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Fairey will also participate in a lecture and Q&A conversation for the campus and wider Santa Fe community
Santa Fe University of Art and Design (SFUAD) announced today that contemporary artist and graphic designer Shepard Fairey will visit Santa Fe for a lecture and Q&A discussion and will create a mural design as part of the university's 2013–2014 Artists for Positive Social Change series. The lecture and Q&A, free and open to the public, will be hosted by Graphic Design Department chair David Grey and held at SFUAD's Greer Garson Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. Fairey will also design and paint a permanent outdoor campus mural during the week of Feb. 18.
Launched in 2011, Artists for Positive Social Change is a university-wide series of events, courses, lectures and performances exploring a specific theme relevant to society and the work of artists who push the creative boundaries of their profession. This year's theme is "Art and Political Activism."
Over the past 20 years, Fairey has seen a meteoric rise to become one of the most influential contemporary artists today, with a multitude of international mural projects and exhibitions that began in the early 90's. In 1989, while attending Rhode Island School of Design, Fairey created the "Andre the Giant has a Posse" image, which ignited and evolved into the present-day OBEY GIANT campaign. Though they started with an absurd sticker, the OBEY GIANT graphics have since taken cues from popular culture, commercial marketing and political messaging to change the way people see art and the urban landscape.
In 2003, Fairey founded Studio Number One, a creative firm dedicated to applying his ethos wherever art and enterprise intersect. Building on Fairey's approach to designing striking, thought-provoking work, the company has evolved into its own creative entity and become one of the top boutique agencies in the country. The firm has produced artwork for a number of high-profile bands and motion pictures, including the Black Eyed Peas, the Smashing Pumpkins, Flogging Molly, Led Zeppelin, and the film Walk the Line.
In 2008, his portrait of then-Democratic candidate Barack Obama, with the word "HOPE" under the illustration, became an internationally recognized emblem of the Obama campaign and a symbol of political change for many. The artwork now resides in the Smithsonian Institution in its National Portrait Gallery as an official presidential portrait.
"I enjoy any opportunity to share my work and my philosophy that art can be about aesthetics and escapism, but simultaneously ideas and engagement," said Fairey. "I strive to erode the perceived barriers between fine art and graphic art. My public art and many other chosen platforms are democratic and invite the audience into the dialog."
Along with the Obama campaign, Fairey has also donated artwork and made contributions to charitable organizations and causes such as the ACLU, MoveOn, Hope for Darfur, the Chiapas Relief Fund, marriage equality reform, 11th Hour Action, Hurricane Katrina relief, The Art of Elysium, Southern California fire relief, shelters for L.A. teens, children's charities in Iraq and the United States, Free the West Memphis 3, Feeding America, Adopt-a-Pet.com and the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.
Fairey has continued to progress with his art, with a 20-year retrospective museum exhibition that began at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, in 2009 and continued to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and the Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati. Last year, he was commissioned by Time Magazine to design a cover in celebration of "The Protester," an anonymous figure representative of momentous world demonstrations such as the Arab Spring and Occupy movement. It was his second Time cover. He has also designed covers for Rolling Stone and Esquire magazines.
"Few visual artists working today have impacted contemporary culture as Shepard has," said David Scheinbaum, SFUAD's director of photography and artist-in-residence, who spearheaded the Artists for Positive Social Change initiative. "Not without controversy, Shepard is an artist who has stayed consistent with his message and offered his work for use by numerous politically active groups, as well as to reinforce his own thoughts and opinions."
Other events in this year's Artists for Positive Social Change series have included a multimedia presentation by arts supporter and musician Tom Maguire called Barbarians at the Gate – Stravinsky, Diaghilev & the Ballets Russes, as well as a simulcast of New York's Creative Time Summit, whose theme was "Confronting Inequity." Additional events will be announced in the spring.
Tickets will be required for community admittance to the lecture and Q&A on Feb. 17 and can be picked up free of charge in early February. No reservations will be accepted; a maximum of four tickets will be given to individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more on Fairey and OBEY GIANT, visit www.OBEYGIANT.com.
About Artists for Positive Social Change
Santa Fe University of Art and Design's Artists for Positive Social Change is a groundbreaking, university-wide series of events, lectures and performances that highlights one theme each year as part of a five-year initiative. All departments of the university engage in an in-depth exploration of the chosen theme, discussing the work of relevant artists who have respectfully and fearlessly pushed the creative boundaries of their medium. During the initiative's inaugural 2011–2012 academic year, Artists for Positive Social Change focused on hip-hop not just as entertainment, but as a significant form of communication and a cultural force around the world.
About Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Santa Fe University of Art and Design is an accredited institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one of the world's leading centers for art and design. The university offers degrees in arts management, contemporary music, creative writing, digital arts, graphic design, film, performing arts, photography and studio art. Faculty members are practicing artists who teach students in small groups, following a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that combines hands-on experience with core theory and prepares graduates to become well-rounded, creative, problem-solving professionals. As a Laureate International Universities Center of Excellence in Art, Architecture and Design, the university boasts an international student body and opportunities to study abroad, encouraging students to develop a global perspective on the arts. Santa Fe University of Art and Design is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.


