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On The Road Through Nothingness
It's rare to see a positive story about the Catholic Church in the mainstream media, especially in newer online-only publications like Slate, but Harold Fickett, a Godspy contributing editor, managed to publish an essay there recently about the Clear Creek Monastery, a new and growing contemplative Benedictine monastery in Kansas, and the wider story of how Catholic religious communities are attracting young people. It could be that the critical success of the three-hour documentary, Into Great Silence, which had a long run at Manhattan's Film Forum in 2007, left an impression on the editors. The appeal of that movie is captured in Harold's ending: "From its rich liturgical rites to the pastoral details of its life as a working farm, as the monks raise sheep, make furniture, tend their orchard, and care for a huge vegetable garden, Clear Creek is what a monastery is meant to be—a sign of paradise. Father Anderson says, 'We were only a bunch of bums, but by becoming nothing, you can be a part of something great.'" READ MORE >
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Struggling with the Rosary
The Rosary is excruciating. There I said it. Archbishop Fulton Sheen said it was the most perfect prayer because it takes 19 minutes, which is the maximum time the average person can maintain a state of concentration. The truth is the Rosary can be a real chore. St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, was being more honest when she said,… READ MORE >
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Libertarian Heresy
You don't often find Commonweal hunting heretics. In the latest issue, Daniel Finn takes aim at Fr. Robert Sirico of the Acton Institute and other Catholics who force fit Catholic social teaching into free market ideology. Sirico, he says, "uses his tendentious view of law and morality to conclude that raising taxes to help others is unchristian, since citizens have no choice but to pay the tax... One wonders if this conviction hasn't been engendered by a libertarian view of government actions, where such redistribution is always immoral." Commonweal isn't alone in recognizing this distortion of Church teaching, which has always recognized the authority of government to balance private property rights with the "universal destination of goods." There is a silent majority of orthodox Catholics who resent Acton and other Catholic think tanks that are so well-funded by wealthy pro-big business donors that they're able to drown out genuine Catholic social teaching. Finn thinks its time that "neoconservative Catholics inquire into the influence of libertarianism on their work and, most importantly, that they make Catholic moral theology the standard for judging right-wing claims about morality in economic life-and not the other way around." READ MORE >
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Benedict's Discomforting Message
"Benedict directly challenged an assumption so many Americans make about religion: that it is a matter of private devotion with few public implications. Not true, said the pope. 'Any tendency to treat religion as a private matter must be resisted,' he told the country's Catholic bishops Wednesday. 'Only when their faith permeates every aspect of their lives do Christians become truly open to the transforming power of the Gospel.' That is a demanding and unsettling standard for the right and the left alike... This is the thinking of a communitarian counseling against radical individualism... Perhaps it is the task of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church to bring discomfort to a people so thoroughly shaped by modernity, as we Americans are. If so, Benedict is succeeding." READ MORE >
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What's Behind the New Interest in Confession?
Is the present increase in the popularity of the confession of sins a step toward a realistic religiosity, or is it the popularity of the penitential rite of the American Church of Christ without Christ? READ MORE >
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Doubting Doubting Thomas
St. Thomas's evangelizing journeys after the Pentecost, culminating in his brutal death, tell a quite different story from the role he has been cast in the Christian script. READ MORE >
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The Puzzling Pope: Six Surprising Things About Benedict XVI
"The head of the CDF has to draw lines, level punishments and basically talk tough, a role that Ratzinger seemed to relish, but one that won him epithets like God's Rottweiller and the old standby, the Panzerkardinal. But now that Cardinal Ratzinger is Pope Benedict, he knows better than anyone that he is also the chief pastor of the church. There can be no 'Panzerpope.' His job is to be the good cop, a symbol of unity who tries to encourage people to live their faith more deeply. As he told a dinner companion about his new role: 'It was easy to know the doctrine. It's much harder to help a billion people live it.'" READ MORE >
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Pope Benedict XVI's Address at the End of the Way of the Cross
"Dear friends: After having lived together the passion of Jesus, let us this night allow his sacrifice on the cross to question us. Let us permit him to challenge our human certainties. Let us open our hearts. Jesus is the truth that makes us free to love. Let us not be afraid: upon dying, the Lord destroyed sin and saved sinners, that is, all of us. The Apostle Peter writes: 'He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness' (1 Peter 2:24). This is the truth of Good Friday: On the cross, the Redeemer has made us adoptive sons of God who he created in his image and likeness. Let us remain, then, in adoration before the cross." READ MORE >
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Good Friday is the Feast Day for Those Who Suffer
"'Jesus died in utter agony but also with total acceptance of the will of his Father: 'Father, into your hands I commend my spirit,' he said. Such trust and belief is hard to understand, but it lies at the heart of what faith is about.' ... Suffering and doubt is part of what it is to be human, but Jesus rising from the dead shows us that [it] is not the end of the story." ... But today it is enough to be humble and to share that sense of pain and desolation, wherever we know it to be and which many of us experience from time to time and pray that the darkness and despair will turn to hope and to light." READ MORE >
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Through His Eyes: Stations of the Cross
For centuries... many stations were crowded with Roman soldiers and jeering or appalled onlookers, perhaps set against someone's impression of first-century Jerusalem. Eric Gill's 1918 stations, carved in shallow relief for Westminster Cathedral in London, pointed in a new direction. The figures were few and without background; the compositions were simple and formal, not theatrical. Rather than dictating an emotional response, the stone panels left space for the devotee's own thoughts... Don Meserve, a fervent admirer of Gill, works within this contemporary current...'What strikes one from the outset is the absence of the figure of Christ — the perplexing absence of the protagonist himself.'" READ MORE >
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Bart's Problem
In his new book, God's Problem, Bart Ehrman tries to prove that the God of the Bible doesn't answer the question of why we suffer, but his argument falls flat. In the end, what Ehrman and other "new atheists" forget is that a world without God is not a world without evil or innocent suffering. It's simply a world of suffering without hope. READ MORE >
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Bearing the Silence of God: The image of Christ in the persecuted church
"…The greatest glory Jesus brought to God was not when he walked on the water or prayed for long hours, but when he cried in agony in the garden of Gethsemane and still continued to follow God's will, even though it meant isolation, darkness, and the silence of God. Thus, we know that when everything around us fails, when we are destroyed and abandoned, our tears, blood, and dead corpses are the greatest worship songs we have ever sung. The dead body is not the end of the story. The one who sacrificed his life is also the one who has been glorified: 'because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence' (2 Cor. 4:14)." READ MORE >


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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico's credit rating was dealt its second blow in a week when Moody's Investors Service announced Friday it had downgraded the U.S. territory's debt to junk status.
