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The United Nations is expected to put forward an alternative to the much-delayed referendum on the future of Western Sahara at a new round of talks between Morocco and the Polisario independence movement, reported the BBC.online.
There is no formal agenda for the talks, being hosted in London by the UN secretary general's personal envoy to Western Sahara, James Baker.
But international pressure is growing for an alternative solution after more than 10 years of bickering over who is entitled to vote, said the BBC.
Last month the UN Security Council called on Morocco and the Polisario Front to consider what it called other ways of achieving an early resolution of the dispute.
One suggestion is a form of limited autonomy for Western Saharans under Moroccan sovereignty, said the BBC.
The Polisario Front has already said this third way is no way.
Its leader, Mohammed Abdelaziz, calls the self-rule suggestion an "international conspiracy against the Saharawi people".
His guerrillas have already begun military preparations for a possible return to war.
The dispute over Western Sahara has long disrupted trade and communication links across North Africa. To this day, borders between Algeria and Morocco remain closed; and it has left tens of thousands of refugees stranded in inhospitable Algerian desert, added the BBC.
It is unlikely that the London talks will achieve an overnight breakthrough to one of Africa's oldest conflict.
But it seems that the UN is beginning to shelve a referendum for an independent Saharawi state, according to the BBC - Albawaba.com
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HIV/AIDS News
NIH-Funded Study Finds High HIV Infection Rates among Gay and Bisexual Black Men in the U.S.
Monday, July 23, 2012
NIH-Funded Study Finds High HIV Infection Rates among Gay and Bisexual Black Men in Several U.S. Cities
The rate of new HIV infections among black men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States, particularly younger men, is high and suggests the need for prevention programs specifically tailored to this population, according to initial findings from the HPTN 061 study. The preliminary results were presented today at the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington, D.C., by study co-chair Kenneth Mayer, M.D., medical research director for the Fenway Community Health Center in Boston.
The HPTN 061 study, which involved 1,553 black MSM ages 18 and older in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., found a 2.8 percent overall rate of new HIV infections (known as HIV incidence) among the study population. Moreover, the researchers found a 5.9 percent HIV incidence rate among individuals 18 to 30 years of age.
MSM of all races and ethnicities are most heavily affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States., accounting for 61 percent of all new infections in 2009, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Further, CDC data indicate that young black MSM (those aged 13 to 29 years old) had a 48 percent increase in new HIV infections from 2006 to 2009.
The two-year observational study, which began in 2009, was designed to1) assess whether community-level interventions intended to prevent HIV infection would be used by the study population, and 2) help determine whether a larger clinical trial of community-level prevention interventions among black MSM in the United States might be feasible.
In addition to incidence data, early study analyses found that HIV infection was associated with high rates of untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and poverty. Ninety-seven percent of study participants agreed to HIV testing. Of the study participants who self-reported as being HIV-uninfected or did not know their status, 12 percent (165 men) proved to be infected at time of enrollment. All participants who were HIV-infected at entry into the study, or who became infected while in the study, were referred for medical care and treatment.
The HPTN 061 study is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. It was conducted by the NIH-funded HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN).
NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., and Carl W. Dieffenbach, Ph.D., director of NIAID's Division of AIDS, are available to comment on the HPTN 061 findings presented today.
To schedule interviews, please contact Kathy Stover, (301) 402-1663, email@example.com.
Information about the HPTN 061 study is available at www.clinicaltrials.gov under the identifier NCT0095129 and on the HPTN website. The study was funded through grant number 1U01AI068619 to the HPTN.
The AIDS 2012 conference is being held July 23-27, 2012, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the District of Columbia. For more information about the AIDS 2012 meeting, please see http://www.aids2012.org/.
NIAID conducts and supports research—at NIH, throughout the United States, and worldwide—to study the causes of infectious and immune-mediated diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing and treating these illnesses. News releases, fact sheets and other NIAID-related materials are available on the NIAID Web site at www.niaid.nih.gov.
About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.
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Continued from here, here and here, but it's actually back up to, like, SEVEN and counting. Wordpress thought some of my Blogger posts were so nice, it imported them twice. Grrr. Anyway, on with the show.
Quite possibly my favorite two posts I've ever written. Also, quite possibly, the one day in all my time spent being a mom that will still give me nightmares until the day I die.
Inner Monoblog. (Trademark) Read the rest.
Mr Lady and the Amazing, Technocolor Dream Dream
I write a lot of letters to my kids. Here's one.
Um, really? You've got to be kidding me. Seriously. I strongly encourage you to read the rest.
Why you should really just stop at one kid.
And lastly, I leave you with poetry. And ode. To the Greatest love of my life.
Quite possibly my favorite two posts I've ever written. Also, quite possibly, the one day in all my time spent being a mom that will still give me nightmares until the day I die.
Point. The other day, 3of3 and I went to the mall. To buy bras. See, I only own 2 bras. I just never think to buy them and when I have to, inevitably someone needs a new backpack or track shoes or another brand new set of golf clubs. Again. Bras are expensive. They have to be budgeted in. And I hate spending money on myself. Anyway, I finally decide that it had to be done, no matter what, so the baby and I head off to the mall. We stop for lunch first and then pop into another store to pick up a pair of pants for me because I am now wearing a size of pants that I ain't never gonna tell you, and then she starts screaming. Ugh....(really, you need to go read this)
Counterpoint. (Shhhh….I'm supposed to be sleeping right now, but what that old hag don't know won't kill her…)
Hey guys. My mom's been talking some smack about me and I think it's my turn to get my 2 cents in. First, the stroller. She's raging on and on about how I snuck some lipstick and she couldn't see me because I was in the stroller. Well, I didn't even want to be in the stroller. She put some stupid belt around my waist and buckled it, and I had to attempt a jail-style prison break. I really did! I even managed to get one whole arm free, but a leg got stuck in the loop instead. Hey, I'm short; it happens. It's not my fault she made me sit in that thing....(and the shit talk continues from there.)
Inner Monoblog. (Trademark) Read the rest.
As I continued ironing Our Bedskirt of Perpetual Wrinkles...iron iron, think think. I thought of Red and how I hoped heaven was treating him well, and I hoped he was enjoying his 40 virgins. And then I thought of Jesus, and how though I think he's a swell guy, I sure do hope that when I die that I get the 40 virgins and not the eternity with Christ bit. Eternity? With JESUS? What would we talk about? I can program a VCR; he's omnipotent. I got caught with a fishing hook once, he got nailed to a freaking tree. He is all, and sees all. I've never ever been to Detroit. I'd totally have to bring my iPod with me to heaven. 40 virgins, though; THAT I could handle. I'd only have to bring one of these.
And then I was done ironing. Yes, this is how it goes in my head. All the time. You should try talking to me when I'm drunk .
Mr Lady and the Amazing, Technocolor Dream Dream
Last night, Forrest Whitaker and I were in an old house that had been converted into an usually tall apartment building being pursued by a group of small, yet surprisingly aggressive, spiders. They chased us through the bowels of the building and up several flights of stairs before we realized that A) Forrest Whitaker is a slow stair runner and B) that they were only after my mug of green tea.
