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Aaron Michael Plaat knows what you probably think about Lenny Dykstra. That he's a licorice-chomping prick or a shifty grifter who belongs behind bars, like he currently is. But the 24-year-old Ohio State "go-getter" grad doesn't see him that same way, though he easily should.
Plaat — a web developer originally from Columbus, Ohio — says he worked as Dykstra's driver for the final pre-walls-crumbing 2.5 months of Nails's free life and didn't get compensated like he'd been promised.
On a 1-10 dickhead scale, "if you're the wrong person, he's a 15. But if you're the right person, he's not that bad of a guy. I saw the positive side of him that the cameras don't see. Lenny would've paid me if he could. He doesn't lie. He just overpromises sometimes," Plaat tells me.
"He's the kind of guy who'd give you the shirt off his back, but most people see the selfish prick. He has a very good heart," he continued. "I wish things could have worked out for him. He would've been successful."
A relative of Plaat's runs an "executive assistant placement service" in LA and came to learn that Dykstra needed a driver earlier this year. He recommended Aaron. There was never a formal interview, just an "I like you, hop in the car." Plaat moved from Ohio to LA in May and served as late-stage Dykstra's chauffeur and sounding board.
He didn't want to talk too much about the United States's case against Mr. Dykstra – the publicity friendly chap considers him a mentor and "father figure" – considering others who'd worked for him saw their computers seized. He's clearly coming from the "feds jammed him up" frame of mind, though.
"He'd always tell us 'I'm fighting for my life here guys,' and he was. The news says one thing. [I think] it was just a high-profile case of predatory lending gone really, really sour," Plaat said. "He taught me a lot about life and money. You win some, you lose some. And by the end, it was clearly taking a toll on him.
"Lenny's not stupid, that's what people don't get. He's one of the smartest people I've ever met. Even with all the things piling up against him, he thought he had a winning case. In a perfect world, I think he did too, but he messed with the wrong people. You don't mess with the banks."
But enough with the vouching for a guy he liked. The former driver offered several interesting vignettes from the time before Dykstra was an inmate number. They include...
On Dykstra's brohood with Charlie Sheen:
"We were at Charlie's house two or three times. Each time, we got stopped at the gate or at the front door. Sheen was locked up in his room, doing what he does best. Lenny would say 'Charlie's in a bad place, always with that glass dick.' Lenny really did have a show set up for him, but Charlie never signed the paperwork. He was really sad that Charlie was not being smart about it."
On his unwillingness to pay bills:
"He'd take my brother and me to Wolfgang's in Beverly Hills, a super-expensive steakhouse, and he'd always try to get off without paying the bill. He'd slip the waiter $100 or something. He was so pissed off when he got stuck paying the tab three times. In better years, he was a regular there."
On the time Dykstra met a lady of the night on an adult "dating" site:
"She lived 45 minutes away, and he had her over to his hotel room where he was staying, Beverly Hills Hotel. I get a 1 a.m. call, 'What are you doing? Can you come get her?' So I did. They just sat in backseat looking out opposite windows, like a prom date. After she was home, I asked what happened. 'Oh, she wanted me to pay her. The day I pay a woman for sex is the day I'm a ballerina.'"
On how Dykstra got his front teeth knocked out in jail:
"By time went to prison, he was falling apart. He was dead broke. His teeth got knocked out after three days. Must've got into a fight with his jail cellmate, a big black guy. Lenny's a bit of a racist."
On his prank-calling gamesmanship:
[Someone I know] worked with a cult, a religious ministry. Lenny asked him about it so he prank called the leader of the ministry, pretending to be a really rich Jewish guy who'd just come into an inheritance. He ended up ridiculing this ministry leader ruthlessly.
On his unwillingness to pay employees:
"He always thought he could pull off miracles. Broke one day, a bunch of money the next. But, he could never afford to pay for things. He never really paid me. He'd throw us a couple hundred bucks every now and then. It was always promises broken. He would give us stuff out of his storage in Encino, all his crap was in there. He gave me suitcases of his clothing. An air mattress. My coffee maker. The stuff he stole from hotels. That's where my soap dish came from, all of my towels."
On his impressions of Dykstra today:
Oh, I'm pissed, but not many people paint a positive picture of Lenny. He showed me a side of business success that nobody else could have showed me, lessons that you couldn't buy with any amount of money. Who else had Gulfstream jets and Maybachs, who can say they had it all and lost it all. That's a lesson for life. What not to do. What to do. I'll tell you what: I won't make those mistakes. You can't pay for this kind of education.
So, why exactly did Plaat want to chat about Lenny now if he's not getting any recompense for putting a positive spin out there on the record? Why, he's putting all the stuff Lenny gave him up on eBay for bids. Selling a man's remnants. What a fitting second-half-of-the-bio chapter.
Like the "AUTHENTIC Lenny Dykstra Hugo Boss Jacket - Worn by Nails!" he sold for $150 last week after pimping it on a Wall Street Journal article about Dykstra.
Upcoming items include a half-sleeved warm-up Mets jacket that he hopes will fetch a grand, a 1993 baseball T-shirt owned by "Nails" and a bunch of polo shirts including "the last shirt he was wearing when he was taken into custody." Recompense Now!
Says Plaat, "Working for Nails was positive experience. Would I do it again? Yeah. I miss the guy.
The Myth Of Lenny Dykstra Completely Unravels
It's Still Painful, Fun to Watch Lenny Dykstra Talk
Lenny Dykstra Remains In Jail, But You Can Change That With Your PayPal Account


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Emerging regions
As pioneering vintners redraw the boundaries of Wine Country, vineyards are constantly emerging in unexpected places as winemakers blend science with creative intuition, trying new combinations of varietals and local terroir. One promising area is the eastern Erie shore near Long Point, where summer temperatures are slightly warmer than in Niagara. Just north of Toronto, the orchards of the Oak Ridges Moraine have been joined by vineyards yielding their first VQA wines. Further north by Georgian Bay, several wineries have opened and growers are experimenting with vinifera and hybrid plantings. And to the east, a few small vineyards have sprung up in the Northumberland Hills near Prince Edward County. These non-traditional areas will continue to expand over the next few years.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Millions of people have seen the video of a drunk driver confessing to a crash that killed an Ohio man. Matt Cordle's confession caught the attention of a Lexington father who survived the nation's deadliest drunk driving crash.
On May 14, 1988, Larry Mahoney's pickup plowed into a bus headed back from Kings Island on I-71 in Carrollton, Kentucky, killing 27 of the 67 people on board. Harold Dennis was 14 at the time. In a newly-released documentary called 'Impact: After the Crash,' he shares his story.
In a YouTube video that went viral, Matt Cordle says, "My name is Matthew Cordle and on June 22, 2013, I hit and killed Vincent Canzani. This video will act as my confession." Millions of people watched the 22-year-old drunk driver's chilling confession.
The video hit close to home for Harold Dennis, who says "I watched the video and had to watch it a couple of times to really soak in what this young man was saying. It really struck me in a way that was difficult to explain at first."
In the confession, Cordle says "I will plead guilty and take full responsibility for everything I've done to Vincent and his family."
After seeing the confession, Dennis reached out to Cordle's mom on Facebook. He says, "I just really felt compelled to send his family a message of support from someone who understood the other side of it, who understood the victim's side. I felt that there was some sincerity from this young man that he got it. That he got something."
Dennis decided to go to Columbus to speak to Cordle himself. After the meeting, Dennis wrote a letter to the judge that was read the next day at Cordle's sentencing. The victim's daughter also wrote a letter that was read it court. Cordle received 6 1/2 years in prison.
Harold Dennis told WKYT's Jennifer Palumbo "My goal wasn't to show up and be this guy with all the answers. Just lend him some support, whatever words of encouragement I could muster up but also let him know from a victim's standpoint, that I appreciate his ability to take ownership. It was what I felt from his message and I couldn't help but relate that to one other drunk driver, Larry Mahoney."
Two crashes, 25 years apart. One in Columbus, Ohio. One in Carrollton, Kentucky. Harold Dennis sees two drunk drivers with two different responses to the tragedies they caused.
