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Monthly Archive for May, 2013
Peep Milly for Banana Republic
Right on the heels of runaway success collaborations with Trina Turk and "Mad Men" costumer Janie Bryant, Banana Republic has teamed up with Milly founder and designer Michelle Smith. It's one of those partnerships that makes all the sense in the world: the punchy, vintage-inspired, Hamptons-ready patterns that Milly is so well known for blend […] [Read More]
Men's sites with pop + 2 weekend events
Pocket Square columnist Aaron Britt considers the conundrum of e-commerce companies in the fast-moving retail landscape: "So you've built a tidy little e-company flogging shirts, shorts and retina-searing shades of pants to hash-tagging fashionistos, Web natives, and guys who can't get to Hayes Valley." Find out how companies including Bonobos, Everlane, Pickwick & Weller and […] [Read More]
May 30-June 5 events: Fashion on Union Street; NM's Beauty Event
GWP early warning: The Neiman Marcus Beauty Gift Event kicks off Sunday with samples from the likes of Acqua di Parma, Trish McEvoy, YSL, Kate Somerville, Bliss and Estee Lauder, packaged in an exclusive striped tote. The event is June 2-9 in stores and online for customers who spend $85 or more. Union Street Festival […] [Read More]
Fashion Recap: McQueen coming to SF; Amazon's grooming microsite; Eric Bana for Bulgari
Another jewelry heist: Last week, a necklace valued at $2.6 million was stolen during the de Grisogono 20th anniversary party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc-in Cap d'Antibes. Despite having 80 security guards and police there for extra measure, the thieves still managed to get away. (Racked) Alexander McQueen is slated to open this September in […] [Read More]
Bargain Stalker: Remembering the Memorial Day sales, Lulu Guinness and Suno at Uniqlo, Target ombré
O Uniqlo — it's so hard to keep up with your many, many designer collabs. I slipped into the Powell Street, S.F., store in search of one of the latest, by the NYC print-tastic masters of Suno, and stumbled across a mini team-up with Lulu Guinness. Those supercute cat-pattern T's would have nipped and scratched me […] [Read More]
Top 5 summer nail trends
If this spring's Met Gala red carpet is any indication, nail art is now about as shocking as punk, which is to say, not very. Ready to take the plunge, we talked to TopCoat founder Ali Wiezbowski to get her picks for summer's top nail art trends. She even shared photos from San Francisco nail […] [Read More]
Pj's have their day
It was inevitable that pajamas move beyond the bedroom and late-night supermarket runs to daytime and even runways. As Tony Bravo explained in his Style story on Sunday, "Major designers like Hermes, Dolce and Gabbana, and Pucci have upped the ante in recent seasons, showing natty nightclothes on the runway." Prominent pj wearers include designer […] [Read More]
How to be a personal style blogger
The San Francisco Bay area has a disproportionately high number of personal style bloggers, and has produced some of the top bloggers in the industry, says Independent Fashion Bloggers founder Jennine Jacob. She lists Atlantic-Pacific, Song of Style, HonestlyWTF, 9to5chic and Late Afternoon as recent examples. Known for daily outfit posts, thousands of social media […] [Read More]
Celeb trend: Stars see black and white
This year's red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival made us think of a chessboard as celebs embraced the black and white trend with the crew of Sofia Coppola's 'The Bling Ring' leading the way. Click above for red carpet black and white styles and celebrities dressed in color blocks and stripes. [Read More]
May 23-30: Something Blue; UNIQLO x DIP; watch legend Franck Muller
Something Blue: A cocktail event showcasing wedding styles and accessories, including the Vera Wang 2014 collection, lingerie and swimwear trends, jewelry and accessories designers, favor and stationery vendors and much more. $10. 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Garden Court Hotel, 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto. Tickets here. Alexis Bittar trunk show: Check out the spring […] [Read More]
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Judas Priest , Volbeat , Kid Rock , Korn , Limp Bizkit and Five Finger Death Punch are just a few of the bands who have been confirmed for the very first Louder than Life festival. The event -- which will feature not only music but food and alcohol galore -- is set for the weekend of October 4 and 5 at Champions Park in Louisville, Kentucky. The lineup for the first day includes Judas Priest, Korn, Mastodon , Limp Bizkit, Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington and Theory of a Deadman . The closing day will see performances from Kid Rock, Papa Roach , Volbeat, Buckcherry , Five Finger Death Punch, Chiodos and In the Moment .
Michael Poulsen of Volbeat says, "Louisville is a city we enjoy performing in and the fans always create a great atmosphere for a Volbeat show. We look forward to October." Danny Wimmer , who created the festival, adds, "Louisville is known for a lot of things – but I don't think people realize what a great rock town this is. When I first came to Louisville, I fell in love with the city, its diverse food, its bourbon and its culture."
For full band lineups, special VIP packages and other information, go to the official Louder than Life website .
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to old school hip hop
it is good.
i reccommend to all.
About time boy
"And I feel the ground
Dragging under my feet
Thirty-seven thousand feet underneath
And I feel my heart
Begging me to keep
You just within my reach"
This song has been stuck in my head all morning :P
I would like my slippers and pyjamas and tea and a movie and a cuddle, thank you.
So much this. Ew sticky floors and horny sweaty people. I'll take a good romcom and popcorn and friends any day.
You must be the only man to openly admit to liking romcoms. I'm proud of you being so open about yourself
sometimes I overexpose myself to them and then take a break and forget they exist, a little, and have long periods of time where I don't listen to them at all.
then I rediscover them and OH MY GOD WOW. only band I've listened to today and I feel like that might continue for a while.
I love them so much.
So many times over and over
Ever since I was about 13
After another altercation I have learnt that, my dad understands sarcasm and rhetoric when he wants to and can actually use them quite well
This constantly leads to misunderstandings and confusion
You'll catch a v/line up at whatever hour you like. I'll put tiki torches down the hill, and lights around the gazebo. Lorraine and I will set up a soapy slip 'n' slide. We'll swim in the lake, and sit on the shore, and I will force everyone to sleep under the stars rather than under my roof. It will be hot, and summery, and great, and I am making all of you attend.
Hawaiian shirts can be worn for extra brownie points. There will also be real brownies.
When and I'm so there :)
Oh what's that? I have the entire first series on my hard drive? How convenient
Just saying, my wisdom teeth have picked the shittest time to start coming through and ripping up my gums causing a lot of pain. Not cool guys :(
Just realised I reblogged about 5 different people in the space of 1/2 minute.
I had to stop myself
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I am planning on spending every weekend from mid-april to late may in Lewes chasing flounder and some rock fish from the kayak. This is a preliminary note to test the waters and see if there are any other fisherman in yaks who would like to plan some trips around Lewes together. I am familiar with the usual haunts, but enjoy learning from others.
I would love to learn to live-line or use live bait with someone. To this point I've focused on gulp and stripped blue fish bellies when they are a side catch.
The mild winter and early spring might bring an early bite. Lets get on them!


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At home in the wild, the African Wildcat deals primarily with four causes of stress: the daily search and competition for food; weather and its effects on habitat; the threat of predation; and as humanity extends its reach further and further into the wild, human contact.
For the cats in our homes, these sources of stress don't apply. That's not to say our cats live 100% stress free.
