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A new study that will appear in the February issue of the American Sociological Review makes the shocking claim that husbands who do more "traditionally female" housework have less sex. Yowza. It seems that perhaps the traditional gender roles do something to the old libido that more egalitarian households aren't getting. Even still, I know in MY marriage, there is nothing in the world that turns me on more than my husband actually doing chores well.
Last week, the man organized our entire play room BY HIMSELF, and I swear to you, I have never found him more attractive. Call me crazy, but wow. That's hot.
There is something about a man who is willing to put aside childish "gender" concerns and put on an apron or try to cook or comfort a child or do any number of "female" tasks that is undeniably sexy ... And yet. In my heart of hearts, I also kind of get it, too.
As someone who considers themselves a feminist and also believes in a marriage based on friendship and loyalty and equal division of labor, I must say it pains me to admit this. But my husband's successes in the kitchen or in the cleaning realm are far less intoxicating to me than his successes in other areas.
Seeing him sweaty after fixing a car or dirty after cleaning the gutters or tired after some kind of manual labor is all really, really hot.
Sure, any time he is busy around the house, it's sexy. And I would hate to say that only women can do traditionally female tasks. But which one makes me want to jump his bones more? If I had to choose? Definitely the male ones ...
That's SO bad. But there is something about an aggressively manly man that remains a turn-on. Guilty as charged.
Now, I just hope my husband never reads this. Obviously, there is a whole other side to this study, which is that men who don't help around the house are going to end up in marriages where the woman is unhappy. And THAT will lead to less sex. So ladies, I see only one solution. Let's all make a national pact to have MORE sex with our husbands when he cooks and cleans and less when he sits on his butt watching football. Sound good?
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Margaret A. Farley's Just Love: A Framework for Christian Social Ethics has been the subject of much discussion and controversey following the announcement by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in June 2012 that the book "contained erroneous propositions, the dissemination of which risks grave harm to the faithful."
In 2007, theologian Lisa Sowle Cahill of Boston College offered a more positive view in a review for America:
This long-awaited work by America's leading Catholic feminist theological ethicist, Margaret A. Farley, is the product of years of experience, reflection, scholarship and wisdom. Just Love is decisively shaped by Farley's longstanding interests in the sexual equality of women and men, and of gay and straight couples; and, more recently, in advocacy for people affected by AIDS, especially women in Africa. Just Love's thesis is that justice is central to sexual morality, especially justice in the sense of respect for the real identity and needs of the other.
This is an important message in a time in which sexual abuse and violence are rampant, and the Catholic Church has failed to protect children from sexual exploitation, while campaigning against the unions that many gays and lesbians view as essential expressions of their identities. It is just as important a message for a culture, like ours, that often reduces sexual morality to freedom and enjoyment, and regards commitment as an ideal or a luxury. It is even more important under conditions that systemically expose women to threats to their sexual integrity and health, and to their very lives.
Read the full review here.
Asking God to bless a same sex union as marriage is contrary to our Lord's teaching.
I am sure that Jesus would have let everyone know that the wedding at Cana was a gay or lesbian wedding had that been a fact. Had that been true then our Church would have been practicing what the Roman Empire believed was acceptable behavior and which in the end led to its demise.
As my husband, John, said shortly after our marriage in 1958, in response to some diatribe about lesbians and homosexuals, "Would you have them go without love for all of their lives"? I learned a lot from John, who was not a Catholic.
We are all creatures of God.
Why is there such opposition to the fact that some people are same-sex attracted and attractive?
And even where the fact is acknowledged that there are men and women who are same-sex attracted and attractive, why are they looked down on if they want to express that attraction physically?
And even when the fact of some women and men being homosexual at the very core of their personality is acknowledged, why does the state refuse to accept their covenant to love, honour and abide with one another as long as they both shall live?
I think it is because those who are opposed have a very limited idea of what love is and how human beings may express it.
Margaret Farley expands the idea of love to such an extent that it is incomprehensible to life-long celebate males.
The whole point of Jesus's life was to illustrate the limitless nature of God's love for broken man. Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friend. Jesus lay down his life (in fact he emptied himself of his Divinity) for all men, women and children of all times to show us as best he could physically - because that is how we know love, by deeds - that God the Father loves us with an everlasting incomprehensible and mercifully tender love.
Ubi caritas et amor, ibi Deus est.


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Elaine Grublin
Reference Librarian
Writing home to his mother from the encampment of the First Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, near Falmouth, Virginia, Private Stephen Goodhue Emerson describes daily life in camp, including the difficulties soldiers faced trying to obtain furloughs and the special duties he was assigned while nursing his sore throat back to health. Before sending the letter he added a second page, stating, "I have got to take up my pen and write some more. The President has just been here...He is very homely, but I looked on him with great interest and should like to see more of him."
In early April 1863, Abraham Lincoln participated in a grand review of the Army of the Potomac, then in winter quarters in the vicinity of Falmouth and Aquia Creek, Virginia. On 8 April, Lincoln, accompanied by his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, visited the camp of the First Massachusetts Infantry. In this letter to his mother, Emerson mentions that Lincoln had been expected the previous day and that special preparations had been undertaken: the troops had removed stumps, cleared avenues, and made themselves presentable for the visit. All that work had to be redone the next day. Shortly after Lincoln's review of the Army, preparations began for the spring campaign that would lead to the battle of Chancellorsville.
Stephen Goodhue Emerson was born in Chester, New Hampshire on 17 July 1838 to Nathaniel French Emerson and Clarissa Goodhue Emerson. He and his siblings, John and Elizabeth, were raised on the family farm in Chester. Emerson came to Massachusetts in the spring of 1855 to attend Phillips Andover Academy. After graduating in 1856, he became a teacher in Effingham, New Hampshire, returning to Massachusetts in 1858 to attend Harvard. He graduated in 1861, and then enrolled at the Andover Theological Seminary, where he intended to prepare for the ministry.
In the summer of 1862, moved by the call for additional troops to replenish dwindling regiments, Emerson enlisted from Chelsea, Massachusetts, where he had made a home and attended church during his time at Harvard. He was mustered into service with Company H of the First Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 13 August 1862.
The First Massachusetts had been raised from the First Massachusetts Militia Regiment in April 1861, and had seen hard service in the Seven Days' Battles of the 1862 Peninsular Campaign and at the Second Battle of Manassas. Emerson joined the regiment in time to see action at Fredericksburg, where his regiment was lightly engaged.
On 3 May 1863, during heavy fighting at Chancellorsville, Emerson was reported missing and assumed to be a prisoner of war. Many months later his death was confirmed by a fellow soldier who had been taken prisoner. His comrade stated that as he and Emerson attempted to retreat from a rifle pit, Emerson had been shot and killed.
From 12 February to 30 April 2009, the Massachusetts Historical Society will celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln with an exhibition documenting Lincoln's ties to Massachusetts. "With Hayseed in My Hair" (Lincoln's description of himself during his first visit to Massachusetts in 1848) will consist of manuscripts, artifacts, engravings, photographs, and sculpture drawn from the Society's extraordinary research collections. The Stephen Goodhue Emerson letter will be displayed as part of the exhibition. The exhibition will be open to the public without charge, Monday-Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM. For further information contact Elaine Grublin, the MHS reference librarian, at email@example.com.
Cudworth, Warren H. History of the First Regiment (Massachusetts Infantry), From the 25th of May 1861 to the 25th of May 1864. Boston: Walker, Fuller, and Company, 1866.
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth. Harvard Memorial Biographies. Cambridge: Sever and Francis, 1867.
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. Norwood, Mass.: Norwood Press, 1931.
Wert, Jeffrey D. The Sword of Lincoln: the Army of the Potomac. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005.


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In the eighth grade, my classmates and I got to hear the United States Marine Band, a.k.a. the President's Own, in rehearsal at their barracks in Washington, D.C.
We were told this would be the opportunity of a lifetime, a rare chance to hear one of the world's greatest ensembles — the oldest professional group in the U.S., the band John Philip Sousa directed, the band that puts the hail in "Hail to the Chief" at the White House — play on their home turf.
We fell asleep.
I still feel guilty about that, but maybe my failure to keep my eyes open that spring morning is what fuels my desire to hear military bands any chance I get.
