumer electronic devices and gadgets that bring new applications, efficiencies and functionality to the user either at home or on the move. This includes consumer electronics, business devices or everyday devices, for example; cameras, gadgets, household appliances, gaming consoles, music players, computer equipment, advertising or signage displays or even natural systems, among a wide variety of 'mobile connected' products and devices that we are seeing emerge today. An exciting new area of industry interest and opportunity, for example, is that of 'wearable technologies' such as clothing and accessories. Note: Mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and feature phones are not eligible for this category. Key aspects include products that:
- Promote mobile connectivity, particularly those that deliver innovation in terms of value-added services for appliances, gadgets and electronic devices
- Demonstrating enriching the user experience (e.g. simple to configure, ubiquitous and seamless connectivity options)
- Multiplier effect on the development for additional products/services/functionality
- Deployment outlook – potential for widespread scalability and implementation
- Promoting interoperability
The shortlist will be published by the GSMA in January 2014, and one winner in each category will be announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday 25th February 2014.
This award is open to all organisations in the embedded mobile eco-system that provide mobile connectivity through consumer and/or business to consumer products and devices.
The category is for commercially available products, devices, applications or services that have been launched in at least one country/ market OR are in widespread market trials before the awards deadline (entrants will be required to provide more information about the extent of trials). The Entry Deadline has been extended until Friday 6th December 2013.
Please provide evidence in your entry to support this such as launch or trial dates, including details of countries or regions where the product is available or trial undertaken.
Eligible entrants include:
- Consumer electronics equipment manufacturers
- B2C equipment providers, such as computer, signage, manufacturers
- Machine to Machine (M2M) OEMs
- Mobile network operators
- Chipset & module manufacturers
- Embedded solution providers & System integrators
Judging criteria:
The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria as follows:
- Innovation in terms of functionality, mobile technology deployed
- Business models and market potential
- Usability: How simple/easy is it to use?
- How taps into new under-served market segments
- Evidence of user take up and market success
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The submission of video to support your entry/entries is very highly encouraged. You may provide one URL to a video link demonstrating your entry. This should be either privately or publicly posted to YouTube (if a private post, please provide a user name and password for judges to access). The video should be between 3 and 5 minutes in length, but no more.
If pointing judges to a website within your entry, please include one website URL, where specific information relating to your product or service entry can be found easily (judges will not surf websites looking for the information).
The on-line entry form includes an upload facility for you to provide multimedia. You will have the ability to upload 5 additional files to accompany your entry up to a maximum file size of 5MB each. These can be illustration pdfs, such as for customer testimonials, jpeg for photos or PowerPoint for technical diagrams or statistics, but please keep these relevant to your entry and keep the pages to a maximum of 2.
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- Is this a joint entry? If so, who are the partnering organisations? (150 characters = approx 25 words)
- When was the device launched and in which markets, if in market trials please state, when, where and scale of the trials? (500 characters = approx 85 words)
- If this product or service is a new release or update to an existing version, please explain the key differences and advances available in this release compared to the previous version. Please note that it is only the new release enhanced features or functions that the judges will consider (500 characters = approx. 85 words)
- Please describe as simply as possible, the nature of the product/device and the user proposition i.e. how does it work, what need is it intended to fulfil? Please describe it as accurately as possible (500 characters = approx 85 words)
- Please describe what you regard as innovative about the device? (1,500 characters = approx 250 words)
- What is the business model and the market potential you foresee? (1,500 characters = approx 250 words)
- What makes it simple to use and compelling as a new consumer or B2C proposition? (1,500 characters = approx 250 words)
- What is the 'wireless' element designed to communicate, and with what/who? How does it technically work? (1,500 characters = approx 250 words)
- Please provide evidence of user take up since launch, or trial results? (1,500 characters = approx 250 words)
- How does this product or service tap into new under-served market segments? (1,500 characters = approx 250 words)
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That's right! The 10th Annual Voices Carry for Auberle will return for its third year at Stage AE. The date's been set for this year's concert. Join us Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 6:30-10:30 pm as everyone gets together once again to support Auberle's at-risk children and families. Come celebrate a decade of mingling, dancing and rocking with some of Pittsburgh's greats!
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The seventh ancestor in my 52 Week Challenge is my paternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph TROKA (pronounced like Truck-a). Joseph was born on 17 November 1871 in the town of Lipusz located in modern day Kościerzyna County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. His parents are listed as Michael … [Read more...]
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Well, after over a decade of doing genealogy research, I finally made a trip to one of the "local" Family History Libraries. I put local in quotes, because it was still a good 30 miles away, but not too far. I'm not exactly sure why I never visited one. I like knowing how things work before I go … [Read more...]
Surname Saturday: TROKA
This week's surname is from my paternal Polish ancestors. I've heard it pronounced both Troh-kuh and Truck-uh. The TROKA surname first shows up in my family tree with my great-grandmother, Emily (TROKA) ZALEWSKI. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1896. Her father, Joseph TROKA, was born in … [Read more...]