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My brother Rich asked me to make him a coconut cake after seeing Bobby Flay "throwdown" with Robert Carter from the Peninsula Grill. Apparently coconut cake is one of Rich's favorite cakes, a fact I never knew despite having lived under the same roof for a quarter of a century. Rich looked into ordering a cake from the Peninsula Grill, but the cake costs $100 and overnight shipping from South Carolina to San Francisco would be $116 for a whopping total of $216! He said I could make him any coconut cake I wanted and he didn't care when I got around to making it for him. He said anytime is a great time for coconut cake.
Both Bobby's and Robert's recipes are available on the internet, but I ended up making my own version for Rich. Some commentors who tried Bobby Flay's recipe questioned the accuracy of the recipe on the website and Robert's recipe seemed a bit excessive using 2.5 pounds of butter, 4 pounds of sugar, and 44 ounces (1.3 liters) of heavy cream. I'm not saying that my cake or Bobby's is any less indulgent, but Robert's is super duper over the top indulgent. I guess that's why he calls his cake the "ultimate".
So I used Bobby's recipe as a starting point. His coconut custard recipe sounded like it would result in a delicious coconut pastry cream. I also liked that the custard would be used in the cream filling as well as the frosting. For the cake itself I decided to revisit Dorie Greenspan's perfect party cake which I had tried for a Daring Bakers' challenge a few months ago. I substituted some of the buttermilk in the cake recipe with some canned unsweetened coconut milk to infuse some coconut flavor into the cake. I used Chaokoh brand since it's fairly inexpensive (about $1 for a 13.5 ounce can.) and it's widely available in my local markets. One 13.5 ounce can was enough to make the custard and the cake. For the frosting I went with a cream cheese frosting that was flavored with some of the coconut custard. A simple syrup made by steeping flaked coconut and a garnish of toasted unsweetened coconut flakes completed the list of components.
I'm not very good at assembling layer cakes, a fact that I am determined to change. I hope that with some practice I will eventually improve. Overall, for a first attempt, I think my coconut cake turned out pretty well visually and I was quite happy with the taste. I liked how all the individual components came together in the final product. This was definitely a case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. The cake just screamed coconut with every bite which is exactly what I wanted to achieve. My brother absolutely loved the cake. My mother, who unbeknownst to me until now is also a coconut aficionado, loved it too. Apparently I didn't know my family at all. :) But I do know that this cake will be making an appearance at many more family gatherings.
Coconut Cake
(makes one 9-inch cake)
Toasted Coconut:
2 cups flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Coconut Simple Syrup:
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
Coconut Custard:
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons coconut rum (Malibu brand works well)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Coconut Filling:
3/4 cup coconut custard (see recipe), cold
3/4 cup very cold heavy cream
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces (1 stick / 8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temp
1/2 cup coconut custard (see recipe), cold
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Coconut Cake:
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large egg whites
4 ounces (1 stick / 8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temp
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To toast the coconut:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread the coconut evenly onto a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden brown, stirring once, about 8 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the coconut sit in the oven until very dry and crunchy, about 10 minutes longer. Let coconut cool before using to decorate the frosted cake.
To make the simple syrup:
Bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir in the coconut, remove from the heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Strain the liquid into a clean saucepan, bring to a boil and let cook until the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
To make the custard:
Combine the whole milk, coconut milk and vanilla bean and seeds in a medium nonreactive saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
Whisk together the yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl. Remove vanilla bean from warm milk. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture then return the mixture to the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until thickened. Scrape the mixture into a clean bowl and whisk in the rum and vanilla extract. In order to avoid a skin forming on the custard, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the custard. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
To make the filling:
Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Stir in about 1/3 of the whipped cream into the chilled custard to loosen and lighten the custard. Add the remaining whipped cream to the custard and gently fold in the whipped cream.
To make the frosting:
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, coconut custard, vanilla extract on low speed. Add 2 1/2 cups of the confectioners' sugar and mix until just smooth (don't whip). You may or may not need the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar depending on how stiff or sweet you want your frosting.
To make the cake:
Preheat oven to 350F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment circles and butter parchment.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Whisk together the coconut milk, buttermilk and egg whites in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar with the paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer, at medium speed for a full 3 minutes, until the butter and sugar are very light.
Beat in the vanilla extract, then add one third of the flour mixture, still beating on medium speed. Beat in half of the milk-egg mixture, and then beat in half of the remaining dry ingredients until incorporated. Add the rest of the milk and eggs beating until the batter is homogeneous, then add the last of the dry ingredients.
Finally, give the batter a good 2 minute beating to ensure that it is thoroughly mixed and well aerated. Divide the batter between the two pans and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cakes are well risen and springy to the touch – a thin knife inserted into the centers should come out clean.
Transfer the cakes to cooling racks and cool for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unfold them and peel off the paper liners. Invert and cool to room temperature, right side up.
The cooled cake layers can be wrapped airtight and stored at room temperature overnight or frozen for up to two months.
To assemble:
Using a long serrated knife, slice each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Reserve 1 of the flat bottom layers for the top of the cake. Place another layer on a cardboard round cut side up and brush with some of the coconut simple syrup. Spoon 1/3 of the coconut filling onto the cake and using a small offset metal spatula, spread it into an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the cake. Repeat with 2 more layers. Brush the cut side of the reserved cake layer with the remaining syrup. Place the layer cut side down on top of the cake.
Frost the sides and top of the cake with the frosting. Pat the toasted coconut onto the sides of the cake and sprinkle the remaining coconut on the top of the cake.


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I think this is one of the main reasons and rationale. The other is that many Christians are unfamiliar with these scriptures and have no idea what the says or means. They like the warm and fuzzy "Jesus loves me" stuff and ignore the pain and evil that god demanded. When you bring up these issues up they block their ears like 5 yr old and sing nah nah nah.
Thanks everyone for all your great replies. I've always wondered why fundie christians ignored all the evil passages in the bible but then bashed other faiths such as the muslim faith.
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CLEMSON, S.C. – Lipscomb's Jenny Borck won all her singles matches and finished first in her flight this weekend at Clemson Duckworth Fall Classic.
"This group is a very hardworking group and they want to improve," Lady Bisons coach Jamie Aid said. "They are a very coachable group."
Deahna Welcher beat a player from Kennesaw State before moving into finals of the consolation round. Welcher ended the weekend by winning the final consolation in her flight.
"The girls played well through hard back-to-back matches," Aid said.
Sierra Troxel won in a tie-breaker against UTC Asheville and lost to Georgia Regional University in a tie-breaker in the finals of the consolation.
Lorena Djuknic played for the third position and lost.
Melissa Kromer had to withdraw due to an injury.
"We had a great attitude," Aid said. "The girls have improved since last weekend. "We look forward to heading back to Nashville to work hard for ITA regionals.
"We have gone 2-1 in matches with Atlantic Sun Conference teams. They implemented what we worked on this week in practice. And as a coach these are good to see in an actual match."
Welcher and Borck won the final consolation 8-2 in doubles against Brooke/Sherrer from UNC-Asheville.
Djuknic and Troxel made it to the final consolation round but could not win against Coventry and Erikson from Wofford.
"Sierra and Lorena lost a close match against ETSU in a tie-breaker then had a great win over Charleston," Aid said. "I was very proud of the steps forward the girls made in doubles.
"The doubles was much more relaxed. We still have tons of room for improvement but they are seeing the benefits of aggressiveness."
On the men's side Rob Mitchell advanced to the singles finals in his flight.
In singles play, junior Daniel Hernandez made it to the semifinals before losing to a player from Clemson. Hernandez finished in fourth place in the first flight.
Miguel Cortez finished in third place in the third flight in semifinals.
David Salazar fought hard against a player from Troy before conceding the match in the third set.
Stuart Tierney and John Tougher had to pull out of their matches due to injuries.
Freshman Nacor Ibanez lost his first two singles matches before making a comeback and winning a match in consolation.
In doubles play, Miguel Cortez and Stuart Tierney won the doubles title in their flight by default against a pair from Clemson.
"As a team we had a great day of success having three of the spots in the semis," Tierney said. "Everyone did a great job at supporting one another and competing hard in all their matches. I am proud of everyone's efforts and attitudes on the court."
The duos of Mitchell and Tougher and Salazar and Daniel Hernandez both made it to semi-finals in doubles.
"I think it was a good day overall," said Miguel Cortez. "Personally, it was good that Stuart and I brought good energy and played a good doubles match."
Coach Mario Hernandez is pleased with the progress of his players this fall.
"The guys are doing a great job of coming out and competing no matter what conditions," coach Hernandez said. "We don't want guys that are only out here for the gear, to say that they are on the team, or just to boost their ego. We want to be a team that simply loves to work at their game whenever they have the opportunity."


