Buried Treasure on Neahkahnie Mountain?
If you were a pirate stranded on the Oregon Coast, where would you hide your treasure chest? You'd have to find a landmark along the coast that you could find again, keeping in mind it may be years – even decades – before you could recover your booty. What would you look for? A beach? A cave? A bay?
How about the tallest natural formation on the coast – the 1,600-foot (518 m) Neahkahnie Mountain? That might make a good landmark, even in the worst Oregon rain and fog.
Rumors that the lofty Neahkahnie Mountain harbors a pirate treasure date back over one hundred and fifty years to when the first European-American settlers arrived on this part of the North Coast. These early pioneers were astonished by a story told by the local Clatsop and Tillamook Indians about a huge sailing vessel which had crashed onto either Neahkahnie Beach or Nehalem Beach at least a century earlier. The ship was ruined, but the men who sailed her managed to salvage a large chest from the wreckage which they hauled up the forested slopes. Once they found a suitable spot, the men dug a deep hole and placed both the chest and a dead human body inside. The placement of a corpse along with a treasure chest was a well-known pirate custom. It was believed that the ghost of the dead man would guard the treasure until the pirates could return to collect it. With their gruesome task completed, the strangers left the area and were never seen again.
Although the Oregon Coast was occasionally sailed by pirates, no one paid much attention to the old Indian tale until the early 1890s when strange stones were discovered on the slopes of Neahkahnie Mountain. The stones were inscribed with odd images and symbols – letters, arrows, numbers, criss-crossing lines, etc. Some of the markers were carved in hard volcanic stone, others in softer sandstone. Treasure hunters immediately declared that the stones were left by the mysterious visitors, probably as markers to the buried pirate hoard.
But Gary E. Allbright, Director of the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, has a different theory. As Gary told our Oceanscape Network youth volunteers – Myles, Teresa and Grant – he believes part of the pirate treasure legend was promoted by real estate developers anxious to sell land to people from Portland and elsewhere. Often the developers would advertise the legend, subtly suggesting that a lucky homeowner might actually find the treasure buried on their newly purchased property.
Gary also thinks some of the inscribed stones are forgeries, intended to keep the treasure rumors alive. This is especially true of the etched sandstone specimens.
"I would think in 300 years that anything you put in sandstone wouldn't have any merit at all," he said, noting that this type of stone disintegrates quickly in wet environments like the Oregon Coast.
What do you think? Could treasure still be hidden on the Oregon Coast? Watch the 7-minute video Pirate Legends of Neahkahnie Mountain located to the right to see if our team's investigation struck gold… or if the pirate legend is as insubstantial as the coastal fog?


The place to be this weekend is Glenwood South for Dos Taquitos Xoco Cinco de Mayo Party! Festivities start at noon and there will be plenty of Mexican fare, margaritas, music, face painting, games and more. The best part? they'll be having ANOTHER party tomorrow as well - same time, same place!


The Omni Parker House is a luxurious grand hotel renowned for its historic importance. The building it is housed in dates back to 1885. The hotel can be found centrally located in Boston, a convenient location for both business and leisure travelers. Public transport links can be found at a short distance as well as a variety of shopping sites, restaurants, bars and cafés. This is a magnificent place where the charms of the old world and the modern facilities of a word- class hotel blend together in harmony.


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Looking for a gardening oasis in the heart of the city? This lovingly maintained one-level home is it. Spring is sure to surprise as the established pro landscaping comes to life. Watch birds as you sip coffee, and cozy around the fireplace with friends on chilly days. Enjoy hardwood floors and an open floor plan, with a bonus family room and attached garage. Blocks from West Seattle faves - Locol, The Junction, coffee shops, library and beaches. One year Old Republic Home Warranty Provided. Just a short commute to downtown Seattle, don't miss it!
* The home boasts lots of big windows that bring light into the house, and the year-round garden delivers a constant view of the beautifully landscaped yard.
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* Landscaped greenery in the yard provides great bird, squirrel, and sharp shinned hawk habitat.
* The yard is large and private, great for entertaining, relaxing, gardening, and enjoying.
* The house is all one level, which is helpful, especially when you have to do laundry!
* It's a short distance to Lowman Beach and Lincoln Park, visits to the beach, sunsets, and dogs.
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* The Southwest Library is close by, great for a leisure day of reading in the neighborhood.
* The neighborhood park is around the corner, and the location makes for excellent Mount Rainier viewing!
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606 F. 2d 242 - United States v. Anziano
606 F2d 242 United States v. Anziano
UNITED STATES of America, Appellee,
George Edward ANZIANO, Jr., Appellant.
Submitted Sept. 14, 1979.
Decided Sept. 20, 1979.
Daniel M. Scott, Federal Public Defender, Minneapolis, Minn., for appellant.
Thorwald H. Anderson, Jr., U. S. Atty., James A. Morrow, Asst. U. S. Atty., Minneapolis, Minn. and Susan K. Savela, Legal Intern., for appellee.
Before STEPHENSON and McMILLIAN, Circuit Judges, and HANSON, Senior District Judge.*
PER CURIAM.
