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If anyone wonders whether the arts are alive and well in higher education, they need look no further than the College's Creative and Performing Arts (CaPA) Fellowship program. This year, there are 27 students from diverse academic backgrounds pursuing projects that range from writing to studio art to theater to music.
"We find an increasingly large number of students who desire a liberal arts education and an opportunity to not only pursue, but showcase, their talent while enhancing their community's artistic experience," says Jim Toia, coordinator of the CaPA fellows and director of the art department's Community-Based Teaching Program. "That is exactly what the CaPA program is about."
The program was created through the generosity of Bruce '65 and Jackie P '02 Maggin. It provides up to $7,500 over four years to students with a record of achievement in creative and performing arts. Forming a community of artists on campus, CaPA fellows meet regularly as a group and individually with Toia to discuss their work and art in general. They help organize arts-based events and activities on campus and also travel to New York City to see performances and visit galleries and museums.
A perfect example of the CaPA vision was this fall's CaPA Cabaret organized by Michael Pinkard '14 (Puyallup, Wash.), a physics major who plays tenor saxophone, clarinet, and piano. He was joined in a quintet by fellow CaPA students John Paul Bisciotti '14 (Media, Pa.), a mechanical engineering major on bass, Brian Pinkard '16 (Puyallup, Wash.) on trumpet, Pete Taggart '15 (Babylon, N.Y.), a civil engineering major on drums, and Lucas Reilly '13 (Sayre, Pa.), an English and music double major on piano. They performed a mixture of jazz standards, original compositions, free improvisations, and original arrangements of classic songs.
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Held in the faculty dining room of Marquis Hall, the cabaret also featured the work of other CaPA fellows, including a dance performance by English major Ann Lauer '14 (Annandale, N.J.), films by Ani Acopian '16 (Easton, Pa.) and film & media studies and engineering studies double major Joel Vargas '14 (Bronx, N.Y.), a reading by Isabelle Turits '16 (Sagaponack, N.Y.), and vocal performances by Kathryn Schwacha '16 (East Windsor, N.J.) and Aleni MacKarey '16 (South Abington Township, Pa.).
"The cabaret went off spectacularly," says Pinkard, who hopes to make it an annual event. "There was a lot of energy from the performers and the audience. Music is fun to play, especially in small group settings where you have the opportunity to find meaning in what you are playing and to really connect with your friends and fellow musicians."
Lauer, who has been studying ballet since she age three, discovered a passion for both performing but teaching. She teaches a ballet class on campus and has been taking private lessons to learn modern dance. Being a CaPA fellow and participating in events like the cabaret, she says, have broadened her dance experience and exposed her to other forms of art.
"I absolutely love teaching ballet," she says. "With other genres, such as modern, the movement is limitless. You can dance however you want, which is what I love about it, but ballet is a challenge. It's rewarding to accomplish difficult movement. It's fun and exciting working with dancers who have different talents and strengths. It's also interesting to see how other dancers mold the movement to fit their skill and body form."
But CaPA is not just about performance art. Many students are pursuing writing and studio art projects. Next semester, psychology major Samantha Ladell '14 (Livingston, N.J.) plans to invite local elementary and middle school children to create chalk drawings on her Young Masters Wall, located along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail in Easton. For her main CaPA project, Ladell envisions creating basic art therapy courses for pediatric hospital patients.
"Art gives me an outlet," says Ladell, who also is working as a teaching assistant for Toia's high school class. "Being a CaPA scholar has opened my eyes to various kinds of art and has let me explore and experiment in ways I hadn't tried before."
Madeline Gambino '14 (Bethlehem, Pa.) has been reworking a fantasy fiction series she began in high school and plans to have the Verjavald Trilogy—Savarik, Deepening Waters, and Arahmid's Dust —ready to shop to a publisher this spring. Or, she may pursue self-publishing and distribute the series to local bookshops. She also is developing another series that will be a continuation of the Verjavald Trilogy.
The CaPA program significantly influenced Gambino's decision to attend Lafayette. It has provided an outlet to trade ideas with other artists.
"Having a group of individuals who know about, support, and encourage my writing and goals allows me to feel confident about the role it plays in my life and to pursue academic and extracurricular interests that both support and strengthen my writing," says the history major. "Jim Toia and the other CaPA advisers have been incredibly supportive and helpful in suggesting projects, classes, and goals, and I enjoy meeting other students who also think through a creative, artistic lens."
