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After a night of little or no sleep for most of the passengers, the Fellowship Bus pulled into Alexandria, Va., before dawn, lumbering along in tight traffic and greeting a crush of pedestrians who were already making their way to the local train station, hoping to get to downtown Washington.
Despite the cold darkness and the empty morning stomachs, a jolt of electricity shot through the bus.
"Good morning!" said Vickie Perkins, a coffee company manager from a suburb of Chicago who helped organize the trip. "We've arrived! Thank you, Lord."
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KONE and the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Partner for Awareness During National Safety Week
Partnership brings safety programs to local residents and senior citizens during National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
Nov 14, 2011, 10:00 EST
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KONE Inc., a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, and the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) are proud to celebrate the 18th annual National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week (Safety Week). This year, they are joined by 15 governors and 33 mayors who have signed a proclamation officially recognizing the week as well. The Safety Week program provides a focal point for the industry to join together at the national and local level to spread the word about public safety in the elevator and escalator industry.
As part of the weeklong campaign, local KONE branches throughout the country will educate their communities on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks through several programs provided by the EESF. For instance, the "Rise UP Safe Rider" program features booths and brochures for distribution at high risk customer locations, including malls, airports or public transportation locations. Additionally, KONE employees will teach safe riding habits to senior citizens at retirement communities through the "A Safe Ride" program and to children through the "Safe-T Rider" program which feature video and printed materials. To prepare for the week, KONE conducted a viral email campaign to promote elevator and escalator safety, which was sent to customers in the U.S. and Canada in two languages.
"KONE is committed to transporting people in a safe and efficient manner. Educating our customers and their users on safety and proper use is an important part of reducing and eliminating accidents," said Vance Tang, EVP and Area Director of KONE Americas. "The program is a great reminder to the public and our customers that safety comes first."
Throughout the year, KONE and the EESF teach school children the importance of safely riding elevators and escalators through the national "Safe-T Rider" program. The program is a fun, interactive safety awareness program geared towards grade school children. In the past four years, KONE has engaged in the "Safe-T-Rider" program to educate and bring awareness to nearly 25,000 young children.
"Our partnership with KONE not only helps us meet our goal of reaching over 600,000 children a year, but serves as a great example of how the industry can help educate the public on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks," said Laurie Dueitt, EESF Program Director.
For more information about the "Safe-T Rider" program, volunteering with EESF or for general information, please visit the website at www.EESF.org or contact EESF by calling (800) 949-6442 or emailing email@example.com.
About EESF
The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation was founded as a non profit 501 (c) (3) organization in 1991 to educate the public on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks. The children's Safe-T Rider program has reached over 7.4 million students since 1991. Other programs include the A Safe Ride for seniors, National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week celebrated annually the 2nd full week of November and the newly released Rise Up Safe Rider program. General safety information is also available at www.eesf.org.
About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance. The company's objective is to offer the best people flow experience by developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment. In 2010, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 5 billion and approximately 33,800 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
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Is it offensive?
First off, I'm not a NP - I'm not even a RN yet - but I felt like this was the best place to ask my question. I just recently found out the woman who typically treats my daughter at our pediatrician's office is an NP. I've never noticed her credentials advertised on her lab coat and because she is so fantastic with my daughter, kind, and so good with quelling a worried Mother's fears (lol), I suppose I never thought to learn the nature of her licensure. So, to my question, because I'm positive that I have called this woman "doctor" innumerable times, is it offensive? Are you offended when you're called doctor?
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from USJul 7, '14Not at all, and she should have corrected you any time you did call her "doctor" (unless she has an earned doctorate, that is). I'm a CNS, not an NP, but I work in a large urban teaching hospital, my position requires me to wear the same white coat all the physicians do, and I'm frequently called "Doctor." No problem, and a perfectly honest and understandable mistake. I simple explain pleasantly that I'm not a physician, I'm a nurse, and move on with what I'm doing.Jul 7, '14Not offensive at all. I introduce myself by my first name, but many of my patients call me Dr. LastName anyway. I correct them the first few times, then give up. I've been called much, much worse.Jul 7, '14I so the same as the above posters. I introduce myself by my first name and I let patients know it's perfectly fine to call me that. Most then call me "doctor firstname".
I always correct them the first several times or until they tell me they are going to call me that regardless.
I find many patients simply use the term "doctor" because that's what they want to call the person that takes care of them.Jul 8, '14I have a lot of military veterans for pts and many know I'm a vet too so I get called doc a lot....like all above posters I correct the first few times then just go with the flow.Jul 9, '14Floor nurses get called doctor. Just about anybody who provides direct care gets called doctor at times. It's just a misconception people have that's exacerbated by clinic work and lab coat wearing. Fourteen years ago I took an EMT course mainly because I thought it'd be interesting and wanted something else to do at night. I didn't intend to work as one so I didn't buy a host of EMT equipment or clothes. That said, I did my hospital clinical time wearing business casual and lab coat. I got called doctor all the time even in that instance.Jul 28, '14I am called "that gal" or "the nurse", or "your nurse" all the time, NEVER do they mistake me for "doctor", even when I have my white lab coat on. But I always explain who I am, my title, and ask if they understand what a nurse practitioner is. However, my colleague, a male PA, gets called "Dr" all the time. He doesn't correct them (incidentally, I have my doctorate). I have to admit that it does bother me, but mainly because I feel it is sexest. I AM a nurse, so I don't mind that, but they look at me as the "assistant". I work quite autonomously, and do the exact same job as the male PA.Aug 1, '14I would not tolerate that. No excuse for that degree of rudeness. Correct the speaker, loudly, firmly, each and every time.Aug 6, '14Am guilty of calling NPs doctors. I hope they don't mind. Just the other day I booked an appointment for my kids, and the nurse on the line told me this time I will be seeing a NP. Come the day of the appointment, I kept on telling my kids to listen to what the doctor was saying. She didn't seem to mind. My 5 year old is always calling me doctor....I hope by the time he's grown enough to know the difference, I will be on my way to getting a DNP.Aug 6, '14cruisinwoodward....that is very disrespectful and you need to demand the respect you truly deserve. You have to build your image and refurbish is to be what you want it to be. I used to think people parade their credentials for the sake of it, but being in graduate school has totally changed my mind set. I know I would have earned those letters that come before or after my name by the time am done with school. If you work autonomously, think of a fresh start if that is what it takes. Print business cards with DNP on it. Have the credentials posted on your office door or something. That is just plain offensive for people to refer to you as "that girl."
