text:
Hundreds gathered, at Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, to say goodbye to a teen who died surfing, in their own special way, on Thursday evening.
Anderson Estep, age 19, went missing Friday afternoon during Tropical Storm Andrea while surfing near the Cherry Grove Pier.
Estep, of North Myrtle Beach, went to go surfing in the area along with his younger brother, according to a police report. At first both waited for conditions to improve, but later Anderson went surfing while the younger brother watched from shore.
The brother told authorities that he never saw Anderson leave the water.
Friends of Estep say he touched the lives of many.
"If he saw someone he didn't know he come up to you and welcome you with open arms", say Tyler Hodges, who organized a paddle out, where surfers gather out in the ocean, to say goodbye to a loved one.
Flowers were handed out to the family and friends who came to show their support.
Hodges says that some surfers have never met Estep, but they still feel a big loss.
"It's more of a family thing, we look out for each other we respect each other we all have our moments but we still care for each other", said Bradley Phillips a surfer in attendance for the paddle out.
Mike Berry, the Estep's family minister, said a brief prayer before the surfers hit the water.
He says the family was touched to see so many people gathered to say goodbye, but Berry says that it is not really goodbye.
"People of faith never say goodbye for the last time. They've said their farewell and know that they will see him again at another time", said Berry.
As the sun set, the surfers hit the waves.
The surfers who took part in the paddle out, which numbered near 50, took flowers with them and formed a large circle.
The group then released the flowers in the water. The flowers flowed into the shore symbolizing Estep's last ride, said Berry.
Hodges says the ocean will be a lot emptier without his friend.
"It's going to be harder, but it's brought our little surf family closer", said Hodges.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, at Ocean Drive Presbyterian church in North Myrtle Beach.
Rescue crews searched for several days, but never found Estep's body.


text:
Write like Jose Marti
If you've got a high schooler who loves to write, expose him to the work of Cuban-born revolutionary Jose Marti. Even fans of Marti may not know he was influenced by Walt Whitman and Ruben Dario. You too can gain inspiration from these two writers with this worksheet.
Topics: Hispanic Heritage Month, High School, Writing
Updated on May 8, 2014
DIY Worksheets
Make puzzles and printables that are educational, personal, and fun!
Matching Lists
Quickly create fun match-up worksheets using your own words.
Word Searches
Use your own word lists to create and print custom word searches.
Crossword Puzzles
Make custom crossword puzzles using your own words and clues.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
My Mom always made jams and jellies when I was growing up (and of course I got to help), but this was my first attempt on my own. First nibble off the spoon after pouring into jars indicates that this is a great jam with spectacular favor! I am really pleased and can't wait to share it with my Mom! :)
Spiced Plum Jam
Peppercorns play up the plums' natural spiciness without adding too much heat.
Yield: Makes 4 jars (8 oz. each)
More From Sunset
Recipe Time
40 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 26
- Calories from fat: 2%
- Protein: 0.1g
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Carbohydrate: 6.7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sodium: 4.5mg
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- About 1 3/4 cups apricot nectar*, preferably unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 green cardamom pods, cracked
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (half a 1 3/4-oz. package) Sure-Jell pectin labeled "For less or no sugar needed recipes"
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 3 1/2 cups chopped ripe plums (from about 1 1/4 lbs. fruit)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon butter (prevents foaming)
- 1. Bring 1 3/4 cups apricot nectar and spices to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat, covered. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Strain, then measure 1 1/4 cups, adding more juice if needed.
- 2. Combine pectin and 1/4 cup sugar in a 5- to 6-qt. pot. Stir in plums, then spiced juice, lemon juice, and butter. Bring to a brisk boil over high heat, stirring often.
- 3. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar. Return jam to a brisk boil, stirring. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 4. Ladle jam into heatproof jars, distributing fruit evenly, and close with lids. Let cool to room temperature, inverting jars occasionally to distribute fruit. Keeps, chilled, up to 1 month.
- *We used Santa Cruz Organic Apricot Nectar.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.
My Notes
Only you will be able to view, print, and edit this note.Add Note
Spiced Plum Jam Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Gifts, Make-Ahead
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
More Recipes Like This
Pork Roast With Plum GlazeCooking Light
Plum GaletteCooking Light
Ham Glazed with Spiced Plum ConserveSouthern Living
Find out what we've got cooking...
Get our Free Weekly Specials Newsletter filled with our favorite recipes, seasonal menus, and special features.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy


text:
We record Episode #256 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and you can drop us your questions via our Q&A module below. Check out our discussion topics or chime in to help determine what else the crew chats about this evening. Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven't already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight.
Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #256
- Revised Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- Lexus HS 250h may be getting the axe
- U.S. Chevrolet Spark
- Cadillac XTS
[iTunes] Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes
[RSS] Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator


text:
APALSA Conference 2014
The 20th Annual Harvard APALSA National Conference on Law and Public Policy took place on Saturday, February 22, 2014, on the Harvard Law School campus and at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. The Conference offered a number of panels that spanned topics from activism, career and leadership opportunities in firms, academia and the judiciary, to Asian Americans in media, journalism, and entertainment. Each panel examined a different facet of the Asian American experience, and showcased the accomplishment of APAs in various fields while presenting diverse perspectives on a wide range of social, political and cultural issues.


text:
(01/21/13) - A coaching staff is being honored for saving a high school football player's life.
The Clinton County teen collapsed during practice last year, and the team sprang into action."It just makes me realize how fortunate I need to be for the life I have," said Ovid-Elsie High School sophomore Chris Fowler.A left tackle on the football team, Chris never had health problems or any reason to worry, until a cool Tuesday afternoon in October. "We were running wind sprints for conditioning at the end and I guess I went down on one knee, one of the coaches came over, put his hand on my neck and realized I was cold and clammy," he said.Chris's coaches immediately went to work. They started chest compressions and the athletic director found the AED and shocked him until his heart started beating again.
He'd gone into cardiac arrest. But months later, Chris is here; a walking, breathing miracle. The school board is honoring the coaches, medical staff and first responders who made that happen."It just brings back memories of October ninth, just blessed that he's still here," said head football coach Travis Long."I never really thought about anything happening to me but I knew if anything happened to me I'd want it to be around those guys, they're top of the line," Chris said.
Chris wants to spread the word that AED's are life-saving, and should be in every school.
He hopes to play football this year, but he's not sure if he'll be able to.
ABC12 Main Station810-233-3130
Mailing Address:2302 Lapeer RoadFlint, Michigan 48503


text:
Don39 Wrote:
Oct 31, 2012 10:41 AM
the target for weapons on station, but left to die by an order from the situation room? This is a major scandal and a major cover-up by a failed regime that has allowed our military and our foreign policy to ROT! Moral is perhaps the lowest in history. Post traumatic stress at it highest in history. Suicides outnumber battlefield casualties. The Chain of Command is noted for lack of leadership. And this is not just a military disgrace, it is a national disgrace! Investigate and prosecute! Wake up America and throw these criminals out of our White House and our Military Leadership and Chain of Command!


text:
How the Jahi McMath case has unfolded (timeline)The case of Jahi McMath, a 13-year-old Oakland, Calif. girl declared brain dead after complications from surgery, has drawn national attention after her mother fought to prevent a hospital from removing Jahi's ventilator. Here are some key dates in the case.Dec. 9, 2013: Surgery for sleep apneaJahi McMath with her mother, Nailah Winkfield, in the Children's Hospital Oakland waiting room.Jahi undergoes tonsil surgery and two other procedures to remove throat and nasal tissue to treat sleep apnea at Children's Hospital ...View "How the Jahi McMath case has unfolded (timeline)" on Spundge
Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: Powered by FeedBurner


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
I have a question for The Queue.
Maybe it's not the best place to ask, but anyway...
Im planning to start a new Horde character( never played horde) over a new server with a friend of mine whos gonna be starting WoW(we'll be using the recruit a friend thing).
I was wondering if the is a class combo who could allow us to do instances while leveling but without requiring us to get other people. I was thinking Hunter-Priest? Would the pet be able to tank instances on the way of leveling?
Feel free to answer in the comments if you dont fell it deserve a spot in an edition of The Queue. Thanks
Couple of suggestions from someone who has played around with the RAF...
Money is a pain to come by - even if you quest you will out level your gold supplies, and mount training even becomes a problem. Same with profs - you'll out level those too... with the possiible exception of skinning. One way around this is make a dk and level it through the first half of OL... you'll probably end up with a fair chunk of change.
As for hunter pet tanking - you can get away with it until about ZF iirc... although you won't be able to hit instances until you're pretty much on or over level. Also, if you're playing with an entirely new player then learning to two man instances is not the easiest thing - there's a lot of things to learn and just because you've seen the pulls a lot of times doesn't mean that it will work necessarily well. (As an aside pala might be a better choice for your healer - less squishy = and you can heal pretty well with a ret/holy spec increasing dps by a fair amount)


text:
Hotdog (Food)Talk0
9,945pages on
this wiki
this wiki
Hotdogs are a type of food that the player can eat to restore their health.
Hotdog stands are introduced in Grand Theft Auto IV. They can be found all throughout Liberty City. Hotdogs restore one's health back to full.
Hotdogs can be found in green dumpsters in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars


text:
This is a tumblelog, kinda like a blog but with short-form, mixed-media posts with stuff I like. Scroll down a bit to start reading, or a bit more to read more about me.
The many expressions of the handsome, Jack Frost (Man, the animators did a really great job on this movie. I'm really impressed. This is why I want to become an animator. Kudos to DreamWorks)
"Who are you, Jack Frost? What's your center?
Bunny, now holding the tooth in his paw, turns to Jack and laughs. Jack, not amused, zaps Bunny with burst of frost from his staff.
[My favorite scene in the whole movie and it lasted for more than a simple second.]
If there's something I'm doing wrong, can you, can you just tell me what it is? Because I've tried everything, and no one ever sees me.
"What makes you think I want to be a guardian?"
A bright flash, a rush of wind - and a figure resolves over the central pillar: slight, hooded, bearing a familiar hooked staff.
"Jack Frost." North spoke.
True Fandom Never Dies
I'll give it to you only if you're not on anon.


