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There are three camps pitched around Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
The first would rather dig through the earth using nothing but their own mouths than sit through a story they've known since childhood. The second is staffed by die-hards who weep at the thought of Tiny Tim just as easily as they would a Hallmark card. The third is fatigued by the mere mention of Scrooge but cautiously open to persuasion.
It's the third camp that composer Alan Menken, lyricist and writer Lynn Ahrens and writer Mike Ockrent no doubt had in mind when they huddled to create their 1994 musical version of ice-cold Ebenezer's journey through space and time to land in the fiery hearth of redemption through the spirit of Christmas.
Dickens scholars remind us the novelist wrote his 1843 novella in five chapters or "staves," a term synonymous with staffs of music or verses of song. So it was only a matter of time, and a great ear for song came along, until "A Christmas Carol" became a musical. But as Pioneer Theatre Company artistic director Karen Azenberg has pointed out in her direction of this production, the idea of Scrooge and all four ghosts belting out tunes and tales rests just as easily on the fact that, shopping aside, we all know Christmas primarily through song.
Friday night's opening of "A Christmas Carol: The Musical," running through Dec. 15 at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, plays to manifold strengths thanks to Azenberg's deft touch and a cast without a weak link.
It all opens with a bang on London's Royal Exchange, where we see Scrooge flex his love of money and commerce above his fellow man and community amid a dizzying array of dance, song and Christmas delight to which he's brazenly oblivious. Azenberg unlocks the rhythm and tone of not just each scene, but their smaller subsets, in a way that propels Scrooge's moment of revelation effortlessly forward.
Anyone who's watched the great film portrayals of Scrooge via Alastair Sim, Patrick Stewart or George C. Scott knows "A Christmas Carol" lives or dies by the almost microscopic gradations of change in Scrooge, from his very first "Humbug!" to the second he wakes up in bed on Christmas morning.
The musical version comes dangerously close to taking all that for granted, content instead to stuff the proceedings to near bursting with song and dance. As a result, we get a Scrooge who melts into emotion perhaps too early by the end of Fezziwig's ball, and before the sight of children Ignorance and Want smash his worldview to bits. The spiritual transformation is so locked in after that sight, in fact, that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is reduced to a suspended entity as Scrooge works the rest out almost by himself.
But that's a purist's view from someone who'd rather stay home and read Dickens' original book than stalk new varieties. This production offers more than its share of tantalizing finds, including events in Dickens' life incorporated into Scrooge's boyhood, a Christmas bell-ringers concert, plus a stage maneuver courtesy of the Ghost of Jacob Marley seemingly inspired by our culture's current obsession with "The Walking Dead."
Australian actor Jamie Jackson plays Scrooge for all the character is worth in this unique context, broadcasting every fine-tuned look of longing and panicked reaction across the theater for maximum effect. Actor Gerry McIntyre turns in more than his fair share of great moments as a boisterous, Earth-shaking Ghost of Christmas Present, with a memorable minor role, too, as a "sandwich board man" who taunts Scrooge early on. And that's just playing favorites. The whole cast is great fun.
The ground is littered with versions of this immortal tale. If you've only time and money enough for one it's hard to argue for passing up this one. To paraphrase Bob Cratchit, "It only comes but once a year." Eleven months between productions may not be enough time to pretend you've never heard this story before, but PTC's production could well do the trick.
'A Christmas Carol: The Musical'
When » Through Dec. 15. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.
Where » Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, Salt Lake City
Info » $38-$59. Call 801-581-6961 or visit www.pioneertheatre.org for more information.
Bottom line •A musical reincarnation that breathes new life into a holiday-season war horse, even if it cuts certain corners in dramatic effect. Jamie Jackson as Scrooge is superb. One hour and 50 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

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Detectives conducting an investigation Friday into two reputed Carson gang members found their house full of stolen property allegedly taken in auto and home burglaries across the South Bay.
Robert Francisco Olivas, 33, and Rodney Ryan Yzaguirre, 45, who were arrested during a raid at a home in the 4200 block of 223rd Street, also are suspected of selling methamphetamine and stealing cars, Carson sheriff's Detective Monica Kitchin said.
Detectives and a special weapons team served the search warrant at 4:45 a.m. As part of an investigation into narcotics sales, Kitchin said.
But once they got inside the house, they discovered methamphetamine and about $10,000 worth of stolen property, including two handguns, televisions, DVD players, a bicycles, mechanic's equipment, drills, saws, computers and iPods.
"They sell (the property) for quick cash to turn around and purchase more drugs and purchase weapons," Kitchin said.
Deputies also found a stolen car at the house, she said.
Burglary detectives were going through the property to match serial numbers with crime reports. Most of the crimes occurred in Carson, but others occurred in cities across the South Bay, Kitchin said.
Olivas was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen guns and possession of narcotics. Yzaguirre was held on suspicion of possession of stolen property. They were held at the Carson sheriff's station jail.
Olivas was held on $135,000 bail. Yzaguirre was held without bail.
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Peregrine falcons to be released at Kelley Point Park
The Audubon Society of Portland is releasing two rehabilitated peregrine falcons at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 in Portland Parks & Recreation's Kelley Point Park, and the public is invited to attend. The young, female falcons were found in north Portland Sept. 16 and 18, respectively, and both were likely suffering from botulism poisoning.
Around the time the falcons were found, there was a small avian botulism outbreak at Smith and Bybee Lakes. The falcons had likely fed on contaminated waterfowl from the lakes.
"After receiving treatment in our Wildlife Care Center, the peregrines have made a full recovery," said Audubon Society of Portland veterinarian Deb Sheaffer. "We're pleased that we can open the birds' release to the public – it will be a great opportunity to see the world's fastest animal in action."
Audubon staff will meet members of the public at Portland Parks & Recreation's Kelley Point Park's innermost parking lot and then walk a short distance to the release site. The park is located at N. Marine Drive and Lombard Street, Portland, OR.
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WASHINGTON — Nearly three in four Americans say that illegal immigrants should be allowed to remain in the country legally, but fewer than half say they should be allowed to apply for citizenship.
Those are the key findings of a new national poll, released Thursday, that reflects a positive shift in attitudes toward immigrants now in the United States. The survey, conducted March 13-17 by the Pew Research Center, comes as lawmakers in Washington are attempting to craft a comprehensive plan to deal with some 11 million people who are thought to be in the country illegally.
The new poll reveals opposition to granting legal status from about one in four Americans (27 percent) who say that immigrants who came illegally should not be allowed to stay in the country legally. The remainder are split over exactly how to grant legal status. The largest group (43 percent) say that immigrants living here illegally should be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. Another group (24 percent) say they should be allowed to apply for permanent legal residency, but not allowed to gain citizenship. Six percent don't know or refuse to answer. The poll's margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
The survey also found that the improving economy appears to have reduced opposition to immigration, both legal and illegal.
Nearly half of all Americans (49 percent) say immigrants strengthen the country because of their hard work and talent. That is the highest percentage on that question since September 2000. Conversely, a smaller proportion (41 percent) say immigrants are a burden because they take U.S. jobs, health care and housing.