I sacrificed the steamy contents of my mug, but we had run so far UP the building that we knew we would never get to the kitchen in time again to make them more tea and save ourselves. As they began their pursuit again, I tossed them some of my sweet and sour cucumber salad that I was also carrying and after the blue scorpion gave it a little nibble, they took enough pause to eat it that we had time to get all the way to the attic. In the end, it was the closet full of old journals and Tostino's Party Pizzas that saved us all.
No one can resist a Tostino's Party Pizza.
I write a lot of letters to my kids. Here's one.
Dear 3of3,
You suck.
Is there a particular reason you refuse to take a nap for me? Now, I know you'll nap for your daddy; no problems there at all. But your daddy isn't ever here and I am here all the damn time and you clearly hate me and will not take a nap and to that I say, "Dude, you suck."
Of course you'll nap for your daddy. Daddy doesn't run errands. Daddy plays Wii with you and is going to buy you a pony. Momma, however, has two birthday parties in the next 48 hours to shop for and, as you can tell from the last post, momma thought today was Wednesday when it is, in fact, quite solidly Thursday and will remain so for the whole rest of the day today. Momma missed a whole day and that means that we are running a little late for your nap, since your amazing, wonderful, superhero father left his wallet 30 miles from home last night and switched bank accounts and forgot to add me to the new one and that leaves us as a family unit with little choice but to drive daddy into work to get his wallet so we can buy presents for the entire band of neighborhood children, who all seem to have been born in the same 24 hour time span (God damn it I hope we don't live in the middle of some whacked-out cult), eating up a good hour-and-fifteen-minute chunk of our day, putting us home from the mall exactly 2 hours behind your preferred nap time, at least as your daddy sees it.
The thing here kid is that you napping for him and not me makes daddy a very smug man indeed, and gives him something to gloat about over the phone whilst I pull my hair out sobbing because a one-year-old has driven to the brink. See, honey, Momma is the domestic goddess, the sultan of suburbia, the baron of boo-boo-kissing and the to-bed-putter. Daddy looks hot in a tux. Those are our roles, darling, and you are screwing it all up.
So honey, it's time to take a nap for momma. Yesterday we tried nap after nap after nap and you ended up staying awake the whole day and screaming at me for a little more than 5 1/2 hours straight. My head hurts. Today you are going to scream at yourself until you go to sleep. Period*. Yes, you look very pretty in your new dress and oh my, those shoes are fabulous, but the lady at the Gap gave me a look I've never seen on an adult face before and I think that means your behavior could use some tweaking. Nap tweaking.
*Between you and me, kid, give it 30 minutes and I'll cave. I always do.
Um, really? You've got to be kidding me. Seriously. I strongly encourage you to read the rest.
Why you should really just stop at one kid.
I like to tell stories. It's sort of my thing. Almost anything is funny if you look at it from the right angle.
As a mother, though, there are just some stories you really don't want to tell. Because they're unexplainable.
For example, I'd really like to tell you how, after dinner, the kids were playing in the basement and after I heard the thud *Thud!* and the scream *Bwahhh!*, I went running down to the basement to find my little baby girl in her cute little pink outfit and her sweet little ponytail standing in the middle of the floor with her hands over her face and so much blood oozing from in between her tiny little fingers that I figured her eenice little nose had to be broken. I'd like to tell you how, as I pried her fingers away from her face, that I saw more blood than I thought her whole body contained smeared up her nostrils and in her mouth. I'd like to tell you about wiping away the blood and watching her baby lip swell up to the size of, well, honestly, a big grape, but it seemed more like a baseball at the time. I'd love to explain that I finally, after a fudgesicle and a bottle, got her to let me look in her mouth and realized that her perfect little razor sharp baby teeth had made a grand entrance into her little upper lip at a shockingly bold sort of angle, and how she fell asleep right after all this, at about 7 o'clock, and has been asleep ever since, leading me to believe that she may very well have sustained the first of what I'm sure will be many concussions.
But, see, if I tell you all that, then you'll ask me how it happened and I will be left with no choice to tell you the answer, that answer that I will, myself, never fully understand.
Her brother, very unintentionally, dropped a mattress on her.
And lastly, I leave you with poetry. And ode. To the Greatest love of my life.
Oh, carbohydrates, how I love thee.
Your versatility,
baked, toasted, smothered in cheese
You, oh carb, bring me to my knees.
I am of Irish decent, as you can plainly tell from my
freckled skin and absolute refusal
to tan.
you and I share a deep-rooted bond, a chemistry
created in history
handed down
through the ages
from man
to man.
You and I, we go
like Mr. Prosser and Genghis Khan,
a bond genetic and subtle.
Michael to the Don.
If there has ever been found a better vessel
for transporting butter to
my waiting mouth,
I have not met it.
My motivation to see this through is
heading south.
The way you caress every condiment and topping
thrown your way
olive oil
Is a mystery
a riddle
whose answer I cannot say.
Alas, dearest carbs, there is a problem deep at the heart of us
Against the laws of nature
fighting everything good and true
Something in me
The word allergic
too severe
but something is amiss;
I cannot deny
that my tuna sandwich is a TKO but my
tuna salad, delish.
I believe the word is sensitive
to carbs
battling nature and heredity
throwing caution to the wind
a love/hate affair;
My tongue loves
the rest of me hates.
Explain it? Accept it? I almost
don't dare.
My morning oats, sweet, creamy, good
Knock me out flat,
My energy straight down the drain
much like a tranquilizer
from the lips of an aborigine
straight into my neck, dead into a
How will I survive
the coming fall
my favorite season; the changing leaves
crisp, cool air
children in overpriced
begging for candies
without my annual pumpkin
all full of sugary goodness...
please, tell me the reason!
Some would say, "Use Splenda!"
That I cannot do.
Splenda tastes like old rich
New York women with big
at the mall shopping
for a cat named Mr. Pookie-Doo.
Dear Dr. Atkins, who told us it was
to live la vida low carb
would like me to abandon you
Straight protein? Too hard.
I can only imagine the smell
under my arms, in the pit of my knees,
that would come
with that
And the challenge pooing would bring.
Dearest carbs, I do not
abandon you with the intent of
weight loss
as it is so trendy to do.
There is nothing about my
cottage cheese
or my thighs that caution me against
that cannot be fixed in a
walking my kid through the zoo.
I take my leave of you with a heart
wondering how many
of whipped cream I can knock back
before I realize that
bowls of whipped cream do not
will never
constitute a sweet, tasty snack.


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A leading group of Alzheimer's researchers contends that, as biomarkers to detect signals of the disease improve at providing clinically meaningful information, researchers will need guidance on how to constructively disclose test results and track how disclosure impacts both patients and the data collected in research studies. A survey conducted by a group including experts from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a majority of Alzheimer's researchers supported disclosure of results to study participants. The study is published online in Neurology.
"While this is not a call to immediately tell subjects their biomarker results, it does show that the field is moving to a point where experts want to share valid and meaningful results with participants," said co-senior author Jason Karlawish, MD, professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics and Health Policy. "As we gain more data on the predictive abilities of these measurements, we will need models and methods to effectively reveal results."