So when I got word that the U.S. Navy Concert Band is playing at Orange Coast College next week, I couldn't help but remember when I was too exhausted from a middle school band trip to realize the opportunity I had.
The best part of OCC's Feb. 22 concert is the price: free.
Capt. Brian O. Walden conducts the Washington, D.C.-based band, which is the premier wind ensemble of the Navy. The ensemble was officially formed in 1925.
I've also received word that the concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, is going to be a homecoming of sorts for one of the band members: Musician 1st Class Dana Booher, who grew up in Costa Mesa and is a graduate of Edison High School in Huntington Beach.
Booher plays the baritone saxophone and has been with the Navy Concert Band since August 2011. Before joining the Navy, he studied at Indiana University, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees.
There will be a lot of great aspects to enjoy about this special concert, not the least of which is the type of group being presented.
It's not often one gets to hear a wind band of full-time, professional-grade quality, as there are few of them in existence worldwide outside of universities, music conservatories or the military.
As the name suggests, in addition to percussion, a wind band is primarily comprised of instruments whose sounds are produced by a form of wind, whether by blowing into woodwinds or buzzing into brass instruments. Instead of a four-part string section (violins, violas, cellos and basses), there is a much larger contingent of clarinets and flutes than you'd find in a standard symphony orchestra, where there might only be two of each.
In fact, compared to most orchestral settings, in modern wind bands there are other larger sections as well: as many as six trumpets instead of only two, two tubas instead of one, and the addition of two euphoniums and various saxophones of the alto, tenor and baritone persuasions.
The result is a wonderfully diverse, vibrant sound — more so than in many orchestral setups, in my opinion.
There is also a host of great wind-band literature that, also in my humble opinion, is on par with lots of tried-and-true orchestral repertoire. Great composers, some familiar, like Gustav Holst, and others who are less so — Percy Grainger, Ron Nelson, Frank Ticheli — have written for this great medium.
The Navy Concert Band's performance next week promises to have traditional marches and other patriotic music, transcriptions of orchestral music for band, and more rarely heard modern wind band repertoire. Local veterans are also expected to be in attendance.
For more information and to get those free tickets, visit http://www.occnavybandconcert.us or call Alexis Booher at (714) 235-7811.
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What: U.S. Navy Concert Band
Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22
Cost: Free, but tickets are required
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Playing yet another road game on turf in a hostile environment, the Dynamo took a 1-0 lead on the first Dynamo goal by Ade Akinbiyi. Houston gamely tried to hold the lead, with Brian Mullan playing through injury when the Dynamo ran out of substitutions, but former Dynamo Nate Jaqua tied the game in the 89th minute, and Stephen King netted the winner early in overtime. Tally Hall tied a club record with 10 saves in a sterling performance.
The Houston Dynamo were eliminated from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Seattle Sounders at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. The Sounders advance to the championship game against D.C. United September 2.
The Dynamo took a 1-0 lead on a 32nd minute goal from Ade Akinbiyi. After a long ball was headed around the top of the penalty area, Akinbiyi controlled it and fired by Kasey Keller from close range for his first goal as a member of the Dynamo.
In a physical, hotly-contested game, the Sounders carried play throughout the second half and were denied by the outstanding efforts of Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall, a Gig Harbor, Wash. native, and several blocks by Dynamo defenders, including Brad Davis and Bobby Boswell.
Seattle finally broke through to tie the game in the 89th minute when former Dynamo player Nate Jaqua cashed in on a penalty-area lay-off from Sebastien Le Toux, tying the match.
The Sounders got the go-ahead goal four minutes into overtime when Stephen King was the first to a loose ball in the penalty area, slamming it by Hall before he could react.
Seattle finished the game with 10 men after defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado was sent off in the 110th minute, but the Dynamo could not tie the game.
Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall finished with 10 saves, tying a Dynamo single-game record set by Pat Onstad last year.
Houston midfielder Brian Mullan, a second-half substitute, was injured late in regulation but stayed in to play the entire overtime at forward despite limping.
The Dynamo are now 0-2 all-time in Open Cup semifinals; they lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2006. Seattle had been eliminated in the semifinals in each of the last two years as a minor league club, falling in overtime to FC Dallas in 2007 and in penalty kicks to the Charleston Battery in 2008.
Houston finished 3-3-1 on its stretch of seven consecutive road games, which consisted of four MLS games and three Open Cup games. The Dynamo will return home for a Saturday game against the New England Revolution, their first home game since June 20.
Houston was without forwards Brian Ching (U.S. national team) and Cam Weaver (groin strain), midfielder Stuart Holden (U.S. national team), and defenders Richard Mulrooney (knee surgery) and Eddie Robinson (knee surgery).
Midfielder Brad Davis appeared in his 115th career game for the Dynamo and made his 99th career Dynamo start.
Houston Dynamo
vs. Seattle Sounders
July 21, 2009 -- Starfire Sports Complex, Tukwila WA
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HOU -- Ade Akinbiyi 1 (unassisted) 32
SEA -- Nate Jaqua (Sebastien Le Toux) 89
SEA -- Stephen King 2 (unassisted) 95
Houston Dynamo -- Tally Hall, Andre Hainault, Bobby Boswell, Julius James (Mike
Chabala 60), Danny Cruz, Corey Ashe (Brian Mullan 68), Erik Ustruck,
Brad Davis, John Michael Hayden, Dominic Oduro (Kei Kamara 65), Ade
Substitutes Not Used: Wade Barrett, Pat Onstad, Craig Waibel, Cam Weaver.
Substitutes Not Used: Terry Boss, Lamar Neagle, Zach Scott, Nathan Sturgis.
Misconduct Summary:
HOU -- Julius James (caution; Reckless Tackle) 30
HOU -- Bobby Boswell (caution; Dissent) 30
HOU -- Brad Davis (caution; Delaying a Restart) 43
SEA -- Nate Jaqua (caution; Reckless Foul) 63
SEA -- Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (caution; Reckless Tackle) 67
HOU -- Brian Mullan (caution; Reckless Tackle) 70
SEA -- Tyrone Marshall (caution; Unsporting Behavior) 80
HOU -- Mike Chabala (caution; Reckless Tackle) 91+
SEA -- Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (ejection; Second Caution) 110
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
Referee's Assistants: Ian Anderson; Eric Boria
4th official: Baldomero Toledo
Attendance: 4,895
Weather: Sunny-and-86 degrees
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Debugging Extension Modules on Linux/Unix
Gdb can be used as a tool to aid in debugging C/C++ extension modules written for Python, while also running code in Wing's Python debugger.
This section assumes you are already familiar with gdb; for more information on gdb commands, please refer to the gdb documentation.
Preparing Python
The first step in debugging C/C++ modules with gdb is to make sure that you are using a version of Python that was compiled with debug symbols. To do this, you need a source distribution of Python and you need to configure the distribution as described in the accompanying README file.
In most cases, this can be done as follows: (1) Type ./configure, (2) type make OPT=-g or edit the Makefile to add OPT=-g, and (3) type make. Once the build is complete you can optionally install it with make install (see the README first if you don't want to install into /usr/local/lib/python) but you can also run Python in place without installing it.
When this is complete, compile your extension module against that version of Python.
Starting Debug
In order to run code both within Wing's Python debugger and gdb, launch your debug process from Wing first, then note the process ID shown in the tooltip that appears when you hover the mouse over the debug icon in the lower left of Wing's main window.
Next, start gdb. First running emacs and then typing Esc-X gdb within emacs is one way of doing this, and this makes it easier to set breakpoints and view code as you go up and down the stack or step through it.
Within gdb, type attach <pid> where <pid> is replaced with the process ID reported by Wing. This will pause the process as it attaches, which gives you a chance to set breakpoints (in emacs you can do this with Ctrl-X Space while working in the editor). When you're ready to continue the process, type c in gdb.
You are now debugging both at the Python and C/C++ level. You should be able to pause, step, and view data in Wing whenever gdb is not paused. When gdb is paused, Wing's debugger cannot be used until the process is continued at the gdb level.
