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Hi - I'm writing an article for the BBC News website on workplace discrimination against atheists. I have seen a few stories on this site about people who felt excluded by their co-workers or even lost their job after expressing their beliefs. I would like to talk to people who have been through such an experience. You can contact me directly - my email is email@example.com - or share your stories in this forum.
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I work for a private company wherein many of my coworkers are members of the same evangelical, non-denominational Christian church, and they tend to end sentences with "praise Jesus!" or sing recognizably prosyletizing hymns as they wander the halls. Emails are sent out during the holidays or after someone gives a charitable donation talking about how wonderfully "Christian" the act of giving food to homeless people is, for example. There are even some rumors that you can't get a promotion in this company if you don't go to the same church as the executive vice president. The president/CEO is, however, an agnostic, as far as I know, but this does not keep him from being bigoted on the subject of religion. In fact, I have made complaints to human resources over the president's terrible remarks over the religion of Islam (mostly the regurgitated line about how Islam insists on violence as a religion, whereas Christianity does not -- something we all know isn't true). There is a clear bent towards traditional, white "American" Christianity in this office, regardless of the non-church-member status of the president.
I often travel with a certain Christian colleague, who once told me, given my past as a Christian, I would eventually "come back around". Recently on another trip, I was discussing with this coworker the idea that our offices should be closed over the Christmas holidays -- an idea I support, since it's the traditional time in the USA when many businesses are closed, and not because it's a religious holiday (it's pagan in my book, if anything). We do have clients in a Muslim country, and I suggested that we could have volunteers work and get paid extra to support those clients during this time. My colleague suggested that we should have people who don't celebrate Christmas work during this time, and get their own holy days off as necessary, which I didn't agree with. She then posited that we should have the people who aren't religious work during that time, because "they don't believe in anything". I retorted quickly with, "Of course we believe in things. Family, for one." She backed down, but to me it revealed her utter lack of understanding that atheists are human beings with feelings and beliefs other than those she has in the divine. I avoid discussions of religion and politics as much as I can in the office, and when I am forced to sit in an office and overhear theology, I keep my mouth shut. Nevertheless, it's uncomfortable.
I don't hide my atheism in this office, which means I'm sure I get prayed for, but my beliefs or lack thereof are my business, and not anyone else's.
When I started my work career back in the late 90s I was still a Christian. If anything I experienced the reverse. People thought me weird for being a Christian. Now that I am not any longer, I can see why as the ideas I were brought up with are rather weird. This was not discrimination in any form though. Just discussion and comments in the workplace.
But then, I live in Norway where Christians are common enough, but fundies are fairly rare.
Lucky you, Veronica.
I take it you work in one of the more educated fields? Atheists are significantly more common among higher college degrees.
I wasn't at that time no. Factory work.
Now I'm in academia, and there are very few religious people around. The few that exist are very liberal.
My experience is the opposite of many of these stories. I am a laser and robotics operator at an aero-space research lab. I am very openly Atheist with my co-workers and so far I have heard absolutely nothing to the contrary. Sure, many of the people I work with probably attend a church on rare occasion but none of them are fundies (christian fundementalists) to my knowledge. I really do think that this is because most of my co-workers are PhDs and such in physics, engineering etc. It has been my experience that higher level education tends to lean toward less fundementalism.
A few years ago a friend of mine was working at a Walmart grocery. She was getting along fine with everyone for several months until the 'holidays' came around and she voiced her stance as an atheist. She was slowly ostracized, and eventually, enough contention built up to where someone slashed her tires.
I won't even harp about the irony and hypocrisy. What gets me is how quickly a social group can become a red vs blue scenario. A simple trigger and religious people go into combat mode.
Today's oxymoron: {onward} Christian Soldier.
@ Giovanni - Did you realize this would happen but was courageous and stood up anyway?
Giovanni, you are a strong couragious intelligent person and I truly respect you. Wow!! Your story is fascinating and I learned so much. Please know that you did the right thing and are a great teacher. It would be an honor to be one of your students. We need teachers like you in the U.S. It took guts to do what you did! I hope you find another teaching job soon. Any students who have you as a teacher are very fortunate! Hang in there!
This is a great place for like-minded people like us to share and when nothing else is possible commiserate and try everything we atheist folks can do to pump other from afar. I salute you sir and hope that nothing amiss comes your way.
I got to wondering, being in Texas, what the textbooks and study materials are like. The Texas State School Board even goes so far as to alter textbooks to include as much creationists garbage s possible and to exclude Americans when they think are not of acceptable standards, i.e. who think exactly, or as close as they can, as they do.
Even America needs more teachers of your caliber and quality. I wish you, as I'm certain others on this site do as well, every success in the future. Should you ever need a sponsor in the US lete me know, if I can't manage it myself I will find others who can and will.
Giovanni, . Atheism is a long, lonely & stony road, but it's the only road for people like you & us on this site. I wish you the very best of luck in your teaching career. Time is on our side. Hang tough
Spot-on about education being the crux of the matter regarding a progressive society. Why else would theists of every description make every attempt possible to hold sway over the standards and practice of education. The old saw, "Get 'em young and you'll have them forever". That's why they fight us tooth and nail at every opportunity, they're afraid we'll get them young.
The younger generation in the US is more secular and less religious than ever and it's all due to better education and i give this incredible medium that allows folks of our persuasion to communicate. Occupy Wall Street is a shining example of positive results. Google "Occupy Everywhere" or even "Occupy Wall street" and it's all there. They know we're coming.
Hang in there mate.


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Which Team Made Out the Best At the MLB Trade Deadline? — Sports Survey of the Day
We have reached the final two months of the regular baseball season, and a flurry of moves were made before the July 31 trading deadline.
So, who was the biggest winner at the trade deadline? Several key players changed addresses, which could help a team make a serious October run. Which will end up being the best move? That's yet to be seen. It could be a team that didn't make a move at all, or a team that cleared some space.
The Chicago Cubs shipped off a couple of players, including pitcher Ryan Dempster, who landed back in Texas, where his career began. In exchange the Cubs get some youth. That could prove beneficial for years to come. Chicago fans are hoping Theo Epstein will do for them what he did for Boston in 2004.
Some would argue that the Rangers beefed up their roster in hopes of another big playoff run, while the Angels made a big move to land pitcher Zack Greinke from Milwaukee. That trade could really pay off for the Angels.
While the Phillies didn't make moves for themselves, they did clear some space by sending Shane Victorino to Los Angeles. The Dodgers got a great veteran outfielder, while Philly begins to rebuild after what has proven to be a very disappointing 2012. The Dodgers arguably made out the best by gaining some pitching, and also bringing in infielder Hanley Ramirez. L.A. could be deadly when it comes down to the wire.