About three years ago, in June 2010, the balance of opinion was anti-immigrant. As the economy was struggling to emerge from the worst recession since the Great Depression, half of those questioned by Pew (50 percent) considered immigrants a burden to the United States, while just 39 percent said they strengthen the country.
In the new poll, support for granting legal status is highest among blacks (82 percent), Latinos (80 percent) and those with a college degree (84 percent). It is lower among whites without a college degree (61 percent) and those aged 50-64 (65 percent). But across all demographic groups, a majority say they wanted illegal immigrants to be given a way to stay in the U.S. legally.
The differences are relatively muted along partisan lines. While 76 percent of Democrats and 70 percent of independents say they favor some form of legal status, fully two out of three Republicans (64 percent) say they do, too.


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Philadelphia - Mark Manos stood tall in goal for Drexel (1-1) in its first competition at Vidas Field this season, making 14 saves in a 14-7 victory over Albany (0-1). Robert Chruch led the Drexel offense with three goals and three assists, all in the second half. The Dragons trailed 4-1 in the first period, but went on to outscore Albany 13-3 for the duration.
While it took the Drexel defense a while to get organized in the first period, and Albany capitalized to go up 3-0 early, once the Dragons settled down Albany saw little action on that end of the field. Manos held the Great Danes off the board for more than 26 minutes, a span that included the entire third quarter. The junior keeper made three sensational saves in the third quarter, allowing Drexel to score three unanswered goals and mount a sizeable 11-5 lead going in to the final stanza.
Drexel outshot Albany 38-26 in the game and won 18 of 23 faceoffs. The Dragons defense held Albany to just two goals in the second half and did not allow the Great Danes to convert a single extra-man opportunity.
After a slow start, the Dragons' offense sprung to life in the final five minutes of the first quarter with Scott Perri, Kyle Bregman, Chris Farquhar each scoring unassisted goals to pull their team back into the game.
Sophomore Nick Trizano evened the game at 4-4 two and a half minutes into the second quarter with an unassisted goal. He would tack on another at the 8:20 mark of the quarter to cap a run of six straight goals by the Dragons and put Drexel on top 7-4.
The Dragons led 8-5 going into the locker room after out-scoring Albany 5-1 in the second quarter thanks, in part to an 8-2 advantage in shots. Drexel won 12 of 14 faceoffs in the half with Devin Thomas doing the bulk of the work from the x. Thomas would finish the contest winning 13-of-16 faceoffs.
Church extinguished any of Albany's comeback hopes when he slammed in three straight goals from the close of the third quarter through the 12:36 mark in the fourth. His final tally, coming on a nice assist from Scott Perri, put Drexel on top 13-5.
Joe Resetarits was Albany's top scorer with three goals and an assist. John Carroll made 10 saves in net for the Great Danes and Edmound Cathers, who played the fourth quarter for Albany, made a pair of stops.
The Dragons return to Vidas Field to host city rival Villanova next Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.


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GOP Opposition Researcher Names Drudge As A Propaganda Dumping Ground
The Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin interviewed Tim Miller, executive director of a new conservative political action committee centered on opposition research, who reminisced about how conservative operatives successfully used blogger Matt Drudge to push debunked or thinly-researched smears against Democrats in 2004, describing it as a "great model" that needs to be updated.
In a March 24 post at Rubin's "Right Turn" blog, Miller described his organization, America Rising, as being dedicated to the "collection, dissemination and deployment of opposition research against Democrats," and uses Drudge's DrudgeReport.com circa 2004 as a model to return to [1] (emphasis added):
Last week former Mitt Romney campaign manager Matt Rhoades and two young Republican sharpshooters, Tim Miller and Joe Pounder, announced they would set up a new organization, America Rising, devoted to the collection, dissemination and deployment of opposition research against Democrats and a counterpart to the hugely successful American Bridge on the left. On Friday I sat down with Miller and Pounder at a Capitol Hill Starbucks to talk about their new venture.
They plan on instigating nothing less than a revolution in the way the right does and uses oppo research. They are keen on connecting research to communication and every other aspect of campaigns. Pounder tells me, "It must be responsive to the news cycle and polling." Miller jokes that "research has been people sitting in a dungeon or going through trash cans" and then funneling the information up to a press person to send out in a mass e-mail. Miller says, "Now you have to drive the news cycle."
The Romney campaign was certainly hobbled by the Democrats' opposition machine, which cranked out information on everything from Bain to Cayman bank accounts, funneled it to friendly press outlets and the Obama super PAC, and kept the Romney team on perpetual defense. But the problem is not specific to the Romney campaign. Miller recalls, "We had a great model in 2004 -- research guys who fed to Drudge. Drudge drove the mainstream media." But, he says, "in a lot of ways we haven't done a good job of updating [that model]. Over time we rested on our laurels."
In 2006, ABC News highlighted [2] Drudge's influence on media, particularly in the 2004 election cycle, saying, "Republican operatives keep an open line to Drudge, often using him to attack their opponents...And then the mainstream media often picks it up."
Drudge did help drive [3] stories to Fox News, right-wing radio and other outlets during the 2004 presidential election, but much of the blogger's content -- which included discredited attacks [4] on John Kerry's military service -- was thinly-researched, deceptively edited [5], or flat-out wrong [6].
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I'm new here. Read the schticky. Bought my XL big girl pants. Lay it on me sistas. Is DH (dear husband) being unfaithful to our vows??
We have the same phone. A few days ago I picked his up thinking it was mine. The kids were screaming and I wasn't paying attention. I went into the text messages and saw I had a new text. Then I saw the name who sent the text. We will call her S.
**BG... DH (dear husband) is military. S used to work for him in the squadron. She was known for being "lose". (Other peoples words). She left a little while ago. **
So I ofcourse put the phone down. I hated seeing her name on my husbands phone. I debated for awhile to not look at it. But then I got this bad feeling. So I looked at it. It was bad. I don't remember word for word what it said. But the gist is that DH (dear husband) was asking S if she was still with her boyfriend. S said yes. DH (dear husband) started flirting. S shut it down. S said she wasn't a homewrecker. DH (dear husband) asked for a picture. S said no but to ask his wife for one. DH (dear husband) asked to skype. S then said to stop. DH (dear husband) said ok. But then he said something about how this isn't cheating. Im floored!! This is not my DH. He is not like this. What do I do? I'm terrified to confront him. Do I burst myhappy little bbubble or do I try to forget about it? Once I open this can of worms I won't be able to close it. I'm sick thinking about this. Please give me your honest advice. Thanks!


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I start judo tomorrow. Im a bit worried though as ive never done a 'traditional' martial art before!
Could someone give me a few tips regards Judo ettiquette? Bowing and all the other stuff.
Thanks guys and this is not a troll attempt haha! I dont want to walk in the dojo tomorrow and get put through the mat for being rude!


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Imaginarium 2012: Behind The Scenes With Sanuk
In an attempt to shed light on the idea of professional surfers "going to work" each time they go surfing, Sanuk built a full-blown "office space" on the sand, complete with water coolers, fully equipped cubicles, and hot-ass secretaries. From there, they sent four of their top athletes out in the ocean decked in head to toe business attire and made them surf all day (with an hour lunch break, of course). We caught up with Alek Parker to hear about his exhausting week as a nine-to-fiver.
