Yes. I started buying estate pipes because it is cheaper than buying new ones. I started restoring them because unrestored estate pipes are generally cheaper than restored estate pipes. I started selling some of them so I can buy more. I suffer from EPAD (estate pipe acquistion disorder).
I suffer from EPAD (estate pipe acquistion disorder).
For me it would be the pipe Abe Herbaugh and I made together when I first worked with him in 2013. It's got both of our stamps on it and it symbolizes a turning point that is very meaningful.
I miss the old haiku thread on PSF.
Wow......that is beautiful! Just my type of style as well.
For me it is this MobiusFish by Nate King. He named it "Laguna" after the Laguna Seca Racetrack in Monterey, CA.
Mine is a Will Purdy Tadpole. It's my favorite pipe.
unfortunately, he won't be answering because he is no longer a member of this forum.
I always thought I was half Polished, because my Mom was born there.
Sevket Gezer, best smoking pipe I own.
I love Bulldogs ... so this one to me is perfect in every catagory. Dunhill 4104 Bruyere.
I have about a dozen that are favorites and that I'd never part with.
Unfortunately, I cannot find the characteristics that cause this, and what these dozen have that the rest of my collection does not. Sure, in some cases it's obvious, but most of the time it isn't. I still don't know what makes one pipe smoke perfectly and another not so perfectly, even within the same maker.
I commissioned this directly from Bill F of Kaywoodie to match the PSF 2013 POY. As a Kaywoodie fan it means the world to me along with the POY.
H&L house brand pipe produced by Savinelli. Got it for a whopping $40.00!


What? That was my response too! Well, it's a fact. Crayola recently launched a line of Crayola beauty products that includes face, cheek, lip, and highlighter crayons, mascaras, and eyeshadows. As far as I can tell, the product line includes 56 items. Most items look like crayons and have fun crayon names that include Mango Tango, Peachy Pink, Cerulean, and Dandelion. What I can't say is whether or not the beauty products have that unique waxy smell teachers love. Currently the product line is only available through ASOS, an online retailer. You can CLICK HERE to take a peek.
Last summer Crayola launched a line of nail polish colors in collaboration with Sally Hansen. (I just learned about this as well!) The nail polishes also boast familiar Crayola colors such as Sea Mist, Canary, Melon, and Cotton Candy. The bottles are a sweet shape and sport the iconic Crayola branding. You can find out more about the nail polishes HERE.
I wonder, could Crayola hair color be next?
My list would be dry erase markers, washable markers, finger paint, model magic, crayons and color pencils to start with.
Everything, crayons, markers, colored pencils, dry erase markers. Love them all!!!
Crayola crayons and washable markers are still the best and my personal favorites!


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Published on April 26, 2019 September 23, 2019 by Wendy
Author's Note: This chapter contains mature language and adult situations. Reader discretion is advised.
"Mrs. St John, a package for you," the postman said, handing Bella a box. It was small, and not very heavy. The postmark was from Appaloosa Plains. Her shaking, frail hands rattled the box, but there was no obvious sound emanating from it.
Hmm, she thought. "Rog? Could you bring a box knife for me?" She carried the box to their bedroom.
"What's up, darling?" he asked. Spotting the box, he realized what she needed the knife for. "Here," he said, taking the box from her. "I'll get it." He sliced the tape open, and inside sat one small jewelry box, with a note attached:
Bella,
Bree wanted you to have this, for your granddaughter. It was the only valuable thing she had left when she died, and she wanted to make sure you got it. She loved you so much. I wish she and I could have been as close as she was to you. Give this to your daughter, it will match hers. Keep it in the family, Bella.
Bianca.
Charlotte shook her head, holding the handwritten note in her hand, remembering the day the package arrived like it was yesterday. She never knew her aunts from Appaloosa Plains, but she wished she had. Aunt Bree's ring was identical to hers in every way, except hers was in slightly better shape. Aunt Bree and Aunt Bee never married, having lived together their whole lives. They were known unkindly as the "Spinster Sisters," and her mama always hated that nickname for them.
She held both rings in her hand, and placed them into their velvet boxes. It was time to have them polished and made new. The twins' thirteenth birthday was coming up quickly, and it was time for them to have purity rings, and for them to make the same promise she made to her own father. Travis and Amy were younger than them when they met, and by 15, they were expecting a child. She did not wish her daughters to be in those shoes at such a tender age. Charlotte slipped the rings into her purse and left for the jewelry store.
When she opened the door, a small bell rang on it, and the clerk greeted her. "How can I help you today?" she asked.
"I was hoping to get these rings cleaned up and polished a bit." Charlotte held out the boxes, and the clerk took one.
"Oh my, what a beautiful antique setting," she stated. "Is the other ring just like it?"
"Yes, it is. One was mine, and one was my Aunt Bree's," Charlotte said. "My twin girls are turning 13 in a few weeks, and I want to give them these rings as gifts."
"What a lovely gesture!" the clerk remarked. "Quite an extravagant gift for a young teenager!"
"They are purity rings," Charlotte told her. "My Daddy gave me my Mama's ring when I was right around my daughters' age. And when my aunt passed away years ago, my other aunt sent that ring to my Mama, to give to my daughter when the time was right." So many memories were attached to her ring. "I am honored to pass them down, along with the tradition that goes with them."
The clerk smiled. "Well, we can have these all prettied up and looking brand new in no time flat." She began to write up a claim check for them and put them in a service tray.
"Do you happen to have men's rings? I'm just curious," Charlotte asked.
"We sure do! When I'm done here, I'll show you a few of my favorites." Charlotte was looking to replace Travis' wedding ring. His was taken from his locker during a game, and it was never found. He was heartbroken when it went missing. She meandered around while the clerk finished the paperwork, and took the claim ticket from her when it was complete. "Here, honey," the clerk said, "These are some of the most handsome rings I have in stock." One, in particular, caught Charlotte's eye. It was brushed gold with a row of diamonds set diagonally. Simple, but elegant. Remembering how she said Bella had sized Rog's ring, she knew Travis' ring was almost big enough for two of her fingers to fit inside, but she had a good feeling for how it should fit.
"May I?" she asked. The clerk handed her the ring, and she slipped it on her thumb and slid the tip of her pinky inside the loop. Nearly a perfect fit. "I think it might be close enough. It can be sized up if needed, right?"
"Yes, Ma'am," the clerk replied. "I've never seen anyone size a ring like that before."
Charlotte laughed. "It's my Mama's trick. I think I'll take it. My husband's wedding band was stolen about a year ago. It was never recovered, so this will replace it."
"You made a great choice. He will love it."
"Yeah, he plays for the local sports team here in town." Charlotte beamed, so proud of him.
"Oh really? Would I know his name?" The clerk apparently followed the sport and knew the players by name.
"You may. Travis…"
"Jones, right?" The clerk answered her before Charlotte could get the whole name out. "You are one lucky lady! He is a hunk! So dreamy!" She swooned over him, giggling like a schoolgirl.
"Thank you. We were college sweethearts." Charlotte paid for his ring, and left the store, shaking her head at the clerk. I guess I should think of it as a compliment when women fawn over my husband, she thought.
She returned home before the girls got home from school, and placed Travis' new ring in her purse. She still had some research to do before her next work shift, so she sat down to read, waiting for the girls to come home. Their bus pulled away from the gate 20 minutes later, and the front door opened.
"Mama, we're home," Danae yelled.
"I'm in here, sweetie," Charlotte replied, calling from the living room. "Do you girls have homework?"
"We always have homework," Darcey lamented. "But we'll get right on it."
Charlotte smiled. "I saw two unmade beds this morning, girls. I hope I don't see them tonight before bed."
"Sorry, Mama," Danae confessed. "It was my turn to make them, and I forgot."
"It's okay, sweetie pie, just make sure they're done after homework."
Charlotte finished up her research journal just about the time Devin came through the front door. "Hi Mama," he said, dropping his book bag on the floor.
"Hi, Devin. You know that doesn't go there, son," she said.
"I know, but I'm tired," he replied. "I'll take it up in a few minutes."
