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And The Connecticut Law Tribune reports that "State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against Retroactive Use Of Death Penalty."
You can access the video of today's order argument before the Supreme Court of Connecticut at this link.
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David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times reports that "Justices give break to legal immigrants convicted of pot possession."
This evening's broadcast of NPR's "All Things Considered" contained an audio segment titled "Justices Say U.S. Improperly Deported Man Over Marijuana" featuring Nina Totenberg.
And at "SCOTUSblog," Lyle Denniston has a post titled "Opinion recap: Easing a severe drug law."
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You can access at this link the transcript of today's U.S. Supreme Court oral argument in Sekhar v. United States, No. 12-357.
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Lawrence Hurley of Reuters reports that "Supreme Court justices tackle Texas-Oklahoma water fight."
Richard Wolf of USA Today reports that "Texas-Oklahoma water fight could wash over West."
And Jeremy P. Jacobs of Greenwire reports that "Justices struggle with interstate compact at heart of Texas-Okla. water war."
You can access at this link the transcript of today's U.S. Supreme Court oral argument in Tarrant Regional Water Dist. v. Herrmann, No. 11-889.
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And at the "Lawfare" blog, Wells Bennett and Benjamin Wittes have a post titled "Breaking News: D.C. Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing in Al-Bahlul."
You can access today's order of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granting rehearing en banc at this link.
Update: At "SCOTUSblog," Lyle Denniston has a post titled "Congress's war crimes power at issue."
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Update: In other coverage, Bill Rankin of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a news update headlined "Court lifts execution stay; state out of lethal-injection drugs."
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In early news coverage, The Associated Press reports that "Court limits deportations over marijuana crimes."
Update: In other coverage, Lawrence Hurley of Reuters reports that "Justices say marijuana possession not a deportable offense."
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Online at The Atlantic, Adam Goodman has an essay titled "How the Media Have Misunderstood Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Miranda Rights: A primer on Miranda and the public-safety exception." And Andrew Cohen has an essay titled "Tsarnaev's Now Been Charged: Five Questions, Five Answers; Understanding what happened today and what comes next for the Boston bombing suspect."
And at Slate, Emily Bazelon has a jurisprudence essay titled "Of Course Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Is Not an Enemy Combatant; John McCain and Lindsey Graham's ludicrous, harmful campaign to get him declared one."
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In today's edition of The Washington Post, Robert Barnes reports that "Supreme Court weighs restrictions that Congress can impose on groups it funds."
In today's edition of The Los Angeles Times, David G. Savage reports that "Supreme Court weighs 'loyalty oaths' for groups fighting AIDS; The groups object to having to explicitly oppose prostitution and sexual trafficking in order to receive U.S. aid."
In today's edition of The Wall Street Journal, Jess Bravin reports that "Justices Weigh Conditions on Funding for Aid Groups."
And on yesterday evening's broadcast of NPR's "All Things Considered," Nina Totenberg had an audio segment titled "Justices Weigh Speech Rights For Groups Getting U.S. Funds."
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wow very nice poem im dissapointed you still havent gone to rhyming poems but you know its still very good
Moon shining brightly over the empty streets
Single footsteps echoing between the sound houses
A late night bus scrolling over the corner
And a lonely poet sitting over by her window
Gasping for fresh air
Dreaming of someone
Singing an ode to the moon
A lovely old couple leaving their friends, going over the street- home
Big city lights making the night seem as day
Sounds of sirens so far away they seem unreal
And a lonely poet watching the passing by hours
Planes flying over one after another
High chimneys of similar houses, casting smoke in the air
A cyclist passing Your way slowly
And a poet, the only one smiling about the lovely evening
Green trees and lovely gardens to please the eye
An old man walking his little dog
Silence so peaceful it makes You cry
And a poet trying to catch the moment on a piece of paper
wow very nice poem im dissapointed you still havent gone to rhyming poems but you know its still very good
wow...brialiantly done....the atmosphere to this poem was very calm, yet sad and lonely... :/ one of ur best poem this is....i love this 1... good job ^^
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I must say this is very good,
but I agree with Levitatinganimelover, I to am dissapointed that this is not a rhyming poem but good non the less
WOW....i have no more words alot of emotions and writing i mean like oh my gosh keep it ↑ lasu
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wow...to me that was very beautiful. it was just so peaceful. i loved it!! =)
Thank You guys!!!!!!!! ^^ I'm glad you all liked it...
And I have been writing rhying poems too lately, but this is one of the poems inspired by a moment and I prefere to make those simple, so I could put all I feel in it ^^
Thank You all!!!!!!!!
Well I have to say, Im impressed with your ability to make a smooth poem, full of rythm... That DOESNT rhyme. And your work has something that is hard to pack into the "prison" that rhyming can often create... Thats imagery. Not that you can't have both... But it is much easier to describe an environment without being chained to rhyming words. You have done so perfectly here... And also filled your reader with much emotion.
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No one is certain who invented the whoopie pie; folks in both Pennsylvania Amish country and Maine have claimed it. As for the name, one theory is that it comes from children saying "whoopie!" upon finding the moist, chocolaty sweets in their lunch pails. Your kids can experience the same glee after baking their own -- and with pink-tinted filling, the pies will elicit cries of joy on Valentine's Day.
Make Scooping a Cinch: With a cookie scoop, young bakers can neatly make uniform drop cookies and cakes. The simple-to-use gadget works just like its ice-cream counterpart, enabling you to measure and drop dough with a squeeze of the handle. Many scoops form a cookie about the size of one made with a tablespoon, but scoops are also available in other sizes. You can find them at cooking supply stores (oxo.com offers a model similar to the one shown for $13).
Personalize the Whoopie Pies for Valentine's Day by wrapping them in large lollipop bags (available at craft stores) and attaching a message.
Heat the oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
In a large bowl with a hand mixer set at medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until evenly blended, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg, increase the speed to high, and beat until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute more.
Pour half the fl our mixture into the butter-sugar mixture, and beat at medium speed until combined. Add the buttermilk mixture and continue beating until just blended. Add the remaining fl our mixture and beat again.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place a heaping tablespoon of batter on a prepared cookie sheet. Add more mounds of batter, evenly spacing them, until there are nine on each sheet. Slightly fl atten each mound with a spoon.