TransWorld SURF: Where did this year's Imaginarium concept stem from?
Alek Parker: Sanuk had this idea of "taking care of business." They called it a "working man's wave." Most working men who are surfers have an office space, and they get off work and go to the beach. But for us, surfing is our job and the ocean is our office. So we brought down everything we needed to set up a legit office space on the sand. We had to find a remote Central California beach to set up, and it worked out insane. We took the Sanuk RV up and camped out for five days. We also brought a jet ski, which saved the day, because without the ski we wouldn't have been able to get the surf footage that we got.
How hard was it to surf wearing an actual business suit?
That was the hardest thing to overcome—the extra weight of wearing the business attire. From the tie, the slacks, to the button-down shirt, we went all out. But once that gear got wet, it was so baggy. It would've been impossible to surf wearing that stuff without using a jet ski. Without it I don't think the concept would have come full circle. And besides, Sanuk is a fun company and this was a fun idea—it's certainly not meant to be taken very seriously.
It looked as though the entire idea was very well thought out.
It was, and if you ask me I think it came out incredible. It was insane to see how much detail went into everything. Each one of our desks was completely personalized with nametags and business cards. I had a freaking bobble head they made of me—which is ridiculous—but now it fits nicely in my bathroom.
How long did it take to set everything up on the beach?
It was crazy; they [the crew from Sanuk] would wake up at five in the morning and start setting up so we could shoot by seven. But for the most part we left it sitting out partly put together on the beach for four days. It was funny to see other people around kind of tripping out on our deal and what we were doing, coming up and checking it all out. But people were super respectful; nobody messed with or stole anything.
Overall, it sounds as though you guys accomplished what you set out to.
Yeah, totally. And [Brian] Bielmann was awesome. He really directed everything. Every time a set would come, he'd be like, "Stand there, put your hands up, do a pose," and that's what really made the photos happen. It was so cool having all the desks, office furniture, people, girls, and props—watching surfing at our desks, waiting for someone to do a maneuver. It really felt like a legit production and not a little surf trip thrown together. It was one of the coolest projects I've been a part of. It was extremely rewarding watching the concept come to life.
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RECAP: Tragedy Strikes on DOWNTON ABBEY
If you missed the turbulent events of Sunday's episode of DOWNTON ABBEY, this recap will fill you in. But fair warning: this show was not for the faint of heart!
A solemn day at Downton Abbey. What should have been a joyous occasion, the welcoming of a new baby into the Crawley family, turns horribly wrong when Lady Sybil begins to experience the symptoms of eclampsia. Trouble aRose Early on with an argument between Dr. Clarkson and the obstetrician Robert Invited to carry out the delivery. In fact, Sir Philip Tapsell's presence was controversial from the first; while Robert wanted to leave the birth to him, Cora was adamant about Dr. Clarkson being included in the process. The feud between the doctors escalated when Dr. Clarkson detected the symptoms of eclampsia and urged the family to transfer Sybil to the hospital for a Caesarean section, which Sir Philip considered not only completely unnecessary but also extremely dangerous. Before any decision could be made in either direction, it was too late and Sir Philip had to carry out the natural birth.
At first it seems Dr. Clarkson's concerns were unwarranted. Waiting in the Library, the Crawleys and Tom breath a sigh of relief when Mary enters and delivers the news that both mother and child, a baby girl, have come through the labor and are healthy.
Sybil, however, must sense that she is not at all well. As the family retires to bed for the night she stops her mother. She tells Cora of a plan Tom discussed with her before the baby was born. His brother in Liverpool offered to help him find work as a car mechanic again. But Sybil does not want this backwards step for her family and she turns to Cora to ensure their well being. Lady Grantham promises to defend them and then, beaming with pride, leaves her youngest daughter to rest.
But rest is soon disturbed. A panicked Mary wakes her parents, telling them that something is wrong with Sybil. Upon entering her room they find her in a feverish fit. Dr. Clarkson had indeed been correct; eclampsia takes hold of Sybil and once seizures begin, nothing can be done to save her. While her mother and husband kneel by her bedside, desperately pleading for her to come through, she struggles to draw breath and then, suddenly, stops writhing. At that moment, the brilliance of Julian Fellowes and the cast shines through. The raw emotions and heart-wrenching reactions of everyone in the room moved me to tears. Tragedy of this scale hasn't hit Downton since losing William last season. Though no less distressing, it is a sad fact that war goes hand in hand with loss, so that death did not take me completely by surprise. Sybil however, had only just started her life with Tom, and until the labor was perfectly healthy. I was left feeling the same as Lord Grantham: "This cannot be."
In the wake of her death, the Crawley's struggle to say goodbye to Sybil. Edith and Mary put aside their differences to pay respect to their sister in one last moment together. Cora takes time alone to let "[her] beauty and [her] baby" go and reaffirms her vow to care for Tom and the new baby. But her overwhelming sense of loss has left her bitter towards her husband, as it was he who supported Sir Philip in his diagnosis and in his decision to carry out a natural birth; so much so, in fact, that she forces him to sleep in a separate room. Robert does recognize his mistake but he cannot be held accountable. He undoubtedly acted in what he believed was Sybil's best interest at the time, as did all parties involved. The Dowager Countess, who in this episode shows more wisdom than wit, offers this advice "No one is to blame...all we can do now is cherish her memory and her child."
Downstairs, the news of the loss is equally heartbreaking. Even the most unlikely characters mourn Sybil. In a rare moment of tenderness, Thomas copes with his grief and takes comfort in Anna's compassion. He reflects on one of Lady Sybil's most exceptional qualities- she was kind to all, regardless of class and popular opinion. Even Thomas, who has proven undeserving of such treatment throughout the series, was regarded as an equal with affection while the two worked together during the war. But the staff pushes on, arranges for a nurse for the baby, and plans for life without "the sweetest spirit under [Downton's] roof".


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Sunday, July 23rd 2017
Get ahead of the game. Start stabilizing your arrow on your bow string, and not after it leaves your bow
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TwisterNock ®
TwisterNock® is the first truly mechanical nock(Spring loaded). It delivers accuracy with great precision.
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In the world of Archery, things don't move so fast. Change happens gradually and slowly. It took a long time for compound bows to become accepted. Eventually they have become popular. Everyone see the benefit of a fast flying arrow. It gives archers choice of shooting longer distances with better accuracy. Now everyone wants to shoot faster arrows. In hunting the benefits are; better trajectory, shorter pin gaps, less reaction time for the game animal, and finally better cut for a faster moving blade. Faster arrow means less chance of a miss, due to the fact that the arrow doesn't drop as much, if someone misjudge the distance.
The bow manufacturers can make bows that shoots faster, but the key is using lighter arrows.
This design is protected by US patent for Mechanical Arrow Nock (Pat#8267816 and Pat#7922609)
The Full Moon Nock is designed for use with arrows for crossbow. All parts and elements for Full Moon Nock has been carefully designed and selected to operate under the pressure of today's Hi-speed and Hi-power crossbows.