Like Gambino, Huong "Lyn" Nguyen '15 (Upper Darby, Pa.) sees writing as an intensely personal activity. She wrote On the Way, a Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) playwriting festival winner. The play explores the lives of a Vietnamese family after the Vietnam War and was performed at Temple University and the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia.
Inspired by stories from her own family as well as a friend's struggle with his homosexuality, she is now working on a play about the traditional marriage system set in 1970s-'80s Vietnam. Eventually, Nguyen plans to bring her play to life by working with a cast and mentor once she begins the revision process.
"The atmosphere of CaPA fuels me. Here I am in a room with people from every academic concentration, and we are there for one purpose—to create art," she says. "Writing for the stage is one of the best ways for me to communicate. In person, I tend to run out of words, so it's comforting to have a place where my ideas can be understood."


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Your Friday Morning Pre-Party: QOTSA, Santarchy, and Van Halen
And the new Queens of the Stone Age video "Make It Wit You" in preparation for their upcoming show at the Warfield.
Goddam, this week was brutal. It's the last week to get anything done before everyone starts checking out next week for the Holidays. Now that we're done grinding, we celebrate with a little pre-party before Santarchy tomorrow. I,Web Editor David Downs, control your vertical and horizontal. This is the Pre-Party. Cue the Audio and the Video.
"Roota to the Toota" by Saga of the Simian Samurai
Now, let's raise our pimp cups to surviving another week of bullshit, unlike some people:
— We pour a little out for 49ers fan Torrey Kretschman; and the dearly departed Pimp C — Remembering a Down South Legend; and for live shows at 21 grand, which are banned After an Alcohol Bust at the Bay's #1 Place for Experimental Music
— We also mourn the passing of all the shows we reviewed this week like: Tool at Bill Graham Civic; RZA at the Independent, NudeAid Brings Porn-Art to Mighty; and Tori Amos' 'American Doll Posse' to the Paramount Theatre
— While simultaneously celebrating The 12 Dildos of Christmas — An SF Kinky Gift Guide
Original online reporting this week included:
— Stupid Landlord Tricks: 'Tis the Season to Hand Out Eviction Notices
— An interview to determine if the Millennial Generation Will Still Think S.F. Is Cool? And Will They Even Use the Word "Cool"?
— A salute to the Bay Area's seventies funk icon Darondo, the most quoteable guy of the year.
— A long-ass piece called No Linkup for You! a story about how in the world of online community, one authoritative man can dictate your social life
— Also, we're stoked to hear I Am Legend rules. Evidently that old 'last man on Earth' setup really works.
Also, we're toasting the launches of:
—Wednesday feature HuMP3 Day: SF Weekly's Music Section, Streamed; the daily posts under news category Laser-Guided Awesome — An SF Lifehack Blog with info on How to Make a Christmas Tree Pop-Up Card (not the only thing that will pop-up)
Plus our existing weekly features rocked with:
— Monday's RaidersSuckNinersSuck — Week 14 —"Get in there, Hill!"; SFGovernmentInAction!; and Your Monday Morning Hangover
— Tuesday's The Best Art Prints on the Web with Creep Machine's Josh Curating His Top 5 of the Week; and Tuesday's BetterKnowanSFBlog on Laughing Squid
Upcoming this weekend, SF Weekly brings back pictures and reportage from:
—SantarchyAnd lastly, we raise our pimp cups to all the commenters worldwide that made our Wednesday feature Kings of Commenting so entertaining. You guys are so cute when you're mad.
—Bizarre Bazaar
—Van Halen
—and Queens of the Stone Age
Remember to take advantage of a loved one over these holidays, that's what love is about,
David Downs
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On October 13, 2011, CSPC President Dr. David M. Abshire spoke on the importance of heroic leadership in American History as part of the Phi Beta Kappa lecture series. The lecture was held at George Washington University.
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GAINESVILLE -- It's an issue that's often overlooked, but with more than 4,000 reported cases of child abuse in Alachua County every year, the process of obtaining justice for abused kids can be long and tedious.
That's where the work of various childrens' services agencies comes into play. As TV20's Trent Kelly reports, the work they do can only be accomplished as a team.
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All three sounds describe it, but it was only one explosion. An old man and an old woman spring from their easy chairs in a living room of total darkness scared out of their wits. A quick peek out the window only reveals more total darkness, not a star nor the moon. God, where are you when I need you?