The study surveyed 139 Alzheimer's clinical trial leaders and coordinators from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) in April 2012, just before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the amyloid-binding radiotracer known as Amyvid (florbetapir). 73 percent of respondents supported disclosing amyloid imaging results to study participants with mild cognitive impairment, whereas 58 percent supported giving amyloid imaging results to those with normal cognition.
Six themes emerged from the survey, regarding participant preferences and cognition levels, researchers' requests to develop standardized counseling procedures, participant education, and standardization of data-gathering, and concerns regarding potential harms and benefits to participants, as well as the ways disclosure could impact study results.
Currently, ADNI has a policy to not disclose results to participants, but the survey showed a growing trend of experts who would favor revising this policy. In addition to finding amyloid imaging results valuable, Alzheimer's experts also valued other biomarker data collected in ADNI, such as spinal fluid tests, PET imaging, and other psychometric tests, suggesting that if amyloid imaging results were allowed to be disclosed, it would likely lead to disclosure of other test results.
Study: Using AD biomarker research results for clinical care [Neurology]
Source: EurekAlert!


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England stuns Scolari to end 23-year wait for Brazil triumph
February 7, 2013
Scolari, who replaced Mano Menezes at the helm in November for a second spell in charge, looked on from the touchline as goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard gave England a 2-1 victory Wednesday.
Ronaldinho's return to the team after a one year absence ended in disappointment after his penalty was saved by England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
The 32-year-old lasted just 45 minutes, but former Chelsea manager Scolari says the playmaker will be given another chance to prove his worth following an unimpressive showing.
"He has played 90 minutes for the first time this year last week, so it's to be expected that he is not fully in the conditions that he wants," Scolari told reporters.
"It was established that Neymar would take the penalties but he was changing his shin pad, or something like that.
"Ronaldinho took the ball and nobody is going to ask a player of that experience and with that caliber to back down and let somebody else take it."
England had taken the lead just minutes after Ronaldinho's failure from the spot when Rooney lashed home following good work from Theo Walcott.
Brazil drew level after the interval when a mistake by Chelsea's Gary Cahill allowed substitute Fred to rifle home an equalizer from just inside the penalty area.
But Lampard, who came on at half-time, fired home the winner when his effort flew off Julio Cesar's post and into the net.
England manager Roy Hodgson told BBC radio: "It's my first crack at Brazil as a manager and I'm delighted to have been able to oversee a victory.
"It was an all-round performance from the team, there were some very, very good moments and I thought we were good value for two goals to one."
Elsewhere, World and European champions Spain extended its unbeaten run to 17 games with a 3-1 win over Uruguay in Qatar.
Barcelona's Pedro Rodriguez scored twice and Cesc Fabregas was also on target for Spain with Cristian Rodgriuez netting for Uruguay.
The contest also saw Barcelona's Carles Puyol captain the side on the occasion his 100th international appearance.
"Pedro is a dynamic player," Spain coach Vicente del Bosque told reporters.
"He knows exactly what he has to do and he has the touch of speed needed in modern football.
"We had periods of good football in the first-half but we lacked a bit of directness and Pedro provided this with his speed."
Italy needed a last gasp strike from Marco Verratti to secure a 1-1 draw in Holland.
The home side looked set for victory thanks to Jeremain Lens' 33rd minute strike, but Italy hit back to salvage a draw.
Germany came from behind to defeat France 2-1 in Paris thanks to goals from Thomas Muller and Sami Khedira.
It was the first time since 1987 that the Germans have beaten France, which had taken a first half lead through Mathieu Valbuena.
"We played some good stuff going forward, but were punished for our mistakes, especially at their equalizer," France coach Didier Deschamps told reporters.
"We kept pushing right to the end, but unfortunately it wasn't to be."
Cristiano Ronaldo was on target for Portugal, but the Real Madrid star couldn't prevent his side from losing 3-2 at home to Ecuador.
Portugal had led 2-1 after Ronaldo and Helder Postiga had overturned Antonio Valencia's second minute strike.
But an own-goal from Joao Pereira and a Felipe Caicedo effort sealed a surprise win for the South Americans.
Leo Messi failed to score as Argentina claimed a 3-2 win over Sweden in Stockholm.
An own-goal by Mikael Lustig gave Argentina the lead before Jonas Olsson equalized in the 18th minute.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero restored his side's lead 60 seconds later with Gonazlo Higuain adding a third soon after.
Rasmus Elm's 90th minute strike proved a mere consolation for the home side.
Elsewhere, Belgium defeated Slovakia 2-1, Russia won 2-0 in Iceland, Croatia defeated South Korea 4-0 and Romania overcame Australia 3-2.
Source: CNN


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- Computers with Internet access and a microphone
- Podcast software, such as Audacity
- One computer with a projection screen for demonstration, or an overhead projector
- Napoleon Sarony Photograph of Oscar Wilde #10 (third photo on the page)
- Oscar Wilde Aesthetic Cigar Ad
- Caricature: Harpers Weekly
- Caricature: Oscar Wilde From Punch
- Caricature: The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
- Caricature: Eccles Centre for American Studies
- UCLA Humanities: Photographs of Oscar Wilde by Napolean Sarony
- National Portrait Gallery: Oscar Wilde
- Oscar WildeStanding Ovations
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Oscar Wilde
- The Victorian Web: Oscar Wilde
- Apple.com: GarageBand 09 Tutorials
- Wise-Women: Learning Podcasting
- Locate print or online advertisements of celebrities that students are familiar with. It is important to find one image of a celebrity posing for a publicity shot used to promote him/herself, such as one that would be used on the cover of a magazine, and one image of the celebrity promoting a commercial product within the photograph. Bookmark these pages to show students on an overhead projector or make an appropriate number of photocopies of these images to distribute to students.
- Review the Oscar WildeStanding Ovations, Encyclopedia Britannica: Oscar Wilde, and The Victorian Web: Oscar Wilde websites for biographical background information about Wildes lecture tour, his relationship with the aesthetic movement, and his artistic theories leading up to 1882. This information is important as you guide students through a discussion of Wildes life and career.
- Review Napoleon Sarony Photograph of Oscar Wilde #10, Oscar Wilde Aesthetic Cigar Ad, Caricature: Harpers Weekly, Caricature: Oscar Wilde From Punch, Caricature: The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco, and Caricature: Eccles Centre for American Studies. Bookmark these websites or make the appropriate number of photocopies of the photographs.
- Prepare one photocopy per student of A Pen Sketch of Oscar Wilde, Podcast Assignment, and Podcast Rubric; and five photocopies per student of the Peer Review Sheet.
- If you do not have classroom computers with Internet access, reserve time in your schools computer lab for Sessions 1, 2, and 4.
- Review other photographs of Oscar Wilde at UCLA Humanities: Photographs of Oscar Wilde by Napolean Sarony, National Portrait Gallery: Oscar Wilde, and Encyclopedia Britannica: Oscar Wilde. These photographs are similar to the Sarony photograph #10 in the characteristics of Wilde they convey.
- Review Apple.com: GarageBand 09 Tutorials and Wise-Women: Learning Podcasting. Bookmark these sites so that students can reference them while composing their podcasts.