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Osteoporosis Resources
For detailed patient-oriented information on osteoporosis we suggest the following sites:
The following resources provide detailed patient-oriented information on osteoporosis:
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis. Washington, DC: National Osteoporosis Foundation; 2014.
Office of the Surgeon General. Bone health and osteoporosis: a report of the Surgeon General. Rockville, MD.: Department of Health and Human Services, 2004.
Wright NC, Looker AC, Saag KG, et al. The recent prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass in the United States based on bone mineral density at the femoral neck or lumbar spine. J Bone Miner Res. 2014; 29(11):2520-2526.
Wysowki DK, Greene P. Trends in osteoporosis treatment with oral and intravenous bisphosphonates in the United States, 2002-2012. Bone 2013; 57: 423-8.


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This week I'm kicking things off by talking about my favourite tea shop of all time. Originally set up by co-founders Krisi and Mike (who got married recently, congratulations!), Bluebird Tea Co. is at the forefront of UK Tea Mixology and stores are currently open in Brighton and Tunbridge Wells, and one is opening soon in Bristol. Fear not, readers in other countries! They have a fantastic website, and they ship to the world, but more on that later.
What makes Bluebird Tea Co. so unique is their brilliant flavour combinations using all types of tea: rooibos, green, black, pu'erh, white - you name it, they have a blend using it. Not only this, but the teas are exactly what's said on the tin: blends include Maple Bacon Pancakes, Mojitea, and Birthday Cake. Don't ask me how they make a tea that tastes like birthday cake but they do, and they do it well.
But let's not get carried away with the "exotic" flavours of teas. 'Great British Cuppa' is a mind-bogglingly good blend of Assam, Ceylon, and Chinese Yunnan teas culminating in something which rivals even the best cup of PG Tips, whereas 'Chinese Treasures' is a green tea blend which will leave you never turning back to the box of Twinings.
Or maybe you're ahead of me and already on the matcha bandwagon, in which case Bluebird can offer you flavoured and decaf matchas, as well as the accessories to help you make the perfect cup. You can also attend a Matcha Mixology Masterclass or buy matcha infused honey. Bluebird Tea Co. have truly thought of everything.
It's not just matcha fans that get all the fun. Bluebird also run a regular Tea Mixology class at their Brighton HQ, which makes a perfect gift (she hints subtly to friends possibly reading this post), and have many gift boxes/hampers and all the tea accessories you could possibly want. It's amazing really, when you consider that they only started out in Spring 2014.
If you're intrigued, I implore you to go check out their website and also their Instagram feed, and of course order some tea! Like I said, they ship internationally and all orders include free samples of tea. Plus you can choose from 5 sizes ranging from a small sample pouch (about 10 cups) to a 150g tin/pouch (approx. 50 cups). Some teas also come in luxury loose leaf tea bags, which are biodegradable and excellent!
|Nearly Nirvana ft. biodegradable tea bags
My Top 3 Bluebird Teas
1. Nearly Nirvana: This is a white tea blended with jasmine and white tea. Drinking it is definitely a spiritual experience.
2. Rhubarb and Custard: My favourite childhood sweet in tea form! This is a rooibos tea blend with actual pieces of rhubarb in it, and makes a great sweet treat. I think it's also my favourite smelling tea ever.
3. Christmas Cake: Christmas is long gone but I can't stop drinking this tea. It's black tea blended with, amongst other things, vanilla, almond, cinnamon, and cloves. It also contains actual spruce needles and tiny snowflake sweets, which is why in my opinion, it's the tea that best gives you an idea of Bluebird, because it shows their creativity and inventiveness.
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The 8th ConfessionDownloadable Audiobook - 2009
As San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle at the party of the year, someone is watching--waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the ideal moment, and it's the perfect murder. Not a trace of evidence is left behind in their glamorous home. As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the high-profile murder, someone else is found brutally executed--a preacher with a message of hope for the homeless. His death nearly falls through the cracks, but when reporter Cindy Thomas hears about it, she knows the story could be huge. Probing deeper into the victim's history, she discovers he may not have been quite as saintly as everyone thought. As the hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay sees sparks fly between Cindy and her partner, Detective Rich Conklinches The Women's Murder Club now faces its toughest challenge: will love destroy all that four friends have built? The exhilarating new chapter in the Women's Murder Club series, The 8th Confession serves up a double dose of speed-charged twists and shocking revelations as only James Patterson can. And remember, this is the only Murder Club episode of the year.
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After spending his first year in Seoul, South Korea, James Taylor knows what it feels like to be in the minority.
"You walk through downtown Seoul and you've got people looking at you funny because you're American. They'll start telling you things like, 'Yankee go home,' " says Taylor, 17, originally of Yuma, Ariz.
"Now I know what some minorities go through (in the United States)," Taylor said.
