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We asked Dudenaughty about rumors that the development of Battlefront III had been troubled for a long time, with one source close to LucasArts suggesting it was almost unplayable. "From my experience with it, it had all the same problems with it that any normal game has at that point," he said. "You can see what's working in Battlefront III and how well that was working, from that video. Just in terms of the scale and what we were capable of doing."
Dudenaughty was especially bullish about the state of the game's multiplayer mode, something which is typically the most difficult parts of a game to implement. "Arguably that was the thing that was in the best shape of all, and that's saying something," he said. "Not all the footage in that video seems to be from the singleplayer. I think people are mixing up what's what, a lot of that actually is multiplayer. The multiplayer was in really good shape."
Dudenaughty also felt the negative critical reception to Haze played a part in the demise of Free Radical's involvement in Battlefront III and their current struggles to find a buyer. "Yeah, absolutely. That was a big problem," he said. "That savage review, I think it was IGN that gave us the 4.5. That was the nail in the coffin. Once that was out then a lot of people followed suit -- it was very difficult." Dudenaughty was candid about the overall failings of Haze, but still felt many reviews had been overly harsh. "At the very, very beginning of it we invested in the wrong tech which meant that we spent most of the project trying to fix those problems," he said. "It wasn't going to be set-piece driven, it was going to be AI driven, with the AI generating its own set-pieces. That's how advanced it was supposed to be, and it didn't work. That's kind of the rub of it."
Dudenaughty explained that Haze had gone through a number of major creative and conceptual overhauls, contributing to the development difficulties Free Radical experienced with it. "Originally Haze was a very hardcore thing. In terms of the content, the issues it was dealing with, the gore, the politics; it was a very adult game," he said. "Right at the beginning Haze was set in the modern day in Iraq and it was like Bush-bashing, a politically centered thing. It got re-written dozens of times on [Ubisoft's] request and it ended up being this futuristic kind of thing about something totally unrelated."
The future of Free Radical remains uncertain. There have been massive lay-offs and only a core team remain. Dudenaughty confirmed that Timesplitters 4 has yet to be picked up by a publisher. "Timesplitters 4 couldn't find a publisher. Nobody wanted to buy it. They didn't think that Americans would buy it." The overwhelmingly positive reaction to the leaked Battlefront III footage has bolstered the remaining group still employed at Free Radical. "It's great, it's very heartening. That's pleased people," he said. "We're pleased in terms of people that are interested in buying the company, we've got some pretty interesting stuff. But the fact that a good number of friends have been lost to the wind is a real shame. They were talented guys that we simply couldn't keep on because there wasn't the money to survive long enough."
Dudenaughty was certain that if any of the work that's been done on Timesplitters 4 is ever shown, fans will be even more impressed. "The technology we were developing specifically for Timsplitters 4 was streets ahead of what you see in Battlefront III. Streets ahead," he said. "The art and the environments really are stunning. Head and shoulders above what you're seeing in Battlefront."
While game fans will never get their hands on Battlefront III in the form teased by the leaked video, there remains hope that Free Radical will survive. "There are a number of interested parties, so you know, fingers crossed," said Dudenaughty. "It's a shame in a way that [the Battlefront III trailer] didn't happen a month ago or it would have given us more time."
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He explained that for him, nursing had changed. "Nursing," he said "is an aggravating job." It seems as if every day there is more work to be done. More people to look over your shoulder, telling you how to do your job. Dictating what you do and when you do it. More rules and regulations to follow and less time to get it all done in a day. Our patients are sicker these days. Technology has advanced and yet the things that are supposed to help us often don't as they should.
The team work and the people will be missed... the chance to be apart of the world of nursing and it's advances in healthcare will be missed too. The back breaking nature of the job and the complete and utter exhaustion at the end of every shift will not. The lack of resources and help when we need it will not be missed either. Taking care of ICU patients and seeing them recover and the gratitude they have will be difficult to leave.
There will be a large void left with retiring from the nursing profession but as that door closes another shall open. The possibilities are endless.
"To put it simply," he said "excited would be a good word for how I feel."
It was so poignant and concise. There was no hesitation in getting straight to it. Nursing is a difficult, frustrating and yes... at times an aggravating job. There are some amazing, rewarding parts of the profession and we are lucky to work with a great group of people.... but when you get to a point when you go home every day worn to the bone and your days off are devoted to recovery... that's when you know it is time to go.
As I sat and read his letter... over and over.... the entire time I kept thinking, "That is exactly how I feel about this job." It was heartbreaking in some ways. To realize that I have come to a point in such a short amount of time where leaving the profession sounds like such a relief.
My health has not been great over the past few months. I have found myself feeling recluse and tired and empty lately when it comes to nursing. There have been moments where I have loved my job and moments where I think, "Now this is why I am a nurse." Yet, overall I feel like I don't have much left to give people... and that includes friends and family which is why it feels so defeating. We have very little support from management and often times I just tend to avoid them at all costs.
Life has been busy too and because I have a night shift schedule I don't ever feel like I have a normal life... or a normal marriage which can be hard. It wears you down sometimes and I don't think it is something that people understand easily.... nor do they have empathy for it.
So... for now I have been praying about it and looking at other options. I don't plan on leaving nursing but it makes me wonder if staying in the ICU will be for me. Who knows? The one thing I can say though is that the world of nursing is large and I know that no matter what I do... I will have many doors to choose from. It's just a matter of having the courage to open one of them.

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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An outer garment worn by Maltese women, usually made of silk. See the extracts.
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We are all aware of the value of a costume, such as the dress of the Pompadour era: the Swiss peasant's bodice, the Normandy cap, the _faldetta_ of the Maltese, the Hungarian national dress, the early English, the Puritan square-cut, the Spanish mantilla, the
On our return, we found the streets thronged; braziers with roasted chestnuts stood at every corner; strings of mules, loaded with wine casks suspended on each side, were returning from the vineyards; and there was a gay promenade on the Corso — ladies with no covering for their heads but the graceful black _faldetta_, French officers in not very brilliant uniforms, and a sprinkling of ecclesiastics in _soutanes_ and prodigious beavers.
Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition.
There were, however, sentries on duty, and a few seamen belonging to men of war; or merchantmen of various nations would pass by; and here and there a cowled priest, a woman in the dark faldetta, a ragged beggar boy -- or an old gentleman in three-cornered hat, a bag-wig, riding on a donkey, with
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"There were few people in the church and those few could hardly be seen except when they moved past the candles in the side-chapels, most of them being women, whose black, tent-like faldettas merged with the shadows..."
--Patrick O'Brian, Treason's Harbour, 57
A Sea of Words: A cape with a hood worn by women in Malta. (193)
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Description SHIFT: PRN SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem Northside Hospital is seeking an experienced OR Registered Nurse to join our expanding Surgical Team! Named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for five consecutive years, Northside Hospital is a 288-bed facility serving the community since 1976. Northside is located in the heart of Pinellas County only minutes from the pristine Gulf coast beaches as well as the thriving city life of downtown St. Petersburg, FL. As the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in St. Petersburg, our technologically advanced facility allows our superior physicians and nursing staff to care for our growing community. With campus-based specialized units, such as the Tampa Bay Heart Institute, and the Neuroscience Institute for Interventional Neuroradiology and neurologic care, Northside Hospital continues to enhance and expand its services to better serve the St. Petersburg community. Excelling in Patient Safety, we are the only hospital in St. Petersburg to earn an \"A\" in the Leapfrog Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score. Northside also received a 3 Star (highest available) Quality Rating from the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons . At Northside, Healing Comes from the HEART. Click here to watch our team talk about how our Values define our culture at Northside Hospital. We provide the highest quality of care in a warm, personalized setting for the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on both our professionalism and compassion. Our staff is comprised of dedicated professionals who have worked for Northside any length of time, ranging from 2 years to 38 years. We foster an environment where you will be supported, valued and encouraged to grow. Surgical Services: Number of Staff: 35 7 Main Operating Rooms plus 2 Open Heart (CVOR) Rooms Type of Cases: Total Joints, Orthopedics, Spine, General, GU, GYN, ENT, Thoracic, Vascular, and Plastics Approximate Number of Cases Performed: Varies, 7-20 per day, 3000-3500 annually Skill Mix: Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists (Certified and Non-certified) Major Equipment Used: Steris OR tables, lights, and sterilizers, Valley Lab cautery units, headlights, Stryker and Olympus video systems, Stryker and Anspauch powered- instrumentation, Zeiss microscopes, STEALTH, CUSA, specialized tables (cysto, Jackson, Andrews), Olympus endoscopes, Harmonic Scalpel and Ligasure units, etc. Special Certifications Needed: CNOR preferred, but not required; CST preferred, but not required. BCLS certification required through the American Heart Association. Special Competencies/Skills Needed: Must have a minimum of ONE year of hospital OR experience (including experience with total joints, spinal , and major vascular cases) Schedules: 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with on-call requirements Dress code: Scrubs (individual provides their own) Qualifications Current licensure as a Florida state RN. Current certification as a BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Must live within a 30-minute drive time radius of the hospital for on-call requirements. Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
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2. baby blue & red bra and knickers - topshop
3. black lace demi bra and knickers - l'agent by agent provocateur
4. lilac baby doll - forever 21
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Better late than never, if you're on a last minute dash to either look amazing for your partner or just feel sassy for yourself, then here's my favourites.
