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Do you ever get the feeling someone close to you isn't being quite as truthful as they should? Maybe it's someone you're dating ("no, I've totally quit Tinder") or a girlfriend ("of course your new haircut is amazing"). Either way, being lied to kind of sucks.
Want to know how to spot the Pinocchios in your life? Ex-policeman and deception expert Darren Stanton shares five giveaways you're being lied to...
1. Zero eye contact. Why? Because generally when someone is telling porkies, they're a bit uncomfortable. To avoid eye contact, liars will touch their eyes, yawn or simply look away.
2. Loads of eye contact. The sad truth is some people are actually super comfortable with deceit and will look you full in the face when they do it. However, knowing they're lying, many will overcompensate by maintaining eye contact for far too long. If you're suspicious of someone, ask yourself this: are they looking are me in an intense creepy way without blinking for more than six seconds? Yes? They're lying (sorry).
3. Check out where they avert their eyes to. Apparently right-handed people look to the right when fibbing and left-handed people look to the left.
4. Mimicry. A liar will copy the language of their accuser rather than simply denying an accusation. For example:
You: "Zoey, did you spill red wine on my favourite dress last night?"
Zoey: "No, I did not spill red wine on your favourite dress last night."
You: "Zoey, did you spill red wine on my favourite dress last night?"
Zoey: "No."
5. Body language. Fact: crossed ankles and arms are classic lying giveaways, as are touching the face and holding an object close to the body.
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Holy See diplomat condemns terrorism in Africa
May 17, 2013
Addressing a recent United Nations Security Council discussion of terrorism in Africa, the Holy See's leading representative at the UN recalled the recent terrorist attack on a Catholic church in Tanzania and called for a "greater commitment and action to safeguard life and uphold all fundamental human rights."
"The unacceptable proliferation of terrorism – in all regions of the world and particularly in Africa – requires condemnation in the most absolute terms, since acts of terrorism strike at the very heart of human dignity and constitute an offence against all humanity," said Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, apostolic nuncio and permanent observer of the Holy See at the United Nations. "The Holy See accordingly condemns the use of terrorism in all its forms and rejects, in particular, the manipulation of religion in an attempt to justify attacks against innocent human life."
For all current news, visit our News home page.
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- Vatican: Confronting the scourge of terrorism in Africa (Vatican Radio)
- Tanzania: nuncio describes bomb attack during church dedication (CWN, 5/8)
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MP disappointed by Fullabrook noise findings
PUBLISHED: 12:08 26 September 2012
Study shows a third of sites tested exceeded acceptable noise levels.
NORTH Devon MP Nick Harvey has said he is 'disappointed' by the preliminary results of the noise monitoring exercise being conducted at the Fullabrook wind farm.
Mr Harvey issued a statement in response to a study that showed noise levels recorded at only four of 12 locations around the site exceeded those set out in planning conditions.
Mr Harvey said: "Judging by the level of complaints I have received I am somewhat surprised that there does not seem to be a problem with Fullabrook wind farm.
"Noise, flicker and vibration have all been an issue for some residents living in the shadow of the turbines.
"According to the preliminary findings by the developers ESB only a third of the locations tested are slightly above the norm.
"I doubt the residents near the 12 sites chosen will be greatly reassured by these results and I wait with interest to see what steps ESB propose to take to address their concerns."


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High Notes: Jon Dee Graham
Updated 2:26 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2013
He has survived a stint in the Texas guitar army True Believers, a horrific car crash and the vagaries of the music biz. He remains one of the Lone Star State's best common-sense troubadours. Graham is an ace at combining the bitter and the sweet and, at the end of the night, leaving a crowd with the certain knowledge that the sweet can triumph over the bitter. And, he's a heck of a guitar player. Graham's latest release is "Garage Sale."
Jim Beal Jr.
Also playing: Mike June. Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. Doors open 8 p.m.


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Soon, CCTVs to monitor your driving licence tests
The RTO's high-tech automated driving test track project is in progress and is expected to roll out by the end of this year
The bar to clear the driving licence test will soon be raised. The Alandi RTO is gearing up to make sure that no applicants take any shortcuts to get their licences.
No shortcuts: The high-tech track at the Alandi RTO will be equipped with CCTV surveillance, which will record every move or turn taken by the candidate.
The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has set the wheels in motion for the long-pending automated driving test track, and has prepared a detailed report on the project after surveying the area for two months.
The modern track will be equipped with CCTV surveillance, which will record every move or turn taken by the candidate. Applicants will have to earn their licences based on these results.
Testing their skills
The RTO has come up with this strategic move to reduce the number of road accidents caused by untrained drivers.
Deputy Regional Transport Officer Anil Valiv said, "The Pune RTO at Alandi will be constructing two tracks for two-wheelers and one track for four-wheelers.
The driving tests of the candidates will be recorded and the data will be saved on a central server. The results will be immediately sent to the licence department, and only those who have passed the test will get their driving licences."
The applicants can also request a copy recording of their driving test on a compact disc. There will be balance strips and turning sections to judge the rider/driver's skills.
"The track will be built as per international standards; lack of human involvement will result in zero mistakes. We will also have headlight aligners for heavy vehicles, which will prevent accidents from occuring at night. We are positive that the automated testing track will be ready by the end of December this year," Valiv added.


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Everyone is influenced by the different types relationships they have established with other people, otherwise known as our neighbors. What kind of relationships do you have with your neighbors and why should you care? The types of relationships that we have established are important because of the influence they will have in determining a person's quality of life.
Why We Need To Love Our Neighbors written by Dr. Walter Wade will show readers how to have positive relationships with the many different kinds of people they will meet throughout the course of their lives. It explains what you should do to improve your relationships with other people and how this will help you to experience the very best that life has to offer.
Dr. Wade has written this book to help readers understand that with God's help, they can improve the quality of their relationships with other people. He explains to readers that although this may seem to be a difficult thing to do at first, it is well worth the effort.
Why We Need To Love Our Neighbors will enlighten readers from all walks of life, as it will help them prioritize the things they need to do to improve their relationships. Improving your relationships will serve to forever change your life for the better. Indeed, life will be most rewarding when it is lived helping others. When you commit your life to helping others, you will then be able to experience the joy, peace, and prosperity that is promised to all who trust God.
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On the lighter side today … I try to be picky with the Woodland Park Zoo. I do. But so much of what the zoo sends is JUST TOO CUTE.
Here's the latest: A video of the zoo's pair of river otters munching on heart-shaped ice pops made of fruit juice, smelt, carrots and "a whole lotta love."
Had to take out this screen shot. It made me switch to baby voice. Hi river otter! Oh, what a cute river otter!
*Clears throat*
Other animals will get a taste of these and other treats from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Here's the schedule:
Golden lion tamarins 10:00
Snow leopards 10:30
Otters 10:30
Orangutans 11:00
Goats 11:00
Pigs 11:00
Willawong Station 11:30
Sloth bear 11:30
Jaguar 1:00
Gorillas 1:20
Penguins 1:30
Lemurs 1:30
Keas 1:30
Tiger 2:00
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Carroll County High School girls basketball will host a youth basketball camp from 12:30-3 p.m. June 11-13 at Cartmell Elementary. Camp is open to girls entering first through seventh grades.