Bake the cakes one sheet at a time for 10 minutes (they should be moist and spongy). Let them cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a rack to cool completely. Reline the sheets and scoop, shape, and bake the remaining batter.
Using an electric mixer at medium-high speed, beat all the fi lling ingredients except the coloring in a medium bowl until evenly blended, about 2 minutes. If you want to give the fi lling a Valentine hue, fold in drops of red food coloring until the desired tint is reached.
To make each pie, spoon and spread a heaping tablespoon of the filling onto the bottom of a cake, then gently press another cake on top.


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The fire that destroyed Visaggio's restaurant began in the ceiling of a woman's restroom and may have been caused by an exhaust fan, investigators said Tuesday.
Silver Spring Township police said the fire Sunday night, which has been ruled accidental, traveled up through the second floor of the landmark restaurant at 6990 Wertzville Road and spread into an attached hotel.
The five-alarm blaze brought firefighters from Dauphin,
Perry and York counties when it began after 6 p.m. while the business
was closed.
The barn that
housed the restaurant sustained fire damage to the second floor and fire and water damage to the first
floor. The kitchen area was also destroyed, and a
banquet hall area in the back sustained smoke and water damage, according to fire officials.
Several apartments were also damaged, including
two that had residents. The American Red Cross was assisting two people
who were displaced.
Lumadue/Visaggio family has said they will rebuild the 33-year-old restaurant, which has earned national acclaim over the years for its Italian cuisine.
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"Extra's" AJ Calloway caught up with NBA player Kris Humphries at the NYC premiere of "Man of Steel."
Reality star Kim Kardashian and NBA player Kris Humphries are at last officially divorced! A judgment was entered Monday night in Los Angeles Superior Court in one of the longest-running divorce cases in recent memory.
NBA player Kris Humphries may settle with estranged wife Kim Kardashian.
The two have been ordered to appear in an L.A. court on Friday for another settlement conference. Last week, Humphries missed the first one, and sources close to him told TMZ the basketballer could be reconsidering his position.
Kim Kardashian appears to be doing some serious damage control leading up to her divorce trial with Kris Humphries on May 6… and so far, so good.Naughty But Nice Rob, the request was granted on Tuesday.
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is not interested in documenting this particular moment in her life.
Sources told RadarOnline.com that the mom-to-be is opposed to having cameras in the courtroom when she and estranged husband Kris Humphries take their divorce to trial May 6.
NBA player Kris Humphries has missed a mandatory Friday morning court date in L.A., in which he and estranged wife Kim Kardashian were to appear in front of a judge for a divorce settlement conference.Sources told TMZ that Humphries was still in NYC at 1:00 AM, looking "extremely upset." The earliest flight out of JFK is 6:00 AM, which would put the Brooklyn Nets player in L.A. after the appointed court time.
The divorce drama between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries continued on Tuesday as Kim testified under oath that she did love Kris when he proposed and when they tied the knot, reports TMZ.
The L.A. lawyer representing NBA player Kris Humphries in his divorce from Kim Kardashian has filed docs asking to be relieved as counsel, reports TMZ.


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- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 4 burrito size flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup bottled caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream
- Toss together first 4 ingredients.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add apple mixture, and sauté 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove apple mixture from skillet; wipe skillet clean.
- Stir together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on 1 side of each tortilla; top cream cheese mixture evenly with apple mixture. Fold tortillas in half over apple mixture.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 quesadillas 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and quesadillas. Drizzle with caramel sauce, and top with vanilla ice cream. Serve immediately.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign. A few of their detours into domestic issues were problematic too.
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Hawaii-based incubator wins Hong Kong award
Hawaii Business and Entrepreneur Acceleration Mentors, or HiBEAM, connects local tech companies with Asian investors
Jason Ueki, High Health Aquaculture Asia presenting to Hong Kong investors.
Photo: Courtesy Bee Leng Chua
Steve Sue, founder of BizGym, a cloud-based rapid-development application for startups and entrepreneurs, can't say enough about Bee Leng Chua's program, Hawaii Tech Asia.
"Our business benefited wildly," says Sue, who lives in Hawaii, noting that, soon after his trip to Hong Kong in September 2012, his company got a deal with a Hong Kong-based technology accelerator.
Breakthroughs like Sue's are a key reason two Hong Kong business groups gave their "Success Story" award to the Hawaii Business and Entrepreneur Acceleration Mentors, or HiBEAM, whose executive director is Chua.
The Honolulu-based nonprofit was founded in 2000 to provide mentoring and expert advice to Hawaii technology and life-science companies. Sue sings Chua's praises. "Bee saw the (business) opportunity quickly. ... (She) organized the best delegation-style trip I have ever been on," he says.
Bee Leng Chua, HiBEAM and K.O. Chia, president of the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
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Chua loves the opportunity to connect Hawaii companies with businesses in Hong Kong, which, she notes, has been ranked as the world's freest economy by The Heritage Foundation for the 18th consecutive year.
"I truly believe that Hawaii businesses can use Hong Kong as a platform to go to China," she says. HiBEAM also uses Singapore as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
Hawaii Tech Asia is Chua's annual business tour in which she introduces Hawaii entrepreneurs to potential investors, distributors, suppliers, partners and customers in Asia. Chua took five new companies in 2011 and 11 companies in 2012. She says she keeps the group small so that each business gets individualized attention, through prearranged meetings of appropriate companies and business people.
Initially, Sue was not sure he wanted to make the trip, but is glad he did. "Bee Leng is a star," he says. "From knowing nobody ... to within one and a half months, we had a deal."
Chua will not take a group to Asia in 2013 but is planning to bring Asian and other international companies to Hawaii.
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A classic Bordeaux Supérieur' produced from mature rootstock grown on well-drained gravelly soil similar to that of Pomerol 6km to the South-West.
Lalande de Pomerol 'La Chenade' from Denis Durantou - Great value, right-bank claret with a bit of bottle-age from the 2009 vintage.
