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The Hood River Elks Lodge will welcome more than a dozen new members at its next meeting — a direct result, says Manager Gary Griffith, of recently remodeled athletic facilities at the downtown Hood River location.
The most notable change of the roughly $15,000 in changes is a new cardio and weight room where the swimming pool once was. The pool, formerly a member favorite, fell into disrepair in recent years and was deemed too expensive to fix and maintain. With weights, treadmills, exercise bikes and other machinery now in a designated room, the space that equipment once occupied outside the racquetball courts is now available for other activities like basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer.
"The pool just wasn't very economical," Griffith said. "Years and years ago it was a lot of fun, but it eventually just became a catch-all for a bunch of junk."
With polished concrete floors, a big-screen TV and a variety of apparatuses, the well-lit new workout room will appeal to more people and has already proven a draw for new, younger members.
"We're really trying to appeal to new, younger members with these improvements," Griffith said. "It's a way to get people in the doors. Once people join, they see the benefits of everything else the club has to offer."
Current membership fees are $142 a year for the club and $150 a year for athletic facilities — both are for a family — which comes to about $25 a month. Included in that are use of the athletic facilities, showers, locker room, sauna and other club facilities like billiards, dining room, ball room, lounge and exclusive downtown parking.
"That's a pretty good deal," said member Roger Sherrell, who is running an open-to-the-public fitness class twice a week. The class, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m., is $5 per session for nonmembers and free for members. The class has already been well attended, largely with athletes from the local soccer club, SO Samba FC, which is working in partnership with the Lodge.
It's a win-win, Sherrell said. "We are helping them by providing a place to train over the winter and they are helping us by getting our name out there and giving a good, positive image for the club."
An added benefit of being an Elks member is that the nonprofit organization is active in a great variety of local charitable activities. Anyone interested in touring the facilities can stop by during daytime hours or call the lodge at 541-386-1507 to arrange a tour.
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Scott Butler is a busy man. A managing director at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network-Maryland, he oversees the Columbia, Frederick and Hagerstown branches. In addition to volunteering regularly at the Living Classrooms Foundation, for six years he coached both of his daughters' soccer teams, which meant he had to be on the field at 5:15 p.m. four days a week. How did he get away with that?
He didn't have to: It's company policy. "We encourage our employees to do the exact same thing," Butler said.
The regional Northwestern Mutual network, based in downtown Baltimore, is part of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and Financial Services, which was founded in 1857. Owned by clients, not stakeholders, the company helps its clients achieve financial security by providing sound guidance on insurance, investments, estate planning, savings and more. Employees reported in the Top Workplaces survey that they love having a positive effect on their clients' lives.
Northwestern Mutual's first-place finish in the small business category in this year's Top Workplaces survey isn't unprecedented: The company has received numerous similar awards and its parent company is on Fortune magazine's list of "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies.
Butler said Northwestern Mutual wants its employees to have the same experience as its clients, whether that means offering professional development opportunities or figuring out a more flexible schedule so that no soccer games go unattended.
"We think about our employees as clients," Butler said. "They are one and the same."
A variety of professional development options are offered, tailored to employees' different experience levels and needs, such as the five-year mentorship program called Keep the Promise that pairs industry newbies with veterans. It's all in keeping with the branch's mission statement: "… to enrich the lives of those we serve."
Managing partner Scott Iodice, the highest-ranking member of the management team in Maryland, has worked at Northwestern Mutual for 26 years and said he's still excited to get out of bed at 4 a.m. every morning. (He succeeded his father, who held the position of managing partner for 19 years.) Butler has worked there for 23 years, and many of the company's financial advisers and staff are longtime employees.
"We very rarely lose our employees," Iodice said. "We try to pay them well and fairly. Beyond that, people want to feel like they're appreciated for what they do, even if it's just something as simple as saying thank you" or rewarding employees in front of their colleagues at the annual honors and awards dinner.
Employees say they feel that Northwestern Mutual isn't just out to make money. "It is rare to work for a company that has a values system beyond making money," one employee commented in the Top Workplaces survey.
They also enjoy the independence to manage their own schedules and formulate their own career paths.
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Iodice said one of his favorite parts of his job is helping employees advance professionally. "In my role, I get to guide people through a career where they can have a huge impact on people's lives. They get to control their own lives, and they can make a great living. To me, that's a wonderful job to have."

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New Delhi, Nov 20: Realising that the numbers are stacked in favour of the government, BJP on Tuesday appeared not inclined towards supporting the no-confidence motion that TMC has threatened to move against UPA but is gearing up to corner it on the FDI issue by seeking a vote on it.
BJP Parliamentary Party Executive Committee today held a meeting here to discuss the strategy for the forthcoming Winter Session. TMC's no-confidence motion and FDI in multi- brand retail, as well as issues related to coal allocation and other matters, were discussed.
But the party leaders were tight-lipped about their future course of action as a common strategy is yet to be finalised with the other NDA partners in a meeting later this evening.
"We discussed in elaborate detail our strategy for the forthcoming Parliament session and have reached an opinion. We will share our views with our NDA partners and then convey the decision," BJP Chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.
Party sources said BJP is watching the developments but with not enough numbers to over-throw the UPA government, it may not support TMC's no-confidence motion.
However, on the issue of FDI in multi-brand retail, BJP may have floor coordination with the Left as well as like- minded parties to press for a discussion under Rule 184, which entails voting, in Lok Sabha.
The meeting was attended by BJP president Nitin Gadkari, senior leader L K Advani, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, her Rajya Sabha counterpart Arun Jaitley, M Venkaiah Naidu, Yashwant Sinha, Jaswant Singh, Ramesh Bais, Maya Singh, Prasad, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Shahnawaz Hussain, among others.


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This page provides a short introduction to using the colour package on hackage.
