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PRIMAL LAW by J.D. Tyler
Author - J.D. Tyler
Release Date: August 2, 2011
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Jo Davis is one of my favorite authors. I absolutely LOVED her FIREFIGHTERS OF STATION FIVE series and I couldn't wait to get my hands on Primal Law and of course, she did not disappoint. Her first Paranormal Romance written under her pseudonym, J.D. Tyler, was just as amazing as the rest of her books. Primal Law, the first book in the new Alpha Pack series had a great plot line, great characters and of course smokin' hot love scenes.
Jaxon Law is man scorned by betrayal and weighed down by the guilt of the death of his team mates and leader. He does not trust anyone outside his brothers, the Alpha Pack and is determined never to mate and trust a woman again.
Kira is a scientist working at New Life Technology. While employed, she starts to notice the suspicious behaviors of her employers and starts snooping around. She steals small canisters of what seems to be of skin samples that she believes and hopes will reveal the horrible secret she feels her employer is hiding and gets chased out side and then caught.
Enter Jax and the Alpha Pack team to the rescue. Jaxon Law (former Navy SEAL) is a Grey Wolf, RetroCog and Time-Bender. Jax hears Kira's screams and immediately responds. He sees 2 men attacking her and his wolf goes crazy. Although he has no idea why his wolf and he are taking the attack so personal, he shifts to wolf and kills both men. Jax then shifts back to man in front of Kira and they take her back to the Alpha Pack headquarters to figure out who is trying to kill her and why, as well as make sure she won't reveal their secrets.
Jax and Kira have an instant attraction to one another. Jax is scared to put his faith and trust into another woman after the last woman he thought he loved was responsible for trapping Jax and the Alpha Pack and killing 4 of the team members while the others struggled and fought for their lives.
Kira is thrust into a world she never could have imagined existed. She discovers she is Jax's mate and does not want to me mated because it's their fate. She wants to be mated because they love each other.
I really loved how they worked at their relationship and it wasn't instant love. They learned to trust in each other and then eventually fell in love.
I also fell in love with all of the men from Alpha Pack.
Nick Westfall - The new Team Leader of Alpha Pack is a White Wolf, Empath and PreCog. Nick carries the burden of knowing the fates of his men, yet because of a tragic past mistake he won't interfere with destiny or free will.
Aric Savage - Red Wolf, Firestarter and Telekinetic. Aric harbors a terrible resentment of his shifting and Psy abilities, and sees them as a curse.
Kalen Black - is the newest and youngest member of the Alpha Pack. Black Panther, Sorcerer and Necromancer and the only known shifter of his kind.
"Hammer" - Grey Wolf, Tracer—Only Nick knows the mysterious giant's real name.
Zander Cole - Black Wolf and Healer—Zander nearly killed himself trying to save his teammates in the aftermath of the Noble massacre. Of all the survivors, he's the one not dealing with the tragedy and is a cause for grave worry among the others.
Ryon Hunter - Silver Wolf, Channeler and Telepath—Ryon is an original team member whose "sixth sense" gives the catch-phrase "I see dead people" a whole new meaning.
Everyone one of these men steals your heart and leaves you anticipating his book. Next up is a novella on Kalen Black and then Aric Savage's book will be released in April.
So, all in all…….I LOVED this book and it was an excellent start to a great new series.
I give this book 5 stars


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Introduction to the event framework
Applies To: Dynamics CRM 2016, Dynamics CRM Online
With Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online you have the ability to extend or customize the functionality of the server through the integration of custom business logic (code). You can customize the product to support the way your company does business, and you can add new features to the product. The technology that enables your custom code to be developed and integrated into the Microsoft Dynamics CRM server is called the event framework.
The event framework enables you to create rich vertical and horizontal solutions on top of Microsoft Dynamics CRM by supporting the development and integration of custom business logic with Microsoft Dynamics CRM in a reliable and portable way. After your custom business logic has been integrated into Microsoft Dynamics CRM, it can be executed synchronously as part of the main Microsoft Dynamics CRM execution path, or asynchronously from a managed queue. Business data can be passed to your custom code, which can then perform actions based on the nature of the information, or modify the information itself.
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An event framework API for extending the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform through the development of custom business logic in the form of plug-ins and workflow activities.
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According to an article in the UK-based Waste Management Review (MRW), eleven people have been named in a UK court in the biggest investigation into the illegal export of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from the UK into developing countries.
Nine people were initially charged in relation to the case, but Havering Magistrates Court heard bail conditions of eleven people and four companies facing charges under the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 and European Waste Shipment Regulations 2006.
The four companies involved include:
Officers from the Environment Agency's National Crime Team began investigations into the illegal WEEE export network in mid-2008.
Andy Higham, the EA's National Crime Team Manager told MRW the case was "intelligence-led. It is a complex case and shows how seriously we take this matter."
He added: "This is by far the biggest investigation of its kind ever conducted in England and Wales. The law is clear - it is a crime to export electrical waste items from the UK to developing countries.
He noted that waste electricals often contain hazardous materials and the last thing we want is our waste causing harm to people or the environment overseas.


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Since you've been able to write books like this, do you feel like you made a bigger difference as a Christian in your time as President or in your tenure as a former President?
One of the things that's a little bit embarrassing to me is the Bible that's going to come out with my comments. I'm not a theologian, I'm not a pastor, I'm just a layman. I think my influence on a global basis is probably greater since I left the White House. We've helped cure and prevent disease and promote freedom and human rights in an unrestricted way since I don't have political ties on me anymore. The last 25 years of my life have not only been the most enjoyable and gratifying, but where my influence has been greatest. Part of that is devoted to the little church in Plains where I'm able to teach.
Should evangelicals prioritize their time in areas other than politics, or does politics give them a platform to do other work?
I don't think there's any incompatibility. People who are religious should seek public office if they want to implement the teachings of their own religion and include that in secular life—that is peace, justice, equality, and the alleviation of suffering. The finest teachings of Mohammed, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Protestantism, or Catholicism are compatible where they advocate peace and sharing one's good fortune with those less fortunate. We can't equate democracy with Christianity because the largest democracy on earth is India, which is primarily Hindu. The third largest democracy is Indonesia, which is Islamic. Democracy and freedom are not dependent on Christian beliefs. As a Christian, I don't equate other religions with the impact or influence or supremacy or the Godship of Jesus Christ. Other believers promote similar beliefs in secular life. Our own individual Christian beliefs and the finest beliefs of Islam and Buddhism and Hinduism should be implemented in the promotion of peace, alleviation of suffering, and justice.
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Through the Year with Jimmy Carter, and the NIV Lessons from Life Bible are available from ChristianBook.com and other book retailers.
Christianity Today also interviewed Gary Scott Smith on the faith of presidents. CT also has a new eBook, Faith and the American Presidency, available for Kindle and Nook.
Previous CT interviews with political figures include:
Michele Bachmann: 'It's High Time We Have a Mother in the White House' | Also, the GOP candidate from Minnesota tells CT about her new church. (November 22, 2011)
Q & A: Timothy Goeglein on Redemption After Plagiarism | The former aide to President George W. Bush explains ways to think theologically about repentance. (November 3, 2011)
Q & A: Ron Paul on Leaving the Episcopal Church, and Whether to Legislate Abortion, Narcotics, & Same-Sex Marriage | The congressman who won the Values Voters Summit straw poll tells CT that he believes marriage is a sacrament but laws cannot change morality. (October 10, 2011)
Q & A: Mitch Daniels on the Economy, His Quiet Faith, and a Social Issues Truce | Why the governor of Indiana is ambivalent about "compassionate conservatism," sees fiscal responsibility as a moral issue, and still wants a truce on social issues. (October 3, 2011)
Q & A: Rick Santorum on Muslims, Religious Freedom, and 'Walking' for President | The former senator from Pennsylvania talks about what he thinks Obama got right and becoming a target of the gay community. (April 5, 2011)


