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Seriously, this video has everything. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rubbing lotion on his gloves. NO I DON'T KNOW WHY. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira eating a pineapple and dancing Gangnam style, then getting a spray tan. AGAIN, NO IDEA. Yet at the end of the day, the message is clear: HONDA GOOD. HONDA GET WOMAN. And being that it's Brazilian, the ad also makes sure to squeeze in a few seconds of said women engaging in a pose-off whilst flames shoot out of some giant mechanical ring in the background. Did I not mention that this video has everything?
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A tale of World War I, inspired partly by letters exchanged by soldiers and loved ones, "Valiant Hearts" is the rare video game in which military action evokes sympathy rather than aggression. Combat and the regrettable ways it touches the lives of a middle-aged farmer, a teenage student, a new father and an American widower make for the game's backdrop.
The emotional torture of warfare is the game's center.
Helping a bruised and battered soldier simply find a clean sock is treated as an act of heroism, and puzzles are fashioned out of the daily drudgery of a soldier's life on the supply-barren Western Front. "Valiant Hearts" can wring great drama from the task of helping a lonely heart snare a feather from a bird so he can write a letter to his daughter.
No, you cannot shoot the bird, despite a decade and a half of video games that have told us the opposite.
Although the first few minutes of "Valiant Hearts" is more "A Farewell to Arms" than "Call of Duty," the game isn't out simply to manipulate your heartstrings. A broadly drawn comic-book art style — as well as a helpful Doberman pinscher that loves belly rubs — temper the seriousness of the material, putting players in a setting that's more akin to the scenes of Snoopy battling the Red Baron in "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" than it is the blood-drenched realism of modern video games.
Emile, a 42 year-old dairy farmer, has enjoyed a quiet life with his daughter and baby grandson in the French countryside. He's drafted for war, a calling he must heed. The summons comes almost immediately after his son-in-law, Karl, is forced to leave France and fight for the opposing German army. Neither is fit to be a soldier.
As Emile and Karl attempt to reconnect, while hoping their battalions don't destroy each other, their lives intersect with other unlikely warriors. Freddie is an American, born to a Creole family, who enlists in the war after his French wife is the casualty of a German bombing run. Soon realizing trench warfare won't cure his anger, he comes to regret volunteering for the French Foreign Legion.
Anna, meanwhile, is a young Belgian living in Paris and training to be veterinarian, but she rushes home to be with her father, only to get caught in the chemical warfare that plagued Ypres. Her father, a scientist, was kidnapped to help the German cause, a tragedy Anna discovers after pulling women and children from a bombed church.
The stories of the improbable heroes twist and turn throughout the Western Front, and players will control each character, as well as the dog, at varying points throughout the game's four chapters. There are action scenes, as players will throw bombs or drive tanks, but inhabitable characters in "Valiant Hearts" don't brandish guns. Players, in fact, will spend as much time healing wounds as inflicting them.
Stylistically, the game smartly nods to the LucasArts and Sierra adventure games of yore. Challenges here are solved largely by hunting for an object and then discovering where it needs to be used — or to whom it needs to be given. Because items are naturally scattered in an active war zone, this tactic feels less random than it could, and it manages to encourage exploration and conversation.
Only there's no dialogue, at least in the traditional sense. There are grunts and hops and comic-book-like dialogue bubbles. Grand gestures are used to convey player objectives but also to telegraph the helplessness of those stationed around the Western Front. One character needs a shower, another needs some meds, and sometimes the war-torn streets cause a flat tire.
Some puzzles take the form of screwball comedy, such as the moment when Karl has broken free from a French POW camp and needs to remain undetected by stealing the clothing of a high-ranking official. One must find some wine and then concoct a way for the general to spill it on his military fatigues.
Other times the game aims to illuminate more distressing elements of the Great War. A player can pause the game, which cues up the forlorn piano notes of Daniel Teper's "Lonely Pebble," and read historical notes about the settings depicted. At first they add an educational feeling to the proceedings, but they also bring a much greater understanding to the war.
Even those with a solid knowledge of World War I may find it nerve-wracking to read about the effects of chlorine gas or to receive a refresher on the elaborate tunnels dug by each side. Both play a heavy role in "Valiant Hearts," and trusty grandpa Emile is often given the task of digging around planted bombs or running out of gas-flooded caverns.
The puzzles may not be incredibly taxing, but there is no easy win in "Valiant Hearts." Each victory seems to get the players further from the goal. Break free from a POW camp and risk being branded a traitor. Help the Frenchmen win a battle and you struggle as your general marches your battalion to certain death. Drive to where your family is being held and stumble into an occupied city.
There's a little silliness here and there, such as a crazed French general who drives a surprisingly fast-moving tank in his underwear, and credit goes to the cartoon-like art for making these moments work tonally. These largely serve to mix up the style of play, which changes relatively often throughout this 12-or-so-hour game.
Healing fallen soldiers or citizens is a challenge that will require quick thumbs, as one must rapidly follow a series of button prompts. (Depending on your game experience, these can be tedious, but they don't overstay their welcome.) Better is the task of wrangling a cannon, as the game requires one to obtain coordinates rather than showcase reflexes for the few moments when "Valiant Hearts" necessitates large-scale destruction.
Often the game is more removed. A switch, for instance, will activate dynamite. We're spared from watching the carnage, but the game also doesn't pick sides, alternating between French and German battalions and placing our sometimes beloved characters in the tunnels beneath them.
It makes "Valiant Hearts" the most uncommon of militaristic video games, one in which we not only fear for a life but are also reminded of its value.
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The Ray Lewis victory tour continues, regrettably at the expense of the Patriots. The legendary linebacker, who announced his retirement prior to the start of the playoffs, will close out his landmark 17-year career on the biggest stage the NFL has to offer after his Baltimore Ravens knocked off the heavily favored Patriots, 28-13.
The Ray Lewis victory tour continues, regrettably at the expense of the Patriots.
The legendary linebacker, who announced his retirement prior to the start of the playoffs, will close out his landmark 17-year career on the biggest stage the NFL has to offer after his Baltimore Ravens knocked off the heavily favored Patriots, 28-13, Sunday night in an AFC Championship rematch at Gillette Stadium.
The Ravens are headed to New Orleans to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Get ready for the Harbaugh boys.
The Patriots are headed home, their Super Bowl championship drought extended to eight frustrating seasons.
"It really wasn't good enough," coach Bill Belichick said. "It wasn't as good as the Ravens tonight. That's why they're moving on and we aren't. They were just better than we were in really everything. We're obviously disappointed we didn't win."
Say what you want about the Patriots' defense, but this one falls on Tom Brady & Co.
The league's top-scoring offense had put up 28-plus points in 13 of 17 games before Sunday's season-low total after being shutout in the second half.
You can bet Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, he of the "gimmick offense" tweet, had himself a good laugh afterward.
Forget about the 428 yards and 28 first downs. The more telling stats are three turnovers, all in the fourth quarter as the Patriots unsuccessfully tried to cut into a 15-point deficit, and a 1-for-4 effort in the red zone.
"Whatever we did we didn't execute very well," Brady said. "The name of the game is execution and if you don't execute well against a good team you're not going to come out on the winning end.
