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In the family of my birth, we can obviously laugh at some pretty strange things. Things that make outsiders cringe. Things that people don't always understand or get. Things that bystanders can't believe we just did or said. Inappropriate is a way of life. In that spirit, I want you to laugh at this post and admit that it would make great National Lampoon fodder.
Like the time my mother had just returned from vacation, sporting a new ring of Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, while visiting my sister. My sister asked "Whatcha got there?". Mom responded by covering the ring with her other hand and chuckling "Nothing, what are you talking about?". Sister dear counted with "You know, that ring that I am going to have to pry off your cold dead finger." Mom laughed - hard. My sister's MIL (an innocent bystander) almost chocked in shock that such a thing would be said. A few years later that's exactly what my sister had to do and we all laughed ourselves half to death when it happened.
The night before Mom's funeral my siblings and I gathered at my brothers home. We were enjoying being all together (living states apart, this doesn't happen but every few years), reminiscing about childhood and all the memories of old stories from our adventures growing up. We thought it would be nice if we could come up with a great story about Mom to eulogize and share at her funeral. We sat poolside having a few beers and coming up with stories to tell. "I got one, I got one" we took turns saying, and as we got closer to the end of the story remembered that it didn't end well or was something that couldn't be shared publicly among Mom's friends who really didn't know us. These stories had us laughing ourselves silly, but would only garner gasps from those assembled in the church.
We came up with at least a hundred different gut busting family stories. Not one of which was appropriate for public consumption. We tried to edit the stories, but they only lost their charm and humor in the process. The bests parts were the worst actions. Even on our way to church to next morning we were still trying to brainstorm. Only to come to the conclusion that none of us would eulogize. We would leave it up to a friend of Mom's who volunteered.
Arriving at the church and being greeted by a friend of Mom's who helped to plan these things, I let her know that none of us would be speaking. "I understand, many times the family is too broken up. I will have (the volunteer) do it". Yeah, let's go with that. So, during the Mass, when the time came the priest announces "I understand that one of the children of the deceased would like to say a few words now".
*Do not make eye contact*
*look directly at shoes*
*gasps of disbelief from those gathered. 95% of which do not know us*
The silence is too much and the 4 of us start to snicker uncontrollably.
*More gasping about what awful children we must be*
Finally the priest moves on with "I guess not. I understand a friend of the deceased would like to share a few words". And she did. She delivered a beautiful and kind eulogy. The kind of eulogy that made us look even worse than we already did.
In the end, Mom gave us one more funny family story that is not fit for public consumption. But heck, it's out there now. And we know that Mom and Dad both were laughing right along with the 4 of us. They get us, even if no one else does.
SideNotes: 1.) I am still working on my Stupid Human Trick since Mrs4444 crushed the idea I was working on with Monkey Weasel.
2.) I want to speak at BlogHer(why? why the heck not) and need to submit a post to speak about for consideration. I don't know which one I want to submit. It's up to you to stalk my archives and vote in my comments.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
In Fond Rememberance...........
In the family of my birth, we can obviously laugh at some pretty strange things. Things that make outsiders cringe. Things that people don't always understand or get. Things that bystanders can't believe we just did or said. Inappropriate is a way of life. In that spirit, I want you to laugh at this post and admit that it would make great National Lampoon fodder.
22 comments:
- seashore subjects said...
LOL - I love the sound of crickets!
- December 31, 2008 at 6:39 AM
- Audubon Ron said...
Nice story. Yes, family members have a weird inside humor thing.
Thanks for visiting.
- December 31, 2008 at 7:05 AM
- Momo Fali said...
I think it's wonderful that you all have such great memories together!
At my uncle's funeral, his daughter spoke and said that after the service there would be a meal provided down the hall. Just like her Dad would've wanted, she said we would be having pizza and beer. Then, she went on to say that two of her Dad's friends had to pay at the door, because my he wouldn't be caught dead buying them a beer. Everyone laughed so hard!
- December 31, 2008 at 7:08 AM
- Weaselmomma said...
@ Seashore ~ oh, you should have been there!
@ Ron ~ and my family is the weirdest.
@ Momo ~ The only problem is that the world doesn't share it with us. Get me drunk at BlogHer and I'll tell you more.
- December 31, 2008 at 7:17 AM
- Weaselmomma said...
@ Ron ~ I was actually in Biloxi when Mom died(it was one of our favorite haunts together) but that's a whole 'nother inappropriate for public consumption story.
- December 31, 2008 at 7:20 AM
- de-I said...
I think the "public" in general should lighten up. With all the crap that goes on everyday in the world, the wonderful attitude your family has toward life should be cherished.
- December 31, 2008 at 7:29 AM
- Weaselmomma said...
@ de-I ~ people who don't know us well find us harsh, disrespectful and inappropriate. People who do know us well find us to be all of that but funny too!
- December 31, 2008 at 7:39 AM
- Heinous said...
I think it's great that you have that sense of humor.
Inappropriate is for people who don't know how to enjoy life as well...
- December 31, 2008 at 8:29 AM
- Weaselmomma said...
@ Heinous ~ I do believe you're right. Most people don't get cracking up in the middle of your Mom's funeral. They need to pull the stick out.
- December 31, 2008 at 8:38 AM
- Melisa said...
Oh please: you're telling Momo to "get you drunk" at BlogHer? When we talked about it at Caribou I wasn't under the impression that you were going to need help in that area. Bwahahahaha! (I'll be there with ya...hee hee)
I loved this story. I think it's hilarious and your family sounds like people I'd have lots of fun with! (but I won't wear jewelry)
- December 31, 2008 at 8:50 AM
- RhondaLue said...
That's hilarious. My family is inappropriate too. i wouldn't have it any other way. I'd shrivel up and die if I had to live with a bunch of snooty folks who couldn't laugh!!
- December 31, 2008 at 9:04 AM
- Cheffie-Mom said...
You always put a smile on my face. Family memories are the best. Happy New Year to you and the Weasel Family!
- December 31, 2008 at 10:09 AM
- Weaselmomma said...
@ Melisa ~ I never said Momo's job would be hard.
@ Rhonda ~ Yeah, inappropriate really doesn't begin to cove us.
@ Cheffie ~ I aim to please, glad to know I can deliver.
- December 31, 2008 at 10:17 AM
- nonna said...
even though i love your twistedness, my mom totally doesn't get it. quote: "Why would she name her children weasels? they are gross, sneaky, disgusting animals. i just don't see how a mom could call her kids that." LOL
i tried to explain it to her, but i just couldn't come up with the right words. i finally just gave up and said, that's just her, she's twisted and it's funny. leave her alone! lol
- December 31, 2008 at 12:34 PM
- nonna said...
oh! i just remembered (well half-way remembered) me and sis and mom snickering at a funeral too. i just can't remember whose it was! lol i'll have to check with sis - she and seashore are my memory vaults :)
- December 31, 2008 at 12:51 PM
- terri said...
I think every family has their own inside jokes; the things no one else would get but that create that special bond between family members. It's ok if everyone else thought your behavior was inappropriate. Like you said, your mom was laughing along with all of you.
- December 31, 2008 at 3:55 PM
- Weaselmomma said...
@ Nonna ~ Just point her toward my 1st post and explain that I didn't decide to call them weasels, Eldest did!
@ Terri ~ It was so funny. In that church full of strangers who knew nothing positive of us anyway. They just didn't get the big picture. It was one of those surreal moments and pants wetting funny.
- December 31, 2008 at 5:17 PM
- Michelle said...
Oh wow... I can only imagine how the funeral luncheon went afterwards. Humor is definitely a good way to bind a family together, and I'm so glad that you are so close to your family.
Happy New Year!
And good luck finding a post. No way no how am I speaking, but I promise to come listen to you if you're selected!
- December 31, 2008 at 7:51 PM
- Laura said...
I love this post, & we are more alike than you may know. Maybe it's the big family thing, but we would do exactly this (& probably will) when the day comes. I'm grateful to have both my parents, but lost all four grandparents w/in a period of just a few years, & we did the night before--great stories (though my grandparents weren't quite as "inappropriate" as my parents would be to "toast/roast") & we had weepy funeral times for them...not that we won't cry when our parents die, but we'll have a good party. My favorite aunt wants to be propped up in the corner w/ a drink in hand at her own wake. We'll probably do a dance when the stepparents go, but that's another story!!
I have to tread carefully around hubby--he lost his mom at a young age & it's a sacred date in their family--I'm not sure if he'd understand our humor in that particular situation.
Thanks for the laugh!!!
- December 31, 2008 at 8:30 PM
- The Microblogologist said...
I think I would have trouble figuring out what stories not to tell in that situation, there are so many good stories involving my mother, most of which she would be mortified if she were actually there. I wonder if it is in her will that I am NOT to give the eulogy... I feel that if people are able to laugh at my funeral then I led a good life.
- January 1, 2009 at 9:38 PM
- Mama Smurf said...
My vote is for THIS post!
Love this story.
- January 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- Mrs4444 said...
What an awesome story. I, too, have had fits of giggles at a funeral; lucky for me, in the parking lot!
- January 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM


