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The Fifth Voyage of Es-Sindibad of the Sea
O my brothers, that when I returned from the fourth voyage, and became immersed in sport and merriment and joy, and had forgotten all that I had experienced, and what had befallen me, and what I had suffered, by reason of my excessive joy at the gain and profit and benefits that I had obtained, my mind again suggested to me to travel, and to divert myself with the sight of the countries of other people, and the islands. So I arose and meditated upon that subject, and bought precious goods, suited for a sea-voyage. I packed up the bales, and departed from the city of Baghdad to the city of ElBasrah; and, walking along the bank of the river, I saw a great, handsome, lofty vessel, and it pleased me; wherefore I purchased it. Its apparatus was new, and I hired for it a master and sailors, over whom I set my black slaves and my pages as superintendents, and I embarked in it my bales. And there came to me a company of merchants, who also embarked their bales in it, and paid me hire. We set sail in the utmost joy and happiness, and rejoicing in the prospect of safety and gain, and ceased not to pursue our voyage from island to island and from sea to sea, diverting ourselves with viewing the islands and towns, and landing at them and selling and buying. Thus we continued to do until we arrived one day at a large island, destitute of inhabitants. There was no person upon it: it was deserted and desolate; but on it was an enormous white dome, of great bulk; and we landed to amuse ourselves with a sight of it, and, lo, it was a great egg of a rukh. Now when the merchants had landed, and were diverting themselves with viewing it, not knowing that it was the egg of a rukh, they struck it with stones; whereupon it broke, and there poured down from it a great quantity of liquid, and the young rukh appeared within it. So they pulled it and drew it forth from the shell, and killed, it, and took from it abundance of meat. I was then in the ship, and knew not of it, and they acquainted me not with that which they did. But in the mean time one of the passengers said to me, O my master, arise and divert thyself with the sight of this egg which we imagined to be a dome. I therefore arose to take a view of it, and found the merchants striking the egg. I called out to them, Do not this deed; for the rukh will come and demolish our ship, and destroy us. But they would not hear my words.
And while they were doing as above related, behold, the sun became concealed from us, and the day grew dark, and there came over us a cloud by which the sky was obscured. So we raised our heads to see what had intervened between us and the sun, and saw that the wings of the rukh were what veiled from us the suns light, so that the sky was darkened. And when the rukh came, and beheld its egg broken, it cried out at us; whereupon its mate, the female bird, came to it, and they flew in circles over the ship, crying out at us with a voice more vehement than thunder. So I called out to the master and the sailors, and said to them, Push off the vessel, and seek safety before we perish. The master therefore hastened, and, the merchants having embarked, he loosed the ship, and we departed from that island. And when the rukhs saw that we had put forth to sea, they absented themselves from us for a while. We proceeded, and made speed, desiring to escape from them, and to quit their country; but, lo, they had followed us, and they now approached us, each of them having in its claws a huge mass of rock from a mountain; and the male bird threw the rock that he had brought upon us. The master, however, steered away the ship, and the mass of rock missed her by a little space. It descended into the sea by the ship, and the ship went up with us, and down, by reason of the mighty plunging of the rock, and we beheld the bottom of the sea in consequence of its vehement force. Then the mate of the male rukh threw upon us the rock that she had brought, which was smaller than the former one, and, as destiny had ordained, it fell upon the stern of the ship, and crushed it, making the rudder fly into twenty pieces, and all that was in the ship became submerged in the sea.
I strove to save myself, impelled by the sweetness of life, and God (whose name be exalted!) placed within my reach one of the planks of the ship; so I caught hold of it, and, having got upon it, began to row upon it with my feet, and the wind and the waves helped me forward. The vessel had sunk near an island in the midst of the sea, and destiny cast me, by permission of God (whose name be exalted!), to that island. I therefore landed upon it; but I was at my last breath, and in the state of the dead, from the violence of the fatigue and distress and hunger and thirst that I had suffered. I then threw myself down upon the shore of the sea, and remained lying there a while, until my soul felt at ease, and my heart was tranquillized, when I walked along the island, and saw that it resembled one of the gardens of Paradise. Its trees bore ripe fruits, its rivers were flowing, and its birds were warbling the praises of Him to whom belongeth might and permanence. Upon that island was an abundance of trees and fruits, with varieties of flowers. So I ate of the fruits until I was satiated, and I drank of those rivers until I was satisfied with drink; and I praised God (whose name be exalted!) for this, and glorified Him. I then remained sitting upon the island till evening came, and night approached; whereupon I rose; but I was like a slain man, by reason of the fatigue and fear that I had experienced; and I heard not in that island a voice, nor did I see in it any person.
I slept there without interruption until the morning, and then rose and stood up, and walked among the trees; and I saw a streamlet, by which sat an old man, a comely person, who was clad from the waist downwards with a covering made of the leaves of trees. So I said within myself, Perhaps this old man hath landed upon this island and is one of the shipwrecked persons with whom the vessel fell to pieces. I then approached him and saluted him, and he returned the salutation by a sign, without speaking; and I said to him, O sheykh, what is the reason of thy sitting in this place? Whereupon he shook his head, and sighed, and made a sign to me with his hand, as though he would say, Carry me upon thy neck, and transport me from this place to the other side of the streamlet. I therefore said within myself, I will act kindly with this person, and transport him to this place to which he desireth to go: perhaps I shall obtain for it a reward [in heaven]. Accordingly I advanced to him, and took him upon my shoulders, and conveyed him to the place that he had indicated to me; when I said to him, Descend at thine ease. But he descended not from my shoulders. He had twisted his legs round my neck, and I looked at them, and I saw that they were like the hide of the buffalo in blackness and roughness. So I was frightened at him, and desired to throw him down from my shoulders; but he pressed upon my neck with his feet, and squeezed my throat, so that the world became black before my face, and I was unconscious of my existence, falling upon the ground in a fit, like one dead. He then raised his legs, and beat me upon my back and my shoulders; and I suffered violent pain; wherefore I rose with him. He still kept his seat upon my shoulders, and I had become fatigued with bearing him; and he made a sign to me that I should go in among the trees, to the best of the fruits. When I disobeyed him, he inflicted upon me, with his feet, blows more violent than those of whips; and he ceased not to direct me with his hand to every place to which he desired to go, and to that place I went with him. If I loitered, or went leisurely, he beat me; and I was as a captive to him. We went into the midst of the island, among the trees, and he descended not from my shoulders by night nor by day: when he desired to sleep, he would wind his legs round my neck, and sleep a little, and then he would arise and beat me, whereupon I would arise with him quickly, unable to disobey him, by reason of the severity of that which I suffered from him; and I blamed myself for having taken him up, and having had pity on him. I continued with him in this condition, enduring the most violent fatigue, and said within myself, I did a good act unto this person, and it hath become an evil to myself! By Allah, I will never more do good unto any one as long as I live!I begged of God (whose name be exalted!), at every period and in every hour, that I might die, in consequence of the excessive fatigue and distress that I suffered.
Thus I remained for a length of time, until I carried him one day to a place in the island where I found an abundance of pumpkins, many of which were dry. Upon this I took a large one that was dry, and, having opened its upper extremity, and cleansed it, I went with it to a grape-vine, and filled it with the juice of the grapes. I then stopped up the aperture, and put it in the sun, and left it for some days, until it had become pure wine; and every day I used to drink of it, to help myself to endure the fatigue that I underwent with that obstinate devil; for whenever I was intoxicated by it, my energy was strengthened. So, seeing me one day drinking, he made a sign to me with his hand, as though he would say, What is this? And I answered him, This is something agreeable, that invigorateth the heart, and dilateth the mind. Then I ran with him, and danced among the trees; I was exhilarated by intoxication, and clapped my hands, and sang, and was joyful. Therefore when he beheld me in this state, he made a sign to me to hand him the pumpkin, that he might drink from it; and I feared him, and gave it to him; whereupon he drank what remained in it, and threw it upon the ground, and, being moved with merriment, began to shake upon my shoulders. He then became intoxicated, and drowned in intoxication; all his limbs, and the muscles of his sides, became relaxed, and he began to lean from side to side upon my shoulders. So when I knew that he was drunk, and that he was unconscious of existence, I put my hand to his feet, and loosed them from my neck. Then I stooped with him, and sat down, and threw him upon the ground. I scarcely believed that I had liberated myself and escaped from the state in which I had been; but I feared him, lest he should arise from his intoxication, and torment me. I therefore took a great mass of stone from among the trees, and, coming to him, struck him upon his head as he lay asleep, so that his flesh became mingled with his blood, and he was killed. May no mercy of God be on him!