The downgrade of two notches came just days after Standard & Poor's downgraded the island's debt by one notch, prompting the local government to file new legislation aimed at shoring up the economy as it prepares to re-enter the bond market this month.
Moody's said Puerto Rico's government took strong and aggressive actions to control spending and reduce debt issuance, among other things, but that it remained concerned about its liquidity and ability to access the market.
"While some economic indicators point to a preliminary stabilization, we do not see evidence of economic growth sufficient to reverse the commonwealth's negative financial trends," the agency said. "Without an economic revival, the commonwealth will face difficult decisions in coming years, as its debt and pension costs rise."
Treasury Secretary Melba Acosta said Puerto Rico has sufficient liquidity through the end of the fiscal year, and she noted the government is still pursuing arrangements for additional liquidity.
"We strongly disagree with Moody's decision, and we will not relent in our plans to strengthen our fiscal situation," she said.
Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla said his administration has worked hard to diversify Puerto Rico's economy and grow its industrial base.
"The requirements for liquidity, legislative action and economic and budgetary performance have been unequivocally surpassed," he said.
Garcia and other top officials have pledged that they would continue to reduce the debt and present a deficit-free budget next fiscal year. Garcia also has said he will strengthen the liquidity of Puerto Rico's Government Development Bank, which decreased sales of new bonds late last year because of high interest rates.
Jaime Perello, president of the island's House of Representatives, blasted Moody's announcement.
"This action is unfair and contradictory given the progress of this administration in digging the island out of this fiscal crisis," he said.
Puerto Rico's bonds are popular with U.S. investors because they are exempt from federal, state and local taxes, and investors have become increasingly concerned about its ability to repay its debt. Puerto Rican debt is held by roughly 70 percent of U.S. municipal mutual funds, according to Morningstar.
Alan Schankel, managing director of Janney Capital Markets in Philadelphia, said Moody's announcement does not change the market dynamic in a significant way because many expected it.
"It doesn't close the door, but it probably makes a new issuance marginally more challenging," he said.
Fitch Ratings warned in November that it could downgrade Puerto Rico's debt, but the credit rating agency has not taken action.
Puerto Rico is struggling with $70 billion in public debt accumulated over several decades. The island of 3.67 million people also has entered its eighth year in recession and faces a 15.4 percent unemployment rate, higher than any U.S. state.


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Move-in, remodel or tear down and start over in Orinda
Sometimes our readers forget that we are a Northern California real estate blog, not just Silicon Valley. We realize with so little of the Real Bay Area outside Where Innovation Happens it's easy to forget this. However, Burbed Win can be found almost anywhere. Today's featured funhouse from Burbed reader edie takes us to the wild and uncivilized jungle of Orinda! (That's in CoCoCo, in case you haven't gone anywhere but Google via Google Bus in the last two years.) But one thing this place has in common with so many other Burbed properties: Pending!
6 LINDA Vis
Orinda, CA 94563
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,219 Sq. Ft.
$409 / Sq. Ft.
Built: 1939
Lot Size: 0.29 Acres
On Redfin: 21 days
Status: Pending
Type: Detached
Stories: 2
Community: Country Club
Style: Cottage
View: Hills, Wooded
County: Contra Costa
This charming cottage is on a great oak-studded . 28 acre lot in the Orinda Country Club area. It's an idyllic setting! The house is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1200+ sf in two stories with a 2 car detached garage. Ready to move-in, remodel or tear down and start over.
Here's why edie thought you'd want to venture out of your comfort zone and look at this place:
Check out the price history. The place went up by 200K in a year when it clearly hasn't been touched in that time. (Unless "creepy backwoods cabin" is the new aesthetic among flippers.
Though pathetically, after going to yesterday's open houses in the East Bay, this place doesn't seem so bad to me.
We always wonder about listings where there are 3 times as many outside as inside pix, and it's not like the outside shots are showing different parts of the grounds. We can only assume that the current owner has some secret Web 6.0 Electric Motor SuperDuperHyperUltraLoop High Speed mass transit project in those bedrooms that Cannot Be Photographed Upon Pain of Death or initialing every one of the 400 pages in the NDA.
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I'm only interested in receiving and I have a Uniden BCT15X for civil and military Airband.
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November 1st, 2012 –Since winning over a national audience with their debut performances on CBS This Morning's Singing Family Faceoff, OBB have steadily built their growing momentum and fan base into a recording deal with Curb Records and now a newly announced spot on Christian music's annual blockbuster tour event—Winter Jam 2013.
OBB will take the stage as part of the pre-jam party along The Winter Jam Spectacular 2013 tour, kicking off January 4 at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia. Other slates for OBB on the 44 city tour include major venues such as Chicago's Sears Centre Arena, Philips Arena in Atlanta, Cincinnati's U.S. Bank Arena, Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, the FedExForum in Memphis, the Sprint Center in Kansas City, and Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena, among other leading stops before the tour wraps March 30 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
A complete list of Winter Jam 2013 dates and cities is available online at www.jamtour.com
Consisting of brothers Zach, Jacob and Nich, OBB was born several years ago as a band in their hometown of Duluth Georgia when their father David signed the teens up for a 'battle of the band' competition at a local church in Georgia. The brothers, who regularly perform at worship services at their church, the Passion City Church founded by Chris Tomlin and Louie and Shellie Giglio in Atlanta, were immediate fan favorites when they arrived in New York for the "Singing Family Face-Off" on CBS. "It was such an amazing experience for each of us," notes Zach, lead singer of OBB and plays guitar. Jacob plays lead guitar and Nich rounds out the group on drums. Building on their national exposure, OBB has since appeared around the country, sharing stages with major Christian artists such as Natalie Grant, Switchfoot, Big Daddy Weave and Point of Grace.
