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Forum:Lost and the Damned
Okay. I downloaded Lost and the Damned. There was an option to say "play it now", but I didn't select it. I turned off my machine and moved it to my room, where I don't have the means to connect to Xbox Live. How do I start playing?- JustPhil 00:39, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
Try pausing the game and starting a new game, I think it will give you the choice of the original IV or TLAD.
I got it working. Thanks.- JustPhil 23:46, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
for ps3
they should release the lost and damned for the ps3 i know the xbox wanted it. are they going to start making gta games for the xbox instead of ps3. stephendwan
- Microsoft paid Rockstar for the exclusivity of TLAD. If one of the consoles (or rather, the company that produces them) pays for the next GTA game, that console will get it, if not, it will (probably) go to both. GTA IV was originally only supposed to be on the PS3, but Microsoft paid to get it as well. However, the agreement between Rockstar and Sony still existed which is why it was on both. In fact, the Xbox 360 version could have been released a long time before the PS3 version, because Rockstar had technical difficulties getting the game to work on PS3, but the agreement between Rockstar and Sony meant that the two versions had to be released on the same day. It is possible that TLAD will come to PS3, either Sony needs to pay Rockstar to get it, or it is also possible that what Microsoft paid for is "time-exclusivity", and that it will eventually come to PS3, as Rockstar have said that DLC for PS3 is "likely", but won't say what it is. I hope Sony gets it because I own a PS3! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 07:21, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
Yes i really like TLAD because it gives color to the main story so r* must bring it to PS3. user:repel05
And actually, they have given us a game with only one thirth of the storyline. If there wouldn't be internet, PS3 users would never find out what fills in the major plotholes GTA IV has. Master Sima Yi 13:46, December 22, 2009 (UTC)
I suggest that Rockstar release a game exclusively for PS3 only and not Xbox 360. It's only fair. they got two games.
--HarveyH92 14:09, December 22, 2009 (UTC)
Yes, they got two games. But they weren't full games. They were just DLC. Though I do agree that PS3 deserves an exclusive game. Make those X360-owners suffer :P. Master Sima Yi 15:03, December 22, 2009 (UTC)
They probably will bring it to PS3 because mainly R* will lose a lot of money just bringing it out on one console. They will probably make the Episodes from liberty city on PS3 because lots of speculation has said that R* want to sell it on the PS3 as they will accumilate more money. I have a good feeling that it will come to PS3. FXX 00:00, December 23, 2009 (UTC)
Its coming for PS3 and PC march 30th


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My M. I. F.A (Missing In Fashion Action) status these past few days has been very productive and exciting. I've been busy putting together a fashion editorial with the coolest team; Lindsay Cullen (makeup artist), Meredith Hurd (model), Sino Chum (videographer) and yours truly as stylist and photographer. Yup I took my Canon out to have some fun on the set this past Sunday, and I have to say with each click and flash, I got better and better.
The four of us had one day to create several mini-fashion stories using fall garments from designers such as Blaque Label, Isabel Lu, JJ Winters, and Muubaa. No outfit was complete without accessories and a good mix from Laruicci, Tuleste Market, and vintage jewelry made the looks into statement makers which gave me countless options to chose from and in return we worked from sunrise to sunset doing what we love!

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The aliens have arrived, and they want to initiate cultural exchange...starting small at first. Our extraterrestrial visitors want a few humans to go live with them, and in return, a few aliens will come live among us. They're seeking volunteers.
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Ask a "real" woman what she thinks about advertising targeted to the women 50 plus and you will surely be amazed at how much deep-seeded frustration you unleash, as women in this age group are barraged by ads for adult diapers, medic alert bracelets, drugs and life alert alarms.
According to a new national study titled "Aging Redefined II: A Frank Perspective on Marketing to Women as They Age," a real disconnect exists between advertisers' perceptions of women's lives after 50 and what their lives actually look like. The study's author states that women over the age of 50 want advertising that appreciates the wisdom that comes with age. Images portrayed in communications should reflect radiant, confident, diverse and active women celebrating life with friends and families.
Is this observation a blip on the screen for a marketer, or is it the start of a downward shift for advertisers who pay little attention to societal shifts?
We need look no further than the huge success that Dove is experiencing with its Campaign for Real Beauty. Started in the United Kingdom, this campaign helped Dove sales increase by 700 percent during the first half of 2004. The campaign has used multiple "real women" but started with older women asking the question: What do you think? Wrinkled or Wonderful? Gray or Gorgeous? Flawed or Flawless? Oversized or Outstanding?
An article at AdAge.com questioned whether these recent "real women" campaigns could mark a shift in how women are portrayed in media and advertising. After all, the images in the media are often blasted as being unattainable and the cause of low self-esteem and even eating disorders among young girls.
Dr. Justine J. Reel, assistant professor in the University of Utah's Department of Exercise and Sport Science, supports the idea that media images can affect a woman's body image. She says research suggests that body image is a variable state — one that can be swayed by media images and messages.
The problem is "media images clearly represent adolescents and people in their 20s, and unless women in their 40s look incredible, they neglect to get any air time." As a result of these unrealistic images, older adults come to believe that aging is unacceptable, she says.
However, Glamour magazine publisher William Wackermann sees a trend going on in society and the marketplace of self-acceptance and being comfortable in your own skin. And Linda Wells, editor of Allure, claims that women have changed in the way they view themselves.
"In a recent study of 1,000 women, the words they used most often to describe their looks were 'natural and real.' Those words were used far more than 'beautiful and pretty' and even higher than 'sexy and glamorous.' That's a shift."
When markets and mindsets shift, so must our marketing, otherwise, the tools we use become ineffective. With so many marketing opportunities we must remain focused on who our audience is and learn everything we can about them to ensure we get an effective return on our investment.
The Dove campaign has been so successful that others, such as the youth-obsessed Nike are using their own real women advertising. However, one could argue that Nike misses the mark with their Big Butts, Thunder Thighs and Shoulders that aren't Dainty campaigns. A group that has been on target with the real-women approach is Curves. Real women have curves, don't they? And, we all know how successful Curves has been with their advertising. So, what is driving this new surge in real-women marketing?
"The study shows that when you're in your 20s, 30s — and even 40s — it's common for women to put their lives under a microscope and feel like they're not living up to their full potential in terms of work, home and family," said Carrie McCament, co-founder, Frank About Women. "By the time she reaches her 50s, she's really hit her stride. She is happy; she is confident; and she is financially astute.
The message is straightforward and simple. Real people spend real money. In the Frank About Women study, women stated that rather than depicting seniors as sick, half-dead and drooling, advertisers should show an appreciation for the wisdom of age and come to the realization that older people have money to spend. According to the study, women aged 50 to 59 spent an average of $1,275 more per month on new products than women aged 20 to 49. So how could you adjust your advertising to address this market?
In the Frank About Women's study, women stated the following:
What they see in advertisements today
They think all seniors are invalids or half-wits
They forget we are young people in old bodies
We're sick, half-dead and drooling
They think we're senility waiting to happen
What they want to see
A woman of radiance
An appreciation for the wisdom of age
Older people with money to spend
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Average amount spent in the last 30 days on new products * (never tried before) by:
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|Women Ages 50-59
|Women Ages 60-69
*These purchases could include large items such as furniture, travel, electronics, etc.
Colin Milner is chief executive officer of the International Council on Active Aging™. An award-winning writer, Milner has authored more than 100 articles on aging-related issues. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Garth Brooks' Dublin Dates Create Community Uproar
A nearly five-year-old agreement to host no more than three yearly concerts at Croke Park in Dublin is at the center of a debate over the five Garth Brooks shows scheduled for July. Residents living near the stadium are upset that a written agreement is being ignored. And there's indication they plan to take their protest further.
According to the Irish Times, a meeting between residents and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) turned ugly this week. The five Brooks shows were sold before a license was granted, but promoters have 10 weeks to turn in that application. The Evening Herald reports residents have five weeks after that to protest.
The stadium's director reportedly told the room of residents that "times move on." This created an uproar and furthered distrust between the two sides. Nine events are scheduled for 2014, including Brooks' five shows and several One Direction concerts.
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Justice Department Wants Zimmerman Evidence Held
Police in central Florida say the U.S. Department of Justice has placed a hold on all evidence related to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman.
Sanford Police Capt. James McAuliffe confirmed the hold Thursday. That includes the gun Zimmerman used to shoot Martin, which Zimmerman would otherwise be legally entitled to reclaim.
Zimmerman was acquitted over the weekend of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in Martin's death last year. Jurors found that Zimmerman was acting in self-defense when he shot the unarmed black teenager. Zimmerman identifies himself as Hispanic.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said during an NAACP convention in Orlando this week that the Justice Department has an open investigation into the case. The department is looking into whether Zimmerman violated Martin's civil rights.