"Here's a young man, 22 years old, that has taken responsibility and spoken publicly to the family and others. And then here's another man who killed 27 and affected so many other lives but still had not taken the opportunity to speak publicly. To take a step, a small step. Do something, say something, And he just hasn't," said Dennis.
Matt Cordle says "I'm begging you. Don't make the same mistake I did. Don't drink and drive" in the online confession.
Larry Mahoney spent ten years in prison. He's a free man, now 59 years old, living a very private life in a Kentucky community.
Harold Dennis says he wrote Mahoney a letter and knows he has read it, but Mahoney has never responded.


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Steering Solutions For Your 4x4Posted in How To: Suspension Brakes on February 19, 2014
If you're in the land of shaky steering and can't figure out why, we are here to help. Making your 4x4 drive straight and true doesn't have to be a feat of black magic. More often than not, there is a simple solution for your handling woes. Gathered here are some of the most common trouble spots to check when your 4x4 is giving you the shakes.
Standard Steering Check Procedure
There is one basic method that we use to get the gist of what's loose or wrong with our steering. With the vehicle running, set in Park, and the parking brake engaged, lay a couple of feet in front of the front axle. Next, have a friend sit inside of the rig and saw the steering wheel back and forth repeatedly. Scan each steering component closely. You are looking for play in the rod ends and ball joints, along with loose hardware. If everything appears to be tight, move on to the next step.
Following the initial steering saw session, take a floor jack, along with a set of jack stands and raise the front end off of the ground. With the tires still on the vehicle, but suspended in the air, place a pry bar under the bottom of the tire and check for excessive play. Major changes in camber could be the result of a bad wheel bearing, ball joint, kingpin, or A-arm bushing.
Solid Links
A bent steering link, even one that's just slightly bowed, can create death wobble and/or poor handling. Pulling the bend out or straightening the bar, is fine for a trail fix, but you should always replace a bent link. If you find that you are bending your steering links more frequently, there are vehicle-specific heavy-duty link kits, such as those from CST Suspension (www.cstsuspension.com) and Synergy Manufacturing (www.synergymfg.com). Can't find an aftermarket upgrade? Try sleeving your steering links with DOM tubing. This will require some fab tools and a little knowhow, but will be an overall inexpensive safety and strength upgrade.
Tie-Rod Ends
Regardless if you drive a rig equipped with an independent front suspension or a solid axle, your rigs tie-rod ends are common wear items. As a matter of fact, it's one of the most commonly replaced steering components across the board. A torn boot or dry joint will accelerate wear and lead to an unusable part. Tie-rod ends can also come loose. If your vehicle has castle nuts, make sure the cotter pins are in place. This will keep the nut from backing off of the stud.
A good alignment can make all the difference. We've had the best luck using shops that are familiar with aligning modified vehicles as sometimes they don't fit perfectly into the manufacturer's suggested alignment specs. This is especially important on vehicles with linked suspensions, where four-corner adjustments are often needed.
Steering Shafts
Have an annoying clunk or rattle that you can feel at your feet and in the steering wheel? There's a good chance that your steering or intermediate shaft that leads to your steering gearbox has worn. Chevy pickups and SUVs, Ram trucks, and even the Jeep Wrangler JKs are all known to have steering shaft problems and there are a few upgrades and tricks to prevent and repair the issue. Adding a grease fitting has been known to help those dealing with a slight rattle, but for a complete parts replacement, Borgeson (www.borgeson.com) offers a host of OE and above quality steering components.
Bad Bearings
Most late-model 4x4s use non-serviceable unit bearings. Since the stock unit bearings were designed around factory parameters, fitting larger tires, along with harsh off-road conditions can cause them to fail or wear rapidly. The Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee XJ, and '99-current Ford Super Duty are vehicles we've seen unit bearing failure the most prevalent. Luckily, replacing a unit bearing is an easy fix. If you are looking to upgrade from the unit bearing, companies such as Dynatrac (www.dynatrac.com) offer conversions that replace the stock unit bearings with a more traditional spindle and bearing setup. The Dynatrac setup not only spreads the bearing load out more evenly, but allows you to service the bearings.
Twisted Suspension
Going off-road takes its toll on your suspension system. A bent coil or leaf spring, control arm, or worn bushing can contribute to wonky handling. A blown or broken shock will also make a difference, but typically won't be the sole culprit in a vehicle that is wobbling or difficult to steer. It might not be as obvious when a suspension component is loose, so be prepared to break out the tools for a bolt check. We like to go over our suspension system after every wheeling trip and oil change. Paint marking your bolts after tightening them down will also save you some time under your 4x4.
A steering stabilizer is not the cure for a wobbling front end. Yes, they help, but more times than not, people use them to cover up a larger issue with the steering system. Don't go overboard with steering stabilizers. In fact, if your truck is driving poorly, we would do our best to dial it in without a stabilizer at first. Adding one after you dial in the system will help you reap the most benefits.
Gearbox and Arms
Your pitman arm and idler arm (if equipped) are two major steering components constantly under stress. While it is easy to inspect for a worn rod-end in both, be sure to make certain that the arms attachment points are tight. Also, check that the pitman arm nut is tight, and that the steering gearbox mounting bolts are secure as well. If you are feeling left to right slop in the steering wheel, this could be a sign that the steering gearbox is worn internally. There are ways to tighten the steering gearbox to eliminate some of the slop, but a remanufactured or new unit might be the only way to regain a tight-feel at the wheel.
Track Bar
On a solid axle vehicle, we have seen again and again the front track bar as the sole culprit for poor handling and death wobble. Too often it is due to a loose bolt. If the bolt has been loose for some time it will oblong the mounting hole. If this is the case you will need to fix/replace the mount. In some cases, you can drill out the mounting hole, which will allow you to move to a larger bolt and start over with a perfectly round hole. Drilling out the bracket will also require modification to the track bar mounting hole or a new track bar altogether. Of course, a worn joint on one or both ends of the track bar can be the trouble spot as well.
Tire Balancing
There is a perception among some that it's not worth balancing your tires if you are going off-road frequently. This is not true. An unbalanced set of wheels can create major handling problems and death wobble in extreme cases. Tires that have worn uneven or become excessively chopped can also be a factor in a wobbly front end.
Jam nuts, adjuster sleeves, and an assortment of hardware run throughout your front end. Something as small as a loose nut on your rig's drag link's adjustment collar can create a clunk and sloppy feel in the steering system.


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Oven-baked Thai chicken rice
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 30 mins
A fuss-free family meal that will you'll want to make again and again, with a lovely coconut taste
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal510
- fat18g
- saturates10g
- carbs59g
- sugars6g
- fibre2g
- protein32g
- salt1.02g
Save to My Good Food
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 400g pack mini chicken fillet
- 4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (we used Bart's), or use less for a milder taste
- 250g basmati and wild rice mix, rinsed (we used Tilda)
- 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges
- finely grated zest and juice 1 lime
The same shape, but smaller than…
- 400g reduced-fat coconut milk
Coconut milkko-ko-nut mill-k
Coconut milk is not the slightly opaque liquid that flows from a freshly opened coconut –…
- handful coriander leaves, to serve
Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a shallow ovenproof casserole dish, then soften the onion for 5 mins. Add the chicken and curry paste, then cook for 3 mins, stirring to coat.
Tip in the rice and peppers, then stir in the lime zest and juice, coconut milk and 250ml boiling water. Bring to the boil, then pop the lid on and bake for 20 mins until the rice is fluffy. Scatter with coriander before serving.
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13th Sep, 2018
Tasty, but not sure about the mix of basmati and wild rice - for me the basmati cooked well before the wild rice. It might be better to add these separately, wild rice first, or to just use one type. I used Mae Ploy green curry paste, which is sometimes too salty, but it worked well in this. 50g for two people.
14th Apr, 2015
Delicious! I cooked the onion in some coconut oil before adding some garlic, then added shredded cooked chicken leftover from a roast. I used an extra tablespoon of curry paste and used stock instead of water. I also used a mixture of black rice (soaked overnight) and brown rice, which meant I had to add more water and cook for about 15 minutes longer, before adding some mangetout at the end. Oh, and full fat coconut milk... There's no point cutting calories if it isn't going to taste as good; there's so much goodness in this meal.