Some acute stressors can be good if they're introduced without overwhelming the cat. A session of purposeful play, for example, can help to introduce new smells, a variety of new textures or new toys and foster instinctual behaviors. In addition, providing safe access to the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors may stimulate a cat in a positive way.
Chronic stress, on the other hand, is something to avoid. It is a constant, excessive stress that can lead to health issues. Because of its ongoing nature, cats tend to react or withdraw and internalize the stress, making it difficult to identify the source. Bad chronic stressors include boredom, improper introduction of new animals, an obstructed path to food or litter box, unwanted contact or unclean or uncomfortable environments.
First off, it's important to know and recognize the signs of stress. On the mild end, you may notice:
If stress is allowed to build over time, signs of escalation may include:
Left unchecked, stress can contribute to health problems like obesity. As always, if you already recognize any of these symptoms, it's best to talk with your veterinarian to eliminate any medical cause.
Here's a series of Stress Reduction Lessons with plenty of ways you can make potentially stressful situations far less taxing on your cat.
Have you made any recent changes to your home environment? Anything from rearranging or buying new furniture to remodeling a kitchen or installing new carpet changes the dynamic within your space. Holiday season brings decorations, lights and often times a tree into the home. Each of these examples can be overwhelming to some cats.
However, small changes also have an effect. Something as simple as hindering access to or relocating a feeding dish, water bowl or litter box can be enough to trigger stress. Just imagine if someone moved your bathroom to a different location in your house.
Construction and remodeling creates upheaval, so it's important to keep as much "normal" as possible. And rearranging furniture can have a similar effect. But don't overlook the regular day-to-day of keeping an orderly home. Make sure she has free and unobstructed access to food, fresh water, her litter box and safe places to hide at all times while your home environment is in flux. This will help your cat keep feeling in control.
If moving ranks as one of the most stressful times for people, imagine what's going through the mind of your cat. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, or you're bringing a cat home for the first time, this period of transition can be rife with stress.
If you're moving, be sure as much of the home is settled as possible - boxes are unpacked, furniture is in place, and the movers or helpers are gone before introducing you cat to the new space.
If your cat is entering a home for the first time, allow your cat to familiarize herself with her new surroundings on her terms. You can do this by gradually expanding the amount of "territory" she can explore. Start with one room. As she gets comfortable, let her move into additional spaces in your home. This makes it less overwhelming than exploring the entire space at once. Finally, try to give her as much attention as possible to ease the transition.
Cats have a refined sense of smell and use scent as a means of communication. So the introduction of an unfamiliar scent may be enough to trigger stress. Introducing a new cat or dog, the birth or adoption of a child, entertaining houseguests or changes to your personal relationships can all contribute to stress and bring about some territorial tendencies.
The key here is patience. The first thing to do is introduce the scent either with a blanket or a piece of clothing that the respective pet or person has used or worn. This way, your cat is able to get acquainted on her terms. Then, it's important to ease into the introduction - first, limit the initial meeting. Assuming everything goes well, gradually add more and more time as the people and pets get more comfortable with each other.
Since cats can feel overwhelmed, make sure there are plenty of clear routes to escape to a place in the home she feels safe.
Changes to your cat's social circle are bound to have an effect on her, just as it would with a person.
To help your cat with this adjustment, one way is to dial up the activity. Work in some extra play, even if it's a short burst. If you haven't introduced leash walking, now would be an ideal time. Getting your cat out of the house lets her safely explore her surroundings, and as with people, a change of scenery may help.
When you think about the changing seasons, your mind may first go to temperature. A study has shown that some indoor/outdoor cats eat more when temperatures drop.
But keep in mind that cats are highly in tune with the sun. Daylight is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. So when time adjusts to account for day light savings time, a cat's clock gets all out of whack.
In northern climates, boredom can be brought on by something as simple as having fewer things to watch out the window because birds have migrated for the winter. Some cats may eat more when they are bored.
When dealing with hotter days, make sure your cat has plenty of water and cool places to rest. Just keep in mind that while fans may be welcome to people, some cats may not like both the noise and the stimulating effects of the breeze on their fur.
During the winter, make sure your cat has blankets to snuggle in her favorite places to hang out. And try increasing the frequency of purposeful play or introduce new toys in order to break up the monotony.
As for Daylight Savings Time, just know that one-hour shift can feel like an eternity to a cat, especially if she's used to eating at sunrise. Adjust feeding times accordingly to limit the potential stress and stay in tune with your cat's behaviors.
Cats have sensitive hearing and skin. Excessive noise, such as loud music or television or incessant dog barking can wear on your cat. The same can be said for too much touching.
Cats are open to tactile stimulation. However, it's important to stay in tune with your cat's body language - she'll tell you when she's had enough. When she's receptive, massaging her by making circular motions with your fingertips on her skin can help relax your cat, and you as well.
As for noise, be mindful of barking dogs, as well as the volume of your activities, whether it's while playing the stereo, watching a movie, or interacting with others.
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The sign is up and the shovels are on standby for the construction of the downtown convention hotel.
"I think the placement of the sign today says, 'Hey, this project really is happening. The funding has all been approved, things are starting to happen. We'll set a groundbreaking date in the relatively near future. We think it can happen in the month of December, but in the meantime, this sign says this project is happening. I look at is as a an early Christmas present to the city," Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke said.
The Redevelopment Commission hired both a financial advisor and a city representative to oversee the construction project. Those individuals will submit reports to the city throughout the project.
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When your heart picks many men to choose from but, not the one you truly want to love.
Sometimes it's better to wait it out,
Other times its a habit to tend to listen to doubt.
But this time, I'll let the one man out of many to come through the power of the one who sends the dove.


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Two storm systems will ride two different jet streams before colliding in the northeast on Friday. The collision will lead to a powerful nor' easter producing blizzard conditions.
The latest storm track takes the worst snowfall northeast of New York city into Boston, MA and Portland, ME. The highest snow totals may end up in the 2-3 feet range with winds gusts around 60 mph.
Some winds gusts will be even higher around Cape Cod, MA and Mt. Washington, NH where top wind speeds will reach or top hurricane force by the early morning hours on Saturday.
The storm is likely to cause a travel nightmare that will trickle down across many large airports in the country, even away from the storm zone.


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Mark Richt jotted down some facts this week about Georgia's special teams that he didn't bring with him to his weekly lunchtime news conference today to preview the South Carolina game.
Turns out the Georgia coach didn't need the list.
"I want to say something about special teams," Richt said when someone posed a question about keeping the team upbeat when the special teams are "struggling."
Richt mentioned that Georgia has blocked two punts, stopped a fake punt, had "excellent" kickoff coverage and punting that Richt is pleased with despite Georgia ranking 13th in the SEC in net punting. He said opponent's punt return yardage has been held in check the last four games.
"I think the special teams as a whole are getting a bad rap," he said. "Overall it's been pretty solid. There's a few things that stick out that make you feel like everything in the special teams is going wrong. We've got six different units, and the majority of the units have done, I think, pretty well."
Georgia had trouble fielding punts with Malcolm Mitchell, prompting Richt to replace him with Rhett McGowan.
Richt talked about the positives that include Todd Gurley's 100-yard kickoff return.
"We're not allowing big returns," Richt said. "We're punting the ball high, we're getting guys under it. We're getting a lot of fair catches, which is outstanding. We've made all but one field goal, two over 50. I know our extra points have been an adventure, no doubt, we've got to get better at that. Kickoff return actually has been pretty solid other than the one kick where the ball ended up on the one-yard line (againstTennessee), but other than that we've fielded it pretty well."