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The New Year has brought in a rush of members — both old and new — but now that you have these members, what are you doing to make sure that they are still with you in three, six and 12 or more months from now?
Are you doing anything different this year to successfully connect with your members? Do you have a mechanism, a system of programming in place that is designed to connect with not only the new members but the returning old members as well? Have you identified "who" or "what" group in your organization is responsible for "connecting" with and "tracking" the success of your membership base? Are you really ready to plug the gap in the back-end where new members, who are not connecting with your club, are escaping and dropping out?
The Mercy Healthplex (aka The Plex), a 140,000-square-foot, for-profit, hospital-founded, multiservice fitness facility in the Cincinnati marketplace, has just redefined its membership retention strategy.
Under the direction of Laurie Cingle, The Plex has identified its fitness team as the focal point for membership management and retention. Within 10 minutes of executing a membership contract, the new member is handed off to the membership management team. This team consists of the fitness staff (personal trainers and group exercise instructors) whose new role is to successfully manage the experience level of each new member.
The fitness team is the gatekeeper that directs and guides each member through the programming maze at The Plex. The gatekeeper function is not arbitrary; it is a deliberate and calculated process that is driven by the information collected from the member's goal-setting appointment. This data ensures that The Plex connects each member with the programming options that will help them reach their individual goals.
Because of the critical nature of this process and the costs associated with a high attrition rate, the team members are not your ordinary fitness professionals. The selection process at The Plex has identified qualities that these team members must display to make the team. The employee that conducts the goal-setting appointment becomes the go-to person for the member.
All things being equal, the team members are held accountable to follow-up with these members until they have been integrated into The Plex. The success of this process is managed by the program director. The reduction of the member attrition rate is the success barometer and can help the club's retention rate by placing a priority on programming.
Bob Esquerre is a program design specialist, a business planner, master trainer and program developer for Reebok University. He is also the owner of the Esquerre Fitness Group International and a personal trainer.
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North West ambulance strike called off
AMBULANCE workers have called off industrial action which was planned to start this week — after concessions were made in a dispute over expenses and staffing cover.
Members of the GMB union at North West Ambulance Service were set to refuse overtime shifts this week, but suspended the action after last minute talks with bosses.
The dispute centred on the trust's Cost Improvement Programme for 2014/15, which saw the withdrawal of mileage and subsistence allowances for overtime shifts in April, among several other controversial measures designed to save £6.5 million from the emergency services budget.
But the union said after two days of talks: "Excess mileage rates will be paid to all staff working overtime at stations other than your base station. This follows them stopping these payments in April this year saying that overtime is not required. They obviously now believe it is."
Last month, bosses suspended plans to reduce paramedic cover in dozens of towns, including Blackburn, Nelson and Burnley, after extra funding was arranged with commissioners.
And the GMB said they have now agreed that no cuts will be made to front line services until a full analysis has been carried out of the demands on the service.
The union said in a statement: "We believe that any analysis will show we require either more vehicles or a different way of servicing the ever increasing demand. What we do know is that our members cannot carry on with the current levels of activity."
Bosses have also agreed to some demands around the skills-mix of crews, but were 'not prepared to move' on a demand for subsistence allowances during training, the union said.
It added: "We believe this offer is enough for us to suspend the planned action and carry out further consultations with our membership.
"Plans for that consultation will be published early next week and we would like to thank members for the support shown and our Industrial Action Committee and negotiators for all their effort and hard work."
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Another adventure is when Odysseus goes on the island of the Cyclops. Then, Odysseus and his crew get stuck in the Cyclops's cave. Do they ever get out? Next on his adventure, Odysseus must sail past the island of the Sirens. Their singing is so beautiful that it lures men to the island. When the men are on the island, the women devour the men. But, Odysseus and his crew do not get killed. Discover how they get past the island with out getting eaten when you read this book.
These are my opinions and reactions to this book. I like the illustrations because they look real and the colors are bold. My favorite part is the awesome ending. My favorite character is Odysseus because of his bravery, skill, and intelligence. I recommend this book to people nine or older because it has some gross parts in it. People who like action and mystery would enjoy this book also. If you liked these three adventures about Odysseus, then check out this book at your local library.


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In addition to the general M.S. in Natural Resources requirements, this concentration requires twenty-one to twenty-four credits of advanced courses (including a methods course, three courses from an approved list of courses reflecting this concentration's emphasis, and one ecology course), and three to six credits of project work or six credits of thesis research. Students pursue a project or thesis.
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In This Moment Shooting First-Ever Concert DVD
In This Moment shows are something special, but if you happen to be in Madison, Wis., later this month, the performance may be a little more spectacular than usual. That's because the band is shooting their first-ever concert DVD that night.
The band has booked the Orpheum Theater in Madison on May 21 to shoot their performance for posterity and they promise a bunch of surprises in store for the show. Look for rarely played tracks making their way into sets and an all-new stage show specifically for the shoot. The night will be filled with rock as Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome are on board as In This Moment's support acts for the evening. Director Brad Golowin (10 Years, Miss May I) will be overseeing the filming of In This Moment's set.
In This Moment, fresh off the Road to the Golden Gods tour, are currently touring the country in support of arguably their most successful album, 'Blood,' which arrived last summer.
The disc features the hit title track and the group is currently climbing the charts with their follow-up single, 'Adrenalize.' The racy new video for 'Adrenalize' can be seen here.


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Greg & Brian's Decadent Kitchen
Storage is a huge factor in the design of a kitchen, the more the merrier is what we always say. We need a place to put all of our favorite gadgets and tools. Even though Greg and Brian aren't responsible for the remodel of their kitchen, they did a great job spotting a winner and making the decision to purchase the home because of it.
The bamboo veneer cabinets are slightly different than what we're used to seeing in Kitchen Spotlights and that's exactly why we like them. The poured concrete countertops are a great addition to the space and adds a modern touch.
The large cabinets could easily make the space seem too crowded and small, but the open shelving helps to open it up. We really like the bright green paint color on the walls because it adds a breezy and fresh quality to the space!
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Over at About.com Lance Mayhew has posted a simple brunch or aperitif cocktail we recently came up with featuring Quady Essensia, an Orange Muscat dessert wine. The wine is delicious on its own but we wanted to play with it in mixed drinks too. This one adds in mild Canadian whiskey, Prosecco, and orange bitters; head over to About for the recipe for the Viscusi cocktail.
Incidentally the drink is named after Vanderbilt economist Kip Viscusi, whose book Smoke-Filled Rooms happened to be out on my counter while Lance and I were experimenting with drinks. I don't know if Viscusi is into cocktails, but I hope he'll be glad to find his name on one if he ever comes across it.


