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In the Race
Now, here, you see, it takes all the blogging I can do to keep in the same place. If I want to get somewhere else, I must blog twice as fast as that! You see, I'm in the Red Queen's Race...
May 2008 - Posts
By Janet Evans
Saturday, May 31 2008, 02:00 PM
By Janet Evans
Saturday, May 31 2008, 09:40 AM
I thought the finale was better than I expected, but I still wanted more from Richard Alpert and his group of rebels. I think they, and their new leader, John Locke, will be the major players in next season, along with the struggle of Jack trying to get his friends to go back to the Island. Maybe the producers of the show should spend the summer going through the first four seasons writing down every loose end they have left untied so far…because there are too many to count. It seems like very few questions are ever answered. We are always left with something like, “Oh, he’s dead…but is he really dead?”
Ben with the frozen donkey wheel. Before he moved the Island he said,
"I hope you're happy now, Jacob." And just when you think Ben might finally have
lost control in the show, he pops up at the end, manipulating Jack.
Slurp! The island is gone. Or is it just invisible?
Sawyer returns to the Island after whispering a request to Kate and jumping
from the helicopter. Will he form a relationship with Juliet next season? I do.
John Locke/Jeremy Bentham:
"Shortly before leaving the island, Locke warns Jack that his knowledge of the island and the truth behind his lies will haunt him, and eventually drive him to return to the island. Jack disagrees and leaves the island. However, three years after rescue, Jack meets with Ben at a funeral parlor. Jack tells him that Locke had come to him under the alias Jeremy Bentham and told him that terrible things had happened on the island since his leaving. All of which were Jack's fault for leaving. Some time after giving Jack this information, Locke passes away under his pseudonym and is the man Jack has come to mourn. Feeling this immense guilt for the information Locke has given him, and perhaps for Locke's death directly, Jack tells Kate and later Ben that he has to go back to the island. "
"However, according to Ben, the island will not permit just one of the Oceanic Six to return, all of them must return together, along with Locke's body (and possibly Frank and Desmond). This provides complications as Jack claims that Kate no longer wants to talk to him, Sun blames him for Jin's death, Hurley is "crazy", Sayid is unreachable, and Desmond vowed never to set foot on the island again. " *
The other three
"The Six's description of both Boone and Charlie's deaths are only partly lies. The order in which the three died in reality matches the story. Also, they say Boone died of internal injuries in the first week due to the plane crash. Boone was crushed by a plane, not in the first week, but pretty early on. Also, they said Charlie drowned right before they were rescued, which is a nod to Charlie's drowning in the looking glass as the others found out about the kahana. Libby's story was left mostly untold, likely due to the fact that they couldn't tell the public about her being shot. Why the Six chose to keep these three alive past the crash in their fabricated story remains unknown. " *
Unanswered questions
 Why did they tell the public that Boone, Libby, and Charlie lived past the crash?
Why do several characters feel it is imperative that they return to the Island?
Why will the Island only let them return if they come together?
Jeff “Doc” Jensen from EW.com has his take on some of the characters:
Sawyer sacrificed his spot on Lapidus' chopper to make it lighter to save fuel. But before he jumped into the drink, he tasked Kate to execute an errand for him in the real world — presumably, I think, checking on his daughter, Clementine — and then planted a big kiss on her. And now we know why the ladies love Sawyer. As an added bonus, when he returned to the Island, he emerged from the surf sans shirt. (The yin to this yang: plenty of Kate cleavage shots for the guys.)
Juliet stayed behind to help everyone get to the freighter — then had a front-row seat on the beach to watch it blow up. Last seen chugging rum with shirtless Sawyer. You sense a setup for romance next season?
Faraday was last seen taking a raft of castaways to the freighter when the Island disappeared. Since the smaller Hydra Station island also disappeared, I have to assume that the move extended beyond the Island into the ocean. So I'm betting Faraday got caught up in that.
Jin was last seen on the freighter when it exploded. But if he survived and swam into the circumference of the move, he too could be wherever — or whenever — the Island is now.
Michael the castaway traitor earned his redemption by staying with the bomb. Moments before the blast, however, he heard the Whispers. Looking around, he noticed what appeared to be a videocamera in one corner (was it on?) and the ghost of Christian Shephard in the other. ''You can go now, Michael.'' Then: Boom!