Way Back Wednesday: Troka Family
This is a photo from my paternal Milwaukee line. I don't know the names of everyone in the photo, but there are a few I know. My great-grandmother, Emily (TROKA) ZALEWSKI, is at the top-left. Her mother, Clara (SZULTA) TROKA, is right below her. Clara's mother (and my 3rd-great-grandmother), … [Read more...]
Weekly History: July 18th – 24th
The history for this week in my family tree. As always, you can find this on the Dates & Anniversaries page. July 19th 1959 - Died - Clara (SZULTA) TROKA - Clara is my great-great-grandmother on my father's side. She was born 6 Jan 1876 in Sulęczyno Parish, Kartuzy County, Pomorskie, … [Read more...]
Way Back Wednesday
This is a photo of my great-great-grandfather, Joseph Troka, and his great-grandson (my father.) It was taken in May 1959, probably at my Dad's first communion. You will notice that Joseph liked to wear his pants very high. … [Read more...]
Weekly History: April 25th – May 1st
Here are these week's important dates. As always, you can view these whenever you like on the Dates & Anniversaries page. April 27th Happy birthday to my grandmother, Mary Jane, and her twin brother, Tom! April 28th 1941 - Died - Emma Jane FIRMENICH - Emma Jane is my … [Read more...]
Way Back Wednesday: The Boys
This is a picture of the men of the Troka, Zalewski, Szulta, and other families. The photo includes both my great-grandfather and his father-in-law, my great-great-grandfather. Also included are some great uncles and some other family members. Here are the names of everyone in the photo. Back row: … [Read more...]


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Hmmm.. well some changes are well deserved, I play a Paladin myself (Prot-Never really liked ret) some changes are fine, can live with it but now the LoH nerf? It might be good and bad at the same time, well pretty bad for Prot Paladins, its a life saver in some situations, I have used it few times to finish off a boss (2 man'ed it or even solo when it had little HP left) so the LoH is an awful change but then again, who knows! They may change their minds about it, and hopefully they do or maybe we can use it still but maybe with some sort of restrictions or something, I just hate it if you can't use it at all on yourself..


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Love my cute ute! by Kit from the hills of Dubuque on 04/13/2008. Trim: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD, Owned 1 year.
Pros: Everything!! My baby is bright red with silver trim. I previously owned a black 2000 which I sold to my cousin because I wanted the red one. She loves hers. I have had no probems thus far after almost 2 years of owning Grand Vitaras. I've been able to haul big stuff. I've been out in our worst snowstorm when the streets were deserted. So much fun to drive.
Cons: I do wish Suzuki had not changed the design after 2005. But this is what manufacturers always do. They make them bigger and bulkier. I plan to keep my 2005 until it turns to dust. As always, gas mileage should be better and one has to expect a bumpier ride than you get with a cadillac.
Overall review: I don't know why the experts rate this vehicle lower than the users do. Potential buyers should heed the advice of the drivers who live with this "cute ute" year in, year out.
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STYLE by THomas on 09/26/2008. Trim: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara EX 4WD, Owned 1 year.
Pros: Its stylish look
Cons: Rather noisy
Overall review: A good stylish and economy 4WD
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Fully Recommended by Felix, PR on 01/08/2007. Trim: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD, Owned 3 years.
Pros: It is a reliable car.
Cons: hard suspension. Too jumpy at times.
Overall review: I really like this car. I am planning to buy another one of the same kind when this one is done, if that ever happens.
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Great overall by Kevin47881 on 06/09/2006. Trim: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD, Owned 1 year.
Pros: Good fuel economy for a 4x4. Precise handling.
Cons: Could use a larger fuel tank, only about 17 gallons.
Overall review: Great overall vehicle both on and off road.
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Great little SUV by Mike on 08/19/2005. Trim: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: Price,For a small car the ride is not bad. It's a SUV...
Cons: Non so far
Overall review: I have owned Suzuki Side Kick for over 10 years. A little stiff in the suspension but what do you expect. It's a small car, but I have had good luck with my sidekick. Now I purchased a Grand Vitara. I have owned it for about a month now. I love it so far. No complaints yet.
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Glass Up
First Smart Glasses powered by Android and iOS. The Glass Up's eyeglasses can deliver incoming e-mails, text messages, Tweets and even Facebook updates. Glass Up allows you to have your Smartphone App notifications in your common everyday Augmented Reality lifestyle.
Courtesy of GlassUp Srl
CloudFlo is an innovative wireless liquor dispensing management system based on a Java™ platform. CloudFlo communicates with a cloud platform server via WiFi to build sales reports for inventory management and POS data. Real-time "pour" data of the amount programmed to run through individual dispensing spouts eliminates waste from "over pouring". With this system in place, restaurant and bar managers can now build a more exact liquor budget based on predetermined inventory control increasing the bar's profitability. From small operators to large multi site businesses (stadiums/areas), CloudFlo takes the guessing out of managing your liquor budget.