An outfielder, Taylor is one of three white Americans on the South Korean team in town for the Continental Amateur Baseball Association's 18-and-under World Series. The others are third baseman Eddie Shaffer, 17, of California, and outfielder Adam Roe, 15,of Georgia.


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Source: LDI Health Economist, October 23, 2012; Knowledge at Wharton, November 6, 2012
David Asch was one of four Penn experts to participate in a roundtable discussion about the management of health-care related innovation programs. Asch pointed out that "innovation in a health care setting is a highly disciplined enterprise involving scientific rigor, testing and implementation." As executive director of the Penn Medicine Center for Innovation, Asch's vision begins with a focus on how proven techniques from other fields may offer solutions not obvious to traditional clinical thinking.
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The Hockey News
|Jason Kay
|Former editors
Bob McKenzie
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Ken Campbell
Ryan Kennedy
Matt Larkin
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(December 2012)
|Year founded
|Roustan Media
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The Hockey News, commonly abbreviated to THN, is a Canadian ice hockey magazine. The Hockey News was founded in 1947 by Ken McKenzie and Will Côté, and has since been the most recognized hockey publication in North America. The magazine has a readership of 225,000 people per issue, while the magazine's website counts two million total readers.[2]
Previously owned by Transcontinental Media, it was acquired by TVA Group in 2014 as part of the sale of its consumer magazines. The sale created a synergy, as TVA Group is the official French-language rightsholder of the National Hockey League in Canada, as per a license agreement with Rogers Media.[3][4] Roustan Media bought the Hockey News from Quebecor on January 26, 2018.[5]
The Hockey News (ISSN 0018-3016) publishes 18 subscriber issues per year, including four specialty magazines – Future Watch (March), Draft Preview (May), Yearbook (August) and the Collector's Edition (October). It also publishes an annual Poolbook, which is newsstand-only. It is the top-selling hockey magazine in North America[2] and is available through subscription in North America and digitally to the rest of the world. THN is also available at many newsstands in North America. The magazine principally covers the National Hockey League (NHL), relying on local beat writers to cover each team. Smaller sections in the regular issues cover minor league, junior, college, and international hockey.
All-time NHL player rankings[edit]
In 1997, The Hockey News commemorated their 50th anniversary with a list of the 50 top NHL players of all time. The rankings, which heralded Wayne Gretzky as the best player in the history of the NHL, were determined by a panel of judges that included past and present NHL general managers, coaches and players, as well some of the most eminent members of hockey media. The following year, THN expanded the list and published it as a book: The Top 100 NHL Players of All Time. Their list again featured Gretzky as the top player. The top 10 players, in order, were: Wayne Gretzky[6], Bobby Orr, Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux, Maurice Richard, Doug Harvey, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Hull, Terry Sawchuk and Eddie Shore.[7]
Ten years later, in 2007, THN came out with a list of revised list in The Top 60 Since 1967, which limited the rankings to players solely of the NHL's post-expansion era. In addition to accounting for the 10 years that had passed since previous rankings, editor-in-chief Jason Kay explained that the list was revised to exclude the pre-expansion era because most analysts are not able to put the early NHL into sufficient context, adding that the original Top 50 publication "relied heavily on historical and statistical information to bring players of bygone eras into perspective."[8]
In 2008, the THN staff participated in the selection of the IIHF Centennial All-Star Team.
In 2010, THN released a revised list of the top 100 players of all time, except this time it was top 20 players per position.
Editor in Chief - Jason Kay; Senior Editor - Brian Costello; Senior Writer - Ken Campbell; Associate Senior Writer - Ryan Kennedy; Managing Editor - Edward Fraser; Writer/Editor - Matt Larkin; Web Editor - Ian Denomme; Web Contributor - Jared Clinton; Senior Designer - Shea Berencsi.
People who have held the editor in chief position in the past include TSN broadcaster Bob McKenzie (no relation to the founder) and TSN producer Steve Dryden.
- ^ "eCirc for Consumer Magazines". Audit Bureau of Circulations. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ a b "About Us". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on 30 December 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
- ^ "Quebecor's TVA Group buys 15 magazines from Transcontinental". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ "Quebecor's TVA Group buys Hockey News, Canadian Living". CBC News. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ http://www.roustan.com/media/pressreleases/015_Roustan-Media-Press-Release_01-26-2018.pdf
- ^ https://www.nhl.com/news/wayne-gretzky-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players/c-285574558?tid=283865022
- ^ Ulmer, Michael; Dryden, Steve (1999). The Top 100 NHL Players of All Time. The Hockey News. McClelland and Stewart. ISBN 978-0-7710-4175-4.
- ^ Kay, Jason; Ken Campbell; Adam Proteau (2007). The Hockey News - The Top 60 Since 1967. Montreal: Transcontinental Books. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-9738355-4-0.


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Recipes for a rice cooker other than rice include Whole Rice Cooker Chicken and Traditional Style Humus. Rice cookers work for many different foods and offer a keep warm cycle that ensures the food remains at the correct temperature for serving without drying it out.Continue Reading
For Whole Rice Cooker Chicken, cut two onions in half, and place the pieces in bottom of the inner cooking pot of the machine. Cut a lemon in half, and place it, along with 2 sprigs of rosemary in the cavity of the chicken. Coat the skin of the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and place it on top of the onion. Start the cooker using the white rice cycle, and cook the chicken until the machine switches to the warming cycle. If the chicken is not done, start the cooking cycle a second time.