Freshman Marshall Morgan is 27 of 30 on extra points this season and has made three when the ball caromed off the upright. Richt hasn't turned to Jamie Lindley on point afters, he said, because he hasn't been "Mr. Automatic" either in practice.
"We have a young kicker, we have young guys on all of our special teams," said cornerback Sanders Commings, on the punt coverage team. "They're trying to develop into better players. It's not a problem. That's why we practice. I'm sure we'll fix all that stuff in practice this week."
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Business Ideas in the News / March 19, 2007
A vendor and craft fair to benefit the Woodman Park School PTO will be held Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Woodman Park School on Towle Avenue in Dover.
Direct sales representatives for companies including Silpada Jewelry, Scent-Sations — Mia Bella Gourmet Candles, Arbonne International, Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Heritage Makers, Usborne Books, Longaberger, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Body Shop at Home, Noah's Ark Animal Workshop, Megan's Pantry, Send Out Cards, MonaVie, Southern Living at Home, Stampin' Up and Isagenix will be on hand, as well as many crafters featuring, among other things, reversible ribbon belts, handmade soap, salve and perfumes, handmade wire and bead jewelry, gourmet chocolate products, unique hand-painted items, pottery, handmade silver jewelry with semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls, hand-stamped gifts, cards, magnets and candles, as well as crystal, dichroic glass, and lampwork jewelry.
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A few months ago, I took 80's music to task in a little ditty called High School Music: A Reunion from Hell. Of course, I took some shit from some of my friends and classmates, so I promised them I'd try to look at the positive side to the eighties down the road. That moment has arrived. Like t ... More >>
Two very different festivals this weekend: One, Desert Uprising, will fill Ak-Chin Pavilion with metalheads and hard rock fans for acts like Alice in Chians, Jane's Addiction, and Avenged Sevenfold. Lushfest, the other, will fill The Sail Inn with local music fans ready to see Future Loves Past perf ... More >>
One of the best turntablists in Arizona, if not the entire southwest, announced today that he's hanging up his headphones for good and bidding farewell to the DJ world. Logan Howard, known to many by his moniker DJ Element, dropped a bombshell on the local music scene within the last hour when he s ... More >>
Jane's Addiction @ Veteran's Memorial Coliseum|10/25/12I have a confession to make. I've never taken Jane's Addiction all that seriously. I think it's largely due to guitarist and modern-rock caricature Dave Navarro. His dedication to choosing mascara over shirts remains laughable. But you'd have ... More >>
Melvins Lite @ Crescent BallroomMelvins Lite, the latest incarnation of the 30-year-old sludge/punk/metal band The Melvins, took the stage at The Crescent Ballroom last night, chalking up stop number 48 on their record-breaking 51-day tour of the country. They're hitting every state...and Washington ... More >>
Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it. Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest -- our top five must-see shows this week.
You've got a lot of reading to do, guys: snuggled tightly in this week's massive Best of Phoenix 2012 issue is a regular issue of Phoenix New Times. In anticipation of the busiest musical weekend of the year, you'll find pieces about KUPD's two-day metal festival Desert Uprising, EDM waterpark party ... More >>
See also: Lollapalooza Suspended, Resumed After Dangerous Weather Conditions See also: 10 Things Your Lollapalooza Outfit Says About You By Ian Traas With every year that passes, it feels like electronic dance music gains a bigger foothold in the summer festival circuit, and the climb in popularit ... More >>
Amy Donohue The stand-up comedian presents as part of Ignite Phoenix After Hours Friday, July 27 at Radius in Scottsdale. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? 101.1-FM. I love old school hip-hop! What's the ... More >>
See also: You Ready for the State Fair? A Guide to the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum Schedule (feat. Adam Lambert, Weezer, Jane's Addiction, and More) See also: Joan Jett @ Talking Stick Resort I've always considered casino venues at the bottom of a musician's career, just above the state fair circ ... More >>
See also: Former Friends of Young Americans Stream New Album, Estas Diluculo Where we're going, we don't need roads; just a synthesizer, eyeliner, and a touch of androgyny. Welcome to Flashback Friday. It may not be easy to lump locals Former Friends of Young Americans into any one specific genre, ... More >>
See also: Snoop Dogg at the Arizona State Fair See also: Judas Priest at the Arizona State Fair It used to be that playing the state fair circuit meant you were a has-been, that your rock 'n' roll career had gone belly up (you know, like billed after the puppet show, Spinal Tap-style). Maybe it' ... More >>
Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks Crescent Ballroom Friday, February 24 Okay, Phoenix. First, the good news: According to no less an authority than Stephen Malkmus, godfather of slacker cool, genuinely tall and good-looking former frontman of Pavement and current leader of The Jicks, Portland now consi ... More >>
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We've got you covered with another installment of What's Selling. It's been a little over a month since we last scoped out Zia Record Exchange's list of top sellers. Since then only one arti ... More >>
It's kind of hard to imagine that Lallapalooza is 20 years-old. I wasn't in attendance in 1991, but the event still feels like a cultural touchstone for me (due in no small part to the "Homerpalooza" episode of The Simpsons, which introduced me to Sonic Youth, and cemented my growing love for The ... More >>
"It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle." -Sun T ... More >>
Alison DyerI don't know how much there really is to do out in Omaha, Nebraska, but being a city girl, I'd imagine that living there would give people plenty of time to bounce artistic ideas off of one another and get creative. Out comes 311. The five-piece rock/rap band's sound is undeniably one- ... More >>
The lineup for the first annual Lollapalooza in Chile has been announced, according to Consequence of Sound.The Killers, Jane's Addiction, and Kanye West are among some of the top names on the artist roster. Other big names include The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, The National, Cold War Kids, Devand ... More >>
Did anyone see the sign when it comes to the possibility of ever hearing a new Ace of Base album? Not I.Consequence of Sound reports that the Swedish pop group -- fondly remembered by all as a 90s ABBA -- will be releasing their latest studio album on September 24. Most of us forgot about Ace of ... More >>
Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave's Tom Morello will bring his new band, Street Sweeper Social Club, to downtown Scottsdale Thursday, Aug. 20. The band will perform during FM 103.9's monthly 3rd Thursday Block Party on Craftsman Court, across from Dos Gringos. The group, w ... More >>
Phoenix's alt-rock station, The Edge, appears to be headed for big changes. The station has been running without DJs since Friday, its Web site is down (replaced with a wimpy survey) and message boards are reporting that its corporate parent has been taken over by creditors.The Web site for Rivier ... More >>
NIN/JA, get it? Nine Inch Nails and Jane's AddicitonA funny thing happened while scouring the interwebs today: a ton of noise is being made about the forthcoming Nine Inch Nails/Jane's Addiction tour that rolls through Phoenix on May 15. Three different sites I looked at all had a different story ab ... More >>
In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Joe Arpaio Fanboy/Neo-Nazi "Vito Lombardi" Is Thomas Vito Coletto, Alleged Columbine ... More >>
Not too many acts have as streaky a career as Nine Inch Nails. One tour they're playing the Marquee, the next they're headlining at Cricket Wireless Pavilion with Jane's Addiction, as they will in May. The bands are joined by Tom Morello's new band Street Sweeper. That show is just one of the big co ... More >>
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Laurie Lewis with Tom Rozum, Todd Phillips, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Billy Lee Lewis, Rob Ickes, Sally Van Meter, Cris Williamson, and more.