As part of Winter Jam 2013 OBB will be a featured highlight of Christian music's biggest tour spectacular. Earlier this year the Jam shattered it's own record to become the #1 tour in the world (first quarter) for the second consecutive year on Pollstar's 2012 Worldwide First Quarter Sales Chart of Top 100 Tours. Presented by Premier Productions, the event played to more than 535,000 people in a 47 market run.
This year's Jam will headline multi-platinum artist TobyMac and will also feature RED, Matthew West, Jamie Grace, Sidewalk Prophets, NewSong, and Royal Tailor. OBB will be a much anticipated fan spotlight on Winter Jam's Youth Music Vault Pre-Jam Party.
With Christian music's biggest tour at the door and 2013 holding the promise of new music, OBB is holding true to their core message: "We are three brothers that love performing and look forward to encouraging others to light up their lives with God through music."


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Based out of Western Massachusetts, Oxen is a 4 piece rock band that uses heavy riffs and pummeling rhythm to create a foundation for vocals that range from soaring melodies to gruff intensity.
This summer marks the release of Oxen's debut Lp "The Vanishing", an 11 song record mixed by Aaron Harris of ISIS/Palms, mastered by Chris Common (Pelican/Russian Circles/The Mars Volta) and engineered by guitarist Chris Daniele at YUCKY Studios. It features guest appearances by Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage, Jeanne Sagan of All That Remains, amongst others. "The Vanishing" showcases the band's strong points of a wide dynamic approach and varied influences.
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A Rs 25000-crore plan was getting ready to take up road-laying works, underground drainage and other facilities, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao has reportedly said. Further, he has vowed to cleanse up the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) thoroughly to cater to the needs of the people and provide basic amenities.
Top priority will be given to white top the roads in the city and to address the underground drainage problems. JP Group is known to have come forward for restoration of the roads with quality and standards, and works will begin at Nagarjuna Circle and KCP Junction. It has also been deicided to remove the division system of major roads under the GHMC's purview, according to reports.
Besides decentralisation of powers at the circle level, it has been decided to offer the best services by increasing the number of circles to 30 from 24. The minister reportedly also felt that need for providing better amenities to the citizens of the twin cities. Referring to reorganisation of districts, he reportedly added that the government was committed to increase their number.


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Frame broke within a week of VERY light use. What a peace of fecal matter.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By orange
from NoVA
I really liked these glasses but I only got to wear them twice. Well actually once and the next day for about 15 minutes. They're super light and comfortable. I decided to make them my office glasses and they would only stay at my desk for use with my work computer. Great first day. Second day I started working, wearing my new glasses and I realized after a bit they felt different. I took them off and the frame was cracked! I'll stick to the more reasonably priced glasses that last until you lose them.
Why did you stop making these frames in sunglasses?
By Cathy O
from Emmaus PA
They were the most favorite pair of sunglasses I ever owned.....from 15 years ago. And yes, I'm still trying to find a pair of replacements. I put them down on a store counter when checking out and we've been separated ever since. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Make these again in sunglasess! I have a whole drawer full of replacements that just don't do any justice!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Excellent glasses, but I need a higher power
By No name
from Knoxville, TN
I have tried many different reading glasses, and these are really good. I have only had them for one day so far, so let's see how they hold up. They are comfortable and I am able to wear them continuously for all activities. I can read the laptop screen comfortably, but the font on the Android smart phone is hard to read. Could you please make these available in a 3.0 or 3.5 magnification.
My favorite pair of readers, *BUT*...
By JB
from Rome, GA
I would have given these glasses five stars, but only four this go 'round because out of nowhere, the plastic frame cracked. I have always been mostly delicate when handling my reading glasses, but I went to use them recently and the left lens fell out and I noticed that the left eye-piece frame was cracked on the side near the lower left corner. I never did anything to cause damage, so I am not sure why they cracked. Very disappointing because these were my favorite reading glasses - looked good on me and were very comfortable. Expensive glasses for cheap manufacturing materials. I would recommend this to a friend *IF* the materials used were a bit more withstanding of everyday life.
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Last about 6 months in daily use.
By Reverend
from Warner Robins, GA
I found that these frames last about 6 months. The plastic on the side piece cracked off after about a month, then the lens fell out. Wished they were better made, but on a par with generic drugstore readers.
This is my 4th pair of FG eReader glasses
By Sue
from Monterey Park, CA
I love Karmer this FG eReader glass!Because beside it is light, clear, fit, potentially reduce blue light with scratch resistant, the most important is it will not pull my hair off!!!I got pair of Shira I love the color/style and fit but it always pull my hair out…The only thing is, there isn't other color to choose…the black frame make me looks really old…(please make other color for women) thank you.
The best reading glasses so far.
By JayG
from FL
I have bought dozens of other reading glasses (including Foster Grant). The new eReader by FG are the best so far. I bough the 'Kramer' style. They are a bit pricy but the features and quality of the lenses are fantastic. I know it's sounds a little silly getting excited about reading glasses but a my age anything that improves my daily life is good. The Foster Grant 'Kramer's also come with a soft case and a lens cleaning cloth. I bought the eReaders at a large supermarket chain for the same price as online. So buy these wherever you can find them. But do buy a pair. You'll be happy you did.
Buying a couple more!
After buying many pairs of scratched readers from drug stores, I decided to order direct. The lens is perfect, and the frame holds up well under daily use. I like this style so much, I am ordering more!
To make it simple for you to choose the frames that best fit your face, we have included the measurements of every frame we currently have available. Frame measurements are determined by several widths, including lens width, bridge width, and temple width. To determine your perfect fit, you can simply use a ruler to measure the width of your face from temple to temple. This distance will be very similar to your frame fit and will help you pick the correct size.
As one of the first sunglass brands and now a fashion trendsetter in stylish readers, Foster Grant® is widely celebrated for offering great value on a wide selection of eyewear. These iconic readers deliver stylish solutions that are elegantly smart and always a step ahead.
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Yeah he always takes that 3 or 4 oz from a bottle in the evening, and still nurses after for at least 30 minutes, then he'll sleep for around 4 hours and then feed again.
Yeah he always takes that 3 or 4 oz from a bottle in the evening, and still nurses after for at least 30 minutes, then he'll sleep for around 4 hours and then feed again.