Prepare Traditional Humus by soaking 2 cups of garbanzo beans in 6 cups of water for 8 or more hours. Drain and rinse the beans, and place them in the rice cooker. Add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches, and start the device on the white rice cycle. The beans are done when the unit turns itself to warm. Place the cooked beans along with 1 tablespoon tahini, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon each of coriander and cumin, two garlic cloves and 1/4 cup of lemon juice in a food processor, and pulse until the humus is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.Learn more about Small Kitchen Appliances


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The Green Bay Packers have lost another one of their free agents.
ESPN's Adam Shefter was the first toe report that outside linebacker Datone Jones has signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
Jones, a first-round pick in 2013, played defensive end for the first few years of his career before moving to outside linebacker. He finished his career with nine sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception.
The NFL Network reported the contract Jones got with the Vikings is a one-year, $3.75 million deal that could reach $5 million with incentives.
With Jones now gone, the Packers have lost/let walk six unrestricted free agents — guard T.J. Lang (Lions), safety Micah Hyde (Bills), center J.C. Tretter (Browns), running back Eddie Lacy (Seahawks), outside linebacker Julius Peppers (Panthers).


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No. 14 Iowa St. 82, No. 3 Oklahoma 66
Wednesday, January 16, 2002 12:00 AM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) _ A return home was all it took to shake Iowa State out its doldrums.
That and some torrid shooting.
Angie Welle scored 28 points and No. 14 Iowa State shot 78 percent in the second half in beating No. 3 Oklahoma 82-66 Tuesday night. The Cyclones (14-3, 2-3 Big 12) made a complete turnaround after losing two straight road games last week, including a shocking 17-point loss at Texas A&M.
``When we came running out for our warmup, I heard some fan up in the stands say, `Welcome home. We're here to help you,' '' Welle said. ``I almost started crying. I don't know if I've ever been so happy in my four years to just finally play back at home.''
It certainly seemed to suit Welle and teammate Tracy Gahan. Welle made 10-of-11 shots _ her only miss was an early 3-point attempt _ and Gahan was 8-for-13 in scoring 25 points. Gahan made 4-of-8 on 3-point shots and she and Welle both grabbed nine rebounds.
Lindsey Wilson added 16 points for Iowa State, which broke an 18-game winning streak for Oklahoma (14-2, 4-1) in conference play. The Sooners' last loss in a league game had been to Iowa State, 81-79 on Jan. 6, 2001.
Their only other loss this season had been to No. 1 Connecticut.
``They made shots,'' said Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale, now 0-7 against Iowa State. ``The game boils down to they made shots and we didn't. We got 70 attempts and they had 52 and look at the final score. Who made shots? They did.''
Iowa State took advantage of a technical foul to open a six-point lead late in the first half, then blew it open with its sizzling second-half shooting (18-of-23).
It was the highest ranked team that Iowa State has ever defeated. Connecticut was ranked fourth when it lost to Iowa State in the 1999 NCAA tournament.
``I think all of us feel we're back on track,'' Wilson said. ``Whatever was missing in Texas, we got back. We just need to keep everything intact and move forward.''
LaNeishea Caufield led Oklahoma with 24 points, Caton Hill had 17 and Stacey Dales 13. The Sooners shot 40 percent and were 4-of-20 from 3-point range.
Freshman Tracy Paustian hit two 3-pointers and Gahan one as Iowa State scored the first 11 points of the second half to open a 45-31 lead. Gahan also got a basket inside and hit another 3 to increase the lead to 52-35 with 14:01 left.
The outside shots forced Oklahoma out of its zone and that freed the 6-foot-4 Welle to go 1-on-1 against her defender inside. It was no contest. Welle scored four times in a 3-minute span, her last basket making it 62-42 with 9:33 remaining.
Oklahoma got no closer than 14 points the rest of the way.
``We went with our man defense and tried to find a way back in and they went inside to Welle and we didn't know how to guard her,'' Coale said. ``Still don't know. Got any ideas? E-mail.''
Iowa State never trailed after Wilson's 3-pointer with 6:11 left in the first half erased a 22-20 Oklahoma lead. Then, with Iowa State leading 28-26, a technical was called on the Oklahoma bench after Gahan made a short jumper.
Gahan made the two free throws for the technical to give Iowa State a 32-26 lead. Oklahoma got the lead down to 34-31 at halftime but was never that close again.
``I don't think there was a player or coach or anyone in this building who didn't have doubts about Iowa State before the game,'' Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said. ``At halftime, those doubts were erased.''
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Hollywood films have a powerful impact that influences the world. As incredible as it may seem, sometimes that influence is for the good.
To prove that point, director Steven Spielberg's Lincoln prompted interest in not just the Oscar-winning film but American history as well. The movie, a box office smash, likely sparked more than a few viewers to learn more about the early president by seeking out books with "Lincoln" in the title.
The most thorough insight into the 16th president graces the pages of Lincoln by David Herbert Donald (Touchstone Books-Simon & Shuster, 1995), and now newly re-discovered.This is the definitive book of Abraham Lincoln and the most thorough examination of the man behind the presidency who so shaped the United States.
Donald states in his forward that he wanted a more "grainy" biography of Lincoln than had been published in the past. In this, he succeeded admirably. Eschewing the obligatory gloss and romanticism found in most books written about him, we see at last, the honest, human side of Lincoln, warts and all.
That not only gives us a better understanding of one of the most important men in American history, but challenges us all to let nothing hold us back from following the paths of our own hearts. Donald's book is rich with little-known information about the future president's childhood, his dysfunctional family, his surprising sense of humor and his regular bouts with melancholy and depression so severe that, "he took to his bed for over a week."
Donald's book gives attention to Lincoln's unquenchable ambition, to his brain-numbing labor in his law practice, to his tempestuous married life, and his repeated defeats. And herein lies the success of this book; its honesty in portraying Lincoln as a human being with whom we can all identify.There are many poignant scenes that come vividly alive in these pages, some so personal that a times the reader may feel he is intruding.