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HANOVER, N.H. – Junior goalie Jeff Malcolm (Lethbridge, AB) stopped 29 of 30 shots to lead the No. 9/10 Yale men's hockey team to its first victory of the 2011-12 season, a 2-1 decision over Dartmouth in the final game of the Ivy Shootout at Thompson Arena.
The Elis, outshot 30-25, got a strong showing from their third-year netminder who was also in net for yesterday's 2-2 OT draw with Princeton.
"It was a battle tonight," said Keith Allain '80, Yale's Malcolm G. Chace Head Coach of Hockey.
The Big Green outshot the Blue 14-5 in a scoreless opening period as Malcolm's play in net prevented the home team from jumping out in front. A Dartmouth 5-on-3 early in the second period appeared to be what it needed to cash in on the shot differential, but that's not what happened.
"He (Malcolm) was outstanding in that first period and gave us a chance to win. He was rock solid all game and was definitely what we needed," said Allain, a former Yale goalie himself.
The momentum turned midway through this contest. The Bulldogs outshot the home team 14-8 in the second and got on the board first with 10:50 left, taking advantage of a power play. Sophomore forward Clinton Bourbonais (Colchester, Conn.) skated in from the right point to the top of the circle and flicked a hard, low wrister toward the net. Dartmouth goalie James Mello made the save but junior forward Antoine Laganiere (Ile Cadieux, Que) was there to bang it home for his first of the year.
The Big Green evened things about four minutes later when freshman Eric Neiley notched his first career goal. Neiley skated in from the left circle and snapped off a rising shot over Malcolm's shoulder.
Yale grabbed the lead again when senior Chad Ziegler (Spruce Grove, AB) tallied just before the second intermission to make it 2-1. Ziegler, who ended up with the game-winner, took a pass from senior Charles Brockett (Shaker Heights, Ohio) behind the net before skating out to the middle of the crease. The veteran forward snapped a shot between Mello's left shoulder and the post at the 18:54 mark.
"Our guys showed great courage with a slow start on the road, having a goal waved off and fighting through the (two) third-period penalty kills," Allain said.
Yale scored once on three advantages while Malcolm and the Eli defense held Dartmouth scoreless on three chances.
The Bulldogs open their home regular season schedule next Friday night when Cornell comes to Ingalls Rink for a 7:30 start that airs live on CBS Sports Network.
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The inventory of the Arboretum's birds, bats, lichens, fungi, reptiles, amphibians and plants (not counting the Arboretum's plant collection, which is already documented) started at 3:00 PM May 21 and lasted 24 hours, including night-time shifts for cataloguing nocturnal life. One nocturnal lesson: participants collected regurgitated barred owl pellets, dissolved all of the material but bones, and identified bones and skulls to determine that the Arboretum's owls dine primarily on Norway rats.
The après-BioBlitz is now in session. Data is being processed. Plant and invertebrate identification continues. Rare species are being confirmed. And plants such as Lonicera periclymenum, an ornamental Eurasian vine not known to be invasive here but found scrambling over plants, will be investigated to see whether they are potential new invaders in this region.
BioBlitzes have served as vehicles for biodiversity data collection for several years in locations ranging from the Nisqually Delta to Cape Cod and New York City's Central Park. Seattle's BioBlitz will be useful in establishing baseline data before the Highway 520 bridge project gets underway. Dr. Sarah Reichard, professor and co-associate director of the UW Botanic Gardens, worked with the Washington NatureMapping Program to organize this major undertaking, and the Arboretum Foundation funded it. Although insects were underrepresented due to cold weather and no bats were netted, more than 400 species of plants, animals, lichens and fungi were recorded. View the species tally to date and a list of predicted vs. observed birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
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SOCORRO, N.M. June 28, 2012 – The Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society at Tech has selected the recipient of the 2012-2013 scholarship.
June Stanley, a mechanical engineering major, was selected from an strong field of candidates for the $1,000 award.
A native of update New York, Stanley moved to the Estancia area 12 years ago. She had earned a degree from SUNY-Delhi in automotive mechanics and worked for several years before deciding to return to school.
She had planned on attending the University of New Mexico, but decided to visit Tech.
"It's Dr. O's fault," Stanley said about Dr. Warren Ostergren, chair of the department. "I met Dr. O and toured the facilities and he told me all the wonderful things about Tech. I was hooked from there. It was the best decision I've made."
Stanley works at Sandia National Laboratories, where she conducts research in the battery safety laboratory. She hopes to continue her studies in the Tech master's program and work at Sandia.
She was inducted into Tau Beta Pi during the spring 2011 semester and has been active in the club. She has volunteered for the a variety of events through Tau Beta Pi, including Destination Imagination and the Tau Beta Pi(e) in the Face fundraiser. She has also helped with outreach events at local schools.
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April 11, 2007
Los Angeles, Calif. - The fifth-ranked UC Santa Barbara men's volleyball team defeated No. 12 USC 3-0 Wednesday at the Galen Center and assured itself of hosting a home match in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Tournament. The Gauchos hit a torrid .489 and committed no attack errors through the first two games.
Scores of the match were 30-24, 30-15, and 30-25. UCSB, which has won four straight, improved to 19-10 overall and 14-7 in the MPSF, while USC fell to 12-14 and 9-12.
The victory secured the fourth seed for UCSB in the league playoffs and it will host fourth-ranked UCLA in a quarterfinal match at Robertson Gymnasium on April 21. UCLA, the reigning national champion, defeated Long Beach State Wednesday to earn the fifth seed in the tournament.
Opposite Evan Patak, who leads the nation in kills, paced UCSB with a match-high 20 kills and 24 points. Middle Theo Brunner totaled 13 kills and hit .800, while outside Bryan Berman followed with eight kills and hit .727. Setter Max Klineman had 45 assists and libero Ben Brockman posted a match-best 10 digs.
USC, which hit just .182 for the match, got 15 kills out of Juan Figueroa. Jimmy Killian and C.J. Schellenberg each had five digs.
Santa Barbara, which has won the past seven meetings between the two teams, out-blocked Troy 6.5 to 1.0.
In the first game, the two squads traded points until the score was knotted at 5-5. It remained close and was tied 16-16 when a USC miscue from the service line gave the Gauchos the lead for good. UCSB went on to tally three unanswered points on kills by Brunner and Patak and a Trojan hitting error, giving it a 21-17 lead. Two more USC errors and an ace by Klineman enabled UCSB to go up 25-19 and the Trojans would get no closer than five points the rest of the way. UCSB had 18 kills in 22 attempts, good for an attack percentage of .818. Patak had seven kills and three digs and Brunner put away all five of his attempts.
Game two was more of the same as UCSB hit .667 with 16 kills and no errors in 24 attacks. Again, the score was close early and tied 5-5, but Berman dropped in a pair of service aces and added a kill to give the Gauchos an 8-5 lead. At 15-11, Santa Barbara went on another three-point spree on kills from middle David Kennedy and Patak and a Trojan error to move its lead to seven points. Patak and outside hitter Armen Zakarian each posted three kills the rest of the way to lead the Gauchos to the easy 30-15 win.
The Gauchos had their first hitting error of the night at 7-7 in the third game. In fact, they had 10 gaffes in the set and hit .214, but the Trojans helped out by swinging at .054. The game seesawed until 14-14 when UCSB scored seven of the next eight points to open a 21-15 lead.
It is the fourth straight season and ninth time overall that UCSB has advanced to the MPSF Tournament. Last year, the Gauchos lost 3-1 against UCLA in the play-in match. The Bruins have won two of three contests against UCSB so far this season.
USC is still alive for a playoff spot as it needs one win or a Pacific loss. The Trojans host No. 8 Cal State Northridge April 14 while the Tigers, ranked 14th, entertain No. 2 BYU on April 13 and 14.
UCSB wraps up its regular season at No. 1 Pepperdine on April 14 at 7 p.m. The Waves have already clinched the top seed in the conference tourney and will enjoy a bye in the quarterfinals. Pepperdine will play host to the semis on April 26 and the final on April 28.