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Luna Rossa America's Cup Campaign
On June 12th, the Cagliari, Sardinia-based Luna Rossa Team named Si14 as an Official Supplier to the Luna Rossa America's Cup Team. S14 will provide vital technology support to the Luna Rossa engineering group.
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Designed and patented by Swopapp Solution, Srl and manufactured by Si14, the Jusp turns your Smartphone into a POS platform that accepts payments from debt or credit cards. Jusp is a card reader that connects via a mini jack audio lead to any smart device. Based on European standards concerning electronic money transactions, Jusp is a first device that works by reading the chip on the card. The application, which can be downloaded free of charge, receives data and manages the transaction process. It is compatible with all iOS and Android smartphone, tablets and PCs. It is small, light, inexpensive and you can used everywhere.
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WearIT™ for Sport
Thanks to the Android platform, WearIT is a cross functional standalone smart watch that allows you to monitor all your health and fitness routines. No need to carry your smartphone. Use WiFi connectivity and log your results on the cloud using your favorite Android application. Share with your coach or social network group. Enjoy your workout, enjoy your freedom.
WearIT™ for Work
Develop custom Android applications that can be used in the workplace, anytime, anywhere. With WearIT™ WiFi connectivity, information can be fed right to your wrist. Manage notifications keeping you free to be mobile and hands free. Be more efficient. Be right where you need to be.
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WearIT™ is the best companion for your daily life. Customize with your favorite Android apps that can make your life easier. Music Player stores your favorite music for the moment. GPS guides you. Get important notifications from the web. Enjoy the flexibility WearIT™ brings to you any time of day. Why take it off?back to top
MISO Graphics
Designed and manufactured by Si14, the Miso is a high performance, ready to use, independent graphic and video IP core. The card is both powerful and customizable based on the customer's needs. Designed as a long life, scalable, low cost, hardware solution, the Miso can be used in the automotive, transportation, outdoor environment, gaming platform or for military applications where low cost and low power multimedia solutions are required.
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Si14 Named as Official Supplier to the Luna Rossa America's Cup Team
On June 12th in Cagliari, Sardinia, the Luna Rossa Team welcomed Si14 as an Official Supplier to the Luna Rossa America's Cup Team.
As an Official Supplier, Si14 will be providing vital ICT R&D services supporting the Luna Rossa Team engineering group in the areas of wireless networking and advanced sensor monitors and instrumentation.
Read more on the Luna Rossa website www.lunarossachallenge.com
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The bloom alma cot looks great, feels safe but also folds down to fit the tiniest storage space – perfect for modern family life
The bloom alma Cot
It's over 40 years since Owen Maclaren designed the first umbrella fold buggy, but it's taken this long for someone to come along and design an easy-fold compact design like this one for cots. Indeed, although it's a proper cot for nursery and home life, it folds down better than many travel cots!
When not in use the cot can be simply concertinered into a slim column that is easy to move and store. This is a real plus for families living in smaller homes, or to use at a grandparents' house or at a second home.
It's also great if you are sharing a bedroom with your baby or your baby is sharing with an older sibling – being able to fold the cot by day makes home life a lot easier.
Great style and safe design
The alma is available in two colours: coconut white or crisp gala green. It's suitable for use with babies from birth to two years and two mattress heights, it combines the benefits of a newborn bassinet or moses basket with a full sized cot, allowing room for growth.
It is made from solid wood sourced from sustainable forests yet it is super sleek to look at – a fab addition to any contemporary home. It comes with lockable castor-wheels to make it easy to move around when needed.
The alma is simple to use and can be assembled without any tools. It retails at £300.
For more information and for stockist details, visit www.bloombaby.com or call 07894 568 463. From this month, the bloom alma cot is available at John Lewis.
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The Hot House Big Band, Irelands most exciting Big Band, is comprised of seventeen full-time professional musicians and, since their launch in 2010 they have been amazing their audiences with skill and competence. The leader of the band, Mark Wilde, brings an ever changing repertoire to the bandstand, always something new for the many afficianados that throng the Mercantile in Dublins Temple Bar every Monday night!
One World Theater
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7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, Texas
One of Austins most picturesque views also houses a prized possession of jazz musics eclectic lineup The One World Theatre continues to present world-renowned artists from its intimate space nestled along Bee Caves Road.
6th Annual JFly Music Festival
September 27, 2014
Phoenix Park, Waycross, GEORGIA
This years 6th Annual JFly Music Festival, presented by the City of Waycross and the How BIG Is Your Dream?! Foundation is going to be bigger and better than ever, with more world renowned artists to experience. Fans and guests from all over the world will enjoy live entertainment in downtown Phoenix Park in Waycross, Georgia the hometown of JFly!
Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival
October 3-4, 2014
Renaissance Festival Plaza, Aruba
The 8th annual Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, October 3-4, 2014 takes place on the gorgeous island of Aruba in partnership with the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino attracting music lovers from all of the Caribbean and the World starring Candy Dulfer, Richard Bona, Liv Warfield, Prince Royce, Grupo Gualao, JAZZANOVA, and many more to be announced
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Clearwater Jazz Holiday
October 16-19, 2014
Coachman Park, Clearwater, FL
The 35th Anniversary Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by HCI Group Inc., October 16th 19th at Coachman Park in Clearwater, Florida offering music and jazz against the backdrop of warm breezes, brilliant sunsets and one of the world's greatest beaches, on the Gulf of Mexico.
Arizona Jazz Festival (Fall-2014)
October 24-26, 2014
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ
The Arizona Jazz Festival returns to the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa with an All-Star lineup featuring top-notch Jazz & R&B acts. Enjoy the weekend at this beautiful 4 Diamond, all-suite hotel located on the doorstep of 17,000 acres of the South Mountain Preserve, the most visited hiking destination in AZ!
Florida Smooth Jazz Festival
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A physical education teacher from a Los Angeles middle school led police on a crazy car chase Tuesday afternoon. The cops think Kip Arnold was suicidal. They also say he molested a little girl.
Folks, if there's anything that could possible make me madder than a teacher who kids trusted allegedly molesting a little girl, it's a suspected pedophile thinking he can take the easy way out. Because that's exactly what smashing your truck into a tree after leading the cops around town is -- trying to escape.
Right now we don't know if Arnold is guilty of committing lewd acts with a child or not. Only time, and the court system, can tell us that.
But if he isn't, the school teacher shouldn't have had a reason to run from the LAPD. It would be frustrating and scary, yes, but he could sit there and present his case. He could get a lawyer. He COULD fight it. Running off in your pick-up truck doesn't fix anything -- for you or for the family of the little girl.
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On the other hand, if Arnold is guilty, well, he doesn't deserve a chance to run from the cops. Police involved in the chase say Arnold told them by phone that he wanted to kill himself. Too bad, dude. No guilty pedophile should have the right to commit suicide either. He should have to face up to exactly what he did. After all, the victim of a pedophile doesn't get to escape what's been done to them, do they?
No crime victim gets off "easy" per se, but the effects of being sexually abused when you are a child are among the most horrific. It can haunt a child for the rest of their life, affect every relationship they have to come, not to mention destroying the sanctity of childhood. Their abuser should suffer an even worse fate.
I'm glad cops were able to capture Kip Arnold alive. Because we need answers. That child's family needs answer -- whether it's his guilt OR his innocence.
How do you think this car chase reflects on this teacher's behavior?
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I think the fact that he tried to flee from the police says a lot about his guilt. Seriously, if someone accused me of a crime I didn't commit, I would probably go through a lot of emotions, would I run away? No. If there isnt' any evidence that the police would be able to find, as there wouldn't be, then there should be nothing to hide. I hate it when peopel think they are above the law.
So you're saying that child molestors shouldn't be allowed to capitally punish themselves?
Let him take the easy way out., The way it works with pedos these days, they spend a few months in prisons, get out, get a SSI check because they are not fit to work with humans (coming out of our taxes, remember that next time you bitch about someone using food stamps, remember you pay for pedophiles to live in our very own neighborhoods) and then they abuse again, and again. Yes, let them take the easy way out. This country is to easy on pedos.


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Lift Line: NordicTown USA Comes Alive!
The Sun Valley Nordic Festival kicks off this weekend!
And we're off!
We all know the great alpine skiing around here, the numerous skiing prodigies raised around here and the world-renown competitions hosted here. But for those not so, well, gravity-inclined, there's a pretty big Nordic skiing scene around here as well … But really, who are we kidding?? The Olympic Norwegian Nordic Teamtrained here, we host one of the biggest Nordic events of the season, the Boulder Mountain Tour and our local racers are some of the best in the world. So the Nordic scene here isn't just big, it's HUGE! So massive and impressive, in fact, that Sun Valley has recently earned the official title of "NordicTown USA!"
And one of the biggest highlights in NordicTown USA is the annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival. Starting this weekend here in Sun Valley, the event features a plethora of events like the Blaine County Recreation District's (BCRD) Ski the Rails Day, a randonee race, training clinics with Fischer athlete Nicole DeYong, Alturas Lake Ski Day and aprs dinners, lectures, clinics, the downtown jam and Sprint Races. All culminating in the epic Boulder Mountain Tour. (A complete schedule is available here: www.svnordicfestival.com.)
It's bound to be a busy week of Nordic skiing and celebrating around the Valley, so here is write-up of the five events we won't be missing during this year's Sun Valley Nordic Festival!