"We stayed on track for the most part, avoided negative plays," he continued. "But they made it tough on us. They're a good team; they have a very good defense. They kept the pressure on and we just didn't really stand up to the challenge."
Unlike the last few meetings between these NFL heavyweights, this one wasn't decided at the last second. It was effectively over with 11 minutes to play after Anquan Boldin pulled in his second touchdown pass of the game to close out the scoring.
There would be no stirring comeback from Brady. Rather the Cadillac of Quarterbacks led a sputtering offense that saw its final four drives end with a fumble, on downs, an interception and another interception.
The Patriots' had two other drives in the second half. Both ended with a punt.
"We got behind in the second half there and became one dimensional," Brady said after going 29 of 54 for 320 yards while becoming the NFL's all-time postseason passing yardage leader. "We just couldn't string together enough good plays to get into the end zone."
The most glaring example of that came at the end of the first half.
After taking a 10-7 lead with their only touchdown of the game on 2-yard pass from Brady to Wes Welker with 4:18 left in the first half, the Patriots forced the Ravens into a three-and-out as big play defensive end Rob Ninkovich came up a sack.
Taking over at the Baltimore 38, the Patriots advanced to the Baltimore 10. The key call: a direct snap to running back Danny Woodhead on fourth and 1 to keep the drive alive.
Three plays later the Patriots found themselves facing first and goal, 10 yards from netting another seven points and putting some serious pressure on an aging Ravens' defense that had been on the field for 174 snaps in playoff wins over Indianapolis and at Denver.
They had a timeout in their pocket, 26 seconds to play with and all the momentum.
Brady dropped back to pass on first down, saw a wide-open lane on the left and opted to take off. Make that plodded off.
It was the first of two bad decisions.
The notoriously slow-footed Brady gained 3 yards and burned 22 seconds before finally calling time. The Patriots had no choice at that point but to attempt a field goal, Stephen Gostkowski booting a 25-yarder to make it 13-7 while leaving another four valuable points on the field.
"We wanted to try to get up there and clock it and have time to run a play and have the timeout to kick a field goal," Belichick said, dismissing any thought of calling time as soon as Brady slid to safety.
Coincidence or not, the offense never got untracked after that. Now Lewis is headed to New Orleans and Brady is left to ponder another championship-less season.
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NH family cheers newly installed Cardinal LacroixBy the REV. ANDREW NELSON
Special to the Hampshire Sunday News
February 22. 2014 8:22PM
VATICAN CITY - Red is for real. One hour before the ceremony in which Archbishop Gerald Lacroix was raised to the status of cardinal in the Catholic Church, he could be found swiftly walking down the main aisle of St. Peter's Basilica. Lacroix, wearing his new red robes, was waving to his family and friends and doing all that he could to assure that those who traveled from New Hampshire could have the best possible seats.
His actions allowed this reporter to briefly walk past the Swiss Guards and down the main aisle of the basilica, something I must admit was exciting and something that will never happen again. Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, 56, of Quebec was raised to his new office before tens of thousands in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, with even more people gathered to watch on giant televisions outside.
In his classic humble, yet engaging, manner, Lacroix reached over barriers before the start of the consistory to offer hugs, handshakes and his characteristic loving smile and encouraging words to all those he knew and to those who reached out to him.
The power of the moment was not lost on those gathered in the basilica, nor was it lost on Manchester's Lauren and Audra Dachowski, Lacroix's nieces, who happily exclaimed how truly exciting the day was, noting, however, that they had never lost sight of the most important thing of all: "His (Lacroix's) job and calling may have taken him to these exciting places, but he is still our Uncle Gerry, he will always be our Uncle Gerry, and nothing will ever change that."
Audra and Lauren's father, Jeff Dachowski, watched the ceremony unfold from a different perspective, from behind a camera lens. Dachowski, who owns a Bedford photography studio and who is fully accredited with the Vatican, stood elbow to elbow with some of the top photojournalists in the world on a crowded press platform in order to get the best shots of his brother-in-law and the celebrations of the day.
Dachowski is accustomed to high-profile photography, but acknowledged there is something powerful and touching about capturing the moment your brother-in-law is embraced by the Pope.
Benedict welcomed
Moments before the ceremony began in the basilica, the assembled crowd burst into applause as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI emerged from a side door to sit with the College of Cardinals. Benedict, nearing the one-year anniversary of his retirement, was visibly slowed by age.
During the 90-minute ceremony, led by Pope Francis, each of the newly appointed cardinals knelt before the Holy Father to receive a red zucchetto and biretta, the skull cap and head wear worn by the cardinals, as well as title to a Church in Rome, thus keeping with tradition. Toward the conclusion of the ceremony, Pope Francis dramatically left his seat before the Altar of Peter and descended the stairs to personally present a zucchetto, biretta and titular Church to newly appointed 68-year-old Cardinal Archbishop of Abidjan (Ivory Coast) Jean-Pierre Kutwa, who uses a wheelchair.
Cardinal Lacroix's roots were on full display on Saturday and may have in part influenced Pope Francis' presentation to him of the titular Church of San Giuseppe all'Aurelio, known in English as St. Joseph's. St. Joseph is the patron saint of the Diocese of Manchester and all of Canada.
Realness is what Cardinal Lacroix is known for, and it was in full view following Saturday's celebration when family, friends, clergy and Canadian dignitaries descended en masse on the Canadian Pontifical College in Rome.
Approaching the entrance to the college, Cardinal Lacroix was greeted by nearly a dozen Roman children who were dangling out of their apartment windows with their parents, waving Vatican flags and chanting words of greeting. Visibly moved, Lacroix and his family responded with giant waves. The new cardinal cheerfully greeted the children, delighting them by responding in Italian.
In the reception that followed at the college, dignitaries gave warm greetings and recognition to the new cardinal.
The Honorable Denis Lebel, Canadian minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Quebec, touchingly noted: "I asked Cardinal Lacroix's father what he is most proud of about his son. He told me: He loves everyone, and everyone loves him."
Parents' pride
Raymond and Brigitte Lacroix of Manchester are Cardinal Lacroix's parents. As proud of the cardinal as they were, it was evident that he was even prouder of them. In heartfelt words that spanned three languages - French, English and Spanish - Cardinal Lacroix thanked the many family and friends who traveled from around the world to be with him. He asked for prayers for himself and the people of Quebec, alluding at one point to his growing concern over efforts to allow euthanasia within the Canadian province.
Lacroix was joined at his celebration by Cardinal Collins of Toronto, retired Cardinal Turcotte of Montreal, and Vatican "kingmaker'' Cardinal Ouellet, formerly of Quebec and assigned to the Vatican as the Prefect for the Congregation of Bishops. Cardinal Lacroix's warmest words were reserved for his mother and father, to whom he paid tribute and who sat front and center, glowing with a pride.
Cardinal Lacroix's parents will be front and center again next month in Manchester when their son celebrates the 4 p.m. Mass at their parish, St. Anthony of Padua on Belmont Street. The Mass, which will be celebrated March 22, will be open to the public and allow Granite Staters to join Bishop Libasci in welcoming home Cardinal Lacroix.
Prayers for Durkin
As night fell on Rome after a day of much celebration, the delegation from the Granite State was in shock after learning the tragic news of the death of John Durkin, a New Hampshire native and college student studying abroad in Rome. A day that began with prayer was also to end with prayer, as those from New Hampshire who gathered to celebrate with Cardinal Lacroix offered their prayers for the Durkin family during this time of incredible loss.