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Ken Leighton 11 a.m., May 20
We went one day about a month ago/ to have a little fun in Mexico.
We ended up in a gambling spot/ where the liquor flowed and the dice were hot
So here we are in the Tijuana jail/ Ain't got no friends to go our bail
So here we'll stay 'cause we can't pay/ Just send our mail to the Tijuana jail
— "Tijuana Jail," by the Kingston Trio
La Ocho
It has been over a month since the Tijuana police station (also known as "La Ocho"), located on the corner of Eighth Street and Avenida Constitución in downtown Tijuana, met its demise. On December 30, the mayor's office ordered the destruction of the infamous station and jail. A few days earlier, the city council had voted to sell the public plot in a private auction.
At nightfall, the bulldozers began to tear down the walls. Early the next morning, onlookers began to gather, some with tears in their eyes, others with signs demonstrating their angst against the act of urbicide they where witnessing. But the demolition continued and did not stop with the police station; they cleared the entire ¾-acre site, including Estación de Bomberos #1, the city's first fire station. The fire station had been built in the '60s and had all the necessities firemen needed to do their job well — it even had a covered basketball court on its second level.
In less than a week, the two historic buildings were leveled and a pile of rubble stands as testimony to the hegemony of Tijuana's National City–born mayor, Carlos Bustamante.
When is a Building More Than a Building?
Sometimes when we think of preserving structures, "time" is reduced solely to dating buildings. The Tijuana jail and fire station were built in the 1960s, but this fact defines only part of its historical legacy. The mayor of Tijuana mentioned that his decision to demolish the buildings was because they were old and had structural damage, a questionable assertion (no documents of the structural survey were ever published). Yet, the mayor didn't consider that collective memory also plays an important role in the legitimization of a building as a historical artifact.
Bustamante also added that the history of the building was evil and "tiene muy malas vibras" ("it has bad vibes"); therefore, its continued existence would only serve to promote the negative image of the city...as if the act of demolishing the buildings eliminates the negative image of a shady government and its notorious under-the-table deals.
What are the costs of the demolition of these structures, and are these costs unavoidable for the progress of Tijuana? So far, the end does not justify the means: the fire-department staff and equipment sit on an empty lot with a trailer as their office and await a new fire station. The police department had the desire to make a museum of the old station. Not only did the fire and police departments demonstrate their displeasure with the demolition, but a few groups picketed the site.
One of the loudest voices against the demolition and selling of the plot came from "Todo Somos Tijuana," a preservationist group consisting of intellectuals and artists whose main demand is to prevent the selling of the plot to a private entity and to persuade the city to use the space for cultural, artistic, and educational functions.
Maria Curry, an architect and expert in historic preservation (and a current member of the San Diego Historical Resources Board), posted the following on Facebook: "Unfortunately preserving historic buildings is not part of the preservation policies in Tijuana, which is a mistake because old buildings can bring many economic and social benefits if they are properly used and integrated to urban planning...."
A member of Tijuana's Professional College of Architects, Diana Nieto, used her blog to express that adaptive reuse might have been a better future for both structures. Nieto wrote that many countries, including Mexico, have readapted decommissioned jails to function as public and cultural institutions; for example, Mexico City's Lecumberri Penitentiary, also known as the "Black Palace," now houses the national archives. The building is surrounded by a large public park and research facilities. Nieto's list of adaptive-reuse examples includes other penitentiary buildings in Mexico.
There is no doubt (except in the TJ mayor's office) that cities need old buildings as much as we need new ones. Jane Jacobs wrote in her book The Death and Life of Great American Cities, "Cities need old buildings so badly it is probably impossible for vigorous streets and districts to grow without them. By old buildings I mean not museum-piece old buildings, not old buildings in an excellent and expensive state of rehabilitation — although these make fine ingredients — but also a good lot of plain, ordinary, low-value old buildings, including some rundown old buildings."
The buildings of Tijuana are exactly what Jacobs describes: ordinary, low-value buildings of pseudo-architectural styles from California Revival, Neoclassical, and early Modernist eras. Their primary value is in the role they play as artifacts of memory and their place as part of a greater whole that is downtown Tijuana and its original grid of 1889. Buildings like La Ocho fit well within the urban fabric of downtown.
It's Only Natural
"Civilised life, you know, is based on a huge number of illusions in which we all collaborate willingly. The trouble is we forget after a while that they are illusions and we are deeply shocked when reality is torn down around us." — J.G. Ballard
It seems that most tijuanenses are not interested in going out to defend public space. For some, it's hard enough to deal with their daily existence. For the middle and upper classes, why would they worry? When things get dirty they can go to San Diego.
Dr. Tito Alegría, an urbanist at El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, a think tank on border issues, mentions that Tijuana city government has had a long history of selling of public land to obtain revenue. Even when the population is invited to participate in the decision-making process of city-improvement programs, they don't participate. In 1994, the city established PAU, "Plan de Activación Urbana" ("Urban Activation Plan") and, according to Dr. Alegría, only 5 percent of the population participated in the decision-making process. "Therefore, the dismantling of the police station and selling of the property is natural procedure for the city," he says.
To be fair, recently we saw more preservationist groups organize to defend public space, such as the group that camped in the Benito Juárez Park to stop the construction of a large concrete square plaza (known as Zocalo 11 de Julio) by private entities. Yet, these groups are small and lack credibility with the rest of the population, even if they mean well. Recently, Mayor Bustamante evacuated the occupying group, and now the future of the park and its public space are uncertain.
Tijuana is lacking a cohesive social culture, one that defends public space and its right to shape the city's future. Currently, we are witnessing a revival of certain parts of the city and a gradual economic growth in the service sector. In the past five years, we have seen the resurrection of the nightlife in downtown Tijuana. Our middle class that fled the city during the past three years has returned from San Diego. Yet, our understanding and desire of public space is still just a vision that we find difficult to grasp or defend. I hope that soon we will have had enough of "the business as usual" politics and, like in J.G. Ballard's novel Millennium People, we will at least aspire to be like every obedient professional and arrive punctually for our appointment with a revolution.


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In the past, the Municipal Art Society (MAS) has led many brave crusades on behalf of the urbanity and architecture of New York City. In recent years, however, in my own view, it has responded only weakly to a multitude of blighting, oversized, developer-driven projects in the city, including many big box retail projects. For example, the MAS responded only on preservation issues, not planning issues, with regard to plans for a huge Ikea store on the New York City waterfront in Red Hook. But see BigCitiesBigBoxes.com's own 10 Reasons to Oppose Ikea-Red Hook.
Now, the worst and most oversized project ever to come along in the history of the city is the proposed 22-acre Atlantic Yards project in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The MAS response
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Carnegie Mellon's Reconfigurable Computer Project addresses the
two most significant problems with current reconfigurable computing
This project addresses these limitations by virtualizing hardware, which allows a hardware design of any size to execute on a compatible
device with any capacity. Hardware virtualization is accomplished
through extremely high-speed reconfiguration. We are developing
an architecture, called PipeRench, that provides the high-speed reconfiguration necessary for hardware
virtualization, compilation tools for this architecture, and applications
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The PipeRench chip is out and
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All our DIL programs go
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New T-ShirtsOct 12th, 2008 | By Krystal | Category: Featured Articles, Merchandise, Movie News
BellaAndedward.com has some photos of new Twilight shirts at Hot Topic. The first one (I did see this one in store today) is a white T-shirt with "Stupid Lamb" on the front and the Twilight logo on back. The second is a profile of Bella and Edward and says "I just like watching over you."