1 The Colour data typeThe
Colour Double
You may wish to make a type synonym for this type in your program if you will use it everywhere.You can always use
2 Creating coloursA collections of colours given by name can be found in the
sRGB24 red green blue
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moccasin `withOpacity` 0.7
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AftermodernisM: Works on Paper
The series that began last June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills and innovations of an even greater number of artists, including those whose work was seen in the summer exhibition. Through Feb. 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
David Jacobs: Sight and Sound
An original exhibition of selected works from the prolific career of contemporary artist David Jacobs. Multiple aspects of his artistic sensibilities are conveyed through the sculpture on view, which date from 1959 to 1987. Through April 27. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Off the Wall: Sculpture From the Permanent Collection
An exhibition of the Heckscher' sculptural holdings, providing a broad overview of sculptural practice in America. Representational and abstract works created throughout the 19th and 20th centuries are on view, including portraiture, allegory, nationalistic themes, anecdotal figures from daily life, and decorative work in traditional mediums. Through March 16. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Peter Max
An in-depth exhibit of works by the famed Pop artist that juxtaposes his mostly black-and-white drawings on paper against many of his larger and more color-saturated works, in a variety of media. Through Feb. 23. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Poor Art Student 10!
A showcase of the work of current art majors at Molloy College. The exhibit includes painting, sculpture, drawings, prints and ceramics. Through Feb. 13. Molloy College, Public Square Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre 323-3196 or email@example.com.
Using the Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach Tolerance
A contextualized history that explains the 1920s' increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Afternoon Movie
See "Fast and Furious 6," the latest installment of the Fast and Furious film series, Friday, Feb. 7, 2:30 p.m.; also "Battle of the Year," the dance film about an international break dance tournament, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See "2 Guns," a crime thriller in which two undercover officers unknowingly lead investigations on the other, with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, Friday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 10, 6:45 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Friday Film
View "Short Term 12," a drama depicting the struggles of a compassionate twentysomething contending with some unexpected life developments while working as a supervisor at a home for at-risk teens, Friday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-6257.
Rhythms of a Faithful Journey
Poetry reading, acompanied by visual presentation including African-American quilts depicting the years from slavery to presidency, with Robin Joyce Miller, Friday, Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-580.
Movie Showing
See "Gravity," the Oscar-nominated thriller about a medical engineer and an astronaut who must survive an accident in space, with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, Monday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 766-2360.
Film Time
Watch "Enough Said," the dramedy about a developing relationship between two divorced parents, with James Gandolfini, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Irish Cultural Society Meeting
Dramatist/actress Eileen Cronin performs a narrative she has written about her grandmother, when the Irish Cultural Society meets, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City. 488-1353 or email email@example.com.
Movie Night
See the acclaimed documentary "20 Feet From Stardom," the insightful tribute to the backup singers behind some of the great musical legends of our time, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Art Talk
Examine "Georges Braque: Beyond Cubism," with art historian Vivian Gordon, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 239-3262.
Movie Matinee
Watch "Red 2," the comic action thriller about a retired team of elite intelligence agents, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. 488-3444.


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smrtnuppI understand your thoughts on this subject. It is interesting because for me, saving another human life is most important in any situation. But I also think Everest is the exception (or any "extreme" high altitude mountain for that matter.) Once you enter the death zone, it is truly you against the harsh elements of nature. (There are exceptions when a climber or climbers can make the brave decision to save another's life on one of these high altitude mountains.)MC
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Miskolc, Hungary
I made this skirt for my mother as a Christmas gift.
After I had made my brown wool dress, I still had pretty middle sized pieces of the fabric. I thought a skirt would be nice of it, and here came the challenging part. Actually it was fun. One night I had the idea that the Sidonie variation 2 could be the starting point. I had so little pieces that I had to use every mm of the fabric. (That's why the belt is made of more pieces.)
Instead of the original pleats, I made an inverted box pleat at the sides. You can read my instructions how I did it. (sorry for the quality of the pictures.) The fabric was a dream to work with, it didn't unravel at all, so I simply zigzagged the edges. The poliester lining was terrible, so to keep the inside nice and clean I used french seams. I used invisible zipper and blind hem to finish the skirt. My mom couldn't try it to check the fit, so the skirt turned out a little loose at the sides, but she can still wear it.
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Brown italian wool, with printed paisley pattern, lining, invisible zipper, button.
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Jan 4, 2011, 04.42 AMby fosteretalk
How sweet of you to do this for your mom. It looks great on her.
Jan 3, 2011, 10.16 PMby vflsun
That's really nice! You did a lovely job on that. Pleats scare me, so I commend you on the wonderful job on yours.
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|2007-12-16, 08:40
|Link #41
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Also, I respect that you don't like dubs, but your post is enough for me to dismiss you as a right-wing fanatical anti-dub zealot and warrant a space on my ignore list. Especially this quote:
|2007-12-16, 08:59
|Link #43
Command of the Revenants
I'd pay you to watch Air, but when taking Tokkan's observation into account, it'd probably be a waste of money. Seriously, the "sub-FANATIC" thing really gets on my nerves. You make me think you're going to shoot me for watching a dub ("Like oh my God, you're not watching it in Japanese?! HERETIC!"). If you can't tell, I'm a severe hater of bigotry. It's poisoning the human race.
Seriously, it's not the 80's anymore. These people are business men and women now, not some random company trying to make a quick buck.
And like Westlo said, this is going on AS. I've heard one way to kill the chance of an anime selling on DVD is to not dub it. Kill the ratings by making it subbed on AS. Suddenly those big screen TVs become useless as you're only paying attention to the bottom of the screen.
|2007-12-16, 09:05
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Tokkan: Yes, I understood that that was what you were referring to. Perhaps I should have explained myself a bit further... that is of course a general problem when the character being voiced is in fact much younger than the actual VA. And like you said; that is a problem for both English and Japanese dubs. What I was thinking (no matter what I wrote) was that the same problem goes for all characters (imo) in the general English dub... they all sound "fake", as opposed to most Japanese dubs where only child characters are haunted by that problem. And, hands down... of course there are a lot of Japanese VA's that perform below acceptable level. The difference in quality is still incredibly huge to me, but I guess you don't agree. Obviously.