One such scene shows Lincoln alone, and lonely in the Soldiers' Home three miles from the capital. His wife Mary was recovering from a carriage accident which resulted in a head injury. Lincoln could not spend much time at her beside because of the draft riots in New York. Union troops had to be called to New York to try and restore order.During this period, Lincoln reflected on his administration, his challenges and accomplishments. His problems were many, including the still unsolved slavery issue. He was stubborn to the point of believing that only he could solve the problems at hand, which made him seem abrupt, even rude by some. Others accused him of being a dictator.
It became a private time of introspection and mental justification of many of his misunderstood actions. As he stares into space we want to slip quietly away, without disturbing him, closing the door gently behind us.
Common Lincoln myths are dispelled in Donald's book.
He did not scribble the Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope on the train taking him to the site. Lincoln worked many hours to craft that speech, re-writing it 50 times, checking every dot and comma.He had more than his share of detractors. He was not unanimously loved as we might believe. His own General George B. McClellen not only disrespected Lincoln but made no pretense otherwise. The feelings were mutual with Lincoln saying of McClellen, "He has the slows."
Lincoln's ever-working mind kept him so preoccupied that once his son fell out of the carriage and he didn't even notice. This kind of thing is what makes this easy read so charming.We live with him through his doubts and disillusionment, particularly with the Supreme Court following the Dred Scott case.
We find ourselves blushing with him in his conversation with male friends as they, in their unsophistication, acknowledge their ignorance of sex, his awkward meeting of Mary Todd (he once let it be known that he liked plump women), his nervous breakdown and suicidal thoughts when he broke off with her and his showing up to fight a duel that almost was.
We can wonder how the marriage of Lincoln and Mary survived at all. Once she struck him on the nose with a piece of firewood. He found solace during his lengthy absences as a circuit riding lawyer.
Donald's book is written in such a compelling manner that we find ourselves standing taller at each victory. We agonize with Lincoln during the push for the Kansas-Nebraska Bill and even get a few butterflies before the important debates on the issue with Douglas. We even share and feel his exhaustion and burden of an immense responsibility. This book fills in all the blanks.
Nearing the end of the book, we find ourselves slowing down as if to delay what we know is coming. Maybe, by not rushing forward, we can maybe, stop that shot from being fired. We do not want it to happen. We know the man now and care about him. We know his feelings.This is unquestionably the best book on Lincoln ever published. The author spend ten years preparing it. He was obsessed with Lincoln. Indeed, if you look closely, you will see that Donald has chosen to make his home in … Lincoln, MASS. Now that is devotion.
Hollywood should take notice of how an extremely well made film with values can influence people for the good while enjoying over the top box office success. Choice of actors is pertinent. Daniel Day-Lewis, who remarkably played Lincoln, is the consummate performer who has raised acting skills to a high art form bringing dignity to the profession.
Lewis is a class act who always presents himself well and displays a refreshing humility when appearing on interview programs. He is a true movie star.More productions like this can bring a genuine greatness to Hollywood that is more than capable of producing films that can affect the world in a positive manner and make solid money doing it. This movie even stimulated people to read books to learn more of the subject matter of the film.
The public has spoken. Is Hollywood listening?


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Diplomat Devyani Khobragade's father flew off the handle at a press conference in the Capital Friday that he had called to announce the return of his daughter after he was quizzed about the flats owned by the family in the controversial Adarsh housing society of Mumbai.
Uttam Khobragade, a retired bureaucrat who has been vocal since the arrest of the diplomat on visa fraud charges last month and has even met Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on the matter, broke off in a tirade of Marathi after he was posed questions on how the family would respond to charges of irregularities in the Adarsh society.
The retired IAS officer alleged that those raising questions on the controversial properties of the Khobragade's were 'castiest' and refused to entertain any more questions from the Marathi media. In fact, the retired officer abruptly called off the press meet midway and proceeded only to take one to one interviews with the waiting media.
Later, on being asked to elaborate on what he meant by saying that the family was being targeted for its caste, Khobragade said, "The people of Maharashtra have the answer to that, they will answer that." The retired IAS officer also expressed his ire at being asked a question on Adarsh during the press conference.
"What a logic, we are fighting this (Devyani's) case and this stupid question (comes) of buying a flat. That shows their mental situation," he said. On being further probed on the status of the flats, he said that the property had not been cancelled or returned as it had been paid for by the family.
Earlier in the press conference, he said Devyani had rejected an offer to compromise to a plea bargain and stay in the US as she was fighting to 'uphold the sovereignty' of the nation. He added that Devyani's husband and children would soon join her in India.
Flurry of activity before Devyani leaves US
Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, whose December 12 arrest and strip-search provoked outrage in India and caused a major rift between India and the US, headed home on Thursday at the request of the US State Department. The following is a timeline of events immediately before her departure:
January 8
* India orders the US to close an embassy club for expatriate Americans in New Delhi.
* US mission to United Nations sends Khobragade a letter accrediting her as member of India's permanent mission and conferring diplomatic immunity as of 5:47 pm, according to a copy of the letter provided by her lawyer.
* Just after 7 pm, US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in New York denies a request to extend a January 13 court deadline, which Khobragade had sought to continue discussions with prosecutors.
* US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz postpones a trip to India, planned for next week, due to escalating tensions.
January 9
* India refuses US request to waive immunity. US mission to UN files diplomatic note with Indian mission requesting Khobragade's immediate departure, according to a copy of the note provided by her lawyer. "Upon her departure a warrant may be issued for her arrest and should she seek to enter the US she could be arrested," the note said.