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Woods entered the AT&T after winning his last five tournaments, but his streak was in danger on Monday. He was seven shots down to rookie Matt Gogel with seven holes to go.
But then, we saw magic.
When Woods reached the 15th tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links, he would say later, "I figured I needed to birdie the last four holes."
Instead, he began his finish by jarring his 97-yard second shot from the fairway for eagle.
Woods unleashed his trademark first-pump, and went on to play the last four holes in 4-under to beat Gogel by two shots for his sixth straight win.
But this week, the 15th hole will have a different look.
That tee shot that was 97 yards out? It probably would have funneled in a pot bunker placed in the left-center of the fairway.
"You'll see today that Arnold Palmer and his team put a pot bunker right in the middle of the fairway, and one of the things we did was shave the rough around that so balls will actually feed into it," said Mike Davis, the USGA's senior director of rules and competition. "What that really makes you do is pick the right club off the tee to avoid that."
There wasn't any room for the 397-yard par 4 to gain yardage, so Palmer decided to armor the left side of the fairway with five bunkers around the landing area off the tee.
The hole used to demand a draw off the tee around trees less than 100 yards out. But those trees have died, so the Pebble Beach Company had to figure out another way to protect the left side. They installed the bunkers in 2005.
"It used to be where you were trying to avoid some trees off the tee, some Monterey pines that they lost because of pitch canker disease, and now that's not the obstacle, but you've got these bunkers out in the drive zone," Davis said.
Like the new bunkers on Nos. 2 and 3, the ones on No. 15 are visually interesting.
"Arnold's approach was the bunkers have gotten too rounded and just too soft," said RJ Harper, senior vice president of golf for Pebble Beach. "The course needed a little more flair in its bunkers."
If you leave your drive to the right, which is where the tee box still points you, there is a chance of hitting 17 Mile Drive, which is out of bounds. A series of cypress trees were also planted in the right rough to balance the hole.
In all, the hole now has nine bunkers, tied for the most on the course. Three bunkers surround one of the flatter greens at Pebble Beach, but it does have its share of subtle breaks.
Kevin Merfeld can be reached at 646-4457 and firstname.lastname@example.com.
No. 15
·Yardage: 397 yards
·Par: 4
·What's new: Five new bunkers in drive zone, including pot bunker in middle of fairway


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Dustin Kingma's Blown '68 Jimmy
It's not real often that one can trace back the lineage of their pickup to the dealer. It's rarer still to be able to trace back a custom ordered truck to the guy who ordered it in the first place. But when Dustin Kingma bought a '68 GMC 1/2-ton longbed from his uncle Tim, he was only the fourth in a short list of owners who had laid claim to the pickup in almost 30 years. The truck was originally ordered by Jack Miller in two-tone blue and white with cab lights, heavy rear springs, and a TH400 trans for his GMC dealership in Isanti, Minnesota. Dustin's great uncle Kenny Kunkle purchased the truck from Jack and proceeded to drive it all over the country before selling it to Dustin's uncle Tim. Tim drove the truck for years as his daily driver until the time came when a young Dustin reached that coveted age where a youngster is handed his first set of keys. Dustin and his father, Brad, purchased the truck from Tim six months before Dustin's 16th birthday and a new love affair began.
That spring the pair began to tear into the GMC with a hankering to squeeze a few more ponies from the stock 327. A pair of heads and a cam upgrade was made followed by a 3,000-stall converter and 3.73:1 gears. A 12-bolt rearend replaced the stock Dana 60 piece and eventually the 327 was pulled out in favor of a 454ci big-block with a B&M blower. This combo finally yielded the power that they wanted but with the stock compression and pistons, it was short lived; blowing a hole in one of the pistons.
That winter, they decided that a full restoration was in order and rebuilt the engine to support the added stresses of a supercharger with rebuilt heads, a new intake, and Demon carb. The harsh Minnesota winters has taken their toll on the body and the cab corners, rocker panels, door bottoms, and bed sides all needed to be replaced. The floor also received attention as did the front fenders. A steel-bottomed Fleetside bed replaced the rotten bed wood floor as well before the body parts were trucked over to Classics Plus in Shakopee, Minnesota where they were massaged to perfection and sprayed in PPG Viper Blue.
While the dust was flying over at the paint shop, Dustin and Brad were busy at home getting the chassis squared away. They built a new 3-inch exhaust system that runs through the framerails thanks to a pair of headers for a '68 Chevelle from Hedman Hedders that tuck up higher than the truck items. The Moser 12-inch rearend was hung off a pair of QA1 coilover shocks and located via a Chris Alston ladder bar kit. Up front, disc brakes on 2 1/2-inch dropped spindles were installed as were another pair of QA1 coilover shocks. A No Limit fuel cell was installed behind the rear axle under the bed and a CPP battery drop-down box was added. American Eagle 15-inch wheels shod in BFG Radial T/As up front and Hoosier DOT Drag Radials out back round out the rolling requirements of the Jimmy.
After the restoration was completed, a head gasket blew, prompting yet another round of underhood upgrades. A pair of aluminum heads with larger combustion chambers was installed to lower the compression a tad and increase the flow. This combo worked great until Dustin figured out the blower was now the limiting factor in that quest for tire-smoking power he was after. A few months paychecks were saved up until the young college student had enough dough to buy an ATI Procharger, intercooler, and FAST DFI setup. This setup prompted more upgrades in the form of a custom alternator bracket and crank pulley because the cog belt of the Procharger did not have a provision to run both the power steering pump and alternator. A Be-Cool aluminum radiator replaced the stock brass/copper unit but required modifications to the core support due to the wide cog belt and forward placement of the radiator. An oil filter relocation kit with a fan-cooled oil cooler aids to help keep the big Chevy cool. With a light foot Dustin reports about 6 mpg at 55 mph on the highway. Take that Prius drivers!
While Dustin's family-owned and -built Jimmy no doubt turns many heads at the truck shows, there are still a few things that he wants to do. Not content with the stock performance of the suspension components, he wants to upgrade to tubular control arms and a rack-and-pinion steering setup mated to a tilt column. Leather upholstery would follow as would a stock hood. And although Dustin didn't mention it to us, we're thinking there's probably gonna be some more tinkering going on under that hood in the years to come.


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The Council of the European Union is the forum in which ministers from EU Member States' governments meet. The meetings of the Justice and Home Affairs Council usually involve ministers from the home or interior departments. The JHA Council meets several (usually five or six) times a year. In between these meetings, a wide range of working parties and preparatory bodies attached to the JHA Council discuss, debate and amend legislation and policy. A chart outlining the changes over the last decade to these bodies can be found here.
The meetings of the JHA Council are documented in a Statewatch Observatory. The Observatory contains the Agendas, "A" and "B" points, press releases, and minutes/"outcomes" (outcome of proceedings, or OP) of the European Union's Justice and Home Affairs Council meetings from 1993 (when it was created) to the present.
Link: Statewatch Observatory: Proceedings of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, 1993 - present
After its meetings, the Justice and Home Affairs Council will adopt 'conclusions' on certain issues that have been discussed. Listings and analysis of these are contained in a Statewatch Observatory.
Council Conclusions are termed "soft law" as they are not legally binding on EU member states. However, "Conclusions" are political statements by the Council and enable (and legitimate) cooperation between two or more member states which may involve changes in practices or the law at national level and allows them to undertake joint operational action. As such they have been used by as few as three member states or by all. Conclusions also set out the direction of policies to be pursued when the European Commission initiates a proposal. The European and national parliaments have no say at all regarding their content.
Since 11 September 2001 Council Conclusions have played an increasingly significant policy-making function and are discussed at length in the working parties. Council Resolutions have the same legal effect as Conclusions.
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Central Asian News
The Central Asian News Project produces listening and reading exercises for students of Central Asian languages at the intermediate and advanced levels. The goal is to help students build their listening skills, broaden their vocabulary and grammar, and deepen their understanding of the cultures and politics of the various countries of the region.
For selected languages, CeLCAR produces original texts�both reading and listening--based on a variety of contemporary sources. The texts are supplemented with a glossary, background information, and a number of exercises, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, and open-ended questions.
For other languages, CeLCAR adapts an already-existing text taken from a Central Asian news agency or world broadcaster. In these cases, the texts are read by a native speaker who also creates the accompanying exercises and glossary.
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I've heard awesome things about the Freakdog kites and light wind. THey have always tested well in that.
For me, no lie, a 14 meter Royal Era on a 148 board in 6 knots. Upwind, small jumps (i'm not that good for the big ones yet) but the kite has some very serious pull and it was pretty stable.
b all the previous posts, there are lots of brands that perform well in light winds. See if you can test some and then decide what is best for you.
My light wind kite now is the 13 meter Royal Solo. Great unhooked and gets me upwind in 9-10 knots. The Era is the jumper though.