Just a thought and not sure if this was covered elsewhere in this thread since I didn't get to read the whole thing...any chance he has any allergies? A woman I know here had a problem with her son gaining weight and growing overall, but he didn't seem to have a lot of other problems. It ended up he was allergic to a number of things she was eating, and since he was exclusively breastfed he just couldn't absorb the nutrients. She said no allergies run in her family so it was shocking to them, and this is her third child so never any problems before with breastfeeding. I know her case is different from yours, in that they've now realized he can't even be touched by some things without getting a rash. But weight/growth thing always stuck in my mind as something that's probably overlooked a lot.
Mom to my sweet little "Pooper," born 10/12/11, and "Baby Brother," born 6/23/2014, and married to heavy metal husband. Working more than full-time, making healthy vegetarian meals for family, and trying to keep up with exercise routine.
My son was diagnosed failure to thrive because of allergies and it was obvious that was the problem. If they aren't absorbing the food, it comes back out as diarrhea and mucousy and/or bloody poops. If you aren't seeing anything like that it's not likely to be the culprit. Some other signs of a food allergy/sensitivity are unexplained rashes, congestion, gastric distress, vomiting (not just spit up).
"We are not put on earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you."
I'm struck by the comment that they're looking at the chart then looking at the child and it doesn't fit. Of course you want to do everything you can to have baby nurse well and frequently, but if the kid is happy, healthy, and has appropriate diapers, it is not time to freak out. IMO the baby is a much more important indicator than the chart. Think about it this way: if the chart looked great but the baby looked terrible, would you trust the chart? No. You would be figuring out what was wrong with the baby. Your GP said that she doesn't want to weigh again for 2 weeks. So you should also not change the plan for that time. nurse, nurse, nurse, and nurse some more. Snuggle your baby. Look into his eyes. Hold his tiny beautiful baby hands. IF (and that's a big if) your GP has concerns after 2 weeks, you can discuss your options at that point. Until then, enjoy your baby.
Is it possible that I could pump 4oz a day but still not make enough for him? I do pump from the side he's fed from less, so is that cheating?
It's very unlikely. Pumping 4 oz from just one breast is extremely good output! My only worry would be that you are maintaining high supply with the pump yet the baby isn't transferring milk well at the breast. But again, I'd stick with double-sided feedings for a while and see if things change in terms of weight gain before I went looking for more problems to worry about!
What a day! Well the lactation consultant said he's not actively feeding and swallowing for very long (we knew that) but there are a number of reasons why this might be. One, he has a slight tongue tie which EVERYONE has missed! He's been checked by 2 HVs, and a breastfeeding counsellor. So she's referring him to see if it needs snipping.
Also she recommended cranial osteopathy?? To align his jaw or something, but it's expensive as not available on the NHS, think it's an alternative therapy kinda thing. I think we'll only try that if nothing else works.
She also gave me some general advice on how to feed him effectively, positioning and breast compressions, mostly stuff that I'm doing already and to keep pumping. I've been prescribed domperidone to up my supply as he find it easier when my breasts are full and when they're not full he gets tired quickly and doesn't suck hard enough/well enough.
She sent me to the HV to get him weighed again and he's put on 4.5oz this week - yay! Especially impressed as he was quite sick 2 days, and I only started effective feeding on Monday. Hopefully all these little changes will start to really make a difference but he's going to be weighed again next Friday and if things aren't improving then I might have to supplement with formula short term. I don't mind doing that at all, but fingers crossed things will improve by next week anyway!


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I'm a hero kind of girl. Some like the bad boys – I can see the attraction.
Me though, I like someone who will save the girl every time.
Growing up I was glued to the TV (when we finally got one) watching Superman as he saved Lois, again, and again, and again – well you get it. Right ??
I didn't know it at the time I was watching, but in real life a bullet had gotten the better of George Reeves.
I don't think I would have enjoyed the show in quite the same way had I known.
I watched every episode – I'm like that. Once I give myself to something – I'm an all or nothing kind of girl.
Lois envy. That was my main problem.
Please don't tell me that having a guy in tights (who looks amazing), and flies around catching you as you fall off buildings before gently soaring away with you isn't every girl's dream.
Superman is all about mystery. I like mystery. Come on…admit it. You probably do as well.
He appears out of nowhere, just when you need him. Saves the day, then flies away. The perfect guy really. No dirty socks to pick up or toothpaste left smeared around the sink.
With each new Superman I have been waiting for the fascination to end. Familiarity breeds contempt right?
Hasn't happened.
So far I have been happy with the actors who have taken on the Superman role – on TV and at the movies.
If I must admit to a favourite – well Christopher Reeve has my vote.
Weird thing about the "Reeves/Reeve" though.
Christopher Reeve was Superman. He gave him something special. Hmmmm – I was a little in love with both the character and the actor.
I've seen 'em all though.
Can I tell you a secret?
I've even watched Smallville.
Trivia moment here – Jensen Ackles (Dean in Supernatural) had a role for a time in Smallville.
So long as they keep making Superman – I'll keep watching.
There is something endearing about a mysterious hero who never gives up hoping the girl will see him for who he really is.


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Built more than a half-century ago by the late San Diego hotelier William D. Evans and still owned and operated by the Evans family, the 315-room resort, situated on 8.5 acres of lushly landscaped property, affords visitors the freedom to reset their watches to "Hawaiian time," float on their backs, enjoy the cool breeze and leave their mainlander worries behind.
"An expensive vacation in Hawaii was out of the question for us this year and who wants to go through the headaches of flying," said Marilyn Tucker of Simi Valley. "San Diego is just such a wonderful place to vacation. Once inside the hotel, the people and the décor make you feel like you're in Hawaii and we were able to bring the relatives along."
Originally the summer estate of the Scripps media family, the hotel is situated a half-block from the Pacific Ocean and steps to Mission Bay — the largest man-made water park of its kind in the world. With a wealth of water-based activities available and San Diego's only beachfront spa, the Catamaran has something for everyone.
Upon entering the resort, guests encounter a 15-foot waterfall, which feeds into a pond that holds an assortment of Japanese koi fish, some of which are more than 15 years old. A number of exotic parrots call the Catamaran home (see story at right). Throughout the day, skilled staff members exhibit the trained bird ambassadors and pose for pictures with guests.
