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San Francisco, California Hotels and City Guide
San Francisco Hotels and San Francisco Guide with San Francisco maps, top attractions, room reservations and hotel deals at a wide range of the best San Francisco hotels
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Districts: Civic Center | Financial District | Fisherman's Wharf | Nob Hill | Pacific Heights | SFO Airport | SoMa | Union Square
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
Number One Nob Hill, 999 California Street, San Francisco, California 94108, USA
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco Hotel is considered to be one of the best hotels in San Francisco with its convenient location, stunning views and excellent facilities. Located only 17 miles away from San Francisco Airport, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins...
888 Howard Street San Francisco California 94103 United States
Located in downtown San Francisco near restaurants, entertainment, shopping and businesses, the Crowne Plaza Union Square San Francisco Hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. Just 15 miles from San Francisco...
Best Western Americania
121 7th Street, San Francisco, California, 94103-2835, United States
Description Best Western San Francisco Hotel Americania is located in the bustling city of San Francisco
Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman's Wharf
425 North Point Street, San Francisco, California, 94133-1405, United States
Providing the ambiance of an Italian country villa, the Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman's Wharf is the ideal San Francisco hotel accommodation option. Located at the famous Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California, this San Francisco hotel...
Four Seasons San Francisco
757 Market Street, San Francisco, California, United States
Welcome to the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. In the Yerba Buena cultural district, two blocks from Union Square, the Financial District, the Moscone Convention Center and the Museum of Modern Art, Four Seasons creates a distinctive luxury experience with heart-of-the-city... more
Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104-2792 US
Towering high above the breathtaking skyline, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel San Francisco has earned acclaim for bringing the best of Asian service to one of the world's most alluring cities. General Information: Nearby Airports... more
The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California, United States
Offering panoramic views of San Francisco's spectacular skyline, impeccable service and sophisticated surroundings, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco welcomes guests into the heart of one of the world's favorite cities. This distinguished property is a 91-year-old... more
Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson Street at Hyde, Fisherman's Wharf,San Francisco, California 94109
Argonaut Hotel, the centrally located four-star luxury boutique hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco is a premier hotel in downtown San Francisco. Recommended for its welcoming ambiance, individual attention and modern amenities, Argonaut Hotel San Francisco Fisherman's... more
Crowne Plaza San Francisco / Peninsula - AP
1221 Chess Drive,FOSTER CITY,CA,94404 UNITED STATES
Full Business center - open 24 hours Our banquet and convention facility consists of 17 banquet rooms, encompassing 17,500 sq. ft. All banquet rooms offer one-touch control panels for lighting, sound, and audio-visual equipment. The Magellan Ballroom's satellite... more
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108, USA
Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel is among the finest luxury hotels in the bustling, vivacious city of San Francisco, California. Located at the heart of downtown San Francisco, Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel towers above... more
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Oakland Hotel
1800 Powell St. EMERYVILLE CA 94608 UNITED STATES
General Hotel Information 279 guest rooms and 3 suites14 floorsFree parking, large lot adjacent to Siebel SystemsComplimentary ParkingPublic transportation within walking distance more
Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
2620 JONES STREET San Francisco California USA
Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hotel is situated 7 miles from San Francisco International Airport... more
Hilton San Francisco
333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Whether planning a Northern California vacation, an important business trip to the San Francisco area, or an international convention, Hilton San Francisco offers the finest in California accommodation.Located just off Union Square and the Cable Cars in the heart... more
Hyatt At Fishermans Wharf
555 North Point St Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco California 94133 USA
Located in the heart of the Fisherman's Wharf area, with easy access to PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery, Harbor Cruises, Alcatraz, North Beach and Chinatown, across from the Cable Car line and F Streetcar Line, 1 mile from Union Square and Financial District; 15... more
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame California 94010 USA
Situated on the shores of San Francisco Bay, The beautiful Hyatt Regency San Francisco hotel is only a couple of miles from the more
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco California 94111 USA
Nestled in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel is surrounded by beauty and culture. Ideally located on the magnificent Embarcadero waterfront and within minutes from popular attractions, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel provides... more
Monaco Downtown
501 Geary Street,Downtown, San Francisco,California 94102,USA
The perfect blend of glamour and luxury, Hotel Monaco San Francisco at Union Square is a charming getaway for the leisure traveler and an excellent accommodator for the busy executive. San Francisco Hotel Monaco, a stunning boutique hotel, is within minutes from Union... more
500 California Street at Montgomery, San Francisco, California 94104
362 guest rooms, with classic 1920s and 1930s decor324 deluxe guest rooms with one king or two double beds, some with fabulous views of the San Francisco Bay23 Signature guest rooms featuring upgraded furnishings including 320 thread count custom Italian bedding,... more
12 Fourth Street,Union Square, San Francisco,California 94103,USA
Located one block away from Union Square and Moscone Convention Center, Hotel Palomar San Francisco, managed by Kimpton Hotels, is an exceptional city retreat in the busy downtown area of San Francisco. Among the best boutique hotels in San Francisco Union Square, Hotel... more
545 Post St.,Union Square, San Francisco,California 94102,USA
Prevailing in the glory of downtown San Francisco, Kimpton's Prescott Hotel invites travelers to experience a novel standard of hotel hospitality, highlighted by the luxurious boutique style accommodations, excellent guest facilities and central location in San Francisco.... more
The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, California 94108, USA
The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel offers visitors to San Francisco the very best in hotel accommodation. Whether travelers arrive in San Francisco on business or with hopes of having a good time, the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is the ideal place to stay for visitors... more
Warwick San Francisco Hotel
490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
The Warwick Regis Hotel is a perfect reflection of San Francisco: historical (it was built in 1913), elegant and incredibly charming. With just 80 rooms, it is a hotel that provides classic elegance and corporate sophistication, whilst achieving a quality of service... more
Best Western The Hotel California
580 Geary Street, San Francisco, California, 94102-1650, United States
This historic (1913) San Francisco, California hotel is located next door to many of San Francisco's leading attractions including the cable cars, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, the Museum of Modern Art and Chinatown. The Best Western Hotel California has been named... more
Courtyard by Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
580 Beach Street, San Francisco, California, USA
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Fisherman's Wharf is conveniently located within walking distance of a cable car line, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradelli... more
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown
299 Second Street, San Francisco, California, USA
At the Courtyard San Francisco Downtown, there is something for everyone. From the moment you step inside the two-story atrium lobby with its four-sided fireplace, innovative artwork and whimsical bronze sculptures, you will feel a warm welcome and a sense of adventure... more
Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport Hotel - SFO - Burlingame, California CA
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA 94010
Conveniently located on San Francisco Bay, the Embassy Suites... more
Embassy Suites San Francisco Hotel SFO Airport South San Francisco, California CA
250 Gateway Boulevard South San Francisco CA 94080
Embassy Suites Hotel San Francisco Airport - South San Francisco is an all-suite hotel, situated just 1.5 miles from San Francisco Airport. Hotels in this convenient location are just nine miles from downtown, directly along Highways 101 and 280. This Embassy... more
Executive Hotel Vintage Court
650 Bush Street,San Francisco, CA 94108,
A San Francisco hotel on the Nob Hill side of Union Square, the boutique Executive Hotel Vintage Court offers an exceptional location for all travelers. Celebrating the nearby wine country in its design and hospitality, the Executive Hotel Vintage Court is "a little... more
Four Points By Sheraton San Francisco Airport
264 South Airport Boulevard South San Francisco California 94080
Hotel IntroductionThe Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Airport offers all the modern amenities a busy traveler expects from a quality hotel. Our well appointed luxurious rooms and friendly staff await your arrival.At... more
Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street,San Francisco California 94105
San Francisco Financial District, South Market and San Francisco Bay are a few of the inviting venues located nearby to Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco, a boutique waterfront hotel welcoming travelers arriving in San Francisco on business or leisure needs. Panoramic... more
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Located in the center of the most exciting, bustling and culturally diverse areas of San Francisco California, the Hilton San Francisco Financial District hotel is surrounded by the Financial District, Chinatown and North Beach. This provocative California area is quintessential... more
Holiday Inn SFO Airport North Hotel
275 S. Airport Blvd.,South San Francisco,CA 94080 ,United States
Holiday Inn San Francisco Airport North hotel is the perfect hotel for business or leisure travel alike. Our proximity to San Francisco Airport makes getting settled and ready to do business or start your vacation a breeze. With easy access to highways 101 and 280, the... more
Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Ctr Hotel
50 8th St.,SAN FRANCISCO,CA,94103 UNITED STATES
The Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center Hotel is brilliantly located in the heart of San Francisco's government and performing arts district. Positioned just opposite the Orpheum Theater, this remarkable Holiday Inn hotel is only minutes away from... more
Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway Hotel
1500 Van Ness Ave.,SAN FRANCISCO,CA,94109 UNITED STATES
Description The Holiday Inn Golden Gateway San Francisco Hotel is located in the heart of downtown San... more
Holiday Inn San Francisco Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf - California CA
1300 Columbus Ave.,SAN FRANCISCO,CA,94133 UNITED STATES
Holiday Inn San Francisco Hotel Fisherman's Wharf provides full service accommodation for a variety of business and leisure travelers arriving in San Francisco.... more
Holiday Inn Vallejo Napa Valley Gateway Hotel
1000 Fairgrounds Dr.,VALLEJO,CA,94589 UNITED STATES
Caribbean Room, 950 sq. feet and Mediterranean Room 950, sq. feet. Both rooms open onto each other and can accommodate up to 150 persons, banquet stylewith a dance floor and head table. Opens to pool/courtyard. Sahara Room, 950 sq. feet and Kalahari Room, 950 sq.... more
Holiday Inn Walnut Creek Hotel
2730 N. Main St.,WALNUT CREEK,CA,94596 UNITED STATES
Microphone Flip chart Lectern Projector LCD VCR Video conferencing capabilities T-1 lines ISDN lines Modem lines Cable modem Satellite link Alternative business services - Our guest... more
La Quinta Inn and Suites San Francisco Downtown, California CA
1050 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
The La Quinta Inn and Suites- San Francisco is conveniently located at Van Ness Avenue and Geary Street in the Civic Center-Cathedral Hill neighborhood of downtown San Francisco. The hotel offers complimentary expanded continental breakfast, complimentary local calls,... more
Monticello Inn
127 Ellis Powell, San Francisco California 94102 USA
Peace and quiet, in a traditional and cultural haven in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Kimpton's Monticello Inn boutique hotel is located within minutes from several San Francisco landmarks such as Moscone Convention Center and Union Square. Originally an ancient... more
Serrano Hotel
405 Taylor Street,*credit Card Req'd-incidentals,Union Square, San Francisco,California 94102,USA
Downtown San Francisco houses one of the magnificent Spanish revival buildings which host the boutique luxury Serrano Hotel at Union Square. Epitomizing the essence of San Francisco and yet presenting a convenient escape, Serrano Hotel Downtown San Francisco is within... more
450 Powell St,Union Square, San Francisco,California 94102,USA
Timeless charm and elegance emits rays of classical style at Sir Francis Drake Hotel Union Square San Francisco., delighting and overwhelming the hotel patrons with an unsurpassed accommodation facility that will ensure guests return to this splendid historic downtown... more
342 Grant Avenue,Financial District, San Francisco,California 94108,USA
Hotel Triton San Francisco, a boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco Financial District, is extraordinary, capricious and novel. Located within minutes to the intense and buoyant San Francisco city venues and attractions, Hotel Triton at Union Square is the ideal... more
Villa Florence
225 Powell Street Union Square, San Francisco California 94102 USA
Small luxury hotel; the phrase alone makes a person think of warm ambiance, romantic getaway, personalized service and simple elegance. Villa Florence Hotel in San Francisco Union Square is all of this and much more, with high quality accommodations and comprehensive... more
Comfort Inn By The Bay San Francisco
2775 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco California USA
Stay at the Comfort Inn San Francisco Bay Hotel and wake up to a fantastic view of the San Francisco bay area. Conveniently located near Fisherman's Wharf, the San Francisco Marina, Fort Mason, Union Street and Lombard Street, the "World's Crookedest Street, the... more
Comfort Inn by the Bay, Fishermans Wharf Hotel, San Francisco CA
2775 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA, 94109-1497
Comfort Inn by the Bay - San Francisco Hotel is located on route US 101 (Van Ness at Lombard), on major bus lines with easy access to all the tourist spots in the city of San Francisco, California. The Comfort Inn by the Bay - San Francisco hotel is an 11-storey... more
Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport
300 GATEWAY BLVD San Francisco California USA
The Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in the town of South San Francisco, 10 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles north of Silicon Valley. The city is situated along the Bay Area's main transportation... more
Holiday Inn Express Brentwood, CA
8820 Brentwood Blvd.,BRENTWOOD,CA,94513 UNITED STATES
50 guest rooms and 1 suites 2 floors Complimentary Parking Public transportation within walking distance more
Holiday Inn Express Castro Valley, CA
2532 Castro Valley Boulevard,CASTRO VALLEY,CA,94546 UNITED STATES
62 guest rooms and 3 suites 3 floors Covered Parking and Uncovered Parking (Both FREE) Complimentary Parking Public transportation within walking distance more
Holiday Inn Express Half Moon Bay, CA
230 S. Cabrillo Hwy.,HALF MOON BAY,CA,94019 UNITED STATES
Located in the coastal highway along the suburban paradise of Half Moon Bay, California, Holiday Inn Express Half Moon... more
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf
550 North Point St, San Francisco, California, USA
Full Business center - open 24 hours Small meetings on the Wharf are a breeze when you rely on the professionals at Holiday Inn Express Hotel&Suites - San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf. We offer 2,200 square feet of function space in three room configurations. 10... more
Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley / Sausalito, CA
160 Shoreline Hwy.,MILL VALLEY,CA,94941 UNITED STATES
The Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley Hotel California is the ideal Sausalito / Mill Valley accommodation option for both vacationers and corporate travelers. Located in the Californian city of Mill Valley, the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley Hotel California is close... more
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City, CA
2834 El Camino Real,REDWOOD CITY,CA,94061 UNITED STATES
38 guest rooms 2 floors Outside of the rooms with a camara all day and night to watch the cars Complimentary Parking more
Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Francisco
385 9th St., San Francisco, 94103
Welcome to San Francisco and relax in our newly decorated rooms. Air-conditioning with refrigerator and microwave in some rooms. Cable TV with HBO free of charge. Many fine attractions which San Francisco offers, such as, Famous Golden Gate Bridge. Eat yourself... more
Howard Johnson Hotel - San Francisco
246 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102
Complimentary Continental BreakfastClose to Several Major San Francisco AttractionsInterior CorridorsSuites availableValet parking only, no self parkingCharge for Parking more
La Quinta Inn San Francisco Airport, California CA
20 Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA, USA
The La Quinta Inn-San Francisco Airport is one mile north of San Francisco International (SFO), and just two blocks from the South San Francisco Conference Center. From here, enjoy easy access to the many renowned sights and sounds of San Francisco: Union Square, Chinatown,... more
Ramada Limited
1940 Lombard, San Francisco, 94123
Our Ramada is conveniently located in the heart of the Marina District. Conveniently located to all of San Francisco's attractions and points of interest. You can walk down to Union Street, and enjoy all the specialty shops and boutiques they have to offer. We... more
Rodeway Inn Civic Center San Francisco
860 Eddy St. San Francisco California USA
Centrally located in the heart of San Francisco. Within minutes of the attractions and fine restaurants. Amenities include electronic door looks, cable TV with HBO, and FREE limited parking. more
Rodeway Inn Downtown San Francisco
101 9th Street San Francisco California USA
In heart of downtown San Francisco. Walking distance to Moscone Center, cable car, Union Square, Furniture Mart, Gift Center, Market St. Near Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf. more
San Francisco Airport North Travelodge
326 South Airport Blvd, San Francisco, 94080
Ideally situated 2 miles north of SF International Airport between downtown San Francisco and Silicon Valley, our hotel is located just a few minutes drive from Cow Palace arena and 3COM Stadium--home of the San Francisco 49'ers football team. Our fantastic location... more
San Francisco At The Presidio Travelodge
2755 Lombard St., San Francisco, 94123
Located in a quiet area of San Francisco, just half a block from the Presidio National Recreation Area East Gate with its simultaneous views of the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco, Presidio Travelodge is a charming place to stay while exploring the... more
San Francisco Central Travelodge
1707 Market Street, San Francisco, 94103