Tips and Tricks
(1) You may want to set up your ~/.gdbinit file by copying the contents of the file Misc/gdbinit from the Python source distribution. This contains some useful macros for inspecting Python code from gdb (for example pystack will print the Python stack, pylocals will print the Python locals, and pyframe prints the current Python stack frame)
(2) Note that breakpoints in a shared library cannot be set until after the shared library is loaded. If running your program triggers loading of your extension module library, you can use ^C^C to interrupt the debug program, set breakpoints, and then continue. Otherwise, you must continue running your program until the extension module is loaded. When in doubt, add a print statement at point of import, or you can set a breakpoint at PyImport_AddModule (this can be set after file python and before running since this call is not in a shared library).
(3) For viewing Python data from the C/C++ side when using gdb. The following gdb command will print out the contents of a PyObject * called obj as if you had issued the command print obj from within the Python language:
(gdb) p PyObject_Print (obj, stderr, 0)
For more information see Debugging with Gdb in the Python wiki.
(4) If you are launching code in a way that requires you to set LD_LIBRARY_PATH and this is not working, check whether this value is set in .cshrc. This file is read each time gdb runs so may overwrite your value. To work around this, set LD_LIBRARY_PATH in .profile instead. This file is read only once at login time.
(5) Some older versions of gdb will get confused if you load and unload shared libraries repeatedly during a single debug session. You can usually re-run Python 5-10 times but subsequently may see crashing, failure to stop at breakpoints, or other odd behaviors. When this occurs, there is no alternative but to exit and restart gdb.


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Goodness me! What can I say about last night's Spice challenge? How about that we had 33 entries and over 110 people attending! It was an amazing turnout.
Thanks to all the bakers and eaters who ventured out on a dark and yucky Autumn night and thanks to my crack team of helpers who make the event possible.
As you will appreciate, it will take a little while to write up the evening and process all the photos...so watch this space!


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This article explains the basics about the Medicare drug benefit, also called Medicare Part D.
What is the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage?
The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare Part D) covers prescription medicines. This means that people who have Medicare are able to get insurance to pay for part of their prescription drugs. Medicare works with insurance companies to offer this benefit. It is available no matter what your income, illnesses, or drug costs may be.
When can I sign up?
If you already have or are eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan and you want to switch to a Medicare prescription drug plan that has a 5-star rating, you can sign up at any time during the year. To find the rating for a plan, visit www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
For new Medicare beneficiaries or to enroll in all other prescription drug plans, you can sign up when you first enroll in Medicare, during the yearly enrollment period from October 15 to December 7, or during special circumstances, such as when you move or you lose or change your insurance coverage. If you want a Medicare prescription drug plan, you should enroll as soon as you are eligible, or you may have to pay more if you decide to join later.
How do the Medicare drug plans differ?
Because private insurance companies offer the plans for Medicare, each plan is a bit different. Some use only certain pharmacies, and others cover only certain drugs. The cost also varies. It is important to pick a plan that meets your needs.
How do I choose a plan?
Medicare has information that can help you compare the plans. You can get this information at www.medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Where else can I get help?
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) are a good place to get help. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get the number for your local SHIP. Local community groups can also help people pick the right plans.
How much does this insurance cost?
The cost varies depending on which plan you choose, which drugs you use, and whether you get help paying your Medicare Part D costs. Most Part D drug plans charge a monthly premium (an average of $39), a deductible that is no more than $320, and a small co-pay for each drug. Some people qualify for extra help paying their costs. If you think you qualify, visit the Social Security Administration website or call 1-800-772-1213 to apply.
How has the health care law affected Medicare Part D?
The health care law signed by President Barack Obama in 2010 benefits Medicare patients who hit the coverage gap ("donut hole") under the prescription drug benefit. The coverage gap is a period of time in which you have to pay for all your prescription drug costs yourself. The law established the following:
- Enrollees receive a discount on brand-name prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D. The discount will begin to increase each year until enrollees pay just 25% of the cost of brand-name drugs in 2020.
- Enrollees also received a discount on generic drugs covered by Medicare Part D. The discount will grow each year until enrollees pay just 25% of the cost of generic drugs in 2020.
Where can I learn more?
If you're looking for more information about Medicare Part D, visit the websites listed below.
Are you a physician looking for materials for your patients? Please visit the AAFP website: http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/policy/medicare.html.
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Of the first 250,000 tax returns, fewer than 100 reported having a cryptocurrency, according to a credit monitoring business study, Credit Karma. When that sounds tiny, it translates to a miniscule amount of 0.04% of the cryptotraders that, according to the company, pay taxes to Uncle Sam.
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"Although so few people have reported Bitcoin and other gains or losses in cryptocurrency, we are not surprised: in general, Americans with more complex tax situations are registered later in the tax season, especially if they expect to have to pay money," said Jagjit Chawla, a general manager in Credit Karma who dealt with taxes.
"However, given the popularity of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in 2017, we would expect more people to report," Chawla said.
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Always Book Well In Advance
This is the Golden Rule, the One Commandment of booking an international flight. This rule is ONLY to be broken in the event of an emergency. One benefit of booking in advance is that you can browse several different dates and see which one would be the cheapest. The other is that tickets are just plain always going to be cheaper the further in advance you buy them.Avoid the Big Travel Seasons
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You're quite a bit more likely to get a great deal if you fly after the holidays, or a bit before or after summer. It's a simple rule of supply and demand. Airlines know they can charge more in the summer and around the holidays, because that's when everyone is demanding tickets. Around the slower seasons, they lower the prices to sell more tickets.
Be Open-Minded about Airports.
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Budget airlines often fly to a minor airport that is farther away from the city center than the main airport – this saves them airport fees, which they can pass on in price savings, and you get to see unusual and exotic regional airports!
Bizarrely, one-way tickets often cost more than the return equivalent. So if you're either flying one-way, or open-jaw (i.e. flying to one destination, then taking a train or camel and returning home from somewhere else), always check the round trip equivalents for these fares. Make sure that the flights you're planning to use are always the outbound ones, though, because airlines often won't let you board for the return leg of a round-trip if you haven't actually flown the outbound leg.
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The cheapest flights tend to sell out within hours of being released. Airlines play with their fares at any time, but the biggest waves of fresh fare releases tend to be on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Some airlines will slap on fees on top of those displayed, and as a result you never do see a true comparison between airlines. So that bargain that you thought that you are getting, when you go to the airport to check your bags, for instance you may find that you are paying a higher price. By booking directly through the airlines you will always know exactly what your costs will be.
Allegiant Airlines, also known Allegiant Air, is a low-cost airline operator in United States, headquartered in Las Vegas. The airline operates to more than 70 destinations in America, mostly to small cities that have limited passenger airline service. In fact, in some places it is the only passenger airline that operates. Since it is a low-cost carrier, the airline operates many methods to cut cost. However, they offer good services as well to passengers who travel via this airline. Before flying with this airline, be sure to see their website about any updated regulations they have come up with.
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Passengers are recommended to check-in two hours before the departure time. Airline desks at the airport close about 45 minutes before departure. The carry-on baggage that you have with you must be able to fit under your seat or the overhead compartment. The size specified for hand baggage is 9 x 16 x 19 inches. $4 is charged by the airline for every bag; each bag must weigh less than 50 lbs and four bags are permitted per passenger. Bags having excess weight are charged extra.
So perhaps the best way is to check through the online travel sites to get an idea of what the basic costs are going to be, but then actually book through the airlines. It will definitely require an extra step to book but you'll at least know exactly what you're paying for, plus you might find a unique deal that has gone on unadvertised.
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Another way you can save some money when your book flights is to take advantage of the 24 hour rule. This means that you have 24 hours after booking to cancel and then rebook a flight without penalty if you find that the price has fallen. Another way is to leave on Wednesday if you can. It has been found that most of the empty seats that airlines have is on Wednesday flights, which means that they're going to release more seats at the cheapest price in order to fill them. If a person is diligence they can always find a little cheaper way to fly.
You'll notice that I wrote down the highest possible stars within each zone. Let's say you want to stay in Central Omaha and your preferred star level is 3 stars. Now would be wise to go to see what type of winning bids other users got. There are a couple of websites where users post their winning bids. Simply search "Priceline bidding strategy" in Google to see these sites (they are the first two in the search results). The winning bids from these users should give you a good idea of where you should start bidding. You would also want to check standard hotel booking sites like Hotels.com to see the type of rates they offer for their highest rated star level in the Omaha area (the closer you are getting to these prices each time you bid up, the less of a deal you are getting).