And about that last quote... perhaps I should have proofread the text before posting, cause I get the feeling that you think I meant that those watching dubs are either below reading age or retarded. That was not what I meant at all. I actually have a friend who prefers dubs, and I really don't think of him as a retard.
What I did mean was that those responsible for material aiming for the target audience that Geass is aiming for getting dubbed is, in my honest opinion, treating their own customers as if they couldn't read. I mean, dubs exist only to let those unable to read in their own language a chance to experience and enjoy whatever is being shown. Or am I really wrong about all this? Perhaps I've simply assumed that everyone around me is as picky as I am when it comes to this.
Sirth: Yeah, I ordered all four Air-volumes at the same time in order to get them all like, a day after the release of the final volume, and they were delivered 2 days after the release. Made me really happy. =)
I gave the dub a chance (2 episodes)... like I always do every time I buy anime on DVD, but it was completely unwatchable to me. I could simply not enjoy the show due to the dub, and I do love Air. I've rated less than 1% of the anime I've seen as "10/10", but Air is one of them.
*sigh* This is generally (referring to the overall discussion) why I never post in dub-threads... since I always go on about how inferior they are in my opinion to the original work, and people often take it as if I'm criticizing them, not the dub. That was, once again, not what I meant here... even though I (as I read the line that Tokkan quoted) perfectly understand why you might've come to that conclusion. The reason I posted a very short comment on the voices available in the trailer was that they seemed "even worse than usual" to me. Perhaps this ain't really worse than the average dub. I might not be the best person to tell. =)
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|2007-12-16, 09:15
|Link #45
Senior Member
It's always down to a matter of preference, but I guess you can't understand that. Fact is, the vast majority of anime fans are the casual fans who enjoy dubs and prefer them to subs. The hardcore fans like us who come to forums, fansites and news sites are quite likely to have more than a few people who are the opposite of that, preferring subs over dubs... but typically, the hardcore fanbase is always outnumbered by the casual fanbase. There are, of course, hardcore fans who prefer dubs over subs as well. Though they're typically not as outspoken as the "subbies".
|2007-12-16, 09:16
|Link #46
Command of the Revenants
I think you missed my "Suddenly those big screen TVs become useless as you're only paying attention to the bottom of the screen" comment.
I also find dubs more memorable than subs. Probably because I find my mother language more understandable than my second.
And a sure fire way of getting discredited is by looping a whole bunch of intelligent people into the retarded category just because, God forbid, they prefer to watch something in their mother language, instead of reading their mother language for something animated in some form or another.
It's starting to seem like you're just plain insulting anyone that has anything to do with dubs: voice actors, the companies, and the people that watch them. I don't loop all sub-watchers into one category for no reason (I have a friend that watches subs primarily, yet found a dub I found a little awkward to be good.).
I assure you, from what I've heard of at least Bosch and Yuri, they do good work. Yuri is a phenomenal actor, and Bosch does enjoy what he does. I'm sure he'll have fun with a hero that's not exactly stereotypical. Add in a couple of other greats (Liam and McConnihie), and it'll be a fine dub. They are worse, I assure you.
|2007-12-16, 09:22
|Link #47
Logician and Romantic
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Within my mind
Age: 38
Why are you treating the existence of dubs like it is some sort of personal insult? You are like that vegetarian I met who tried to convince me that my own desire to eat meat is an abomination to her, even though it has nothing to do with her.
We can't make you like what you don't like, but saying dubs insult your intelligence is plainly an insult to somebody.
(p.s. I watch subs when an anime is new. But I buy DVDs for the dub, because I want to see how a story is reinterpreted when done well. Code Geass had an unconventional Dub crew in Japanese, and the same selection process from the Japanese Director was used to form an unconventional Dub crew in English. Think of it like a piece of Classical music played by two different orchesdras; the music sheets are the same, but there is room for artistic expression.)
I had heard plenty of bad English dubs in my time, but dubs themselves aren't evil or stupid. If given only one choice, I will chose Subs. But Dubs are a bonus that I don't have a problem with. Indeed, I am half-tempted to purchase the German edition of the Black Lagoon anime just because it sounded so cool.
|2007-12-16, 09:55
|Link #48
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Area 11
Age: 36
But I must say that I feel more like... uhm, an elephant at a nightclub... stepping on virtually every toe available. ^^
On a serious note though... judging by the way you guys reply to my ramblings I kind of get the feeling that I might be a bit hard on them dubs. It's not like I've tried the dub for every anime I've seen. Tell you what... when Geass is released I will give the dub an honest chance, without being an ass about the outcome. Feel free to point me in the direction of some dubs that are actually good too, since I assume that they're ranging from good to bad... just like everything else does.
|2007-12-16, 10:24
|Link #49
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The only dub that has really impressed me in the last few years is Hellsing Ultimate, give that a try. Watching it in Japanese is like watching Rurouni Kenshin in English, even if it's a good performance it just doesn't feel right.
90% of the episodes I watch on DVD now are the subtitled version, I generally give shows an ep or two to check the quality of the dub before reverting back to Japanese. Last thing I watched in English was Hajime No Ippo Episode 7, lasted 3 minutes before going back to the Japanese track, awful dub.
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And if you want a suggestion, I go back to my Air TV comment. Most people found it better than decent in the beginning (not much to nit pick), but were blown away by the third disk.
Frankly, a lot of people use Cowboy Bebop as an example of one that must be watched in English. Keep in mind that the same people, albeit different actors, will be behind Code Geass. All the same, I find that if you aren't judgemental and just enjoy the show, you really won't care about the dub.
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Cheers Sirth, I'll do that. I mean, I really love Air, so I should be able to watch it over and over again. Last time I switched back to the Japanese audio halfway through the second episode since, you'll probably find this stupid of me by the way, I was afraid that I was going to ruin my overall impression of the show. I'll give it an honest chance though.
