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The reborn pop star came from Style Hell—and he's never going back. Here, track JT's growth from curlicued teen dream to daper Rat Pack revivalist
At the dawn of 'NSync's No Strings Attached era, we find a young and impressionable JT. He has everything—a platinum-selling record, teenage biddies by the boatload, a puppet, bleached ramen noodle hair. Everything, and yet nothing at all.
From JT's 2011 Playboy interview, an excerpt on fashion regrets:
"God, I feel I've gone to therapy just to erase some of them. The cornrows I wore with 'NSync. That was pretty bad. Britney and I wore matching denim outfits [to the 2001 American Music Awards]. Yeah, another bad choice. I'd probably pay good money to get some of those pictures off the Internet."
The Internet is forever, man. You will bear this sartorial mark of shame for all eternity!
Justin questions his place in 'NSync. This is the face of a man who realized he just killed sexy and then accidently dropped a load on its grave. Where were we? Ah, right. Cool pants.
'NSync disbands. A distraught Timberlake finds solace in the only other thing he loves besides singing: poor life choices. Also, who wore it better?
Timberlake releases the excellent_ FutureSex/LoveSounds_ and stops looking like 'NSync's bitch. Yeah, the outfit's a little baggy, but awesome in comparison to his decade of style ruin.
Man jewelry, baggy vest, boyish graphic tee: all side-effects of starring in The Love Guru as Jacques "Le Coq" Grande. Justin enters the climax of his fauxhemian fedora phase.
Learning from follies of yore, JT pairs the fedora with a chocolate biker jacket and a contrast collar-skinny tie combo. The result: A gentleman, or someone we'd gladly call "Le Coq."
"Motherlover," the sequel to "Dick in a Box" goes viral. He celebrates with a three-piece suit and some tie bling, but skimps on the tailor.
Three years into his career transition, Timberlake shines in The Social Network. The acting upgrade coincides with a mini-style renaissance, hence the chunky rims and razor-sharp lapels. Shortly after, he voices Boo-Boo in Yogi Bear. Bold choices, JT, bold choices.
Justin loses the shades, adds a woman, and goes black-on-black-on-black-on-black. Yes, dude's a veritable style ninja, but think about what happened last time he brought a date to an awards show. Wait, don't, it burns.
Scaling back the black, our man ends up with this natty look, compliments of the solo repp tie. OK, sweet, over a decade later, he's finally figured out the whole "wearing clothes that look good" thing.
Here, he drafts the blueprint for the "Suit Tie" look: dick-swinging lapels, puffy bow tie, and longer hair.
P.S. We're kind of responsible for JT's return to music. This photo's from GQ's Men of the Year party, where he (probably) recruited Jimmy and Jay for a comeback in 2013. Also, note the bow tie motif.
This is a disguise, right? It's a guy on his suit and tie shit, minus the suit and tie.
"T-Shirt Fedora"
BOOM! Timberlake announces his new album, The 20/20 Experience, and lets Tom Ford style the hell out of him. Well done, sir.
JT says goodbye to the Suit & Tie look with a triumphant sendoff at the Cannes Film Festival, then introduces two fresh combos: DB Sweater & Gingham + Suit Jacket & No Tie. Well played, sir.'
JT says goodbye to the Suit & Tie look with a triumphant sendoff at the Cannes Film Festival, then introduces two fresh combos: DB Sweater & Gingham + Suit Jacket & No Tie. Well played, sir.'
Justin's iconic fedora—his sartorial guilty pleasure—returns to the mix and joins forces with his Legends of the Summer tour gear: color-blocked black-and-white pieces by high-fashion hero Neil Barrett.
Coinciding the release of the 20/20 Experience 2 of 2, Timberlake fully sheds the suited-up look he debuted earlier this year. Say hello to JT iOS7: master of color blocking and sick J's.
Yeah, he penned a song called "Suit and Tie," but even JT knows the no-tie look is cool as hell. He nails it by pairing a paneled button-up with that navy tudo, which keeps things properly formal and fashion-forward. Well played.
JT kicks off his solo tour for the 20/20 Experience and rocks the sartorial equivalent of his new album: a masterful, can't-f@#!k-with-this Tom Ford cream tux. Behold, the power of the Tom Ford upgrade.


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We were asked to comment on an installation similar to the one pictured in the drawing. Half of the conductors coming in from the 24-duct bank turn out toward the reader, and the other half go the other way. In other words, the manhole is being used as a very large tee. Note that with the voltage over 600V, traditionally this type of work has belonged to the electric utilities. In this case, however, the service point is on the line side of this installation and the work appeared to be all premises wiring covered by the NEC.
The EC&M Panel's analysis
We think that the installation is squarely within the scope of the NEC as covered in Sec. 90-2(a)(1) and (3). The fact that the voltage is over 600V is irrelevant to whether or not it is within the scope of the NEC. Nevertheless, the NEC does not include all the answers. A manhole is unique in that, quite clearly, personnel must be able to enter and work within its confines. This isn't true of any other pull box, and the NEC does not include provisions that directly address this point, at least in terms of dimensional size. For example, Sec. 110-12(b) requires accessibility to be maintained, but without giving any minimum dimensions. As with the racking requirement in Sec. 370-28(b) (generalized to medium voltage by Sec. 370-70), this requirement applies at all voltages. If there were terminations that must be worked hot, however, then the installation would need to comply with the clearances given in Table 110-16(a) or Table 110-34(a) as applicable.
If, as in the case at issue, there is nothing that would trigger workspace requirements, then there is no minimum dimension limit in the NEC that directly applies to workspace access. There is, however, a workspace rule in the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) that does apply. Sec. 323 of that code covers, in great detail, the required strength, dimensions, access dimensions and locations, cover supports, ladder requirements, drainage, ventilation, mechanical protection, and identification of manholes. We think that the requirements in this section should be applied in concert with those in the NEC, as indicated in Sec. 90-2(a)(1) (FPN):
(FPN): For additional information concerning such installations in an industrial or multibuilding complex, see the National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI C-2-1990.
Minimum workspace
The NESC, in Part B of Sec. 323, reads in part as follows:
B. Dimensions
Manholes shall meet the following requirements: A clear working space sufficient for performing the necessary work shall be maintained. The horizontal dimension of the clear working space shall be not less than 3 ft (900 mm). The vertical dimensions shall be not less than 6 ft (1.80 m) except in manholes where the opening is less than 1 ft (300 mm), horizontally, of the adjacent interior side wall of the manhole. EXCEPTION 1: Where one boundary of the working space is an unoccupied wall and the opposite boundary consists of cables only, the horizontal working space between these boundaries may be reduced to 30 in. (750mm).
Remember, the idea is to apply the NESC in concert with the NEC, not to replace the NEC. For example, in cases where NEC clearance rules apply, they should be applied because those rules are generally more strict. This is appropriate. The NESC is designed to be used by highly qualified and supervised utility personnel. Its provisions are generally less strict than the NEC. We think, however, that in instances such as this, where the NEC is silent as to required work spaces, the NESC should be consulted. This particular NESC rule fits quite well with NEC provisions and we think it can and should be enforced. As we will show, however, in this case there probably will be plenty of room at the unoccupied end of the manhole.
Cable bends
With regard to required spaces for routing conductors, it is the NESC that is silent. For example, Sec. 341-A-1 of the NESC merely requires "Bending of the supply cable during handling, installation, and operation shall be controlled to avoid damage." There is no specific dimension rule.
On the other hand, Sec. 370-71(b) of the NEC is very specific. A box used for an angle pull, such as the, one shown here, must meet the following dimensions:
(b) For Angle or U Pulls. The distance between each cable or conductor entry inside the box and the opposite wall of the box shall not be less than thirty-six times the outside diameter, over sheath, of the largest cable or conductor. This distance shall be increased for additional entries by the amount of the sum of the outside diameters, over sheath, of all other cables or conductor entries through the same wall of the box.
The distance between a cable or conductor entry and its exit from the box shall be not less than thirty-six times the outside diameter, over sheath, of that cable or conductor.
We think that if this type of requirement is appropriate for bending allowances in the traditional sheet-metal pull box, there is no justification for treating a manhole differently, where it is used for the same purpose. The only difference would be to recognize personnel access and, in doing so, to additionally check that the NESC minimums were observed.
In this case, however, the strict application of this rule leads to a grotesque result that we find difficult to support. Using the formula in the rule based on 2 in. (1/6 ft) diameter cable we end up (rounding up 2-in. to the nearest ft) with a 18-ft by 12-ft manhole (36 x 1/6 ft + 71 x 1/6 ft [approximately equal to] 18 ft; 36 x 1/6 ft + 35 x 1/6 ft [approximately equal to] 12 ft). We note that this section does not correlate with Sec. 370-28(a)(2) for 600V installations and below, which was changed to require considering only the largest single calculated row instead of all the entries on one wall of the box.
If that principle were carried over to this installation, the result would be large but more manageable. If the concept of the largest row also includes the largest column, we would end up (again after rounding up 2 in. to the nearest ft) with a 9-ft by 8-ft manhole (36 x 1/6 ft + 17 x 1/6 ft [approximately equal to] 9 ft; 36 x 1/6 ft + 11 x 1/6 ft [approximately equal to] 8 ft). We think the Authority Having Jurisdiction should be consulted to see whether a waiver in this direction might be entertained. Certainly one could point out the inconsistency with Sec. 370-28(a)(2). Otherwise, there is no alternative to arranging a custom, palatially sized manhole.
Note also, that for medium voltage installations such as this one, the warning-label requirement in Sec. 370-72(e) will apply. The "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE - KEEP OUT" marking must be added to the manhole cover, in addition or in place of the familiar "ELECTRICAL" marking (Sec. 323-J of the NESC requires this identification but not the warning) on such covers. We are aware that this is seldom done; however, this is in the same subsection that deals with typical manhole covers, recognizing that their weight alone secures them to their enclosures.

