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Democratic Party tries to block non-Democrats
Once again, the San Francisco Democratic Party is considering ousting local Democratic clubs that endorse non-Democrats in nonpartisan races. It's crazy, and it goes back to the Matt Gonzalez era, and I don't understand why somebody keeps bringing it up. But there it is.
The local party operation, run by the Democratic County Central Committee, has to rewrite parts of its bylaws this year anyway, thanks to changes in state election law. (For one thing, terms on the DCCC will now run four years, not two, and elections will coincide only with presidential primaries.)
And among the proposed changes is an item to ban chartered Democratic clubs from endorsing, say, a candidate for San Francisco supervisor or school board who isn't a registered Democrat.
Now: It's always been pretty clear that if you're a part of the Democratic Party, and your club has official party sanction, you shouldn't be endorsing Republicans (or even Greens) over Democrats. So Dem clubs have to support Dems for president, Congress, etc. (Of course, with our top-two primaries it's possible, if highly unlikely, that a race for state Assembly could now feature a pair of candidates neither of whom is a Democrat, which would make things sticky. And under the proposed bylaws, a Democratic Club could still chose one of them.)
But never mind that -- the real issue is local government. Local races, by state law, are nonpartisan, and there ahve been plenty of progressive candidates who weren't registered Dems. In fact, this all goes back to the anger the establishment ginned up after Matt Gonzalez, a Green, very nearly toppled Gavin Newsom for mayor -- with the support of a lot of progressive Democrats. The Harvey Milk Club went with Gonzalez and some Newsomite tried to make an issue of the Club's charter.
Jane Kim was a Green when she was first elected to the School Board. Ross Mirkarimi was elected supervisor as a Green. And while the Green Party is in something of a state of disarray right now, it could make a comeback. And perhaps more important, the fastest-growing group of voters is decline-to-state -- and it's pretty likely that we'll see someone who isn't a member of any party run for office in the next few years.
There's a reason the state Constitution made local races nonpartisan -- and there's no reason Democrats can't endorse the candidates they think are the best in those races, without regard to party affiliation. The Milk Club, not surprisingly, is strongly against this, and so am I. It comes up Dec. 23; let's shoot it back down.
I believe Al Gore would have won the 2000 election, and we would not have had an Iraq War, if Ralph Nader had not run that year.
Get real,the Greens had nothing to do with it. Gore couldn't even carry his own state in Tennessee. That should tell you something.
Gore would have won Florida (and hence the election) if it weren't for that 3% the Greenies won there.
that the Dem's had a weak candidate. Gore was weak.
This one is particularly popular because of its dual appeal.
Both reactionaries *and* their right wing Democrat allies just flip for this one: the latter group would like the blame shifted elsewhere and the Right seeks ever more distance from the reality of rigged electronic voting machines, bogus butterfly ballots, election day dirty tricks, high-dollar Repug "astroturf" challenging recount, and systemic targetted vote stealing against the poor and minorities due to the way voting machines were handled -- and most importantly, and *damningly*, voter caging.
Yes indeed this belongs on the top ten list.
So far, we have (unless I've lost count):
Presidents always move to the center
Progressive ideas are not popular
"Purity progressives" can't compromise
Nader lost the election for Gore
and attempting to divide the brothers and sisters of the progressive movement. Go away troll mole - everyone knows exactly what you are.
... but I did forget to include big lie #3 in the previous listing -- "All politicians are the same."
because you claim the other party is telling a "lie", any more than calling people "trolls" when they disagree with you makes a compelling case.
Rather, it just makes it look like you cannot refute anyone, and so resort to ad hominem categorizations.
I know what you mean and the best alternative is to tell the truth. In this way for sure you can attract many people! At least that is my opinion!
the far left could be as ridiculous as Lilli is.
supply you with a steady stream of discomfiture-arousing retorts.
guess that tells us everything we need to know about the paucity of your positions. Your attempts to discredit the progressive movements are as lame as they are transparent.
and other than the hopelessly self-destructive and irrelevant Greens, there are no other parties except for the GOP and the libertarians.
So exactly what difference will this ever make realistically? The point of being a Dem is that you, er, are a Dem, ya dig?
Mirkarimi, the founder of the California Green Party, quickly jumped back into the Democratic fold when it became apparent that you can't climb up the political ladder here in SF unless you abide by da Machine Law.
I used to despise the Greenies for electing Bush, but they (and the Repubs) operate outside the "City family" fold, and hence merit some support for bucking the "city family/public-sector union bureaucracy" and its status quo.
So... more than 11 months from now or is this yet another factual error Tim let slip by in a heated rush of emotion?
The Examiner's SFBG blog cannot afford a copy editor. So you'll have to abide by some errors now and then.
January 23rd.
It's because of shit like this that I want nothing to do with the misnamed "Democratic" party or its affiliate party, the Republican party. I abandoned the misnamed "Democratic" party years ago, shortly after they abandoned me and have been an independent since. I'm not like others who cling onto them, make excuses for them, continue to vote for them because of that phony D next to their name (i.e. "team" loyalty), and send them money no matter what they do while continuing to be part of the ever-growing problem (decay of this nation). That's the definition of a dysfunctional relationship.
Perhaps you can ask the President to beg for your return.
The point is for the Democrats to kick their left wing in the groin over and again so that they'll just STFU. The repression of Occupy was a significant data point. That is their job, what they get paid the big bucks to do.
Contrast this to how the Republicans have cultivated, incorporated and are trying to coopt the Tea Party.
People vote for Democrats running on liberal, sometimes progressive policies and they get center-right. People vote for Republicans and they get far right policies.
Don't vote for Democrats.
That's the point, the Democrats cultivate and neutralize progressive and liberal voters with the intent to retain the duopoly lock.
it is a monopoly lock.
The democrats act more or less the same way the local progressives do and it's all so unfair?