And to everyone who opposed me; I've been thinking "how come I can't stand the dubs?", and I think I have an idea to be honest. If your native language is English, then it's perfectly understandable to not be used to watching subtitled stuff since 99% of all movies and TV-shows are either British or American. There simply is no need to use subtitles. I don't speak English since Swedish is my native language. Everything I ever watched on Swedish TV was subbed since we never dub anything here. Ah, okay... if the spoken language was in fact Swedish there were no subs of course, and we do obviously dub Disney-movies since younger kids can't read. =)
Anyhow... what I'm getting at is that I'm more than used to subtitles, since they've always "been there" up until the day when the DVD set us free and allowed us to turn the subs off. I don't experience that I miss out on whatever is going on on the screen though, since my eye spends about one second on the text every time it pops up. I guess that is something that we get used to over the years of watching subbed TV. Even though this is how I experience subtitles, I can really put myself in the shoes of an American viewer, who virtually never had to worry about not understanding the spoken language (before falling in love with anime ofc ^^). I can actually understand (and I should've thought about that earlier) how subtitles can be a really annoying (but sometimes necessary) part of the experience to those who are not used to them.
Okay, this is only the beginning of my little analysis. Sorry for going off-topic with this entire discussion that I caused today, but hey... it is somewhat related to the dubbing of Geass. ^^
The other thing that makes me prefer subs (in general) is the fact that the characters of a show is incredibly important to me, and every aspect of them. The characters and the corresponding VA's ability to mediate emotions are, in many cases, more important to me than the actual story itself. This might put me in a small (and possibly very weird) minority, but that's how it is. I already said this before, but I strongly think that the Japanese seiyuus (generally speaking of course) are better at mediating emotions/delivering "honest", trustworthy interpretations of the characters at hand. I'm not saying that everyone should agree with me, cause I know some probably don't (even though I earlier today honestly believed that everyone thought this way). Anyhow, this... all this, in combination with the fact that I grew up watching subtitled entertainment, is probably the reason why I strongly prefer subs over dubs. Like I said earlier... my eyes barely spend any time at the bottom of the screen so I don't feel that I "miss out" at all.
Okay, I've never "searched my feelings" concerning this matter before, but I think that this is what it ultimately boils down to. Anyhow... I certainly confess to your "accusations"; I just might be way too hard on the dubs, and perhaps I should give them a better chance before dismissing them as "crap"... the way I did today, although I must say that especially Kallen's "scream", C.C.'s voice and young Lelouch's line made a really bad first impression. Although the guy responsible for the editing of the trailer should probably shoulder some of the blame... it was really a bad piece of work. Noticed how "cheesily" they managed to supply the customer with some completely unprovoked and out-of-the-blue fanservice? Really cheap all in all and that, in combination with the voices, made me comment.
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even with people syaing that it isn't THAt bad... i stilld isagree.. i hate dubs!
|2007-12-19, 04:59
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I just say...we can't assume much.
We heard CC's large speech. So we can flame her all we want.
But the Rest are...questionable.
Lelouch: " Well then " Two words is not enough for me to flame or give my congratulations to him.
Same applies to Suzaku.
There's alot of Char's left out of this, so before you all hate this cast or series because of the dub...
Just wait till the first ep, then debate.
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Comes after string of similar complaints at other institutions
Penn State. Horace Mann. Poly Prep.
The recent allegations by a Brunswick School alumnus that he was sexually abused by a former teacher 30 years ago come after a string of similar claims at other high-profile institutions.
At Penn State, an independent inquiry last year found the leaders of the school's vaunted football program had covered up assistant coach Jerry Sandusky's assault of young children. Over the summer, a New York Times Magazine cover story exposed a history of sexual abuse in the 1990s and earlier by teachers and coaches at Horace Mann, the elite Bronx prep school. And, a few years ago, former Poly Prep Country Day students sued the prestigious Brooklyn private school, claiming school officials covered up abuse by a longtime football coach.
For the victim advocates, legal experts and former students who have watched these scandals play out, the Brunswick case follows similar patterns, and brings up questions about the best way for schools and organizations to respond to crimes alleged to have taken place decades earlier.
Brunswick officials said last week that they had contacted Greenwich police, as well as agencies in Connecticut and New York that respond to child abuse claims. The alleged abuse of the then-middle school student had taken place off school grounds, at a camp in New York state, according to a Greenwich police detective.
There is little that the state child welfare agencies can do, however, since the victim is now an adult.
"We have jurisdiction over child abuse, but the victims have to be children," said Gary Kleeblatt, a spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. "There wouldn't be anything for us to act upon."
Teresa Huizar, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Children's Alliance, said the school is likely required to report the abuse to the agencies.
"Because it's the state statute that actually determines who should receive that report, that is something the school wouldn't have discretion over," Huizar said. "Even if it seems silly to do, that may be all that's left at this point."
The victim may have little legal recourse. Since the alleged abuse occurred in New York, the case would have to be prosecuted there, and the state has a strict statute of limitations on bringing forward criminal complaints. There, a victim has until age 23 to file a criminal complaint in this sort of case. In Connecticut, the laws allow a little more leeway -- there is no statute of limitations on the criminal side for class A first degree child sex abuse felonies, while a victim has until they are 48 years old to make a complaint of a class B first degree sexual assault. The criminal statute of limitations is five years to report child sexual assault in the second degree, while a victim has up until age 48 to file a civil suit. There is a movement in New York to extend the statute of limitations for reporting such abuse.
David Clohessy, director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said it's not unusual for victims to go to the institution that had some sort of involvement with the abuse, rather than the authorities.
"Many victims learn that they have few legal options, so they have little choice but to report to the institution where they were hurt," Clohessy said. "Many other victims want others who are vulnerable to be quickly warned and others who have been hurt to be quickly comforted, and believe that the school or church or camp they attended can and will respond pastorally and promptly. Sadly, they are often disappointed."
Brunswick officials also revealed that the school hired an investigation agency and a law firm to conduct an independent inquiry on its behalf, which experts say seems to be a good response.