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Snapper Adds Fuel To The Lastest Saga Of Brett Favre's NFL 'Great Debate
June 17, 2010: It is a question that has consumed mankind for countless eons — or at least for the past several NFL seasons: Will Brett Favre permanently retire?
The topic has become such a part of Favre's makeup that marketing partners have been incorporating it into campaigns. Sears ran a series of TV ads during the 2009 season in which Favre waffled over buying electronic equipment, Now, Snapper is asking fans to vote on whether or not he will come back in the fall for what would be his 20th professional season and second with the Minnesota Vikings.
Now through Aug. 15, consumers are being directed to a dedicated Facebook page to vote on whether Favre will "Throw or Mow." Although the outcome might not affect Favre's decision, one consumer who registers to vote will receive a Brett Favre autographed football. (Details here.)
A supporting ad that will run on Internet, including YouTube and Facebook lays out the game plan. "Brett Favre, one of the all-time greats, clearly loves to throw the football. He also loves to mow his lawn with his Snapper mower," offers a voice over as we see Favre doing both. "So which do you think he should do next season? Throw? Or mow? Give us your vote and sign up for a chance to win a Brett Favre autographed football."
Favre recently underwent ankle surgery but has yet to reveal his intentions for the 2010 season. "This is to confirm that I did have a procedure to remove some scar tissue and bone spurs from my ankle which had been bothering me for a period of time," Favre posted on his official Web site, which still features photos of hims in his Vikings uniform. "I appreciate your concerns."
Favre, who turns 41 in October, would be in the second year of a deal with the Vikings that would pay him $13 million, according to NFL analysts. Last season, Favre threw 33 TDs against just seven interceptions and led the Vikings to a 12-4 and the NFC championship game. The Vikings lost to the eventual Super Bowl XLIV champion New Orleans Saints.
Brett Favre Decides On A Team — Sears


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Another thing to note.. don't go too fast. I was rippin' down the highway at about 100 mph and all my equipment ripped right out of the rack. Broke the hinge and destroyed the rack....
I guess I just assumed they build these things to withstand abuse/hard use... guess not.
Hey mnowicky, I am terribly sorry to hear about your experience with this rack. It sounds like you got a defective product since these are usually very nice items. Have you contacted us about getting you a replacement order? Or we can return that for you. Chat in whenever or call 1-800-409-4502.
Are the locks included with this model....
Are the locks included with this model. Also, can you tell me the length of
the rack
Hey there Mario. Yes, it comes with locks and Thule says it is 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide.
Mine did come with locks, but be careful: If you have locks for your Thule system too, be sure to somehow mark the keys so you know which-is-which. I keep one set on my car key-ring and another set in the house. ALSO, be very careful to follow the instructions exactly when installing the locks.
How many of this item should i buy to get...
How many of this item should i buy to get a front and a rear rack?
Hey Riley, these are sold in pairs. So you will only need to purchase one from us.
Does what it says it does, no issues with the install (8 screws on 4 brackets), and the large release button wont clog with snow or road salt.
How many snowboards can u get on the rack...
How many snowboards can u get on the rack ? Is it just 4
Yes, this rack will hold 4 snowboards.
.... I disagree. I own this rack and it will hold 2 snowboards, 4 pairs of skis.
upon further consideration... I suppose this rack would hold 4 snowboards if you rested them one on top of another, flat sides touching while staggering the bindings. The rack is only the width of 2 snowboards if you don't stack them.
Another thing to consider, if you pack 4 boards into this rack you will need to have the lip of the nose and tail of the board facing up opposed to down. This will catch more wind resistance and potentially rip the equipment right out of the rack.
I was haulin' ass at about 100 mph with the lip of my board facing up. I ended up losing all of my equipment into the middle of the highway and had to run through traffic to get it.
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- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Just installed on a 2007 4Runner with factory cross bars. Went on easily and looks great. Fits my skiis well.
I really like the big button as others have mentioned. Seems solid and latches well with soft non slip rubber.
Locks provided. The screws are specific "star" type pattern for Thule which seems to provide some additional security.
Nice price too.
locks included with this one?
locks included with this one?
Yep - locks come with this one.
They only come with 4 locks. You really need 6 to be secure. With 4 you leave one side which attaches to your roof unprotected.
Simple, Easy, Durable
Easy to install and use. Doesnt Jam up in the snow like other racks ive used. Evrything you need nothing you dont
Easy all around
Easy installation, easy use, easy on the eyes. This was super simple to set up on my Subaru Outback in about 10 minutes and was really easy to load and unload skis even with mittens and gloves on. I didn't notice any negative mileage impacts so I tend to just leave it on all the time so I don't have to go looking for the wrench twice a year. Very secure and good looking.
Put these on my 06 Xterra...needed longer bolts because the Xterra's crossbars are a little thicker, but other than that these things are awesome. Keeps the interior from getting snow in it or rips in the seats. Solid buy.
Where did you get the longer bolts? Not able to fit on my 02 Xterra.
I had to go to a hardware store, pretty sure it was ACE hardware. I took the bolts it came with because they were an odd size(home depot and lowes didnt have the size in stock).
Is there a rack that I could get skis/sn...
Is there a rack that I could get skis/snowboards and a mountain bike on at the same time, or would I have to purchase two separate racks.
You have to purchase a ski/snowboard mount and a bike mount. No one, that I know of, makes a roof mount that holds both skis and bikes.
Will this rack fit a 2009 Mercedes c300?...
Will this rack fit a 2009 Mercedes c300? Also is it the complete set up or are there additional attachments needed to mount the rack etc?
this will fit your factory rack just fine, but this is just a ski rack and if you don't have a basic rack and crossbars on your roof, you need to get that separate, go to thule.com for the fit guide.
Be Warned!!
These do NOT come with locks!! I was very disappointed to receive these and realize this. The price I got this rack for was a good price and it is a top quality rack. However, if you care about theft protection you will have to buy lock cylinders and cross bar locks! This can add around 60$ to the price. Also if your cross bars are taller in diameter than 1 1/2 inches you will have to purchase longer screws! Bottom line is it is a great set, but no locks!!
Mine came with locks...so...be warned that they DO come with locks!!
They should have come with 4 locks. But you need 6 locks. two sets to lock the rack to your roof bars and one set to lock your gear to the thule rack. Not sure whey Thule didn't include all 6.
would this fit on a 2011 acura mdx?
would this fit on a 2011 acura mdx?
yes but you do need to have cross bars; factory or aftermarket.
I have the two cross bar racks but the...
I have the two cross bar racks but the mounts dont fit. Is there a bigger mount avaiable anywhere?


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has anone ever seen a battery powered night light
anyone know where to buy them
Which distributor do you want?
or you could do a voltage divider with the photoresistor in parallel with the led. The more light, the less voltage goes to the LED.
radio shack. just use the 5 fingered coupon
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The judge set Lohan's bail at $200,000 -- double the original amount -- Tuesday afternoon during a hearing about an alert from her alcohol monitoring bracelet. A bail-bondsman showed up at the courthouse less than an hour after Tuesday's ruling.
The warrant was recalled and Lohan remains free. Lohan didn't appear at the hearing, but the bail-bondsman was swarmed by camera crews. When asked whether he's comfortable that Lohan could come up with the money, he said, "Yes."