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tomK3 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 25 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
K3 Business
K3 is three brothers (we are all in our 40's) business consultants, entrepreneurs, and cultural creatives.
K3 High Vibe LLC (K3) is newly incorporated company set-up to build a shared information product, coaching and consulting business. "K3 Business" is the business building brand for for K3.The business leverages unique strengths and interests, with the intention of being at the leading edge of transforming the world through business. Our vision is to empower a new generation of independent high-vibe business builders who have a commitment to freedom, sustainable health, community and wealth.
Our target market is mid-career professionals (age 35-45) with business experience and money to spend. They are busy and stressed and don't want to waste money and time researching the internet. They are willing to pay for convenience and quality. They are comfortable with the internet but not necessarily tech savvy. Women and work-force moms are a particularly strong sub-niche.
We are targeting the spiritual and personal growth markets within the home business, work at home, business building, start a business,and the freedom and healthy lifestyles niches. But we are going for the mid- to hi end of these markets.
Our target group has probably been drawn to Jack Canfield and Sedona.com, but we more real-world business and results oriented
The logo is for "K3Business" - the website presence and brand for the business consulting and information products of K3. Ideally we would like to be able to pull the K3 graphically out and use it for the overall business brand as well. The K3 could be above Business so that the design could be used for K3 alone or as K3 Business.
Tagline for "K3Business" is: The most direct path to a business you love.
We like the web2.0 design sense and simple is better. white space is good. Helvetica has been suggested - but use your judgment.
Needs to feel professional, welcoming and fresh/current...
We like orange for the K3, but open to other suggestions
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A winner was selected from 63 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We help businesses to become twice as effective and twice as efficient in a carbon- and resource-constrained world (i.e. 2XE - 2xEffective).
Our target market is young/middle-aged CEOs of mid-market companies. Specifically the kind of CEOs we target are either:
1. Professional/Career CEOs that are new to a business and are looking for something new (i.e. 4-6 year vision of leaving their mark on the business and then moving to something else), or
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Problem with my dress model Joints
I've been trying to create my first conforming clothing for V4, in DS Pro 4, and have gotten as far as creating the rigged dress out of the Figure Setup Tool and adjusting some of the Grouping and some of the bones.
Now, after conforming it to V4 and transforming her shoulder up and down, some unexpected deformations appear.
I thought maybe it was a Joint Tool thing I could adjust, but apparently the problem is more than just that. In the first place, I'm seeming to get "static" red areas at both ends of the bone, which doesn't seem right to me.
I've included a screen capture of the shoulder selected in the Joint Editor and transformed down a bit.
Can anyone spot the problem?
One thing to check is that you have the mesh correctly grouped - if you hide the selected part of the sleeve and the parent of that part, are there any polygons left?
Hello Richard!
I don't think I've missed any polygons in their intended groups.
Here's a screenshot with the shoulder and the collar hidden.
Thanks for having a look!Sleeve_problem_2.png664 x 341 - 110K
I'm not sure why that's happening - I just tried making the fall-off spheres on a piece of clothing that does work look like that and the weights were still correct, though it's more common to have the static sphere enclose the active sphere (and you probably want to shrink the shoulder end of the active sphere to give a smooth bend, at the moment it looks as if a noticeable movement will end up with crunched polygons where the collar joins the chest).
Yeah, my process following the various Figure Setup tutorials didn't quite go as precisely as expected, so maybe I missed a step or two, or applied them incorrectly.
For instance, I was under the impression that using the V4 bone structure and pasting it to the dress would create bones pretty close, if not identical to, V4's. But, I still had to do quite a bit of copy and pasting of V4's coordinates to line the dress bones better.
But, I the closest I can get so far leaves me with these odd deformations.
I'll keep trying different things and see if something pops up to solve my problem here.
Heh, and I haven't even gotten to the skirt part yet!
Thanks again.
BTW, exactly what do I save if I want to keep backups of the work? Unfortunately, I've crashed a couple of times and had to start over.
Do I export the OBJ and CR2? Or would saving the whole scene file do it (which I would do anyway, but it takes so long)?
In DS4's Figure setup, you load V4, replace the geometry, delete unwanted bones, add any body handle bones, make sure Modify selected is ticked at lower left of the pane and then click the Create button - that should make the bones match exactly. Misaligned centres could certainly cause odd defects like that.
Oh Wow! That was indeed the missing step! The Modify Selected Figure checked box!
I was surprised that the geometry actually replaced the originally placed V4 model with the dress, but hey. No biggy to load up another V4!
Yup, now the dress conforms more predictably.
Thank you so much, Richard! :D


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Adam Levine attends the launch of his signature fragrance on Wednesday (February 6) at the Premiere Fragrance Installation in Los Angeles.
The 33-year-old Maroon 5 singer's new scent will hit Macy's stores later this month. He recently chatted with WWD about the process of making the product.
"I didn't want it to be another bulls–t celebrity fragrance that I was hocking, that I didn't believe in," Adam said. "At the end of the day, I can definitely say I wanted to change the perception of that. On paper, I'm not a fan of the [genre], but I got excited having conversations with ID Perfumes."
"I wanted to do something understated and elegant – something that people I revere in that world, like Tom Ford, would do, and something I'd be attracted to," Adam added. "I like basic fragrances. I didn't want to smell like a department store. And there's an intimacy level that you have to think about. You don't really want someone to smell you unless they're really close to you."


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Idk how I feel about Ciera voting out her mom.
SO no new HII because Katie mentioned the same tree where Tyson found it and the same tree Tina tried to find it.I don't like Katie much but because of Aras/Vytas/Tina/Katie alliance, I want her go a bit further.
So maybe Tyson plays his idol next time.
I think that is a good strategy, too. If Laura M is voted out, Ciera can go further and Laura M still has a chance to comeback (maybe final 5). And at that time, they can have some advantages, I think.
Laura M. Imagine if she becomes the first person to come back twice!
Idk how I feel about Ciera voting out her mom.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES EVER So emotional...
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I'm behind the times. One Fly has had a gorgeous, photo-filled post on Wupatki National Monument up at his Picture Place up since November, and your own dear cantinera makes a cameo appearance.
You geo-types will like to know that the monument's built from the sandstones of the Moenkopi Formation and the limestones of the Kaibab Formation, if I'm remembering my strata correctly. Sometime after the new year, I plan to start an Arizona series at long last, so we'll discuss it in detail then. Perhaps One Fly will send us a photo of a nice rock or two.
The snow-capped mountains in the background are the San Francisco Peaks, which get a mention in my post on Louis Agassiz, and I've done up a bit on Sunset Crater here.
Crap in a hat. Now I'm homesick… but it's a good kind of homesick. Arizona's got some of the shittiest politicians and most nauseating laws in the country, but as far as her ruins and her geology, you'll hear no complaints from me.


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No Record Label, But Amanda Palmer Raises Over $100k In Just Six Hours On Kickstarter
from the what-are-people-complaining-about-again? dept
So... of course, she turned to Kickstarter to help put together funds, seeking $100,000 in 32 days. Instead, she got it in SIX HOURS. Damn. As we've noted, the success of Kickstarter as a funding platform is making it easier and easier to fund big projects, and this is yet another example of that. If you have a semi-decent following, you might question why you'd ever sell your soul to a large company for an "advance" again.
Once again, it seems that lots of artists are figuring out cool and creative ways to make money these days, even as the old industry continues whining. Of course, what's notable is that these new ways don't seem to involve those old industry players -- or their ridiculous deals where they get the copyright and keep the vast majority of income.


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A beautiful start to the World Championships with lighter winds and 197 riders ready to fight it out. I had a interesting day as in the first race Brian Lake and myself, Port shot the fleet taking a nice lead on the pack. I slipped off my board on a jibe and dropped to 4th. Second race rounded the second lap in 3rd and went off the other direction of the group, thinking it would pay off, ended up in a header that crushed me as I had to turn and see the whole fleet above me!!· ahhhhh· The things you learn!· Then in the last race I met in a nice kite tangle, Olympian Gold Medalist in Windsurfing Dorian.· As we swam in the water I can only say he was a class act.· He came up later and we had a few laughs.· If he is not a great representation for windsurfing I don't know what is.· I was honored to meet him, maybe not so much in a Protest or kite tangle, but he is a great person and was happy to see him killing it in the race. His future looks very very fast for Kite racing.