As for Ben, we now know how he wound up in his Dharma parka in the Tunisian desert at the start of ''The Shape of Things to Come'': Apparently, that's where he landed after he moved the Island. The date: October 24, 2005, or about 10 months from when Ben moved the Island. So...where did the Island go? Nowhere. My guess is that it's in the same spot where it's always been — it just rematerialized in reality 10 months in the future, just like Ben.
Read Doc's full article "Lost" A Moving Ending í here
Are they really going to go 8 months until the next season? I thought 6 months was bad. Maybe they didn’t move the Island…they moved the show to another network…could that be it?
Namaste....
* Lostpedia
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By Janet Evans
Friday, May 30 2008, 05:42 PM
Since our Common Council has been silent regarding Boomgaard, even though they are aware of the feelings of some of the citizens of Franklin regarding the name for the 27th Street Corridor, and since we know it could be 30, 60, 90, 120 days before the 27th Street Steering Committee makes some sort of decision regarding the name, I think it can’t hurt to still think about incorporating some Boomgaard themes into our lives...just in case.
Look what popped up in the news today.
An environmentally friendly, gas saving, form of transportation that not only would help with the transportation problem for schools (parents could transport children to school, therefore reducing how many buses we would need) but with the price of gas, we could seriously think about using this bike and cart to go to the grocery store, to work, and to the apple orchard. And it only costs about $1,787.00! What a deal.
The Dutch Cargo Bike í Read about it here
 Oh mijn God. Een grap!
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By Janet Evans
Friday, May 30 2008, 11:22 AM
I’m hearing more and more about people who have been lucky enough to have received their tax stimulus checks and are either banking them, using them to pay off credit card debt, or just plain using them to pay regular bills.
We all know that is not the intended use of the money. And I have to wonder when I hear people say they are using the money on a mortgage payment or cable bill, etc., how they were going to pay those bills in the first place? We’re not talking about a huge windfall here.
Pat Grier, a writer for the Christian Science Monitor has come up with his own idea on just who should be getting tax rebate checks. Individuals who wouldn’t bat an eye when it came to putting the money back into the economy.
It’s a novel idea.
Read his thoughts here
Kids: Fixing the U.S. Economy One Lego At A Time í here
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By Janet Evans
Friday, May 30 2008, 07:10 AM
Freedom is Most Powerful Weapon, Bush SaysBy Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 28, 2008 – President Bush called upon the newest graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy today to lead the cause of freedom in their generation, calling freedom the most powerful weapon in the U.S. arsenal. Bush addressed the 1,012 cadets who made up the 50th graduating class in the history of the Colorado Springs, Colo., academy during commencement ceremonies.
The president drew comparisons between the wars of the 20th and 21st centuries, citing similar ideological struggles first with fascism and communism, and now with Islamic extremism.
“We are once again facing evil men who despise freedom and despise America and aim to subject millions to their violent rule,” Bush said. “And once again, our nation is called to defeat these adversaries and secure the peace for millions across the world.”
Defeating those ideologies will require all elements of national power, the president said. It will take new and advanced weaponry that offers speed, precision, agile and lethal fires. And it will take patience, the president said. But the most important factor to securing a peaceful future is the perpetuation of freedom, he said.
“For all the advanced military capabilities at our disposal, the most powerful weapon in our arsenal is the power of freedom,” Bush said.
The president remarked that in one generation the technology of aviation moved from its historic first flight, to the age of supersonic flight and space exploration. As aviation progressed, he said, it changed the face of war.
Technology today allows for more precision targeting of enemy regimes. The ability to eliminate a regime, with minimal damage to the civilian population serves as a deterrent, Bush said.
“We've removed two cruel regimes in weeks instead of years,” Bush said, comparing World War II and operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
“In Afghanistan, coalition forces and their Afghan allies drove the Taliban from power in less than two months,” Bush said. “In Iraq, with the help of the United States Air Force, our troops raced across 350 miles of enemy territory to liberate Baghdad in less than one month, one of the fastest armored advances in military history.”
This creates both opportunities and challenges in current and future wars. The United States can now fight its enemies with greater humanity by sparing innocent casualties of war. But, because many enemy forces know they cannot take on the U.S. military in a head-on fight, they turn to terrorist tactics and asymmetrical warfare.