I am a total lingerie creep, I spend so much money on the stuff and have ridiculous amounts. My personal taste is now leaning more towards non-padded, underwired styles as I don't care about looking particularly flat chested, ha. I've stocked up on some absolutely perfect classics from Forever 21 which I'm going to feature in a post tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled. I'm also a huge fan of Marks and Spencer's underwear, I have tonnes from there as they're such a great fit and always a lovely shape.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers pulled the plug on a concert performance because lead singer Anthony Kiedis had to be rushed to a hospital.
RHC was set to play at the the Weenie Roast festival for KROQ-FM in L.A Saturday night ... when bass player Flea walked out on stage, and announced that Anthony would not be able to perform the show.
Word is Anthony was having stomach issues, and decided he wouldn't be able to play. We're told he left the venue in a Sprinter van.


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Hurricane Season has arrived and we want to make sure you have the basics down. Hopefully nothing extreme happens this year, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for the worst-case-scenario.
1. Get your pet micro-chipped. This form of identification is permanent. Tags and collars can become loose and fall off, but a micro-chip will stay in place for the lifetime of your pet!
A micro-chip is a tiny computer chip, about the size of a grain of rice that is inserted under the pet's skin between the shoulder blades. It is basically a painless procedure. In the chip itself is your contact information so your pet can be easily returned to you if you get seperated.
2. Ensure you have enough water for not only you and your family, but for your pets too. Sometimes this is forgotten about.
3. Additionally, don't forget about their food! Also, if he or she is on any medication you need to have these packed as well.
4. Having crates and/or carriers for each of your pets is important. Some pets get extremely "excited" when a big storm hits which can cause different behavior than you are used to handling. If you do need to go to the "safe spot" in your house, bring your pets with you and keep them in their own crate or carrier (preferably underneath a table or some other heavy furniture).
5. If you have a dog, have a leash with you as well. After it is OK to leave the "safe spot" and you all go outside, keep him on a leash and don't let him drink any water on the ground. Debris and other possible toxins can be in the water after a bad storm which will be harmful to your pet.
Here is a good slideshow that shows exactly what everyone should have in their own Pet Emergency Kit: Click Here
Hopefully you will never experience any need to use your pet's micro-chip or your Pet Emergency Kit. However, being prepared never hurt anyone–not even your pets! Love, Day and Evening Pet Hospital


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Ottawa Redblacks vs Toronto Argonauts July 8, 2017.
Grey Cup Rematch Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders June 23rd, 2017
uOttawa Gee Gees Defeat the defending OUA Champion Guelph Gryphons
uOttawa Gee Gees are 3-0 to start the 2016 Football season after defeating the guelph Gryphons. (Click on the link beloiw for a view from the sidelines.)
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CFL Football-Ottawa Redblacks vs Montreal Alouettes August 19th, 2016.
Friday Night Football saw the Ottawa Redblacks hosting East Division rival the Montreal Alouettes. Montreal's visit to the Capital also marks the return of a fan favorite defensive Back Jovon Deuce Johnson who left Ottawa and joined the Alouettes as a free agent. While in Ottawa for two years he became one of the leaders of the group known as DBlock, he enjoyed much success, mentored the younger DB's and became a fan favourite. The Alouettes have a very good defensive core and put pressure on Qb Henry Burris all night sacking him seven times. The offence for the Alouettes caught fire with Kevin Glenn connecting for five touchdowns. In front of a record crowd at TD Place stadium of 24,907 fans the home team played dreadfully after a 13 day break. The Redblacks have to regroup quickly and forget the thrashing at the hands of the Alouettes 43-19 and get prepared for the BC Lions who are coming to town on Thursday August 25th.
CFL Football - Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Eskimos August 6, 2016.
Saturday Night Football in the Capital. In front of a sold out crowd at TD Place stadium 24,569 fans witnessed the Edmonton Eskimos fall to the Redblacks for the second time this season. Ottawa looking to rebound from two straight losses both of which could have easily been wins for the third year franchise but penalties and missed opportunities left many wondering where has our Grey Cup contender gone. The team came out with something to prove, inside the locker room the players and staff know they have something special and can count on one another to do their part. The game remained close all night long with the offence on both sides looking to put up the kind of points they did in the first meeting this year, it wasn't to be as tonight the Defence ruled the field. The defensive line could be seen putting pressure on quarterback Mike Reilly who took a lot of hits and showed his toughness. With less than 4 minutes remaining in the game Henry Burris led the offence on a 7 play 78 yard drive to tie the game at 20. With the game tied and the clock winding down Jermaine Robinson intercepted Mike Reilly and returned it 49 yards to the Eskimos 24, two plays later kicker Chris Milo put the Redbalcks ahead 23-20 and just like that, Ottawa heads into the bye week with the win and first place in the East division.
CFL Football - Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders
Friday Night Football in the Capital. The Ottawa Redblacks started the 2016 season on the road for the first two games where they beat the Edmonton Eskimos and Montreal Alouettes. Week 3 of the CFL season has Ottawa at home for their Home Opener to face the Calgary Stampeders. The Redblacks have not lost a home opener and are looking to keep this streak alive. The sold out stadium at TD Place had the more than 24,600 fans on their seat most of the game but in the end they were all left with mixed emotions for the first time since 2009 a CFL football game ended in a tie 26-26. The players and coaches as well as the fans will likely dwell and talk about the multiple missed opportunities that could have sealed the win. The Redblacks are currently the only undefeated team in the CFL after week 3 posting a record of 2-0-1.


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I've been trying to envision simple but potentially effective American resistance strategies in response to Drumpf, at least until he's no longer even potentially occupying the Oval Office. Efforts that ordinary citizens like you & I can very reasonably do.
As I see it, one of the wheels to which we urgently need to apply our shoulders is influencing media and political narratives at local, state, and national levels as we are able and opportunities allow. Online social networks are a must if you have access & a presence there, but don't forget letters to the editors of local newspapers. Write a good editorial in your town's free weekly rag if they'll publish you. Go old school; it has the added benefit of being cool.
Twitter. It's Drumpf's own cherished media browbeater. He's notoriously easy to antagonize there. I'd tell you not to bait a bully with the might of the federal government's Executive Branch behind him, but I hope you already realize that.
Just let me know when your news segment airs so I can set our DVR to record.
I've been seeing #notmyPresident a bunch lately on Twitter. People can float what they like but that hashtag seems like a dead-end to me. Barring a successful Hail Mary pass from somewhere, the reality come January 20th is that #bylawhewillbeyourPresident.
I prefer #notPresidential. It's been true since long before his campaign was getting started. It will remain true if & when he takes office. The stench of this hashtag has the potential of clinging to him for the rest of his or Twitter's life. It easily can be re-used to tar future grossly unqualified candidates for the Presidency with the stink of Drumpf.
#notPresidential Not by a long shot. Let's get it trending.


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In this new video (Flash or QuickTime), AWS developer Steve Odom shows how to use Elastic Rails and Capistrano to create and deploy Ruby on Rails applications.