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October 29, 2010
Every Thursday afternoon a growing number of Wabash students are making an impact on the future of young boys in the Crawfordsville community. The Wabash Chapter of College Mentors for Kids commits to spend two hours every Thursday mentoring local elementary students in grades 1-4.
More importantly the club aims to make a positive change in the lives of these students. The mentors took their little buddies Trick-Or-Treating around campus Thursday evening. See a photo album here.
"There are a lot of organization that claim to change lives and I fully believe that our can do that when done correctly," CMFK president Jake Ezell said. Ezell is a first generation college student himself. "I don't regret anything about the way that I was raised, but going to college is an expectation that a lot of these kids don't have. "
That's an expectation that the members of CMFK are working to change. "When I was young I wasn't expected to go to college, I want to prove to these kids that going to college is something that is possible," said Zach Kacprowicz, also a first generation college student and freshmen from Fort Wayne.
Every week the mentors plan activities to expose the kids to different facets of college, from where they live to, the sports they play, to what they study.
"Everything is fun," said Kacprowicz's little buddy Jason, a first grader. "We get to do lots of cool stuff."
Vince is a third grader who really looks forward to his Thursdays with Wabash men. "You can tell how much they want to be here and the most rewarding part is just to see how much they enjoy it," said Nick Schrader, sitting with Vince in his blue Power Ranger costume.
And while most of the mentors in the program have aspirations other than working with children, many now see that power and importance of working within a community.
"It's been eye opening; I wanted of get involved in the community, and now I'm inspired to continue that work," Schrader said.
CMFK is working to change the lives of the children it mentors. The Wabash men in CMFK come to realize the work is changing their lives as well.
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Sioux Falls area Tea Party Raises Funds for Foster Kids Summer Camp
A lively group of ladies and girls enjoyed a fun tea party last Saturday to raise funds for foster children to attend The Royal Family Kids Camp in Minnehaha County this summer.
Royal Family Kids Camp is exclusively for foster kids. South Dakota was one of the last states to establish a camp, but that changed last summer with 38 kids attending the inaugural camp. Directors have expanded the number to 44 this year, but unfortunately some foster kids will likely be turned away once the camp is full.
Foster kids attend the week long camp absolutely free where they're treated likely royalty, encouraged to dream for their future and participate in events to boost their self esteem and discover their self worth.
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Vote: Your loudest voice
Dear Editor:
All votes matter, no matter how insignificant one person may think. On Nov. 6, once again, we are all up to the plate and your vote is never more important than here in your own town, Brentwood. We all want to maintain our lead in far East County for uniqueness and fiscal health, continue our great plan for preserving our agricultural roots, while guiding a growing city with rewarding jobs and retail opportunities, nurture our great education system and support community camaraderie, and by keeping our infrastructure in pace with all of the above.
In late November, and for the next 18 months, we will begin the process of updating our General Plan. Who we put at the helm, as well as the public's vital input, will once again come to the forefront in the review of our city's guiding principle — the way we want our city to grow and succeed, independent of developers and special interests.
To this end, Steve Barr will be a great mayor and representative for Brentwood. He is already a member of the General Plan revision committee and should continue in this role. He has proven in many a public forum that he is knowledgeable, articulate and he understands the fiscal and job growth challenges facing Brentwood. He will represent the city well in committee, county and state venues, and will encourage vital liaisons to bring essential resources to Brentwood.
Erick Stonebarger, a steadfast leader in city business as well as the agricultural base he so aptly represents, should be re-elected. Erick has always fully analyzed any situation and proposition presented to him, and we all know he does his homework and is smart as a whip. Bob Brockman, an ever-present advocate of our city, is a viable candidate. In a recent meeting with him, he expressed his passion and consummate knowledge of Brentwood's development. Also, a member of the GP revision committee, he is vital for the inclusion of past history and future goals for Brentwood. For your consideration, newcomer Carissa Pillow would also be a refreshing addition to the council. She will represent all Brentwood residents, no strings attached, and has sound new ideas.
In closing, I encourage residents to review all candidates election finance reports for Sept. 30 and Oct 20 on the city's website at www.ci.brentwood.ca.us. This is a window into who your candidates are and who is bankrolling their campaign. For instance, Mayor Bob Taylor has seven developers (three from Blackhawk Group, Lee Hancock Construction, John Wong-Mission Peak Construction, New Urban Communities-Sciortino, Thomas Properties), eight labor unions (sheet metal, plumbers, building industry, bricklayers, pipe fitters, Iron Workers, IBEW 302, Teamsters 315), and several special interest groups funding his campaign — I wonder what their agenda is for our town through the mayor? Be involved, do your research, make an informed decision on voting day.
Kathy Griffin
Community puts up sign
Dear Editor:
A great thing has happened in Knightsen after several years of stale community pride progress.
After 20 years the Town of Knightsen sign had somehow been destroyed and left for ruin. After several months in the hands of our Town Council to repair or fix the community sign, it decided it was not the communities, and that instead, the sign belonged to me. The Town Council washed its hands of it. This was so far from the truth. This was an insult to me and the many members of the community who supported KTAC back then. Many of those community members who were involved know the Town of Knightsen sign belonged to the community, and was paid for by fundraisers such as pancake breakfasts, shirts, cups, license plate frames, etc.
My disappointment in the lack of involvement by our current town leaders and leadership has grown over the past couple of years. Today, I am beginning to once again see residents stepping up on their own and getting involved again regardless of the town leaders' restricted involvement in their own community.
I congratulate and thank the several retired Knightsen volunteer firefighters and citizens who took it upon themselves to stop the stagnant community progress and pride. They not only repaired and replaced the town sign, it looks better than ever. This was not a KTAC action at all. In addition, they cleaned and weeded the entire corner making our community something to again be proud of. Thanks again to all of those who become unselfishly involved in their communities.
John A. Gonzales
'Yes' on
Measure B
Dear Editor:
"Mommy, is that sign for your school," my 9-year-old son asks. He's referring to my "Yes On Measure B" yard sign. What he doesn't realize yet, is that it is for his school too. This is the same little boy, who along with his young sister, yells at the top of his lungs when we drive down 18th Street: "There's your school, Mommy!" As always, when I see that huge black panther painted on the side of the gym memories coming rushing back. Memories of sunny day lunches in a crowded quad laughing and studying. There would be hacky sack games and Frisbee tossing.
There are other memories too — winter lunches with flooded hallways forcing us to walk out and around through muddy grass to get to class. If you were old enough and lucky enough to drive, then you probably left to buy lunch and eat in a dry car. There was zero room in the cafeteria. It still is too small to accommodate the volume of students. There was just no way for builders in 1954 to know the growth in population Antioch would enjoy. The first time I saw the fences and gates built to change Antioch High to a closed campus, my thought was, "how are all those poor kids going to eat lunch?"
Measure B provides for many improvements, including a new cafeteria. This is the opportunity for Panther Country to show today's Panthers, elementary school Panthers and future Panthers that we have community pride in Antioch High. Please join me in voting yes on Measure B.
Debra (Flint) Seilhan
Leaders need to open their eyes
An open letter to Antioch city leaders:
I am writing you all because I feel I have to. One main reason is the upcoming elections, and my second is how any of you can honestly feel you deserve another term for the city of Antioch?
It really personified itself for me on Oct. 26 when I had to get my tires checked for a low- tire pressure light that came on, taking my car to be fixed at 2024 A St. I felt like I was in the middle of the Tenderloin in San Francisco, having to step over the trash and vomit along the sidewalks past Starbucks and Wendy's. Have any of you actually spent any time in this area and really looked at it? I felt depressed, disgusted and worried for my safety. I don't know what was the most troublesome part — the trash, and the vomit/ human waste on the sidewalk that I had to step over, the homeless encampments in four separate strip malls that I could see, or just the fact I was glad my two small children were not with me to endure this horrific section of the city.
This city's direction is lost. This past week my daughter and son's school (John Muir) was put on lockdown, as the police searched apparently for some suspects who just had a shootout.
I visit a local barber with my son for haircuts, and they are moving locations because the shopping center is such a horrible place to be in, they are concerned that people such as myself and my son will stop coming.
Questions that need to be asked, should be: How many new family returants have opened in Antioch? Why did Carppacio's Italian restaurant leave? Why are so many smoke /cigarettes shops allowed to touch almost every section of the city and no small family businesses sprouting up? Where are you all taking this city?
I have written all of you in the past and only one of you, Gary Agopian, ever responded, about other past issues. I see the city littered with your vote for signs and not sure why so much time can be taken to place these signs and work on your re-election and no time is spent to clean this city up.