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- nausea
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- low blood pressure (hypotension)
- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- low blood potassium (hypokalemia). Your doctor should check the level of potassium in your blood before you start taking KORLYM and while you take it. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of low potassium. Signs may include:
- muscle weakness, aches, or cramps
- abnormal or irregular heartbeats (palpitations)
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- problems with the electrical system of your heart (QT interval prolongation).
- worsening of symptoms of other medical problems that are treated with corticosteroids when you take corticosteroids and KORLYM at the same time.
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- low potassium in your blood
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By the end of today, the State House politicking over redrawing Maryland's legislative districts will be officially completed and a new map will become law. Now the battle moves to the courts.
A half-dozen or more lawsuits are expected to be filed beginning next week challenging the redistricting plan created by Gov. Parris N. Glendening - including suits by Sen. Clarence M. Mitchell IV of Baltimore, Sen. Norman R. Stone Jr. of Baltimore County and Sen. J. Lowell Stoltzfus of the Eastern Shore.
Mitchell also planned to file an ethics complaint last night over the Senate and House resolutions that translated Glendening's map into law, saying the way they were handled "subverted the public process."
The governor's legislative map - required once a decade to reflect the latest national census data on population changes - shifts two state Senate districts from the Baltimore region to the fast-growing Washington suburbs.
Many of the complaints center on such issues as eliminating the Baltimore County Dundalk district, merging two city senators' districts and changing how the Eastern Shore is divided.
Under the Maryland Constitution, Glendening's proposal automatically takes effect if the General Assembly doesn't act to change it by the 45th day of the session.
Today is the 45th day, and House Speaker Casper R. Taylor Jr. and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller say they do not expect any legislative action.
Instead, opponents of the governor's proposal will challenge the plan under the Maryland Constitution with the Court of Appeals and federal civil rights laws with the U.S. District Court - lawsuits that have long been expected by those who helped create the plan.
"Lawsuits will be filed under any condition," predicted Taylor, who served with Miller on the five-member redistricting advisory panel appointed by Glendening.
Today, Robert A. Zarnoch, the Assembly's chief counsel, expects to file a legal brief with the Court of Appeals to start setting up a process for legal challenges. All state lawsuits on redistricting go directly to Maryland's highest court.
If the court follows similar procedures to what occurred in 1982 - the last time that a state legislative election was held the same year that the districts were redrawn - the deadline for all challenges would likely be in late March.
The court would appoint a special master to gather facts on all of the challenges, and the judges would hold a hearing. A ruling likely would be made by early June.
Because state law requires candidates to be living in their districts six months in advance of the general election - before final rulings could be made - the court would likely follow its precedent from two decades ago and extend that residency deadline, perhaps until July.
Taylor, Miller and the governor have all said they're confident the redistricting plan will survive any legal challenges. "The governor was very careful to make sure he followed the constitutional requirements of redistricting," said Michael Morrill, a spokesman for Glendening.
The first challenge was to be filed yesterday by Mitchell with the Assembly's ethics committee over corrections made to the redistricting legislation.
The joint resolutions on redistricting introduced on the first day of the session contained several technical errors - including assigning the same city precinct to two districts. More than a month later, a second printing of the resolutions was made, correcting the errors.
The governor's office said the changes affected only the resolutions, not the overall plan and redistricting map. But Mitchell charged that when other bills have technical mistakes, legislators are required to vote on corrective amendments.
"When there are changes made to legislation, we expect the rules to be followed," said Jimmy A. Bell, Mitchell's lawyer in the redistricting challenge.
But Zarnoch issued an opinion this month that a second printing could be done "without the necessity of reintroducing or amending the resolution" because the changes "do not affect the governor's plan as evidenced by the maps and data."
Mitchell and Bell said they intend to file a lawsuit Monday challenging the legality of the plan, which merges Mitchell's district with that of Sen. George W. Della Jr. "It really fits the definition of gerrymandering," Mitchell said.
The Baltimore County delegation that represents the Dundalk area - Stone and his three delegates - also plan a lawsuit challenging how their district was erased and divided among four other districts. Two precincts, including the one where Stone lives, were shifted into northern Anne Arundel County. "Baltimore County lost representation and they annihilated a district," Stone said.
Stone's attorney, H. Albert Figinski, said that the current legislative map has 18 districts extending into more than one jurisdiction, while the new map increases that to 22. "There are many more crossings of subdivision lines this time than last," he said.
Figinski also is likely to represent Stoltzfus, the Senate Republican leader who moved in November to what he described as his "dream house." Glendening's plan changes the Eastern Shore enough to place that home in the district of Sen. Richard F. Colburn.
"They've created a district that goes from Tilghman Island to Smith Island, and it would take a legislator three hours to drive from one end to the other," Stoltzfus said. "How is that a compact district?"
Several organizations also have talked about filing court challenges, including the Maryland Republican Party, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Coalition of Concerned Christian Black Men of Prince George's County.