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Automatic (Software) Reset and Bootloader InitiationRather than requiring a physical press of the reset button before an upload, the Micro is designed in a way that allows it to be reset by software running on a connected computer. The reset is triggered when the Micro's virtual (CDC) serial / COM port is opened at 1200 baud and then closed. When this happens, the processor will reset, breaking the USB connection to the computer (meaning that the virtual serial / COM port will disappear). After the processor resets, the bootloader starts, remaining active for about 8 seconds. The bootloader can also be initiated by pressing the reset button on the Micro. Note that when the board first powers up, it will jump straight to the user sketch, if present, rather than initiating the bootloader.Because of the way the Micro handles reset it's best to let the Arduino software try to initiate the reset before uploading, especially if you are in the habit of pressing the reset button before uploading on other boards. If the software can't reset the board you can always start the bootloader by pressing the reset button on the board.
I don't think it may help, still, can unsoldering everything connected be of any help?


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The Audi S6 was introduced as a premier, high-performance executive sedan in 1994 along with the Audi A4. These cars replaced the Audi 100 Series sedan.
The S6 high-performance vehicle has been manufactured through three different design-and-engineering generations: the C4, 1994 to1997; the C5, 1999 to 2003; and the C6, 2006 to 2012. Unlike other popular Audi models, the transformation of the S6 seems drastic due to varied changes throughout the years; for example, the vehicle was first engineered with an inline five-cylinder turbo and eventually powered by a robust V-10.
In 1999, the S6 was first introduced as the Audi S6 quattro and was offered as the saloon-style sedan as well as the Avant, the popular Audi estate-style station wagon.
The Audi S6 garnered immediate interest from European drivers, especially those familiar with the Audi 100 Series sedans. The Audi A6 and S6 design platforms signaled an immediate desire to compete with the cornerstone of elite German automotive engineering. The early manufacturing of the S6 included both quick and powerful engine options, such as the turbocharged I5 and the 4.2-liter V-8—that later becoming well known within other Audi models.
In the U.S., the Avant was the first model offered from the C5 generation, and drivers were immediately impressed with the 40-valve (five valves per cylinder) V-8 power, superior handling, and capability found within a wagon. While Americans had never possessed an affinity for wagons, here was an automobile capable of transporting the entire family, storing all the shopping from the grocery store, and going from zero to 60 mph in less than six seconds. With the advent of the Avant in the U.S., the S6 had begun to solidify its presence.
The talk of the C6 Audi S6 generation began with the powerful 40-valve, 90-degree, 5.2-liter V-10 that immediately drew comparisons to the similar engine found within the Lamborghini Gallardo. Yet the performance of the two vehicles remained different. However, the engine class of 2006 to 2011 Audi executive sedans was impressive.
The most recent generation of the Audi S6, released in 2006 and still in production in 2012, has experienced a drastic change under the hood. For 2012, Audi opted for a 4.0-liter V-8 capable of producing 420 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. While there are fewer horses in the stable, the increased torque and the use of a dual clutch, seven-speed, S-tronic transmission make for a quicker, faster and more nimble vehicle. The V-10 clocked in at 5.1 seconds when travelling from zero to 60 mph, while the new V-8 powered the 2012 model to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. In addition to the weight lost in the engine compartment, the 2012 Audi S6 offers a significant boost in gas mileage with 16/24 mpg city/highway.
Drivers and passengers of the 2012 Audi S6 will enjoy the exterior aesthetic as well as the interior styling. The premium offerings include an impressive media interface with the Audi MMI navigation and digital music storage capability. As in years past, the 2012 will offer several impressive exterior color options, which are mixed to match with the premium-leather interior options.
The Audi S6 has seating for five adults and comes equipped with anchors for safely transporting car seats and carriers.
Standard safety equipment includes stability control, traction control, front driver and passenger airbags, side-curtain airbags, headrest restraints for all five passengers, and robust braking within a four-wheel, anti-lock braking system. Available performance options include 19-inch alloy wheels and 265/35R high-performance tires.
The good news and bad news of the 2012 Audi S6 includes the fact that the sedan will be sold in the U.S., yet the Avant will remain across the pond. Overall, the 2012 offers an engineering improvement upon its third-generation S6 platform members.
Past Audi S6 versions are still accessible through several Audi and independent dealerships. The first-generation vehicles are nearing a vintage flavor and are rarely found in the U.S., yet many can still be seen on the roads of Germany and throughout nearby European nations.
The 2011 S6 is the final year of the V-10. The MSRP for the 2011 Audi S6 was listed at $76,100. It possesses all cabin amenities and safety features found on and within the 2012 model, whereas little has been altered in regard to driver amenities. The detraction of the 2011 and other third-generation models, was found within the untapped potential. Drivers hoped for something performance-comparable to a Lamborghini, while still enjoying the comfort and luxuries associated with an executive sedan.
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Reba Wood, 93, Brookfield, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at McLarney Manor, Brookfield.
Reba Wood, 93, Brookfield, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at McLarney Manor, Brookfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield, with Rev. Bill Montgomery officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 28, 2012, at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 5-8 that evening. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield.
Reba M. was born November 1, 1919, in McCracken, Kan., daughter of Ernest and Clorah (Pipes) Langdon. She married Robert L. Wood, Sr., on December 6, 1952. He preceded her in death February 22, 2002.
Mrs. Wood taught school all of her working life and retired in 1990 from Brookfield R-3 School. She was a member of South Eagle United Methodist Church, the American Association of University Women, Missouri State Teachers Association and Linn County Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include five children, Sharon K. and husband, Ralph Rader, Independence, Darien and wife, Renee Teeter, Sparta, Kevin and wife, Janette Teeter, Parkville, Lisa and husband, Mark Plassmeyer, Blue Springs, and Kelsey and husband, Brydon Smith, Marceline; one daughter-in-law, Janie Wood, Purdin; 18 grandchildren, Steven Shoemaker, Shelby Newberry, Tommy Shoemaker, Ryan Allen, Matthew Teeter, Jessica Williams, Robert Wood, III, Tara Bailey, Becky Garrett, Richard Wood, Randall Wood, Rachel Wood, Craig Plassmeyer, Kyle Plassmeyer, Brianne Skiles, Meagan Grooms, Kirsten Smith and Caitlin Hasiag; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Briggs, Brookfield; two sisters-in-law, Clarice Wood, Kansas City, Kan., and Marge Wood, Dothan, Ala.; one brother-in-law, Maurice Burnett; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert L. Wood, Jr. and Glen Teeter; two grandchildren, Ashley Teeter and Jeremy Wood; one great-grandson, Kendall Wood; three brothers, Voris Langdon, Roy Langdon and Junior Langdon; and one sister, Doris Burnett.