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SATSUMA, Alabama – Another municipality in Mobile County has gone smoke-free in public and work spaces, and just in time for the weekend.
On Friday, August 2, Satsuma Ordinance No. 507 went into effect, banning smoking in all enclosed public places and those of employment, as well as outdoor areas within 15 feet of those indoor, affected areas. The City Council passed the ordinance on July 2, which gave 30 days until it went into effect.
In recent years, Mobile, Creola, Saraland, Citronelle and Bayou La Batre have passed smoking-cessation ordinances – some more comprehensive than others. Creola was the last municipality to enact the ban, which it passed on April 25 of this year. Mobile is one of the only cities that still allows smoking in bars.
The move to non-smoking facilities within city limits has been championed by the Mobile County Health Department, which has a "Just Breathe" smoke-free campaign.
In a news release on Friday, Cathy Clothier, a department tobacco prevention and control educator, commented on Satsuma's ban.
"It's a great thing because it protects everyone in the community from exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke which we know causes immediate damage to the body," Clothier said. "People in Satsuma can literally breathe easier now."
Those who wish to read the entire ordinance, and what spaces it affects, can view it here.
In July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation released a video featuring Alabama restaurant and bar owners talking about their experiences operating under local smoke-free laws.
Creola -- effective April 2013
Mobile -- effective Oct. 2012
Saraland -- effective Aug. 2011
Bayou La Batre -- effective Aug. 2007
Citronelle -- effective Dec. 2005
Effective Friday, the ban includes smoking in all enclosed public places, including restaurants, bars, retail stores, malls, indoor and outdoor sports arenas and all theaters. Smoking is also banned within 15 feet of the outside entrances, operable windows and ventilation systems of places where smoking is banned. That 15-foot ban includes the areas around public transportation stations and platforms, playgrounds and all outdoor service lines.
Private clubs, which require membership, are exempt from the ban, as are private residences. According to the ordinance, hotels and motels are only allowed to dedicate 20 percent of their rooms to smokers.
Fines and penalties for violating the non-smoking ordinance are as follows:
- Anyone found guilty of a violation will be fined $70, plus court costs, or with no more than six months of community service.
- Anyone who owns, manages, operates or otherwise controls places included in the ban, found not to be complying with the ordinance, will be fined $100 for the first violation; $200 for the second, within one year; and $500 for each additional violation within one year.


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If toilets meet children's needs, this will keep them in school longer, reduce the spread of life-threatening diarrhoeal diseases and help meet development goals, according to the charity Water For People.
from The Human Impact:
Q+A – Child-friendly toilets key in fight to improve global sanitation
from The Human Impact:
Technological solutions are key to fix Africa sanitation crisis
Morris Marah is project manager at Africa Gathering, a network of people focused on encouraging sustainable development using technology and social networking.
from The Human Impact:
World Toilet Day chance to fight sanitation indignities women face – activist Helen Pankhurst
Helen Pankhurst, a member of charity WaterAid's board of trustees, spoke at a World Toilet Day event at London's Anthologist restaurant.
from India Insight:
The news this weekend: LPG, Kejriwal, toilets, politicians… and Somali pirates
It's shaping up as a busy weekend for India's politicians...
The price of LPG -- liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, or cooking gas -- has risen 11.42 rupees per cylinder because dealers are getting higher commissions. TV channels attacked the government because this "shocker" comes right after the imposition of a cap on subsidized cylinder sales was imposed.
from India Insight:
Luxury toilet row raises stink for Indian govt
Every morning, Dharma picks up a bottle of water and heads to a field to defecate. His wife goes to a public toilet nearby. The 29-year-old cobbler has been living and working in India's capital for over ten years now, but he still does not have a toilet in his house. Just like millions of Indians.
from India Insight:
Human waste corroding Indian railway network
Human faeces is scattered across India's 64,400 kilometres of rail lines.
One of the world's largest surface transport networks, carrying 30 million people and 2.8 tonnes of goods daily, is being downed by those using it.
from India Insight:
Indian women hard-pressed to relieve themselves
For an Indian man, the entire country is one easy-access urinal. Be it mustard fields, the national highway or the Himalayan foothills -- unzipping, unleashing and relieving comes naturally to them. Indian women, unfortunately, do not enjoy the same privilege. For them, infinite patience is a survival skill and a big bladder a necessity.
from Oddly Enough Blog:
Eugene, please have a seat…
Say, Blog Guy, I've been wondering about that guy who's sort of a living legend in your blog. You know who I mean.
from Oddly Enough Blog:
This restroom ain't for resting, pal…
Blog Guy, last year you wrote about a business that was putting timers in their toilets, so that the lights would turn off after 10 minutes, even if the employees weren't finished.
from Oddly Enough Blog:
Can I borrow your toothbrush for my feet?
Great news. We have another one of those serious etiquette columns that appear to be aimed at folks who were raised by neanderthals. Early neanderthals, not the more evolved ones.


