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I TU* AMERICA* ^Tj You Asked For It! Investor Or Stockholder? Which are you—an investor or a stockholder? Now, don't answer that you haven't the money to be either one. There, isn't one of us but is a shareholder in something'! But in those things in which you hold shares, are you an investor or a stockholder? There is a difference. According to the dictionary, an investor lays out capital for permanent use, as opposed to speculation. A sto k- holdeir is one who holds certificates. Too often the l"ter is like, betting, on horse races. The stockholder is be ting that his shares will go up. The investor is working to help the business succeed. The investor is interested in buil in? a growing concern. The stockholder is interested primarily in dividends. | The investor accepts responsibility and takes an active part in watching over his investment. The stockholder, tfoo often, neglects his responsibility—and right—to keep Vfiateh, and leaves everything to management, only complaining when the dividends are low. Qn the basis of that definition, which are you — investor or stockholder? You have a share on your job. Do you just do enough to hold it, or do you take- a real interest in the success of the business? You have a hom'e, which is your share in the community. Do you spend your leisure time on your own pleasures, or do you take a serious interest in your investment in yottr community, helping to make it into a good place in which to live? As a citizen, you are a shareholder in the United States. Do you take an active interest in its government, j&titdyjng proposed legislation, spending programs, et c tra -Awhile they are still being discussed, or do you just gripe about them afterwards? ~- Carry' tfie-'ahalogy^itrto: everything1 of which you are a ^art-rand then ask yourself whether or not you are, an __ve_tor or a stockholder. Noted And Passed State Of The Feud: In the Senate cloakrooms the televised Statei of the Union address to the joint Congress is called the "State of the Feud" speech. It's pointed out that the President usurped Bobby Kennedy's terrain in proposed programs in two areas, social security and Head _*uut funds, then- pointedly outlawed wire taps and bug- ging by police, practices that Attorney General Kennedy seems so encouraged. No wonder Bobby was so intent oq his manicure during the speech and didn't risk damaging it by applauding. Full Circle: Back in 1900 a Utah Mormon, Representative-elect Brigham Roberts was denied his seat in Congress. iQne of the strongest speeches was delivered by Rap. John Francis Fitzgerald, grandfather of the Senators Kennedy, who asserted that to seat Roberts would be a blow "to the purity of womanhood and the sanctity of tha home." In 1918, Fitzgerald won the congressional se?t for the Tenth District in Massachusetts, but an investigating committee upheld his opponent's charges of illegal registration' and voting fraud, and Fitzgerald was unseatad. The man who introduced the resolution to deny Rep esen- tfltive Powell his Chairmanship of the Education and Labor Committee was: Congressman Udall, a Mormon. Book World: The day after Adam Clayton Powell was asked to stand aside while a special committee investigated his fitness to serve in the Congress a New York firm announced publication of a book containing twenty-two of Reverend Powell's sermons. Do you suppose the committee will delay its decision until it can read the sermons? The R's in, Education: They're doubling the R's in education in the length and breadth of the land. It used to he reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic. Most schools now offer remedial reading, -remedial 'riting and remedial 'rithmetic. And other experimental improvements are being made too. We've just learned that at the junior-senior prom in Dos Palmos Calif., last year, 16 boys had their rented tuxedos and dinners paid for by the federal government's Elements &nd Secondary Education Act. There was no mention oj£ corsages for their dates. Ancient Man In Alaska! Anthropolgists, working patiently as is their way, have found new support for the old idea that the area now covered by the Bering Sea once was a land Link between Asia and the American mainland. They base this ju ge- jfteiit on the discovery of crude flint tools and weapons Mid other artifacts, dating back to 800 years before Christ, on an Alaskan river bank north of the Arctic Circle. • These findings lend added weight to the view that before, the ancient Assyrian empire arose there were cultural aftd commercial links between peoples in North America arid Asja. For similar artifacts have been found in various jjarts of Asia,' including Japan. Douglas D. Anderson, head 0, tKe expedition,Tyhic^i made the discoveries, reports that nfe and his colleagues now. see evidence of "a culture that _jit<3nded across the top of North; America to Greenland, ifttefo ihe first men were believed to have lived 2 000 Vol.41 —No. 19 2 Sections — 10 Paees NORTH CANTON, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,1967 Outlined To School Board assistant »ls .and ;S$iool program Slides and a discussion were used to explain the high points of a new approach to elementary science-learning by doing- when the Board of Education met Thursday night at Clear- mount School. Charles BaUingejl superintendent ot" ^ Jack Hudson, Clear: principal, explained being used experimentally at that school in grades four, five and six. Teachers make . their own units, and no standard textbook is adopted. "The teacher leads, she does not tell," Hudson said. "She does not show the pupil how to do an experiment, but she lets him know the materials are available. The program considers individual differences and emphasize the scientific process, not the information. We oannot teach all the scientific facts. There are too many." "We are 100 per cent in favor of the new program," Hudson stated. In other business, the Board: HEARD that the administration has been unable to find a remedial reading specialist so far, and it appears there is no possibility of hiring such a teacher until the Fall semester. WAS GIVEN statistical data sheets on results of achievement and mental maturity tests in grades three and six. Ballinger explained that principals worked with teachoirs and parents to interpret the test results and better understand what to expect of a pupil. He said resuls of the mental maturity test were better than expected from the national norms. He added that IQ is no longer thought of as a "very stable factor," that it can be raised specialized teaching. APPROVED attendance of Robert Dobson, Mrs. Jo Ann Palmer, Mrs. Anne C. Berkebile, and Ballinger at the annual.Ed- meeting in February in New York City. Also approved was attendance of Roger Wiandt and Mr. Hudson to the National Science Teachers meeting in Detroit. INDICATED an interest in investigating the possibility of hiring" for next" year "ateacher from the International Work - Study Program of Aritioch College. At present, 20 teachers from Austria, Germany and Scandinavian countries are available for many areas of instruction. E. R. Malone, superintendent of schools, expressed interest in obtaining a sixth grade teacher because pupils spend approximately one-half of that year studying Europe. ACCEPTED the resignation of Mrs. Mary Shammo, fifth grade teacher at Clearmount School, and Mrs. Ruth Mills from the Junior High School cafeteria. HIRED Mrs. Ruth Halter, who has been doing part-time cafeteria work, to replace Mrs. Mills, and Mrs. Othella Smith to work part-time at Portage School replacing Mrs. Halter. HEARD that the following Spring coaching assigments have been made: Don Hertler, head baseball coach, and Gordon Knisely, his assistant; Richard Gross, head track coach, assisted by Walter Tolarchyk; John E. Wilgus, golf; and Donald E. Mil ler, tennis. Tennis, will be offered only to boys because <A lack o- interest from girls lasi' season, Supt. Malone said. WAS INFORMED by Williair A. Porter, superintendent ofthe Stark County Joint Vocationa High School, -of the present an< future plans of the school dis trict, in the light of:. peridinf State legislation. He also asked for suggestions from the Boart about the operation of the pro posed vocational school. ., ACCEPTED a set of builriinr visitation rules and regulations in 'compliance with state,tt>at They are to be displayed'.-.'in some permanent way; jm . all school buildings. . ■ •■_.£.