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In the pursuit of excellence, the Johnson City Police Department has maintained its accredited status through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since 1993, meeting exacting standards established by this professional organization. Additionally, we received accredited status through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program in 2011. We look forward to continuing our quality service to the community through progressive programs, innovative technologies, and solid and dependable policing.We are here to serve you. Thank you for that privilege.
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Vince Gill Feels 'Completely Energized' Musically Following Release of 'Guitar Slinger'
Vince Gill recently released his latest album, 'Guitar Slinger,' which is the first collection of new tunes from the singer and guitar genius in five long years. Gill recently revealed some reasons as to why fans had to wait so long for new material.
"I had to practice," Gill tells People of the reason for the long break in music. "This record has really been done for about a year, but I'm forever afraid to let something go. I keep revisiting things … I just want to fix that part right here or re-sing that song."
Lucky for Gill fans, they won't have to wait that long between projects any more. In fact, Gill is hinting that the rest of his career will be even more musical than the road that has led him to now.
"I built a studio in my home, and I feel completely energized," Gill says. "I think the next 20 years will bring a whole lot more music than the last 20. Plus, mortality is rearing its ugly head. I want to create my biggest body of work while I still have my voice."
Gill, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, will hit the road starting in March to support the release of 'Guitar Slinger.' To see a complete list of those dates or to order a copy of 'Guitar Slinger,' visit Gill's official website by clicking here.