"Come here and give your Mama loves!" she invited, holding her arms open for him. He ran to her, toppling her over, giggling madly. He tried to tickle her, but she was too fast and caught his hands. "What are you going to do now, smartypants?" she teased him, making him giggle harder. Darcey and Danae rolled their eyes, but secretly both of them wished she would roughhouse with them like she used to. Devin would be 7 years old in a few months' time. She kissed his cheek and said, "Okay little man. I bet you have homework."
"Yep, I do!" he beamed. "Would you help me?"
"You bet," she said, and pulled up a chair beside him at the table.
"Darce, would you and Danae watch your brother tonight? It's date night with your Daddy."
"Sure," Darcey said. "Do I have to feed him?"
"No, honey, I'm going to make dinner for you guys before we go out. I'm meeting him after work." Danae clicked her tongue and rolled her eyes. She was developing quite an attitude lately, and Charlotte didn't have much patience for it. "Danae, did you make those beds yet?"
"Does it look like I've gone upstairs yet?"
"No, but you're going, Nae. NOW!" She pointed toward the stairs. "I won't tolerate disrespect from you, young lady." Darcey sat quietly and finished her homework, slightly afraid to speak. "Devin, honey, are you done with your homework?"
"Yes Mama, can I go play?"
"Of course. I'll call you for dinner." Charlotte's temper was flared up, but she didn't want to take it out on the kids. "Darce, what would you like for dinner tonight, sweetie?"
"How about crepes?" It was her favorite.
"Breakfast for dinner. That sounds like a winner," she said, laughing. "Hey, I rhymed!" Devin giggled, and Darcey smiled.
Before she started dinner, she went up to the girls' room and knocked softly. "Nae?"
"What?" she answered, sounding annoyed.
"May I come in, honey?"
"Knock yourself out," came the sarcastic answer.
"Danae, honey, is something bothering you?"
The young girl sighed and contemplated. "I miss you, Mama." Charlotte cocked her head and looked at her funny. "I mean, I miss you roughhousing with us, like when we were little. Devin gets all the good stuff, and Darce and I just sit on the sidelines and watch."
"Sweetie, is that it?" Danae's eyes watered, and Charlotte hugged her. "Aww, honey, all that stuff doesn't have to end, you know. I thought you were getting too old to play like that with me and your Daddy."
"Really?" she sniffled. "I thought I was, but I see how much fun you have with Devin, and I miss it."
"I miss it too. You girls are my babies. My firstborn." Oh, how she missed the sound of little giggles that filled the house to the ceiling and reverberated off every wall.
Danae hugged Charlotte tightly. "I want to stay little forever, Mama," she said, wiping tears from her eyes.
"No one wants that more than I do, punkin'," she said, "Believe me. Are we good now, sweetie pie?"
Danae smiled. "Yeah, we're good. I love you, Mama."
"Ooh, I love you so very much!" Charlotte said, rocking Nae in her arms. Her sweet, little Danae. "Do you want to help make dinner tonight?"
Nae's eyes widened with excitement. "Really?!"
"Yes, come on and I'll teach you Nana's recipe." Charlotte gave her one last hug and kissed her cheek.
"I miss Nana," she said.
"Me too, Punkin. Me too," Charlotte said pensively.
Danae and Charlotte worked on dinner together, and Nae even served it, sitting Devin down in the chair, and placing his plate in front of him. Darcey grabbed her own, and Danae served herself. Like they had done so many times before, they held hands and gave thanks before they ate. Charlotte was so proud of them.
"I'm going upstairs to get ready for my date with Daddy. I'll be back down shortly. Darce, it's your turn to do dishes, honey. Devin can help you clear the table."
She jumped into the shower quickly and rinsed off. Wrapped in a towel, she went through Bella's closet of dresses and picked one out she thought would knock Travis over. A little slinky strapless black dress and matching stiletto heels. Luckily, most of Bella's old clothes fit her, and most of them were nearly new. She knew her Daddy loved this dress in particular, and Charlotte had never worn it before. She slipped into the dress, pulled her nylon hose on, and slid into the shoes. Charlotte retouched her makeup and fixed her hair, and grabbed her evening bag.
"Wow, Mama," Danae said, staring at Charlotte. "You look so pretty."
"What, this old thing?" she teased, and ironically, it was an old thing. The girls both giggled at her. "I don't know when we'll be home, but we shouldn't be later than eleven. I have to work in the morning. If you need me, you have my cell number." She blew them kisses. "I love you all!"
She drove to the little restaurant off-strip where they had spent their tenth anniversary. This night, however, promised to be much more romantic. She parked her car and checked in for her reservation. To her great surprise, Travis was already awaiting her arrival. He watched her walking toward him, and was in awe of her. Standing as she neared the table, he took her hand and kissed it. "Mr. Jones, your lovely wife is here," the Maître d' announced.
"Holy wow, you look amazing, my sweet Charlotte." His gaze never left her. "I've never seen you wear that before. Is it new?"
Since the joke worked so well on the kids, she thought she would try it on Travis. "What, this old thing?" Her eyes sparkled in the dim candlelight. He smiled at her, holding her hand.
"Old thing or not, you look stunning."
"Well," she said, "the girls are past the impressionable stage. I thought I'd take tonight and show off a little."
"I'm glad you did," he said, swallowing hard.
"While I have you here, love, I want to talk about a few things, if that's okay?"
"Sure, my sweet Charlotte, my undivided attention is all yours."
"First, I want to give you something," she said, as she reached into her evening bag. She pulled out the ring box. "Close your eyes," she teased, and he did. Taking the ring from the box, she slipped it onto his finger, and it was a perfect fit.
A smile crossed his lips when he felt her put the ring on his finger, and he couldn't wait to open his eyes to behold it. Her fingers played with the ring, and she squeezed his hand, signaling him to open them. What he saw took his breath away.
"Oh, Charlotte, baby!" he exclaimed. "This is amazing. Where? When did you do this? How did I not know about this? We go everywhere together!"
"Not everywhere," she purred. "I sneak out on occasion, you know. Run some errands, see my boyfriend on the side."
He smiled coyly at her. "Yeah, how's he doing, by the way?" She laughed, nearly spitting water out at him. "Seriously, though, when did you pull this off? It must have taken forever to get the right size."
"Actually, I was running another errand when I saw it. I thought it was a fairly decent replacement for your wedding ring." She smiled happily. "Do you like it?"
"No, I don't like it. I love it!" He stood up and pulled her to him, nearly lifting her up off the floor, and kissed her. "Thank you, honey," he whispered.
"You can really thank me later," she teased, winking at him.
He shifted uncomfortably, loosening his tie. "You mentioned another errand. What were you doing at the jewelry store anyway?"
"Well, that's the other thing I wanted to talk to you about." She wiped her hands on her napkin, nervous about approaching him with this. "The girls will be thirteen in a few weeks, and I was thinking, now is probably a good time to give them purity rings."
Travis looked a little stunned. He hadn't considered that they would give the girls rings like the one she had. "Rings, huh?"
"Yeah, I'll give Darcey my old one, and Danae can have my Aunt Bree's ring. They're identical, and chances are I won't even know which one is which when they're cleaned up." She looked at him, trying to read him. "Are you okay with doing this?"
"I'm not sure." He wasn't familiar with the concept even a little bit, and the thought of it made him uneasy.
"Well, the way I see it, sweetie, a woman's innocence is the best gift she can give her new husband. I remember you telling me you wouldn't have missed the experience for anything."
"Yeah," he said, "but you know kids these days…" his voice trailed off. The girls weren't that much younger than Amy was when they first made love.
"The girls will have a better chance to succeed if we set goals for them to attain. Give them standards to reach for." She took his hand. "Baby, I don't want grandbabies while Devin is under 10 years old."
Suddenly, he felt very uncomfortable with the conversation. "Are you saying you weren't appreciative of my experience on our wedding night? Because it sure seemed like you were."
"Baby, I'm not saying that. I'm saying, I don't want to raise grandchildren while we're still raising our own babies."
"You know, this isn't fair." He felt judged and dirty. "How could you?"
Charlotte sighed. "Do you want your daughters to end up like Amy?" she said, and immediately regretted it. "Oh baby, I'm sorry." But it was too late.
"This date is over," he said angrily. "You should have NEVER brought her into this." He went to the host station and paid whatever was owed for their table and left her standing there.