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Southwest #33 Ben's Inspired Mood
Name: Ben
Location: San Diego, CA
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? I've never lived any place where I was allowed to paint before. While I was planning my new condo, I found this bright, friendly orange table online and it kind of kicked off a whole chain reaction. I got orange paint to match, then a lighter tone to complement that. Then an art-major friend suggested a pattern for the living room wall and helped me put that together. I wanted green in the bedroom to have something fun and happy and cooling to wake up to. I chose dark browns and simple, modern lines for the furniture to give some order and practicality to the bright colors.
Color Tip: Keep in mind the mood that you'll want to inspire when you wake up and see those walls every day.
Colors Used: Custom oranges. 'scottish isle' green.
Fall Colors Introduction -------------------------------
Welcome, everyone, to our Fourth Annual Fall Colors Sharing & Contest. We're looking for the most beautiful & colorful home in the world and sharing all of the great ideas we get with our readers. This year we're amping things up and hoping to do things better than ever. There are two basic phases, the Sharing Phase and the Voting Phase...
1. Sharing Phase - you comment, judges decide
The 40 best, completed entries will be posted on a daily basis for three weeks. You can view them all at anytime via our new, improved contest pages under ALL ENTRIES. During this time your comments are VERY IMPORTANT as our six judges will be choosing 16 finalists from each region based on comments and their own colorful opinion.
2. Voting Phase - you vote till you drop
Starting October 20th, finalist voting will begin on a daily basis through our new bracketed voting system, which will pit our 16 finalists against one another until only one remains. Sound exciting? We hope so.
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Installing a download manager will help you get the files you need more quickly, as well as automatically resuming any broken downloads that have failed part way through. But if the program isn't properly integrated with Firefox then downloading multiple files will still be a hassle, as you laboriously do the right-click, File > Save As thing, over, and over, and over again.
Install the Firefox add-on FlashGot, though, and it works with your existing download manager (there's support for BitComet, FlashGet, Free Download Manager GetRight, Orbit - more than 30 in total) to make life very much simpler.
Just select the links you need, text or images, press Ctrl+F2, and FlashGot will ask your download manager to grab the files. Pressing Ctrl+F3 sets your PC to work downloading every link on the current page, and Ctrl+F6 will repeat that on every tab in the current window. You'll have the files you need just as fast as your internet connection can download them.
More advanced functions will try to download complete media collections all at once, even if they're spread across multiple pages. Streaming media support detects the URLs of video or audio clips. And there are plenty of configuration and menu options to ensure FlashGot always works just the way you'd like.
V22.214.171.124 changes:
- Removed any "for each()" usage for Nightly compatibility (thanks Romani for reporting)
FlashGot makes it very easy to quickly download just about anything you'll find online - a real time-saver


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Metropolitan Plastic Surgery
Metropolitan Plastic Surgery is a leading cosmetic surgery practice in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Our center is focused on providing exceptional results that blend art and highly skilled surgical procedures to produce balance and aesthetic harmony.
Like many other businesses, the center took some hits during the economic downturn. Although business is still good, it's not as strong as it used to be and we're ready to take the necessary steps to increase awareness of our center in the Washington metro area.
One of the ways we intend to increase our exposure is through a new web design. The practice is looking to increase its online presence with a series of informative blog posts and video content to provide prospective patients with great content.
We'd like to focus our new site on converting website visitors into prospects by leading them to make an appointment. The current site does not do a good job of this.
The target audience is primarily female professionals between the ages of 24 and 55. About 20% of the audience is male.
The goals for this design are as follows:
* The aesthetic is to be bold, clean and modern
* Navigation should be very simple and easy to use
* The design should include placeholders for embedded video
* Primary goal: use of contrast, color and size to continually, but elegantly lead the site visitor to contact the center to make an appointment for a free consultation
* Secondary goal: guide the site visitor to join our email list
* Provide a placeholder for before-after photos since that's an important part of any plastic surgery site
This calls for two page designs:
PAGE 1: the homepage and interior pages
* Should include design elements such as buttons to lead the visitor to "contact us"
* Should include a form asking for First name, phone and email to make an appointment for a free consultation
* The text background color should be white
* Should not be cluttered, but instead focus on three primary procedures: tummy tucks, breast augmentation and liposuction
PAGE 2: the blog page
* Should be a two column design
* The text background color should be white
The current site is too information dense, the navigation is too complex and the design doesn't clearly lead the visitor to contact us or make an appointment.
The current design doesn't accommodate embedded video placeholders and it doesn't focus on the top three procedures. Instead, it offers a supermaket style approach that doesn't help the visitor focus.
Sites that do a good job of leading the visitor to make an appointment or focus their attention and use clear navigation:
Example of a good two column blog design:


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Any business selling alcoholic beverages in the City of
Lakewood must obtain a state liquor/beer license, a city liquor/beer license
and must comply with Colorado Revised Statutes and the Lakewood Municipal
The liquor licensing authority, officially known as the Lakewood Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licensing Authority, makes decisions on the granting or refusal of liquor/beer license applications and conducts hearings on alleged violations. The Authority meets at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the City Council Chambers.
Visit the Liquor Licensing Authority page for upcoming meeting agendas and information. Meetings and agenda items are subject to change or cancellation.


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Yasui Tenjin Shrine (Yasui Tenjin yashiro), from the series One Hundred Views of Osaka (Naniwa hyakkei)
「浪花百景 安居天神社」
Edo period
early 1860s (Bunkyû era)
Artist Nansuitei Yoshiyuki (Japanese, 1835–1879), Publisher Ishikawaya Wasuke (Ishiwa) (Japanese)
Catalogue Raisonné
Kubo Tsunehiko and Sons Collection Ukiyo-e Hanga (2004), #23-73; Osaka Castle Museum, Tokubetsuten Naniwa hyakkei (1995), #73
Vertical chûban; 24.8 x 17.6 cm (9 3/4 x 6 15/16 in.)
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Medium or Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Not On View
MFA impressions: 11.35741, 11.41962, 11.41874
Yoshiyuki ga
By 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005)
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
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BANTING, Malaysia — An overcrowded wooden boat carrying Indonesians home in a storm sank in choppy seas off Malaysia's west coast early Wednesday, leaving 28 people missing and eight dead, Malaysian officials said. At least 61 people survived.
The boat capsized shortly after midnight about 2 nautical miles (3.7 kilometers) from shore on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur while trying to leave Malaysia illegally for Aceh province in Indonesia, maritime agency official Mohamad Hambali Yaakup said.
Tens of thousands of Indonesians work without legal permits in plantations and other industries in Malaysia, and they travel between the countries by crossing the narrow Strait of Malacca, often in poorly equipped boats.
The passengers in the boat that sank were believed to be heading home before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Hambali said survivors were rescued at sea and found on land after swimming to safety; they included 12 women and a child. Those dead were a woman and seven men, he added.
The survivors were being questioned by police and immigration authorities, and Indonesian embassy officials were also on the scene. A rescue department photo showed about two dozen survivors, who had little belongings with them, sitting outside a building.
Hambali said a ship and several boats with search lights will continue to search for further survivors throughout the night. A helicopter, which earlier scoured the sea, will stop for the night and resume searching Thursday, he said.
Rescuers were seen recovering a body from sea, laying the dead onto a boat desk and carrying a body on land in Pantai Kelanang, near the sinking.
Police Superintendent Azman Abdul Razak said 100 personnel were involved in the rescue effort.
Hambali said authorities are still investigating why the boat sank but rough seas and an overloaded boat could have been factors. It could also have hit an object as some survivors claimed the boat was leaking, he said. Police told local media the boat capsized during a storm.
He said chances of survival for more than 24 hours without a life vest were very slim.
The boat's capacity was 50-60 people, but it was believed to be carrying 97. Hambali said some survivors may have swum to shore and gone into hiding.
Such incidents are common in Malaysia, which has up to 2 million Indonesian migrants. Many sneak into neighboring Malaysia for menial work such as plantation or construction workers and return home on boats believed to be old and unsafe.
Associated Press writer Eileen Ng in Kuala Lumpur contributed to this report.