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AmsterdamMarch 13-14, 2013
The 2013 International Summit on the Teaching Profession was organized by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in co-operation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Education International (EI). This year's theme was teacher quality.
The 2013 Summit was hosted in Amsterdam and convened education ministers, national union leaders and accomplished teachers from countries with high performing and rapidly improving educational systems (based on the results of PISA 2009). Participating countries and regions included the following: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, People's Republic of China, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.
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FULTON – The Oswego County Emergency Management Office will hold a training session Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Joint Information Center in Volney for emergency workers who need to comply with the federal National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
All volunteers and workers responding to emergency situations must take ICS 100, Introduction to Incident Command System, and FEMA IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction, in order for their agency to receive federal grant funds.
Patricia Egan, Director of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, said the regulations affect first responders and disaster workers at all levels of government and the private sector. She encouraged any elected officials and school administrators throughout the county who have not taken the training to attend this class.
Pre-registration is required because class size is limited. To pre-register, call the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, weekdays, at 591-9150 at least a week before the course.
The Joint Information Center is located at 10 Airport Road in the Town of Volney, next to the Oswego County Airport.
For additional information about the National Incident Management System, visit the NIMS Web site at: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm


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Choosing the best locations for birding is very subjective. The best birding hot
spot for you might be your own back yard or a nearby park. But if you're in the
mood to expand your ornithological horizons, you may benefit from the recommendations
offered here by some members of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology staff. They've checked
things out ahead of time and now all you have to do is get there and keep your eyes
open! Good birding!
Recommended by: Caren Cooper, Data Analyst, Bird Population Studies
"This is one of my favorite birding hot spots because they have huge fallouts of
migrants and a great variety of species."
Mike Powers, Acoustic Analyst, Bioacoustics Research Program
"Summer days are long so you'll have plenty of time to soak in the fantastic scenery.
Try a salmon bake if you get the chance!"
Recommended by: John Fitzpatrick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology director
Why special: one million+ birds in view (and in motion) 24-hours a day during June;
Native American village, bowhead whale and seal economy; remote access, with full
exposure to the awesome biological richness of the Bering Sea.
Recommended by: Wesley Hochachka, Bird Population Studies assistant director
"At the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum the wild birds are as tame and approachable
as the captive ones. The exhibits in the park and the museum give you a great introduction
to the habitat and desert birds."
Why special: You'll find several Mexican bird species as you explore different areas
with a minimum of driving. You can go quickly from the San Pedro River (Green Kingfisher),
through the riparian forest along mountain streams (Elegant Trogon) up to mountain
coniferous forests (Hepatic Tanager) as the day heats up. This mountain range also
holds the only regularly-observable Buff-bellied Flycatchers in the United States.
Why special: The plateau that the Grand Canyon cuts through has an abrupt end with
a sharp drop south of Flagstaff; this drop is the Mogollon Rim. This makes for an
interesting juxtaposition of birds. You can watch a "northern" Orange-crowned Warbler,
right next to Virginia's Warbler and Red-faced Warbler. Saw-whet and Flammulated
owl can be sleeping a stone's throw away from each other. Evening Grosbeaks and
Lesser Goldfinch can be seen on the same day. Red-breasted, White-breasted, and
Pygmy nuthatches are all present. The deep canyons that cut into the Rim hold Black
Hawks (for example north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon).
Recommended by: Mike Powers, Acoustic Analyst, Bioacoustics Research Program; Jeff
Gerbracht, Information Technologies application developer; Ben Clock, Macaulay Library
video archivist
Why special: fantastic array of pink granite slopes and access to all of the SE
Arizona specialties in a variety of habitats.
Recommended by: Ben Clock, Macaulay Library video archivist
Why special: amazing spot [need more here]
"I love the beautiful desert views and the amazing sunsets. You'll see tons of migrants
here in the spring!"
Recommended by: Mike Powers, Acoustic Analyst, Bioacoustics Research Program
Why special: nice mix of bird species all year round, easy access and walks.
Why special: easy access; great looks at expected shorebirds and the occasional
rarity; western vagrants
Why special: easily birded area for species with limited ranges
Why special: The drive through the mountains leads through a great variety of habitat,
yet it's very close to an urban area.
Recommended by: Jeff Gerbracht, Information Technologies application developer
"The birds and the trees will knock your socks off—especially the White–headed Woodpecker.
Wow, what a bird, especially when seen on a giant sequoia!"
"The richness of life on the open ocean can be surprising. Imagine being distracted
from a huge flock of ocean-going birds by a blue whale or sea turtle. Pelagic birding
trips by boat into Monterey Bay will give you the best views, but the on-shore birding
isn't bad either."
Recommended by: Tim Gallagher, Living Bird editor-in-chief
Why special: Photographers will love this spot because you can get fairly close
to the birds. They're used to people passing by so you get great views.
Why special: Stop by the interpretive center for advice on what's been seen and
where. You may be lucky enough to spot the Clapper Rail or the endangered California
Why special: This large area encompasses many kinds of habitat and terrain yielding
an equally-impressive array of birds, including the rare Spotted Owl, Pacific Golden
Plover, as well as raptors, vagrants, and migrants.
Why special: A great place with a wide range of habitats; Point Reyes Bird Observatory
has a major trapping and banding operation there.
Recommended by: Tim Gallagher, Living Bird editor-in-chief; Mike Powers, Acoustic
Analyst, Bioacoustics Research Program
"I love to spend time in the high country here, above the treeline in an area of
alpine tundra. Sometimes you'll even see herds of elk, not to mention all the great
birds!" (Tim Gallagher)
"Corkscrew sticks in my mind because of the magnificent old-growth cypress swamp
and how close the birds are. You may see Anhingas or night-herons just a few feet
Recommended by: Eduardo Inigo-Elias, Neotropical Bird Conservation
Why special: the diversity of aquatic and land birds; how close you can get
Why special: This place is saturated with birds and other wildlife, especially during
migration and winter. Cruising around the Black Point Wildlife Drive you see hundreds
of herons, egrets, and ducks. We watched a family of otters cavorting up the waterway
near our car.
Recommended by: John Fitzpatrick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology director; Scott Sutcliffe,
Development and Philanthropy director
Why special: Undisturbed, relatively pristine barrier island with miles of undeveloped
shoreline provide original coastal forest habitat, top-quality rustic lodging, huge
numbers of staging shorebirds in late April, and deserted Atlantic beaches
Why special: Where else can you see a tropical rainforest, volcanic scrub, a tropical
ocean, and a live volcano in the U.S.? (along with their associated birds)
"This place has a great variety of birds—in fact, it's where I first got into bird
Why special: Sandhill Cranes by the thousands
Why special: Wetland habitat surrounded by grasslands and agricultural fields attracts
an incredible diversity of birds.
Why special: One of the southernmost rocky peninsulas along the Maine coast, this
site is well-known as a guaranteed location to see Harlequin Ducks at close range
from late fall through early spring. The area abounds in other sea ducks and wintering
waterbirds and is a great place to watch for alcids and Black-legged Kittiwakes
in winter.
Why special: a haven for migrants and rare species
Why special: One of few Maine breeding locations for the endangered Piping Plover
and Least Tern. Roseate and Arctic terns have bred on the offshore islands, and
a small colony of Common Terns has also bred nearby. A program is in place to educate
the public and protect the birds, sponsored by Maine Audubon.
Why special: This beautiful preserved meadow is also a stone's throw from the ocean,
with nice salt marsh grasses. It is also hHome to breeding Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed
Sparrows. Nice spot to catch views of fall migrant shorebirds.
Recommended by: Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Development & Philanthropy
Why special: undisturbed barrier beach
Recommended by: Ben Clock, Macaulay Library video archivist
Why special: There are great views of both land and water birds at the southeast
corner of Martha's Vineyard, fronting Nantucket Sound.