Every Tuesday and Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 30, the Catamaran Sunset Luau celebrates a slice of Polynesian culture, music, food and dance. Entertainment is provided by Pride of Polynesia Dance Revue, which features a festival of colorful hula dancers telling stories with their hips, arms and hands, accompanied by rhythmic drumbeats, chants and torch dancing.
"I've been to Hawaii many times and have seen a lot of luaus, but this one is the best," said Iosif David from Temecula. "The variety, beautiful presentation and atmosphere were exceptional."
Executive chef Steven Riemer's fare evokes the spirit of Hawaii by adding a regional flair to his luau menu and using as many locally sourced products as possible. Riemer prepares a feast, including a whole pig slow cooked and carved on-site, island-flavored Kahlua roast pig and pork loin, miso-glazed salmon filets with ginger lime cream, guava chicken with grilled pineapple and shredded coconut and ginger-scented stir-fry with snow peas, carrots, Maui onion and shitake vegetables. Rounding out the menu is traditional island-style macaroni salad, tropical rice, island pineapple coleslaw and an assortment of salads, fresh fruits and desserts.
"We came to watch the luau and we thought it was fantastic," said Adrian Kwasnicki who was on vacation from England. "I found it was very relaxing, but energetic and colorful. It was a lovely way to enhance our holiday here."
Guests of the Catamaran can also enjoy complimentary boat cruises around Mission Bay aboard the Bahia Belle — a Mississippi-style sternwheeler that features live music and dancing. Non-hotel guests can purchase tickets at the Catamaran's dock on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
"This is one of the best tickets in town," said David Torres of Ocean Beach. "I always bring guests from out of town to the hotel for brunch on Sunday or a trip on the Bahia Belle. The luau is just a great way to celebrate the diversity of the San Diego lifestyle."
The Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa is located at 3999 Mission Blvd., www.catamaranresort.com, (858) 488-1081.
Hotel boasts a unique kind of wild animal park
While many San Diego hotels are advertised as pet-friendly, the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa in Pacific Beach must be the only one with real pets that are actually friendly.
In addition to more than 100 varieties of palm trees, 1,000 different varieties of plants, cascading waterfalls, ponds and sun-drenched beaches, the property derives its island-paradise feel from its interesting assortment of colorful parrots, koi fish, turtles and waterfowl.
"The idea was to bring Hawaii to San Diego," said Julia Geis, spokesperson for Evans Hotels, which owns and operates the Catamaran. "The Evans family are passionate collectors and they've traveled the globe and brought back the best that the world has to offer."
For lovers of feathered creatures, the resort is home to a number of different bird species. Among them are two blue and gold macaws named Mercer and Bianchi that have lived at the hotel for more than 20 years.
Born in captivity at the San Diego Zoo, the pair was originally cared for by security personnel and front desk staff at the hotel until they became too large to handle.
Scooter, a female lilac-crowned Amazon parrot, has resided at the hotel since 2001. Also known as a Finsch's Amazon, the bird — resplendent with green plumage, maroon forehead and violet-blue crown — is native to the Pacific slopes of Mexico but has been observed in several counties in Southern California. Though they're not typically known as talkers, Scooter has an ever-increasing vocabulary.
Hatched more than 17 years ago, Chadwick is a male Eleanora cockatoo, who, among other talents, can spell his own name. Hotel staff refers to Chadwick as the escape artist, because he enjoys taking walks alone to the hotel's bar to beg for peanuts.
Cornel is a green-winged macaw from a breeder in West Hollywood. He has been at the Catamaran since 2005. These birds are found in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America and generally mate for life.
Two smaller parrots are housed in an enclosure located within the two-story lobby of the hotel.
During the day, the birds are outdoors for people to visit between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., except for Wednesdays and Sundays, which are shower days. Staff sporadically walk around the property and allow the birds to mingle with guests.
"These birds live a very good life here at the resort," said Jackie Kohlman, exotic bird handler for the Catamaran. "It's something different for our guests to experience that they'll never forget and these birds have been in countless wedding photos."
Other pets of the hotel include valuable Japanese koi fish, catfish and carp, which fill the ponds surrounding the entire 8.5-acre property. According to Geis, a generous patron who lived in the neighborhood donated more than 18 koi fish to the resort several years ago. The fish share the ponds with about 40 exotic waterfowl, including wood and Mandarin ducks.
"We are very fortunate to have all of these wonderful animals on the property," Geis said. "They are educational, entertaining and most of all, memorable. That's something that makes us different from any other resort and they really do have a good life here."
The Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa is located at 3999 Mission Blvd.
www.catamaranresort.com, (858) 488-1081.


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Dr. Barbara Phillips — sleep expert, board member and past chair of the National Sleep Foundation — asked some noted experts about the unique challenges women face in being diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Dr. Barbara Phillips
Grace W. Pien : On the whole, I believe that women with sleep apnea are less likely to be diagnosed compared to men. In earlier studies of patients coming in for evaluation for sleep apnea, the ratio of men to women has sometimes been extremely lopsided, with 8 or 9 men diagnosed with apnea for each woman found to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, we know from studies in the general population that the actual ratio is likely to be closer to 2 or 3 men with OSA for each woman who has the condition.
Nancy A. Collop : My bias is they are not, although I think this is improving as the numbers in our sleep center suggest that women make up about 45 percent of sleep study referrals and most sleep studies are still done to screen for sleep apnea.
Dr. Pien : Although there is greater awareness now that sleep apnea is also quite common in women, there are probably several reasons that women may be less likely to be diagnosed and treated for sleep apnea. First, physicians often have a predefined notion of the type of patient who has sleep apnea, like a middle-aged overweight or obese male. Thus, they may not think of
Grace W. Pien, MD, MS
this diagnosis when the patient is female. Second, women may present with slightly different symptoms than the "classic" symptoms of snoring, witnessed breathing pauses at night and excessive sleepiness during the day — not a surprise, when one realizes that these classic symptoms were described in nearly all-male populations! Instead, women may present with fatigue, insomnia, morning headaches, mood disturbances or other symptoms that may suggest reasons other than OSA for their symptoms.