Where have you all been for the last 10 years? I hope this email stirs up enough courage that all of you as a group walk down the same sidewalk I did yesterday, and figure out how you as elected officials are going to make that difference starting with this letter.
Paul Banducci and family
Vote yes on Measure B
Dear Editor:
I am a lifelong Antioch resident, and a 1974 graduate of Antioch High School. For all voters in the Antioch Unified School District, please support and vote yes on Measure B. The bond will allow the district to renovate and modernize Antioch High, which was built in 1954. It has never had any major repairs done to it.
Our future students, teachers and staff deserve to be in new buildings with modern and up-to-date technology, as we have long outgrown the old 58-year-old high school.
Again, we need your help. So on Nov. 6, vote yes on Measure B to support the modernization of Antioch High School!
Eddie Beaudin
Endorsements for Council
Dear Editor:
We are endorsing Ron Borland, Doug Hardcastle and Doug Hansen for Oakley City Council, and Mike Hudson for 11th Assembly District.
While some say that Borland is too angry, we are personally glad that someone in this city is as angry as we are. There have been too many irresponsible decisions made by our city council. Kevin Romick's candidate statement implies that the council has done a good job in light of the $2 million in decreased revenue and the loss of redevelopment agency funds. If that is the case, then why did he vote to give Manuel Munoz a $1.8 million loan to build Carpaccio's knowing he was close to bankruptcy, or pay $6 million to CentroMart for the worn -out Oakley Plaza, and allow Caltrans put up signage on the Highway 4 bypass directing traffic away from downtown Oakley for the last four years, and last of all, reduce Main Street to two lanes, thereby eliminating the turn lanes at Vintage Parkway?
It further states that the city employees have 23 unpaid furlough days, while he joined three other council members in voting to generously give their boss, Bryan Montgomery, a $367,000 deal on his mortgage. Yes, we think there is plenty to be angry about and changes that need to be made from the top down. Romick still doesn't get it that the citizens and businesses in Oakley have a voice. His statement declares that the Chamber of Commerce Almond Festival will be held downtown, even though every business owner with whom we have spoken, does not want Main Street closed for the parade or the festival, blocking access to businesses and bringing in outside food vendors to compete with the few struggling restaurants we currently have.
But the council has apparently made its decision, although, since it's the Chamber of Commerce Almond Festival, we're not sure why it gets a vote.
Doug Hardcastle has his business in Oakley and it's time that business had a voice on the city council and we are hoping that his voice will be a strong one. He is well aware that existing businesses have not been treated fairly, are not listened to, and the city does very little to support those businesses who fund their very existence.
Last, but not least, David Hansen seems to have a very clear idea of what Oakley needs to sustain its growth — better infrastructure, job growth, continued effective law enforcement and most of all, a higher degree of integrity and ethics at the council level. He realizes that a business-friendly and supportive city council and city management can stimulate economic development. He understands that the city council should listen to and serve the citizens of Oakley. And I suspect, as a police chaplain, a few extra prayers for our economy and community would be welcome by most.
Unfortunately, Diane Burgis' campaign is largely funded and supported by Jim Frazier, and since he was mayor when the Carpaccio and Montgomery deals were signed, we are unsure of her loyalties. She has done a good job with Marsh Creek, but the city of Oakley needs council members who are going to emphasize fiscal responsibility and economic development.
And, finally, please consider supporting Mike Hudson for Assembly, so we can avoid having irresponsible financial decisions carried up to the state level by Jim Frazier.
Gene and Michelle
Hook, Line & Sinker, owners
Measure B gets Nov. 6 support
Dear Editor:
Twenty years ago I had 500 kids, but unlike the lady who lived in a shoe, I knew what to do: Support our local schools. Many of my youth carriers who delivered the Daily Ledger have grown up to be responsible citizens. I'm proud of "my kids."
Students don't deliver newspapers anymore, but they still grow up. I'm supporting Measure B because I believe this bond measure is a responsible way to invest in our future. I think of it as every bit as important as my legacy in teaching kids the importance of service, collections and sales — which they learned as part of their very first business experience. By just spending about $6 per month on my property taxes — which have been reduced substantially over the past few years, I can ensure that my property values will rise as people throng to get into our schools due to the improvements in small learning academies at Antioch High school. The kids from my neighborhood will get the same great learning environment and sports facilities that the kids at the "new" Antioch schools get.
I've served on the Bond Review Committee for Measure C and have been impressed with the careful management of our tax dollars. We've gotten a lot of bang for our bucks. But if the district were to issue more bonds, the payback on those bonds would be phenomenal, so having voters pass a new bond issue instead of using the old issue is in order.
Those of us who have been around for a while can be proud that we're leaving the same legacy as the original builders of Antioch High School in 1955. Let's continue this proud history.
Martha (Ferring) Goralka
Ruehlig for City Council
Dear Editor:
Please join us in voting for Walter Ruehlig for Antioch City Councilman on Nov. 6.
We worked with Walter on the committee to bring the July 4 celebration back to Antioch. We have found Walter to be a man of integrity and good will who can bring together a diverse group of citizens to work together amicably toward a common goal. Walter is a board member of the Antioch Unified School District. During his tenure, the district overcame a budget deficit and expanded the district to include the Dozier-Libby Medical High School and helped advance the concept of career-based learning academies in our high schools. Also, Academic Performance Index (API) scores have improved consistently during his tenure.
Google Walter's name on the Internet to learn more about his accomplishments in education, music appreciation and his efforts for worldwide peace. We are truly fortunate to have a man of Walter's caliber running for a seat on the Antioch City Council.
Wayne and Carole Harrison
Disappointed in shop's closing
Dear Editor:
As a decade-long donor and customer of the Hospice of the East Bay Thrift Shoppe in Antioch, I was very disappointed to read that it is closing. I have a great respect for the community service that hospice provides to families that are dealing with the critical illnesses of loved ones, and they were always the first place I went to give donations.
I thought it was wonderful they could also provide a place where disadvantaged folks (and everyone else) were able to find reasonably priced secondhand goods, and I've never set foot in the store without there being multiple customers. It's laughable for general manager Patricia Wright to claim they were unable to find a new location in Antioch. It displays the sort of mendacity I might expect from a crooked politician rather than a representative of a charitable organization. Perhaps there are people who need the "upscale vintage boutiques" she imagines most of her stores to be, but at this time I'm betting more folks just need a regular old thrift store.
Barry Mitchell
Hudson deserves our support
Dear Editor:
Suisun City Vice Mayor Mike Hudson topped the primary elections for Assembly member, District 11. That's quite a feat considering that he was behind four to one in fundraising compared to his opponent.
Today's voters are no longer easily fooled by expensive, big colorful signs with the candidate's photo and dozens of glitzy campaign fliers.
For many years, we've been "represented" by assembly members who never really timely brought our greatest concerns to Sacramento. Note the elimination of redevelopment agencies that our current representatives voted for, to the detriment of all our Solano County cities. Note the dumping of state prisoners into our local prisons.
We need a stronger representative in the capitol — that's Hudson who has the passion and dedication for real, effective public service. Being a successful business owner, Hudson knows how unnecessary regulations hamper economic growth. He has supported our agenda of a balanced budget without layoffs and no increase in taxes or fees.
Hudson listens to everyone. He devotes extra time meeting with constituents, shows interest in their needs and acts timely to resolve problems. Hudson is against gridlock, totally pro-business and is a big supporter of public education and public safety.
This coming November elections, it's an easy choice. Vote for Hudson for State Assembly, District 11
Pete Sanchez, mayor
Jane Day, city council member
Suisun City
Support Ricky Gill
Dear Editor:
As a business owner in East County, I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with Ricky Gill on several occasions about issues that are critically important to East County residents. He understands that it is the private sector that creates jobs and growth — not the government. What becomes obvious when talking with Gill is his intelligence and grasp of the issues that are facing our county, state and country.
Gill is clearly the right choice to represent the East County and would be a welcome relief over the benign leadership currently being exercised by "status quo" representative Jerry McNerney, who is the poster boy for the administration's multiple failures.
For our future, I strongly urge you to vote for Ricky Gill and his fresh ideas.
David Roche
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Ronald Reagan is born
On this day in 1911, President Ronald Wilson Reagan is born in Tampico, Illinois.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, served for two terms from 1981 to 1989. Known as The Great Communicator, he was the first actor to be elected president after two centuries of mainly lawyers and soldiers.
Born and raised in Illinois, Reagan took his first media job as a radio sports announcer in the Midwest. Buoyed by his on-air success, he journeyed to Hollywood and began acting in feature films in the 1930s. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, appearing in training and propaganda films. After the war, Reagan served as president of the Screen Actor's Guild from 1947 to 1952. At that time, he was a proponent of New Deal Democratic policies. He switched to the Republican Party in 1960.