Well, as it turns out he is right where we are, only right then we didn't know it or see him. But he will reveal himself, but in the form of other caring beings.
We thought it sounded like a loud bang from a gun or perhaps some kind of explosion. As all the power was out, we at first thought someone had fired a gun into the transformer or maybe into the power meter. We did not know of any enemies we had, although with 60 years of ministry, including about 36 years of pastoral service in our churches, who is to say? Not everyone cares for Christian ministry.
What to do? Find the cellphones and call for help. Yes! That is exactly what we did, called 911. And soon here comes our caring human beings aforementioned in the form of the Murray County Sheriff's Office.
From the porch I shined a flashlight toward them to let them know we were here and OK. Seeing no one around that might harm us, we told them of the loud explosion and sudden darkness that had scared us out of our wits.
Meanwhile, my wife called NGEMC, our power source. They also quickly responded and in a short time had our power on again.
Yes, you guessed it, the explosion was a portion of our electric transformer. A lesson for us all, power is good and serving, but only when it is properly harnessed and controlled.
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Professor Johnston began teaching at Eckerd College in 1978. She specializes in American History, American Studies, Native American History, Women's History, Environmental History, and African-American History. She served as Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program, 1990-2007. She is Co-founder of Florida Consortium for Women's Studies, a statewide coalition of department, program and center of women's studies and gender studies. She served as Co-Chair of the program Florida without Borders: Women at the Intersection of the Local and global, February 9-11, 2007. She is author of Jack London: An American Radical?, Sexual Power: Feminism and the Family in America, Cherokee Women in Crisis: Removal, The Civil War, and Allotment 1838-1907. She is currently writing a book on the Buffalo Soldiers in World War Two.
Professor Johnston teaches several courses which explore gender issues including: Women in Modern America, Rebels with a Cause, Native American History, Becoming Visible, and Making History: The Sixties.


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A letter co-written by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11th), and signed by 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, urges Republican House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to support an immediate $200 million gun buyback program in any end-of-the-year fiscal cliff deal.
Connolly, whose district includes the national headquarters for the NRA, and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida authored the letter to the House leaders.
"Gun buybacks have proven successful in communities across the nation," Connolly and Deutch said in a "Dear Colleague" to House members. "Adding $200 million to the final compromise on the fiscal cliff could remove as many as one million guns from our streets."
Including the gun buyback program as a way to reduce gun violence, the congressmen said including it in any year-end deal "is a simple, immediate step we can take to assure the public we are committed to taking meaningful action."
Connolly and Deutch said federal financial support to help local communities and states conduct buyback programs could also bolster local economic activity. "Distributing funding to the states to run buyback programs using prepaid debit cards with a three-month expiration date could provide a jolt to local economies that have stagnated in the wake of the recession and concerns over the fiscal cliff."
"The murder of 20 youngsters and six educators in their classrooms has galvanized the public's desire for immediate action, and partnering with the states on a nationwide gun buyback program is a modest, common-sense start," the two congressmen said.
It's not certain if there is enough support on Capitol Hill for any new gun laws. Although President Obama called for Congress to show "courage" to consider new gun-control laws, he faces challenges with "members of his own party who have a history of cowering from the gun debate," the National Journal points out.


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M&T Bank Corp. chief executive officer Robert G. Wilmers spoke at Loyola University Maryland on Monday, and offered views on the economy, M&T's operations, and his leadership style. Here are some excerpts from the text of his speech:
-- On the economy: "While numerous challenges remain, including still-elevated unemployment and weak hourly earnings growth, the outlook for the economy is becoming more positive. Let's just hope all that political bickering and blathering down in Washington doesn't sidetrack us again."
-- Regarding M&T's ownership structure, he said about 18.5 percent of the company's stock is owned or controlled by M&T's management, directors. Wilmers said 2,638 -- 93 percent -- of the employees at the level of vice-president and above own M&T stock. "If they act like owners, it's because they are," he said.
-- Wilmers said an important part of his management style is asking questions: "It's an approach based on the belief that the other people around the table know more than I do about their specific areas, so I should listen to them. What's more, if I talk too much, I'll tip which way I'm leaning—and run the risk that I'll be told what someone thinks I want to hear. My goal must always be to try to move the bank toward what's best for the bank—not toward what conforms to my own opinions."