“We've seen this in Afghanistan and Iraq. In those countries, our adversaries did not lay down their arms after the regime had been removed,” the president said. “Instead, they blended into the civilian population and, with the help of stateless terrorist networks, continue to fight through suicide bombings and attacks on innocent people.”
One way to meet the challenge is to continue developing new technologies that offer speed, agility and precision lethal targeting.
But, to win at asymmetric warfare requires patience. The enemy works to unnerve its opponent hoping they will retreat, Bush said.
Terrorists take advantage of the information age and 24-hour news cycles, creating images of chaos and suffering for the cameras, hoping it will undermine the resolve and morale of Americans, the president said.
“This means that to win the first war of the 21st century, we need to prevail, not just in the battle of arms but also in the battle of wills,” Bush said. “And we need to recognize that the only way America can lose the war on terror is if we defeat ourselves.”
Also, key in defeating hate-filled ideologies is strengthening free institutions in countries that are fighting extremists.
Bush said the United States had a “special obligation” to rebuild Afghanistan and Iraq as partners in the fight against terrorism. He compared the two countries to Japan and Germany, both which the United States helped to rebuild after World War II.
“These efforts took time and patience. And a result, Germany and Japan grew in freedom and prosperity,” Bush said. “Germany and Japan, once mortal enemies, are now allies of the United States, and people across the world have reaped the benefits from that alliance.
“Today we must do the same in Afghanistan and Iraq. By helping these young democracies grow in freedom and prosperity, we will lay the foundation of peace for generations to come,” Bush said.
One difference between the rebuilding efforts, though, is that in Germany and Japan the rebuilding took place in relative peace, as opposed to today, when the United States and its allies are helping to rebuild democracies still under fire from terrorist networks and suffering significant security challenges as they grow.
“In Iraq we learned from hard experience that newly liberated people cannot make political and economic progress unless they first have some measure of security,” Bush said.
This led to last year’s strategy change, in which the president sent an additional 30,000 troops there to help stabilize the region while the government established its political roots.
“Violence in Iraq is down to the lowest point since March of 2004. Civilian deaths are down. Sectarian killings are down,” Bush said. “And as security has improved, the economy has improved as well. Political reconciliation is taking place at the grass-roots and national level.”
Another challenge to warfare today is defining success, Bush said. Wars past have ended with ceremonial surrenders and victory parades.
“Today when the war continues, after the regime has fallen, the definition of success is more complicated,” Bush said.
In Iraq and Afghanistan, success will come when al-Qaida is not safe, the people can protect themselves, and the countries are economically viable, the president said.
“Success will come when Iraq and Afghanistan are democracies that govern themselves effectively and respond to the will of their people,” Bush said. “Success will come when Iraq and Afghanistan are strong and capable allies on the war on terror.”
Well-rooted freedom ultimately prevails in overcoming tyranny and transforming societies, the president said. When offered a choice, he told the cadets, people always choose to live in freedom.
“The enemies of freedom understand this, and that is why they're fighting desperately to deny this choice to men and women across the Middle East,” Bush said.
Building a free society removes the recruiting grounds for terrorists. Also, free societies are peaceful, and people who live in liberty and hope do not turn to the ideologies of hatred and fear, the president said.
“And that is why, for the security of America and the peace for the world, the great mission of your generation is to lead the cause of freedom,” Bush said.
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By Janet Evans
Thursday, May 29 2008, 09:25 PM
Wal-mart is the retailer wearing the pants. When they talk, their grocery suppliers have no choice but to listen.
Wal-Mart wants to keep their prices down while other retailers selling groceries are raising prices. And they are doing just that. Why is Wal-Mart so smart?
With gas, grain, and dairy prices exploding, you'd think the biggest seller of corn flakes and Cocoa Puffs would be getting hit by rising food costs. But Wal-Mart has temporarily rolled back prices on hundreds of food items by as much as 30% this year. How? By pressuring vendors to take costs out of the supply chain.
"When our grocery suppliers bring price increases, we don't just accept them," says Pamela Kohn, Wal-Mart's general merchandise manager for perishables. To be sure, Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500) isn't the only retailer working to cut fat from the food chain, but as the largest grocer - Wal-Mart's food and consumables revenue is nearly $100 billion - it has a disproportionate amount of leverage.