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Queen City Football Jamboree
Trinity, Giampetruzzi look sharp
August 30. 2013 10:34PM
MANCHESTER -- No one looked sharper in Friday night's Queen City Jamboree than Trinity of Manchester quarterback Carmen Giampetruzzi, who tossed three touchdown passes to help the Pioneers defeat Merrimack, 32-6.
Giampetruzzi, who helped Trinity reach the Division IV championship game last season, threw a 41-yard TD pass to junior tight end Ryan Boldwin and two TD passes to senior tight end Tristan Theroux (19 and 58 yards).
"The two tight ends are as good as anybody in the state," Trinity coach Steve Burns said. "And Carmen makes good decisions most of the time. The ability to keep teams on their heels makes us a very dangerous team when we block."
Good depth at the skill positions is why Trinity is one of the favorites in the new-look Division II this season. Running back Austin Chambers scored on a 1-yard run against Merrimack, rushed for two two-point conversions and caught a two-point conversion pass from Giampetruzzi.Brad Rhoades and Zach Poole will complement Chambers in the backfield. Poole, a senior who started at linebacker as a freshman, missed most of last season with a torn ACL.
Trinity will open the season at Portsmouth on Friday night. That game will feature two of the state's top quarterbacks in Giampetruzzi and Portsmouth's Donovan Phanor.
"We're looking good," Giampetruzzi said. "We're young on the line, but skill guys are what we're blessed with this year. We have to get better on defense. We only gave up six points, but we gave up too many yards."
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FOUR TEAMS that participated in the jamboree have first-year head coaches: Salem (Rob Pike), Souhegan (Mike Lochman), Merrimack (Dante Laurendi) and Manchester West (Vance Sullivan).
Salem beat Souhegan 20-7 in the only matchup between first-year head coaches. Senior running back Jason Martinez, who will likely be Salem's top offensive threat, scored Salem's first touchdown on a 16-yard run.
"The kids are doing a great job of playing with enthusiasm, hustling and all the things I preach to them," Pike said. "We have things we have to work on, but I was happy with our execution. Our offensive line did a pretty good job of coming off the ball and blocking, but we need some help in the passing game."
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MANCHESTER MEMORIAL was without starting quarterback Stephen Deane, but still defeated Manchester West 14-7. Memorial senior Tyler Bachert intercepted a pass on the Memorial 40-yard line with 32.7 seconds left to seal the victory.
Deane suffered a knee injury during a scrimmage against Bishop Guertin and hasn't practiced since. Memorial coach Peter Colcord said he expects Deane to play when Memorial opens the regular season at Salem next weekend.
"He told me today that he thought it was 100 percent, but it's not," Colcord said. "He'll be ready for next Friday."
Sophomore quarterback Mitch Coy threw two TD passes for the Crusaders.
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"We're a veteran team," Concord coach Eric Brown said. "We have a lot of experience. They did all the things we wanted them to do in the offseason, but it's hard to assess at this point. We have a lot to prove."
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CHRIS FOX'S 29-yard field goal with 6:33 to play was the difference in Bishop Guertin's 10-7 triumph over Manchester Central.
"We made some big strides since earlier in the week when we scrimmaged Bedford," BG coach Travis Cote said. "This was a step in the right direction."
Cote said he expects contributions from several new faces, including sophomore Chase Hughes. Hughes, a transfer from Trinity, started at outside linebacker Friday night.
"I think we should be right there," Cote said. "I think we should be a team that's playing for a playoff berth."
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"You better pay attention to Manny," Pinkerton coach Brian O'Reilly said. "When you have that kind of weapon you need to use it. I will use it. Trust me."


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Watonwan County/St. James Library is launching the Family Rowdy Reading Program, designed to encourage the power of imagination by emphasizing reading as a family.
Watonwan County/St. James Library is launching the Family Rowdy Reading Program, designed to encourage the power of imagination by emphasizing reading as a family.
By setting aside time to read as a family, kids and parents alike will experience a transformation through reading—reducing stress, improving vocabulary, expanding memory, and building knowledge. In this program, families will find new ways to incorporate reading into their lives.
The program runs from Sept. 30 through Nov. 2, but families must sign up between Sept. 30 and Oct. 5 to participate!
Families who participate will enjoy $50 family fine forgiveness as well as prizes and access to exclusive events including: Pizza and Bingo Night on Oct. 17 at 6 pm, Family Pennant Making on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. through 12 p.m., Bookmark and Photo Frame Craft Oct. 19 at 10 a.m., and Pumpkin Decorating on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m.
This Family Rowdy Reading Program kick-off event on Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. features hometown hero and world class talent—bluegrass fiddler Becky Buller along with Minnesota Music Hall of Famer Dick Kimmel and his partner Jerilyn Kjellberg. All are welcome an evening of unique music fun at this free family concert.
This program was made possible by Watonwan County Library and the following supporters: American Library Association, Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Friends of the St. James Library, St. James Early Childhood Family Education, St. James Public Schools, Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, Watonwan County Library Endowment Fund, and Watonwan County Library volunteers.
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Kovler Diabetes Center
The University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center offers a patient-centered, science-based approach for managing:
- Insulin-dependent type-1 diabetes
- Complex type-2 diabetes
- Monogenic diabetes, including neonatal diabetes and maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
Our multidisciplinary team works with patients and referring physicians to address all the challenges of diabetes, from hypertension and vascular problems, to foot conditions and kidney disease. We offer second opinions and ongoing treatment for people living with diabetes.
Our Approach
Our team integrates the latest research into clinical practice, which gives our patients access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment services. Accredited by the American Diabetes Association, the Kovler Diabetes Center provides two service options to help people manage their diabetes:
Second Opinion/Consultative Model
In this approach, patients benefit from a full evaluation that results in an individualized diabetes management plan that the patient follows under the care of his or her primary/referring physician. This thorough treatment plan addresses all aspects of managing the patient's diabetes and any related complications. Our team will use previous test results and may conduct additional diagnostic tests such as advanced laboratory analysis, genetic testing, or other methods of evaluation.
Ongoing Disease Management
Under this scenario, after a thorough evaluation by our team, a patient can choose to become a continuing patient at the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center.
Patients who come to the Diabetes Center also have access to clinical trials.
Why Choose Us?
World-Class Research
- The Kovler Diabetes Center is a leader in diabetes research, and is one of only seven designated National Institutes of Health Diabetes Research and Training Centers (DRTC) in the nation. The University of Chicago receives more NIH funding for diabetes and endocrinology research than any other Illinois hospital.
- University of Chicago physician-scientists and other researchers are conducting highly specialized research into autoimmune disorders, the genetic foundation of diabetes, beta-cell biology and molecular function, and islet transplantation.
Individualized Care
- We offer aggressive testing for diabetes-related heart disease, kidney disease, retinal disease, neuropathies, and other potential complications.
- All patients have access to the newest glucose sensor technology and monitoring devices. Patients receive one-on-one education on how to use these important devices.
- Our insulin pump program offers options to select specific technology that best fits each patient's needs.
- Diabetics with other chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, thyroid problems, or polycystic ovary syndrome, benefit from customized treatment plans that take into account how best to manage diabetes when other health problems are present.
- Pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant can take advantage of our unique diabetes and pregnancy program in partnership with the University of Chicago High-Risk Obstetrics Program.
- Teens with diabetes receive special care through our transitions program that helps them manage their diabetes as they grow into adulthood.
- Patients who require surgery can receive expert care through University of Chicago programs in transplantation (heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas), cardiac surgery, orthopaedic surgery, vascular surgery, and bariatric (weight loss) surgery.


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What's the single best way to prevent illness? Hand washing! Sounds simple, but try getting kids to do it. This fun get-clean gear just might help:
1. The Microbe Liquid Soap Dispenser, in the shape of the common cold virus, can serve as a mini-science lesson when you hit the sink. ($10; thinkgeek.com) A plush toy germ is available, too. ($9; thinkgeek.com)
2. Pressing this SquidSoap pump marks a circle on the palm that takes 15 to 20 seconds to wash off—the time docs recommend for a good scrub. ($4; Bed Bath & Beyond stores)
3. Keep the little ones safe with The Germinator from BabyGanics, a sanitizer that doesn't contain any alcohol or fragrances. ($7; babyganics.com)
4. SoapTime's elephant, ABC, and earth-themed soap dispensers display a fun sound and light show that lasts 20 seconds. ($17 for all three; mysoaptime.com)
Protect your family by getting everyone over 6 months old the seasonal flu vaccine, recommends Jon Abramson, M.D., chair of pediatrics at Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, NC. Talk to your pediatrician or go to familiesfightingflu.org to find a clinic that offers the flu vaccine. These days that may not even mean getting pricked. Here's what form of vaccine your family can have, and when:
Under 6 months: No vaccine yet, but parents should get the flu shot or FluMist nasal vaccine (if they don't have other health issues) to help avoid passing on the virus to their baby.
6 months to 2 years: Flu shot only.
2 years and up: Flu shot or FluMist.
2 years and up (with asthma or immunity issues): Flu shot only.
If you're pregnant: When expectant moms get the flu shot, they decrease the chance their babies will contract the flu in the first 6 months of life (when they're at greatest risk).
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OUT: DM Cough Medicine
Parents spend billions on over-the-counter cough remedies, even though the American Academy of Pediatrics never recommends them for kids under age 2, and cautions against their use under age 6. Is it worth it?
Researchers have done a head-to-head comparison of dextromethorphan (the cough suppressant found in "DM" cold medications) with a less expensive natural remedy: honey. The honey outperformed DM in every category, from reducing the number and severity of coughs, to improving sleep—for kids and parents.
The most effective honeys appear to be the darker varieties. The suggested dose for ages 1 to 6 is one-half teaspoon 30 minutes before bed, increasing to one teaspoon for children 6 to 11 years old.
Dark chocolate contains a different ingredient that has tested better than DM for coughs. I use a half ounce of dark chocolate under age 6, and one ounce from 6 to 11. The effect lasts about four hours.
A rainbow diet of vitamin A- and C- packed fruits and veggies, plus proteins, will help your fam's immune systems beat back germs. Some ideas:
Snack on red-pepper slices dipped in hummus, plus vitamin A—fortified milk.
Add cooked carrots or broccoli to meals, plus a side of pumpkin or zucchini bread.
Sip a fruit smoothie: Blend 3/4 cup orange juice and 1/2 cup frozen strawberries.
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Kids can usually play outside when it's 30°F or higher, as long as they're dressed appropriately (meaning, do your best to get them to keep their hats and gloves on). At temps between 15°F and 30°F, exercise caution outdoors, particularly if it's windy.
For dressing babies in cold weather, snowsuits are the best option, says Lindsay Hansen, program manager of recreational safety for Safe Kids Worldwide. But be sure it's not too thick, so your baby can move around easily and not overheat. "Fleece is a great material for baby coats and snowsuits because it's thin but very warm," notes Hansen.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions. (But keep an eye out for little guys who may be overheating or sweating, especially while riding in a car.)
Whether they're indoors or out, it's always a good idea to dress older children in layers. From chilly bus stops to stuffy classrooms to hot gym classes, most kids could use a series of costume changes throughout the day. Temperature fluctuations alone won't make a child sick, but overheating can lead to dehydration. Then he'll be more vulnerable to catching a bug when the kid at the next desk sneezes all over his notebook. Begin with close-fitting shirts and leggings, then add on loose layers from there. Items that can be easily snapped on or zipped off with confidence will keep your child feeling comfortable—and looking cool!
You don't need to pay big bucks for outerwear made of fancy high-tech fabrics, but "you'll want a coat that's adaptable to the cold weather," says Hansen. Consider buying a coat system, with a zip-out fleece jacket covered by a waterproof outer shell, and your kids will be ready for any forecast. Dress them in layers with close-fitting shirts at the base and then build up from there.
Flu F.A.C.T.S. iPhone App
What if you could get a heads-up when flu cases spiked in your area? Or identify symptoms on the go? Fortunately, there's an app for that. The Flu F.A.C.T.S. iPhone app (free; itunes.com) shows you where the greatest concentrations of flu viruses are across the country, and allows you to enter your zip code to see how prevalent the outbreak is in your area. If you find that you're smack-dab in the middle of a flu hot zone, avoid indoor playgrounds and ball pits, no matter how desperate you are to get the kids out of the house! If your child's already sick, use the app's symptom checker to find out if it's really the flu you're dealing with. (However, don't try to use the app to diagnose your child entirely on your own; contact your pediatrician, too.)
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Fireside Chat Cozying up by a fireplace is awesome in winter, but take extra precautions when the kids are around.
Keep them at least three feet away from the fireplace, since burning wood can crackle and pop, causing embers to fly out.
Consider using metal fireplace screens or curtains instead of glass doors, which stay hot up to an hour after the fire is out.
Don't place anything your child might be tempted to reach for (stuffed animals or toys) on the mantel.
Place heavy, soot-covered tools out of reach. Otherwise, you're just inviting a sword battle with the fireplace poker.
Red-Hot App Alert Home fires spike in winter months, so consider downloading an app like SCDF Fire Safety (free; itunes.com) and using it to explain and practice fire-safety procedures with your kids: how to avoid fires, come up with an evacuation plan, operate an extinguisher, and more.
Space Case If you're using a space heater anywhere in your home, block access to it from children and pets. Create a kid-free zone of at least three feet around it and any other type of heating equipment or candles.
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Despite the drop in temperature, you need to keep up these warm-weather habits.
Sunblock Cover your child's exposed skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Helmets For ice skating or sledding, kids can simply use a bike or ski helmet; downhill skiing and snowboarding require specifically designed helmets.
Water bottle Kids should drink up before, during, and after going out. Serve 12 ounces of water a half hour before, then five ounces (for under 90 pounds) to nine ounces (for over 90 pounds) every half hour.


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Young and Fletcher thriving under LVG
Real Madrid currently field the world's most expensive player, and they have the world's most expensive team. At present, they are also the European champions and the yardstick against which all other clubs measure themselves. At the Big House in Michigan, they were subdued by the dual talents of Ashley Young and Darren Fletcher. Is it too early to offer Louis van Gaal a pay rise?