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Number: 111- 42
Date: April 30, 2010
The House Passes H.R. 3393,
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
On April 28, 2010, the House passed H.R. 3393, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010, by a voice vote. This bill amends the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002.
The bill includes the following provisions of interest to SSA.
Three-Year Review by Agency Head
• Beginning with the year after enactment, would require the head of each Federal agency to review agency programs and activities every three fiscal years and identify those that may be susceptible to significant improper payments.
• Would define "significant" to mean improper payments in program or activity payments in the preceding fiscal year that may have exceeded: (1) $10 million and 2.5 percent of program outlays1 or (2) $100 million.
• Would set forth risk factors for conducting improper payment reviews, including: (1) whether the program or activity is new to the agency; (2) the volume of payments made; (3) whether payment decisions are made outside of the agency; (4) recent major changes in program funding, authorities, practices, or procedures; (5) the level and quality of personnel training; and (6) significant deficiencies in auditing practices.
Estimates of Improper Payments and Actions to Reduce and Recover Improper Payments
• Would require agency heads to: (1) produce a statistically valid estimate of the improper payments in their agencies; and (2) include such estimates in their annual financial statements.
• Would expand agency reporting requirements with respect to improper payments to require reports on actions to both reduce and recover improper payments.
OMB Report Requirement and Authorization for Pilot Projects
• Would require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to: (1) report to specified congressional committees in each fiscal year on actions agencies have taken to report on and recover improper payments; and (2) provide guidance to agencies for implementing actions to reduce improper payments and strategies for addressing risks and establishing internal controls. Such report would be due no later than 6 months after enactment.
• Would authorize the Director of OMB to establish one or more pilot programs to test accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance with this Act and eliminate improper payments.
Agency Head to Conduct Recovery Audits
• Would require agency heads to conduct recovery audits for agency programs that expend $1 million or more annually if such audits would be cost-effective.
• Would allow agencies to retain up to 25 percent of funds recovered from a recovery audit to be used to address improper payments; up to 25 percent for the program's original purpose, and up to 5 percent for the Office of Inspector General. The remainder would be returned to General Revenues or the appropriate trust fund. This provision applies only to recoveries of overpayments made from discretionary appropriations – e.g., SSA's LAE – for years after enactment.
Inspector General Report
• Would require each agency's Inspector General to report each fiscal year on agency compliance with this Act.
Effective Date
• Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of the bill would be effective upon enactment.
11.5 percent prior to FY2013.


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Living with Your Heart
My website does two things: it tells my family's story of living with heart disease, and also provides readers with guidance and support in their own journey toward a heart-healthy lifestyle. The how-to sections are pretty straight-forward and informative, but the blog is more of a reflection of my personality: irreverent, silly, and a little snarky. I want this site to be a place where people can come at a difficult time in life to find support, information, community, and perhaps a bit of humor.
A major part of my message is about food and cooking, but medicine, exercise, stress-reduction, and daily life in a busy family are relevant, as well. Check out the site, http://livingwithyourheart.com/, to get a sense of my voice.
I'm targeting anyone who lives with heart disease, or lives with someone who has heart disease. The age range is pretty wide--my husband was 37 when he had bypass surgery, but obviously, many people don't realize they have a problem until they're into their 50s or 60s. I'm after the ones who want to know how to solve the problem.
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Our family farming history began with my great-great-... (nine generations ago) grandfather Johannes. He, his wife and three children left Saxony, Germany, on April 20, 1734, aboard the ship St. Andrew, mastered by Capt. John Stedman. They landed at Philadelphia on Sept. 22 and eventually settled our family's first "New World" farm near Society Run in Frederick Township, Montgomery County, Pa., in 1743. Pig farming was our family's specialty until the mid 1950s. A lot has changed since then. Our BQA cow–calf operation includes 100% grass-fed registered Red Angus, Hereford and purebred Beefalo; 30 to 35 pastured Duroc and Spot pigs; 100 Freedom Ranger broilers; and 90 Golden Comet and Buff Orpington layers. We organically maintain 80 acres, comprising 15 acres in rotational pastures, 15 acres in tillable cropland, and alfalfa/mixed grass hay on the balance. We have never used chemical pesticides or herbicides on our pastures or hay fields. We are not a "certified" organic farming operation, but we prefer the natural/organic approach to help promote sustainability.
BQA is Beef Quality Assurance. It's a national program that provides guidelines for beef cattle as well as dairy beef production. The program raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.
Beef producers have embraced BQA because as Baxter Black always say's, "it is the right thing to do". It's an educating program, that helps all beef producers identify management processes that can be improved on their farm's & ranches that will refine or hone the way they handle their cattle.
"BQA is a process of figuring out what could go wrong, planning to avoid it – then validating and documenting what you have done. BQA is just part of good business," explains Dee Griffin, DVM, associate professor at the University of Nebraska's Great Plains Veterinary Education Center. Griffin was among the BQA pioneers, and his words ring true for both beef and dairy producers. "The BQA Manual is the overarching guideline that provides consistency across the state programs. It provides good production practices to guarantee the quality of beef products," continues Dr. Griffin.
"BQA is not just about the mechanical part of beef production, like giving vaccines; it is also about the philosophical part, including proper handling and treatment of the animals," says Bill Mies, who served as the technical advisor for the BQA program at its inception. Mies was involved in research concerning beef quality while a professor in beef cattle science at Texas A&M University.
The guiding principles of BQA are based on these core beliefs:
WE BELIEVE production practices affect consumer acceptance of beef.
WE BELIEVE the BQA Program has and must continue to empower beef producers to improve the safety and wholesomeness of Beef.
WE BELIEVE these fundamental principles are the fabric of the BQA Program.
Empowering people…because producers can make a difference.
Taking responsibility…because it's our job, not someone else's.
Working together…because product safety and wholesomeness is everyone's business.


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Auberge L'Apero
With only 30 beds, we excel at having service and amenities at reasonable prices. Our airy dorms feature comfortable beds, clean linens, and large lockers to keep your belongings safe.
Here, you will find everything you'd expect from a hostel, including the most sought after amenities, like on-site laundry, free Internet access, free self-serve breakfast, free coffee and tea and more. The kitchen is well-appointed and kept clean, and the common room offers a raft of activities.
All this is set on two floors of an old 1880s greystone with interesting architectural features. You won't be bored.
One of the features of our hostel is our beautiful terrace where you can relax and enjoy your continental breakfast in the sunshine, or come back for an apéro at the end of wonderful afternoon of sightseeing before heading out to dinner. Most importantly, there is no curfew so you will be free to explore the city and its famous (and fabulous!) nightlife to your heart's content.
What sets us apart from other hostels is our attention to detail. We treat you as guests, not passers-through, and you will find our personalized service not unlike the service you would find in a hotel.
This isn't just a regular hostel that just happens to be in Montreal - L'Apéro is like Montreal; it reflects the city's vibrant social life and European style. Don't just visit the city; be part of it at Auberge L'Apéro.
Check in starts at 1:00PM but you can come as early as 10:00AM (noon on Sundays) to store your bags.
The front-desk is open from 10:00AM to 8:00PM on Monday to Saturday, and Noon to 8:00PM on Sunday. If you think you may arrive after opening hours, let us know and we'll explain to you how to do a self-check-in.
Taxes of 19% not included.
Convenience fee of 2.5% for Visa/Mastercard payments.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Security
- Adaptors
- Air Conditioning
- Bicycle parking
- Book Exchange
- Free Breakfast
- Cable TV
- Café
- Common Room
- DVDs
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Games Room
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Outdoor Terrace
- Postal Service
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
- Towels Not Included
- Washing Machine
- Wi-Fi
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
Price includes all taxes. Our front-desk is open from 10:00AM to 8:00PM. Check in starts at 1:00PM but you can come as early as 10:00AM to drop off your bags. If you think you may arrive after opening hours, let us know and we'll explain to you how to do a self-check-in. 2.5% surcharge for Visa/Mastercard.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
The closest metro station to the Auberge is the Guy-Concordia Station. The link on the station will give you the metro schedule and also the schedules of all the buses that serve the station, and the Auberge.
From Trudeau airport:
Take the 747 shuttle service and get off at stop #2 (see PDF map). Then walk one block north to reach St-Catherine, then one block East and you will reach Mackay on which you turn left.
From Gare Central (Central Station):
Walk three blocks north on Mansfield St to Saint-Catherine St, then turn left (west) and walk for eight blocks to Mackay. Turn right and we're on the right.
By car from the west: The Trans Canada Highway is called the Autoroute 401 in Quebec. Take the exit for Autoroute 40 Est and move immediately to the left lane. Take the exit for Autoroute D'carie. Follow the signs for Autoroute Ville-Marie. (This seems like a lot of highways, but the trips on each are only a few kilometers. BTW a kilometer is 0.6 miles.) Take the exit for Rue Guy and go straight for three blocks to rue Saint-Catherine. Turn right and go four blocks to Mackay. Turn left, and we're on the left.
By car from the south: Cross the Pont Champlain and follow the signs for Centre-ville. When you get to the end of the highway continue straight up University Street for about 10 blocks until you get to rue de Maisonneuve. Turn left and go 10 blocks to Mackay St, then turn left. We're on your left.
By car from the east: Take Autoroute 40 west and take the exit for Autoroute Décarie. Follow the signs for Autoroute Ville-Marie. Take the exit for Rue Guy and go straight for three blocks to rue Saint-Catherine. Turn right and go four blocks to Mackay. Turn left and we're on the left.
Located Near
Where we are is just as important as what we are. Situated on Mackay Street, a quiet side street just steps from Sainte-Catherine Street, the city'Âs main downtown shopping district, Auberge L'Apero is within walking distance of most of Montreal'Âs attractions including Old Montreal, Chinatown, numerous museums, and our famous Underground City. We are only one block from the Metro, the city's fast, clean subway system that can whisk you anywhere that is too far to walk, from the Jean-Drapeau Park to the hip boutiques and restaurants of the famous Plateau Mont-Royal. We are just a 15 minutes bus ride from Mount-Royal, Montreal'Âs largest urban park, that offers seasonal sports and majestic views,
Montreal is a city of festivals and our location gives easy access, either on foot or by Metro, to the venues of all of our great festivals. Whether you come to our city for Jazz, Comedy, the Fringe Festival, les Nuits d'ÂAfrique or the Saturday night Fireworks, you will be close enough to walk, but far enough away to relax and sleep in quiet and comfort.
Montreal has an excellent public transit system that can get you anywhere in the city. The first time you go to a metro station, ask the ticket taker or our staff for the Plan de Réseau. It is the official public transit map, one of the best maps of the city, and it is free. The Societe de Transport de Montreal offers other good maps on their web site.