At a May 24 hearing, Judge Martha Revel ordered the actress to wear the SCRAM device as part of a bail agreement related to Lohan's 2007 DUI case. The judge said Tuesday that Lohan forfeited her original bail and allegedly violated the conditions of her probation in the 2007 case.
The LA Times reported Tuesday that the bracelet's alert went off Sunday -- the same night Lohan attended the MTV Awards.
A "source familiar with the case" told the Times it was unclear why the alert activated, but the judge said at Tuesday's hearing that it was a violation. Judge Revel did not provide details about the violation, but said her decision was made after receiving "results" issued by the monitor.
District Attorney's spokeswoman Shiara Davila-Morales said it was an "alcohol-related violation," but did not have details.
Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, met with Judge Revel during an emergency hearing in her chambers Tuesday afternoon at Beverly Hills Superior Court. Holley told TMZ.com that the bracelet "indicated the presense of a small amount of alcohol on Sunday night. Having just received the report, I am not in a position to speak to its accuracy or validity. However, Ms. Lohan maintains that she has been in complete compliance with all of the terms of her probation and her bail."
Lohan fired off a series of messages on her Twitter account Tuesday afternoon denying that her bracelet had gone off.
"My scram wasn't set off-Its physically impossible considering I've nothing for it to go off-All of these false resports are absolutely wrong," the starlet tweeted.
In another message she wrote: "This is all because of a FALSE accusation by tabloids& paparazzi&... I've been more than I'm compliance &feeling great."
Hours earlier, Holley, told The Associated Press that she is looking into whether a violation may have occurred. The AP reported that a violation could result in Lohan being sent to jail.
The device delivers an alert to a monitoring company, which then notifies authorities if it detects alcohol in the wearer's perspiration. If it's tampered with, the device also will send an alert.
"Just because a SCRAM is triggered doesn't necessarily mean the wearer was drinking alcohol," forensic expert Mike Hlastala told People. "Alcohol accidentally spilled on the SCRAM could trigger it, but the device will know that it didn't come from the wearer's bloodstream. If the wearer tries to remove the device, that would cause an alarm as well."
People magazine, citing a source close to the case, reported that the device sent the alert during an afterparty.
If all this sounds familiar, it should. Revel had issued an arrest warrant for Lohan last month after the actress failed to show up for a scheduled probation review hearing. That warrant also was recalled when bond was posted.
When Lohan did finally appear in court for the May 24 hearing, Revel told Lohan and her attorney that she needed to adhere to the conditions of her probation.


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By far the most common complaint reported by first-time visitors to India is fatigue - simply trying to do too much in too little time. India is vast, colourful and addictive, but have realistic expectations about how much you can see. A wisely planned visit to a particular area can deliver far more of the unique texture and spirit of the place. And remember, India isn't going anywhere - you can return time and time again.
Though perhaps a cliché, the only way to get a true sense of India is to visit smaller villages. The real benefit is that it'll get you out of the sprawling and vastly overpopulated cities. Once you've cleared your head, say with a trip to the mountains or into the slower-moving land of Kerala in the south, you'll be far better placed to enjoy the famous hospitality of the Indian urbanites.
A dodgy stomach is pretty common for first-timers in India. That doesn't mean you should rule out street food, but try to stick to peeled fresh fruit and foods that have been either boiled or fried. Stay on the bottled water and avoid salads or ice.
This isn't really a popular concept in India. You will be squished on public transport and squashed in lifts. People will ask seemingly intrusive personal questions that you may find intimidating. Remember that this is a wholly different culture and the questions are merely indicative of the locals' polite interest in you.
Be aware that India has a relatively modest culture. Covering arms and legs is a simple step toward respecting this. Indians are forgiving of those who aren't familiar with their culture, but you can quickly make a good impression by, for instance, removing your shoes before entering someone's home. This is particularly important when entering a sacred space, like a temple. Also, if you see shoes outside a shop, it's a sign to remove your own.
Feet are considered to be unclean in India, so if you touch something with your feet it's appropriate to swiftly apologize. Similarly, eating or passing objects with your left hand is considered unpleasant for reasons best left to the imagination. If unsure of local customs, keep an eye out for what others do and imitate.
You may well find yourself waiting half an hour in India when your friend has assured you they will be five minutes. Traffic and other interruptions can also mean that getting around can take a lot longer than expected. Build in plenty of room for unexpected waits and make sure to check opening hours - many government offices and shops close in the afternoon for lunch.
While "don't go down dark streets alone" might seem a bit obvious, there are plenty of straightforward ways to avoid subtle dangers in India. Carrying huge quantities of cash isn't a good idea anywhere, but in crowded Indian cities pickpocketing is a very present problem. Equally, haggling at a market can, at times, become an unpleasant, heated exchange. Inexperienced visitors are advised to try to stay cool. Be pleasant but firm, and don't allow yourself to be irritated.
One way of ensuring you can have a bit of personal space, albeit in your head, is to have earphones with you to shut out some of the surrounding din - there's nothing like the sheer clamour of an Indian city.
Government shops are probably the easiest way to avoid running foul of scams, but simple rules like paying for things with cash, to avoid card cloning scams, may save you a lot of unnecessary trouble later in your journey. You should also pay particular attention if you're arranging to have things sent home by post, as it's not unknown for shops to take your payment and send worthless items instead.


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Romney violated rule of American politics
It is despicable that Mitt Romney issued a pre-emptive criticism of President Barack Obama even as American Ambassador Chris Stevens was being killed in Libya.
Not only was Romney misinformed and misguided, but he failed to adhere to a basic rule of American politics: Politics stops at the water's edge.
When our country is attacked, we stand behind our president, no matter what political party he belongs to.
Romney's statements demonstrate how corruptly he values partisan politics over uniting around our country. He showed greed for power instead of patriotism. Romney seems to think that he is exempt from our common rules of decency.
Another common convention that Romney thinks he is exempt from is that of candidates releasing past income tax filings during their campaign.
If you want to see a person's character, look at his finances. You'll see what values he really believes in. We voters have come to expect such transparency from our candidates; it gives us one opportunity to objectively see the real person behind the paid advertisements.
Again, candidate Romney fails.
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iPhone coverage shows misplaced priorities
Imagine to my surprise (not really — nothing surprises me anymore, especially when it comes to the media) to open the Sept. 13 edition of the paper and see that an article on the iPhone 5 had more front-page space and coverage than the U.S. embassy attack in Libya.
This was an act of war on our country. The U.S. Embassy was overrun and the U.S. ambassador was kidnapped and murdered along with three other American embassy workers.
Where are our priorities? What has become of this once great nation when a stupid phone is more important than the lives of our own countrymen?
Even the president didn't seem too upset. All Americans should be enraged.
Rest assured that some of the Islamist extremists who carried out this brutal attack were probably set off after watching the anti-Muslim video on YouTube on their iPhones. The iPhone article should have been in the business section — where it belongs.
God bless America and heaven help us all.
Donald Pong
MLB should require helmets for pitchers
The head injury that felled Oakland A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy, who was hit by a line drive Sept. 6, brings to mind the tragedies of Cleveland Indians star pitcher Herb Score and shortstop Ray Chapman.