"Laurie Lewis is a singer, writer and performer of the pure American song. Her music feels like coming home." --Patty Larkin
Seeing Things captures Laurie Lewis at her best, expanding on her legacy as a singer / songwriter and acoustic musician and stepping out rhythmically and lyrically into new territory. Accompanied by a cast of stellar West Coast musicians, Laurie delivers her most energized performance to date.
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Under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, it is a crime to:
- knowingly and willfully;
- make any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation;
- in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative or judicial branch of the United States.
This was the charge that Martha Stewart served time for. It is a crime to tell a lie to the federal government. Even if your lie is oral and not under oath, and even if you have received no Miranda warnings of any kind. You must know that your statement is false at the time you make it, but you do not have to know that lying to the government is a crime. Any person convicted under this statute faces statutory penalties of a possible fine, and up to 5-8 years in prison.
This law, and interpretations of it, can become extremely complex very quicky, especially in a white-collar crime context. If you are approached by federal agents asking to speak with you, your best course of action is to politely decline to speak with them about anything substantive in the absence of counsel. This is much harder than it sounds. Here are some possible responses from the agent:
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In summary, it is a sad fact that the government applies a far higher moral standard to you than to itself. Law enforcement officers can lie to you to get you to make a statement, but you cannot lie to them. And know this: the federal government can send you to prison for telling a lie, even though they could never charge you with any other crime.
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"Food is another area where I try to exert control. Cooking is one of my favorite things to do; when I'm away on a set and can't cook for Ryder, it drives me crazy. I like to get as inventive as possible. He doesn't like veggies, so I boil them, puree them, then hide them in his food so he doesn't say, 'Mommy, I see something green....' Often I put them in lasagna or other kinds of pasta. I'll also put flaxseed oil or a flavored omega-3 oil in peanut butter. It's all about taking charge. You can't stop your child from doing what they're going to do outside the home. But I can do something — quite a lot, actually — about the products in my home. That requires my being as conscious about things as possible, what I put in and on my body. Plus, I believe in constantly finding new ways to do things — myself."
"When my son was 3 months old, I took him to the zoo. At the polar bear exhibit, Wyatt's face lit up when he saw the baby polar bear. It was amazing for me to watch them connect — these living beings who share a planet. But I also felt panic and overwhelming sadness knowing the impact our environment is having on polar bears and on us.
"Yet I see something very hopeful in kids — the birth of new activists. Kids don't just feel helplessness and panic but a sense of injustice, too. I sometimes think the thing that keeps adults from acting is cynicism, a belief that we can't really change things. Kids aren't like that. They're awake to what's around them, so they can actually do something about it. We teach our kids all these ideals: Let's leave the Earth a better place than we found it. Kids are motivated not just by what's in their heads but by what they actually see, like a baby polar bear. They can be the ones to motivate us, their parents, to change."
"When you make choices to live better, greener, and more organic, it's not always so clear-cut; that is, you want to do the right thing, but you also have to do what works for you and your lifestyle," Shields wrote recently. "Sometimes that means choosing the lesser of two evils.
"When you become a parent, you would think the choices become more obvious, and they do — you always know who comes first — but then there are still trade-offs; there always are. I've changed all our products to eco-friendly ones, but sometimes I have to bring in something less eco-friendly as a supplement. I use all recycled paper products except toilet paper.
"I realize that just because I can't go all the way and in every area, I still can make a sizable difference. In my mind, I may still lament that I haven't gone even farther.... In my actions, though, I try always to be forward-moving, to focus on the change I am making."


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My 3 year old came in and asked if I was making brownies because it smells just like brownies! So soft and yummy!
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MPorter Posted: 12/11/09
I think these are the best cookies I've ever eaten! They are fabulous! I only had 1 1/2 cups of pecans, and that seemed like just the right amount.
Lezlae Posted: 07/02/10
Our family loves this recipe. Very rich, with extreme chocolate taste. I asked the kids if I made them today would they last two days, they said why not make them today and two days from now!
Megsss Posted: 02/14/10
The perfect brownie cookies! I served these at a valentines day party and they were a HUGE hit! Everyone loved them.
mountainmama Posted: 09/13/11
I just made these cookies, exactly as written. A few notes: The recipe made 85 cookies -- not 2 1/2 dozen. I used a 2 T cookie scoop. I LOVE chocolate -- but these are very, very chocolatey. Maybe a bit much. Nine minutes at 350 was plenty, at least in my oven. I took them off the cookie sheets at once. I used teflon sheets rather than parchment paper. They did not stick. Personally, I prefer brownie bites -- these cookies are on the dry side. Not a keeper for me.
AmberLaird Posted: 12/25/11
Made these as part of my Christmas dessert spread. Received a lot of compliments on them. They are rich cookies though, so you will only want to grab one for your dessert plate. Milk compliments them perfectly. I usually have to remove cookies from my oven a bit earlier than the recipe states, but I actually kept these in for about one minute longer.
gracie0112 Posted: 03/29/13
Absolutely delicious! Everytime I make these, people are asking for the recipe. Like the other reviewers, I increased the flour to 2c.
FashSerendipity Posted: 04/14/13
The first time I made these they were good but looked odd. This second time they look amazing and taste phenomenal!! However I did refrain from adding the addl choc chips and use only the melted cocoa squares and chips. Also use walnuts instead of pecans. Yum Yum!!
JoanN70 Posted: 09/09/12
I pretty much went right by the recipe. The one deviation was that my eggs were extra large. The batter was a bit too thin and my cookies too flat. I added another cup of flour and the cookies were perfect. Will make these often!! Delicious!
MichFontaine Posted: 09/04/12
These cookies were awesome. I did increase the flour to 21/4 cups because the first few cookies I baked came out very flat. Once increased they were perfect!
Claresgirl Posted: 03/25/13
If you're looking for a chewy (not cake-y) chocolate cookie, that is guaranteed to turn out well, then bake these. I make cookies several times a week and to this day have my share of misses, so it's great to come across a recipe that turns out so consistently. Don't overbake these, I do small amounts (about two teaspoons) of batter and take them out at eight minutes, letting cool on pan two minutes before removing. The result is a very rich, flavorful cookie that is a nice change from the typical chocolate chip or oatmeal. Try different add-ins like white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or a variety of nuts. (And, if you don't have any unsweetened chocolate this recipe does great with the exchange: 3 tablespoons of cocoa and one of oil for each ounce of the chocolate.) Also, the cookie will retain the shape of the dropped batter so if you prefer a flatter cookie, press down slightly before placing in the oven. This recipe is a winner all year round for any chocoholic!
Ralacey Posted: 12/24/12
If you love chocolate you will love these cookies. My mom is a brownie lover and she couldn't get over how delicious these cookies are!!
Starz7369 Posted: 12/14/12
This recipe is great, but in my opinion it needs a few tweaks to be perfect: 1. Increased flour to 2 cups (2 1/4 made them a bit too dry) 2. Substituted peanuts for the pecans 3. Folded in white chocolate chips instead of the remaining semi-sweet chips 4. Decreased both the nuts and white chocolate chips to 1 cup each (otherwise there's just way too many nuts/chips!) 5. Mix 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup powdered sugar. Scoop cookie batter onto silpat, flatten a bit and make imprint with thumb. Place small scoop of peanut butter mixture on top and bake for 10-11 mins (NO LONGER!). They might not look like they're done, but trust me... overbaking them is the easiest way to kill this recipe. These turned out incredible and I had lots of people requesting the recipe!