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Origin of Dutch
Usage note
Word Origin for dutch
late 14c., used first of Germans generally, after c.1600 of Hollanders, from Middle Dutch duutsch, from Old High German duit-isc, corresponding to Old English þeodisc "belonging to the people," used especially of the common language of Germanic people, from þeod "people, race, nation," from Proto-Germanic *theudo "popular, national" (see Teutonic), from PIE root *teuta- "people" (cf. Old Irish tuoth "people," Old Lithuanian tauta "people," Old Prussian tauto "country," Oscan touto "community").
As a language name, first recorded as Latin theodice, 786 C.E. in correspondence between Charlemagne's court and the Pope, in reference to a synodical conference in Mercia; thus it refers to Old English. First reference to the German language (as opposed to a Germanic one) is two years later. The sense was extended from the language to the people who spoke it (in German, Diutisklant, ancestor of Deutschland, was in use by 13c.).
Sense narrowed to "of the Netherlands" in 17c., after they became a united, independent state and the focus of English attention and rivalry. In Holland, Duits (formerly duitsch) is used of the people of Germany. The Middle English sense survives in Pennsylvania Dutch, name of the people who immigrated from the Rhineland and Switzerland.
Since c.1600, Dutch (adj.) has been a "pejorative label pinned by English speakers on almost anything they regard as inferior, irregular, or contrary to 'normal' (i.e., their own) practice" [Rawson]. E.g. Dutch treat (1887), Dutch uncle (1838), etc. -- probably exceeded in such usage only by Indian and Irish -- reflecting first British commercial and military rivalry and later heavy German immigration to U.S.
The Dutch themselves spoke English well enough to understand the unsavory connotations of the label and in 1934 Dutch officials were ordered by their government to stop using the term Dutch. Instead, they were to rewrite their sentences so as to employ the official The Netherlands. [Rawson]
Dutch oven is from 1769; OED lists it among the words describing things from Holland, but perhaps it is here used in the slighting sense. Dutch elm disease (1927) so called because it was first discovered in Holland (caused by fungus Ceratocystis ulmi).
in Dutch
In trouble or disfavor, as in If I don't finish on time I'll really be in Dutch. This expression may allude to the stern reprimands of a Dutch uncle. [Slang; c. 1850]
In addition to the idioms beginning with Dutch
- Dutch courage
- Dutch treat
- Dutch uncle
also see:
- beat all (the Dutch)
- double Dutch
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Hitchcock Thriller Coming To Macey Stage
SOCORRO, N.M. October 24, 2012 – Cue Funeral March of a Marionette. A stage play based on a movie directed by the Master of Suspense himself is dum-da-da-da-da-dum-da-dum-ing to New Mexico Tech's Macey Center on Halloween eve.
The Performing Arts Series hosts the theatrical version of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
The Performing Arts Series hosts the theatrical version of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
"The 39 Steps" is a play adapted from the 1935 film of the same name directed by Hitchcock; and, itself, loosely based on the 1915 novel by John Buchan. Patrick Barlow wrote the adaptation, based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and featuring 150 distinct characters performed by a cast of four.
"Bringing a production of this caliber to town is a tremendous thrill," Performing Arts Series Director Ronna Kalish said. "'The 39 Steps' has such a natural appeal for theater-lovers, from its historic roots in a black-and-white Hitchcock production, to its successful run on Broadway, and how fun to present it in Socorro the night before Halloween."
"The 39 Steps" tells the story of an everyday man suddenly thrust into an international caper.
It starts out innocently enough: The man is at an event when, suddenly, gunshots are fired, and in the bedlam that follows, he meets up with a mysterious woman with a thick accent who tells him she's a spy and talks him into taking her home with him.
Alas, she turns up murdered in the man's home, and he flees. Soon after, a cryptic organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt.
The basic plot of the 1935 Hitchcock thriller is performed nearly verbatim onstage, but is played mostly for laughs. The script alludes to (and puns on the titles of) other Hitchcock films, including "Rear Window," "Psycho" and "North by Northwest."
One actor plays the hero, Richard Hannay, an actress plays the three women with whom he has romantic entanglements; and two other actors play every other character in the show: Heroes, villains, men, women, children and even the occasional inanimate object.
Such staging often requires lightning-fast changes; occasionally, the actors play multiple characters at once.
The play won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy in 2007, and the What's On Stage Award for Best Comedy 2007. The 2008 Roundabout Broadway production won the 2008 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience and Outstanding Lighting Design (Kevin Adams).
It won two Tony Awards on June 2008 for Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design, and was nominated for four other Tonys: Best Play, Best Direction of a Play (Maria Aitken), Best Scenic Design of a Play (Peter McKintosh) and Best Costume Design of a Play (Peter McKintosh).
Windwood Theatricals, established in 2000 by veteran agent Paul Bartz, is the play's production company, and represents an eclectic blend of mainstream properties produced on Broadway, off-Broadway and in theaters worldwide.
The first version of the play premiered in June 2005 at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, directed by Fiona Buffini. Maria Aitken directed the revised production in its London premiere at the Tricycle Theatre in August 2006 as "John Buchan's The 39 Steps."
The U.S. premiere by the Huntington Theater Company was September 19, 2007, at the Boston University Theatre. Billed as "Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps," the play opened on Broadway in a Roundabout Theatre production at the American Airlines Theatre, with previews beginning Jan. 4, 2008 and the official opening on Jan. 15, 2008.
The initial run concluded on March 29, 2008, before transferring to the Cort Theatre on April 29, 2008, and then to the Helen Hayes Theatre on Jan. 21, 2009.
The show had its final Broadway performance on Jan. 10, 2010 after 771 performances, "the longest-running Broadway play in seven years," according to the writer for Playbill.com. "The 39 Steps" transferred to the off-Broadway venue New World Stages, reopening on March 25, 2010.
"'The 39 Steps' is an excellent opportunity for theater lovers to see a play that's been on Broadway in the cozy confines of a small auditorium, and at a fraction of the cost," Kalish said. "We invite patrons to dress in period costume, should they wish, in keeping with the setting of the play, which is England and Scotland in the 1930s, and also, because it's the night before Halloween."
Tech Club-Club Macey will cater to patrons age 21 and over from 5:30 p.m. on the night of the event and throughout intermission. In keeping with the season, the clubs will serve "Mystery Menu" hors d'oeuvres. Cover charge is $5 for non-members.
Sponsors for "The 39 Steps" are New Mexico Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Mexico Tech Student Association, El Defensor Chieftain, M Mountain Coffee and EconoLodge of Socorro.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens 65 and over, and $10 for youths 17 and under, and are available at the N.M. Tech Cashier's Office (second floor of Fidel Center), Brownbilt Shoes and Western Wear, Burrito Tyme Drive-up or at the door.