Fiona C. Baker : Women are more likely to present to their clinician with non-specific symptoms such as insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep), restless legs, depression, lack of energy, and sleepiness. Because these symptoms are not specific for OSA, women may be misdiagnosed and are less likely to be referred to a sleep clinic for further evaluation.
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Breathtaking 'Quidam' Delves Into Deeper Emotions
Quidam Official Video by Cirque du Soleil
About the show Quidam
Quidam had its world premiere in Montreal under the Big Top in April 1996. Since that time, the production has toured on five continents and been experienced by millions of people. The international cast features 46 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters. Unlike any other Cirque du Soleil show, Quidam does not take spectators to an imaginary realm of fanciful, larger-than-life characters. Rather, it is an examination of our own world – inhabited by real people with real-life concerns. .
Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world – the world of Quidam – where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul.
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Make sure to grab your favorite bonnet and basket and hop on over to the Village of Baytowne Wharf Saturday, March 30 for an Easter Explosion.
"This event is a great way to kick off the Easter weekend," said Brittany Byrd, events coordinator for Baytowne Wharf. "It provides an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy some outdoor fun."
With spring officially in the air, grab the entire family and spend the afternoon strolling the streets of Baytowne Wharf, while bouncing your way through the inflatable fun zone or challenging your friend to a game of cornhole before visiting the Easter Bunny.
Plan to let loose and participate in activities and games galore, as Abrakadoodle will be on hand to paint faces and Easter eggs at no charge. A variety of lawn games, such as chess and ladder ball, will be set up across from the events plaza stage where DJ Spintel will be spinning his distinct blend of tunes. And don't forget to pay a visit to the stilt walker, who will be handing out prizes and making balloon art.
Easter Explosion will take place from 12-3 p.m. For more information on the event call 850-267-8117 or visit www.baytownewharf.com.
So, skip, hop or jump you way to the Village of Baytowne Wharf for an Easter celebration.
"Baytowne will be full of activity on Saturday," Byrd said. "From zip lining across the lagoon to dancing on the stage, we will have activities for all ages to enjoy."
Easter on the Emerald Coast: Celebrations and services
Easter at Bass Pro Shops
Bring the kids to Bass Pro Shops March 23 through March 31 to take part in the free activities for the whole family. From 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, bring the kids to have their free 4x6 photo taken with the Easter Bunny. An old-fashioned Easter Egg hunt for kids ages 2-10 will be held from 1-2 p.m. March 23, 24, 30 and 31. Registration for the hunt will begin at 12:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy fun crafts like making a bunny magnet.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Destin Library has scheduled its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 4 years and under from 9:30-10:30 a.m. March 27 inside the library. Pre-registration is required and may be made in person at the library or call 837-8572. Program will include an Easter Hat contest for children � a crazy hat, a floppy hat, an upside down hat, a beautiful hat, a huge hat � plus a visit from the Easter Bunny, free balloons and door prizes.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Destin�s Annual Easter Egg Hunt for youth ages 12 and under begins at 9:15 a.m. March 30 at Morgan Sports Center. A special egg-hunting zone for crawlers and toddlers will be available. Call 654-5184 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Emerald Coast Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30 at Emerald Coast Baptist Church at the Buck Destin Facility on 734 Legion Drive. A hot dog lunch will be served and there will be inflatables, cotton candy, lemonade, face painting and more.
The Art of the Egg
A true Eggstravaganza, The Art of the Egg, a fundraiser for Alaqua, will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 30 at Donna Burgess Gallery, 585 Grand Boulevard, Suite 102. Thirteen local artists will transform eggs, laid by Alaqua's resident emus, Eva and Zsa Zsa, into works of art. The egg creations will be available for purchase through a silent auction along with original paintings. Local artist and musician, Cody Copeland, will provide musical entertainment. Beer, wine, and appetizers will be provided, along with sweet treats. Suggested donation at door is $10. There will also be an Easter Bonnet contest.
Easter Explosion
Skip, hop, or jump your way to the Village of Baytowne Wharf from 12-3 p.m. March 30. Enjoy face painting, crafts and an inflatable fun zone, plus a stiltwalker making balloon animals and a visit with the Easter Bunny.
Easter in Rosemary
A non-denominational church service will be held at 8:30 a.m. March 31 on the Eastern Green in Rosemary Beach. Bring a low-rise chair. An Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:45 a.m. on the Western Green, rain or shine. Several Town Center restaurants offer a special Easter Brunch.
Easter service
Emerald Coast Baptist Church, 734 Legion Drive in the Buck Destin facility, will have services at 10: a.m. and 5:30 p.m. March 31.
A sunrise service will be held at 6 a.m. March 31 on the beach at Beasley Park on U.S. 98 on Okaloosa Island. Good Shepherd Lutheran, Shalimar; Grace Lutheran, Destin; Holy Trinity Lutheran, Fort Walton Beach; and St. Paul Lutheran, Niceville, will sponsor the service. Bring chair or blanket and please stay off the dunes.
Easter Brunch
The Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village will host an Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 in the HarborView Room. Call 424-0613 for reservations.


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Arsenal cruised to victory over BATE Borisov in their final Europa League group game as Arsene Wenger's fringe players made another case for Premier League involvement.
With top spot in Group H already assured, the Gunners made light work of the Belarusian champions in front of a record-low Emirates Stadium crowd.
While the official figure was 54,648 it is understood less than 30,000 fans were present to see Arsenal run riot with an emphatic and easy 6-0 win.
Mathieu Debuchy's second goal for the club got the ball rolling before Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere netted with a Denis Polyakov own goal, an Olivier Giroud penalty and a fine Mohamed Elneny strike wrapping things up.
What they said
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "You can say the opponent was not at the level of the Premier League and I would agree with you but you can only do your job and that's what we did, in a convincing way with remarkable spirit and finished well the job in this group stage. It's true that you prefer the ground to be full, but tonight there was not a lot at stake on the competitive side. No matter how many sit in the stands, you have to give them what they expect – and that's what we did. You respect the decision of your fans. They knew we were top of the group anyway and you could basically expect that."BATE coach Aleksandr Yermakovich: "It was a totally different level for the team and it was very difficult for us. We were not prepared for this match, we were trying to play for our fans and play attacking football, sadly it didn't happen."