After that, I walked about the island, with a happy mind, and came to the place where I was before, on the shore of the sea. And I remained upon that island eating of its fruits, and drinking of the water of its rivers, for a length of time, and watching to see some vessel passing by me, until I was sitting one day, reflecting upon the events that had befallen me and happened to me, and I said within myself, I wonder if God will preserve me in safety, and if I shall return to my country, and meet my family and my companions. And, lo, a vessel approached from the midst of the roaring sea agitated with waves, and it ceased not in its course until it anchored at that island; where upon the passengers landed there. So I walked towards them; and when they beheld me, they all quickly approached me and assembled around me, inquiring respecting my state, and the cause of my coming to that island I therefore acquainted them with my case, and with the events that had befallen me; whereat they wondered extremely. And they said to me, This man who rode upon thy shoulders is called the Old Man of the Sea, and no one ever was beneath his limbs and escaped from him except thee; and praise be to God for thy safety! Then they brought me some food, and I ate until I was satisfied; and they gave me some clothing, which I put on, covering myself decently. After this, they took me with them in the ship; and when we had proceeded days and nights, destiny drove us to a city of lofty buildings, all the houses of which overlooked the sea. That city is called the City of the Apes; and when the night cometh, the people who reside in it go forth from the doors that open upon the sea, and, embarking in boats and ships, pass the night upon the sea, in their fear of the apes, lest they should come down upon them in the night from the mountains.
I landed to divert myself in this city, and the ship set sail without my knowledge. So I repented of my having landed there, remembering my companions, and what had befallen them from the apes, first and afterwards; and I sat weeping and mourning. And thereupon a man of the inhabitants of the city advanced to me and said to me, O my master, it seemeth that thou art a stranger in this country. I therefore replied, Yes: I am a stranger, and a poor man. I was in a ship which anchored at this city, and I landed from it to divert myself in the city, and returned, but saw not the ship.And he said, Arise and come with us, and embark in the boat; for if thou remain in the city during the night, the apes will destroy thee. So I replied, I hear and obey. I arose immediately, and embarked with the people in the boat, and they pushed it off from the land until they had propelled it from the shore of the sea to the distance of a mile. They passed the night, and I with them; and when the morning came, they returned in the boat to the city, and landed, and each of them went to his occupation. Such hath been always their custom, every night; and to every one of them who remaineth behind in the city during the night, the apes come, and they destroy him. In the day, the apes go forth from the city, and eat of the fruits in the gardens, and sleep in the mountains until the evening, when they return to the city. And this city is in the furthest parts of the country of the blacks. Among the most wonderful of the events that happened to me in the treatment that I met with from its inhabitants, was this. A person of the party with whom I passed the night said to me, O my master, thou art a stranger in this country. Art thou skilled in any art with which thou mayest occupy thyself?And I answered him, No, by Allah, O my brother: I am acquainted with no art, nor do I know how to make any thing. I was a merchant, a person of wealth and fortune, and I had a ship, my own property, laden with abundant wealth and goods; but it was wrecked in the sea, and all that was in it sank, and I escaped not drowning but by the permission of God; for He provided me with a piece of a plank, upon which I placed myself; and it was the means of my escape from drowning.And upon this the man arose and brought me a cotton bag, and said to me, Take this bag, and fill it with pebbles from this city, and go forth with a party of the inhabitants. I will associate thee with them, and give them a charge respecting thee, and do thou as they shall do. Perhaps thou wilt accomplish that by means of which thou wilt be assisted to make thy voyage, and to return to thy country.
Then that man took me and led me forth from the city, and I picked up small pebbles, with which I filled that bag. And, lo, a party of men came out from the city, and he associated me with them, giving them a charge respecting me, and saying to them, This is a stranger; so take him with you, and teach him the mode of gathering. Perhaps he may gain the means of subsistence, and ye will obtain [from God] a reward and recompense.And they replied, We hear and obey. They welcomed me, and took me with them, and proceeded, each of them having a bag like mine, filled with pebbles; and we ceased not to pursue our way until we arrived at a wide valley, wherein were many lofty trees, which no one could climb. In that valley were also many apes, which, when they saw us, fled from us, and ascended those trees. Then the men began to pelt the apes with the stones that they had with them in the bags; upon which the apes began to pluck off the fruits of those trees, and to throw them at the men; and I looked at the fruits which the apes threw down, and, lo, they were cocoa-nuts. Therefore when I beheld the party do thus, I chose a great tree, upon which were many apes, and, advancing to it, proceeded to pelt those apes with stones; and they broke off nuts from the tree and threw them at me. So I collected them as the rest of the party did, and the stones were not exhausted from my bag until I had collected a great quantity. And when the party had ended this work, they gathered together all that was with them, and each of them carried off as many of the nuts as he could. We then returned to the city during the remainder of the day, and I went to the man, my companion, who had associated me with the party, and gave him all that I had collected, thanking him for his kindness. But he said to me, Take these and sell them, and make use of the price. And afterwards he gave me the key of a place in his house, and said to me, Put here these nuts that thou hast remaining with thee, and go forth every day with the party as thou hast done this day; and of what thou bringest, separate the bad, and sell them, and make use of their price; and the rest keep in thy possession in this place. Perhaps thou wilt accumulate of them what will aid thee to make thy voyage.So I replied, Thy reward is due from God, whose name be exalted! I did as he told me, and continued every day to fill the bag with stones, and to go forth with the people, and do as they did. They used to commend me, one to another, and to guide me to the tree upon which was abundance of fruit; and I ceased not to lead this life for a length of time, so that I collected a great quantity of good cocoa-nuts, and I sold a great quantity, the price of which became a large sum in my possession. I bought every thing that I saw and that pleased me, my time was pleasant, and my good fortune increased throughout the whole city.
I remained in this state for some time; after which, as I was standing by the seaside, lo, a vessel arrived at that city, and cast anchor by the shore. In it were merchants, with their goods, and they proceeded to sell and buy, and to exchange their goods for cocoa-nuts and other things. So I went to my companion, informed him of the ship that had arrived, and told him that I desired to make the voyage to my country. And he replied, It is thine to determine. I therefore bade him farewell, and thanked him for his kindness to me. Then I went to the ship, and, accosting the master, engaged with him for my passage, and embarked in that ship the cocoa-nuts and other things that I had with me, after which they set sail that same day. We continued our course from island to island and from sea to sea, and at every island at which we cast anchor I sold some of those cocoa-nuts, and exchanged; and God compensated me with more than I had before possessed and lost. We passed by an island in which are cinnamon and pepper, and some persons told us that they had seen upon every bunch of pepper, a large leaf that shadeth it and wardeth from it the rain whenever it raineth; and when the rain ceaseth to fall upon it, the leaf turneth over from the bunch, and hangeth down by its side. From that island I took with me a large quantity of pepper and cinnamon, in exchange for cocoa-nuts. We passed also by the Island of El-Asirat, which is that wherein is the Kamari aloes-wood. And after that, we passed by another island, the extent of which is five days journey, and in it is the Sanfi aloes-wood, which is superior to the Kamari; but the inhabitants of this island are worse in condition and religion than the inhabitants of the island of the Kamari aloes-wood; for they love depravity and the drinking of wines, and know not the call to prayer, nor the act of prayer. And we came after that to the pearl-fisheries; whereupon I gave to the divers some cocoa-nuts, and said to them, Dive for my luck and lot. Accordingly they dived in the bay there, and brought up a great number of large and valuable pearls; and they said to me, O my master, by Allah, thy fortune is good! So I took up into the ship what they had brought up for me, and we proceeded, relying on the blessing of God (whose name be exalted!), and continued our voyage until we arrived at El-Basrah, where I landed, and remained a short time. I then went thence to the city of Baghdad, entered my quarter, came to my house, and saluted my family and companions, who congratulated me on my safety. I stored all the goods and commodities that I had brought with me, clothed the orphans and the widows, bestowed alms and gifts, and made presents to my family and my companions and my friends. God had compensated me with four times as much as I had lost, and I forgot what had happened to me, and the fatigue that I had suffered, by reason of the abundance of my gain and profits, and resumed my first habits of familiar intercourse and fellowship.Such were the most wonderful things that happened to me in the course of the fifth voyage: but sup ye, and to-morrow come again, and I will relate to you the events of the sixth voyage; for it was more wonderful than this.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission rested its case Monday against former Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) bond salesman Fabrice Tourre, and defense attorneys declined to call any witnesses.