Crimson colour, wild berries and raisins on the nose, cedar, cassis, graphite and fleshy fruit on the palate.
The Château Simone Blanc has a lovely dry, savoury palate, subtle scrub and herb scents and delicate resinous undertones. Unusual, attractive and very well structured.
The brick-pink rosé from Château Simone has beguiling garrigue berry scents and flavours and enough body to stand up to flavoursome Mediterranean cuisine.
Château Simone Rouge - a rare unreconstructed historical gem. Complex cigar box, sandalwood and sous bois aromas precede a rich, evolved palate with some mushroom and resinous notes it is often mistaken for top-quality Bordeaux. Plump tannins and a balanced acidity yield a red wine that improves considerably with bottle age.
The old-vine cuvée has a darker ruby/purple color and offers a gorgeous concoction of lush black cherries, raspberries, and loamy soil notes with some Provencal herbs and licorice. It is full-bodied, fleshy, and totally seductive and voluptuous. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
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With subtle aromas of white peaches, acacia flower and apricots, this wine is medium-bodied and crisp with a long, powerful finish.
This refreshingly oak-free white Châteauneuf is one of the best around!
"The charismatic mayor of Chateauneuf du Pape, Jean-Pierre Boisson, bottles early and makes some of the most delicious and alluring wines of the appellation. They are not meant for long-term aging, but rather to be drunk in their first 5-8 years of life."
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.
A wonderful esoteric, slightly resinous, full bodied, dry white wine deliberately made in quite an oxidative style with a sherry-like bouquet and a complex palate of orchard fruit offset by wild herb notes and a long, elegant finish.
An admirable Costières de Nîmes blanc from the Moliniers. A delicate wild flower bouquet and mid-weight orchard fruit palate with subtle notes of
white pepper and minerals. It is refreshingly un-oaked.
This red Coteaux d'Aix wine from Domaine des Oullières is made from a hand-harvested 40% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache Noir along with 20% Syrah: almost a Rhône Bordeaux fusion. Mid-weight, versatile, and easy-drinking.
This terrific, crisp all-rounder has deservedly become one of our 'go to' recommendations for parties, receptions and events.
It has a subtle bouquet of citrus fruit with hints of herbs and a zesty, dry, un-oaked palate.
A quaffable blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Gascony that really comes into its own with poultry dishes or summer barbecues. Duck à l'Orange would be ideal!
A wonderful nose of dark berry fruit precedes a medium-bodied palate with flavours of blackberries and plums.
Hugues and Rolands 'Domaine Les Filles de Septembre' Cuvée Tradition has rapidly gained a loyal following and is now one of our top-selling wines. It has a joyful summer berry bouquet and juicy palate of youthful, red fruit, with bright peppery undertones over a background of supple, ripe tannins. Think Bordeaux meets the Languedoc.
Deceptively pale yet fruit laden white wine with crisp acidity and freshness. Appealing agrume aromas and uplifting apricot and white peach flavours.
Pale lemon in colour, this wine displays aromas of apricots and orchard fruits prior to a clean, fresh palate with flavours of citrus fruit and pineapple preceding a dry finish.
A pale straw colour, appealing wild flower scents and a lovely, mid-weight, citrus-edged palate underscored by a nervy minerality.
A well-balanced, versatile, mid-weight white wine that has a lovely, dry, savoury, herb-tinged palate with wild flower scents and a fruity finish.
The Lirac rosé from Domaine Maby is a deep brick-pink colour, with classic berry-fruit aromas preceding a juicy palate, with soft tannins and a dry finish.
Tavel: Domaine Maby La Forcadière - a full-bodied rosé wine made in a traditional style.
It has a lovely terracotta robe, ripe berry scents and a palate of red fruit with subtle spicy undertones and a delicate rasp of tannin.
The 'Empreinte du Temps' Vin de Pays Catalan is a rich, slightly oxidative, straw-coloured wine with a complex palate with an almost briny quality, of grilled nuts and minerals, and sherry-like undertones prior to a gently warming, long, resonant end note.
This peachy blend of typical Rhône varietals (Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache) grown on the edge of the Cévennes, stands head and shoulders above most Languedoc whites.
Yapp Brothers are members of 'The Bunch', a group of Britain's best independent wine merchants.


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Tattoo artist Ryan Fitzgerald from Dayton, OH was hit with a $100,000 lawsuit last week by his ex-girlfriend Rossie Brovent. She claims that her boyfriend was supposed to tattoo a scene from Narnia on her back but instead tattooed an image of a pile of excrement with flies buzzing around it.
Apparently, Ryan found out that Rossie had cheated with a long-time friend of his, but instead of confronting her about it he acted like everything was normal and hatched a plan for revenge. Originally, Rossie tried to have Ryan charged with assault, but the ingenious tattoo artist had covered his bases by plying Rossie with wine and tequila shots and getting her to sign a consent form that stated the design was "at the artist's discretion."
No word from Rossie on whether the illicit night of passion with Ryan's friend was worth it. Moral of the story? Never cheat on a tattoo artist.
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Just because some women chose to wear a burqa does not mean it is not sexist. Same as the reason of some women to wear a bikini— as a reaction to the way men view women. Instead of going to one extreme or the other based on the views of men, how about men change their viewpoints so women don't internalize this sexism and feel the need to show nothing/everything because they are an object of male desire?
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Palestinian women and girls from the West Bank at the beach in Tel Aviv, after a group of Israeli women snuck them into the country for a daylong excursion. Most of the Palestinian women had never seen the ocean before, because they live in a part of the West Bank that is landlocked. Skittish at first, then wide-eyed with delight, they waded into the Mediterranean, smiling, splashing and then joining hands, getting knocked over by the waves, throwing back their heads and ultimately laughing with joy. Read more here.
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Gradius - the start of a legacy. The great granddaddy of the modern shoot-em-up. Combining multiple kinds of power-ups, detailed and varied graphics, and challenging gameplay with memorizable levels, Gradius basically set the conventions for shoot-em-up games that even modern members of the Bullet Hell genre follow today (albeit with many additions.)