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Each camper will work with the Lady Panther players on fundamentals and participate in team-oriented competitions and shooting competitions.
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The Allen County SPCA Serves Pets and the People Who Love Them
The Allen County SPCA has been providing a safe haven for homeless cats and dogs in Northeast Indiana for more than 65 years. We are a limited-intake facility offering an effective and comprehensive adoption program. Every year we place thousands of dogs and cats into forever homes.
Our animals come to us from a variety of circumstances and require attention from the moment they arrive. While in our care, we provide medical and rehabilitation services and behavior assessments as necessary to give our animals the best opportunity for adoption. Each pet available for adoption is spayed or neutered and current on all vaccines.
Operating without any financial support from the government, the Allen County SPCA survives through the generosity of pet lovers in our community who wish to help dogs and cats in need.
In addition, to deepen the impact of our organization and its reach, we offer additional services such as a weekly pet food bank open to those pet owners in need throughout our community. Our community pet food bank and resource center is open on Saturdays between the hours of 9 - 11 am when we have food available.
Our Mission
The Allen County SPCA will promote the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing a safe haven for animals, an effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach programs for the community and deep and broad membership and volunteer programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get the animals in your program?
Our animals come to us as transfers from other shelters or from owners who have made the difficult decision to surrender their pet.
Many shelters in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio are overcrowded with animals. We work with these shelters and with other rescues to bring in animals from around the region and make them available to you through our adoption program.
As we make every effort to keep pets with their families, we know there are times this is not possible. Some of the pets available for adoption were surrendered to us by their families, due to circumstances beyond their control.
How long do you keep the animals in your care?
The animals in our adoption program remain in our care or the care of a foster family until they find a forever home. Occasionally, we do humanely euthanize animals with incurable illnesses or severe aggression, but never for population control.
Can I adopt an animal if I live outside of Allen County?
Yes! Anyone with an approved application can adopt one of our animals.
How can I support the Allen County SPCA?
Please visit our Donate or Join page to see how you can help. From saving your recyclables for us to doing a fund drive, we can always use help from our community.
Location and Hours
We are located at 4914 S. Hanna Street, on the corner of Hanna & Pettit in Southeast Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We are open Tuesday through Friday, from 11 am until 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon until 4 pm. We are closed on Mondays. Our last showing of available pets is 30 minutes before closing.
Allen County SPCA 260-744-0454
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Kent Pyle - President
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Reneta Thurairatnam - Treasurer
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Lindsey Swanson - Secretary
Haller & Colvin, P.C.
Terah Brogan
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Julie Chao, MD
Patrick Davis
Franklin Fueling Systems
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Debra Lockhart
Wells Fargo
Terra Schmidt
Lutheran Hospital
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Shelter Statistics, 2017
Shelter Statistics, 2016
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homeless animals?
Our center is always on the lookout for supplies that will help keep our dogs and cats healthy, safe and happy. From food to toys, we welcome a number of items that will give our fur friends a comfortable lifestyle. Some items can be purchased directly from our wishlist on Amazon.com. Just follow the links.
Special Enrichment Items
• Training dog treats
• Soft dog treats
• Adaptil and feliway in spray bottle
• Feliway plug-in diffuser with refills
• Peanut butter
Housekeeping Needs
• Batteries
• Disinfectant spray such as Lysol
• Hand sanitizer
• Dish detergent
• 39 gal or larger trash bags
• Tall kitchen trash bags
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Resealable plastic bags - quart or gallon size
• 4" x 4" gauze pads
Office Needs
• Postage stamps
• Address labels- white 1" x 2 5/8"
• White & color copy paper
• Duct tape
• Zip ties - medium/heavy duty
• Radient space heater for the feline isolation unit
Cat & Dog Needs
• Box lids from copy paper cases (for disposable litter boxes)
• Heavy weight paper bowls for medication
• Egg cartons
• Dog squeaky toys
• Martingale-style collars (medium & large sizes)
• Kennel slipleads
• Stainless steel pet pails
• Made in the USA rawhide chews
• Kuranda dog beds
• Kuranda Vinyl cat perches
• Screw on cage food & water bowls
• Disposable cat scratchers
• Covered cat play houses (no carpeting)
• Kitty condos
• Kitty Kongs
• Gift cards to PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, & Green DogGoods
Our Cat & Dog Food
We feed our dogs and cats the following food while in our care.
• Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin (cats & dogs)
• Science Diet Puppy Healthy Growth
• Science Diet Kitten Food
• Science Diet canned kitten & adult cat food
For Our Community Pet Food Donation program
• Dog and cat food, dry or canned
• Aluminum cans, cell phones, laptops, iPods, empty ink & toner cartridges
* We do not take comforters or pillows. (Some of our dogs like to chew the stuffing out of them.)
Donations may be dropped off during our regular business hours.
Article written by volunteer Debra Lockhart
I've been volunteering with a local rescue for about a year now and have loved every minute of it. In the past year, I've transported dogs, helped rescue dogs off of a chain, helped a dog give birth, adopted and said goodbye as some of my favorites have found their forever home. I've gotten to know some dogs more than others and have cheered nearly every adoption and only shed a tear or two for a few who have especially touched me in some way.
Still, there was something missing. This rescue is foster based, and at this time that is the one thing I'm not able to do, so most of my interactions come from adoption events or transport services. If I could bring my dog to work with me things might be different, because sometimes you just need to hug a dog or play with a kitty, so I began volunteering at our local SPCA. I figured that they were located close enough to my office that I could spend a lunch hour or two each week relaxing in the company of a furry little friend under the guise of helping them while in all actuality, reaping the benefits that come with cuddling a pet. Orientation was in two parts so after part one, I was able to 'socialize with cats' and I spent a good portion of a lunch hour on the floor of a kitty room getting and giving some soft purr-y love.
Part two allowed us to interact with the dogs and there was a special boy whom I met at both orientations and I was eager to go back and really interact with him on my first "dog day." Its funny how a dog (or any animal, really) can grab your heartstrings and how it varies from person to person as to who that special furry pal may be. A fellow volunteer nudged me and pointed at a dog, "That's my dog. I'm going to adopt that one." "Hmmm, cute dog, nothing special," I thought. He or she was the kind of dog I might not have given a second glance at if I weren't here to generally socialize with the dogs.
In the kennel next to "her dog" was the special someone who had me at first glance. Truth be told, "special boy" is not usually someone who would grab my attention… except he did. He was just a medium sized dog, medium hair, medium build but with a deep chest and funny white paws that were too big for his body. (As a further testament to how perception skews what we actually see, he is listed as a large dog with long hair.) There was nothing exceptional… but his eyes. Ah, those soulful cinnamon eyes peering at me over the chew toy he hopefully offered me, they had me at hello.