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claudz on May 14th 2013 05:51 am
So who am I?
Well, I am a 26 yeear old female from Cape Town South Africa. I have been wanting to do some travelling, but I am afraid that my weight might limit me to what I can do when I get there… currently (this morning) I weighed in at 121.7kg (163cm tall)… which is A HUGE amount of weight. I have been struggling all my life, but I always just seem to never ever get to a goal that I set for myself. I work in accounts, so my job does not allow for much movement, and its quite easy to just sit and eat all I want at my desk… munching constantly, mindlessly. But I have set a goal for myself, I am going to spend New Years Eve in Paris… but I am wanting to weigh 95kg, that would be a total loss of 26.7kg… whether I get there or not, I am not sure, but I am hoping to reach as close to it as possible!
So what am I doing to get there?
I have started using my Zumba Fitness DVDs… I'm doing the 10 Day Fat Loss Accelerator… it is quite intense and I love doing it.
I am also having a USN Diet Fuel shake for breakfast and lunch, and a healthy meal at lunch time… I am trying to not count calories or anything, but just stick to eating healthy. I dont know if this is the correct way to be doing things, but I am really going to give it my all.
So for now, my mini goal is to be below 120kg… that is all I want for now, and then to take it from there.
I have also started self-hypnosis for Self Belief, I am hoping that this will help give me the courage I need to get through this.
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Grads on the job hunt looking for a good cultural fit and an ideal benefits package may be tempted to turn to employer review sites when scoping out potential employers, but experts warn against reading too much into online commentary.
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Sites like Glassdoor.com and Indeed.com allow current and former employees to anonymously rate companies and share their own experiences with others, shedding insight on employer reviews, salaries, CEO approval ratings and information on competitors.
While job seekers can glean useful, objective information from these sites, it's important that grads keep an open mind when it comes to personal reviews, says Al Taylor, Research Partner at WorkplaceDynamics.
"Some reviews may be accurate, because they are a representative sample of employees at the company," he says. "The majority will be an unrepresentative sample, with a disproportionate number of negative employees. The problem is that you don't know which case it is."
How employer review sites can help job seekers
Grads on the job hunt can use employer review sites to find information on salary data, potential interview questions, and more information about a company's culture and values, says Taylor.
Additionally, these sites can be helpful in finding out more about companies that have posted open positions, says Kimberly Baker, Career Services Manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online
"I encourage students to use employer review sites as supplemental information to other research such as looking at a company's website, LinkedIn profile and/or speaking with people they know who work at the company," she says. "The information on employer review sites can help students adjust the tone of their cover letter or know what to expect during an interview."
Don't get swept away by negative reviews
With a typically low percentage of employees submitting reviews, the overall company rating is usually based on the opinions of a few individuals--disgruntled employees are five to eight times more likely to leave a review than their positive colleagues, notes Taylor.
"It is not a representative sample of employees that are completing reviews–if this was the case, then the reviews, especially when the sample size is high, would quickly tend to the average view across all employees," he says.
As with any online review, grads should take both positive and negative comments about a potential employer with a grain of salt.
"There are always two sides to a story so you can't jump to strong conclusions because of one review," Baker says. "If, however, the overall tone of most of the reviews is negative, further investigation is warranted and should be conducted prior to proceeding."
Grads who are already gainfully employed and considering submitting an online review of their employer should tread cautiously about posting about any dissatisfaction or personal issues, says Lauren Berger, CEO of InternQueen and author of All Work, No Pay: Finding An Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience.
"The words and opinions you put online can come back to haunt you," she says. "People change jobs every three years these days on average and you never know where your former employers will end up. Don't burn any bridges."
Alternative resources for company research
When researching potential employers, the experts recommend using a variety of resources to get a more well-rounded view on how the company operates.
Taking a closer look at the company website can help grads assess if their values and culture would provide a good environment.
"Do you like a formal or informal workplace? How important is work flexibility to you?" says Taylor.
During the formal interview process, grads can ask questions to assess if the company and their mission would ultimately be a good fit, suggests Taylor.
"What is direction of the company? What will it look like in five years' time? What are examples of how the company communicates to employees about important information? What are the strengths of the leaders?"


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Jonathan Goldstein's writing has appeared in The Walrus, The New York Times, GQ, and The National Post. He is a frequent contributor to PRI's This American Life and the New York Times Magazine, and was a 2002 co-recipient of The Third Coast Audio Festival's Gold Prize. In 2004, he was awarded a Canadian National Magazine award for humor. He is author of 'Lenny Bruce is Dead' and 'Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bible!'. His latest book, 'I'll Seize the Day Tomorrow', is available for purchase online.


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Wichita Falls Kids' Fishing Rodeo is This Saturday
It's time for some family fun and excitement with another Kids' Fishing Rodeo in Wichita Falls!
This year the Kids' Fishing Rodeo will be held at Plum Lake, located next to the Wichita Falls Softball Complex at 1702 Sheppard Access Road, on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 10:00 am to noon. The event is for kids 16 and under only.
There will be prizes awarded in three age divisions: 2-7, 8-11, and 12-16. the prizes will be awarded to those who catch the largest and smallest trout and largest and smallest fish other than trout. Judging will be based on length not weight.
Participants should bring their own fishing poles and bait. There will be a limited number of poles to borrow from Parks and Wildlife on a first come, first served basis.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend here in Wichita Falls with temperatures in the mid 70s, so grab your fishing gear and bring the entire family out for a fun-filled exciting day of angling in The Falls!
This is a FREE event. For more information please call 761-7490.