States and cities are involved in running the sites. You will find out that there are successful bargain hunters who have managed to grab downtown rooms at a three-star hotel for as low as $50 per night. The trick is to be familiar with the bidding process and stick with your bid. Whenever you place a bid on the system, a standard warning will come up to inform that the price you offer is too low. If you know your game and stick to it, it will be a surprise when you get a pre-paid reservation confirmation in your inbox.
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The service takes your credit card number before you get to make a bid. When there is availability of rooms that comes at the price you've set, your account will be billed of the transaction. There will be no refund. You must know that there is no backing off last minute.
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Keep in mind that though you get to select a location for the hotel that you want and the star level of your hotel, you will not have a personal say in the choice of flights or other details relating to the room that has been reserved for you. These things can be a nuisance for Priceline to get your bid matched in a short period of time.
However, now the game has changed a little. Quite a few hotels have empty rooms and are willing to sell them at low rates through Priceline, on condition of anonymity to avoid destroying their normal rating. And, we have found a rather handy guide that should help you avoid some of the Priceline pitfalls.As mentioned earlier, the airline does several things to cut cost being a low-cost carrier. The airline does not operate flights to and from the destinations daily, but on some days of a week. You will have to make your travel plans according to the schedule, if you are traveling by this airline. Amenities like pillow, beverage, different types of food and beverages etc, are available for purchase on the flight. Passengers are allowed to carry pets in cabin for $50 each way.
Allegiant Air's fleet consists of planes of different types having an average age of 20.6 years and equipped with economy seating arrangements.
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Club World and Club World London City – Business Class: this class knows how to cater to the high flying corporate class of this world. Most of the people traveling through business class are frequent flyers and are always traveling from one destination to another and are always in a hurry to be somewhere. For them, their travel time is actually their resting time and they wish to be fully prepared to take on work the moment they land. They also enjoy all the luxuries a first class enjoys like a flat bed and amenity kit and VIP lounges etc… they can even check in as late as 15 minutes before the flight from London City. They also enjoy a fast track line upon arrival through Passport Control.
Apart from this, the British Airways offer Club Europe, World Traveler Plus and UK Domestic. These classes range from business to economy and are dedicated for a few set routes. They all get noise cancelling headphones and the World Traveler Plus are also allowed to carry an extra baggage of 23kgs without any extra charges. Complimentary food and drinks are offered in all classes through long haul flights.
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Every passenger also has personal entertainment sets on long haul flights to help them pass the time. Some flights even have plugs which allow you to charge your phones and laptops. Although you might have carry a converter if the charger is not compatible with your device. All in all, the British Airways are known for their quality of service, customer relations, standards and attention to detail. There is a reason why their passengers never want to switch.
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Differently-abled travellers who require assistance in mobility can avail aid from the airline staff if they inform latest before 48 hours of their scheduled British Airways flight. Passengers can travel in their own wheelchairs at most airports until they reach the departure gate, while one collapsible manual wheelchair can be carried inside the cabin. Maximum acceptable dimensions of the wheelchair to be carried in-flight for London are 74 x 94 x 73 centimeters, and for UK and the rest of Europe, it is 140 x 85 x 106 centimeters. At 140 x 85 x 152 centimeters, travellers from the rest of the world enjoy a slight leniency in terms of size of wheelchair allowed to be carried on-board.
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Additionally, other conveniences are provided for ease of check-in including telephone check-ins, valet services and also an online portal – the official British Airways website that contains a wealth of information facilitating passengers to check Airways Schedule, check personal bookings, get travel advice besides information on different destinations and even perform Airways online booking.
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In fact, they have even implemented Airways online booking service through e-ticketing method which endows passengers with the flexibility of checking in without the need of a physical ticket. Only passenger details such as proof of identification are obligatory to be produced during check-ins, as all other booking information gets stored in the systems.
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British Airways Bookings are so convenient that the world is at your fingertips. One click of the mouse and you can be on your way to the most attractive destinations anywhere in the world. These Airways offers the best competitive and cheap rates, sufficient to lure frequent business travelers, frequent tourists and infrequent tourists. Their efforts at passenger comfort and convenience are legendary.
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An International Flight can be a long haul. But British Airways has the shortest routes among their air plans and this adds to its popularity. These Airways is the most competitive cheap offers cost effective deals compared to other airlines. These Airways flight will leave you with the permanent memories of superb seating, great in-flight entertainment and polite and accommodating service. It is indelibly imprinted in your mind as the most pleasurable time ever.
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British Airways is United Kingdom's largest international airline, with routes to over 550 destinations the world over. This airline is world renowned for their high standards and international recognitions, having been featured in many reviews by airline critics as well as passengers. Apart from just offering flights, British Airways sustains its status within the airline industry through a workforce that offers exceptional work commitment and excellent service levels.
Throughout its long history, British Airways has evolved almost a century within the airline industry. Currently owned by Comair Limited since 1992,
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this airline started off with humble beginnings as Aircraft Transport and Travel in 1919, with its maiden flight from Le Bourget to Honslow in August 1919. Later, with the merger of a few other airlines due to the decline of the industry, this British airline was named Imperial Airways and was the first major British carrier. At that time, they operated with only 18 aircraft and 250 employees.
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Are you sick of waking up early every day, slugging with the peak hour crowd as you travel to your office? Are you tired of the demands that your boss places on you? Are you considering taking a short break from your stressful day job? I'm not here to encourage you to quit your day job, but I am here to suggest that a cheap vacation package may just be what you need to recharge.
Do you want to travel to distant places of the world in the shortest period of time? Then flight is the best option for you. They can make you reach your destination in the shortest period of time. The price for the flight tickets is unaffordable by many people. However if you consider that the fare for traveling in flight can be afforded only by the rich people then you are wrong. These days, any person can afford the fare of flights if he compares the price of the tickets little carefully. There are several sites these days which offer the comparison of cheap flights.
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These days, keeping in mind the demand of the flights; several new cheap flights have been launched. Now, one does not have to visit the travel agents for booking the tickets of the flight. One can book the tickets of the cheap flights online. There are several sites which offer the tickets of the cheap flights. If you want to avail the cheap flights then you just need to browse the internet and find the site that offers the tickets to his destination at the cheapest rate. By booking the tickets on his own, one can save the money that the agent would have charged as his commission.
Cheap Vacation Package – Relaxing On A Beach Or Resort
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A most suitable place to go to if you want to rest and relax would be a beach resort. Imagine yourself buried in the sand, basking under the sun. You enjoy listening to the waves as they beat on the sand, the sounds of seagulls yakking and children playing, and perhaps the melodies of Caribbean music coming from the lifeguard's radio. Sounds like a really tranquil scene eh? In this option, you'll be far from the city, and thus you won't be reminded of the daily grind of working in the city.
Cheap Vacation Package – Going On A Shopping Spree
Alternatively, if you prefer a more happening environment, you could try looking for a cheap vacation package that brings you on a shopping trip. Overseas shopping trips can be enjoyable because shopping can help relieve stress and you get the chance to buy stuff that cannot be found wherever you live. You can even enjoy the tastes of the country's local cuisines. In certain countries like Thailand and Hong Kong, tourists are allowed to bargain with the stallholders for non-food purchases.
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The International theme packages provided under the Cheap Travel are similar to those provided under Indian theme packages. The additional packages included in this category of themes are Rail Tours, Spa and City Break. The Indian coastline is filled with attractive beaches and captures the interests of tourists all round the year. Goa, fondly known as the "Beach's Paradise", has some of the most amazing and captivating beaches in the world. Besides Goa, the Cheap Vacation Package also takes you on a trip to Orissa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Andaman and Nicobar islands also have some of the exquisite beaches and is included in every beach holiday.
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Travelling in a train is one of the most comfortable journeys these days. The train covers diverse landscapes as it crosses a number of forests, mountains, hills, rivers and plains. The Cheap Travel, with its theme package, the rail route packages, takes the tourists to those countries which provide special trains only for the tourists and offer really affordable rail tour packages.
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You can visit places like Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken and Lucerne. You can get to view the beautiful Alpine peaks very comfortably from the train if you register for Cheap Vacation Packages.