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This is my progress on Music Among the Trees., I forgot the V in the 2nd alphabet. Have to restitch the w and the x. Not a major restitch project, but I am still annoyed with myself. I believe this project will work great for the theme-tas-stitch sal, with a Garden theme - I have lots of trees in my garden. The very light letters, you can see them in real life but this is a varigated thread and I think I should have stitched them all with the darkest color - to late now, will not be redoing that one.
Here is my amazing ORANGE hardanger project. Current with the HAL.
One of these things is not like the others!
And guess what. I am not doing this over again.
I am definitely enjoying this little project and am learning a lot about me and my stitching. I have perfected the process of ripping out and starting over - and I am very sure I will be doing this again and it will not be orange,


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Social relationships are desired by all people, yet this is one of the central challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This workshop will teach strategies on how to help children with ASD develop social skills and encourage positive relationships. We will explore ways in which social rules can be taught and generalized across multiple environments.
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- A Women's Support Service (WSS), staff include team leader and project workers.
- An Independent Services Team, include Team Leader, Independent Advocacy workers, Councillors, MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferencing) Workers, Court Support and Advocacy Worker and Evaluation and Compliance Worker
- Volunteers Counsellors
We Provide:
- Outreach work - work with women who come to FWA for support, who may remain in their own home, or have not been admitted to refuge
- Follow on work - this service enables women, children and young people to receive support once they have been re-housed into their new community
- Training, development and awareness raising - FWA strive to raise awareness, locally and nationally, on the effects of domestic abuse on women, children and young people, including talks to community groups.The organisation also promotes personal development of its members and service users
- Refuge accommodation
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I received this email from OPB:
(You can cut to the chase by going to the Oregon Experience web page.)
We wanted to let you know that OREGON EXPERIENCE: STREET CAR CITY will air on OPB TV on February 28 at 9pm. Kami Horton produced the half-hour special that explores how Oregon once had one of the most extensive streetcar systems in the United States providing cheap, comfortable public transportation – long before there were automobiles. The program also examines how streetcar lines formed the streets and neighborhoods that shaped our cities, and provided a foundation for the modern streetcar revival.
We hope you can help get the word out about the program and two pre-broadcast screenings:
The screenings are free and open to the public and OPB producers will be on hand to answer questions.
The first is in Astoria on Monday, Feb. 21 at noon at the Maritime Museum (1792 Marine Drive).
The second is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6:30pm in Portland at the Ecotrust Building/Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Avenue. It's a great chance to use the street car for transport!
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- February 14, 2011 at 10:06:00 PM PST
Tonight's scheduled screening of Oregon Experience: Streetcar City has been canceled due to icy conditions. Please pass this on to anyone who may need to know.
Please watch the program on OPB-TV Monday, February 28th at 9 PM.
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Learning and participation is a huge influence on the work I create because I started as youth theatre director.
I have a great deal of experience in devising and delivering workshops,
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Sen. Paul LeVota of Independence booted from ethics panel after former interns allege harassment
Missouri state Sen. Paul LeVota faced increasing pressure to resign Thursday in the wake of sexual harassment and retaliation allegations from two of his former interns.
The pressure came from fellow Democrats, lawmakers, the Jackson County prosecutor, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri and even Jay Nixon — the governor and leader of LeVota's party who called the allegations so deeply troubling that they "raise serious questions about his ability to serve his constituents."
McCaskill, a Democrat who has waged a national campaign against sexual harassment on college campuses and in the military, echoed those remarks.
"Senator LeVota," she said in a statement, "needs to seriously consider whether he can continue to serve."
LeVota, who flatly denied any inappropriate behavior in an interview with The Star on Wednesday, was unavailable for comment Thursday. The 47-year-old senator, who faces a possible re-election race next year, is a former four-term House member who once served as the House minority leader.
Late Thursday afternoon, a group of female politicians that included Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County Legislator Crystal Williams and two Democratic lawmakers urged the General Assembly to "take all appropriate actions against any official responsible for sexual harassment."
In a statement, the group added, "Senator LeVota must do what is needed to restore the public's trust."
The allegations against LeVota come just weeks after former House Speaker John Diehl, a Republican, resigned from office in the wake of a sexting scandal with an intern. At least two schools, the University of Central Missouri and Missouri Southern State University, pulled interns out of Jefferson City this spring in the wake of concerns over inappropriate behavior by lawmakers.
Also Thursday, the state Senate booted LeVota from the ethics committee, and two senators, Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey and Senate Democratic leader Joe Keaveny, issued statements that suggested more allegations had surfaced since the stories appeared.
"New information has come to light which bears further investigation by the Senate," Dempsey said, adding that the information was being referred to the ethics panel.
Said Keaveny in a statement: "Numerous new allegations have been made. … Accusations like these should be treated in a manner that is fair and just to both the accused and the accuser. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their work environment."
Consequently, the Democratic leader said, he agreed with Dempsey's move to pull LeVota off the ethics committee that would study the charges.
On Wednesday, the Senate released an independent investigator's report of a sexual harassment complaint against the senator, but offered no conclusions. A Star story quoted Alissa Hembree about her experiences as an intern for LeVota as a student at Central Missouri. During that time, she said, LeVota made sexual overtures to her and treated her badly in the office when she rejected him. She cut short her internship this spring, and her complaints later led to investigations at Central Missouri and the report issued by the Senate on Wednesday.
The report also included flat denials from LeVota.
In addition, The Star story quoted another former LeVota intern, Taylor Hirth. She had an internship in LeVota's office while she was a student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2010. She said the senator propositioned her, then treated her poorly when she turned him down.
A member of the Senate can be removed from office by a vote of two-thirds of the full chamber. Late Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Ron Richard said he was unsure exactly how an ethics investigation would proceed and whether the Senate had to be in session at the time of the review.
"I'm not sure how to get started," Richard said.
Still, as Thursday came to a close, other lawmakers appeared to be stopping short of demanding LeVota's resignation. Several said they hoped to see hard evidence of his misconduct, perhaps in the form of text messages, before they would demand his ouster. Hembree said her text messages were lost when she changed phones. LeVota declined to allow investigators to study his phone, citing privacy reasons.
In an earlier story, dozens of women who worked in and around Missouri state government told The Star that a culture of sexual harassment is pervasive in the Capitol.
The Star's Jason Hancock contributed to this story.


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Becky wrote: Love my Whoodle from Diamond Doodles, happiest little dog, loves everyone ♥
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Carrie wrote: Our Lila just turned 10 years old. She's the sweetest, smartest...best dog I've ever had. She makes all our friends & family want a Gooldendoodle! 💕
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We bought "Velvet", now Louise, almost two years ago and she has been a wonderful addition to our family. Everyone comments about her happy demeanor and super soft coat! She brings so much joy to our family. I tease that she's my favorite family member ...she's compliant, isn't moody or mouthy, and is always happy to see me! I'm always tempted to get another! Thank you!!! Tricia and family.
I just wanted to give you an update on Butler Burns. We got him August 2016. He is the most amazing dog ever!!! We love him so much. We can't imagine our life without him. He has been my "therapy dog" for the past 2.5 years. He taught us how to be better parents to our 5 month old. He is also so good with the baby. I just want to thank you!! You make a different by bringing these puppies into the world. With great appreciation, Meg
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Erin wrote: Just wanted to send a few pictures of Bodhi. He's a great dog and a joy to everyone he meets. He loves his tennis ball and a game of catch. Thanks for such a terrific dude!
Jan wrote: Shelby continues to mature and is very smart! At 2 and one half years old, she weighs 24 lbs. and is loved by us and all who meet her; especially her dog sitters!
Catherine wrote: We love our whoodle! She has been the sweetest addition to our family and is such a wonderful companion!
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Kelly wrote: I have a diamond doodle as well and she is so cute and loving!
Patti wrote: We got two doodles from you too! Best dispositions ever! They are best buds too!
Susan wrote: I bought my doodle from you 2 years ago. He is the best dog on the planet.
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Barb wrote: We got our mini goldendoodle from Diamond Doodles. Highly recommend them !!