Score was hit by a line drive off the bat of Yankees Gil McDougal, which impaired his vision. Chapman was killed by a fastball from Carl Mays.
Helmets may have averted these and McCarthy's injuries. Organized baseball should require pitchers to wear helmets.
Donald Dubin
OUSD should stop election activities
At the first meeting of the Montclair Elementary School PTA, almost half the meeting was spent advising parents on how they should vote in the upcoming elections.
Both Principal Nancy Bloom and one of the teachers told the parents they should vote yes on Proposition 30, no on Proposition 32, probably no on Proposition 38 and yes on Measure J.
I value free speech, but do not feel PTA meetings should be used to electioneer by school officials. Indeed, doing so is strictly illegal. I suggest that in the future, school officials abide by the law.
Under California law, including Education Code 7054, school districts are strictly prohibited from engaging in political advocacy using public resources.
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It is a serious breach of the public trust when government officials spend public funds to create an advantage for one side of a political campaign.
To avoid litigation or legal discovery over this matter, we demand that the Oakland Unified School District immediately refrain from illegal electioneering practices.
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I didn't write anything Miata related today. Let me fix that.
According to this news break from MotorWeek's Lisa Barrow — who is actually now my PR contact at Chrysler — the PFS Miata is one high powered beast.
Sadly, we don't get to see it take to Roebling Road Raceway, but we do learn some things. Plus I like Miatas.
Sue me.
MotorWeek Theater is our showcase of some of our favorite classic reviews from public television's finest motoring program. How does this video only have 141 views on YouTube? It's ABOUT A MIATA.


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The recent horrific assaults on women in Steubenville and New Delhi require a strong response. Yet as happens all too often, our horror seems to make it difficult for us to fully recognize the pandemic nature of the problem we are addressing.
It is, as other writers have said, essential to make the connection between these incidents. But while they are particularly ghastly, it is a lot more shocking that horrendous violence against women takes place every minute and it is so common place that perversely, we don't see it as shocking any more.
There is a war against women that has been raging on this planet since the dawn of patriarchy and it continues unabated today. Women are sold into slavery they are killed as babies because they are female, they are killed to preserve 'honor'. Just a few days ago, a report came out about significant numbers of cases of sexual assault in war-torn Syria. Hardly a surprise because rape and sexual assault have always been defacto tools of war. We've seen it in the DRC, in Rwanda, in Bosnia and in so many other conflicts.
And in the U.S., as Monica J. Casper points out,
"While we reel from spectacular violence that horrifies and makes headlines, mundane violence that harms, terrorizes, and kills women (and often their children) goes largely unnoticed. Domestic violence, with three women on average murdered every day, is more than a silent epidemic; it's a public health emergency."
Rape kits languish unprocessed in evidence lockers for years and a small number of mostly white male people known as the GOP members of Congress can block critical legislation such as the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and block ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) for more than 30 years.
In our military, the problem of sexual assault continues despite numerous hearings and commissions and reports. As Holly Kearl reports,
"Only 8 percent of reported military sexual assaults are prosecuted, and only 2 percent of those end in convictions. Overall, reporting is very low."
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Many believe that the way sexual assault is reported in the military is a significant part of why sexual assault is rampant and convictions so low. Yet, according to Kearl,
"When members of the commission asked the military leaders if they would be open to changing the reporting process and removing the discretion that the chain of command has over rape reports, the military leaders said no. They felt it was important for commanders to retain control over the reporting and discipline process."
And that is precisely the problem. I've lost track of the number of times I've written about hearings and reports about sexual violence in the military. But little real change comes from them because naming the problem isn't sufficient– sexual assault has always been a de facto way of asserting military power over, and allowing a change in control over soldiers would open a significant pandora's box of culpability for the military and for those who wield violence everywhere. And so reports keep being written and hearings held and nothing much changes. As Kearl so aptly labels it, what we have is a cycle of lather, rinse, and repeat, which is unfortunately also the perfect descriptor for most of the war that is being waged on women in so many ways.
It is also disheartening but predictable that just a few weeks into 2013, the right-wing attacks on women's rights in this country are quickly beginning to sound like the same vile misogyny that we've been enduring for much too long. A few days ago Rush Limbaugh told a caller, "You know how to stop abortion? Require that each one occur with a gun.", and Rep. Phil Gingrey weighed in by doubling down on the now un-elected Todd Akin's disgusting suggestion that women could shut down pregnancies caused by rape. The GOP is also not wasting any time re-introducing an ugly assortment of bills that would restrict a woman's access to abortion, birth control, etc. In other words, it sounds like 2012, rinse, repeat.
There are a lot of amazing women's human rights advocates working full tilt to stop the perpetual assault on our lives and to promote constructive and useful changes with the usual assortment of activist tools. Multiple petitions cross my desk every day, hearings and meetings and rallies are held, a lather, rinse and repeat response in kind.
These things serve a purpose but they are not sufficient. The current way of doing things on this planet is failing women miserably and no amount of petitions, hearings and reports is going to change that. It will require something bigger. Much bigger.
If there is one woman who knows that and knows how to set such a change in action, it is Eve Ensler, first with the VDay movement that she started and now with her call for 1 Billion Rising which she frames as:
- A global strike
- An invitation to dance
- A call to men and women to refuse to participate in the status quo until rape and rape culture ends
- An act of solidarity, demonstrating to women the commonality of their struggles and their power in numbers
- A refusal to accept violence against women and girls as a given
- A new time and a new way of being
There will be 1 Billion Rising events in many locations on February 14, or start your own, check the link above for more info. It's time to end the lather, rinse, repeat cycle of misogyny and violence.
Many thanks to Holly Kearl for inspiring the title of this piece with her brilliant rinse, repeat analogy.


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Friday, September 30, 2011
You're Suspect, Denver
That said, I thought it would be nice to come up with a few interesting things about broncos as a fun little filler piece. I figured I could talk about how the Ford Bronco was cool back in the day, get into the legend that is Bronko Nagurski, and maybe even joke how Kyle Orton looks like that nerdy kid from the mostly forgettable movie, Gentlemen Broncos (I already did the photoshop, so I'm going to show it, damn it).
But in my research, I came across something that at first made me read it twice, then turned me off, then boiled my blood. Did you know that the official symbol for the State of Wyoming is a cowboy on a bronco? That's right, a bronco. You know the image I'm talking about – it's a great one. I mean, this says it all – the Wild West.
WTF Denver? Doesn't Colorado have enough going for them already? Beautiful state, nice metro area, hippie adventure spots galore, etc. So why in the hell did Denver/Colorado steal the symbol of a bronco for their NFL team when it so clearly belongs to Wyoming?
I'll tell you why – insecurity and insane jealously.
Is it just me or does Colorado seem to lay claim to just about any and everything that comes even remotely near their state? How about this so-called "Colorado" River? Only like 1/5th of the entire river system goes through their state. Or what about the Colorado Rockies. The Rocky Mountains cover numerous states, thousands of miles, and stretch further into Canada alone than through their entire state. Yet, Colorado's crack tourism and marketing wizards took the cheap "I called it first!" route when naming their precious baseball team (yet another team name fail).