Sling-on® have received 5 out of 5 stars and is approved by Crossbow Magazine
Here is what the editor had to say about it; "Every tester thought the Sling On worked exactly as designed and will be a welcome addition to anyone that uses a shoulder sling while hunting". "I am also happy to tell you that we have moved up our publishing date for the Sling On to our fall issue"
Sling-on® can be added to any existing gun sling or bow strap.It rests on the top half of the strap and completely out of the way when it is not in use. Once you attach it around your torso it will hold your gun on your shoulder, so you can carry your game or equipment or just walk without having to hold your strap. It is adjustable for all sizes. It will hold your gun or bow securely on your shoulder even if you are carrying a back pack or tree stand on your back. Sling-on will drastically reduce the chance of accidental fall of the gun which could result in disaster. Hunting Revolution also makes a Sling-on ® for gym bags, laptop bags or any kind of bag with a shoulder strap.
The box office hit The Hunger Games has sparked interest in the sport of archery for many people.
Jeff Hajari hopes his invention, "The Twister Nock," will help add to that craze.
Tree Apron® is a Multi functional pack that allows you to carry all your hunting accessories in an organized manner with comfort. It makes carrying a tree stand easy. It enables you to set up in your tree stand and get ready for the hunt fast and quiet. It will also acts as a turkey vest with orange blaze.
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UAlbany, Syracuse NCAA Tournament matchups, tip times set
UAlbany men's basketball will face Mount St. Mary's Tuesday night in Dayton in the 'First Four'. Tipoff is set for 6:40pm. The winner will play overall #1 seed Florida Thursday in Orlando at approximately 4:10pm.
A short trip for the Orange as Syracuse, the #3 seed in the south region, will take on #14 seed Western Michigan Thursday in Buffalo. Tip time is set for approximately 2:45pm.
UAlbany women's basketball will learn their NCAA Tournament matchup Monday night.


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(The diligent folks from law enforcement also erased Nilsson's film).
He explained at the time that only two other singers had previously received this honor—Melba and Nilsson.
Nilsson, if she were presented to the Shah prior to his departure.
But someone had to take charge of it, and after a long and angry discussion Nilsson was prevailed upon to stow it in his chest.
From Nilsson down to the call-boy, all had been tempted, and many led away.
Nilsson made the banjo fashionable in New York society, accompanying herself charmingly.
Nilsson was the first person I ever knew who practised the charm the other way about.
Madame Nilsson as "Margherita" impressed me by her singing and acting in the prison scene as she had never done before.
Nilsson was not, in fact, a good musician; few prime donne are.
Nilsson; and I had myself to write explaining to him very clearly that she was engaged to me.


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PHOTOS: Cast of 'The Little Rascals' Recreate Movie Poster 20 Years Later
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The cast of the iconic '90s movie The Little Rascals have come together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the hilarious and adorable movie in the best way possible - recreating the famous movie poster as adults (and several other photos)!
Re-unite with "He-Man Womun Haters Club" members Alfalfa, Spanky, Buckwheat, Froggy, Stymie, and of course the girl who almost came between them, Darla. Check it out below!


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With schools across California aching for money, a group of local school districts are asking voters to approve a parcel tax measure that would generate millions of dollars in new classroom funding.
But a group of residents is fighting Measure CL, calling it an unjustified tax hike for many residents living on low incomes and questioning how the money would be spent.
"This is poor timing," said Sandra Suarez, a Lawndale resident and former member of the Centinela Valley Union High School District Board of Education. "We're in very tough times. People are trying to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. We don't have any money to give."
Measure CL on Tuesday's ballot calls for collecting an average of $97 annually from property owners in Lawndale, Hawthorne, Lennox and east El Segundo for the next 12 years. The tax would generate an estimated $11 million a year for schools in the Lawndale, Hawthorne, Wiseburn, Lennox and Centinela Valley districts. Measure CL needs approval from two-thirds of voters to pass, and revenues and expenditures would be evaluated by oversight committees.
Local school officials say the money is desperately needed in the face of devastating state funding cuts. But opponents argue that residents, many who live on low incomes, can't afford another tax hike.
"This is not the type of economy you want to be putting extra cost burdens on homeowners as well as renters," Lawndale Councilman Jim Osborne said.
But local educators warn that more cuts could come if one of the two school funding tax measures, Propositions 30 and 38, do not win on Tuesday. Support among likely voters for Gov. Jerry Brown's Proposition 30 has dropped to 48 percent while support for Proposition 38 has fallen to 39 percent, according to a poll released in late October by the Public Policy Institute of California. The competing tax measures are aimed at restoring statewide K-12 funding.
The passage of Measure CL, meanwhile, would generate about $1.9 million for the Hawthorne School District annually. Lawndale schools would receive about $1.7 million, Lennox about $998,836 and Wiseburn about $2.3 million. Students from those districts historically attend high schools in the Centinela Valley district, which would receive about $4.6 million annually, according to numbers provided by the district.
If Measure CL and the two state propositions fail, budget cuts could lead to increased class sizes and, for some districts, a school year that ends in early May.
District officials said Measure CL was reluctantly put on the ballot and is necessary because it ensures local tax funds benefit South Bay students.
"It's not the first option, but it is how we are handling the reduction in revenue from the state," said Lawndale school board member Ann Phillips. "If the revenue were coming in from the state, this would not be going to voters."
Specifically, Measure CL would allocate funds for teacher salaries, computer technology, school security, resources for special-needs students, college and career prep and new textbooks.
Measure CL calls for a special parcel tax of 2 cents per square foot of residential lots and 7.5 cents per square foot for nonresidential lots. The tax rate can be adjusted for inflation. Homeowners 65 and older can file an exemption with Los Angeles County.
"All of our districts are suffering financially right now because of the fiscal crisis," said Wiseburn Superintendent Tom Johnstone, adding that the district has reduced its budget by 20.5 percent the last four years because of state funding cuts and reduced the school year by five days. The district hasn't purchased new textbooks since 2009. "The state has abdicated its responsibility to adequately fund schools. We shouldn't have to be doing this."
While the opposition to Measure CL is being led by a small group of Lawndale residents, the campaign to pass it is being bankrolled by Telacu Construction Management and WLC Architects Inc., two large firms overseeing facility upgrades at Centinela Valley schools made possible through proceeds from a pair of $98 million bond measures passed in the last four years.
In October, WLC Architects was awarded more than $300,000 in contracts for work at Centinela Valley schools, records show.
Telacu Construction Management contributed $15,000 to a committee working to pass Measure CL, Teachers For Safer Schools, according to campaign finance records. WLC Architects contributed $5,000 to the committee, documents show.
Attempts to reach representatives from Teachers For Safer Schools were unsuccessful. Phone messages and an email were not returned.
Money allocated from the two previous Centinela bonds has gone to fund major projects at the district's three high schools, including new buildings and seismic upgrades to existing structures.
Still, opponents argue the funding could have been better spent to increase student achievement.
"I don't see any of that money that they're getting going to students and helping programs," Suarez said. "If anything, the students, they are suffering."