Reagan delivered a rousing speech in support of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater at the Republican National Convention in 1964, which in effect launched his political career. After two terms as governor of California, he made a bid for the Republican presidential ticket in 1976, losing to President Gerald Ford. In 1980, he gained the nomination and beat out embattled Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter to become president, ushering in a new era of conservatism in American politics.
As a result of his actor's training, Reagan possessed an uncanny ability to simultaneously project toughness, humility and affability. He survived an assassination attempt just weeks into his first term and bounced back with vigor, retaining his sense of humor. The Great Communicator's public statements ranged from the profound (There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits to human intelligence, imagination and wonder) to the irreverent (Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first).
An immensely popular and influential leader, Reagan's administration was notable for freeing American hostages taken captive in Iran during Carter's term and for resurrecting a no-nonsense image of American strength abroad. Perhaps most notably, his increase in military spending and bold anti-communist rhetoric contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Shortly after publicly denouncing the Soviet Union as the Evil Empire he cultivated a successful diplomatic and personal relationship with Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
While supporters found him charming, his detractors claimed Reagan could not separate film from reality, a charge bolstered by some alarming public gaffes. His comment that trees cause pollution appalled those already infuriated by his policy of industrial deregulation. Once while receiving Israeli dignitaries, Reagan claimed to have accompanied World War II film crews to liberated Nazi death camps, when in reality he spent the war in California. When pushing for the experimental Star Wars defense plan, he compared the system to a weapon used by his character in a film called Murder in the Air.
His popular appeal, which resulted in a landslide second-term election, could not save his second term from scandal. In 1986, many Americans were angered when evidence surfaced that his administration had struck a covert deal to sell Iran arms and used proceeds from the sale to finance anti-Communist guerrillas in Nicaragua. Reagan's advisors successfully kept Reagan uninformed of the dirty details and he was able to plead plausible deniability, for which he was dubbed the Teflon President.
Despite the scandal, Reagan's image as the embodiment of traditional American values endured with many. Americans were also captivated by his seemingly picture-perfect marriage. He and his wife Nancy were often photographed together on their ranch in California, dancing in each other's arms at state functions or holding hands. Nancy placed her husband at the center of her life. My life really began when I married my husband," she once reminisced.
In 2004, Ronald Reagan died at age 93 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.


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The 12th Annual Goodguys East Coast Nats
Back East, the summer of 2003 will be remembered as being one of the soggiest on record. Since there were so many rainy weekends, rod and custom enthusiasts got used to it. After all, it is something we take in stride. When it began to rain midway through the Goodguys 12th Annual East Coast Nationals in Rhinebeck, New York, no one missed a beat. Umbrellas started appearing Saturday afternoon, along with a few raincoats, and participants found themselves wiping down vehicles. No one complained. A little rain cannot spoil a good time, and the participants at this event were having a very good time.
The sun was beaming brightly Friday when the curtain went up for the show. The Hudson Valley Street Rods had a poker run that allowed participants to see some great Catskill Mountains scenery. Times Square strolled the Dutchess County Fairgrounds serenading everyone with popular doo-wop tunes and entertained later that evening at the TGIF party.
One of the best features of the expansive fairgrounds is its layout, with gently sloping grassy areas amid tall shade trees and plenty of paved lanes for cruising. All weekend long, rods, customs, classics, and musclecars were cruising the grounds. With a host of vendors on hand, plus the Ladies Marketplace, a model and pedal car show, car corral, and swap meet, there was plenty to do, and judging by the crowd, people were enjoying themselves.
Gray skies greeted participants Saturday morning, but the fairgrounds filled up quickly with entrants and spectators. On-and-off drizzles throughout the afternoon failed to dampen the enthusiasm for all of the activities. In fact, as one hot rod owner looked up at the clouds, he was heard commenting, "Well, that's why they make towels." There was a good turnout for the special parking areas Saturday, with this year's spotlight on Custom Country, Willys Round Up, and Young Guys.
Kids had a good time at the Make-'N'-Take model-building session while Rick K and the Allnighters performed some good old rock and roll Saturday afternoon and evening. Rain, however, did force cancellation of the planned fireworks display later that night.
Sunday dawned with gray skies and light drizzle, but by late morning the sun was peeking through the clouds. There were more than 75 picks for awards, and all winners were assembled in a special parking area before being lined up for the awards ceremony. Several participants had their lucky numbers drawn as finalists for some special Goodguys prizes, including a Hemi-powered Dodge pickup, Ford and Mopar engines, billet wheels, garage lifts, and many others that were to be awarded at the Southeastern Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina, in October.


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Location: U.S. 281 Service Road, 1.5 miles south of U.S. 12 in Aberdeen
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Public Meetings
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a long history of public involvement in the development of transportation plans and projects. The 2005 passage of the Safe, Accountable, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) requires a public involvement process. Public meetings for the project scope and/or design will occasionally be scheduled to collect public input, provide information and answer questions.
Public Information Meeting - May 21, 2013
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Jamie threw out the first pitch at the Florida Marlins game last night.http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_baseball_marlins/2011/04/marlins-sweep-pirates-morrison-on-dl-bonus-pic.html
I just LOVE watching you people being all scared and worried about the cowboys. When they do get eliminated, I'll enjoy seeing you people cry and mourn over them
I couldn't resist putting this on.Jet and CORN?
What's their source on "If they hadn't used the U-Turn, Flight Time and Big Easy probably would've been going home."?
Quote from: Coutzy on April 26, 2011, 09:35:53 AMWhat's their source on "If they hadn't used the U-Turn, Flight Time and Big Easy probably would've been going home."?I don't know, but I read the rest of the article and whoever wrote this is a Jet & Cord WORSHIPPER, so it might just havebeen made up out of spite.
Can you link us to the article please?? And I read in another article that J/C thought they could have beaten the GT's without the U-Turn, so perhaps it is from them.
Since Ron & Christina, the teams that I used as my handphone wallpaper for the week came in last!I might have jinxed them.
then could u please use The Globes as ur wallpaper? that would make me very happy.
Quote from: themikko95 on May 03, 2011, 01:18:54 AMthen could u please use The Globes as ur wallpaper? that would make me very happy. Haha! I did!
The Globetrotters are the team I like the least of the remaining four, but it seems to good to be true that they would be eliminated at the midpoint.
taxi drivers!!Why have so many finales been decided by the random antics of cabbies?! Gary and Mallory were taken out of contention from the beginning because their's could not find the way. Flight Time and Big Easy lost the lead they had been maintaining the whole time when their taxi just left them. They never regained that time margin they lost by searching for another cab.Obviously the key ingredients for winning a TAR finale are racing hard and being lucky enough to get a competent cab driver. Like I say every year, why won't WRP make finales self driving?!?!
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Offerings: opportunities for partnership, learning, and witness
The four churchwide Special Offerings of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are a collective witness to Jesus Christ's love for the whole church. One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost Offering, Peace & Global Witness Offering, and Christmas Joy Offering play an important role in defining what it means to be a connectional church. Over the years these offerings have provided ways for individuals and congregations to join together with each other and in partnership with other Christians in responding to a variety of concerns.


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Stories from Europe
Solon Christensen-Szalanski '10: Salzburg, Austria
Solon worked at Schloss Leodpodskron in Salzburg, Austria with the Institute of Historical Justice and Reconciliation (IHJR), an independent initiative of the Salzburg Global Seminar. As an intern, he worked with the IHJR's Middle East project. The goal of the project was to produce the first joint Palestinian-Israeli atlas of the War of 1948; it was to be composed with more than 80 maps and with shared narratives to accompany them. His work was ambitious, as at the beginning of his internships, no maps had yet to be finished. Yet, near the end, one fourth of the total maps had been completed. He also participated in the formation of an India-Pakistan textbook project, in which researchers will work to create a shared narrative of these historically similar, but politically different, countries. The hopes of this project are to reduce the textbook propaganda that is such a dangerous hurdle for peace.
Alexis Herr '07: Italy
Even as alumna, Claremont McKenna College's Center for Human Rights Leadership continues to have a lasting impact on my scholastic and personal pursuits. The experiences I gained from academic travel trips to Washington, D.C. and Berlin, Germany along with the knowledge I obtained through the Holocaust and Genocide academic concentration, molded my personal and academic goals. The Center's AnneMerie Donoghue Human Rights Fellowship Program afforded me the opportunity to intern at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. Most importantly, the mentorship and support of Professor John Roth and Professor Jonathan Petropolous inspired me to dedicate my life to the study of the Holocaust and the prevention of genocide.
With the encouragement of Professor Roth, I applied to Clark University, the only university in the world that offers a Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. As a second year graduate student at Clark, I have focused my research on Italy and the Holocaust. My dissertation, "Remembering Fossoli di Carpi: From Death's Waiting Room to Ruins," explores the historical significance and cultural remembrance of Fossoli di Carpi, a former WWII deportation camp in northern Italy.