Tourre, who was questioned last week by SEC lawyers during the prosecution's case, will not take the stand in his own defense.
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The jury could begin deliberating on Tuesday after attorneys for both sides present closing arguments.
Tourre faces civil charges stemming from allegations he lied to investors about a complicated investment product called a collateralized debt obligation filled with shaky mortgage loans that Tourre allegedly believed would tumble in value.
Specifically, the SEC claims that in 2007 Tourre, then a 28-year-old vice president with Goldman, worked with hedge fund guru John Paulson to create an investment product called Abacus 2007 AC-1 loaded with mortgage-backed securities that both Tourre and Paulson expected to go bad.
Tourre allegedly lied to potential investors, claiming Paulson was betting that the value of Abacus would rise rather than fall when, in fact, Paulson had bet all along that Abacus would collapse in value as the U.S. housing market collapsed.
And that's what happened: investors lost over $1 billion in the Abacus deal, according to the SEC. Paulson was not charged in the case.
Goldman settled the case with the SEC for a then-record $550 million.
During questioning last week, Tourre said he never meant to mislead anyone about Abacus.
Tourre became famous due to an e-mail he sent to a girlfriend that was obtained by the SEC. In the message, he called himself "Fabulous Fab" and predicted that products he created at Goldman would fail with the U.S. housing market.
Tourre told the jury the e-mail was meant as a romantic note to his girlfriend and not as a predictor of the economic crisis.


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Promoting economic development and residential growth in Milford won out last month over funding the construction of a new police station.
Promoting economic development and residential growth in Milford won out last month over funding the construction of a new police station.
In a 4-3 vote, Milford City Council defeated a proposed ordinance that would have collected funds for new police facilities and equipment by levying an impact fee on new residential and commercial construction.
The proposal would have required the developers of new buildings to pay a fee equal to 0.5 percent of the construction cost recorded on their building permit.
The Police Facilities Development Impact Fee would have mirrored an existing 0.25-percent impact fee levied on new construction specifically to fund capital costs incurred by the Carlisle Fire Department.
Members of city council's police committee have said they proposed the impact fee as a way to raise funds to help support the eventual construction of a new police station and to offset a portion of the department's $4.3 million budget.
Prior to council's vote on the impact fee proposal at its Sept. 14 meeting, local real estate agency owner and lifelong Milford resident Randy Marvel implored council members to vote against the measure.
"It was nothing against the police department, just how [council members] were looking to collect the funds, which I think would have put the city in a bad position, competitively," Marvel said this week. "When the average home purchaser looks at Milford and sees an extra $500 added to the cost of a home from an impact fee, they say, 'Why do we need to move to Milford when we can find a less expensive home outside city limits."
Marvel said failing to attract those new residents would have cost the city far more in lost transfer and property taxes, as well as water, sewer and electric fees, than the proposed impact fee would have collected.
Councilman Douglas Johnson said that argument helped to sway him to vote against the proposal.
"We want people to feel free to come live in Milford without having added strings or charges attached," he said, noting that city council already approved an 8-cent hike in the municipal property tax rate this year. "My 'no' vote was not against the police department or the job they do, but a vote for the people wanting to come to Milford."
Councilman Garrett Greer, who also voted against the impact fee, said the burden on economic development would have outweighed the benefit for the police department.
"Based on last year's permits, the fee only would have collected a little over $30,000, which is really just a drop in the bucket for a new police station," he said. "If you're building a car wash, for instance, you would be facing $20,000 in impact fees, about $8,000 of which would have been from this fee, which is a big chunk of money to a business owner."
Councilman Dirk Gleysteen said questions about the police department's current funding level helped contribute to his vote against the impact fee.
He said Smyrna has two more police officers, while Middletown has two less officers, yet both towns spend $1 million less per year on their municipal police departments.
"I trust that Chief [Keith] Hudson is managing the funds well," he said. "But I would need to see justification on why we're spending a million dollars more than other towns in the area, before I, in good conscience, can approve raising more money for the police department."
City Councilman James Starling also voted against the proposed impact fee.
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, a member of council's police committee was absent from the Sept. 24 meeting, while Councilmen Allen "Skip" Pikus, Douglas Morrow and Owen Brooks voted for the measure.
"I was very surprised it was voted down," Brooks said this week. "I don't think an extra $400 would make a difference on whether someone builds a home in Milford or in Lincoln, especially when that money would go to providing them with better police protection."
Brooks said the city is twice as big now as when the current police station was built. He said the size of the existing police station makes it difficult to add more officers.
"The proposal would not have been a tax increase on the citizens of Milford," he said. "It would have been a fee on new residents and businesses, who will demand additional police protection and officers as the city grows."
While Brooks said he is hopeful city council will reconsider the Police Facilities Development Impact Fee at a later date, most council members said they believe it is more likely the funding for a new police station eventually would come from voters in the form of a referendum.
"There is no doubt we need a new police station," Johnson said. "But I believe the cost should be shared by all the taxpayers rather than attacking a small group because everyone would benefit."
Greer agreed, adding that council's finance committee has been working to secure federal and state grants for the project, with little success.
"Unless we can get some outside funding, it's going to be a taxpayer decision in the form of a referendum at some point," he said. "But after a big tax increase, it's probably not a good time to ask the voters, so we'll probably have to wait on that."


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Fact Sheet on Structured Treatment Interruption
December 2003
A note from TheBody.com: The field of medicine is constantly evolving. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!
What is the Purpose of an STI?The purpose of an STI depends on the needs and conditions of the individual, but the 3 most common reasons for a break in treatment include:
What's the Difference Between an STI and "Non-Compliance" or "Non-Adherence"?During an STI, you completely and abruptly stop taking all of your HIV drugs for a fixed amount of time. Nonadherence, on the other hand, refers to missing doses of medication or only partially taking the medication. It's the difference between doing something all the way and doing it only part of the way. Nonadherence can cause resistance to HIV medications.
Are There Risks to an STI?Yes. Depending on your treatment history and medical condition, an STI could produce a sharp decline in your T cell count and a return of illness. This is true for individuals with a T cell "nadir" below 200. (Nadir means the lowest your T cell count has ever been.) For example, if your nadir was less than 200, but your count rose to 500 after you started HIV drugs, your count will likely drop quickly if you interrupt treatment. On the other hand, if your T cell count was 700 to begin with and didnt go up much after you started treatment, it probably won't go down very quickly if you interrupt treatment. Nonetheless, close monitoring of your viral load and blood work is important in the first few weeks and months after interrupting treatment.