John Clem, president of Telacu Construction Management, said the company regularly contributes to local political campaigns across the state and would not reap any profits from Measure CL. A representative from WLC Architects could not be reached.
"This is strictly something Telacu does as its overall mission to support education across the state of California," Clem said of the donation to back tax hikes for the Centinela Valley District. "Not one dollar from Measure CL will go to construction or facility work. It's for teacher salaries and the replacement of funds the state has withheld."
Opponents of Measure CL say the campaign contributions suggest questionable leadership by officials in the Centinela Valley, a district that has long struggled but has made recent strides to upgrade learning facilities and turn around student achievement.
"It seems flagrant," said Mariano Velazquez, a Lawndale resident who has questioned how proceeds from Measure CL will be spent by local school districts. "It makes it more apparent that none of these people leading our schools are serving the needs of the community. They're just serving their friends and business contacts."
Centinela Valley officials point to recent progress made by students on standardized test scores and sparkling new facilities as proof that the once-struggling district is turning around.
"I think our current record of academic results and successful construction speaks for itself," said Ron Hacker, assistant superintendent of business services for Centinela Valley.
Local school districts are overstating the impact the state funding crisis has had on local schools, Velazquez added, pointing to local charter schools that are thriving without relying on tax hikes -- among them, Environmental Charter High School in Lawndale -- and said that new money for classrooms could be raised through private fundraising efforts.
"They're saying, 'Without funding, we can't provide quality education. If you don't give us this tax, we're going to drop the ball on the community,' " Velazquez said. "It's a plan to fail. This tax won't even help them with a portion of what they have lost."
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Men wore a variety of ties in the late 19th century. There were wide ties in the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. In the 1890s, men's neckware usually had a pattern. In the 1880s, lapels were narrow and short. In the 1870s, men wore their hair longer and not as neatly combed as this fellow.
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It's a good thing that Lois photographed the picture. When she went back to visit her cousin a few years later, he couldn't find it.
There are more photo preservation tips in my book, Preserving Your Family Photographs.
Lois is wondering if the man in the picture is her great-grandfather. I'll look at the photo evidence next week.
These are a few basic tips for saving family photos. There's more information in my book Preserving Your Family Photographs, including details on dealing with those sticky "magnetic" album pages and taking care of negatives.
Next week I'll tackle a photo identification mystery of a man in a badly damaged picture.
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Individuals often posed for a family picture before moving away. That could the reason for this picture.
It's difficult to tell the color of Catherine's head scarf, but if her husband was deceased, she'd be wearing a dark-colored scarf. So why isn't he in this photo?
If this picture was taken circa 1895, Mary would've been 17. She's dressed like a girl with long braids and a skirt above the ankles.
Could this be a confirmation photo? It's quite possible since personalized Bibles were usually given to commemorate religious events.
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Have you ever been to a family reunion? I'm writing this from my husband's reunion. It's an every-other-year event that's been held since the mid-20th century. There's a lot of debate about when the first one was held.
Here are two observations:
If you've been to a reunion (or are planning one) can you comment below and share with readers ideas for photo-related activities to incorporate? We take a family photo at each reunion and snap lots of pictures. What have you done at your reunion?
Reunions magazine has a great website. Click any tab and you'll find suggestions for planning a reunion, activities for young and old, and details on sharing the pictures later. The resort where our event is held has a Pinterest site so guests can share photos they've posted. Reunions magazine also has a Pinterest page with dozens of boards. There are family history related t-shirt ideas, invitations, illustrated family trees and more.
I'm off to fill biodegradable water balloons for the traditional water balloon fight. Back next week with a family history photo mystery!
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There were political overtones at this event too. American shotputter and flag carrier Ralph Rose refused to dip the American flag in front of the King. Officials didn't display the Swedish flag, so those team members refused to participate. You'll find more information on Wikipedia and on the HistoryToday website.
And if your genealogy research includes ancestors who played sports on a school, hobby, amateur or professional team, see our October 2006 Family Tree Magazine guide to researching athletes in your family tree.


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Educational Development
Brantford Teaching and Learning Community of Practice
Dec 4/13
Date: Dec 4/13
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: SC Johnson Building, Room 308
Cost: Free
You don't need to register to participate, just show up and join the conversation as we exchange best practices, issues/challenges, lessons learned and more. Gatherings are informal and driven by participant needs, interests, and questions. Given the timing of our first meeting this will be an excellent opportunity to reflect on the first week of classes and begin to think about and plan for implementing midterm exams.
Dates and Times:
Monday November 11, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday December 4, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: SC Johnson Building, Room 308
Contact: Tara Herriot
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 519.884.0710 ext. 3507
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Get an overview of this hotelLuxury Paris hotel in 9th Arrondissement, walk to Galeries Lafayette
Popular property highlights
Located in 9th Arrondissement, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galeries Lafayette, Theatre Mogador, and Printemps Department Store. Gustave Moreau Museum and Louvre Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a steam room, and 24-hour room service.
Room Amenities
All 91 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include minibars, premium bedding, and LCD TVs.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Banke features a steam room and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 2690 square feet (250 square meters). This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 91
- Number of floors - 6
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- 24-hour front desk
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Restaurant
- Elevator/lift
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms 2
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2009
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 2690
- Conference space size (meters) - 250
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Steam room
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wedding services
- Free WiFi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Premium bedding
- Soundproofed rooms
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Satellite TV service
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free wired Internet
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Josefin - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
LolaBar - This tapas bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room and a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
- Dogs only
- Up to 9 kg
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 4 rooms.
This property will place an authorization for 50 EUR per room, per night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.30 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 29 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per room (roundtrip)
- Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Banke
- Banke Hotel
- Banke Paris
- Hotel Banke
- Hotel Banke Paris
- Banke Hotel Paris
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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Camps run for three two-week sessions unless otherwise noted.
• Session One:
June 28 - 9
(No camp July 5)
• Session Two:
July 12 - 23
• Session Three:
July 26 -
August 6
• Breakfast and lunch are provided unless otherwise noted.
• Extended day (before and after-camp care) is available where indicated.
• City camps offer swimming, arts and crafts, special activities, trips, and sports.
Nature Pals - A camp for young nature lovers, with games, hiking, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, and nature study.
Eco Adventure Camp - Eco Adventure offers a unique, challenging and fun combination of outdoor adventure and environmental education tailored to young teenagers. Activities may include canoeing & kayaking, nature interpretation, hiking, rock climbing & ropes course, mountain biking, scuba diving, and fishing.
Junior Adventure Camp - A traditional outdoor camp for children entering grades 3 through 7.
Swinging Stars Theater Camp - Lights! Camera! Action! Be a star at New Haven's drama camp at Hill Regional Career High School. Camp culminates with production of a play, and performances
College Coaches Girls Basketball Camp - High intensity, skill-development camp will to push limits in basketball skills and techniques from some of the brightest college basketball coaches. Develop skills such as footwork, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, free throw shooting, and post/perimeter shooting. This skill intensive day camp will be held in the New Haven Athletic Fieldhouse
Midnight Basketball Association League - NCAA sanctioned leagues, one for college women and one for high school girls teams, play throughout the summer at Ralph Walker Rink
Hershey Track & Field Program - Aspiring track and field stars can hone their skills every week-day evening this summer at Bowen Field.