text:
Immigration Regulations
International Services
Webster University provides specialized international services for international students and scholars through the Office of Admissions. Any questions regarding student visa status, applying for benefits (such as Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training), enrollment requirements, authorized vacation terms, etc.) may be directed to the Welcome Center or the Associate Director of International Services.
Welcome Center – Admissions and International Services
Location: Webster Hall 130, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119
Office hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Wenceslaus P'Oryem, Associate Director of International Services, is available by appointment or during his designated walk in hours from 1 to 4 pm on Wednesdays.
Contact Information: 314-968-7100 (phone), email@example.com (email)
Visa and Immigration Links
The following links are not part of Webster University, Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs (MCISA). When you click on the links below, you will be leaving the MCISA Web site and opening a different website. These links are provided for informational purposes only. If you have any question related to your specific immigration status or visa issues, please contact Bethany Keller at firstname.lastname@example.com or 314-246-7649 directly.
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- US Department of State
- US Department of State: Visas
- Foreign Embassies in Washington D.C.
- Canadian Consulate: Chicago
- Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
Maintaining Your Status
Now that you have arrived in the United States you need to know and comply with US federal laws and regulations governing the F or J visa. You must meet certain obligations to maintain your current visa status otherwise you will violate your legal status in the United States. Any violation of your status will lead to serious repercussion. The following are the obligations you must follow:
Maintain a Full-time Enrollment
U.S. federal regulations [8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)] require you to pursue a full-time enrollment each semester except during your school vacation or final term when only fewer courses are left to complete your degree.
Keep Your Passport Valid at All Times
Immigration regulation requires that you must keep a valid passport in your possession. Incase your passport is about to expire you must renew it right away. Please contact your country's embassy or consulate in the United States for information on renewing your passport by visiting this Web site: (http://www.embassy.org/embassies).
Report Change of Address or Name to International Services
U.S. federal regulations require all F-1 and J-1 students to report any change of address or name to International Services within 10 days of the change.
Follow U.S. Federal Employment Regulations
F-1 and J-1 students may not work more than 20 hours on campus when classes are in session. Employment on-campus may be more than 20 hours per week when school is not in session or during vacation periods. Finally, do not accept any unauthorized employment.
Get a Travel Endorsement
Before you travel outside the U.S., make sure you request a signature of a Designated School Official from International Services to be endorsed on your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
All F-1 and J-1 students are eligible to work on-campus without any authorization, and off-campus with authorization and after meeting certain conditions.
NOTE: All F-1 and J-1 students are prohibited from engaging in any unauthorized employment.Any student who engages in unauthorized employment is in violation of the U.S. immigration regulations.
On-Campus Employment
On-campus employment must be performed on the school's premises, including in commercial firms, which provide services for students on campus, such as the school bookstore or cafeteria. All F-1 and J-1 students are eligible to work on-campus immediately if they can find employment. Employment authorized under this paragraph must not exceed 20 hours a week while school is in session. Search for available on campus jobs by creating a profile in Gorlok Jobs. Students may contact the Student Employment Coordinator in Career Services for more information at 314-968-6982 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Off-campus Employment
As an F-1 student, you may be eligible for some form of off-campus employment after you have been in lawful F-1 status for at least one academic year. However, J-1 students may qualify to work immediately if the employment is part of their academic training. The following are the different types of off-campus employment:
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) curricular practical training is an integral part of an established curriculum that is defined as an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. (8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)).
To apply for curricular practical training consult your academic advisor whether any practical experience is required in your degree program. Once it is determined that internship is required, then your next step is to find your employment. Finally, you will go to International Services Office to get the authorization in SEVIS for the CPT and get a new Form I-20. Curricular practical training is only authorized for a specific employer and a period of time. Employment must not continue beyond the date authorized on your Form I-20.
J-1 Academic Training
Academic training refers to any type of employment that is related to the course of study of J-1 students. It is available during your academic program and /or upon its completion. Academic training may be granted for a maximum of 18 months. To qualify for Academic Training, the student must obtain approval from J-1 Responsible Officer (International Services) who issued their Forms DS-2019.
F-1 Optional Practical Training
Optional practical training is designed to provide students with opportunity to gain work experience in their fields of study. An F-1 student may be authorized up to 12 months of optional practical training (OPT) or 29 months (for student in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The employment must be directly related to a student's major area of study.
To apply for OPT a student must apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for authorization by filing form I-765 and obtaining a new From I-20 from International Services Office. Form I-765 may be filed between 90 days prior your program end date and 60 days after your program end date. Once approved, you will receive Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in the mail from USCIS. A student may not begin optional practical training until the date indicated on his or her employment authorization document.
Maintaining Status on OPT
All students on OPT are required to report to the Designated School Official (DSO) within 10 business days:
- Any change of name or residential address
- Name and address of employer
- Any interruption of such employment
During post-completion OPT, F-1 students must maintain full-time employment while on OPT and cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment during the 12-month OPT period. Students authorized for 29 months of OPT may not accrue an aggregate of more than 120 days unemployment.
Applying For or Renewing Your U.S. Student Visa
A US visa is a document that is stamped in your passport that is needed when you enter the country. The visa needs to be valid only at the time you enter the United States of America. Even if it expires while you are in the US, you are still considered legal so long as you maintain your status. Therefore, it does not need to be renewed if you stay in the U.S. Remember, U.S. visas cannot be renewed inside the country but only at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
If you wish to renew your visa, you may have to visit your home country or country of residence, Canada or Mexico and appear before the embassy or consulate officials there. Before you attempt to apply for a visa in a third country you must check the U.S. consulate website for that country for instructions about making the visa appointment and the application process ahead of your visit.
Completion of Program and the Grace Period
After the completion of program of studies, an F-1 student has a 60-day grace period to prepare to leave the country before he/she is out of status. According to the regulations an F-1 student may use the 60-day period to prepare to depart from the U.S. or to prepare to transfer to another school. Similarly, a J-1 student has a 30-day grace period after completion of studies.
Students may not re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad under the same F-1 or J-1 visa during the grace period. To enter the U.S. during this period, they must obtain another US visa such as B2 for tourism, vacation or pleasure visitors.
For more information about immigration regulations or to ask additional questions, please contact International Services in the Office of Admission at 314-968-6964 or firstname.lastname@example.com or the MCISA at 314-246-7649 or email@example.com.


text:
Chris Rose and co-host Kevin Millar realize their show, "Intentional Talk," on the MLB Network has an ever-growing and loyal audience. With the show airing at 5 p.m. each weekday, they are on in every major league clubhouse. The program quickly has become a must-see show for players as well as fans.
As he was getting ready to go on air Tuesday, Rose took some time to talk about the show and the Nationals.
What makes "Intentional Talk" work?
Rose » "Well, Kevin and I have the total freedom to talk about any topic we like without any filtering. We have a great staff that gives us great highlights, stats and all the tools we need to make sure that we can not only make a point but back it up with video and stats. As for players watching the show, that is great because when we go into the clubhouse anywhere in baseball the guys want to talk about the show or our Twitter blows up and the players give us instant feedback that we share with the fans on the air."
What impresses you most about the Nationals?
Rose » "You have to love the pitching. Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann have been outstanding. From top to bottom, the Nationals' staff is one of the best in baseball. I really think that once Bryce Harper came to the team he brought an instant energy. ... It has inspired guys like Ryan Zimmerman, Michael Morse, Adam LaRoche and Ian Desmond to take their game up a notch. Now that they are hitting, the sky is the limit for the Nats, but the Strasburg shutdown could be a big key."
Should Harper be an All-Star?
Rose » "I think that allowing the fans to decide was a good move by baseball. We are going to air over 20 hours of live programming from Kansas City during the All-Star festivities, and I really think it would [have been] great to see Harper being part of the All-Star team. He will be there many times in the future, but 2012 in K.C. at 19 years old would [have been] a great place to start his streak."
Examiner columnist Jim Williams is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV producer, director and writer. Check out his blog, Watch this!, on washingtonexaminer.com.


text:
Narrow your search
The I-Grill's carrying handle doubles as a support stand.
The Melt, founded by the Flip Camera's creator, invents a smart delivery box that can keep your sandwich fresh for 30 minutes. Thank tech for your lunch.
Thanks to technology created by The Melt, it's now possible for the fastfood chain begun by the Flip Camera's creator to keep sandwiches hot and crunchy for up to 30 minutes during delivery.
The architect of the plan to break California into six separate states faces a hilarious line of questioning from the Comedy Central talk show host.
The Quirky + GE Refuel helps you grill by checking your propane levels, but, that's about it.
The Man Law BBQ 5 in 1 Grill Topper combines five grill essentials into one accessory. From beer-can chicken to stuffed jalapenos, the grill gadget offers something for everyone.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Your grilling engines, that is. Summer is here and those steaks aren't going to cook themselves, now are they?
Waiting for food to be cool enough to eat can be a chore, but the De-Skewer Tool makes it an easy one.
BioLite's camping stove combines a fire pit, grill, and gadget-charging station for when you're far away from an outlet.
While we love the idea of greater connectivity with our kitchen appliances, this LG oven doesn't deliver enough in cooking prowess or connectivity to merit a strong recommendation.