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Madison, WI (NNCNOW.com) --- In order to promote health habits among children, Governor Walker teamed up with Rosita and Abby Caddaby from Sesame Street to put together some public service announcements.
"Rosita and Abby have a great message for kids – eat right, and get some exercise, every day," Governor Walker said. "A healthy body supports a healthy mind."
You can view the videos of Governor Walker and his Sesame Street friends by visiting these links:
PSA 1: Eating Healthy: http://mediaw.nga.org/media/streams/Sesame/SesameStreetGovWalker1.mp4
PSA 2: Healthy Habits: http://mediaw.nga.org/media/streams/Sesame/SesameStreetGovWalker3.mp4
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Q&A with Mr. FW: School district better off without Moore, Neu
Q: Mr. Federal Way, Tony Moore and Rob Neu. Thoughts?
A: Last Friday wasn't a good look for the Federal Way school district. Its two most powerful forces said goodbye. Moore, a school board member and former president, is now a convicted felon and Neu, the district's superintendent, pulled a Clay Bennett and is taking his "talents" to Oklahoma City.
Moore's conviction on seven counts of felony theft April 18 in an Oregon courtroom for stealing $150,000 worth of tires is far more embarrassing to the Federal Way school district. It's pretty obvious that Neu just wanted to get out of Federal Way and has been applying for every superintendent job opening across the United States.
In the end, Moore's departure to a jail cell in Oregon and Neu to the plains of Oklahoma might be a good thing for Federal Way Public Schools. It will give the beleaguered district a chance for a new direction, some new blood.
Mr. Federal Way just hopes the officials within the district take their time and appoint the right candidates to lead Federal Way schools in the future. Currently, there is a vast disconnect between the district's parents and students and the administration.
Mr. Federal Way has heard the complaints loud and clear. Let's hope district officials have also heard the same things.
After Moore was found guilty, he immediately resigned from the school board. He was allowed to return to Federal Way, but will have to return to Oregon on July 9 for sentencing.
Moore said he is going to "learn from this and I'm going to move forward. My mom and dad raised a man and I'm going to stand up and be a man."
What's even more disturbing is that Moore had a chance to "plea" to a lesser charge and could have spent just 90 days in jail. But his ego got in the way, leading to the possibility of Moore spending up to 10 years in prison. Quite a difference.
"But it's not about all of this; it's about the kids. It's always been about the kids," Moore said after the guilty verdict was read. "It kind of breaks my heart because that's what I love to do."
What will Neu's legacy be in Federal Way? That's a tough one for Mr. Federal Way to answer because the more Mr. Federal Way thinks about it, the more that legacy suffers.
Looking back, it seems like Neu used his position with the Federal Way school district as a stepping stone. He used his relatively short time in charge to add a few paragraphs to his résumé with the goal of being an educational innovator, while experimenting with the students he was serving.
It just didn't work out here in Federal Way. However, those bullet-point items that can now be listed on his résumé did help him land the gig as the head of Oklahoma's biggest school district.
In short, Neu pulled off a Bennett, the billionaire who bought the Seattle SuperSonics with the sole intent of moving them to Oklahoma City. The pair both used the people of the Pacific Northwest as pawns in their own "Game of Thrones."
Three main issues have clouded Neu's "memorable" four years at the helm of the Federal Way schools: the standards-based grading fiasco, spending six-figures to travel the world in the name of education and the $42,000-a-year raise he took last summer.
The standards-based grading system might be the biggest swing-and-miss for Neu. The initial motivation was improving the district's graduation rates, and making sure that Federal Way students are truly prepared for the next level in their academic career.
The end result, however, was an ultra-confusing situation for students, parents and teachers. The grading policy, which had to be changed in December because of a massive amount of backlash, punished the kids who worked hard to achieve good grades in order for the lazier kids to push up Federal Way's graduation rate.
Neu's Global Learning Initiative racked up nearly $100,000 in total costs during 2013 alone. During that time, Neu and other board members, including Moore, took trips to China and other parts of Asia, along with a $60,000 trip to Europe.
The goal of the Global Learning Initiative was to make sure students are internationally minded, with the skill sets to ensure success in the new global economy.
"The objectives of the initiative are first and foremost to learn from our international educators," Neu said in October. "We have got to do better, in Federal Way, in Washington state, in the United States. Why not learn from those around the globe? I would love to see every student in Federal Way have the opportunity to study abroad, I would love to see every staff member in Federal Way have the opportunity to teach and learn and share with their partners around the world."
Talk about pie-in-the-sky thinking. Who wouldn't want the opportunity to experience the world? That's like asking my kids if they would rather have ice cream or broccoli for a snack.
Doesn't it make more sense to give "our" students here in Federal Way the proper tools to learn before looking globally? Mr. Federal Way doesn't pull Mr. Federal Way's neighbor's weeds, while Mr. Federal Way's flower beds are filled with dandelions.
The salary issue is also a perplexing one. According to the Oklahoma City Public Schools, Neu will make the exact same salary of $240,000 that he makes in Federal Way. The board awarded Neu a $42,000 raise last summer, which made him the second-highest paid superintendents in the state, behind only Seattle.
So, with everything being even, why would Neu want to uproot his family for the second time in four years and move to Oklahoma? Are the prices of stuff that different from Federal Way and Oklahoma City?
It makes Mr. Federal Way really question if Neu just wanted out of Federal Way. As a progressive superintendent, Mr. Federal Way would assume that the goal would be to finish what you started.
Why not see things through?
It doesn't make sense to Mr. Federal Way. But, it's probably for the best. Mr. Federal Way wants somebody in Federal Way who wants to be in Federal Way. Not somebody looking to add bullet-points to their résumé, looking for the next big thing.
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With changes related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) kicking into high gear this year, a handful of Oakland University graduate business students are putting a finger on the pulse of an industry poised to transform. Their information technology research projects can help the industry comply with a multitude of new requirements and expectations.
The connection between information technology and health care wasn't immediately obvious to graduate student Padmini Varanasi. However, she now sees the merging of these two fields as a significant career opportunity.
"This is an up-and-coming field; the health care IT field is really promising," says Varanasi, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Information Technology Management in Business Analytics (MSITM/BA) from Oakland University's School of Business.
As part of her MSITM/BA program, Varanasi is immersed in researching electronic health care records and security. The ACA will soon make electronic records a requirement. It will be up to health care providers to figure out how to do this while maintaining appropriate security and meeting privacy requirements.
"Given the significant public discussion and debate on how the ACA is going to impact health care in the U.S. in general, students desire to learn more about these issues," SBA Dean Mohan Tanniru says. "This research gives them expertise in an emerging field and allows them to connect their personal health-related experience to pressing business issues facing physician practices today."
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the health care industry will add more jobs than any other sector through 2018. It is also predicting employment in the IT field to grow 22 percent through 2020, with significant growth expected in the health care field.
Physician-patient perspectives
MSITM student Shahina Reji, SBA '10, is looking at the evolving health care field through the lens of the physician-patient relationship. Physicians are often forced to sacrifice valuable time with patients to attend to administrative duties. This isn't the only issue facing the physician and patient interaction.
"After reading an article indicating that patients don't talk to doctors because of trust issues, I decided to look into communication problems between doctors and patients," says Reji, who is finalizing the scope of her research. "Plus, doctors today don't have as much time to talk to patients. It is a big issue. The question I'm looking to answer is, 'How can IT help improve communication?'"
With a focus on best practices in health information exchanges (HIE), MSTIM student Rumy Modak is examining how health providers can exchange data securely and confidentially while studying the organization and services of such exchanges.
Working under the guidance of Jiban Khuntia, visiting professor, MIS, Modak's findings will provide valuable input for the HIEs. "They'll see how other exchanges are performing," Modak says. "We'll point out weaknesses and success factors."
Integrating the patient perspective, MSITM student Darcy Malavolti explains she is "looking at ways that personal health records could be accessible and useful for patients and doctors" while conducting her research.
She envisions a centralized, Web-based program that would allow doctors and patients to access records and manage the information with a password.
The research also can show business students how the knowledge they're developing can help the evolving health care industry adapt and thrive in a new era, Malavolti adds.
Modak, for example, shared her research in a poster presentation at the Oakland University-sponsored Health Care Forum in May, where more than 100 health care experts gathered to discuss the impact of the ACA on the physician practice.
Diversifying knowledge base
Research into this changing industry gives students expertise in a growing field.
"Many students come into the graduate program with knowledge of other industries, such as manufacturing or service," says Tanniru. "Working in and researching the health care industry diversifies their knowledge and gives them a distinctive edge."
Modak agrees. The look into health care has been a new experience for her. "If I want to join this industry in the future, my research experience will be beneficial because I will have insights into the industry," she says.
Reji is grateful Tanniru encouraged her to take a closer look at health care.
"I'm looking for a job, and health care now interests me a lot. It's a very good opportunity in a growing field."
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With the Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals knotted at 2-2 midway through the third period, Kane got his stick up on Alex Pietrangelo and drew blood to give the Blues a four-minute power play. With Kane in the penalty box, Jaden Schwartz buried the winning goal.
"Good thing (Pietrangelo) has that baby skin," Blues captain David Backes said after the Blues seized a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. "He was bleeding."
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Nation's Oldest LGBT Bookstore Is Closing Its Doors
When it opened in 1973, Giovanni's Room was as much a political statement as a bookstore. For LGBT Philadephians, it was a gathering place, source of much-needed information and affirmation of the community's creativity. Now, after struggling with declining sales for years, owner Ed Hermance has decided to close Giovanni's Room, the oldest LGBT bookstore in the country.
"There's a very strong emotional connection between our customers and this store," Hermance said. Unfortunately, the competition from online discount sellers, most notably Amazon, has made it impossible to keep the doors open.
Giovanni's Room is one of a dwindling band of bookstores that were once fixtures in the LGBT community. Over the past several years, many have folded because of financial pressures, including A Different Light in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Lambda Rising in D.C. and Oscar Wilde Bookshop in New York.
Giovanni's Room is named for the landmark James Baldwin novel about an American in Paris in a relationship with an Italian bartender. At one point the bookstore had two locations and was selling books to bookstores overseas. Now it joins a long list of pioneer institutions that the community is leaving behind. Giovanni Room's is expected to close by May 17.
Honestly, I never order anything from Amazon and never will. They use their overpowering influence to target small retailers and purposely put them out of online business if you do not sell thru them. I am not saying that's what happened here but it surely didn't help. The 12 years I lived in Philly I only bought books at Giovanni's Room. I really loved this book shop. While I love that younger generations are more integrated into society at large I mourn the loss of gayberhoods across the nation and gaycentric business' that supported so may of us and are now the victims of their own out and proud presence for equality.
The sad thing is that gay men are more interested in watching porn on the internet.
All my books are bought online at amaz*n or Abeboo*s. I don't need to go to stores anymore. I also buy books for my Kindle.
I have to reminisce, but I'll be brief. Philly was a great gay town in the 70's. Gay guys were everywhere, as was true in all the major metro areas back then. Gay lifestyle was full to the brim. There was "the block" for cruising after hours and so-called "gay acres" by the Art Museum for outdoor, afternoon suntanning sex. "Steps" was on Delancey street and Equus had just opened. Day's deli was packed, and my favorite late night club "Second Story" was the best wee-hours hook-up place. The hustler boys (addicts, rough trade) used to congregate kitty corner to the Acme market at 15th and Spruce in the days before AIDS (you could still get the clap or worse yet syphilis from them). And remember the dancebar "DCA"?, nobody then or now knows what DCA stands for. I "dated" the founder of Giovanni's Room once or twice but I notice his name is not mentioned on Wiki, or elsewhere either. (I now forget his name which is the nature of gay "dating", … then and now).
These days there are fewer distinct gay areas, or there are just small gayborhoods left where there used to be thriving gay communities. Young people cannot imagine the sheer volume of gay guys in the city in the 70's. If you google Christopher street pics, 70's you will get an idea, so many guys on a summer evening congregating in the street, it actually stopped traffic. And that is how Philly was in the 70's. EVERYBODY was gay, everybody.
Then I moved to NYC, AIDS hit, and everybody died. The demographics changed, the village became straight and the young ppl mixed and mingled, blending in with the breeders, and that 10 year long moment in gay history passed, never to return.
I am 60 and I believe I saw and lived the most amazing, romantic, dangerous period of gay history. It was the launch of gay culture, opening night. I can't believe I survived it.
@Billy Budd: Again, just sucking the life out. It's what you get off on isn't it. Kinda like a fetish. Do you ever actually contribute to the conversation? Or, do you just take the opposite view, insult or incite?
It is really really sad and Ed Hermance couldn't be a nicer guy.
and JonJct – thank you for sharing. I truly love hearing gay history. I came out in the early 80s in the South and moved to Philly in 87.
My favorite times are listening to some of the older folks sharing their stories of their 'salad days.'
I haven't been in there for years, but it was an invaluable bookstore. Sad news.
Even in the Castro the bricks built by Harvey Milk and so many others are slowly being torn down. Gay small businesses are slowly being edged out by chain stores. The Gayborhood is slowly seeing more and more hetero couples with their strollers and the city has lost it's luster. Oh sure the bars are still there, but everything is so sterile. You see more homeless on the street than available men and random hook ups are all done online.