■:' l-XAMINED an application, fife $109,000 in supplemental f^ndiriC from the federal government |gF the Special Education Program ming Center in Canton. Ballinger said the staff at the center has been expanded to investtigaterthe incidence of handicapped. ..;in Stark County. APPROVED the treasurers report of $64,495.11 in December receipts; $348,503.48 in disbursements; leaving a balance- of $189,693.64. VOTED to pay $228,750.06 in bills. These include: $23,730.84 general fund; $929.05, building fund; $185,314.62, bond retirement; $142.29, permanent improvements; $777.02 uniform school supplies; $543.28, N.D.E. A. Title ni; $293.69, N.D.E.A. Title V; $35.91, E.S.E.A. Title II; and $16,963.36, cafeteria. Supt. Malone said a large number of overhead projectors arid copying machines, were purchased. WAS TOLD by Supt. Malone that the location for display space for the Young Citizens Award has been changed to the main lobby of the high school. CHANGED the March meeting date to Wednesday March 15 at the Junior High School. The Feb. meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Greentown. LEARNED that the adminstra- tion is working hard at salary revisions but is not ready yet with a proposal. loe^rf- Charter Review Group Begins Studies Feb. 6 Dr. Everett S. Graffam Malone Official Speak® At Community Christian Rotary Radio Day Slated on March 4 Plans are underway for the annual North Canton Rotary '-radio day" on March 4. On this date local Rotarians will take over -adio station WCNS for a f u 11 lay of programing and advertising. This fund-raising venture is a oroject of the club's ways and means committee, which is headed by Ty Laine. His committee members are Gene Quimby, Dick Davis and C. W. McBride. Neal Surbey is chairman of advertising sales, assisted by Ed White and James Griesinger. Area residents interested in advertising may call the committee or those having program suggestions can call the programing chairman, Mr. Davis. All proceeds go to support the varied community service projects of Rotary. The general meeting of the Christian Women's Fellowship of Community Christian Church will be held in the social room of the ohurch on Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a- covered dish dinner and husbands are invited. The program will be given by Dr. Everrett S. Graffam, who has been vice-president for development at Malone College since Sept. 1, 1966. Dr. Graffam is executive director of the Evangelical Foundation of Philadelphia, Pa., and coordinated and produced the international Bible fStudy Hour: Broadcasts, >: which were heard over more than 450 stations. He is business coordinator for Eternity Magazine and Director of its Conference Speaker Bureau. Among his missionary trips have been visits with the Jivaro Headlumters and the Auca Indians in Central and South America. His Doctor of Laws Degree (LLD) was conferred in 1957. Hoover Band Concert Feb. 5 ^eMfc'ago." A colorful new bit has been added to the grow- jfjiflj,' mosaic which depicts the life of early man on this. Mothers* March Supports The Fight Against Birth Defects/ North Canton Area mothers are being asked to join the more than a million mothers throughout the United States as Volunteers for the annual March of. Dimes campaign during this and next week. Mrs. Weldon C. Page of 114 Willaman St. NW is co-ordinating the North Canton Area drive and any volunteer wishing to devote any time to the effort may call Mrs. Page; or any of her committee. Mrs. Thomas Smith of 524 Woodrow St. NW is assisting as her drive captain locally and Mrs. William Davis and Mrs. Frank DeMarco are carrying the banner in the Greentown area. Supports 77 Clinics The Mothers' March annually raises funds for the growing network of 77 Birth Defects Centers throughout the United States. While their funds still go for polio rehabilitation work it centers mainly on a program of education to prevent and work that will aid the more than 250,000 American babies born each year with defects. Estimates are that birth defects' each year destroy some 500,000 infants before they are born. March funds go for educational materials for parents and par- ents-to_e about birth defects and what is now known about how to prevent them. Marchers will distribute the leaflet "Happy Birth Day" which expjains whftt to. do. it you are abowt to be marked,' the safer] guards when you.are expecting a Child and what to do if a birth defect occurs in your family. They also support a scientific research program aimed at fine? ing the causes and methods o preventing birth defects. Mrs. Donald Bailey is th' Greater Canton march chairmai for the second straight year Paul W. Horner Sr. is chairma of the Greater Canton Chapte of the National Fundation Marc of Dimes. He emphasized thr much of the money remains wit the local chapter and is distribut ed locally to aid area children with special equipment and ther apy. Campaign contributions cam." ters are on display throughout the area by this group. Mrs. Page is enlisting the air' of area church youth groups in the drivel Friday, Jan. 27, from 9 unti1 12 the annual public benefit dance to aid the drive is planned at Moonlight Ball room the Jolly Skylarks prene_tra 6rith_ bandstand. A teen dance has been set for I__r_h _8 at Canton Memorial auditorium. Rebounder Side?ined By Fracture In Local Play Fred Peters of 5632 Springlake Ave. NW. was admitted to Aultman Hospital Monday evening with compound leg fracture suffered in a freak fall while playing with the Hoover Co. basketball league at tho Community Building. The Hoover High School concert band, under the direction of John E. Hafer, will present its annual "Thank You" concert on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. at Hoover High School. This concert i.s free to the general public and is the band's traditional expression of gratitude for the support giyen.it throughout "trie'yeaf.''" '" ' .■•■•• The 108-pieee band will offer a program that includes: "Raymond Overture" "Voice of Guns March", "Finlandia," themes from "Dr. Zhivago," "Hoi iday For Flute," "Stradella Over ture," "Old Comrade March,' iday For Flute," "Stradella over- "Change of Pace," themes from the "Nutcracker Suite," "The Shadow of Your Smile" and "Colonel Bogey March." Darleen Farley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farley of 317 Schneider St. SE, has been named to the first semestter dean's list at Seton Hill College, Greensburg, Pa. Students with a 3.5 average or better are nmaed to the list Miss Farley, a freshman majoring in English, had a 4.0 grade average. City Council appointed a 15- member Charter Review Commission Monday night to give the five-year-old charter its first critical reevaluation. Original charter commission members asked to serve again include: Richard E. Davis, lames E. Ritchie, Lawrence R. Sannes, Gilbert F. Smith, Rich ard G. Waltenbaugh, and Mrs Catharine F. Willaman. .New members are: Rufus Ho felt, James Cross, George Swin dell, Roger Bishop, Chester Ster ling, Robert Frye, Charlet Gulling, Frank Stover, and Jo seph Sommer. First meeting of the group is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Februar; 6 in the Mayor's office in Cit; Hall. All Charter Review Com mission meetings are open to the public. The Charter calls for the firs' -eview in 1967, followed by re views every tenth year there aftei-. ■ Members must be electors with no'other municipal elective or appointive office, except those on advisory committees. Alterations, revisions and amendments of the Charter, _ necessary, must be reported tc council within five calendai months after the commission ap pointment. These must be pub lished in the newspaper, an( afterwards a public hearing oi the recommendations must be held. If any changes are approver; by Council, they must then gc on the ballot. In other business, Council: PASSED final reading of an or dinance to install a traffic ligh at the intersection of Schneider St. SE and Clearmount Ave. SE. A recent survey showed more than 6,000 cars using Schneider St. daily. AGREED to pay $50 each from the Civil Denfense fund for auxiliary policemen who sat isfactorily complete a training course, which meets twice each month. APPOINTED Delmer Day, Harry Kennedy and Jack Hudson to an assessment equalization board to hear three objectors to the improvement of Summit "St. SW, -Fair Oaks, Ave. SW and Bachtel St. SW. They will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 in City Hall. APPROVED emergency reading of a resolution that the city >urchase the 5,149 square feet "■lershey property next to City "^all to provide more parking irea. AUTHORIZED petitioning that the Stark County Commissioners iredge and realign a ditch in the Chatham Hills allotment. APPROVED emergency transfer of $20,000 from the income tax fund to the general fund. PASSED an emergency resolution to purchase a heavier duty station wagon for the engineering department to replace an older model.. PERMITTED signing of new contracts for pipe, fittings, meters, hydrants and other items for the water department; and for such items as gravel, limestone, asphalt, gasoline, and salt for the street department. Present contracts expire in Feb. HEARD protests from residents of Schneider St. SE. about proposed sidewalks in the area, mainly because they would take iway too much lawn area, and it was felt they were not necessary. WAS REMINDED of a public hearing on new subdivision reg- alations set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. RECEIVED copies of the Havens and Emerson study of the ;ewage needs of the area. Fihd- ngs of the report will be made public after Council has an opportunity to study it. HEARD from Ward 4 council; nan J. Bert Greer a question oh l remedy for the heavy traffic >n Harmon St. SW on Fridays iuring late banking hours at Darter Bank & Trust Co. Police- Chief Robert Fulk reported he vould check with the bank manager on possible solution to the problem. EXCUSED Councilman-at-large Carl Sponseller from February ind March sessions for a vacation. Area Chamber Plans Income Tax Course If interest indicates, the North Canton Area Chamber of Com- lerce will sponsor a course on Preparing Your Income Tax leturn." The program is being offered n cooperation with the Internal tevenue Service and Small Business Administration. Anyone interested in registering for the course may do so by ^ailing the chamber secretary, Mrs. Cline, at the office at '99-5100 daily from noon until 4:30 p.m. before Feb. 1. . If undertaken the course wiE 'nclude prepartion and filing of returns. Each participant will. receive a packet of materials provided by the two federal agencies. There will be a nominal charge for the course. City Offices To Close Saturdays Effective Feb. 1 Effective Feb. 1 all offices in the city building will be reverting to a five-day week according to an announcement by Weldon C. Page, city administrator. Offices will be open daily from 8 until 5 and closed on Saturday. Exception to this of course is the police and fire department, which maintains a 24-hour seven-day vigil. LEAD MOTHERS* MARCH. Mrs.' Weldon-C. Page of 114 \ WiUamaii St. NW Cleft) and Mrs. Thomas Smith ©f 524 Wood-: tow- S&lW'narc^sharing -the-«o<_iaiiteen -_utie&.o_;tihe49-t' .Mothers'.. March on Birth Defects.' They're hi senefi __ V_hin. teers to^aitt-in -the- drive:i_m>ugfcFfi^3:fc^ area.