"That is the right move," said Marci Hamilton, a professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, who has represented numerous survivors of childhood sexual abuse. "It's the right move at an absolute minimum. At a minimum, they need to do that because they need to look critically at what they did wrong and what they can do to prevent it from happening in the future."
While Brunswick is hiring outside firms to conduct the investigation, some are leery about an institution being behind the inquiry.
"We're always skeptical when institutions investigate themselves, and certainly it's almost always best when victims report to law enforcement first," Clohessy said. "Far too often, these institutions sound like they mean well, and then, usually years later, it surfaces that these internal investigations were really more about damage control than anything else."
In its letter to parents and the public, Brunswick's headmaster and president of the board of trustees directed any other victims to contact the school's director of parent and student counseling services.
It may be better for victims to be able to report abuse independently of the institution, Clohessy said.
It's also important that the school's inquiry not impact any possible criminal investigation, especially if other victims come forward, Huizar said.
"It's easy to accidentally or inadvertently do something in an internal investigation that could compromise a criminal case," she said.
Robert Boynton, a 1981 Horace Mann graduate and professor at New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, serves as a spokesman for the Horace Mann Action Coalition, a group of alumni calling on the school to conduct an independent investigation of the abuse there.
Boynton said it seems Brunswick is going above and beyond his alma mater, where the response has been to "stonewall," and only last year the school instituted a policy on running background checks on all employees, not just new hires. Horace Mann officials also announced in August, two months after the New York Times Magazine story, training for faculty and staff members in identifying and reporting suspected abuse, policies that Brunswick officials said are already in place at the Greenwich school.
"The question becomes, whoever pays for the investigation controls the outcome, in some sense," Boynton said.
The extensive investigation of Penn State by Louis Freeh, a former federal judge and former FBI director, is now considered the "gold standard," Boynton said, but it also cost the college millions of dollars.
Whatever the outcome, experts agree it is crucial to bring discussion of sexual abuse by authority figures out into the open.
James Hmurovich, president and CEO of Chicago-based Prevent Child Abuse America, said the high-profile incidents at Penn State and other schools have started to change the "culture of silence" surrounding childhood sexual abuse.
"This is an important thing this school is doing," Hmurovich said. "It's an adult's responsibility to keep children safe, and when we see something that's not right, we need to do something and say something, because child sexual assault is preventable."
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Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Sen. WICKER (R-MS): This amendment with one issue and one issue only--whether US taxpayer dollars will be provided to help fund coercive population control policies, such as China's one-child policy--a policy that relies on coerced abortion and forced sterilization. Specifically, this pro-child, pro-family, pro-woman amendment would restore the Kemp-Kasten antipopulation control provision, which has been a fundamental part of our foreign policy for almost a quarter century. As it has always done, Kemp-Kasten allows the President to certify that funds are not used for coercive family practices. My amendment is needed because the underlying bill reverses this longstanding provision.
Sen. COBURN (R-OK): I stand in the corner of pro-life. But I want to debate this issue as if I were pro-choice. If we believe that women have a right to choose, why in the world would we send money to UNFP that is going to take that right away from women in other countries? You can't be on both sides of this issue. Either you believe in a woman's right to choose or you do not. Or you only believe in a woman's right to choose in America, and because the Chinese have too many people, you don't think that same human right ought to be given to women in China. There is no question that UNFP will mix this money, and we will fund forced abortions in China. [Without this amendment] American taxpayer dollars are going to go to China to enforce coercive abortion against the will of women and force sterilization against the will of women in China.
Opponent's argument to vote No:None spoke against the amendment.
SUPPORTER'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING YES:Sen. ALLARD: This amendment will codify the current unborn child rule by amending the SCHIP reauthorization reserve fund. This amendment will clarify in statute that the term "child" includes the period from conception to birth. This is a pro-life vote.OPPONENT'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING NO: Sen. FEINSTEIN: We already clarified SCHIP law that a pregnant woman's coverage under SCHIP law is optional. We made it obligatory so every pregnant woman has the advantage of medical insurance. This amendment undoes that. It takes it away from the woman and gives it to the fetus. Now, if a pregnant woman is in an accident, loses the child, she does not get coverage, the child gets coverage. We already solved the problem. If you cover the pregnant woman, you cover her fetus. What Senator Allard does is remove the coverage from the pregnant woman and cover the fetus.LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME:Amendment rejected, 46-52
SUPPORTER'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING YES:Sen. ENSIGN: This amendment enables enforcing the Child Custody Protection Act, which passed the Senate in a bipartisan fashion by a vote of 65 to 34. Too many times we enact laws, and we do not fund them. This is going to set up funding so the law that says we are going to protect young children from being taken across State lines to have a surgical abortion--we are going to make sure those people are protected. OPPONENT'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING NO:Sen. BOXER: We already voted for $50 million to enhance the enforcement of child protective laws. If Sen. Ensign's bill becomes law, then that money is already there to be used for such a program. LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME:Amendment rejected, 49-49 (1/2 required, or 50 votes; Sen. Byrd & Sen. McCain absent)
Proponents support voting YES because:
Since 2 years ago, the last Stem Cell bill, public support has surged for stem cells. Research is proceeding unfettered and, in some cases, without ethical standards in other countries. And even when these countries have ethical standards, our failures are allowing them to gain the scientific edge over the US. Some suggest that it is Congress' role to tell researchers what kinds of cells to use. I suggest we are not the arbiters of research. Instead, we should foster all of these methods, and we should adequately fund and have ethical oversight over all ethical stem cell research.
Opponents support voting NO because:
A good deal has changed in the world of science. Amniotic fluid stem cells are now available to open a broad new area of research. I think the American people would welcome us having a hearing to understand more about this promising new area of science. As it stands today, we will simply have to debate the bill on the merits of information that is well over 2 years old, and I think that is unfortunate.
The recent findings of the pluripotent epithelial cells demonstrates how quickly the world has changed. Wouldn't it be nice to have the researcher before our committee and be able to ask those questions so we may make the best possible judgment for the American people?