Northern Indiana Pet Expo
April 21 & 22
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Volunteer Orientation
April 24
Allen County Library Downtown Branch
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- Sean Kilpatrick scored 19 points and No. 24 Cincinnati intensified its defense in the second half, overcoming a 10-point deficit to beat Rutgers 62-54 on Wednesday night for a sweep of their season series. Cincinnati (17-4, 5-3 Big East) blocked eight shots, forced 21 turnovers and held the Scarlet Knights to 24 points in the second half. The Bearcats also won at Rutgers 68-58 on Jan. 12. Myles Mack scored 15 points to lead the Scarlet Knights (12-8, 3-6), who have lost four in a row with an offense that can't find any consistency. The Bearcats trailed by 10 early in the second half and didn't lead until Kilpatrick's fastbreak layup put them ahead with 11 minutes left. Point guard Cashmere Wright hit a 3-pointer that put them ahead to stay. Cincinnati had eight days off following its 57-55 loss at Syracuse, giving Wright more time to recover from a sprained right knee.
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The results? The Open Computer fares pretty well against all of its Mac cousins. It scored nearly 147 with Xbench 1.3.
It beats the Mac mini, its closest price competitor, by nearly 50 percent. The Open Computer outperforms even a MacBook Pro (with a 2.4GHz Penryn processor) by 10 points. Not too shabby at all, if you can stand the sound of a jet airplane on your desk (Just kidding. Apparently the noise isn't too bad).
ZDNet promises results using GeekBench soon. UPDATE: the GeekBench results are here, and the Open Computer still leads most of the Macs, but by a narrower margin. The MacBook Pro, though, edged out the Psystar 3327 to 3244.


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Wooden watch test hit the mark
JC Technical Graphics
BOTH the technical graphics papers were fairly pitched and well received by students, said teacher Michael Horan, St Brigid's Secondary School, Killarney, Co Kerry and the Association of Secondary Teachers' Ireland (ASTI).
He said the higher level paper was well structured to reward candidates who were given wide exposure to the syllabus.
The second Junior Cert exam of the day was materials technology (wood), and according to teacher Michael Leyden, of Abbey Vocational School, Donegal town and the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI), higher level candidates may have been surprised to see the Section A question on moisture content, because it is a topic that has not appeared for a number of years.
Noel Scott of Loreto Community School, Donegal, said there was a "very good" reaction to the ordinary level paper, which included a novel question about how to make a wooden watch with laser technology.
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Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Bureau
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New York, N.Y. 10017
Tel: +1 212 286 33 30
Fax: +1 212 286 98 90
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Monaco's diving club, the CESMM, is launching the 3rd underwater photography competition for children aged 8 to 15
The competition "Children's Undersea Views," from 14 June to 9 September 2014, is an opportunity for children who can swim to discover the seabed of the Mediterranean coast.
As children explore the natural beauty of the seabed and enjoy the pleasures of diving, Monacology invites them to reflect on respecting the environment and preserving underwater ecosystems.
Grown-ups can also take part, as there is also an underwater photography competition for adults on 4 and 5 October 2014.
Entry to the competition is free, and a waterproof camera is provided. The awards ceremony for both adults and children will be held at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
To have a chance of taking the best photos of the seabed in Monaco, prospective swimmers and divers can download the registration form from the following web site: http://www.concoursphotocesmm.org
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Do you double dip?
You're not the type of person who would double dip a chip, are you?
For most of us, the idea of double dipping is gross -- the equivalent of wiping your saliva onto shared food. But, would you think twice about diving -- chopsticks first -- twice back into the communal service dishes on just about every table in Shanghai?
Well for some reason, for most of us, that seems to be a different story all together.
With runs on supermarkets across China for iodized salt and people taking trips to Hong Kong for baby formula, seems we're all concerned with food safety, but should we be re-examining the basic risks we take when eating every day?
As a teenager growing up in Shanghai in late 1980s I remember vividly the Hepatitis A outbreak. For a while, people challenged the custom of 'double dipping' and started using gongkuai -- public chopsticks.— Huang Juemin, doctor, Shanghai United Family Hospital
A cultural norm
We all learned not to double dip as kids.
It's so much a cultural no-no that it's even been featured on "Seinfeld." Recall the episode in which George Costanza is caught dipping his chip twice, at a funeral service no less, and is accused of spreading germs to all the other dip eaters.
Amazingly, that "Seinfeld" episode inspired a study at Clemson University which was published in the prestigious Journal of Food Safety. Conclusion: yes, double dipping chips does spread germs, and the more times you dip, the more germs dive into the dip.
Who me, double dip?
But wait a minute, in China we all "double dip." If you say you don't, you've never been to a good Chinese meal in Shanghai.
In restaurants when we share plates of food, almost everyone takes more than a bite with their own personal chopsticks from the shared plates. That means our saliva-covered chopsticks are carrying germs back and forth all meal-long, making for one big shared germ fest on all the plates.
However, few people, Chinese or Western, seem to view double dipped chopsticks in the same dubious light as a double-dipped chip.
"When I was young, my parents would only mention this issue when they caught a cold," says Lisa Wu, a student at Shanghai International Studies University. "They'd keep a separate bowl and use a pair of new chopsticks to pick out some food for themselves. But the rest of the time, we never really thought twice about sharing."
Wu says that right after the SARS epidemic, there was a public debate on whether people should adapt Western ways of eating, with separate individual servings or at least the use of "public chopsticks" or gongkuai.
Public chopsticks are chopsticks provided for general serving, like a serving spoon, and not used for eating. However, Wu says when the SARS crisis petered out, so did the chopstick discussion.
Make that a double
Huang Juemin, a pediatrician at Shanghai United Family Hospital, was amused at first when asked about the topic, as she says it had just been on her mind.
"I just had a work lunch with doctors from the local children's hospital and I wondered about the 'double dipping,' when my chopsticks reached the dishes," she says.
"As a teenager growing up in Shanghai in late 1980s I remember vividly the Hepatitis A outbreak. For a while, people challenged the custom of 'double dipping' and started using gongkuai -- public chopsticks."
"Yet when I moved back to Shanghai a few years ago from the United States," she continues, "I noticed that people have started to double dip again."
Clearly, if people regularly got deathly ill from double-dipping chopsticks, the whole country, not to mention other Asian nations which share dishes, would be regularly convulsed with epidemics.
And Dr. Huang says she hasn't seen any evidence of that. "To be honest, I haven't seen increased infectious diseases among children," she says.
Chop it twice
Interestingly, several people say they worry that not using personal chopsticks to share food, in other words, not double dipping might be considered rude.
And I'm not sure if I look rude when I reach out to grab the first serving of food to avoid other people's germs!— Huang Juemin, doctor, Shanghai United Family Hospital
"I feel people should use public chopsticks," says Dr. Huang, "but I sometimes feel embarrassed to ask others to do so, since I don't want to look snobbish or stuck up by friends or relatives. And I'm not sure if I look rude when I reach out to grab the first serving of food to avoid other people's germs!"
In online forums, many young Chinese say that when eating with friends and family, they wouldn't make a point of using public chopsticks as that might seem condescending or too formal.
However, the overall trend of using public chopsticks seems to be growing.