You're finally ready to choose your next vacation. If you are reading this you are probably looking for some cheap vacation ideas to save some money. Imagine being on a beach, the wind blowing in your face. The water looks so clear and blue. The smell in the air is so clean and crisp, And the birds are chirping in the background. In order to choose a vacation you need a vision first, after that vision I can help with the rest.
There are so many different cheap vacation ideas out there choosing between any of them can be very difficult. One thing is for certain, whatever it is you choose you are going to have a great time. Choosing your cheap vacation to go on can be easy and just got even easier. Just follow some simple steps.
1. What kind of vacation would you like. Some ideas are a nice beach vacation, maybe even a cruise vacation. If you like the Las Vegas scene there is that. Or even try the great American Camping Vacation.
2. Once you choose your spot on where you want to go set a realistic budget for yourself. Include everything. That is the hotel you will stay at, the flight to get to your destination, the food you will eat, even the souvenirs you will purchase. Take all of that into account and set a budget and do not exceed that budget.
3. The final step is the most important turn your thought into a reality and go book your vacation and go have some fun.
Most of us think it would be great to suddenly decide to take a vacation and just be able to take off. However, in the past, it seemed difficult to do so due to high prices when booking at the last minute. Fortunately, there are now ways people can get a great deal on vacations booked on short notice. Below are some easy tips to booking a cheap vacation at the last minute:
1. The internet is a great resource when looking to book a cheap vacation at the last minute. For instance, there are online discount travel sites that offer great deals on vacation packages such as European tours, Caribbean vacations, Hawaiian vacations, and much more. These discount travel sites offer great deals on vacation packages on short notice. Users can check availability and prices on a wide range of vacation packages. They are a perfect choice for people who want to get away quickly without having to spend a lot of money. You can often save 30% or more when you book through these travel sites instead of making the same bookings on your own.
College students don't have lots of funds to spare and are seeking cheap vacation spots. It might seem hard to find cheap vacation ideas for college students, but with proper planning and research it can be done. There are numerous student discount schemes and travel packages that you just can avail to produce your vacation inexpensive. Since a big part of a vacation budget is spent on airline tickets and hotels, it is most effective to plan your trip in advance so that you can get one of the most discounts. One more great notion is to travel in big groups so that you can do group bookings for sight seeing and hotel plans. This sort of group booking can offer you one more discount of 15 to 25 percent. Picking the proper location to spend your vacation is of course probably the most significant part in case you are seeking cheap vacation ideas for college students. The following we will give you some inexpensive vacation ideas for college students.
Inexpensive Vacation Ideas for College Students
It is most effective for you to retain points in perspective whenever you are a college student. Yearning for your romantic trip to Paris or an extravagant vacation all over Europe is out of question. You need to find a location for vacation that's not just cheap but also tourist friendly. Avoid places which will be teeming with tourists as the hotel costs will probably be incredibly high and not open for negotiation and discounts. You also must decide in case you would like to frolic on a beach with lots of sun and sand or would like to go hiking up the mountains and enjoy nature. Once you have got that settled, you are able to start picking the perfect vacation spot.
The economy has driven the cost of flights down, and people are traveling less while trying to hang on to the money they have – so when the economy is down, it is also a good time to find cheap flights to Miami. Scouring online travel websites and doing a little research can help to determine when the best of the deals is available.
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Flying to Miami or anywhere else during the holidays in December will always cost a bit more, the airlines bank on the fact that people are trying to get home to their families and pay whatever it takes to get there.
Leaving enough time in advance between the booking of the flight and the actual flight will really make a difference in finding cheap flights to Miami. Advance booking is always rewarded with a cheaper air fare. Sometimes, however, it is impossible to book far in advance, so taking advantage of last minute deals may also be an option. Airlines get cancellations every day, so there may be some room to fly standby and that might offer some savings. Another great way to find a last minute cheap flights to Miami is to scour the web, and there are websites that are devoted to offering last minute deals. Some of the websites actually act as a brokerage between two parties – one that has a ticket that they cannot use and one party that needs it.
And finally, you can also look for package deals that include cheap flights to Miami, and return airfare as well. Most packages are offered alongside great hotel accommodations, rental car services, meals, and tickets to Miami area events and attractions – all at a bundled price that is hard to beat as compared to purchasing everything separately. You can find a plethora of travel companies offering these types of specials anytime of the year.
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The ala carte option that cheap flights are sold under usually do not include checking baggage, there is a fee for every bag that is checked upon arrival at the airport and check in. The fee can be avoided by not checking any bags; carryon luggage is typically free up to a certain weight. So beat the fee by taking only what you need to, pack light. It may be cheaper to ship ahead via US Postal Service, check into the fees for shipping your luggage as opposed to checking it. It may be cheaper.
Don't overlook the savings possibilities that arise if you decide to go with an all-inclusive airfare, hotel, and rental car package. Many travel companies offer such deals and they are very enticing. You get your choice of cheap flights, hotel accommodations, and use of a rental car at your destinations, meals, tickets to shows and much, much more. Sometimes the cheapest way for a group or a family to travel is via the all-inclusive package – so don't overlook this option.
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Basically, finding inexpensive airfare means doing your legwork. Know the rules and look for ways to get around them, and you will find that you are better equipped to keep some money in the wallet. There is no sense in paying for cheap flights if they work out to be more expensive than you had bargained for in the beginning.
Enjoy travelling to your favourite holiday destinations by getting the best cheap flights for your journey. Be it international or domestic, the most comfortable and convenient mode of travel would be by air. However the airline operational cost increases due to fuel costs and security related tax levies have pushed the costs of air travel up during the last decade or so. These cost increases have unfortunately been passed on to the traveller. Still you can find the best cheap flights if you know how to look for them.
Due to the recent global financial meltdown and increase in the number of airlines taking to wings, there is stiff competition among the airlines. This is good news for the air travellers, and they have now got few tricks up their sleeves to find ways and means of flying cheaper. Some travel agents offer discounted tickets. Also one can find so many other online booking portals in order to find the best cheap flights. You may find it difficult to find the best offer at a given point in time as there are so many alternative ways of finding cheap flights. You need to spend time looking for that best deal.
Are you looking for cheap air tickets to Abuja, Lagos and other African destinations? With the FIFA World Cup happening in Africa, you may well assume that getting cheap flights to any of African destinations is beyond apprehension. But until you go online, visit a reliable portal that is reputed for offering international cheap flights and cheap air tickets for domestic destinations in Africa, you will only stay behind with surmises. Abuja flights, Lagos flights, and air tickets to other destinations are so cheap that you can plan your visits not only once but quite often. And business travelers do gain a competitive advantage with this facility.
Ever since the FIFA has been announced to be hosted in Africa, influx of tourists to this continent has increased like never before. Leisure travel freaks also started exploring many a city that carries a legacy of the ancient civilization. You will get all the natural wonders here right from exotic beaches to mesmerizing landscapes, lakes, hill stations, wild life, and what not! Abuja and Lagos have emerged as tourist hotspots of late. Get cheap Abuja flights and Lagos flights and give your vacationing spree a new twirl. The payment gateway is safe in a reliable online booking platform. Once you make the payment, you get an electronic receipt and your printer will let you get it in print form.


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To think we'd spar toe to toe with a guy like your student is a myth. Enjoy the fantasy, but good luck if you ever do that in a confrontation.
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By Matthew Heimer
As many of us have learned the hard way, the cost of car ownership goes far beyond the checks you cut to the dealer or the bank. Fuel, maintenance and repairs, depreciation and the cost of insurance can all bulk up the cost of ownership, turning what looked like a bargain on the lot into a white elephant in your driveway. Hence the value of a guide like Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own Awards that aims to project which makes and models will be most affordable once all those factors are taken into account.
Kelley's rankings for the 2013 model year, released this week in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show, pick winners in categories of interest to car lovers in general and boomers in particular. Lincoln, a brand that's been trying to shake its stodgy image with more stylish designs aimed at the 50-something crowd, had the best ranked models in two categories, Luxury Mid-Size SUV/Crossover and Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover (for the MKX and MKT, respectively). Ford's iconic Mustang, enjoying revived popularity after a redesign, took best-value honors in the Sports Car and High-Performance Car categories (the latter for its GT version).
Swinging for the fences in the High-End Luxury Car category? The Kelley rankings give best-value honors to the Porsche Panamera, which retails for around $77,000.