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I will certainly have a listen to Atlas Dei with the term in mind.
Where would we place Magma?
I just scanned the Wiki material. I would have thought that Space Rock would have been a subset of Space Music.Of course, then we'd be talking Hawkwind!
I have a tune at my SoundClick page called Illusion #2...
My guess would be that space music originated with music composed/performed for planetarium shows during the 70s and 80s. Of course, there were visionary folks such as Stephen Hill who brought the subgenre to the forefront in the mid-to-late 80s. I remember when he was broadcasting live in the mid-80s and played Robert Rich's music (then on cassette only) on his show.Forrest


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Ah, Christmas arrives Tuesday, and I cannot wait to see what Santa Claus has left under our tree.
Once again, my updated my annual Christmas poem as I weigh anchor for Christmas:
'Twas the Day Before Christmas Upon Orange County's Harbor
'Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the Harbor,
You could see a few boats sailing on the water.
And sea lions were hauled out on Harbor's entrance buoy,
With the bell clanging with each passing swell.
The fish were happy as no hooks were around,
And the sea birds were eating, being fed by a shore crowd.
When all of sudden there arose such a clatter,
The Mermaids swam up to see what was the matter.
The sea lions dove into the water and the boats sailed away from all the splatter.
When shore crowd looked out to see such a sight,
But the birds just continued eating their supper.
All of a sudden but what should appear,
The King of the Sea bringing his own Christmas cheer.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
As King Neptune held up his scepter for all to see.
And out of the scepter came a lightning bolt so grand,
It made a loud bang when it hit the land.
And to everyone's amazement as you looked around,
Disappearing were all the storm drains that drained into his sea from the land.
His gift for Christmas was no more pollution into the water.
But I heard him exclaim, when he swam out of sight,
What starts at the drain, feeds the harbor when it rains.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a safe voyage.
And don't forget: Tune in to the No. 1 boating radio talk show in the nation, Capt. Mike Whitehead's "Boathouse Radio Show," broadcasting coast-to-coast on the CRN Digital Talk Radio syndicated network at noon Saturdays and replayed throughout the weekend.
MIKE WHITEHEAD is a boating columnist for the Daily Pilot. Send marine-related thoughts and story suggestions to email@example.com or go to http://www.boathousetv.com.


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Anna Netrebko has redefined what it means to be an opera star. TodayÆs
reigning prima donna, she routinely headlines major productions at leading opera
houses across the globe, and was the first classical musician to be chosen as
one of the ōTime 100,ö Time magazineÆs list of the worldÆs most influential
people. With her distinctively beautiful voice, abundant charisma, and arresting
stage presence, she makes an indelible impression with each of the roles she
portrays. An iconic figure both on and off the stage, the Russian soprano enjoys
a level of superstardom that extends far beyond the classical realm.
Since her triumphant Salzburg Festival debut in 2002 as Donna Anna in
MozartÆs Don Giovanni, Netrebko has gone on to appear with nearly all the
worldÆs great opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco
Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, LondonÆs Royal Opera House, MilanÆs Teatro alla
Scala, Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, Zurich Opera, Berlin State Opera, and
MunichÆs Bavarian State Opera. She frequently returns to the Kirov Opera at the
Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg (where she made her stage debut as Susanna
in MozartÆs Le nozze di Figaro) to collaborate with her longtime mentor,
conductor Valery Gergiev. As well as MozartÆs Susanna, NetrebkoÆs other
signature roles past and present include PucciniÆs Mimì (La bohème) and Manon
Lescaut; VerdiÆs Violetta (La traviata), Lady Macbeth (Macbeth), Leonora (Il
trovatore), and Giovanna dÆArco; BelliniÆs Giulietta (I Capuleti e i Montecchi),
Elvira (I puritani), and Amina (La sonnambula); MozartÆs Donna Anna (Don
Giovanni); DonizettiÆs Norina (Don Pasquale), Adina (LÆelisir dÆamore), Lucia
(Lucia di Lammermoor), and Anna Bolena; the title role in MassenetÆs Manon;
Juliette in GounodÆs Roméo et Juliette; and TchaikovskyÆs Tatiana (Eugene
Onegin) and Iolanta, and Elsa in WagnerÆs Lohengrin.
Netrebko also appears extensively in concerts throughout the world, both in
famous music venues such as New YorkÆs Carnegie Hall and in arenas in front of
tens of thousands of people. Her outdoor concerts ¢ in which she has shared the
stage with artists such as Plácido Domingo and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, at places
ranging from BerlinÆs Waldbühne to MoscowÆs Red Square ¢ are often
internationally televised events. She is a fixture at the Salzburg Festival, has
headlined the famous Last Night of the Proms in London, and has appeared in the
Metropolitan OperaÆs Live in HD series each year since its launch during the
2006-07 season. She also frequently appears in recital with the worldÆs leading
artists, including Daniel Barenboim.
Last season reaffirmed NetrebkoÆs standing as the undisputed prima donna of
our time. She received an eleven-minute ovation for her season-opening
appearance in the title role of VerdiÆs Giovanna dÆArco at La Scala, and made
her sold-out solo recital debut at the Metropolitan Opera and a triumphant first
foray into Wagner as Elsa at DresdenÆs Semperoper. Now the soprano launches
2016-17 with her first solo release in three years: Verismo, which captures her
voice in full bloom in some of the most iconic arias and duets of Italian opera.
The new season showcases four of her now-signature roles, namely PucciniÆs Manon
Lescaut, in a North American role debut at the Metropolitan Opera and house
debut at MoscowÆs Bolshoi Theatre; TchaikovskyÆs Tatiana, reprised at the Met
and in a house role debut at Paris Opera; VerdiÆs Lady Macbeth, in a return to
Martin KušejÆs production at the Bavarian State Opera; and VerdiÆs Leonora in a
new production of Il trovatore at the Vienna State Opera. In addition, Netrebko
returns to La Scala as Violetta in La traviata, bringing the one-time signature
role out of retirement for three farewell performances in Liliana CavaniÆs
classic production, and stars in CileaÆs Adriana Lecouvreur ¢ as featured on
Verismo ¢ at the Mariinsky Theatre. In concert, she makes a series of
high-profile international appearances with Yusif Eyvazov, in cities including
Cologne, Paris, Toronto, and Los Angeles, before returning to New York to
headline a pair of star-studded gala events: the annual Richard Tucker Music
Foundation Gala and the Metropolitan OperaÆs 50th Anniversary Gala, which
celebrates half a century in the companyÆs current home.
Anna Netrebko boasts an extensive discography that includes solo albums,
complete opera recordings, and concert repertoire. Her solo discs for Deutsche
Grammophon ¢ Opera Arias, Sempre Libera, Russian Album, Souvenirs, In the Still
of Night, Anna Netrebko: Live at the Metropolitan Opera, and Anna Netrebko ¢
Verdi ¢ have all been bestsellers, as have her full-length recordings of La
traviata, Le nozze di Figaro, La bohème, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Giovanna
dÆArco, BrittenÆs War Requiem, and the Stabat Maters of both Pergolesi and
Rossini. Highlights from NetrebkoÆs videography include DVD or Blu-ray discs of
Ruslan and Lyudmila, Betrothal in a Monastery, La traviata, Le nozze di Figaro,
I puritani, Manon, Lucia di Lammermoor, Don Pasquale, Anna Bolena and Eugene
Onegin; a feature film release of La bohème directed by Robert Dornhelm; and a
DVD of music videos, titled Anna Netrebko: The Woman, The Voice. Her CD Duets,
with tenor Rolando Villazón, set a record for the best European debut for a
classical album, climbing to the top of the pop charts in several countries.
Netrebko sang the Olympic Hymn live at the internationally televised opening
ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. In 2007, the year she was
named to the Time 100 list, she serenaded film director Martin Scorsese on the
CBS broadcast of the 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, and the following year
she performed on the BBC telecast of the Classical BRIT Awards alongside Andrea
Bocelli. Netrebko has been profiled in numerous magazines, including Vogue,
Vanity Fair, and Town & Country. She has also been featured on television
shows such as ABCÆs Good Morning America, NBCÆs The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,
CBSÆs 60 Minutes, CNNÆs Revealed, and GermanyÆs Wetten, dass..? Documentaries
about her have been televised in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Russia, and
Anna NetrebkoÆs other honors and awards include Grammy nominations for her
recordings Violetta and Russian Album; Musical AmericaÆs 2008 ōMusician of the
Yearö; GermanyÆs prestigious Bambi Award; the UKÆs Classical BRIT Awards for
ōSinger of the Yearö and ōFemale Artist of the Yearö; and ten German ECHO
Klassik awards. In 2005 she was awarded the Russian State Prize (the countryÆs
highest award in the field of arts and literature), and in 2008 she was given
the title of ōPeopleÆs Artist of Russia.ö
Born in 1971 in Krasnodar, Russia, Anna Netrebko studied vocal performance at
the St. Petersburg Conservatory. A passionate advocate for childrenÆs causes,
she supports a number of charitable organizations, including SOS-Kinderdorf
International and the Russian ChildrenÆs Welfare Society. She is a global
ambassador for Chopard jewelry and Austrian Airlines. She became a dual citizen
of Austria in 2006.