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Moscow, Russia – February 12, 2013 – Independent developer, One Button Studio, today announced GunSwords' first "Beta Bash", a series of weekly events for the turn-based PvP game's Open Beta. Every Thursday and Sunday, GunSwords fans can look forward to new community-building activities and in-game rewards including double GP and Tin, a weekly "Dev Challenge" Twitch stream and live Q&A sessions. The first GunSwords Beta Bash will start at 6pm (Central European Time)/9am (Pacific) on Thursday, February 14th. Twitch stream and developers Q&A sessions will take place on Sundays from 12am-2am CEST/3pm-5pm Pacific. More information along with a full schedule can be found at: http://goo.gl/jSnz6
"Now that GunSwords has hit Open Beta it's important that we're bringing the community together", said Dmitry Mikhalev, CEO of One Button Studio. "These events provide everyone with a great opportunity to battle new players, give direct feedback or just get to know us as developers."
February's Beta Bash series can be broken up into the following weekly events:
· Double GP + Tin: Everyone who plays GunSwords during the Beta Bash timeslots – Thursdays for 24 hours starting at 6pm CEST/9am CEST and Sundays 12am CEST/3pm Pacific to 2am CEST/5pm Pacific – will receive double Game Points and Tin.
· Live Q&A + Dev Challenge Twitch Stream: Sundays from 12am-2am CEST/3pm-5pm Pacific players can join the officialGunSwords Twitch channel – www.twitch.tv/gunswords – to challenge the developers in streamed matches and participate in a live Q&A session.
Players can join the Gunswords beta today at www.gunswords.com and follow the full Beta Bash schedule at http://goo.gl/jSnz6.
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In GunSwords players must build a squad using available equipment and fight other players in special arenas. By winning battles, gamers can gain ranks and ultimately become champions. The combat system in GunSwords is a powerful fusion of core turn-based features, such as a hex grid, Fog of War, fighter classes with unique roles, fine action point management, power-ups and more. These features were picked, designed and balanced to provide the best possible player versus player (PvP) gameplay experience.
Players begin building a squad by choosing recruits from three different classes of fighters: Swordsmen, Gunners and Mages. A choice of 17 weapons and spells are also available – each upgradeable to 10 level – including swords, chainsaws, shotguns, miniguns, rocket launchers, railguns, etc. Using these weapons and their newly-formed squads, players can challenge other players to turn-based battles to gain points, currency to buy and upgrade weapons and fighters and prestige in the online leaderboard.
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One Button Studio was founded in 2010 in Moscow, Russia. Based on years of experience working with and harnessing the strong pool of development talent located in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, One Button Studio has an established database of talent to draw from and can turnaround projects quickly and efficiently. One Button Studio is dedicated to creating deep and engaging games enjoyed by core and strategic gamers.
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In this week's presidential debate, Mitt Romney said he would cut off funding to public broadcasting — sparking a social networking firestorm from fans of Big Bird and other beloved PBS characters.
But as governor of Massachusetts, Romney signed a bill that indirectly created a huge new pool of funding for WGBH and other companies that make shows for public television.
Boston public television giant WGBH received $4.2 million from the state's film tax credit program last year alone for programs like "American Experience," "Antiques Roadshow," and "Nova." And Watertown animation studio Soup2Nuts received about $300,000 in subsidies last year, mostly for the PBS series "WordGirl."
"It has been very helpful for us to make our budget," said WGBH spokeswoman Jeanne Hopkins. "That's funding we would have to find elsewhere."
The Massachusetts program offers companies $1 in film tax credits for every $4 they spend filming movies, television shows, and commercials in the state — including for PBS. Over the first five years, hundreds of productions qualified for more than $276 million in credits.
Romney campaign spokeswoman Andrea Saul said that unlike the federal government, Massachusetts had the money for the subsidies. She noted that Romney built a $2 billion rainy day fund in Massachusetts, while the federal government is running $1 trillion deficits.
But Michael Widmer, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and a critic of the film tax credits, said the state wasn't exactly swimming in extra cash. He noted that Romney made $425 million in emergency budget cuts in November 2006, a year after enacting the film tax credit program.
"The point that Romney is making is that public television needs to be cut in order to help balance the budget is similar to the dynamic at the state level," Widmer said. "Their own actions show that we didn't have the resources to do this without cutting spending elsewhere."
The Big Bird battle highlights the differences in how Republicans around the country have viewed federal funding for public broadcasting, compared with broader local subsidies for film and television production as a whole. In the debate, Romney said he would eliminate federal subsidies to PBS because the nation, burdened with trillions in debt, couldn't afford it.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting receives about $450 million a year from the US government, which it then uses to support stations around the country.
"I like PBS. I love Big Bird," Romney said. "But . . . I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it."
For years, Republicans have tried to cut off funding for PBS, National Public Radio, and other public broadcasters because of the perception they have a liberal bias and compete with for-profit stations that don't receive government aid.
By contrast, many Republicans — along with Democrats — have supported subsidies for the film and television industries at the state level in an effort to create jobs and boost tourism.
"It's very bipartisan," said Greg LeRoy, executive director of Good Jobs First, a nonprofit in Washington that is generally critical of economic development subsidies. "It's the intersection between Hollywood and politics."
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting receives about $450 million a year from the US government, which it then uses to support stations around the country.
Despite the "tax credit" name, the film program isn't a conventional tax break. Many of the recipients already pay little or no income taxes in Massachusetts and don't need tax credits to further reduce their bills. But like many states, Massachusetts allows companies to sell the credits back to the state or other taxpayers who do owe money, so even nonprofits like WGBH can convert the credits to cash.
It is not clear whether Romney had WGBH in mind when he approved the program.
One of the key architects of the law said Romney and his aides didn't do much to craft the details, push lawmakers to pass it, or publicly tout the subsidy. "They certainly did not oppose it," said Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas J. O'Brien, who was then a state representative. "But they weren't that involved."
Romney signed the bill into law just before Thanksgiving 2005, but did it without a public signing ceremony. In a press release at the time, Romney said the program would help boost movie and television production in the state. "Grab your popcorn and soda, because Massachusetts is ready for its close-up," Romney said in the release.
But Romney's statements about cutting off PBS funding at the presidential debate got more attention, and prompted "Sesame Street" fans and President Obama supporters to post pictures of Big Bird holding a sign "Will Work For Food" and jokingly call for a Million Muppet March.
WGBH, which carries "Sesame Street," featured Big Bird on an LED screen on its building Friday visible from the Massachusetts Turnpike. The station received $7.4 million from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the last fiscal year, accounting for about 11 percent of its annual local operating budget. And WGBH was quick to note some smaller stations are even more reliant on federal funds to buy programs from WGBH and other providers.
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JoseCuervo wrote:shmenguin wrote:JaysTelestrator wrote:For me personally, I remember saying to myself last offseason "I really hope we can sign TK, he's valuable and still on the rise." And my thoughts this offseason are exactly why I made this post. So I believe he did not have the year we all wanted from him. I believe size is more crucial in that role, and something possibly Tangradi can even fill given TK is moved.
i think he's proven that his size has no impact on his abilities as a 3rd liner. there's about 4 years of evidence working against your theory.
I don't mind TK on the third line, but you could certainly argue that while his lack of size doesn't impact his abilities, it certainly impacts his durability playing a third line role.
that's a fair point. his injury record isn't good...though this year, i don't know if size contributed. maybe short players are more prone to concussions since their heads are closer to people's elbows and shoulders, but i don't know if there's any data to back that up. his leg injury was gnarly, and probably would have done more damage is his legs weren't as strong as they are - so i think his physique actually helped him in that one.
what bothers me (and this is independent of TK) is people insisting that size or grit had anything to do with our playoff loss. we were the grittier, tougher team in that series. i don't know how anyone thinks otherwise.


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Entering the Rose Theatre is usually atmospheric enough, but this is thoroughly romantic as you are seduced with the smell of sweet incense and the sight of delicate candles flickering in jars. The setting of Martin Parr's production of Romeo and Juliet feels as light to the touch as his quicksilver direction does.
Parr has cut Shakespeare's story of woe to a swift 90 minutes. It's a whistlestop tour of all the best bits with famous quotes dropping like jewels from this speedy cast. With the production moving as quickly as Romeo and Juliet do, there is a palpable sense of their haste in love.
The cast juggle their roles with the bravado of street performers, with character changes reliant on shifts in posture and a handy array of scarves. Their control in this circus is impressive although it is only really Jennifer Higham's girlish Juliet and Isabel Pollen's warm Friar Lawrence whose performances are particularly moving.
This is because the brevity also strips the major moments of their emotional power; Mercutio dies too quickly, as do our star-crossed lovers, leaving us as cold as their bodies. Ultimately, though, we know each event is coming, we would just like a little more time to wallow in our grief.
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WASHINGTON There's a new application to help visitors navigate the massive collection of the Smithsonian's 15 Washington museums and the National Zoo.
The app, created by the editors of Smithsonian magazine, was released earlier this week. It includes 10 customized tours, a list of must-see exhibitions, floor plans and a Google map of the National Mall. The app also lets users take photos of themselves wearing the Hope Diamond, walking a stegosaurus and hanging out with the zoo's orangutan.
The app is available for download at the Apple Store and costs 99 cents. It will be updated frequently to ensure users have the most up-to-date information while visiting.