text:
I have to be honest, farting in a Ferrari isn't all I thought it would be. It's cool, don't get me wrong. Way better than say, passing gas in a Firebird, but it just wasn't the life-altering experience I was expecting. I always thought such once-in-a-lifetime happenings, like farting in a Ferrari or dialing a wrong number and getting Pam Anderson's cell phone, change a man. Make him better, stronger, faster. Wiser. Doesn't seem to be. I just ripped a bute into the soft leather driver's seat of this 360 Modena. It sounded like Christiano DaMatta's Champ Car bouncing off its rev limiter before taking on the evils of the dreaded silent-but-violent variety. And yet, I feel unchanged. Unimproved.
My buddy, Bobby, isn't amused. The Ferrari's cabin is small, and Bobby ain't diggin' my aromatherapy. Without saying a word, Bobby D. (His real name is Robert Dinunzio, but we call him Bobby D. like Bobby DeNiro.) opens the car's windows and continues to fiddle with the radio, which has yet to utter a sound.
"Hey, don't blame me," I tell him. "Blame United Airlines and that puke they fed us in coach." I know Bobby. We went to grade school together; heck, we've shared women. He's not really annoyed with me, he's upset with himself. With the man's intense love for the gastrointestinal arts, he surely wanted to be the first to break biscuit inside the Ferrari.
The guy at the Budget Rent-A-Car in Beverly Hills, where we picked up the blue beast just minutes ago, said we need to travel west on Wilshire Boulevard about 10 miles to get from Beverly Hills to our hotel in Santa Monica, the Pacific Sands Motel. The joint sounds ritzy. It's on Ocean Avenue, right across the street from the beach, and a block or two up from the Santa Monica Pier. It's even got a heated pool. I like the sound of that.
The $125-a-night room charge was much more than we wanted to spend. The car, which we rented from Budget, would cost us a fortune-$1,800 a day plus $1.00 a mile. Plus gas. We'd have only pennies left for room and board, not to mention food, but the heated pool got us. I remember doing the math in my head as I gave the guy my credit card number over the phone: LA+Ferrari+heated pool=babes.
The plan is simple. We would pool our money, blow off work on Friday, fly to L.A. that morning and return Sunday night. If all went according to plan, we'd be back at the pizzeria Monday morning with tans and mischievous smiles. Happy as clams, as my Papa Antonio says.
Once in So. Cal., we'd cab over to the Budget office, pick up the Ferrari 360 Modena F1, a car Bobby said should get us more ass than a New York City subway seat, and begin our three glorious days of automotive bliss.
Why L.A.?
That was Bobby's idea. The guy watches TV like it's going out of style. Movies, too. His favorites are reruns of"Baywatch," "Beverly Hills 90210," and the Pamela and Tommy Lee video. He's also partial to the "Happy Days" episode when the gang goes to Hollywood and Fonzie jumps the shark. It was a two-parter.
Personally, I'm addicted to "CHiPs," "Starsky & Hutch" and "The Rockford Files," so L.A. was cool with me. Plus, I'm a freak for that Randy Newman song.
Anyway, the other day I caught Bobby D. making a list of all the places in he wants to visit. All the places he has seen on TV and in movies, the historic Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood sign, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills and so on. Personally, I wanted to see only one thing: Madonna's house. What's so funny? I respect the way she pushes the boundaries of social morality and forces us as individuals to reevaluate our own decency. Plus, she's got nice cans.
Now, I know this all may sound a little weird, but you have to understand we've lived our entire lives in Jersey. Northeast Jersey. Exit 11. We've never seen a palm tree in person. Never driven a mountain road. Never known anyone named Dylan or Brandon. When we go to the race track, it isn't some fancy road course like we read about in the car magazines; it's Englishtown dragstrip, where the biggest smoky burnout gets you the girl.
In other words, this trip is a dream come true.
The Pacific Sands Motel, however, is not. It's a dump. The kind of place you expect to see Jane Pauley with a beaker and a black light. I've seen cleaner bathrooms on the bus to Atlantic City. But it's across the street from the beach and a block up from the Santa Monica Pier.
Checked in to room 19, we light up a couple of Marlboro reds and bust out Bobby D's list. It's 6 p.m. We figure we can hit a few places tonight, starting with the pier, grab a bite and hopefully, pick up a couple of Betties.
Masud at the front desk says we should check out the pier and then take a drive up Highway 1, otherwise known as Pacific Coast Highway, otherwise known as PCH. He says through the 1-inch thick protective glass that PCH will take us up into Malibu where we can check out the sunset. I'm not sure, but I think Masud thinks Bobby D. and I are, well, you know, together. We ain't.
With Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" cranked, we cruise the pier. It's cool. Neon. People. There's even a Ferris wheel. We're the kings of the world in the Ferrari, which idles like a freakin' racecar. Everyone is checking us out, including a couple of broads who are walking this way. The one on the left, a blond, is wearing a half shirt and a belly chain, and the other has harnessed a set of double Ds into a red bikini top.
They like the car. I rev the engine a bit, like I do in my IROC back home. But they just giggle, and say we both look like Ray Romano.
It wouldn't be the last time we'd hear that one. Apparently, nobody in L.A. loves ol' Ray. After the pier, we take Masud's advice and drive north on PCH, just as the sun sets over the Pacific. Freakin' beautiful, really.
Highway 1 has to be one of the greatest roads on the planet. It's flat, smooth and wide, like the Jersey Turnpike, but it follows the beach, whereas the Turnpike follows the oil refineries. We didn't want to go too far; remember $1 a mile, so we stop about 25 miles up at a place called Neptune's Net. Bobby D. says he's seen it in the movies. He says it's where Keanu meets the girl in "Point Break," and it's in that "Fast and the Furious" flick.
Anyway, we stop, have a burger and watch the sun go down. Cool place.
On Saturday morning, it occurs to me. It may be $1 a mile, but smoky burnouts and 9000 rpm gear changes are free. So we spend the day kicking the crap out of the Ferrari, beating on its steering column-mounted paddle shifters like Michael Schumacher and hitting as many landmarks as possible along the way.
First of all, great car. Fast. Comfortable. And it handles like nothing else. The faster you go, the better it feels. You'd have to be 20 Coronas deep to drive this car off the road. It's that steady. And its brakes? Fahgedabowdit. They feel like they could halt the Earth's rotation.
First stop? Beverly Hills, home of Kelly Taylor, Steve Sanders and the gang. We see Rodeo Drive, the hotel from "Pretty Woman," lots of pretty women and the Beverly Hills Hotel, which we understand is owned by the Sultan of Brunei, whoever that is.
At the recommendation of Masud, we take Sunset Boulevard to BH, as it's called locally, and check out the road's famous curves, which include the dreaded Dead Man's Curve made famous by Jan and Dean. We even stop to buy a map to the star's homes.
After the blast down Sunset and an hour or two in BH, we continue to drive east to Hollywood, which to our surprise, is an armpit. Truly disgusting. It looks like Newark. But we check out the Hollywood sign, which is cool, the Chinese theater, which is even cooler, and the Walk of Fame, where we look for but never find Burt Reynolds' star.
Then Bobby talks me into the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum to see the giant hairball and the actual underwear worn by Madonna in the "Like a Virgin" video. Autographed no less.
Cool place.
For lunch we decide to look for one of these In-N-Out burgers I've heard about. My cousin Al visited L.A. once, and said In-N-Out Burger was fantastic. He called it the White Castle of the West. In our search, however, Bobby and I stumbled upon something even better. Bobby eyeballed the sign--Matteo's A Little Taste of Hoboken. Bada bing. Sold.
Inside Mateo's is a tribute to the great town of Hoboken, N.J., birthplace of baseball and Frank Sinatra. Two beautiful meatball parmesan sandwiches later and we're back on the road. First, we check out Mulholland Drive, which has more bends and twists than a WWE storyline. It's a road we've always wanted to run. After all, it's in the movies "No Man's Land" and "King of the Mountain," two of the best. Great road. First I drive, then Bobby.
Afterward, we need a Coke, and I know just the place. In the movie "King of the Mountain," Harry Hamlin takes a girl to Carney's after a night of racing on Mulholland. It's a diner I remember, made from two railroad cars. Easy to find, too. Right there on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Cool place, been there since the 1960s.
After Carney's we cruise the strip, check out the Viper Room, Whiskey A-Go-Go and the Roxy. We hit on a few women, they tell us we look like Raymond and we move on.
Back to Matteo's for dinner, where we sample its sausage and potato sandwich, and then over to Deja Vu Showgirl's for a little entertainment. But the babe giving me the table dance makes a Raymond comment, and nobody wants to go outside to check out our Ferrari, which is one of four in the parking lot. One dancer, believe it or not, wants to know why we didn't get the 550 Maranello. Welcome to L.A.
With the car due back at 1 p.m. and our flight out at 3 p.m., Sunday morning is a grind. Still not having seen the heated pool, we check out, say good-bye to Masud and drive into Venice, which is just down the street.
Venice is cool. Freaks everywhere, but the vibe is right. It's a little bizarre seeing grown men on rollerskates, which in Jersey could get you knocked around, but we stumble upon a absolutely huge mural of Jim Morrison, which hits me in the gut, if you know what I mean. We even get to see Muscle Beach.
After Venice, we figure we'll hit as many stars' homes as we can.
According to the map to the stars homes, which we bought on Sunset Boulevard for $7, Madonna lives in Hollywood at 4519 CockerHam Drive. On the way over there we check out the homes of Henry Winkler (the Fonz), Steve McQueen, who we're pretty sure doesn't live there anymore, Monica Lewinsky, Tori Spelling and Eddie Van Halen. They all have really nice hedges, fences and gates. Madonna does, too. Her place is like a fortress. There's less security at the Alamo Labs.
Whatever. We leave the Material Girl two long black strips of Goodyear rubber to remember us by, and head back to BH to return the car.
It's 11 a.m. Traffic is getting thick, but we're ahead of schedule. We decide to hit Matteo's one last time, reverting back to the meatball parm, extra cheese.
The guy at Budget is glad to get his car back in one piece. The odometer says we traveled 539 miles crisscrossing the city. The total bill is $5,939. Add in the $100 or so we spent on gas, the $250 we blew on the hotel and the C-note we spent at Mateo's, and this was not a cheap weekend. I mean, I could've bought a used Trans Am for that.
But it was well worth it. It would have been nice to have bagged a babe or two, or three, but we had fun, made friends (Masud may come to Jersey for a visit) and even got to cut cheese in a Ferrari.
I think we'll do it again. Just as soon as we pay off the Visa bill from this trip, which should be around June 2022.
SPECBOX Estimated Price: $19,850
Engine Type: Inline four, iron block, aluminum head, supercharged and intercooled
Valvetrain: SOHC, four valves per cylinder Displacement: 1598cc Bore x Stroke: 85.8mm x 77.0mm Compression Ratio: 8.3:1 Claimed Crank Hp: 163 hp @ 6000 rpm Claimed Crank Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Drivetrain Layout: Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive Transmission: Getrag dual layshaft six-speed manual
Gear Ratios Overall Ratio 1 : 11.40:1 2 : 7.10:1 3 : 5.30:1 4 : 4.40:1 5 : 3.60:1 6 : 2.90:1
Final drive: Not published Differential : Open Chassis Exterior Dimensions Curb Weight: 2,678 lbs Weight Distribution F/R: 63/37 Overall Length: 143.9 in. Wheelbase : 97.1 in. Overall Width: 66.5 in. Track F/R: 57.2 in./57.5 in. Height: 56.2 in.
Suspension Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Multi-link: trailing arm with integral hub plus upper and lower semi-trailing lateral links Brakes Front: 10.9-inch vented discs, single-piston sliding calipers Rear: 10.2-inch solid discs, single-piston sliding calipers
Wheels and Tires Wheels: 16-inch aluminum, 17-inch aluminum optional Tires: 195/55R-16, 205/45R-17 optional