* Khobragade was to board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi, according to court papers. The flight was scheduled to depart at 2:25 pm. Her lawyer, Daniel Arshack, advises her not to leave before getting a judge's permission, court records show.
* Just after 3:30 pm, Preet Bharara, the US Attorney in the Southern District of New York, says Khobragade has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of visa fraud and making false statements. In a letter to US District Judge Shira Scheindlin, prosecutors say they have been told Khobragade has been granted diplomatic immunity and has left the country
* At 4:40 pm, a hearing on the case before Scheindlin begins. Scheindlin gives Khobragade permission to leave the country.
* Minutes after the hearing starts, Bharara's office releases a statement saying Khobragade's lawyer had told prosecutors she was still in the country, giving no further explanation.
* Arshack later confirms that Khobragade is planning to leave the US on Thursday night but doesn't say on which flight. A search showed that United Airlines operated the only direct flight from the New York area to New Delhi on Thursday night, departing from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey at 8:40 pm A United Airlines spokesman declined to confirm or deny that she had a ticket for the flight.
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Packers Have a Good Season To Look Forward To
Packers fans are going to be excited to see what a completely healthy Aaron Rodgers can do for his team. However, people may be worried about the fact that the Packers lost James Jones in free agency to the Oakland Raiders. Moreover, there is the concern that Rodgers does have a solid working relationship with Jordy Nelson, who has to stay healthy as well in order for the Packers to have a real shot in the NFL Central. His ankle problems have caused him to miss some games in the past. But with the proper conditioning the performance of Rogers and Nelson is not expected to disappoint.
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The Packers have to take on less risk with regard to the defensive side of the ball and become more dependent on the work of their corners and safeties. Sam Shields and Micah Hyde are going to play a larger role on the team overall. Hyde has proven in the past that he may not need as much safety help over the top in comparison to what other cornerbacks around the league need. The Packers are going to be competitive, that fact is guaranteed. Make sure you've secured your seat and are sharing the thrill of the game with family and friends. There is nothing like sharing once in a lifetime moments with the people you care about the most.
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New York Yankees – The Road to the Top
Aren't you glad that the baseball season has begun? If there is one team you need to watch this season, and make an effort to see in live action, it's definitely has to be the New York Yankees. They not only have a vibrant history but also have a bright future.
New York Yankees is one of the most dominating and famous baseball organizations in the world. Originally known as the Baltimore Orioles, they moved to New York City after their 1902 season. They were the New York Highlanders until 1913 and later they came to be known as the New York Yankees. Since their inception, they have won 26 World Series Titles, 39 American League Pennants and 15 Division Titles and all these accomplishments have made them one of the most successful teams in the history of baseball.
Most of today's fans, however, attribute the team's fame to the name of Babe Ruth. In the view of many, he single handedly contributed the most to the team worldwide recognition. Initially, the Babe belonged to Boston Red Sox but he was later traded to the Yankees in 1919. There is no denying that Ruth helped the team, along with baseball, to reach new heights. But no single person could have generated the long term success this team has enjoyed for almost a century. Other players also deserve the credit for the level of notoriety the team commands. History shows that the Yankees team gave birth to the Murderer's Row, a line up led by Babe Ruth. Many sports pundits have said that this was the strongest line in 1930s. Babe Ruth was followed by several other talented players such as Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio.
Now, let us consider how far the team has come. After the departure of Torre, the New York Yankees signed Joe Girardi as the new coach in 2008. He has managed to continue the tradition of balance and excellence that the team is known for. The 2010 season will be remembered for the rivalry between New York Yankees and the Red Sox. This was the first time since 1950 that they started and finished the season against each other. On April 12, 2013 they made their second triple play in a home game but they lost to Tampa Bay Rays for the second time on September 25, 2013.
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The Dum Dum Girls Concert
The Dum Dum Girls are set to perform at the Empty Bottles Club in downtown Chicago on April 17th. This successful rock n roll group began in 2008 as a small bedroom recording scheme hosted by lead singer and songwriter DeeDee Penny. The rock stars have been quoted saying that this is the show to watch out for, as it will be both fun and engaging. Penny has also promised her Chicago fans a vocal rendition of Chrissie Hynde, the frontwoman in blockbuster sensation 'The Pretenders.' The Dum Dum Girls are a quartet that mixes doo-wop, garage and girl-sound effects to a unique charming effect and killer style. Come to the concert prepared to have the time of your life.
Russian Circles Show
Russian Circles consists of a 3-piece instrumental rock orchestra from Chicago, Illinois. They are planning a massive live show in their home town for their home-based fans on the 16th of this month. The group is set to take over the stage with a musical arsenal of loop pedals, fog instruments and up-lights that will transform the event into a classic disco theatre. Since their official debut in 2004, the Russian Circles have managed to climb up the ranks of success to become one of the most popular rock bands from Chicago in recent years. Though they mainly focus on instrumentals, their music is unique in that it combines heavy dissonant metal with soft subtle passages. Concert attendees will get that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of the Russian Circles movement.
Kings of Leon Rock Concert
The Kings of Leon are a Tennessee-based rock band formed in the year 1999 by brothers Anthony Followill (lead vocalist), Michael Jared, Ivan Nathan, and Anthony's cousin Cameron Followill. They are expected to set the United Center on fire with their alternative rock music that blends southern rock with subtle blues influences. Once considered the final tribute of the alternative rock genre, this successful team of photogenic guitarists has since evolved to become the only arena-packing rock stars in their genre of music. Their concert tickets on sale online or at the United Center. Whether you're into rock, instrumental, alternative rock, or blues, these bands offer something for everyone. Be sure to check them out when you are in Chicago.