The purpose of a party is to further the parties interests, which is following the dictates of their donors.
It's perfectly fine that the progressive establishment in the city flip flop on Olgue a couple of times. It's comical to watch the shifting alliances, if you want to get the progressive endorsement you need to toe the line. Quite simple
Why would someone expect the democratic party to operate any other way? If the progressives gained the central party of the city they would surely act the same way.
And under Obama with that faux-D next to his name, his policies overall have been to the right of those of George W. Bush, while Obama's devout believers make excuses for their "savior" ("go team go" is there sick mentality...the same people were in the streets when Bush was doing the same things). The anti-war movement is dead because there's a guy with a D behind his name in the White House. Damned Hypocrites. I read comments from people on occasion referring to Obama as "center." They're in Denial, a very common condition in the U.S. Is there something in the water? They are trying to sanitize and minimize their Obama merely because of that D behind his name. No one ever called Bush "center," and Obama is to the right of Bush and I don't think I need to go through the long list of examples of what I'm referring to under Obama: such as torture, illegal spying, drones wars, etc.
indefinite detention without trial for U.S. citizens. Never thought he would surpass Bush, but Obama wins the prize as the Orwellian president.
Yes. Thank you for mentioning that.
Only registered Democrats are eligible to participate in the corruption regime from below. Note that the Democrat elites have no compunctions about breaking political bread with Republican libertarian billionaires like Moritz and Conway.
Moderate Democrat elites, that is.
This is clearly retribution against the most progressive Democratic Club in the City for not endorsing moderate Democrats, plain and simple.
"moderate Democrats" = conservatives, "plain and simple."
I thought I'd use your "plain and simple" sheeple language back at you.
Putting aside your bizarre vitriol, you have a point. But it depends on how you define conservative.
If you define conservative only as pro-monied interests, then you are correct: moderate Democrats in SF are conservative. But if you define conservative only within the framework of cultural issues (gay marriage and abortion rights, for example), then moderate Dems in SF are not conservative at all.
Is that plain and simple enough for you?
all conservatives seek to retain and expand personal power over others.
The economic conservatives do this through their laisez faire economic agendas, the religious conservatives do it through their repressive religious dogmas.
"then moderate Dems in SF are not conservative at all."
You're in Denial. That's why we have sit-lie/Prop L (2 versions of it, the second version authored by a conservative politician who labels himself as "moderate"). That's also why we have a nudity-ban.
Who campaigned for sit-lie (which makes the homeless and street people criminals)? Sit-lie was part of the campaign of a certain conservative politician who labels himself as a "moderate." Sit-lie won in the wealthy areas (Pacific Heights, for example) and was funded by conservatives. google it. Who came up with the nudity ban law which the conservatives also love. Again, it was a certain conservative politician who labels himself as a "moderate." I could give other examples.
Does your Denial serve you well? (Rhetorical question).
I don't disagree with you on those points. SF is much more moderate (or shall I say, conservative) than most people realize. Which makes this stupid de-chartering proposal that much more heinous. (Talk about spiking the football in the end zone.)
I remain registered Dem because I don't want to leave the still substantial local party machinery entirely to people like Rob Black and Scott Weiner, and their sycophantic trolls of the sort you see here.
However, things like this, is why I refuse to contribute any money or time to the local party right now. If certain Democrats are voting for non-Democrats, the best response is to look inside your own organization, and find ways to make your own candidates and party more compelling to those voters, rather than trying to punish them. Unfortunately, whenever the so-called "moderate" faction gains control, they don't seem interested in doing the kind of work needed to make the party attractive. Instead, they seem focused on punishing people, excluding, and settling scores -things like trying to kick progressives off the committee, piling on on Ross, and punishing Democratic clubs.
I help campaigns I feel are important on an individual level, but contribute time and money to the party as long as Mary Jung's ideological faction controls it? Hell No!
This is a interesting post considering how Olague sort of had then lost the progressive vote, then the progressive golden boy seemed to lose it and Olague was back on top of the progressive flow chart.
" Instead, they seem focused on punishing people, excluding, and settling scores"
The progressive island seems quite hard to stay on at times, any out of step action results in the boot and some serious hectoring by the old crones around the cauldron.
Repetitive troll. Don't you know any other tune?
The progressive demand political purity, they go into fits when someone they consider their own strays from the fold. Nothing makes a true believer more angry than apostate.
When something supposedly bad is done to them by the larger party bosses the "progressives" are victims while the larger party is a petty operation bent on revenge and conformity. When the progressives manipulate and scheme and try and enforce party doctrine it's just good business.
Greg your on-going incoherent self serving ravings crack me up. Calling me a troll doesn't make your total lack of self awareness any less comical.
Many progressives looked at me cockeyed when I told them that I was standing with Christina, as well as Julian and John until election day.
Not your dogmatists.
Bob Packwood was pro choice and a republican.
Having him lose to a pro-life republican because of visions of purity would have been wrong.
The problem is that on most important issues--Wall Street and the wars--the Democrats enact the less batshit crazy aspects of the Republican agenda instead of anything resembling a center-left or even a centrist agenda that one would characterize as Democratic.
as a modality to express one tendency towards sexual predation -- and, of course, wanton corruption is totally out!
Hmmm... I *do* wonder, though...
What *were* in those missing pages of his diaries whose existence he first fibbingly tried to conceal from Congressional investigators, and was ultimately allowed to keep under wraps?
the GOP. Both fringe groups who must either compromize or be irrelevant.
The moderate majority don't much relate to either.
"The moderate majority don't much relate to either."
Considering there is no such thing as a "moderate majority" no matter how many times you put that lie out there.
The idea of "purity" is constantly being brought up to insinuate that Progressives aren't ever able to compromise. All Progressives ever *do* is compromise -- and that's what gets them into trouble!