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How 'bout that Russ Ortiz? Who's your ace now?
Maybe it just took Ortiz a couple of months to get it together, but he's settling into a nice anchor spot in the Astros' rotation. Never an overpowering pitcher, Ortiz has simply kept the Astros in games and provided depth at a position that has caused fans and coaches alike to cringe all season long.
So, if you started the playoffs tomorrow or if you're lining up your rotation after the All Star break, who goes first? Before you answer that, consider that Ortiz has posted a:
2.81 ERA over his last 12 appearances, including four starts.
1.75 ERA in June, which is good enough for third in the league.
2.46 ERA over his last three starts.
Ortiz has shuffled back and forth between the rotation and the bullpen this season, but has solidified his role after the last three starts. He's also on a pace to pitch more innings than any season since 2004, his last full season in the majors (15-9 with Atlanta).
Do you have a pat on the back for Ortiz or are you still skeptical? It's still early and things could change, but how would you line up your rotation coming out of the All Star break? Or, to make it a bit clearer, if the playoffs started tomorrow and you were setting the Astros' rotation, how would you do it? (No smartaleck remarks please.)
Has anyone seen Edwin Maysonet? He hasn't played in a game since June 16. He's hitting .315 with a .356 OBP. Was it something he said? Something he did? Methinks it's time for Kaz Matsui to become a $5 million, late-inning replacement with Maysonet getting a few starts.
I'm getting dizzy with the Astros' lineups. In game # 68 Tuesday night, Cecil Cooper ran out his 43rd different batting order. For a team that leads the majors in batting average since May 1, you'd think a little consistency and stability would be in order.
In our poll on Tuesday, voters said the move that would most help the Astros in '09 would be to bring up Bud Norris. You agree? Assuming the rotation is Oswalt, Ortiz, Rodriguez, Hampton and Paulino, who would Norris bump? (Ooops, where is Brian Moehler?)
With the Astros hanging close to the top of the division and the wild card chase, owner Drayton McLane doesn't sound like a seller. But with so many other teams still in the race, it may be hard to be an effective buyer in this market. Any help the Astros may be seeking may come internally.
Is that Larry Dierker wearing #15? Probably not, but Cooper is letting his starters go much deeper into games a la Dierk. Rodriguez has thrown 100+ pitches in his three straight starts, topping out at 116 three starts ago. Oswalt threw 126 last Friday and 119 in the start before that. Even Ortiz got in the "action" on Tuesday with a 110-pitch outing. Moehler has been Mr. Efficiency, pitching six complete innings in his last two starts with 89 and 97 pitches. Four starts ago, Moehler went six innings, needing only 74 pitches.

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One fine there will announcements that people are being let go because they cant afford to keep them on! You wont have to wonder too long as to why, and where money was mis spent.
One fine there will announcements that people are being let go because they cant afford to keep them on! You wont have to wonder too long as to why, and where money was mis spent.
I used to have a co-worker we called "Clippy." This was at a software company with a large open floor plan and just fabric cubicle walls separating everyone's workspace. This guy clipped his nails every day. I mean, literally every day. It was really, really loud. We couldn't figure out how his nails grew so much! Who needs to clip their nails that often?!?!?!! And why couldn't he do that at home?
I worked with a woman who clipped her nails at her desk too and it was disgusting! It wasn't every day, thank God, but it was often enough.
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
At least they weren't clipping their toe nails!
"The way to become boring is to say everything." Voltaire
" The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. "
Mohandas Gandhi
I love being retired and reading your posts.
I once had an annoying coworker who refused to take sick time because the company would reimburse individual employees at the end of the year if their accrued sick time was above a certain amount. So he would come to work sick, spread his germs, we'd catch whatever upper respiratory infection was causing him to cough up his lungs, and we'd get sick and stay home. One time I told him that as the department timekeeper (who sat closer to him than anyone), if I caught what he had I was going to charge my sick time to his payroll number. Of course, I couldn't actually do that, but he got the message and actually STAYED HOME for the rest of that particular illness.
I don't miss any of the annoying people . . . those I liked, I'm still in touch with.
Oh, we've got a couple of those. They come in with the Crud of the Week and give it to everyone so they can save their time and get it as a bonus at the end of the year. Nasty.
We've got another fool who has 30 years here, so he gets first pick for vacation time. He gets dibs on Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. Then he never takes the time off, saving it instead and getting it as a payout/buy-back in December. Other people who actually wanted those days off end up getting screwed. I can't wait for him to retire...
It was me. I let the dogs out.
My husband's employer doesn't pay sick time, period.
His workplace is a freakin' petrie dish.
"There's no crying in baseball!"
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We've complained long and loud about it every year, but nobody ever does anything about it. Management is spineless. Most of us have just given up trying to get the big holidays off.
It was me. I let the dogs out.
Clipping nails at work - ugh! That's disgusting. I was always taught that was something you do in private. I don't even clip my nails in front of my husband. My husband used to clip his nails in the living room. His mother told him that one of the things she appreciated about her husband (her 2nd husband, not my husband's father) was that he went outside to clip his nails. After she told him that, he started going outside to clip. (Thank you, MIL!) If someone did it in the workplace, I'd have to leave the room.
The last time I worked with people (I work from home now), my two annoyances were a woman who chewed and popped gum loudly, all day, everyday. My other pet peeve was people who brought smelly foods to work. There was a small galley kitchen open at both ends to the work area - small office - no lunchroom. If I brought something like a tuna sandwich to work, I'd take it outside to eat. It's funny how food odors/aroma can bother you when you're not the one eating them. I love corned beef and cabbage, but reheated in the microwave, the cabbage smell hung around for hours. Another day I went to the bathroom - down the hall. When came back and opened the door, it smelled like canned dog food. Someone had reheated fish in the microwave.
But those are minor annoyances compared to not getting holidays off.


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It's all about beliefby Staff Writer / Montréal Canadiens
BROSSARD – While their collective backs might be up against the wall, there's no shortage of belief inside the Canadiens locker room heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night.
That shouldn't come as a surprise considering Michel Therrien's troops have stared adversity directly in the face time and again during the 2013-14 campaign, and responded admirably at every opportunity, particularly during their current playoff run.
Down 3-1 in their best-of-seven series to the New York Rangers – and facing elimination for a third time this postseason – the Canadiens insist they boast the ingredients necessary to get the job done again this time around, even if the odds are greatly stacked against them.
"The guys are trying to stay positive. We played well in Game 4 on Sunday. We had our chances to win it, and pucks didn't go in. Then Martin St-Louis scored on a great shot in overtime. We know we can play with them. We need to win three games in a row and it starts on Tuesday. Everyone in this room believes we're capable of doing it," offered Rene Bourque, who sits tied for the team lead with five playoff goals. "It's possible to do it, and we believe we can. It might seem like an insurmountable lead, but if we believe we can do it, anything is possible."
Fortunately, the Canadiens don't have to look very far back in time for inspiration. Both the Rangers and Los Angeles Kings overcame similar series deficits in 2014, and the Habs are dead set on accomplishing a similar feat when all is said and done against New York.
"It's all about creating some kind of momentum. You start doing things the way you're supposed to, and everything falls into place. That's how you create momentum. A few teams have been able to pull off this kind of comeback this year. It's not impossible with the group of players we have here. We believe that it's possible, and we think that we've been playing better hockey as the series has gone on," offered captain Brian Gionta, who was one of seven current Habs that helped topple the Presidents' Trophy winning Washington Capitals after the Canadiens found themselves 3-1 down in the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals back in 2010.
"We're up against it here. You win or you go home," added Gionta, who like Tomas Plekanec, Travis Moen, P.K. Subban, Andrei Markov, Josh Gorges and Carey Price, was part of a group that made NHL history when the Habs became the first eighth-seeded team to battle back against a top seed by coming out on top in three straight elimination tilts over the Caps. "We expect that we're going to play the type of hockey and generate the type of effort that we brought against Boston."
If the last three games of the series against the Rangers are any indication, that's exactly what the Canadiens are going to have to do to keep their postseason hopes alive. With that in mind, the game plan from here on out is one that every member of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge can agree on.