Although it may be premature to expect a 100-million euro bid from Madrid for Young's services, the change in his fortunes over the past 10 months is quite remarkable. While he still has some way to go before he can enjoy the popularity of some of his teammates, his contribution to United's tactical game cannot be denied.
Louis van Gaal was clear in his assertion that every player would be given a chance. To his credit, it looks as though Ashley Young is taking it, and his involvement in United's two goals in the first half was impressive.
Young opened the scoring to cap a wonderful passage of play from United containing more than 20 passes. On the edge of the Madrid box, a fantastic one-two with a back-heel between Rooney and Fletcher sliced open the Spanish side's defence and set Young up with the shooting chance.
Buoyed by his fine early finish, Young started getting the best of Alvaro Arbeloa on the left and his cross-come-shot found its way past Iker Casillas to put United ahead again after 36 minutes. Rooney might claim the goal, but it didn't look like he'd touched it. Young's pace and in-swinging deliveries were too much for Madrid and can be a potent weapon for United this season.
Another man benefiting from van Gaal's new system is Darren Fletcher. Captain here for the third time on the tour, the Scot put in his best performance by far and unleashed United's first decent shot from 18 yards, watching it skim just past the post.
Being part of a busy, five-man midfield gives Fletcher the chance to burst forward and strike with more freedom than before. In recent years, he has been deployed as a kind of cleaner for United's midfield, tasked with mopping up after his teammates. This new role pushes him forward more, and it is working for him. He is looking as good as he has since 2009.
While United can take great heart from the manner in which they challenged and often outplayed Madrid, the performance comes with several caveats. Firstly, United are a week further into their preseason, and the difference in tempo between the two sides was noticeable. Also, a certain Mr. C. Ronaldo was left on the bench recovering from injury, making only a late cameo appearance.
Nonetheless, Madrid put in enough meaty tackles, and an inevitable off-the-ball scuffle involving Sergio Ramos, to suggest that this was a game they wanted to win. In addition, Gareth Bale is a pretty formidable opponent to face at the best of times.
The Welshman had two chances during the opening half. First, he won and scored a penalty with the ruthlessness you would expect of a 100-million euro player. Shortly afterward, he forced David de Gea into an excellent save from his perfectly executed overhead kick. There will be plenty of teams that won't be able to cope with him this season.
- Chicharito off to Juventus?
- Ronaldo hints at United return
- Van Gaal: New signings not necessary
As in most of the games on this tour, with a raft of substitutions, the second half had the feel of a more casual affair, but Van Gaal and United had made their point. They deserve to be at Europe's top table, and a high finish in the Premier League next season is of crucial importance.
The early signs from America could not be more encouraging. The great difference between this summer's exploits and last year's trip to Asia can be found in the dynamism of the play. United's players move off the ball in a manner that suggests they are following a plan, yet there is great variety in how they move the ball forward, too.
Further back, the centre-backs are showing the discipline to close down space as soon as possession is lost. Madrid were never allowed to get into their rhythm and, were it not for Bale, they would have registered nothing at all in the first hour.
For this version of United, it seems that tactical discipline is key. If the players continue to take on Van Gaal's message, then they will be able to play teams of this quality in more than just friendlies next year.
On the evidence of this game, the new manager's lessons are beginning to take.
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Chicago Bears defensive assistant coaches Glenn Pires, Roy Anderson, Jay Rodgers and Ed Donatell are expected to return in their respective roles under retained defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
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Jay Rodgers was hired by the Chicago Bears as the team's defensive line coach. His brother, Jeff Rodgers, was just hired by the Bears as special teams coordinator.
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Denver Broncos defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely has announced his retirement from coaching. Defensive assistant Jay Rodgers will take over as defensive line coach.
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New Denver Broncos head coach John Fox has retained five of the team's former assistant coaches on offense, reports Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post. Clancy Barone will coach tight ends, Eric Studesville will coach running backs, Adam Gase will handle quarterbacks, Brian Callahan will be an offensive assistant breaking down the team's opponents. Mike McCoy, who has a history with Fox, is remaining as the offensive coordinator. Under Fox, the team will have a commitment to the running game, especially in short-yardage situations. Last year, the Broncos had 18 third-and-1 situations and passes on six of them, converting just one. In seven third-and-2 situations, they passed the ball five times with just two conversions. The only coaches on the defensive side retained were defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely and defensive assistant in breaking down opponents Jay Rodgers.
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"Avatar" was an unprecedented sales sensation for home-video retailers, as it nearly tripled the existing record for single-day Blu-ray sales set by "The Dark Knight."
Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" sold 600,000 copies on Blu-ray in the United States when it hit stores in December 2008; on Tuesday, "Avatar" racked up about 1.5 million copies sold, according to sources at Fox.
The DVDs and Blu-rays of "Avatar" were also clearly coveted as a black-market commodity: According to a report issued by the procuraduría general de justicia (attorney general of justice) in Mexico City, 3,409 DVD and Blu-ray copies of the film were taken at gunpoint from a delivery truck belonging to Technicolor Home Entertainment Services of Mexico.
The report said that the truck driver was assaulted by an armed robber in the Mexican capital's Alvaro Obregon district. According to the report, the stolen cargo had a total value of 669,454 pesos (about $54,873).
Here in the States, retailers reported that a significant number of people bought a Blu-ray player and a copy of "Avatar" together, suggesting that the best picture Oscar nominee was a tipping-point product for format change.
For DVD and Blu-ray combined, "Avatar" sold "north of 4 million units," a Fox executive said, a record for a single day of home-video sales.
— Geoff Boucher and Reed Johnson
Cameron: "Avatar" sequel will dive into oceans of Pandora
Blue goes green: "Avatar" hits home video on Earth Day
James Cameron: 'Avatar' is my most personal film
The filmmaking magic behind blue-face emotion
ESSAY: 'Avatar' may win Oscar credibility for sci-fi
Cameron on 'Avatar': Like 'Matrix,' it opens doorways
Don't tell Stephen Lang he's the villain in 'Avatar'
REVIEW: 'Avatar' restores sense of wonder
'Matrix,' 'Star Wars' — coming soon in 3-D?
Sigourney Weaver: 'Outer space has been good to me'
Meet the USC prof who created Na'vi language
Cameron, cinema prophet: 'Moving a mountain is nothing'
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McDonald Mariga has labelled the recent racism storm that saw Kevin-Prince Boateng lead AC Milan from the field during a recent friendly as "unfortunate".
The Inter midfielder - who has played in Italy for the past five years - condemned the incident involving his side's arch-rivals and lower league outfit Pro Patria.
Boateng was so incensed by the chants emanating from one corner of the ground that he picked the ball up and kicked it towards the offending supporters in the stands, before ripping off his shirt and storming off the pitch.
"It's unfortunate that such things (racist chants) still happen in this day and age. I don't want to dwell on the personal decision of Prince, but hopefully what happened will send a message to those behind such uncouth behaviours," Mariga told Goal.com.
"I have played in Italy for sometime now and it's true such incidents happen. It demoralises a player to an extent that we feel looked down upon, though players take consolation from the fact that it's a small section of fans."
During the match, that lasted only 25 minutes, there was a brief period of confusion as players from both sides attempted to persuade the Ghanaian to remain on the field, but Milan's captain Massimo Ambrosini instructed the rest of his team to walk off the pitch in a show of solidarity for his team-mate.