Recommended by: Jesse Ellis, former graduate student
"Fall hawk migrations here are fantastic! The birds funnel down the shore of Lake
Superior and movements of more than 100,000 Broad-winged Hawks are not unheard of."
Why special: It's long and it's urban, and is therefore easily accessible. It protects
habitat both for resident breeding species such as Prothonotary Warbler and Dickcissel,
and for a massive number of migrants of all types, including ducks and more than
20 species of wood-warblers.
Why special: A great migrant trap in fall and spring, both for birds on Lake Superior
and migrating passerines moving up the shore.
Why special: This is a western oasis in eastern Minnesota, with Yellow Rails and
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrows that breed there in the summer.
Recommended by: Scott Sutcliffe, Development & Philanthropy Director
"This is a relatively undisturbed stretch of northern yellow birch and spruce forest
where you may catch a glimpse of boreal species."
Why special: Abundance of loons
Why special: It's fairyland in the spring--an aspen haven.
"As a raptor freak, this is a heavenly place to be in early October when hordes
of Peregrine Falcons, Merlins, and other favorite hawks of mine are blasting through.
There are also lots of migrating songbirds in spring and fall."
Why special: Great spring migrant spot and great place to listen to nocturnal migrant
Why special: Labyrinth of trails provides a really nice place to easily see spring
Recommended by: Marie Read, wildlife writer and photographer
Why special: Tens of thousands of overwintering Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese,
closely approachable, as well as awesome mountainous scenery and sunrises/sunsets
Why special: In summer, a gorgeous place to look for southwestern specialties.
Why special: A nice open mudflat with great views of migrant shorebirds, often offering
several species in the same scope field.
Why special: The gull capital of the world. An important area for Bonaparte's and
other gulls (an estimated 20% or more of the world's population of Bonaparte's Gulls
use the area).
Recommended by: Chris Tessaglia-Hymes, Bioacoustics Research Program
"This is a phenomenal migrant trap during spring migration. Birds come to feed on
the nectar of the hawthorn florets and on the millions of insects that are also
attracted to the trees."
Why special: A little bit of northern forest within a 10-minute drive of northeast
Why special: Great spot for a quiet walk through tall deciduous woods along a babbling
creek, as well as a good fall migrant trap for species below.
Why special: The stretch from Irondequoit Bay to Braddock Bay is worth several stops
to view enormous rafts of waterfowl and gulls.
Why special: A huge wetland in the middle of dry Great Basin country, this site
attracts both migrants and breeders that are not easily found in other areas of
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Why special: amazing scenery, good potential for boreal birds
Why special: A huge, tipped block of stone towering over the Alvord Desert at approximately
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Why special: A great place both for shorebirds and seabirds, as well as a great
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Why special: lots of raptors!
Why special: Windy island habitat with an abundance of natural areas and miles of
beaches for ideal birding.
"Within the refuge boundaries it is possible to see everything from Rosette Spoonbill
and Reddish Egret, to Mexican "exotics" like Green Jay and Plain Chachalaca. This
sort of diversity cannot be matched anywhere else in southern Texas in a single
day of birding at one location."
Why special: Accessible to the public not just during the day, but also at night
when birds like Common Pauraque can easily be seen by walking the roads in the park.
Why special: The variety of habitats makes this a great place to bird and hike.
"If you time it right, I don't know any place that will give you better or closer
looks at warblers!"
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Why special: It is possible to see every single species of U.S. rail, particularly
in winter, along a couple of short boardwalks built into the salt marshes that lie
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Why special: Imagine standing on one spot and slowing turning around, seeing literally
dozens of American Avocet nests, while flocks of White-faced Ibis fly against a
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more arid habitats typical of the Great Basin.
Why special: Diversity of habitats, variety of birds, great seafood. Close proximity
to other worthwhile stops: Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR, Kiptopeke State Park,
and Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel.
Why special: Fifteen-acre park in developed area with incredible diversity of warblers.
You can sit just a few yards away as they forage and bath in the creek.
Why special: This isn't a single site, but a general area that packs a range of
habitats into a small area, with a variety of species present that have fairly restricted
ranges or habitat preferences. You can travel quickly from lowland sagebrush (Sage
Thrasher) up to ponderosa pine forest (White-headed Woodpecker), see American Dippers
in snow-fed streams, and scan cliff faces for nesting Prairie Falcons and other
Why special: Western birds—and if the birds aren't there, the landscape more then
makes up for it.
Why special: You can hear the beautiful ethereal tones of Varied Thrush singing
from the tops of enormous Sitka Spruce.
Why special: Huge tidal mudflats attract a large number of shorebirds, and support
a thriving and tasty oyster industry.
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(CNN) -- The evolving life, face and story of Aesha, disfigured by the Taliban and featured on the August 2010 cover of Time magazine, has captivated audiences around the world.
CNN has been following her for close to two years and, earlier this week, updated readers on how she is doing both physically and emotionally. We shared exclusive photographs of what she looked like before her latest surgery.
Monday's procedure, the fourth in a series to reconstruct her nose, lasted about 9½ hours and went smoothly, said Mati Arsala, who's become a father figure to Aesha Mohammadzai. Doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where she's being treated, will not discuss her case.
The reactions to the latest story about Aesha poured in -- both in the story's comments section and by way of e-mail -- even as the world's eyes remained trained on Friday's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
"This girl has more courage than all the fanatics that hurt her will ever have," wrote akmac61.
"Aesha you are a beautiful woman, wishing you the best! A whole new great life is ahead just for you, better things are coming," said tr0j4n.
"I am speechless, no words can express the depth of my feeling for this beautiful lady. I salute your courage in the face of illiteracy and extremism," added ProsNCons.
Some readers wrote with special offerings for Aesha and the family caring for her. An e-learning company in Canada wants to help with her education. The owner of a bed and breakfast in West Virginia would like to treat them to a weekend getaway. A woman in Texas encouraged Aesha to open a Web-store, perhaps on Etsy, to sell her jewelry. Many others wrote with promises of prayers and extensions of love .
As is so often the case when CNN mentions Afghanistan or simply the Muslim world, there were inevitably readers who took this opportunity to attack that faith. But more readers pushed back, perhaps hinting at decreased tolerance for such prejudices. There was also a fresh perspective brought on by the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
"I guess in the Taliban, everybody with a twisted opinion gets to play God," wrote onaturalia.
"and unfortunately some in the US," responded are122.
"Exactly, and they are not all Muslims," said Rollins.
Further down in the comments, Tina Mantooth added, "I agree 100%. Islam doesn't teach hate."
"Then why do Muslims do so many inhumane things?" asked swarm4.
"Was Adam Lanza a Muslim? No," answered Elhaba Wackadoodle. "Inhumane things are inherent in all humans. Some just act on them while the rest of us don't."
Some, who wrote to me directly, shared that the story about Aesha was a salve for the sadness that had befallen the country.
"It was especially nice to read after the horrors of Newtown," wrote one person.
"It did my soul some good to read such a hopeful story and to learn about the Arsalas' kindness and good will at a time like this, when everything seems pretty dark in the U.S.," wrote another.
"In a time filled with tragedy and sorrow, thank you for an uplifting and positive article," wrote a third.
A couple of readers seemed bent on offending Aesha, those who care for her and pretty much everyone else, by making comments directed at her looks -- as if she had any control over them.
But plenty of readers stood up for her, including lxNay, who wrote, "She will be beautiful again. The surgery will repair her mutilations, but nothing can repair the ugliness displayed by some posters here. Stupid can't be fixed."
Some readers wondered why the country would help her instead of others.
"Who is paying for the surgery? Don't you think there are enough disfugured (sic) citizens in this country who needs (sic) more attention?" asked Jayjay.
In response, iPostEyeAm wrote, "You misspelled 'I need a heart implant.'"
A handful of readers latched onto information in the story about how Jamila Rasouli-Arsala, Aesha's mother figure and a former OB-GYN in Germany, is struggling to find her way in America's medical community. If she wants to practice medicine here, she must start over in a residency program -- and so far she's had no luck getting into one. If she can't, the whole family, Aesha included, may end up moving to Germany.