Also, during periods off treatment, HIV can increase its diversity, which may allow drug resistance to emerge when treatment is restarted. However, the complete story on this is not clear, and more research is needed.
If I Take an STI, Can I go Back to Taking the Same Regimen?In all likelihood, yes -- assuming that you didn't stop the regimen because of its side effects or toxicity. (Side effects and toxicities will likely return if you restart the same drugs). If the regimen you were on kept your viral load undetectable, it will likely make it undetectable again. If the regimen didn't make your viral load undetectable, it probably wont make it undetectable if you go back to that regimen.
What's the Bottom Line?
Where Can I Call for More Information, or for a Referral to a Physician Who Specializes in HIV?You can call The Center for AIDS at 713.527.8219 or toll free at 888.341.1788.
A note from TheBody.com: The field of medicine is constantly evolving. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!
This article was provided by The Center for AIDS Information & Advocacy. Visit CFA's website to find out more about their activities and publications.


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Ready or not: "Mamma Mia," "Grease," Holbrook coming back to town
Denver Center Attractions has announced several new, non-subscription additional engagements, including "Mark Twain Tonight," "Tap Dogs," "Grease" and "Mamma Mia."
Smoking ban be damned, Hal Holbrook will appear in his one-man Twain show June 5 at the Buell Theatre. Actually, he gave up the ghost a few years back and now performs the quintessential cigar play without ever taking a puff. News of his return comes just a few weeks after the death of his wife, Dixie Carter.
"Tap Dogs," created by Olivier Award-winning choreographer Dein Perry, returns to the Buell Theatre Sept. 21-26. It's described as "a rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment."
"Grease" returns Oct. 12-17. No further keystokes will be expended on this news. And the "Money, Money, Money" Broadway hit of all time, the ABBA-based "Mamma Mia," seen by over 40 million people around the world, Nov. 2-7. Hey, it's already grossed $2 billion worldwide. What's another $1 mil for a week in Denver?
Remaining 2010 touring shows at a glance:
In the Heights April 28–May 9
Fiddler on the Roof May 18–23
Mark Twain Tonight! June 5
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LEXINGTON—The Seventh Annual Four State Goat Expo will begin at 8 a.m. with registration at the Dawson County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 3, said Randy Saner, Lincoln/McPherson County Extension Educator.
Entries and weigh in of show and sale goats will take place Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Although Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota and Nebraska are the official four states in the name, the event is expected to draw up to 300 participants from a seven-state area, Saner said.
Program topics include:
- Goat Nutrition for the Great Plains—Frank Pinkerton
- Improving Reproduction in the Goat—Beth Walker
- Parasite Management—Randy Saner
- Famacha Training—Randy Saner
- Fitting and Showing Goats—Beth Walker
- The Ligher Side of Goats—Dr. Joe Jeffrey
- Disease Concerns from Goats to Humans—Dr. Todd Longfellow
- Economics of Raising Goats—Frank Pinkerton
- Producer Panel—Beth Walker, Roland Helberg, Jo Bek and Frank Pinkerton
Added attractions include commercial vendors, door prizes and a goat raffle, a Nebraska products display and a meat goat breeders' display, Saner said.
Beth Walker will judge the Sunday show, which begins at 9 a.m. in the Stevens Arena. Grand and reserve champion awards are sponsored by G Man Feed and Seed Store. The sale starts at 1 p.m. with auctioneer Wendell Brott.
For more information, call your local extension office or download an agenda and registration form from the Website at http://www.4sgoatexpo.com.
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Film financiers make deals with tax credits
By RICHARD VERRIER
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— Ric Reitz makes movies. He helped bankroll the Matt Damon thriller "Contagion," Clint Eastwood's "Trouble With the Curve" and the Robert Downey comedy "Due Date."
Reitz, 58, doesn't hang out at the Polo Lounge, red-carpet premieres or swank offices in Century City. Instead, he works out of a former cotton mill near Martin Luther King Jr.'s boyhood home, hustling for business at Chamber of Commerce dinners and Rotary Club lunches. Recently, he was looking forward to attending a meeting of prosperous chicken farmers.Reitz is one of Hollywood's new financiers. Just about every major movie filmed on location gets a tax incentive, and Reitz is part of an expanding web of brokers, tax attorneys, financial planners and consultants who help filmmakers exploit the patchwork of state programs to attract film and TV production.In his case, he takes the tax credits given to Hollywood studios for location filming and sells them to wealthy Georgians looking to shave their tax bills — doctors, pro athletes, seafood suppliers, beer distributors and the like."I've got a giant state of people who are potential buyers," he said. "It's the funniest people who are hiding under stones."The trade benefits both sides. The studios get their money more quickly than if they had to wait for a tax refund from the state, and the buyers get a certificate that enables them to cut their state tax bills as much as 15 percent.About $1.5 billion in film-related tax breaks, rebates and grants were paid out or approved by nearly 40 states last year, according to Times research. That's up from $2 million a decade ago, when just five states offered incentives, according to the nonprofit Tax Foundation.Film tax credits have become so integral to filmmaking that they often determine not only where but also if a movie gets made. Studios factor them into film budgets, and producers use the promise of credits to secure bank loans or private investment capital to hire crews and build sets."You just follow the money," said Ben Affleck, the actor-director who said he would shoot part of his upcoming film "Live by Night" in Georgia. "What happens is that you're faced with a situation of shooting somewhere you want to shoot, versus shooting somewhere you'd less rather shoot — and you get an extra three weeks of filming. It comes down to the fact that you have X amount of money to make your movie in a business where the margins are really thin."The credits and incentives can cover nearly one-third of production costs. In 14 states, there is an added benefit: They can be sold, typically enabling the filmmakers to get their money months sooner than if they had to wait for refunds. States that permit the sale of tax credits, including Georgia and Louisiana, are now among the most popular for location shooting.Tax credit brokers like Reitz, although little-known outside the industry, play a key role in greasing the skids of location shooting. Reitz and his partner sold $1 million in credits in 2009, their first year in business. Their company, Georgia Entertainment Credits, did $15 million last year, and they expect to hit $30 million in 2014.Most referrals come from entertainment industry attorney Stephen Weizenecker, whose clients include Viacom Inc. and Comcast Corp.
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Robert Z. Rodriguez, age 73, passed away after an unexpected but courageous 38 day battle. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Stockton and passed into eternity on July 7, 2014. He was a fifty year construction worker and a member of the
Local 73 Labors Union. Robert loved to travel the world and enjoyed being around his grandchildren and Barbequing, watching his favorite teams San Francisco Giants and 49ers, watching his westerns and listening to his country music.
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It's sort of a dinner theater, but better.
Islanders will have the opportunity on Saturday to enjoy a pasta supper at St. Matthew's, then get a little exercise by walking two doors down Narragansett Avenue to attend a concert at the Central Baptist Church.
The meal at St. Matthew's is Boy Scout Troop 1's annual fundraiser, beginning at 5 p.m. and winding up at 7 p.m. The concert, entitled "Going Home" is the Jamestown Community Chorus' spring presentation and gets underway at 7:30 p.m.
The supper, served by the Scouts of Troop 1, and prepared by chefs Jim Archibald and John Keavy, will include meatballs, pasta, bread, salad, a beverage and dessert. This year dessert and coffee will be served outside.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. If possible purchase tickets from a member of the troop. They will also be available at the door.
After enjoying the lovely strains of Italian opera music during dinner, concertgoers will delight in the chorus' presentation of songs from Hungary, Russia, Finland, Ireland, and Brazil. The music reflects the heritage of some chorus members and explains the title "Going Home." Many of the singers will be in costume and dance.
The concert will also be presented Sunday at 3 p.m.
During the Sunday performance, the chorus will present its first annual Music Award to an island resident.
Tickets are $11 for adults and $7 for seniors and children. They're available at Baker's Pharmacy,
History at South County Museum
The South County Museum will open for the season on Friday, May 5, offering revolving exhibits for the first time.