-- He talked about M&T's Management Development Program, which The Buffalo News highlighted in a story on Sunday. The program hires young professionals and trains them for management roles. He mentioned that of the 1,008 hires M&T has made through what is known as MDP since 1983, 432 are still at M&T. And 59 of those are senior managers.
-- He also spoke about M&T's Executive Associate program, launched in 1984 to recruit MBAs. Of the 478 hired through that program, 191 are still at M&T, a retention rate of about 40 percent. Notable recruits include Rene Jones, the chief financial officer; Mike Pinto, vice chairman and head of the Mid Atlantic Division; and Rich Gold, executive vice president in charge of mortgage and consumer lending and business banking.
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Please join me in voting for Kirsten Keilitz for Probate Judge. She has a vast amount of experience in probate matters, including those that involve elder law. The probate court involves matters that include elders, children and families. Our local media seems to forget that probate court involves elders. Kirsten Keilitz has the experience this county needs, especially with our aging population.
Vote Keilitz on Nov. 6.
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The choice is yours. Republicans will give huge tax breaks to the wealthy and big business, eliminate regulations on Wall Street and banks (the very policies that broke the economy), gut environmental laws (goodbye clean water, air and safe food), cut basic health programs and reproductive rights for women, destroy the middle class and further hurt the working poor and seniors. (Someone has to pay for tax breaks and unnecessary increase in military spending.)
Republicans will undermine Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Romney promises change but refuses to mention where he'd cut the budget.
Republicans represent the rich; vote Democrat.
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Traverse City
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Central High School students deserve a modernized auditorium equal to those at Traverse West. This is not a frivolous tax expenditure. I have been an observer at more than 100 Traverse City Area Public Schools Board meetings in the last 10 years. More recently I have watched them on Channel 98.
This courageous TCAPS Board is to be commended for taking advantage of the current favorable bond issue market. Interest rates are at an all-time low.
Support the much-needed elementary and secondary school projects. All proud Central High alums deserve your vote.
Educating our children is crucial to our future.
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Traverse City
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Throughout history, excellence in arts and education has been a must for every productive society.
As a retired educator who has worked in many states, as well as every corner of Michigan, I can attest to the outstanding quality and diversity of the education received by Traverse City Area Public Schools students. This high level will only be maintained if facilities and technology are kept up to date. The TCAPS bond proposal will help keep schools in line with current needs.
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The Los Angeles Lakers responded to the firing of Mike Brown by blowing out the Golden State Warriors at home, 101-77 behind 27 points by Kobe Bryant.
After firing Mike Brown Friday afternoon, the Lakers contacted Phil Jackson to gauge his interest in returning, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Fans of the Lakers made their choice of Mike Brown's replacement known during Friday's game against Golden State.
If Phil Jackson returns to the Lakers in 2012, two of his former colleagues are expected to join him.
The ex-Lakers coach has quickly become a prime target in the Lakers new head coach search following the firing of Mike Brown on Friday.
The ex-Lakers coach is reportedly on the short list of names to try and fill the Lakers coaching vacancy.
With no time to wait, the Lakers organization brushed aside its usual patience to dismiss Brown.
The pair of former NBA head coaches have been given 2/1 odds of replacing Mike Brown as the Lakers' head coach.
Gasol says his team believed in Mike Brown's system and missed practice time hurt the whole team.
Los Angeles Lakers susperstar guard Kobe Bryant issued a statement on his Facebook page on Friday in response to the firing of head coach Mike Brown.
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Extraordinary archival film shows construction of Oak Ridge during WWII Manhattan Project
If you've ever wanted to see what Oak Ridge looked like during the World War II Manhattan Project, this is a rare -- if not unique -- opportunity. Color film footage uncovered in recent months at Oak Ridge National Laboratory includes extraordinary scenes of construction workers busy building production plants, support facilities and the town site that were essential to US. development of the first atomic bomb. There's even film of what appears to be firefighter training, bridge building, and other things.
Tim Gawne, an information management specialist who performs a number of duties at ORNL, found the historical treasure in a lab attic in an unmarked box amid lots of junk and abandoned items. The footage was on a VHS tape and reportedly had been transferred to that from the original film in the early 1990s by Lockheed Martin, which formerly managed the Department of Energy lab.
"It was in a storage area with no title or markings," Gawne said. "I happened upon it while looking at some other items. Curious, I took it back to my office and popped it into the VCR. When I realized what it was I transferred it to digital immediately."