She walked out to the parking lot, and he was still sitting in his car. She couldn't hear him, but she could see him screaming. She knew better than to approach him when he was this hot. She unlocked her car and got in, locked the door, and started the ignition. Putting the car into first gear, she pulled out of the lot and headed for home, leaving him there.
Darcey was surprised to see her home so quickly and without Travis. "What's the matter, Mama?"
"Your dad and I had a disagreement, and I left the restaurant." She wiped tears from her eyes. "Would you still put Devin to bed for me, sweetheart? I'm not feeling well."
"Sure Mama," she said. "Come on Dev, time for bed."
Travis sat in his car, fuming mad. How dare she! he sputtered. Where did she get off judging his life choices? She didn't know him in Dragon Valley. He took the ring from his finger and threw it at the dashboard of his car, and then buried his face in his hands, sobbing. Even though she had been gone for close to 20 years, he never missed Amy more than he did right at that moment.
He drove to the karaoke bar down the street and pulled in. Though he seldom drank spirits, he was going to this night. He walked in, sat down and threw down a §100 bill. "Whiskey, line 'em up," he said to the bartender.
The bartender took the bill and laid down seven shots of whiskey in front of Travis. One by one, he drank them until there were no more of them to drink. He thought about buying another round of seven, but a pretty young blonde came and sat right next to him. She threw down a §20, and the bartender poured her a glass of wine. "How about I buy you a shot, handsome?" she said to Travis. He nodded his head, and she paid for a round for him. "You come here often, honey?"
"No, I never do," he said, trying to keep his head. "You look so much like someone I used to know."
The woman chuckled. "Is that good or bad?"
"Good. Tonight, it's a good thing."
She looked at his hands and didn't notice a wedding band. "So, are you attached?" He looked at her funny and shrugged his shoulders. "Married. Are you married?"
He thought for a minute. "No," he said. "Not tonight."
She looked at him again, and suddenly she recognized him. "You're that sports star! Travis, right?"
He nodded his head, fuzzy from the drink. "Yeah, that's me. What's your name? And if you say Amy, I'm gonna take you to that bed and breakfast on the beach and have my way with you."
She had a choice to make. She already knew he was drunk, and she knew he was willing to sleep with her. So, did she lie and say her name was Amy, and have a one night stand with the hottest soccer player in Starlight Shores, or did she send him home to the wife she knew he had?
"You're in luck, Travis," she said. "My name just happens to be Amy." She finished her glass of wine and called a cab.
They rode to the bed and breakfast together, and she rented a room under the name "Amy." He opened the door and let her enter the room first. Something about the room seemed very familiar to him. He pushed the memory from his mind, and kissed "Amy" passionately, hungry for the affection he believed he wanted and missed from his first fiancée. "Aww Amy," he slurred. "I'm gonna make love to you. I've missed you so much honey, it hurts."
She kissed him, trying to undress him. "Are you sure about this, Travis? The last I heard, you have a beautiful wife. Most guys would kill to have a woman like her." She continued to undress him.
"Charlotte," he muttered. "My wife." He looked at himself in the mirror and saw a blonde woman with him, not his beautiful Charlotte, who he loved more than life itself. "Who are you?"
"My name is Amy, or whatever you want it to be, darling," she purred. "I can be Charlotte if you prefer."
"No, no no no…" he stammered. "You're not Amy, and you're not my sweet Charlotte. Oh my goodness, what the hell am I doing?" he cried, tormented. "I've gotta go home." He fumbled with his phone and called a cab. "Leave me alone," he sobbed as she tried to kiss him. "My sweet Charlotte." Feeling sick, he ran for the bathroom and threw up. It was then he saw Charlotte standing in the doorway of the room, in her white and purple nightie on their wedding night, smiling demurely. He observed the bed, and saw her, laying there in innocent anticipation. He looked at the plush rug where they had slept naked, and saw her, spooned with him. "What have I done?" he screamed in agony.
"Nothing yet," the woman said, deeply disappointed. "I didn't even get any bang for my buck." She kissed him again, and he tried to push her away, but he couldn't. She grabbed for him, and he slapped her hands away, trying to run from the room. But he was so drunk he could barely walk. The cab was there less than 10 minutes later. He stumbled from the room, throwing up on the way to the car.
"Are you sure you're okay, dude? You'll pay to clean my car if you puke in it."
He opened his phone and brought up Charlotte's photo. "Take me here."
The woman followed Travis from the room, half-dressed and extremely disappointed. You and your big mouth, she thought. He was good as yours, and you let him get away. "He lives in that big house in the hills, on the west side. Jones. Travis Jones." The driver nodded.
Charlotte was pacing the floor, worried sick about him. He wasn't answering his phone, and he wasn't home. She called the restaurant, to see if his car was still in the lot, but it wasn't. Thirty minutes later, a strange number came up on the call box.
"Ma'am?" a male voice asked, "Is this where Travis Jones lives?"
"Yes! Oh my goodness, he's missing! Do you know where he is?" Charlotte was frantic.
"I have him here, Ma'am. I rescued him from the bed and breakfast down by the beach."
"What did you say?" she asked the man. "Would you repeat that? It sounded like you said he was at the bed and breakfast on the beach."
"That's what I said, Ma'am. Look, I don't get paid to babysit rich celebrities, so could you come get him, please?"
"I'm on my way out." Charlotte grabbed her coat and slipped into her sneakers, and walked to the front gate. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw him, falling over drunk, possibly on the verge of alcohol poisoning. "What happened to him?" she demanded.
"I brought him an' a pretty young blonde to the inn on the beach. He was already drunk, Ma'am."
"Sweetie," she said to him, "Travis!" He was largely unresponsive. "Do you know how many he had?" He wasn't gone long enough to be this hammered unless he'd had most of a bottle in less than an hour's time.
"I don't get paid enough for this crap," the cab driver said. "Take him or leave him, but I am trying to earn a living here."
She tried to lift him from the car, the smell of whiskey on his breath, along with a sweet, floral perfume that she had never smelled before. His face was covered in lipstick stains, and his pants were unbuttoned, nearly off his hips. "Come on, baby," she said, trying to hold herself together. "Help me out here." He easily outweighed her by double, maybe two and a half times. The cab driver took pity on her, and helped Travis onto the grass, behind the gate.
"I'm sorry I can't do more. I drive a cab because I'm not supposed to lift." She paid his fare and a good tip, and sent him on his way.
She called emergency immediately and had an ambulance come to bring him to the hospital. She needed him to live, and if he wasn't treated soon, he might not. Darcey and Danae saw the ambulance arrive outside the house and ran down the steps. Charlotte was on the ground, holding Travis' head in her lap, trying to keep him sitting up and alert, sobbing.
"Mama!" The girls yelled.
"Babies! Call Tracy, please honey. Have her come and sit with you. Daddy is very sick. I need to go to the hospital with him. Don't open the gate for anyone but Tracy, okay?"
Danae was hysterical. "Don't let him die, Mama!" she screamed.
"I'm going to do everything I can, honey," Charlotte sobbed. "Go inside and call Tracy, please girls!"
The paramedics stabilized him and packed him into the ambulance, and she rode with him, worried sick. This was all her fault, and she would never forgive herself if something happened to him. They arrived at the hospital and they whisked him away from her, as she gave information to triage. She had no idea how many drinks he'd had, but she was willing to bet it was more than 5 shots in an hour. Most of the bars on the strip were still open, but she didn't want to leave him, just in case.
Hours passed, and she still heard nothing from the doctors. She was frantic, trying to find out any piece of information she could. Finally, the attending physician came out to speak with her.
"Dr. Jones, your husband is very sick. If you hadn't gotten him here when you did, he might not be alive right now. We have him intubated and on an IV drip, and we've pumped the contents of his stomach. Judging by his blood alcohol, we think he did no less than 7 shots of whiskey or hard spirits in less than an hour."
"When can I see him?"
"You can see him now, but I want you to be prepared. He doesn't look good. We're expecting him to pull through, and we'll assess damage in the morning, once his BAC has gone down some."