This is the foundation of another lie -- a big backwards lie -- because it is the reactionary right which is prone to idiotic recalcitrance in negotiations.
When progressives compromise, they get into trouble.
Best to stay on the Ideological Purity track. Even if the plane crashes as a result.
big troll lie #2 that Progressive ideas are not popular among the American people.
The main reason Progressives are asked to compromise is not because of the disagreement of the American people, but because of the corporate henchmen in office doing their masters' bidding which is at odds with American values.
Both progressives and real conservatives agree that government should not be run of, by and for Wall Street and the war industry but should be run of, by and for the people.
though once upon a time I thought I did.
All conservatives want to be able to exercise individual personal power over others.
Yes, Greg is pure. You are impure. Deal with your impurity. Wash.
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CNN Gets Into Restaurant Business
August 26, 2008 8:07 AM
CNN claims to have the best political team on television, but it's also vying for a new honor this year: the best restaurant at the Democratic and Republican conventions.
Demonstrating the confluence of TV and Internet production, advertising and publicity—at least during special events—CNN, like rival Fox, has taken over a restaurant at each convention.
Here in Denver, both networks' restaurants are in high-profile locations inside the security perimeter as delegates arrive.
More about Fox's in another report.
CNN is using its CNN Grill as a venue for the network's shows, a temporary office for network correspondents, a place to entertain advertising clients and the press and a giant promotional platforms for delegates, media and advertisers.
Scot Safon, executive VP and chief marketing officer of CNN Worldwide, said the CNN Grill is an expansion of what happened four years ago when CNN turned a New York diner into the CNN Diner for the GOP convention, supposedly as a publicity vehicle. It turned out that the network also ended up producing shows from there.
"It was branded entertainment for CNN," Safon said.
When it came time to plan for the 2008 conventions, he said, everybody wanted it.
The original CNN Diner in New York was dreamed up by Civic Entertainment Group, New York, and CNN turned to the company again this time to do restaurants at both conventions. Here in Denver it's a restaurant named Brooklyn's that was turned into the CNN Diner. In St. Paul, it's the Eagle Street Grill.
This go-round, the restaurants are double the size, and the makeovers aren't minor.
CNN repainted the restaurant in its signature red, changed all the restaurant's upholstery and erected neon signs inside and a giant neon "CNN Grill" sign outside.
Finally, on the older-looking red brick building here, it painted purposely faded "ghost" lettering saying "CNN Politics," with a series of thoughts about politics starting with "respect and unity."
CNN then brought in New York restaurateur Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and chef Michael Romano to develop a menu, and even came up with its own brew—red ale from a local brewery.
The inside makeover happened in 48 hours and the outside in four days.
CNN is paying to use the restaurants and convert them, as well as to convert them back. And it's paying to move major elements from Denver to St. Paul. The giant outside sign gets taken down at 2 a.m. Friday and shipped to St. Paul, where it's due to be installed Saturday morning there. Finally, it paid to train some kitchen staff in New York.
Mr. Safon declined to reveal costs, but said the restaurant means CNN doesn't have to staff or hold events at other locations at the conventions. "It is a very cost-effective way of doing a combination of production, hospitality and marketing presence," he said.
He said the Denver restaurant has five sittings that have been completely booked by advertisers.
Stuart Ruderfer and David N. Cohn, co-founder of Civic Entertainment Group, credit Mr. Safon for recognizing the potential impact of the diner four years ago and giving the go-ahead. They said they're also producing convention-related events in New York for the final night of the Democratic and Republican conventions.


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Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Newark and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on events on the home page.
WHERE: Zion Family Center, 38 11th Ave W, Newark
WHEN: Friday 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
WHY GO: ADULTS ONLY. Presented by Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey. The "15 Minute Child Break" is a one-hour, interactive, multimedia presentation, based on current research, that will inform, encourage and empower parents, educators and caregivers to effectively communicate with children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
WHERE: Newark Symphony Hall, 1030 Broad Street, Newark
WHEN: Friday 8pm, Saturday 3pm & 8pm
WHY GO: A gripping tale of four young men who have love, togetherness, respect and honor; but it is always met with hatred, betrayal, lying and deceit. Can these brothers stand the rain? Can they bring back together what God has pre-ordained? Another must see production for the entire family. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will find that Real Men Pray.
WHERE: Applebees, 383 Springfield Ave, Newark
WHEN: Saturday 10am – 2pm
WHY GO: Fundraiser for Queen of Angels School. Tickets are $10 for a full breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, coffee, tea, or juice. You may eat in or take out your breakfast. Call 973-642-1531 for information & tickets.
WHERE: Riverfront Stadium, 450 Broad Street, Newark
WHEN: FRIDAY 5pm
WHY GO: Before the game join the Bears for a special audition of "Broadway Meets Baseball" where local talents will test their vocal skills in front of Broadway composer Neil Berg to find out who will win a starring role in "Broadway Meets Baseball," set to be performed at Riverfront Stadium in July. Then, wrap up the night by sticking around after the game for a huge fireworks display, the Bears first of the season.
COST: $10. Seniors, 65 years+ take advantage of the Bears Senior Discount, 2 for 1 admission - all season
WHERE: Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark
WHEN: Showing through July 21, 2012
WHY GO: Prints, Photographs, Artists' Books and More. An exhibition of recent acquisitions of the Special Collections Division.
WHERE: Little City Hall, 113 Monroe St, Newark
WHEN: Saturday 9am – 1pm
WHY GO: As a service to Essex County residents, the Clerk's Office schedules afternoon and evening hours to conduct business in municipalities across Essex County. During these Outreach times, the office processes only new passports, notary public oaths, and veterans peddler licenses. No other services are available.