1. Skin It 2 Win It Randonee Race!
Saturday, January 28th, 10:00 AM
Dollar Mountain
This premiere Randonee Race will have teams of 1, 2 & 4 persons skinning from the base of Dollar Mountain to the summit where they will remove their skins and ski back to the start to hand off their baton to the next teammate. Racers will complete as many laps as possible in 5 hours. The distance is approx. 1.3 miles and 600 vertical feet.
This is a fund raising event for the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. Entry fee is $50/person and must be entered in advance. No registration day of race! Racers are encouraged to secure sponsors to cover entry fee and beyond. Hot drinks & food will be provided for racers. Awards will be same day at Dollar Lodge @ 4:30. Prizes will be awarded for fastest lap, most laps completed, best costume and most money sponsored.
Costumes are required!
2. Galena and the Trails Winter Benefit
Saturday, January 28th, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Limelight Room, Sun Valley Inn, Sun Valley
Don't miss the annual Galena & The Trails Winter Benefit this year on January 28th, the first day of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival. The Benefit is the annual celebration of our community trails and lodge supported by the BCRD. All support from the Benefit goes to the annual costs of maintaining the trails and lodge facilities. For a full list of live action packages for this year's benefit, click here.
Don't forget to buy your tickets now, they're going fast! Purchase tickets online at bcrd.org!
3. Nordic Lecture: Building a Bigger Engine
Monday, January 30th, 7:00 PM
The Community Library, Ketchum
Join Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation's Head Nordic Coach Rick Kapala for a presentation on how to improve your physical capacities for cross country skiing. They'll cover training physiology, workout design and training monitoring as key elements in managing your training plan.
4. NordicTown USA Downtown Jam and Sprints
Thursday, February 2nd, 4:00 PM
Downtown Ketchum, at the intersection of 4th and 2nd.
Quickly becoming the "can't miss" event of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival! World-class sprints with Olympic caliber athletes, kids races and accompanying music all in one! Get some dinner with Galena Lodge onsite, grab a warm drink and enjoy the bonfire and on site winter artwork after checking out the amazing sprint races!
Tim Snider and Sound Society are going to rock the Ketchum Downtown Jam and Nordic Town USA Sprint races! Tim has traveled to Europe, Cuba, Morocco, Spain, Indonesia, and much of Central America in his ongoing journey to study the world's different styles of music. Blending American roots, world beat and Latin rhythms into an inspired sound that has been dubbed "World Rock," the group creates a high-energy performance that gives its audiences an irresistible desire to dance. Some say it is just foot-stomping soul-stirring goodness!
Grab the kids, bundle up and get ready to watch the races, dance and then compete in the legendary World Snowshoe Dance Competition. Refreshments will be available for purchase and the bonfire will be going!
5. 2012 SWIX Boulder Mountain Tour
Saturday, February 4th, 10:00 AM
Senate Meadows (Start area)
One of America's longest running and most respected cross-country ski races, the Boulder Mountain Tour (BMT) is the Wood River Valley's winter treasure. Drawing a field from across the country, and across the spectrum of abilities, the BMT welcomes all. The race traverses the spectacular Boulder Mountains for 32 kilometers of breath-taking beauty and world-class competition. Some of the finest skiing to be found anywhere on the planet combined with warm hospitality and first-rate race organization.
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Divisionalization in contests
AbstractTo be represented by more than one contestant in a contest has advantages and disadvantages. This paper determines the conditions under which it is favorable to send several agents into the contest. --
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Kris Humphries believes ... Kim Kardashian has NO RIGHT to keep the gifts from their doomed wedding ... insisting every single item should be returned to the guests.
Sources close to the NBA star tell us ... Kris is adamant that gifts from a fraudulent wedding should be returned.
We're told Kris gives Kim props for cutting a check for twice the value of the gifts and giving it to charity ... but he feels Kim should have made the contribution IN ADDITION to returning the gifts.
Kris has told friends he feels the guests were duped into spending their hard-earned cash on wedding gifts ... claiming Kim never intended to give their marriage a real chance.
Kim insists she truly loved Kris and was legitimately heartbroken when their relationship fell apart.
In the 1980s, Neil Young did a video of his song "Piece of Crap." Seriously, every time I see a photo or article on KK, that song blares in the background!
The clear difference between Kris and Kim is that Kris has morals and was obviously raised by parents that taught him the difference between right and wrong. I hope after he recovers from this fiasco that he finds a girl that deserves him. Kim clearly did not.
They are Kris Humphries's gifts too and if he wants to give them back then Kim should GIVE THEM BACK or let the guests decide what charity they want the cost of their gift to go to. Kim and her Mom were registering wedding gifts that were EXPENSIVE so her valuing them all at 100,000 is not fair either, she donated to that charity for a PR image motive and tax write off, that does not make it right with the guests.
She looks like a greedy person keeping them after she mislead so many people and puppeteered this fake wedding using guests and Kris as props. No one likes to be or feel used, no one.