The older brother to Salamander, Gradius has a much less organic, more mechanical and static essence to it, which works well with its gameplay and animation which feel slightly less fluid in this initial incarnation. Later games in the series would improve upon the animation and variety, and my personal favorite, Gradius III, would even let you customize your array of achievable power-ups when you start the game, but they would never have the honor of laying the foundation for literally dozens of other games that followed.
The official art for Gradius is a masterpiece that brings together the art style of older game covers such as those seen on the Atari 2600, and the elements of this game not possible on the former—attacks from half a dozen directions at once, boss enemies taking up a large portion of the screen. I made the logo at the top from scratch in Photoshop, although it's designed to resemble the actual logo which was on the original promo flyers Konami distributed. This golden-orange-brown logo would never again be used, unfortunately; it was replaced with the more familiar (but harsh) blue and black arrangement.


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The young actress was rumored to play Itaril, a young elf, but had yet to officially confirm her attachment to the project.
The Hobbit is currently in production in New Zealand
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released December 14th, 2012 and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.


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2012-13: Compiled a 12-8 overall record, including a 1-0 dual mark, wrestling at 133 and 141 pounds ... earned two wins by fall ... took fourth place as an unattached wrestler at the Cowboy Open (Amateur Division) at 141 pounds ... placed fourth at 141 pounds at the FHSU-Bob Smith Open.
High School: Lettered four years in wrestling for coach Gary Hartman ... three-time state participant ... state runner-up ... four-year all-conference academic honoree.
Personal: Member of cadet squadron 7 ... son of Jim and Desiree Stepan ... has one younger sister ... majoring in civil engineering ... would like to become a helicopter pilot ... hobbies include hunting, fishing and dancing ... attended the University of Minnesota for a year and walked on to the wrestling team ... craziest ambition is to become a general.


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I was also hoping that Universal would put some care into the fantastical food from the Harry Potter franchise. Some of my best theme park memories are from restaurants, so I hope it works out.
I wish that he had mentioned what upcoming projects (entrees, decor, etc.) Mythos will be undergoing in order to keep it the best around.
And finally, does anyone know if they have updated the sign outside Mythos yet to accommodate its six year reign?
I talked with Jay Thomas back in May, actually. He was a pleasure to speak with.
And the restaurant in Frontierland is Rancho del Zocalo. Please click over, everyone, and give it a rating and review, if you've eaten there.


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Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been in the hospital since last Friday's horrific ordeal and his hours on the run in Boston. Although Tsarnaev was taken alive, because of a reportedly self-inflicted gun shot wound to his throat, he has been unable to answer questions.
In fact, some were implying that he may never talk to investigators. Luckily, that doesn't seem to be the case and the injured 19-year-old is now answering questions, albeit doing so in writing. As yet there is no indication that the information he is giving is helpful.
Still, it's the first hope that we might finally get some answers as to why this kid everyone described as "nice" and "normal" and "cool" would have taken such a radical turn and hurt and killed so many people in the Boston Marathon bombings.
Still, we may never get the answers we seek.
The reality is, he can choose what to answer and what not to answer, and since he appears to be in uncharted territory, who knows how it will all play out. This is a kid who was described as nice and kind and fun and a pothead by many friends.
The speculation is that his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev radicalized him and that he is the influence that turned Dzhokhar from a fun-loving, cool guy to a suspected killer.
More from The Stir: 12 New Questions About the Tsarnaev Brothers Answered
It's truly a tragedy in so many, many ways. What a waste of so many promising lives, the younger bomber included. All he had to do was keep doing what he was doing and he might have actually been a success story. Instead he is suspected of killing four innocent people (three in the bombing and then the MIT officer who was shot to death) and permanently maiming so many more.
How could he?
That is the question we all want to know. But maybe we never will. Maybe people really never are what they seem, and the best we can hope for is some kind of irrational, illogical rambling about why they do what they do.
There is no rational way to explain going from a 19-year-old college kid to a child murderer. There is nothing he will say that will make our country less angry or less full of grief. There simply is no answer.
Do you think Dzhokhar will ever tell us the truth?
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I can't imagine there be anything satisfying about what he has to say.
UNLESS, he truly expressed grief over what he did and recognized how evil his actions were. Maybe then, what he had to say would be a little bit satisfying - or at least bring a little bit of comfort.
I don't understand why people want to know "why". And really I don't care if his older brother influenced his actions...aren't we all influenced by other people, rather it's to do good or bad? To me, it is what it is and I don't need his reasoning to understand that he is a terrorist and terrorist kill people. End of story.
I'm with @zandhmom2. I don't care why he did it. He KILLED people, injured almost 200. I don't need to hear any justification for what he did, because there is NONE. There is no excuse for what he did.
They should have left him in the boat to die
The "why" is important for his trial, and perhaps as well for those who were personally affected by his actions. It doesn't matter if the rest of us don't care why he did it.
@posh777--I don't see that as promoting crime. There is always a reason for crime, even if it's as simple as just because they could. However, I think elw's point is that sometimes there is a reason that is a little more understandable and doesn't make the offender completely evil. For example, robbing a bank because you child needs surgery and you're desperate vs. robbing a bank because you're greedy and want money you didn't earn. He did commit a heinous crime and needs to be punished, but even our justice system agrees that not all criminals of the same crime deserve the same sentence.
I'm somewhat relieved that they did get one of the brothers alive because it may shed some light on whether or not this was a two man operation or if they took orders from a larger cell. I hope it's the earlier. We may never understand the reasoning behind it but it's better than having him go to the grave with his brother without any answers whatsoever. Time will tell I guess. To wish he was dead like his brother seems a bit short sighted considering the nature of the crime but I tend to look at these these things logically and not built on emotion.


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By now, you probably know that the idea of catching warts from toads is nothing more than an old wives' tale. But many people still have questions about these unsightly and sometimes painful growths that seem to crop up out of nowhere. Here are WebMD's answers to 10 frequently asked questions about warts.
How Do You Get Warts?