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One of the players primed to take the crown home this season is top ranked Rafael Nadal who had amassed the most points by 7th April 2014. The Spaniard started the 2014 season with excellent playing. Nadal went on to win the 2014 Qatar Open after defeating Gael Monfils. He will be expected to provide intense competition when the US Open starts later this year. With the way Nadal's season has began he a definitely a favorite to win the US Open.
Also in the running for the title is the ever-impressive Novak Djokovic. Currently, the Serbian national is ranked second in the world, just behind Rafael Nadal. Djokovic has had a scintillating run of form as evidenced by his win over the world's number one player in the Sony Open in Miami. This was Njokovic's third victory in a row over Nadal. Get the cheap US Open tennis tickets from your nearest vendor and you might secure an opportunity to witness a duel between two of the best in the sport compete at finals on September 8, 2014.
Sometimes, the US Open provides surprises, for example the 2013 defeat of Stam Stosur to Victoria Duval, who was then only 17 years old. This year, the women's game may offer some shockers as well. Serena Williams is still at the top of the WTA rankings and looks set to go for the top honors. However, there are other potential winners of the women category, including Li Na, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka.
As for the doubles titles, the oriental teams are once again expected to go for nothing less than the trophy. Russia, China, and Chinese Taipei are all looking to be well represented at the tournament.
Grand Slams are not easy to predict but with the greatest players in the world taking part, it is safe to say any of them can win. Get your tickets while they are still available for an exciting tournament in 2014.
Orioles Updates
The Baltimore Orioles recently registered a win against the New York Yankees. With only one week into the season, the Orioles had scored only three or fewer runs in five of their first seven games. Baltimore fans were beginning to get demoralized prior to the Yankees game due to the team's poor performance. But in this game against the Yankees, the Orioles registered 20 hits, which were their most in a game in just less than three years. They had one run fewer than the 14 they had scored in their previous four games combined. All of the nine Oriole players in the starting lineup had hits with eight of them having at least 2 hits. When it was all said and done, the Orioles had a great showing to match the Yankees horrible performance.
After losing five of their past six games, this victory now puts the Orioles in a position to win their first series of the year with a win in today's final. Near the end of the game against the New York Yankees, some of the fans could not contain their excitement and ran onto the field, disrupting the game. The team's center fielder Adam Jones was very vocal about fans running into the field. The player sounded very disappointed with the fans inability to carry themselves in an orderly manner.
Jones called for stiffer penalties for such offenders. He called it idiotic and plain stupid for a fan to run into the field. At some point, one of the fans hid behind Ryan Flaherty to protect himself from the oncoming security guard. After the game, Flaherty said that he found it funny, but his teammate Jones saw no humor in it.
It is clear that the Orioles have not started out very well. Losing five of their first seven games is not something acceptable to most Baltimore fans. But the win against the Yankees seems to have reenergized the Baltimore spirit. Fans are not yet alarmed by the disappointing start to the season, since heading into Tuesday, no other team in the division or rest of the league has been able to win more than four games. The Orioles have lacked roster flexibility and the offense has barely averaged three runs a game. The defense has however remained strong despite the loss of Manny Machado and J.J. Hardy. Expect the team to pick up form when these players return. The disappointing start is no indication of future performance. In fact, I'm backing the Orioles up to register a number of wins very soon. Buy Baltimore Orioles tickets and go watch the team play live.
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Trey Parker and Matt Stone's Book of Mormon is a Fantastic Show
Mica, The Book of Mormon, is a musical that does not stage regularly, as exclusive as it is, when it does stage the response is always heart warming. Made and produced by the people who created South Park, probably the best known animated series after The Simpsons,the theater piece is truly unique. The Act I of the musical is set in a Missionary Training center in the state of Utah that is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or simply known as Mormons. At the given location, a good-looking missionary in training, Kevin, is devoted to his religion and the task of spreading it to other people through his active preaching practices. His fellow missionary Arnold, is somewhat of a nerd who finds it difficult to stay on his religious path and is actually a habitual liar as well. Soon, they both learn that they are getting a missionary task that they had been waiting for since quite sometime. The exciting part of the news is that their destination is not in the US, but instead, they have to travel to Uganda and try to convert as many locals as they can to the Mormon faith.
In Act II, Kevin and Arnold began their missionary work in the war ravaged African country. Arnold started to make up stories that incorporate the Mormon doctrine, including characters such as Darth Vader and the hobbits. The local people began to get interested, however, a nearby warlord suspected the new religion no less than a threat. Soon after, the plot proceeded to a complete musical mayhem. Written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez- Book of Mormon is a musical that will make you laugh, sob, contemplate and keep you immersed till the end. The odd and sharp humor that made Parker and Stone world known figures, is deeply rooted with the success of this theater piece. The rare ability to ridicule and praise at the same time is also a treasure that the duo possess. Satirical song writing had been their interest since the start of their careers almost two decades ago. The Book of Mormon represents the current pinnacle moment of their musical talent. Buy Book of Mormon tickets for a lifetime experience and witness a phenomenal musical that has been created by some of the most talented people working in show business and this niche today.
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Chicago Cubs are Popular This Season
The Chicago Cubs are a well known Major League Baseball team with a long rich history. They've been playing at Wrigley Field since 1916 and have gained millions of adoring fans over the almost 100 year period. Besides their dedicated fans and Wrigley Field's sentimental value, tourists from all over the world include watching a Cubs game at the top of their list of must do's when visiting the windy city of Chicago, making the Cubs experience a bonafide tourist attraction. Since that is the case, it is going to be tough to get a hold of cheap Chicago Cubs tickets even if they have a game almost every other day. So what makes this team so special? The Cubs, over the years, have spawned an unlikely cult following for a team so well known for losing. But if you ask any Cubs fan, the team is even more famous for never quitting.