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Will Rupert Murdoch Pay Me For Making Money Off Links To Techdirt?
from the I'm-sending-an-invoice dept
Now, as the battle has escalated, it appears that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. has taken the next step and blocked links coming from NewsNow. It's not clear what happens to NewsNow users who click on News Corp. stories, but apparently they don't get the story. The link above goes through all of the many, many reasons that it is absolutely a bad idea, and extremely "anti-internet" to block links from anywhere, but this whole thing got me thinking.
Based on Murdoch and News Corp's reasoning here, I believe Murdoch owes me money.
After all, News Corp. is most certainly a commercial enterprise. And, as we all know, the Wall Street Journal charges many people money in the form of subscription fees (just like NewsNow does) for access to the information it provides. Now, over the past couple of years, the Wall Street Journal online has linked to Techdirt more than a couple of times. A quick search of their archives shows at least nine stories over the past two years. So, if Murdoch is saying that NewsNow can't charge a subscription and link to him, why is it okay for him to charge a subscription and link to me?
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Numerous people who registered for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic may be victims of credit-card fraud, race officials said Thursday.
At least 20 people reported fraudulent activity since Sunday, said Gaige Sippy, race director for the event. Many more have come forward since news of the fraud was made public.
Race officials are unsure how widespread the problem is. They first learned of a possible problem Sunday, then received two more reports Monday and 15 reports Wednesday, Sippy said.
Race officials havent found any problems with their website and were working with third-party companies including Mercury and Plug and Play that handle credit-card processing to identify the cause of the breach.
Sippy said his own credit card had fraudulent activity, as did Ed Zinks, co-founder of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Some victims said the fraudulent activity occurred up to three weeks ago.
Sippy said he had service charges out of Florida, but other people reported charges to GameStop, Groupon, Micro Center, Lowes and the United States Postal Service, among others.
It just seems random, he said. We still at this point do not know what the root cause is.
The Durango Police Department is in the infancy of its investigation, said spokesman Lt. Ray Shupe.
It is possible breaches occurred at other businesses around town, Shupe said, but he was not immediately aware of which locations.
Investigators are working with banks to determine the scope of the problem, he said.
Were not sure yet what the common denominator is with all of it, he said.
He recommended that anyone who used a credit card to register for the Iron Horse bike race should check their credit-card statements for fraudulent activity.
The citizen ride from Durango to Silverton sold out in 36 hours this year.
Sippy estimates 2,500 credit cards were used by people to register for the various cycling events to be held over Memorial Day weekend.
People who registered for any of the events are encouraged to call their credit-card companies and notify them of a possible breach and ask them to watch for suspicious activity.
A letter from Sippy acknowledging the thefts was posted Thursday on the website of the Durango Wheel Club a local riding club but nothing had been posted as of 5 p.m. on the Iron Horse website. Sippy did send an email to race registrants.
All efforts are being made to identify what may have caused this to happen and get it resolved, Sippy wrote in the email. We apologize for the inconvenience.


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The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) has become a major bone of contention among taxpayers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Initially put into law in 1969 to ensure that wealthy taxpayers paid their fair shares, the exemptions provided failed to keep up with inflation and now affects middle-class families.
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Here's how the AMT works: A modest amount of your income is exempted from the tax - $48,450 if single or head of household, $74,450 if married filing joint and $37,335 if married filing separately. Income above these amounts may be subject to AMT based on adding back "preference items," which simply stated, are deductions usually taken by the wealthy. For example, a high-net worth taxpayer who takes very little income but has high deductions in the areas of state and county taxes, depreciation and depletion, may end up paying the alternative minimum tax in addition to their regular tax liability.
IRS Form 6251 is where the AMT tax is calculated. Beginning with adjusted gross income less itemized deductions (Line 41 of Form 1040) certain deductions are added back while other adjustments reduce income further. The net result on Line 28 of the worksheet (after 27 potential adjustments) is the "alternative taxable income." From this number, subtract the exemption amount (listed above) and the difference is AMT taxable income. This figure is multiplied by 26% if less than $175,000 or $87,500 if married filing separately or 28% if above that amount. This tax is added on to any existing tax liability.
Here's how the super wealthy like Warren Buffett are not subject to the alternative minimum tax: there is no preference item for capital gains and dividend income. And so the extremely wealthy, who make the bulk of the wealth through dividends and capital gains, don't get nicked with the AMT.
The extremely wealthy are also not required to pay into the Social Security system if they are not showing earned income. Middle class entrepreneurs however, who may be in a 33% tax bracket, may be subject to the AMT and self-employment taxes thus ending up with an effective tax rate of upwards of 80% or more.
Here's a real life scenario for you. A high-net worth taxpayer, a widow, was left rental properties free and clear and making a decent living from them. After rental deductions, her adjusted gross income was only $67,000. She enjoys a high amount of itemized deductions because she had to come up with $56,000 in legal fees out of her own money to protect her corporate investment. Her taxable income is only $5,036 after itemized deductions and exemptions. But legal fees are a preference item which throws her into the AMT so instead of enjoying a 10% tax liability and paying only $540 in income taxes, she ends up having to pay $7,300 – an effective tax rate of 144%.
And she won't be the only one.
Unless Congress acts, 60 million taxpayers will be hit by the AMT next year when filing their 2012 income tax returns because the 2012 exemption amounts will revert to $33,750 for single and head of household and $45,000 for married filing joint.
Bonnie Lee is an Enrolled Agent admitted to practice and representing taxpayers in all fifty states at all levels within the Internal Revenue Service. She is the owner of Taxpertise in Sonoma, CA and the author of Entrepreneur Press book, "Taxpertise, The Complete Book of Dirty Little Secrets and Hidden Deductions for Small Business that the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know." Follow Bonnie Lee on Twitter at BLTaxpertise and at Facebook.


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Beyond "Beyond Aid" – Implications for DR Congo
It is hard, especially on the eve of only the second democratic elections in DR Congo, to find a topic about which a diverse group of distinguished Congolese agree. So, we expected little agreement when we brought together a diverse group of Congolese to contextualize the September 14, 2011 seminal speech of World Bank President Robert Zoellick at George Washington University on the theme "Beyond Aid."
We were hoping to promote a public debate on policy choices and foster demand for good governance. We also aimed to set the foundation for the implementation of our Africa Strategy in this country. Participants included Congolese intellectuals; renowned politicians; parliamentarians; a respected cleric; renowned journalists; a lady who once ran for president; a key member of the current government; a prominent lawyer; and a women's rights advocate.
Our guests dealt with the speech as if it had been written about DR Congo. The discussions went further. The talk could have been convened under the title "Beyond, Beyond Aid".


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Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires "At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration."
Includes PSA Training Manual ($50), Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Certificate of Completion ($35), light refreshments, lunch ($15) and speakers (~$100). Payment is due at the time of registration, and WILL NOT be accepted at the door.
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Basically, a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically, the share consists of a box of vegetables, or in the case of Castle Valley Farms, a share can also include fruit. The arrangement provides several rewards for both the farmer and the consumer. The farmer gets to spend time marketing food early in the season before the long days in the field begin. The farmer also receives payment early in the season, which helps cash flow and it gives him or her the opportunity to meet the consumer.
Through a CSA consumers have the opportunity to eat ultra-fresh food with all the benefits of flavor and vitamins. They become exposed to new vegetables and are able to develop a relationship with the farmer. Some CSAs aren't confined to produce. Some farmers include the option for shareholders to buy shares of eggs, homemade bread, meat, cheese, flowers or other farm products along with their veggies.
Castle Valley Farms' options include a vegetable share for $250 or a vegetable and fruit share for $300. A single share is designed for one to two people. The sign-up deadline is May 7 and they invite everyone to join them at 4 p.m. for a CSA farm tour on that day.
All baskets will be available for pickup at Castle Valley Farms on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Members are responsible for picking up their baskets at the designated time, but prior arrangements can be made for a different pickup time or for someone else to pick it up for you if necessary.
Members will receive a basket of produce each week starting June 5 and extending to the middle of October, depending on weather conditions. The types of produce will vary throughout the season and vegetable possibilities include: beans, beets, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, eggplant, melon, okra, peppers, potato, summer squash, tomato, winter squash, Swiss chard and watermelon. Possible fruit options include apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, apples, Asian pears and Bartlett pears.
Castle Valley Farms advises that members share in the risk of a poor harvest due to weather and pests but they also share in the abundant harvest of fresh food straight from the producer. The farm can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com, or by calling 435-259-8099.
It turned out to be a nice day for the annual Castle Valley Spring Cleanup last Saturday, April 5. The valley residents streamed into the cleanup area behind the town hall beginning at 9 a.m. and a fairly steady flow continued until they closed up at 3 p.m.
Personnel from the recycle center in Moab were also there to help keep recyclable items out of the landfill by collecting those items during the day. They seemed to also have a steady flow of people at their station as well. They left with full loads of material.
Castle Valley Fire Department members set up a table to give out Firewise material as a reminder of what can be done to defend property against wildfires during this upcoming fire season. They were also taking names for those who want to sign up to have the tree and limb chipper visit their property, which is scheduled for May 5.
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Castle Valley River Ranchos Property Owner's Association announced that the annual spring cleanup day was to be held April 28 that year. "The Grand County Road Department will once again furnish the equipment needed to load and remove the unwanted material," according to this column. Back then, the county road department would bring out a loader to scoop up the material at the end of the driveway and dump it into one of several dump trucks to be hauled away.
In other business of the POA that year, the board of directors proposed an amendment that would deny voting privileges to those who were more than one year behind on their dues and to charge interest for past dues. The amendment was the result of an effort to receive the yearly dues more promptly so money was available for road maintenance and other projects.
Action of the Castle Valley Town Council included issuing a conditional use permit to the new managers of the Sistalita Bed and Breakfast (now the Castle Valley Inn). Mayor Marguerite Sweeney also asked residents at the meeting to not use the dumpster located at Lions Park, next to the river bridge. The park manager complained to the Grand County Commissioners.