Tweet of the match
Star man – Jack Wilshere
Yet again the England midfielder used the Europa League to showcase both his fitness and his finesse, spraying passes around the pitch for fun and chipping in with his first goal in two and a half years. The 25-year-old remains an afterthought for Wenger when it comes to the Premier League but he is a firm fan favourite who is still playing for a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, more showings like this make that fresh deal a no-brainer for the club.
Moment of the match
Having hit the post early on, Elneny's strike to seal the 6-0 win was the pick of the goals as the Egypt midfielder added to his solitary strike in the Nou Camp with a curling, first-time effort. The 25-year-old is another looking to break into the Premier League side but is currently struggling to even make the matchday squad for the big games.
Data point
Debuchy scored just the second Arsenal goal of his career as he opening the scoring here, his last effort came against Liverpool in December 2014 with 1082 days separating his strikes.
Arsenal: David Ospina 6 (out of 10), Mathieu Debuchy 7, Rob Holding 7, Calum Chambers 7, Ainsley Maitland-Niles 6, Francis Coquelin 7, Mohamed Elneny 8, Theo Walcott 8, Jack Wilshere 9, Danny Welbeck 6, Olivier Giroud 7. Subs: Reiss Nelson (for Walcott, 70) 6, Joe Willock (for Elneny, 76) 6, Eddie Nketiah (for Welbeck, 77) 6.BATE Borisov: Denis Scherbitski 6, Aleksei Rios 5, Nemanja Milunovic 3, Denis Polyakov 4, Maksim Volodko 5, Evgeni Berezkin 5, Stanislav Dragun 5, Mikhail Gordeichuk 5, Mirko Ivanic 5, Igor Stasevich 5, Vitali Rodionov 5. Subs: Nikolai Signevich (for Rodinov, 56) 5, Jasse Tuominen (for Stasevich, 68) 5.
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Man Ray's Avant-Garde Portraits of Famous Friends
Man Ray's most prolific years were during his time in Paris in the 1920s. The artist left New York for France's bohemian metropolis where the former painter and Dadaist was embraced by the Surrealist community, and his photography career started to take shape. Most of Man Ray's models were the hipster elite of his social circle — famous friends with impressive careers of their own, many burgeoning legends in the art and literary worlds. He took snaps of everyone from a baby-faced Salvador Dalí, Hemingway, New York collaborator Marcel Duchamp, and model-cum-muse and photographer Lee Miller. The portraits are modern (several look like they were taken just yesterday), bold, humorous, and quintessentially Man Ray. Check out our gallery past the break for a closer look.
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Despite an overall stagnancy in the Quincy office-space market, three large purchases announced in the past 10 days have raised hopes that the market is picking up.
Despite an overall stagnancy in the Quincy office-space market, three large purchases announced in the past 10 days have raised hopes that the market is picking up.
Brokers see the sales of 1100 Crown Colony Drive, 100 Newport Avenue, and 1 and 2 Heritage Landing, totaling $56 million, as optimistic signs. However, each deal had idiosyncrasies, so whether they were singular events or are indicative of a new market trend is unclear.
The first big surprise for the market came earlier this month when Quincy-based Granite Telecommunications announced that it would buy the building at 150 Newport Ave., where it had been renting for several years. That $14 million decision wasn't a simple choice, said Granite COO Rand Currier.
"We had a lot of different spaces we could choose from in other states and other towns that were even cheaper," Currier said.
Ultimately, the ease of access to public transportation and consistent support from the Quincy city government tipped the balance..
Granite's situation was unique in that company is reporting a banner year with a 20 percent year-over-year growth in sales. The company was more than able to pay $115 per square foot for the building, just below the Quincy average market rate of $124 per square foot.
For other companies considering a move to Quincy, the South Shore's comparatively low cost remains appealing. At the beginning of 2013, the average purchase price for office space in the Quincy area was just over $124 per square foot, less than half of the $256 average in Boston.
Bargain-bin pricing was the main rationale for the second big purchase –
the early June acquisition of the two buildings at Heritage Landing in North Quincy by Braintree's Campanelli Companies.
"Construction costs are rising, so right now it's far more expensive to build than to buy. Quincy seems like a hot market right now" said Danielle Simbliaris, Campanelli's marketing manager.
Campanelli was able to purchase the Heritage Landing buildings at a bargain rate of $45 per square foot from Commonwealth REIT after the building's tenant, ING Financial Services, moved to Braintree in 2010 and no replacement tenants were found. Commonwealth has been seeking financial relief forsome time , and it recently sold 34.5 million of its own shares to pay down $4.5 billion in debt.
"The buildings really required capital improvement that Commonwealth didn't want to do," Simbliaris said.
Campenelli plans to renovate Heritage Landing as it seeks to attract tenants.
The thirdlarge Quincy transaction in June was Arbella Insurance's sale of its current office location at 1100 Crown Colony Drive. The company will get $26 million – $193 per square foot – for the property. .Arbella recently renewed its lease in the building, which assured the buyer, New York City-based real estate investment trust W.P. Carey continued income.
"The price per square foot really just reflects the lease on the space and the quality of the tenant. You wouldn't see anyone buying a vacant building for that number," said Sean Lynch, vice president of multinational real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
Compared to Boston and Cambridge – where office space rental rates are more than double what they are in Quincy and vacancy rates continue to drop – there's little doubt that the South Shore commercial market remains challenged.. But the optimism of real estate firms working in the area persists.
"The market is generally improving," Lynch said. "Quincy will have to evolve from the back office market. What will replace that I can't say, but someone's going to hit a home run."
With over 1.4 million square feet of office space vacant in Quincy and Braintree alone, there's still plenty of room to hit one out of the park. Quincy's vacancy rate rose slightly through the first quarter of 2013 to 22.4 percent, despite an overall drop in office vacancy rates in the Greater Boston Area to 18.9 percent.
Whether these recent sales will prove to be anomalies or signs of a revitalized marke remains to be seen. Either way, the catalyst for Quincy's commercial renewal may have taken shape earlier this week with groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the planned $1.6 billion Quincy Center project.
Working with developers Beal/Street-Works and general contractor Suffolk Construction, Jones Lang LaSalle is leading an effort to lease 1.1 million square feet of office space in downtown Quincy to health care and biomedical companies. Whether large firms will be lured by the promise of low costs and easy public transit access remains to be seen.