Warts occur when the virus comes in contact with your skin and causes an infection. Warts are more likely to develop on broken skin, such as picked hangnails or areas nicked by shaving, because the virus is able to enter the top layer of skin through scratches or cuts.
While dermatologists still don't know why, certain people are more likely to get warts than others. Additionally, children get warts much more often than adults, because their immune systems have not yet built up their defenses against the numerous types of human papillomavirus that exist.
Are Warts Contagious?
Unfortunately, yes. You can get warts from touching a wart on someone else's body, or by coming in contact with surfaces that touched someone's warts, such as towels or bathmats.
Can I Spread Warts From One Part of My Body to Another?
Yes, you can. For this reason, it is important not to pick at your warts and to wash your hands promptly and thoroughly any time you touch one of your warts. If you have warts in an area where you shave, keep in mind that shaving over the wart could transfer the virus to the razor and then spread it to other areas of your body.
Why Do Some Warts Have Black Dots in Them?
If you look closely, many skin warts contain a number of black dots that resemble little seeds. These specks are visible blood vessels that are supplying the wart with nutrients and oxygen.
Can Warts Be Prevented?
Though skin warts can't be prevented, there are a number of precautionary measures you can take to minimize your risk of acquiring warts. One of the most important things you can do is to wash your hands regularly. Also, try to keep your skin healthy, moisturized, and free of cuts. If you bite your fingernails or cuticles, do your best to stop. Biting nails creates an opening for virus to enter your skin. Be careful to use clean, fresh towels at the gym or in other public locations, and always wear rubber-soled flip-flops or sandals in public locker rooms and showers.
Will Warts Go Away On Their Own?
Some warts will go away without treatment, others will not. Even those warts that eventually go away can take months, or even years, to disappear. Also, keep in mind that any wart can be a "mother" wart that spreads to other parts of your body. Most dermatologists say it is best to treat warts, either at home or in the doctor's office, as soon as they appear.
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First and foremost, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to represent you as President of the Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association. It is a great honor, and I can assure you that the Association will continue to do its best to support the Academy as it moves into the future while upholding the proud, strong traditions that made Maine Maritime Academy what it is today. One of my goals is to increase the percentage of alumni that make a gift to the Academy each and every year. Why is this important?
• Alumni participation is widely recognized as the best way to measure alumni satisfaction with their education.
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I am ever aware of, and grateful for, the impact that MMA has had on my life. The hands-on education that I received prepared me well for a successful career. Perhaps even more important are the lifelong friendships I established and the opportunity MMA afforded me to spread my wings and see the world.
I ask that you too, reflect on all that MMA has meant to you, and make a gift today. Gifts can be made online at http://hands-on.mma.edu or you may send your contribution in the giving envelope attached to this magazine. If you have any questions please call the Academy's development office at 207-326-2223.
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Throughout the years, many Democrats have complained of the so-called power and influence of "big oil," the companies like Exxon who apparently have too much power and have gouged consumers by charging too much, especially after hurricanes and powerful weather events. I say this in sarcasm. But still, some politicians have called for taxing profits of these companies and now Obama has hinted that he would use the Strategic Petroleum Reserves to combat increased oil prices.
With all this in mind, the QandO blog does an excellent job of debunking the myth held by liberals and Democrats that "big oil" wields too much power. Some of the points made is that almost 80% of the oil market is controlled by foreign national oil companies. These are entities like the Saudi Arabian Co., National Iranian Oil Co., and the Iraq National Oil Co.
Another piece of evidence are the earnings of the oil industry. The oil and natural gas industry falls far behind many other industries in terms of earnings, so why is "big oil" constantly picked on by liberal politicians? Perhaps they're just easy targets and scapegoats, but nevertheless, the so-called big oil companies wield a VERY insignificant amount of power and influence compared to the oil cartel OPEC and the foreign national oil companies.


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WASHINGTON Ś A Republican senatorÆs embrace of gay marriage is the latest sign of soul-searching in a party struggling to adapt in a society whose demographics Ś and views on emotional issues Ś are changing fast.
Gay marriage still divides the party, with the conservative wing strongly opposed. But an increasing number of Republicans, now including Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, are reversing course. Many others simply downplay the subject.
With the issue of immigration also shifting rapidly under RepublicansÆ feet, they seem increasingly focused Ś and united Ś on one overarching goal: keeping income taxes from rising. Their solidarity on that issue is thwarting President Barack ObamaÆs efforts to find a compromise approach to deficit spending and expensive social programs.
These trends raise the possibility that the GOP Ś reeling after losing the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections -- will lessen its identity with hot-button social issues and sharpen its emphasis on tax and spending matters.
Portman announced Friday that he now supports gay marriage, linking his stand to learning that one of his sons is gay.
A former U.S. trade representative and White House budget chief, Portman is seen as one of the partyÆs most knowledgeable and effective leaders. Mitt Romney considered him to be his running mate last year. Portman says he told Romney of his son WillÆs sexuality but does not believe it affected RomneyÆs decision.
As a U.S. House member in 1996, Portman supported the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA. It defines marriage as between a man and a woman and bars federal recognition of same-sex marriage.
PortmanÆs reversal makes him the only Senate Republican to openly back gay marriage.
ōI have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and in bad, the government shouldnÆt deny them the opportunity to get married,ö Portman wrote in an op-ed article in The Columbus Dispatch.
He said he had talked to his pastor and others, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who opposes gay marriage, and to former Vice President Dick Cheney, who supports it.
Cheney, whose younger daughter is a lesbian, became arguably the best-known Republican to embrace gay marriage with his announcement in June 2009.
Portman said his previous views on marriage were rooted in his Methodist faith.
However, he wrote, ōUltimately, for me, it came down to the BibleÆs overarching themes of love and compassion and my belief that we are all children of God.ö
Despite his partyÆs struggles with AmericansÆ increasing acceptance of gay rights, many GOP leaders met PortmanÆs news with silence or a shrug.
A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, who shares PortmanÆs Cincinnati background, said the senator ōis a great friend and ally, and the speaker respects his position, but the speaker continues to believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.ö
In January, Boehner chastised the Obama administration for dropping its legal defense of the Defense of Marriage Act, which the Supreme Court is to consider this month. Boehner authorized the continued use of public funds to defend the law in courts.