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It involves these basic items:
- Legs: [Grovewalker's Leggings]
- Head: [Crown of Malorne]
- Shoulders: [Nordrassil Life-Mantle]
I'll have to think about what other pieces might look good when it comes to belt, gloves etc.
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I like the combination, it looks good! Just have to find a pair of gloves that matches the green/beige color scheme seen in the malorne and pants. :)
Thank you, I like it a lot! :)
Indeed, the purple isn't a good fit. Don't hesitate to let me know if you happen to stumble upon a pair fitting your description :)
I'm not too sure I want those big kind of gloves either, I might want to go for some simple slim pair instead, what do you think?


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Pre-Graduation Jitters
(This post was written in conjunction with The Wonders of Womanhood writers. Many thanks for your words of wisdom, ideas, thoughts….and just the right amount of feminine touch.)
I don't know what it is, dear readers, but I have a terrible feeling settling in my soul. Partly, it's because of the upcoming "U of T Hell Week" that sinks its teeth into us next week – I think the amount of assignments, exams and papers I have due next week is worse than any other week I've had in four years of undergraduate study.
But the other part, I think, is the realization that a very important chapter in my life is coming to a close. No matter how challenging and destitute university feels while you are in it, its impending close is bittersweet. While it is exciting to move on to other projects, it is so hard to let go of that which you know and feel comfortable with, and more importantly, the wonderful experiences you have had as a university student. As I always say, there is no other time in your life where every day, you will develop and grow so much as a person. Every time you leave a classroom, you are irrevocably changed through the knowledge you have gained. That experience is irreplaceable.
Somehow, I am not sure if I am ready to leave that behind…I guess you could say, I have pre-graduation jitters. 🙂
I guess one of the reasons endings are so important to us, is because we want to feel like we made a difference; that we impacted someone's life, and that even when we leave, the memories and the friendships that we have made in university will carry with us into our future paths. I think its scary when you realize you haven't as much of a difference as you hoped, where the ever-lasting friendship you thought you had was really just you putting in 70% of the work, and receiving only 30% back, or when the relationship you spent so much time investing in is suddenly moving away and moving on without you. Some of those realizations hit me these past few weeks – while perhaps I hadn't made as much of an impact as I had hoped, I also realized that maybe others were more ready to move on than I expected, and I was the one holding back and holding on.
Friendships and relationships are a bit like holding sand tightly in your hand – the more you clutch, the faster it slips from your fingers and the move you lose. But letting people go and hoping they come back in their own time, is daunting in itself – with the realization that you must let go without any conditions of hope for return. It requires a lot of faith, which is also ingredient for investing in one's own future.
That is hard for me; I've never been the "wait and see" type, and maybe that's why I'm still trying to hold on to what I know – because it is real, and true, and tangible and right there in front of me, while the future is still unknown and fleeting, like wisps of clouds. My view into the future is foggy, and I am afraid to venture out into that which I cannot see. I feel vulnerable, afraid, and exposed. And, while the other side of the bridge may lead to a place that is better than I ever imagined, it's always hard to take those first steps, to close your eyes with blind faith and recognize that you have worked so hard to be standing, here at this precise moment, that not taking that first step will always be more of an injustice than any misstep you could ever make along the way.
As I write this post, I realize that we approach the final stretch; the last few miles on the well-worth path that we have always known. And while the beaten path is familiar and comforting, the new path may lead to exciting adventures and tales of wonder that are just beyond the horizon.
Cheers to all of you graduating this year. Here's to something new.
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We spend a lot of time admiring everything about celebrity couples — their red carpet appearances, outfits, relationships, and, of course, engagement rings. But when it it comes to bridal bling, no one does it better than Hollywood's engaged A-listers.
We can describe every detail of Kim Kardashian's 15-carat engagement ring from Kanye West, and we still swoon over Blake Lively's pink diamond, rose gold engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds. And although we'll always love Jennifer Aniston's gigantic emerald-cut rock and Gabrielle Union's cushion-cut diamond, there's a whole new crop of celebrity engagement rings that incite serious diamond envy.
From Eva Longoria's ruby red sparkler to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's vintage round-cut bauble, our favorite celebrities are wearing some seriously stunning jewelry. And with a few very recent engagements comes a lot of new bridal baubles to enjoy: Lady Gaga's massive heart-shaped diamond made a serious statement, as did Witney Carson's oval-cut stone with trendy diamond halo. Plus, there's Julia Stiles, Pitch Perfect's Anna Camp, and The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe's bridal jewels to admire, too.
So get comfortable with your mouth hanging open, because we guarantee these fabulous rings will leave you speechless — not to mention with your new favorite cut.
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We will be away for Fillipa's anniversary, but I would like to share this with you all.
Frondil Fillipa 20th October 1997 ââ¬â 8th May 2003
It is almost two years since our beloved Fillipa left us unexpectedly with sudden heart failure, leaving us with broken hearts too. Fillipa was a very special girl, she came to live with us at 7 ý months when it became apparent that her future wasnââ¬â¢t in the showring.
Fillipa was her Daddyââ¬â¢s little Velcro puppy and helped him through some bad times with his health. She was also Rupertââ¬â¢s ears, and his constant companion and guardian. Fillipa loved her cuddly toys, particularly ââ¬ÅAlpacaââ¬Â, and would always greet you with a cuddly when you returned home. She was my precious girl.
As a tribute to Fillipa, I would like to share a story of her bravery :
Fillipa to the rescue!
Fillipa and Rupert were staying overnight with our friend Heather and her three children.
The doglets had been very good all day, and 16-year-old Matthew took them out into the garden at bedtime for a final wee. They came back in, and Heather took them up to bed. Fillipa, however, would not settle, so Heather took them both out for a little walk to see if that was what Fillipa wanted. Fillipa became very agitated whilst out, and when they turned round to go back home, Fillipa was pulling really badly ââ¬â not her normal behaviour at all. They ended up running most of the way back!
When they arrived home, Rupert settled immediately in 13-year-old Jenniferââ¬â¢s room. Fillipa went upstairs with Heather, but still would not settle. She kept barking and was in a play-bow but with her tail right down, not wagging as per normal. Heather tried all our usual commands to make Fillipa lie down and go to sleep, and even when Heather became quite firm with her, Fillipa just kept barking and barking. This was most unusual for Fillipa as she was very sensitive and hated being told off.
Heather decided to check on the children, to see if Fillipa had woken them with all her barking, and when she opened the door to 9-year-old Samanthaââ¬â¢s room, the room was full of smoke! Samantha was still asleep, so Heather woke her and opened all the windows to clear the smoke.
Once everything had been sorted out, Fillipa settled straight away. No one else had smelt the smoke as Heather had been baking bread and the whole house smelt of bread!
When Samantha had gone to bed, she had a piece of damp kitchen roll which she wanted to dry out. She put it on top of the bulb in her bedside lamp, but fell asleep with the lamp still on. The kitchen roll dried out and began to smoulder, giving off smoke. If Fillipa hadnââ¬â¢t been so persistent, the whole family would have been asleep, and the consequences could have been disastrous.
Fillipa had been very brave and clever, not for her own family or even her own home, but for her friends.
Rupert and Fillipa were very close, devoted to each other, and he missed her terribly.