"We've got to take things one period at a time. The last step for the Rangers is the toughest one to make. We're going to make it hard on them, and we're going to use our crowd playing at home. We've got to take advantage of it," stressed Plekanec, who has three goals and eight points in 15 playoff games in 2014. "I think the key for us is to focus on the first period and getting off to a good start. We don't want to think about winning two more games. You've got to think about what's coming up on the next shift, in the next period. I didn't see one guy who was down after Game 4."
That sense of togetherness and optimism has been a trademark of the Canadiens all season long, sustaining them through periods when things weren't necessarily going in the right direction. At a time of year when all hands are needed on deck once again with their season on the line, the Habs bench boss maintains that his group cannot be underestimated, even under the most difficult of circumstances.
"We've faced this type of adversity and this type of challenge before, and we've always responded with a good attitude," praised Therrien. "Based on the experience we picked up during the last series against the Bruins, I expect us to come out with the right attitude to play on Tuesday night. The important thing now is to take things one game at a time."
Matt Cudzinowski is a writer for canadiens.com.
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UHCL receives autism grant
Published 1:32 pm, Monday, July 15, 2013
The University of Houston-Clear Lake Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities received $35,300 from the Fondren Foundation to help kick-start a unique training program for young adults with high-functioning autism.
The program offers participants training to prepare them for careers as behavior interventionists, working with young children with autism, according to a school press release.
For more information, visit www.hsh.uhcl.edu/CADD or email email@example.com.


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February 23, 2013
Iran to build $4 billion refinery in Gwadar
Sat, 23 Feb, 2013 10:01 AM PST
Iran has agreed to build an oil refinery in Pakistan at an estimated value of 4 billion dollars, a senior Pakistani official says. Asim Hussain, an adviser to the Pakistani prime minister, said that the refinery will be constructed in the port city of Gwadar. The plant will be able to refine 400,000 barrels a day.
Read more >> http://www.payvand.com/news/13/feb/1203.html
In a email statement to IntelliBriefs, Dr.Wahid Baloch of Baloch Society of North America said "China and Iran are aggressively working to take over the Gwadar, the Balochistan's strategic port, against the Baloch will and mandate, with the help of President Asif ali Zardari, who is supposed to be a friend of US, but seems like he is more friendly to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and China then the US". Dr.Wahid Baloch who heads BSO-NA is expressed deep concerns about the situation in balochistan and designs of Pakistani extablishment and Millitary with active help of China in the region.
He urged US and international community to take note of these designs and intervene in theregion " It is time for a new US policy in the region and US support for Baloch freedom fighters. A FREE Independent Balochistan not only protect the US interests in the region, but will also help to secure the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats, help stabilize Afghanistan by eliminating and eradicating terrorists safe heavens in Balochistan (provided to Taliban and Al-Qaida by the Pakistan's army) and and counter the strategies of China and Iran in the region", said Dr.Wahid BAloch
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Here is a recent appliquéd project: Rainbow Butterfly Skirt.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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Here is a recent appliquéd project: Rainbow Butterfly Skirt.
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I have been waiting for this! I loved it so much when I first saw it - ingenius! I still love it!ReplyDelete
This is so cute! Love it!ReplyDelete
This is so beautiful - love that it wasn't as hard to do as I imagined!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness gracious!!! When I first saw this dress I actually thought it was an applique from the Eric Carle fabric! How impressive that it was actually hand made! Great job!!ReplyDelete
she makes it look so easy ~ this skirt turned out perfect !ReplyDelete
This is so clever! I'm pinning it for later!ReplyDelete
WOW. I love this so much. Great job!ReplyDelete
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This is SO neat! I have to try it asap! Thanks for such great inspiration!ReplyDelete
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I love this skirt. I was SHOCKED that you didn't win anything at Skirt Week. :)ReplyDelete
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Simply GORGEOUS! Than you so much for sharing the how-to! *thumbs up* Best regards from Eva Mari in NorwayReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous... I have 2 granddaughter who would love this.. Only one problem, grammy can't draw. Is there a template that can be found to do the butterfly. I can create but can not sketch or draw.. just something that missed me completelyReplyDelete
That is amazing. Found you via some blogging link - can't remember. but thrilled I did.ReplyDelete
Lovely! I've shared and now want to make a few skirts for granddaughters and maybe applique a t-shirt for the not-so-littles. Has the pattern for the butterfly been shared anywhere? It would sure be a help. :DReplyDelete
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Booty Luv lyrics— 7 lyrics total Lyrics → Artists: B → Booty Luv lyrics
About Booty LuvBooty Luv are an English dance group formed in June 2006 via the Hed Kandi label. It is fronted by two R&B vocalists, Cherise Roberts and Nadia Shepherd, both of whom were in the original line-up of the successful hip hop band Big Brovaz. Read more...
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British-born, New York City-based, DJ Rekha is a DJ, curator, record label owner and educator. Called the "Ambassador of Bhangra" by the New York Times and named one of the most influential South Asians by Newsweek, Rekha is among the first DJs to merge classic Bhangra and Bollywood sounds into the language of contemporary electronic dance music. Since establishing herself on the club scene with her inaugural event, Basement Bhangra in 1997, Rekha has produced some of the longest-running and most successful parties in New York, including Bollywood Disco, and Mutiny. Rekha also produces a weekly radio show, Bhangra and Beyond.
Her label, Beat Bazaar Music, launched in November of 2011 with its first release, Pyar Baile. Versed in a broad cross-section of musical genres -- from Bhangra to Dancehall to Hip Hop to Bollywood -- Rekha has helped launch the careers of artists across the musical spectrum. DJ Rekha was the first to present the artists Panjabi MC, Tigerstyle, and M.I.A in the United States.
Rekha's musical accomplishments include sound design for the Tony award-winning Broadway Show, "Bridge and Tunnel" and the off-Broadway show, "Rafta Rafta." She also served as the associate producer for the NPR Radio Documentary, "A Feet in Two Worlds." She marked the ten-year anniversary of Basement Bhangra in 2007, with the compilation, DJ Rekha presents Basement Bhangra, featuring an array of international stars, including Wyclef Jean, Panjabi MC, Tigerstyle and Bikram Singh.
In 2009, Rekha was chosen by the State Department for a three-week tour of India as a cultural ambassador to the U.S. Consulate. More accolades followed later in the year when DJ Rekha was inducted into the New York City's People's Hall of Fame.
In 2010 at a White House Asian Pacific Islander reception, President Obama said, "I want to thank DJ Rekha who's been spinning a little East Room Bhangra for everybody, mixing a hip-hop beat with the sounds of her heritage, making a uniquely American sound that may not have been heard in the White House before."
Rekha has given lectures and led workshops on Hip Hop, politics and South Asian art for various universities and institutions, including the Smithsonian, Brooklyn Museum and Columbia University. Her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, PBS.
Rekha has curated shows for NYC's Summerstage, Celebrate Brooklyn and the Desi Diaspora's film series at the 92YTribeca. She has a BA in Urban Studies from Queens College.
Past Performances
- June 8, 2012 - VIBC Basement Bhangra
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In time for the Christmas holidays Momail launches a Flickr add-on making photo sharing and photo search from the mobile easier than ever.
Stockholm, Sweden. December 17, 2008 - Momail (www.momail.com) has launched Flickr integration to its popular mobile email service that enhances photo sharing and searching using the mobile phone. Just by simply sending an email message, the end-user now can upload photos from their camera phone, search and download public and private photos and receive information on recent updates from friends and family.
All photos sent to the mobile via the Flickr search and download functions are automatically optimized for the individual handset via Momail's patented MMOPE-technology. Thus, photos download quickly and save up to 99.9% of mobile data.
How it works - a few examples First, simply activate Flickr on Momail under "On-demand" in your Momail account, and then it's ready to go. This activation enables single sign-on and authentication required to reach the private Flickr pages.
Upload photos. Send 1-5 pictures attached to an email to [email protected] (where xx is your country domain) from your mobile. Words added in "Subject" will be the title of your photo. A description can be included in the message body.
Search public photos. Send an email to [email protected], add the search word/s in the subject field and you will get an email back with the search result and the three top matched pictures optimized for your specific mobile model.
Search private photos. Send an email to [email protected], write "download + keyword(s)" in the subject field and you will get an email back with the search result and the five top matched pictures.
Help and status. Via simple keywords sent to [email protected] the user will get immediate help and status of their Flickr account.