BoehnerÆs latest comments reflect the change among many mainstream Republicans, who now deal with gay marriage in largely unemotional, legalistic terms rather than emotional terms about sin and GodÆs will.
Congress now has several openly gay members, including a senator, Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin.
At the U.S. House, which was in session Friday, several conservatives had little or nothing to say about PortmanÆs announcement.
Gay marriage ōis not the most front-burner issue,ö said Rep. James Lankford, R-Okla. ōWe still have the same legal issues weÆve always had with the Defense of Marriage Act,ö which he supports, he said.
Citing ObamaÆs position, he said, ōitÆs more a separation of powers issue than it is anything else.ö Lankford said other Republicans have supported same-sex marriage, so ōthis is not anything new.ö
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Friday: ōWhat is clear is that we are witnessing a pretty significant sociological shift in this country.ö
ōItÆs happening right before our eyes in a way that says a lot about our country, that we have a country where we prioritize equality and fairness,ö he said.
Obama said last year he personally supports gay marriage, a step some liberals called overdue.
Polls show that public opinions on gay rights, including same-sex marriage, have shifted perhaps more rapidly than on any other major issue in recent times. In Gallup polling last November, 53 percent of adult Americans said same-sex marriages should be granted the same status as traditional marriages, while 46 percent felt they should not be valid.
Those figures were nearly reversed two years earlier. In 1996, when Gallup first asked about gay marriages, 27 percent felt they should be valid.
Many social and religious conservatives still oppose gay marriage. Some spoke up at the Conservative Political Action Conference, which was under way Friday in suburban Washington.
Randy Smith, a technology entrepreneur from California, said PortmanÆs decision violates key conservative principles.
ōConservative values are based on GodÆs word,ö Smith said. ōIf he is professing to be a Christian, IÆd have no part of him.ö
Arne Owens, a ōpro-family movementö activist from Virginia, said PortmanÆs shift ōdoes make it harder to maintain support for traditional marriage. ThereÆs no question about that.ö
John Radell, head of the Faith and Freedom Coalition of Delaware, said PortmanÆs personal situation was difficult, ōbut that doesnÆt mean you stray from your faith.ö
ōI understand loving your son,ö he said. ōBut Sen. Portman represents more than his son.ö
Radell said that ōwithout questionö PortmanÆs shift would make his political future Ś particularly any presidential aspirations Ś more difficult.
Curt Steiner, an Ohio GOP consultant who helped run PortmanÆs first House campaign in 1993, disagreed.
ōI think itÆs always good to be forthright with your positions,ö Steiner said. ōSome social conservatives will disagree with Rob Portman on this issue, but they understand the life that he leads, they understand his commitment to family, and they understand his commitment to them.ö
Steiner said that with the Supreme Court case nearing, more officeholders will be asked about gay marriage, and more Republicans may side with Portman.
The leader of a conservative group that promoted passage of a 2004 amendment in Ohio to ban gay marriage said he has heard from several people upset by PortmanÆs stance.
ōThey feel betrayed,ö said Phil Burress, president of Citizens for Community Values. ōTheyÆre not mad. TheyÆre sad and betrayed.ö
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Bob Bennett agreed that some Republicans are unhappy, but he said he received more phone calls Friday about the governorÆs budget. He said Portman has ōtaken a great deal of time to think it through and I certainly respect his right to make up his own mind.ö
Richard Socarides, who was President Bill ClintonÆs top adviser on gay issues, said PortmanÆs son Will ōproved once again that the most powerful political act any gay person can take is coming out.ö He said polls show that ōpeople who know a gay person are far less likely to support discrimination.ö
Other prominent Republicans who have endorsed gay marriage include Sen. John McCainÆs wife, Cindy, and daughter, Meghan, as well as former first lady Laura Bush.
Associated Press writers Ken Thomas, Steve Peoples, Donna Cassata and Jim Kuhnhenn contributed to this report. Ann Sanner reported from Ohio.


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Often students, especially graduate students, make discoveries and innovations that ultimately become important contributions to industry and society.
On March 14, 2000, a group of University of Nebraska students came up with a "Method for Manufacturing an Improved Prestressed Concrete Joist." The invention was assigned to the Board of Regents, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
They recommended web openings in precast concrete double tee joists to allow equipment to pass through them, reducing the floor-to-floor height and overall building height. A further benefit is weight reduction.
The inventors contend that their new method is not only superior to steel in many respects, including corrosion resistance, but also easy to produce.
There is no word at this time as to whether the university will license this technology to any third-party producer. However, the conveniences the joist provides both contractors and building owners make the invention a nice supplementary product for producers of hollowcore panels or double tees.
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Indonesian marriage law states that a marriage is legitimate if it is performed according to the regulations of the religious beliefs of the husband and wife. Because religious law applies, requirements vary.
Offices in Indonesia authorised to perform marriages are:
Both foreigner and Indonesian must meet the following requirements and produce the following documents:
Indonesian authorities require an official letter issued by a foreigner's home consulate which states that the foreigner has never been married, is divorced, or is a widow or widower.
Proving that a marriage has never taken place can be difficult and regulations depend on the foreigner's country of origin. Foreigners should consult their consulates.
When presenting a letter of Notice of Intention to Marry at the Civil Registry (Kantor Catatan Sipil), both partners must have the following original documents:
For non-Muslim marriages, expect a ten-day waiting period before a marriage certificate is available.
Islamic Marriage Certificates (Marriage Book or Buku Nikar) as issued by an Office of Religious Affairs (Kantor Urusan Agama) might be available in less time, and are usually valid throughout Indonesia and do not require registration with any other agency if the couple plans on living in Indonesia.
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September 2014 - In this issue, Dr. Bland interviews Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD. Dr. Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy is overseeing the patient component of the Pioneer 100 project at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle. Dr. Bland and Dr. Lovejoy discuss the organization and structure of the Pioneer 100, both the ambitious goals and the logistical details. Dr. Lovejoy explains that the driving force behind the project is the integration of the scientific vision with the personal optimization of health at the individual level.