George E. Anziano, Jr. appeals from his conviction by jury of one count of aiding and abetting another in the distribution of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a).1 Anziano was sentenced to a term of one year to be followed by a special parole term of two years. The only issue raised on this appeal is the sufficiency of the evidence to support conviction. Specifically, Anziano contends that the evidence was insufficient to establish that he was anything more than a "knowing spectator" to a drug transaction. We disagree and affirm the conviction.
The government's evidence was primarily the testimony of two undercover agents who participated in the transaction and was uncontradicted since the defense offered no evidence. On September 5, 1978, Special Agent Dennis Miller, of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Narcotics Bureau, was introduced by a confidential informant to Anziano at Anziano's home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Anziano stated that "crank" (crystal methamphetamine) was available in the Twin Cities at a price of $800 an ounce. He explained that Miller would have to "front"2 the $800 and then outlined the plan for obtaining the drug. He stated that Miller, Anziano and a third person would drive to Como Park in St. Paul. While Anziano and Miller waited at the park, the third person would drive to the connection with the $800, pick up the "crank" and return with it to the park. After a brief discussion of the availability and price of other drugs in the area, Agent Miller gave his phone number to Anziano and left.
The next evening, September 6, 1978, Miller and the informant again drove to Anziano's house. Anziano stated that the "crank" would be available the next evening, September 7, 1978, and repeated the details of the plan to obtain the drug, this time identifying the person who would take the money and pick up the drug as his partner "Matt." At Miller's request, Anziano agreed to obtain a small sample of the "crank" for him in advance, but was unsuccessful in doing so. Miller spoke briefly with the man subsequently identified as Matthew Shano3 on this occasion.
On September 7, 1978, Miller stopped by Anziano's house in the morning, and it was agreed Miller should wait for Anziano's call. Anziano called Miller sometime after 3:00 p. m. advising that the deal was set for 6:00 p. m. that evening. Miller then again drove to Anziano's house to work out the final plan. At this meeting Anziano stated that in return for arranging the deal he expected to get $50 and a "taste" of the drug.
Pursuant to the plan, Miller, accompanied by Agent Steven Hagenah, of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, met Anziano, Matt Shano, and another individual, Brian, shortly after 6:00 p. m. at a service station near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. Anziano advised that he had just called his connection and the "crank" would not be available until 10:00 p. m. They agreed to meet again at 9:30 p. m. Agent Miller complained that he was afraid of putting up the front money and then getting nothing in return and asked to go with Shano to the supplier. Shano said this was impossible, but agreed to let Miller put up only $200, stating he would front the rest. Miller was to pay the balance of the $800 on delivery.
At 9:30 p. m. the agents drove to Como Park as planned. Anziano was waiting for them in his car with Shano and Brian. The agents followed Anziano's vehicle to a parking lot in St. Paul. Anziano stated he would have to drive Shano to the connection and that Brian would remain with the agents. Miller gave Shano the front money, and Shano and Anziano left in Anziano's car. About ten minutes later Anziano returned alone. The agents then followed Anziano and Brian back to Como Park to await Shano's return. While waiting, Anziano stated Shano would probably return in a Monte Carlo Chevy, a limousine, or a black pickup truck.
About 11:40 p. m. Shano was dropped off at the park by a black pickup truck. Shano took some of the drug for himself and gave the rest to Miller. Miller paid Shano the balance of the $800 and paid Anziano the $50 for arranging the deal. Several days later Anziano called Miller to ask about the "taste" he had been promised.
The substance Miller received from Shano was identified by a government chemist as methamphetamine, a controlled substance within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a).
At the close of the government's case, Anziano moved for a directed verdict of acquittal. Anziano contends that the evidence was insufficient to support conviction and that the district court erred in denying his motion and allowing the case to go to the jury.
Appellate review of a denial of a motion for judgment of acquittal is guided by familiar principles. We must examine the evidence in the light most favorable to the government and must give the government the benefit of all reasonable inferences that may logically be drawn from the evidence. United States v. Wedelstedt, 589 F.2d 339, 344 (8th Cir. 1978); United States v. Cline, 570 F.2d 731, 733 (8th Cir. 1978). See United States v. Knife, 592 F.2d 472, 475 (8th Cir. 1979). Thus, we have said that "(a) motion for acquittal should be granted only where 'the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the Government, is such that a reasonably minded jury Must have a reasonable doubt as to the existence of any of the essential elements of the crime charged.' " United States v. Wedelstedt, supra at 344, Quoting from United States v. White, 562 F.2d 587, 589 (8th Cir. 1977).
Anziano argues that he was at most a knowing spectator to the drug transaction. He contends his role was limited to initiating contact between the agents and Shano, conduct he asserts is wholly lawful. We hold that the evidence was more than adequate to sustain the jury finding that Anziano knowingly and intentionally aided and abetted Shano in the distribution of a controlled substance.