Look, I know Coloradoans' only sense of direction is two-fold (toward the mountains/away from the mountains) and their main food groups are granola and tofu, but what right does that give them to adopt the Rockies as their own? And by the way, who names their team after a rock? Honestly.
You know what I think, Colorado? I think you're still pissed about your demarcation lines. Yeah, that's right. Don't think the rest of the world hasn't noticed your unbelievable boring state shape – that of a rectangle. No one, and I mean NO ONE, wants their state to be a rectangle. I know it's not your fault per se, but you didn't have to take it out on Wyoming by stealing their state symbol. Now, what are they left with? A park.
But now that I look at the US map, the only other rectangular state is... Wyoming. NOW I'm starting see the bigger picture. This is your way of proving you are better than your "neighbor" to the North. The jealousy runs deeper than I thought, my friends. Colorado, in your quest to prove yourself appear more desirable than you actually are, you have made yourself look more cartoon than cool.
I take solace in the fact that there's apparently two types of broncos. First, there's the cool, retro broncos who live the majority of their lives in the wild, untrained and untamed. Those are the broncos you see in imagery for Wyoming as in the license plate above. Then there's the "modern" bronco. This new-age bronco, while still strong and imposing, was bred and pampered to be showcased to the world. As Doctor Wikipedia says, these "Denver" broncos are nothing more than "spoiled riding horses." You might lay claim to being the least obese state, Colorado, but you are certainly among the most spoiled.
Colorado? The Denver Broncos? Phhrrrt. Give me Wyoming any day of the week. They might not look like much, but at least they're a quadrilateral with integrity. Enjoy getting your ass whipped Sunday, Denver.
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- RuppertOctober 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM
The Rockies are a dumb name for a baseball team, but the Avalanche is a ridiculous name for a hockey team. Rockies, Avalanche, Nuggets...who named those teams, anyway? Probably the same guy who thought purple was a good color for an NFL team and green and red were good colors for a hockey team in Minnesota.ReplyDelete
Then again, we should probably be thanking Pat Bowlen. He did have the good sense to send Jake Utler to the Bears, thereby guaranteeing dominance over our greatest rival for the next several years.
- Buck SavageOctober 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Wyoming is better. Although, the risk of getting shot in the face by a hammered, poaching Dick Cheney increases dramatically in Wyoming.ReplyDelete
Stupid Colorado.
On the other hand; there is a resturant in south Denver that has a stuffed two headed calf mounted on the wall. I'm just sayin, it freaked me out.
Great comments. Lol.ReplyDelete


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•Auditions for Anne Arundel Community College Theater's production of "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)" will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 19-20 in the Humanities Building, Room 112, on the Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway. The play has roles for three actors of either gender, ages 18-35. They will be asked to read from the script. Actors need to possess strong comic timing and the ability to improvise and ad-lib. Show dates are Feb. 7-16. For more information, call Lars Tatom at 410-777-7125 or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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St. John's College will host a screening of the documentary film "Anthem" at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium, 60 College Ave. in Annapolis. A Q&A session will follow the screening. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. The movie tells the story behind Francis Scott Key's creation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explores the role of music and patriotism during the War of 1812. Information: stjohnscollege.edu.
'Titus Andronicus'
The Naval Academy's drama group, The Masqueraders, performs Shakespeare's first and bloodiest tragedy Nov. 2-4 in Mahan Hall. The play is about a battle-hardened veteran returning home to a turbulent political environment. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets are $10 per person or $8 per person for groups of 10 or more. Call 410-293-8497 or go to usna.edu for more information. Not recommended to children younger than 13.
'The Crucible'
Annapolis Area Christian School's drama program presents Arthur Miller's play at 7 p.m. Nov. 2-10 at the school, 109 Burns Crossing Road in Severn. Winner of a 1953 Tony Award, Miller's play focuses on a farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. Tickets are $12; $8 for students. Information: 410-846-3541 or email email@example.com.
2nd Star Productions presents "Oklahoma!" Nov. 9-Dec. 8 at the Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with a 3 p.m. matinee Sundays. Tickets are $20; $17 for seniors and students. For reservations and more information, call 410-757-5700 or 301-832-4819.
Fashion show
The Republican Women of Anne Arundel County will host a pre-holiday "Fashion Show and Luncheon" on Nov. 14 at Chartwell Golf & Country Club, 1 Chartwell Drive in Severna Park. Doors open at 11 a.m. for shopping and cocktails. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by the fashion show and a raffle for a diamond pendant. Models will be wearing fashions from Alpaca International in Annapolis, and vendors will offer handbags, hand-painted silk scarfs, baskets, and other items. For reservations and more information, call 410-451-8034 or go to rwaac.com.
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'Crimes of the Heart'
The Dignity Players present Beth Henley's play about family, complex relationships, lost love and the ways a family manages to compromise through Nov. 3 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 Dubois Road. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. For tickets and more information, call 410-266-8044, ext. 127, or go to dignityplayers.org.
The Colonial Players present this drama with political overtones about strained family relationships through Nov. 17 at 108 East St. in Annapolis. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 7:30 p.m. show Sunday, Nov. 4. Tickets are $15 and $20. Information: 410-268-7373 or thecolonialplayers.org.
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Volunteers are needed to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to help seniors and low-income adults with their 2012 tax returns. Participants will be trained by the IRS and the Maryland Comptroller's Office. They will help only with simple 2012 income tax returns, which will be filed electronically. Volunteers do not do tax returns involving partnerships or corporations, self-employed persons or rental properties. Volunteers are not required to have a financial background, but certified public accountants, attorneys, bookkeepers and those with financial training are encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers will be stationed at one of the county's senior activity centers and will be available by appointment between Feb. 4 and April 5. For more information, call 410-222-6717.
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Haunted house
The Bowie Baysox and Tulip Gulch have opened the gates to the Doomsday Asylum Haunted House. This new attraction runs Fridays and Saturdays this month as well as Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 29-31. The show features more than 30 actors, special effects and props, and takes approximately 20 minutes to walk through. The Asylum is rated PG-13; parental discretion is strongly advised. The show takes place indoors. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and tours run from sundown to 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 when ordered online; $17 at the door. For tickets, directions and more information, go to baysox.com.
Fall music series
The St. Anne's Concert Series continues at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, with Schola Cantorum Coralina at the church on Church Circle in Annapolis.
Additional concerts feature:
•The Naval Academy Band Brass Trio on Nov. 8.
•The Naval Academy's Commandants Combo on Nov. 15.
•Women's Chamber Chorus from the Annapolis Chorale on Nov. 29.
For tickets and more information, call 410-263-1906 or go to liveartsmaryland.org.
Plein air artists
Benfield Gallery, 485 Jumpers Hole Road in Severna Park, invites plein air artists ages 18 and older to enter the "Just in Time for the Holidays" exhibition being held Nov. 23-Dec. 31 at the gallery. Information: 410-544-2299 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Reunion notice
The Chesapeake High School Class of 1982 will hold its 30th reunion from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 17 at Kurtz's Beach in Pasadena. Tickets are $50 per person; advance sales only (no tickets will be sold at the door). The deadline for ticket orders is Nov. 1.