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Wendy wrote: We got our Doodle, Izzy, from Diamond Doodles and she is seriously the best dog we've ever had. Easy to train, great personality & zero shedding. Shes around 40-45 lbs. She's 3 and we couldn't imagine our life without our princess!!
I just wanted to say thank you! We purchased a male whoodle from you guys in the fall of 2016. He is healthy, handsome and absolutely the sweetest dog ever! Our family could not have been complete without him!
Take care and keep breeding perfect pups!
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Dear Colleen, Here is the signed warranty, completely forgot to send it to you after I filled it out. Goose is doing great, he's the most well behaved puppy I have ever seen. He's already crate and potty trained in 3 days! Best, Walker
I just wanted to send you a picture of our sweet Charlie (fka Marty we picked up on 11/7/17). He is the sweetest dog I've ever owned and our family just loves him dearly. My kids even say I love him more than I love them! haha Thanks for breeding such great dogs! Tricia
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Just wanted you to know it's been over 6 years sense we found our Abbie girl on your web site. We looked for 2 years before we found her. The joy she has brought to us is beyond measure. She is by far the best dog we've ever had as part of our family, for numerous reasons. We love how she interacts with us on a daily bases, always wanting to be wherever we are. She is such a sweet girl, we can't imagine life without her. Thank you so much for the blessing of Abbie. ❤ Bob and Terrie
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My sweet furbaby, Athena, is 5 months old now! Just wanted to send you a picture as an update! She is seriously so smart, sweet, and goofy! I am a first time dog-Mom and I could not of asked for a better more trainable puppy! Thank you for letting her be an addition to my family! If I or any of my family members ever decide to get another puppy you will be my first call!! Rachel
Catherine wrote: We love our whoodle! She had such a sweet, playful disposition and loves children!
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This Easter will be be 5 years since we brought our golden doodle Sebastian home with us. He has been the most unbelievable addition to our family. He's gentle, loving, but yet just the right amount of protectiveness. We have decided recently to look into adding another to the family and looked you up. We just wanted to say thank you, for he has brought so much joy to all of our family and friends. Sean
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Hi - we bought a Whoodle from you in April She is the most wonderful addition to our family. She has an amazing disposition - sweet, fun, friendly, never aggressive. We love her so much. And I have to mention that she is the cutest dog we've ever seen!! We get so many compliments on her.
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All I can say is you did a great job of breeding with her. She is loved by everyone she meets. She is just precious. I tell everyone I come into contact with about Diamond Doodles. Thanks. Carol
We bought our dog, Kirby, from you 12 years ago as a Christmas puppy for our kids. He is still doing great. He is the best dog and loves any stuffed animals! Kathy
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I have to tell you it was love at first sight!! These pups are beyond amazing!! Kim
Wanted to give you an update on our Goldendoodle, Bentley! He is intelligent, has a great personality, and is loved by many! We are so happy with him, Thanks again! Brooke
Jen wrote: I bought our beloved family Doodle from Diamond Doodles 5 years ago. I have recommended Diamond Doodles to EVERY SINGLE person that remarks on how wonderful my dog is. We live in CA and had to fly him in, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. But my husband won't let me get another dog just yet. But the minute he says OK, we already know where we are purchasing from.
Their website is the only one I EVER look on for Doodles, The price is irrelevant. And they are not that EVEN that expensive. The absolute most worthwhile dollars I have ever spent -even if they were triple the price, it would not stop me from purchasing the next joy of our lives from Diamond Doodles. I don't think they fly the puppies anymore so my husband and I have even discussed making the drive out there to pick our next beloved one up. Their website is updated daily and is accurate. I can never say enough times how pleased we are with our diamond doodles Doggy Ca$h. Go ahead: get a discount dog somewhere else, good luck buddy! Caveat emptor. #DDforLIFE
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Hi Colleen, Just wanted to touch base with you. Our Harvey Doodle (butterscotch) is 8 months old now. He is so adorable and has the best personality. He goes to work with me quite a bit and everyone loves when I bring him. He is amazing with my kids and loves to harass the cats. :) We couldn't image our life without him. Thanks so much, Erin
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Hi Colleen! I wanted to share an update on our beautiful, intelligent girls, Ginger and Mocha! Both are Diamond Doodles! Ginger is 2 1/2 and Mocha is 5 months. Their not so little personalities bring us so much joy. They are two peas in a pod! Thank you for giving us our family! Don't let Ginger's side eye fool you, she loves being Mocha's big sister! Casey & Ben
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Here is Bryzzo (birth name Percy). He is such a joy & brings so much happiness to my life. Will shake, high five & lay down for treats & loves to have his belly rubbed.
Can't imagine my life without this sweet & spunky fluff ball :) Thank you so much for such a wonderful pup! Casie
Winston is very healthy, happy and loved. He visited our vet on Wednesday and stole the show - he was the life of the party! Everyone loved him there and so do we. He is a very social one! He will be spayed/neutered 5 to 6 months and has a clean bill of health from our vet. Terri & Chad
Carol: She is the most loving, sweetest dog I have ever had. I am always telling people about Diamond Doodles. Love the videos of the new pups on your website!
Heather : Hey there! I and my entire family cannot thank you enough for such a sweet, smart puppy. Cassie (formerly Jenny), loves showering everyone with kisses, playing tug 'o war with her favorite toys and going on car rides! It's only been 5 days and she knows her name, comes when called, can sit and stand on demand! Thank y'all so much! We absolutely adore her.
We just wanted you to know that Jack is fabulous!!! What a great, fun, athletic, intelligent dog! We feel so blessed to have him. Thank you for all you did to bring him into our lives. Barbara & Jim
Tonya: She is the best, most beautiful dog!
Toni: Awe! This is where we got Murphy! Highly recommend!
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Patti: We have 'Max' that was from this litter. He is wonderful, affectionate, and good tempered. We love him
Hello! About 6 years ago my husband adopted one of your whoodles - She is without a doubt the best dog anyone could ever ask for. Liz
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I just wanted to update you on the puppy I purchased from you in June! I ended up naming her Piper and she has been the best addition to my life. She is a total goofball, incredibly smart and very sweet! She loves taking long walks around the lakes here in MN and gets many compliments on how beautiful / adorable she is from every person we pass. Thank you again for such a great puppy. She has brought me so much joy in a very much needed time! I plan to have her service dog trained as she is the star of her puppy class and feel she can bring healing to others. Thank you for what you do! Best Regards, Paige & Piper
Jeannie wrote: Hi Colleen: Walter is doing great. He is a wonderful addition to the family. He is a sweet, silly rascal of a puppy. He is always happy and loves all people and dogs. He is just a joy. You may be getting a lot of interest from the Glencoe area. Everyone stops us and asks about Walter. No one has heard of a Whoodle. He is literally the talk of our town. He was the mascot for each of my boys' baseball teams. The other kids think of him as their lucky charm. Can you tell-I love him. Thanks for everything and breeding such an amazing dog.
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Amy says: We love our whoodle Pepper. Such a calm dog with a sweet disposition.
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My mom bought a whoodle from you in October of 2015. We named him Jax. He is such a blessing in our lives and is such a joy to be around. He is so smart, happy, and a great all around dog.
I just wanted to share some photos of him, of how he has grown. Thank you for such an amazing dog! Elena
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Amy wrote: Amy wrote: "We purchased our babies from you five years ago. We love them dearly! !! We live in florida and have not found another whoodle yet. "
Paige wrote: Hi there!
With Hank's first birthday just passing I thought I would share a few pictures! Hank is so smart and loving, we couldn't ask for a more exciting dog. He has a lot of energy but he keeps us going! :) thank you for creating these beautiful puppies!!
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I found your page on facebook today and thought I would send you an update. I bought my Maggie from you back in July/August 2008. She was sweet then and even sweeter now as she approaches 8 years old. She is a great dog and wonderful with kids and all people alike. She really does prefer human's and even in puppy class was more interested in people than the other dogs although she is fine around dogs. I will say that a fenced yard makes life much easier with her as she still likes a good escape now and again. I adopted a rescue schnauzer and most people think they are brother and sister. He had a tough life before I got him and I truly think Maggie was probably the only dog he could live with as his nerves and her laid back attitude balance them out. I've attached a few pictures of her for you to have. Her stat's: knee height and 30 pounds (although she is probably 3-4 pounds overweight after winter). KM
Linday says about her 2 mini whoodles: We couldn't have asked for more affection, playful and loving dogs!!