Situated halfway between bustling downtown San Francisco and the colorful Castro District, just 4 blocks from the Civic Center/City Hall area, we offer you the opportunity to stay right in the heart of the city--at a price you can afford!Hop onto the Market... more
San Francisco Downtown Travelodge
790 Ellis St., San Francisco, 94109
AM/FM Alarm Clock Bar/Lounge (nearby) Barber/Beauty Shop (nearby) Coffee Maker in Room Concierge 24 Hour Front Desk Express Checkout Free Parking Golf (nearby) Modem Lines in Room... more
San Francisco-Days Inn At The Beach
2600 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco, 94116
This Days Inn is located 4 miles from San Francisco downtown and 12 miles from San Francisco Airport, in a quiet, best neighborhood and suburbs, across from the San Francisco Zoo, just a short stroll to the beach. Close to the public transportation, VA Medical... more
San Francisco-Days Inn Downtown Theater District
895 Geary St., San Francisco, 94109
You have found the perfect location in the heart of San Francisco. Large, beautifully decorated guest rooms, electronic keys, and interior halls. Control your own air conditioning and heat. Each room features a hair dryer, iron and ironing board, color TV with cable,... more
San Francisco-Days Inn Downtown/Civic Center Area
465 Grove Street, San Francisco, 94102
The Days Inn Downtown/Civic Center is located just 2 1/2 blocks opposite City Hall. The gold-domed City Hall was modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. All our rooms come with refrigerator, microwave, direct dial phone with dataport and voicemail, electronic... more
San Francisco-Days Inn Lombard Street
2358 Lombard Street, San Francisco, 94123
The San Francisco-Near Fishermans Wharf Days Inn offers free cable television with HBO, ESPN, CNN, kids twelve and under eat and stay free, and a free continental breakfast. Chinatown and the Golden Gate Park are only four miles away. more
Travelodge By The Bay
1450 Lombard Street, Van Ness & Franklin, San Francisco, 94123
Rated a Sleepy Bear Honor Roll property 3 years running, the Travelodge by the Bay is located 5 blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, 2 blocks to the Cable Cars and "The Crookedest Street in the World." The Travelodge by the Bay provides quality, comfort and cleanliness... more
Travelodge Fisherman's Wharf North
1201 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, 94133
Ideally located within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf, Piers 39 and 41, and the Cannery with its unique shopping atmosphere, Fisherman's Wharf North Travelodge offers budget-minded travelers the perfect place to stay in San Francisco. Here you'll find all... more
Travelodge Golden Gate
2230 Lombard Street, Lombard (Hwy. 101) at Steiner Street, San Francisco, 94123
Convenient Hwy. 101 location in the heart of the Marina area ofSan FranciscoGolden Gate Bridge 1 MileA number of restaurants and shopping within walking distance24 Hr IHOP and Mels Drive In Within One BlockFree ParkingFree... more
Union Square Plaza Hotel
Enjoy all the sights and sounds of San Francisco from the unpretentious comfort of the Union Square Plaza Hotel. Situated on the pulse of the city, in the very heart of downtown, we are within easy access of San Francisco's business and shopping centers, attractions,... more
Super 8 Hotel - San Fran/Union Square/Dntn
415 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, 94102
AM/FM Alarm ClockCoffee Maker in Room24 hour Front DeskHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesFree Local Telephone CallsHairdryer in RoomModem Lines in RoomNo Smoking RoomsSafe Deposit BoxTelevision... more
Super 8 Motel - San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf Area
2440 Lombard Street, Hwy. 101 on Lombard Street, San Francisco, 94123
AM/FM Alarm ClockHair DryersIron & BoardsDirect Dial Phones with Data portsSan Francisco City Tour Available at Front DeskHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesExpress CheckoutNo Smoking RoomsCable by... more
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As I have written about countless times before, there have been many men and women who sacrificed so much for liberty, religion, and knowledge. These people didn't care about the scolding and mocking they received, nor did they care that what they believed in, contradicted the things everyone had been taught to believe, these men and women were pioneers because they paved their own path, despite all their hardships. We hear of their stories, and admire their bravery, but do we ever think why they really did what they did or what they must have felt? It is true, in most circumstances they wanted freedom, whether it was freedom to worship how they wished, learn what they wanted to learn, or just have liberty in general; but they wanted this freedom, not just for themselves, but for us. These pioneers made all those sacrifices so we could receive the blessings that came from them. Algernon Sidney, who wrote Discourses Concerning Government, was given the choice to take back what he had written, or to be executed; he chose the latter and was beheaded. It is obvious he did not do so for himself, but because it was so important to him that others knew of the things he had written and that they would know of a surety they were true by his sacrifice. As I write each week, I try to look at the examples of these pioneers and know that even if we don't get back our liberty in 10 years, or 50 years, or even in our lifetime, that one day those who come after us will receive the blessings of liberty, and that is worth it. Each of us has the opportunity to be pioneers, as our ancestors once were, and pave new paths so that our posterity will know, for a surety, of the truthfulness and importance of liberty by our examples. Today, as we think of their examples, I hope we can all fight for our freedoms as they did, and let their sacrifices not be in vain.
The world today seems to always focus on the negative. People look for every flaw, search for every excuse, and complain about every situation, but it is so important to take the time to think about all the good in your life and be grateful for it. No matter what situation you are in, no matter how devastating it may seem, there is always something to be grateful for. James E. Faust taught, "A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being." Once we recognize all we have, we can use our blessings as motivation to be better and inspire others to do the same. So, while it's true, we do not have all the liberty we were meant to have, we still have freedoms and we need to work hard to preserve the ones we do have! Being grateful for those blessings means you care enough about them to take care of them. I urge you to take five minutes out of your day to think about all you have. Think of the people in your life who help you and comfort you, think about the knowledge you have access to, and think about the blessings you may have not even recognized before, then do all you can to protect and preserve them. Remember the words of Cicero, "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." Life is not easy, and it's not meant to be, but there is always good and there is always light. I am so beyond grateful for those who have taught me so much, for the freedoms I have, and for the ability to fight for the freedoms we are meant to have. I know it is difficult, but by focusing on the light, we can make it through the dark.
Why do we do what we do? In life, why do we act? What leads us to our choices or our actions? As Trenchard and Gordon wrote, "necessity is the mother of invention…" We act because we need to. When holes open, people need to fill them. Inspiration can always be seen as a need. A need to write, a need to study, a need to learn, a need to speak up, a need to stand out. While there are obvious necessities around us, there are those you must find for yourself. What is necessary for you to do? If you look at your choices as necessities, it makes you think about your actions. Is what you are doing really important? What will it create? Find your own path by finding what you need to do. Remember that your actions will lead to something. Will that something fill up a hole or will it simply create a new one? Take the time to consider why it is that you are acting. Why do you do what you do? Is it necessary or are you giving someone else a reason to act?
Tomorrow we will celebrate the day the Declaration of Independence was signed; the day the leaders from the united states of America officially announced they no longer wanted to be a part of a nation that was ruled by such a merciless tyrant. Now, we are taught that this was exactly what everyone wanted and that it was the sole purpose of fighting the War for Independence to begin with, but it is important to realize the war was not started with the intent of becoming independent, nor was that something everyone wanted. The war began so those living in the united states could take back their liberty and remind the tyrant they would not allow him to take it from them again. When they eventually realized he was not going to give them back what they desired, they decided the only solution was to separate themselves from the nation being governed by that tyrant. Trust me when I say this was not an easy thing for them to do. The wise men who took the initiative to do this knew they would have to sacrifice their money and time in order to make it work. If they could have, they would have been more than happy to stay in a position that gave them protection and already had an organized government, but not unless they had their freedoms. They cherished liberty in such a way that they were willing to sacrifice and endure so much, in order to protect it. As we celebrate Independence Day, I hope we will all remember the amazing men and women who cherished liberty to the point that they were willing to die for it. I hope we can all remember their sacrifices, and use them as motivation to take back what they fought for. Let us use this day as a reminder that we can all fight for liberty, as they did hundreds of years ago, and cherish it as they did. They fought so we could have liberty, and I believe they are still urging us to continue working to restore it today so what they fought for would not have been in vain. Independence Day, is a day we celebrate the freedoms we have, but please realize that unless we act now, the freedoms we do have will be taken away.