A rotation of three new exhibits will continue through the summer, in addition to popular attractions such as the Schmid Maritime Gallery, the indoor and outdoor farm collections, and the Blacksmith and Print shops.
The revolving exhibits are "Nineteenth Century Washday," now through mid-June; "Wedding Bells," featuring the museum's extensive collection of wedding gowns, from mid-June to late-July, and "Forty Winks," with 19th-century bedroom furnishings, from late July through the end of the season.
The Blacksmith Shop remains one of the museum's most popular venues, especially for youngsters. One of the Blacksmith Camps for Kids is already sold out, but openings for others remain. In addition, it will be open forge at the shop on Wednesday evenings from June 6 through July 25.
The museum remains open for school tours from May through November and makes classroom and educational programs, historic arts workshops, and lectures available throughout the year.
The museum will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., through the end of June. Summer hours, to the end of August are, Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free to members and $5 for adults, $4 for students, and $2 for children ages 6 through 12.
For further information, call 783-5400. Jamestown Hardware, The Secret Garden, from members of the chorus and at the door.
Finish off your Saturday night on the town with the great sounds of Young Neil and the Vipers at the 'Gansett.
Meredith and Stephen Meredith of Wellesley, Mass., have sent in their donation to the Rocket Dawgz for the July 4 shoot at Mackerel Cove. We're only some eight weeks away from the big blast, so time's a-wasting. Send your check to the Fireworks Fund, P.O. Box 1776, Jamestown 02835.
Kudos to the St. Mark Women's Club, who, during the past Lenten season organized a project to collect snack foods, toiletries, reading material, music, socks, playing cards and games to send to our deployed men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Diana Travisono explained that not all the military have access to a PX or supply area and many are out on patrol and unable to purchase the necessities of life.
"This was done through Operation Support Our Troops, a 501 (c) (3), all volunteer charitable organization. This group, led by Mary K. Salomone of North Kingstown, received the donations, and mailed them to predetermined addresses in the war zones. All of the money donations were used by the Women's Club to buy goods and help pay for postage.
"The response from our parish was very generous. The cash and goods realized were put to good use. We sincerely thank Fr. O'Neill and all who participated in this worthwhile endeavor," Diane said.
*** How are the bobolinks doing?
Jamestown marathoner and former police chief Jim Pemantell writes, "Is there a main street anywhere that is in worse condition than Narragansett Avenue? I know it is a state road and I hate to say anything because if someone at DOT reads this, they will start fixing it during the parade on Memorial Day."
What year?
Birthday greetings to Sonya Bieler from her younger husband.
Keep information on your pet readily available in case it's needed says Dr. Joshua Hatch of the Jamestown Animal Clinic.
"Just as you should have phone numbers and contact information for relatives and neighbors in a convenient place in case of a real emergency, you should do the same for your pets. Save a list of information including your veterinarian's name and number, a list of medications or conditions your pet may have, and an alternative contact, like a friend, neighbor, or relative who you trust to make decisions regarding your pet if you are unreachable.
"It is also wise to know where the local 24-hour emergency animal hospitals are and have directions already mapped so you can save precious minutes and avoid a lot of stress in an emergency. Whenever your pets are kenneled or have a pet sitter make sure these contacts and numbers are available to those people. Also, contact your regular veterinarian and give the pet sitter or kennel authority to have your pet treated if you are unavailable as well."
A reminder of the Giant Yard Sale at the school on Melrose Avenue on Saturday, May 12, to benefit the medical fund of 10-yearold Payton Watson who is being treated for leukemia.
The Melrose School Improvement Team will be collecting donated items in good condition all next week.
Check your attic and cellar and in between for those things you just don't need anymore and help out the Watsons.
Kudos to Wellworks on the corner of North and Arnold for cleaning up what has been an eyesore for years. The new plantings look great.
Islanders Marsha Brome, Sue Clarke and Marsha Gutierrez who sang in a 30-voice choir during last weekend's world premiere of Enrico Garzilli's "Michelangelo" may have been part of the beginning of something big.
After being present at last Thursday's dress rehearsal, ProJo theater critic Channing Gray said Garzilli "has a hit on his hands."
Troop 1 Boy Scouts camped out last weekend on Hodgkiss Farm. They camped in tents and focused activities on scouts working on their tenderfoot, 2nd and 1st class requirements.
*** Tuesday is V-E Day.
*** Be True!!
Call in your stuff for this column to 423-0383 or 829-2760. You can e-mail us at jtnwalrus@ hotmail.com, or drop your items off at the Jamestown Press office.


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What an enormous waste of talent and money is Labyrinth. [30 Jun 1986, p.3]
Great energy and creativity went into the construction, production and direction of this movie, but it doesn't have a story that does justice to the production.
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There's more length than depth to Labyrinth. The Baryshnikov staging of "The Nutcracker" has more to tell about a girl on the edge of young womanhood, with more poignancy and a more palpable sense of transition, than all the technical wizardry Henson and crew have offered so lavishly-and without a single pop song, either. [26 Jun 1986, p.1]
With their technical astonishments, Director Henson and Executive Producer Lucas have been faithful to the pioneering Disney spirit. In suggesting the thrilling dilemmas that await a wise child, they have flown worlds beyond Walt. [7 July 1986, p.65]
Labyrinth, a fabulous film about a young girl's journey into womanhood that uses futuristic technology to illuminate a mythic-style tale, is in many ways a remarkable achievement.
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OK for kids 8+
Surreal coming-of-age fantasy -- with Muppets.
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Parents need to know that this film, while lighthearted, deals with the theme of separation of siblings, the threat that the youngest child could be turned into a goblin, and some mostly childish dangers (like being covered in a bad smell that lasts forever). Also, some of the creatures may disturb younger kids.
Educational value: Not an issue
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Role models: Sarah is delighted to use her intellect to figure her way out of logic puzzles and dilemmas. In brief domestic scenes the young heroine is portrayed as so plunged into fairy tales and fantasies that she behaves as if her real mom were a cruel Brothers Grimm stepmother. The slightly mixed message is that she triumphs because of the same mania for make-believe.
Violence and scariness: Monster roughhousing, tussling, sword fighting, a giant axe-wielding robot-like thing, and even a goblin machine-gunner, but no blood, and despite occasional talk of "certain death," none of the peril meant very seriously. The "Fire Gang" is a group of creatures who playfully pull their bodies apart and reassemble each other (and talk of doing the same to the fleeing heroine).
Sexy stuff: Not an issue
Language: Mild, with a few "hells" and "damns."