"Thank you, Doctor," Charlotte said, feeling nauseated. He led her to Travis' room, and she gasped when she saw him. A respirator, oxygen, IV fluids, tubes coming from everywhere. His skin was ashen and pale, unconscious and breathing shallowly. He looked nothing like the handsome husband she met for dinner just hours ago. She held his hand and sobbed. "Baby, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." She noticed the ring she had given him was off his hand and felt even worse. A nurse entered the room to check his monitors and take down readings. "Nurse, was he wearing a wedding ring when they brought him in?"
"If he doesn't have it on now, then no. We didn't remove any jewelry."
Charlotte held his hand, still noticing the bright red lipstick in lip-shaped prints all over his face and neck. She wasn't sure if she was angry or hurt, but she knew all of this was her fault. If she hadn't pushed him. If she hadn't suggested the purity rings… they would have been home together, and he would have been making love to her, and not having sex with some blonde he met in a bar.
Halfway through the night, when he had improved marginally and they had removed his respirator, he opened his eyes and tried to focus on his surroundings. "Where am I?" he said weakly.
"Travis, baby, I'm here with you." She squeezed his hand. "You're in the hospital, honeybear."
"What happened?" he asked, not remembering much of anything.
"You tell me," she spat, and then felt guilty. "That's not fair. I'm sorry."
"I remember driving to Mick's. I remember taking a §100 from my wallet." He struggled to recall. "I remember drinking shots, but I don't know how many. And A …" he stopped short.
"A what, baby?"
"Amy is dead, baby," she said, choking on a sob.
"No, she was there. I saw her," he insisted.
"You went to the inn with her," Charlotte stated.
"No," he said. "I don't remember that."
"The cab driver picked you up from that bed and breakfast."
"No, that can't be," he persisted.
She touched his face and smeared the red lipstick onto her finger. "Explain this, Travis." She showed him her finger, covered in lipstick.
"I can't," he said, studying the color. Nothing was clicking.
"And her perfume," she added, getting angrier.
"Is that what I smell?" he asked innocently.
"Travis, how could you?" She wanted to slap him, but she couldn't.
"I don't remember sleeping with her, baby." His words cut her to the heart. Words she never thought she would hear. Words she never imagined he would utter.
"Think! Did you, or did you not have sex with this woman, Travis?" She wasn't sure she really wanted to know.
He tried to remember, but he was still very drunk. "I don't know." His heart rate elevated and set off an alarm, and the nurse came in to check on him.
"Mrs. Jones, you need to keep him calm, or you'll need to leave the room."
"I'm sorry," she apologized. "Baby, I'm sorry. For everything."
"I want to sleep, Charl…." his voice drifted off as he passed out. She kept vigil by his bedside all night long, not sleeping, always watching him. Every movement he made, every breath, every groan, she was there.
She must have fallen asleep because his doctor woke her the next morning. "Dr. Jones, his BAC is just slightly elevated, but he is going to be very sick for a few days. He'll be nauseated, he'll have a headache that will make him wish he had died, and you'll want to keep fluids going in steadily, whether he feels he can drink them or not. I don't know how much he will remember, but the more we find out, the better off he'll be in the long run."
"Thank you, doctor. When can he go home?"
"Probably this afternoon. We're going to run one more set of blood work around 10am, to make sure his organs are functioning properly. If those come back normal, then we'll release him to your care."
"Thank you, doc," she said. She got up, and went to the bathroom, and washed her face. Her eyes had dark circles under them, and her face was puffy from crying. The bad part was, she felt worse than she looked. But she had to find answers.
"I need to go check some facts from last night, for the doctor," Charlotte told the new nurse on the day shift. "My cell or pager is on file. If he wakes up, call me." The nurse nodded and Charlotte left.
She took a cab to Mick's. His car was in the parking lot, and she unlocked the door with her key. Inside, on the floorboard of the car was the new wedding ring she had bought for him. Tearfully, she picked it up and placed it in her purse, and locked the door. The bar wasn't open, but the proprietor was inside, and she knocked on the door.
"I hope so," Charlotte began. "Were you here last night around 8pm?"
"Yes, I was. Is there a problem?"
"My husband was here. Tall, big, muscular. Dark hair, dark skin. Athletic build. Do you remember someone like that?"
"Yeah, he was here. A pretty blonde was hitting on him, and he was eating it up. Oh, I'm sorry, did you say he was your husband?"
"I did." Charlotte had somewhat accepted the fact that he had cheated on her. "It's okay, I already know about it." Before she turned to go, she asked one more question. "Do you know how much he had to drink last night?"
"I don't normally pay attention, but he was all over this blonde chick. He was putting down whiskey like it was water. I bet he had eight shots if he had one… and he wasn't here that long before they left together." His eyes lowered. "I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news."
"Thank you, you've been a huge help." She left Mick's and drove in Travis' car to the inn, hoping to catch the woman there, even though she didn't think it was likely.
"Excuse me, I'm looking for a pretty blonde woman, might have been here with a tall man, dark hair, dark skin, big."
"Yeah, she checked into the honeymoon suite last night. She said her name was Amy, but I don't think it really was."
"Has she checked out yet?"
"No, she hasn't."
"Thank you." She was familiar with the honeymoon suite. It was where they began their marriage. Ironically, it might be where it all ended, too. Swallowing a lump in her throat, she knocked on the door to the suite. A woman in her underwear answered the door.
"Oh, you must be Charlotte." The hair on the back of her neck stood on end.
"How… how do you know my name?" she asked.
"Travis kept calling your name." That wasn't helping. Did he call Charlotte's name while he was having sex with her?
"Listen, I'm not here to cause problems, but I have to know. Did you…"
"Have sex? Nah, it wasn't for my lack of trying, though. I've been drooling over that man for years, and I thought I finally had him last night." Charlotte was furious.
"It takes a lot of nerve to say that to a man's wife," she said through gritted teeth. "You had better not be lying to me about this."
"I am a lot of things, lady, but I am no liar. Listen, honey, for what it's worth, he went into the bathroom to hurl, and when he came out, something was changed. Whatever made him do what he did went away, and all he could say was your name." She smiled at Charlotte. "If I had kept my mouth closed though, he would have screwed me. I don't know what you did to push him into my arms…"
"Oh shut up," Charlotte snapped at her. "You had the good fortune to resemble his late fiancée, otherwise he wouldn't have looked twice at you. So, don't patronize me, and do NOT call me honey." She turned to leave and then turned back. "And stay away from MY husband!" She slammed the door to the room and stomped out, seething.
She drove back to the hospital and walked back to his room. He was awake, but feeling terrible. She sat by his side and took his hand. "How are you feeling?" she asked.
"There aren't words to describe it," he said, wanting to throw up, his head pounding like twenty sledgehammers were beating on it.
"So, what happened last night after I left the restaurant… Or I should say, after you left me standing in the restaurant."
"I remember being angry with you, but now I don't remember the reason why I was. I was irrationally angry." Suddenly, a look of horror showed on his face. "My ring!"
"You mean this one?" she held it out on her finger, but snatched it back as he reached for it.
"Yes," he said sheepishly, "that one. Can I have it back?" he asked.
"No." Her answer had no qualification to it. It was just a flat, plain 'no.' "Please, by all means, continue your story."
"I remember driving to Mick's, and I remember the bartender putting down a hundred worth of spirits, so 7 shots. I remember drinking the first five, the first one was terrible, but the more I drank, the more I wanted. I wanted to numb myself."
"Mission accomplished, I'd say." Charlotte crossed her arms. "You nearly left a widow and three children fatherless last night, Travis. Was it worth it?"
"Baby, I'm sorry."
"Oh, there's more for you to be sorry about. I want to see if you remember it."
"I remember seeing a blonde woman, who, in my stupor, looked like Amy. Whether she did or not I really couldn't tell you. She bought me a drink, asked me if went there often. I said no. She asked me if I was married." This part he remembered vividly, and it grieved him to say it.
"What did you say, Travis?"
"I said no, not tonight." Charlotte gasped, his words taking her breath away. Hot tears streamed down her face.
"Oh it gets worse," he said, feeling queasy. "I asked her what her name was, and I told her if it was Amy, I would take her down to the bed and breakfast and…" he couldn't say it.