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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 6, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis blanked The Citadel Bulldogs 7-0 to pick up their second straight SoCon win of the season. The Bucs are now 6-3 overall, 2-0 in the SoCon, while the Bulldogs are 3-4, 1-1 on the season.
The Citadel opened doubles action with their No. 1 team of James Eason and Daniel Dossetor defeating the Bucs Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) 8-6, however that would be their only win of the day. At No. 2, ETSU's Felix Insaurralde (Asunci�n, Paraguay) and Lisandro Picardo (Mar del Plata, Argentina) defeated David Lara and Nick Medica 8-2. ETSU then went on to win the doubles point as the brother duo of Mois�s Serrano (Bucaramanga, Colombia) and Sebastian Serrano (Bucaramanga, Colombia) defeated Ananda Sawmynaden and Derek Jose 8-5.
The Buccaneers then continued their successful run by sweeping all six singles points. Senior and team captain Fiuri supplied the match clincher as he defeated Sawmynaden 6-3, 6-0.
"It was a great day, " stated head coach Yaser Zaatini. "The guys came in respecting their opponent and they didn't give up."
The Bucs return home to prepare to host Florida A&M in their first home match of the season on Thursday, March 10 at noon.
1. James Eason/Daniel Dossetor (Cit) d. Posada/Fiuri (ETSU) 8-6
2. Insaurralde/Picardo (ETSU) d. David Lara/Nick Medica (Cit) 8-1
3. M. Serrano/S.Serrano (ETSU) d. Derek Jose/Ananda Sawmywaden (Cit) 8-5
1. Oscar Posada (ETSU) d. Daniel Dossetor (Cit) 6-0, 6-4
2. Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) d. Ananda Sawmywaden (Cit) 6-3, 6-0
3. Felix Insaurralde (ETSU) d. James Eason (Cit) 6-2, 6-3
4. Moises Serrano (ETSU) d. David Lara (Cit) 6-2, 6-2
5. Lisandro Picardo (ETSU) d. Nick Medica (Cit) 6-0, 6-1
6. Sebastian Serrano (ETSU) d. Derek Jose (Cit) 6-0, 6-1


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Russell Crowe Directing Bill Hicks Biopic
A vast majority of us associate Russell Crowe as an actor first and foremost. But the man has been honing his directing talents and plans to put it to good use with an upcoming biopic.
Russell Crowe teamed up with Mark Staufer to make a picture off of the life of Bill Hicks the American comedian who made his mark dishing out controversial and darker humor to the masses. He died of cancer back in the mid-90s but has not been forgotten.
Mark Staufer wrote the script for the untitled picture but it's currently unknown as to who will take on the lead role. Russell Crowe was initially offered the spot but shifted over to the director's seat instead. Seeing Russell Crowe taking on a project like this is exciting indeed.
Mark Staufer talks a little bit more about Russell Crowe taking on this project, courtesy The Telegraph:
It is a huge role for someone, made all the more special, or downright scary, by the fact the director is an Oscar-winning actor like Russell.
Russell Crowe is currently in the middle of shooting Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah.'


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Space shuttle Discovery astronauts prepare for midday landing
Associated Press Writer
Discovery's astronauts aimed for an early afternoon touchdown Wednesday to conclude a 15-day mission that saved a space station wing and allowed construction to continue at the orbiting outpost.
The weather forecast still looked good by late morning for Discovery's planned landing at Kennedy Space Center. But NASA was keeping an eye on clouds that were expected to move through the area around landing time.
Discovery is set for the first coast-to-coast re-entry by a space shuttle since the destruction of Columbia nearly five years ago.
The ship's first landing path would take the crew over far western Canada, the Great Plains and several Southern states. If bad weather or other problems force NASA to scrub the afternoon landing attempt, the shuttle's second opportunity would include flying over several Western states, Texas and Louisiana.
Mission managers decided Tuesday that Discovery was safe for re-entry after examining the results of multiple thermal shield inspections.
Discovery blasted off Oct. 23 on a mission that was considered the most challenging and complex in the nine years of orbital assembly of the international space station.
The crew delivered and installed a new pressurized compartment called Harmony, which will serve as a docking port for future laboratories, and moved a massive solar power tower half the length of a football field to the far left end of the station.
The mission took a dramatic turn, however, when one of the tower's giant solar wings ripped in two places as the astronauts unfurled them after the move.
Saturday's emergency repair of the torn wing was an unprecedented and daring feat whipped up by flight controllers in just a few days.
Standing at the end of a 90-foot robotically operated boom, spacewalker Scott Parazynski stretched his 6-foot-2 frame to cut the tangled wires that snagged the wing and install homemade braces.
He was farther from the safe confines of the station than any other astronaut had ever been, and he was mere inches away from the wing, which was coursing with more than 100 volts of electricity.
The historic repair effort allowed NASA to press forward with plans to launch the shuttle Atlantis in December to deliver a new European laboratory to the space station.
The torn wing was one of two space station power problems that emerged during Discovery's visit. Steel shavings were found inside a rotary joint needed to turn another set of solar wings at the space station.
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I think people put too much stock on the importance of sex. So many people say relationships cannot function if the sex isn't just the best thing to happen to you.
I've lived with my boyfriend for so long I can't stand not being around him for very long. We give ourselves a lot of space in the house to do our own thing but I like knowing he is there. Spending time with your husband/wife just gets to the point where it isn't like having friends around, which I agree can get exhausting, but there shouldn't be any pretense about who you are with your partner, so the effort is minimal. I don't think its possible to hide who you truly are when you live with someone 24/7, they might know you better than you know yourself.