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Question: What can I do to prevent myself from developing high blood pressure?
Answer: Well, we can all do a great deal to prevent high blood pressure. In fact, it's very clear from studies around the world that individuals and populations who follow healthy life style habits are at much lower risk of developing high blood pressure than those individuals and populations who have higher risk factors for high blood pressure.
What are those things you can do? First of all, maintain a healthy weight. Exercise on a regular basis. Eat a healthy diet that's full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy proteins, low in saturated fats -- the dairy fats, the beef and pork fats, and so forth. Eat a diet that's rich in the minerals and vitamins such as potassium, magnesium, calcium -- a well-rounded diet.
Avoid high stress and high strain situations in your life. If you're in them, identify some ways to build into your life stress management techniques. Get rid of the things that are causing the stress that you can get rid of. Implement a stress management program including exercise, meditation, prayer, listening to music, hitting punching bags -- whatever you find to be relaxing to you as part of a stress management program.
If you have a family history of high blood pressure, be particular wary of these things and be especially careful in your lifestyle habits.
So again, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, eat healthy, avoid high intakes of alcohol, high salt-containing foods like the high-processed foods and so forth, and try to avoid those stressful situations that can put you at risk for developing high blood pressure.


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Urgent for all cavalier owners.
The latest syringomyelia newsletter is out today from Clare Rusbridge and Penny Knowler and is packed with information. For the first time, interim findings from the DNA/scanning project are offered and research scanning programmes are beginning to show the worrying extent of this worldwide CKCS problem. From the newsletter:
This is why it is imperative for any cavalier owner to be familiar with what this condition is, what its symptoms are, and to consider donating blood to the DNA project (this is for ALL cavaliers). The sooner SM and its inheritance is understood, and whether ooutside factors like breeding for the current, popular small show head are contributing to the problem, the better for the health of our cavaliers. To get this information Clare Rusbridge and the Canadian team of researchers NEED CAVALIER BLOOD. I've posted on all these topics -- symptoms, info sheet, and DNA project -- in the faq here; and on the CKCS SM info website, www.cavaliertalk.com/smSome startling statistics: In a sample of 70 'unaffected' CKCS MRI scanned for breeding purposes in Europe and North America:
49 (70%) had syringomyelia
12 (17%) were at risk -young dogs with occipital hypoplasia but no syringomyelia yet
9 (13%) were clear
Other screening studies have reported 'more with than without'. Pedigree analysis confirms this is a worldwide problem and not limited to any particular country, breeding line or kennel.
The newsletter also notes:
What has the investigation into the disorder has shown so far:
A number of dogs have a mild malformation but do not have syringomyelia
Clinically affected offspring often have affected (clinically or sub-clinically) parents
Clinically affected parents can produce 'clear' offspring
The signs of syringomyelia can get worse and have an earlier onset with each generation
Chiari malformation occurs occasionally in other toy breeds ( the DNA collection includes 7 different breeds)
Syringomyelia can be asymptomatic or apparently asymptomatic. Sometimes this is because the signs of pain are not recognised e.g. many dogs show discomfort during the evening and on walks. If the dogs are predominantly penned and not exercised (as in some breeding establishments) then signs of pain may be missed. However some dogs genuinely exhibit few or no signs because of where and how their spinal cord has been affected
Length and diameter of the syrinx does not necessarily reflect severity and should not be used as a factor in decision making for breeding.
The inheritance of the disorder is not yet known. The 'best guesses' are that it is polygenic or dominant with incomplete or variable penetrance but the influence of another gene cannot be ruled out; affected lines are always found on both sire and dam sides of an affected case
The newsletter also contains MRI images that show what this condition does inside a dog's head, and the latest recommended breeding protocol for breeders. I am working on converting the PDF and when done it will be with the other newsletters on www.cavaliertalk.com/sm (probably Saturday evening as the newsletter is very long -- 5 pages -- with lots of formatting!
When available I will also have Clare's SM seminar available to order for Europeans here; there is a US and Canadian version and I will post where those can be ordered in N America in the Health section separately.


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by Lou Mancinelli and Len Lear
Irish-Americans and Irish immigrants accounted for almost one-third of General Washington's Revolutionary Army. Commodore John Barry was an Irish-born Philadelphian who is now celebrated as the father of the American Navy. More Irish lived in Philadelphia during the 1800s than in New York or in Boston.
They came to live in the city of homes. Marita Krivda presents a photographic history of the Irish in Philadelphia in her new book, "Irish Philadelphia: Images of America" (2012, Arcadia Publishing).
Krivda, 65, is a medical librarian (for more than 30 years) who worked as director of the medical library at Chestnut Hill Hospital until it shifted to a volunteer-only library. She was raised in a Queen-Anne style East Oak Lane home designed for hosiery manufacturer Owen Osborne and built in 1888. She still lives on the same block.
"I had a lot of assistance in writing my book," Krivda said, "from the owners of the Irish Edition (a monthly newspaper). Tony Byrne and Jane Duffin allowed me access to their extensive files on the local Irish." The Irish Edition has been located in Wyndmoor ever since it was founded in 1981.
In addition, the author used books by Chestnut Hill College historian David Contosta and Chestnut Hill Historical Society's Liz Jarvis as source material. Also helpful was "The Irish in Philadelphia: Ten Generations of Urban Experience," by former Temple University professor Dennis Clark.
The images in the new book show the faces of a hard-working, tight-knit people who played a major role in the industrialization of a nation. In Philadelphia the Irish have played a major role in politics and in organized labor, particularly those unions representing construction workers, firefighters and police officers.
In Northwest Philadelphia, the Irish connection dates back to colonial times. James Logan, for whom Logan Square in center city was named, was the Irish-born secretary of William Penn who built the historic Stenton mansion in East Germantown in 1726 in the Georgian Style architecture which was also the rage in Ireland at the time. It was situated on 500 acres and surrounded by vast gardens.
In 1858 the Sisters of St. Joseph bought Monticello, the mansion owned by a man named Joseph Middleton on a seven–acre tract of land where they established their mother house. On that land they founded Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1871 and Chestnut Hill College for Women in 1924. The sisters were a French order but had come to Philadelphia in 1846 and had persuaded many Irish women to become nuns.
The book contains a photo of Chestnut Hill College and discussion of its founding as well as information about the Irish Center, aka the Commodore Barry Club, at 6815 Emlen St. in Mt. Airy. Jim McGill, co-founder of the Philadelphia Céilí Group that is housed in the Irish Center, lives in Chestnut Hill.
The center was founded in 1958 by two tavern keepers, Mickey Cavanaugh and Michael Scullion. According to Krivda, "They located and purchased a large rambling building at Carpenter and Emlen Streets with several bars, restaurant facilities, meeting rooms and an auditorium … Irish county societies, in particular the Donegal Society and Mayo Society, promoted the club with the hope of growing their membership."
For over 50 years, the Irish Center has been essentially non-political, unlike many similar groups around the country which have been involved in the "struggles" in Northern Ireland. Their focus has been the promotion of Irish culture with regular Friday night dances of the Philadelphia Céilí Group, Gaelic language lessons, lectures and traditional Irish music concerts
Another Chestnut Hill area connection has been the 1855 founding of Our Mother of Consolation Church. According to Krivda, "Joseph Middleton, a convert from Quakerism to Catholicism, purchased the land and paid for the church construction. During the Know-Nothing riots (anti-Irish) in the 1850s threats were made against this church … Two other churches in the city, St. Michaels and St. Augustine, were burned to the ground in riots in 1844. OMC was dominated by Irish clergy, Irish nuns and Irish parishioners until the early 20th century."
The first parishioners were mainly Irish. The east side of Chestnut Hill was home to nearly all of the Irish. About 30% of Chestnut Hill residents in 1930 were Catholic (and of this group 57% were Irish). Krivda said, "Many families of well-to-do Protestants in Chestnut Hill had live-in domestic servants, mostly women, who would bring the number of Irish even higher. These women tended to dwell in the homes of their wealthy employers."
Class divisions dominated on the Hill at least until the middle of the 20th century for the Irish. Those who owned their own homes lived in East Chestnut Hill and worked as mechanics, chauffeurs, gardeners and truck drivers. Also, the better paid domestic servants and cooks lived in East Chestnut Hill, as well as a small group of shop clerks and bookkeepers. Those who had become wealthy and socially prominent tended to live in the north and west sections of Chestnut Hill.