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Government regulators, energy traders, bankers and others will discuss the effects of the "Dodd-Frank" legislation on the energy industry at a conference Friday (March 23) sponsored by the University of Houston's Global Energy Management Institute (GEMI).
GEMI's 2012 Energy Trading Conference will be held at the UH Hilton Hotel from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required and can be done online at: http://www.bauer.uh.edu/centers/uhgemi/featured-events.php.
Craig Pirrong, a finance professor at UH's C. T. Bauer College of Business and GEMI's director of energy markets, said he decided to focus the conference on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act because of the sweeping changes it's bringing to the U.S. business sector, including the energy industry.
"Dodd-Frank is one of the biggest things that's going to happen to energy trading for this year and several years to come," said Pirrong, a highly regarded expert on commodities and derivatives.
Passed by Congress in 2010 in response to the economic crisis, the legislation amounts to the most significant change in U.S. financial regulations since the Great Depression.
Pirrong said the legislation's fallout on the energy industry will be costly.
"Dodd-Frank is going to have a major impact on firms throughout the energy business," Pirrong said. "So essentially everybody in the energy value chain is going to be impacted in multiple ways."
"It's going to make it more costly and difficult for firms to manage their price exposures. It's going to make it harder for them to manage their risks. So that's going to be the first order of impact," said Pirrong, a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Working Group on Financial Markets. "In addition, I think it's eventually going to cause major complications in cash flow and cash-flow risks."
The conference will open with a talk by Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Scott O'Malia. The luncheon address will be given by Craig Donohue, chief executive officer of CME Group Inc., one of the world's largest energy-trading exchanges.
Note: Registration is required to attend GEMI's Energy Trading Conference. The cost is $199, with discounts available for UH alumni. The conference is worth three hours of Continuing Professional Education or Continuing Legal Education credit. For more information and a full schedule of speakers, go to: http://bauerticker.uh.edu/events/mar-23-gemi-energy-trading-conference-highlights-dodd-frank/.


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Yankees host Newtown residents and honor victims
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees hosted about 4,000 residents of Newtown, Conn., during their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Hoping to help the community heal from last year's shooting massacre, the team gave away free tickets and vouchers for food and drinks on "Newtown Day at Yankee Stadium."
During a pregame ceremony, the crowd went silent as victims from the December shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School were listed on the giant video board in center field. The Newtown Police Department and Sandy Hook Fire Department provided a joint color guard, and the national anthem was sung by the Newtown Youth Voices, a group of kids aged 7-17 that formed after the tragedy.
Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra said fun events like this are a very important part of the town's recovery.
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Geninne Zlatkis
Geninne Zlatkis is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer, living in Mexico, married to an architect and designer, and mother of two wonderful, artistic boys. Geninne works in a variety of media, including watercolor, ink, and pencil. She sews, embroiders, and just learned to needle felt. She carves rubber stamps and so much more. She keeps an amazingly beautiful home and inspirational studio. Oh, and Geninne loves birds.
Can you tell us about some of the things on your inspiration boards?
I simply could not live without an inspiration board of some sort. That's where I put treasured little drawings my kids make for me, gifts that I have received from friends, pretty pictures and postcards that inspire me...having these sort of things around me to look at fuel my creativity and make me happy. I have a little shelf right next to my desk that I've been using as a display or inspiration board, it used to be a sandbox that my husband made for me. I love putting up things there that I like to look at while I work. My ink bottles are very happy to be living there too. :)
Who or what is inspiring you right now?
My inspiration comes from all sorts of places, primarily from nature. I live in a beautiful wooded area so I'm surrounded by all sorts of cute little birds, flowers, and trees. My kids are my everyday inspiration as well. I am also inspired by many of the wonderful and talented artists that share their work and a glimpse of their daily lives on the internet in places like Flickr or Etsy.
What do you do to "refill the well"?
Just spending time with my family doing the things we love refuels me. Going on a walk around the neighborhood, simple things...
How do you come up with your next idea?
I usually spend hours and hours and even have dreams at night thinking about an idea. I hardly ever do sketches on paper; most of my sketches are done inside my head. And when I've "chewed" my idea enough in my mind I just sit down and do it ... directly on my watercolor paper. I'm sad to say I don't have sketchbooks ... what I do have and love to keep is a journal, my journal is a little written inspiration board too:
What craft blogs, websites, and/or books do you enjoy?
There are so many arts and craft blogs that I love. I have a HUGE crush on birds so I visit Diana Sudyka's blog The Tiny Aviary every day to get my birdie fix. I'm also a BIG fan of Laura Normandin's work and visit her blog daily for inspiration. I love Camilla's blog too and many many others. There is so much talent out there!
I LOVE craft books, on my latest trip to the US I bought a bunch of beautiful books to bring home to Mexico. I look at them on a daily basis. These are some of my favorites:
• Simple Sewing by Lotta Jansdotter
• Handmade Project by Lotta Jansdotter
• Quilts by Denyse Schmidt
• Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson (owner of the amazing Purl Soho shop)
You recently taught yourself to needle felt. What inspires you to try new things?
I am an extremely curious person and very passionate about finding out how things are made. The internet has opened an enormous world for me and it has also been a huge source of inspiration. I am inspired by other artists work, museums, galleries, art books, magazines, etc. The next new thing that I want to explore is pottery.
Have you worked professionally as an artist or graphic designer?
Yes, I have. I started working as a graphic designer while I was still in college here in Mexico, I quit my day job when I had Israel and have been doing freelance work ever since.
You work in such a large variety of media. How do you move back and forth from project to project?
I think I've been doing that since I was a kid, I was always attracted to many different kinds of artistic activities. But I never leave something unfinished to work on something else. I'm very obsessive in that respect. If I start something new I won't stop until I've completed it. All media are the same to me, just a way to express myself.
Do you remember something that really inspired you back in the beginning?
I was inspired by Danny Gregory's website to start an illustration blog a couple of years ago and it really sparked a creative bug in me.
Do you listen to music while you work?
I love listening to good music while I work. I listen to a lot of Jan Garbarek, Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook. Mostly instrumental music. And lots of Bach. :)
What's your favorite color? Has it always been the same?
I think blue has always been my favorite color, but through the years the tone of blue has changed. I'm lovin' turquoise right now.
What's your favorite thing in your studio?
It's hands down my beloved old iMac. I'm having a lot of trouble thinking of replacing it with a new one, but I will have to eventually.
How did having children change you as an artist?
Having my boys has changed my life for the better in every area, including my artistic work. They have made my life richer, and now I have more to bring to my work. They make me laugh more and make me look at things from another perspective.
I know you homeschool your boys. How do you combine your work with raising your children?
I usually work in the morning while they are doing their schoolwork. They work by themselves and I only supervise their work so I have plenty of time to make art right next to them and ALWAYS get their "very honest" opinions about whatever I'm working on.
Do you have a favorite spot in the world?
My all time favorite place to be is sitting at a beach with Manolo at sunset, looking at my kids play in the sand.
What are your future plans?
My future plan with Manolo is to open up a little shop with his furniture and my handmade goodies ... it has been a dream of ours since we got married. No specific plan yet, but we are giving it a lot of thought.