Chocolatemann Posted: 01/05/14
This one really look delicious. I've cooked something like this according to this recipe here http://povario.ru/recepty/deserty/Shokoladniy-brauni-1 I must confess it was really great, tasty and I recommend it to everyone if you like any sort of chocolate!
Russkey Posted: 12/15/13
We had to add more flour, 3/4 cup. We baked it for 12 minutes, after checking at 8 minutes and 10 minutes. If you are a chocolate person, you'll love this.


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By: Mike Coughlin
Guida and Pettis
Clay Guida is a mad man. He is a battery of plutonium in a sport of AA energizers. He flights like a tornado, only stopping to throw the occasional mailbox at someone's head. He moves inside the locked steel cage like he's part of some naked orgy of violence and hair that's happening five thousand years ago in the shadow of a great wooly mammoth carcass. His crooked grin is one forged by driving around the country in a winnebago stopping to train wherever and with whomever.
Anthony Pettis did the greatest thing ever. He ran up the side of a cage, jumped high in the air, and kicked a man in the head. That move won him a fight, it won him a title, and it forever secured him a place in the history of the sport of MMA. No matter what he does in life, no matter if he ends up broke and ignored by his friends and family or disgraced or just fades into time with the rest of us, Pettis can sleep every night knowing that he has done what few men in life will do - he has become a memory that will last forever.
Pettis was told that his Kick had earned him a shot at the lightweight belt, but that pesky draw between Edgar and Maynard put that on hold. He could have waited, but young men with anger in their veins want to fight, so instead he chose to risk his title shot and fight the crazed caveman Guida.
No one promised Guida anything. He's simply been told to go fight and so he has. For too long he's been the one who made The Next Star look good. Guida had some of the greatest fights you'll ever see in fighting Tyson Griffin, Roger Huerta, and Diego Sanchez. For his part, Pettis helped define the WEC with his memorable fights against Shane Roller and Ben Henderson. The difference is not in who had the more entertaining fights - wise men and fools will pointlessly argue that on a later date - but rather that Guida lost and Pettis won. With his ESPN Top Play Kick shining atop his CV, Pettis is now The Next Star expected to fight Guida and raise his stock. Some men might feel insulted by this, angered that they're seen by many as nothing but a gatekeeper. One doubts Guida cares. Madmen never care.
Despite former WEC Champion Ben Henderson's recent UFC victory, despite former WEC title challenger Donald Cerrone's recent UFC win, and despite WEC veteran Shane Roller's recent stunning KO "W" in the UFC, the talk of how WEC lightweights "aren't on the level" of UFC lightweights continues in some circles. As the WEC's last champion, the duty to carry the imaginary flag of a dead promotion falls to Pettis. A loss fuels the fire of doubt; a win staves off the flames just a little longer.
Tonight, Guida and Pettis fight. They fight for title shots and for future fights and for pride. They fight because a matchmaker thought it would be entertaining. They fight because it is their job. They fight because the gods demand it. Aw, hell they fight because what else have they got to do on a Saturday night?
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JOHN CURRENCE / COOKBOOK AUTHOR / "PICKLES, PIGS & WHISKEY: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some"
Mushroom Filling:
1 cup medium button mushrooms, quartered
1 cup stemmed large shitake mushrooms
1 cup medium cremini mushrooms
1 medium shallot, sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup sherry vinegar
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup soaked hickory wood chips
Tamale Dough:
½ cup roasted corn kernels
½ cup small-dice red onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup chicken stock
1 cup masa harina
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
2 tablespoon lard
¼ cup fresh goat cheese
Cornhusks, soaked for 30 minutes in warm water
To make the mushroom filling: Combine all the mushrooms, the shallot, garlic, vinegar, 3 cups water, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let simmer for 4 minutes, then allow the mushrooms to cool in the liquid. Drain the mushrooms.
Prepare a stovetop smoker with the soaked wood chips and place on the stove over medium heat. As soon as the chips begin to smoke, place the mushroom mixture in the smoker and close the top tightly. Let them smoke for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and continue to smoke, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Transfer the mushrooms to a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped but not pureed. Set aside while making the tamale dough.
To make the tamale dough: Puree the corn kernels, onion, garlic and stock in food processor until smooth.
In a stainless-steel bowl, combine the masa harina, sugar, salt, crushed peppercorns and cumin. Add the cold butter and lard and cut in until the dough resembles cornmeal. Cut in the goat cheese. Stir in the corn mixture until there are no lumps.
To assemble: Lay a large piece of soaked cornhusk (about 3 to 5 inches) on a flat surface. In the center, place 5 tablespoons of tamale dough and spread into a rectangle about 2 by 4 inches. Make a line of mushroom filling (2 to 3 tablespoons) lengthwise down the center of the tamale dough. Grasp the long edge of one of the tamales and roll the tamale into a tube, encasing the filling with the dough. Fold the ends over on the seam and rest the tamale on top of the folded ends so its weight holds the tamale together. Place the rolled tamale in the perforated pan of a steamer setup. Repeat this process with the rest of the tamales. Place the perforated pan over a pan of simmering water, cover, and steam for 45 minutes. Remove from the steamer and serve immediately. Alternatively, they can be refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 48 hours and then rewarmed in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Serves 8.