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Our mailbox got blown up the night of the 4th but someone didn't do a very good job. It was all bowed out but didn't actually get destroyed. They used a homeade bomb fashioned out of black electric tape and foil. There are some real pricks that live in our neighborhood. I shouldn't laugh but it's ever so slightly funny to get your mailbox almost blown up.
The Sea No Evil show was pretty cool at the Riverside Art Museum last week. If you ever get a chance to hear Paul Watson talk you should do it. He's the captain of the M/V Steve Irwin (yes named after the crochunter- he was a big time conservationist and shared the same goals as Paul). He told stories of sinking illegal whaling ships, getting between whales and harpoons in an inflatable boat and getting shot by whalers. He had a definite passion for helping out our oceans. The artshow raised around $50,000 with all the artists donating their work to help Sea Shepherd. Here's some pics...
Kelsey Brookes
Here's a new painting I finished.. called "Brain Decay". Don't necessarily know what I'm doing anymore but am having fun and exploring new territory which is exactly what I love about making art. So things are going good.
Just took part in the Monothon at Riverside Art Museum on Friday. The workshop is run by Ron Pokrasso an expert printmaker from New Mexico. I think I'm getting hooked on printmaking. I was working with solarplate which is an etching method without any kind of hazardous chemicals. You just use the sun to develop it rather than acids which is better for your health and the environment. I'm going to keep experimenting with printmaking when I can, it's fun because you never really know what you're going to get.
Last but not least, is the Comicon in San Diego. I'll be there like always. I'm sharing a booth with Murphy Art Books- we're at #4833. Come say hi if you're going. Should be fun and crowded as always. Plus always excellent people watching and I'll be bringing my camera. Look for me I'll be dressed as Xena.
My new book will be debuting at the Comicon, I'm excited, I haven't even seen the final myself yet. I think we put more into this one than the last, there's an intro by Peter Frank, and a rather funny (and X rated) essay by David Choe. He's naughty but awesome. The book has most of my paintings from the last 3-4 years, it's kinda a trip to look at, for me anyway. I can see the evolution that has happened in my work. Hope people like it. I'll do a better blog entry about it later.
Here's part of the press release:
Jeff Soto delivers his second fine art collection, "Storm Clouds." "Storm Clouds" represents Jeff's evolution beyond his signature robot vs. nature motifs and features work from his politically charged solo exhibitions, "Supernova," "Cold Ice Age," and "Storm Clouds" created over the past three years. The Riverside Art Museum, with funding from the James Irvine Foundation, generously contributed the introduction to the book written by RAM's senior curator, Peter Frank. Also includes essays by Jeff Soto, David Choe, and Mark Murphy.
"Storm Clouds" features a hard bound, archival edition, that matches the size and format of the sold out, "Potato Stamp Dreams," with over 154 pages. The standard edition features specialty printing on the cover and the Limited Edition will feature a custom printed box, signed book, with 4 archival prints and special touches. Available late July 2008. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more info.
I also have a new print out. "Beast Within", 17" x 17" giclee, edition of 50. I had a lot of requests for this image and think it's relevant somehow in this election year. Find it on potatostamp.com
Finally, just a photo of my daughter that Erin took... how did Jennifer and I make such a cute kid? I'm already learning to use a shotgun (or at least pump it dramatically) for when she's a teenager... I plan on being that scary dad on the porch...
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Jon Stewart made the packed audience laugh while he was in Telluride,
Colorado this past Labor Day weekend (29 August to 1 September, 2014)
while he was
introducing his new film, "Rosewater."
"I am just starting to adjust to the altitude, so I guess that means
it is time for me to leave to go home now. What is the best thing for
adjusting to
high altitude? Water. So, most of you are hydrating and drinking a lot
of water? And now I get to watch you squirm in your seats while you
watch "Rosewater," because you won't be able to use the bathroom for the next two hours."
The 41st Telluride Film Festival is hard to get to, but worth the
trip, and showcases the most anticipated U.S. premieres from first time
filmmakers like Jon
Stewart to veteran filmmakers including Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
and Bennett Miller. There were also several classic auteurs honored such
as Orson
Welles, his incomplete feature, made just three years before Citizen
Kane, which was never shown publicly, "The Magician," a 2014
documentary about Orson Welles himself, Robert Altman's, "California Split," 1974, and Francis Ford Coppola,"Apocalypse Now,"
1979, A Close-up on Apocalypse Now and Hearts of Darkness, 1991. The festival has a low key, small, casual, and
approachable style, without any fancy red carpets.
At 8,750
feet, this gorgeous mountain town, with a history rich in mining, is set
in a valley surrounded
by mountain peaks. The sun shines in that Rocky Mountain High sort
of way which places a halo around the person you are talking to. The
screenings are held
at approximately 12 venues all within walking distance in town, and
if you ascend in the gondola 1,000 to 2,000 additional feet, to Mountain
Village (a ski
resort plaza with hotels, outdoors shops, and restaurants), there is
another 500 seat theater, named after Chuck Jones. The gondola is very
safe, is
powered by solar energy, and offers 360 degree panoramic mountain
views. It is breathtakingly gorgeous and offers the opportunity to meet
others who share
the same passion for film as yourself.
There are three airports that service the Telluride area; Telluride,
Montrose, and Durango, and if you are unable to fly directly into
Telluride (because
soon it will be for private flights only), Tellurides.com
offers transportation from Montrose or Durango. It may sound far to an
Coaster, but the hour and 20 minute ride from Montrose to Telluride
is part of the vacation as you drive by ranches, 14,000 foot peaks, red
rocks, and
rivers with trout jumping from them. In other words, getting there
is half the fun.
I saw 10 films in only four days, most of them brought me on an emotional catharsis.
Films included the following;
: the sports drama about two brothers, both Olympic gold medalists in wrestling, and an eccentric wealthy mentor.
: based on the novel by Cheryl Strayed, about a recently divorced
woman who reflects back on her past and her relationship with her mother
and ex-husband
as she hikes the Pacific Crest Trail.
The Homesman
: Tommy Lee Jones as a claim jumper, who tries to help three troubled women make it across the prairie safely,
: a washed up action film actor who tries to rekindle his career in the theater,
Red Army
: a hockey documentary about the Cold War,
: an IRA war drama set in Belfast, starring Jack O'Connell from "Starred Up,"
: based on the true story about a detained journalist (Maziar Bahari) in Iran.
Paradise Lost
: a Godfather-like film about Pablo Escobar starring Benicio del Toro, and Josh Hutcherson, and lastly,
Dancing Arabs
: a young boys viewpoint growing up Arabic in Israel.
All the films took me on an emotional rollercoaster, to say the least.
Many films received terrific buzz at the festival. There is already talk of Oscar contention for Foxcatcher, Birdman, and Imitation Game.
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Mexico Will Leave NAFTA Talks if Trump Triggers Withdraw
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Mexico will leave the NAFTA negotiating table if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to trigger a 6-month process to withdraw from the trade pact, three Mexican sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters. The news agency reported that Canada was increasingly convinced that Trump would soon announce the United States intends to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, sending the Canadian and Mexican currencies lower and hurting stocks across the continent.
"I think it's indisputable that if Trump announces a U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA, well at that moment the negotiations stop," said Raul Urteaga, head of international trade for Mexico's agriculture ministry.
The two other sources, who are involved in the trade talks and asked not to be named, said that Mexico remains firm on its position to get up and leave from the negotiating table if Trump goes through with the move.
While a NAFTA termination letter would start the six-month exit clock ticking, the United States would not be legally bound to quit NAFTA once it expires. Washington could use the move as the ultimate sleight of hand as it seeks to gain leverage over Canada and Mexico in talks to update the 24-year-old trade pact.
Trump has long called the 1994 treaty a bad deal that hurts American workers. His negotiating team has set proposals that have alarmed their Canadian and Mexican counterparts, Reuters reported.
Among the most divisive are plans to establish rules of origin for NAFTA goods that would set minimum levels of U.S. content for autos, a sunset clause that would terminate the trade deal if it is not renegotiated every five years, and ending the so-called Chapter 19 dispute mechanism.
Though observers in Canada and Mexico have become increasingly gloomy about the upcoming Jan. 23-28 Montreal round in recent weeks, some took heart from a recent speech made by Trump to farmers this week in which he held back from provocative comments about the trade deal.
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Contemporary Cookie Jars
Why do we always picture ceramic animals with removable heads when it comes to cookie storage? Let's take a look at some streamlined versions of the cookie jar for today's contemporary kitchen, along with a few that still bring along a touch of fun:
• 1. Iittala Large Glass Jar This Finnish-made canister has a sealed lid and 64oz capacity. $100 at Velocity
• 2. Wade Ceramics Ovation Cookie Jar Minimal in white with wooden lid – the lettering is DIY. $30 at cookware.com
• 3. Bauer Cookie Jar These are classic and come in gorgeous colors for everyone (plus white for us purists). $90 at Bauer Pottery Co.
• 4. Silver Kitchen Storage Canisters Looks like these are strictly for biscuits – available in the UK at redcandy
• 5. Handmade Lidded Jar A one-of-a-kind, sculptural beauty. $70 by juditavill on Etsy
• 6. Large Porcelain Cherry Blossom Jar Can you tell we're swooning? Another handmade creation. $150 by kristenkswanson on Etsy
• 7. Georgia Cookie Jar What can we say? Surrealism meets kitchen storage. $225 by Jonathan Adler
• 8. Death Star Cookie Jar When you can't get all the kitsch out of the cookie jar. And even if you aren't a Star Wars fan – that spherical shape is spot on. $50 at the Star Wars Shop
• 9. Bodum Yohki Storage Jar This is a big-un at 85oz, and much more affordable than the similar Iittala above. $45 at Bodum


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I have made quite a few discoveries on the http://www.familysearch.org site by choosing the advanced search, and then choosing spouse for the relationship.
I then just enter in last names. If you have a Smith marrying a Jones, it will not work, but you may be surprised at the results you get with one or two less common names.
Worth a try.