text:
You Are Here: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force > Topic Index > Screening: Family Violence > Children: Review of the Evidence > References
1. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Amendments (CAPTA) of 1996. Pub L No. 104-235;1996.
2. Sedlak AJ, Broadhurst DD. Third National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect: Final Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect; 1996.
3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Child Maltreatment 1999: Reports from the States to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2001.
4. Fergusson DM, Horwood LJ, Woodward LJ. The stability of child abuse reports: a longitudinal study of the reporting behaviour of young adults. Psychol Med 2000;30(3):529-44.
5. Felitti VJ, Anda RF, Nordenberg D, et al. Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Am J Prev Med 1998;14(4):245-58.
6. Brown J, Cohen P, Johnson J. A longitudinal analysis of risk factors of child maltreatment: findings of a 17-year prospective study of officially recorded and self-reported child abuse and neglect. Child Abuse Negl 1998;22:1065-78.
7. Cadzow SP, Armstrong KL, Fraser JA. Stressed parents with infants: reassessing physical abuse risk factors. Child Abuse Negl 1999;23(9):845-53.
8. Kotch JB, Browne DC, Ringwalt CL, et al. Risk of child abuse or neglect in a cohort of low-income children. Child Abuse Negl 1995;19(9):1115-30.
9. McGuigan WM, Pratt CC. The predictive impact of domestic violence on three types of child maltreatment. Child Abuse Negl 2001;25(7):869-83.
10. Mammen OK, Kolko DJ, Pilkonis PA. Negative affect and parental aggression in child physical abuse. Child Abuse Negl 2002;26(4):407-24.
11. Dubowitz H. Preventing child neglect and physical abuse: a role for pediatricians. Pediatr Rev 2002;23(6):191-6.
12. Coker AL, Smith PH, Thompson MP, McKeown RE, Bethea L, Davis KE. Social support protects against the negative effects of partner violence on mental health. J Womens Health & Gender-Based Medicine 2002;11(5):465-76.
13. Diaz A, Simantov E, Rickert VI. Effect of abuse on health: results of a national survey. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002;156(8):811-7.
14. Dube SR, Anda RF, Felitti VJ, Chapman DP, Williamson DF, Giles WH. Childhood abuse, household dysfunction, and the risk of attempted suicide throughout the life span: findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. JAMA 2001;286(24):3089-96.
15. Anda RF, Chapman DP, Felitti VJ, et al. Adverse childhood experiences and risk of paternity in teen pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol 2002;100(1):37-45.
16. Silverman JG, Raj A, Mucci LA, Hathaway JE. Dating violence against adolescent girls and associated substance use, unhealthy weight control, sexual risk behavior, pregnancy, and suicidality. JAMA 2001;286(5):572-9.
17. Osofsky JD, Wewers S, Hann DM, Fich AC. Chronic community violence: what is happening to our children? Psychiatry 1993;56:36-45.
18. Shakoor BH, Chalmers D. Co-victimization of African-American children who witness violence: effects on cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. J Natl Med Assoc 1991;83:233-8.
19. Lansford JE, Dodge KA, Pettit GS, Bates JE, Crozier J, Kaplow J. A 12-year prospective study of the long-term effects of early child physical maltreatment on psychological, behavioral, and academic problems in adolescence. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002;156(8):824-30.
20. Campbell JC, Lewandowski LA. Mental and physical health effects of intimate partner violence on women and children. Psychiatr Clin North Am 1997;20(2):353-74.
21. Campbell DW, Sharps PW, Gary FA, Campbell JC, Lopez LM. Intimate partner violence in African American women. Online J Issues in Nurs 2002;7(1):5.
22. Maxfield M, Widom C. The cycle of violence, revisited 6 years later. Arch Adolesc Med 1996;50:390-5.
23. Garbarino J, Kostelny DN. What children can tell us about living in danger. Am Psychol 1991;46:376-83.
24. Durant RH, Pendergrast RA, Cadenhead C. Exposure to violence and victimization and fighting behavior by black urban adolescents. J Adolesc Health 1994;15:311-8.
25. Coid J, Petruckevitch A, Feder G, Chung W, Richardson J, Moorey S. Relation between childhood sexual and physical abuse and risk of revictimisation in women: a cross-sectional survey. Lancet 2001;358(9280):450-4.
26. Roberts SJ. The sequelae of childhood sexual abuse: a primary care focus for adult female survivors. Nurse Pract 1996;21(12 Pt 1):42, 45, 49-52.
27. Kershner M, Long D, Anderson JE. Abuse against women in rural Minnesota. Public Health Nurs 1998;15(6):422-31.
28. Kantor GK, Straus MA. Substance abuse as a precipitant of wife abuse victimizations. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 1989;15(2):173-89.
29. American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs. Diagnostic and treatment guidelines concerning child abuse and neglect. JAMA 1985;254:796-800.
30. Aravanis SC, Adelman RD, Breckman R, et al. Diagnostic and treatment guidelines on elder abuse and neglect. Arch Fam Med 1993:2:371-88.
31. Child Abuse and Neglect: State Statutes Series, Current Trends in Child Maltreatment Reporting Laws. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families; 1999.
32. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. Vol 1-Standards. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; 1992.
33. Borowsky IW, Ireland M. Parental screening for intimate partner violence by pediatricians and family physicians. Pediatrics 2002;110(3):509-16.
34. Chamberlain L, Perham-Hester KA. Physicians' screening practices for female partner abuse during prenatal visits. Matern Child Health J 2000;4(2):141-8.
35. Chamberlain L, Perham-Hester KA. The impact of perceived barriers on primary care physicians' screening practices for female partner abuse. Women Health 2002;35(2-3):55-69.
36. Glass N, Dearwater S, Campbell J. Intimate partner violence screening and intervention: data from eleven Pennsylvania and California community hospital emergency departments. J Emerg Nurs 2001;27(2):141-9.
37. Erickson MJ, Hill TD, Siegel RM. Barriers to domestic violence screening in the pediatric setting. Pediatrics 2001;108(1):98-102.
38. Rodriguez MA, Sheldon WR, Bauer HM, Perez-Stable EJ. The factors associated with disclosure of intimate partner abuse to clinicians. J Fam Pract 2001;50(4):338-44.
39. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd ed. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: 1996.
40. Nelson H, Nygren P, McInerney Y, Klein J. Screening women and elderly adults for family and intimate partner violence: a review of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force; Ann Intern Med 2004;140:387-96.
41. Task Force on Community Preventive Services. First reports for evaluating the effectiveness of strategies for preventing violence: early childhood home visitation. MMWR 20003;52(RR14):1-9.
42. MacMillan HL, Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health C. Preventive health care, 2000 update: prevention of child maltreatment. Can Med Assoc J 2000;163(11):1451-8.
43. Chalk R, King PA. Violence in families: assessing prevention and treatment programs. Washington, D.C.: Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education National Research Council and Institute of Medicine; 1998.
44. Stevens-Simon C, Nelligan D, Kelly L. Adolescents at risk for mistreating their children. Part I: prenatal identification. Child Abuse Negl 2001;6:737-51.
45. Center on Child Abuse Prevention Research. Intensive home visitation: A randomized trial, followup, and risk assessment study of Hawaii's Healthy Start program. Final report prepared for the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Chicago: National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (NCCAN Grant #90-CA-1511); 1996.
46. Center on Child Abuse Prevention Research. Targeting Prevention Services: The Use of Risk Assessment in Hawaii's Healthy Start Program. Executive summary prepared for the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Chicago: National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse 1996 (NCCAN Grant #90-CA-1511); 1996.
47. Katzev A, Pratt C, Henderson T, McGuigan W. Oregon's Healthy Start Effort: 1997-98 Status Report. Corvallis, OR; 1999.
48. Brayden R, Altemeier W, Dietrich M, et al. A prospective study of secondary prevention of child maltreatment. J Pediatr 1993;122:511-6.
49. Anderson CL. The parenting profile assessment: screening for child abuse. Appl Nurs Res 1993;6(1):31-8.
50. Leventhal JM, Pew MC, Berg AT, Garber RB. Use of health services by children who were identified during the postpartum period as being at high risk of child abuse or neglect. Pediatrics 1996;97(3):331-5.
51. Duggan A, Windham A, McFarlane E, Fuddy L, Rohde C, Buchbinder S, et al. Hawaii's healthy start program of home visiting for at-risk families: evaluation of family identification, family engagement, and service delivery. Pediatrics 2000;105(1 Pt 3):250-9.
52. Korfmacher J. The Kempe Family Stress Inventory: a review. Child Abuse Negl 2000;24(1):129-40.
53. Murphy S, Orkow B, Nicola RM. Prenatal prediction of child abuse and neglect: a prospective study. Child Abuse Negl 1985;9(2):225-35.
54. Olds DL, Henderson CR, Kitzman H. Does prenatal and infancy nurse home visitation have enduring effects on qualities of parental caregiving and child health at 25 to 50 months of life? Pediatrics 1994;93(1):89-98.
55. Olds DL, Henderson CR, Kitzman H, Cole R. Effects of prenatal and infancy nurse home visitation on surveillance of child maltreatment. Pediatrics 1995;95(3):365-72.
56. Olds DL, Eckenrode J, Henderson CR, et al. Long-term effects of home visitation on maternal life course and child abuse and neglect. Fifteen-year followup of a randomized trial. JAMA 1997;278(8):637-43.
57. Olds DL, Henderson CR, Jr, Chamberlin R, Tatelbaum R. Preventing child abuse and neglect: a randomized trial of nurse home visitation. Pediatrics 1986;78(1):65-78.
58. Eckenrode J, Ganzel B, Henderson CR, et al. Preventing child abuse and neglect with a program of nurse home visitation: the limiting effects of domestic violence. JAMA 2000;284(11):1385-91.
59. Barth RP. An experimental evaluation of in-home child abuse prevention services. Child Abuse Negl 1991;15(4):363-75.
60. Marcenko MO, Spence M. Home visitation services for at-risk pregnant and postpartum women: a randomized trial. Am J Orthopsychiatry 1994;64(3):468-78.
61. Black MM, Nair P, Kight C, Wachtel R, Roby P, Schuler M. Parenting and early development among children of drug-abusing women: effects of home intervention. Pediatrics 1994;94.
62. Siegel E, Bauman KE, Schaefer ES, Saunders MM, Ingram DD. Hospital and home support during infancy: impact on maternal attachment, child abuse and neglect, and health care utilization. Pediatrics 1980;66(2):183-90.
63. Kitzman H, Olds D, Henderson C. Effect of prenatal and infancy home visitation by nurses on pregnancy outcomes, childhood injuries, and repeated childbearing: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 1997;278:644-52.
64. Brooten D, Kumar S. A randomized controlled trial of early hospital discharge and home followup of very-low-birth weight infants. N Engl J Med 1986;315:934-9.
65. Gray JD, Cutler CA, Dean JG, Kempe CH. Prediction and prevention of child abuse. Semin Perinatol 1979;3(1):85-90.
66. Dawson P, Van Doorninck WJ, Robinson JL. Effects of home-based, informal social support on child health. Dev Behav Pediatr 1989;10(2):63-7.
67. Cerny JE, Inouye J. Utilizing the child abuse potential inventory in a community health nursing prevention program for child abuse. J Commun Health Nurs 2001;18(4):199-211.
68. Flynn L. The adolescent parenting program: improving outcomes through mentorship. Public Health Nurs 1999;16:182-9.
69. Dowd MD, Kennedy C, Knapp JF, Stallbaumer-Rouyer J. Mothers' and health care providers' perspectives on screening for intimate partner violence in a pediatric emergency department. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002;156(8):794-9.
70. Paavilainen E, Merikanto J, Astedt-Kurki P, Laippala P, Tammentie T, Paunonen-Ilmonen M. Identification of child maltreatment while caring for them in a university hospital. Int J Nurs Stud 2002;39(3):287-94.
71. Heger A, Ticson L, Velasquez O, Bernier R. Children referred for possible sexual abuse: medical findings in 2384 children. Child Abuse Negl 2002;26(6-7):645-59.
72. Johnson PA, Owens RG, Dewey ME, Eisenberg NE. Professionals' attributions of censure in father-daughter incest. Child Abuse Negl 1990;14(3):419-28.
73. Martin S, Mackie L, Kupper L, Buescher P, Moracco K. Physical abuse of women before, during, and after pregnancy. JAMA 2003;285:1581-4.
74. Stein B, Jaycox L, Kataoka S, et al. A mental health intervention for schoolchildren exposed to violence. JAMA 2003;290:603-11.
Author Affiliations
[a] Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center.
[b] Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR; Medical Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR.
[c] Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
Copyright and Source Information
This document is in the public domain within the United States.
Requests for linking or to incorporate content in electronic resources should be sent via the USPSTF contact form.
Source: Nygren P, Nelson, HD, Klein J. Screening children for family violence: a review of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. March 2004. Ann Fam Med 2004;2:161-9.
The USPSTF recommendation based on this evidence review is online.
Current as of March 2004
Internet Citation:
Nygren P, Nelson, HD, Klein J. Screening Children for Family Violence: A Review of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. March 2004. Originally in Ann Fam Med 2004;2:161-9. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/3rduspstf/famviolence/childrev.htm