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Shia LaBeouf's next thriller will have him sporting big honking horns. Playing Ig Perrish, from Joe Hill's bestselling novel Horns, LaBeouf will use his new head accessories (and their powers) to solve the murder of his beloved.
Not only is Hill the author of the very popular comic books Locke & Key, but he is also the son of Stephen King. Here is a better summary from Amazon of Horns, Hill's Gothic Fiction book:
Merrin Williams is dead, slaughtered under inexplicable circumstances, leaving her beloved boyfriend Ignatius Perrish as the only suspect. On the first anniversary of Merrin's murder, Ig spends the night drunk and doing awful things. When he wakes the next morning he has a thunderous hangover, and horns growing from his temples. Ig possesses a terrible new power to go with his terrible new look-a macabre gift he intends to use to find the monster who killed his lover. Being good and praying for the best got him nowhere. Now it's time for revenge.
As of right now, there is no director attached to this project, and LaBeouf already has a heap of movie work on his plate. So it could be a while until he gets to filming Horns.
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Celebrate the Season with Citrus-Inspired Kitchen Accessories
All over California and Florida, citrus trees laden with oranges, lemons and grapefruits are bursting with color this time of year. Even if you don't live in one of these locales, there's no need to be envious — you can still bring these cheery fruits into your kitchen with these citrus-inspired accessories!
1 Citrus Coasters, DIY from The Purl Bee
2 Citrus Table Runner, DIY from Better Homes and Gardens
3 Orange Flower Apron, $19 from West Elm
4 Organic Cotton Citrus Flour Sack Tea Towel, $8 from Oh, Little Rabbit
5 Orange Slice Flour Sack Towel, $12 from SproutedDesigns
6 Grapefruit Sugar Bowl, $18 from Anthropologie
7 Lemon Shaped Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set, $39 from Williams-Sonoma
8 Lemon Decoupage Serving Tray, $39.95 from Sur La Table
9 Squeeze Orange Juice Glass, $2.95 from Crate & Barrel
10 Lemon Verbena Kitchen Basics Set, $9.99 from Mrs. Meyers
Related: Eating Light: Citrus Recipe Roundup
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New County Commissioner Workshops
Date: December 2, 2014
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin Street Hall, 610 South Wisconsin Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735
Contact: Julie Pioch, 269-657-8213, email@example.com.
Congratulations on your election to a very important position in county government. We wish you the best as you serve in this valuable and influential role.
To help you achieve success we invite you to attend one of the six New County Commissioner Workshops offered around the state. The workshop is designed to help introduce you to the responsibilities of this new role and provide you with a solid framework from which to begin your newly elected position.
This program is hosted by Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Association of Counties for new and returning commissioners, administrators and county officials.
Participants in the 2014 New County Commissioner Workshops will:
• Explore the complexity of governance in today's world.
• Learn more about their roles and responsibilities.
• Gain an initial understanding of county finance.
• Learn the questions to ask when making decisions on policy issues.
• Network with other commissioners.
We encourage your participation in one of the workshops and look forward to meeting you.
Who Should Attend?
Although targeted for newly elected county commissioners, experienced board members, county administrative officials, county clerks and treasurers are all invited to attend.
$115 per person includes a meal and instructional materials
You can pay by check or credit card; please make checks payable to Michigan State University.
The registration fee for Master Citizen Planners is $100. 1 MCP Continuing education credit will be awarded for attending the program.
Registration will begin 30 minutes before each program.
Visit the New County Commissioner Workshops Registration Page for more information


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LAURINBURG, N.C. – After a short detour in their previous game, the Coker men's basketball team got back on the victory train on Wednesday night with a 73-63 win over St. Andrews in Conference Carolinas men's basketball action. The win improves the Cobras to 9-10 overall and 6-7 in conference play, while St. Andrews drops to 6-13 on the year and 2-10 in the conference.
Coker used a dominating defensive performance in the first half to build a hefty 16 point lead as they entered half time. The Cobras held St. Andrews to just 21 points in the first half, but a 42 point showing in the second half brought the game within reach for the Knights. Luckily for Coker, they were able to hold on and secure the 73-63 victory.
Mason Ambler (Atlanta, Ga.) returned to his normal form, scoring a game high 19 points and cleaning up five rebounds, with Vatrick Thompson (Columbia, S.C.) scoring 16 points of his own and also pulling down five rebounds. Thomas Wright (Sydney, Australia) scored 10 points in the contest, nine of which came from 3-point land.
For the Knights, Zach Garst had a team high 15 points and 11 rebounds for the game's only double-double, while Marvin Jackson chipped in with 12 points and Aaron Christian and Antonio Moffitt each had nine points.
The Cobra men will take the weekend off before returning to the court on Monday, Feb. 8. They will travel to Mount Olive College for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. St. Andrews next game is on Saturday, Feb. 6, when the Knights take the court against Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. Tip-off for that game is set for 4:00 p.m.