In a survey of nearly 5,000 people conducted by Zhejiang Gongshang University, nearly all respondents either "highly supported" or at least "approved of" the use of gongkuai .
And that's good news according to Dr. Huang.
After discussing the double dipping issue with her internal medicine colleagues, she says they all believed that "definitely there is an increased risk for H. Pylori and Hepatitis A, if not Hepatitis B infections."
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So her final advice?
"I think we should make an effort to use public chopsticks from the public health standpoint."
It seems that the double-dipped chopstick ought to go the way of the chip and become a social faux pas -- could this be fodder for an upcoming Chinese sitcom episode?


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Madrigal Dinners ring in holidays at SMC
Danielle Lerner | Friday, December 3, 2004
The trumpets are sounding in Renaissance fashion as the Saint Mary's music department presents the annual Madrigal Dinners tonight at 7 p.m. through Sunday in Regina Hall. Now in its 32nd year, the event has become one of the College's signature events, offering both food and live entertainment to ring in the holiday season.
Richard Baxter, director of special events at Saint Mary's, says turnout for the event is always high, especially among members of surrounding communities. He said ticket sales continue to increase as the event approaches.
"People really look to it as the beginning of the Advent season," Baxter said. "It is a beautiful way to begin Christmas."
The Madrigal Dinners offer guests a holiday feast, served by costumed waiters accompanied by colorfully attired singers from the Saint Mary's Women's Choir. Guests will also enjoy live music, jugglers and a jester, with interludes of comedic skits.
Saint Mary's junior Ashley Peltier is looking forward to her second year of performance at the Madrigal Dinners.
"Each show is different," Peltier said. "We depend on the audience's reaction to us and it is very unique compared to other theatre."
New additions to the behind-the-scenes technical team are looking forward to updating the event.
"The new tech team will have the opportunity to bring in new practices this year," Baxter said. "They can bring in a new look and approach it with a fresh face."
Different from previous shows, this year's performances feature only Saint Mary's students. Sophomore Lauren Knisley said anticipation is high among students.
"This is my second year and everyone seems very excited about it," Knisley said. "It is a really fun event overall and the festivities and costumes are really different than other events."
Overall, the Madrigal Dinners are sure to bring fun, food and festivities to guests of all ages and the College as a whole.
"It is a good family atmosphere," Peltier said. "We offer live entertainment and good, clean comedy that brings families out together."
Baxter agreed and thinks Saint Mary's is the perfect place for such an event.
"It is everything Saint Mary's College is about," Baxter said. "It offers great art, great food, and a great setting as a prelude to a great season."


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In Something Borrowed, Colin Egglesfield portrays the object of affection of both Ginner Goodwin and Kate Hudson. His character is equally smart as he is charming. The big screen adaptation of Emily Giffin's novel of the same name hits screens with a high amount of anticipation. The millions of fans of the Giffin book have high expectations. With Egglesfield embodying Dex, those Giffin fans can rest easy -- they got the perfect man to play Dex.
Egglesfield was refreshingly appreciative of the opportunity given to him by the film's producer Hilary Swank. The former soap star lights up the screen in Something Borrowed and look for us to see a whole lot more of him in the future.
SheKnows: Colin, did you feel under pressure starring with Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin? This is your first big movie role...
Colin Egglesfield: A little bit. This was an amazingly incredible and exciting experience for me, this being my first major motion picture. I have it with Kate Hudson, John Krasinski and Ginnifer! Yeah, definitely some nerves I had going into this, but I've always got some nervous energy going into any project that I do. That's what I think I love so much about acting in the sense that when I wake up in the morning I can't wait to get to work because I've got those nerves and I can't wait to get there. I don't think anything is worthwhile doing unless there's some fear associated with it or some sort of unknown. If you knew how everything was going to work out, why would you do it? Through every experience I usually learn something.
SheKnows: How was your experience working not only with Kate and Ginnifer, but also with the astounding Hilary Swank as producer?
Colin Egglesfield: Hilary Swank did such an amazing job putting this all together and casting this film. They cast it so well and you look at everyone's role and I couldn't imagine anyone else, any other actors, doing these roles. It was just one of those things where Hilary totally got it right.
SheKnows: What is Hilary like as a producer?
Colin Egglesfield: It was more of a nurturing energy. I don't think that's just a woman thing. It's just her.
SheKnows: So, what was it like going through the audition process and then eventually scoring the role?
Colin Egglesfield: It's one of those things where you run around just hoping. I'm in a different place than some of these other actors, in the sense that I'm still in the beginning so to speak in my career, and still trying to find those roles that are right for me. It's one of those things where when the right role comes up and it just fits, everything falls into place.
SheKnows: Your thoughts on Something Borrowed being a romantic comedy? It kind of isn't...
Colin Egglesfield: Maybe a European romantic comedy?
SheKnows: Colin, you're starting your career. Kate has lots of experience. How did she help you on set?
Colin Egglesfield: She's like, "Stand here, say this." [Laughs] There's definitely a comfort level that comes with working with people that you trust and you know what they're doing. You can relax and do your part. Working with Kate, I was in good hands and that's a great place to be.
SheKnows: Will there be a sequel then?
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Yesterday we had a fascinating panel at IBM Connect in Orlando on the 4 trends shaping Social Business in 2013. The discussion was led by Mark Fidelman @markfidelman and included Beverly Macy @BeverlyMacy and myself.
Here's a quick summary in case you weren't there!
- Beyond Marketing. The true social business is so far beyond marketing and is inclusive of every process in their business. In the Beyond Marketing area, we are seeing SociaL go to work in Sales, Water, Patents, Compliance, Legal, Talent Management, Supply Chain and more. It is time for Marketing to teach the rest of the org and for IT to stand up to the biz table with the focus on Social ! Examples include: City of Dubuque, Lowe's, David Jones, and more!
- Social + Analytics + Mobile + Cloud and I added the +Physical world. This 5 way is the way to competitive advantage. Mobile is in the smarter workforce. IDC said that 1.3fB people leverage their mobile devide as their #1 way to Collaborate! 68% use mobile as their primary way of social networking!
Examples include Retailers bridging virtual and real world with magic hangers. Check this out!
3. Social Business Comprehensive approach – technology + Adoption Plan. 57% of social businesses fail because they ignore Adoption. I am doing a whole series on the top 10 adoption best practices. One Social business coffee break a week on Mondays!!! Please join our series!
4. Social Business education and plan – it is critical that you address all types at your company: Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants and Non Digital. Education in fun ways is required. The way people learn is changing to gamification and the what of people must learn is different. From what you know to 'how do you find" what you need to know!!!


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The ultimate whitewater paddling experience through the Boreal forest of Northern Ontario! Take a step on the wild side; to let go, relax and add a little extra thrill to your life. Wilderness North's Albany River Whitewater adventure brings you a rejuvenating experience that leaves the everyday behind and transports you to a world of adventure amongst a pure wilderness setting.