Consumerism: Not an issue
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[b]Getting Prepared for Destiny 2 on PC[/b] Destiny 2 will be available to players on Windows PC through our partners at [url=http://blizzard.com/]Blizzard Entertainment[/url]. Following this guide will ensure that PC players will be ready for the Destiny 2 PC Beta and the Destiny 2 full retail product, when they are available. [b]Step 1: Create a Blizzard Account[/b] [quote] In preparation for Destiny 2, it is encouraged that all players who wish to play on PC start by creating their Blizzard account. • [b]Players new to the Blizzard platform[/b] can create a Blizzard account by clicking [url=https://battle.net/account/creation/]this link[/url]. • [b]Returning Blizzard players[/b] can log in to their existing Blizzard account by clicking [url=https://battle.net/login/]this link[/url]. • [b]Players who encounter an issue with their Blizzard account[/b] can find support by clicking [url=https://battle.net/support/games/services/316]this link[/url]. • [b]Once players have access to their Blizzard account[/b], they should [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Article/12130]link to an existing Bungie.net profile[/url] or [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/User/Register]create a new one[/url]. [b][u]PLEASE NOTE[/u]:[/b] Linking a Blizzard account authentication method on Bungie.net allows players to log in to their existing Bungie.net account with their Blizzard credentials. Players who do not yet have a Bungie.net account may choose to create one using their Blizzard account. Listed below are helpful links for players looking to link their Blizzard account to Bungie.net. • [b]Players with an existing Bungie.net profile[/b] may link their Blizzard account by following the instructions outlined [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Article/12130]here[/url]. • [b]Players who do not have a Bungie.net profile[/b] may create one [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/User/Register]here[/url]. For more information on Bungie.net accounts, players should see the following articles: • [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Article/12130]LINKING AND UNLINKING DESTINY ACCOUNTS TO A BUNGIE.NET PROFILE[/url] • [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Article/12395]I CANNOT POST IN THE #DESTINY AND #FEEDBACK FORUMS.[/url] [/quote] [b]Step 2: Download and Install the Blizzard app[/b] [quote] Once players have created their Blizzard account and logged in, they must next [url=https://battle.net/support/article/25949]download and install the Blizzard app[/url]. The Blizzard app is required to play Destiny 2 on PC. • Players can download the Blizzard app by following [url=https://battle.net/account/download/index.xml?show=bnetapp]this link[/url]. • Scroll down to the Blizzard app client download. • Verify that region is correct. • Click the Windows icon on the right side of the page. • Locate and run the downloaded executable file. • Follow on-screen prompts to finish installation. • Log in on the Blizzard app. [/quote] [b]Step 3: Purchase Destiny 2 for PC[/b] [quote] Purchase is required for access to the Destiny 2 PC Beta and Destiny 2 full retail product, when they are available. The following options are available to players who wish to purchase Destiny 2 for PC. • Visit the [b]Destiny 2 product page in the Blizzard shop[/b] by following [url=https://battle.net/shop/product/destiny2]this link[/url]. • See the official Destiny The Game website for additional purchasing options by following [url=https://www.destinythegame.com/buy]this link[/url]. [/quote] [b]Step 4: Stay tuned to Bungie.net[/b] [quote] Once players have followed the above instructions, they should stay tuned to Bungie.net for new information as it becomes available. • Players who follow us on Twitter at [url=https://twitter.com/BungieHelp]@BungieHelp[/url] can opt in to be notified of emerging issues as they are announced. [/quote]
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its not saying that im playing destiny 2 in the battle.net app and my friend is getting the same thing we cant add eachother in the game and its really frustrating i literally tried everything and ended up trying to que at the same time so we can add each other from inside the lobby but that didnt work out either
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As the high end Macs approach the low end workstations (which in turn are dropping quickly in price), methods of connecting the two become more necessary. A recent discussion on Usenet reveals that the software that allows a Mac to mount an NFS (Network File System) server (such as a SUN workstation, IBM PC-clone, or a variety of mainframes) as an icon on the desktop has been completed since 1988. Apparently, CITI at the University of Michigan was contracted by Apple to write the software, which they did and shipped to Apple in 1988. Yet no one has seen anything of this MacNFS software. By some reports, Apple is just sitting on it for no apparent reason; others say that CITI may have had access to some SUN code, which would force Apple to pay license fees to SUN. These latter sources say that Apple contracted the work out again to another group that definitely had no access to the SUN code.
One of the programmers who worked on the CITI project said that he may rewrite the code next year and release it into the public domain just so people can have something to work with. Some others thought that NFS client software was a bit too complex to be supported via the PD route, but others replied (and we agree) that PD products are particularly good for organizations with less money than time. For those of you with more money than time (assuming you don't want to donate large sums of it to TidBITS), The Wollongong Group will release MacPathWay NFS to allow Macs to read and write files on an NFS volume. Wollongong hopes to price MacPathWay NFS at about $200 per client.
The Wollongong Group -- 415/962-7100
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Sharon Fisher -- firstname.lastname@example.com
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This Thursday at 8 p.m. there will be a launch party for a new thingamajob I wrote titled the "The Great Dysmorphia: An Epistemological View of Ingesting Hallucinogenic Mushrooms at a 2012 Republican Presidential Debate". Honestly, if the title alone doesn't pique your interest, I'll go ahead and consider myself a pretty shitty writer.
There's been a bit of (intentional) confusion about the nature of this project, so I'll quickly clear things up: This is not a new book proper. This is, let's call it, an extended essay. A non-fiction novella. It will only be available in e-book form on Kindle or iTunes or Nook or some of that other stuff that I myself do not even own.
It was and is part of this much larger, much longer project that, over the course of the last two years, I've written about five to six chapters of and that will take me at least another three to five to finish. Basically what happened, though, was I did this really weird thing and wrote something I thought was pretty fun and realized I shouldn't just sit on it until the end of this whole larger, longer project.
Harper's—the publication David Foster Wallace called the "swanky East Coast magazine"—considered it but ultimately declined for reasons I can only conclude involved length and sheer volume of F-words. That's when I hooked up with a publicist and had this idea to publish it as its own stand-alone piece because I really wanted to get it out before the election.
Therefore, it will only cost you a $1.99. I spend $1.99 all the time on all sorts of crap, and I can promise you this: it will be the best one-dollar-and-ninety-nine cents you have ever spent in your entire life, period. So you should buy it. If you want to listen to me talk about it, check out Hank Thompson's podcast "Winners and Losers" where, he, myself and comedian Jeff Steinbrunner discuss hallucinogens, the politics of science education, and, obviously the mythical sexual practice known as "scissoring."
However, if you live in Chicago, you should also come to the launch party for several reasons. First of all, I managed to get this awesome Chicago rock band named Pipes & Drums to agree to play after my reading, and they kick a panty-melting, arrythmia-inducing amount of ass. I also got RedEye front man and social butterfly extraordinaire Ernest Wilkins to emcee the festivities (no word yet if he's going to get Aaron Paul to show up).
In addition, there will also be a bullshit raffle, which will cost you nothing and probably involve Post-It notes instead of actual raffle tickets. You will notice the impressive cover art, which was designed by a phenomenal artist and designer working in Denver, Colorado—a guy named Ben Orsborn. The winner will take home a signed poster of the book cover, which I can only imagine will be worth a fortune after my arrest.
Finally, there will be great amounts of drinking and revelry as Black Rock has agreed to all kinds of fantastic food deals and drink specials with little idea of the deviant behavior most of my fans are capable of. They would be wise to put a tarp down.
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A. O. Smith Corp. announced it has acquired Applied Energy Recovery Systems Inc. (AERS) of Norcross, Ga., a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential heat pump water heaters. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The AERS product line includes the E-Tech line of commercial and industrial water heaters, as well as commercial outdoor and indoor pool heating systems, and residential water heating and swimming pool products.
"The acquisition of AERS allows A. O. Smith to reinforce our leadership position in providing energy efficient water heating solutions and provides us a strong platform from which to address the growing interest from our customers in renewables," Ajita G. Rajendra, president of A. O. Smith Water Products Company said.
"We plan to leverage the technology, engineering expertise and know-how from AERS to expand our capabilities and product lines across the globe," Rajendra added.
Heat pump water heaters capture heat from the surrounding air (air-source) or from water sources (water-source) such as waste water generated by a building's chiller or cooling system and use it to heat water for hot water uses. The energy savings generated from the captured heat significantly exceeds the energy cost of running the heat pump, making this technology a highly efficient means for water heating with savings of up to 80 percent.
A. O. Smith Corporation, with 2008 sales of $2.3 billion, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive product line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China. A. O. Smith is also one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors for residential and commercial applications in North America.


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Photos: Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Rick Ross Perform At Cali Christmas 2013
Every year, Los Angeles' Power 106 brings together the biggest names in hip-hop to the stage for their annual Cali Christmas concert. 2013 was no exception as Kendrick Lamar with special guest Diddy, 2 Chainz, J. Cole, Rick Ross, Big Sean and more performed on Saturday (Dec. 14) night at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Check out photos from Cali Christmas 2013 in the gallery ahead.