text:
After the V8 Vantage N420 coupe , Aston Martin has unveiled today a roadster version for this special edition. The roadster version will go on sale at a price of $145,000.
Like the coupe version, the roadster is powered by a 4.7-liter engine that delivers 420bhp and it mated to a a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission. Also the car is 27 kilos lighter than a standard V8 Vantage .
The N420 edition is distinguished by a carbon fibre splitter, side strakes and diffuser, while bold 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels complete with gloss black finish, black mesh vents and 'Graphitic' tailpipe finishers complete the coordinated look. The interior gets graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara® steering wheel, special N420 sill plaques and lightweight carbon fiber seats, complete with 'Race Track' stitching as in the V12 Vantage. Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, and Park Distance Control are also standard. It will be offered in 'Rose' yellow, 'Kermit' green and 'Elwood' blue exterior color.


text:
Narrow your search
Why should Marvel and DC Comics have all the fun? Amy Berg, executive producer of "Caper," tells Crave about bypassing TV development hell and giving us superheroes we'd all want as roommates.
When architect Max Berg observed the debut of Poland's Centennial Hall in 1913, little did he know that the massive concrete dome he designed would host a futuristic light show 99 years later.
Instead of holding the snapper up to their faces, shutterbugs just need to look down at the LCD of the dSLR conceptualized by Yaniv Berg.
The alternative and developer-friendly social network cuts all full-time staff members but plans to "continue to operate normally on an indefinite basis."
The two-and-a-minute preview gives us our first real view of actor Benedict Cumberbatch channeling WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
A tiny output device coming next year curates your online subscriptions and spits them out in the form of a bite-size newspaper.
Charges imposed on calls from foreign lands don't increase countries' revenue, the research organization concludes. Instead, the fees cut revenue and penalize poorer people.
The business networking site's home page is replaced by a domain sales page for about an hour.
Based on a leaked script, the whistle-blowing site calls the film about Julian Assange "irresponsible, counterproductive, and harmful."


text:
Aquamarine is part of the Beryl family and its name in Latin means water of the sea. Legend has it that Poseiden gave aquamarine to mermaids as gifts. Sailors began to take aquamarine on sea journeys and toss them into the sea as gifts to Poseidon for safe voyages. Aquamarine is also considered to be a healing stone and the Greeks believed aquamarine helped sustain youthful love. For this reason it is considered to have wonderful effects on married couples, making it a fantastic anniversary gift.
The most commonly seen hues of aquamarine are light pastel blue to a medium soft blue. The major sources for aquamarine are Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia, and Madagascar. Of course, we have the aquamarine found on Mount Antero, right here in Chaffee County Colorado!
Use only warm, soapy water to clean. Never clean with steamer or ultrasonic.
Aquamarine's special gifts: Gives one direction in life and spiritual visions, lifts one's spirit, calms the nerves, protection at sea.


text:
Are you a writer looking to do a story on Offmap.com? We don't blame you! Shoot an email over to us at email@example.com or just visit our Press Kit page.
Offmap launched in June of 2012 and was previously known as EpicThrills.com. EpicThrills.com was a private sales site for adventure travel, which launched in the summer of 2011 and received numbers press mentions and accolades.
The following press mentions were received prior to the new product launch and rebranding to Offmap.com.
"Too often our New Year's resolutions look too much like work and not enough like fun. This year, let's all agree that we need to get more exercise and save the resolutions for something a little more interesting — like kickass adventure vacations to Patagonia or Iceland!" Read More»
"Allen was inspired to start EpicThrills "out of purely selfish frustrations" while on a backpacking trip around the world in 2008" Read More»
"Need an adrenaline rush? Here's a website for travelers who want more out of their getaways than just a posh room or a glittering pool." Read More»