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15 comments:
- Lori Pickert said...
geninne, thank you SO MUCH for this interview -- it was so fun to talk with you, friend! :^)
- November 12, 2007 at 1:04 PM
- Geninne said...
It was my honor to be interviewed by such a smart and sweet friend as you Lori. Thank YOU, it was so much fun :)
- November 12, 2007 at 1:14 PM
- Geninne said...
It was my honor and so much fun to be interviewed by such a smart and sweet friend like you Lori :) Thank YOU!
- November 12, 2007 at 1:48 PM
- viacreativa said...
It's been interesting reading through your interview. I love Geninne's flickr site - she has been such an artistic inspiration to me this year.
- November 12, 2007 at 4:10 PM
- Jules said...
It's great to hear more about you Geninne. You have been such an inspiration to me, artistically, this year. I love your creativity and positive attitude. Thanks for sharing with us.
Any one else reading this do check out Geninnes photostream on flickr it's wonderful.
- November 12, 2007 at 4:14 PM
- Molly Irwin said...
Geninne and Lori:
I love that you reference Danny Gregory, I too have found him to be inpirational. Also, I feel like I'm still starting out, the more I work with my blog and my thoughts, the more creative I feel and more desirous to create. So glad, Geninne that you mention this aspect (blogging) to be helpful in that respect. - Molly
- November 12, 2007 at 9:29 PM
- Blue Yonder said...
What fun to be introduced to someone so clearly talented, imaginitive and thoughtful. Thanks to you both, Lori and Gennine for your inspiration!
- November 13, 2007 at 8:15 AM
- Kimberly said...
This is fast becoming my first place to visit when I have a free moment. This blog, you Lori (I've been reading your other site) and all interviewed are so inspirational. What a wonderful creative resource for us crafty folks.
- November 13, 2007 at 6:09 PM
- Lori Pickert said...
thank you, kimberly! i really appreciate that. :^)
thank you, stef. ;^)
and thank you, molly -- i agree, the more time i take for creative pursuits, the more creative i feel -- and the better i feel in general.
jules & viacreativa, thank you for visiting & commenting!
- November 13, 2007 at 9:58 PM
- jenni said...
Wow. I did not know anything about Geninne Zlatkis, so thank you once again for an amazing interview. Her print, "Pile of wood on paper", is just one of her amazing pieces! I'm feeling more and more inspired to hole up in my writing room. :)
- November 13, 2007 at 11:06 PM
- xt said...
it´s funny to read this interview because we have things in comun.arqchitect husband , the shop idea, you are in the proces of building your house(not in the interview!) me too!love to read it ,thanks Lori and Gennine
- November 14, 2007 at 2:05 AM
- cpsari said...
this is soooo nice!! :)
I love reading all what you wrote and interviewed :)
thank you so much for everything you do in this blog! :)
i really admire people who are artistic and creative, in their own way! :)
Geninne, i love you work! :)
Lori, thank you! :)
- November 14, 2007 at 2:44 PM
- cpsari said...
I love reading what you wrote and what you interviewed...
each of your entries is amazingly done and very inspiring!
i really admire people who are so artistic and creative, in their own way!
Geninne, you're awesome.. i love your work.
Lori, it's amazing to see your work with your blog and other blogs...
Thank you! :)
- November 14, 2007 at 2:46 PM
- Lori Pickert said...
thank you!!!
- November 14, 2007 at 3:45 PM
- Maryam in Marrakesh said...
What a very beautiful blog! I am so glad I stumbled upon it!!!
- December 3, 2007 at 10:51 AM


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OAKWOOD, Ill. — Believe it or not, some central Illinoisans have loved spending hours outdoors in this woeful winter weather of ours.
Sound fishy?
It is.
Ice fishy.
While the bone-chilling cold has meant a lot more school snow days than usual, it's also meant a lot more prime ice fishing days.
"We haven't had any bad ice," said John Hott, superintendent of Kickapoo State Park, where the ice fishing is always popular but this winter has become an almost daily activity.
Hott has been on frozen waters more this winter than any other in his 15 years of ice fishing. Ponds and lakes throughout East Central Illinois have been frozen for months, which isn't normally the case. Most winters, he said, it's hit or miss, with intermittent periods of good ice and bad ice — and only the diehards braving it.
"When you have a year like this, you have lots of days to fish, and it's a lot more popular," he said from a private pond near Oakland, which he shared with six others Wednesday. "Seems like we have people on the ice almost every day."
Even on days like Tuesday, when the mercury stayed in the teens, Kenny Obanion and Jeremy Andrews were quite comfortable in their ice fishing tent in the middle of snow-covered Lake Mingo, at Kennekuk County Park in Vermilion County.
They sat on five-gallon plastic buckets in front of two ice holes, each with a Coleman lantern keeping them warm inside their four-walled fishing tent — just as the Danville duo has done almost every day they've had off from work this winter.
Obanion bought the ice fishing tent at rummage sale several years ago, and the first two years he had it, there wasn't enough ice to try it out. But he's making up for it lately.
Obanion and Andrews had the lake to themselves Tuesday, but it's been much busier on the weekends. The evidence was in the thousands of foot tracks in the snow leading from the parking lot to the frozen lake, then eventually splintering off in all directions.
Everett Walters, owner of Uncle Boonie's Bait Shop, said this time of year is usually pretty slow for his Homer business. But not this winter. He's had "a bookoo number of people coming after bait" — so many that Walters said he has had difficulty keeping his shelves stocked.
"My suppliers that raise the bait didn't get prepared for this. They didn't know we were going to have all this ice," said Walters, who finally tracked down a place in Michigan that shipped him some.
Walters said the bait of choice is small grub — the larvae of a bee moth that gets into bee hives. Butterworms, another kind of larvae, are also popular. He's had requests from the crappie fishermen for minnows, too, but Walters has had a tough time keeping his minnow tanks from freezing.
While bait is the biggest request, people have also come to Uncle Boonie's looking for augers, auger blades, poles, buckets and dippers to scoop the ice out of the hole.
"Normally this time of year, it's completely nil," he said.
Walters said a lot of local outdoorsmen would like to go fishing in the wintertime, but it's not a huge sport around here because the ponds and lakes don't typically ice over all winter.
"Ice fishing would be a real good business if there could just be more bad weather," he said. "But we have too many people praying to not have bad weather."
Obanion's wife, also an avid fishermen, told him he was crazy to go out in Tuesday's cold. But it didn't stop Obanion and Andrews, who started fishing at noon and had hauled in more than a dozen blue gill by 3 p.m.
Keeping warm depends how prepared one is, Hott said. With the proper clothing and boots, a tent or other shelter to keep the wind off and maybe even a little heater, an ice fisherman can stay fairly warm if the sun's beating down. Hott's group usually hits the ice at 9 a.m. By noon, they'll likely have their coats off inside their shelter. Around 5:30 p.m., they call it a day.
"Ice fishing is more of a social fishing event," he said.
Hott said he never goes ice fishing alone — for safety reasons. It's not only the danger of falling through the ice, but because frozen ponds can get slick, causing injuries from falling.
It doesn't take a lot of equipment to ice fish, Hott said: just a pole, bait, a pick or auger to cut a hole in the ice, a little scoop to dip ice out of the hole, and a dual-purpose bucket — to sit on and carry equipment and fish in. Most fishermen in East Central Illinois use hand augers, Hott said, because there's not enough ice for an extended amount of time to justify a power auger. Even with hand augers, it takes less than a minute to drill through the ice, Hott said.