"And what, Travis?" More tears rolled down her cheeks. She didn't think she had any tears left to cry, but he was proving her wrong.
"I would have my way with her." Travis choked back his emotion. He remembered all of it, every sordid detail, but he could not remember having sex with her.
"I talked to your 'Amy' this morning, Travis. She told me you were never intimate, and I'll consider that when I decide if I should forgive you. But your pants were halfway off, you had her perfume on your skin, and her lipstick on your face. And, oh my goodness, you even have a hickey on your neck, Travis!" She couldn't look at him. "You know, I love you, but I really don't like you right now."
"You're not alone. I hate myself right now. I wish I would have died." He was so ashamed of himself.
"That's a cowardly thing to say, Travis. Do you not care about me? The wounds you have inflicted on me? On our children? Danae saw you last night, almost lifeless, and she was hysterical. She screamed for me to not let you die. Is that how you wanted your 12-year-old daughter to remember you, Travis Richard? That little girl tore my heart out."
"Oh, I've really screwed up," he said, despondent. "If you can forgive this, it will be a miracle, and I will forever be not worthy of you."
"Right now, you're totally not worthy of me. I know I have to bring you home, but I don't want you in my bed. I don't even want you in the same room with me." She stood up and pushed the chair against the wall forcefully. "I have to call your daughter."
She walked out of his room and dialed the house number. Tracy answered the phone.
"Tracy, it's Charlotte. Thank you for saving us again last night. I hated to have the girls call you in the middle of the night like that."
"How is Travis? I figured no news was good news, but Danae has been a crying, hysterical mess all night."
"I know she has. Did you call them out of school today?"
"Just Danae. Darcey and Devin wanted to get out of the house. They needed to keep their minds off everything. School seemed like a good option for them."
"Is she awake? I want to talk to her." She'd rather do it in person, but she didn't want to leave Travis, either.
"Yes, let me get her." She heard Tracy calling for Danae in the background, and she came to the phone, crying hysterically. Charlotte walked back into Travis' room, so he could hear what he did to their daughter.
"Nae, honey, it's Mama."
"Mama Mama," she cried. "Is Daddy okay? I've been so scared! You didn't let him die, did you?" Her sobs on the other end of the line were coming through loud and clear, even with the call not on speaker, and he felt like the worst father ever.
"Daddy's going to be okay, honey. Do you want to talk to him?" He shook his head, openly crying, but she handed him the phone anyway.
"Nae Nae," he said, weeping bitterly. "Hey, honey. I'm okay sweetheart. Your mama, she saved my life last night. She did."
"Oh daddy, I was so scared. You looked like you were dead, and I …" she broke down crying, breaking his heart all over again. "I didn't want you to die."
"I'm okay, I promise," he said. "Take care of Darce and Devin for me, I'll be home later today, sweetie."
"Okay, daddy. I love you so much!" Charlotte heard her sobs, and started to cry, again. Tracy came back onto to line.
"How much longer before you are home? I don't have anywhere to go, but Danae really needs you."
"It should be this afternoon if the blood tests are normal-ish. I'll let you know soon."
Travis was sobbing uncontrollably. "Was it worth it, Travis?"
"No. I am such a fool. I had the world by the horns, and I threw it away for nothing." He shook his head. "I don't expect or deserve your forgiveness. In fact, I can be on the first flight to Dragon Valley in the morning if that is what you want."
"That isn't what I want. I want us to be a family, for us to be a couple. I want, more than anything, for us to be lovers again. But I need time to process this and figure out what I did to make you do this. Don't think for a minute I don't hold myself responsible for everything that's happened."
"Why? Why is it your fault?" He shook his head. "You didn't make me drink until I almost died. You didn't make me almost cheat on you."
"Actually, I think I might have. Do you remember our fight at the restaurant?"
"Not all of it. I mean, I remember being angry, but I don't know why."
"I wanted you to give Darcey and Danae my purity rings, and you… I don't know why. You lost it."
A light of recollection shone in his eyes. He remembered. "I felt like you were judging me. Like you were holding your innocence over my head, like a sword, ready to drop it on me. And then when you invoked Amy's name…" He was getting angry again, but he knew it wasn't an appropriate response. "I have made so many mistakes, but Amy was not one of them."
"I thought Amy and your son were well behind us. I thought they were a couple of years ago. But I see now, they're still in your memory, and you still miss her. Maybe even a part of you still loves her." She sniffled, wiping tears away. "But baby, all I meant was, I didn't want to be raising our children with theirs. And honeybear, I loved that you knew your way around the bedroom when I was so inexperienced. It saved my sanity that night. I was frightened, but you… you were so loving and so patient."
She continued. "Honeybear, purity is different for a young lady than it is for a young man. Maybe it shouldn't be that way, but the truth is, it is." She wrung her hands. "Christopher was held to a totally different standard than I was. I know for a fact he and Cade were physical long before they were married, but Mama and Daddy didn't care, as long as they didn't have a baby out of wedlock. I was a different story. Remember when I went to campus for your graduation, and I was afraid you wouldn't honor my promise?"
He nodded. "I can't forget that. It was a very difficult few days." They had shared a bed without so much as a kiss. He wanted her, but he respected her.
"She almost didn't want me to go because of that promise. Mama didn't trust me enough to stick to it. And to be honest, I might not have. She told Christopher that if he made mistakes, they would still love him. But baby, I got no such promise. I was expected to be chaste, and if I wasn't, I don't want to think about what could have happened."
"I'm sure they would have still loved you, Charlotte."
"I don't know. Their disappointment in me would have been crushing. In a way, I don't want my daughters to have these expectations placed on them, but at the same time, I wouldn't have done it any other way if I had to do it over again. Giving myself to you on our wedding night… it was the greatest gift I could have given you. I want that for our girls. Hey, if you don't want Devin to have a purity ring, I'm not going to push it. Christopher never thought much of his. But I really want to do this for them. Because it should be a gift for their future husbands. My mama… she told me once she made poor choices when she was in high school. I guess she kept the 'spirit' of the promise alive, but she did other things that she wasn't proud of. It haunted her for most of her life. She didn't want me to do the same thing." She sighed. "I guess I'm just talking to hear myself talk."
"No, baby, you have some excellent points, honey."
Their discussion was interrupted by the doctor's visit. "Travis, all your blood work looks very good and normal, so we're going to discharge you early. I'm sure your lovely wife here will care for you just like she always does."
"Thank you, doctor," Travis said.
"You're a lucky man, Travis. This little lady saved your life."
Again, he thought. Another debt I'll never repay, but I'll spend the rest of my life trying. "I am the luckiest man alive, doc. I just hope I'm not too late realizing it."
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Each spring, many rivers along eastern coastlines of the United States, witness the arrival of River Herrings that mysteriously materialize from the sea. Their dancing reflections on the waters' surface signal their mission to reach spawning grounds; an important cue to many predators lined up to feast on a seasonal bounty.
Blueback Herring and Alewife are pelagic, anadromous, schooling fish, commonly referred to as River Herring. They undertake seasonal migrations in response to changing water temperatures and diel vertical migrations in response to prey movement and availability.
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River Herrings were once so prolific that humans were said to "cross rivers on their backs." Today, decimated herring runs represent the former shadow of the million strong runs of a distant past.
In spite of their presence among human settlements for centuries, many aspects of their migration, biology and behavior are shrouded in mystery. What is the current state of our scientific understanding of herring species and what does the future hold for their dwindling biomass?
We seek to reveal answers in a five-part documentary series, aimed at capturing a comprehensive scientific portrait of the species.
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(1) Overview of herring species.
(2) The ecological significance of the forage fish.
Synergistic interactions of anthropogenic and natural factors that have led to the precipitous decline of the once superfecund herring species over time.
(1) A habitat assessment at the Whitman's Pond - spawning destination of herrings at Weymouth Herring Run in Massachusetts, USA.
(2) The ecological impact of nutrient overload on plant growth and invasive species.
(3) Challenges for managing and removal of excessive plant biomass.
(1) Cascading Impacts of eutrophication and excessive levels of Nitrogen and Phosphorus buildup in water bodies and the life forms they contain.
(2) Assessment of water PH levels in urbanized lakes.