To establish aiding and abetting the government is required to show that the defendant associated himself with the unlawful venture, that he participated in it as something he wished to bring about, and that he sought by his action to make it succeed. Nye & Nissen v. United States, 336 U.S. 613, 619, 69 S.Ct. 766, 93 L.Ed. 919 (1949); United States v. Wedelstedt, supra; United States v. Buttorff, 572 F.2d 619, 623 (8th Cir.), Cert. denied, 437 U.S. 906, 98 S.Ct. 3095, 57 L.Ed.2d 1136 (1978); United States v. Peoni, 100 F.2d 401, 402 (2d Cir. 1938). This requires "some affirmative participation (by the defendant) which at least encourages the perpetrator." United States v. Knife, supra at 476; United States v. Buttorff, supra; United States v. Crow Dog, 532 F.2d 1182, 1194-95 (8th Cir. 1976), Cert. denied, 430 U.S. 929, 97 S.Ct. 1547, 51 L.Ed.2d 772 (1977). Thus, the mere presence of the defendant at the scene of the crime or his mere association with persons engaged in illegal activity is not sufficient. United States v. Brown, 584 F.2d 252, 263 (8th Cir. 1978), Cert. denied, 440 U.S. 910, 99 S.Ct. 1220, 59 L.Ed.2d 458 (1979); United States v. Graham, 548 F.2d 1302 (8th Cir. 1977). See United States v. Knife, supra.
From the evidence recited above, the jury could reasonably have concluded that Anziano was much more than a passive observer of the drug transaction. At the initial contact on September 5, and without consulting Shano, Anziano advised Miller that the drug could be obtained and outlined the plan for accomplishing the transaction. Anziano made most of the further arrangements with Miller and referred to Shano as his "partner." On September 7 Anziano informed the agents he had talked with the connection and the transaction would be delayed several hours. Anziano drove Shano to meet the connection. While waiting with the agents, Anziano identified the vehicle in which Shano would return from the connection. Anziano demanded and received compensation for his part in arranging the deal. This is just some of the evidence from which the jury could reasonably have inferred that Anziano willingly associated himself with the unlawful venture and actively participated to bring it to a successful conclusion. See Nye & Nissen v. United States, supra, 336 U.S. 613, 69 S.Ct. 766, 93 L.Ed. 919 (1949).
It is not significant that Anziano did not personally have the drug in his possession at any time or that the sale was actually consummated by Shano. Our cases have clearly held that neither possession nor actual sale by the defendant need be proved by the government on a charge of distribution or aiding and abetting the distribution of a controlled substance under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a). See United States v. Nelson, 563 F.2d 928, 931 (8th Cir. 1977); United States v. Collins, 552 F.2d 243, 245-46 (8th Cir.), Cert. denied, 434 U.S. 870, 98 S.Ct. 214, 54 L.Ed.2d 149 (1977); United States v. Pruitt, 487 F.2d 1241 (8th Cir. 1973).
In sum, the district court properly denied the motion for judgment of acquittal and the evidence is sufficient to sustain the jury verdict. The judgment of conviction is affirmed.
The Honorable William C. Hanson, Senior United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, sitting by designation
The Honorable Harry MacLaughlin, United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota, presided
As explained at trial, "front" money is money advanced to the go-between prior to delivery of the drugs
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It is always interesting to mom when someone comes over to the house. We don't have company very often though. Mom has noticed from the pet sitter updates when she is gone that the pet sitter doesn't say much about Daiquiri. When Miss Kelly came over on Sunday, Daiquiri went down the stairs with mom, saw Miss Kelly and took off....never to be seen again until Miss Kelly left the house.
There is a HUGE adoption event this weekend in our town...if you live near central Ohio and are looking to add a family member, check it out. We hope the Fetch A Friend event is a great success. None of our fosters are obviously ready for adoption yet, but there will be lots of cats and dogs from our rescue and other available. The event is free, parking is $5 (that is done by the location, not the adoption event organizers). There will be vendors as well as adoption groups. Be sure to bring ID, pet vet records and lease info if you are looking to adopt (please leave your current pets at home)!! Mom will be at the Colony Cats booth (if you have some weird desire to meet her - MOL).
Daiquiri has such a sweet face! I hope the adoption event is successful and lots of animals find good homes.
Cammie is like Daiquiri, with no time for visitors. She barely has time for the other cats who live with her!
That's okay, Daiquiri. Our cats scatter too when visitors come over. I hope lots of kitties are adopted this weekend at the event!
Paws crossed for a successful adoption event!
Everyone here scatters when a stranger comes in the house. Some cats just don't like different people. We also hope that the adoption goes well. Lots of homes for lots of cats and dogs too.
We aren't big on introoders either.
We hope the big adoption event goes well!
Electrical problems can be weird especially if the neighbors wiring is somehow connected to your condo as well. Glad you found an outlet that works normally.
We're kinda like Daiquiri when people come over to our house, though eventually we do come out to check things out. We're purring that lots of animals find homes at the adoption event.
Good luck with this weekend's adoption event!
Good luck at the event! We'd love to meet your mom, but we're too far away!
First I growl then I run and hide under the bed until whoever is here leaves and it's safe to venture out again.


Goopa! Goopa! It's the Punky Bunker! Crikey what a mad week it's been, we're no longer in the usual studio but thankfully this week is a monkey special featuring great songs from Monkey Island, Rock & Roll Monkey & The Robots, Secret Agent Men, Monkey Fist and Monkey Bonez.
We introduce the Punky Bunker and we settle into the new setting, we have your Myspace/PodcastAlley comments, Paul recites the "On The Ning Nang Nong" poem from memory!, crabs in Prague?, Paul has a bizarre word of the week submission from Kelly, Poetry Corner returns with 2 Haikus!, we have a fat ex-punk "Izzatwat", we discuss the various Punky factions being started on Myspace, Paul's setup his own Myspace page, Roobie Breastnut is back with her monthly Whore-O-Scope, the Punky Bunker is actually built inside a tree, we tell you why we're broadcasting from a new studio, we mention the Podcast Peer Awards because we've been nominated for an award!, Tony has a couple of iTunes reviews, Big thanks to Uncle Weeto and his freaky shorts, and don't forget NOTHING CAN STOP THE PUNKY!