"In time for the Christmas holidays, we are happy to present this very useful and fun to use add-on to the Momail service. Now all Momail and Flickr users can update and search their photo communities on the go. This integration showcases another innovative use of the Momail platform and its patented technology, giving users the fastest, easiest and most cost-effective mobile email solution available on the market. Next year more value added services and countries will be added to the Momail family", says Kenneth Lundin, CEO of Momail.
Availability and price Momail is free of charge and works on all mobiles with built-in email support. The service is available in all Nordic countries, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, Spain, Switzerland, Poland and UK. Many more countries will be added next year, for an updated country list please visit www.momail.com.
About Momail Momail is focused on offering a global e-mail service for mobile devices. Through patent pending in-house developed technology, Momail makes a reality of optimal mobile communication for all mobile devices. Via a growing network of partners offering mobile services based on Momail's products and technology, Momail's vision is for mobile email communication to be synonymous with - Momail. To learn more visit www.momail.com.


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Apple is launching the iPhone 5, and its market cap is hitting record highs. Little wonder as pre-orders on the Apple site sold out in an hour, and over 2 million units were presold in the first 24 hours after announcement.
Apple gives us innovation
We care a lot about Apple, largely because the company has made us all so productive. Instead of chained to PCs with their weight and processor-centric architecture (not to mention problems crashing and corrupting files) while simultaneously carrying limited function cell phones, we all now feel interconnected 24x7 from lightweight, always-on smart devices. We feel more productive as we access our work colleagues, work tools, social media or favorite internet sites with ease. We are entertained by music, videos and games at our leisure. And we enjoy the benefits of rapid problem solving - everything from navigation to time management and enterprise demands - with easy to use apps utilizing cloud-based data.
In short, what was a tired, nearly bankrupt Macintosh company has become the leading marketer of innovation that makes our lives remarkably better. So we care - a lot - about the products Apple offers, how it sells them and how much they cost. We want to know how we can apply them to solve even more problems for ourselves, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
Amidst all this hoopla, as you figure out how fast you can buy an iPhone 5 and what to do with your older phone, you very likely forgot that Kraft will be splitting itself into 2 parts in about 2 weeks (October 1). And, most likely, you don't really care.
And you can't imagine why I would even compare Kraft with Apple.
Kraft was once an innovation leader. Velveeta, a much maligned product today, gave Americans a fast, easy solution to cheese sauces that were difficult to make. Instant Mac & Cheese was a meal-in-a-box for people on the run, and at a low budget. Cheeze Whiz offered a ready-to-eat spread for canapes. Individually wrapped American cheese slices solved the problem of sticky product for homemakers putting together lunch sandwiches for school children. Miracle Whip added spice to boring sandwiches. Philadelphia brand cream cheese was a tasty, less fattening alternative to butter while also a great product for sauces.
But, the world changed and these innovations have become a lot less interesting. Frozen food replaced homemade sauces and boxed solutions. Simultaneously, cooking skills improved requiring higher quality products. Better options for appetizers emerged than stuffed celery or something on a cracker. School lunches changed, and sandwich alternatives flourished. Across Kraft's product lines, demand changed as new technologies were developed that better fit customers' needs. Which created to revenue stagnation, margin erosion and an increasing irrelevancy of Kraft in the marketplace - despite its enormous size.
Why is Apple doing so well, and Kraft not?
Apple turned itself around by focusing on innovation, becoming the most valuable American publicly traded company. Kraft eschewed innovation for cost cutting, and doing more of the same trying to defend its "core," leaving investors with no returns for years.


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A few words from a founder
Hi, my name is Nolan McLeon – Dj, MC, Singer and Founder of Nolan McLeon Events. I cannot imagine my life without music. At the age of 5, while performing at all family and local events, I was dreaming not only about popularity, but also about constantly moving forward and never stopping with my own achievements. All my love and devotion to the people I pass through the music, no matter where I perform and what type of event I've been through. The idea of creating Nolan McLeon Events came to me a few years ago, and since then in addition to the huge pleasure from my work on a completely different kind of events ranging from weddings, corporate celebrations etc ..... I am also participating in various musical projects, that gives me an enormous experience and knowledge that I use to make your celebration just fantastic
A little about music. People say that I am an extraordinary person in all the manners. I live with music all my conscious life. Music is my loving girlfriend. My music addiction is like a magic, it is something inexplicable and intangible. I pretty know how to make a musical cocktail in any of the moments of your celebration. Be it simply a lounge or a blazing dancing DJ set with the newest and chic dancing hits. The most important thing is that music lives with me 24 hours per day.
Philosophy. Me and my team of absolutely various performers, photographers and videographers love doing the things that bring incredible pleasure and leave only the best memories from your celebration. We are a close-knit team of faithful artists who are getting better and better, stronger and stronger not every so often but every day in order to make your biggest day and amazing night purely unforgettable. We do not call our customers by term "clients" because after meeting and dealing with us we all become fully persuaded friends! We are truly happy to share our creative work with you. Thank you for being with us!
We are truly happy to share our creative work with you.
DJ/MC, Lightning & Production Services in Soutnern California and Las VegasSee you on the dancefloor!
How are we interacting
1. Connection
We will contact you by phone, mail, Facebook or you can just leave a request on our website and we will call you back shortly.
2. Hit the Spot
We will come to an agreement to meet at a convenient time and at a comfortable place for everyone.
3. Meeting
We will meet up, get acquainted, discuss your needs and preferences in music, and offer various options for filling your event. Also, if you would like, we can discuss recommendations of various vendors.
4. Agreement
Terms and Conditions. We will compile a written agreement of the details that have been discussed.
You will need to leave us a prepayment no less than 30% and we will have decided on a specific date
6. Working in depth
Next, we (Nolan McLeon Events and you) are preparing for the upcoming event. We will provide detailed instructions and playlists, which we will have discussed at the meeting.
We will keep in touch by telephone, social networks, Skype, and if necessary - hold another meeting to come to an agreement on specific details or issues that may come up.
8. Keep Rocking
Lastly, we will meet on the dance floor with an explosion of energy to make this day the most memorable and unforgettable day of your life. Since that time, we are one big family. Congratulations !!!


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About Lodell
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawing, painting and making things—expressing my creativity in any way possible. When my kids were young, I was a stay-at-home mom for 9 years, and enjoyed making and selling crafts at Christmas bazaars. I discovered rubber stamping in 2001 at a home party and have been doing it ever since by making cards and gifts for my friends and family, by teaching classes as a Stampin' Up demonstrator for 8 years, and now by working at Hot Off The Press. I love working as a professional designer at Hot Off The Press because I can express my creativity and explore new products and techniques on a daily basis. What could be better?
I really enjoy stamping because the possibilities are endless and because anyone can do it! You can do so much with stamps to make each and every project unique, like embossing, coloring, chalking, masking, layering and so much more! With one stamp set, just a simple change like using a different ink color can create a totally different look. Plus, stamps can be used for lots and lots of projects such as card making, scrapbooking, crafting, clothing, and even interior decorating! See what I mean, I explore creativity every single day!


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Grand Chaos
Grand Central Terminal (GCT)—colloquially called Grand Central Station, or shortened to simply Grand Central—is a commuter rail terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger trains, it is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms 44, with 67 tracks along them.
Brooklyn Flare
Central Park, New York
Central Reflected
Smokey Sunrise
Smoke mixes with a rising sun over Manhattan, New York
Manhattan Bridge
Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another that continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area. The neighborhood is part of Brooklyn Community Board 2.
Tram Pylon in front of the Queensboro Bridge, New york, taken from Roosevelt Island.
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Manhattan Bridge
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan (at Canal Street) with Brooklyn (at Flatbush Avenue Extension). It was the last of the three suspension bridges built across the lower East River, following the Brooklyn and the Williamsburg bridges. The bridge was opened to traffic on December 31, 1909 and was designed by Leon Moisseiff, who later designed the infamous original Tacoma Narrows Bridge that opened and collapsed in 1940. It has four vehicle lanes on the upper level (split between two roadways). The lower level has three lanes, four subway tracks, a walkway and a bikeway. The upper level, originally used for streetcars, has two lanes in each direction, and the lower level is one-way and has three lanes in peak direction. It once carried New York State Route 27 and later was planned to carry Interstate 478. No tolls are charged for motor vehicles to use the Manhattan Bridge.