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The Fire and a few other results went their way this weekend. Still, the Men in Red remain just below the red line, two points back of the final playoff spot in the East with three matches left to play.
A breakdown of the weekend and what it means for the current Eastern Conference playoff picture…
x - 1) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 53 (15-9-8)
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home / 1 away)
Last 5 Games: DDWWW (11pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 10-2-4 / 5-7-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 59
Average Opponents Pts: 45.0
Remaining Schedule: 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: New York held a long lead, controversy ensued, New England went up 2-1 late only to see Tim Cahill bag an incredible header to see Red Bull walk away with a 2-2 draw and eventually become the first team in MLS to clinch a playoff berth.
Still, the game will feel like a missed opportunity at home for a team still hoping to win the Supporters Shield and lock down the Eastern Conference top seed. The result is disappointing from a Fire perspective for two reasons: 1) It gives New England an extra point and 2) It almost assuredly makes Red Bull's home game vs. the Fire on October 27 all the more meaningful.
New York will take a break off this week before visiting high-flying Houston on October 20.
2) Sporting KC
Current Points: 51 (15-10-6)
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home / 2 away)
Last 5: WLWWW (9pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-5-3 / 7-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 60
Average Opponents Pts: 35.6
Remaining Schedule: 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/23 vs. OLI**, 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Sporting KC did exactly what they needed to do, getting a well-earned 1-0 victory at Columbus Saturday night. The result means Sporting has earned just three points less on the road than they have at home this season – a somewhat incredible away record in MLS terms.
KC controls their own destiny for Eastern Conference top spot but faces a very tough test Wednesday vs. a Dynamo side that jumped up to third this weekend. A Sporting win in that match automatically puts them into the playoffs but they can also make it with a combination draw and Fire draw or loss would also do the trick.
3) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 47 (13-10-8)
Games Remaining: 3 (2 home / 1 away)
Last 5 Games: WWWLD (10pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-3-3 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 58
Average Opponents Pts: 39.7
Remaining Schedule: 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/24 @ AU**, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: Houston continued their climb up the table with their third straight win Friday vs. Montreal. Things looked bleak for the Dynamo in early September but the side now seems destined to once again reach the playoffs and with back-to-back matches vs. Sporting KC and New York, their ascent might not stop at third place.
All we can say is, typical Houston Dynamo…
4) Montreal Impact
Current Points: 46 (13-10-7)
Games Remaining: 4 (2 home/ 2 away)
Last 5 Games: LDLLW (4pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-3-3 / 4-7-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 58
Average Opponents Pts: 39.5
Remaining Schedule: 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: Montreal fell again 1-0 at Houston Friday night, moving the side that spent much of the regular season at the top of the East all the way down to fourth place. The Impact still hold a game in hand on everyone and both of their remaining home matches are six-pointers against New England (this week) and Philadelphia (October 19). If they can recover from their down form and win those games, they should still be in the playoffs.
5) Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 45 (12-10-9)
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WWLLD (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-4-5 / 5-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 54
Average Opponents Pts: 37.3
Remaining Schedule: 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: There was a point Saturday night in which it looked like all three Eastern Conference games would go the Fire's way, then Kleberson's 96th minute free kick happened, giving Philadelphia a crucial 1-0 home win over Toronto FC.
With that win, the Union stayed above the red line, two points ahead of the Fire with three matches remaining. Philly will look to take advantage of Saturday's game at lowly D.C. before having to close with tough matches at Montreal and vs. Sporting KC.
6) Chicago Fire
Current Points: 43 (12-12-7)
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WDLWD (7pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 9-4-3 / 3-7-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 52
Average Opponents Pts: 40
Remaining Schedule: 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: The Fire did the business with a 3-0 win at D.C. on Friday night and if not for Kleberson's late free kick in Philly, would have sat in fifth place to end the weekend.
The Fire visit FC Dallas who kept their quite slim Western Conference playoff hopes alive with a 1-1 draw vs. Real Salt Lake Saturday. With the Galaxy destroying Chivas USA and even Vancouver picking up a point vs. Portland Sunday, it doesn't look good for Dallas, who are seven points out of the final playoff spot with three games to go, meaning a loss Saturday would officially be there end of the season.
On the other hand, the Fire are 3-12-2 all-time in Dallas and will go for their second straight away win on Saturday – a feat the team has achieved just once in the past four seasons. A win in Frisco will put the Fire in prime position with a home match vs. Toronto looming.
7) New England Revolution
Current Points: 42 (11-11-9)
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: DDWLL (5pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-5-4 / 4-7-4
Maximum Possible Points: 51
Average Opponents Pts: 42.6
Remaining Schedule: 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: New England were no doubt the biggest losers from this weekend's results, scoring two goals to go up 2-1 late only to have Cahill's 96th minute header serve as a huge gut punch. A visit to Montreal, who are also coming off a loss at Houston, looms quite large and defeat in Quebec could do serious damage to the Revs' playoff hopes.
Still, the home-and-home vs. Columbus to close the season will keep things interesting for the Revolution and at the very least, likely keep them in the mix until the final weekend.
8) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 41 (12-15-5)
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home / 1 away)
Last 5 Games: LWWWL (9pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 7-6-3 / 5-9-2
Maximum Possible Points: 47
Average Opponents Pts: 42
Remaining Schedule: 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: As great as the Crew's run under interim head man Brian Bliss was, all it would take was another loss to deal a horrible blow to their playoff hopes. The Crew will now take their bye week but they need to win their remaining two matches and hope for major help around the East in order to make the playoffs.
There's still a chance but it's just not very good.


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CC: Rich Rod to Maryland?
So rumor has it that RR may be heading to Maryland. This is most likely the case if he were to get fired from Michigan. I can't see RR leaving Michigan for Maryland if DB gives him a vote of confidence, but we'll see.
Sorry if this has already been posted, haven't seen it on the board.