From indie to rock to Asian pop, there's a show to suit your musical taste, whatever it may be.
(SPOT.ph) This year's roster of concerts and shows cater to a long list of genres-pop, hip-hop, rock, metal, EDM, OPM, classical, Broadway, indie, old school, and gospel. Take your pick from five-digit ticket prices to free shows.
Indie rock acts The National, Youth Lagoon, and Buke and Gase will perform their dark, distinctive tunes to an audience that is sure to be composed of vinyl-loving fans with an appreciation for experimental music and ukuleles.
Before she flies to London to start rehearsing for her role as Gigi in Miss Saigon, Rachelle Ann Go is serenading her supporters for one last time before her one-year hiatus from the local mainstream scene. She assured fans that this gig is just temporary, but we're hopeful that our homegrown talent will earn more blue feathers in the international scene.
We reckon the Red Hot Chili Peppers is the reason why the price tag for this two-day music festival reached an exorbitant amount. Now that the VIP passes are sold out, you're left with the general admission tickets and one-day passes. Aside from the "Californication" hit makers, there are plenty of acts to wear flower crowns for: EDM pop kids Kaskade and Empire of the Sun, hip-hopper Kendrick Lamar, indie acts from different parts of the globe, plus our own roster of Pinoy bands and local deejays. Check out the poster for a full list.
After more than three years, the GMA trio La Diva has disbanded, leaving all three members embarking on different career paths. With former members Aicelle Santos top-billing the musical Rak of Aegis and Maricris Garcia doing soap operas, Jonalyn has chosen to focus on her singing career. Her upcoming concert (yes, the hashtag is intentional) highlights Jonalyn as a solo act, especially since she's been tagged as the birit queen of the now defunct La Diva.
Long before EDM, long before Notorious B.I.G. rapped through the mid-'90s, and long before Madonna was still a virgin, the music of the '60s and '70s was a mix of R&B, funk, jazz, and soul. Earth, Wind and Fire gave us classic hits of that era, such as "Let's Groove," "September," "Boogie Wonderland," and "After the Love is Gone." Oh, but don't be fooled by the concert poster; the only EWF member who's actually coming to Manila is Al McKay. Maybe one of his backup singers could sing Philip Bailey's famous falsetto line: "Ba de ya, say do you remember..."
For Megadeth fans, there is no literal Countdown to Extinction as the American band continues to bring their thrash metal sound around the globe. Get ready to head bang to their 13th album, Super Collider, plus other smash (pun intended) hits from decades past.
The boys will be busy touring around globe from the Netherlands to Asia. Their final Asian stopover is Manila before heading back to the US for local performances. Derek Sanders has just announced to his Pinoy fans that his band, Mayday Parade, can't wait to perform tracks from their latest album, Monsters in the Closet.
"That white dude from Seattle," Macklemore, and his DJ/producer Ryan Lewis, took home three awards from this year's Grammys-best rap performance for "Thrift Shop," best rap song, best rap album for "The Heist," and best new artist. For a duo that even Eminem can't stop raving about, their Manila concert ticket prices are a steal.
Top-billing the Philippine Jazz Festival is English musician John McLaughlin, who will be serenading the Sofitel crowd this signature fusion of jazz and classic rock. Don't underestimate the 72-year-old; he made it to the list of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," paving the way for the likes of Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton, both of whom McLaughlin has collaborated with.
Can you believe it's been 10 years since this pop-opera quartet was founded by Simon Cowell? No wonder they're looking a bit more mature than their Josh Groban-esque years. But David, Carlos, Urs and Sebastien are still sizzling hot underneath those suits-plus points for reaching operatic notes that The Wanted can never hit. Find the ticket prices too steep? Well, they can sing in Spanish, French, English, Italian, and Latin, and hobnobbing world of classical music has dubbed them as our generation's The Three Tenors. For their Manila show, they promise you won't feel left out as they belt out tracks from the world's best musicals.
Bruno is one busy fellow. As if his Super Bowl performance wasn't enough to make headlines, the "Grenade" singer is prepping for his Australian/ New Zealand tour in March, after which he'll head straight to Asia, where Manila is his second stop. We all know that Bruno is part Filipino, so it's good to hear that he's helping out the victims of typhoon Haiyan by donating a portion of his ticket sales to our relief funds.
The British band may have disbanded ages ago, but their hits such as "True" and "Gold" are still as popular as they were in the '80s. Take a stroll down memory lane with the original lead singer Tony Hadley and his new posse, The Tony Hadley Band, as they sing Spandau Ballet's hits from decades past.
The indie rock group from Manchester, England is mall hopping in Manila this March. Did we mention that it's free? Ayala Malls has yet to announce if you need to join a contest or make certain purchases at their malls to get tickets to The 1975's shows, so we suggest you subscribe to mmilive.com for updates.