She has a loose grip on reality, seriously.
He has a right to half of those gifts and a right to demand they are given back, they were also given to HIM!
Kim is being greedy and selfish, like always.
it really doesn't make since that she refuses to return the gifts for a marriage that lasted 72 days. she's too greedy or too lazy. either way she sucks.
So true. Kris has morals and Kim has none. Kris has a conscience, Kim has no remorse or a conscience. She sold her soul to the devil when she sold her sex tape.
What a load of crap. If he feels so strongly about it, let him do all of the work to send each and every gift back. I doubt that the gifts, given by mostly very well to do people, put them in financial straits! Why don't you put YOUR money where your mouth is Kris?
The same people that vote hard core conservative, believe everything on Fox news, think that being Gay is a form of kooties, are the same exact people that make this broad rich. The ignoramuses of the world is what she banks on, for they have no idea which way the wind is blowing.
Kris H. is 100% correct. You can tell that he was raised right. Not pimped out by his mother and paid to stand in front of a camera and fake a "reality" show. Not to mentioned the biggest exploitation/joke wedding EVER. I hope the next Kartrashian show includes a funeral. I might watch that.
Whores always recieve money and gifts for their services, in Kim's world this is acceptable. I'm sure she feels entitled to these gifts.
As long as people watch these Kardashian shows and buy their products, they are going to laugh all the way to the bank and laugh even harder at the stupid people who buy into their crap. I will never put a penny into Kardashian pockets. I'd like to say boycot them, but there are too many idiots out there who love them and don't care that they are cheap, immoral, money hungry whores who will sell anything to make a buck. Including their integrity and bodies.
kardashians give the new meaning to the word media ho and media slut. Anyone watching any of their programs is a loser, just like them.
If Vera Wang gave her her wedding gown, she should also give that back. What about the ring? What about the earnings from the wedding on TV? She should give it all back, she used people to have that fairy tale moment in a gown on TV because she is so narcissistic, she used and exploited the guests, the groom, the viewers, to put together a fake wedding and make a mockery out of wedding vows.
OMG, I am so sick of Kim K and how greedy she is. TMZ and other media outlets quit reporting on her. See how fast you can make her go broke! She deserves nothing and should return all gifts back to the guests. Well then again maybe the guests should sue her for fraud!
To everyone who criticizes Kris H. by saying that everything was his fault and that he was no good for her is like saying that Kim was ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, when she married him. And at the very least, she could have asked her guests whether they wanted the gifts back or if it was okay to give them to a charity (probably one of their own choosing). And it is something that should have taken place long before now. Further, Kris has a right to be upset about it, since he had no say in her decision. The gifts were given to both of them not just Kim. And she wonders why people are so tough on her. SMFH!!!
It is proper etiquette to return any/all gifts, if the marriage fails within the first year. Kim should have given her guests the option.


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Super simple Google Analytics for your Django projects
I just whipped together another really simple Django application I call django-google-analytics that simplifies the process of inserting Google Analytics tags into your Django projects.
Why did I create this?
I manage a lot of Django projects that present slightly-different forms to users depending on the site/domain they're visiting. There's also a bunch of custom submission code that differs from form to form, but that's neither here nor there.
I need different Google Analytics codes depending on the sites and after sticking these tags into every single template, I thought it would be cool to be able to manage these Google analytics accounts from the Django admin page. I also added a mode of operation that excludes the admin interface altogether (you can just use the template tag)
Aren't there other solutions already?
In my searches I ran across two methods that have been around for a while but which I didn't find to be adequate. The first is a Google Analytics middleware by Will Larson. This method inspects each request, searches it for a
<body> tag and dynamically insert the google analytics code.
The bad thing is that the template for the tags are hard coded into the middleware, and as far as I know, this kind of defeats the purpose of caching, as a regular expression and some other code must be called for every request. You've also got to purposefully exclude the admin interface, which most people are never going to want to track anyway.
Finally, you can't tie GA codes to sites (you can specify them in different settings files, though) and have them inserted properly. I like the ability to administer as much as possible from the admin (when ideal).
The second method I found was a snippet that defined a simple template tag which replicates the second mode of operation you see below. It's a little raw, but it works. The main downside with this is that, again, you cannot edit the codes from the admin interface and you can't tie them to specific sites.
Two modes of operation
Administering and associating codes with Django sites
- Add the
google_analyticsapplication to your
INSTALLED_APPSsection of your
settings.py. This mode requires that you be using the Django sites framework too, so make sure you have that set up as well.
- Run a
./manage.py syncdbto add the database tables
- Go to your project's admin page (usually
/admin/) and click into a site objects
- You'll now see a new field under the normal site information called "Analytics Code". In this box you put your unique analytics code for your project's domain. It looks like
UA-xxxxxx-xand save the site.