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BRODHEADSVILLE — Pocono Mountain East's players brought confidence with them to the Mountain Valley Conference boys tennis tournament. The Cardinals left with the championship trophy.
BRODHEADSVILLE — Pocono Mountain East's players brought confidence with them to the Mountain Valley Conference boys tennis tournament. The Cardinals left with the championship trophy.
Pocono East had players in five of the six finals and captured gold medals at second singles and fourth doubles on its way to winning the MVC tournament at Pleasant Valley on Saturday.
Delayed a day because of rain and over an hour because of court conditions Saturday, the Cardinals bided their time and hit the ground running once play started. With just one top seed, East proceeded to pound its way into the championship match at every flight except third singles (where Andrew O'Malley finished third) on its way to earning 24 points.
"We just had to stay in that 'tennis zone,'" said Kyler Ruvane, who teamed with Suhail Kaleem to win gold at fourth doubles. "We just had tennis on our minds. We all wanted to play Friday, but it is what it is. We came here Saturday and figured it out."
Pleasant Valley, who came into the tournament 8-0 in regular-season MVC matches, finished second with 22 points. Stroudsburg, the four-time defending MVC regular-season and tournament champions, was third with 20 points. East Stroudsburg North (seven points) was fourth, Lehighton (five) finished fifth, Pocono Mountain West (four) took sixth and East Stroudsburg South (two) came in seventh.
Having a senior-laden team certainly helped the Cards capture their second MVC tournament since 2007.
Six of the nine players who took the court for East were seniors and five had experience playing in the pro-set style of the MVC tournament.
"They've gone through this in the past," PM East coach Gene Tapiro said. "This isn't their first tournament. They've come up as freshmen and they have that confidence. They knew they needed to make a move somewhere and they did against some top-quality teams."
Max Kenny picked up the first gold for the Cards, knocking off the second seed in the semifinals and the top seed in the final to secure five points for East.
"I just came out swinging," Kenny said. "It started working for me and I just kept building momentum. I just went from there."
Kaleem and Ruvane, who won at love in the first round and 8-6 in the semifinals, had to rally at fourth doubles.
The East juniors trailed 4-1 before coming back to win seven of the final nine games in the last match of the afternoon.
"We did very well," Kaleem said. "We had a tough match in the semifinals with PV and we were down 4-1 in the final, but we had an amazing comeback because we really, really wanted it."
Other gold-medal winners were Pleasant Valley's Jon White (first singles), Lehighton Tegan Durishin (third singles), Stroudsburg's Billy Carangelo and Will Lynch (second doubles) and Stroudsburg's Andy Hendry and Connor Cassady (third doubles).
MVC boys tennis tournament
1. PM East (PME) 24, 2. Pleasant Valley (PV) 22, 3. Stroudsburg (S) 20, 4. ES North (ESN) 7, 5. Lehighton (L) 5, 6. PM West (PMW) 4, 7. ES South (ESS) 2.
First singles
Jon White (PV) def. Zach Von Zup (PME) 8-0.
Second singles
Maxwell Kenny (PME) def. Jon Walmach (PV) 8-4.
Third singles
Tegan Durishin (L) def. Stevie Berry (PV) 8-3.
Second doubles
Billy Carangelo/Will Lynch (S) def. Kevin Wotring/Vince Clemson (PME) 8-7 (3).
Third doubles
Andy Hendry/Connor Cassady (S) def. Steven Duecy/Patrick Dykiert (PME) 8-4.
Fourth doubles
Kyler Ruvane/Sohail Kaleem (PME) def. Corbin Buff/Jacob Rubin (S) 8-6.
Consolation round
First singles
Will Kyaw (ESN) def. Luke Cason (ESS) 8-5.
Second singles
Danny Procaccino (S) def. Gilbert Joson (ESN) 8-2.
Third singles
Brian Smith (S) def. Andrew O'Malley (PME) 8-2.
Second doubles
Erik Ammerman/Brandon Percey (PV) def. Rezwane Sarkar/Lucas Mercado (PMW) 8-4.
Third doubles
Jeff Olah/Noah Soltis (PV) def. Christian Horvath/Jason Horvath (PMW) 8-2.
Fourth doubles
James Osinski/Eric Galante (PV) def. Joel Crespo/Aaron Aguilese (ESN) 8-2.
First singles
White def. Cason 8-4; Von Zup def. Kyaw 8-2.
Second singles
Walmach def. Joson 8-2; Kenny def. Procaccino 8-4.
Third singles
Durishin def. Smith 8-6; Berry def. O'Malley 8-4.
Second doubles
Wotring/Clemson def. Sarkar/Mercardo 8-3; Carangelo/Lynch def. Ammermann/Percey 8-4.
Third doubles
Hendry/Cassady def. Horvath/Horvath 8-0; Duecy/Kaleeh def. Olah/Soltis 8-5.
Fourth doubles
Buff/Rubin def. Crespo/Aguiles 8-2; Ruvane/Kaleem def. Osinski/Galante 8-6.
First round
First singles
White bye; Cason def. Isaih Torres (PMW) 8-4; Von Zup def. Peter Phalen (L) 8-2; Kyaw def. Brady Wyant (S) 8-5.
Second singles
Walmach bye; Joson def. Chris Windback (L) 8-4; Kenny def. Kazuki Mollenthiel (ESS) 8-3; Procaccino def. Gustavo Caucayo (PMW) 8-3.
Third singles
Smith bye; Durishin def. Curtis Keefer (ESS) 8-6; O'Malley def. George Delacruz (PMW) 8-4; Berry def. LJ Penunia (ESN) 8-7 (3).
Second doubles
Wotring/Clemson bye; Sarkar/Mercardo def. Lauren Burrows/Emily Cerimele (L) 8-4; Ammermann/Percey def. Adam Haelsig/Isaac Schefr (ESN) 8-3; Carangelo/Lynch def. Aki Mollenthiel/Bobby Jaycox (ESS) 8-0.
Third doubles
Hendry/Cassady bye; Horvath/Horvath def. Kurt Heideck/Spence David (ESS) 8-2; Olah/Soltis def. Jake Rosalsky/Jen Glinak (L) 8-2; Duecy/Kaleeh def. DJ Von Solkema/Patrick Dykiert (ESN) 8-2.
Fourth doubles
Buff/Rubin bye; Crespo/Aguiles def. Emily Shelly/Thomas Phelan (L) 8-7 (4); Osinski/Galante def. Amandeep Sharma/David Borses (PMW) 8-3; Ruvane/Kaleem def. Mike Cavannaugh/Malik Thornton (ESS) 8-0.


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A Frederica man was killed late Tuesday evening following a crash on U.S. Route 1, north of Milford.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into an accident on U.S. Route 1 that resulted in the death of a Frederica man.
The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. Jan 28 at the intersection of Route 1 and New Wharf Road, just north of Milford, said division spokesman Master Cpl. Gary Fournier.
Driver Jeffrey L. Akins of Harrington was driving a fully loaded trailer of live chickens westbound on New Wharf Road when he stopped at the intersection with Route 1. As he crossed the roadway, the emergency air line to the trailer malfunctioned, locking the trailer wheels and causing the truck and trailer to come to a stop, blocking the northbound lanes.
Akins tried to drag the trailer out of the road with the tractor but before he could do so, the a Honda CRX operated by Jason D. Johnson, 32, of Frederica, traveling northbound on Route 1, hit the trailer between the rear tandem wheels. The car rode under the trailer, severely damaging the passenger compartment.
Johnson, who was properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 9-year-old stepdaughter, who was in the right rear passenger seat, was taken by emergency medical crews first to Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, and then to A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital, where she is listed in serious but stable condition. The girl also was properly restrained, Fournier said.
Akins, who was properly restrained, was not injured.
Bay Road northbound at New Wharf Road was closed for approximately three hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.


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Dennys Food and Recipes: Awesome Holiday Dessert: Baked Pear Parcels With Lemon Chamomile Sauce: From Denny: Pears come in season during the Christmas holidays and are plentiful. But have you thought about what to do with them beyond enjoying them fresh or giving as holiday gifts?
Our local newspaper here in Louisiana included some recipes from USA Pears, so, of course, you know I just had to go explore their site. The site is set up to promote the pear growers' product and awareness of the fruit. Since I've been thinking about setting up my own organic orchards I've been visiting a lot of sites like this one.
While their recipe section is not extensive it has some gems like the following recipe well suited for the holiday table when you want something special to wow the family or your guests. If, you are like me, you like to try new recipes or variations on a popular theme - like baked pears. A nice touch is the lemon chamomile sauce that snuggles up to these pears.