A whitewater adventure with Wilderness North is the ultimate way to escape and enjoy the Canadian Wilderness. Our lodge to lodge journey; the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. Challenge yourself on a guided canoe trip, fully immersing yourself in a wild and remote part of the world. Your first and last night are spent at our fly-in full services lodges while the majority of nights are sleeping in a tent next to rapids. Our experienced whitewater guides pair with local first nations to provide the ultimate in adventure, safety and connection to the land. This journey is welcome to participants of all ages and skill levels. Paddling preparation takes places on the river and the journey can be adapted to novice or more experienced paddlers. Adventure also meets comfort, as our trips focus on luxury, whether you enjoy a cheese platter by the fire, or a glass of wine next to a rapid, we know how to make the wilderness that much more enjoyable.
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Arrive in Armstrong where the true adventure begins with a float plane flight, providing you an aerial view of the Canadian wilderness and the chance to land on water at your remote wilderness lodge. There you will be greeted by a First Nations elder for a welcome ceremony and cleansing followed by a feast of local fish during our shore lunch. The afternoon will be spent exploring the property, getting out on the lake and enjoying the beautiful Boreal forest. In the evening there will be a complimentary happy hour with cocktails and appetizers before dinner is served in the main lodge. Spend your evening by the bonfire under the stars and then head to bed in our newly renovated cabins.
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by Susana Nuñez
April 19, 2005 > Newark Council Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Presentations and ProclamationsThe city of Newark proclaimed the week of April 30 through May 5, Cinco de Mayo Week in Newark. Latinos Unidos de Newark (LUNA) requested the proclamation and representatives from the organization were present to accept it. In addition, the council proclaimed April 15 as Alan Nagy Day in honor of the vice mayor's 25 years of service on the council. A humorous skit was performed which was reminiscent of April 15, 1980, when Nagy was first sworn in to serve on the council. He was presented with a gift from his fellow staff members as well, a miniature of his legendary red shorts, framed along with a picture of Nagy proudly wearing the real shorts. Council Matters The council reappointed existing members of the Senior Citizens Standing Advisory Committee and appointed Carol McCarty to the group. A summer recess for the month of August was approved. City staff members congratulated Mayor Smith for an excellent State of the City address and Vice Mayor Nagy was once again congratulated for his 25th anniversary. The council also extended their condolences to the families of Shirley Marshall and Helen Gallegos, council member Sue Johnson's mother, for their losses. The council adjourned in memory of Shirley Marshall and Helen Gallegos.


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Existing Services:
The HBA currently provides a wide variety of services to the neighborhood of Hillcrest. Because we're a business association, our services are focused on helping the business district. The services we provide come from a diverse range of funding sources and because of this we are unable to provide all services to all areas of the neighborhood.
Steam cleaning: The HBA currently steam cleans the core of Hillcrest (several blocks around the Hillcrest Sign) monthly. In the rest of the neighborhood, the sidewalks are cleaned every six months.
Liter pickup: The HBA cleaning crews service the neighborhood between two and five days a week depending on the location. In the core of the neighborhood, litter pickup occurs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In other parts of the neighborhood, it occurs on Tuesday and Saturday.
Trash and recycling cans: The HBA currently maintains over fifty ashtrays, trash cans and recycling cans throughout the neighborhood. Depending on location, these cans are emptied five times a week or twice a week.
Large item pickup and special cleaning projects: The HBA maintains an on-call service for neighborhood businesses to have abandoned items picked up or unsightly messes cleaned up. This service performs special cleaning projects on a daily basis.
Tree trimming: The HBA maintains over 200 trees throughout Hillcrest including the seventeen large heritage trees on Fifth Ave.
Gardening: The HBA maintains three sidewalk gardens on University Ave. and five large planters throughout the neighborhood. These landscaped areas are planted with trees, shrubs and flowering plants.
Flower Baskets: The HBA maintains almost fifty planted flower baskets on street poles throughout the neighborhood. These baskets are replanted with new flowering and hanging plants every six months.
Security teams: The HBA has a regular security patrol in the core of Hillcrest eight hours a day to relocate homeless people who are causing trouble in the neighborhood. The nighttime patrol examines trouble spots every night throughout the neighborhood. An on call service for businesses on the east end of Hillcrest is available. The HBA provides security services to the neighborhood twenty hours a day.
Public Right of Way program: The HBA provides permits for sidewalk cafes, business "A" signs, and sidewalk furnishings. This service is provided so businesses don't have to participate in the City's costly permitting program.
Maintaining the Hillcrest Sign and Flag: The HBA maintains the Iconic Hillcrest Sign and the popular Hillcrest Pride Flag on behalf of the community. The sign's maintenance and power bill, and the regular replacement of flags are funded from HBA special event program.
Hillcrest Clean, Green & Safe Walkabout
Join us every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. (holidays & special events may require a date change) for a neighborhood walkabout starting September 22nd, 2017. Our weekly walkabouts provide businesses, property owners, and residents an opportunity to join us on a cleanliness and safety audit throughout one of five designated zones in Hillcrest. Click HERE to read to see the schedule and read our walkabout reports!
The walkabouts are an opportunity for guests to ask questions and learn more about services offered to Hillcrest BIA members, and see first-hand the impact of the association's programs. Guests will also learn about the City Of San Diego "Get It Done" app, Guests with smartphones should download the app from the following link before the walk: https://www.sandiego.gov/get-it-done .
The Hillcrest Clean, Green & Safe Walkabout is also an opportunity for guests to offer constructive suggestions, insight, and express concerns regarding neighborhood cleanliness, safety, and landscaping. Guests should wear comfortable shoes. Accommodations will be made for people with mobility challenges.
Expanding the Hillcrest East MAD
The HBA is hosting a series of public meetings to discuss the expansion of the East Hillcrest MAD. Over the course of the spring, the community will decide whether it will expand this special district in order to provide security, cleaning and other services to this growing part of Hillcrest.
The public meetings will be held on the following days:
March 14, 2017 at 5PM Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont Street, San Diego, CA. 92103 PN for 3-14-17
April 11, 2017 at 5PM Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont Street, San Diego, CA. 92103 PN for 4-11-17
Here is the management plan for the proposed district. Here is a flier that can be used to promote the expansion of the district
Addressing homeless issues in Hillcrest
Homelessness is a difficult challenge for many urban neighborhoods including Hillcrest. Homeless people act in anti-social ways and drive away customers. Homeless people are drawn to Hillcrest because of the proximity of the neighborhood to Balboa Park, the local hospitals and the generous nature of the neighborhood. As a business owner, the last thing you want to do is have to deal with a problematic homeless people. This website is designed to help you better engage with this population and prevent them from disrupting your business.
Call the Hillcrest Security Patrol at 619.938.2333
Recently the HBA increased its security patrol service to businesses. Depending on where your business is you can take advantage of different levels of service. The HBA has contacted with Citywide Security Services. Citywide has experience dealing with the anti-social behavior of homeless individuals and can take legal steps to make them relocate to more appropriate areas.
If your business is in the heart of Hillcrest (within about three blocks of the Hillcrest Sign) the patrol is available between the hours of 10am and 6pm every day.