He may not be from the Taiwan Pop or K-Pop generation, but the 43-year-old Malaysian Chinese singer/actor still makes music videos that tackle teenage and 20-something sentiments. Fans can get a chance to watch Michael Wong perform ballads from his latest album, Crazy Memories, with guest artist Maggie Chiang. Subtitles needed.
He's still sporting that '80s mustache, but Lionel's fans haven't gotten over his hits, either. Head over to the Big Dome to listen (and maybe even sing along) to his ballads that are so classic that they're still being requested on the radio and videoke bars, such as "Endless Love," "All Night Long," "Three Times a Lady," and "Hello."
The California-based band rocked through the 1990s, and this year they're back in Manila with their own brand of upbeat feel-good songs that are sure to transport anyone over 30 back to their heyday.
To start the Holy Week, Church Simplified has invited Jars of Clay and Gungor to perform on Palm Sunday, the same day that their exhibit, "Walkway: Reflections on the Stations of the Cross," opens to the public. Both bands are promoting their latest albums-Jars of Clay's Inland and Gungor's I Am Mountain.
Now that The Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, and One Direction are in their '20s, Before You Exit is ready to steal the hearts of tweens and teens worldwide. They've evolved from covering Billboard hits to creating catchy pop tunes of their own. If your little sister or daughter is looking for that ultimate summer concert, this is the ticket to purchase. For an additional payment of P1,500, the ticketholder can meet and greet the boys.
Sandara Park (also known as Dara) excitedly tweeted that 2NE1 is stopping by Manila for their "All or Nothing" world tour. A friendly reminder: the Philippine showbiz industry was responsible for Sandara's career downfall that led her to return to Korea, get up on her own two feet, and work hard to become the fourth member of the global K-Pop phenomenon. We're actually relieved she escaped her "In or Out" days in Manila and blossomed into 2NE1's "goddess."
Seven-time Grammy award winner Taylor Swift just added new dates to The RED Tour which will bring her to Southeast Asia in June. Known for her elaborate shows and irresistibly singable tunes, we won't be surprised if this sells out quickly.


Having 'grown up' in the real estate business, Joe III is building on the honest, hard-working reputation established by his father nearly 50 years ago!
An East Bay native, Joe III was born in Castro Valley in 1964 and raised in San Leandro, graduating from San Leandro High School in 1982. Joe III earned his Real Estate Salesperson License in 1984 while attending college. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Business at UC Berkeley in 1986. After nearly four years of full-time sales, Joe III earned his Real Estate Broker License in the fall of 2005.
Prior to joining Annunziato and Associates in a property management role in 1998, Joe III worked with his mother, managing his family's travel business for nearly 15 years. Since moving to real estate sales and property management full time in 2001, Joe III continues to expand his areas of coverage and expertise beyond that of San Leandro and Alameda County. After moving to San Ramon with his family in 2001, he has become well acquainted with the Contra Costa real estate market. And most recently, in response to a growing trend, Joe III has begun representing his clients making the decision to move 'over the hill' to locales such as Tracy, Lathrop, and Sacramento.
Joe III combines a strong work ethic with old-fashioned hard work to successfully represent both buyers and sellers in residential and multi-unit property transactions.
Joe III is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, the Bay East Association of REALTORS, and the Paragon MLS systems. Joe III is a certified e-Pro REALTOR, capitalizing on all the technology currently available in order to better serve both buyers and sellers in today's competitive market. With the growth of the distressed real estate market, Joe III earned his Certified HAFA Specialist designation in 2010.


Xuan Vinh Hoang of Vietnam reacts after competing in the 10m Air Pistol Men's Finals on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Shooting Centre on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Xuan Vinh Hoang of Vietnam competes in the 10m Air Pistol Men's Finals on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Shooting Centre on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(L-R) Felipe Almeida Wu of Brazil (silver medal), Xuan Vinh Hoang of Vietnam (gold medal), and Wei Pang of People's Republic of China (bronze medal) pose after competing in the 10m Air Pistol Men's Finals on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Shooting Centre on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Athlete Dinh Cuong Nguyen of Vietnam carries his country's flag during during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Son Dinh Ngo of Vietnam in action during the Weightlifting - Men's 56kg on Day 1 of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games at the Europa Pavilion, Youth Olympic Park on October 7, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Le Minh Hieu of Vietnam (nickname B4) in action during the the Breaking Mixed Team Gold Medal Battle on Day 5 of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games at the Parque Mujeres Argentinas, Urban Park on October 11, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
" Le Minh Hieu of Vietnam (nickname B4) and Ramu Kawai of Japan (nickname Ram) in action during the the Breaking Mixed Team Gold Medal Battle on Day 5 of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games at the Parque Mujeres Argentinas, Urban Park on October 11, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.."


After my recent article about the difficult trials divorcing couples face within the court system (Family Issues 1-13-2012), especially when there are children involved, I received a heartfelt e-mail from a grandfather in tremendous pain over the demise of his son's marriage and the subsequent custody battle over his beloved grandchild. He was concerned that his son would be portrayed to the court as incapable of caring for his young child due to recent debilitating health issues his son has unfortunately suffered. The grandfather felt conflicted over the fact that a beit din would not hear the custody concerns but instead a judge would hear the matter during a family court hearing. As an observant Jew he felt that going to a secular or civil court was not an acceptable option for his family. His daughter-in-law, who was seeking the divorce, felt differently and requested that the beit din only take responsibility for securing the get, the Jewish divorce decree, and subsequently appealed to the secular court system to deal with matters of custody, visitation and child support.