The Pioneer 100 Project is the first phase of the 100K Wellness Project. For more information visit: http://research.systemsbiology.net/100k/
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"The Hunt for Unexpected Genetic Heroes" Watch the TEDtalk.
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While the popularity surrounding fixed gear bicycles has steadily maintained its course, Specialized Bikes team rider Tom La Marche was recently showcased in video form to promote the new P-Fix bike. The footage was shot in the Canadian cities of Toronto and Montreal, involving La Marche tearing up the urban terrain. For more information regarding the P-Fix bicycle from Specialized, check here.
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Did Robert Kirkman bring back one of the many dead cast members of The Walking Dead? Read on and find out!
The Walking Dead is known for many things: zombies, torture, and compelling human drama. One thing it's not known for is its shocking resurrections. Unlike Marvel or DC's universes, in The Walking Dead, dead means dead...unless they come back as zombies.
Until now. The Outhouse can exclusively confirm that Robert Kirkman has brought back a character long thought lost in his hit zombie series. And the most shocking part is: he did it in last week's issue #97. Massive Walking Dead Spoilers are Below.
To see the identity of the returning cast member, check out the panel below, straight out of The Walking Dead #97, page 20.
While on the surface, the panel appears to be Rick sitting pensively about his group's latest situation. However, upon closer examination, doesn't it look like Rick is a little...handy?
That's right, appearing in panel for the first time since The Walking Dead #28 is Rick's right hand! Rick's hand has long thought to be dead since it was seperated from the rest of his body at the hands of the Governor. However, it appears that Rick's hand has somehow made the journey to the Hilltop and reunited with Rick in an emotional, off-panel scene. Could Rick's hand be the beginning of a string of miraculous resurrections? Will Dale, Shane, Lori or Tyrese be far behind?
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New Music: Hot Snakes: 'Automatic Midnight' demosJohn Reis of Swami Records has posted four instrumental demo tracks from the formative days of his band Hot Snakes, featuring just Reis and drummer Jason Kourkounis. He writes:
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Here are 4 leftover instros from the Auto Midnight recording session before there was even a Hot Snakes. It's just me and Jason. We recorded 18 songs in 3 days, sent off the songs to Rick who then picked his faves and then later sang on them. Those finished songs constituted the first record with a couple later ending up on Suicide Invoice. So these are the left over, leftovers in unmixed form. None of these unfinished ideas match the released songs and these tunes are sorely missing Rick's contributions, so don't listen too closely. Since I am likely to lose/break the DAT that they are on or will soon be unable to play it, I thought I would share.
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Getting More "Bang for the Buck": Diversifying Subsidies Beyond Fertilizer and Policy Beyond Subsidies
AbstractInput subsidies are the single greatest expenditure under poverty reduction programs in Zambia. Yet maize yields continue to fall well short of international standards. One major reason appears to be the yield limiting effects of acidity, which is highly common on Zambian soils. We suggest a diversification of the input subsidy scheme beyond fertilizer to include inputs that reduce acidity and raise the yield response to fertilizer application. We further discuss specific recommendations for diversifying productivity investments to put more emphasis on extension and agronomic research.
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Brett Favre Is Returning to Football… High School Football
For the first time in a few years, Brett Favre's next career move hasn't been one of the big subplots of the NFL off-season. But that doesn't mean the 42-year-old is taking it easy. In fact, Favre has just snagged himself a new job in football, as an assistant coach at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, MS.
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The NFL announced its punishment of the New Orleans Saints staff as a result of the "bountygate" investigation. Head coach Sean Payton has been suspended one year without pay. The team was fined a half a million dollars and docked two 2nd round draft choices (2012,2013). Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was...
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Pearls of the Orient
When I was in grade school, I remember very clearly that in our history classes would always begin by explaining why the Philippines was called the "Pearl of the Orient." Of course there were several other reasons as to why the country was nicknamed as such, but for many today, one of the attractions comes from the pearls — in a very literal sense.
Today in the Philippines you can buy pearls of all shapes, color, sizes and varieties at local markets. With such a tremendous amount of variety to choose from, one can get easily mesmerized and overwhelmed by the types of pearl available on the market today. I thought I'd share some information on pearls for those who might be interested in these gems of the sea.
Freshwater and Saltwater Pearls
Pearls are naturally occurring gems that are a product of mollusks such as oysters and mussels. Typically, pearls found in the saltwater seas are obtained from pearl oysters, and freshwater pearls from pearl mussels.
The main difference between freshwater and sea pearls are the mollusk they come from, and the habitat where it lives. When an irritant to the oyster or clam enters the shells, it forms layers of nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl to fight the irritation, and thus a pearl is formed.
Cultured and Natural Pearls
Thanks to modern technology, freshwater pearls can be cultivated to form different shapes, sizes, and colors for jewelry. Pearls made using human intervention are known as cultured pearls, in contrast with natural pearls, which are found completely formed inside the mollusk. Another difference between cultured pearls and natural pearls is their mineral composition. While cultured pearls retain their value as precious gems, they contain less of the mother-of-pearl mineral. Natural pearls are usually composed of 100% of the mineral, making them rarer and more expensive.
Some of the most valuable pearls available today are known as South Sea Pearls, which are native to and only found in the seas of southeast Asia and the surrounding areas, including some of the islands of the Philippines. These natural pearls are harvested from wild south sea pearl oysters and are known for their size and lustre.
Pearl jewelry today is becoming more creative thanks to the technology available today. Freshwater pearls can now be cultivated and injected with color to form interesting shapes and sizes. These square pearls were colored and cut with texture to give an interesting an contemporary twist to a simple bracelet design.
For some however the natural beauty of pure, white pearls will always embody the essence of these precious gems. Simple pearl strands such as these will stand the test of time and can become great heirlooms.
Whatever their shape or form, pearls are unique gemstones that showcase the beauty of both nature and human ingenuity. It'll be interesting and exciting to see what pearl farmers and jewelers come up with in the future!