Citing memories from his childhood, Weymouth warden and naturalist Philip Lofgren reflects on the progressive degradation of the bygone prime spawning grounds of the Weir River in Massachusetts, USA - formerly harboring a thriving herring population.
(1) Long-term impact of dams on the watershed ecosystems and the migratory fish.
(2) The many challenges for dam removal and modification of water bodies.
(1) Overview of pollution in urbanized watersheds.
(2) Synergistic interactions of xenobiotics and disease causing organisms accentuated by episodes of nutrients overload.
(3) Fishes' short-term defense mechanisms against pollutants.
(4) Impact on recruitment, growth and survival of adults and juvenile herrings.
(1) Impact of Striped Bass predation on the population dynamics of River Herrings.
(2) The collapse of Menhaden as the underlying cause of the River Herring's decline.
(3) The causes and the consequences of the Menhaden's decline due to overfishing, demands for pharmaceuticals and other profitable derivatives.
(4) The extent of the collapse of the Menhaden as exemplified by personal testimony of the local fisherman and naturalist Philip Lofgren.
(5) The economical impact of a thriving population of predatory fish thanks to the abundant Menhaden and River Herrings that once fueled the growth of the sport and recreational fishing industry.
(6) The importance of identifying and managing at risk and comparatively more resilient herring stocks against fishing.
(1) The assessment surrounding the incidental capture of non-target species such as River Herrings that are mixed with heavily targeted Atlantic Herrings during the ocean phase of their life-cycle.
(2) Dismissal of bycatch as the main cause of River Herring's decline.
(3) Challenges posed by faulty and/or incomplete data gathering leading to possibly inaccurate bycatch estimates.
(4) A look at the impact of fishing industry on both the Atlantic and River Herring stocks.
(1) Species composition and differences in Alewife vs. Bluebacks.
(2) Proposed genetic structure of Alewife and Bluebacks along the Eastern Atlantic Seaboard.
(3) The consequences of restocking depleted runs from a greatly limited genetic pool of stocks that have gone through episodes of major population crash and bottleneck effects due to damming and intensive harvest.
(1) An introduction to climate change.
(2) The shifting of runs to earlier times.
(3) Projected changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.
(4) A move toward frequent and more intense storms.
(5) Drier summers and falls.
(6) Impact on water quantity and quality and spawning habitats.
(7) Estuary loss due to sea level rise.
(8) Ocean PH and acidification.
(9) Cascading changes across food web due to zooplankton availability.
(10) Dynamics of the Eastern Atlantic oceanic, weather and climate systems.
(11) A northward migration of cold water fish species.
(12) The great uncertainty about the human induced climate change.
A protest by activists against the wanton destruction of marine life including millions of River Herrings by the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Closing thoughts on the cumulative impact of anthropogenic factors that have led to the great decline of the herrings.


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Know how GOLD teaser touched lives of people!
The makers of GOLD in an unique marketing strategy presented the teaser of GOLD by evoking the emotions of audience in cinema halls.
The GOLD teaser showcased a preamble asking patrons in cinema halls to stand up for the National Anthem, just when the audience arise in respect, the British National anthem is played, leaving audience in agony with the feeling of patriotism for India.
The teaser revisits the feeling of disrespect that Indian's had to face pre Independence while having to stand in attention for the British National anthem.
Evoking the feeling of patriotism for the nation, the teaser struck chords with the audience garnering praises from not the just the patrons but also the netizens after the release of the same online.
GOLD traces the journey of a man dreaming to win free India's first GOLD in Hockey. The sports drama starring Akshay Kumar takes the audience back in time to witness the struggle of a team to make the nation proud.
The upcoming sports drama 'GOLD' starring Akshay Kumar releases this Independence Day marking 70 years of Free India's first GOLD medal at the 1948 Olympics.
India won its first GOLD medal as an independent nation at the Olympics on the 12th of August 1948. Celebrating this historic occasion, the makers are all set to release the film on the 15th of August this year.
'GOLD' not only marks the first ever association between Akshay Kumar and Excel Entertainment led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar but also is the debut of TV sensation Mouni Roy.
The teaser depicted the struggle for India's first GOLD as a free nation. While we had won several medals under the British Raj, the story of this GOLD medal was special.


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A historic event.
By | March 9, 2007
Members of the Cornell community admire exhibits at Ezra's
bicentennial birthday celebration.
By Jared Kraminitz March 12, 2007
Deckhead:
Gooo Spartans!
If I were three years younger, I would probably have enjoyed 300. It's got everything a 16-year-old could want: swords, ninjas, elephants, naked women and, if you're into that sort of thing, scantily-clad men. However, as a relatively mature 19-year old, I was disappointed and bored. While the movie mostly conforms to the conventions set out by its source material, the graphic novel of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, it does the comic a disservice by contributing nothing worthwhile in the translation to the screen.
C.U. Community Member Rescued From Cascadilla Gorge
By Noah Grynberg March 11, 2007
An unidentified member of the Cornell community was rescued early Saturday morning by the Ithaca Police and Fire Departments after falling through the ice in Cascadilla Gorge. The Ithaca Police Department responded to a report of cries for help from the portion of the gorge above College Avenue Bridge at 3:53 a.m. and found the victim drifting into a state of unconsciouness, according to Police Investigator Michael Gray.


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Mastering Business Complexity With Intelligent Adaptive Technology
By Bhaskar Sunkara
Businesses are being promised unbridled productivity and unmatched efficiencies with adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence, but it's not entirely clear how that will occur.
Will machine learning produce machines that are truly autonomous and smart, or are they comparable to personal assistants such as Siri, Cortana and Google Now?
Understanding the criteria of what goes into a productive machine learning implementation sets a path for how this new technology can be applied to business and the benefits. These new intelligent algorithms automate sifting through mountains of data, making it easier to find patterns and solutions.
Machine Learning Underpins New Business Models
From the use of machine learning in one's day-to-day life to its role in business automation and data analysis, it is having a major impact on the present and will shape future generations.
It has and will continue to change work, play and life as a whole. Machine learning technology is underpinning major advances in every industry and is paving the way for new business models, which disrupt incumbents who don't innovate quickly enough.
Many established companies are undergoing digital transformation to protect their businesses from competition, minimize unplanned downtime and save costs. IDC expects that by 2020, almost 50 percent of IT budgets will be dedicated to digital business transformation, with its demand for continuous innovation and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
What Makes Machine Learning Smart?
Smart, automated aspects of artificial intelligence are the basis for machine learning. Algorithms adapt and react based on experience and context, and become more intelligent through exposure to rich data sources.
This data source becomes the model to drive learning behavior over time. The crucial element behind machine learning is constant access to comprehensive data, be it from a central repository or, most frequently, from disparate sources, coupled with contextual awareness that will allow the system to teach itself.
With machine learning, we have moved beyond only rule-based programming to algorithms that automatically discover and learn relationships and patterns in unstructured (and structured) data — independent of human intervention.
Speeding Adaptation to Change
Today's abundance of large-scale storage, processing and fast networks, which have enabled the big data movement, are critical pillars for enabling machine learning technology. These capabilities allow software systems to learn from one another, which is crucial for effective machine learning.
And although advanced programming and automation is helpful, only true machine learning will allow businesses to adapt more quickly to change, both at the macro and micro levels. So what does it look like?
What Is Possible Today
Mobile, cloud and embedded technologies — where sensors are creating new streams of data, such as IoT — are redefining how customers interact with businesses and provide new rich data sources to mine for insight.
These new data sets and algorithms are often key competitive advantages. Satisfaction needs to be anticipated and reached immediately by end users.
Customers demand the ability to access information on any device in real-time. The companies and brands that satisfy the expectations of end users will find success. That's a big part of the reason why 42 percent of total US technology spending will be on customer facing processes by 2018, according to an IDC report.
Keeping Businesses Competitive
Every business that wants to remain competitive is making changes to become a technology business, putting user experience as the top priority.
Companies are quickly innovating to take their place as part of tomorrow's Fortune 500. As Ray Wang, CEO of Constellation Research, pointed out, "Since 2000, 52 percent of the names on the Fortune 500 list are gone [...]. The changes are the result of digital business models creating disruption in the marketplace."