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The animated short film "Extinction of the Saber-toothed Housecat" opens screenings of "A Cat in Paris," acting as a tasty amuse-bouche for the Oscar-nominated hand-drawn feature. If only the entree had a little more meat on it.
The animated short film �Extinction of the Saber-toothed Housecat� opens screenings of �A Cat in Paris,� acting as a tasty amuse-bouche for the Oscar-nominated hand-drawn feature. If only the entree had a little more meat on it.
Running a lean 65 minutes, Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli�s film follows the double life of a wise black cat named Dino. By day, he�s a soothing companion to Zoe, a little girl left mute by the murder of her father. By night, Dino joins Nico (voice actor Steve Blum), a cat burglar, on loot raids across the rooftops of Paris.
Nico, Zoe and her detective mother (voiced by Marcia Gay Harden) soon develop a connection beyond their mutual feline friend, partly through the appearance of Victor Costa (voice actor JB Blanc), the gangster responsible for Zoe�s fatherlessness.
The French film has been dubbed in English for young American viewers. The story is basic and the length is kid-friendly, but this often doesn�t feel like a movie for kids. It�s too low-key to command a short attention span, and it contains a few images that could creep out little ones.
Still, it has a quirkiness that will charm adult animation fans, along with truly striking imagery from beginning to end. Wearing influences ranging from Picasso to The New Yorker, the look of �A Cat in Paris� lingers longer in the memory than the story driving it.


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Central Illinois � and much of the Midwest � was blanketed by a snowstorm Sunday, extending winter break and leaving up to 13 inches of snow in the Springfield area.
If you�re looking for something to do after school this week, here are some options. Just be extra careful because the freezing temperatures are very dangerous. Bundle up with multiple layers � or, better yet, wait until later in the week when temperatures are supposed to warm up a bit.
Snow ice cream
This idea is from familycrafts.about.com.
1 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of sugar
4-5 cups of clean snow
Collect fresh, clean snow. Scoop it up but do not pack it.
Put the snow in your freezer while you prepare the other ingredients.
Mix the milk, vanilla and sugar together. �Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved,� according to the Family Crafts site. Slowly add the snow to the mixture.
Stir constantly until the mixture is as thick as ice cream. �Now, it is ready to eat and enjoy,� the site said.
Build an igloo
This idea is from YodelMagazine.com.
Large amount of snow
Find an area that�s covered with flat, compacted snow. Create a circle in the snow to form the footprint of your igloo. Stick with 10 feet or less in diameter or the igloo will be too big.
Use the saw (or have an adult use it) to cut rectangular blocks of snow from the ground. These should be about 10 inches thick. �If the top layer of snow is too soft, hard snow can usually be found underneath,� Yodel�s site explained.
These large snow bricks are used at the base of the igloo. Bricks should get smaller as you get closer to the top of the structure.
�Stack your snow bricks one on top of the other in spiral layers,� according to Yodel. You have to slant the edges of the bricks in a bit.
�After placing all your bricks, pack any gaps with snow, keeping the interior wall smooth so moisture runs down the side of the wall rather than dripping from the ceiling,� the site explains.
Build a door for you to get in an out of. Once inside, use a stick or ski pole to poke air holes all the way through the snow bricks.
Snow candy
This recipe is from www.wikihow.com.
1 cup of real maple syrup
1/4 cup of salted butter
Snow (or vanilla ice cream or shaved ice)
Candy is easiest to make if you catch fresh snow while it falls. But, that might not be an option. So, if you can�t catch falling snow, just pack some that�s already on the ground.
Put a large container with snow in the freezer.
You might want to ask a parent to help with this next step. �Heat the syrup and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat,� Wiki explained. Bring to a boil, but stir so it does not boil over.
Leave the mixture for 6 to 7 minutes.
Remove it from the heat. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes before pouring the maple syrup and butter over the snow (or ice cream or shaved ice).
Build a snowman
These instructions are from www.wikihow.com.
Find a flat area for your snowman. Make sure the spot has a nice patch of snow.
Pack a handful of snow tightly, shaping it into a sphere.
Put this snowball on the ground and roll it along so it can pick up more snow, letting it grow larger. Keep rolling until the snowball is the size you�d like your snowman�s base to be.
Make two more snowballs, each a bit smaller than the previous spheres. Then, stack the three snowballs with the largest on the ground.
Smooth out the sides.
Once the snowballs are in place, pack more snow between the layers to make sure they stick together.
You can stabilize your snowman by putting a long, skinny stick straight down through the top of the snowman�s head and into the body. Then, use more snow to cover the hole left by the stick.
Use a carrot for a nose, buttons or pebbles for eyes and a row of pebbles or coal for a mouth.
Use sticks for arms and then, if you can bear to part with one in temperatures this cold, give your snowman a hat.
Amber Campbell is a senior at Tri-City High School.