"It's certainly not Cambridge, but we're feeling general optimism that we haven't felt in a while," Lynch said.
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Wicked Strong is looking to ace �The Test of the Champion.�
After holding his own with a fourth place showing at the Kentucky Derby, the Beverly-stabled thoroughbred faces another daunting task this weekend in the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7, in Elmont, N.Y.
All eyes will undoubtedly be on California Chrome, who�ll be looking to become horse racing�s first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. It�s an elite group with only 11 horses ever completing the clean sweep.
However, Wicked Strong plans to play the role of spoiler, going up against the heavy favorite. It�s a job that his owner and Centennial Farms President Don Little, Jr. is more than willing to accept.
"It�s a tough thing to do," Little said during a phone interview Monday with GateHouse Media New England, while en route to New York.
"California Chrome will be the horse to beat, for sure. I was made a believer after the Preakness, but I just assume to have [the Triple Crown] happen next year."
Set at Belmont Park, the 1.5-mile race that�s nicknamed �The Test of the Champion� and �The Run for the Carnations� is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown. It follows the Kentucky Derby five weeks later, and it�s three weeks after the Preakness Stakes.
Wicked Strong is Centennial Farms� latest entry at Belmont. The Beverly-based stable previously-trained Colonial Affair, which won the Belmont in 1992. The horse�s jockey, Julie Krone, also made history becoming the first and only female jockey to win a Triple Crown race.
And Wicked Strong is looking to continue the stables rich legacy.
"He�s training exceptionally well," Little said. "I think he�s actually training a little better now then he did just before the Derby. [Our trainer] Jimmy (Jerkens) has done a great job. He�s hasn�t been training on the main track at Belmont, but the training track, which is a little bit smaller. He�s trying to keep his speed down more for stamina."
The gate seedings for Belmont were drawn June 4. Wicked Strong drew the ninth seed in a field of 11. California Chrome is running out of the second spot.
Last month, Wicked Strong drew the 20th and final spot in the Kentucky Derby, but the Belmont Stakes is expected to be a far more intimate affair.
Wicked Strong is no stranger to racing at Belmont Park. As a two-year old, the horse finished first at Belmont against a highly competitive field of 14. He�s also competed on similar dirt tracks, such as The Remsen and The Wood at Aqueduct with equal aplomb.
But Belmont remains a one-of-a-kind event
"It�s a big race and a tough race to win," Little said. "There�s no other race like it, except for the Breeder�s Cup. But it�s the only Grade 1 race in the U.S. at a mile-and-a-half on dirt.
"If he can win The Wood at a mile-and-an-eighth � and this race at a mile and a half � his stamina and pedigree will show through," he added. "The way the breeding has gone, there�s not a lot of stamina bred into these horses now. It�s more for speed. So, some people may find him really attractive as a stallion."
According to Little, the key to success at Belmont will rest heavily on jockey Rajiv Maragh�s shoulders. The 5-foot-4, 114-pound Jamaican has been a proven winner since 2004.
"This is a real jockey�s race," Little said. "There�s not going to be a lot of traffic issues. The track is so big and very wide at a mile-and-a-half it�s all timing. We�ll get together with Rajiv after the postposition. He�ll talk with Jimmy [Jerkens] about strategy. I think this is the type of race you want to be up fairly close, because I think there�s not going to be a lot of speed in it.
"But once he straightens out, we know he can do a mile-and-an-eighth easily," he added. "He was coming in at a mile-and-a-quarter, so hopefully he can maintain a good cruising speed down the stretch."
A medium size steed with an awful big presence and powerful stride, the three-year-old colt has displayed a tenaciousness that has made him an intriguing challenger.
Wicked Strong qualified for the Kentucky Derby with an impressive victory in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct in New York April 5. The horse completed the one- and one-eighth mile course with the track�s fastest time since 2005.
After finishing fourth at the Derby, Little opted to sit his horse out of the Preakness in order to gear up for Belmont. After five-weeks of rest, the colt appears rejuvenated.
"Belmont was the key race we were looking at," Little said. "The Derby was kind of a bonus. We were thinking maybe [competing in] the Peter Pan [Stakes] and then the Belmont, but we went the Derby route and ran a very credible race. Now, he�s coming into this race in great shape."
Humble beginnings
A former world-class polo player, Little first began riding horses at age two, and now runs the family business at Centennial Farms
"I�ve been around horses all my life," said Little, 53. "My father actually had his first racehorse when he was 16. He used to ride it in the Topsfield Fair when it had racing way back when."
Centennial Farms has been involved in thoroughbred racing and breeding since 1982. The stable was founded by Don Little, Sr., who used his experience as a horseman and also as an investment banker to create the farm, which utilizes racing partnerships to open the door for many people to take part in the excitement of horse racing.
Little soon followed in his father�s footsteps breaking into the business in 1987, before he became president of Centennial Farms in 1990.
Wicked Strong was bought at Keeneland, an American thoroughbred auction house in Lexington, Ky. during its big September Yearling Sale. He originally listed the horse eighth out of 10 potential bids.
After buying two other horses for under their anticipated price tag, Little opted to raise the bid, buying Wicked Strong for $375,000.
"He stood out," said Little. "The way he walked, it was a very athletic walk. He had a great length of stride and shoulder movement. He also had a very keen eye. He was very aware of everything going on around him. He sort of had that look that says �I�m the boss.� He just stood out in our criteria."
Little is one of 28 owners of the horse.
If success breeds, then Wicked Strong is certainly on the fast track. The horse is son of 2007 Kentucky Derby runner-up Hard Spun. The three-year-old colt�s mother was Charismatic, a mare that won the 1999 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Hard Spun is a son of supersire Danzig, and hails from a mare of 1986 champion Turkoman, a son of the legendary Alydar.
Little expects to have a small army of over 107 family and friends on hand to cheer on Wicked Strong on Saturday. Boston Bruins tough guy Shawn Thornton is expected to be one of several Boston-area athletes to make the trip to cheer him on.
"That will be kind of fun," Little said. "They�ll be a lot of people rooting for him, that�s for sure."
And that would be Wicked Cool.
Wicked Strong looks to upset Triple Crown threat
Wicked Strong is looking to ace �The Test of the Champion.