Here's how the retailer is throwing its weight around.
Shrink the goods. Ever wonder why that cereal box is only two-thirds full? Foodmakers love big boxes because they serve as billboards on store shelves. Wal-Mart has been working to change that by promising suppliers that their shelf space won't shrink even if their boxes do. As a result, some of its vendors have reengineered their packaging. General Mills' (GIS, Fortune 500) Hamburger Helper is now made with denser pasta shapes, allowing the same amount of food to fit into a 20% smaller box at the same price. The change has saved 890,000 pounds of paper fiber and eliminated 500 trucks from the road, giving General Mills a cushion to absorb some of the rising costs.
Read more in CNN.Money Fortune Magazine
Wal-Mart puts the squeeze on food costs í here
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By Janet Evans
Thursday, May 29 2008, 11:50 AM
Flying while intoxicated? In Space?
Well, I hope not....but who knows what tricks space travel and gravity can do to you.
And, in space?
Well, yes...Sometime soon, Astronauts may be able to enjoy a cold beer after a long day flying, or walking in space.
That could make for an interesting sobriety test.
Could you walk a straight line please?
Touch your finger to your nose?
Anyway, it seems a Japanese brewery, Sapporo Holdings, is putting out the first "space beer" using the third-generation descendants of barley grown on the International Space Station.
Read about it at AFP í here
And let’s hope NASA gets that Space Station toilet working before the beer is ready.
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By Janet Evans
Thursday, May 29 2008, 07:10 AM
It has been promised that during tonight's season finale of Lost, the person in the coffin from last season will be revealed. But who can it be?
It’s someone who appears to have been very alone in the world at the time of their death. No one showed up to the funeral except for Jack, and he stated he was neither friend or family of the deceased. But Jack appeared very upset when he first read of the death of this individual.
During that episode, Jack had maps all over his apartment and he had told Kate that they had to get back to the Island. Was he upset because he thought this person could have helped them find the Island (which may have been moved by Locke)?
We know Michael has tried to kill himself, and the Island won’t let him. If the Island decides it wants you to die, will it let you? Who knows. I’ve said in the past that I think Michael is in the coffin….just because of the newspaper article regarding the death.
We know that Ben wasn’t one of the Oceanic Six, but he is able to time travel. We saw Tom was also able to travel back and forth, too (until Sawyer killed him, of course).
Who do you think is in the casket?
 
Claire Locke
 
Michael Sayid
 
Ben Richard
See how Jeff "Doc" Jensen rates his personal choices on EW.com with
''Lost's mysterious cadaver -- Whose odds are the best for being the deceased In last season's finale, a distraught Jack was the only attendee at a mystery funeral in L.A. Who will be revealed as the secret cadaver on this year's finale (May 29, 9 p.m., (EST) on ABC)? We offer our tomb ratings (out of four coffins).
"Lost" Gets Cryptic í here
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15 best moments of Season 4 í here
Photos from Lostpedia
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By Janet Evans
Wednesday, May 28 2008, 08:50 PM
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.
Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder named for a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. In spite of the publication of his paper in the 1940's, it wasn't until 1994 that Asperger Syndrome was added to the DSM IV and only in the past few years has AS been recognized by professionals and parents.
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The Topic: Bullying |
Easier - A bully is someone who is mean and attacks other people with words or actions. They use teasing, threats, or strength to pick on, frighten, or hurt someone or take what they want.
Harder - Bullying is a form of aggressive and harassing behavior. This antisocial behavior occurs across geographic, racial, and socioeconomic segments of society. Bullying prevents its targets from enjoying a safe, stress-free living, learning, and working environment. Children who bully are at risk for a host of long term, negative developmental outcomes including juvenile and adult criminal behavior. Early intervention in the home, school, and the community are the best hope we have of diverting people from this destructive pattern.
  Alex Barton
Is teacher Wendy Portillo a bully, or is she just ignorant?