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Russia could stand in way of Obama's nuke cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — By saying he intends to bargain with Russia over new reductions in nuclear weapons, rather than make cuts on his own, President Barack Obama is asking for cooperation from a former Cold War foe in no mood to agree.
Relations between Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin are tense, reflecting U.S. concerns about human rights abuses in Russia, the two leaders' disagreement over Syria's civil war and other points of contention.
That doesn't mean the U.S. won't eventually shrink its arsenal beyond what is required by an existing U.S.-Russia treaty that took effect just two years ago. It probably will. But it might not happen on Obama's watch.
Obama declared in Berlin on Wednesday that he wants to cut the number of U.S. nuclear arms by another one-third, which would shrink the total to between 1,000 and 1,100 weapons for bombers and land- and sea-based missiles. He did not explicitly rule out doing this unilaterally, but he said he intends to "seek negotiated cuts" with Russia — an approach some nuclear disarmament advocates said could lead to a dead end.
Bruce Blair, co-founder of Global Zero, an international group that advocates the eventual elimination of nuclear weapons, said negotiating a new treaty with Moscow would be "practically a death knell for arms control," in part because there is strong opposition in the Senate to making any further reductions in U.S. nuclear arms.
Those opponents wasted no time denouncing Obama's plan.
Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., called it "misguided and dangerous." Sen. Mike Enzi, a Republican from Wyoming whose state hosts one of the military's three intercontinental ballistic missile bases, accused Obama of trying to "appease" Russia while paying too little attention to nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., who opposes nuclear cuts, said Secretary of State John Kerry assured him on Tuesday that any further reductions would occur in treaty negotiations with Russia, subject to Senate ratification.
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said Obama's approach "strains credulity" in light of what McKeon called Russian "cheating" on an existing nuclear arms control treaty. He did not elaborate, but in letters to Obama in February and April, McKeon said the unpublicized Russian violations were significantly destabilizing the U.S.-Russian nuclear arms relationship.
What's more, the Russian government seems to have little interest in engaging in nuclear negotiations under terms favored by the Americans — namely, that the reductions include the large number of Russian nuclear missiles within range of NATO allies in Europe, such the Czech Republic, that once were in the Soviet bloc. The Russians also want any nuclear negotiations to include other nuclear powers like China and Britain.
Among the things the Russians are upset about is the U.S. missile defense system in Europe, which they regard as a potential threat to the viability of their own nuclear arsenal. Washington and Moscow have been arguing over this for years, and the U.S. position remains that it will not agree to any limitations on its missile defenses. In fact the Pentagon earlier this year said it intends to bulk up its missile defenses even further.
So there appears to be little room for agreement with the Russians.
In a report to Congress on Wednesday, the Pentagon provided a public explanation of the president's new nuclear war guidance, which it said is the first revision of such guidance since 2002 and only the third since the Cold War ended in 1991.
The report to Congress said that while the threat of global nuclear war has "become remote," the risk of nuclear attack has increased, reflecting the threat of nuclear terrorism.
"Al-Qaida and their extremist allies are seeking nuclear weapons," the report said. "We must assume they would use such weapons if they managed to obtain them."
With that threat in mind, Obama directed the Pentagon to develop plans for non-nuclear strikes options that would reduce the role of nuclear U.S. nuclear weapons but not substitute for them. It did not spell out those options.
In remarks at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday the nation's top military leaders all support Obama's nuclear strategy, including Gen. Robert Kehler, who commands U.S. nuclear forces.
Shortly after taking office, Obama declared a vision of a world without nuclear weapons. And his administration won Senate ratification of the New START treaty, which took effect in February 2011 and requires the U.S. and Russia to reduce the number of their strategic nuclear weapons to no more than 1,550 by February 2018.
As of April, the latest counting period, the U.S. had 1,654 such weapons and the Russians were already below the New START limit, at 1,480.
Obama's Berlin speech marked the culmination of more than a year of his administration's work on realigning the military's nuclear war planning with the president's goal of reducing the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. security policy. That means not only reducing the number of weapons but also adjusting their alert levels.
In a fact sheet published to elaborate on Obama's speech, the White House said he had directed the Pentagon to align U.S. defense guidance and military plans with Obama's instruction that the U.S. "will only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances" to defend its vital interests or those of its allies and partners.
The White House said Obama also had directed the Pentagon to reduce the role of "launch under attack" in its nuclear contingency planning. The term "launch under attack" refers to having ICBMs ready to launch out of their underground silos upon confirmation that the United States is under nuclear attack. How this will be changed is unclear, but the White House said the U.S. will retain a hair-trigger launch capability.
The AP was first to report in February 2012 that the administration was considering three options for nuclear reductions, including the 1,000-1,100 option that Obama ultimately chose. The other choices were for reductions to ranges of 300-400 and 700-800. It was clear by last summer that the administration was leaning toward the highest of the three options, but the White House put off a final decision until after the November election.
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Victorian detectives have been granted permission to interview the man accused of murdering Jill Meagher in relation to possible other criminal charges.
Police applied to the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday to interview Adrian Ernest Bayley.
They also applied for permission to examine Bayley, 41, for a distinguishing mark.
Magistrate Peter Reardon granted the application.
Bayley is charged with murdering and raping Ms Meagher, 29, an ABC staffer who disappeared from a Melbourne laneway in September last year. Her body was found several days later.
Her death sparked widespread community reaction including a walk of 30,000 people in Melbourne to protest violence against women.
Bayley will face a pre-trial committal hearing in March.