"There are so many years you don't have good ice, (a power auger) would just sit in the garage," he said.
Hott said you need about four inches of ice to be safe. That hasn't been an issue this season; he's seen 12 inches consistently.
One thing fishermen like about winter is getting to places they've always wanted to drop their lines but aren't accessible by foot or boat in warm weather.
Hott's Vermilion hot spots are Kickapoo, Kennekuk and Lake Vermilion. Walters' customers love Homer Lake, Danville's Lake Vermilion, the stone quarry in Fairmount, Walnut Point in Oakland and numerous farm ponds all over Champaign and Vermilion counties.
Another plus of fishing in frigid weather?
"One thing I don't hardly sell is any mosquito repellent this time of year," Walters said. "That, and sun screen and sun shades. No need for it."
Source: The (Champaign) News-Gazette, http://bit.ly/1cznM9L
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In a recent post about the prospects of passing amnesty legislation in the House, I referred to the Majority Leader as Eric "Wall Street" Cantor. Some readers probably wondered where I was coming from.
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You may recall Revlon's role in the Monica Lewinsky matter. After the end of Lewinsky's affair with Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan, Clinton's fixer, helped arrange for Lewinsky to interview with Revlon. When Lewinsky told Jordan that the interview hadn't gone well, he called Revlon's CEO, Ronald Perelman. The company then offered Lewinsky a job. Clinton thanked Jordan for making this happen.
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A Victorville man who allegedly had a stash of stolen copper wire worth an estimated $200,000 to $300,000 was arrested in Fontana on Sunday.
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I've lived for 54 years now, and I've seen a lot of craziness in the realm of predictions about the so-called "end of the world." Since I've been on a more mystical path, I don't encounter this nearly as much as I did in my younger days, I actually thought that the wild predictions of doom, God's wrath, and the Rapture had settled down… at least after the 2012 fiasco subsided. Surely people would be tired of doomsaying for a while, right?
Alas, "a while" turns out not to be very long. And the prophecies are getting quite a bit weirder. While I consider the whole Rapture–Tribulation–Second Coming idea to be erroneous, it has a kind of internal consistency. But some of the top-selling "Christian" books now are bizarre to the extreme, such as Four Blood Moons, by perennial doomsayer John Hagee, or The Mystery of the Shemitah, and The Harbinger both by Messianic rabbi Jonathan Cahn.
How weird do these get? Blood Moons alleges that what's really significant about "the moon shall turn to blood" in the book of Joel isn't its fulfillment at Pentecost (Acts 2), but that particular sequences of four lunar eclipses occurring on certain Jewish holy days have sometimes corresponded with significant events in Jewish history. At least twice in the last 500 years, in fact. (And poor St. Peter thought it was fulfilled at Pentecost. Boy was he wrong! Should've hung around a couple thousand years for Hagee to 'splain it to him.)
Hagee, at least, hedges well after decades of experience of peddling doom. The tagline of his book is "Something is About to Change" and I can't argue with that!
Rabbi Cahn, on the other hand, is very explicit in Shemita that the American economy will suffer a devastating blow on Elul 29, 5775, which is September 13, 2015 to you and me. That will be a nice trick, since it's a Sunday and markets will be closed, but we'll see. The Harbinger is even more creative. One single verse—Isaiah 9:10 to be specific, portends America's doom. What's the verse? Glad you asked!
"The bricks have fallen down,
but we will rebuild with dressed stone;
the fig trees have been felled,
but we will replace them with cedars." (NIV)
If that doesn't make you sh*t your pants, I don't know what will. I thought Alien was scary when I first saw it, but that's nothing compared to planting cedars (shudder).
I'm tired of this nonsense. I'm tired of watching prophecy teacher after prophecy teacher make failed predictions with impunity. I'm tired of the lies that deceived me in my youth and continue to deceive the more trusting souls of today. I'm tired of repetitive recycling of bullshit that lets them stuff their pockets after selling fear and condemnation. I'm tired of seeing the Good News being perverted.
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Penguins stop Islanders in OT as comeback falls short
Chris Kunitz was relieved.
It was more than just getting the overtime winner to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 win and a 2-1 lead in their intensely competitive Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the upset-minded New York Islanders.
The Penguins winger was holding himself accountable for the fact the game, in front of a raucous crowd at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, was even in overtime.
Kunitz, opting to try to make a play in the third period instead of getting the puck in deep in the Islanders' zone, watched the puck go the other way — the Isles' strength is their transition game — before John Tavares scored to make it 4-4 and force overtime.
"It was my fault on the fourth goal," Kunitz said. "I didn't put it deep. I put it wide and they moved it up quick and Tavares had a great one-on-one, a good shot.
"That's something that you regret in your head, not putting the puck deep and making a play. I was fortunate enough to get one back in overtime to make up for it."
That chance came when Islanders defenceman Brian Strait took a penalty for holding Sidney Crosby midway through overtime as the Pens captain — a force all day despite playing just his second game in a month — turned and went to the net.
Strait got both hands on Crosby and then raised his hands in the air as Crosby dropped to the ice.
"I pulled up looking for someone and couldn't really find anything through the middle, so I just tried to take it to the net," Crosby said. "I don't know who the defenceman was, but he just kind of wrapped me up."
On the power play, Crosby, working around the goal line to the right of Evgeni Nabokov, centred the puck to Kunitz, whose one-timer beat the Isles netminder high.
It was Kunitz' second goal of the game and third point.
Crosby now has five points in the two games since his return.
"He finds areas to bring guys to him," Kunitz said. "He can find a soft area like on the game-winner. He put it on a tee for me.
"All I had to do was put it on net. It's great to have him back and playing … it doesn't seem like he's missed too much time."
Kunitz's first goal ended a wild first period of hockey in a great atmosphere in the buzzing Coliseum. The Islanders jumped out to a 2-0 lead six minutes in before getting into penalty trouble.
The Pens then stormed back to take a 3-2 lead before the first intermission with Crosby picking up an assist on Jarome Iginla's 5-on-3 power-play goal.
Crosby then made a great power move to cut around Islanders defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky to set up Pascal Dupuis as the Penguins crawled out of an early 2-0 hole.
The Penguins are now 6-for-13 on the power play in this series.
"I think (Crosby) looks pretty good," said Iginla. "He's absolutely flying. Everything he does is at top speed.
"The play to (Dupuis) today, all those chances, he draws power plays. It's hard to draw power plays in overtime, but that was a very well-deserved one. He makes it so hard that you have to call it, right? He's beating a guy and he's holding on to the puck."
"The best setup he had was drawing the penalty," answered Penguins coach Dan Bylsma when asked about Crosby's three assists on the day. "That's kind of typical of what Sidney Crosby can do. He's a power forward and he draws that penalty by playing that way."
So, the Penguins scraped out a win in a game in which they were dominated at even strength by a relentless Islanders team. The Penguins managed just three shots between the goal by defenceman Douglas Murray that gave them a 4-2 lead late in the second and the end of regulation.
"We're not pleased with giving up a two-goal lead in the third period," Crosby said. "We can't let that happen. We stayed composed and found a way, but that's not something we can afford to do."