Pathe Sally
Since 1982, Sally B has been operated by 'Elly Sallingboe's B-17 Preservation' and maintained by Chief Engineer Peter Brown and a team of volunteers. The aircraft is flown by volunteer experienced professional pilots. In 2008, Elly Sallingboe was awarded the Transport Trust 'Lifetime Achievement Award' in recognition of over thirty years of dedication to the preservation and operation of Britain's only airworthy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress as a flying memorial to the tens of thousands of American aircrew who lost their lives in her sister aircraft during the Second World War.
A New York Abulance Stuggles to get past traffic in Downtown New york
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. With a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m), it was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903, and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
Originally referred to as the New York and Brooklyn Bridge and as the East River Bridge, it was dubbed the Brooklyn Bridge, a name from an earlier January 25, 1867 letter to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and formally so named by the city government in 1915. Since its opening, it has become an icon of New York City, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1972.
The Bay of Kotor (Serbo-Croatian: Boka kotorska, Бока которска, pronounced [bɔ̂ka kɔ̂tɔrskaː]) is a winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro. The bay, once called Europe's southernmost fjord, is in fact a ria of the disintegrated Bokelj River which used to run from the high mountain plateaus of Mount Orjen. The bay is about 28 km long from the open sea to the harbor of the city of Kotor. It is surrounded by mountains of Orjen on the west and Lovćen on the east. The narrowest section, Verige strait, is only 300 m long. As of 2013, it can be crossed by a ferryboat, but Montenegro is planning to build a bridge to span the strait, the so-called Verige Bridge. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity. Its well preserved medieval towns of Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prčanj and Herceg Novi, along with their natural surroundings, are major tourist attractions. Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor has been a World Heritage Site since 1979.
Sinister Attraction
The Kehlsteinhaus (in English-speaking countries also known as the Eagle's Nest) is a chalet-style structure erected on a subpeak of the Hoher Göll known as the Kehlstein. It was built as an extension of the Obersalzberg complex erected in the mountains above Berchtesgaden. The Kehlsteinhaus was intended as a 50th birthday present for Adolf Hitler to serve as a retreat, and a place for him to entertain visiting dignitaries. The Kehlsteinhaus was commissioned by Martin Bormann, with construction proceeding over a 13-month period. It was completed in the summer of 1938, prior to its formal presentation to Hitler on his 50th birthday on April 20, 1939. It is situated on a ridge at the top of the Kehlstein mountain 1,834 m (6,017 ft), reached by a 6.5 km (4.0 mi) long and 4 m (13 ft) wide road that cost ℛℳ 30 million to build (about 150 million euros in 2007, adjusted in line with inflation). It includes five tunnels but only one hairpin turn and climbs 800 m (2,600 ft).
Morning Mist
Morning Mist over El Encín Golf Course, Alcala Des Heneres, Madird, Spain
Meeting Places
Agora is the name of a group of 106 headless and armless iron sculptures at the south end of Grant Park in Chicago. Designed by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz
Locked in Ice
"Jordan's beloved "pirate ship" began life in 1914 as a St. Lawrence River ferry named Le Progress.It was converted into a floating restaurant in 1991 and built to resemble La Grande Hermine (The Big Weasel), the ship French explorer Jacques Cartier sailed along the St. Lawrence River in 1535. An owner with big dreams but little money parked the vessel in the marina of the Beacon Harbourside Inn on Canada Day 1997 – the final stop on an odyssey of unpaid dockages along the St. Lawrence River. Arsonists cooked the floating restaurant in a 2003 blaze, leaving a slowly rusting hulk on the Lake Ontario shoreline."
Magnificent Desolation
The six story, 11,430 sq. ft. CPA Building was constructed in 1924 and was the home to the Conductor's Protective Assurance Association. Organized in 1907, the CPA provided insurance, retirement plans and other services for railway workers. The ornate reliefs over the main entrance depict various railway scenes. Unoccupied since the mid 2000s.
Sally 3
Cape St. Vincent
This cape is the southwesternmost point in Portugal. It forms the southwestern end of the E9 European Coastal Path, which runs for 5,000 km (3,100 mi) to Narva-Jõesuu in Estonia. Approximately six kilometers from the village of Sagres, the cape is a landmark for a ship traveling to or from the Mediterranean. The cliffs rise nearly vertically from the Atlantic to a height of 75 meters. The cape is a site of exuberant marine life and a high concentration of birds nesting on the cliffs, such as the rare Bonelli's eagle, peregrine falcons, kites, rock thrushes, rock pigeons, storks and herons. The present lighthouse was built over the ruins of a 16th century Franciscan convent in 1846. The statues of St. Vincent and St. Francis Xavier had been moved to the nearby church of Nossa Senhora da Graça on Point Sagres. This lighthouse, guarding one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, is among the most powerful in Europe
Soft Glint
Turning Torso, Malmo,Sweden
A women relaxes in the Peace and quiet of Central Park, NYC
Standing Man
Standing Man by Sean Henry
Tread Careful
Friends walking across a Frozen bay to an abandon Ship, Lake Ontario, Canada
Old Boat
Abandoned rowing boat on Keiss Harbour
Crab fishing in Keiss harbour, Scotland
Rain over Sea
This is at the Top of a Mountain, near Crans, Switzerland.
Faded Sunset
Dead Calm
Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York
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Topic: Ow! (01/07/10)
TITLE: She Danced Alone
By Peter Stone
That's when the Japanese harajuku girl came in. Petite yet knockout gorgeous in that dark purple white accented Gothic Lolita outfit with knee high boots. Her glossy black hair framed a doll-like heart-shaped face. I watched, mesmerised, as she came over to the dance floor. She was so close that I could have reached out and touched her.
She began to dance, seemingly oblivious that she danced alone. However, it was the way she danced that caught my attention. Her movements were unnatural, almost mechanical; yet at the same time eerie.
Becoming aware of her awkward, uncoordinated dance steps, those around her moved quietly away. Meanwhile, several young men with outlandish hairstyles surrounded her, gawking as though she was an exhibit at a freak show.
"Henna no," one snarled. She's weird.
"Okashi na," said another. She's strange.
"Baka da yo!" the third affirmed. She's an idiot!
On impulse, I slid off my stool. Slipping between them, I took the girl's hand and led her towards the exit.
"Doishite?" Why? she asked, confused.
"Those guys were mocking you," I stammered in broken Japanese.
"You are saving me?" She was apparently amused by my gesture.
"I guess so."
"Ja, arigato." In that case, thank you.
We made our way to a coffee house two floors up. I picked the seat facing the window so I could see Tokyo's neon illuminated buildings outside. She sat opposite with her back to the window.
The floor, no, the entire building, began to sway from side to side, gently at first, then with increasing intensity. Did they slip something into my juice?
"Earthquake!" the girl exclaimed as she leapt up to take my hand.
I thought she would lead me to the stairs, a pointless gesture as we would never make it. However, she pulled me straight for the single pane window overlooking the street below.
I tried to protest, but her slim hands grabbed my upper arms in a vice like grip and with deliberate intent, she flung herself backwards through the window, dragging me after her.
Down we plummeted, surrounded by shards of sparkling glass refracting neon light.
She held me tightly as we plunged down, her wide eyes locked on mine. I wished I could switch places with her, that I could somehow break her fall and save her.
Yet just before impact, she drew her knees and lower legs beneath me and bent her arms. Then as we impacted the unforgiving pavement, she used her arms and legs like shock absorbers to cushion my fall.
Due to her efforts, instead of dying instantly, I landed on top of her, receiving only light bruises. Her arms and legs collapsed upon concrete shattered by her fall.
The ground still pitched and yawed beneath us, but I had eyes only for the nameless girl who had died saving me. I knew I should make for the nearest open space, but could not tear myself from her.
Suddenly, her dark eyes snapped open.
"Are you okay?" I asked incredulously.
"Ow?" she said, eyes sparkling humorously.
"Ow?! How can you be alive?" I stammered. Her fall had broken the sidewalk!
Rolling me off her, the girl regained her feet and dragged me by the hand towards a nearby park, limping badly. The ground continued heaving back and forth as glass, wood and broken masonry from surrounding buildings bombarded the street about us.
"Run!" she ordered.
"Who, or what are you?" I gasped.
"An artificial person, a prototype," she said.
"A robot?"
"In effect."
"Doishite - why did you risk yourself to save me? You could have been destroyed," I panted as we ran.
"Because you treated me as a person - no one has done that before."
We reached the relative safety of the park and I collapsed to regain my breath. She sat beside me with some difficulty, due to her damaged left leg.
"I never caught your name," I said.