CMC's Center for Human Rights Leadership provided me with an outlet to develop my passion for the prevention and study of genocide. Once I have achieved my Ph.D. I plan to pursue a career in genocide prevention and relief work. One day, I hope to return to the classroom and inspire students just as my CMC professors did for me. My experiences with CMC's Center for Human Rights Leadership created an invaluable sense of purpose and passion, which continue to sustain my academic and personal pursuits in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Becky Grossman '08: Berlin, Germany
Throughout my time at CMC, I was very involved in the Center. I joined the Center's SAC my sophomore year and participated in the academic travel program to Berlin that summer. Upon returning to CMC, I enrolled in Professor Roth's class on the Holocaust and starting working as a research assistant at the Center. I spent the next two years working for the Center. I was an AnneMerie Donoghue fellow over the summer of 2007; the fellowship allowed me to take a course on comparative genocide studies in Toronto, Canada. As part of my duties as a research assistant, I helped to organize and lead the academic travel program to Israel last May.
Additionally, the Center was very important to my experience at CMC. Through SAC, I met many like-minded students who were passionate about human rights issues. Through the academic sequence, I took was able to approach the discipline of genocide and human rights studies in an academic atmosphere. Through the fellowship, I engaged with individuals from all over the world who were also interested in issues of human rights. I am very grateful for the opportunities which the Center provided me while at CMC and continues to provide for me today.
After graduating, I was accepted for a Humanity in Action fellowship in New York City, where I engaged with European and American students on issues related to minority rights in democratic societies. I know that my experience with the Center prepared me well for this competitive fellowship. Through Humanity in Action, I was then able to secure an internship with the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights in Berlin, Germany, where I worked for four months this past fall. Since January, I have been serving as a legal intern at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The Center at CMC definitely propelled me down the path of international human rights law, which is what I hope to study once I hunker down and apply for law school.
Alice Reichman '11: Budapest, Hungary
Over the summer of 2009, Alice interned for the Public Interest Law Institute (PILI), which is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. She used funding from The Center's Human Rights Fellowship Program to support her work at PILI, an organization that uses the power of litigation to improve government legal systems and help impoverished people and nations acquire resources to help maintain and improve civil liberties. Alice performed research, edited publications, and participated in meetings that enabled her to experience first-hand public interest law and international law.
Update from Alice
I have been writing press releases about the work PILI has done through our clearinghouse program. We have helped many NGOs acquire necessary pro-bono legal assistance from European law firms; each NGO is involved with a different cause including one that gives aid to orphans in Eastern Europe and another that helps secure funds for survivors of the Holocaust and the GULAGs in Russia. Living in Budapest has also proven to be a very educational experience. I attended the House of Terror in downtown Budapest. This museum is located in a building that was the party headquarters of the Hungarian Nazis during WWII and the headquarters of the Communist Party following WWII. I saw exhibits about the oppression many Hungarians faced under both regimes and even explored the basement where old torture chambers and prison cells are still in tact. I toured the Synagogue in Hungary, the largest in the world, where I learned about the Holocaust in Hungary, the last Jewish population to be decimated by the Nazis. One of the most interesting and shocking experiences I have had in Hungary was stumbling across an enormous Neo-Nazi demonstration. In the downtown area in the main park hundreds of Neo-Nazis were gathered, surrounded by police in riot gear. Men were waving swastikas and the old Hungarian national socialist symbol. Although I was aware that anti-semitism and national socialism still exist, it was very shocking to see such a huge demonstration in a central downtown area. It really made me more aware how the study of the Holocaust remains relevant today and that the fight for human rights and equality is not just necessary in third world countries and rural areas, as some believe, but it is truly an issue that needs to be addressed world wide.


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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Feeling Sad & Lethargic? Deciphering the "Winter Blues"
By Michael Henry, MD
Michael Henry, MD,
assistant psychiatrist,
MGH Bipolar Clinic
and Research Program
This time of year, we often hear from patients who say they are feeling rather sad and lethargic. People wonder if it's normal. We caution folks to not just chalk up their symptoms to the winter blues, and to come in and take a closer look at what's bothering them. Depending on their symptoms, we might consider a diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD.
SAD is unipolar or bipolar depression which occurs with a seasonal variation. Approximately five percent of the U.S. population experiences symptoms of SAD each year. SAD is thought to be more common in younger individuals. Data also suggests 60-90 percent of those with SAD are women.
Usually, the depressive symptoms of SAD begin in the fall or the start of winter and remit in the spring. However, there is a less common variant in which the depressive symptoms recur in the summer. The episodes of depression associated with a seasonal pattern are frequently accompanied by very low energy, increased sleep, carbohydrate craving, overeating and weight gain.
Even if a patient exhibits all of the above symptoms, there are several other possible conditions that should be considered before a diagnosis of SAD is made. Medical conditions such as low thyroid function and low red blood cell counts commonly masquerade as depression. Drug use and withdrawal, such as the depression and lethargy associated with cocaine withdrawal, are also well known causes of depressive symptoms and should be considered before chalking the symptoms up to the winter blues.
It is also important to consider whether there are circumstances or events that have occurred in the person's life that are contributing to the sad mood. Grief over the death of a loved one can have profound effects on the person's mood and functioning. It is not uncommon for people to feel the loss of a significant person on the anniversary of their death and at the holidays. Loss of employment and financial setbacks should also be considered when trying sort out the cause of seasonal depression.
Fortunately, for individuals suffering with SAD there are several effective treatments available. Some people with mild symptoms have found that a brief stay in sunnier latitudes is quite helpful. It's the perfect time for a vacation! For those individuals who do not have the time or the means to for a quick trip, or who are suffering with more severe symptoms, there are several other treatment options. These include bright light therapy, psychotherapy, and antidepressant medications.
If you find yourself feeling blue and sluggish this winter but don't feel it is severe enough to warrant seeing a doctor, there are some things you can do to lift your mood.
1. Work up a sweat. Make sure you're working out at least three to four times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes. That short amount of time has been shown to effectively relieve the symptoms of mild to moderate depression.
2. Focus on a healthy diet. Not giving into the carbohydrate craving and focusing your diet on fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins may also help to give you a boost and avoid the weight gain that is often associated with SAD.
3. Limit caffeine, even though it sounds counterintuitive. Caffeinated sodas spike insulin levels and drop blood sugar levels, thereby contributing to a sense of fatigue, while coffee and tea can be dehydrating. If you need a lift, reach for hydrating water instead. That plus a small snack may give you a better energy boost.
4. Get Outside. Since daylight hours are fewer in the winter, try to sneak in a 15 minute walk when you can. Some vitamin D coupled with fresh air will do your mind some good.
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After much thought (and some persuasion from my wife), I guess I'm at a time in my life where I can feel comfortable in showing my way teaching the "Out". Since I mentioned the article and some people have asked me about it ... well here it is. Hope you enjoy it.
Teaching the Out
Our martial arts school would be addressed many times on the reaction to real life threats. As you may know, many hot-shots will think they're invincible because of their ability, power and what not. Our oriental master would always tell us the winner of a match is the one who thinks the most. A perp with a knife who makes an attempt on someone has an "aggression" mind set. So if you meet him head on, you're increasing the percentage of probability of provoking him to do you harm. On the other hand if you take that away by saying to him "it's ok I'll give you what you want", now his mind set most likely will focus on not being seen/caught. That's the time he's most vulnerable. My master would also reiterate that whenever you choose to defend your life, you're also risking to loose it.
Same applies to a dog. A high fight drive dog with a decoy who provokes him in front of him, will also put the dogs' mind set off the chart. Without the proper foundation of what an Out means AND implies, you'd be asking way too much from the dog in those circumstances. Only if the dog fully understands that an Out will give him as big or bigger reward than the one he already has in his mouth bite, will he willingly give up that bite in a subordinate way. I never had good or great dogs who would want a ball, toy, tug or food more than they wanted the bite. So I never thought of any of those options as my 1st option to start off an "Out" training with.
When I went to give a couple of seminars I chose a high drive pup to teach the Out. The pup was a monster biter and if a non conflictive prep foundation for the Out wasn't established, he could be a candidate for hecticness in a near future. That's one of the main reasons to pick that dog out of the rest. He'd get that tunnel-vision mentality when it came to biting which was very nice and impressive to see. That and the fact that he had little or no training on the Out was the other reason I did it. I videoed that session but I can't find it anywhere. >:-/ when I find it I'll post it in the Files section.