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At 26 years old, will Samm become the oldest cat in the world?
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A cat owner will apply for Guinness World Records for his feline to obtain the title of oldest cat in the world.
By Emilie Heyl
Published on the 30/11/2021, 09:00, Updated on the 04/01/2022, 10:16
An Oregon cat might set a new Guinness world record. Indeed, Samm is a 26 year old cat making him two years older than the current feline known as the oldest living cat in the world.
Samm soon in the Guinness World Records books?
Is Samm the oldest cat in the world? Well, for the moment it seems like it. Indeed, Samm's owner, Charly Briggs de Turner decided to contact Guinness World Records to check if her cat was the world's oldest cat alive.
"I asked Guinness, and they were like: the oldest living cat we have on record right now is 24" Charly told KPTV. She then adds: "I'm like: 'What? He's older than 24. I was like just freaking out".
She then posted this news on social media and received a lot of support from her friends. They all pushed her to apply for the title of the oldest cat in the world.
Back in 2002, Charly adopted Samm who was a stray at the time. Vets have confirmed that the feline is indeed 26 and in good health.
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"Guys, he could do it. He could win," Charly explained on social media.
Creme Puff lived to be 38 years old
Samm's owner said she would submit the evidence to the Guinness World Records for her cat to be officially recognised.
Today the world record for the oldest cat is held by Creme Puff who lived to be 38 years and 3 days.
Emilie Heyl
Emilie Heyl is the UK country manager at Wamiz. She was born in Southampton and has studied communications and journalism in Paris. She has always loved dogs and cats and she knows she will have a dog one day, when the time is right. In the meantime she loves to take care of her colleague's dogs and has been voted best pet-sitter at the office. She feels lucky to be able to write about pets all day and she never stops being amazed about these wonderful creatures.
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To arrive at the venue, take Airport Expressway S12 and turn left towards Jingping Expressway S32. Merge right to Daguang Expressway S45 and turn left onto the 5th Ring Road North. Turn left on to Jingxin Expressway G7 and exit right onto Beiqing Road. Turn right onto Yongjia Road South and you will arrive at the IC Park after 300 meters.
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Dozens of Indonesian priests resign after accusing bishop of embezzlement
69 priests in the Diocese of Ruteng resigned from their posts after accusing their bishop, Bishop Hubertus Leteng, of embezzling more than $100,000 of church funds for personal use. Photo courtesy of the Bishops' Conference of Indonesia (kawali.org)
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Ucanews.com reported that at least 69 priests from Ruteng Diocese submitted letters of resignation in mid-June, quitting their posts as episcopal vicars and parish priests, and demanded that Bishop Hubertus Leteng heed their calls for a complete overhaul of how the diocese is run.
Bishop Leteng told reporters June 12 that he did not want priests to leave their posts, but stepping down "was their free choice."
"If you love the church, you must create calm among people," he said. The bishop refused to comment about the allegations against him.
Father Marthen Chen, spokesman for the priests, said the overhaul is desperately needed "so the church can be truly in line with the guidance of the Holy Spirit."
"We demand renewal in pastoral work as well as in church and financial management," Father Chen told reporters, without elaborating.
Some priests told ucanews.com they were forced to take action because previous attempts at dialogue with Bishop Leteng had gone nowhere.
"We would not have done this had there been a positive response to our demands," said a member of the priests council who asked not to be named.
The priest claimed that last year, Bishop Leteng secretly borrowed $94,000 from the Indonesian bishops' conference in Jakarta and $30,000 from the diocese, but failed to provide an accountability report.
He also said that, in a meeting, Bishop Leteng told priests that the money was used to finance the education of a youth from a poor family who was studying to be a pilot in the United States. When the priests asked for details, the bishop told them that it was none of their business, he said.
Last year, 112 of 167 diocesan priests signed a letter of no confidence in the bishop, according to the priest, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The priests suspect the money went to a woman with whom the bishop is alleged to be having an affair, he said.
In 2014, a priest who claimed to know about the alleged affair left the priesthood and went public with the allegations.
At the time, the bishop called the allegation "slanderous."
Another priest – who also wanted anonymity – confirmed that the bishops' conference investigated the case, and a report was submitted to the Vatican.
"However, the Vatican has not taken action yet," he told ucanews.com.
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Motivating your employees requires more than just a bigger paycheck and a hearty pat on the back. Employee motivation strategies have to be designed to meet the specific needs of each worker. Below are seven ways that a manager can get the most out of employees.
It's not always easy to get a clear, definitive answer when you're asking employees about their goals. For example, an employee might express a desire to work on a particular project, only to find once they are a part of the project that it just isn't what they were expecting.
Instead of asking broad questions, try to be more specific. For instance, ask an employee to talk about a prior project that he or she felt went well and that they enjoyed. Then try to determine what features of that job they particularly liked and how that might be applied in the future to other work.
While it's important not to overgeneralize, most workers approaching the end of their working career are usually focused less on the possibility of promotion than are younger workers. New workers are just beginning to climb the career ladder, and thus are still planning ahead for their future at the company. These new workers may also have less patience than older, more experienced workers.
What will motivate employees will vary depending on where they are in the company. For instance, engineers tend to be greatly motivated when working on cutting-edge technology. By contrast, sales staff often view money – and how much you pay them – as a measurement of how effective they've been.
Focus on the personality of each employee. While some people are more than happy to receive public praise, others are actually uncomfortable with this and would rather get a face-to-face, private thank you. This should be taken into account before setting up any ceremony to hand out awards, bonuses or other public forms of recognition.
Design a workflow and a schedule that will make it possible for your employees to telecommute at least some of the time and to establish office hours that better work with their personal needs. This has the benefit of making it clear that you trust your employees, and it allows them to more easily balance their work/life needs.
At the same time, keep in mind that there is no cookie-cutter approach to employee motivation. Moreover, there are certain jobs that just can't be done away from the office. Also, many of your workers might actually like getting away from home and all of its distractions so they can focus on their work. In fact, if they don't have a difficult commute, many people would rather just go to the office.
At the same time you're asking your employees about the type of work they enjoy now, it can be helpful to find out what they're hoping for in the future. Employers should give their workers opportunities to expand on their present skill set and create the experience and connections necessary in their future career.
It's vital for your employees to keep learning while on the job. In-house seminars and classes are a great way to motivate them to do this. Some companies have programs that reimburse employees for tuition at colleges. You can also find out what your employees want or need to learn and assign them to a project that will help them acquire such skills.
Motivating employees is largely about getting to know them, their goals and their needs and creating incentives to satisfy them. Keep in mind that employees often feel better about their work if they feel their manager is actually interested in them and their goals.
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Some Zimbabwe government supporters say President Robert Mugabe should form a government without the opposition, following an opposition boycott of talks Monday in Swaziland. Tendai Maphosa asked ordinary Zimbabweans in Harare what they think about this latest threat to the power-sharing deal signed last month and reports for VOA.
After failing to agree on the allocation of Cabinet posts last week, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change decided to refer the matter to the Southern African Development Community.
They agreed to meet with SADC representatives earlier this week, but that meeting never took place. MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai said he could not travel through South Africa to Swaziland for the meeting because he does not have a passport.
Mr. Tsvangirai surrendered his passport when it ran out of pages earlier this year and it has not been returned.
But President Robert Mugabe's government says Mr. Tsvangirai was issued an emergency travel document that was sufficient to attend Monday's meeting.
VOA sought the opinions of some Zimbabweans on the matter.
For one man, it is simply a matter of respect - if the government can issue Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry a diplomatic passport then the man he described as "our president" should not be denied an ordinary passport.
"It is wrong, Tsvangirai is our president and they give him an emergency passport," he said. "Kirsty Coventry has a diplomatic passport and Tsvangirai is given a document that expires in six months, it does not make sense."
Another man says if he was issued with an emergency travel document Mr. Tsvangirai should have traveled to Swaziland. But he said the prime-minister designate should get a passport.
"He definitely deserves to have that passport," he said. "The talks should have been held with him present, and I think him not having a passport was neither here nor there."
The government claims they could not issue Mr. Tsvangirai with a passport because they have run out of imported paper for passports. Mr. Mugabe's spokesman George Charamba says this is due to sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West.
But this Zimbabwean man scoffed at Charamba's claim, saying the passport office is issuing passports to ordinary Zimbabweans daily, and he says for a high fee they can get their passport in 24 hours.
"They have one-day passport services, they should just give him a passport. They are negotiating in bad faith," he said.
But the government's supporters disagree. Zimbabwe war veterans' organization leader Jabulani Sibanda has urged Mr. Mugabe to appoint a Cabinet without the MDC.
The Herald daily newspaper, a government mouthpiece, quotes Sibanda as saying Mr. Tsvangirai lost the elections and efforts to accommodate him in the inclusive government should not make it appear as if he is important. Sibanda also warned Mr. Tsvangirai of unspecified action should he continue to "behave the way he is behaving".