"It suits you," I said, smiling. Eiko was Japanese for grace, a character trait she had in abundance.
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Series: Hourglass #2
Publisher: Egmont USA
First published: June 12th, 2012
Source: NetGalley
Format: eARC
Pages: 336
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A threat from the past could destroy the future. And the clock is ticking...Kaleb Ballard's relentless flirting is interrupted when Jack Landers, the man who tried to murder his father, timeslips in and attacks before disappearing just as quickly. But Kaleb has never before been able to see time travelers, unlike many of his friends associated with the mysterious Hourglass organization. Are Kaleb's powers expanding, or is something very wrong?Then the Hourglass is issued an ultimatum. Either they find Jack and the research he's stolen on the time gene, or time will be altered with devastating results.Now Kaleb, Emerson, Michael, and the other Hourglass recruits have no choice but to use their unusual powers to find Jack. But where do they even start? And when? And even if they succeed, it may not be enough...
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"Hostage Report: The Individual Comes Before The Team"July 24, 2010
Brett Favre and LeBron James are two of the most known names in sports today. These gentlemen are known for their tenacity, their game breaking abilities, and many other great qualities that they bring to their respective sports. I would like to add one more name to the list: Kidnappers.
As horrible as the term may sound, both of these gentlemen covet the ability to stop a franchise dead in its tracks from making any decisions in regards to their upcoming seasons. Both Favre and James are coming off of seasons where they were part of teams, both favored to make it to the big dance in their respective sports. In both offseasons, each player displayed their power to place a franchise in limbo. James, as a free agent, decided to join fellow phenoms Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade in Miami. This decision alone has set the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise far behind for the upcoming NBA season. The effects of James' decision actually hurt the Cavs much more because it came after the NBA Draft, where Cleveland could have made moves to acquire a successor to the throne of King James.
Now, Cleveland stands in many sports circles to miss the playoffs completely, just one year after the season where they had the most wins in the NBA. Arena businesses are going to be greatly affected; predictions of lost revenue is in upwards of $40 million for those businesses in the coming season. It seems as though James may not have been as self indulgent as Favre, but he held a enormous ransom over the city of Cleveland. A ransom that the Cavs were not able to pay.
With NFL Training Camps and the preseason looming, many sports stations around the nation shift their attention to the Brett Favre fiasco. It is no secret that Favre is once again displaying his ability to hold the Minnesota Vikings hostage in hopes of him coming back for one more run at the Lombardi.
As Favre rests in his Mississippi home every night until the preseason arrives, Sage Rosenfels and Tavaris Jackson will participate in the Vikings training camp. Both will be battling each other to serve the backup role to Favre. All signs are pointing to another season with Favre at the helm of the Vikings. However, this behavior by Favre could have major ramifications on the Vikings organization. Brad Childress is basically allowing Favre to have the No. 1 QB position without putting in a lick of work during the offseason. Rosenfels and Jackson both know that they have a zero percent chance of leading the Minnesota Vikings this year.
How does this affect the Vikings organization? It clearly shows that the front office and Childress think Favre is much larger than anyone else playing for their franchise. It also affects the chemistry of the team, as Favre is not there building a rapport with them. Although the Vikings players are backing Favre in skipping training camp, the message is still projected loud and clear to Jackson and Rosenfels
Neither the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Minnesota Vikings were allowed to make necessary moves towards continuity plans if either star was to not join these franchises. The actions of these two athletes subsequently placed their teams in limbo. Cleveland has already felt the effects of James skipping town. Although it is not likely that Favre will disappoint. The Vikings sit idly by as Favre holds their franchise hostage.
When is enough, enough? When will sports franchises show these athletes that they cannot come before the team? Though James has made his decision and will be playing for the Miami Heat this season, I have some advice for the Minnesota Vikings organization. Tell Favre to "decide today or get out of the way because we have two hungry guys that want to play!"


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I have been stuck on this problem for 30 minutes:
" Write the definition of a method printAttitude , which has an int parameter and returns nothing. The method prints a message to standard output depending on the value of its parameter.
- If the parameter equals 1 , the method prints disagree
- If the parameter equals 2 , the method prints no opinion
- If the parameter equals 3 , the method prints agree
- In the case of other values, the method does nothing.
Each message is printed on a line by itself."
This is the code that I have assembled:
Every time I submit it to the compiler on MyProgrammingLab, it tells me that I have to "write the definition of the printAttitude method" or something like that. I have no idea how to do this and I looked at the API site and it looked kinda confusing... Could someone please lend a hand to this poor noob?Code:
switch (numValues)
case 1
case 2
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When UFC Matchmaker Chael Sonnen matched himself with Rashad Evans last week, there were just a few slight problems: the matchmaking took place over the fighters' personal Twitter feeds, this may or may not have been cleared in advance by UFC management, Chael Sonnen is not actually a UFC Matchmaker, and the proposed date and event number could not be confirmed. Other than that, nothing seemed amiss, and the matchup seemed to have an extremely good chance of actually happening—a greater chance, for example, than any fight involving Ken Shamrock or War Machine would have. It was a sure enough thing that Sonnen had a poster designed in advance.
So it was no surprise when official word came during Wednesday's pre-fight show that Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen will indeed fight at UFC 167, the UFC's 20th anniversary event, this November. How much of the motivation to call out Evans came from Sonnen, and how much came from the UFC wanting to float a trial balloon or build hype through linking Twitter with TV exposure? Is Sonnen really unafraid of blow darts? (I hear those things can really hurt.)
I am left feeling unsure about how all these Twitter beefs and callouts are generated. In the "puss u are" drama between Dana White and Tito Ortiz, they seem to genuinely enjoy going at it; on the other hand, the contrived feel of this Twitter callout with specific event info followed by an immediate fight announcement a week later seems transparently promotionally motivated. I guess there's nothing technically wrong with using Twitter this way, but anyone who could find the time to use Twitter for this seriously needs to discover how many pictures of poop are tweeted. It's an amazing world out there.
(Dick has been using his head for Fightlinker since 2011. He also uses it for sex [NSFW boobs].)


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Australian Lauxaniid Flies
Revision of the Australian Species of Homoneura van der Wulp, Trypetisoma Malloch, and Allied Genera (Diptera : Lauxaniidae)Monographs on Invertebrate Taxonomy Series
This is the first monographic account of a significant proportion of the Australian fauna of Lauxaniidae.
The Lauxaniidae are one of the largest families of acalyptrate Diptera (series Schizophora) and are distributed in all the major zoogeographical regions of the world. Early taxonomic work on the family began in Europe and some notable studies were done during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then few significant revisions on regional faunas have been undertaken. + Full description
There are 142 recognized genera and about 1550 described species in the world fauna of Lauxaniidae as compiled from available references (Shewell 1965, 1977, 1986, 1987; Stuckenberg 1971a; Miller 1977a,c, 1980; Papp 1984a, 1984b; Yarom 1986; Evenhuis and Okadome 1989; Hirashima 1989; Broadhead 1989; Sasakawa and Pong 1990; Colless and McAlpine 1991; Sasakawa 1992; Silva, pers. comm.). The family has been divided into two subfamilies distinguished principally by the costal form: Homoneurinae Stuckenberg 1971 having a homoneuriform costa (its spinules stop abruptly at or just before the apex of R4 + 5) and Lauxaniinae Shewell 1977 with a sapromyziform costa (the spinules stop well before the apex of R4+ 5).- Short description
No longer available in a print edition.
"An important reference work for Diptera systematics and it will be a valuable resource on a poorly known and diverse fauna for many years."
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DetailsePDF | January 1994
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- Review of biology and morphology
- Descriptions of 128 new species and redescription of 25 species, in nine genera
- Distribution maps of all 153 species
- Six superb habitus drawings
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While changing out the dining table display, I also removed the ivory slipcovers from the dining chairs. I like to use the slipcovers in spring and summer to give the room a lighter look. The fabric on the chairs is an oatmeal color, which feels warmer in the fall and winter months.
This light green one is my favorite. Isn't it beautiful? I think it's called an hokkaido squash ... do you know for sure? I've mixed the real pumpkins/squashes and pine cones in with some faux ones. Can you tell which are which?
Everything in the photo below is real ... except for the red pear. For more autumn decorating inspiration, check out my Autumn Pinterest board. And join me at The Charm of Home's "Home Sweet Home Party" for more ideas.
While we're in the dining room, here is our well-stocked bar. May I fix you a drink? My favorite cocktail is a whiskey sour, and below is an excellent recipe for one from the Barefoot Contessa. Check out some of my other favorite drink recipes here, here, here and here.