I start the Out by taking it away from the "fight & conquer" mentality dogs get when they bite a decoy. Too much emotions overwhelm the dogs for them to be completely receptive to instruction. Depending on the dogs' level of fight, prey, defense, pack, territorial & other drives it will affect how he can learn and execute in those situations. So I make sure I have a nice serene environment without distractions so the dog can concentrate better. This is where I'll train the Out predominantly in play (not prey) drive. Depending on the pup or dogs' level of training or not, I'll use from a burlap sack, towel, shirt …. to a tug.
I'll have the pup/dog back-tied and will start playing with him with the tug. Giving him several bites with releases from me so he can stay with it. Once he lets it go I'll take it and re-start the process all over again. The most important part here is incorporating body language into it. The play must always be non-confrontational to the pup/dog. Many side, crouch and low stances must be employed besides lots of joyful movement of the rag, tug, etc. the pup/dog must be convinced that playing with lively objects is the fun part. Once I see the pup/dog "happily engaged" (meaning that he's eagerly playing and very enthusiastic about it, and not in any way feeling it's a serious bite session), that's when I'll incorporate a series of stances and eventually say "Out" repeatedly in a calm, low, soothing voice. Now, for the dog this is new and he'll have absolutely no idea what you're asking of him. Meaning will be conveyed by stance and body posture with the repeated Out command as a vital cue.
Dogs respond much better to body language than verbal language. This is where the incorporation of the body language will tell the dog much more than our words can. I'll take the tug and pull both ends together making it quite difficult for the pup/dog to remain biting it. At the same time the play postures I was doing during the game (side stances, nothing frontal) ease into a frontal and very vertical (dominant) stance. This way the dog will go from: lots of movement to a total stop in the action. I'll also be stepping slightly into the dogs' area so there will be a slight slack of the leash or back-tie. Since this will be new to the pup/dog, he'll show signs of mild stress & conflict. He might growl, squirm, chew, re-bite, etc. but eventually he'll let go. This is the most important time of the session. That's when I immediately "open" the play object and re-start the enticement for the pup/dog to re-engage it. The instant he grabs it, I let it go and follow him to pet and praise him.
The pup/dog might react nervously and try to get away. Yet, since he's tied he can't get far. Again my body posture is low and my petting is limited to the pups'/dogs' back. This way he won't feel menaced thinking I'll try to take it away from him. He must be reassured that it's his reward and you're encouraging it. Patience is the key. Now I have to wait it out. I'll wait until the dog releases it before I take it away to resume the process all over again. When you take it away hold him by the collar (which should be a comfortable buckle collar NO TRAINING collars for now). After a couple of times the dog will start getting the idea and before long he'll automatically start letting go and doing the Out in that same 1st session.
Remember, this is new to the dog so the most common thing a high drive dog does when he lets go is rebite asap. This is where the backtie & buckle collar is key to ensuring a low stress training session. In your "set" stance where you pull both ends of the tug together you should be slightly bent forward, arms extended almost to the fullest, with the tug at the dogs' head level. If he Outs and tries to lunge at it you must make sure he doesn't get, pull it into you. Which means you'll have to calculate the distance he can and can't get to it. You don't want to imprint in his mind that it's a matter of pulling wildly until he get the rebite. You should strive to get into his head that he must wait for the reward. Timing is everything in dog training. Make sure you reward as soon as you see restraint from his part. Then your talent in reading and reacting to him will carry you through it. Subsequently it's just a matter of molding & perfecting the finer skills of how you want him to perform it. Be it standing, sitting, between the legs, etc…
After 25 years of training I've never had a dog, bulldog or otherwise, who wouldn't have a reliable Out with this method. You can take a peek @ my dog's "Out" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUoKQGI ... annel_page
Hope this helped!
Happy training,
"Ah grasshopper, how is it that you cannot?" Master Po
Mean Martha's Dragon (aka Drago): FCI CD, CDX International Champion
Lasko de la Virginie (Malinois) CRA 2000 French Ring III Grand Champion
SCC Certified Level 1 FR Decoy


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Chistina Ramey
Haggity slipped onto the green vinyl seat of the bus. Bastion slid next to her, eyeing her as she pressed her forehead against the window, staring out at nothing in particular.
The bus doors hissed closed, and the bus grumbled ahead. The manic voices of Haggity's peers drowned out the top 40's radio station that vainly tried to sedate them.
But Haggity didn't hear any of it. Wading deep in emotions she couldn't name, she found herself avoiding Bastion's sidelong glances, coming up with reasons to justify her anger.
"How could he expect me to go to Lucia's party?" she fumed inwardly.
"Doesn't he remember how Lucia's treated me? How they've all treated me?"
"I could never become friends with those people, even if I wanted to!" Haggity was winning her inner argument, and her certainty that she was right made her even more angry.
"The way they all look at me, as if they're afraid of me…as if I can help being what I am."
"Whatever I am."
Her anger reaching a crescendo, Haggity whirled in her seat, sat on her knees and glared at her attacker in the seat behind her.
"Stop it!"
Otis, a freckled nightmare of a boy who tortured Haggity on a regular basis, simply smirked. Then, with a metal-toothed grin, he raised his foot and…
An extra big whack to her seat, just for her defiance.
Haggity, defeated, deflated back in her seat. She pulled her knees to her chest, and tried her best to fight the tears brimming in her eyes.
This was turning out to be the most miserable of days.
Bastion sighed. He raised up in his seat and leveled an even gaze at Otis.
"Cut it out." he said quietly, but in a tone that left little room for argument.
Otis's smile vanished. He lowered his foot, even as he narrowed his eyes dangerously at Bastion. Their gazes locked for several seconds. Otis snorted a derisive "Pffft…" as he finally relented, turning his gaze to the window.
Bastion lowered back down, and turned to address Haggity. Her chin was on her knees, and she stared at the back of the seat in front of her. Her eyes were full of tears, but she refused to blink, lest she release them down her cheeks.
"Haggie…" Bastion began softly.
Haggity, overwhelmed, buried her face in her knees and sobbed.
Bastion, uncertain of what to do, stroked her back in a lame attempt to comfort.
"Listen," he started again, "You don't have to come to that party with me. It was a stupid idea."
She turned to face him, her cheeks red and wet with tears, "I can't go," she whimpered, pleading.
"I know."
"I'm sorry."
"It's okay."
But she could tell that it wasn't okay. Bastion was disappointed…disappointed in her. It killed her that she couldn't make him happy, but…what could she do?
Go to the party?
The mere thought of it petrified her. Even in the company of Bastion, they would stare, whisper to each other, giggle conspiratorially…she couldn't bear it.
As the bus rumbled into the school parking lot, she finally had to admit…
She was disappointed in herself.


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Funnel Vision
Author: Chris Kridler
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Book Description:
Kansas photographer Judy Hale loves to chase storms, but at the heart of her passion is a fear she longs to quell, born of the tornado that destroyed her childhood. Handsome, devil-may-care tornado researcher Jack Andreas wants nothing better than to forget the past in his dangerously close encounters with the twisters he chases for science. He also chases women, and when he and Judy meet, sparks fly.
But Judy and Jack have dueling destinies as they cross paths with Judy's sister Shannon, a directionless coquette; a clueless newbie storm-tour operator named Brad Treat; geeky, likable chaser Robinson Marvell; and a bevy of other storm chasers as they pursue the gorgeous, violent storms of Tornado Alley. Their stories intertwine as they chase the monster storm that forces Judy to confront her deepest fears and Jack to find the courage to face the ultimate twister.
I'm always bummed when a book that I was looking forward to reading didn't quite live up to the hype that I had placed on it. For me, Funnel Vision was one of those books. I have to admit, that since Twister, came out when I was in high school, I have been intrigued by storm chasers and what they do, and even considering getting into meteorology at one stage (unfortunately, my science grades in college were just not good enough). So when this book was offered up by the author in one of my goodreads groups, I was intrigued. The premise sounded entertaining, and since it was based on the authors experiences, I figured it would be a good read. Here is, for me, where it splits…the story regarding the storm chasing itself, I really liked. I thought that the author did a good job of detailing the adrenaline that these chasers must feel – both the official ones and the non-official "Weekend Chasers" (I don't know if that is the right term, but it works for me). I think I might have enjoyed it more, if the drama of some of the characters lives had just been completely left out of it (and this is coming from someone who is an avid romance reader – yes, I admit it).