WHERE: Riverfront Stadium, 450 Broad Street, Newark
WHEN: SATURDAY 6:35pm
WHY GO: Join the Bears for the first Sizzling Saturday of the season as the Bears and Worcester Tornadoes continue their opening series with game three of a four game set at Riverfront Stadium. There will be plenty of great events at the game, including a flat screen TV give-away, College Pride contest (where fans are to wear their school colors in order to participate in contests and prizes), and the Fraternity and Sorority Stroll competition. On May 19, National Lupus Day, the team will hold Lupus Night to raise awareness for those suffering from the disease
COST: $10. Seniors, 65 years+ take advantage of the Bears Senior Discount, 2 for 1 admission - all season
WHERE: Newark Museum, Newark
WHEN: Heart of the Sun: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 2 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 2 & 4 pm Zula Patrol 2: Down to Earth: Saturdays & Sundays, 1 & 3 pm
WHY GO: Heart of the Sun: Heart of the Sun examines the Sun up close, describes how it creates the light that warms us and makes life possible here on Earth, and is used as a source of renewable energy. New spacecraft, along with a new generation of solar telescopes, capture both fine surface detail and vast eruptions with unprecedented clarity. This program delivers new breathtaking, high-resolution images never before seen and for the first time take us right inside a living star.
ZULU PATROL 2: Down to Earth: When the Zula Patrollers discover that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling back in time to illegally dump her company's toxic trash, they must find and catch her, before her actions cause catastrophic consequences. In the process, our heroes learn all about the formation and development of Earth, and the life forms who call it home
Planetarium Admission: Adults $5; children under 12, seniors, and college students $3. Members: Adults $3, children & seniors $2
WHERE: Riverfront Stadium, 450 Broad Street, Newark
WHEN: SUNDAY Game starts 1:05pm
WHY GO: Funday Sunday . Two hours before the first pitch, "Father and Child Pitch and Catch" will take place at 11am, sharp. Bring your gloves and baseballs for this great event. Participants must register before hand, which is free with the price of admission to the game. ALL kids 12 years and under EAT FREE!!! Parents, with child(ren), must retrieve the voucher at the will-call window before the 3rd inning. Finally, adults 18 and older can take to the field for a chance to participate in the Bears newly added Diamond Dig contest, only $5 per chance, sponsored by Andrea's Jeweler. The first to find the hidden item within the allotted time, wins a 1 carat diamond!! Sunday's best dressed fans are sure to catch a reward too!! So keep your best church outfit on and be seen!! In addition there will be a bat boy/ bat girl clinic an hour before the game begins.
COST: $10. Seniors, 65 years+ take advantage of the Bears Senior Discount, 2 for 1 admission - all season
WHAT: WHERE: Just Fish Café Express, 57 William St, Newark
WHEN: Sunday 2pm
WHY GO: Leisa Brown is a one woman band. She sings, plays the Windcontroller and performs sweet sounds as diners enjoy their meal.
WHERE: Senior Citizens Building, Belleville
WHEN: Friday 12:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Belleville Seniors meet every Friday, with coffee, buns and bingo following. New members are always welcome.
WHERE: New Life Body of Christ, 393 Washington Ave, Belleville
WHEN: Wednesday - Saturdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm
WHY GO: The Thrift Shop at Christ Church sells donated items of new and gently used clothing, household items, and some furiniture. All items are sold at very reasonable prices, which makes them affordable to local area residents and The Care Closet participants.
WHAT: WHERE: Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave, Belleville
WHEN: Saturday 9:30am – 12:30pm
WHY GO: By taking the practice test you will know exactly what to expect on Test Day and get a complete analysis of your results. You will also learn exclusive strategies to improve your score.
WHERE: Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave, Belleville
WHEN: Saturday 2pm
WHY GO: Po and his friends fight to stop an peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past.
WHERE: Ladybug Montessori , 617 Washington Ave, Belleville
WHEN: Saturday 10am – 2pm
WHY GO: Ladybug Montessori is a fully licensed school with Montessori trained and certified teachers. We do not just use the Montessori name. We follow a strict Montessori philosophy in our organized and structured classrooms. Call today for more information or to schedule a private tour. Craft table for the children and 15 minute tours given to the families. RSVP (973)759-1211
WHERE: Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley
WHEN: Friday 2pm
WHY GO: Enjoy a movie classic – go to Oz with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and of course, Toto.
WHERE: Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley
WHEN: Saturday 2pm
WHY GO: Join us for an afternoon of your favorite arias and duets from Grand Operas by famous composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky and others.
WHERE: Hillside Cafe, 45 Hillside Crescent, Nutley
WHEN: Saturday 8pm
WHY GO: Sally Barris has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song "Let The Wind Chase You", recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. Film credits include "Honey Suckle Sweet" from the Miramax film "An Unfinished Life" and "Liars Lie" featured in the Tim McGraw, Gwyneth Paltrow film "Country Strong".
WHAT: WHERE: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN: Friday 11am
WHY GO: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, quilt? Then come to the Bloomfield Public Library Friday mornings and share your patterns/techniques with other crafters! Beginners welcome!
WHERE: The parking lot directly across the street from the Brookdale Christian Church and next to Shop-Rite on Broad Street. Look for the Bloomfield DPW Recycling truck.
WHEN: Saturday 9am – 12pm
WHY GO: Items accepted include: computers, printers, monitors, wire & cables, keyboards, mice, telephones, TVs under 32", VCRs, DVD players, stereos and small appliances.
WHERE: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday 10am – 3pm
WHY GO: Help those in need of Blood and help your library at the same time! In addition to providing much needed blood for life saving blood transfusions in our community and NJ, your donation can support the library as well! The Blood Center of NJ is offering the "Save a Life" Recognition Award to libraries that sponsor blood drives.
30 or more donations and the Bloomfield Public Library will receive a $300 donation.
40 or more donations and the Bloomfield Public Library will receive a $350 donation.
50 or more donations and the Bloomfield Public Library will receive a $400 donation.
For each additional 10 donations, the "Save a Life" Recognition Award will be increased by $50.