For over thirty years, NARAL Pro-Choice America has been the political arm of the pro-choice movement and a strong advocate of reproductive freedom and choice. NARAL Pro-Choice America's mission is to protect and preserve the right to choose while promoting policies and programs that improve women's health and make abortion less necessary. NARAL Pro-Choice America works to educate Americans and officeholders about reproductive rights and health issues and elect pro-choice candidates at all levels of government. The NARAL ratings are based on the votes the organization considered most important; the numbers reflect the percentage of time the representative voted the organization's preferred position.
OnTheIssues.org interprets the 2006 NRLC scores as follows:
The ultimate goal of the National Right to Life Committee is to restore legal protection to innocent human life. The primary interest of the National Right to Life Committee and its members has been the abortion controversy; however, it is also concerned with related matters of medical ethics which relate to the right to life issues of euthanasia and infanticide. The Committee does not have a position on issues such as contraception, sex education, capital punishment, and national defense. The National Right to Life Committee was founded in 1973 in response to the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision, legalizing the practice of human abortion in all 50 states, throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy.
The NRLC has been instrumental in achieving a number of legislative reforms at the national level, including a ban on non-therapeutic experimentation of unborn and newborn babies, a federal conscience clause guaranteeing medical personnel the right to refuse to participate in abortion procedures, and various amendments to appropriations bills which prohibit (or limit) the use of federal funds to subsidize or promote abortions in the United States and overseas.
In addition to maintaining a lobbying presence at the federal level, NRLC serves as a clearinghouse of information for its state affiliates and local chapters, its individual members, the press, and the public.
A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right of life of each born and preborn human person.
The Life at Conception Act - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, and other moment at which an individual comes into being.
DEFINITIONS: For purposes of this Act: The terms 'human person' and 'human being' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including, but not limited to, the moment of fertilization, cloning, and other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being.
A bill to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
Bill would implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. The Right to Life Act declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and defines "human being" to encompass all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization or cloning.
A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Prohibits construing this Act to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
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This is the new Shuttle SDXi and although it's a variation of the XPC, it's also one BMF. It comes loaded for speed with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, 2 GBytes Crucial Ballistix RAM and a 10.000rpm Western Digital Raptor hard drive. But more importantly, the painted flames on the sides are guaranteed to make it run even faster. Or something like that.
Beyond the flames, the Shuttle SDXi supports CrossFire, so it can have two ATI Radeon X1950 Pro video cards. And the whole rig is water-cooled for silent operation. The PC comes with all the required ports, including Gigabit Ethernet, two FireWire, eight USB 2.0 but also eSATA and S/PDIF digital sound output. The SDXi has been announced in Japan but like most Shuttle products, it will probably get to the rest of the world shortly. Images of the back (with all the ports) and the box (with keyboard and mouse, also painted with flames for faster typing, dragging and clicking) are after the jump right now.
Price hasn't been announced yet, but sources point that the custom wheel rims will not be included.
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Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Stress... Good for the Soul?
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- Anonymous16 February 2011 at 20:09
sometimes i feel that my family feels the same way...my stepmom has even said stuff like 'oh she's just milking this for all it's worth' and then laughed like she was joking (but i know her all to well and KNOW that she was not joking). it's very hard for them to understand because on the outside i do look "fine". those kinds of comments really do hurt but i just have to brush it off and keep going. dont stress cuz that only makes it worse! lol - if only it were that easyReplyDelete
keep your head up
Oh Rheuma Girl, stress can cause so many maladies - it really is bad for us all, not just those of us with RA. I once let myself get terribly over-stressed and ended up with a very painful case of Shingles - brought on by the stress I allowed to take hold. Let me just say this as a little warning, if you had Chicken Pox as a child, you should ask your MD about getting the shot to keep you from getting Shingles. Believe me, you do not what that nasty thing. It's worse then RA when it comes to pain.ReplyDelete
As for the stress, try your best to take that chill pill. I know it's easier said than done, we do what we have to do. I always work best when under some degree of stress, but when it gets to be too much, as it did a few years ago, it can cause all sorts of unpleasant effects. Try not to worry so much - just do the best you can, rest when you need to do that, and get some people to help you out with this undertaking. Delegate, delegate, delegate and take some of the weight off your shoulders. Okay?


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Sponsored by Aston Martin Saudi Arabia, The Barakat Trust celebrated 25 years of incredible support and preservation of Islamic culture.
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Arab News has consistently featured the growth and evolution of the Barakat Trust from its early years to the present day. More »
The Wells of Memory
One of the first travelers in a century to walk through the Hejaz desert of Saudi Arabia, Paul Salopek encounters a fabled past of caravans and pilgrims, of empires come and gone. He encounters cultural preservationists including trustees of The Barakat Trust. More »


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Winter is coming. And this year, just like every year, we're all going to swear up and down that no matter how bad the weather gets, we're going to ride outside. And this year, just like every year, that resolution will last just about through mid-December, at which point we will all switch to full-on holiday bacchanalia mode and just kind of stop riding, reasoning that spring isn't that far away.
For most of my cycling career, this was exactly the pattern I fell into year after year. I would ride my way into excellent form going into the fall, only to feel like I was starting again from scratch every spring. Finally, one year, I decided to buy a trainer. I didn't work for Performance at the time, but I visited my local store, and the associate helped me pick out a trainer that was right for my needs. I ended up going home with an Elite progressive resistance trainer, and a special tire designed to be used with stationary trainers (more on that in a bit). The results were incredible. While I'll be the first to admit I didn't exactly love riding the trainer, I was able to keep relatively in shape through the winter, and entered into the spring in much better shape than previous years.
When it comes to trainers and rollers, there are a lot of options to choose from. Trainers can vary a lot in price and features, so it's important to consider what your training goals are before buying.