"The Irish set the standard basically" for working class Americans, according to Krivda's book. Their labor contributed in major ways to the industrialization of America. At home, they had suffered conditions of extreme economic hardship. Across the ocean, Irish-American families wrote back home about owning their own homes, which was most impressive because Irish Catholics were prohibited by law from owning land in their own country until the 1900s.
The Irish started immigrating to America in the 1700s and arrived in waves in the 1800s, the new book points out. At least 28 Philadelphia Irishmen were preeminent soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The catastrophic potato famine of Biblical proportions caused thousands to immigrate to Philadelphia between 1845 and 1850.
They came seeking the American dream. After they arrived, they discovered their labor was cheaper than black labor because blacks were often considered property as slaves, and therefore valued as investments. But Irish were mere commodities.
"They would do anything," said Krivda. Back home they were farmers or linen workers but rarely industrial laborers. When they arrived here on ships, however, merchants often hired them on the spot at the docks. The workers were promised good wages, shelter and food, but those promises were not always kept.
"Irish in Philadelphia: Images of America" progresses in chronological order from the colonial Irish to the famine victims to the "lace curtain Irish" on through the 20th century. Philadelphia inherited its first Irish mayor, James H.J. Tate, in 1962, when Richardson Dilworth resigned as mayor to run for governor. Tate won re-election twice and served for 10 years.
In 2011, Krivda published (with a co-author) a similar "Images of America" book focused on East Oak Lane. She studied English at Temple University, graduated in 1968 and attended graduate school at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. That experience contributed to the Irish roots she explored and celebrated in the creation of this book.
"Irish in Philadelphia: Images of America," is available through Amazon.com for $21.99. More information at email@example.com or www.arcadiapublishing.com/Irish-Philadelphia


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Manuel Gonzales gave up a successful Austin, Tex., pie company to write. The Miniature Wife and Other Stories, a collection of short stories, is his debut.
There's quite a cast of horror characters in the book—zombies, werewolves, swamp monsters. Does this stem from a love of the genre?
My dad has always been a fan of old horror films, the old black and whites. He has really bad taste in old monster movies. I also just really like monsters, and the horror genre. But I was really deathly afraid of actual scary movies when I was a kid.
Are the monster stories supposed to be allegorical?
Well, I always write it as straight as I can. I never write with that intention. When I first thought of the [zombie office romance] idea, I thought it would be interesting to tell the story from the point of view of the zombie, because usually they're acting upon the protagonist, not acting out their own story. I feel like they deserve at least one story. I also thought it would be funny to have him work in an office and nobody realizes that he is what he is.
Robert Louis Stevenson saw his stories acted out while he was sleeping in his "dream theater." Much of your work seems to embrace the chronology and tone of a dream, like in "Capra II." Do dreams influence your writing?
It's usually daydreams. I'll be at work or in a meeting—I'm very bad at paying attention—and my mind wanders. The Capra story started that way: I remember I was stuck trying to write something else. I couldn't get it to work and was getting frustrated. This ridiculous swamp-monsters-and-robots premise had nothing to do with what I was working on at the time, and I thought it was funny, so I wrote some paragraphs, but didn't know where it was going. Then I started thinking, where would this exist? I realized it would exist in first-person shooter games. I was like, "What if there was an actual person in there? What's that guy like?" So I started writing about that guy. He comes awake, and he's like, "Why am I holding this gun? Where the hell am I? Why can't I remember anything?"
You've said before you don't consider yourself to be a magic realist, but your work certainly rides the line between reality and fantasy.
I really like reading magical realism. I just always think that when people see something that's like this, then they automatically think that's what you're trafficking in. I like just playing with it: what would it be like, really, to have this moment that you think is going to be magical and wondrous and then you are brought back to earth by the daily rigmarole of dealing with a spouse, a child, a job. Sometimes the presence of the unreal isn't going to do anybody any good, you know, there's still all of the daily stuff you have to push through, and just because you bought a mystical beast at a flea market doesn't mean that your life is going to automatically get better. And in some cases it might get worse.


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I introduced myself a while ago on my first contribution, but I'd like to do it properly this time.
I am Kari Salonen, age 44 and I work as a freelance translator for Finnish TV. I am finnish and I live in Helsinki.
I am one of the "just a music fans" on this forum, but I've had the pleasure of translating a number of world music documentaries for TV.
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Need reasons to wake up early?
Zimzala, a laid-back bar and eatery at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, just debuted a grab-and-go breakfast/coffee shop called Zim a Go Go. It is open from 6 to 11 a.m. and offers items like breakfast burritos, chicken n' waffle panini with tomato jam, wasabi arugula, gruyere, prosciutto, béchamel, sweet potato tots and sloppy joes with house pickles, buttermilk roll and Parmesan garlic fries.
Or just go for the Chef Roy's homemade ice cream in breakfast-inspired flavors like Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, peanut butter and jelly, cinnamon toast and salted caramel granola.
Zim a Go Go is perfect for when you're craving a quick breakfast and hot drink, but you don't have time to commit to a sit-down meal. Zimzala restaurant is on the second level of The Strand in downtown Huntington Beach, at the Shorebreak Hotel, 500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Mozambique opens sister location
Fans of Mozambique in Laguna Beach can now dine at its newly opened sister restaurant at The Bluffs in Newport Beach.
Mozambique Peri-Peri is a new concept serving many of the same dishes as its original restaurant, but in smaller portions and in a casual dining atmosphere.
It's named after piri piri, a red pepper used in many African and Portuguese dishes.
The menu includes starters such as vegetarian or beef samosas served with cilantro aioli, grilled prawns and chicken pops (marinated chicken served with Asian slaw and Peri-Peri sauce).
Or choose from delicious curry bowls, wraps or grilled items including a steak sandwich with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and spicy aioli; boerewors sausage on a Portuguese roll; chicken Peri-Peri; or an 8-ounce Mozambique burger.
There are salads, large platters for sharing, or a family-style menu. Mozambique Peri-Peri also serves hard-to-find domestic and Eastern African beer, and South African wines.
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mozambique Peri-Peri is in The Bluffs shopping center at MacArthur Boulevard and Bison Avenue.
Fun at the movies
The luxurious new Edwards luxe theater, Island Cinemas officially opens at Fashion Island on Friday.
The seven-screen theater complex features stadium seating, and generously sized seats, armrests, aisles and legroom.
And that's not all — on the food front, the standard concessions of popcorn, candy and sodas are available, but they take a back seat for tasty sandwiches, specialty pizzas, quiches, vegetarian spring rolls, pastries and more. Or order a specialty coffee, beer, champagne or glass of wine.
Just like at plays, concerts and sporting events, you can reserve seats when you purchase tickets from a map online or at the box office. Tickets cost $16.50.
Edwards Island Cinemas is at 999 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
Big donation to Hoag Hospital
We're hoping that none of you will ever need this, but we are so fortunate that Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach is opening one of the world's most advanced cardiac operating suites.
Thanks to a $2-million donation by Bob and Marjie Bennett of Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital this week unveiled a hybrid cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) that includes a custom robot — designed by BMW and featuring an imaging system with 3D and 4D reconstructive software — that is used to see blood vessels, tissue and organs during cardiac surgery, angioplasty and endovascular procedures.
"It allows us to open the body in a way that's kinder and gentler to patients; it's a minimally invasive procedure, and we can open up an artery to prevent a heart attack," said Dr. Subbarao Myla, who leads the endovascular therapy and cardiovascular research at the Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute.
Myla compares the hybrid cardiovascular operating room to "a sophisticated GPS for the body."
At the unveiling earlier this week, Dr. Aidan Raney, head of the cardiovascular surgery at the institute, said that the CVOR "opens up a whole new frontier for people who have cardiovascular disease." Their plan is to do the first Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve procedure in February.
"This treatment will help people who are too sick to tolerate open heart surgery," Raney said.
Bob Bennett is a nationally-renowned broadcaster and philanthropist who founded Metromedia, which is now Fox Television. The Bob and Marjie Bennett Hybrid Surgical Suite at Hoag Hospital promises to be one of the country's best cardiac care facilities.