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Human relations panel
The county Human Relations Commission is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy. The 11-member commission is a volunteer body established to promote fairness, eliminate discrimination and harassment in public and private sectors, and advance understanding and effective communication among people of different backgrounds and cultures. Applicants must be at least 18, county residents and able to attend evening meetings on the third Wednesday of the month. Legal experience is desirable but not required. Applicants should send a resume and letter of intent to: Johnelka Stafford, 44 Calvert St., Room 330, Annapolis 21401. Information: 410-222-1234.
'Operation Paperback'
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Resource guide
The Anne Arundel Volunteer Center has released a Youth Resource Guide, with information about nonprofit and faith-based organizations in the county. A free copy is at volunteerannearundel.org. Printed copies can be purchased at the center, 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130, for $5 each. Information: 410-897-9207.
Disability issues
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Tours of historic house
The Ann Arrundell County Historical Society has opened the historic Benson-Hammond House and North Browse and Buy Shoppe at Aviation Boulevard and Andover Road in Linthicum for the season. Tours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Group tours are by appointment.
Historical research
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Edith Graves wants her 17-year-old son Ian Graves to see what volunteer opportunities are available.
That's why mom and son were at the iServe Volunteer Fair Monday at Northwoods United Methodist Church in Jacksonville.
By the end of their time there, Edith Graves had volunteered to make cupcakes for Onslow County Senior Services while Ian Graves was considering volunteering at Possumwood Acres in Hubert.
"It's a good time to think about service and this is a good way to see it all at one time," Edith Graves said, explaining that she works as a teacher and both mom and son were out of school for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. "...It was a good experience ... I learned about some agencies I didn't know of."
Lauren Welch, director of Volunteer Onslow which hosted the event, said that fewer people attended the event than expected but the 22 agencies in attendance saw interested volunteers in the 80 people who stopped in.
The Onslow Literacy Council, which teaches those 16 to 84 years old, had 20 people sign up for more information with the agency.
"It was really good for us today. Lots of people signed up to be tutors," said Collette B. Boyd, executive director of the council.
Boyd said that Monday was the second time the organization has participated in the fair, which was in its second year, and both years they saw several volunteers sign up.
This year's addition of a social hour for the nonprofits, she said, was "great."
Haunted Downtown also saw some potential volunteers.
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Welch said that if you didn't make the event, it's not too late to check out places to volunteer.
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On October 18th, the FQSC hosted its annual Merites Cyclist Quebecoisés brunch to recognize / honor 43 persons and organizations, and induct 2 new members to the Cycling Hall of Fame.
The 1998 women athletes of the year in the different sectors are Lyne Bessette (road and Track), Melanie Dorion (MTB) and Melanie Desrochers (BMX). On the men's side Mathieu Toulouse and Frederic Poulin were choices for the MTB title, Sylvain Beauchamps was nominated on the road, while Dominic Therrien got the BMX honors.
In the "development" category Genevieve Jeanson (road) Charles Dionne (road), Marisol Bernier and Jean Francois Laroche (MTB) and Patrick Dionne (BMX) received the awards.
In the espoir category the awards winners are Mathieu Laurin and Julie Sanders (MTB), Dominique Rollin and Melanie Angers (Road and Track), Olivier Hogue and Sabrina Montour (BMX).
In the veteran category Marc Lapointe and Wendy Van der Weyden claimed the honors on the road while Luc Blain and Suzie Ketere did the same in the MTB sector.
Coaches of the year are Jules Rancourt (MTB), Vincent Jourdain (Road and Track) and Dylan J. Vanier (BMX).
Commissaires of the year Michel Bourgeault (R&T), Pierre Lemay (MTB) and Marcel Lord (BMX)
The winners of the " High performance club" category are the Ford Devinci team (MTB), Radio Energie team (R&T) and Mauricycle La Tuque (BMX). The development clubs winners are Tourcom (R&T), Boom ski Velo club (MTB) and Mauricycle La Tuque (BMX).
The Mont Ste Anne MTB World Championships, Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce and the Eastern National BMX championships were the winners of the category National / International events.
The provincial events category awards went to Bromont MTB Quebec Cup Finals, GP La Prairie and Iberville BMX Quebec Cup finals.
Also honored for their individual performances / medals at the Commonwealth Games were Lyne Bessette (road) and Annie Gariepy (track). Genevieve Jeanson was honored for her third place finish at the Junior Road Worlds as well as Julie Cournoyer and Alexandre Cloutier for their medals at the Handisport World Championships (road co-ed tandem).
The President's Trophy was given to the MTB World Championships organization for the exceptional quality of their work and for the " general awareness" it has developed.
Quebec Cycling Hall of Fame
Jean Lessard was inducted in the athletes and sport builder category while Gille Durand was inducted in the athlete category.
Jean Lessard raced with distinction for 11 years (1965-1975). A National Team member for 5 years, he participated in 2 world championships (1969 and 1973). He was the 1971 Road North American Champion and 1973 Canadian team time trail champion. He also won the prestigious 1973 La Malbaie-Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix . He has built an enviable reputation as organizer, while working on the Grand Prix de Beauce from 1986 to 1996 as well as the 1986 Quebec Road Championships and the 1988 National Road Championshps. He is also involved with the organization of the Canada Women Grand Prix since 1997, and he took on the technical direction of the 1998 Montreal Women's World Cup. Jean Leasard started in 1997 to work as a professional organizer of cycling competitions. He joins Guy Morin, who since 1986 has been the only one recognized in both athletes and sport builder category.
Gilles Durand has raced for 16 years with distinction. He raced at the Montreal Olympics (53rd RR) and Munich (56th RR and 14th TTT). He also participated in the Montreal World Championships (1974) finishing 17th in the TTT. He took 27th place at the PanAm Games in 1971, and he raced in numerous events in Europe from 1971 to 1975, winning two races and being on the podium on multiple occasions. In 1969 he was the ITT National Junior champion. He was Quebec Road Champion in 1970-71 and 1974, and won the prestigious La Malbaie-Quebec race in 1972, 1975 and finished second in 1974. He won the 1971 Tour du Saguenay-Lac St Jean and the 1974 Tour de la Gaspesie. He was in the running for the title of Best Male Athlete of the Year in 1972, 1973 and 1974 by the Palestre Nationale.
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Mrs Hudson is Sherlock Holmes' landlady. She makes occasional appearances in the original stories. Not much is known about Mrs Hudson. She is given no physical description or first name by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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- "Mrs Hudson, the landlady of Sherlock Holmes, was a long-suffering woman. Not only was her first-floor flat invaded at all hours by throngs of singular and often undesirable characters but her remarkable lodger showed an eccentricity and irregularity in his life which must have sorely tried her patience. His incredible untidiness, his addiction to music at strange hours, his occasional revolver practice within doors, his weird and often malodorous scientific experiments, and the atmosphere of violence and danger which hung around him made him the very worst tenant in London. On the other hand, his payments were princely. I have no doubt that the house might have been purchased at the price which Holmes paid for his rooms during the years that I was with him. The landlady stood in the deepest awe of him and never dared to interfere with him, however outrageous his proceedings might seem. She was fond of him, too, for he had a remarkable gentleness and courtesy in his dealings with women."
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