Cheri says: Penny is 3 today. She is such a spoiled good girl. Thank you for having such great puppies
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She is so smart was easy to train and so gosh darn lovable! We love her so much. Thank you for our wonderful puppy. Terra
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If you are curious about Diamond Doodles, have no fear. The owner is easy to reach, available to give you access to her local vet. I have 2 mini-whoodles. Both are from different moms and dads and both are perfectly healthy and happy. I would highly recommend them. They are delivered by a nice young lady. She drove to Denver twice for me. Greg
Just wanted to let you know how thrilled we have been with Blizzy who you had called Royce. Such a happy disposition and a wonderful companion. She is now 7 months old and has completed puppy kindergarten and is starting an agility class. She has shown that she is a quick learner and eager to please. Thank you for our wonderful addition to the family !
Janie and Thomas
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"We wanted to send you a photo of Millie with Santa. She's such a good puppy, has quite the personality, and loves her mommy and daddy so much! We can't believe she will be one in February!" Happy Holidays! Trisha
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Denise messaged me about her mini goldendoodle: "I want you to know he's doing fabulous! Completely potty trained in 4 days, learning so quickly & having a wonderful life! He's wonderful & listens so well. Loves to chew but I give him plenty of chew toys. He rings the bell to go out, he'll sit, lay down, stay & come. & when he comes in he'll immediately sit on the rug & stay until I wipe his feet. I am having so much fun with him!"
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Hi Colleen I wanted to take a moment to give thanks for our sweet pup that we got from you and share a few pictures. Our Darcie (we kept her name!) is probably one of the sweetest and smartest pups I've ever had the pleasure of owning. She's been potty trained for a couple months now and is on her third obedience session and is learning so fast. She's had her "sit" and "down" commands mastered for weeks and now we are working on "chill" in her bed. Our dog trainer is impressed every time he works with her! Of course there were the typical puppy woes but we are quickly moving out of that stage! We've crated her since day 1 and have never had an accident with only a few grumbles here and there. We love her dearly and are beyond thankful we chose you as our breeder. Happy Holidays and God bless!
Of course she enjoyed being the center of attention and receiving so many toys. I have never had a dog who played so much with its toys.
She is truly a character, loves to be with people, ornery little girl - sometimes - and very smart - sometimes smarter than her owners. Duh! Extremely curious - I have told her she is a dog not a cat.
We love her to death - and she has certainly livened up this house. Rick
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Just wanted to check in with you, now that we have had our puppy (Niven) for 4 weeks! WE LOVE HIM!! I don't know what you did as far as training but, he is by far the easiest puppy I have ever had! Thank you soo much! He's perfect!
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Hi Colleen:
Here is Olive! (Oli is her nickname)
She is having a ball with the kids...chasing after falling leaves. She knows how to sit, come, and crate trained. (95%house trained.)
What a wonderful dog....we are blessed! (She might need a Whoodle sibling sometime.)
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Bridgid wrote: Looks like my Sonny--who just turned two! Great pups!
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Stephanie wrote: Love love your pups! Our Benny just turned two also! He is the best dog ever!!
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Donna wrote: Our Abby is a Whoodle. Very lovable and smart. When we take her to the dog park, she is very social too. You have the best puppies!
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Hi! I just wanted to tell you how much we love our mini golden doodle from you! Rudy (formerly Wyatt) is almost 6 months old and we absolutely love him! He's got the sassiest personality out there, which is perfect for my boyfriend and I! He just graduated puppy school and can now sit, shake, lay down, and come on command! Thank you so much for the puppy!
Thanks, McKayla & Lucas
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Just wanted to give you an update on my whoodle. She is healthy and strong, amazingly loving personality.... and smart! Thank you for bringing her into the world! Kim
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Just wanted to say that we are in love with our goldendoodle Izzy! She has been the best, most calm, sweetest puppy we've ever had. At 6 months old she is so gentle and well behaved. I cannot imagine a better pup than she has been! Bonus: ZERO shedding! Thanks again!
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Katie wrote: Hello! Five years ago, I purchased a golden doodle puppy from you who was 1/2 poodle and 1/2 doodle. He has been the greatest gift i could have ever given our family.....he truly is the most well behaved, loveable dog I know. Thanks so much!
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Melinda wrote: Willow is turning 3 months old in a week! She weighed 18.6 lbs today at the vet! She's a strong, smart, loving, and beautiful dog! Not to mention she has the best personality! Thank you again!
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I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you for everything. Getting our Goldendoodle from you was a great experience. You guys were awesome and Jett is a wonderful dog. He seems like he was greatly taken care of and was very healthy. Him and my female Goldendoodle are already the best of friends. I would recommend you to anyone! Thanks! - Ryan
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Peggy says: "We love our new puppy!!! Thank you!!"
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Donna says: Our woodle, Abby is smart and a great pet!
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I just wanted to let you know that Mr Grady has settled into his new home. He seems to be having a blast, followed by lots of naps. He has found a buddy in our daughter, E... She loves him, well until he takes her toys or knocks her down playing lol. Thank you for allowing us to have him in our family. He is such a good dog. The vet could not believe how laid back he is. Lol. Also, to your credit, the vet was very impressed by how well taken care of and up to date he was in everything. Thanks again for raising such a happy and healthy puppy!
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Sarah: I just wanted to let you know how great Milo has been doing. He 11week vet visit he was 12.5lbs- more than doubled in three weeks. The kids (and parents) adore him and he and Sophie are BFFs! He loves to play outside and go on walks and then drops for a nap in his bed. He hasn't met a person he doesn't love and assumes everyone wants to pet him. He is so smart and well mannered. He knows if he sits he gets all kinds of attention so his butt hits the ground with surprising speed.:) He has learned to sit, come, shake, down, gentle and rollover (we are working on beg). Can you believe it?! My daughter calls him Professor Milo. I'm not wanting to brag, I just wanted to express how happy we are and how happy he is. Thank you!
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Stephanie: Love your pups! Our Benny is an absolute delight for our family! He loves the warmer weather and being outside! And he is the most well behaved pup I've ever seen! Thank you again for what you do!
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Hi! We thought you'd enjoy knowing that Bojo had an excellent night-- hardly made a peep! He's had a great day playing with Gabriel, toys, our toes (I tend to be barefoot a lot!) and anything in sight! He pulled a pillowcase out of a laundry basket and very proudly carried it all over the house! I'd wish I'd gotten a picture! The vet saw him and gave him a good report. He loves Wheatens but had never seen a Whoodle before. He and his partner think he is adorable. So all is well with Mr Bojangles!
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Hello! I adopted one of your puppies in December and I just wanted to let you know that he's doing great! He's very smart; already knows speak, sit, come, high five, shake, lay and much more! He's as energetic as ever and needs a walk everyday! But he's a great dog and loves to play with my family and our other dog. Thank you for breeding such a wonderful dog! Candace
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Brian Lucas Hamm, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM- Internal Medicine Specialist
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Kim: Merry Christmas from the Hoffmans! We wanted you to know that Otis is doing well! He loves our other dog and has been a great addition to our family! We love him!
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Stephanie: We love and are so thankful for our mini Goldendoodle, Benny! He brings so much joy to our family! Thank you Diamond Doodles! Happy Thanksgiving!
ELizabeth: Hi there Diamond Doodles,
I wanted to just thank you for the gift of Gracie. She is a most extraordinary dog and my other half. While I love her big "sister" Sophie there is something special about Gracie. She and Sophie are best friends - True love between those two. They share everything without a single disagreement.
Gracie has an innate intuitive relationship with us humans. She can truly sense when someone is in distress or not feeling well. She is a certified therapy dog and visits patients at retirement/nursing homes, chemotherapy patients, and currently is conducting "Reading with Gracie" at the local library. Once a week the children read to Gracie and discover the love of reading and books.