Digital transformation has introduced previously unseen complexity. It's no longer feasible to have human involvement in every aspect of work.
IT performance goals are challenged by the flood of increased traffic, and applications and devices that need to gain access to data in order to work seamlessly across technologies. Companies that mine user-generated data to optimize customer experiences are responding with their own applications that harness machine learning capabilities.
The Age of Digital Assistants
Google recently announced Alo, a human digital assistant, that takes the data mining capabilities present in Google Now to another level. This assistant provides the ability to be two steps ahead, reminding the user to bring an umbrella before leaving work at the usual time of 7:05 am.
Google Home goes deeper by integrating data from Nest thermostats' habits to keep homes comfortable, lit properly and just the way the user likes it; autonomous vehicles are freeing consumers from long commutes and learning from each other as the Tesla Autopilot system does; and search applications become data sources themselves along with being attuned to user preferences and interests.
Democratizing Machine Learning
Intelligent algorithms are doing the same for businesses. The same benefits consumers are already enjoying from machine learning in their daily lives are now expected in their work.
Technology giants are making machine learning more accessible to the average user by building easily reusable cloud services. These services come in the form of Amazon Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, and Google Cloud ML.
Although these services lower the bar for incorporating machine learning into existing technologies they also almost predicate that your data be housed within these clouds, but most enterprises are and will continue to be hybrid, using a combination of traditional data centers, some running private cloud and public cloud.
Adaptation takes time and customers don't have the patience to wait.
Machine learning may seem like a magical tool for the enterprise, but it's not. There are a few important aspects of which to be aware: for intelligent algorithms to continuously become smarter, they need to take multiple factors into account before providing output, and the data they leverage in this process must be rich and streamed in real-time.
A machine learning system is only as effective as the data that it is fed and the environment it adapts to.
Ultimately, we will only be able to truly take advantage of what insights are hidden within the data when we can manage the complexity it introduces — and it will take the aid of machines to do so. We are just getting a glimpse at the tip of the iceberg. The future will be one in which the Turing test will be too easily bested.
Bhaskar Sunkara is co-founder and chief technology officer of AppDynamics. In this role, he is responsible for the company's customer-centric product strategy and leads its global product management, operations, and engineering functions.
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The KitchenAid stand mixer deals we're expecting to see on Amazon Prime Day 2019
There are some things that never go out of style — great-fitting jeans, chocolate chip cookies, paperback books, KitchenAid stand mixers.
A perennial favorite, the KitchenAid stand mixer is the wedding gift that's been on registries for years, the gadget that's made its way onto many a cooking show, and the appliance you're just as likely to find in your grandma's kitchen as you are in your cool younger cousin's.
The KitchenAid stand mixer has become the gold-standard in kitchen appliances — and for good reason. While models and sizes vary, a KitchenAid stand mixer allows you to make everything from whipped cream to bread, and whip up enough dough for more than 13 dozen cookies in no time — making it one of those coveted kitchen items that home cooks dream of having on their countertop.
Given their quality design and multitude of uses, KitchenAid stand mixers are undeniably pricey. If you've been eyeing one but haven't taken the plunge due to the pricetag, you're in luck. We have a feeling we'll see some pretty great deals on KitchenAid stand mixers on Amazon Prime Day 2019.
Last year, Prime members saved big on the six-quart KitchenAid Professional Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. As one of the biggest and most powerful models, the mixer rings in at a hefty $449.99. For Prime Day, the mixer was just $220 — meaning Prime members saved $230, more than 50% off the original price. This deal was so good that it sold out, understandably so.
Since Prime Day will be live for two full days this year, we think there's a chance of seeing even more KitchenAid deals. While we can't be sure, we wouldn't be surprised if we saw savings on the KitchenAid Artisan Mini Series Mixer, as it's already a smaller and more affordable option.
In the meantime, if you're interested in snagging a KitchenAid stand mixer this Prime Day, we suggest getting ahead of the game and preparing for the possible savings. Read our guide to the best KitchenAid mixers to get a sense of which appliance is best for your needs. Use the Amazon app to keep an eye on any and all devices that pique your interest, and make sure you never miss a Prime Day deal. Last but not least, bookmark this page — we'll update it with any deals that come our way, so we'd recommend checking back here every now and then.
If you can hold out until Prime Day 2019, you'll likely be able to experience the joys of a KitchenAid stand mixer for much less.
Check back as Amazon Prime Day 2019 approaches to learn more about all the KitchenAid stand mixer deals.
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The KitchenAid stand mixer is a workhorse in the kitchen, with the power to knead even the toughest of doughs. During Amazon Prime Day last year, shoppers saved $230 on the six-quart KitchenAid Professional Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (originally $449.99), snagging the model for just $220. Understandably, this deal didn't last long. We're expecting similar deals on KitchenAid stand mixers for Prime Day 2019. Check out our predictions below. Prime Day 2019 will run for 48 hours, starting at 12 a.m. PT on July 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on July 16. See our master list of the best Prime Day deals so you don't miss out on any great savings. There are some things that never go out of style — great-fitting jeans, chocolate chip cookies, paperback books, KitchenAid stand mixers. A perennial favorite, the KitchenAid stand mixer is the wedding gift that's been on registries for years, the gadget that's made its way onto many a cooking show, and the appliance you're just as likely to find in your grandma's kitchen as you are in your cool younger cousin's. The KitchenAid stand mixer has become the gold-standard in kitchen appliances — and for good reason. While models and sizes vary, a KitchenAid stand mixer allows you to make everything from whipped cream to bread, and whip up enough dough for more than 13 dozen cookies in no time — making it one of those coveted kitchen items that home cooks dream of having on their countertop. Given their quality design and multitude of uses, KitchenAid stand mixers are undeniably pricey. If you've been eyeing one but haven't taken the plunge due to the pricetag, you're in luck. We have a feeling we'll see some pretty great deals on KitchenAid stand mixers on Amazon Prime Day 2019. Our predictions for Prime day 2019 KitchenAid deals Last year, Prime members saved big on the six-quart KitchenAid Professional Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. As one of the biggest and most powerful models, the mixer rings in at a hefty $449.99. For Prime Day, the mixer was just $220 — meaning Prime members saved $230, more than 50% off the original price. This deal was so good that it sold out, understandably so. Since Prime Day will be live for two full days this year, we think there's a chance of seeing even more KitchenAid deals. While we can't be sure, we wouldn't be surprised if we saw savings on the KitchenAid Artisan Mini Series Mixer, as it's already a smaller and more affordable option. In the meantime, if you're interested in snagging a KitchenAid stand mixer this Prime Day, we suggest getting ahead of the game and preparing for the possible savings. Read our guide to the best KitchenAid mixers to get a sense of which appliance is best for your needs. Use the Amazon app to keep an eye on any and all devices that pique your interest, and make sure you never miss a Prime Day deal. Last but not least, bookmark this page — we'll update it with any deals that come our way, so we'd recommend checking back here every now and then. If you can hold out until Prime Day 2019, you'll likely be able to experience the joys of a KitchenAid stand mixer for much less. Check back as Amazon Prime Day 2019 approaches to learn more about all the KitchenAid stand mixer deals.
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Helping Clients Defend Against SEC Actions
About the Law
Who is the SEC? What is the SEC?
"SEC" is an acronym for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which is an "independent" government agency of the United States ("U.S.") government that is not attached to any cabinet-level department of the government. As with any governmental agency, it is not independent in a political sense. There are five commissioners, each serving a staggered five-year term, who make up the "Commission." No more than three commissioners may belong to the same political party and the President designates one commissioner to serve as chairman, a role that sets the SEC's agenda, controls its budget, and, as a result, exerts significantly more influence over policy than any of the other commissioners.
What people are in the SEC?
The acronym SEC is ambiguous when it comes to the people within this government agency:
(1)	In the strictest sense, the SEC is the "Commission"—the Securities Exchange "Commission"—which has five commissioner slots, one of which the chairman occupies. The SEC chairman is not simply the primus inter pares ("first among equals"), but more like the chief executive officer with the final decision-making power over employment decisions within the agency, agenda-setting authority, and so on. The chairman, however, has no employment-decision power over any of the other commissioners.