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The Lipscomb women's soccer team shares snapshots of the day from its fifth day on a mission trip in El Salvador. The student-athletes do this every night after dinner to share each unique experience.
One of the most prevalent lessons I have learned and witnessed this week is that God created each person with unique gifts meant to be used for a specific and intentional purpose according to His will. We all may be soccer players with similar ages and interests, but each of us have a special and influential ability to show God's love in different ways.
Every night this week the mission team has gathered after dinner to play games, enjoy a time of worship, and share "snapshots" from the day. Because each of my team members have their own experiences and their own ways of exemplifying Jesus, I am going to share with you some of their snapshots from today.
This morning we returned to Pedro Castillo Government School played with and loved on the kids, but at the end of the morning we had to say our goodbyes and explain that we would not be returning tomorrow.
"At one point during the day, I was sitting with a group of kids in a circle. We were all making the biggest effort to understand each other. It was pretty comical at times, but together we were able to talk about their lives. They may not have the things that we do, but on the inside kids are the same everywhere. They're so normal, just like us. Some have problems at home, parents that fight or drink too much, some that try their best, and some that aren't even around anymore. They have too much homework and they protect their siblings. They like Justin Bieber and One Direction and Nickelodeon TV shows. They have boyfriends and girlfriends. They push each other around. They love each other." - Freshman Nicole Marton
"Today we shared in an amazing moment when we watched Cristina share her testimony to hundreds of kids. While she was speaking, I was scanning through the sea of children and noticed one boy who seemed to be around the age of eight. His eyes never left Cristina. In his eyes I could see God's truth, and in that moment I could see that Cristina had changed that boy's life. In his eyes you could see such great hope in the midst of such despair." - Sophomore Brittany Rupple
"It's not really a goodbye ok. In my heart I know I will see her in Heaven and in my head I can just see the great reunion in Heaven where we run to meet each other. So 'till then, my heart will always search for her out of all the people in all the world." - Freshman Emily Shuler said about departing from a new friend Iris
"I was reminded today, as Karli shared her testimony, that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. Its been amazing to see God in each of my sisters here, I'm truly thankful for that and for the love that they have displayed to the people here in El Salvador by opening their hearts and allowing God's will to be done." - Junior Callie Cavanaugh
"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully." -Romans 12:6-8
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Digital Destiny: New Media and the Future of Democracy
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With the explosive growth of the Internet and broadband communications, we now have the potential for a truly democratic media system offering a wide variety of independent sources of news, information, and culture, with control over content in the hands of the many rather than a few select media giants.
But the country's powerful communications companies have other plans. Assisted by a host of hired political operatives and pro-business policy makers, the big cable, TV, and Internet providers are using their political clout to gain ever greater control over the Internet and other digital communication channels. Instead of a "global information commons," we're facing an electronic media system designed principally to sell to rather than serve the public, dominated by commercial forces armed with aggressive digital marketing, interactive advertising, and personal data collection.
Just as Lawrence Lessig translated the mysteries of software and intellectual property for the general reader in Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace, Jeff Chester gets beneath the surface of media and telecommunications regulation to explain clearly how our new media system functions, what's at stake, and what we can do to fight the corporate media's plans for our "digital destiny"before it's too late.
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Shortly after the brutal slaying of a Wesleyan student Wednesday afternoon, Middletown police talked to the man now identified as the suspect and let him go after getting his name and contact information, law enforcement sources said.
Stephen Morgan wore a disguise, including a wig, inside Red & Black Books when he approached Johanna Justin-Jinich and shot her point blank seven times, law enforcement sources said.
Morgan then dropped the gun, shed his clothes and the wig inside the bookstore and left but did not leave the area. Instead, when Middletown police arrived, he was one of many people milling around the area who police initially questioned.
An officer asked for his name and phone number in case they needed to contact him later on and let him go, the sources said.
It wasn't until hours later, when police heard Morgan's name as a possible suspect from Justin-Jinich's family, that they realized they had stopped him outside the bookstore.
Also late Thursday, police said they've obtained an arrest warrant charging Morgan with murder and setting bail at $10 million. Middletown and state police as well as U.S. marshals are searching for Morgan. And Wesleyan officials announced they would attempt to resume a normal routine at the university on Friday.
Sources said it isn't clear whether Morgan deliberately hung around to see the chaos he had created or if he was unable to leave because his vehicle was blocked in by responding police officers.
Police did confiscate Morgan's car, which had Colorado license plates. They believe Morgan escaped the area on foot.
Police later discovered a journal inside the car with an entry in which Morgan outlined his plan to rape and then kill Justin-Jinich before going on a shooting spree on the Wesleyan campus.
Police believe that Morgan came to the Middletown area from Boulder, Colo., at least one day before the shootings and stayed in a local hotel overnight.
Sources said that Morgan and Justin-Jinich knew each other from Colorado although they are still trying to determine the depth of the relationship or why Morgan decided to drive across the country to kill her.
Police said Morgan may be targeting the campus and its Jewish community.
In addition to the threats to Justin-Jinich, Morgan's journal entries made threats against Wesleyan and its Jewish students, officials have said.
Morgan, who has connections to New York, Colorado and Massachusetts, has not been apprehended, and university officials are asking students to remain inside and to be vigilant. Police also asked a synagogue nearby to close.
Morgan was not a student at Wesleyan. He and Justin-Jinich participated in a six-week summer program at New York University in 2007. Both were residents in student housing but did not stay in the same residence hall, according to NYU spokesman John Beckman.
Toward the end of the program, Justin-Jinich filed a harassment complaint with the Public Safety Department, saying she had been receiving harassing e-mails and phone calls from Morgan, he said.
"The Public Safety Department brought in the NYPD, and initial conversations were conducted with each person by the police. Ultimately, after attempts to follow-up with Ms. Justin-Jinich about pursuing the matter, she declined to pursue the case," he said.
A New York City police report shows that Morgan allegedly threatened Justin-Jinich in 2007, when they were attending New York University.
Justin-Jinich filed a harassment complaint on July 10, 2007, claiming that he was calling her repeatedly and sent her insulting e-mails for at least a week.
"You're going to have a lot more problems down the road if you can't take any [expletive] criticism, Johanna," one of the e-mails said, according to the police report.
Morgan had apparently already left New York for Boston at the time the complaint was filed and was not arrested.
Police would not say why they believe Morgan may target the university or Jews.
Justin-Jinich's former stepmother, Karin Radcliffe, said the girl came from a Jewish family. "She was just a wonderful kid, very smart, very loving," Radcliffe said.
Congregation Adath Israel, a synagogue down the street from where the shooting occurred, was closed this morning. The synagogue closed at the request of police, according to a staff member at the First United Methodist Church, which is next door.Dara Parent, a secretary at the Methodist church, said the church received an e-mail from the synagogue last night notifying its neighbors that it will close due to the shooting at the request of the police.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford has also alerted member organizations to be vigilant and has distributed photos of Morgan, said Cathrine F. Schwartz, the organization's executive director. "We're just practicing appropriate caution," she said.
The federation has directed affiliated agencies and organizations, including synagogues, "to implement heightened security and be aware of unusual or suspicious behavior or persons and trust their instincts," according to a statement on the federations' website, www.jewishhartford.org.
Thursday evening, Wesleyan announced that it would begin to resume normal operations today. Campus officials had urged students to remain in their residences and asked faculty to stay home and begin planning for an end to the school year without final exams.
But after consulting with law enforcement, Wesleyan officials said the library would reopen today and a schedule for final assignments would be released.
Also, the university will conduct a brief vigil at 1 p.m. today to "pay our respects to Johanna's all-too-brief life," Wesleyan President Michael S. Roth said in a statement released by the university. "We will gather now because we need to, because it is right to do so, and because we feel it is safe enough to do so. There is now a much more robust police presence on the Wesleyan campus, and we will retain that presence as long as necessary."
The tragedy unfolded about 1 p.m. Wednesday when Morgan walked into the Red & Black Café inside Broad Street Books near the campus and allegedly shot junior Johanna Justin-Jinich, who worked there, police said. She was rushed to Middlesex Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
A SWAT team that had been practicing nearby quickly responded and cordoned off the area, and the Wesleyan campus was locked down. The university's annual "Spring Fling" celebrations were canceled.
Later, students dropped plans for a candlelight vigil to remember Justin-Jinich because officials warned against any such gathering. The church remained open with an adult education class and a preschool operating as usual.
Counseling continues to be available to students, faculty and staff, Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth said in a statement issued shortly before 8 a.m.
It also says: "A beloved member of our community has been brutally murdered. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and friends of Johanna Justin-Jinich. This is a tragic time for them, and for all of us in the Wesleyan community. We are all deeply saddened and shocked by this event."
Friends described Justin-Jinich as witty and smart, a popular woman who never seemed to be in a bad mood. Justin-Jinich had studied abroad in Spain and had lined up a summer internship on Capitol Hill in Washington with a women's organization.
Jen Bromley, the owner of a spa in Berlin, had a 2 p.m. appointment with Justin-Jinich on Wednesday. When she didn't show up, Bromley became worried. Justin-Jinich was never late.
At 2:15 p.m, she called Justin-Jinich's cellphone and left a voice message. Then Bromley sent her a text: "Are you on your way??"
Bromley, 28, called her phone again. A woman answered, a friend of Justin-Jinich's who was with her at the Red & Black Cafe near Wesleyan.
"She's been shot," the woman told Bromley. A thin man with a long-haired wig "ran up in here and shot at her at point-blank range."
The center of campus was quiet Wednesday evening, with a few students walking about. "It almost feels like a ghost town," said Beth Davies, a 21-year-old senior.
Others were trying to enjoy what was left of their annual "Spring Fling" celebration -- which was ended prematurely by the shooting and manhunt -- by partying in their houses and dorms.
A few faculty members invited students to the student center, where some were overheard saying they had been excited to graduate this month but now would associate the end of their college careers with tragedy.
Leah Lucid, a 21-year-old junior, had known Justin-Jinich since the first semester of their freshmen year. They were living across the hall from each other this year and were planning on being roommates as seniors. The night before Justin-Jinich was killed, she had been talking past midnight with Lucid in Lucid's dorm room.
"She's a really loyal friend; a really loving, passionate person about life and about her friends and family," Lucid said of her friend, whom she affectionately called Yo-Yo.
Her passions included writing and her work in public health and women's issues, Lucid said. Justin-Jinich volunteered at various Planned Parenthood offices in her home state and in the area."
She was the most giving and loving person I have ever known," Lucid said. "I'll remember her loyalty and her warm smile whenever I saw her and her very funny voices she would make with me."
Eli Allen, 21, a senior, had been at the bookstore the day before buying his cap and gown.
"It's weird because there's this general sadness. The Wesleyan community has been affected, violated."
Yudhi Kandel, a 24-year-old senior and resident assistant in a freshmen dorm, said that students were in disbelief.
"It's pretty sad. ... It's a shocking thing."
Freshman Alexandra Cuervo, 19, said she and friends were beginning to celebrate Spring Fling when they heard about the shooting. At first, they continued with their partying, she said, until more details became known on campus.
"I feel guilty," Cuervo said. "It just wasn't taken as seriously until we found out it was a Wesleyan student."
Reality set in for her and her classmates, and jovial turned to somber, she said. "I think people are also scared. They're in their dorms."
Ben Bernstein met Justin-Jinich in their Diasporas in Transnationalism class this semester and said she was "amazing."
The 20-year-old junior English and music major said that Justin-Jinich "was just a totally intelligent, terrific person in every way. She was just nice to everybody. I had great discussions with her, in and out of class. It's just a horrible thing."
Ryan La Rochelle, 23, of Boston, said he was shocked. He knew Justin-Jinich from Westtown School, a small boarding institution in southeastern Pennsylvania they attended as high schoolers. La Rochelle learned about her death from the media."
She was a very beautiful and kind girl," La Rochelle said. "I have no idea how something like this could have happened."
After Bromley, the owner of Silk Waxing Spa, learned that Justin-Jinich had been shot, she closed the shop and drove to Middlesex Hospital with her cousin, another friend of Justin-Jinich's who attends Wesleyan. They thought she was still alive. But as they pulled into the hospital parking lot, the cousin's boyfriend called with the news.
"I've been crying and distraught all day," Bromley said Wednesday evening. "She's a really happy, really smart girl. Really intellectual. ... I can't imagine why any one person would dislike her and want her dead."
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