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Liverpool U18s progress to quarter finals with dramatic late winner in FA Youth Cup
Liverpool's under-18s have progressed to the quarter finals of the FA Youth Cup after a dramatic finish in their fifth round tie at Nottingham Forest on Thursday evening.
Goalscorers Herbie Kane and Adam Phillips celebrate Liverpool U18s dramatic victory at Forest.
The young Reds held a 1-0 lead at half-time thanks to Herbie Kane's opening goal, but hosts Forest drew level with a late goal off a corner.
But Ben Woodburn set up Adam Phillips in stoppage time to send Liverpool into the last eight, where they'll face either Arsenal or Coventry City away.
Kane's opening goal came about from superb work by exciting attacker Brooks Lennon's excellent run down the right. The American showed his speed to get away from the defender before playing the ball across for Kane to finish.
Lennon, 18, signed from Real Salt Lake in America last summer and has looked very lively, scoring on his first full appearance for the under-21s last week against Reading.
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Lewandowski excited for 'special' Pokal final atmosphere
By FourFourTwo Staff 18 May 2016
Robert Lewandowski will face former club Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal final as Bayern Munich look to complete a domestic double.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said he is looking forward to the "special" atmosphere for Saturday's DFB-Pokal final against Borussia Dortmund.
Lewandowski scored three goals in five games to help Bayern qualify for their fourth Pokal final in the last five years.
The Poland international scored in the 2012 decider as Dortmund defeated Bayern 5-2, but was on the losing side when the two teams met again in 2014.
However, Lewandowski will contest his first final in Bayern colours on Saturday at Berlin's Olympiastadion, coincidentally against former club Dortmund.
The Bundesliga top-scorer said he is hoping Bayern can add to their league triumph this season as the two best sides in Germany go head-to-head.
"Every championship is special for me. It's the fourth time in a row for Bayern [winning the Bundesliga], it's a great moment, a great time. I am happy that I can be here," Lewandowski said.
"Every title, no matter if it's German championship or hopefully the German cup on Saturday is great, that would be a really good season for us. I hope we can achieve that.
"I think this final [against Dortmund] is played by two of the best teams in Germany. It's a great moment for everyone watching, for the fans.
"The atmosphere in Berlin is something special to me. It was better than at the Champions League final [between Bayern and Dortmund in 2013], I have to admit.
"I hope we will be happy also after the game and I hope we can celebrate again on the balcony here in Munich on Sunday."
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It's not easy to admit that things in our life need changing. It can even be painful. This question can nag at us in the back of our minds, or it can spur us into action. You may still be uncertain about what needs to change, and you may be wondering if change is even possible. Yet, understanding the need for change and starting to seek help is an important accomplishment. I am a clinical psychologist offering individual psychotherapy and couples or marital counseling in my practice in Marin County, and I can help you at this crucial turning point.
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Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all affected by loss — lasting, recent, or impending. Loss can be overwhelming and debilitating. My work on loss is intertwined with my focus on change. One answer to the question, "Does something need to change?" is that change is unavoidable and loss follows close behind. Change is already happening to you right this minute and has always been happening. If you resist change, as we all do much of the time, you might find yourself constantly aware of the threat of losing something precious and familiar, or longing for something irretrievable. Psychotherapy can be extremely helpful in learning how to become open to change, cope with the pain of inevitable loss, and grow from facing it or even embracing it. This is obviously not an easy path, but it is an incredibly rewarding one.
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The big news for CR-V fans this year is the 190hp turbo motor which is connected to a CVT transmission. This four cylinder engine is above all fuel efficient, producing an overall EPA rating of 29 MPG (27 MPG City/33 MPG Highway). How does Honda manage to make such a small displacement unit propel a fairly substantial vehicle (3,530 lbs.) so economically? They massage every aspect of the fuel combustion process, with double overhead camshafts operating 16 valves, and high pressure direct fuel injection metering precise amounts of gasoline into all four turbocharged cylinders. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is one of the best on the market, with high and low ranges seamlessly administering "Real Time" thrust to all four wheels. The only downside of the turbo 4/CVT combo is the engine's maximum output of 190hp. That number comes up a little short in the outright performance department since each horsepower is allocated 18 pounds to motivate. The latest CR-V isn't slow once it gets rolling, but initial acceleration off the stoplight is uninspiring.
The Touring (TRG) version we tested is Honda's top-line entry, with an all-inclusive price of $33,695. You can opt for a substantially cheaper $27,635 EX Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) version which will save you about $6,000 in outlay. But really, the Touring AWD version is well worth the extra investment if you do any long distance touring, or inclement weather driving. An eye-catching set of 7 inch x 18 inch flat-faced alloys make the CR-V look like its spinning its wheels even while standing still. Those rims are shod with Hankook Kinergy GT tires measuring 235/60 R 18. The 60 Series sidewalls of these radials impart a comfortable ride quality to the CR-V's luxurious cabin. Their friction coefficient is also high, endowing this crossover with neutral cornering and decent grip on twisty roads.
But you won't be selecting a CR-V on the basis of acceleration or handling. Rather, this Honda sells itself to you with its comfort, practicality and legendary build quality. Though both the engine and transmission are constructed in the USA, the CR-V is assembled at Honda's plant in Alliston, Ontario Canada. The Canadians do a workmanlike job of screwing the CR-V together with care and precision. We detected not one squeak or rattle from the complex structure, nor did we see a loose end here or a protruding screw head there. The interior of the CR-V looks more luxurious than you would expect from a vehicle in this price range. The heated front seats in particular are nicely done, with perforated, pleated leather offering lots of support and grip. The driver's seat features a 2 slot memory recall, 4 step electric lumbar, and 12 modes of power adjustment.
Although the CR-V has grown in size over the years, it still retains trim and athletic proportions, with an overall length of 179 inches and a compact wheelbase of just 109 inches. Until you flop the rear seats forward and remove the retracting luggage area screen, you don't appreciate just how much interior space the CR-V affords you. With the seats stowed and the screen removed from its perch, you can slide a full size mountain bike over the low-threshold rear gate. The Touring's "Hands Free Access Power Tailgate" hastens insertion and removal of such large loads. In fact, the CR-V will handle 36 cubic feet of cargo when properly configured. As a people mover, this SUV will carry 4 adults in comfort, five in a slight squeeze.
Of course, the top line CR-V is equipped with a full bevy of "Honda Sensing" safety measures at no extra cost. These include Adaptive Cruise Control, which is quite easy to operate from the steering wheel's right spoke, and offers a particularly useful feature called "Low Speed Follow" which will ease your worry in stop-and-go traffic. Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Road Departure Mitigation are all present and ready to help out in an emergency.
Only a couple of ergonomic misses mar the CR-V's cabin. One is the floor-mounted stick shift's lack of an illuminated adjacent display panel to reveal the gear range you have selected. You have to avert your eyes from the stick to find the appropriate display on the instrument panel. The steering wheel's short range of vertical adjustment limits you to a bus-like driving position. Finally, it's difficult to see the front corners of the CR-V from the driver's seat. That short list of misses hardly detracts from this exceptionally useful, all climate family utility wagon.