(2)	In another strict sense, the SEC is the staff of the Commission, or the "SEC Staff." The staff work for the Commission and consist of supervisory federal employees and non-supervisory employees. Sometimes some SEC employees who are not Commissioners (that is, are staff members) refer to other employees as staff, but all employees other than the Commissioners are staff members.
(3)	In a global sense, the SEC is the Commission and its staff. This is the default meaning.
How is the SEC organizationally structured?
The SEC is structured into divisions, which have their offices within, and "independent" offices. The divisions are structured to address one or more federal securities statutes or parts of one or more of these statutes. The offices are generally agency-support offices. The Division of Enforcement is the division within the SEC that sues people for alleged violations of one or more federal securities laws.
What is regulatory power or administrative power?
When it comes to a society's sets of written, oral, and implied rules or laws, "law," and the studies concerning their origins, development, and justifications, such as political philosophy and jurisprudence, one discovers that lawyers, judges, and legislators create categories, use concepts, and construct social fictions and treat them as real objects in a real world.
For instance, the "state" is a categorical construct of political philosophy, even though one can apply the term to nations. Similarly, a corporation has no existence beyond the individuals who work for and interact with it. Where is the "title" to your house? If it's in a piece of paper called a deed, and you lose the deed, do you lose your title? The "legal fictions," as they are called, really refer to categorical concepts that we are taught to treat as if they exist, which gives them a "social existence."
"Authority" is another social construct. It effectively binds and blends the notions of power and legitimacy. Administrative authority is the set and scope of decisions that the legislature—the maker of rules—gives to an administrative agency to administer the legislature's statutes. It is conceived as a thing being handed from one group (the legislature) to another (the agency). The SEC is the administrative agency that Congress has tasked to administer—clarify, monitor, and enforce—Congress's set of federal securities statutes.
Who has the authority in the SEC?
The SEC commissioners theoretically have the administrative authority for the SEC, and this is particularly true when it comes to the question of suing individuals and companies for violations of one or more of the federal securities laws. A majority of the Commission's quorum is required for the Commission to authorize the staff, particularly the Division of Enforcement, to commence a legal action in a U.S. District Court with specific claims ("charges") or to commence an in-house administrative proceeding against one or more alleged violators.
How does the Commission transfer the authority it obtained from Congress to the staff members of the SEC Division of Enforcement?
Because "authority" is treated as a thing, Congress hands it to the Commission (the SEC), and the Commission can, but does not always, hand it to staff within the Division of Enforcement ("Enforcement"). This handing-off is called "delegation." Enforcement needs delegated authority from the Commission (1) to use the Commission's powers to issue subpoenas and compel appearance of witnesses and to take testimony of witnesses under oath during an investigation; and (2) to sue a company or individual for a certain violation (claim or "charge") either in a U.S. district court or in-house as an administrative proceeding.
Does the SEC Enforcement staff have two types of investigations?
No. The SEC Enforcement staff can investigate without the Commission's powers to compel documents and testimony (without subpoena powers) or with such powers. Usually, the first level of an investigation begins without subpoena powers, to determine whether it is worth the staff's resources (time, energy, travel costs, etc.) to continue investigating.
Why does the SEC begin an investigation?
The SEC's Division of Enforcement generally needs "predication" to undertake an informal investigation and formal investigation at a particular time of decision. Predication is the basis or reason for investigating, and it includes several questions: (1) What information exists at the time of the decision to believe that X violated one or more of the federal securities laws? (2) How likely is it that X violated the law? (2) How easy is it to obtain and process additional needed information to decide at a later date whether to continue the investigation: (3) How important is the violation to the public, the market, etc.?
Does the SEC close investigations without suing anyone?
Yes. However, because the SEC's investigations are non-public, there is no great fanfare or publicity when the investigation is closed unless the subject of the investigation puts out a press release or discusses it publicly.
What is a MUI? What is an "informal SEC investigation"?
The word MUI is the SEC's acronym for a "matter under inquiry." A matter under inquiry is an investigation that is undertaken without the authorization to use the Commission's subpoena powers. A MUI may be opened and closed without ever becoming a formally authorized investigation in which the Commission has authorized the Enforcement staff to use its subpoena powers.
In the course of a MUI, the Enforcement staff can obtain information on their own or voluntarily from individuals and companies. Oftentimes, individuals and companies provide information (1) to show the Enforcement staff that there is no reason for an investigation, and (2) to not create an excuse for the Enforcement staff to seek and obtain a formal order of investigation.
What is the difference between an SEC matter and SEC case?
A matter is a transaction, set of transactions, or other activities of an individual and company that the SEC is investigating; a case is a matter (or a certain part of a matter) that is before a federal court or an SEC administrative proceeding.
Are SEC cases civil or criminal?
The SEC has only civil jurisdiction, but can nonetheless impose monetary fines. Its actions cannot cause someone to be incarcerated, although it sometimes works parallel with the U.S. Department of Justice, typically through the office of a federal prosecutor (federal district attorney) which is called the U.S. attorney's office (USAO) for that particular federal district. (Federal districts are the national government what counties are to state governments. Accordingly, each federal district has its U.S. attorney, U.S. marshal, and U.S. district court, while each state county has its state district attorney, county sheriff, and state court for the county.
Why does the SEC make public announcements about "charging" people with violations? Civil claims are the civil equivalent of criminal charges. The SEC's "charges" are civil claims, but using the verb "to charge" in the past tense sounds more conclusive and forceful than using "the verb to claim" in the present tense: Which is better, from the SEC's perspective: "SEC charged X with violating Y" or "SEC claims X violated Y"?
What is the SEC's Enforcement Manual?
The Enforcement Manual is a public document that, according to the SEC, is a reference only for Enforcement staff. It was first published in 2008, and has been revised since.
To avoid the argument that the Enforcement Manual provides "rights" to anyone, the Manual explicitly states that "[i]t is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter, civil or criminal." (1.1, entitled, Purpose and Scope). It is a good source of information for Enforcement operations.
What are the specific steps of an SEC Investigation?
To learn more about the phases of an SEC investigation, please refer to our separate discussion called "Phases of an SEC Investigation."
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NY Jets hope to have their starting trio of wide receivers for the first time this year
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The NY Jets hope to have their starting trio of wide receivers for the first time this year.
The NY Jets' offense has been an abysmal mess for the second season in a row under head coach Adam Gase. Sure, they've fought through some injuries, but it's hard to argue that the offense would be much better even with a completely healthy starting unit.
Fortunately for Gase and the Jets, they may not have to wonder what that might look like for much longer. At least when it comes to the team's wide receivers.
For the first time all season, the Jets appear to be in-line to have all three of their starting receivers active and healthy in Week 9. The trio of Jamison Crowder, Denzel Mims, and Breshad Perriman appears likely to start alongside one another for the first time this year.
Of course, with an 0-8 record, the damage has already been done. But, at the very least, we will get a chance to see what the offense could look like with a mostly in-tact starting unit.
The Jets' receivers have been plagued by injuries this season with no one feeling the brunt of the injury bug worse than Mims. The second-round rookie missed all of training camp with a hamstring injury and wouldn't make his NFL debut until Week 7.
The NY Jets appear likely to return two wide receivers that missed last week.
Crowder, on the other hand, missed two games earlier in the season also with a hamstring injury before returning in Week 4. However, he injured his groin in practice following the team's Week 6 loss and has been held out in each of the past two games.
As for Perriman, the former first-round pick has dealt with his fair share of injuries throughout most of his career and it's been a similar story this year.
Perriman missed Weeks 3-5 with an ankle injury that he suffered in the first half of Week 2. He returned in Week 6 against Miami but left the following week's game in the fourth quarter following a devastating hit from Buffalo Bills' safety Micah Hyde.
Both players ended up with concussions and each missed their respective team's Week 8 game.
Mims is the only player fully healthy this week, but it seems as though Crowder and Perriman are set to join him. Crowder was upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice while Perriman was a full participant in the last stage of concussion protocol.
All signs point to both being able to play on Monday.
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The Jets may finally have a healthy receiving corps for the first time this season. That means they'll have one less excuse when the offense undoubtedly comes out flat once again.
Adam Gase better start preparing his next excuse.