"Concerning Jamila's plight, one has to ask what is going on in the U.S. concerning attracting and keeping good doctors," wrote bob. "From what I am hearing, the U.S. doesn't sound like a land of opportunity but instead a country representing endless bureaucratic roadblocks, dogma and special interests."
Answered FBreen: "Until there is an international standard for medical education and training, I am happy that such requirements exist."
There were lessons that readers from across the globe took away from the piece. A reader in Poland, who previously had not felt connected to Aesha's story, wrote, "It is the right thing to shout it to the world, to make clear there is no acceptance to barbarism and abuse."
Added a writer from Nigeria: "Am very happy the way you Americans are helping people all over the world."
And then there was this one, from a young woman who saw in Aesha's story something she knows too well.
"This is Anika from miles away, Bangladesh. I read your story on Aesha early this morning on the CNN website and it overwhelmed me with emotions I usually try to bury. I am 22 too like her and part of a society that may not bruise my body but wounds my soul and self confidence everyday. Stories like Aesha's inspire us, girls, struggling to live a normal and deserved life."
Whether she knows it or not, whether she means to or not, Aesha is making a difference.


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Prairie News Journal, a regional news digest produced by Greg Mattern and co-hosted by Darrel Dorgan, Patrice Boss, and Jane Alexander, combined stories submitted by regional television, radio and newspaper journalists with mini-documentaries produced by Prairie Public. The program, which aired for 8 seasons, won an Iris award, an Emmy nomination and multiple awards from the Northwest Broadcasters News Association.
When The Well's Dry: Protecting The Prairie looked at conserving our natural resource in this Earth Day special presentation.
Set Forth God's Blessing was broadcast of the 65th annual Concordia College Christmas Concert. Produced in conjunction with Concordia College and distributed nationally, it receives a Gabriel Award given in recognition of programs which uplift and nourish the human spirit.
Hablemos espanol!, Prairie Public Television's live interactive Spanish language program, premiered. The series received CEN awards for excellence in educational television.
Prairie Town Meeting series of 4 specials used satellite uplinks and remote broadcast technology to bring audiences around the state together to explore topics of interest to rural communities.
- Not My Brother's Keeper investigated the services needed to ensure independent living for seniors in small communities. The program receives an Award of Merit from the Retirement Research Association.
- At the Heart of Our Town explored the impact of school consolidation.
- Not in My Backyard examined the volatile issue of a hazardous waste disposal facility proposed as a economic opportunity for a small rural community.
- Going To The Well examined how–or if – the state should use water from the Missouri River to meet the growing water needs of remote communities.
Bill of Rights Symposium at Minot State University brought together panels to discuss Constitutional topics in honor of the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Bill of Rights.
Prairie Places: Manitoba short features took viewers on a tour through some of the beautiful, historic, and quirky locations throughout the province.
Val Farmer presented the renowned mental health specialist's keynote address at the historic Fargo Theatre as he talked about the stress of the rural farm crisis and its impact on individuals, families, businesses, and rural communities.
Folk Story: Backstage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival was a behind the scenes look at the province's largest annual event.
Hablemos espanol! 2, live interactive Spanish language series provided instruction to second year Spanish students in rural classrooms.
1992 ND All State Band, Chorus, and Orchestra televised concert showcased the talents of the best of high school musicians.
Native View, a 1/2 hour weekly interview showshowcased the music, arts, culture, and public issues impacting Native Americans.
Ask A Lawyer allowed viewers to call in questions to a panel of attorneys who addressed the hot legal topics.
Base Economy: North Dakota After The Cold War examined the economic consequences a base closing would have on North Dakota's rural economy.
Face Off presented face-to-face debates between candidates for the North Dakota governor, Senate, and Congressional seats.
The Kids Show, produced in conjunction with KTHI, aimed to help student viewers skate through the first weeks of school by addresses topics that plaque most student: making new friends, dealing with cliques and bullies, how to dress to fit in while still standing out, and how to have FUN.
Time To Imagine documentary followed students from Trollwood Park's performing arts exchange program as they tour Beijing, Moscow, and Washington, D.C.
A Woman's Perspective: North Dakota Women in Politics was a candid conversation among four prominent North Dakota women in political office: Heidi Heitkamp who served as Attorney General, Sarah Vogle who held the office of Commissioner of Agriculture, and Representatives Janet Wentz and Kathy Rydel.
Hablemos espanol! 3, live interactive Spanish language series provided instruction to third year Spanish students in rural classrooms.
1993 ND All State Band, Chorus, and Orchestra concert once again featured the talented young musicians drawn from orchestras, bands, and choirs around the state.
Prairie Town Meeting: Business Edition, a series of four programs using satellite technology, discussed the basics of starting and growing a small business.
- Starting A Business
- Financing A Business
- Expanding A Business
- Doing Business With Canada
Pyramids on the Prairie, a one-hour documentary, featured the history and architecture of the Winnipeg Exchange District—one of the most intact historically important commercial districts on the continent. The program was awarded an Preservation Award of Excellence by the Winnipeg Heritage Foundation.
Transportation: North Dakota's Link to the World documentary and call-in program gave viewers an opportunity to learn the components of ND Department of Transportation's Intermodal Transportation Plan and to respond to recommendations.
Prairie Places: North Dakota took viewers along to some of the enchanting locations in the state through a series of short features.
Entrepreneurs North Dakota and Let's Talk Business was an innovative 26-program series delivers entrepreneurial training to current and aspiring North Dakota small business owners using a combination of broadcast television and the 33 Prairie Satellite Network locations. The series received a Bronze Plaque Award at the Columbus Film and Television Festival.
Router Workshop introduced home woodworkers to techniques and tips building projects using their router through this entertaining and informative how-to series. The program is continuing to air new seasons.
Online with Prairie Online introduced viewers to Prairie Public's fledgling online service.
Buying a Computer discussed the pitfalls and issues of selecting a home computer. The program received a Bronze Plaque Award at the Columbus Film and Television Festival.
Farm Management for Profit provided farmers and ranchers with training on topics ranging from financial management to marketing to retirement planning.
Treasures of Manitoba took viewers on a tour of the Hudson's Bay Company Archives.
Tech Day broadcast a demonstration program that interconnected five satellite and interactive video networks in this display of technology and an examination of technology's implications for rural communications.
Rivers, Roads, Rails and Air examined the transportation changes in the state's history and how North Dakota history has been tied to those changes. The program received an Honorable Mention at the Columbus Film and Television Festival.
CyberBusiness, a series of four free seminars on the Prairie Satellite Network and two broadcast television programs, provided small business owners throughout North Dakota training on using computers to maximize business potential.
Painting With Paulson Series 1 introduced a national audience to Minnesota-born artist Buck Paulson whose how-to series teaches acrylic painting techniques to beginning and advanced artists.
Legislative Review began providing a weekly wrap-up analysis of the North Dakota legislative session. The series will continue with original broadcasts during each biennial legislative session.
Face To Face presented studio debates between candidates for the North Dakota governor and Congressional seats.
Our Town Minot featured resident-filmed segments on the features, attractions, and slices of life in their North Dakota community.
Conversation With Governor Ed Schafer began a popular quarterly series of call-in programs with North Dakota's governor.
Celebration of Hope for the Valley presented the live performance of gospel singer Robert Robinson and the Minneapolis Community College Gospel Choir concert at Concordia College. The program was nominated for a regional Emmy award in recognition of excellence in live directing.
Let Heaven and Nature Sing highlighted the performance of Concordia College's renowned annual Christmas Concert.
Liberty Minutes produced as a companion to PBS program Liberty! The American Revolution gave snapshots of ways the revolution impacted life in North Dakota.
Lewis and Clark Minutes presented slices of life encountered by Lewis and Clark on their historic exploration through the Mandan Nation territory in what was to become North Dakota.
Marketplace took viewers on a tour of the events, people, and ideas presented to rural residents at the annual Marketplace of Ideas.
Personal Perspectives on Justice Brennan presented members of the legal community discussing the impact of the Supreme Court Justice's career.
Prospering spotlighted alternative agricultural opportunities being explored by farm families in North Dakota as they look beyond the ordinary and find ways to not only survive but prosper. The documentary was awarded a bronze Telly Award.