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Baton Rouge -- The LSU football team couldn't control where it practiced on the first day of fall camp Thursday.
Dark storm clouds turned morning into night and unleashed a torrential rain, sending the Tigers into the indoor facility to begin trying to bounce back from a two-year down cycle.
But there was a sense of control inside the building and throughout the first practice, one that had Coach Les Miles smiling.
Quarterback Jordan Jefferson has picked up the leadership ball and started running with it Thursday. Miles has challenged Jefferson to make the offense his, and to understand there was much more to the quarterback position than throwing and running. The early returns were good.
"I noticed his understanding for the things we're asking to do as little as cadence was sharper, " Miles said. "His arm was stronger. He's much improved."
Granted it's only one day of practice and not even the full squad. The team will continue with split-squad workouts today and Saturday before the full squad gets together for the first time Sunday.
Jefferson said he felt a palpable sense of leadership take hold.
"Those guys are following me 100 percent, right there next to me working hard, " he said after practice. "Today we worked hard, and I see the desire to be great. I felt that all the eyes were on me to improve. The offense starts with the O-line, but it also starts with me. I control our destiny. I had to take it upon myself to do a lot of things individually to help us out this year."
Jefferson said teammates have been encouraging him throughout the summer. Conversely, several Tigers said Jefferson took the challenge to heart and stepped forward. They said it carried over to Thursday's practice.
"Jordan was one of those quiet guys, but he's opened up now, " wide receiver Terrence Toliver said. "He took the receivers under his wing, got lined up with the offensive line, making his reads. I saw it happening today. I think he's made the leap."
Said wide receiver Russell Shepard: "He was the first one here every day (in the summer) and the last one to leave. He took a big jump, and we're going to fight behind him."
Jefferson stepping forward alone isn't going to make the Tigers better. The offensive line and running game has got to come together, and a defense with seven new starters has to develop quickly around experienced starters such as linebacker Kelvin Sheppard and cornerback Patrick Peterson.
Miles said he likes the approach to conditioning the team took and used the term "fast" to describe the pace of both workouts.
"It's obvious there are some guys that had great summers, guys that paid a tremendous price, " he said.
"That's what's happened to our team. Our big guys ran so well (in conditioning test). There was one veteran big man who didn't make the test, and he really fell just short."
Toliver, one of nine seniors, said the practice was spirited and not what one would expect from a team picked to finish fourth in the SEC West Division.
"I saw a lot of tempo, a lot of guys ready to play, competing, working it, " Toliver said. "I see a lot of motivation this year. We're going to be ready. I see a lot of young guys trying to step up and take on their roles."
The rain gave LSU a break from the oppressive heat that baked Baton Rouge with 100-degree temperatures last weekend. In the afternoon workout, the defense worked inside while the offense, including freshman quarterback Zach Lee, worked on the outside artificial turf field.
But Peterson said he was a little disappointed at going inside, that he was prepared for the heat and eager to work on grass. He said the message from Miles going into camp was finishing, because LSU led in the fourth quarter of all but one game last season.
"Finishing. Coach Miles preached that last night in the team meeting, " Peterson said. We have to learn how to finish. If we do, we'll be one of the premier teams not only in the SEC but in the (nation)."
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Richard North, EUReferendum, has commented on William Hague's announcement in the House of Commons in respect of the 'EU Audit', or to give it its full title "Review of the Balance of Competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union", that the Coalition propose to conduct.
Reading Hansard's report of the debate, a few points:
Hague maintains:
"The review will be an outward-facing exercise, both domestically and internationally, and Departments will be tasked with consulting and inviting evidence from everyone with a knowledge of and interest in the exercise of the EU's competences, including not only Committees of Parliament and the devolved Administrations but businesses, civil society, other interested parties and individuals with expertise in and experience of each area."
Of course civil society does not mean civilian society but those quangos, think tanks etc that believe they know everything there is to know (that should rule out Mats Persson of Open Europe then – but I digress). It would seem from Hague's statement that as the 'man in the street' will not be considered to have the required expertise and experience, then we, the public, may as well save ourselves the price of a stamp.
"It is my view, as it is the Prime Minister's, that in future we must take the opportunities for Britain to shape its relationship with Europe in ways that advance our national interest in free trade, open markets and co-operation. That should involve less cost, less bureaucracy and less meddling in the issues that belong to nation states."
which begs the question that if a nation is to remain sovereign, then do not all issues belong to nation states?
Douglas Alexander, for the Official Opposition (Labour) confirms that his party too believes in the UK remaining in the EU which means they may as well sport the same rosette come election time: and we all know that mixing blue and red gives purple (oh hang on, some other party has got that colour and some would unkindly point out that they also have a yellow streak – but again I digress). From his remarks Alexander would also appear to believe in this idea that one can repatriate certain powers – and if Richard North believes Hague is from Planet Zog, then so must be Alexander.
In response to the question from Anne McIntosh (and her question did encompass a certain amount of 'tosh'), the response of Hague was informative because he, in effect, admitted that what were once our waters are no longer; and that hopefully the EU would allow member states a certain latitude in how future measures were implemented. Cameron and Hague would have us believe they govern our country? Sheesh!
The question from Chris Heaton-Harris, translated from 'Parliamentese' reads: "With all the fudge we in Fresh Start have managed to put out, coupled with what no doubt will be a well 'managed' audit, are we able to ensure that the public will be misled again and that they will then agree with what we recommend?"
As a last comment, I wonder what odds might be obtained from a bookmaker that a very powerful and unexpected reason will arise whereby not all the evidence will be publicly available?