text:
Plant Fellows
Fellowship posted by Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center (30/04/2012 11.10)
Marie Curie Actions Co-fund. More
Marie Curie Actions. More
European Research Council. More
'HR Excellence in Research' logo awarded to institutions actively implementing the European Charter and Code for Researchers. More
Add to My Favorites
PLANT FELLOWS is a international post doc fellowship programme in plant sciences co-funded by the Marie Curie Action COFUND and centrally managed at the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center, a competence center of three Swiss universities: University of Zurich, University of Basel and ETH Zurich.
This post doc fellowship programme is open to applicants from any nationality and all research fields in plant sciences are eligible. 23 international universities, research institutions and industry partners have been predefined as host organisations.
It is offering more than 60 new post-doc positions with a duration between 12 and 24 months, spread between three different mobility schemes (incoming, outgoing, reintegration).
Additionally, PLANT FELLOWS offers a structured training programme (workshops, dedicated training in complementary skills, industrial placements).
The third call will be open from February 1st 2013 until April 30th 2013 2013 (3months). See: http://www.plantfellows.ch
Research Fields
Biological sciences - Botany
Environmental science - Ecology
Agricultural sciences - Other
Other costs
The PLANT FELLOWS contribution is fixed at 40% of the fellowship costs for eligible researchers. The 60 % own means have to be certificated by the host organisation.
Eligibility criteria
Only experienced researcher can benefit from the PLANT FELLOWS programme. Thus the fellow must, at the time of recruitment be in possession of a doctoral degree or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience. Both options need to be verified by certificates, which will be reviewed by the PLANT FELLOWS selection committee.
At the deadline for application submission, the applicant must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (e.g. work, studies) in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the application submission.
The transnational mobility shall come under one of the following 3 fellowship schemes: incoming, outgoing or reintegration.
The applicant shall be available for the post within 5 months after receiving the notification of acceptance of application.
Selection process
The selection process will take place within a maximum period of 3 months after closing the respective call.
The week after the application submission deadline, the members of the Programme Office will undertake an eligibility check.
After that, the eligible applications will be sent to two independent scientific experts of either panel: Molecular Biology or panel: Ecology. The scientific experts will mark and rank the application by awarding points on the basis of Relevance, Research & Innovation Quality, Feasibility and Exploitability.
The applications together with the scores and comments are then reviewed by one senior scientific expert. The senior scientific expert will conduct an evaluation report.
The evaluation report will be send to the Programme Office.
The PLANT FELLOWS Programme Office will then inform the applicants about the evaluation outcomes and decision.
If an application raises ethical issues, an additional ethical expert will review it.
|Frequency of calls
|PLANT FELLOWS is operating through a system of three calls for participants: June and November 2012 as well as February 2013.
|International mobility required ?
|Eligible destination country/ies for fellows
|Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, India, International, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
|Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence
|Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies
|Website of Fellowship Programme
|Career Stage
|Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
|Research Profile
|Established Researcher (R3), Recognised Researcher (R2)
|Employment contract with full social security
|Covers salary
|Covers travel and subsistence
|Covers research costs
|Maximum duration of fellowship
View or Apply
Related Positions
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - SwitzerlandFor a joint project with Grassland Sciences of ETH Zurich and the Grassland Group at Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART, Prof. Ansgar Kahmen of Universität Basel is offering a PhD Position
Ghent University - NetherlandsThe Seventh Framework Programme operates on many different levels. For individual researchers interested in gaining research experience at a Flemish university, the 'People' programme offers the best


text:
American Airlines, US Airways merger moving forward
The on-going merger talks between American Airlines and US. Airways took another step forward on Friday.
In a press release, US Airways said it has completed discussions with the pilots' union from each airline and reached an agreement, should the merger happen.
The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Earlier this week, the American Airlines flight attendants' union said it would approve an agreement soon to further the potential merger.
There is no timetable for the merger to be completed.
Most Popular
World Class Arizona
- Dignity Health World Class People. World Class Company. Excellent care, delivered with compassion, for all in need.
Voice For A Better Arizona
- Eyes on Education A view of Arizona's education system from all angles.


text:
Snow slams parts of Virginia, region largely spared
Gov. Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency Wednesday as up to 20 inches of snow piled up in parts of central and western Virginia, police dealt with hundreds of crashes and utility crews struggled to restore power to more than 200,000 customers.
McDonnell told a news briefing that state offices closed at 1 p.m. and while the full brunt of the storm spared most of the state, snow was continuing to fall from the slow-moving storm.
He warned that "significant additional" power outages were likely. "This storm is not at all over," McDonnell said. "We expect a lot more heavy wet snow, we expect heavy winds and that is a dangerous situation."
Despite the heavy winds, snow accumulation was relatively low in the Tri-City area with less than an inch sticking. Snow accumulation was heavier in Dinwiddie County and western portions of Chesterfield County.
Students in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas either got a full day or part of a school day off. Chesterfield County schools were closed yesterday. Colonial Heights High School closed at 10:30 a.m., with Colonial Heights Middle closing minutes later. Lakeview, North and Tussing Elementary schools closed at 11:10 a.m. Petersburg schools dismissed early and canceled after school activities.
Hopewell students were not as lucky; schools were open a full day with after school activities canceled.
Workers at Fort Lee had a short day as well; the military base closed at 1 p.m.
Dominion Virginia Power, the state's largest utility, reported 114,000 power failures. An estimated 4,500 customers were without power in Chesterfield County as of 3 p.m. yesterday, according to Dominion Virginia Power's website.
Damage from the winter storm cannot be determined by Dominion Virginia Power crews until the storm subsides. A spokesman for the power company stated that Virginia customers will be without power until the damage has been assessed. Dominion's outages included more than 200,000 statewide, with the others primarily involving electric cooperatives.
Other electric cooperatives offered the same assessment as Dominion Virginia Power.
The storm hit an area from Richmond west to Charlottesville and north of that along the Interstate 81 corridor the hardest.
McDonnell's emergency declaration authorized state agencies to position resources where needed and out-of-state utility crews joined in restoration efforts. The Virginia National Guard deployed personnel to central and northern Virginia to assist with snow removal.
Snowfall depths by midday ranged from 10 inches in Albemarle County up to 15 to 20 inches in the Shenandoah Valley. Up to 2 feet of snow was expected in the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge Mountains before the storm ended later Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
A foot to 14 inches was expected east of the Blue Ridge Mountains to Interstate 95. Wind gusts reached up to 30 mph, which caused strain on tree limbs and covered branches with snow.
Virginia State Police reported 367 vehicle crashes occurred statewide over a 10-hour period and disabled 237 vehicles. The police reported no fatalities, however, some crashes involved injuries. Dispatchers responded to more than 1,300 calls.
Virginia State Troopers responded to 59 crashes in the Richmond area during an eight-hour period from midnight to 8 a.m.
AAA said it had received 576 requests for emergency roadside assistance over a 13-hour period.
The Virginia Department of Transportation had 2,424 plows and sanders and 7,144 contractors clearing roads.
"It's an ongoing battle," said Sandy Myers, a spokeswoman with VDOT's Staunton office. "We're still asking people not to travel today. Fortunately, people seem to be listening to that advice."
In Richmond, a drenching overnight rain turned to fat, wet snowflakes by rush hour. Downtown streets were under an inch or more of slush as cars struggled up the slightest inclines amid spinning tires.
By mid-morning, most commuters appeared to have headed out of Richmond.
"I'll be here for two or three hours and come out to a snow-covered car," Mike Nappi said. He was walking near the Capitol with a large backpack hoisted over his shoulders and a take-out Italian sub in his hand. Nappi was on his way to the train station a mile away to head up to northern Virginia.
To comment you must first create a profile and sign-in with a verified DISQUS account or social network ID. Sign up here.
Comments in violation of the rules will be denied, and repeat violators will be banned. Please help police the community by flagging offensive comments for our moderators to review. By posting a comment, you agree to our full terms and conditions. Click here to read terms and conditions.


text:
Register to vote and make your voice heard in the midterm elections. »
Filing new or amended Uniform Commercial Code inquiries online is fast and easy. Get started now.
For your tablet or printer ... get your own poster. >>
Join other socially responsible Oregon businesses and become a benefit company today.
The 2013-14 edition of the Oregon Blue Book is your go-to guide for the state's history, economy, government and culture. Dig in.
Our improved search engine makes finding Oregon financial, compliance, performance and information technology audits a snap. Start searching.
Confidentially report Oregon government waste, fraud or abuse. Phone 1-800-336-8218 or file a report online.
Did you know? Oregon has one of the highest registered voter turnouts in the nation, thanks to our vote-by-mail system. Not registered? Sign up.


text:
Typical 23 year old trying to figure out what to do with his life.
I mainly spam Paramore, Versaemerge, movies, artwork, video games, and mens fashion.
I follow back.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
in which Matt is completely jealous of Kristen
Oh yeah, I saw Taking Back Sunday (along with Bayside and Transit) tonight. It took me back, y'all, way back to 8th...


text:
Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation: Rhetorical Tools for Literate Uses of Language | 978-0-13-294657-5
ISBN-13: 9780132946575 See more
Author(s): Anna O. Soter
Price Information
Rental OptionsExpiration Date
- Mar 17, 2015$19.99
eTextbook Digital Rental:180 days
Our price: $19.99
Regular price:$49.20
You save:$29.21
Additional product details
Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation: Rhetorical Tools for Literate Uses of Language gives pre- and in-service teachers of English and English as a Foreign Language a concise look at language as a rhetorical tool, while focusing on teaching and learning about grammar, usage, and punctuation through play and experimentation. The book focuses on having readers work with language in ways that develop their meta-linguistic awareness—showing how we work language and how we make it work for us. Easy to understand and navigate, the book presents the ideas of each chapter with objectives, a discussion of the main concept(s), key assumptions and detailed applications with variations.
Marketing Promotion
Three Ways to Study
with eTextbooks!
- Read online from your computer or mobile device.
- Read offline on select browsers and devices when the internet won't be available.
- Print pages to fit your needs.
CourseSmart eTextbooks let you study the best way – your way.


text:
I don't understand why anyone, especially those who claim to be Chinese, can think what Martin Freeman says in that interview is OK.
As Chinese myself, I just want to say: No, it's not OK.
Racist/Sexist or not, saying things like that at least reveals that he is a horrible person.
And I actually waited years for that movie! He just have to ruin it for me!
Ugh! So frustrated right now.