The nighttime patrol occurs throughout the entire neighborhood and is designed to disrupt homeless people's sleeping habits. If you know a place where homeless people frequently sleep, you can have that location added to the nuisance area list. To have your location added to the list call the HBA at 619-299-3330.
Remember, as always, don't hesitate to call 911 if you feel threatened. Also, if you see a crime in progress call 911. Police deployment is based on the number of 911 calls that are generated in a neighborhood, so the more legitimate calls the better. The number for the police non-emergency line is 619 -531-2000.
Protect your property
The Police Department will not enforce the law on your property without your permission. Having an SDPD Letter of Agency on file with the HBA will mean that if the SDPD is called to your property, they'll enforce the law. Also, the HBA's security staff will be able to disrupt behavior of homeless people on your property.
Letter of agency: submit this form to HBA at firstname.lastname@example.com.
San Diego Police Department letter of Agency (editable PDF): Submit this form directly to the San Diego Police Department.
Another way you can secure your property or business is to hire additional security. Many businesses hire their own security. The HBA can't be responsible for private property. However, if you hire the same company as the HBA to patrol your property your dollar will go much further because your service will coordinate with the neighborhood service. If you'd like to hire Citywide Protection services to patrol your property, please call them at 619.750.4542
What about trash and messes relating to homeless people?
The Hillcrest Business Association has cleaning crews out every day in the neighborhood. It doesn't take much for us to schedule a cleaning crew to deal with any messes related to homeless people. If you see any mess (no matter how gross) you can call the HBA at 619-299-3330. Businesses can call at no cost! Remember, we can deal with one off emergency issues on your property, but we can't clean every issue.
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No suction I have the central vac type. It has no suction at the can. I pulled the hose going to the walls and tested there...and nothing. I removed the dirt can and checked the motor ...it is spinning but does not feel like any suction. I checked the exhaust and it is pushing strong air out. I also cleaned the filter and still nothing. Is there a relay or something that would cause only exhaust air. I emptied the can of dirt and put it back together and have absolutely no air.....hear the motor
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I am putting my bissel 8910 back together and behind the motor there is a black 3-way tubing connector. One side goes to the pump discharge, one side goes to a tubing going to the right rear wheel (facing the unit from the front) I don't know where the third side goes to. I do not seem to have another tubing for this one to go to? Maybe it is lost or ?
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Dirt Dog is going over stairs! Why? - iRobot 1100 Dirt Dog Bagless Robotic Vacuum
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The Dirt Sensor lights will not go out. It doesn't matter if I am vacuuming carpet or tile floor, the dirt sensors are all lite up. I can't locate my owners manual.
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Vaccuum issue I just bought a Eureka upright model 5892 BVZ, my concern is, I bought it on sale (floor model) and it didn't have a manual with it. I took it home and tried it, and although it appears to be working very well there is not dirt in the catch bin on the front of the unit. I tried the hose w/attachment and again it worked very well in picking up the cat hair, but where does the hair and the dirt go, I am afraid it is spitting it back out somewhere since I can not see anything in the c
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Hoover Savvy The red light for the dirt finder is on when pushing forward and the green light is on when pulling it back. This happens all the time. It's like the dirt finder sensor isn't working right. It seems to be picking up good and we keep the filter clean.
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ZLW-183BL Polished Unlacquered Brass Reproduction Interior Bell for Victorian Twist Doorbell
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This is a lovely, Lost Wax Cast, Victorian pattern twist doorbell. It's available in polished brass, an antique brass finish, or an oil rubbed bronze finish. The incredible design clarity has been accomplished through the lost wax casting process (same method as fine jewelry-making). This piece goes on the inside of the door, while a separate twist bell operator goes on the exterior of the door.
Measurements: 5 3/8" tall by 3 3/4" wide.
The doorbell operator that would activate this bell is sold separately, in case you may have an original twist operator.
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The doorbell measures 5 3/8" tall by 3 3/4" wide.


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This oxidised silver toned solitaire ring will add a striking look to your attire and a cosmopolitan edge to your personality. Decked elegantly with a red stones, it will perfectly compliment your masculine look. This piece of jewelry comes with the Voylla assurance of quality and durability. Caring for your fashion jewelry: We at Voylla take care of every piece of jewelry so that you don't need to spend hours caring for them. But do remember, fashion jewelry lasts longer when kept dry and free of chemicals. Follow this simple rule: Your jewelry should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.
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Mircea Eliade wrote a book titled 'The Sacred And The Profane.' In this book you'll find some interesting ideas about how one person can identify an object as being sacred and another person can look upon the same object and see nothing more than what it is literally. He uses a rock as an example of this. One person could see a magical stone that was placed where it is by something divine (a hierophany), and another person will see the rock as a big hunk of sediment sitting inert.
I see my emotions, happy, sad and otherwise, when I look at an object I have knit. Yet, the person who gets that piece will likely never see those emotions. They are there, but only for me to see. I believe this is why it's difficult to be around someone when they receive something I have spent a long time working on.
Sitting under a Christmas tree, shamefully wrapped, far from where I sit to write this, lie my emotions in the form of a sweater. The happy moments, the weepy stitches, and all other emotions are right there. The white and blue and gray represent hard work, but they also represent my feelings. Gladly, when taken as a whole they convey one important feeling - love. I love the person I made that sweater for. She makes me smile and she brings butterflies to my stomach when I think of her, still.
However, when you dissect the sweater it is a myriad of emotions woven together. I suppose my point is this: we are vulnerable when we create something for someone that takes a long time. We open ourselves up to this collection of emotions, and don't look back. We do it for our own reasons. Happy Holidays, guys. And may your projects reflect who you are.
I totally agree. I have
I totally agree. I have spent weeks slaving over something and I'm so proud of it, its the first time I learned how to do so and so, or I was knitting that when this event happened etc.. And you give it to the person, and they are like oh, neat and throw it in a chair and then you don't see it again! I gave one of my partners a purse, and she squeled like a pig and there's not been one day that I haven't seen her with it. I sent one to my sister, and after a week I called to be sure she got it and she said, oh yeah, thanks. I knitted some felted clogs for one of my best friends, and he squeled like a "little girl" danced around and hugged and kissed me etc.. for like 30 min. You definitely get different reactions and it sure is nice to get the fun ones! Merry Christmas.
Coming from a very
Coming from a very traditional rural New England background - do remember that some people have difficulty expressing gratitude in public - and public can consist of anyone besides themself!
That doesn't mean a gift may not be appreciated, even treasured. You just may never know that.
So I try to take pleasure in the making, and the giving. what happens after that is out of my control.
Not that I don't enjoy it when there is a huge emotional display of gratitude....
MMario - I'm not divorced from reality - we're having a trial separation
I see where you're coming
I see where you're coming from - but being the reciever of some amazing gifts (like a quilt I got 22+ years ago from a very elderly lady I knew as a child) - every time I look at her handiwork and the 70+ pieces in each square, I see the love and her thoughts that went into the piece. I know deep down the feelings she had and somehow that transfers through her work. I can't really know what went through her head quite literally - but in an emotional sense, having this "thing" that she made me (even after all these years) brings back the feelings I shared knowing her during our relationship as little kid across the street and neat old lady who made her own soup.