WHERE: Obal's Inn, 439 Broad St, Bloomfield
WHEN: Sunday 1pm – 4pm
WHY GO: Fourth Annual Fundraiser for the Bloomfield Animal Shelter! There will be food, drink, prizes for the dogs in attendance (best wag, best costume, prettiest eyes, etc), and fun for all! All proceeds benefit the Animal Support Fund of the Bloomfield Animal Shelter. There will be dogs and cats for adoption, and we will also be collecting donations that day.
WHAT: Free Seminar – Mind and Meditation
WHERE: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday 10am-12pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm
WHY GO: Introduction to Powerful techniques that increaseyour well-being through: reduced stress, Increased health & well being, more ease & joy in personal relationships, Improved self-esteem, greater creativity and clarity of mind and a deeper sense of community.
WHERE: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday, 10 a.m.
WHY GO: Challenge your chess skills and have fun!
WHERE: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair 67 Church St, Montclair
WHEN: Friday 6:30pm
WHY GO: The Undoing Racism Committee presents the first of a film series addressing immigration as a moral issue. Opening reception with light refreshments begins at 6:30 with the film at 7:00. The film takes an intimate look at a small town in Tennessee as its long time residents grapple with their beliefs and way of life as the Latino population grows and with the more recent arrival of Muslim Somali refugees.
WHERE: Studio Players, 14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair
WHEN: Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm
WHY GO: A sensation on Broadway, this screwball comedy will leave you teary-eyed with laughter. The tenor "Il Stupendo," is scheduled to sing the lead in Othello, but chaos ensues when his wife mistakes an autograph-seeker hidden in his closet for a secret lover, then is accidentally given a double dose of tranquilizers and is presumed dead. But somehow, the show must go on! What follows is a chain-reaction of mistaken identities, backstage shenanigans, double entendres and innuendoes – a roller coaster of fun.
COST: $18 adults; $15 students and seniors
WHERE: The Café at the Montclair Public Library
WHEN: Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
WHY GO: All ages and skill levels are welcome to play chess on Saturday afternoons. This is a drop-in group, no registration is required.
WHERE: Terra Tea and Fair Trade at the Isabel Rose Café, 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
WHEN: Saturday 1pm - 4pm
WHY GO: Food and Festivities including Biscotti & Granola Tasting with Montclair Resident Jane Yagoda of A Gardener's Kitchen will offer samples of her handcrafted organic healthy snacks, Fair Trade Vendors, MADLOM djembe drummers, and free fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate and product samples.
WHERE: Union Baptist Church, Midland Ave & Portland Pl, Montclair
WHEN: Saturday 11am – 5pm
WHY GO: Union's Communication Ministry reaches out to the community once again for their 3rd Annual Fish Fry. Everyone will gather in the church yard for some great food, fellowship, music and fun.
COST: Fish Sandwich $6; Hot Dog $1
WHERE: Nishuane Elementary School, 32 Cedar Ave, Montclair
WHEN: Saturday 11am – 4pm
WHY GO: This year's event promises to be as fantastic as ever: rides, games, prizes, arts & crafts, live music, amazing raffle baskets and delicious international food. It is a wonderful day for families to enjoy together. The event is open to the public so bring your friends and neighbors.
COST: $10 per kids over 2 for unlimited games & rides, free to adults and kids under 2
WHERE: Gallery U, 179 Glenridge Ave, Montclair
WHEN: Saturday 6pm – 9pm
WHY GO: Celebrate Montclair's abundance of artistry, and help us bring art supplies to the children of the Simon Bolivar school in Jinotega, Nicaragua! The Art Without Borders team is composed of dedicated MHS students who believe that it is very important for children to grow up with the influence of art in their lives. At the exhibit, enjoy a performance by Montclair High School's a cappella group, The Passing Notes, as well as food and raffle baskets from local shops!
WHERE: Brookdale Park, Montclair
WHEN: Sunday 9am
WHY GO: Staged at Essex County Brookdale Park on Sunday, May 20, 2012, this premier event celebrates National Bike Month and offers outdoor enthusiasts a choice of three family-friendly bike routes, a 4-mile leisure walk, a trike-a-thon for the youngest riders, a stunt bike show, music, games and fun surprises. (www.bikewalkmontclair.org)
COST: Registration is $15 per person or $40 per family (up to 5 members). Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Participants who register online will receive a FREE commemorative t-shirt and be entered to WIN a $100 American Express gift card. The event will be held rain or shine.
WHERE: Tierney's Tavern, 136-138 Valley Rd, Montclair
WHEN: Sunday 8pm – 10pm (seating starts at 7:30)
WHY GO: Enjoy an all new edition of this popular showcase featuring the area's funniest female stand up comics.
COST: $15 -- Cash only -- 21 & older
WHERE: Elks Lodge, 405 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Sat. May 19th 12:00 noon to 5:00pm (Rain Date Sun May 20th - If Extremely Necessary).
WHY GO: Help two area soldiers who each lost both legs in Afghanistan - Lance Corporal Adrian Simone from Montville,NJ and Private First Class Derek T. McConnell from North Caldwell, N.J. Pig-Turkey-BBQ Roast is sponsored by the Cedar Grove Elks #2237. Menu Includes: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches, Sausage & Peppers, BBQ Chicken, Deep Fried Turkey, Stuffing,Cranberry Sauce, Full Pig Carving Stations, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chowder, Various Salads, Beer, Water, Soda. There will also be Live Music from "Sisco Later", 50/50's & Tricky Tray
COST: $40 Donation – Children (8-18) $20 Donation
WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plz, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Saturday 8am (before library opens)
WHY GO: All are welcome to attend and participate in this relaxing routine that combines breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation.