Red Horse's Pictographs portrayed the art and text in which the Lakota chief recorded his eye witness account of the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Winds of Honor documented Native American flautist Keith Bear's preservation of ancient tribal music tradition.
Brian Glow Magic Show presented Winnipeg magician Brian Glow presenting the wonders of magic to children.
Grand Forks: The Next Flood allowed viewers to call-in to a panel of experts in the Prairie Public studio and ask questions about flood mitigation and clean up efforts after the 1997 flood.
Flood Minutes short features included a series of how-to videos to help flood victims clean up after the historic 1997 Red River flood.
Prairie News Journal: Flood Special traced the causes of the historic Red River flood and its aftermath.
Clean Clear Water examined the history, personalities and process behind water filtration and distribution in Fargo as it celebrated the retirement of the historic Fargo Filtration plant and the inauguration of its state-of-the-art replacement.
Diabetes: The Invisible Epidemic was the first in the Healthworks series of call-in programs looked at the causes and treatment of a rapidly rising health problem afflicting one in seven Americans.
Healthworks: Healthy Heart was the second in the Healthworks series and examined the prevention and treatment of heart diseases.
PlainsTalk, a weekly television/radio interview program hosted by Matt Olien, examined a range of issues from the arts to the farm crisis, marked the return to Prairie Public Television of a regularly scheduled series.
Mennonites of Manitoba told the story of a German-speaking group of Dutch farmers from Russia who came in 1874 to the fertile land of Manitoba to create a new life practicing their traditional religion. The documentary was awarded a bronze Telly Award and a Bronze Plaque Award at the Columbus Film and Television Festival.
Painting With Paulson Series 2 provided more tips and techniques for fledgling oil painters from artist Buck Paulson.
Call In About Addiction: Closer To Home gave viewers the chance to voice their questions and concerns about addiction treatment on the prairie, and to ask questions of a panel of experts. This call in program was produced as a companion to the PBS special Moyers On Addiction.
How To Raise Flea Beetles informed prairie farmers and ranchers how to fight infestations of the invasive weed leafy spurge through a program of establishing and propagating flea beetles.
Adwatch, as part of the nationwide PBS initiative The Democracy Project, examined key political ads of the season and analyzed the techniques and issues candidates used to appeal to voters.
Debate Night provided viewers a televised debate in conjunction with the League of Women Voters and interactive website as part of the North Dakota Voters Interactive Project.
Healthworks: The Change examined the health issues, symptoms, and impact of menopause.
Healthworks: Asthma panel of medical experts provided viewers with advice on the management of childhood and adult asthma.
Prairie Renaissance short features and studio discussion program brought viewers the stories of North Dakota communities that learned to forge a shared vision for their future and help revive the rural landscape.
Start @ Home presented home business ideas for rural North Dakotans seeking ways to pursue their careers without leaving the communities they love.
Paying For College documented critical issues in a student's search for financial aid and incorporated step-by-step direction on how to complete the all-important FAFSA forms.
Germans From Russia: Children of the Steppe, Children of the Prairie was the story of the agricultural pioneers whose quest for land and peace led them across several continents and shaped them into a distinctive and enduring ethnic group. This documentary was a finalist in the U Siebe International Film Festival, the only American documentary to be invited to participate in the juried competition. It also received a platinum Best of Show Telly Award, and was awarded a Bronze Plaque Award at the Columbus Film and Television Festival.
This Old Image documented the makeovers of four North Dakota businesses that were renovating their outmoded logos and marketing materials.
Net Profit: Marketing on the Web explored how businesses can put together a good web site and expand their marketing through Internet sales.
Painting With Paulson Series 3 brought popular artist Buck Paulson back to public television for more how-tos for oil and acrylic painters looking to improve their technique.
Prairie Public Cooks: P is for Pasta was the first cooking special from Prairie Public's studios featuring viewers cooking up their favorite recipes. A cookbook was produced as a companion to the program.
Prairie Quilts showcased the work of contemporary North Dakota quilters who express their creative impulses through needle, thread and fabric.
Keep the Faith presented the final performance of a musical written as an inspirational celebration of community following the historic Red River flood. The concert program was awarded a bronze Telly Award and Honorable Mention at the Columbus Film and Television Festival.
Healthworks presented three new call-in programs to provide advice from panels of medical experts
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- Disordered Eating—When Food Takes Control
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THE team behind a controversial TV documentary being filmed in Southampton have denied offering "bribes" to residents to get them to take part in the show.
A production crew has been filming in St Mary's for a planned sequel to Channel 4 show Benefits Street, which could be called Immigration Street.
The Daily Echo understands that some residents in Derby Road, where it is being filmed, have been approached by the production company offering to pay for takeaways or their laundry to take part.
But a spokesman for Channel 4 has denied that anything has been offered to residents in order for them to film them.
As revealed in yesterday's Daily Echo, Love Productions has approached people living in the street to take part in a new documentary focusing on immigration in Southampton.
The firm's Benefit Street production proved highly controversial when it aired last year, with some criticising it for its portrayal of the residents of a street in Birmingham.
Channel 4 defended the production as a "fair and balanced observational documentary" which gave a "humane and objective portrayal of how people are coping with continuing austerity and cuts in benefits."
After Love Productions started filming in Southampton, city leaders, including council boss Simon Letts, said they didn't want the documentary to be filmed in the city.
He expressed his concern that it could negatively affect race relations, while city MP Alan Whitehead voiced concerns it would follow a set script as opposed to accurately portraying reality.David Bane, secretary of the Southampton Council of Faiths, told the Daily Echo some people have been contacted by the company, who have offered to pay for their laundry, while the Echo has been also been told that takeaways have been offered.
But a spokesman for Channel 4 said: "Contributors would not be paid to take part in a documentary series such as this, other than small out of pocket expenses, for example electricity used during filming.
"We strongly refute any suggestion that any resident of Derby Road has been offered bribes or gifts on condition of filming them.
"Any filming the team have done would follow strict protocols in accordance with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code."
It is understood the company will return to the city to do more filming for a pilot episode.


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Patrick taps ex-aide for Kerry seat
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick picked Mo Cowan, his former chief of staff, Wednesday to replace John Kerry as interim U.S. senator until a June 25 special election.
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Cowan will become the second sitting African-American member in the Senate.
The race to permanently fill the seat will most likely pit Republican Scott Brown, who lost last November, against the winner of a Democratic primary. Rep. Ed Markey is running for the Democratic nod and Rep. Stephen Lynch is expected to. The primary is April 30.
"Mo's service on the front lines in our efforts to manage through the worst economy in 80 years and build a better, stronger Commonwealth for the next generation has earned him the respect and admiration of people throughout government," Patrick said in a statement.
Patrick's move is a rejection of Barney Frank, the outspoken longtime congressman who made public his desire to get the appointment. There was also some speculation that Vicki Kennedy, Ted's widow, might get the temporary job.
Cowan expects to be sworn in early next week and intends to keep Kerry's staff. He pledged that there is "not going to be any daylight" between him and the Patrick administration.
The senator-designate also stressed that "this is going to be a very short political career."
"I am not running for office," he said, "at any time today or in the future."
Cowan has continued to serve Patrick as a senior adviser since stepping down as chief of staff. He was poised to re-enter private practice, something he will now postpone until the summer. Before becoming chief, he was the governor's legal counsel. And before that, he worked at the top-drawer law firm Mintz Levin. He chaired the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Counseling practice group there, according to his résumé on LinkedIn, working with the White Collar Defense group. He also worked a stint as a special assistant district attorney in office of the Middlesex County District Attorney.
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"He grew up in a largely segregated tobacco town in rural North Carolina, the son of a machinist and a seamstress," according to a 2010 Boston Globe profile. "As a boy, he watched the Ku Klux Klan burn a cross in town, march on his high school and hand out literature on Main Street."
Patrick called Cowan "a highly respected public citizen" and "an affirmation of the American dream" at a 20-minute news conference to unveil the announcement.