text:
Science and faith should be allies, not opponents, in the search for truth.
But when it comes to understanding the very beginnings of life, it is no easy task to reconcile the history taught in the Bible with the discoveries of the scientific community.
Science and faith should be allies, not opponents, in the search for truth.
But when it comes to understanding the very beginnings of life, it is no easy task to reconcile the history taught in the Bible with the discoveries of the scientific community.
Author Tim Stafford watched the tension between the beliefs of Darwin and the teaching of Genesis shake the faith of his family, ruin friendships, and leave Christians in the field of science feeling as though the doors of the church were closed to their profession.
He believes this civil war can stop. The scientific record and the truth of the Bible aren't mutually exclusive. The Adam Quest offers a compelling new look at the beginnings of life as Stafford puts questions of dinosaurs, genealogy, and the age of the earth to eleven world-class scientists.
A sweeping book—touching everything from advances in genetics to a particle physicist striving to become Anglican priest—Stafford uses the stories and journeys of these remarkable men and women to provide a new diversity of answers. Scientific progress is carefully detailed, while the struggle toward truth and toward God is humanized.
A deeply informative look at Christians working in science, this book is for both believers and those who harbor doubts—an intersection of faith and science, and a safe place for questions. Whether you believe in a young earth, intelligent design, evolutionary creationism, or something else, The Adam Quest offers a chance to strengthen your faith, deepen your knowledge, and bring science back into the church.
To a debate that usually provokes accusations, name-calling, and polarization, Tim Stafford offers a wise, mediating overview. For some, this book may well be a faith-saver.|| Philip Yancey - Author of What Good is God ||
If you've ever been troubled by the relationship between science, the Bible, and human origins—this book is for you. Tim is thoughtful of mind and generous of spirit—two qualities much needed in this discussion.|| John Ortberg - senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, and author of Who Is This Man? ||
Tim Stafford provides a glimpse into the lives of eleven scientists with a strong commitment to Christian faith who are involved in the creation/evolution controversies, representing different perspectives. He goes beyond the technical details of the debates to reveal the personal experiences that underlie each of their convictions. Everyone interested in science and faith would benefit from this insightful perspective of the human sentiment behind the wide range of positions.|| Randy Isaac - Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation ||
Tim Stafford's book is unique and impressive in the breadth of viewpoints presented by thoughtful Christian scholars. They clearly have profound differences in their approach to Biblical exegesis and interpretation of scientific knowledge. At the same time, each expresses an abiding faith in Christ and an unmistakable love of science. What these scientists share is far greater than the controversies that separate them. Stafford wants all of us to appreciate this as well, and his book is a big step toward fulfilling his hope.|| Robert Kaita - Physicist at Princeton University ||
In The Adam Quest Tim set out to improve the tone of the debate about human origins. In my mind he succeeded. By promising to serve as a reporter rather than a polemicist, he gained the trust of advocates across the spectrum of positions on the subject. As a result we encounter eleven very different scientists as persons instead of protagonists. The result is a new window into the debate—or better yet, some oil on troubled waters.|| Jack C. Swearengen - PhD Professor of Engineering (Retired), Author of Beyond Paradise? Technology and the Kingdom of God ||
The words "science" and "religion" placed side by side more often than not result in spontaneous combustion. Fiery invective and contention blaze from both sides. Tim Stafford brings a breath of fresh air in the stench of invective that has characterized language used between science and religion since the days of Galileo. He uses words between old rivals conversationally, listening words of mutual respect.|| Eugene H Peterson - Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology Regent College, Vancouver, B.C. ||
For press inquiries regarding The Adams Quest, please contact Tiffany Sawyer at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
I got a sample of this and I do like this product. It removes all the excess oil and grime off my face. It did not irritate my acne which is something I look for in a cleanser. It has a nice scent that is non-irritating. It can be a little drying though so a moisturizer is a must after using it. I think because of the drying propeties this would only work for me in the warmer months. This is not a bad cleanser, but I do not think it is something that would be best for me all the time.
Too drying. Won't repurchase. Has SLS in it so terrible for acne prone oily skin. Smells great though.
More reviews by lynnlovesyou211
So this is my final review. I have repurchased this product 3 times now and it's safe to say that this is my holy grail product! Wow it's amazing! The minute I got a sample I was hooked! It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and sometimes i don't even need to wear moisturizer because the cleansing is enough! My skin feels smooth and my whiteheads have been clearing up. I recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an amazing cleanser! Today I bought the 500ml one which was a huge step!
So I ended up getting this product after it was recommended to me by our esthetician at work, (I had originally bought the Dermal Clay Cleanser, which ended up being too heavy for my combination skin and made me break out with terrible cystic acne) I got a giant 16.9 oz bottle of the special cleansing gel though, and I have been using it for about two months now maybe? Huge difference! I have not had more than one zit on my face at a time, even before my time of the month when I would normally break out, I didn't! I was amazed! My skin gets a tiny bit dry after using it but it's simple enough to just through a simple unscented moisturizer on afterwards. My skin feels and looks great! Even though I still wear makeup everywhere I go (I have the worst dark circles under my eyes... If anyone knows a cure for that, PLEASE let me know!)
I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with combination or oily skin, it has an excellent foam and I really feel like it helps to get rid of excess oil. The smell is also very neutral, my boyfriend even doesn't mind it! Sometimes i'll get him to wash my back with it, occasionally i'll have breakouts on my back from going to the gym (sweating). It's made a world of difference, and you only need about a quarter of a pump to cover your face, neck and chest. This bottle is going to last forever, so even though it is expensive, in the long run it really is worth it. I don't like the pump though, you can't travel with the bottle without it spilling everywhere!
Despite the packaging though, I love this product! Awesome job Dermalogica!
Removes makeup well but it is just too drying for me unfortunately :/
This leaves my skin tight and irritated
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
My relatives and I loved this product. The only weakness was the packaging with pump, it was certainly tricky to be brought for traveling. Foamy and soft on skin, amazing and probably lasted forever since I only used 1/2 pump every facial wash.
It saddens me that Dermalogica is known as one the best beauty and skincare line... But speaking from my own experience with this product, after using for few days my skin became extremely dry and tight and itchy!
I even noticed little acne bumps appearing from this special cleansing gel, I understand some have pointed out that this product "used" to be good before but it seems theyy have changed some of the ingredients or altered it in some way that is affecting a lot of people with severe side effects. No wonder the counter lady discounted this product to me more than 50% off the retail price and I am not happy!!
What really saved my skin is going back to natural cleansing methods and now my skin has gone back to its normal state.
Will I trust Dermalogica again...? NOPE!
For me this is the best cleanser I have used so far in my life. It's so powerful at removing all traces of dirt and makeup and yet still manages to feel gentle on my skin. It has so far successfully removed any type of mascara I use even when I layer it on. Although I do tend to double cleanse when I'm wearing a lot of make up. I feel that this cleanser combined with the daily microfoliant has transformed my skin. I am prone to blackheads and small hard clogged pores around my chin. I now have very few blackheads and the small blockages I get tend to come out themselves now without squeezing. Very happy with it.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
After a random outburst with acne at the age of 25, I became desperate to find something that worked well. I almost can't believe that I'm writing this right now because this product has been working steadily for about 3 months. It lathers well, smells light and pleasant, and rinses off fabulously making your skin feel refreshed not tight. A little goes a long way, and after trying everything from Murad to La Rochey Posay, I'm in love!
I had a Dermalogica face mapping facial and LOVED it. It was thoroughly informative and made me purchase various products including the special cleansing gel, multiactive toner and active moist. I'll be honest, I think the products are ridiculously overpriced - particularly for the oil free moisturiser. BUT with regards to the special cleansing gel, it does last almost a year and you only need to use the tiniest amount so it works out relatively cost efficient. Not to mention, lovely quality. This is actually all I use in my cleansing routine now. I cut out toner a while ago (unless my skin is horrific) after reading an article in Glamour that stated it is a wasted step. Brilliant. One less thing to do in the morning and evening. Then I watched Gossmakeupartist on YouTube and he emphaised that oily to combo skin can sometimes benefit from no moisturiser. I have an oily T-zone and cheeks, but normal everywhere else so decided to follow his advice and further cut my moisturiser from my routine. Primilarly as every moisturiser was making me extremely oily and pimply. Truth? Since I cut these steps out, my skin has never been better. Sometimes I think we are inundated with cosmetic marketing ploys saying all these skincare products are hugely beneficial when actually, they are extremely pore clogging. Of course, if you have dry skin - you MUST moisturise. That's a given. But stopping it seems to have benefited my skin so far. If my skin changes I'll incorperate it back into my routine but for now, my skin feels plumper and clearer than ever. I think it's partly due to this cleanser, too. I love using it and feel it's ingredients are extremely high quality. It smells fresh and not remotely clinical... Which some cheaper brands often do. You know you're putting good quality products on your face with this. I love it. And despite the heafty price tag, I will keep repurchasing until my skin rejects it/changes.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No