We can't share the feelings we had when creating an object - sharing those feelings is kind of like talking about your dreams - the details are more interesting to the speaker than anyone else... the recipient, quite often, will take moments to stop and admire a piece that is given much later in the ownership of something -
I don't know if I'm making sense at all - but I am looking up that book; it sounds very interesting - thanks for sharing that with us!
Happy Holidays!
i have to say, i can totally
i have to say, i can totally relate with a recent project i completed. i made a co-worker/friend an earflap hat that he wanted for this season's snowboarding. now, this is not the first item i have ever made and presented to someone, but this is the first time i have had this reaction...he was thankful when he received it but didn't seem overly excited. he put it on to see how it fit, went to go look in the mirror, and didn't take it off all day. not once. wore it all day at work even while talking on the phone, meeting with project managers, and at times had his headphones on over it. it was the sweetest and cutest form of non-verbal thanks i have gotten so far.
(to see photos visit http://skogknits.blogspot.com/2006/12/hat-for-hans.html)
btw, i have got to say that you, knit and destroy, have such an eloquent way of writing, i love reading your posts (the few that you have done so far that is...=P
What an eloquent and
What an eloquent and thoughtful essay! I think if people are in tune, then they get something of us when they receive something we make. The colors are clues as you suggest, but I also believe there is some energy there too. No, they don't know every thought we had in the process, which is probably good! For me, one of the reasons I knit, do glass, and journal is to provide an outlet for those emotions. I had an instructor in a glass art class say that "Its all about the process". My understanding has come to be that in the process of making, we are expressing ourselves. The method we choose, the medium, the colors, the steps, etc. are all part of the process and part of what we are expressing. This artist/instructor also said that art/craft is a visual language, and while we don't all speak it exactly the same, we can get hints of understanding from work if we seek to see what it really is that we are gazing upon. This means we probably need to look at it for more than two minutes to appreciate all of what is before us. Not too common in our on-the-go, make-it-to-go dominant culture.
Then of course, there is the recipient's part. If we are throwing pearls before swine, then yeah, the jewels are in the mud. Maybe they are appreciated at some level, but not up to what we might have hoped/expected. I personally refrain from giving hand made things to people who don't make things themselves because the appreciation level is usually directly proportional. If a person is of a disposable mindset, then I don't think that person really thinks of where things come from or what was involved in the making. Everything is just stuff at that point. One of my goals is not to make "stuff" in this life time! Tee Hee! Of course, if its not "stuff" then what is it?
Nice to have found this website, and other men that knit! I'm looking forward to getting acquainted.
Seasons' Greetings to all, and a Happy New Year!
I agree wholeheartedly. As a
I agree wholeheartedly. As a witch, I've come to appreciate the spell working that goes on with knitting and spinning and find myself weaving into the fabric intentions of love, joy and compassion. At the same time, my own emotions come up. It is amazing and you hit the nail on the head.
I just finished reading the
I just finished reading the book "The Knitting Sutra" by Susan Gordon Lydon (another Secret Santa gift from Aaron) and you might enjoy reading it. The book is her story of a spiritual quest through knitting. She speaks rather well of how we knit a part of ourselves into our work. She draws on multiple traditions but relys heavily on Sufi mysticism and Native American spirituality. It's an easy and enjoyable read.
My knitting is totally tubular!
Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on. ~Billy Connolly


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The Windsor Star
By Chris Vander Doelen
I hope I can score a seat in Ontario Superior Court to hear the lawsuit filed against the Ambassador Bridge by two Windsor homeowners this week.
Scalpers would be able to make a fortune on this showdown: a battle of titans, one American, one Canadian.
On the U.S. side is billionaire bridge owner Matty Moroun, possibly the most ferocious legal combatant and filer of lawsuits in the region. Moroun has been known to fight a single case for more than 30 years rather than give up against overwhelming odds.
Moroun has defeated governments and even buried judges in the midst of some actions by simply outlasting them. He's known to have dozens of lawsuits going at once on both sides of the border, against anyone who defies him. Fearless, relentless, loathed.
On the Canadian side, representing the little guy, is legendary Harvey Strosberg, one of the heaviest of legal heavyweights in Canadian law. A Windsor native, his firm spans the country, as does his reach and reputation.
It's about time Moroun and his Ambassador Bridge group of companies faced a worthy opponent in their long-running war of attrition against the City of Windsor and its citizens – and they've finally got one.
No offense to the many other lawyers who have faced down the bridge and won. But Moroun may not have faced one of Strosberg's calibre yet. A lot of readers probably joined me in cheering this week when we read about the civil lawsuit Sutts, Strosberg LLP have filed on behalf of two families who own badly devalued homes in Olde Sandwich Towne near the bridge.
The property owners are seeking the largest punitive damages in Canadian history – $10 million worth – from the bridge and its owners for allegedly turning their neighbourhood into a slum and destroying their property values.
As nearly everyone who lives in Windsor is aware of and a previous court has already determined (Hilary Payne et al vs. The City of Windsor et al, 2011), that the "dereliction" the Ambassador Bridge showed the 112 homes it bought in Olde Sandwich Towne turned the neighbourhood on Indian Road into a rotting eyesore.
In the previous lawsuit, justice Richard Gates was scathing in his dissection of what the Ambassador Bridge and its agents have done to Windsor's West end, and why.
So this is going to be good: put me down now for a seat in court because it will be both entertaining and instructive to listen to Strosberg wield his own scalpel with that ruling already on the record.
If he's on your side, Strosberg is one of the most charming, gifted and successful figures in Canadian law. But if he's representing the other side he's downright scary.
Windsor lawyers I talked to this week said they look forward to the showdown with interest. The bridge pretty much declared open war on the city years ago in its push to add a second span to their old crossing.
Specifically, they've fought homeowners, individual city councillors and the mayor, the city corporation itself, the province, the federal government, and a dozen or so ministries and agencies in between.
The bridge side of the battle keeps losing – most notably in the 2011 suit against the City of Windsor and in its repeated attempts to block the federal government's plans to build a competing bridge over the Detroit River.
As an example of the bridge's breathtaking chutzpah, its lawyers once spent years telling Ottawa that the company's powers outranked those of the federal government on the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers. It claimed to own the franchise on all forms of vehicle traffic crossing in the region. Nice try, boys, but no.
Strosberg specialize in class action suits, among other things. He is not known for long-shot legal jousts, Don Quixote style. I heard Wednesday that if Strosberg takes a case it's usually because he's weighed the risks and concluded he can win.
The bridge issued a rather lame rebuttal to the lawsuit filing, accusing the City of Windsor of being the culprit in its dispute with the residents of Olde Sandwich Towne.
If only the city had allowed it to "safely demolish" the homes, the press release says, the bridge could have proceeded with its "improvements" to the neighborhood.
The main improvement the Ambassador Bridge envisages is building that second span that few on the Canadian side want. That would require a new 150-acre customs plaza which would pretty much obliterate the surrounding neighbourhood.
Other than that, Olde Sandwich will be much "improved" if it agrees to stop fighting the bridge's plans.