She loves hiking in the North Carolina mountains, swimming in the lake and boat rides to get that wind in your hair feeling. She has modeled for my daughters business and is my personal therapy dog who I could not exist without. She loves my pillows!
She is a remarkable dog and she choose me to live with! Someday I will perhaps be chosen again by one of your wonderful doodles. Thanks again from both Gracie and me. It is a good life for us.
Bob & Pat: This is Winston. He is one of Boomers boys! Next Monday he will be 3 years old. I am amazed that he is so gentle with the grandbabies. How does he know? Never thought we could love a dog like we do this one. Thanks for a sweet puppy!
Lauren says: We would have to agree with the above posts! We have a 1 year old f1b and a ten week old f1b both from Diamond Doodles. They are both joys to have! Peanut our one year old was extremely easy to train and is a cuddle bug. Lola our ten week old is almost house trained (less than one accident/day), sleeps through the night with no crying, is learning sit and loves to play!
Kiko wrote: Great temperament, smart and sweet! Mini whoodles are the best....
Nancy wrote about her mini whoodle:
Thanks again!
Stephanie wrote: Love our Mini Golden Doodle! Coleen is fabulous!
THANK YOU!!! I'm tempted to get another one ;)
Cela wrote: We love our Maggie!
Cassandra wrote: I highly recommend this breeder. We have 1 dog from them and are getting our 2nd tomorrow. Wonderful to deal with and the dogs are awesome!
Staci wrote: I totally agree. I have two mini-goldendoodles from this breeder and they are amazing. Colleen was fantastic, honest and easy to work with. She even took videos of my pups and sent them out to me. A very good friend of my adopted one of her puppies a year ago and is so happy with him and also had a terrific experience.
Ali wrote: We love our mini whoodle!
Allison: We LOVE our Annie girl!!! She has the sweetest personality and smart as a whip!
Casandra wrote: "We love ours too. In fact we are anxiously awaiting the next one."
|Geneane wrote: "We love our dog so much! If I could have more than one i totally would. They are the best dogs ever! Smart, funny, attentive, sweet, loveable...you name it. These dogs are the best!"
Hello! I just wanted to let you know that the first weekend with Kori has been wonderful. She's helping me write this email right now, in fact. We went to the vet yesterday, and they had compliments about Kori being a healthy pup!
I've been meaning to drop you a note as a reference. Henry, our F1b standard goldendoodle, who is now 2.5, continues to be the absolutely best dog we could ever wish for! He's topped out around 70 lbs and is just a complete joy. My mom, who is not a dog person, is head over heels in love with him and my dad says Henry is one in 100,000! But I know that there are many more of your puppies that are just as lovable and sweet from all the adorable pictures your customers post! Henry is super smart, has never once had an accident in the house after he practically house trained himself by the time he was 10 or 11 weeks old He loves to be around people and very seldomly barks. His best doggie friend is a goldendoodle that lives up the street from us. He goes for a doggy play date almost every afternoon and then waits patiently at the bus stop for my son to get home from school. All the neighbors love his sweet personality and sneak him treats all the time! I cannot thank you enough for breeding such a wonderful dog!
"His new name is Tucker partly because he plays and plays and then tuckers out.
I've been meaning to post a review for you. My parents said the vet was really pleased with how he looked. She said a few times "you really found a great breeder." She was impressed to see that he was flea and mite free and that he was current on his shots. My parents were happy with the way the carrier was packed and how easy the shipping process was overall.
Tucker has just gotten more and more comfortable in his new home. He loves playing with racquet balls and lots of puppy toys. He likes the golden retriever. They've been around each other, but they haven't played together yet.
My husband and I are planning to buy a house next year, so I am looking forward to also getting a puppy from you after that!"
Echo weighs 32.2 lbs. and is a wonderful dog! The kids at school LOVE him and he is a good puppy. He likes to go for car rides and he is starting to cuddle more each day. He is a little ornery sometimes, but he is quick to learn. He stops and sits at all crosswalks and waits for a command. He immediately reacts if a student is crying and he loves his belly rubbed. Even the kindergarteners pick him up to carry him and he runs laps in the gym with the High Schoolers during Basketball practice. He loves to play frisbee and soccer. His favorite things to do at home is to lean on the back of the couch and watch out the front window.
Valerie: My two doodles are the world's best dogs!
"I have at least 5 of your dogs as patients (great dispositions and healthy)........ ........I love all the dogs from your kennel........use me as a reference any time.
James T. Sparks, D.V.M.
Eagle Animal Hospital, Inc.
(816) 741-2345
This is an email I received:
Pup was at his home two months:
He is very smart, we hung bells on the door handle and rang them each time we took him out. In two weeks he was banging the bells by himself when he needed to go out. He hasnt been in his crate since he was 14 weeks of age, and so far sticks to his chew toys and has not chewed anything up yet although he is expected to be not so perfect and I am sure he will grab something one of these days. I was worried about the rain here in Florida but he doesnt mind at all, in fact he loves to be bathed and likes to romp in the rain. A perfect dog!!! You have done a good job with his breeding and just wanted you to know that his mother and father produce a marvelous gentle and smart dog.
Follow up after pup is 8 months old:
Hi Colleen, Jack is doing great. Everywhere we go people ask us what kind of dog he is and where we got him. Even for a GoldenDoodle he is quite unique. I have been directing them to Diamond Doodles. He is truly precious and while shaving him down may be more practical, we gladly remove any mats that form and are enjoying his beautiful coat. Thus far he has not shed at all. He continuous to have a great disposition and our biggest challenge is not to spoil him(too much!).
I will keep you posted as he grows to full adulthood. Regards.
la: Sounds exactly like our 15 month old Frankie! He is truly a blessing to our family.February 19 at 9:39pm
Carol: Ditto for our Murphy, too!February 19 at 9:39pm
Heather: Ditto for our Tosh and Boris, seriously smart and with temperaments you would never know exist (speaking from exp with my past dogs)!!!!February 19 at 9:51pm
Gretchen: Ditto for our Sam!February 19 at 10:16pm
Terrie: I agree, my Callie girl is so smart, loves to romp in the snow, play with her toys and is the cutest dog in her neighborhood. Love her dearly.......February 19 at 10:26pm
Grace: LOL! I almost thought it was the email I sent to Colleen about our Henry!!! Same thing about ringing the bell to go out and the quick near painless housebreaking!! Henry isn't as in love with baths though!! !February 19 at 10:39pm
Carol: We trained Murphy to use the bells, too, easy peasey! He is such a sweet nature dog. Except...when he sees a motorcycle, airplane, or the doorbell rings. He goes ballistic. Colleen, I think the flight to Chi-town turned him off to airplanes:) He'll stand in the yard barking at every plane that flies overhead.LOL Can't figure out what it is about motorcycles though. Getting him a seatbelt for our rides in the car was definitely the best idea.February 19 at 10:57pm
Terrie: Collens email could be us telling you about Abbie....Love this sweet adorable personality more than you will ever know. I Love how she talkes to us to get our attention which works everytime. We are leaving on vacation in few weeks....going to miss Abbie and Kaiah terribly. Thanks for helping to complete our family, Kaiah (our German Shepherd) and Abbie are joined at the hip. The good thing, only one sheds and its not Abbie :o)February 19 at 11:13pm
Lydia: Same for Lola! She is so sweet & just perfect.February 20 at 8:01amGretchen: Colleen....like your post.....Sam is beautiful and draws attention everywhere we go......we always tell people about Diamonddoodles Puppies Goldendoodles Whoodles. We likewise do not "shave" him but instead love his beautiful long coat and just take him to be bathed and brushed once a month. And, like Terri Schmit above.....Sam is very vocal and actually has different barks, and other noises for different things......we usually know if it's food, outside, snacks, or a toy caught under the sofa just by his "talk". He begins his obedience classes this week and I know he will be the hit of the class.....not only in looks but because he is so smart (and funny)! Can you tell we love him?
February 20 at 9:34am
Dollie: Colleen..we still are in love with our "Oliver " from you..he also took to the bells on the door for training.. Thanks cuz..he is the best & you are too
Maya is the happiest and healthiest little puppy and she has an amazing temperament. We would definitely recommend you to anyone!