Sports & Recreation:
Swimming, Adult Aerobics, Soccer, Golf
Ranger Programs
East Rock - Wildflower Walk, Bird Walks, Trail Work
Edgewood - Spring and Senior Walks, Nature Pals, CT Trail Days Hike, Pond Life Exporation, Family Fun Day
Lighthouse Point - Climb the Lighthouse, Sea Creatures Touch Tanks
West Rock - Forestival, Longest Day Hike, Rock Climbing, Sand Art
Outdoor Adventure - Kayaking Clinic, Canoe New Haven, Stiper/Bluefish Trip, Full Moon Kayaking
Flyers & Registration Forms
What's New Downloads Page
Special Events
- July 11 Special evening - Top East Rock with Ferris Wheel (Rides $2)
- June 12 Orange Street Festival - All Day
- June 13 S&S Monument tours, Ferris Wheel, All Day
- June 19 Open House: Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse - 12-5pm
- July 4 - Red, Whites, and Blues Band - Admission $10
Join the New Haven Park, Recreation and Tree Dept.s staff on an exciting 6-hour saltwater fishing trip for Bluefish and Striped Bass. We will board the Hellcat party fishing boat out of Groton, CT. and fish the Race area of Long Island Sound.
Your $75.00 trip fee will include: Van transportation to the boat, Rod rental, bait, one setup of terminal and general instruction.
Registration is required and limited to 7 participants.
To reserve your spot please call us at 946-6086, Line #2
Join area volunteers to help clear the scenic Summit Trail, which provides a spectacular view of New Haven, Hamden and Long Island Sound.
Volunteers will work with Ranger Dan Barvir and David Shimchick of the Friends of East Rock Park to clear the overgrown trail so it can be enjoyed this summer.
Please bring work gloves and brush loppers if you have them.
Meet at the Summits Monument parking area. Pre-registration is recommended Questions and to register : Contact David Shimchick, (203) 691-6614 or Ranger Dan at (203)946-6086,Line #2
Contact Ranger Dan Barvir, East Rock Park Ranger, for more information call (203) 946-6086 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Forestival - A Celebration of the West Rock Nature Center
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: West Rock Nature Center
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: West Rock Nature Center
Come join the New Haven Park Rangers for a Celebration of the West Rock Nature Center as part of National Trails Day. Enjoy Bird Walks, Hikes, Arts & Crafts, Reptiles & Amphibians, Archery, Stream Exploration and more.
Contact Ranger Joe Milone , Wast Rock Park Ranger, for more information call (203) 946-8016 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Event is Free to the Public.
June is Rose Month! Our magnificent Pardee Rose Garden, containing hundreds of varieties of roses, will be coming into full bloom for everyone to enjoy this month. Come join us to enjoy the beautiful flowers at 180 Park Road in Hamden. Stop by and smell the roses.
There will be an Official Tour of the Pardee Rose Garden, June 12th at 10:00 am. The tour is part of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.
Horticulturalist Matthew Naab will lead the tour. After the tour, Matthew will discuss the history of the greenhouses, including the recent beautiful restoration of the historic greenhouse and meeting center, and there will be a dedication ceremony for the new greenhouses.
June 2nd the Pardee Planting Group will learn how to properly plant roses. Under the expert training of Matthew Naab, resident horticulturalist at the rose garden, these volunteers will learn about planting techniques and care of roses.
Remember, that New Haven is Passionate for Perennials. If you are dividing your perennials and would like to donate some of them so that they can be planted throughout the City of New Haven by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees volunteers, please call Doreen Larson-Oboyski 203-946-2203 or email@example.com
Doreen Oboyski and Matthew Naab at the Pardee Greenhouse
New Haven's Community Gardeners are busy cleaning and planting their vegetable and butterfly gardens this spring. There are 48 gardens all over the city. Please check the New Haven Land Trust web site (www.newhavenlandtrust) to see the locations of the gardens
Also take a look at the beautiful Butterfly Garden at Lighthouse Point Park. The Connecticut Butterfly Association has done a wonderful job creating this garden. Many of the plants that are in the garden were grown in our greenhouse. Check out their web site - www.ctbutterfly.org.
Is your son or daughter interested in golf? Come and register them for the first ever New Haven Parks & Recreation Golf Squad. As a member of the Golf Squad. your child will:
TFTCT will provide all Golf Squad members with equipment to use during the lessons, although if a child has golf clubs he/she is welcome to bring them. There will be no Golf Squad meetings on holidays or school vacation weeks. TFTCT Golf Squad members must attend a minimum of 50% of the lessons by the end July or they may be removed without refund.
We can only take at maximum of 12 New Haven Parks & Recreation members ages 7-15 who have a desire to learn how to play the game. Prior golf experience is NOT necessary - but a commitment to the program is! If you don't feel that you can commit to attending at least 75% of the lessons during the year, please do not register your child this year for this program.
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Who: Boys & Girls Ages 7-15
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm or 5:30- 6:30 pm
Dates: April 27 - October 26 [6 months)
Location: Alling Golf Course
Cost: $25
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Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm or 5:30- 6:30 pm
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Location: Alling Golf Course
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NEW HAVEN — Looking at a starfish while hearing how it digests clams with its stomach pushed outside of its body, well, it doesn't get much better than that for second- and third-graders.
Students from the city's Talented and Gifted Program were enthralled on several recent days by that knowledge nugget as well as other sea creature samples from Long Island Sound when they visited the ranger station at Lighthouse Point Park.
Read more about Ranger Terry McCool's sea creature Touch Tank program at Lighthouse Point Park Ranger Station in his recent New Haven Register article.
Thank you to Joseph Perron for performing his 3 kite act and to Ron from Kitt Kites for making it a wonderful experience at Lighthouse Point Park.
King/Robinson School Flag Football Team: Coached by Glen Middleton
Troup Flag Football Team: Coached by Vincent "Blue" McCray and Jeremy Cooper
Troup Flag Football Team: Coached by Vincent Blue McCray and Jeremy Cooper
MBA Midnight basketball tryouts for boys and girls will be held on May 25, 26 27 at the New Haven Athletic Center between the hours of 6:00pm - 8:00pm. You must bring a COPY of your birth certificate. Entrance to field house is in the rear of the building. This summer league is free to all.
Contact Al Lucas for more information by calling 203-946-8371
Sports, Dance, Aerobics, Arts and Craft, Swimming coming to a school near you!
Ages 13-21 All are welcome!!
SCR sites will be: Truman, Career, Hillhouse, Martinez, King/Robinson, Troup, Wexler, Ross/Woodward, Nathan Hale, Micro Society on Valley St., and Clinton Ave.
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Utah's abundant coal and petroleum can be mined, processed, and shipped to market without harming the land and fouling the air and water, Gov. Gary Herbert told some 1,400 gathered Thursday at his annual Energy Development Summit.
"Utah is open for business in energy development. We aren't playing favorites. We want all our resources made available," said the governor at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center. Herbert rejected the claim that extraction can only occur at a steep environmental cost.