"It is time to put down the swords and accomplish good things," the statement concludes. That means giving up trying to protect a neighbourhood its residents overwhelmingly say they want preserved.
In other words, Windsor is again being advised to capitulate to a legal bully. Well, Mr. Bully, meet Mr. Strosberg. May the best man win.


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Birds of Prey : Snowy Owl
Snowy owls are ghostlike birds characterised by their white plumage. Snowy owls breed on the Arctic tundra and female snowy owls can lay a clutch of 3 to 11 eggs, the size of the clutch will depend on the availability of food. If food is extremely scarce snowy owls will not breed at all. Snowy owls are extremely territorial and will defend their nests against all evil, even wolves.
Young owls, in particular the males, will get much whiter as they get older. Females are normally always darker than the males and never become completely white. Makes have been known to turn entirely white when they get old.
Snowy owls are very patient hunters and will perch and wait to identify prey before they swoop off in pursuit of the animal. Snowy owls have fantastic hearing and keen eyesight which can help the owl to find prey that is hidden entirely by foliage or a cover of snow. Once snowy owls have heard their prey they will plunge their talons into the snow or foliage to snatch their prey.
The favourite meal of a snowy owl consists of lemmings. An adult snowy owl can eat up to 1,600 lemmings every year. If the snowy owls can't get lemmings to eat then they will settle for rabbits, birds other rodents and fish.
Snowy owls are truly magnificent and can stay in their northern breeding grounds all year if they have to. Snowy owls are however frequent migrants to Canada, Europe and Asia.
Snowy Owl Facts:
Diet – Carnivore
Life Span – 9.5 years
Size – Body 20 to 28 inches, Wingspan 4.2 to 4.8 feet.
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He looked at prison like a chess game: a thinking game that could be outsmarted.
Chris Wilson was sentenced to life in prison for murder at age 17. These days, he's a free man who heads up two Baltimore companies and has been honored at the White House twice in the past month. He's currently in talks with publishers to write a book about his life.
After all, his journey has all the makings of a Hollywood story: poverty, addiction, gun violence. He grew up in rough neighborhood in Washington, D.C., sandwiched between two housing projects. There were days where he'd step over dead bodies on his way to his grandmother's house. But his life is also marked by a turnaround that's against the odds.
A conversation with his dying grandfather early in his prison sentence instilled what he refers to as "positive delusion," the belief that one day he'd be out in the real world, making it a better place.
"Promise me you'll turn your life around … You can do it. Promise me you'll try," Wilson recalls his grandfather telling him.
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Whether you're coupled up, single, anti-relationships, or just excited for the excuse to stock up on half-price chocolate the day after (who will be doing that? This girl right here!), Valentine's Day is a great way to take a few moments and indulge in one of these moves.
1. Have a glass of wine. Red wine is perfect for Valentine's Day, and red blends are hot right now. Enjoy a glass for its heart-health benefits (enjoy a second one just for you). These four red wine blends are affordable and make great pairings for dinner or dessert. If you're not a wine drinker, try one of these low-cal, light love potions instead.
2. Savor some healthy chocolate. What's Valentine's Day without chocolate? Cliché, we know, but chocolate is just so delicious! These oh-so-decadent desserts taste so good you won't believe they're good for you, too.
3. Splurge on an upscale dinner. Be your own date this February 14! These swanky upscale vegan restaurants are so good, even meat-eaters will love them. Some are a little pricy, but the Instagram-worthy meals made by some of the country's top chefs make this money well spent.
4. Go on an unexpected date. Take a salsa dancing class, volunteer for a good cause, or try a wine and painting class. Not your thing? Check out our full list of Valentine's Day date ideas—they're great for couples, groups, and parties of one.
5. Banish the negative self-talk. Much easier said than done, but if there was ever a day to give yourself a little love, Valentine's Day is it. Whether you're struggling with weight loss or not, try to take a moment and really listen to the things you tell yourself. Then check out this expert advice on how to change the language you use and increase your quality of life today.


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Boston Society of Architects' exhibit highlights innovative reuses of urban infrastructures
A new exhibit at the Boston Society of Architects' downtown gallery examines how the cities around the world are rethinking their infrastructures and adapting them to new and expanded uses to benefit residents and visitors, the society announced.
Curated and designed by urban design director Scott Burnham, "Reprogramming the City: Opportunities for Urban Infrastructure," is on display at the BSA Space inside the Atlantic Wharf complex.
The exhibit looks at innovations from more than 20 cities including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, and of course, Boston.
"Designers, architects, and cities themselves are realizing that in an era of limited resources, there is a vast amount of untapped potential in the existing physical stock of the city," Burnham said in a statement released by the society.
"A new approach of designing with the existing materials of the city is bringing a new resourcefulness and sense of opportunity to the urban landscape," he said. "This new spirit and attitude is not only expanding the functionality of urban objects and areas but [also] increasing the creative spirit of the city itself."
Among the projects on display is City Tickets, a collaboration between Burnham, Mayo Nissen, and the City of Boston, that explores the repurposing of parking meters to better serve city residents.
Burnham, a Boston University graduate, has led projects in 11 cities around the world, including the $32 million project Urbis, The Centre for Urban Culture in Manchester, England, and leading the Trust Design project in Amsterdam.
Projects shown in the exhibition cross boundaries between the related fields of architecture, design, engineering, and urban planning, the society said, and offer an overview in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and moving images of resourceful approaches to urban design.
Mike Davis, president of the society, said the exhibit is in line with the mission of the BSA Space to promote the exchange of ideas between architects and the general public.
"It's an ideal opportunity to promote an innovative exhibition that highlights the accessible, fun, and adventuring aspects of architecture and urban design," Davis said.
The exhibit is on display at the BSA Space, 290 Congress St. in downtown Boston, through Sept. 29. The gallery is free to the public and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. For more information, visit bsaspace.org.
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i definitely liked this show out of many shows that were out when this was showing
i definitely liked this show out of many shows that were out when this was showing
Ooh can't wait! My cable company offers select episodes on demand and I caught a few over the weekend, great show!
Does anyone know when this show is coming back?Originally Posted by Critical;2175946;
I havent heard a peep in months.... maybe Gene's facelift turned him into a gargoyle and he doesnt want to be on TV with it
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Gene, not wanna be on TV? It'll nevah happen!
Personally I find these humane mouse traps rather ineffective. Better to lay down some glue and when you hear the critter scream you take a shovel to his head.
A&E is advertising the new season of Family Jewels. The show premieres on March 25!
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?"
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woot!! thank you Critical!!!!
I have been waiting and waiting to hear something about this show.... mainly because I want to see how Gene's face turned out lol!!
I'm putting a big X in the square for March 25th on my calendar!
Watching King of Cars and just saw this, woo-hoo!
Wonder if Shannon had a facelift also to match Gene's. It looks like she's botoxing pretty heavily. But she does still look good.
If you have Comcast, episode one (season 2) is available on On-Demand.
I don't have Comcast but I have on demand, I'll have to check!Originally Posted by jguitar;2287901;