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Switchblade Sisters (1975)
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Summary: The "Dagger Debs" are a gang of snarling girls, and Maggie is their newest member. Lace, the ever tooth-gritting leader, befriends her but soon has doubts --it seems Lace's man, Dominic, head of the "Silver Daggers" fancies the new recruit. Lace struggles to keep control of the Debs, and a handle on Nick, as they face off against the rival gang of pushers lead by Crabs. (imdb)
Country: USA
Directed By: Jack Hill
Written By: Jack Hill, F.X. Maier
Starring: Robbie Lee, Joanne Nail, Marlene Clark, Monica Gayle, Asher Brauner, Chase Newhart
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Congratulations, Iowans. Another election cycle, another caucus survived.
According to our friends in the national news media this caucus was the most important decision making event ever, just like every other caucus.
Admittedly, it isn't every caucus you see settled by a margin normally reserved for class officer elections. But I still wouldn't call it a defining cultural moment.
Usually the countenance of a decade can be determined by the defining cultural event, something that happens that sets the tone for at least the next ten years.
The 1960s? The Kennedy assassination. Created the environment of fear that permeated the country.
The 1970s? Watergate. Disillusion with the government, the fall of a president, that "All The President's Men" movie.
The 1880s? President Chester A. Arthur's bold pro-mutton chops stance leads to a rise in ridiculous facial hair which would set the tone for generations of hipsters.
What was not the defining cultural moment of this decade was watching the parade of well coiffed GOP hopefuls trounce about the state pontificating about just how much they love Iowa by going everywhere in a chambray shirt.
We have dress shirts in Iowa. Ties, too. Just saying.
So we had an effectively split decision between Mitt "The Haircut" Romney and Rick "Wow That Sweater Vest Makes You Look Like Ned Flanders" Santorum. Whatever you think of either candidate both shared one central tenant: taxes should be lower.
Apparently some comrades in the People's Republic of California disagree, thinking that taxes on the wealthy should be increased, and have chosen to use a relic of the defining cultural moment of the 90s to get their point across.
Did I not mention the defining moment of the 1990s? Its the OJ Simpson trial.
Don't pretend like its not.
It gave us the rise of Court TV, the promulgation of endless speculation by the punditry, and every single person whose name was even tangentially associated with the case remains with us today as an object of speculation and interest.
Case in point: Kim Kardashian.
Robert Kardashian, Kim's father, was part of OJ's defense team, alongside with Johnny Cochran and Robert Shapiro. Kim Kardashian, an often abused and always deserving vapid waste of time serving only as a favorite object of scorn, is someone that never should have entered the popular conscience. She's worthless. Yet, by simple virtue of her name, she's got a TV show, endless lines of celebrity endorsed garbage, and a nation of people thinking the first step to stardom is to release a sex tape.
Is this what you call a 'job creator?' Apparently some angry Californians don't think so, as they have started a campaign to endorse their 'higher taxes on the wealthy' plan with a Kardashian boycott.
No Kardashian 'products,' no watching that scripted reality show, no Kardashian anything.
So, Haircut and Flanders, worried about making it in the general election? Lower taxes are fine, just make sure to throw in a Worthless Celebrity tax. Famous just for being famous? That'll be 70 percent of annual income, please. Besides, the only jobs these people create are more paparazzi, and nobody ever lost an election speaking poorly about those guys.
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Adoremus, Society for the Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy
Online Edition: June-July 2011
Vol. XVII, No. 4
"Inspiration and Truth in the Bible"
Pope Benedict's Message to the Pontifical Biblical Commission
"Inspiration and Truth in the Bible" was the topic of the annual meeting of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, an international group of twenty biblical scholars that advises the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The sessions were held May 2-6 at the Vatican. Cardinal William Levada, prefect of the CDF, is also president of the Biblical Commission. Father Klemens Stock, SJ, secretary general of the commission, chaired the sessions.
In his message to the commission on May 6, Pope Benedict stressed the importance of making known the Catholic position on the divine inspiration and truth of the Bible. "An interpretation of the sacred writings that disregards or forgets their inspiration does not take into account their most important and precious characteristic, that they come from God", he said. The Holy Spirit inspired the biblical writers so that "human words express the word of God".
[English translation by Zenit news agency: zenit.org]
To Venerable Brother
Cardinal William Levada
President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission
I am pleased to send you, the secretary and all the members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission my cordial greeting on the occasion of this annual plenary assembly. The commission gathers for the third time to reflect on the topic entrusted to it: "Inspiration and Truth of the Bible".
This topic constitutes one of the main points of my postsynodal apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini, which treats it in the first part (cf. No. 19). I wrote in this document: "A key concept for understanding the sacred text as the word of God in human words is certainly that of inspiration". It is precisely inspiration as the action of God that makes it possible to express the Word of God in human words. Consequently, the subject of inspiration is "decisive for an adequate approach to the Scriptures and their correct interpretation" (ibid.). In fact, an interpretation of the sacred writings that neglects or forgets their inspiration does not take into account their most important and valuable characteristic, their provenance from God.
Such an interpretation does not allow one to access the Word of God, and loses, therefore, the inestimable treasure that sacred Scripture contains for us. This kind of approach is concerned with merely human words, although they might be, in various ways according to diverse writings, words of extraordinary depth and beauty. The discussion on inspiration deals with the profound nature and decisive and distinctive meaning of sacred Scripture, namely, its quality as Word of God.
In the same apostolic exhortation, moreover, I reminded that "the Synod Fathers also stressed the link between the theme of inspiration and that of the truth of the Scriptures. A deeper study of the process of inspiration will doubtless lead to a greater understanding of the truth contained in the sacred books" (ibid.).
According to the conciliar constitution Dei Verbum, God addresses His word to us to "to reveal Himself and to make known to us the hidden purpose of His will (cf. Ephesians 1:9)" (No. 2). Through His Word, God wills to communicate to us all the truth about Himself and about the plan of salvation for humanity. The commitment to discover ever more the truth of the Sacred Books is equivalent therefore to seeking to know God more and more, and the mystery of His salvific will.
"Theological reflection has always considered inspiration and truth as two key concepts for an ecclesial hermeneutic of the sacred Scriptures. Nonetheless, one must acknowledge the need today for a fuller and more adequate study of these realities, in order better to respond to the need to interpret the sacred texts in accordance with their nature" (Verbum Domini, No. 19).
In addressing the subject "Inspiration and Truth of the Bible", the Pontifical Biblical Commission is called to offer its specific and qualified contribution to this necessary study. In fact, it is essential and fundamental for the life and mission of the Church that the Sacred Texts be interpreted according to their nature: Inspiration and Truth are constitutive characteristics of this nature. That is why your commitment will have real usefulness for the life and mission of the Church.
Finally, I would like to refer to the fact that for a good interpretation, it is not possible to apply in a mechanical way the criterion of inspiration, nor that of absolute truth, extrapolating a single phrase or expression. The context in which it is possible to perceive Holy Scripture as the Word of God is that of the unity of the history of God, in a totality in which individual elements are mutually illumined and opened to understanding.
In wishing each one of you a fruitful pursuit of your works, I would like finally to manifest my heartfelt appreciation for the work carried out by the Biblical Commission to promote the knowledge, study, and reception of the Word of God in the world. With these sentiments I entrust each one of you to the maternal protection of the Virgin Mary, who with all the Church we invoke as Sedes Sapientiae [Seat of Wisdom], and from my heart I impart to you, Venerable Brother, and to all the members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, a special Apostolic Blessing.
From the Vatican, May 2, 2011
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MARSHALL - There's a simple reason why the Concordia-St. Paul volleyball team has won five straight Division II national championships, and now, after Saturday's sweep of Southwest Minnesota State, 10 straight Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference regular season titles. The Golden Bears have played great volleyball, and they have done so more consistently than anybody else.
Needing to earn a win over No. 1-ranked SMSU in Saturday's season finale to clinch a share of the NSIC crown, the No. 2-ranked Golden Bears put on a clinic inside the PE Gym in Marshall, never trailing at any point in the first two sets on their way to a 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 victory. Concordia's 15th straight win of the season snapped SMSU's school record 19-match win streak and gave the Golden Bears an 18-2 conference record to clinch a share of the NSIC title with SMSU and Minnesota-Duluth.
The Mustangs (26-2 overall), who lost their NSIC opener to Concordia in a sweep, were hoping that the experience gained through the conference season and their home-court advantage would help them in the rematch, but again, the Golden Bears were the sharper, more consistent team.
"One of the things I thought Concordia did so well is they didn't take any parts of any plays off," SMSU head coach Terry Culhane said. "They made it hard for us to score all the time, and we didn't do that for them.
"You have to give them credit. They stayed after us and just kept putting pressure on us and we didn't react to that very well. We wanted to do it when it was convenient, they did it all the time. To me, that was the big difference in the match."
The Golden Bears had both a better attack and a better defensive performance than the Mustangs in the match. After recording a .471 hitting percentage in the first set, they finished with a .381 hitting percentage for the match compared to SMSU's .176 mark. And their total of 58 digs was 19 more than SMSU's.
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Ace Serves: CU-Amanda Konetchy, Ellie Duffy, Erienne Lauersdorf; SMSU-McKell Anderson.
Kills: CU-Kayla Koenecke 13, Ashley Murtha 13, Duffy 11, Cassie Haag 6. SMSU-Mary Groth 12, Devin Diedrich 8, Brooke Burmeister 8, Abbey Thissen 7, Anderson 4.
Digs: CU-Taylor Dordan 18, Konetchy 9, Kara Pioske 8, Koenecke 8; SMSU-Emilee Gutzmer 10, Anderson 9, Rachel Westby 6.
Set Assists: CU-Konetchy 46; SMSU-Gutzmer 34.
Blocks (solo-assists): CU-Michelle Graham 2-0, Haag 0-2, Murtha 0-2; SMSU-Diedrich 2-0, Gutzmer 0-1, Groth 0-1.
When two top-ranked teams like the Mustangs and Golden Bears face each other, there are dominant hitters all along the net for both teams. Usually what the matches come down to is defense, and Concordia head coach Brady Starkey said his squad excelled in that aspect on Saturday.
"We got a lot of good touches on the block and that slowed down some balls so we could get some good digs up, and once balls start popping up that way, then they start crushing some and then you start digging some of those because you're kind of in that flow," he said. "Digging, it's one of those things that just keeps building on itself."
Concordia finished with five players with eight or more digs, led by Taylor Dordan's match-high 18. SMSU had just three players with four or more digs.
CU right side Kayla Koenecke and outside hitter Ashley Murtha each tallied 13 kills in the match, while outside hitter Ellie Duffy added 11 kills. SMSU was led in that department by Mary Groth, who was the only Mustang to reach double figures in kills with 12. She had a .476 attack percentage for the match, and nobody else for SMSU was over .150.
The Golden Bears took early leads in each of the first two sets and never trailed in them. SMSU had brief spurts of strong play, but was unable to sustain any long runs.
Starkey said a key for his team was to match the Mustangs' energy early, something the Golden Bears were clearly able to do.
"For these guys, you just know how aggressive they are and how hard they're going to play, and you have to match their intensity," Starkey said. "I thought our girls did a good job of bringing the same kind of life that they brought, because that's kind of what they're known for. They're known for getting after it, and our girls matched that intensity. It was fun to watch."
The third set was back and forth early, and SMSU was able to grab a 13-11 lead after a kill by freshman right side Abbey Thissen. But a kill by Koenecke and back-to-back attack errors by SMSU helped CU regain the lead at 14-13. The teams were later tied at 16 before CU surged ahead and finished out the match on a 9-3 run to send the home fans in the packed PE Gym away with a disheartening feeling.
The regular season is over, but the Mustangs are looking to have a long postseason run ahead of them. They earned the No. 2 seed in the eight-team NSIC Tournament and will play Friday against No. 7 seed Minnesota State-Mankato. The tournament will be hosted by Concordia, the No. 1 seed. Then it's the NCAA Central Region tournament, which begins Nov. 29.
Culhane hopes SMSU's disappointing finish to the regular season will serve as a learning experience for his players that they can use in the matches to come.
"I thought we did a poor job in the match today of making adjustments to what they were doing," Culhane said. "We just kept doing the same thing and clearly we didn't seem to learn from our mistakes very well.
"We have another big weekend next weekend and we still have plenty of season left, it's really what we do with it from here that will really make the difference."