Unfortunately divorce is on the rise in the Jewish world. Sadly, each new day brings additional broken families. In fact, the average couple divorcing is no longer a shocking occurrence. I recall that when my marriage fell apart over sixteen years ago, due to what would now be considered "typical" circumstances, it bordered on scandalous in my small community. At that time I could count on one hand the number of divorcees I had ever come in contact with. Sadly, today that is not the case.
Shalom bayit, a peaceful and joyous home with a happy harmonious family is the dream of every new couple starting out. Sometimes that dream gets sidelined to such a degree that there is simply no other option except to divorce. There are even circumstances where a divorce is warranted according to halacha. When a relationship has broken down it can become toxic to the point that the individuals transgress the Torah laws that govern how one should treat his fellow Jew. Hashem's precious Torah is all good, and allows for the possibility of the dissolution of a marriage – it even provides the necessary guidelines for divorce. There are appropriate steps that must be taken, laws that govern the proper way to give and to receive a get in order to retain the dignity, sanctity and holiness of the process and the respect for the parties involved.
Living in galut, as we all do these days, where we are governed by laws other than just halacha, there is often no choice but to utilize the family court system, in addition to beit din, to some degree in matters of divorce. Enforcing child support, parental rights and parenting time are but a few of the standard functions of the court system. In Israel the system is a bit different as the beit din is considered part and parcel of the legal apparatus and therefore the decision of a recognized beit din can be (but is not always) enforceable by law. In most places the results of beit din arbitrations are considered a form of mediation between the parties and are accepted in civil court; but judgments in child-custody cases are not necessarily binding until they are filed with the civil court system. Each court system, the beit din as well as the family court, is honest about their directive; they each claim to be to be looking out for the best interest of the child/children, yet their interpretations of what "the best interest" is may differ. The rabbinical court will often put greater emphasis on the spiritual well being of the child while the civil courts may see the religious upbringing as secondary to other concerns.
Entering into a civil court situation to decide on the "best interest of your child" is a scary reality that so many parents face today; you are to a certain degree handing over your right to make decisions for your family. Allowing others – people who may or may not understand your personal ideals, priorities and standard of religious beliefs – to make certain decisions that can radically change the course of your life. Taking that chance is essentially a roll of the dice; you never know the outcome until it is too late.
Parents who once shared hopes and dreams for their children now become the prosecution and the defense in family court. Each side fights for control in an attempt to protect what they feel are their "rights." As difficult as it is for divorcing couples to agree on certain issues, if the opponents take a step back and honestly weigh their options, it would be hard for me to accept that they would choose to surrender control to a third party, and allow strangers to take the reins when deciding on the daily lives of our precious children. Understandably there will be conflict and compromises – and most certainly sacrifices – that would inevitably have to be made on both sides in order to provide the children with the continuity they deserve in order to grow up in a stable home environment, but isn't it worth it?


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Gwen Stefani Shared A Video Of Her Son Singing & It Is Super Adorable
by Casey Suglia
What isn't there to love about Gwen Stefani? The singer's band, No Doubt, was the perpetual soundtrack for misunderstood 90's girls everywhere — and it feels like we have grown up with her. We've seen her go from singing about boys, to becoming a wife, and then becoming a mother, which I am definitely not mad about. Therefore, I happy when Gwen Stefani shared a video of her son singing — because it was so, so cute.
Gwen Stefani is one of the busiest mothers in the business. When she isn't coaching singers and working as a judge on The Voice, promoting her new album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, or making appearances with her boyfriend and fellow Voice judge, Blake Shelton, she is busy being a mom. Stefani is a mother to three sons, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo — a very busy mom, indeed.
Stefani is also currently preparing and rehearsing for her This Is What The Truth Feels Like tour, which hits the road in July and makes stops all across the United States. But during her tour rehearsals, Stefani has a special guest singer join her — her youngest son, Apollo. The two-year-old took the stage at rehearsal, which was documented on Stefani's Snapchat account.
Editor's Note: The Instagram post has since been deleted.
The video features Apollo standing on top of blocks on Stefani's practice stage and singing "Old McDonald" into the microphone. The snaps also show Apollo standing next to his mom with a pacifier in his mouth, looking so cute as he watches her sing into the microphone. In one clip, Apollo beats two drum sticks together proving that the little boy has got some serious rhythm in his blood — and maybe a future career in music?
The assumption would not be far off. Not only is Apollo's mom one of the most kick ass rockers of the '90's but his dad is, too. Apollo's dad is rocker Gavin Rossdale, who was Stefani's husband for 13 years before the two announced their separation in fall 2015. Rossdale is the lead singer of the band Bush and met Stefani when the two were on tour together in 1995. Which leads me to believe that at least on their sons has to go into the music business with such talented parents. Perhaps that child is Apollo?
Stefani also recently shared a throwback photo of her oldest son, Kingston, on the tour with Stefani when he was much younger. The caption reads "roadie Kingston" and is so cute.
You can tell that Gwen loves music, loves her children and loves when they're together. I'm sure we can be on the lookout for Apollo's new album debuting many years from now.


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An Interview with Producer and Director, John Cavallaro on the Heart for the Homeless Project.