It was mostly the character interactions on the personal level that bugged me the most. When I see the phrase in a description, "sparks fly" I am expecting some kind of tension, interaction, development of a relationship, but for me, it was more like sparks fizzle. That and the development of the character as a skirt-chasing playboy – just pissed me off. Especially when you think that (hover here for spoiler). I also threw the book across the room at that point, I was so fustrated. Yes, I know that it wasn't specifically marketed as a romance, but the description kind of led me to expect more. I guess if you don't like the touchy-feeley romance stuff, you might like it, but if you are a romance reader, I would avoid it (and I don't say that lightly). I also had an issue with how an issue played out later in the book, but I am waiting on a response from some law enforcement friends with an answer to my question before I vent…but essentially (hover here for spoiler)
But I am having a hard time rating this book, I would probably only give it 2.5 stars overall, mostly because of the issues that I mentioned above – but at the same time, it was very well written and you could tell how much the author knew about the topic, so I am conflicted. I may end up changing my review, but right now, I am going to leave it at 2.5 stars. But I am curious about what the author might write in the future.


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West Nile Virus Season Starts Early, CDC Warns
Atlanta – More cases of sickness related to the West Nile virus have been reported this year than any other time since 2004, health officials said Wednesday.
Through the end of July, 241 human cases have been reported in 22 states, including four deaths. Texas, especially around the Dallas area, has seen the bulk of them.
Health officials believe the mild winter, early spring and very hot summer have fostered breeding of the mosquitoes that spread the virus to people.
Most West Nile infections are reported in August and September, so it's not clear how bad this year will be. But it doesn't look good.
"Unless the weather changes dramatically, we'll see more cases (in 2012) than we have in the last couple of years," said Roger Nasci of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is chief of the CDC branch that tracks insect-borne diseases.
Mosquitoes pick up the virus from birds they bite and then spread it to people.
Only about one in five infected people get sick. One in 150 infected people will develop severe symptoms including neck stiffness, disorientation, coma and paralysis.
Of the 241 cases reported so far this year, 144 were severe cases in which the virus spread to the brain and nervous system and caused encephalitis or other problems. The last time so many serious cases were reported this early was 2004, when the number was 154.
West Nile virus was first reported in the United States in 1999 in New York, and then gradually spread across the country. Its peak occurred in 2002 and 2003, when severe illnesses numbered nearly 3,000 and deaths surpassed 260.
Last year was a mild one, with fewer than 700 human cases reported.
In recent years, the general pattern has been cases scattered across the country along with hot spots with more illnesses. The recurring hot spots include southeast Louisiana, central and southern California, and areas around Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Phoenix.
Those areas seem to have a combination of factors that include the right kinds of virus-carrying mosquitoes and birds, along with large numbers of people who can be infected, Nasci said.
The best way to prevent West Nile disease is to avoid mosquito bites. Insect repellants, screens on doors and windows and wearing long sleeves and pants are some of the recommended strategies. Also, empty standing water from buckets, kiddie pools and other places to discourage mosquito breeding.
Based on reporting by the Associated Press.
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Durin's Tower was the tower upon the Silvertine. It was built by the Dwarves in ancient times on the peak of the Silvertine, which they called Zirakzigil - one of the three Mountains of Moria under which lay the realm of Khazad-dum. The tower was carved out of the living rock of the mountain and stood upon a high eyrie. The Endless Stair led to the tower from the foundations of the mountain.
By the end of the Third Age, Durin's Tower had long been lost. Some Dwarves believed it had been destroyed, while others thought it was only a legend. On January 23, T.A. 3019, Gandalf and the Balrog climbed the Endless Stair to Durin's Tower. Upon the Silvertine they fought the Battle of the Peak from January 23 to 25. During the battle, the tower was destroyed and the entrance to the stair was blocked.


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Georges Danton, in full Georges-Jacques Danton, (born October 26, 1759, Arcis-sur-Aube, France—died April 5, 1794, Paris), French Revolutionary leader and orator, often credited as the chief force in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic (September 21, 1792). He later became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety, but his increasing moderation and eventual opposition to the Reign of Terror led to his own death at the guillotine.
Early years
Danton was the son of Jacques Danton, an attorney, and his second wife, Marie-Madeleine Camus. After attending school in Champagne, Danton was from 1773 educated by the Oratorians at Troyes. After obtaining his law degree in 1784 at Reims, he went to Paris to practice and in 1787 bought the office of advocate in the Conseil du Roi (council with legislative and judicial functions). He then married Antoinette Charpentier.
At the outbreak of the Revolution in July 1789, Danton enrolled in the garde bourgeoise (civic guard) of the Cordeliers district and was elected president of the district in October. In the spring of 1790, with some militants from his district, he founded the popular association that was to become famous as the Cordeliers Club. So far, however, Danton's fame had been merely local. Elected a member of the provisional Paris Commune (city council) in January 1790, he was excluded from the council in its final form in September. Although elected administrator of the département of Paris in January 1791, he actually exercised no influence on that body.
Meanwhile, however, Danton shone at the Cordeliers Club and at another political association, the Jacobin Club, before both of which he frequently made speeches during 1791. During the crisis following Louis XVI's attempt to leave the country in June, he became increasingly prominent in the Revolutionary movement. His signature, however, does not appear on the famous petition of the Cordeliers demanding the abdication of Louis XVI that, on July 17, resulted in the massacre of some of the petitioners by the national guard. During the repression following these events, Danton took refuge in London.
He returned to Paris to take part in the elections to the Legislative Assembly as elector for the Théâtre Français section, and in December 1791 he was elected second assistant to the procureur (public prosecutor) of the Paris Commune.
During the national crisis in the spring of 1792 (war was declared on Austria on April 20), Danton resumed his role of tribune of the people. On June 18 he attacked the marquis de Lafayette, an adviser of the king and a general, for using his position to play politics. Yet he took no part in the demonstrations before the royal palace of the Tuileries on June 20. Although his part in the overthrow of the monarchy by the insurrection of August 10, 1792, remains obscure, he was largely credited with its success.
The overthrow of the monarchy
Speaking before the Revolutionary Tribunal, Danton boasted that he had "been responsible for" the events of August 10; that insurrection, however, was not the result of the efforts of Danton or any other man but, rather, the collective act of obscure militants from all over the city. However small a part he played in removing the king, he was elected minister of justice by the Legislative Assembly. Though not officially its president, Danton dominated his colleagues by his strength of character, the aura of his Revolutionary past, and his ability to make swift decisions.
When the news arrived that Longwy had been taken by the invading armies (Prussia had allied itself with Austria in July) on August 25, 1792, and Jean-Marie Roland, minister of the interior, proposed that the government should move from Paris to Blois, Danton objected vigorously. The proclamation he then caused the Executive Council to adopt bears his stamp: it was a summons to battle. On the morning of September 2, when it was learned that Verdun was besieged and while the populace broke into the prisons to search for suspects and traitors, Danton, in the Legislative Assembly, delivered the most famous of his speeches: "To conquer the enemies of the fatherland, we need daring, more daring, daring now and always, and France is saved!"
The massacres of September 1792
While Danton was delivering this speech, the prison massacres began for which the Girondins, the moderate wing of the Revolution, charged Danton with responsibility. There is no proof, however, that the massacres were organized by him or by anyone else, though it is certain that he did nothing to stop them. Just as in the case of the August insurrection, the September massacre was not the act of one man but of the people of Paris.
On September 6 Danton was elected deputy for Paris to the National Convention. He immediately made every effort to end all the disputes between the Revolutionary parties, but his policy of conciliation was thwarted by the Gironde, which demanded that he render an accounting when he left his post as minister of justice. Danton could not justify 200,000 livres of secret expenditures. He emerged from this conflict embittered and with his political prestige diminished.
Sent on a mission to Belgium, Danton took no part in the opening of Louis XVI's trial in the Convention. He was present, however, on January 15, 1793, and voted for death without reprieve. Although absent from the trial, Danton had played a part in it since the autumn of 1792. According to the Mémoires of Théodore, comte de Lameth, a former Revolutionary, Danton wanted to spare the king. It seems that, having failed, despite strenuous efforts, to gain the support of the Girondins, Danton plotted with General Charles-François du Périer Dumouriez to obtain the intervention of the English government by bribery. Only when the plan miscarried did he vote for the death of the king.
Danton remained in the mainstream of the Revolution, not without often engaging in intrigue. His dealings with Dumouriez, who commanded the army of Belgium, have never been clarified. After the defeat of Neerwinden (March 18, 1793), when Dumouriez went over to the Austrians, the Gironde accused Danton of complicity with the General. Boldly turning the tables, Danton made the same accusation against the Girondins. The break was irreparable.
Danton's Committee of Public Safety
On April 7, 1793, Danton became a member of the first Committee of Public Safety, which, created the previous day, became the executive organ of the Revolutionary government. For three months Danton was effectively the head of the government, charged especially with the conduct of foreign affairs and military matters. During this second period in the government he pursued a policy of compromise and negotiation. He tried in every direction to enter into diplomatic conversations with the enemy. No doubt he could in all honesty think it useful to negotiate in an attempt to dissolve the allied coalition or even to obtain a general peace. By the spring of 1793, however, a policy of negotiation was no longer conceivable: it was useless to try to disarm the enemy by concessions when he was victorious. On July 10, when the Committee of Public Safety's term expired, the Convention elected a new committee without Danton.