- In your base template (usually a
base.html) insert this tag at the very top:
{% load analytics %}
- In the same template, insert the following code right before the closing body tag:
{% analytics %}
Just using the template tag
- Add the
google_analyticsapplication to your
INSTALLED_APPSsection of your
- In your base template, usually a
base.html, insert this tag at the very top:
{% load analytics %}
- In the same template, insert the following code right before the closing body tag:
{% analytics "UA-xxxxxx-x" %}the
UA-xxxxxx-xis a unique Google Analytics code for you domain when you sign up for a new account.
One problem
I'm not sure how to avoid this, but if you only want to use the second method and you do a
syncdb you're going to get the model added to your database whether you want it or not.
My best advice at the moment would be to ignore that (smile), but if anyone knows how I can make the database portion an optional install, that'd be much appreciated advice!


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Many of us are still under the influence of the beautiful GranCabrio MC that was displayed at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, so we decided to stay on that path and bring you another Maserati to admire. Meet the luscious GranTurismo tuned by our favorite American tuner: SR Auto Group.
This is actually an updated version of the Deathbolt package introduced to the market in September 2011, but the tuner strayed away from the original sleep package to provide the sports car with a more distinguished look. Painted in a bright white exterior finish, the sports car now sits on a new set of PUR 4OUR Depth wheels sized 21" at front and 22" at the rear. The wheels combine a very cool finish of modern black and davinci red. The last addition is a new KW Clubsport Coilover system that gives the car a lower and more powerful look.
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must see | art fair days
Its another beautiful sunny day in New York City for which all us art fair goers are deeply grateful for considering how wintery the week began. Today we will spend our time on the on the Lower East side. From art fairs to gallery walks to museum talks our day is james packed with some exciting events. Look forward to seeing some of you out there.
The sixth edition of Volta NY, which will feature 95 international galleries, will be held in a new location this year—the exhibition site 82 Mercer (the entrance is actually 76 Mercer Street.
1 - 3:30 PM LES Gallery Stroll and LES Armory Brunch
Envoy Enterprises / 87 Rivington Street, 10002 (btwn Orchard and Ludlow)
Feature Inc. / 131 Allen street, 10002 (btwn Delancey + Rivington)
James Fuentes / 55 Delancey 10002 (btwn Eldridge + Allen)
Brennan & Griffin / 55 Delancey 10002 (btwn Eldridge + Allen)
LMAKprojects / 139 Eldridge Street 10002 (btwn Delancey + Broome)
Eli Ping Gallery / 131 Eldridge 1002 (btwn Delancey + Broome)
Callicoon Fine Arts /124 Forsyth Street 10002 (btwn Delancey + Broome)
Nicelle Beauchene Gallery / 327 Broome Street, 10002 (btwn Bowery and Chrystie)
Jack Hanley Gallery / 327 Broome Street, 10002 (btwn Bowery and Chrystie)
Simon Preston / 301 Broome Street 10002 (btwn Forsyth + Eldridge)
Toomer Labzda / 100a Forsyth St (btwn Broome + Grand)
Essex Street / 114 Eldridge 10002 (btwn Broome + Grand)
3 - 4:30 PM Talk: "Contemporary Art: 1989 to the Present: A Roundtable Discussion" at the New Museum
It's a big topic to tackle, but editors Alexander Dumbadze and Suzanne Hudson took on the past 24 years of contemporary art in their recent collection of essays from 50 contributors. Their conversation with artist Liam Gillick, curator João Ribas and professors Katy Siegel and Irene V. Small promises to investigate the merits—and dangers—of "historicizing the art and theory of the recent past." —Z.L. The New Museum, 235 Bowery, New York, 3 p.m., $8
6:00 - 9:00 PM Paddle8 SPRING/BREAK Art Show
The 2nd Annual curator-driven art fair will inhabit Old School, a four-story schoolhouse located in NoLIta. The theme this year is "Apocalist: A Brief History of The End," The Old School, 233 Mott Street, New York City 10012 www.springbreakartshow.com
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And so there you have the answer as to why I love music!
When a song triggers both anticipation and reward, it moves us like nothing else.
Can't wait for the album to be released. It's going to be a good summer.
Here's the second video of the Studio Sessions.
Footage from May 29, 2013.
Glad to see my one of my all time favorites is being shared. I mean, that Clint Eastwood is just too awesome.
We've been admiring the portrait work of Dutch power duo Inez and Vinoodh, whose fashion photography has been at the top of its game for nearly 20 years and counting.
Celebrity Portraiture at its Absolute Best
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In general, if a group of people is celebrating something that you, yourself, do not particularly care to celebrate, the gracious thing to do is quietly let them celebrate while doing your own thing. Don't barge loudly into their holiday and declare it a sham. Just sit it out.
Sure, as soon as everyone stops rubbing it in my nose and make it everyone's business what I happen to do on a Thursday night. No one seems to care what I do for Chinese New Year, so why care now?
Simply love it!