Recipe by John Currence from Pickles, Pigs & Whskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some (Andrews McMeel)
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Bush had travelled through Iowa and Maine over the previous weekend to announce his decision to run for president in the 2000 election 1 October 1999: A few months later on the campaign trail, Republican presidential candidate Bush speaks before the annual convention of the Christian Coalition in Washington 13 December 1999: Republican presidential hopefuls Governor Bush, left, and Arizona senator John McCain, right, manage to share a brief embrace after a debate forum in Des Moines, Iowa. McCain left the race following the South Carolina primary in 2000, but ran as the Republican candidate in the 2008 presidential election. He eventually lost to rival Barack Obama 30 October 2000: Governor Bush prepares to frighten the American public as he gives the W sign while donning an Al Gore mask for Halloween during a taping of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno programme in Burbank, California. 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Clockwise from left: US attorney general John Ashcroft, vice-president Cheney, Bush, secretary of state Powell, secretary of defence Rumsfeld, and deputy secretary of defence Paul Wolfowitz, FBI director Robert Mueller, secretary of treasury Paul O'Neill, CIA director George Tenet, chief of staff Card, national security adviser Condoleezza Rice, and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Henry Shelton 7 October 2001: Qatar-based satellite TV station al-Jazeera airs footage of the Saudi-born alleged terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, reportedly recorded at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. Retaliatory strikes against Afghanistan began that day with US and British forces bombing terrorist camps 13 November 2001: Citizens of Kabul cheer Northern Alliance fighters as the rebels ride tanks into the Afghan capital on the heels of fleeing Taliban forces. The capture of Kabul had been the most significant gain for the alliance as they swept across the north of the country 3 December 2001: Enron employee Meredith Stewart sits with her belongings outside the Houston energy company's building after the shattered company laid off about 4,000 employees as part of a cost-cutting move in the wake of its bankruptcy filing. Enron was one of the first major US corporate scandals during the Bush years 14 January 2002: Bush frowns as he prepares to depart from Washington to visit the mid-west. In the photo, the president is sporting a now infamous abrasion he suffered after he choked on a pretzel, fainted and fell off a couch while watching an NFL playoff game 11 January 2002: US army military police escort an al-Qaida detainee to his cell in Camp X-Ray on the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, during in-processing to the detention facility 29 January 2002: President Bush delivers his first State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington. He urged the legislators to revive the economy with tax cuts and to strengthen US defences with a multibillion-dollar increase in military spending. Bush also coined the phrase "axis of evil", describing the threat presented by Iran, North Korea and most notably Iraq 1 April 2002: Attendees at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll received wooden eggs signed by the president and first lady. George and Laura Bush led the event, in which young children race to the finish line while pushing their eggs with a spoon 6 August 2002: President Bush tries to persuade his dog Barney to walk up the steps to Air Force One on the tarmac at Andrews air force base, en route to the president's ranch in Crawford 12 September 2002: United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan, right, raises a toast as President Bush, left front, looks on at a luncheon at the UN. Bush lobbied unsuccessfully to get the UN to join a plan for military action against Iraq for the country's alleged possession of weapons of mass destruction 5 February 2003: Unidentified customers watch secretary of state Powell deliver a speech to the UN security council in New York from an electronics shop in Kiel, Germany. 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Supporters of same-sex marriage rallied and marched for equal marriage rights and against President Bush's proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage 6 January 2005: Presidential dog Barney, left, prepares to acquaint himself with Miss Beazley, right, the Scottish terrier pup given to First Lady Laura Bush as a birthday present by the president 20 January 2005: Bush appears in his element amid family members during inaugural ceremonies on Capitol Hill 24 January 2005: Attorney General John Ashcroft and his wife Janet listen to his introduction during his farewell ceremony at the US justice department in Washington. Ashcroft stepped down as head of the department after his replacement was confirmed by the Senate 25 April 2005: Bush, left, holds hands with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah while walking past some blue bonnets at his Crawford ranch. Bush reportedly talked to Abdullah about boosting his country's oil production in hopes of driving down soaring oil and US gas prices 9 May 2005: Children in North Korea make fun of President Bush. Bush removed North Korea from the US terror blacklist in 2008 after the Communist country agreed to allow nuclear inspections 8 May 2005: Bush, right, and Russian president Vladimir Putin wave as the two presidents go for a ride in Putin's 1956 Volga before dinner at his residence outside of Moscow. Relations between Putin and Bush were volatile throughout the US president's time in office 10 May 2005: Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili, right, and Bush wave to the crowd at Freedom Square in the Georgian capital Tbilisi. According to media reports, a grenade was thrown near the stage when Bush was giving a speech in an apparent assassination attempt 18 July 2005: Federal appeals court judge John G Roberts Jr, left, and his family appear with the president. Bush announced Roberts as his first US supreme court nominees during a prime-time speech from the White House. The appointment of Roberts, a conservative, appeared to give Bush a judicial ally on issues such as abortion rights and stem-cell research 11 August 2005: Secretary of state Condolezza Rice, centre, catches up to Bush, right and defence secretary Rumsfeld as they make their way to a press conference after Bush met with his defence and foreign policy teams in Crawford. Rice became secretary of state in January 2005 after Colin Powell resigned the post 30 August 2005: Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina fill the streets near downtown New Orleans 31 August 2005: President Bush looks out the window of Air Force One as he flies over New Orleans surveying the damage left after the hurricane 22 November 2005: Massachusetts representative Bill Delahunt and Joseph P Kennedy III of Citizens Energy Corporation, along with others, pull a fuel hose to a house during a ceremony announcing a plan for a subsidiary of Venezuelan state-owned oil company to provide home heating to low-income families. Hugo Chávez, Venezuela's leftist leader, often launched criticisms of the Bush administration and US influence in Latin America 28 September 2005: US House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay's hands can be seen while he makes a brief statement to the news media after announcing that he was stepping down from his leadership position at the Capitol. DeLay was indicted on campaign finance charges in his home state of Texas. Two of DeLay's aides were convicted in a scandal involving Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff, further tainting the prominent Republican 26 October 2005: Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during The World without Zionism conference in Tehran. Ahmadinejad said that Israel should be "wiped off the map", a statement roundly condemned by three European powers and Canada. Ahmadinejad and his nation's nuclear programme have remained focal points of the Bush administration's foreign diplomacy 3 November 2005: Vice-president Cheney's former chief of staff I Lewis "Scooter" Libby, centre, leaves the US federal courthouse after his arraignment. Libby pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to investigators about leaking the identity of covert CIA operative Valerie Plame, wife of Bush administration critic Joseph Wilson 20 November 2005: President Bush reacts as he tries to open a locked door after a news conference in Beijing, China 19 December 2005: The president holds a news conference in the East Room of the White House. Bush vowed to authorise more eavesdropping on Americans suspected of ties to terrorists and said he believed a probe was under way into who committed "the shameful act" of revealing the covert programme 29 April 2006: Guest host Comedy Central's satirist Stephen Colbert, right, gestures during a performance as Bush, centre, and Tom Curley of the Associated Press look on at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner 1 May 2007: Mothers with babies in strollers join the march to city hall in one of several May Day marches to press for immigrant and labour rights in Los Angeles. Immigration became a hot-button issue during the Bush era, with many of the newcomers to the US moving from Latin American nations. In a break with Republican leaders, Bush tried to push a comprehensive immigration bill that would create a path to citizenship for nearly 12 million undocumented workers 13 July 2006: German chancellor Angela Merkel arrives, followed by President Bush at their joint press conference in Stalsund, north-eastern Germany. Merkel warned that Iran could face sanctions if it continued to respond to international proposals on its nuclear programme with silence. Also that day, Bush famously surprised the chancellor with an impromptu massage 13 July 2006: President Bush holds a baby that was handed to him from the crowd as he arrived for an outdoor dinner with Chancellor Merkel in Trinwillershagen, Germany 6 August 2006: Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, second right, and supporters march from Camp Casey III to a check point outside Bush's ranch in Crawford hoping to make an appointment. Fresh from meeting Iraqi opposition figures in Jordan, Sheehan was in President Bush's backyard hoping to tell him in person to call US forces home 15 December 2006: Secretary of defence Rumsfeld, President Bush and vice-president