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Ugh, I despise mike breen and the espn commentators…theres a better version with mike/donny out there
I don't buy the explanation that it wasn't intentional. It was intentional all the way. His reaction after the play solidified it for me. But I love Perk for it. He's probably getting revenge on that bitch ass Maxiell for that hard foul on Rondo last year.
I've been wondering how Perk was able to throw down a dude of Maxiell's size. But after watching the replay, you can see Perk also use his hip to bump out Maxiell's legs – making the throwdown possible. Great move Perk!
"Wind up…impact…follow through…" WTF, that announcer is getting a tad dramatic with that commentary.
What about the foul on House!!!!
What was Maxiell's reaction as he body slammed Rondo while he was in the air lastyear?
What are you guys talking about Perkins being the better man. That was a freaken dirty foul. I mean if he hooked his head and just let him fall then yeah it's just a hard foul, but when someone hooks your head and throws you down then that's a dirty ass foul. Also him walking away doesn't make him a better man. He got his hit when he threw him down and all Maxiell was able to do was do a little shove. Hell if i was able to throw someone down like and walk away without even a scratch i'll be happy as a clam.
Maybe you should clam up Tom, it was a hard and excessive foul for sure, but its not like he tried to hurt the guy. Watch this:
Hard foul? Yes. Was he tryin to hurt Rondo? Doubt it. Eye for an eye, paybacks a bitch. That shit dont fly in Perks house!
Anyone who has played basketball knows how to foul someone without getting kicked out of a game. If Perkins wanted to stop Maxiell from continuing the play, he would have tied Maxiell's hand up with his left arm. His left arm wasn't in the play… bad foul.
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Experience led the race for five seats on the East Pennsboro Area School Board.
Charles Gelb, a 35-year-old Treasury Department employee who had served on the board before, led the pack with 2360 votes. Gelb was followed by incumbent Nancy Otstot, a 71-year-old former executive secretary for the district, with 2151 votes. Gelb is a Democrat. Otstot is a Republican. Both were cross-listed on the ballot.
Republicans filled the remainder of the slots with Scott Leiser and Anne Alger finishing within 10 votes of each other, and Maria Louisa Gaughen following up the rear with 1555.
That was more that 160 votes ahead of the next leading Democrat, John Bosha, followed by Janene Bendrick and Walter Meshaka Jr.


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When the Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular comes to Jamestown this weekend, an "American Idol" winner will come with it.
Candice Glover, winner of season 12 of Fox's hit show is set to perform at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Saturday.
According to Glover, she's really excited about the chance to perform in this show because she remembers watching ice skating on television with her grandmother when she was younger.
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Candice Glover, winner of season 12 of Fox's "American Idol," is set to perform during the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena's Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular on Saturday.
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"Actually getting a chance to perform during something like that is really exciting," Glover said.
Glover recalls watching Kristi Yamaguchi, who will serve as a host during the spectacular, and was always amazed at how skilled she was at skating, she said.
"I would watch her with my grandma with my mouth open," Glover said. "It brought me and my family together, and we would all watch it in amazement - I definitely think it's something to do with your family during the Christmas holiday."
Fresh from the struggle on "American Idol," Glover has refocused her energy to become a touring musician, which is amazing because she's doing what she's always wanted to do, she said.
"On television you're competing for the prize, but now I'm just singing and doing what I love - I'm having a lot of fun," Glover said. "You still get judged, but it's a little less pressure."
During the show, Glover will perform her newest single, "Cried," which is to be featured on the upcoming release of her debut album, "Music Speaks." The song was written by Glover's favorite singer, Jasmine Sullivan. She'll also perform "In The Middle," which was written by Fantasia.
"It feels great," Glover said. "I absolutely love singing and expressing myself through music. Being in the studio and writing a few things as well has been a great experience. It's really exciting to be able to sing my own songs, actually have people listen to it and connect with me.
"Love is my favorite thing to sing about," Glover continued. "People go through it every day: a broken heart, finding love or even just thinking a guy is cute. So, I think I'll connect with listeners mostly through a love aspect of things. I really think that people are going to understand my music- hopefully love it and buy it too."
Several of the other tunes on the album that Glover really enjoys are: "Die Without You," "Forever That Man" and "Kiss Me."
"'Forever That Man' is a song I wrote with Jackie Boyz and Apex Productions so I'm really excited about that one because I really got a chance to express myself on it," Glover said. "'Die Without You' and 'Kiss Me' were written by Theron and Timothy Thompson from Rock City - I love those song because they really challenge me."
In addition to Glover, the show is set to feature four-time World Figure Skating champion Kurt Browning, Olympic gymnast champion Nastia Liukin and the star of Disney's "Let It Shine," Coco Jones. The cast is also scheduled to include: Elvis Stojko, two-time Olympic medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian champion; Joannie Rochette, Olympic medalist and U.S. champion; Lucas Grabeel, star of Disney's "High School Musical"; and many others.
Set to host the event are several other big names, such as Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic figure skating champion; Michael Weiss, three-time U.S. figure skating champion; and Olympic gymnastics champions Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner.
The show will be broadcast nationally on NBC on Sunday, Jan. 5, from 1-3 p.m. Following the initial telecast, the show will be rebroadcast on AXS TV. Also, the show will be posted in its entirety on www.IceNetwork.com for viewing for six months following the following the NBC telecast.
Tickets for the 7 p.m. Saturday show, which start at $55, are available at the arena box office, 319 W. Third St. in Jamestown, online at www.jamestownarena.com or by phone at 484-2624.