Alex Barton, a kindergartner at Morningside Elementary School, Port St. Lucie, FL, returned to class after being sent to the Principal's office to be disciplined. Alex is currently in the process of being evaluated for Asperger Syndrome. After Alex returned to class, his teacher, Ms. Portilllo, allegedly proceeded to ask the class to tell Alex what they disliked about him and then had them vote whether they would like him to stay in class. The vote was 14-2 against Alex staying. Alex spent the rest of the day in the nurse's office.
Read the story from the Sun-Sentinel ç here
View a CBS Video (where mom goes a bit off-track) :
I haven't read, and it doesn't appear that Wendy Portillo is a Special Education teacher, not does it state that she has any training in Special Education. Considering that 1 in 150 children now suffer from some form of Autism it is now something that every teacher should be aware of whether they teach Special Education or not. But that is beside the point.
If this story is true, in my view Wendy Portillo is just plain ignorant. She has parents reporting that she has been a model teacher in the past. Well, she has obviously made a very poor error in judgment.
We are not talking about learning how to win or lose, how to accept the fact that you might not always be chosen for a team, that you might not always get a good grade, etc. It's been shown that students who end up going berserk and have taken it out on teachers and classmates have done so because they say they were picked on and bullied at school.
Has Portillo been hiding her head in the sand these past years?
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By Janet Evans
Wednesday, May 28 2008, 11:50 AM
or You can’t always get what you want....
(example)
Budget Hero was released by American Public Media's show called Marketplace.
Budget Hero is a fiscal game of life where you can set the budget priorities and see how they stack up against reality.
This is a great educational tool.
So, why not give it a try ....
At Marketplace à here
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By Janet Evans
Wednesday, May 28 2008, 06:40 AM
It's been a while since we went on an internet shopping trip.....but with graduations and Father's Day coming up, why not? Plus, Dad would be glad you weren't wasting gas.
Have you ever checked out the Bose site? If you want quality sound it's definately the place to go....the prices aren't for the faint of heart; but you get what you pay for. They have everything from headphones and iPod setups, to full entertainment systems. Wow...You could really make some grad VERY happy.
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Napa Style isn't just for Dads....it's for everyone. But there are plenty of gifts there for Dad. Things for the kitchen if he's a cook, things for the yard and garden, and food and wine items. There are cooking items and recipes from Michael Chiarello, who has the show Easy Entertaining on the Food Network. Great, unusual stuff here.
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Wireless catalog offers casual apparel, unique gifts, fashion accessories, jewelry, collectibles, framed prints, home and garden decorative accents and more. Plenty of fun and interesting stuff for Dad.
Previous Shopping Trips:
Wind and Weather has weather, home and garden products for students, gardeners, bird watchers, sports enthusiasts, pilots, hobbyists, and pros.
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Lee Valley sells gardening, woodworking, tools, home supplies and gifts.
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Get the same hair products you buy at the hair salon for a fraction of the cost. They have men's products too.   _______________________________
Sur la Table is one of the best places for a great cook to shop.
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Cherchies Specialty Foods has a complete line of gourmet food items and gift assortments. They have peppers, preserves, soups, seasonings, and sauces, including champagne mustard.
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L.L. Bean, out of Freeport, Maine has been around since 1912. L.L. Bean can still be trusted for quality. They have everything from kayaks, fishing equipment, shoes and boots, and clothes.
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Oxo is a great brand of Kitchen tools in the store. But you can't always find the item you want. So why not check out all the products available right from the source, online?
OXO Good Grips
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Neato.com is a trusted place to shop online for deals on computer related media...DVDs, CDs, cases, labels, photo paper, all kinds of stuff. I know you can get this stuff at the store... but if you want to shop online, this is the place to go.
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You can't get more beautiful bouquets than from Martha Stewart Flowers. They are simply gorgeous, top quality flowers. You can't keep your eyes off of them when they are in a room. Unless you are looking at that special somebody! They are delivered straight to you door in a flower box. Order your Grad flowers now.
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Moonstruck Chocolate Company is out of Portland, Oregon.
You've got to see their chocolates to believe them! But tasting them is even better. Their truffles are outrageous!
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Starwest Botanicals is out of Sacramento, CA. They offer bulk organics, herbs, spices & teas, essential oils, aromatherapy, extracts, and many other products.
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WEST ELM in California, is a great store for quality household items from furniture to towels.  ______________________________ Peeperspecs
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Red Envelope unique gifts for everyone in the family, including home decor, gourmet food, and flowers. They have specialty gifts for Dads and Grads, too.