Recently, the Cubs lost to the Bucs despite the nice game play from Starlin Castro. Emilio Bonifacio had a great game as well but nothing really went as planned since they lost to the Bucs. They will next take on the Cardinals in a couple of days and the Yankees next Tuesday. Both of those teams are going to be tough so the Cubs better prepare for what promises to be a couple of games that will test their teamwork and players' abilities. At the start of the season, Cubs players are looking to impress their coaches and fans by playing well. It does go noticed even if they don't come away with the win.
The Cubs are favorites heading into their game against the Cardinals but they are underdogs in the game against the Yankees. However, anything can happen in the game of baseball especially if the weather is hot. The weather can affect the game of a major baseball player no matter how good he is. With that said, the Cubs will probably win a close game over the Cardinals. Their major players will deliver a nice performance worthy of playoff seeding. However, they will likely fall to the Yankees as they have a record of losing to stronger teams. They can learn a lot from the games they fail to win. Once they regroup and study their most challenging opponents' strengths and weaknesses, the Cubs will play even better in their upcoming games. They will take on the Reds next Friday in what promises to be a good game as both teams are looking to gain momentum. In this game, I pick the Cubs to win a close one.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers: A Great Way For Tourists to Experience America
Most people are familiar with the team Los Angeles Dodgers, the premier baseball team representing Los Angeles, California in the Major league baseball (MLB). The dodgers have had a long and proud history where they won 6 World Series titles and 21 national league pennants. They are a team that have given the baseball world 12 rookie of the year during their 131 year existence. Originally named as Brooklyn Atlantics in the American Association in 1884. They were also among the first teams to recruit African-American players when they drafted Jackie Robinson in 1947 that heralded a racial movement in a (what was then) a very racist sport. San Francisco Giants are known as the rival of the team which dates back on the 19th century. But the most renowned arch nemesis of the Dodgers are the New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball. The two teams have fought eleven times in the World Series, and both are perpetually among the best teams in Major League Baseball.
The modern-day incarnation of the Dodgers resides in the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles since 1962. Built in the Chavez ravine the stadium enjoys dry weathers which limits rainouts for a baseball game. With a capacity of 56000 people this stadium shares a similarly impressive history as the team. Constructed in 1959, it would take 3 years before the $179 million dollar (in 2014 money) stadium was completed. It was one of the last stadiums built for solely for the purpose of baseball and is the 3rd oldest park still in use and is also the 3rd largest capacity stadium in baseball Majors. Following modern improvements, the stadium remains to be amongst the top premise for major sporting events. Recent refurbishments include new HD screens for video boards and new sound systems are erected for better acoustics.
For fans of baseball culture, they might want to purchase discount dodgers tickets during one of their many games at the stadium. For tourists overseas who simply wish to experience American culture, they too might want to visit the stadium whether for stadium tour or for an actual baseball match. After all, baseball is a major cornerstone for American culture and society. Indeed, an American adventure trip without visiting at least one of the major league baseball's stadiums means missing out on something fundamentally American. Get your discount Dodger tickets and include this historical landmark in your travels.


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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As brands continue to look for new ways to maintain a dialogue with consumers though social networks, Audioboo is reminding companies not to overlook the benefits of the spoken word, and to integrate the use of dedicated sound platforms into campaigns.
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Social networks, such as Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest are viewed as the 'go-to' sites for sharing text, videos and images respectively, but regularly creating audio news for social media is an area in which many brands are yet to develop strategies for. However, those businesses, charities, media organisations and celebrities that are taking advantage of the latest innovations in mobile and desktop audio creation and sharing platforms, such as Audioboo, are reaping the benefits that come with a highly engaged social community.
High profile celebrities like self-confessed technology addict Stephen Fry, global media organisations such as Sky News and charities such as Unicef, are all seizing the opportunity to connect with audiences in new ways. The BBC, for example, has an extensive presence on Audioboo and is using the social network as its choice platform to share audio with the whole world. It broadcasts both local and national news and features, and encourages listeners to respond with their own unique audio content.
Audioboo has recently witnessed record-breaking daily sign-up figures and currently boasts more than 700,000 active users. This explosion of people using the platform to listen, record and share makes Audioboo the most practical and imaginative place for brands to start an audio campaign. Audioboo content is easy to share across Twitter and Facebook, making it the perfect solution to add sound to an existing social network presence. Furthermore, Audioboo is being hailed as the number one social network for blind people, making it the ideal platform to communicate online with this demographic.
Rob Proctor, Audioboo's CEO, said: "Brands should take advantage of Audioboo and reach out to start a dialogue with any number of its users; there have already been over 70 million boo listens and users are looking for new and exciting boos every day. Engaging with potential and existing customers or clients via the spoken word can be much more emotive and effectual, plus, as a form of online PR it's a great tool with which to connect with journalists and share audio to other, more established social profiles."
To find out more about Audioboo, or to sign-up and listen to content, visit www.audioboo.fm. Also, the Audioboo app is available to download via Google Play or The App Store.
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So today, I looked for the story. What would 20-year-old me say about this day? What would I write in a letter home?
The boys and I went for a walk down the road under a blue sky that was sharp and clear. The clouds were just high enough to remind me how far they can go, and the sun reflected off of the lake sweeping below us. My sons moved like they, too, were boulders that had been dislodged from deep mud that had sucked them in for three months.
My older son raced ahead on a scooter, pumping his leg as fast as he could. He stopped suddenly next to a large pine tree and squinted at a bough, then waved at me. I walked toward him as his younger brother scooted along on his pink hand-me-down balance bike that has no pedals. He's really gotten fast on that little thing, as unwieldy as it is.
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