"With innovation and creativity we can have it all. We are committed to protecting the environment," he said.
That message was in stark contrast with views expressed outside the building, where about 150 protesters argued Utah's political leaders are selling the state's world-class landscape to extractive industries looking to exploit fossil fuels.
The crowd of protesters gathered outside the Salt Palace at midday to protest the summit's focus on fossil fuel-based energy, including tar sands, oil shale and nuclear power. They also promoted renewable alternatives that would mean less impact on the air quality, water resources, public health and climate change, which scientists say is already taking a toll on the snowpack.
"It's not just the ski community at stake here it's everyone who's thirsty and counts on the snowpack to melt gradually into the spring into the summer to provide a steady supply of water," said pro skier Caroline Gleich, carrying her skis and a "Coal Kills Snow" placard to the speakers' podium. "If we continue on our current trajectory, droughts will be come more frequent as snowfall becomes more unpredictable."
"We've spent enough time living in the past coal and fossil fuel has had it's time and its place," said pro snowboarder, Forrest Shearer, standing by her side. "We love Utah, and we want to see Utah move forward. It's time to invest in clean energy now."
Underlying the two views that clashed Thursday at the summit are two opposing resource bases that support Utah's economic prospects vast deposits of hydrocarbons and a natural landscape of unparalleled beauty.
One creates high-paying industry jobs, helps meets the nation's energy needs, and expands local tax bases. The other attracts high-spending tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and creative people key to building a knowledge-based economy.
During Thursday's protest, with the sky darkening and a bitter chill blowing in a snowstorm, the group at times chanted to warm up.
"Dirty Gary, make our day, get real on climate right away," they shouted. "Dirty Gary, wind and solar are here to stay."
After the rally ended, they took the chant inside to the doors of the room where the summit luncheon was under way. They sang "This Land is Your Land" and called on Herbert to speak with them.
Herbert's energy adviser Cody Stewart noted the summit gave ample play to renewables, reflecting Herbert's "all-of-the-above" approach to energy. But the nation still depends on fossil fuels, which exist in vast quantities here.
"They've got to be realistic," Stewart said. "Some of the things they are protesting aren't in our control. We can't control that Utah has great coal and oil deposits and wind is not so good here."
Meanwhile, Utah's congressional delegation argued federal bureaucrats unnecessarily impede Utah's ability to develop energy sources within its borders.
Federally mandated environmental reviews are holding up energy projects in Western states, costing the economy $15 billion a year and 65,000 jobs, said Sen. Mike Lee during a panel that included three Republican colleagues.
This group, which included Reps. Rob Bishop and Chris Stewart, called for reforming NEPA, the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act that sets up a sometimes arduous decision-making process for determining environmental impacts of projects occurring on federal lands. Stewart singled out the Endangered Species Act as another environmental law in need of reform because of its far-reaching impacts.
Lee insisted regulatory powers be relegated to the states wherever practical and blasted what he called environmentalists' "frivolous lawsuits" aimed at undermining energy development.
"We have sue-and-settle tactics that creates law by judicial consent decree," he said. "We are not looking at a binary set of options. I don't know any drillers who want to make a species go extinct. The question is how do we develop energy resources in a way that best preserves both these interests."
Despite these problems, political leaders conceded energy production in Utah is at a 24-year high and growing, driven largely by new technologies that can tap oil and gas in previously unreachable places. The state issued 2,103 drilling permits last year, setting a new record.
"I'm very optimistic about the future when it comes to energy production," the governor said. "Energy is one of the reasons we are a great destination for business. It has been a great boon, particularly for rural parts of the state."
Herbert asked his critics to join the discussion with "open minds and unbiased attitudes."
"The public wants an energy supply that's sustainable, affordable and cleaner. The good news it's happening. Market forces are responding to what the public wants," Herbert said.
The summit continues Friday at the Salt Palace.
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A pair of women react after one person was killed and three others were injured in an altercation Wednesday inside Spring High School in Spring, Texas. The stabbing happened during a fight between several students in a school corridor, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's statement says that during the fight, Luis Alonzo Alfaro pulled a knife and stabbed a 17-year-old student to death and wounded three other students. The three survivors were treated at a hospital and discharged. Alfaro, 17, was charged with murder.


text: Most of us will set goals each year to improve our health and fitness. Garland's annual Healthy Living Expo can help you check your progress and provide you with information and tools for living a healthier lifestyle. The Healthy Living Expo is Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. The event includes exhibitors, activities, and information to help area residents learn more about conservation, nutrition, recycling, and many more topics related to environmental and personal health. Baylor Medical Center at Garland will be on hand to provide screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, and lung capacity, as well as information about sleep disorders, digestive health, and much more. Other health screening opportunities available at the Expo include blood sugar, bone density, vision, hearing, memory loss, and weight and body fat measurements. The Garland Public Health Department will administer flu shots. Injectable vaccines are available for $10 to $20. Flu mist, high-dose flu vaccines, and Pneumococcal vaccines are also available. Check the Healthy Living Expo website for a complete list of available vaccines and costs. Please bring insurance cards for BCBS, Medicaid or CHIP and Medicare "Part B." There is no charge for most vaccines with this coverage. Carter Bloodcare will also be on site to accept blood donations. Take this opportunity to give the gift of life! Other Healthy You exhibitors will include exercise and fitness information, a variety of medical services, family counseling information, holistic health options, fitness supplies and much more. The Healthy Living Expo is free and open to the general public. The first 500 patrons who visit the Expo will receive a free sports bag, courtesy of RBC Capital Markets. (One bag per family, please.) The event is presented by Baylor Medical Center at Garland, the City of Garland Water Utilities, Environmental Waste Services, and Stormwater Management, Garland Power & Light, Garland Independent School District, and the Garland Chamber of Commerce. Media sponsors are KDFW Fox4 and Neighbors. For more information about the Healthy Living Expo, visit the event website.


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First impressions can be deceiving. I recently met a man online who was attractive, highly educated, in his early fifties and relatively successful. He seemed like an excellent dating candidate. We had two enjoyable phone conversations and agreed to meet for lunch. Shortly after the second call, I received this email. Needless to say, lunch was cancelled.
Dear Lennie
I am getting way ahead of myself and I'm not presuming this is going anywhere, but I thought I'd lay out a deal killer to save us both some time and agony. This is largely about relationships and intimacy. Other topics like complete honesty and trust can be dealt with later. I shouldn't focus in on the sex stuff, probably doesn't make a good first impression, but at least you know where I'm coming from.
First: I am a Vol not a Rat. Male Rats have random sex, generally only once with a partner and then move on to another female rat, having many partners. Vols find a single partner, have sex nonstop with that partner and bond for life. Now, I've slept with more than one woman and you are likely not a virgin, but my point is that even at this age, I take commitment and intimacy very seriously.