– How did you come across Heart for the Homeless?
A friend of mine made the last film and was too busy to do it for Leighton. I met with Leighton and heard about his cause and loved the idea.
– Why did you donate so much of your time to this?
I think one of the biggest motivators in life is passion. When we tap into our passion it's amazing how much motivation we can muster. To Leightons credit, apart for a script outline he gave us full creative control. In commercial advertising this rarely happens. Leighton entrusted us with his baby and with that freedom we went all out. We worked with a minuscule budget but because Leighton gave us the luxury of breathing time, an aspect that most projects with a big budget can't afford, we were able to develop and modify ideas which made it easier to inspire the team. I guess by the end we were a little obsessed. It was a great learning curve for us too as we had never done stop motion or built a miniature set before. I sought the advice of several of the worlds leading stop motion animators who had worked on movies like Caroline, and the new Lego movie. I also had a friend who is now based in London working as an animation director on a new marvel movie, who spent a day with me. There we're definitely some moments when we realised what the magnitude of the project had become when we felt a little overwhelmed, but most of the time we felt like big kids playing with toys. I really do love the texture of cardboard, the smell of glue and burning bulbs while being on set. It was quite rewarding to push ourselves to our limits and see what we could create.
– What good do you hope to come from your work (dream big!)?
I've always been a big dreamer. I enjoyed the journey and didn't place massive expectations on the outcome for us. My goal is to make feature films. I'm currently working on a rom com feature films shooting in London this winter.As every artist, I hope one day to direct something where budget isn't the main constraint. I think there are many indirect outcomes from this project that will stay with me, such being a better team player, learning perseverance, keeping a creative vision strong with many people over a long period of time and being comfortable consistently operating outside of my comfort zone. There is always something to learn from each project.
In all honesty it would make me the most happiest if the ad helped to elevate the cause of Heart for the Homeless. I would love to really see this charity become recognized in the public consciousness. I love the simplicity of the idea and authenticity of all involved and hope that it continues it's rapid growth across Australia.
– If you had one thing to tell people watching the video what would it be (okay, can be more than one)?
When you move house log on to HFTH site.
Thankyou to Ikea for your generous supply of free quality cardboard.
– Anything you'd like to say about your team?
I wouldn't have been able to do without the help of Michael Bosshart. He is incredibly detailed and highly self motivated. Not only did he make the models, he created the templates for building them from scratch. Really a genius. He was instrumental in the look and feel of the props as well as bringing a delightful attitude to the project which made him a joy to work with.
Katie Cridge helped out considerably in design for the whole duration of the project. She always persevered, consistently offering many great ideas such as the logo animation at the end, website design and "your move" lights.
Other key people in the props and art department include Jessica Sutton (Preproduction) Richard Tretheway, Cherisse Matthew and Kayla Foran.
Lina Cavallaro, Mark Cavallaro helped with the location and generously supplied us with many bowls of spaghetti. Damian Dekker assisted us with shooting and and our very talented voice over artist Andrew Taylor offered his services in silky sweet narration..


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Posted by: Michelle Wing March 25, 2015 in Uncategorized 2 Comments
(This post is especially for Andrew Wing. He's one of Ripley's biggest fans and readers, and we feel terrible that we haven't written in over a month. So we wanted you to know, Andrew, that we're sorry, and we'll try to be better in the future. Ripley would give you a big wet kiss if she could.)
As a service dog, Ripley attends the theater frequently. She has been to performances at 6th Street Playhouse, the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, Raven Theater, and productions at Calistoga and Cloverdale high schools. So she's become pretty nonchalant about human beings acting a little bit crazy.
Her first night out was at Calistoga High, and in one of the three plays, "Words, Words, Words," the kids were three chimpanzees named Kafka, Milton and Swift. The premise is that they are in a cage, with typewriters. A scientist has a theory that if they randomly hit keys, eventually they'll come up with "Hamlet." Great play — but Ripley got a bit startled when the "chimpanzees" started screeching and rolling around all over the stage, throwing paper and typewriters around. What were these humans doing?
Soon, though, she came to realize that anything goes at the theater. I bring her blanket, lay it down on the floor at my feet, and she settles in for the duration of the show. Gunshots, hollering, people breaking out into song and dance, lights dazzling across the room, all became part of a regular routine. She waits patiently for the applause, then gets up, stretches, and knows it's time either for intermission or to go home.
That is, until this last theater experience. In early March, we went to see the Raven Theater's production of "On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning." The story is about three women explorers in the late 1800s who head out to Terra Incognita, "lady travelers" who face all kinds of challenges and end up moving not only through space, but through time.
When we arrived at the theater, in the recently renovated space in Windsor, we discovered that the stage was set for theater in the round, meaning that the audience sits on all sides of the action. We chose a seat on the side, right on the floor of the stage. There was a space next to me with no chair, so I spread Ripley's blanket there, thinking it gave her some protection from the main event.
When our intrepid explorers appeared, Mary (Christi Calson, a good friend), Fanny (Elizabeth Henry) and Alex (Sarah Bird Passemar), my first thought was, "Gaw! I hope Ripley doesn't walk out onto the stage to say hi to Christi!" But no, she seemed to understand perfectly that this was theater, and greetings were for later.