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Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a temporary injunction Dec. 31 to the Little Sisters of the Poor in Denver and other Catholic organizations. The injunction prevents the federal government from enforcing the controversial mandate for the time being. Sotomayor, who handles emergency applications from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, gave the Obama administration until Jan. 3 to respond to her order.
The injunction, issued the day before the mandate was to go into effect for the Catholic organizations, brought to 19 the number of injunctions granted to nonprofit groups that have challenged the mandate in court, according to the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. An injunction has been denied in only one suit brought by a nonprofit.
Sotomayor's order followed by only four days a victory in a Houston federal court for two Baptist universities. East Texas Baptist University and Houston Baptist University won a Dec. 27 injunction against the mandate. A week earlier, GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention won an injunction against the regulation issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The abortion/contraception mandate, which is a rule helping to implement the 2010 health care reform law, requires coverage of such drugs as Plan B and other "morning-after" pills that possess a post-fertilization mechanism that can cause an abortion by preventing implantation of tiny embryos. The rule also covers "ella," which -- in a fashion similar to the abortion drug RU 486 -- can act even after implantation to end the life of the child.
Although churches and closely related ministries are exempt from the mandate, many Christian universities, children's homes and other ministries were not exempted and instead were in danger of being forced to provide abortion-causing drugs and devices through a poorly conceived "accommodation" or incur crippling penalties.
Mark Rienzi, senior counsel for the Becket Fund, applauded Sotomayor's decision.
"The government has lots of ways to deliver contraceptives to people -- it doesn't need to force nuns to participate," Rienzi said in a written statement.
"Virtually every other party who asked for protection from the mandate has been given it," he said. "It makes no sense for the Little Sisters to be singled out for fines and punishment before they can even finish their suit."
The Becket Fund represents the Little Sisters, as well as East Texas Baptist and Houston Baptist universities.
Another Becket Fund lawyer, Eric Rassbach, said of the injunction for the Baptist schools, "The government doesn't have the right to decide what religious beliefs are legitimate and which ones aren't. In its careful opinion, the court recognized that the government was trying to move across that forbidden line and said, 'No further.'"
Rassbach, deputy general counsel for the Becket Fund, also said, "The government has enforced the health care reform law very unevenly, handing out exemptions to those it sees as its allies. Perhaps the worst part of the government's approach is that it seems to have decided that religious institutions are the only ones not to get an exemption."
Two HHS mandate cases involving for-profit plaintiffs -- Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties -- are set to be argued before the Supreme Court this term, possibly in March.
For-profit and nonprofit corporations have filed a total of 91 lawsuits against the mandate, according to the Becket Fund.
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Kurdish militants, who've been at war with the Turkish state for the past 30 years, tried out a new tactic this summer. As they cut the main road from the Iran and Iraq borders to the southeast Turkish market town of Semdinli, they declared that it wouldn't be the familiar "hit and run" operation. This time it was "hit and stay."
Hoping to set a trap for the Turkish army garrison here, rebel fighters from the Kurdistan Workers Party placed 50-caliber heavy machine guns and rocket launchers on high ground to ambush the motorized units the army was certain to send. But the army avoided the main road and destroyed the heavy weapons from the air. It lofted drones to spot the guerrillas, then pounded them with long-range artillery.
Twenty days into the operation, the Turkish high command announced Sundaythat it was over. It claimed that 115 guerrillas had been killed, and that only six Turkish soldiers and two village guardsmen had died.
The rebel campaign obviously hadn't worked as planned. Even so, it did have an impact: By distracting the Turkish government, it served the interests of two of Turkey's neighbors, Syria and its close ally, Iran, both of which are eager to counter Ankara's open advocacy of ousting Syrian President Bashar Assad.
In a regional realignment that's been under way since the Syrian uprising started in March 2011, Iran and Syria appear to be providing support and sanctuary to the Kurdistan Workers Party and egging on its struggle against Turkey. Kurds live in Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey, and the Kurdistan Workers Party's headquarters have been in northern Iraq. Now, however, as Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government draws closer to Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers Party is finding allies elsewhere.
Iran is one example. Charging that Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are responsible for the bloodshed in Syria, Maj. Gen. Hassan Firouzabadi, the Iranian chief of staff, warned last week that after Syria, "Turkey and other states will be next in line."
Turkey denounced the "baseless accusations and unworthy threats made against our country." Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish prime minister, went on to urge Iranians to protest their government policy: "I ask the Iranians. Is there a place in your religion for defending a regime that kills its people, or not? If Syrians are fleeing their country, shouldn't Iran be brought to account?"
Meanwhile, Kurdistan Workers Party ties with Syria have improved dramatically, as Assad, searching for troops to fight the opponents of his regime, handed over control of nearly all the country's Kurdish-dominated region to a Kurdistan Workers Party affiliate. Syria also provides a base for Bahoz Erdal, whom Turkish officials say is commanding Kurdistan Workers Party fighters on other fronts in Turkey.
Thus, a group that Turkey and the United States label terrorist appears to be moving into power right on Turkey's border. It could prove a major problem for Turkey, whose 80 million population includes more than 14 million Kurds – more than half of all the Kurds who live in the Middle East.
Semdinli, a town of 19,000 situated in a picturesque, narrow valley, is a case study of that problem. The Kurdistan Workers Party launched its first violent assault against Turkish security personnel here on Aug. 15, 1984, and has been back often. The latest intervention began July 23, when guerrillas set up a checkpoint on the other side of Mount Goman, on the main road to the Iran and Iraq borders.
"I heard about it towards evening," said Ibrahim, 43, a dairy farmer who traveled here when his 5-year-old son took ill. It was the start of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, and neighbors were traveling to Semdinli to stock up on supplies. Guerrillas who were manning the checkpoint turned them back, and told them to stop using Turkish documents and instead use only papers issued by the Kurdistan Workers Party.
They declared that this would be a "frontal battle" with Turkish authorities. "People warned them that the Turkish army would drive them out of the valley, but they said, 'No, we're here to stay,' " recalled Ibrahim, who asked not to be identified further for fear of retaliation.
As he sat at an outdoor cafe near Semdinli's modest hospital, an enormous boom from just hundreds of yards away rattled the windows. It was an army howitzer firing from the garrison at the Kurdistan Workers Party, possibly in Ibrahim's village on the other side of the mountain. This is the Turkish army's approach to counterinsurgency: sending in drones to spot suspected insurgents and using the imagery to aim a cannon that's said to have a range of 25 miles.
Ibrahim smiled, for today he was at the outgoing end of the bombardment.
Many times, he recounted, "a relative in Semdinli would call us when it was fired, and then a minute or two later, it would hit." The shells crashed mostly in fields, once near a house, but they made it impossible to sleep at night, work his crops or tend his cattle. "Night and day, it was more shells than I could count," he recalled.
The confrontation was costly for the area's residents. Ibrahim's settlement – McClatchy isn't naming it for his safety – and five others had emptied, and he had no idea of the fate of his property. "Everything I've got – my crops, my house, my cattle – it's in the village," he said. "We are living 10 people in a house. Nobody is earning a wage. There is no work. I don't know what I'm going to do."
Business in Semdinli plummeted, because most of the district's population of 62,000 had no way of getting to town. A waiter at a cafe said people would leave the town if they could. "When people hear the sound of guns, they just leave," the 30-year-old waiter. "I have a son who's 1 month old. If something happens, what am I going to do?
Still, Semdinli appeared to be booming, with dozens of high-rise buildings under construction. Officials say the major investors are smugglers, who make a good profit out of importing diesel fuel and cigarettes from Iran and electronics from Iraq, all of which highly taxed in Turkey. Semdinli, which sits astride the main smuggling route from northern Iraq and Iran, has no other industry.
The town's mayor, a lawyer named Sedat Toere, is an unabashed supporter of the Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK. "There is a majority consensus among the population that the PKK are fighting for the rights of the Kurds, and they do represent the Kurds." If the group were to capture the town, "this would not be much opposed by the people, because the security forces on duty in the town are foreigners to the people here," he said. He calls Turkish rule "80 years of assimilation policies."
Mesut Genctuerk, the government-appointed district governor, dismissed Toere's assertions. He put the popularity of the Kurdistan Workers Party at a maximum of 10 to 20 percent.
There's no doubt life could be much better here if it weren't for the guerrilla war, said Muharrem Tekin, of the local chamber of artisans and businesses.
A four-lane highway that's a year or two from completion will cut the trip to Van, the nearest airport and railhead, to two hours. There's a high-quality coal deposit in Derecik, just 25 miles from Semdinli. The local honey is "as good as anything from the Black Sea," and there's a quarry just outside the town that has world-quality marble. It even has a unique local flower, known as the upside-down tulip.
If the borders with Iran and Iraq, now closed for reasons of security, could be opened, industry might move here.
"This is a place of great natural beauty. It could be the pearl of the East," Tekin said. For now, the town's reputation, as a major center of Kurdistan Workers Party activity, scares off investors. But if the war ends, "we have many things to offer."
McClatchy special correspondent Joel Thomas contributed to this report.