Second: I am 100% disease free and intend to stay that way. I have found herpes particularly prevalent and don't buy off on the Valtrex solution. Of course, there is much worse and many people don't even know they have something until they're tested. Worse, not all tests are foolproof so it's possible something doesn't get picked up unless there's an outbreak. So, before things really go anywhere, I insist my partner and I get blood tests and exchange the results. It's a bit personal, but so is having sex. If you have an STD, it's just not going to work. It doesn't make you a bad person and maybe it makes me a jerk but I've dealt with this issue more than once and if I don't address it up front it can get nasty.
Third: If and when a partner and I decide to be intimate, not to spoil the romance, but we talk a lot about it first. Understanding each other's likes and dislikes, concerns, whatever and being comfortable about it makes it better. We just need to do it in a way that also gets us in the mood and not out of it. That said, I am slow to move toward intimacy. I have to really be sure, and be responsible about it, birth control, etc. I haven't gotten snipped yet because I'm not sure that I wouldn't want to try and start a family again. I know it's reversible, but I'd rather wait and know if I'm finished or not. If and when we both want to sleep with each other, we should be certain about it. As a Vol, I'm much more like a woman regarding sex. I enjoy the physical part only if there is a deep emotional connection. If I have that, I want sex all of the time, health permitting. I have a very strong and healthy sex drive. However, if we're not ready or the connection isn't there, I have no interest or desire for sex. Don't worry. I make up for that apathy when I'm into it :-). But if you don't have a similar drive, that will be a problem.
Finally, because this is going on too long, it will be AWESOME. Physical fitness is important to me and taking care of my partner emotionally and physically is a top priority. I am very comfortable with my sexuality as long as it isn't harmful or disrespectful to my partner. I can confidently say that my partner will never have been more satisfied and I know I am making a bold statement. Test me! :-)
All this said, I prefer the slow approach. If one is going to be responsible and really find a new level of intimacy, one has to approach it the right way. There's plenty of time for all of that, no need to rush. But if and when we get there, WATCH OUT!
I'm hoping we're both disease free but in this world you have to be extra careful. If I've upset or offended you I apologize. I don't mean to be an insensitive jerk.
With all sincerity,
(the Vol)
Where to start with what's wrong with sending an email like this to someone you have never met…first, (pardon me for assuming his writing style of numbering points), it might land in the hands of a blogger. Second, he should use spell-check and know how to spell vole, before classifying himself as one. This would be a particularly effective use of his time if he intends to use this as a form email and send it to other prospective dates who may appreciate proper grammar. Third, an email like this will never in a million years result in a date, so if you're looking for opposite-sex repellant, this is it. Rats versus Voles. Really? Did this man admittedly liken his gender to rats and voles? Rat, vole, squirrel, chipmunk --- I don't date any kind of rodent. I'm particularly fond of how he assumes that when we have sex - way, way, way down the long boring road of talking about it to death - we will be having unprotected sex, given he addresses blood tests, birth control and the fact that he has no intentions of getting snipped (rather irrelevant if condoms are in play). I am not talking the technicalities of sex with anyone ad nauseum. If he doesn't know what a woman wants at his age (hint: not an email like this), then no amount of talking is going to remedy the situation. WATCH OUT, ladies! Mr. Vol is AWESOME in bed. He is physically fit. Translation: he's gonna bang you senseless for hours. Oh, yay! We all love that so much. Funny how he doesn't mean to be an insensitive jerk, and yet…this guy is a RAT, if I ever saw one.


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"Twilight" Star Bronson Pelletier Arrested Twice In Two Weeks
He has made a name for himself as one of the members of the Wolf Pack in the "Twilight" movie series, but now Bronson Pelletier is making headlines for a different reason.
On Monday (December 17), the 25 year-old actor was arrested for allegedly peeing in public at a gate inside Los Angeles International Airport.
According to a report put out by TMZ, law enforcement sources explained that Bronson was first pulled off of a flight around 11:30 in the morning for allegedly causing a disturbance on-board.
After concluding that Pelletier was too intoxicated to fly, officers advised him to wait at the gate for the next flight.
However, less than three hours later, LAX police were called back out where they apparently found Bronson peeing in public.
The young actor was reportedly taken to jail and arrested for public intoxication, but was released shortly after.
This week's arrest comes just after Pelletier was picked up on December 8 for another public intoxication incident at Gym Bar in West Hollywood.
Making for an even bigger issue, when officers searched Bronson at the scene they found him in possession of cocaine and meth.
Pelletier later pled not guilty to both of the possession charges, but was ordered to appear back in court on January 17.
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(NEWSER) – The first good look into the Florida sinkhole that claimed Jeffrey Bush's life has been released. A video obtained by Bay News 9 shows the 60-foot-deep chasm, from which authorities weren't able to recover Bush's body. It was taken through the bedroom window before the home was demolished, using a pole with a camera attached to the end. "It looks totally different than from when I saw it," says Bush's brother, Jeremy, who jumped in to try to save Jeffrey before needing a rescue himself.


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(TMZ) - Justin Bieber jacked a bicycle from a security guard in a Vegas casino ... AND GOT CAUGHT BY A COUPLE OF GIANT GOONS ... and TMZ has footage of the entire botched heist.
It all went down at The Palms Casino Resort on September 14 ... when JB and his crew were in town to watch the Floyd Mayweather fight.
Bieber entered the building through an employee entrance and stumbled upon a patrol bicycle in the hallway - so, he took it.
Security footage shows Justin joyriding the bike through the halls - while a security guard chased after him in an effort to get the bike back.
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How to build this compact shovel rack
If you have more tools than a handful of 16-penny nails pounded into a 2x4 will accommodate, this shovel rack's for you. It looks simple and it is, yet this is a serious storage rack that will put its store-bought counterparts to shame. It will hold more than 14 items—ranging from shovels and rakes to sledgehammers and pick- axes—with room to spare. It's constructed from a 16-in. x 48-in. chunk of 3/4-in. plywood with 2x6 supports and lag-screwed to the wall. Take an early morning break from your yard chores and put the rack together in a couple of hours.
After cutting your pieces to size as indicated on the materials list, lay them out and cut the slots for the handles. We've made some suggestions about spacing, but feel free to customize the spacing to fit your tools.
Tip: Make your slot wide enough to fit the "flare" where a handle meets a blade. The flare is usually wider than the handle itself.
Use a circular saw to make the straight cuts, then a jigsaw to finish out the inside curve (Photo 1). We used the bottom of a spray paint can to mark the curve on the inside of the slot.
Next tack a 2x6 ledger board to the plywood with a couple of 2-in. drywall screws, and then attach the supports (Photo 2), centering them between the slots. These short pieces of 2x6 reinforce the plywood and keep it from sagging. We knocked the ends off at a 45-degree angle so the sharp corner wouldn't catch someone's noggin.
Position the rack about 6 ft. off the floor and attach it to the wall studs with lag screws (Photo 3). Don't skimp on the lag screws. You need their holding power to support the weight of the rack and the tools.
Caution: If you have young kids or toddlers, attach an eye screw and hook to secure each slot so the tools won't accidentally fall out (Fig. A).
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Everybody raised up in Appalachia knows the trick to making a garden flourish is to do the planting under a full moon. The reason Jack's beanstalk grew so big is he not only planted it under a full moon, but under one of those super moons like we had last night. It was so bright [Read More…]
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