Massimo Listri explores some of the world's most popular museums, but only when every last soul has left the building. These commanding photos have a sense of awe and silence that is simply terrific!
When Crowded Spaces Empty Out: A Beautiful Emptiness
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Madame Sousou; Fitzroy.
ground grass fed black angus sirloin on brioche // pain perdu - french toast almond, chocolate & raisin brioche w cinnamon sugar
I've been eating around Fitzroy a fair bit, think Breakfast Thieves, Vegie Bar, Grub Hole, Industry Beans, quick coffees at Grace. Madame Sousou does breakfast right through to lunch then dinner, and they do it well.
The brioche buns on the sousou burger, buttery and toasty, with a wonderfully tender patty (grass fed, natch) and this tangy sauce gribiche with bits of egg. And those delightful pickles. Speaking of pickles, let me tell you about these divine fried pickles I had at Belle's Diner tomorrow.
My pain perdu, (too light on the chocolate for a chocolate fiend like me) but oh that light dreamy creme anglaise which I drizzled liberally, coating my buttery brioche french toast with those sweet baked apples.


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SAN ANTONIO — ISS Facility Services Inc. (ISS) recently announced the appointment of Sean Bond as chief executive officer (CEO), according to a press release.
Effective on March 22, Bond assumed the leadership of ISS in the
United States from outgoing CEO Darrell Glover, who is retiring after founding the organization over 30 years ago, the release stated.
Bond will also serve as the country manager for ISS in the
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Oprah battled thoughts of suicide
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Many people know that Oprah's childhood was rocky. She suffered abuse and poverty before her rise to fame in the 80's. What many people didn't know is what she shared with Pierce Morgan's new CNN show. Turns out after becoming pregnant in her teens, Oprah considered suicide. Here's the quote:
"I knew that me getting pregnant was a result of bad choices, and not having boundaries, and sexual abuse from the time I was 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. "I thought before the baby was born, 'I'm going to have to kill myself.'"
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New backdrop for immigration reform
Dan Grech
Sep 1, 2007 With Democrats in control of Congress, President Bush is expected to make a renewed push for an immigration policy overhaul. And his guest worker program might have a better shot this time around. Dan Grech reports.
Migrants as pesos
Dan Grech
Sep 1, 2007 For many illegal immigrants coming into America across the U.S.-Mexico border, it's not the first border they've crossed. Dan Grech went to Mexico's southern border to see what a difficult, dangerous place it can be.
Migrants sending home billions
Lisa Napoli
Sep 22, 2011 A report out today says the U.S is the top migrant-receiving country worldwide. So workers sending money home can create an outgoing cash flow problem — but also an opportunity, say the study's authors.
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Sep 1, 2007 Cities in Texas, New Jersey, Missouri and Pennsylvania have passed laws that bar illegal immigrants from renting apartments. So, illegal immigrants are taking ownership of the problem. Joy Diaz reports.
Pizza for pesos
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 1, 2007 If you've got Mexican pesos in your pocket and a hankering for a pepperoni pizza, then Pizza Patron's the place for you. Antonio Swad, the Dallas-based company's president, talks with Kai Ryssdal about the new offer.
Immigrants flock to Spain
Sep 22, 2011 Many Spanish-speaking Latin Americans looking for a better life are choosing skip the U.S. — and emigrate to Spain instead. Jerome Socolovsky has the story from Madrid.
Swift's meat-plant employees questioned
Dan Grech
Sep 1, 2007 U.S. immigration officials raided six meatpacking plants owned by Swift & Co. today — surprising since Swift is in a voluntary pilot program aimed at rooting out undocumented workers. Dan Grech reports.
Popular wedding day
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Sep 1, 2007 Businesses in New York's Chinatown will be humming today, but not because of Thanksgiving. Alisa Roth explains.
VCs push for more skilled immigrants
Steve Tripoli
Sep 1, 2007 Startup companies founded by immigrants have helped entrepreneurship flourish in America, a new study finds. But the venture capitalists who funded it have their own agenda, Steve Tripoli reports.
Lowering the language barrier
Sep 1, 2007 The number of Latinos fatally-injured on the job has been climbing for years, due in part to language barriers with their English-speaking supervisors. One company in Nashville is trying to bridge the gap. Blake Farmer reports.


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TUAW Tip: An easier way to email your logs
Since we play around with a lot of pre-release and beta software in the name of you readers, we often have to email logs to developers to help them iron out quirks that help an app get all growed up from alpha to beta and to the big release version. As any of you who have gone through this kind of...
Emailing entire Webpages (not just links)
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Top 8 reasons Mail.app sucks
It looks like we here at TUAW are not the only ones who aren't thrilled with Mail.app (I, personally, use Entourage but that's a different post entirely).%uFFFD Someone has posted their top 8 reasons Mail.app sucks. They probably could have pushed their way to 10, but top 10 lists are so 'played,'...
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