Mihaela: I have a whoodle from the same breeder.... Wonderful and smart puppies! Great job to diamond doodles !
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News - Maria Sideri
ArtWorks fellowship
- By Maria Sideri
March to September 2018, Athens
Hello World Choir / EP Shagara
- By Maria Sideri
a collective chronicle- Some thoughts on Documenta14
- By Maria Sideri
Attic black figure signed by nicosthenes as potter ca. 520 B.C. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Museum Purchase, The Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund; no. 62.1.11: androgynous Gorgon with three pointed forehead marks from the tondo of an eye cup. Emptying the cup means also confronting the petrifying face; losing one's head, thus, is cleverly equated with being «out of it». David Napier, Foreign Bodies: Performance, Art and Symbolic Anthropology. p.91.
residency at the Townhouse Gallery in Cairo
- By Maria Sideri
Dina Kafafi, Finding Purpose
it comes in waves #2 and #3 now on sale
- By Maria Sideri
The second and third issue of "it comes in waves" are now on sale.
"IT COMES IN WAVES" is a publication around topics of vibration, woman, matter, lust and dance. With a need to consider the current dilemma of feminist theory, this publication continues to rethink the female through the transcorporeal relations between bodies, environments and materiality transforming examples of the past into useful resources for the present. Acknowledging gender as a social construct, informed by the material conditions of its social production and the body as an agent of matter and lust, these issues are dedicated to the ritual of the Zar and the feminist revues of Huda Sharaawi, Doriya Shafika and Valentine de Saint Point.
Texts for issue #2 are from Elodie Gaden, Stefan Jovanovits, Maria Sideri.
For issue #3 the material is retrieved from the revues of Huda Sharaawi, Doriya Shaafik and Valentine de Saint Point from the archive of IDEO ( Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies) in Cairo and from the personal archive of the curator Adrien Sina.
Illustration for both issues is from Margit Mulder.
Fanzine "It comes in Waves" #1
- By Maria Sideri
This publication is a dialogue with the past. It is a dialogue between myself and Valentine de Saint Point, an artist of the early 20th century. It presents the process and the development of this one-year dialogue and the research I undertook in various archives and residencies and in different performances. Themes evolve around the life and practice of de Saint Point herself, feminist theory, vibration, gender and the material conditions of its production, dance and choreography amongst others.
PARIS and PAF
- By Maria Sideri
mUseum Rodin, The Opera and the Arsenal Library
PAF residency- Performing arts forum in Saint Erme http://www.pa-f.net/sites/pa-f.net/files/pa-f/PAF_INFO_engl_2014.pdf
in discovery: "Vibratory Modernism"
- By Maria Sideri
Vibratory Modernism is a collection of original essays that will enable scholars and students to explore how vibrations provided a means of bridging science and art – two fields that became increasingly separate over the course of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book demonstrates the vital role played by vibrations in the fields of physics, physiology, spiritualism, and by new vibratory technologies, in helping to shape the way modernist art was made and viewed. The chapters are placed into three connecting parts focusing on literature, the visual arts and theatre, each part highlighting the diverse ways in which writers, artists and performers engaged with the fascinating world of vibrations.


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Pie Badge
(Discover the Home)
by Kerry Cordy and Sara Rauta
Penguin: Do 3 requirements including the 2 starred
_____ 1.* Learn basic kitchen safety when baking.
_____ 2.* Taste three different kinds of pie.
Otter: Do 4 requirements including the 2 starred
_____ 1.* Do Penguin requirement # 1 and 2.
_____ 2.* Find examples of at least one pie in the following different categories: savory, custard/cream, meat, fruit, breakfast, and nut. Your example can be a real pie or a picture of a pie. How to they differ in looks and ingredients?
Dolphin: Do 5 requirements including the 2 starred
_____ 1.* Do Otter requirements #1& 2. Taste five different kinds of pie.
_____ 2.* Learn about the the history of pies throughout the ages.
Butterfly: Do 6 requirements including the 2 starred
_____ 1.* Do Dolphin Requirements #1 & 2.
_____ 2.* Learn about types of pies from different countries. Give examples of pies from at least five different countries.
Eagle: Do 7 requirements including the 2 starred
_____ 1.* Do Butterfly requirements #1 & 2. Taste seven different kinds of pie.
_____ 2.* Bake at least three different types of pies from scratch. (Pies made for optional requirements must be in addition to these.)
Owls: Do 9 requirements including the two starred.
_____ 1. * Do Eagle requirements #1 & 2
_____ 2. * Teach someone how to do a skill from this badge or teach some knowledge about this badge to someone. You can teach kids, your spouse, seniors, anyone, just as long as you are sharing your new found knowledge. If for some reason you cannot teach what you have learned to someone else, you may choose an additional 2 optional requirements instead.
Optional Requirements:
_____3. Bake a fruit pie.
_____4. Try making a pies with at least two different kinds of crusts (cookie crust, graham cracker crust, pastry crust, etc)
_____5. Take a field trip to a bakery where they make pies.
_____6. Bake a savory or meat pie.
_____7. Participate in a community service project that has something to do with pies. For example, hold a bake sale and donate the money to charity. Give a pie as a gift to the fire department as a thank you. Donate pies to the local homeless shelter.
_____8. Learn about careers that involve pies. For example, pastry chefs, bakers, etc. What kind of education would you need for a career like this? What are the types of hours and average salary?
_____9. Learn the following pastry terms: cut-in, shielding, flute, one-crust pie vs. two-crust pie, tart and turnover.
_____10. Learn a song about pies.
_____11. What are some popular or traditional holiday pies? Bake one for an upcoming holiday.
_____12. Celebrate national PI day. Memorize the first ten digits of the number pi.
_____13. Make three pastry pie crusts from scratch using three different types of oil (lard, butter, vegetable oil, Crisco, coconut oil, etc.) How do the different oils affect the crust? Does the temperature of the oil affect the quality of the crust? Which was your favorite crust?
_____14. Make a custard or cream pie
_____ 15. Make a breakfast pie.
_____ 16. Make a pumpkin, sweet potato, or rutabaga pie.
_____ 17. Make a meringue pie.
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La Jolla
Equestrian Center, LLC, has:
•One covered arena (167 feet x 75 feet) and
•Two outdoor arenas (one is a full dressage court at 20 meters x 60
meters and one is 185 feet x 22 feet).
•Two covered round pens and plenty of turnout runs.
•30 acres of Bridle Paths newly added
The facility offers:
• Box stalls, covered mare motels, and stall/paddock combinations.
•A kitchen in the main barn (with sink, refrigerator, and
•Grooming stalls in the main barn and mare motels; and three wash
•Three grain rooms.
•A tack cubby for each horse.
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Wow, Katie looks so darn cute in these pictures! Katie Holmes makes a quick phone call as she walks around the set of her latest film, Jack and Jill, on Thursday (January 20) in Los Angeles. The actress wore a simple yet perfect outfit of cuffed boyfriend jeans by Nobody and a plain white tee.
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Hi to all, just to let you know before you start to fill up the diary for next year that the Curragh Show will be on Sat 8th and Sun 9th May at the Curragh Race Course. (same site as usual). The plan is to keep the same format as per the last few years. We will be on site and all displaying etc are welcome to arrive on Sat when we can have a chat, a few beers and set up for the Sunday. Open to the public from 10am on Sunday to 6ish.
All Clubs, Groups and individuals are welcome.


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The Polars ran two track seasons for the 1917-1918 season. The first was the Indoor meet and the second was the outdoor meet. The first dual indoor meet of the year pitted the Polars against East. The Polars easily won 82-22. William Smock accounted for 23 of the Polars 82 points. William Nelson, Walter Naused, Bennie Rivkin and Paul Hartig also added valuable point to the Polar total.
North moved on to compete against West. West won the meet by 10 points with the high hurdles being the deciding factor. The race was run twice. The first time North finished in the top two places. In the re-run, A West runner edged William Smock and William Nelson. Paul Wilken ran a fabulous race in the mile but was edged out by a West runner in the final feet.
The Polars then ran against Central. Central came with a well-balanced team and soundly defeated North. William Nelson was the only Polar to win an event, winning the shot put.
North ran against Central in their next meet as well, however this Central was from Saint Paul.