Leader of the moderate opposition
From that time Danton's political conduct became more complex. On various occasions he supported the policy of the Committee of Public Safety though at the same time refusing to play a part in it—which would have stabilized the political situation. Danton still reappeared from time to time as the tribune of the people, voicing the demands of the masses. He quickly showed, however, that he sought to stabilize the Revolutionary movement; very soon—whether he wanted it or not—he appeared as the leader of the Indulgents, the moderate faction that had risen out of the Cordeliers.
During the great Parisian popular demonstrations of September 4 and 5, 1793, Danton spoke eloquently in favour of all the popular demands. Yet at the same time he tried to set bounds to the movement and keep it under control. He demanded, for instance, that the meetings of the hitherto permanent sectional assemblies be reduced to two per week.
Disapproval of terror
Danton's moderate position became more marked in the autumn of 1793. He did not, however, intervene personally but left it to his friends to criticize the policy of the government. His disapproval of the terrorist repression had become so strong that he withdrew from political life, alleging reasons of health or of family. Of the Girondins he is reported to have said to a friend at the beginning of October 1793, "I shall not be able to save them," and to have burst into tears. On October 12 he obtained leave from the Convention and left for his native town. He returned on November 21, although the reasons for his return remain ambiguous.
Danton at once resumed political activity. He vigorously supported the Committee of Public Safety against excesses of the anti-Christian movement and later opposed the abolition of the salaries of constitutional priests and hence the separation of church and state. Danton's support of the governmental policy of stabilization was doubtless not without ulterior motives, both personal and political; he was determined to save friends of his who had been arrested or who were in danger of arrest. But he also wanted to slow the Revolutionary drive of the government. The Dantonist policy was opposed in all points to the program of popular extremism supported by Jacques Hébert and his Cordeliers friends: extreme terror, war to the hilt.
Danton defined his moderate political line on December 1, 1793, when he informed the Revolutionary radicals that their role was ended. From then on, whether such had been his intention or not, he was looked upon as the leader of the moderate opposition. At the beginning of 1794, Danton and his friends took an even more critical attitude, with the Revolutionary journalist Camille Desmoulins, of Le Vieux Cordelier, serving as their spokesman. They were challenging not only the system of the terror of Robespierre but the whole policy of the Revolutionary government, while awakening the hopes of the opponents of the regime.
Once the government realized it could not allow itself to be overwhelmed from the right, however, the tide turned abruptly. When Fabre d'Églantine, the dramatist and zealous Revolutionary, compromised in the affair of the Compagnie des Indes, was arrested in January 1794, Danton tried to defend him obliquely by demanding that the arrested deputies should be judged before the people. "Woe unto him who sat beside Fabre and who is still his dupe!" cried a deputy, clearly threatening Danton himself.
The incident signalled more than the defeat of the offensive of the Indulgents, for, already compromised, they were themselves soon threatened by the counteroffensive of their adversaries, Hébert's ultraleft faction, the Exagérés, or Enragés. When the crisis, however, became more acute and the Exagéré opposition hardened its position, the government lost its patience: in March 1794, Hébert and the principal Cordeliers leaders were arrested. Sentenced to death, they were executed on March 24. The Indulgents, believing that their hour had come, increased their pressure. The government, however, had no intention of letting itself be overwhelmed by the moderate opposition of the right. Warned several times of the threats that hung over him, Danton remained unafraid: "They will not dare!" Finally, during the night of March 29–30, 1794, he and his friends were arrested.
Trial of Danton
Before the Revolutionary tribunal, Danton boldly spoke his mind. To silence him, the Convention decreed that a suspect on trial who insulted national justice be excluded from the debate. "I will no longer defend myself," Danton cried. "Let me be led to death, I shall go to sleep in glory." Danton was guillotined with his friends on April 5, 1794. "Show my head to the people," he said to the executioner. "It is worth the trouble."
Denigrated during the first half of the 19th century, Danton was rehabilitated under the Second Empire and enshrined as a hero under the Third Republic. A chief controversy about him is the problem of his wealth and, hence, of his venality. To his contemporaries, Danton's venality was obvious, even though, for lack of documentation, it was not proved during his lifetime. It is now generally accepted that Danton was used as an informer by the court and that in return he received payments from the funds of the Civil List. At the same time, however, his attachment to the nation and to the Revolutionary cause is beyond doubt.
Danton was a leader of men. More than any other Revolutionary leader, he could enter into communion with the sansculottes—the Revolutionary have-nots—to share their passions. He pleased the people by his generosity, his indulgence, his verve. All these were characteristics that won him the sympathy of the people and that, during the crisis of the summer of 1792, enabled him to serve the Revolution well.Albert M. Soboul The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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A colonial household could not function properly without an herb garden. Housewives were well-informed about herbs and their uses and were prepared for any emergency whether it was deodorizing a home for guests or ministering aid to someone ill or injured. Household gardens were close at hand and contained a wide variety of plants for both food and medicine. Many of the herbs used by eighteenth-century families were native to Europe and were brought to the American colonies because of their medicinal value. The colonial housewife would sometimes supplement what was in her garden with plants such as nutmeg which was imported and could be purchased at a local store.
TIME REQUIRED: Two class periods of 45 minutes each
[Note: "Every Man His Own Doctor: or, The Poor Planter's Physician" may be purchased through the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation by calling (757) 565-8328. Fore more detailed information regarding this item click here.]
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
- identify plants used in the eighteenth century for medicinal purposes
- compare eighteenth-century remedies with remedies of the twentieth century
Emphasize to the students that Every Man His Own Doctor was a home medical guide and that just like today there were also professional phramacy books available for doctors. Review the background information with the students. Ask the students how this is different from today. What does this tell them about colonial health care and beliefs? Probe students for any information they have on eighteenth-century plants and their medicinal uses. Ask the students what more they would like to know about medicinal plants of the eighteenth century.
Using Every Man His Own Doctor, read a suggested treatment in answer to one of the plants they would like to know more about. Refer to the Index on pages 70-71 for assistance. Have the students rewrite the treatment you read in their own words. Compare the treatment with modern methods. How are they the same and/or different? What does this tell us about colonial health care and beliefs?
Divide the class into five cooperative groups. Give each student a copy of the graphic organizer Plants & Their Medicinal Uses. Have each group appoint a scribe and a reporter. Give each group a copy of Every Man His Own Doctor. Instruct each group to investigate three of the plants listed in "Plants & Their Medicinal Uses". Assign the first three plants to group 1, the second three plants to group 2, and so on until all the groups have three plants to investigate. Have each group refer to the Index on pages 70-71 of Every Man His Own Doctor and to a modern dictionary for assistance. Ask each reporter to report to the class on their group's findings. As the reports are being given, the class may fill in the rest of the graphic organizer "Plants & Their Medicinal Uses".
Continue to work in five cooperative groups. Give each student a copy of the graphic organizer Medicine: Then and Now. Have each group select an illness from the graphic organizer they just completed ("Plants & Their Medicinal Uses") and research its eighteenth-century and its twentieth-century remedy. Next each group will answer the question, "How are they the same and how are they different?" Group reporters will report the group's findings to the class. As the reports are being given, the class may fill in the rest of the "Medicine: Then and Now" graphic organizer. In concluding this activity, emphasize that these medical treatments were home remedies. Just like today, professional is always better.
Have students construct their own eighteenth-century garden. If possible use white glue and actual dried herbs. Students could plan, design and describe their eighteenth-century garden and the plants they decide to include.
Have students make a sweet bag (sachet) which in the eighteenth century would have been used in the family's linen chest. Each student would need a plain piece of cotton cloth, 8inches by 8 inches square and a ribbon to tie it together. The following is a receipt from Mrs. Glasses' book The Art of Cookery, 1784. A mortar, pestle and a grater are essential for creating a strong scent.
Sweet Scented Bags to Lay with Linen
Eight ounces of damask rose leaves, eight ounces of coriander seeds, eight ounces of sweet orriroot, eight ounces of calamus aromaticus, one ounce of mace, one ounce of cinnamon, half an ounce of cloves, four drachms of musk-powder, two drachms of white loaf sugar, three ounces of lavender flowers and some of Rhodium wood. Beat them well together and make them in small silk bags.
Students will make a poster showing plants and their eighteenth-century uses based on Every Man His Own Doctor.
This lesson plan was developed by Dianne Graves, fifth grade teacher from Painted Rock E.S., Poway, California. If you have a lesson plan which you would like to share, please send to School & Group Services, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, PO Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187


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