text: What do you do when four distinct and equally rich cultures coexist in a single country? PARTY! Malaysia is the posterchild of multiculturalism – there's no single dominant culture – and Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous tribes are encouraged, no…expected to celebrate their differences. And celebrate they do. The spectacular Hindu Thaipusam festival in January, Chinese New Year in February, the Harvest festival in May, Pesta Gawai, Wesak, and annual Sabah international dragon boat festivals in June, the Hindu festival of lights in November, and the week-long Puja Umur (the Sultan's b-day) are just a few of the cultural shindigs in which Malaysians partake year-round. Dining on the local cuisines of these cultures will take you on a wild gastronomic adventure filled with regional specialties, some distinct, others fused. Frequent the night markets in Taiping or hit up the hawker stalls for fish ball noodles or satay, the mamak stalls for some Indian roti canai, or your local nasi kandar restaurant for curry. No hawker meal will cost you more $2. But, the fun doesn't stop once you leave the cities – get yourself in all sorts of mischief on Malaysia's tropical islands. Scuba your heart out off the Perhentian Islands, spelunk the limestone caves of Gunung Mulu Natonal Park, scramble up the highest peak in Southeast Asia, and tickle the bearded pigs in Bako National Park. And if you don't feel spoiled enough already, take it home with your pick of spa treatments, Javanese, Ayurvedic, and Shiatsu. In Malaysia, the options are endless: choose a culture, find your party.


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"Please Like Me" is easy to like. Even love.
When the Australian comedy (7 p.m. Thursday, Pivot and pivot.tv; 3.5 out of 4 stars) debuts on Participant Media's new millennial-aimed cable network Pivot, viewers can binge-watch all six half-hour episodes of the first season. I have little doubt they won't; after viewing the first two episodes, I can't wait to see the rest of the season. (Pivot already has renewed it for a 10-episode second season.)
It's a wry, down-to-Earth and often-moving account of how relationships with friends and family evolve as we grow into adulthood.
The coming-of-age series is written by and stars 25-year-old Australian comedian Josh Thomas and is partly inspired by his own life. It follows Josh, a 20-year-old lamenting how puberty did not help his "rubbish face."
"Puberty did a good job with you," he says to his girlfriend, Claire (Caitlin Stasey). "You used to be really awful to look at."
Just as they're about to dig into a $19 sundae, Claire drops a bomb that has Josh totally under-reacting: she wants to break up with him.
"I kind of feel like we've drifted," she says. "Also, you're gay."
Josh denies it, but not too strenuously. Before he knows it, he's in bed with hunky Geoffrey (Wade Briggs), the co-worker of his giraffe-obsessed best friend and roomie Tom (Tom Ward). Josh and Geoffrey's bedroom scene, which has Josh trying to change into his nightclothes behind his bedroom door while Geoffrey lies only in his underwear on the bed, exemplifies the sweet, funny and genuine tone of the series--even as it shows a darker side.
Thomas could have made "Please Like Me" simply an awkward coming-out comedy with stereotypical, one-note characters. But he's crafted something deeper and more fulfilling. While Josh is exploring his new sexuality, pretty much by default, his needy family shakes him a little less gently out of his insular world.
Josh has to move back home to care for his mom, Rose (Debra Lawrance), who attempted suicide. His dad, Alan (David Roberts), feels guilty about his ex while trying to please his new bride, Mae (Renee Lim). Josh's religiously zealous Aunt Peg (Judi Farr) demands to help care for Rose.
Josh's family situation sets up a lot of cringe-worthy humor. He avoids dealing with tough emotions by constantly spouting quips that can be hilarious, touching and, again, genuine.
"Please Like Me," unlike the much-praised millennial comedy "Girls," feels unpretentious and natural with fully-realized characters rooted in reality.
The title suggests we like the show. I love it.
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The 156 current residents of Kanorado understand bistate politics better than most in Kansas. Located 150 miles west of Hays, the town sits right next to the Colorado border.
A short walk into the Centennial State exposes these High Plains dwellers to a very different world. In Colorado, alcohol can be purchased on Sundays, gay couples can have their civil unions legally recognized, women have the right to choose a safe and legal abortion, minimum wage is $7.78 per hour (vs. $7.25 in Kansas), gun magazines have limits on the number of rounds they hold, age of consent is 17 (16 in Kansas), state sales tax is 2.9 percent (vs. 6.3 percent in Kansas), food purchases are exempt from sales tax, and voter identification laws are less strict.
Whether those in Kanorado look across the border wistfully or with disdain, the differences are stark.
In 2014, one more significant distinction will be enacted. In Colorado, which already allows medical marijuana to be purchased, recreational sales of the drug will become the law of the land. In Kansas, which likely will be the 50th state to decriminalize marijuana usage, if ever, a drug-testing program will be implemented for individuals receiving state assistance.
As almost 50 percent of Kanorado's population lives below the poverty line, the differing philosophical approaches could be very real.
Colorado is expecting a financial bonanza. A Colorado State University study estimates pot sales will top $600 million in the first year. Not only will state coffers swell, significant sums will be saved by not expending law enforcement, judicial and prison dollars once dedicated to eradicating marijuana.
Kansas is attempting to save money by cutting off benefits to those testing positive for drug use, marijuana included. The program is estimated to cost $1 million to implement, although state officials believe they might save $700,000 annually by denying assistance to poor people who use drugs. The number of Kansans receiving Temporary Aid to Needy Families already has almost been cut in half, not because their needs decreased but because other rules became more onerous and difficult to abide by. Drug-testing will further decrease state expenditures on the poor.
If the program works anything like it does in Missouri, the cost-benefit analysis will need to be revisited quickly. Missouri has spent approximately $500,000 to drug-test welfare recipients -- and have exactly 20 positive test results to show for it.
"It's a horrible waste of state resources," said Rep. Stacey Newman, D-St. Louis.
We would expect the same scenario to play out in the Sunflower State.
How ultra-conservatives reconcile reducing the role of government interference except when it comes to so-called moral issues they favor is beyond us. But it does appear state lawmakers and the governor are attempting to eliminate poverty via bureaucratic rules that disallow aid from being distributed. Such an approach doesn't make poverty go away. Pushing the plight of the needy out of the public spotlight is merely smoke and mirrors. Problems will resurface, albeit in grander fashion, in other areas -- particularly with law enforcement and social agencies.
Colorado might have smoke, but no mirrors. We can't help but think their approach will be better for society overall.
In the meantime, we'll keep an eye on the census count of Kanorado. At least for now, the border can be crossed freely.
Editorial by Patrick Lowry


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Apartments for Rent in Asheville North Carolina
Asheville, NC has ranked highly in various annual lists of "Best Places to Live" and for good reason. Its location within the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for stunning views regardless of the time of year. The city is an enclave for creative types with crafters, performance artists, painters and multimedia specialists calling Asheville apartments their home or studio. The city has also earned a reputation as a business-friendly and innovation-oriented area, enhancing the demand for Asheville NC apartments.
Being a gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville is a hub of tourism and entrepreneurial activity. In historic downtown, locals interface with artists, businesses and visitors in galleries and restaurants housed in mindfully preserved Art Deco buildings. Trolley tours allow for convenient exploration of the city's museums and historic points. The nation's largest private home, Biltmore Estate, is a showcase of the opulent and pioneering lifestyle of the Vanderbilt family.
The Asheville Lifestyle
Asheville is nestled in a valley protected by peaks reaching 6, 000 feet. The weather can be unpredictable, but extreme conditions such as heavy snowfall are rare. Residents enjoy indoor and outdoor events year-round including art tours, theatre performances, folk festivals, museum and garden events. Asheville is a popular autumn destination as it boasts the longest-running and most vibrant display of fall colors.
The lifestyle is distinctively laid back, attracting young urban professionals with an enterprising bent and young families coming for the A-rated schools. The area is also among those favored by retirees seeking a more livable place and a gentler lifestyle.
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Men's Small Leather Goods
Cartier created five small leather goods collections for men that combine timeless elegance and high quality: Louis Cartier, Cabochon, Must de Cartier, Pasha de Cartier and Santos de Cartier. The French watch and jewelry maker used fine materials like calfskin and crocodile skin for its handcrafted purses, card holders, money clips and other small leather goods for men. Sophistication at its finest!