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ALTERRA
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Koeze Company features cashews, mixed nuts, chocolate confections, and natural peanut butter.
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Z Gallerie Eclectic gifts with something for everyone and beautiful artwork, too!
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Hale Groves
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Couture's Maple Syrup Shop
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Gifts for the intelligent person on your list, or for the person who is just "way out there." Something for that Grad going off to college?
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Mrs. Hanes Hand-Made Moravian Cookies
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ZABAR'S
Jewish deli out of New York with Smoked Fish, Deli Meats, Cheeses, Coffee, even Babka.
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 All types of crafts and supplies in one place, online.
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Beautiful, unique and quality greeting cards. Special cards for Father's Day and Graduation.
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Harbor Sweets
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Hilltop Restaurant
GIGANTIC SWEET ROLLS.
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Barbara Ford Doyle Calendars Order your 2009 Calendar anytime.
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Zingerman's
Fresh Jewish rye bread and other breads and fresh finds.
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By Janet Evans
Tuesday, May 27 2008, 07:30 PM
My twenty-something son dated and married his lovely high school sweetheart.
My thirty-something daughter didn’t. She dated in high school and dated in college, too. She had a relationship after college. Life was busy, work was hectic. And Mr. Right was nowhere to be found. At least, not in plain sight.
When she told me some of her friends had tried internet dating and she was considering it, I wasn’t happy about it. Too dangerous, I thought....and I still do. But she, just as at least one of her friends that I’m aware of, met her husband during the process.
So, why is it so difficult to meet that “someone special” if you don’t meet them in school or in the workplace?
If you're single would you, or have you used an online dating service?
If you're a parent, would you be worried if one of your children used one?
I'm still not crazy about the fact that my daughter used one, but I'm crazy about my son-in-law. Funny thing is, it ends up that he didn't live too far away from my daughter, and some friends in her work circle new him, and never thought of introducing them to each other. Go figure.
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By Janet Evans
Tuesday, May 27 2008, 11:50 AM
“The government has been telling us the truth,” declared David Clarke, a senior lecturer in journalism at Sheffield Hallam University, who has a side interest in U.F.O.’s. “There are a lot of weird things in the sky, and some of them we can’t explain, but there’s not a shred of evidence for a single alien visitation.”
Thank goodness the British government has a handle on alien encounters.
They've been probing the issue for years.
Who would want any of the spacecraft depicted in their government files to actually be real!
Such as drawings like the one below....
At first I thought someone just copied it right out of the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind...but look, the craft is on skis! It must be a recreational alien spacecraft.
The National Archives
Read the article from the New York Times - Europe ç here
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By Janet Evans
Tuesday, May 27 2008, 06:35 AM
After a bad week, with her comment regarding RFK taken out of context, Hillary Clinton felt she had some explaining to do.
As usual, politicians from all sides are calling for her to pull out of the race. But she wants to fight on. And so, they ask, "Why?"
Why do I continue to run, even in the face of calls from pundits and politicians for me to leave this race? I am running because I still believe I can win on the merits. Because, with our economy in crisis, our nation at war, the stakes have never been higher - and the need for real leadership has never been greater - and I believe I can provide that leadership.
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I am running because I believe staying in this race will help unite the Democratic Party. I believe that if Sen. Obama and I both make our case - and all Democrats have the chance to make their voices heard - in the end, everyone will be more likely to rally around the nominee.
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I am running for all the men and women I meet who wake up every day and work hard to make a difference for their families. People who deserve a shot at the American Dream - the chance to save for college, a home and retirement; to afford quality health care for their families; to fill the gas tank and buy the groceries with a little left over each month.
The complete article from the Daily News í here
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Oh, Hillary....
You left some reasons out, didn't you?
You know you have the most experience out of the two of you, don't you?
32 years? Almost 33 now.
And you (and Bill) have planned this for a really, really, really, really, long time.
You really don't want to go back to being just Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton again.
And the power, don't forget the power.
But you know what?
Whatever your reasons are, I don't care.
I wish you luck.
Because, at least we know where you are coming from.
Obama? He's inexperienced and dangerous.
So, run Hillary, run....
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