The Polar participated in the North-Minneapolis Central-West triangular at Central. North finished in last place scoring 29 points. William Nelson led the Polars placing first in the shot put and high jump. (He tied for first in the high jump.) Paul Wilken again ran a strong mile but lost again at the tape.
North, Central and East participated in another triangular meet. North finished second to Central, with East pulling up the rear. William Smock scored 19 points for the Polars, winning both the hurdles and high jump. Walter Naused ran fast races in both the quarter mile and half mile, winning both. Clarence Erickson, running the mile for the first time, won the event.
The Outdoor season season began on May 3 with a dual meet against West. This was followed by a dual meet against South on May 10, City Meet on May 18, Carlton Twin City Meet on May 25 and the Northwestern Meet on June 1. There are not results for these events at this time.
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Some Like It Hot Yoga & Wellness (formerly Bikram Yoga Staten Island)
For those who like it hot: watch Bikram yoga (photos & video)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nicole Stuckey remembers the first time she set foot in a Bikram Yoga Studio.
"I was a little intimidated at first and unsure of what to expect. The lights came on, the instructor walked in, and within minutes I was hooked," she said.
"It was definitely one of the most challenging things I have ever experienced, and on some days it still is, but that challenge is what brings me back daily," She added.
Staten Island's Only Bikram Hot Yoga Studio Is Now Sizzling With New Name, And Is One Of The First Studios In NY To Offer Inferno Hot Pilates Classes
Exciting news for the only Bikram Yoga Staten Island, which is a Staten Island, New York based hot yoga and pilates studio, recently rebranded changing their name to Some Like It Hot Yoga & Wellness. The studio announced this week that they are starting the new year with a new name, 60 minute class options and will be one of two studios in the tri-state area that can offer Inferno Hot Pilates classes! Owner, Nicole Stuckey tells Highlight Hollywood on Wednesday, "We have worked really hard to create a studio unlike many others..


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I won the ARC of The Drowning Girls by Paula Treick DeBoard and received the ARC of The Whole Thing Together by Ann Brashares from the publisher Delacorte Press
Bring the tears.....I had to by this one, It was on backorder for about a week, so glad I didn't have to wait longer.
And I had to buy these....because I am FOREVER a X-Files Fan.
The Truth is out there.....


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Doctors have long suspected brain inflammation as a potential cause, but no definite traces of it had been detected. New research, in the June issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, shows for the first time distinct increases in inflammation in particular regions of CFS patients' brains.
Yasuyoshi Watanabe, director of the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies and professor of physiology at Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, and his colleagues studied positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the brains of 10 health controls and nine patients with CFS. "Many researchers and clinicians, including our group, thought of this before, but apparently no one tried it using PET," Watanabe says.
The research team found increases in inflammatory markers in regions including the amygdala, thalamus and midbrain in CFS patients who had more severe cognitive troubles. They found more of these markers in thalamus and cingulate cortex in individuals who reported worse pain. And they found higher traces of inflammation in the hippocampus in patients with severe depression.
Actually, I'll dispute that -- Hillary Johnson describes using brain scans in "Osler's Web" already ... but now it's out there in commonly-read literature, not just CFS circles.
www.CFSfacts.org -- where we give you the facts and dispel the myths (also on Facebook)
Myths, with research cites: http://www.aacfs.org/images/pdfs/myths.pdf
Newest research blog: http://cfs-facts.blogspot.com/


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I am getting a little ahead of myself here, but these chocolate covered frozen banana slices are perfect for Summer. There is no baking here, no pre-heating the oven or creaming butter and sugar. The hardest thing to do is not to freeze the roof of your mouth when you eat these :). Oh yes and... don't burn the chocolate when you melt it!
You have two options when melting the chocolate into silky ribbons of decadence: microwave, or double boiler. The microwave is very simple: nuke the chocolate at 20 second intervals and stir until melted. Again, be careful not to melt it longer than that because the chocolate will burn. Burned chocolate looks grainy, and slightly lumpy. It will not set, so be careful!
If you are using a double boiler, place a large glass or ceramic bowl above a pot of gently simmering water, and the steam will heat the chocolate, melting it. Be careful to stir the chocolate with both methods, so you don't burn it! In regards to the bananas, small slices of banana (about half an inch thick) ensure a greater chocolate to banana ratio- which is pretty awesome. More chocolate, more toppings, more crunch.
Also, anything "mini" is absolutely adorable. Call me crazy, but these are just cute! They're also the perfect "healthy" snack to have a stash of in your freezer for when you come back from the gym, or come inside from a hot summer's day. If you make them with dark chocolate, and toasted nuts they're pretty healthy- no added sugars other than the scant few grams in dark chocolate.
2 bananas, sliced as you wish
1 bag of dark chocolate chips (12 ounces)
Chopped toasted nuts of choice
Optional toppings: coconut flakes, sprinkles
1. Slice bananas and arrange on a tray. Freeze for about one hour.
2. Prep your toppings: coarsely chop nuts, and put in bowl. Arrange other toppings in bowls.
3. Place the chocolate chips in a medium sized glass or ceramic bowl. If using a double boiler, place the bowl over a pot with gently simmering water (heat on low). Stir until the chocolate is melted. Keep the burner on low, and stir to keep the chocolate on the bottom from burning.
4. Using forks, dip one piece of banana at a time into the chocolate, pausing to let the excess drip off. You can scrape the fork against the edge of the bowl to release the dripping chocolate. Carefully place the banana slice in the bowl of toppings, turning to coat. Alternatively, you can place the slice on a tray covered with parchment paper, and then sprinkle the toppings on top.
5. Keep going until the tray is filled and everything is dipped.
6. Put the tray in the freezer until frozen (a couple of hours). You can transfer them to a container, where they will keep for... well they never seem to last more than a few days before they're gone ; ).


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Worried about keeping pests out of your home? We hear from customers every day who are wondering what pest control steps they can take here in North Carolina to keep pests out of their home and avoid damage costs from termites, bed bugs, and wildlife. There are steps you can take in your home to help protect it from pests:
- Don't leave pet food outside. Many people feed their cats or dogs outside, but neglect to bring the food inside at night. This is an easy meal for unwanted guests, so make sure you even pick up the leftovers.
- Inspect your home regularly for holes, cracks, or other new entries into your home. Be sure to replace or cover damaged areas so they don't offer easy access to your home for pests.
- Cover your garbage cans. Some pests are more persistent than others, so you may even need to take steps to secure trash. Wildlife especially loves a trashcan buffet, so make sure you keep trash out away from them.
- Cover openings like chimneys and attic fans. You'll be able to find products made just for this purpose at your local home improvement store.
No matter how diligent you are about following this advice, chances are you'll end up with pests in your home at some point. Bed bugs, termites, and other pests are persistent and often escape your notice until a full infestation is under way. So what do you do when the pests are already inside your home? All you need to do is call us for the best pest control in North Carolina. We'll come out to your home and eliminate the pests, no matter what you are dealing with. Give us a call today and we'll get to work!


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Are you building or remodeling your home or commercial property? If so; you are likely to have a lot of debris and garbage hanging around after construction. Instead of spending several stressful hours and too much effort cleaning it up, get the professionals involved! We are your ideal cleaning partners that guarantee you exceptional services, adherence to deadlines and detailed cleaning from top to bottom.
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We are the reliable cleaning partner who will ensure your post-- construction site is sparkling clean and thoroughly sanitized to ensure it is clean enough to occupy.
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This is the first step we begin with even before the actual cleaning. We ensure there is no garbage and debris left hanging around both inside buildings and outside. We try our level best to ensure your property no longer looks like a construction site.
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All walls will be left perfectly clean but be assured that it will not erode paint or damage the wall in any way.
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If your property has many glass accessories or has a glass wall you have to ensure the glass is dusted, wiped, dis-infected, cleaned and then dried.
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We have highly-functional vacuum cleaners that are operated by experienced cleaners. We aim at ensuring your property is completely fresh and dust free.
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We recognize the importance of ensuring that the bathroom area is clean and sanitized thoroughly to get rid of bacteria and germ by creating a non-bacterial friendly environment.
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