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Boy Who Dreamed of Becoming Firefighter Saved Two Little Sisters from Fire on Christmas – Retro Story
By Sonali Bharadwaj
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This retro story is about Jase, a young boy who had a big dream of becoming a proud firefighter. When little Jase was merrily driving his toy fire truck around the house one Christmas night, he had no idea he'd have to save his sisters in it.
In his little American household, which housed several people from his family, Jase was writing letters to Santa weeks before Christmas...
"Dear Santa,
It's me, Jase! Remember how I asked for superpowers last Christmas? Daddy bought me a Superman costume, but it didn't feel special. How about you give me superpowers this year? Then I can be a true superhero and save lives. I can be a firefighter, you know! Please grant my wish!"
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After writing the letter, Jase tucked it under his pillow and dozed off. A few days later, when he ran down the stairs, he saw a giant Christmas tree in the living room and a pile of parcels underneath it.
It was finally Christmas, and Jase stopped dead before the tree, looking for his Christmas present.
This is for Mom… This one is for Dad… Where's mine?
The excited little man rummaged through the pile of presents for a good ten minutes before finding his.
"Yay! Gotcha!" he exclaimed as he began unwrapping it.
As Jase saw it was a firetruck, he couldn't contain his excitement.
"A fire truck? Yay!" he exclaimed so loudly that his father, who was outside clearing snow, and his mother, who was in the kitchen, dashed to the living room.
"Mom, Dad, Santa gave me superpowers! Don't tell anyone, but I wrote letters to him, and I asked him… and I... Mom, Dad, I'll become a firefighter! Yes, I will become a firefighter when I grow up!"
Jase had learned at school that firefighters were true heroes who saved people from danger. So the little boy wished to be a firefighter, and all his favorite toys were also related to firefighters!
"Did you like the present, sweet boy?" his mother asked.
"I love it, mom!" said Jase. "I really, really love it!"
"Well, that's great then!" his father chimed in. "But champ, you woke your little sisters up, and you're going to have to help me calm them down!"
"Okay!" Jase smiled. "Let's go!"
Jase's family had his twin sisters, Milly and Rosie, his dad, Peter, and his mom, Lydia. They were happy in their cozy tiny home, and every celebration in their household was a sweet affair.
Jase was so happy with his Christmas present that year that he spent the whole day driving his toy truck. He also gave his little sisters a ride in it, and they loved it.
"I guess saving all that money was really worth it," Peter told Lydia over Christmas dinner. "Jase seems to love the truck, and the girls are happy too."
"Well, darling, we had to do this even though we were on a tight budget," said Lydia, watching her kids play with the truck. The children had finished eating earlier. "You don't know how quickly they grow up and move out. Let's cherish these memories while we can."
"Of course," said Peter, kissing his wife on the cheek.
After dinner that night, when everyone was asleep, Jase was up and decided to drive the truck around the house. He had enjoyed it so much that he hadn't left his truck for even an hour that day! When he couldn't sleep, he decided to take his truck down to the living room and play with it.
As he descended the stairs, trying not to make a noise, and reached the living room, he sat inside the toy vehicle, grabbed the steering wheel, and began driving it around, imagining how he would do it if he were a real firefighter.
Suddenly, Jase felt something strange—a mixture of smoke, heat, and light—and stopped. When he turned around, he saw smoke from the Christmas tree, its bottom in flames. Jase's parents had forgotten to put out some candles, which had caught the tree's back and the living room curtains on fire.
The fire was spreading fast, and Jase panicked. "Mom! Dad! There's a fire in our house!" he shouted as he rushed upstairs and woke up his twin sisters. Milly woke up and ran downstairs with him, but Rosie was asleep, so he carried her in his arms. He then put his sisters in the truck and rushed to Peter and Lydia's room.
"Mom! Dad!" he screamed, and the couple was startled awake.
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"What's wrong, Jase?" his mom asked as she switched the bedside lamps on. "Wait, what's that smoke—"
"Mom, dad, there's a fire in the living room!" Jase said as he looked behind and then at his parents.
By then, more than half of the living room was in flames, and the couple took the kids and rushed out of the house.
Peter and Lydia were thankful that Jase was awake that night. They called 911, and firefighters arrived on the scene. The smoke had filled the entire house, and because the space was small and cozy, the whole house was in flames in no time.
One of the firefighters that day patted Jase's shoulder and said, "Good job, mate! You acted wisely!"
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Jase smiled back at him and said, "Thank you, sir. Not all heroes wear capes! I will become a real superhero like you someday."
And well, today, Jase has helped several families from such tragic events, and he is indeed a superhero, a firefighter. Sometimes, he looks back at the young Jase and feels proud of how far he has come.
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wish to become superheroes and drive toy trucks around. Jase's quick response saved his family from the fire. He was indeed a hero.
Childhood dreams must come true so that a person can set goals and achieve them in adulthood. Jase's dream of becoming a firefighter saved his family from a house fire. And when he grew up, he did become a firefighter.
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32 years ago - Harleen Quinzell is born.
27 years ago - 5-year-old Harleen begins studying gymnastics.
24 years ago - 8-year-old Harleen is accepted into an elite gymnastics program.
19 years ago - 13-year-old Harleen's mother marries her gymnastics coach, who begins sexually abusing her.
16 years ago - 16-year-old Harleen cracks under the abuse of her gymnastics coach. She loses her national ranking and gives up on the sport.
14 years ago - 18-year-old Harleen goes to college on an academic scholarship to study psychology, escaping her mother and stepfather.
10 years ago - 22-year-old Harleen graduates with her bachelors degree in psychology, and begins medical school to become a psychiatrist.
6 years ago - 26-year-old Harleen earns her md in psychology and begins her residency in Arkham, working with the Joker. He slowly twists their sessions, using her history of abuse against her, making her fall in love with him.
5 years ago - 27-year-old Harleen begins submitting falsified reports showing that the Joker is recovering. She begins throwning herself back into her gymnastics training.
4 years ago - 28-year-old Harleen is heartbroken when the Joker is freed from Arkham by Bane.
3 years ago - 29-year-old Harleen helps the Joker escape Arkham during the Gotham earthquake, first donning the costume of Harley Quinn, thinking her new relationship is everything she ever wanted even though it is intensely abusive.
1 year ago - 31-year-old Harley is sent to Arkham as a patient, where she befriends Pamela Isley who helps her come to terms with her abusive relationship with the Joker. When he comes to free her, he tries to make her kill Ivy. When she can't, he beats and abandons her. They escape together, and have adventues as they leave the city & travel the country.