Cheney attend the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to Rumsfeld at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Praise was heaped on the outgoing secretary by Bush and Cheney as Rumsfeld used his farewell speech to call for an increase in military spending 31 December 2006: An image grab from a mobile phone video appears to show Saddam Hussein's head in a noose just before he was hanged in Baghdad early 30 December 2006. Hussein's death was a pivotal moment in the Bush era 22 February 2007: President Bush stands over a bottle of ethanol and a model car while he speaks to reporters during a tour of Novozymes North America, a biotechnology company which produces enzymes for industrial use. Biofuels were touted as a welcome environmentally-friendly alternative to petrol as oil prices soared. However, the devastating global food crisis in 2008 was largely attributed to biofuels, which drove up the prices of dietary staples around the world 25 April 2007: President Bush, second from left, and First Lady Laura, right, dance with Medoun Yacine Gueye, left, and Assan Ronte, second from right, from the Kankouran West African Dance Company in the Rose Garden of the White House during Malaria Awareness Day 29 March 2007: The president, right, reacts as he listens to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi during the annual Radio and Television Correspondents Association dinner at a hotel in Washington 7 May 2007: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and President Bush pose for photographs on the North Portico of the White House after arriving for a formal white-tie state dinner. During ceremonies that week, Bush nearly misspoke about the queen's role in US bicentennial celebrations, almost stating she participated in 1776 instead of 1976. "She gave me a look that only a mother could give a child," the president later remarked 10 May 2007: US attorney general Alberto Gonzales stands at the witness table before the start of a House judiciary committee hearing on Capitol Hill. The committee wanted Gonzales to further explain his role in the firing of eight US attorneys. Gonzales resigned his post later that year 26 May 2007: Pictures of US troops killed in Iraq are displayed as volunteers set up the Arlington West display of war memorial crosses organised by Veterans for Peace on Santa Monica beach in California. The death toll for US troops passed 4,000 in March 2008 13 August 2007: President Bush, left, with Deputy Chief of Staff and political adviser Karl Rove, makes a statement to the news media on the resignation of Rove on the South Lawn of the White House. Rove announced his departure during a Wall Street Journal interview citing that he wants to spend more time with his family in Texas 1 October 2007: Massachusetts senator Edward Kennedy takes part in a protest against the president's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Programme across from the White House. Known as the "liberal lion", Kennedy is a member of one of most well-known political dynasties in the US and has served as senator for more than four decades. In 2008, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, prompting a public outpouring of affection 3 April 2008: Bush, right, stands next to Croatian president Stipe Mesic, centre, as others chat before posing for the Nato heads of states and governments official picture at the parliament palace on the second day of the Nato summit in Bucharest. That day, Nato leaders had decided to invite Albania and Croatia to join their military alliance 8 May 2008: Decorations in the shape of cowboy boots bearing the initials of Jenna Bush and her fiance Henry Hager are seen in the Red Bull souvenir shop in Crawford. The president was at his ranch to attend the wedding of his daughter Jenna on 10 May 15 May 2008: President Bush rides an Israeli-made bicycle presented to him by Israeli president Ehud Olmert during a private dinner at his residence in Jerusalem. The presentation was made during Bush's three-day visit during the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the state of Israel. In recent weeks, Israeli forces have been engaged in military conflict with Hamas, which has already resulted in over 1,000 deaths 28 May 2008: 18-month-old Kailah Smith, sleeps on a mouldy couch. The mould was caused by rain leaks in her parents' Fema trailer in Louisiana. Doctors feared tens of thousands of children were exposed to dangerous levels of the cancer-causing agent formaldehyde in the post-Katrina Fema trailers and could have lifelong illnesses. Nearly three years after the hurricane, many still had not been able to rebuild their lives 11 August 2008: Bush, along with First Lady Laura and daughter Barbara, attends the National Aquatics Centre on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China 2 September 2008 The president addresses the audience in a live video feed from the White House at the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Centre in St Paul, Minnesota. Hurricane Gustav, which had been moving across the Gulf of Mexico region, prompted a toned-down opening to the party's convention. Bush's low approval ratings and memories of Hurricane Katrina highlighted his absence 19 September 2008: President Bush, second left, appears with Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, left, Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, right. The US housing market boom had begun to deflate in 2007, with many forced to foreclose on their homes. However, as large investment banks fell in 2008, the Bush administration had no choice but to admit glaring flaws in the financial system 10 November 2008: President Bush meets with President-elect Barack Obama in the Oval Office. Obama easily coasted to victory in the presidential election on 4 November, which was seen as a referendum on the Bush years. However, with Obama's triumph comes the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a trillion-dollar budget deficit and a crippling financial crisis 19 December 2008: If Obama's win signalled Bush's unpopularity in the US, it's possible the mood abroad could be gauged by a pair of shoes. In this photo, Palestinian demonstrators hold placards bearing portraits of the president, topped with shoes during a protest in solidarity with Iraqi journalist Muntazar al-Zaidi, who was arrested in Iraq after throwing his shoes at Bush during a press conference In final press conferences and addresses, George Bush has admitted to disappointments, but claims he's always acted in the best interest of the American people. He feels one of his biggest successes was keeping the US safe from another terrorist attack after 9/11. 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As I read the just-released third-quarter earnings statements of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, I felt as though I were living in a parallel universe to the banks. Looking for any mention of the New York attorney general's encompassing $22 billion Martin Act suit against JPMorgan in the bank's statement? You won't find it. The only question on the AG's case that JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon fielded in the Friday morning call with analysts was a softball asking whether, as a policy matter, it's fair to hold the bank responsible for the alleged sins of Bear Stearns when the Fed pushed JPMorgan into the acquisition; Dimon, you will be shocked to hear, agreed that that's not good policy. No one on the analyst call asked — and the bank didn't say anything — about Libor liability or about the ongoing securities fraud class action stemming from JPMorgan's nearly $6 billion chief investment office derivative hedge losses.
Wells Fargo made a fleeting reference in its call with analysts to a new suit by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's office, accusing the bank of defrauding the Federal Housing Administration about its mortgage underwriting practices, but didn't happen to note that Bank of America settled a similar suit with Brooklyn federal prosecutors for $1 billion earlier this year. The U.S. Attorney's suit was not mentioned in Wells Fargo's earnings report. And neither Wells Fargo nor JPMorgan addressed the multibillion-dollar breach of contract (or put-back) claims they've received from a group of major institutional investors on allegedly deficient loans underlying mortgage-backed securities offerings. Wells Fargo has received formal notices of deficiency from noteholders with the requisite voting rights in trusts with a face value of $15 billion. JPMorgan is facing demands from noteholders in trusts with a face value of $95 billion.
But to hear the banks tell it, their litigation and put-back exposure is well under control. In Friday's report, JPMorgan reported a $684 million expense for litigation reserves, which have historically included its reserves for put-back demands by private investors (as opposed to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). That seems to be up from the $323 million expense the bank reported in the second quarter, but it's way down from $2.5 billion in the first quarter and $4.9 billion in 2011. (Those numbers come from a handy bank-by-bank report on litigation and put-back reserves that Natoma Partners put out last August.) On Friday, in response to a question about the litigation reserves, Dimon said they "would stay high for a while," but also said that "on the private label stuff, we're fairly well done." Indeed, JPMorgan said that the additional $684 million in litigation reserves was "largely offset" by tax adjustments.
Litigation costs at JPMorgan are on a downward trend as well. A footnote in the earning statement says the bank had litigation expenses of $800 million in the last quarter, up from the previous quarter's $300 million but way down from last year's pace, when the bank shelled out $4.3 billion in litigation expenses in the first nine months.
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For this project in the months ahead we are going to improve upon the STi's strong point, mainly its torquey and tractable engine, making it much faster while keeping its streetable and road raceable characteristics. Mostly we'll be paying a lot of attention to improving the cars weak points, the handling and braking. Project STi's goals will be to keep its easy street persona while being able to rip the 11/44-mile in the 11s and also win a Time Attack.
We are going to do extensive suspension work to improve every aspect from the geometry to the damping. Our brake work will bring out the full potential of the Brembos and we will work to exploit every possibility for easy bolt-on power.