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Cauliflower GratinCloset Cooking
For my second dish with cauliflower I thought that I would go with the classic cauliflower gratin. I don't think you can really go wrong with smothering a vegetable in becamel sauce, covering it with cheese and baking it until golden brown on top. It is really easy and nice and tasty. I saw a few recipes that called for the addition of bits of ham or topping it with breadcrumbs. Both of these additions sound good and I will have to try them.
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Free of Charge Sapphire Movie Clip from Sexy Sapphire on Round and Brown
Truth be told there is a whole lot of delicious booty this week on Round and Brown. Sapphire and Toni Marie are a couple of incredibly hot women waiting to show all of it. With their hot pants and sex skills, they weren't playing around. Straight out of the jacuzzi they moved naked towards the bedroom. At that place both these babes went head to head for some penis.


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In this video I interview Greg Piche, Social Media Architect for Clorox. Greg shares insights into how the company's new social media site Clorox Connects helps Clorox connect with partners and consumers to generate new ideas.
You'll also hear how the 100-plus year old Clorox rolled out its social media community.
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Driver: Rollover crash on I-435, Blue Parkway caused by black ice
Woman escapes unhurt
Driver: Rollover crash on I-435, Blue Parkway caused by black ice
Woman escapes unhurt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
A rollover crash on Interstate 435 near Blue Parkway early Monday morning may have been caused by black ice.
Irene Olson told KMBC's Brenda Washington that she was on her way to work about 3:30 a.m. when she hit a patch of ice and lost control of her car.
"I hit black ice going down I-435, and it was just a small patch of it. I was going 65 mph and I saw right it before I hit it, and the car just spun out of control and then it started going that way and then I rolled over. I had my seat belt on. A guy pulled over and helped me, and helped me get out of my car," Olson said.
Olson said she was not hurt in the crash.
The Missouri Department of Transportation sent a salt and sand crew out to treat that stretch of the roadway.


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Exercise Cycles
Time-tested, tried and true, it is hard to beat a well-designed exercise cycle for a safe and effective home training device. A major advantage of cycles is the body support you receive from a sturdy seat. This is very important for persons who are overweight, in poor physical condition, or unsteady on their feet. Another plus for cycling is the externally applied resistance. Rather than working against your bodyweight, which may be too difficult for many people, you can easily adjust the work tension to an appropriate effort level. Also, the resistance can be conveniently changed throughout your exercise session, with less tension for your warm-up and cool-down segments, and more tension during the mid-ride.
The pedaling action is a normal and comfortable movement pattern, that involves the large muscles of the legs, thighs and hips. When positioned properly on the cycle, there should be little stress on the knees, lower back or shoulders, making cycling a relatively low-risk indoor exercise activity.
In comparison to other types of exercise equipment, stationary cycles are generally less expensive and more durable. A good cycle will function well for decades, with little more than some occasional oil applications and resistance pad replacements. Also, cycles have rather small space requirements.
If you like to read while you exercise, cycling is one of the few activities in which your upper body and head remain motionless, making it easy to focus your eyes on written materials. All things considered, a good indoor cycle is my first recommendation for at-home exercise equipment.
Certainly, the most natural physical activity is walking, and a visit to any health club confirms the popularity of treadmill walking as the premier indoor exercise. If you do not have difficulty walking outdoors, then you should soon become just as comfortable on a well-constructed, motor driven treadmill. Although balance and concentration are clearly more critical when the treadmill belt is moving under your feet, most people quickly acclimate to treadmill walking.
Like cycling, this indoor activity addresses the large muscles of the lower body, but it involves upper body action as well. The effort level may be increased by speeding up the belt or by raising the incline so that you are walking uphill.
The major disadvantage of training on a home treadmill is the purchase price. It is almost impossible to find a treadmill with sturdy construction, sufficient motor power, stable belt function, and smooth operation for less than $3,000.00. Less expensive models rarely hold up to the constant landing forces produced by your bodyweight against the belt frame and motor. Non-motor driven treadmills are almost always problematic and not recommended.
If you can designate enough money and space for a quality treadmill, you should not be disappointed with this indoor exercise activity. Just be sure to buy one with a fine reputation and a good warranty.


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Bills Would Change Access to Public School Classes
- Scott Woodruff HSLDA
- 2014 29 Jan
Three bills pending in the Wisconsin Legislature would change homeschoolers' access to public school classes.
Act 20
The enactment of Act 20 last year gave public school systems blank-check authority to impose admissions requirements for entrance into any individual class a homeschool student might want to take. It also kept in place a school's long-standing power to create unique requirements for admission into the school itself under Wisconsin Code 118.145(1).
This created a situation where a homeschooler's ability to take a class could be stymied two separate ways: by the school asserting the student is not qualified to be admitted to the school itself, or by the school asserting the student is not qualified to take the class he wants.
AB 555 (as amended January 7, 2014) removes the power of the school system to create unique requirements for admissions into the school itself. This would be a positive change for those who desire public school classes. The bill does not change the school's power to create admission requirements for each individual class.
AB 555 has a companion bill in the Senate, SB 458. SB 458 has not (at least at this moment) been amended to conform to AB 555. As SB 458 currently stands, it would leave in place a school system's power to impose requirements for admission into the school, but remove the power to impose requirements for admission into individual high school classes. This would be a positive change for those who want to take public school classes.
Another pending bill, AB 329, would completely restore the status quo to what it was before the enactment of Act 20 last summer. The "pro" is that this would result in schools no longer having power to impose admissions requirements on individual classes.
The "con" is that by restoring the status quo, AB 329 would remove two provisions of Act 20 that actually made small improvements in access to public school classes: the ability to take elementary school classes and the ability to take one class outside the student's district of residence. No hearing has been held on AB 329, and there is no companion bill.
We want you to be informed about these bills, all of which have some good features, but we are not requesting any action.
Protect Your Family
If you or someone you know is not a member of HSLDA, will you consider taking a moment today to join or recommend us? Your support enables us to defend individual families threatened by government officials and protect homeschooling freedom for all. Join now.
Scott Woodruff answers questions and assists members regarding legal issues in Wisconsin. He and his wife homeschooled their children.
Courtesy HSLDA. Used with permission.
Publication date: January 29, 2014


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Multiplication Rap 4x (app)Rock 'N Learn
Learn to Multiply the fun way with D.J. Doc Roc, the Hip Hop Hamster. Each app includes a music video from Rock 'N Learn's award winning Multiplication Rap DVD and a skip counting video for the fact family. A randomized drill over the facts from x0 through x12 helps learners check their progress. Once you've learned all the facts, race the clock to see who can get the best time!


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Emerald Cut with Diamond Ring Setting - Halo Floating Style - 4 Prong - 14K GoldNWG&D
Our Quality
All of our custom-made gold jewelry is crafted by our Certified Master Bench Jeweler and Master Goldsmith.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee - Superior Quality - Certified Master Bench Jeweler
We also offer this ring in 18k gold, platinum and palladium. Contact us for details.
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Setting: Diamond Accent - Halo Floating Style - 4 Prong
Center Stone Shape/Cut: Emerald/Faceted
Center Stone Size: 6x4mm to 8x6mm
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Side Stone Quality: F/G - VS/SI1
Side Stone Total Weight: .56-.64 cttw
For side diamond cttw of your ring, select center stone size.
Metal: Gold (Option of White - Yellow - Rose)
Metal Purity: 14K Solid
Weight: 4.98g to 7.00g (Depending on size of center stone)
Width Bottom of Shank: approx. 2.4mm
Ring Size: 6-7 (Can resize to most sizes)
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We guarantee all workmanship and labor. In the unlikely event that your piece has a defect or is damaged, we will exchange for the exact item. However, any piece that has been altered from its original condition (custom ring sizing, gem setting, any adjustments made after received, etc.) is non-returnable.