Here are some tricks and tips to get the most out of your winter training:
1. Know Your Trainers: The primary purpose of trainers is to help you build strength and endurance. Basically, a trainer is a treadmill for your rear wheel—you just clamp your rear wheel in and start spinning. How much resistance your trainer delivers will depend on what type it is. Our Learning Center has an article that dives more in-depth into the different types of trainers, but here's a quick summary:
Wind Trainers: Use a fan to generate resistance.
- Fewer moving parts
- Produce progressive resistance, which increases as wheel speed increases
- Smooth resistance with minimal vibration
- Noisy
- Fan susceptible to damage
- Increasing wheel speed only way to increase resistance
Magnetic Trainers: Use combination of magnets and metal plates to generate resistance.
- Offer multiple levels of resistance
- Quieter than wind trainers
- Produce linear resistance, which stays the same regardless of wheel speed
- Typically less expensive than other options
- Changing resistance level requires dismounting bike unless trainer is equipped with handlebar-mounted remote shift lever
Fluid Trainers: Uses a hydraulic fluid and an impeller to create resistance.
- Produce progressive resistance, which increases as wheel speed increases
- Very quiet
- Most moving parts protected by enclosed resistance unit
- Available in adjustable resistance models
- More Expensive
A quick word on tires: trainers tend to be tough on your tires. As mentioned above, some companies like Vittoria now make specially designed tires that are made to withstand the rigors that the trainer will put them through.
2. Rollers: are different from trainers in that the focus is on developing form instead of strength. While riding the rollers can deliver a hard, pulse-pounding workout, rollers are better used to work on cadence, pedaling efficiency and concentration. Unlike trainers, rollers are a free-form exercise where the bike is not locked down, so they require a smooth pedaling motion, steady cadence and concentration to use. They take some practice to get the hang of, but the rewards are significant. The first few times you use rollers, we highly recommend wearing a helmet, setting them up next to a wall (to make it easier to get on and off), and putting some couch cushions around you on the floor. It's also recommended that you have someone video your first attempt at using the rollers, since hilarity is almost certainly sure to ensue (don't worry, we've all been there).
3. Boredom: I'm going to be really honest here: there are few things more boring than riding a trainer/rollers. When you're sitting on a bike that's going nowhere, it's really hard to stay motivated and push yourself. A good way to overcome this is with videos or music. Many companies offer workout DVD's for use with the trainer that can help you target specific areas you'd like to work on (strength training, endurance, climbing, etc…). Something important to remember, though, is that your time on the trainer is an hour you have to yourself to do whatever you want. With that in mind, here are some other ideas I use to stay focused:
-Catch up on the DVR queue
-Watch cycling movies like Breaking Away, American Flyers, and The Flying Scotsman
-Scour Netflix for movies that your better half doesn't want to watch (I've probably seen Commando on the trainer at least 7 times)
-When I have to use the trainer at work or before a race, I have a special playlist on my phone of songs that help get me motivated
4. Ride With A Buddy: Everything is more fun if you have a friend, and riding with someone else helps you stay more accountable. If you have some buddies who are into cycling try setting up some indoor training sessions. If you have a video game system, then you have a recipe for success since you can host "trainer tournaments". Last year at the office we had some fairly epic Halo multiplayer battles while riding the trainers (one guy even added aerobar extensions to his bike since he could ride hard while still using the controller).
5. Sweat It Out: When you're on the trainer, it's going to get sweaty. You're not moving, so there's no air to cool you down. Here are some tips to keep cool and clean:
-Put down a trainer mat under the bike
-Use a sweat net to protect your frame (many trainers come with one of these)
-Use a small fan to keep cool
-Always have a bottle with ice water in it
-Wear a cycling cap to keep sweat out of your eyes
6. Have A Plan: Riding the trainer is an activity that rewards having a focused approach. Making vague promises to ride the trainer every day for an hour may be hard to follow through on as the winter grinds on. Create a training realistic training plan that you can adhere to, and that drives toward very specific goals. This is where using a training DVD can be very helpful.


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Favorite Four Apps For Independence Day
It's July 4th, so we hope most Americans are out celebrating and reading this on an iPhone or iPad or between activities. But if you are still looking for apps to help make the day even better, we've rounded up four of our favorties that commemorate everything from US History to the traditional BBQ for you here.
Weber's On The Grill
An instant classic last year, this grill guide from the masters at Webers has become an iOS standard for the BBQ set. They've added 27 new recipes since July 4th 2011, which makes around 300 total - 40 just for marinades and rubs. There are tutorial videos, tips on cuts of beef, and even a section to take notes. The app also makes creating last minute shopping lists a breeze.
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This American Life
The popular public radio show has an app that features podcasts. It's not easy to describe the content, it's a grab bag of people, places, historical tidbits put together expertly to create an immersive listening experience, perfect for setting the tone on your way to the beach or the fireworks. The app has easily searchable shows dating back to 1995, making it something of a living, speaking American history museum. Look for easy social network sharing for those stories that inspire your patriotism.
This American Life
What's the 4th of July without a few drinks? All-American beer is in most coolers, but if you're looking for cocktails (easily turned into mocktails for those driving or little drinkers) you can spend hours searching online or just grab iBartender. It's something of an App Store classic with recipes, shopping lists and pictures that will make you want to start the party early, and it was just updated to support the new iPad's retina display along with new drinks to keep things fresh.
iBartender Drink & Cocktail Recipes
Presidents vs Aliens
Kids are an important part of Independence Day celebrations, and while it's great for them to be excited about picnics, swimming pools and amusement parks, somewhere between those activities and the fireworks, you probably want them to know a little about what they are celebrating. President vs Aliens is more than just a US history app, it's a silly Executive Branch showdown with E.T.s that will capture imaginations and have grown-ups wanting to take a turn. Kids won't notice they are learning, and you'll have more time to relax while waiting for the big light shows to start.


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Raizel Kisielnicki
Born: 1898
Kaluszyn, Poland
Raizel lived with her husband, Mojsze, and their three children in the small, predominantly Jewish town of Kaluszyn, which was 35 miles east of Warsaw. By the 1930s, Mojsze owned a grocery store, a restaurant, and a gas station, all of which were located together on the heavily traveled main road. The family lived in rooms in the same building as their business.