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In Alabama if you are having a dull day, just walk into any restaurant, bar, barber/beauty shop, church or other social meeting or any other place and just mention electronic Bingo.
Political party or other affiliation doesn't make a difference; everyone loves to talk electronic bingo in this state.
Everyone except State Legislators, who run and bury their heads in the sand even at the slightest whisper of the taboo subject…electronic bingo.
The electronic bingo fiasco could be eliminated if only legislators would call for a referendum and let the people decided the fate of the game. Of course, those in Montgomery might be too busy to consider electronic bingo, since their priorities could be other amendments to protect the life of the boll weevil or to get a dead mule off the street.
If the powers to be keep going to court over the electronic bingo issue, it might be necessary to legalize the game to pay the continuing court cost and attorney fees.
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NORTH SHELBY COUNTY, Alabama -- The Sterrett-Vandiver Water System board on Tuesday announced its decision to raise water rates in response to Shelby County's higher consumer costs that started this month.
The five-member board decided to raise the base rate for up to 3,000 gallons by 75 cents a month, making the total $26. The board also raised the cost for each 1,000 gallons above the base rate by 25 cents a month.
The decision resulted from Shelby County Water Services' rate increase of 7 percent annually over the next five years that took effect this month. Sterrett-Vandiver's announcement came at its annual board meeting attended by about 15 or 20 people.
"We didn't have any complaints," board Chairwoman Mary Roensch said in an interview today. "We explained the rationale behind it, that they probably read this in the paper that this was something Shelby County was doing to correct and make up an operating deficit they had."
Roensch said about 85 percent of the Sterrett-Vandiver increase "was attributed to the increase we got from Shelby County. The rest of it was for increasing operating expenses."
Shelby County's rate increase affected its individual residential customers as well as its wholesale customers that include the cities of Pelham and Alabaster, as well as the Sterrett-Vandiver utility. The three entities buy water from Shelby County and sell it to their customers, mainly homes and businesses in their respective regions.
Sterrett-Vandiver has close to 1,000 customers who purchase water. The water utility bought nearly 40.7 million gallons in 2013 from the county at a cost of $113,845, according to figures provided by Shelby County.
The last water rate increase for the Sterrett-Vandiver utility happened in October 2012, Roensch said.
The county's rate increase has resulted in Alabaster and Pelham considering their own price increases for water to their customers.


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I'm mad at them. I am wrestling with fixing them or replacing them with foam. Is it worth it? Will my re-springing hold up? Am I out of my mind? Don't answer that question.
With no answer in sight, I find it way more exciting to watch Nikki try and catch a carpenter bee.
She's chasing the bee.
It won't come out, so she's going in after it!
I think the bee decided to never return. Too much craziness at this place!


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Donna Gee | The Muskegon Chronicle
Haslett -- Edwin F. and Phyllis C. Hopper of Haslett, formerly of Muskegon, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with cake and ice cream. Later they had a family luncheon, both at Wynwood and Meridian Assisted Living in Haslett.
She is the former Phyllis Catherine Anderson and was a homemaker and piano teacher. Her husband retired from Coles Bakeries as a business manager.
The couple were married Oct. 11, 1940. They have three children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


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Alfredo Figaro to Japan?
Not exactly scalding the hot stove, I know, but credit NPBtracker.com with the scoop on Tigers pitching farmhand Alfredo Figaro and negotiations for him to join the Orix Buffaloes of Japan's Pacific League. Nothing is finalized, but talks are ongoing.
Figaro was kind of an underrated pitching prospect rising through the farm system when the Tigers gave him a shot in 2009. He made two starts that June — one really good, the other very bad — and went back to Triple-A Toledo before coming up in September for some relief work. His ill-fated spot start against the White Sox on the final Saturday of the regular season was highly scrutinized, you might remember, but the Tigers understandably didn't want to start rookie Rick Porcello or ace Justin Verlander on short rest.
Figaro went 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in eight games for the Tigers this past season, allowing 11 earned runs on 18 hits over 14 2/3 innings. He walked eight and struck out five. With the Tigers' pitching ranks getting deeper at the upper levels now as more recent draft picks rise up the ranks, Figaro might have reached his ceiling with Toledo.
Will it impact the Tigers? Not really. The main difference will be another rotation spot open for the Mud Hens, where Andy Oliver and Charlie Furbush front what should be a talented starting staff. Some have seen Furbush as a darkhorse candidate for a lefty relief spot in Detroit at some point during the season, but I seriously doubt he'd be used that way in the minors, especially with the Tigers needing to identify some insurance starters other than Oliver if case the injury bug hits early.
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Wrong Jason. You START JV or Porcello on short rest in game #161. No manager in baseball would have started Fig in that situation.
Translation: slow news day.
I must comment on this thread. Everyone is concerned with our hitting and pitching, and of course fielding. With Maggs back we should be fine. But with the same manager, who knows? Kulture, good one. No Manager would have. Part of me wants the Tigers to have a bad start so we get rid of the SOC. Then we will finally have a great second half! –Dave
I felt sick as soon as I read that remark about Figaro. Still hurts. Still want to change the outcome and can't.
On an aside, I think I just saw DD walking in the hallway with Harold Reynolds. Not sure, but it sure did look like him. Maybe Harold will get an interview.
Talk about ripping the scab off a wound! 🙂 If Verlander can't start on three days rest, who can? Then Porcello on regular rest for the season finale. I doubt we play that game #163 if Leyland had done that. Even if we still end up in the tiebreaker, Justin has two days rest in case he's needed in an extra inning game, if it went extra innings. Oh wait a minute, it did. I will never forget that final weekend. Or that horror-stricken look on Dombrowski's face after Gomez scored the game winning run. That was the worst sports moment in my entire life, and that includes games I played in myself.
Looks like there's a logjam down there in Florida. I wish someone would please take Carl Crawford and Lee, because lots of deals are being held up by these two.
I know it is the land of the free but why not a salary cap? The Yankees can buy anyone! Jeter was crying over 45 million. Now he gets 51 million and his agent gets 5%.
Where does all this money come from? Can we buy a new manager? Go Tigers, 2011. –Dave
I like the idea of a salary cap (provided there is also a salary floor) which tends to reward those who do the best job of actually putting together a team. In hockey, before the cap, the Red Wings dominated spending and often won. Now, after the cap, the Red Wings are still winning. Why? Because their GM knows how to build a team, primarily by hiring great scouts, coaches and keeping his core together any way possible. Kind of like the Twins…
If a salary cap existed in baseball, we might need a new GM (maybe we do anyway?) because the Tigers are usually in the top quarter of spending, if not higher, in baseball, and still have only made the playoffs once in the past 20 years. And of course, the Yankees have 1 World Series win in the last 10 years despite spending the most money.


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Justin Timberlake talks about turning blue for 'Trouble with the Curve'
For "Saturday Night Live" fans, Justin Timberlake's finest comedic moments may have come in that Emmy-winning video in which he bears a very, um, special gift tied with a bow ("Dick in a Box"). But for those who are more interested in seeing his subtle side, "Trouble with the Curve" features Timberlake as Johnny "The Flame" Flanagan, a former big league pitcher who fantasizes about becoming a sports announcer. He's also paired up with two major league talents -- three-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams as buttoned-up lawyer Mickey, and Clint Eastwood's aging, cranky baseball scout Gus. Still, despite Timberlake's credentials, the job didn't come easy -- and even once he got it, it almost gave him pneumonia.
"Trouble with the Curve" opens nationwide on Friday.