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938 W. Webster St. 312-789-4600
Rating: !!!! (out of four)
Look for: The triangular logo with a towering evergreen tree that conveniently also looks like a slice of pizza. Thanks to stacked log booths and tree-trunk tables made from Oregon Douglas fir, the decor in this Lincoln Park pizzeria is so foresty it almost deserves its own name--Timberiffic? Logalicious? Woodtastic? It makes more sense when you find out that the hand-tossed, stone-baked pizzas are inspired by an Oregon pizzeria that the owners loved during their time living there, though they're staying tight-lipped about its name.
Best for: Anyone who loves piling tons of stuff on their pizza. You can build your own 10-, 14- or 18-inch pizza, but Homeslice has 31 suggestions, all named after the owners or people they know. Co-owner Clay Hamilton was making his rounds to each table just after I ordered the Clay Bacon, which piles chicken, bacon, diced roma tomatoes, onions and a three-cheese blend (provolone, mozzarella and cheddar) atop a base of ranch sauce—to crazy delicious results. On the veggie side, the Natelicious (named for the designer behind the map-style menu) combines artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and roasted garlic cloves with the briny saltiness of capers and kalamata olives. The bubbly, golden-edged crust is sturdy enough to support the weight of all those toppings. Prices start at $8 for the small cheese pizza and top out around $32 for large specialty pies; my four friends and I ordered five small pies and had zero leftovers.
Loved it: The sweet-as-pie server who took care of my table. Opening weekend buzz combined with March Madness resulted in crushing crowds, but she took the time to explain the menu and make sure we had any condiments we could possibly want—from a big bottle of sriracha to some seriously delicious made-from-scratch ranch sauce for crust-dipping. She also kept the drinks coming. Though there's a solid lineup of beers both draft and canned (with cute logo-clad koozies for the latter), by the end of the night, everyone at my table was drinking Moscow mules ($9) served in traditional copper mugs that matched the round copper lights dangling above us. And the restrooms, which are tiled with thousands of pennies and begging to be Instagrammed.
Hated it: Lincoln Park stereotypes come to life, from a rowdy suit-clad guy letting off steam after work to moms who sent their pre-teen sons outside to play basketball while they nursed glasses of wine. On the other hand, the vibe is less college than neighboring sports bars State and McGee's; the TVs behind the bar will only be turned on for major sporting events (March Madness applies) to keep the focus on conversation.
Bottom line: Homeslice is the best thing to hit this strip of Webster Avenue since Jam 'n' Honey's gigantic jars of Nutella. Lucky for DePaul students and anyone working within walking distance, lunch service with by-the-slice options ($3-$4) just launched this week.
Want more? Discuss this article and others on RedEye's Facebook page.


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Game of Thrones Season 4 Characters in Movies
A Shirtless Game of Thrones Star? Sign Us Up
With over a month until from the new season of Game of Thrones, we need our fix of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Jaime Lannister right now! We searched beyond the Seven Kingdoms to find our favorite characters IRL in order to keep us all preoccupied until we see them again in April. Watch the video to find out what upcoming movies you need to check out in order to see your favorite Game of Thrones men. Did we mention that one will be shirtless?


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Dave D'Onofrio's Patriots Notebook: New England will adjust without GronkBY DAVE D'ONOFRIO
Special to The New Hampshire Union Leader
November 19. 2012 10:50PM
IF you're a Patriots fan upset that Rob Gronkowski broke his forearm while New England was scoring its 59th point in Sunday's 59-24 blowout of Indianapolis, it's understandable. But don't blame Bill Belichick. Don't blame running up the score. Don't blame the use of starters on special teams.
Blame the Colts.
See, by the time the all-world tight end incurred the injury that'll sideline him for a minimum of four to six weeks - after reportedly undergoing surgery on Monday morning - Belichick had reached the conclusion that the Patriots were comfortably ahead. When the Patriots took possession with 7:37 to play, enjoying a comfortable 28-point margin, Gronkowski wasn't part of the offense that the coach sent back onto the field.
Earlier in the day he'd become the first tight end in NFL history to catch at least 10 touchdowns in each of his first three seasons, and Sunday he was particularly unstoppable en route to seven catches and 137 yards, so if Belichick really believed the Pats needed more points, he surely would've had Gronkowski on the field.
Yet at the start of the aforementioned drive, Gronkowski was on the sideline and Shane Vereen (not Stevan Ridley) was in the backfield. Tom Brady threw on the first play, then again on a third-and-7, but the other five snaps during the series were all runs, and once they advanced the ball to the Indianapolis 4, the Patriots personnel package included Vereen, Visanthe Shiancoe and Michael Hoomanawanui. According to the depth chart, that's New England's third running back and its third and fourth tight ends.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis still had most of its starting defense on the field - yet the Colts still couldn't stop the Patriots' backups. Because of that, New England kicked its franchise-record-tying eighth extra point of the day. And as it did, it did so with little hesitation about sending Gronkowski onto the field to set the right edge of the alignment.
As Belichick said Monday, "It's one of his roles and jobs in the game. It's an important job, whoever does it."
Certainly clubs have contingencies in case of injury, and there will obviously be someone else there when the Patriots face the Jets on Thursday night, but kicking teams typically operate as complete units. They practice together. Then they stay together - no matter the score or the circumstances.
And while there is an assessment of risk vs. reward when deciding who to put in those situations, the risk of injury is so low on a point-after that it's commonplace for teams to use starters in those situations. The Patriots were merely playing as they practiced, and determined to do so for a full 60 minutes.
So blame the Colts for not being able to doing anything about that, because if they'd simply stopped the Patriots, Gronkowski would've left the field on Ridley's scoring scamper with 9:05 to play and never returned for the rest of the night.
Instead, he won't return for at least a month, and so now it's up to the Patriots to adjust - not only their game plan week to week, but their plans and expectations for the regular season as a whole.
With Gronkowski out, the Patriots might be best served by taking a realistic look at the conference landscape and perhaps readjust their objectives for these final six contests. At 7-3 they hold a three-game lead in the East, and a division title seems a near-certainty, but it's in the conference standings where losing to Arizona on a missed field goal, blowing a two-score lead at Baltimore, and giving away a nailbiter in Seattle really start to sting.
With six games remaining, the Pats are two games behind the Texans (9-1) and - having coughed up the tiebreaker - essentially two games behind the Ravens (8-2) in the fight for a first-round bye. New England plays Houston, so it has a chance to help itself at least a little bit, but both of those teams would really need to stumble in order to be overtaken.
So New England's best course of action might be making sure that they're at some semblance of full strength come playoff time rather than rushing players back in order to make a run at a top-two seed.
Without Gronkowski in the passing game, there will be temptation to get Aaron Hernandez back from an ankle injury he's already once re-aggravated as soon as possible. With Gronkowski absent as a blocker, the same will be true of Logan Mankins and Dan Connolly along the offensive line.
But the Patriots shouldn't divert from the plan on those players just because Gronkowski will be absent. If Hernandez was coming back anyway, then so be it. Get him in there. Same with either of the starting guards. But New England would seem to have a better chance of winning a Super Bowl by winning four games with its full complement fully healthy than trying to win three games with a team dealing with lingering ailments at a number of key spots.
And it's not as if the Patriot offense is suddenly going to be hapless with Shiancoe, Hoomanawanui and Daniel Fells in place of Gronkowski and perhaps Hernandez. It still has Brady, and he still has Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd, plus Julian Edelman and a soon-to-be-1,000-yard rusher in Ridley. They may not keep up a pace that currently has them on track to score the second-most points in NFL history, but with the proper adjustments they're certainly capable of keeping things from derailing until Gronkowski is fully recovered.
He's such a difference maker that by then New England's offense will probably look different, as likely will their planned path to New Orleans. Blame the Colts for that, Patriots fans.
But know that with good medicine and management over the next month, there's still hope that when it really matters your team will be just as unstoppable as it was on Sunday.
Dave D'Onofrio covers the Patriots for the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News. His e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.