now - 32-year-old Harley returns to Gotham with Pamela Isley to confront the Joker, finally taking back ownership of herself.
Harley Quinn is a surprising breakout character. She came from pretty humble beginnings, as great characters tend to do. You never really know when a particular cocktail of innovation and fan interest is going to elevate any one character, but it certainly did for Harley. The only possible comparison to her level of runaway success and popularity is Marvel's marketing juggernaut, Deadpool.
But under all the t-shirt sales and cosplay is a story that is actually very important. Harley's story was not created to be representative of a very specific type of victimization, but it is nonetheless, and it's very important that any depiction of the character fully acknowledge that part of her in order to do justice to the people who live similar circumstances.
Harley's Comic History
Harley first appeared in the animated Batman series, a simple moll for Joker who was created so she could jump out of a cake instead of the Joker in drag. She was based on series creator Paul Dini's friend, days-of-our-lives actress Arleen Sorkin, who would also voice the character. She was popular enough to appear in comics based on the animated series, where her history as a psychiatrist who had been charmed by the Joker was created.
This is where her evolution gets interesting. By making her someone who was very much in love with a person that didn't actually love her back, but merely manipulated her for his own amusement, they had inadvertently built a character that was a near-perfect allegory for abuse sufferers. It took several years before the comics seemed to catch up to the idea, but she would continue to be hilarious and fun and unpredictable. She turned up in the comic continuity proper during the No Man's Land arc, starring in innumerable stand-alone arcs alongside her pal Poison Ivy, before she was added to the Suicide Squad lineup during the New 52, sporting new, almost ridiculously sexual outfits. It wasn't long before she started starring in her own series, and became the break-out character in DC's Suicide Squad movie. At the time we're writing this, there are talks of having the character return for a "Gotham City Sirens" movie. I recently read an article that described her as the second most recognizable female DC character after Wonder Woman. It's amazing how far a character built to fulfill a single story beat can go.
Harley as an Abuse Survivor
The relationship between the Joker and Harley gets played up as a romantic one in a lot of media and t-shirts, but that's a pretty faulty expectation. Even in the very beginning, it was very clearly understood that the Joker didn't care about her at all. There was a strong undercurrent of abuse that ran through the relationship, but it seemed to take a backseat since Harley wasn't meant to be the primary character, just part of Joker's supporting cast.
The nature of their relationship took a while to really be depicted as it was, but once it started happening they really gave it both barrels. Following the introduction of her solo career, both in the pages of Suicide Squad and in her own series, we got to see quite a bit of growth in the character, and even more of it outside of the official comics. Comic artist Stjepan Sejic created a series of fan comics that really dug deep into Harley's journey, and they are very much worth checking out.
If there's any real shortcoming in what we're seeing depicted in Harley's story, it's that they are (like most comics) generally written by men. Harley can give a voice to a lot of people, and it would be great to give them access to the character.
Our Harley Story
One element that doesn't get addressed with the character all that often is her life BEFORE she was a psychiatrist. It's kind of noteworthy that someone who is so young is already working in the field. Also, she's easily a world-class gymnast. How did THAT happen? We went back and made her a childhood gymnastic prodigy. We would usually work pretty hard to remove deliberate depictions abuse in a character's backstory because characters so very rarely are depicted as having to deal with the repercussions, but in this case Harley clearly has some sort of inner demons that make her vulnerable to the Joker. It actually makes a certain amount of sense if he's seeing the victimization in her past and twisting it by making her own it. This might be the wrong choice, but it FEELS correct. We're open to feedback.
Meanwhile, one thing that might seem odd is the relatively short time Harley is actually active in our timeline. We wanted to start her career during the No Man's Land story arc, and also wanted to give her a little time actually working with the Joker in Arkham for whatever he does to her to take effect. There's no additional chemical bath for her, the shift needs to be entirely physiological. this means only a few years as Joker's moll before her friendship with Ivy allows her to take ownership of herself again, but the fact is she's a relatively new character anyway.
Harley's Costume
We were universally against the redesign of Harley's costume in the New 52. Harley had been defined for a long time by her classic costume (she's a new character by DC standards, but she had still been wearing it for the better part of two decades). The fact that her new outfits were, pretty much without exception, ridiculously over-sexualized made it seem like this was just a cheap exploitation of the character. Then, we started reading the comics. This wasn't just Harley wearing sexier outfits for their own sake, this was Harley taking ownership of herself. There were several pretty brutal depictions of Harley confronting the Joker and his attempts to control her. Rather than being exploitative, this new look for Harley was actually something the character was doing HERSELF.
Obviously, this is a bit of a tightrope, because while she might be out there diving headfirst into her new life and newfound sexuality, there has to be a line somewhere between a natural evolution for the character and the comic artists putting her into a skimpy outfit just to titillate a readership composed mostly of teenage boys. Harley has actually become more than that. Her self-actualization in the face of her abuse makes her a pretty great role model, albeit one with a tenancy to murder people. The red and black sneakers, socks, short shorts, bustier, jacket and gloves look seems to strike the right balance. While her half red, half black hair makes sense as something she does during her transition, the blonde with the color at the ends really does just seem the most like Harley being herself.
Harley's Future
We've taken Harley through her downfall as Joker's girlfriend and right up to her redemption. The comics have started to depict Harley and Ivy as an actual couple, and while we love every single appearance of that, it actually feels like making that relationship be the thing that empowers Harley to stand up to the Joker would be short-changing the personal growth she's exhibiting. She shouldn't be jumping from one romantic relationship to another (even if it's into a much healthier one), it should be an act of her deciding that she deserves better all on her own. Ivy's friendship should be much more important than her affection at that moment.
But of course, that means that we do want to see their actual romantic relationship blossom. It'll be great for both characters. Bear in mind that, as adorable as these two are, they aren't exactly nice people. We're talking about a pair of murderers here. Still, making them into a next generation Bonnie and Clyde sounds like a very fun idea.
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La Westclox è stata un'azienda statunitense produttrice di orologi e sveglie.