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A "litany of errors" is what the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today (Oct. 18, 2016) called the probable cause of a small plane that crashed in Akron, Ohio, last year killing all nine aboard, including seven executives from Florida.
Clifford Law Offices Files Case on Behalf of Woman Whose Foot is Crushed by Truck in Hit-and-Run in Chicago
Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 against a major trucking company whose currently unknown driver allegedly fled the scene after crushing the foot of a woman standing at a corner where the truck was making a right-hand turn on Chicago's Southwest side.
Clifford Law Offices Sponsors Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Luncheon
Clifford Law Offices is a sponsor of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual luncheon - a fundraiser to honor the lives of Chicago's fallen police officers as well as provide support and assistance to their families.
Clifford Law Files Lawsuit Today in Bicyclist's Death in Chicago's Roscoe Village
Clifford Law Offices today (Oct. 4, 2016) filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and its driver who struck and killed a bicyclist near Damen and Addison last week.
Clifford Law Offices Sponsors Annual Gala at Cristo Rey
Clifford Law Offices, a long-time sponsor of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan, is an Academic Sponsor of its "el-e-vate" fundraising event Oct. 22.
Michael Krzak to Speak at ABA Aviation Law Seminar in Nation's Capital
Michael S. Krzak, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been invited to speak at the American Bar Association (ABA) in Washington, D.C. in a program entitled "Tips from Cockpit to Courtroom."
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Kevin Durkin Named to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Committee
Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been named to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Committee.
Federal Judge Certifies Class Action Against State Farm in $7.6 Billion+ "Dark Money" Action
An Illinois federal judge late Friday (Sept. 16, 2016) granted class certification to plaintiffs representing 4.7 million State Farm policyholders involved in a complex Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") regarding an alleged scheme involving campaign contributions being poured into an Illinois Supreme Court justice's race to influence the reversal of a $1.05 billion decision. If successful, that could result in a more than $7.6 billion payout from State Farm for the class given the interest that has accrued.
Talc mining company named in ovarian cancer lawsuits
In recent years, some women who used talcum powder as part of their daily routine have developed ovarian cancer. Presently, more than 1000 women and surviving family members have filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. In 2016, juries in Missouri ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million and $55 million respectively in cases involving long-time talc users who developed ovarian cancer.
A new defendant in talcum powder litigation
While Johnson & Johnson is the sole defendant in most cases, another company will be joining Johnson & Johnson as a defendant in some of these cases. In early September, the U.S. subsidiary of Australian mining company Rio Tinto has been named along with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit filed in Louisiana. This claim was filed on behalf of four women with ovarian cancer and the surviving family members of a woman who died of the disease. The plaintiffs claim that Luzenac America, Rio Tinto's American subsidiary, mined the talc that led to these women developing ovarian cancer.


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Both Sides of the Fence
A Tosa resident since 1991, Christine walks the dog, cooks but avoids housework, writes and reads, and enjoys the company of friends and strangers. Her job takes her around the state, learning about people's health. A Quaker (no, they don't wear blue hats or sell oatmeal or motor oil), she has been known to stand on both sides of the political and philosophic fence at the same time, which is very uncomfortable when you think about it. She writes about pretty much whatever stops in to visit her busy mind at the moment. One reader described her as "incredibly opinionated but not judgmental." That sounds like a good thing to strive for!
Stalking the wild asparagus
I know where the biggest stand of wild asparagus in Wauwatosa is. The spears haven't started peeking up yet, but when they do they will look like this:
I'm not sharing with anyone. But here's a hint for the resourceful forager: it's on the County Grounds, in a spot that's likely to be graded out of existence when the bulldozers come through to flatten things for the UWM engineering campus.
Most of you are probably too young to remember the book "Stalking the Wild Asparagus," by Euell Gibbons. I read it with great enthusiasm but never managed to learn enough to live off the land around me. Roasted a chicory root or two: the resulting "coffee" was awful.
But even with little knowledge, you can find berries, wild onions and garlic, and Jerusalem artichokes on that piece of land. And the domestic rhubarb that hides each year behind a growing wall of thorns.
Being "old" now, I fear few strangers. And when I run across the rare teenager skulking through the woods nearby, doing whatever teens who don't love the woods do in them, I stop him and point things out. "Have you seen the owls?" or "Ever tried a gooseberry?" gets a startled response, but they usually look politely toward where I point before fleeing.
So much of this will be gone soon. I wonder how to make people see what those of us who love the wildish places do when we look around us. Someone has to show you before you have eyes to look and see.
Who's showing the kids? And if no one does, who will care about it? I think about this even when talking to people my age who grew up outdoors, building forts and watching wildlife, but who now see only empty space where buildings could be. More and more I think our new rule should be "no child left inside."
And no adult, either.
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Wildcats still prowl the Adirondack woods
January 15, 2013 - Don Williams
The new-fallen snow provided an opportunity to look for "cat" tracks. There they were, criss-crossing through the trees and across the yard.
No, they were not those wildcats — panthers, mountain lions, cougar, puma, painter or catamount — whose tracks are being sought and reported throughout the Adirondacks. The tracks I observed in the snow were made by the resident population of feral cats. There is not much interest in them, but it appears there is widespread interest in the existence, or not, of "cats" in the Adirondack wilds.
The last I heard, New York state's official position is that there is not enough evidence to say we have cougars living in the Adirondacks. On the other hand, reported sightings continue.
In December 2010, a cat, later confirmed as a cougar, was spotted near Lake George. It was later killed by a car in Connecticut in June 2011. The hardy animal had travelled from Minnesota, a trek of more than 1,000 miles. Apparently, the cougar was just passing through, looking for a place to call home!
Reported sightings of Adirondack wildcats are nothing new. I have a story resurrected by Fulton County Historian Peter Betz that tells of an Indian/wildcat encounter on a Lake George island. Native American Sampson Paul was out spearing fish when he sighted a panther swimming toward him. He stopped fishing and began to throw stones at the threatening animal.
The cat was undaunted and boldly advanced on the Indian. The also bold Paul poked with his spear and put out the eye of the cat. He then speared the still-advancing cat in the throat and held him underwater. The drowned panther measured seven feet three inches from the tip of the nose to the end of his tail. The cat sighting in this story was reported 186 years ago, and sightings have been made ever since.
Bobcats are another story; they have been in the news over the years. The late Bill Harris shared some photographs with me of a wildcat killed up in Hope. It was about three times the size of a house cat and appeared to be a bobcat. It may have dated from the 1940s. Another photograph in my collection came from the western Adirondacks near Tug Hill country. The reported bobcat weighed more than 38 pounds and was 38 inches from nose to tail. Again, the photo is undated, but it is probably mid-20 century.
The bobcat population of today allows for some game management regulations. In the Adirondacks, the season for the taking of bobcats by hunting and trapping is now 16 weeks. The bobcats' population had been on the increase, and their range has been expanded. That accounts for some of the cat sightings.
I have not seen a list of today's cat sightings, but in days gone by, lists have appeared. Once the bounty on wildcats, which accounted for the taking of hundreds, was discontinued in 1894, sightings were reported. The list includes a wildcat at the Elk Lake Club in 1908, one at North River in 1914, and others in 1897, 1902, 1909, 1911 and in 1950.
A "visiting" panther was killed near Fort Edward in 1974. The Leader Republican newspaper in Gloversville reported a story of an Adirondack panther that frightened a lumberjack back to Canada in 1917.
In my estimation, sightings of wildcats in the Adirondacks will continue and, much like the other creatures of the wild, they will choose the time and place where they will settle. Keep on looking!
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Feb-25-13 5:52 PM
Alvin Loeb was followed by a panther as he checked his trap line above Piseco Lake in the late 19th century. On his return he saw panther tracks in the snowprints his boots made the day before.
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Bobcats can weigh more than 30 pounds and are generally twice as large as a common house cat. The state Department of Environmental Conservation bobcat management plan estimates there are about 5,000 bobcats in New York. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife)


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