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There is something intrinsically appealing about the texture, versatility, strength and simplicity of a length of rope. Rope as a raw material is full of possibilities; it can be woven, knotted, braided and coiled into interesting shapes, and it can also be turned into amazing pieces of furniture, lighting and jewellery. With the nautical and coastal trends still in full swing it is likely we will be seeing even more rope inspired design in the months to come.
Manilla Rope Light via Freshome
This rope light by Toronto etsy seller Atelier 688, is all kinds of wonderful. The heavy duty scale of the rope gives this piece so much substance, and the texture is incredible. I think a lighting fixture this bold would be amazing in a loft space with sky-high ceilings.
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Rainy Day Style Finds
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I recently picked up the first pair of rain boots I've owned since I was a kid, and I've come to the conclusion that rainy days are much more fun when you're dressed for the weather. Luckily, dressing weather appropriate doesn't mean you need to forgo being fashionable. For the rainy days to come here is a collection of rain gear that will keep your style intact, even in a downpour.
This trench by Kate Spade, and a coat of red lipstick, is all you need to look chic when it's gloomy outside. The black is classic and the contrasting buttons are a nice detail. The styling of this outfit is adorable, as are those polk-a-dot tights.
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If rain boots aren't really your thing then these waterproof ballet flats might be just what you are looking for. They may not be designed for jumping in puddles but they can serve the dual purpose of keeping your feet dry on the way to work while still looking cute when you get to the office.
Pagoda Umbrella at umbrellas.net
Umbrellas are often regarded as purely functional objects, but the parasol has long been a much loved fashion accessory. This red pagoda shaped umbrella is fabulous and will have you standing out on crowded streets.
Singing-In-The-Showers Slicker by anthropologie
This rain slicker from anthropologie is spring perfection. The black-check has a vintage feel and the anorak silhouette is fashion forward.
Another alternative to the classic rain boot is this bootie by Loeffler Randall. A mix of stylish bootie and rain boot, these will stand up to puddles and go with everything from skirts to jeans.
If you're looking for an umbrella that is beautifully designed and will stand up to gale force winds Davek umbrella is the way to go. They come in a range of sizes from small enough to fit in your purse to an extra large golf size.
Love this rainy day lariat from jeweller epheriell. Made out of sterling silver with a chalcedony "rain drop" and umbrella charm this necklace is too pretty to save until the rain begins to fall.
Mother's Day Gifts as Unique as She
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I know you're the type of person who lets your mom know how much you appreciate her every day of the year, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do something a little extra special for her on Mother's Day. Now, the best gifts always take into account the interests and tastes of the recipient. If I look at all the mom's I know I can see how fascinating, stylish,intelligent, talented, fun and ultimately individual they all are. That's why I'm recommending you ditch the bath salts and the flowers and try to think up a gift that speaks to who the mom in your life is when she's not on mom duty. Here are a few ideas just to get you started.
My Mom's a Film Buff…what should I get her?
How about a set of famous film director wall-hangings or coasters from Retrowhale? The Coen Brothers, Woody Allen, Martin Scorcese and all the big guys are represented so you can pick out your mom's top four favourites. This gift would be a perfect compliment to her Criterion collection of Blu-rays.
My Mom's a Rock Star… or she just wishes she was
Kim Gordon bassist and front woman of Sonic Youth probably holds the title of "coolest mom in the world." At almost sixty years old is still rocking out on stage and releasing albums. If you think you're mom has the makings of rock royalty why not spring for guitar lessons. Bonus points if you get her a vintage Les Paul as well.
My Mom's Got Great Taste
Nothing would be more perfect for Mother's Day than this summery yellow dress from online shop-du-jour Filly. Made from buttercup-coloured cotton viole, this dress is classic while still being modern. If I could have this pretty frock hanging in my closet I would be one happy mommy indeed.
My Mom's got a Sense of Humour
Welcome to Hicksville Trailer Palace and Artist Retreat in Joshua Tree, California. Part trailer park, part hipster resort, at Hicksville you can rent one of nine theme decorated trailers. If your mom's idea of a perfect getaway is sipping Pabst Blue Ribbon by the side of a pool or wielding firearms at the BB-gun range, then this may be the perfect mother's day getaway for her.
My Mom's a Traditionalist
Love & Victory makes beautiful custom charms that would be stellar gifts for a new mom or a mom with small kids. How it works is you send them a picture of your loved one and they create a one-of-a-kind silhouette that you can hang from a necklace or charm bracelet. Beautiful, classic and personal, this jewellery makes for a wonderful keepsake, and a loving reminder of why she doesn't get enough sleep anymore.
Rings: Love 'Em Fun and Chunky
I tend to be a Bermuda triangle for jewelry. They just disappear on me. I'm not the neatest person on earth, and am terribly absent-minded—a horrible combination, because they add up to me losing or misplacing things.
Earrings are the worst because they come in pairs. One will inevitably fall off my ear and won't be seen again, and I'll be stuck with a solo earring, which will join the ranks of the sad, widowed little trinkets in a sad little box—tragic. Anything with dainty little chains will break just when I'm walking in a park or in the dark, and I'll be oblivious to the loss until days, or even months later.
That's how I started to like rings. There's less chance of me losing them. They're solid and sturdy, and almost always in my line of vision. And since rings fit snugly right on the base of the finger, they have a long and slow way to travel before they slip from my grasp. I then gravitated towards the big, chunky, odd shaped rings because there are a lot of them that don't cost a fortune, so I feel less scared and more free to wear them, and if ever they do slip off my finger, they're easier to find and they never roll too far.
But I LOVE big rings because they are fabulous. They are bold, jazzy, and sassy, and they don't discriminate against thumbs and forefingers. Ho-hum get-ups get some oomph, and spirits get a boost. Chunky rings make the unconscious hand gesture all that more eloquent—they make statements that simply must be heard. And they bring me such pleasure because they are beautiful to look at–lovely little sculptures that go where I go, so I can look at them whenever I want.
I do still lose rings. And I will feel sad and disappointed when it happens, because I do get attached to them while I have them, though they don't have carats and karats. I just console myself by thinking that there will be spaces in my heart and in my hand waiting to be filled again, hopefully with one of these…
Metals and Stones
Resin Rings