It soon became clear we were in for some close encounters. The women, armed with machetes, spent a good deal of time walking in circles bushwhacking. Ripley seemed not to mind having the long rubber knives swinging down quite close to her nose. So far, so good. Then, in response to – what was it, a crocodile? the good ladies pulled out their trusty umbrellas. Standing in a circle in the center, they pumped their umbrellas open and closed, repeatedly, to scare off the beast. I placed my hand on Ripley, just to make sure. Again, she seemed remarkably relaxed, despite the proximity of the whooshing weapons.
There was one other cast member in the play, Steve Thorpe, who played a total of eight parts. You never knew what he'd show up as next. Just as all was getting rather comfortable, out came Thorpe from the back stage entrance as an abominable snowman. Simultaneously with his appearance, he launched a snowball – which sailed across the stage, and popped Ripley right in the behind. The whole audience gasped. She stood up, shook it off, turned around, and laid back down, as if to say, "Really? Snowballs?"
The snowballs were very light styrofoam, nothing that could cause harm, only startling. The actors continued without missing a beat, the yeti throwing his snowballs, Mary, Alex and Fanny getting into the fight, and we moved on to the next scene.
During intermission, people from the audience came up repeatedly to comment on the fact that Ripley had been so calm about the whole incident. They were simply amazed. Still, for Act II, we moved up one set of seats, so we weren't quite so close to the action.
Following the show, our yeti, Thorpe, came up to apologize. Hey, it's all in a night's work for a service dog. Sometimes you help your human. Sometimes you meet the abominable snowman. Part of the job, Ripley seemed to say. On with the show.
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In somewhat similar situation to major flooding in The Balkan Peninsula during May 2014 parts of American East experienced what some local officials call "unprecedented deluge" over the last couple of days when a slow-moving storm system dropped record breaking rainfall and caused historic flooding. Parts of New York state saw an entire summer's worth of rain in just 12 hours.
After thunderstorms and historic rainfall on Monday, August 11, Detroit metro area and parts of southeast Michigan experienced one of the worst flooding in their history. The Weather Channel reported that "some of the heaviest rain came in the 6 p.m. hour, when 1.24 inches (31.4 mm) of rain fell at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in just 24 minutes, part of a record-breaking 4.57 inches (116 mm) of total rainfall for the day."
It was Detroit's heaviest rain day in 89 years. Three people died and thousands of motorists were caught on flooded freeways during the afternoon rush.
Aerial Drone Video of flood waters over Hayes Road between Clinton River Road and Utica Road, August 12, 2014. The location is approximately 16.5 North of Detroit, Michigan, in Southeast Macomb County. Video courtesy of Jake Schultz.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder issued a disaster declaration for the Detroit area on Wednesday, August 13.
On Tuesday, August 12, the same storm caused major flooding events in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the second heaviest rainfall day in its recorded history with 6.30" (160 mm) of rain. Baltimore's wettest day in history is August 12, 1933, with 7.62" (193.5 mm).
On Wednesday, August 13, over 13 inches (330 mm) of rain fell in just over 9 hours in some parts of Long Island, New York. A state emergency has been declared in Suffolk County and the town of Islip which set a new 24-hour rainfall record for the state of New York with 13.57" (344.6 mm). The previous state record was from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene, which dropped 11.60" (294.6 mm) at Tannersville on August 27-28, 2011.
One person died in a traffic accident on Long Island Expressway.
A hospital in Nebraska was dramatically flooded over the weekend. There were no injuries, but there was significant damage to the hospital which could remain closed for some time.
Several houses were inundated with flood water thigh high after heavy rainfall early Wednesday, August 13. A storm dumped around 2 inches (50 mm) of rain in a two-hour period, pushing levels of the Kelsey Creek to overflow into nearby homes. The storm also caused damage elsewhere, leaving 4 000 homes without power.
In their yesterday's article, The Weather Channel explains if the extremity of recent rainfall is solely a reflection of a favorable sluggish weather pattern, or is the Earth's changing climate also playing the role?
Quote from the article: "The National Climate Assessment, a report compiled by 300 scientists and experts released in May 2014, offered compelling evidence that, in fact, heavy rain events are becoming, well, heavier in parts of the U.S.
Specifically, the NCA report first concluded that the intensity of heavy rain events is increasing nationwide, with the greatest rises occurring in the Northeast and Midwest (see map at right). In other words, the heaviest rain events are producing more rain now than in the middle of the 20th Century, particularly in the eastern half of the nation."
They further explain that these heavy rain events are becoming more frequent, as you can see in the graph below, taking off particularly since the 1980s.
Image credit: The Weather Channel. Data: NOAA.


Last month I created a Facebook group called Washington Metropolitan Area Residents For A 24 Hour Metro. Each week or so I've been sending members of the group different subway related YouTube videos- ranging from Improv Everywhere's Subway Art Gallery Opening to Toronto's subway dance party. Last night I came across another iteration of the faux-flash-mob-that-decides-to-dance-in-a-train-station-meme and decided to share it with the group. It features 200 well-choreographed dancers getting down to a remix of Julie Andrews singing Do-Re-Me from the musical The Sound of Music in Antwerp's Central Station. Similar to the efforts behind the T-Mobile video, I believe the motivation behind this video is related to the promotion of the Belgian theatrical version of "Looking for Maria" or "Op zoek naar Maria," which is based on the Sound of Music.