text:
The FDA has issued a new warning about skin numbing products after receiving reports of two women who died after using them before undergoing laser hair removal.
Skin numbing products contain drugs like lidocaine in a cream or gel form. They are used to desensitize nerve endings near the surface of the skin. FDA experts say if they're not used by someone who is qualified they can enter the blood stream and cause irregular heartbeat, seizures, breathing problems, even death.
Yet, some consumers are using these products on their own and the concern is applying too much in one area can make numbing products much stronger than necessary and potentially dangerous.
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
Cyberattackers brought down Apple Daily's website with 40 million hits a second, the paper revealed today, while an internet expert estimated more than 10,000 computers would have been used.Friday, 20 June, 2014, 7:06am 26 comments
Even if the people who attacked Ming Pao former chief editor Kevin Lau Chun-to are caught, the mastermind behind the plot may never be revealed. That's the warning from two high-profile victims of similar attacks – Shih Wing-ching, the founder of free newspaper AM730, and lawmaker Albert Ho Chun-yan – who recalled their first-hand experiences of Hong Kong's violent underbelly on Commercial Radio this morning.28 Feb 2014 - 5:37pm
Growing government restrictions on journalists' access to information have contributed to the decline of Hong Kong's free press, says a United States report on press freedom.3 May 2013 - 5:40am 1 comment
New debate on Sichuan quake funding3 May 2013 - 3:41am
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated today, was designated by the UN in 1993 to remind governments of their duty to uphold free speech and the free press, as outlined by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.3 May 2013 - 3:41am 2 comments
Of all Myanmar's reforms, few are as fundamentally important to the nation's people as media freedom. The recent launch of four privately owned newspapers - the first of 16 given approval to publish daily by the quasi-civilian government - is a small but vital step on that road. A six-decade stranglehold on the press by the military deprived citizens of basic rights and information. Remaining doubts about authorities' sincerity and intentions will be vanquished if journalists are again able to do their jobs without fear or favour.11 Apr 2013 - 3:03am
Myanmar's state monopoly on daily newspapers ended on Monday as four privately owned dailies launched for the first time in nearly five deacades. There have been no privately owned dailies in the country since it came under military rule in the 1960s.2 Apr 2013 - 2:05am
Fans of Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death at various events. Among the highlights is a 20th anniversary charity screening of Farewell My Concubine - which brought Cheung international acclaim for his portrayal of a gay opera singer - at the Sunbeam Theatre in North Point.1 Apr 2013 - 3:00am
RTHK is caught in the midst of a political storm. The latest controversy involves claims by acting assistant director of TV and corporate business, Forever Sze Wing-yuen, that he would not be promoted to the job on a permanent basis because he refused to carry out "political missions" assigned by his boss.22 Mar 2013 - 4:00am 1 comment
Britain's three main political parties agreed on Monday to create a new system to regulate the country's scandal-hungry newspapers, after a public inquiry exposed a culture of industrial-scale phone hacking and other unethical behaviour.19 Mar 2013 - 2:40am


text:
A former radio personality is among the residents of a tent city in Lakewood, N.J. and he brings some entertainment to the homeless that have sought refuge there.
His name is Michael Berenzweig. And now, he's known as the piano man of tent city.
Berenzweig used to work as a co-host and producer at public radio station WBAI in New York City.
He grew up in Jamaica, Queens. His mother taught him him how to play at the age of 3.
Berenzweig says he even played piano across the street from Carnegie Hall at the age of 8.
He says his wife Marilyn worked in the textile industry in New York City making $100,000 a year. She was the main bread winner for the family.
She lost her job and they eventually ended up in the tent city, where they have lived for the past three years.
Besides being a piano player, Berenzweig is also a vegan activist who runs a chicken sanctuary in the tent city.
He gets a Social Security Supplemental Income check and uses the money to care for the animals.
He hopes to move to South Carolina but wants another family to care for the animals.
His favorite song to play in tent city is New Age by the Velvet Underground. He also plays guitar and blues harp.
Chasing New Jersey will profile Michael Berenzweig on Friday night at 10 p.m. on My9.


text:
Lori Willis
Schnuck Markets, Inc
Extensive Remodel Underway At Richmond Center Schnucks
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. – An extensive remodel is underway at one of St. Louis' busiest Schnucks stores! Upgrades throughout the Richmond Center store, located at 6600 Clayton Road (63117), are expected to continue throughout summer with completion projected for early fall.
According to Store Manager Jerry Lueders, associates are excited and are fielding questions from customers who are wondering just what is going on at their Schnucks. "You can't help but wonder what's happening when a whole wall is moved," Lueders laughed. "This is one of the most extensive remodels our engineering team has undertaken, and when it's complete, we really will be able to demonstrate our food and culinary expertise. Our customers will think they're shopping in a whole new store!"
"New departments, fixtures, lighting and flooring have been designed to give the store a brighter, more upscale look to complement the types of services we will be adding," Lueders explained.
The remodeled deli department will feature Boar's Head premium deli meats and cheeses, a made-to-order Sandwich Express bar and an expanded hot carryout foods section perfect for on-the-go customers. The deli's specialty cheese section will feature cheeses from around the world. The cheeses will pair well with selections from the wine and liquor department which will be nearly doubled in size to accommodate special fixtures that allow the horizontal display of high-end wines.
The meat and seafood departments will be upgraded to enhance customer service and a new shrimp and seafood soup bar will be added.
Coffee lovers will find a Kaldi's Coffee shop with free Wi-Fi access and seating while those wanting to learn a quick recipe still will be able to enjoy the Schnucks Cooks kiosk with accompanying dishware, cookware and kitchen accessories section.
"We appreciate our customers' patience during construction, and we think they'll be quite satisfied when they see everything that the 'new' store has to offer," Lueders said.
Schnucks acquired the 66,600-square-foot Richmond Center store while it was under construction as part of the 1995 National acquisition. The store opened to customers on Aug. 1 of that year and was last remodeled in 2001.
Founded in St. Louis in 1939, Schnuck Markets, Inc. operates 105 stores (including five Logli stores) and 101 pharmacies in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Tennessee and Mississippi.
# # #


text:
Meet Miss Shelrawka
Minty fam, meet Miss Shelrawka, one of the few strictly vinyl djs whose eclectic sound has her poised to elevate dance floor consciousness worldwide. We recently had the pleasure of meeting Miss Shelrawka (digitally) through our good friend, photographer extraordinaire and people connector, Vitamin Dee. Have a glimpse her musical history, what she's up to now and what's in store.
Are you originally from Seattle?
No, I am originally from the East coast. Born in NJ, but lived in both NJ and NYC. I moved out to Seattle almost two years ago.
How did you decide made you move out west?
I relocated for a job opportunity. NYC is pretty intense and fast moving, which is great, but I needed to change it up a bit and try something new. Seattle has such amazing views and the summers here are so beautiful – like those Jill Scott lyrics…"Cumulus clouds, 84 degrees, melody…" but I miss pizza and the subway. Ha!
What made you want to become a DJ?
This question is always some long-winded-years-ago-when-I-was-a-kid stuff, but to be honest; I was surrounded by a ton of different styles and genres of music. So, having all these different influences, and loving the beats from hip hop to the rave scene, it was hard not to want to bring some flavor to the tables in a way I was given and experienced in my life.
What makes you remain a strictly vinyl DJ?
I love vinyl. I love the analog sound, the smell, the feel of it. Actually seeing the lines on the record is my way of reading the music. It's a commitment when you buy a record. From the price, to the care for it and yes, to lugging it around. (I've got some bruises man, hahaha!)
I'm not knocking the digital era because I get the benefits of it. I'm simply saying that there are some who use a computer program to beat-match for them and not acquire the skills to be able to sync the tracks with their ears. That it is an art form to be learned, shared and respected.
How would you describe your sound/style to someone who doesn't know much about electronic music?
I guess it would depend on the genre of music I am playing for that party. I am a booty shaker, haha! I like it funky with percussion beats but the bass has to be there. I went from the hip hop thump into the drum n bass back in the 90s - kind of got out of that sound because it started to sound the same. Moved over to the house crowd — took some of that NYC latin influence. Moved into the techno scene - took the bass bumpin' drive and techy energy. Then slapped my funky inspiration from all these genres and it's delivered into a nice little package to keep you boppin' and actually dancing.
What are some characteristics that set you apart from other DJs in the electronic/house music scene?
I like to create a journey by combining the melodies of all kinds of genres that someone would never think could vibe together. Some things that you may hear in techno, you would never think to work in a House element. I prefer to warm up the dance floor by well-delivered tracks rather than stale anthems.
How are you bridging gaps if any in the Seattle music scene?
I want to show people there is good music out there by introducing it to them in a way they can relate to or are familiar with. Sometimes what I am playing at that moment people may not realize its techno and really dig it; only to find out that they were enjoying something they had a prejudice about. Techno gets a really bad rap for the most part and is misclassified a lot. The same can be said about house, it's too soulful, whimsical, too light, not hard enough and this isn't the case either.
What are you looking forward to?
I look forward to working with local talent and meeting new talent. Building relationships in the music community and being turned on to new experiences. There are some really talented DJs here in Seattle and I see them working it. It would be great to collaborate with them.
How can people support house music or good music in general? Where can they go? What can they read? Both locally and nationally.
I would say people just need to keep the communication on music out there —on good music at that! Just staying actively connected to blogs or open forums. They are generally really good and have interesting insight.
I also say people should continue supporting their local papers and radio stations. For example, in Seattle, we have The Stranger and KEXP.
If you are in or around Seattle this weekend check out Miss Shelrawka, Saturday June 26 at the Electric Tea Garden.


text:
Text size:
After some research, I discovered that the Democrat trustees in South Rock Island Township voted to receive a public pension from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, with Republican Supervisor John Bauersfeld casting a No vote.
According to IMRF, a township trustee must work a minimum of 600 hours per year conducting township business to qualify for this pension.
After checking the township minutes posted on the website, I discovered that over the past 12 months the average monthly meeting lasted for 38 minutes! I ask you, is this being fiscally responsible?
This is another example of public pension misuse and abuse. I do not believe that this was the intent of public pensions. Those that are really deserving of them can get hurt because they all get tarred, as abusing the system and that's not fair!
I have a choice and a vote Tuesday. I will make the BEST choice and vote for all of the Republican candidates in South Rock Island Township. Better government is under their watch!
Gayle Santuccio,
Rock Island
Rock island, IL Details
|(More Print Ads)


text: A while ago, I wrote a blog about bizarre Polish movie posters. The Hungarians too are doing their part in providing interesting twists to the forms of advertisement we see on a regular basis. Does this remind anyone else of basically any Sci-Fi book written and published between 1980 and 1995? Also, what's with the green monster?