Complimentary standard shipping on all Cartier e-Boutique orders
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Graham98 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 71 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
Synchro Nutritionals
At Synchro Nutritionals, our focus is simple: to bring you the superfoods that most powerfully increase your energy levels, boost mental performance and promote a sense of well being. We've looked the world over for the foods that have been used for hundreds, sometimes thousands of years to do just this. Our product line represents the best and most powerful of these superfoods.
Our company was founded and developed based on a pretty cool theoretical concept. Its a sort of reflection on nutrition in the information/globalization age. As simply as possible, the idea is this: We are at a unique point in the history of the human diet where only recently;
1) we have access to all of the most powerful and nutrient-dense foods from around the world
2) we have the wealth of health/nutritional knowledge the western world has accumulated over the past few centuries
Add to that the yoga, strength training and fitness practices available from the world over and there is the potential for something powerful here. And the real magic here is that we have all of this at our fingertips.
So what does this mean? We think it means that there are now new levels of health, of physical functioning and of mental functioning that we can achieve. And superfoods are the key.
We also have a strong commitment to organic agriculture, raw foods and sustainability.
Young to middle aged (20-60).
Health Conscious.
Buys 'organic'.
We think of our target demographic this way: think of your most vivid stereotype of a Whole Foods customer.
That's it. It's that person.
In reality it will take a while for the brand to reach that far, so our initial customers will likely be vegetarians/vegans, health nuts, athletes, raw foodists, the 'yoga' scene and generally those who tend to think non-traditionally about healthy diets.
That being said, we've developed our branding strategy and done all of our design work in such that it will appeal to anyone that walks in the door of a Whole Foods. We don't think we'll be excluding anyone here, we're pretty sure even vegans like good, sexy design. ::wink::
What we need is a design for a label that can be replicated in different color palettes and with different content depending on the product. An example of a company that has executed this concept brilliantly is Navitas Naturals.
Our Products:
raw organic freeze-dried Acai powder
raw organic Maca Powder
raw organic Cacao Nibs
raw organic Cacao powder
raw organic Gogi Berries
2 packaging methods:
1) The labels will be 5"x8" and applied to stand-up foil-lined craft paper resealable bags with the dimensions 6-3/4" (W) x 3-1/2" (G) x 10-1/2" (H)
2) 5.5"x5.5" labels to 6" (W) x 3-1/2" (G) x 9" (H) bags.
I've also attached images of the bags, as well as examples of other products that have executed this well.
Some design characteristics:
Bold colors.
We have a really great logo (file attached) that we feel communicates our brand concept really well. It should be displayed prominently, but probably not centrally or overly large.
The Acai label should contain the following text:
organic freeze-dried acai powder
antioxidant rich Amazon superfruit
net wt. 8oz / 227g
(obviously the others will have different info, but I'm out of room here. contact me for the rest)
(bonus points for back (nutrition label) design!)


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'Bitch Makes Me Throw Up' is a High Beauty Compliment These Days, According to Rihanna
(Getty Images) Nicole Richie and Rihanna having a vomit-worthy lovefest
One of the most shocking new beauty looks that debuted at this year's Met Costume Institute Gala Monday night was reality star and mom-of-two Nicole Richie's amazing gray hair. And it wasn't just the fashion peanut gallery that had something to say about it—Rihanna had a, uh, really visceral reaction to Richie's new color and cut.
The singer tweeted the following message, with a photo of Nicole Richie, out to her 29 million followers: "This bitch makes me throw up!!"
But before you get your popcorn popped for an ensuing girlfight, consider brushing up your slang—because, according to the kids these days, "This bitch makes me throw up" is actually a high compliment.
Yup. Rihanna followed up her tweet with the hashtags #bestdressed #2013metgala and tagged @nicolerichie. Soooo, we guess that means Rihanna thought Nicole Richie's look was dead-on awesome.
To be honest, we can't blame her! Here's a close-up:
(Getty Images) Nicole Richie at the Met Costume Institute Gala
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Cover for EKTORP Two-seat sofa w chaise longue right
Lido Blue Polyester designed by CoverCouch
Average score: 5/5 Reviews: 1
About the product
Cover for IKEA EKTORP Two-seat sofa w chaise lounge right Lido Blue. Blue is said to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart rate. That is why it is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and it is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. Be careful, however: a pastel blue that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly chilly when it is on the walls and furnishings, especially in a room that receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the primary color in a room, balance it with warm hues for the furnishings and fabrics. To encourage relaxation in the social areas ( family rooms, living rooms, large kitchens) consider warmer blues, such as periwinkle, or bright blues, such as cerulean or turquoise. It is often used to make smaller rooms look more airy and larger. Blue is the color of Peace in Feng Shui. The fifth state is blue.
Please note this custom cover is tailored by CoverCouch to fit the IKEA EKTORP Two-seat sofa w chaise lounge right model. EKTORP Two-seat sofa w chaise lounge right is NOT included and is available at IKEA.
Please note this custom cover is tailored by CoverCouch to fit the IKEA EKTORP Two-seat sofa w chaise lounge right model. EKTORP Two-seat sofa w chaise lounge right is NOT included and is available at IKEA.
Fabric key facts
- 100% Polyester
- Versatile plane fabric
- Durable
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- Washable at up to 30C
- CoverCouch
About the fabric
Fabric details
|100% Polyester
|Width, cm
|Weight, g/m2
|Colour fastness to light
|Abrasion resistance
|100 000 cycles (Martindale EN ISO 12947)
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|< 5mm (EN ISO 13936-2)
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Care instructions
Clean the fabric with a water-based product; soap can be mixed with water in order to clean the stains.
Machine wash at 30°C. Don't use chlorine bleach. Dry clean. Tumble dry at low temperature. Cool iron.
Machine wash at 30°C. Don't use chlorine bleach. Dry clean. Tumble dry at low temperature. Cool iron.
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Symantec, the biggest maker of computer-security software, is replacing its technology chief with a Microsoft veteran as Chief Executive Officer Steve Bennett seeks to overhaul the company's offerings.
Amit Mital, who worked at Microsoft for 20 years and holds 43 patents, will succeed Steve Trilling as chief technology officer, Symantec said Wednesday in a statement. Trilling is moving to an unspecified senior leadership role, the company said.
Bennett, who was named CEO in July 2012 after the ouster of Enrique Salem, has cut jobs and restructured Symantec's sales organization as part of a turnaround plan. As sales of antivirus software decelerate amid a record slump in demand for personal computers, Bennett has shifted focus to developing new technologies that address new, more advanced security threats.
"Amit is a leader with proven abilities to innovate, develop and execute new products," Bennett said in the statement. "Amit's expertise will help us move faster and more effectively in this stage of our transformation."
The faltering PC market has curbed a major distribution channel for Symantec's antivirus software, which is often sold with new PCs. Market researcher IDC said on Dec. 2 PC shipments will decline 10.1 percent this year, the biggest drop on record.
To help compensate, Mountain View-based Symantec is focusing on areas such as mobile security and encryption, Bennett said in an interview last month. As evidence of changing security risks, he said half the attacks the company stopped last year weren't based on "signatures" — the digital fingerprints left by malicious software that antivirus software is ideally suited to block.
Mital, whose most recent role at Microsoft was as vice president for the startup business group, has experience in technologies including data analysis and serving websites to large numbers of users, according to Symantec's statement.
The new technology chief's hiring follows the departure of some of Symantec's top corporate officers. Last month the company said Francis deSouza, president of products and services, was leaving. Symantec also said in September that James Beer, who had been chief financial officer since 2006, was departing to become CFO of McKesson Corp.
Since Bennett's appointment, Symantec stock has risen by more than 50 percent, though the shares plunged in October after the company forecast profit and revenue that fell short of analysts' estimates.
The CEO has revamped marketing to spend less on internal communications and more on selling businesses on the idea that Symantec can protect their networks and mobile devices — not just their PCs.
"We've done a terrible job of marketing and telling our story," Bennett said last month.