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A Kitchen In an Old Pasta Factory
We are totally smitten with this kitchen, which is in a renovated pasta factory in Marseille, France. The whole gorgeous residence has been making the design blog rounds, but we were particularly taken by the kitchen (of course). How great would it be to cook in an old pasta factory?
This kitchen has a couple of good pointers for people renovating their own kitchens. We especially liked the cupboard covers, which appear to be made out of fine-gauge screen material, hooked on rings. They look like they can be easily swung up and out of the way, but they also seem to have buttons or snaps to hold them down. This is a totally new idea for cupboard coverings, at least to us, and we like how it covers the shelves without completely blocking them away from sight.
We also just love the colors in this kitchen. They are rich and deep and feel very grown-up, while still comfortable and warm.
• See the entire residence: Loft Tour: In France, a Converted Pasta Factory at Loft Life.
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Techline - December 2013Posted in How To: Tech Qa on November 1, 2013
Rocks vs. Tons
My current dedicated trail rig has a '41 Dodge body mounted to a '72 Snow Commander chassis. I'm running a Dana 60 up front with a Trac-Lok and a welded 14-bolt rear. Both axles have 4.56 gears and cut 44-inch Super Swampers. The engine is a fairly stout 400ci Chevy V-8 with roughly 500hp (dyno-proven). The transmission is a Turbo 350 that's worked and connected to a NP205 transfer case. I'm running 1350 U-joints at both ends as well.
I used to be a big mud guy, but here lately, not so much. I now find myself doing more East Coast wheeling in the rocks, hills, and trails. Mostly places like Rausch Creek and with the Big Dogs at a new park in West Virginia. The problem I have is that my center of gravity is way too high for this kind of wheeling. This led me to pick up an original '41 Dodge WC-12 frame. My current plan is to link the rear with air shocks and run Deaver leaf springs up front with the 1-ton axles. I would like to use a LQ4 6.0L V-8 for the engine, along with my Turbo 350 transmission and a NP205 transfer case.
Recently, a good friend of mine informed me that he purchased a set of 2½-ton Rockwell axles for me for $600. I'm still not sure I need the Rockwells. The main drawbacks I see are the height and weight of the Rockwell axles. Some people say that I am reaching the limits of my 1-ton axles and that I should invest in chromoly 'shafts and CTM U-joints. Those parts are expensive! I feel that the Rockwells would give me more gear, and if I mohawk the set, then I would have more ground clearance. From what I hear, the 2½-ton Rockwell is about the strongest axle I can run. So what do you think? Do I stick with the 1-tons or go for the Rockwell conversion?
Ken Basile, Jr.
Via email
As a guy that is currently working on a Rockwell-equipped rig (the Rescued Wrangler), I can tell you that the axles have both major benefits and drawbacks. Let's start by looking at what you have. Judging from the photo you submitted, your rig appears to be fitted with a low-pinion Dana 60 front axle. These are great axles, but do have limitations. If you are still running the stock U-joints and axleshafts and have not managed to break one, then I would say the axle is working fine for your needs.
You mention that the 60 has a Trac-Lok differential. Since the Trac-Lok is a limited-slip differential, it allows more speed differentiation between the tires. This means it isn't as aggressive or effective as a full-time locker, but it is easier on parts. The biggest downside to the Trac-Lok for your proposed wheeling destinations is that it won't be as effective and predictable as a full-time locker. For serious wheeling, I suggest upgrading to a selectable or automatic locker.
The fact that your Dana 60 front axle is of the low-pinion group also means that it is weaker than a high-pinion front Dana 60. This is due to the fact that when a low-pinion axle is run in the front of a truck, it applies drive pressure to the weaker coast-side of the gear. A high-pinion Dana 60 front axle is equipped with a reverse-rotation gearset which churns on the stronger drive-side of the gear. Don't get me wrong. I have seen low-pinion Dana 60 front axles last years under well-used trucks with 44-inch tires, but a high-pinion 60 would be better.
As for the 14-bolt rear, it is one of the toughest and most reliable 1-ton differentials you can have. Sure, chromoly axleshafts would be a great upgrade, but depending on where you are located, factory-replacement 'shafts can usually be had for cheap from your local junkyard. A 44-inch tire isn't something that I would worry about too much on the 14-bolt, as the extra pinion support and massive 10½-inch ring gear make for an incredibly strong rear axle. With all that being said, the Rockwell option is worth entertaining.
Yes, the Rockwell axles are heavy—very heavy, actually. The massive third member can also make the axle difficult to package under a rig and the gear-reduction internals will be just as power-robbing as your automatic transmission. The good news is that you would be less likely to break a stock Rockwell 'shaft with a 44-inch tire versus a factory 1-ton 'shaft. Stock for stock, the Rockwell is stronger.
As a matter of fact, one of the reasons that I chose to go with 44-inch tires on my Rockwell Wrangler, and previous Rockwell-equipped rigs, is that you can drive like a crazed teenager jacked on soda and Moon Pies. In other words, you can give the rig hell off-road and the axles will usually be none the wiser. This doesn't mean that you won't see your weak points appear upstream, but it does make the Rockwell axles very attractive. Going with Rockwells will also require custom wheels, brakes, and most likely, a new suspension setup.
Ultimately, you are in a good position since you own both axles. If your goal is to lower your rig for more technical wheeling, the 1-ton axle set will allow you to accomplish that more easily. The 1-ton axles will also allow your rig to be a touch lighter and nimble in the rocks. If you simply don't want to drop the coin on the high-zoot 'shafts and 1-ton gear, then yes, the stock Rockwell axles are hard to beat for the price. For your specific trail rig, I would lean more towards keeping the 1-ton axles. Heck, for the money you make selling your Rockwell axles, you could probably get all the axle upgrades you need to make your 1-ton set even better.
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After installing 31s on my Wrangler, my Jeep's AX-5 transmission promptly began destroying the synchros. I know from your column that the SM420 transmission is an excellent upgrade. I plan to ultimately run 33s. I have the tranny, Advance Adapters adapter, and bellhousing from a 2.8L GM. My problem is that the casting number on the bellhousing I have is not the same as the one recommended by Novak Conversions. Can you shed some light on the subject for me? I have the clutch, pressure plate, but could also use some guidance as to slave cylinder and throwout bearing.
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Novak (www.novak-adapt.com) lists the GM casting number as 15679692. So long as the bellhousing you have was pulled from an '85-'89 S-10 fitted with the 2.8L V-6 engine, you should be fine. If your bellhousing is not from the previous mentioned years and engine specs, you may need to look for another one to avoid any complications with the conversion. As for the slave cylinder and throwout bearing, my research indicates that S-10 components from the same late '80s 2.8L manual transmission trucks should work, but will require a new line to union the Wrangler and S-10 hydraulics. The bellhousing may require a few modifications (slight grinding for clearance) to accommodate the new clutch components as well.
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An unrepentant Clive Palmer is refusing to apologise for an attack on the prime minister's chief of staff.
The Palmer United Party leader says it's clear Peta Credlin exercises "undue influence" on government policy.
Mr Palmer on Monday used a parliamentary debate to lash out at the government's parental leave scheme, suggesting Ms Credlin had influenced the policy because she stood to benefit.
On Tuesday, the mining magnate refused to apologise for his comments, denying he was being sexist.
"I believe as chief of staff, regardless of whether she is a woman or man, she exercises undue influence on government policy to the detriment of many of the elected members of parliament," he told reporters in Canberra.
Mr Palmer said he was not aware of Ms Credlin's personal struggles, a reference to her public statements on undergoing IVF treatment.
He made the comments because they concerned policy.
"I think policies should be formulated from the party room," he said.
"It shouldn't come down from Tony Abbott's office telling elected members of parliament what they will do."
Mr Palmer has been widely condemned for dragging an unelected staff member into the public debate in such a personal way.
Coalition frontbencher Christopher Pyne has criticised Mr Palmer's "cowardly" and "ignorant" comments, pointing out the PPL was proposed before Ms Credlin worked for Mr Abbott.
Cabinet colleague Julie Bishop joined in the criticism, saying she hopes Mr Palmer reflects on his "hurtful" comments about Ms Credlin, who has been struggling with IVF treatment.
"For him to single her out is a particularly hurtful thing for him to do," she told Sky News.
Nationals MP Darren Chester said he was disgusted with Mr Palmer's comments, and said he worried about the tone of parliamentary debate when unelected staffers were drawn in and "personally vilified".
"It was unnecessary for Mr Palmer to be so personally vindictive in the comments he made," he told reporters.
"He should apologise."
Liberal MP Dennis Jensen said staffers were not "fair game" in parliament.
"The people who to a certain extent are fair game are us as politicians, but once again it shouldn't get down to personal invective," Dr Jensen said.
"You should deal with issues, not with personalities."
Nationals MP Andrew Broad, who tweeted his disapproval of the "gutter politics" after Mr Palmer made the statement, added the comments were hurtful for couples like he and his wife who had also struggled with fertility.
"People expect better of members of parliament."
Australian Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt said that politics should be "about more than fast cars and personal attacks".
Mr Palmer was later forced to backtrack after he referred to Ms Credlin as a dog.
"She's the top enchilada. She's the top dog - oh, I shouldn't say that. She's the boss. She's chief of staff. She's the top person."
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said Mr Palmer's comments were "unwarranted and wrong".
"Our arguments should be about the issues," he told AAP.
"There is more than enough wrong with Tony Abbott's unfair and unaffordable paid parental leave scheme for politicians to focus on, just ask any Liberal or National Party MP."
Mr Palmer attempted to clarify his remarks on his Twitter account.
"I'm concerned many rural women with children won't be eligible for Coalition's paid parental leave scheme while highly paid mothers are…" he wrote.
"… I've not intended to personally attack Peta Credlin in my PPL criticisms. However, no key position in government should escape scrutiny."