'White Christmas' in Costa Mesa
Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" has come to the stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through Jan. 1. The show promises to be a joy-filled experience for the whole family.
"White Christmas" is a tale of two showbiz friends putting on a Christmas show in a Vermont inn, who find romance with two sisters in the process. The musical is nonstop dance, romance and merriment, not to mention classic songs including "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Sisters," "Blue Skies," and the unforgettable title song, Berlin's "White Christmas."
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering a 25% military discount with prices as low as $15. For tickets and an entire schedule of performance dates and times, go to SCFTA.org.
Tickets also are available at the center's box office, 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787.
Technology in optics
Eyesite Optometry in Newport Coast is owned by a father-and-son doctor team, Sy and David Rosenblum, who use state-of-the-art technologies in optics, dry eye treatment and contact lenses.
Eyesite also carries an extensive collection of designer eyewear and sunglasses, including Fendi, Cartier, Chrome Hearts, Chanel, Tom Ford, Gucci, Persol, Juicy Couture, Bvlgari, Giorgio Armani, Oliver Peoples and Oakley.
And for children and tweens, there's a "kids-only" movie room with hundreds of designer glasses and sunglasses. Eyesite will fill optical prescriptions from other doctors, too.
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Eyesite Optometry is in Newport Coast Shopping Center, 21161 Newport Coast Drive.
Bonus at the Yard House
Who wouldn't love a holiday gift card from the popular and award-winning Yard House restaurant specializing in American fusion foods and an incredible selection of beers on tap?
Now, it's giving back to the person who buys the easy holiday gift. Through Dec. 31, purchase a gift card totaling $50 or more and receive a $10 bonus card to use on a future visit, beginning Jan. 1.
The restrictions for the $10 bonus cards include dine-in-only food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases at any Yard House or at Yard House Bar & Grill.
Yard House gift cards can be purchased at any Yard House. In Orange County there are locations in Brea, Costa Mesa, Irvine and Newport Beach. Visit http://www.yardhouse.com or call (800) 336-5336.
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IRVINE — The No. 4-ranked UC Irvine men's volleyball team has been showing its dominance, its depth and its season-long preparation for the opportunity to defend its 2012 NCAA championship. But in its regular-season finale Saturday night against No. 13-ranked Penn State, the Anteaters were, at times, simply showing off.
UCI (22-6) hit .368 as a team, 238 points better than the Nittany Lions (19-7), while also posting advantages in aces (7-1), team blocks (8.5-7.5), digs (24-16) and setting percentage (.474 to .284) on the way to a commanding 25-20, 25-20, 25-14 nonconference triumph.
It was the fifth straight win for the 'Eaters and the fourth consecutive sweep. Coach David Kniffin's squad is unbeaten in April and will be the No. 2 seed in the eight-team Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament that begins with a home quarterfinal against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday.
"It was definitely fun tonight," said UCI setter Chris Austin, who was among three players honored on senior night. "It was good to compete against a team not in the MPSF, so we could play a little bit looser. We're getting better as a team, so that's most important for us. We keep playing well and playing with energy and playing as if we're the underdog, which is good for us."
It's difficult to be the underdog when senior All-American outside hitter Kevin Tillie is displaying his typical postseason dynamism. Tillie, who has been slowed by injuries and even sat out some matches in recent weeks, led the winners with 12 kills. He hit .455 and added one ace and five digs.
"[Tillie] is a fun player to be around, because he is going to make plays for you in several areas on the court," Austin said of the 6-foot-6 outside hitter from France. "When he's feeling good, he's obviously a highlight-reel player to watch and that's fun for us."
Sophomore outside hitter Zack La Cavera added 10 kills and hit .333, while contributing five digs, three block assists and two aces.
Outside hitter Kyle Russell, a 6-9 freshman recently inserted into the starting lineup, had eight kills. He hit .333 and added two aces, two digs and two block assists for the winners, for whom Austin distributed 33 assists and notched three kills. His setting percentage was .516.
"Tillie's dynamic nature is generally inspired by our setter and I thought [Austin] did a nice job of making Tillie more dynamic," Kniffin said. "[Austin] sped some things up. And we moved [Tillie] around and set him in different situations, which allowed him to utilize his athleticism."
UCI used eight consecutive points to take a 16-9 lead on its way to claiming the opening set.
The 'Eaters led by two only twice before a kill by Connor Hughes put the hosts up, 22-19, in Game 2.
And UCI scored the first five points of Game 3, on its way to its 18th sweep this season.
Junior middle blocker Scott Kevorken had five kills, one solo block and three block assists, while sophomore libero Michael Brinkley chipped in a team-best eight digs.
As good as it was, Austin said UCI looks forward to adding more polish with a week of practice heading in the MSPF Tournament. The MPSF Tournament winner is guaranteed a spot in the four-team NCA A championship, May 2 & 4 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.
"I think we can continue to fine tune and still work some little kinks out," said Austin, who was an all-tournament performer at the NCAA championship last season. "But we're doing a lot of positive things at this point in the season. It's really important that we start a climb to peaking. We don't want to peak too early, but we want to start to climb the ladder from now up until the NCAA [Championships]."
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The Salon des Vins, Montreal's biennial wine extravaganza, runs this week from Thursday, March 25th to Sunday March 28th. Two years ago I was nearly giddy with excitement, but this time around I'm rather "uninspired", as the thought of muscling my way through vast crowds in desperate search of some undiscovered gem seems tedious, the prices can be steep for rather modest pours, and forget about having time to talk to the producers - they're too darn busy.
But I cannot ignore it completely - the list of producers is not so bad, and you can buy stuff at the show that is simply not available in local stores. Two years ago I went for three of the four days, but this time 'round I'll simply stop by on a Friday and hope it is not too frustrating...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2 comments:
- Shea said...
I hear you on the big festival tastings. Why anyone thinks its possible or reasonable to appreciate wine in such a setting is beyond me. Give me a bottle, a meal, and some time to ponder.
- March 26, 2010 2:41 AM
- Joe said...
a double edged sword sometimes Shea - you ponder too much and you don't trust your initial instinct! This wasn't so bad this year because my expectations were lower...and I really just went with the thought of only trying those things that are unique. Hope all is well!
- July 08, 2010 11:27 PM
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The two Democratic members of Congress whose districts would be most affected by a proposed extension of the Long Beach (710) Freeway have opposing views of the controversial study of a tunnel connecting the freeway to Pasadena.
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) wants regional transportation planners to complete a three-year study of the tunnel and other options for filling the 710 gap. She wrote a letter to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials on Sept. 27 urging that MTA consider "all options for solving the 710 gap problem."
Her letter came after a week after Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) lambasted the MTA over the proposed tunnel extending the 710, calling for the agency to spike the study of the roadway over likely cost overruns and opposition from affected communities.
To a degree, the letters reflect the politics of the districts Chu and Schiff serve. Cities in Schiff's district, including La Cañada, South Pasadena and Glendale, oppose an extension, and Pasadena residents have become increasingly active in fighting a 710 extension.
Cities such as Alhambra and San Marino favor an extension.
Next year, however, district lines change. Should Chu win re-election, she will add Pasadena to her San Gabriel Valley district.
In her letter, Chu said dropping the tunnel from the study now would be a mistake.
"Denying the completion of the environmental review process runs counter to the need for an objective cost-benefit analysis of the 710 Freeway gap completion," she said. "This would also be an affront to the voters of Los Angeles County, who voted to make $780 million available through Measure R to explore solutions to the 710 gap."
Schiff's letter stated that estimates of the project have ranged from $1.5 billion to $5.6 billion, and he projected that the final price tag would be higher still.
Opposition to the tunnel has grown over the last two months, with the Los Angeles City Council weighing in against it, a state audit criticizing Caltrans over management of 500 properties it acquired to build a 710 extension, and Pasadena residents objecting to since-scuttled proposals for a freeway on Avenue 64.
But it appears MTA plans to keep the tunnel in the study, which is slated for completion in 2014.
MTA Chairman and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich said through a spokesman that the study should examine all the remaining alternatives, including the tunnel, light rail, new bus routes and street improvements.
"We think it's prudent to wait for the study to be complete, to look at the information the study provides and make decisions accordingly," said Antonovich spokesman Tony Bell.