1933-39: Every day I prepare the roast goose served in our restaurant. We have a bustling business, as many truck drivers stop here for a quick meal on their way into Warsaw. My mother-in-law helps out in the kitchen, and my daughter, Chaie Sura, is a cashier. My son Abram drives a truck to pick up supplies, while my other son Majlich pumps gas at the station. It's truly a family business until war breaks out and the Germans occupy Kaluszyn.
1940-44: Acting under German orders, the town mayor has chosen Mojsze to be on the Jewish council. Mojsze, in turn, has chosen our son Abram for the Jewish police and our son Majlich for the Jewish sanitation committee. As for me, I still work some in the restaurant, baking bread and brewing tea, but other food is scarce. I also help sometimes in a communal kitchen where I prepare food for the poor Jewish families in town. Both my mother and Chaie Sura often work with me.
On September 25, 1942, 44-year-old Raizel and more than 3,000 other Jews were deported from Kaluszyn to a killing center, where she perished.


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Things You Still Can't Do If You're Gay
NBA star Jason Collins caused a stir by coming out this week, but despite a wave of recent strides, there are still many important things gays and lesbians can't yet do. Quentin Fottrell reports on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.
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WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, indicating companies continue to hire at a modest but steady pace.
The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications for unemployment benefits fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 366,000.
The four-week average, a less volatile measure, dropped to 350,500, the lowest in nearly five years. The average is low because of seasonal factors, which reduced applications sharply last month.
Weekly applications are a proxy for layoffs. When layoffs decline, net hiring typically rises.
The four-week average of applications has dropped nearly 6 percent in the past three months. At the same time, hiring has picked up: Employers added an average of 200,000 jobs a month from November through January.
In January, employers added 157,000 jobs. And annual revisions included in the Labor Department's January employment report showed the economy created 600,000 more jobs in 2011 and 2012 than previously thought.
Still, the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent in January from 7.8 percent in December. Economists expect unemployment will decline if hiring continues at last year's monthly pace of 180,000. The rate fell 0.7 percentage points in 2012.
More hiring and income are needed to fuel greater economic growth. The economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the October-December quarter. But the decline was mostly caused by deep cuts in defense spending and sluggish growth in company stockpiles — one-time events that analysts say are likely rebounding in the current quarter.
Economists expect growth of around 2 percent this year. Strength in areas like housing and auto sales could partly offset government spending cuts this year.
Home builders are stepping up construction to meet rising demand. That should create more construction jobs. Home prices and sales are also increasing.
The housing recovery is boosting jobs at home-supply stores and retailers. Home Depot said Wednesday that it plans to hire 80,000 temporary employees for the spring selling season. The jobs will be part-time and full-time, the company said.


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DES PLAINES (AP) – For a year and a half, Timothy Brennan has been a regular at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, faithfully playing the slots with the hope of winning big.
Brennan recently hit the jackpot. But it was something the 64-year-old Elmhurst man could never have imagined winning, and more valuable than all the money the casino could ever pay out: a kidney donated by a casino valet.
After surviving triple bypass surgery, losing a portion of his left ear to cancer, and having his gallbladder removed, Brennan was told about 5 years ago that his kidneys were failing. He was given 3 weeks to live if he didn't immediately start dialysis treatment.
Brennan had been on dialysis for nearly 4 years when he met Jaime Maldonado.
"I just couldn't catch a break ... and here this angel comes along," Brennan said.
Maldonado, 62, of Chicago, parks cars, greets guests and opens doors for casino patrons. He recognized the bandaging on Brennan's arms from dialysis treatment because his own 60-year-old wife, Julia, had been on dialysis for years before receiving a donor kidney from a cadaver.
Julia Maldonado's donor kidney failed 11 years after her first transplant. She went back on dialysis until the Maldonados' daughter, Carola, donated her kidney.
Maldonado said he understood what Brennan was going through and felt his new friend deserved a better quality of life.
"I know what it is (like) to take care of somebody for two years that's going on dialysis day in, day out," Maldonado said. "I said, 'That's not a life for you, Tim. You have to have a better life for you and your wife.'"
As fate would have it, Brennan and Maldonado are the same A-positive blood type.
Upon sharing their stories, the two men found common ground in their military backgrounds and life experiences.
Brennan served in Korea, while Maldonado is a Vietnam War veteran. Brennan retired after serving as a firefighter for 30 years with the Leyden Fire Protection District, while Maldonado drove a Salvation Army canteen truck supplying doughnuts and coffee to emergency responders during fires.
Maldonado said he was hesitant at first to ask about Brennan's illness and wanted to respect his privacy.
"I got to know him a little more every time he would come in and one day I said, 'What would it take for me to give you a kidney?'" he recalled.
"I was dumbfounded," said Brennan, who never even thought to ask his own three brothers for a kidney.
He signed up for the National Kidney Registry 5 years ago and was told there were 6,000 people on the waiting list ahead of him in Illinois alone. The wait time for a kidney is 5 to 7 years, Brennan said.
"I don't know if I could ever ask anybody for a kidney," he said. "I just assumed that someday I will get one."
At first, Brennan was suspicious of Maldonado's motives and asked whether he hoped for some financial gain.
"You are so paranoid," Brennan said, explaining his initial skepticism. "I don't know him from Adam, and he wants to give me his kidney. One thing led to another and he said, 'Can you get me proper paperwork to fill out?'"
Maldonado's doctor gave him a clean bill of health. He had never suffered any illnesses apart from using eye drops for glaucoma.
"I think God had me healthy all these years so you can have this kidney," Maldonado told Brennan.
Brennan can now travel without worrying about being hooked up to a dialysis machine for 4 hours every other day.
"I feel like I kind of have my life back," he said.
Maldonado said he hopes his story will inspire others to become organ donors.
"Giving a kidney and helping somebody to have a better life is not going to hurt one's life," Maldonado said.