We started with a used 2004 STi bought from a private party. Although the car was in mint condition and essentially stock, it was equipped with some sort of horrible aftermarket lowering springs that lowered the car too much and were too soft. This led to bottoming out the front suspension under cornering loads and horrible understeer. Unfortunately, this is typical of aftermarket lowering springs. A car as good as the STi is in stock form it is easy for the typical aftermarket tuner to mess it up. We were unable to even come close to approaching the lap times of a stock STi at Streets of Willow Raceway. These springs will hit the garbage soon enough and we will replace them with adjustable dampers equipped with coil-overs.
The previous owner had curbed the stock wheels hard and probably ran the car through a carwash with unprotected rails scarring the wheels badly. This looked ugly. Mackin Industries saved the day and provide us with some ultralight forged bronze Volk CE28N wheels in 18x8.5 with a 44mm offset. The CE28N is a high tech, superlight forged wheel favored by touring car racers around the world. Each wheel weighs a feathery 18 lbs. Impressive for an 18-inch, wheel.
Our racing experience also tells us that the CE28N is an exceptionally strong wheel as I have personally banged many a set hard against FIA curbs and potholes on the track with no damage! We also needed some sticky tires in anticipation of our planned suspension mods and excess of power. We selected a set of 245/40-18 BFG G-Force KDW tires for all around wet and dry street performance. At a later date we will probably get a set of 17-inch wheels with some sticky R-compound tires just for track use.
As a first step we drained all of the fluids from the transmission, transaxle, differential, and engine and replaced them with synthetics from Motul. We will get more into these lubes at a later date. Next, we baselined Project STi on XS Engineering's 4WD dyno and were surprised with the results. Project STi spit out an impressive 246.3 hp and 241.8 lb-ft of torque.
In our next installments, we will try to see what some basic bolt-ons do to Project STi's power, start to tidy up Project STi's handling, and turn XS's Eric Hsu loose on tweaking the STi's factory ECU.
Finally, we plan to have a showdown, a war to settle the score. Project STi vs. Project EVO head-to-head. Who will win? Stay tuned.


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We have been slowly redecorating and upgrading our townhouse over the past few months. I was really excited when we started the process. The idea of designing a bathroom and kitchen sounded like fun. Being able to choose our own lighting, cabinetry, flooring, paint colors, fixtures…awesome. I have never liked our kitchen. Laminate counter top is not my friend. Neither are ugly back splashes.
As it turns out it's not even remotely fun. It completely stresses me out. It may just be that I am intimidated by all of the options. Does that ever happen to you? That happens to me almost every time I walk into the craft store. There are so many cool and crafty things that I can't make a single decision (and usually walk out empty handed). The problem compounds when the decisions I am making are a) permanent and b) expensive changes to our home.
The past week was a good one. We finally found a contractor that we like and trust. We have had terrible luck finding a reliable company that wasn't trying to gouge us. They are taking care of the wiring projects, replacing the kitchen and bathroom back splashes, plumbing and wiring up a chandelier. Things are finally starting to happen. I like that.
All of the upgrades we are making are green upgrades. While they tend to be a bit more expensive, they really aren't that much more expensive. And I'll tell you a little secret. We bought a Direct Buy membership last year and it has more than paid for itself. Direct Buy is very much like Costco. You must be a member to shop there, but the prices you pay for merchandise are significantly less than retail. If you own a home and plan on doing any sort of improvement project or want to buy new furniture (or window treatments) then it is absolutely worth the membership fee.
There is one significance annoyance when buying through Direct Buy. I won't lie to you. The showroom is a room full of catalogs. You look through the catalogs (or their website) to find the items you want then place your order. There are no physical products to touch and feel. Normally that isn't a problem for me, but that doesn't work when you want to buy a sofa, you know? There is no way I am buying furniture without first sitting on it. Also, you must place your order at Direct Buy and most items you have to pick up at Direct Buy. They don't deliver.
I personally love being able to search the Direct Buy website for products. There is no way that Zoë would sit patiently at Direct Buy as I flipped through stacks of catalogs, so being able to browse on my laptop at all hours of the day is a huge plus for me. Then again, I run into the "to many options" problem. Last week I looked at 5,000 chandeliers. I kid you not. Five thousand. Why? Because I am a little OCD. I had to look at every single chandelier. I kept thinking, "What if the perfect chandelier is on the next page?" Five thousand chandeliers later I found ours..
That is the good chandelier. (Ours has cream candles that look slightly melted). It also happens to be less than half the price of the chandelier I was eying at Restoration Hardware. You can't beat that. Now for the ugly. This is just a teeny tiny selection of the hideous chandeliers I found. No offense to any rooster-loving blog readers.
Would you like to see some more ugly? Actually, I categorize this with bad and ugly. Ugh. This is the couch that Kelly loves. If I had let him, he would have bought this yesterday at Lazy Boy without a moments hesitation. (The sofa version)
Is that not the most hideous sofa you have ever seen? Yes, it is comfortable. Kelly said it was the most comfortable sofa he has ever sat on. In his entire life. Frankly, I don't care. It is the ugliest sofa I have ever seen in my life. If we ever have a media room then he can have it. Until then, no flipping way. Instead we bought this beauty.
Thomasville was having a great sale last weekend (rebate and no sales tax) so we took the plunge and went leather. We have been very hesitant to buy leather anything because of our cats, but Thomasville has a leather protection package that covers cat scratches. You can't beat that. It pains me to pay retail for furniture (especially now that I know how much the markup actually is) but like I said, there is no way we were going to buy furniture without sitting on it.
Tomorrow the new counter tops are being installed (in Thunder) in the kitchen and master bathroom. Wednesday the bathroom back splash is being installed. We still have not decided on a back splash for the kitchen. I have brought home endless tile/slate/glass samples are we simply cannot find anything we like. I also need to order the bamboo flooring tomorrow (in Java) which will hopefully be installed next week in the kitchen and dining room. Things are finally moving along. We have been planning and talking about this for so long that it is nice to see some progress. Now if I could just decide on paint colors for the kitchen and living room…


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Athlete of the Week: Angela Stowe
Date: March 28, 2012
by: Dora Walters | Senior Editor
Years ago, Angela Stowe played golf on occasion, and her interest was sparked again when she and her husband, David, moved three years ago to Longboat Key. She finds it challenging but enjoys playing, especially at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Getting back in the game, did you start with lessons?
Yes, I did initially, but I find my husband, David, is my best constructive critic. He never stops making suggestions. I'm also left-handed, but I golf right-handed.
How often do you play and where?
I play three times a week with the Key Niners and David. I really enjoy Islandside, but the Blue Course at Harbourside is interesting.
Have you set any goals for yourself on the golf course?
Oh, yes! I want to break 100 — hopefully by next year.
Have there been any embarrassing moments or highlights in your play?
I've hit the ball into the street a couple of times. You can never tell where that ball is going. In a recent twilight mixer at the club, I felt I did quite well.
Do you feel you do better putting or teeing off?
Much better teeing off. Putting can really be frustrating.
Is there anything in particular to keep you going on the course?
Lots of Diet Coke, and I sometimes sneak in a bit of chocolate.
Has getting back on the course had an impact on your life?
I am a bit of an impatient person. Hitting the golf ball around has made me a little more patient. I have also met several new friends playing golf.
Are there any other golfers in your family?
Yes, my mother, Pauline Nichols. She's 86 and lives at Plymouth Harbor. She golfed frequently until a couple of years ago.
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