Whiskey Sour Recipe (makes 4 cocktails)
In a jar, combine:
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- 2/3 cup simple syrup
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Through the Repellent Fence: A Land Art Film. 2017. Directed by Sam Wainwright Douglas
Sunday, February 19, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
The Museum of Modern Art
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Through the Repellent Fence: A Land Art Film. 2017. USA. Directed by Sam Wainwright Douglas. 74 min.
World premiere
What began as a documentary on the "land art" movement in the US soon evolved to focus on Repellent Fence—a temporary, two-mile-long art installation that intersected the US/Mexico border in October 2015, spearheaded by Postcommodity, an activist/art collective consisting of three Native American artists. The artists "put land art in a tribal context" in "a metaphorical suture stitching together cultures that have inhabited these lands long before borders were drawn." The story of this timely work is intercut with scenes from major land art works like Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty and Nancy Holt's The Sun Tunnels.
Smoke that Travels. 2016. USA. Directed by Kayla Briët. 13 min.
This autobiographical doc by a young, award-winning, self-taught filmmaker transmits Prairie Band Potawatomi teachings from her father—dance, music, history, and language—in hopes of preserving and inspiring a new appreciation of her culture.
Preceded by Smoke that Travels. 2016. Directed by Kayla Briët
Sunday, February 19, 2017,2:30 p.m.Followed by a discussion with Douglas, Briët, and PostcommodityThe Museum of Modern Art, Floor T1, Theater 1
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Optional Skateby William Yoder / Columbus Blue Jackets
In a game marked with high-speed sprinting, hard-nosed checking, and the occasional fight, one of the most important things players focus on over the duration of the season is keeping their bodies in proper playing shape. To assure they will be ready for their next game, players focus on eating and drinking right, while making sure they get the appropriate amount of rest to let the body heal. To help them in this endeavor, Blue Jackets coaches make some practices optional.
"(At) some of the optional practices, certain players are told to stay off the ice and aren't even given a choice," forward R.J. Umberger said. "It benefits the players whether they're banged up or not to get an extra day of recovery. This schedule has been so hectic that 24 hours of rest could be a big difference right now."
"I don't get as many minutes as some of the other guys so I don't need it as much," forward Derek Dorsett added. "I guess when you see some of the other guys getting a lot of minutes, with our schedule and how often we play, it can wear on you, so optional practices are huge."
The Blue Jackets schedule, as well as the other 29 NHL teams, has been cramped in 2009-10 to accommodate the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, where many NHL stars, including six Blue Jackets, will be competing. As a result, the Jackets have been left with far fewer days to rest and recover than in years past.
In January, the Jackets had only two sets of breaks that lasted longer than one day, and none of them lasted longer than two days. During the same stretch last season, the Blue Jackets had six separate breaks with two or more days off, with the longest stretch equaling five days of rest.
The NHL tends to schedule games in clusters followed by several days of rest. This is designed to allow the body to heal and to keep players sharp through the long 82-game season. During an Olympic year, however, teams are playing less back-to-back games than before but are given fewer long breaks to recover. As a result of the difficult schedule, the Blue Jackets, as well as other teams around the league, are giving their players more optional practices.
"It didn't seem like it was this bad for the last two Olympics, but for some reason this year it seems like we're playing every other day," said Chris Clark about this year's schedule. "And in the Western Conference, it's even worse with the travel."
"For a lot of the guys on the team it's been a lot of nagging injuries that have dragged on," R.J. Umberger said. "Usually they're gone in two or three days, but now they'll last a week. It will just wear you out sometimes and cause more sicknesses just because your body is weaker.
"I think (we've had more breaks), but I bet if you go around the league a lot of clubs are probably doing the same thing," Umberger continued. "I think it's crazy not to (have more optional days) with the way the schedules are. There have been times when we've played six games in nine nights so it's needed."
For many of the Jackets players, the decision on whether or not to take the optional practice off depends on the situation. Some players, like Chris Clark, will never take the day off because he likes to stay loose. Other players, like Rick Nash, who gets a lot of minutes, will take it to let the body heal.
"If I'm feeling tired I might just go out for ten minutes or not at all," said Derek Dorsett on the decision. "Most of the time, I go out and I like to stay loose but I've learned to take a day off if I need it. On optional game days, I like to go out and get a feel for the ice."
To add to the bumps and bruises, as well as the cramped schedule, the Blue Jackets have had to tackle the obstacle of having the most road games in the NHL up to this point in the season.
"It's been tough, the last two months it seems like we haven't been home much," Rick Nash said. "Playing in the West we're always changing time zones and catching flights, it can add up."
"Staying in hotels is getting old," added head coach Ken Hitchcock.
Following Tuesday's game in Colorado, the Jackets will play 10 of their next 13 games at Nationwide Arena between February 4 and March 19.


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While typing the last few words on laptop I glanced on the clock. It had already 6.00p.m. I had to get ready for dinner at an inaugural function. Anticipating a longer outing at night I switched the TV for current forecast.
One after another the sequels of women atrocities that range from five yrs old victim to forty plus flashed on the screen.
In yellow lights of MUV, the zooming engine had been piercing through the woods of plateau region. A narrow stretch of metalled road was reflecting in front. Through the abound chitterling of crickets the atmosphere was fragrant with flowers of Palash.
The air of advanced spring at 7.30 was breezy. The darkness was serene except for occasional distant howling of jackals.
I regretted my decision to visit the place after the dusk before dusk the scenery around could have been better enjoyed. The drive through the forest to guest house was of about forty minutes.
After the drive of more than fifteen minutes through the woods Bidyut the driver seemed clueless and turned the vehicle at different passes. Puzzled in local dialect he yielded I took the wrong turn. "Hmm…. ask someone," suggested Adi.
In past twenty minute we had crossed occasional hamlets along the path. Most of the routes were deserted through the forest. In abundance the orange blooms of Palash were strewn on the road.
When the vehicle took a turn and rode a bump we saw a girl in red attire was standing at the turning. At the turn the vehicle moved swiftly and I caught the glimpse of her big eyes. At the distance others were too heading in groups.
"They are going for Bihu festival's fair "- Bidyut mentioned. We were hearing the faint chorus of folksong at the distance with rhythmic beats.
The ride for next ten minute again passed in silence listening the howls of wilds and occasional rhythm of beats. The grooves of bamboo were on both the sides of the road.
Fortunately after sometime an old man was seen walking on the path with a girl behind him. Ask them Adi retorted- "you came many times at this side." "But that was during the day," countered Bidyut.
Nearing them Bidyut rolled down the glass. The duo stopped - in local dialect the old man explained something pointing to a side lane. I felt girl's gaze on me. The moment I moved my attention to her the vehicle moved ahead. Thus I managed only the glimpse of her big, longing eyes and red attire. Bidyut slowed down the vehicle and they walked ahead with us for the time being to show the right lane.
I moved to Adi thank god, we found the way. When the vehicle moved ahead both of them were still standing at the corner of the road. With gratitude I viewed them from the rear screen. Her expressive eyes were still at me.
The MUV took the turn through the thick bamboo groove on its side and in five minutes we were at the venue.
In dining hall for women I took the place at the far corner near the window. Through the windy breeze the folk songs with vibrations of beats strained through the open windows.
At the central courtyard of quest house the presentation of local artiste was going on. To continue the sequel of the events the artiste were passing through the passage near our chairs. Again I felt a gaze on me through the passing group. The same girl in red attire, while moving ahead she smiled. Her smile and gaze puzzled me.
Around mid night we were heading back to home, a forest official was accompanying us on the front seat. Then the vehicles were coming out in fleets. After the drive of few minutes MUV rode to the single strip road.
"Few hours back a fair was going on here nearby- somewhere near a side lane. We had asked the path and had taken the route," Bidyut broke the silence after the ride of five minutes.
Ranger stated solemnly –"only a single strip goes up to five kilometers and after that the nearest hamlet starts."
Next day I saw her image in the local news paper, she was the daughter of an old man.A local had persuaded her in the relationship promising to marry. But after a while he stopped responding to marriage proposal-the girl fed up with his sexual advance had been seeking help. Unable to cope with dishonor and bad name, she ended her life.
I was dumbfounded. Why was I getting her frequently? Why the red attire and her eyes were so evocative? Whether she was aware I had recently been helping and working with local women commission. Was she wanted to be heard and knowingly following me everywhere or was its just a coincidence?