Storia

Gli inizi
La futura Westclox affonda le sue radici nel 5 dicembre 1885 quando il fondatore Charles Stahlberg assieme ad altri investitori provenienti dalla città di Waterbury in Connecticut fondarono la United Clock Company presso la città di Peru in Illinois; L'azienda nacque con l'intenzione di produrre orologi basati su un'innovazione tecnica sviluppata dallo stesso Stahlberg, il brevetto di questa tecnologia avvenne il 22 settembre del 1885 (brevetto US n.326.602), il brevetto prevedeva l'uso di piastre di movimento in lega di piombo modellato con boccole di ottone inserite nei perni degli ingranaggi nel quale anch'essi sono forgiati in lega di piombo.

Poco dopo aver ricevuto il brevetto del 1885, nello stesso anno la United Clock Company andò in bancarotta; Pare che non vi siano orologi sopravvissuti che utilizzino questa tecnologia.

Rifondazione e Acquisizione

Nel 1887, l'azienda si riorganizzò sotto il nuovo nome di Western Clock Company ma successivamente la nuova compagnia fallì, successivamente, F. W. Matthiessen dopo aver preso le redini al comando riorganizzò nuovamente la ditta e nel 1888 cambiò il nome in Western Clock Manufacturing Company.

Nel 1908, la società ottenne il brevetto per fabbricare un nuovo tipo di sveglia denominato poi "Big Ben", data la forma "a campana" il meccanismo sonoro sfruttava la cassa interna dell'orologio, l'anno successivo l'orologio venne immesso nel mercato, nel 1910 il Big Ben divenne la prima sveglia pubblicizzata a livello nazionale, proprio su quest'orologio fece il debutto il futuro nome dell'azienda, esisteva anche una diversa variante del "Big Ben" chiamata appunto "Baby Ben".

Nel 1912 Il nome della compagnia fu abbreviato in Western Clock Company, successivamente il marchio Westclox venne ufficialmente registrato il 18 gennaio del 1916.

Nel 1931 la società si fuse con Seth Thomas Clock Company, entrambe le imprese entrarono nell'orbita della General Time Corporation e nel 1936 la Westclox divenne Westclox Division of General Time Corporation.

Seconda guerra mondiale
Nel 1938 Westclox fece segnare un altro record, introducendo la sua prima sveglia da viaggio portatile sul mercato. Dal 1942 al 1945 durante la seconda guerra mondiale, la Westclox e le altre consociate della General Time Corporation concentrarono interamente i loro sforzi economici sulla costruzione di strumentazione per l'aviazione ed altri componenti di precisione, allo stesso modo sacrificarono la produzione civile.

XX secolo
Dopo la guerra, tra il 1948 e il 1958 venne immesso sul mercato l'orologio elettrico di tipo Moonbeam (Raggio di luna): la sua particolarità sta nel fatto che durante la fase sonora a lato è presente una lampadina che si accende ad intermittenza. Nel 2001 venne lanciata una replica costruita in Cina marchiata sia Westclox che Big Ben.

Nel 1959 l'azienda introdusse e brevettò un nuovo tipo di orologio elettrico chiamato appunto "drowse", al contrario delle sveglie dell'epoca esso funzionava con la corrente elettrica e possedeva la funzione di snooze, l'operatore poteva scegliere tra un intervallo di 5 o 10 minuti di pausa.

Nel 1968 la Talley Industries acquisì la General Time.

Nel 1972 la Westclox introdusse sul mercato il suo primo orologio al quarzo.

Nel 1988 la direzione della Talley Industries comprò il marchio Westclox dalla General Time, e nel 2001 la stessa General Time dichiarò bancarotta. Nello stesso anno, la Salton Inc acquistò i marchi "Westclox" e "Big Ben" dalla Talley Industries.

Nell'ottobre del 2007 la Salton vendette alla NYL Holdings LLC l'attività relativa ai prodotti marchiati Westclox (tra cui le sottomarche Big Ben e Baby Ben) ed Ingraham.

L'incendio

All'alba del 1º gennaio 2012 è scoppiato un incendio presso il complesso di Westclox nel comune del Peru in Illinois che ha provocato il crollo di circa il 50% della struttura. I responsabili dell'accaduto furono due adolescenti successivamente arrestati con l'accusa di incendio doloso aggravato. L'incendio ha richiesto l'intervento simultaneo dei vigili del fuoco e della polizia di 20 comuni circostanti; il pompiere del dipartimento di LaSalle Steve Smith ha subito un infortunio alla gamba per via di un incidente alla giunta metallica della manichetta.

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Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Aziende statunitensi di orologeria
Peru (Illinois)

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