WHERE: Ambulance & Rescue Squad Building, 651 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Saturday Noon to 5pm
WHY GO: Hot dogs, snacks, and soft drinks will be served, and there will be some fun activities and goodies for the kids. Squad members will take you on a tour of the building and the Ambulances and Rescue vehicles, and demonstrations of emergency first aid and rescue calls will be performed. It should be a fun and relaxing way to get to know your first responder volunteers, and to see a little bit of what they do on a daily basis.
WHAT: WHERE: 65 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Saturday 10am – 12:30pm
WHY GO: The Thrift Shop of the Community Church of Cedar Grove will be open for business on Thursdays from 10am to 3pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12:30pm. Donations are accepted during shop hours. For more information, call 857-2762 during shop hours.
WHERE: Del Monico's Steak House, 505 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Sunday 2pm
WHY GO: Come meet dynamic author Jon D'Amore, who uses his personal experience with the New Jersey Mob to create an engaging and thrilling tale of family, extortion, and organized crime in his book "The Boss Always Sits in the Back". Based on his familial ties to the New Jersey Mob in the second half of the 20th Century, Jon weaves a story so compelling and complex that it could only come from someone on the inside.
WHERE: Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave, Verona
WHEN: Friday 1pm
WHY GO: Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required.
WHERE: 1st Presbyterian Church of Verona, 10 Fairview Ave, Verona
WHEN: Saturday 9am – 10:30am
WHY GO: Our mission starts and ends with helping you achive your weight loss or fitness goals in a fun, supportive, community rich with people who will encourage you towards your goals. Our free workouts are on Thursdays @ 7pm and Saturdays @ 9am
WHAT: WHERE: Calvary Lutheran Church, 23 S Prospect Street, Verona
WHEN: Saturday 11am – 3pm
WHY GO: Have fun and help the Progeria Research Foundation and a 2½-year-old Verona girl at the annual Spring Carnival at the Calvary Lutheran Church of Verona. Dunk Tank, Pop Corn , Bounce House , Food Vendors , Games, Bake Sale, Clowns and more!
WHERE: Verona Park, Bloomfield Ave & Lakeside Ave, Verona
WHEN: Saturday 10am – 5pm
WHY GO: While many exhibitors travel from as far as Maine and Florida to participate in the annual event, top New Jersey talent graces the park as it once again is transformed into a craft boutique and art gallery with 140 juried fine artists, photographers and fine crafters who satisfy every taste.
WHAT: WHERE: Terry's Family Pharmacy,560 Bloomfield Ave , Verona
WHEN: Saturday 1pm – 2:30pm
WHY GO: Verona resident Dr. Cristina Guarneri will be available to sign copies of her spellbinding book See No Evil at Terry's Family Pharmacy in Verona from 1pm-2:30pm on Saturday, May 19th. Based on thencharacteristics of a person from New Providence, NJ who was a past Regional Campaign Manager for Senator John McCain in 2008, See No Evil was written against the sweeping backdrop of timeless history of one man's quest for freedom, having a secret that must be learned how to either live with or divulge, there is an urgent and opportune relevance, a gripping and timely read.
WHERE: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell
WHEN: Friday 10:30am
WHY GO: Heart disease and stroke continue to be leading causes of death in spite of sophisticated and targeted medical and public health advances. The major risk factors for heart disease and stroke continue to be hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of physical exercise, poor nutrition, high sodium consumption and obesity.
WHAT: WHERE: Hilltop Reservation, Caldwell, NJ
WHEN: Saturday 9:45am – 12pm
WHY GO: Enjoy an easy walk or bike ride at your own pace with your young children through the Hilltop Reservation. The route is approximately 1.5 miles long on pavement and gravel roadways. Families with small children should allow about 1 hour for a leisurely ride and exploring. Bikes with training wheels are welcome. Visit www.HilltopConservancy.org for a detailed map.
WHAT: Poetry Festival – A Celebration of Literary Journals
WHERE: West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell
WHEN: Sunday 1pm – 5pm
WHY GO: Twelve journals will be displayed and available for purchase. Subscription and submission information will be provided. Editors will answer questions about publication. Each journal will be represented by two poets who have published in the journal. Readings will be held throughout the event in the Community Room. Poets' books will be available for sale and signing. Journals included this year: Tiferet, Exit 13, Lips, Paterson Literary Review, Raintown Review, Schuykill Valley Journal, Adanna, Stillwater Review, Edison Literary Review, Painted Bride Quarterly, US 1 Worksheets, Journal of NJ Poets
WHAT: WHERE: DanceSport4You, 31 Westville Ave, Caldwell
WHEN: Saturday 8pm
WHY GO: Find yourself feeling the spirit of Buenos Aires, circa 1930. Mingle with flamboyant Tango dancers. Allow the romance of period music to move you. Enjoy some finger foods and Malbec between tandas. Your evenings hosts "El Tordo" and "El Zurdo" are dedicated to an authentic and enjoyable Tango experience. Our DJ and instructor, El Tordo, makes every effort to incorporate authentic Argentine Tango's from period composers.
COST: $15 Regular admission ($20 Live music nights) For more information call: (281) TANGONY


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Ashley Burrow, a former Glasgow Police Department dispatcher who was on duty Feb. 24, 2010, took the witness stand Monday morning during the federal trial against Barren County Sheriff Chris Eaton, deputy Aaron Bennett and drug task force detective Eric Guffey, to describe her job during the chase of Billy Randall Stinnett.
Burrow was the primary dispatcher to enter information into theFeb. 24, 2010, CAD report, a dispather's log, that has been used by attorneys throughout the trial.
Several radio dispatch recordings were not entered into the CAD report, Burrow said, for various reasons, from not being able to understand the officer to information being irrelevant to the pursuit of Stinnett.
Prosecutors worked to make the point that the CAD report did not reflect an exact time stamp of when the foot pursuit started, so Eaton and other officers may have been chasing and fighting Stinnett for longer than the approximately one minute the defense team has focused on.