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Shannon, Doucet among Frick finalists
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon, Canadian announcer Jacques Doucet and radio pioneer Graham McNamee are among the 10 finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award.
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The honor is presented by the Hall of Fame for excellence in baseball broadcasting. The finalists were announced Tuesday and the award will be presented at the winter meetings on Dec. 4.
Tim McCarver won the award last year.
The other finalists this year are Tom Cheek, Ken Coleman, John Gordon, Bill King, Eric Nadel, Eduardo Ortega and Dewayne Staats.
Cheek, King and Doucet were the top three in online voting by fans. The other seven were picked by a Hall research committee.


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This page contains speeches by former Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. and speeches by former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
May 19, 2010
Thank you, President Moore, for that generous introduction and for this honorary degree, which I will treasure. I feel so honored to share the stage today with distinguished artists and great leaders like Vicki Kennedy, Professor Chinua Achebe, and Roz Chast.
May 15, 2010
Thank you, Chancellor Martin. It's a great pleasure and honor to be here today at the Kohl Center. But I admit to speaking with some trepidation. The truth is that the Badger Herald has set a high bar for my address.
May 12, 2010
To our graduates and to their families who supported them every step of the way, congratulations, I am honored to be with you today.
May 8, 2010
It is a pleasure to be here today to do something which I think we do too little of in the field of education—and that is to celebrate success.
May 3, 2010
Thank you for that gracious introduction President DeGioia—and thanks to Parenting magazine for sponsoring not only this special event but for honoring the critical importance of parental involvement in our nation's schools.
April 30, 2010
I have a confession to make tonight. I am getting impatient with talking about "islands" of educational excellence. If no man is an island, no school should be either.
April 21, 2010
President Obama and I believe that every child deserves a world-class education. When the president says every child, it is not just rhetoric--he means every child, regardless of his or her skin color, nationality, ethnicity, or ability. The truth is, however, that virtually everyone professes to believe that all children deserve a world-class education.
April 20, 2010
I am pleased that the Department is issuing this Dear Colleague letter on athletic programs today. I think this reaffirmation of longstanding policy will help to bolster Title IX and assure that educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance do not discriminate on the basis of sex.
April 14, 2010
Secretary Arne Duncan's Testimony Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Regarding the FY 2011 Education Budget
Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Cochran, Members of the Subcommittee:
I planned to begin today by talking about education reform because there is a lot of good news to reportbut before I do I want to talk about education jobs.
April 9, 2010
If there is a message that I hope you will take away from today's conference it is this: The arts can no longer be treated as a frill. As First Lady Michelle Obama has said, "the arts are not just a nice thing to have or do if there is free time or if one can afford it... Paintings and poetry, music and design... they all define who we are as a people."


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The two-time Academy Award winner whose blue- and green-screen technique on movies like Mary Poppins and Ben Hur made the modern blockbuster possible has died. Petro Vlahos was 96.
The Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday that his family said he died on February 10. The Hollywood Reporter says Vlahos' company, Ultimatte, also announced the death. No details were released.
Others had tried so-called "composite photography" before, combining separately filmed actors and sets into one shot. But Vlahos took huge leaps forward in the process with the chariot race in 1959's Ben Hur and in Julie Andrews' and Dick Van Dyke's dance with cartoon penguins in 1964's Mary Poppins.
The process would soon be key to the rise of major sci-fi and fantasy movies such as Star Wars and Avatar.


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