Defense attorneys worked to show that Burrow could not catch every piece of information coming across the three emergency channels in the dispatch center that day, including a dispatch where Eaton and Bennett reported that Eaton told dispatch he thought the suspect was armed.


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Thursday, April 13, 2006For the second time in their last three games in West Lafayette, Ind., the Crusaders shutout the Purdue Boilermakers by a 2-0 score, downing the hosts Thursday afternoon at the Varsity Softball Complex.
The win is only the fifth in 25 all-time games against Purdue, but gives the Brown and Gold a very solid 2-2-1 record against the Boilermakers in three seasons under Head Coach Randy Schneider. Valpo's three other wins in the series all came in the program's infancy, from 1983-85.
In Thursday's game, Chris Halstead (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral) set the tone early from the circle, setting down six of the first seven batters she faced. Halstead would pitch into the fifth inning, allowing only three hits.
Beth Adamski (Saint John, Ind./Lake Central) had the biggest hit of the game in the fourth inning, grounding a two-out single up the middle to score Taylor Callahan (Pendergrass, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian), who had singled earlier in the inning. The run came off Purdue's Brooke Baker, Adamski's former high school teammate and the Big Ten's 2005 Co-Most Outstanding Pitcher.
In the sixth, Valpo put Callahan on first and Alicia Ashburn (Mishawaka, Ind./Mishawaka) on third with two out and Adamski again at the plate. This time, however, the Crusaders got a run with their feet, coaxing a throw to second when Callahan made a move from first, giving Ashburn time to beat the return throw to the plate with the game's second run.
Andrea Zappia (Indianapolis, Ind./Franklin Central) came on in relief of Halstead in the fifth and built on her own school record, recording her fifth save of the season by holding Purdue hitless. Halstead moved above .500 with the win, improving her season record to 5-4.
Callahan had two of Valpo's four hits, with Adamski and Ann Sievert (Davenport, Iowa/Assumption) tallied the others.
Baker took the loss for Purdue (25-22), allowing a run on two hits in three innings of work. The Boilermakers had three hits on the afternoon, all doubles, but saw a runner caught stealing and another picked off.
Valpo (14-19) will take a break from Mid-Continent Conference action this weekend, hosting IPFW Saturday for a doubleheader at the Valparaiso University Softball Field beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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Things I liked:The small size ...
Things I would have changed:The safety is only activated after you cock the gun, also the pistol is not ambidextrous ... should come with extra piston washers or a better way to fit the piston washer/seal without breaking it and very difficult to find spares ...
What others should know:I bought two and both had the same problem, a broken piston washer/seal it has a slit for easy inserting it in the piston but it keeps cracking. The manual it comes with has a step by step how to disassemble and assemble the gun part by part. I found new seals online but again after a few shots they break. Also this gun is the hardest to cock ever. I do not recommend buying this gun. Buy something else ...
I have an old one from the 80's and it's one of my favorites. Admit, cocking is hard but learning the proper way improves it immensely. Big problem is that the new ones aren't made in Britain but Turkey and are not equal to the quality of the one I have. Great design.....compact and easy to carry.
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Things I liked:Very good reproduction of the air pistol I first learned to shoot. Good to have a fully functional replica of a classic design. As hard hitting and accurate as my original 1980's English version (which is still shooting well). Uses solid pins in the cocking linkages (the original Tempest used hollow pins which were prone to bending over time)
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What others should know:Webley air pistols were designed as training pistols and have backward recoil which takes practice to master. It is best to learn how to cock the pistol smoothly (not for young children). It will take a few hundred shots to wear in, just like the originals.
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Things I would have changed:Hard to disassemble.
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The Connecticut River spans 410 miles from the border of Canada to Long Island Sound. Inside the Connecticut River Museum, visitors can span that space through exhibits that tell the stories of the river and the people who have lived along it. Aerial photographs and a large mural depict the evolution of the river communities through time, and the "On the Great River" exhibit showcases the early history of the river through artifacts and works of art. A reproduction of David Bushnell's "Turtle" allows visitors to get up close to the submarine, turn the propeller, and pump the ballast intake. A huge mural, cannonballs, and ship fragments recall the night in April, 1814 when British forces traveled upriver and burned the privateer fleet in Essex. The river played a key role in the development of towns and cities in New England, providing everything as transportation routes to waterpower.
Along with long term and special exhibits, the Museum offers educational programs for adults and children as well as seasonal boat cruises up the River. Cruises travel along the lower river valley, labeled one of America's last great places by the Nature Conservancy.
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Review of the presented cases
The two cases presented in this article are part of a group of nearly 54 dogs with various degrees of pulmonary hypertension
(15 were severe) studied over two and a half years at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. The prognosis
and cardiac changes in the 54 dogs parallel the underlying severity of the pulmonary hypertension problem. The presented cases
represent the severe form of pulmonary hypertension and reveal the difficulty in identifying the problem before it becomes
irreversible. In addition, there is the challenge of understanding the pathophysiology in each case. Control of pulmonary
vascular resistance and pressure is a finely tuned and complex system that can become imbalanced in many ways. To appropriately
treat animals with the more severe forms of pulmonary hypertension, comprehensive physiologic monitoring could be of great
benefit; however, the invasive procedures needed to monitor intracardiac pressures, cardiac output, and vascular resistance
may be difficult to accomplish in critically ill patients.
At necropsy, the two dogs in this study had no evidence of heartworm disease or major pulmonary embolism. There was evidence
of in situ thrombosis in the Labrador retriever.
It is tempting to speculate on what effect abnormal pulmonary vascular function might have on other vessels. The systemic
vessels, including the coronary arteries, are controlled in a manner similar to the pulmonary vessels. Perhaps the disequilibrium
in the pulmonary vessels might liberate substances or trigger mechanisms that could influence systemic vessels. For example,
endothelin is a potent vasoconstrictor with a long half-life and is important in pulmonary vascular control. Increased production
of this circulating substance could cause constriction of systemic vessels, including the coronary arteries. Coronary vasoconstriction
concurrent with a stressed right ventricle in a dog with severe pulmonary hypertension could be devastating. The frequent
and long-standing premature ventricular contractions seen in the Labrador retriever could have been the result of reduced
coronary blood flow associated with a stressed right ventricle trying to deal with an enormously increased afterload.
Finally, these two cases illustrate the challenge of trying to successfully treat the severe form of pulmonary hypertension.
By examining the original group of 15 severe cases (including the two in this report), it is apparent that such dogs have
a grave prognosis, irrespective of the therapeutic plan, and usually survive a few days to a few weeks.
Future considerations
Dealing with severe pulmonary hypertension in dogs is rewarding from the recognition perspective. The technology behind echocardiography,
including transesophageal studies, is constantly improving, and it will become easier to recognize the vascular and cardiac
manifestations of pulmonary hypertension. The frustrating aspect of this problem is to understand the pathogenesis and pathophysiology.
While we assume that pulmonary parenchymal disease precedes pulmonary vascular disease, this is not always obvious. Some dogs
have no physical or radiographic signs of pulmonary parenchymal disease but have severe pulmonary hypertension. The lack of
necropsy studies in many cases makes final judgments about parenchymal disease difficult at best.
Developing a rational therapeutic plan is essential in these cases, and providing oxygen is clearly a reasonable step. However,
the complex cascade of events involved in controlling pulmonary vascular tone could easily be disturbed in a number of ways.
In the clinical setting, there is no practical way to evaluate the pulmonary vascular tone or assay the substances that play
a principal role in controlling pulmonary vascular tone, so each case becomes an experiment in finding a plan that will substantially
reverse the pulmonary hypertension.
A better understanding of nonheartworm pulmonary hypertension in dogs will result from appropriate research. Further characterization
of parenchymal diseases of the lung as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the pulmonary vascular abnormalities will be
critical. Assays of control substances and histochemical studies of the pulmonary vessels may be particularly rewarding. Progress
is being made through multispecies studies, and this is likely to continue. In time, the treatment and management of canine
pulmonary hypertension may be less empirical and more rational.
R. Lee Pyle, VMD, MS, DACVIM (cardiology) Jonathan Abbott, DVM, DACVIM (cardiology) Heidi MacLean, DVM Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences Virginia-Maryland Regional College
of Veterinary Medicine Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Amaterasu, goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology, was a beautiful and compassionate
goddess who ruled both the sun and the heavenly fields of rice that fed the Japanese
people. Uzume was a lesser goddess, responsible for laughter and revelry.
The goddess Amaterasu, the divine ancestor of the Japanese imperial family,
and the goddess Uzume (who brought her out of her deep depression) are heroines in
Japanese myths that parallel the story of Demeter and the maidservant Baubo in Greek
Uzume, a lesser goddess than Amaterasu, is remembered largely for the role that she played
in bringing Amaterasu out of a severe depression. The goddess Uzume played an important
role in leading Amaterasu back to her heavenly responsibilities, insuring the fertility of
the crops.
The goddess Uzume, because of her part in the myths of
Amaterasu, is also allied with the art of spiritual drumming. The story of the
Japanese goddesses Amaterasu and Uzume will tell you why.
Amaterasu was the daughter of the
supreme Japanese diety who, in Japanese mythology, had created the world. She and her
brothers, the storm god, Susanowa, and the moon god, Tsuki-yomi, shared the power of
governing the universe. Amaterasu, as the sun goddess, was responsible for illuminating the
world and for insuring the fertility of the rice fields.
Amaterasu was also an accomplished
weaver, with many attendants who joined her in weaving the stunning satins, silks, and
brocades for which Japan is rightfully famous.
Her brutish brother Susanowa was very jealous of the beautiful Amaterasu's power and
popularity. Going on a rampage, he slaughtered a young horse (an animal sacred to
the goddess) and threw its bloody carcass into the weaving room, wrecking the looms,
ruining the precious fabrics, and terrifying the hapless women who were working there.
In some versions of the myth, one of her
attendants was killed in the violence . . . in another version, Amaterasu herself was
wounded when her brother attacked her with a shuttle.
Amaterasu, depressed and grieving over this violation by her
brother, crept away to a dark cave in the mountains and refused to return to the heavens.
Without her there was no sun, and the rice fields
lay dying in the endless night, while the people grew hungry.
Hundreds of the gods and goddesses came to the entrance of her cave and begged for
Amaterasu to come out. But her grief was so great that Amaterasu could not be moved by
their pleas.
Finally, Uzume, the goddess of mirth, came up with a plan. The gods rolled a large bronze
mirror in front of the entrance to the cave while Uzume began to dance on a large
overturned tub. Her dance frenzied and ecstatic, her feet drumming on the tub, Uzume
hoisted her kimono and the crowd roared and laughed with delight.
Amaterasu could hear the feverish laughter and drumming and became curious about its
origin. Hoping to peek out of the cave's entrance, she was momentarily dazzled by
her own reflection in the bronze mirror and was unable to see what was happening.
When she
crept further out, the gods captured Amaterasu and sealed the entrance to the cave so that
she could not return.
Her grief dissipated by the revelry and good humor she found around her, Amaterasu returned
to her home and her light once more shone upon the earth.
In another myth, Amaterasu was angered by her other brother,
the moon god Tsuki-yomi, because he killed a goddess he felt had insulted him. The sun
goddess Amaterasu told her brother that she would never see him again . . . which, in
Japanese mythology, explains why the sun and the moon appear at different times in the
The goddesses Amaterasu and Uzume teach us about the healing power of laughter and dance,
and remind us that we can often find healing and wisdom in humor.
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