It's not clear who shot what appears to be collection of wartime film. Ed Westcott, the government's official photographer during the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, said this evening that he didn't shoot any movie film. He also said he didn't know who did.
Ray Smith, historian at the Y-12 National Security Complex, said he has seen and used short film clips from the period, but nothing extensive.
The footage shown here was apparently shot at multiple sites, involving multiple tasks, at the super-secret East Tennessee location under development for the A-bomb work. Most of it is b-roll shots, with the camera scanning the horizon to show activities or structures, with some fairly detailed shots of workers at the construction sites.
This is raw film, and there is no available description of what's taking place at the different locations. But historians and long-time Oak Ridge residents and workers may be able to identify many of the sites and facilities.
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Niagara Gazette — "MAAC time!"
That's been the post-practice chant for nearly two weeks at Niagara.
"It's go time," junior guard Marvin Jordan said as the Purple Eagles prepared to resume Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play tonight when they meet Marist at the Gallagher Center. "It's time to refocus and get down to business."
Niagara has been idle since its Dec. 21 loss at No. 21 Notre Dame, which put the Purple Eagles at 4-6 against what coach Joe Mihalich believes is the most challenging non-conference opposition he has scheduled in 15 seasons.
The Purple Eagles still have a non-conference games at Brown (Jan. 8) and a home BracketBuster game (Feb. 24) left to play, and actually began MAAC play with a pair of games last month, but it's clear that in the new year, the season had entered a new phase.
"It's the real season now," leading scorer Antoine Mason said.
Canisius currently leads the MAAC at 2-0, and Niagara is one of eight teams that went 1-1 in the early going.
"In our league, you can beat anybody, and anybody can beat you," Mihalich said.
The Purple Eagles were given the toughest slate of early games, having to travel to Iona and Loyola, two NCAA tournament teams from a year ago that are favored to contend for the conference title again. Niagara lost 83-72 at Iona on Nov. 28 but beat Loyola 62-61 on Dec. 5.
The defending champions were without their best player, Erik Etherly, in that game, but the Purple Eagles were missing Jordan and had yet to add senior transfer Devon White, a burly center who has transformed the team's defense since debuting four games ago.
White is still getting his conditioning and timing back after offseason Achilles tendon surgery ruined his preseason, but is looking leaner and quicker in recent practices.
"He's still ahead of where he should be, and we're excited about that, but he's not a finished product," Mihalich said.
Marist (4-9) opened up MAAC play at home, beating Manhattan and losing to Canisius. In non-conference play, the Red Foxes beat Vanderbilt on a neutral floor and lost by six on the road against a Bucknell team that beat Niagara by 17 at the Gallagher Center. But they also lost to a Hartford team Niagara had little trouble with in a 75-59 win.
On Saturday afternoon, Niagara will host Fairfield (9-5), which enters tonight's game at Canisius on a five-game win streak. The Purple Eagles will then hit the road to play at Brown, Saint Peter's and Fairfield again next week.


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Oakley's young prospect Davi Millsaps prevails in the SX Lites division
Oakley's Ricky Carmichael posting his first DNF (Did Not Finish) in the last 5 years when a shock spring on his motorcycle snapped in half and left him with 20th place. Fellow Oakley teammate Bubba Stewart challenged for the lead but hit a tough block and went down. Once Bubba got his bike fired back up he found himself almost two laps down. He did manage to salvage a few points as he finished in a disappointing 17th position. Chad Reed used these gifts from Bubba and Ricky to his advantage as he put himself back into the championship hunt with his first victory of the season. Oakley's Costa Rican sensation Ernesto Fonseca did the "O" some justice as he held the flag up in the box with a respectable 3rd place. Tonight's witnesses to the mayhem were a crowd of 52,022 at the Edward Jones Dome in frigid -14 degree St. Louis.
Oakley's rising superstar Davi Millsaps won the opening round of the Eastern Region AMA Supercross Lites with a commanding performance. Davi rode a very smart race and showed signs of maturity in his second year of professional competition. "Unfortunately I wasn't up front at the start, but I was able to get around traffic early," said Millsaps. "I saw that the top guys were up front and I knew I had to pass them to get into the lead. It didn't take me long to get used to my new bike and I guess I got it off to a good start."


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As president and CEO of PATH, Steve Davis combines his extensive experience as a technology business leader, global health advocate, and social innovator to accelerate great ideas and bring lifesaving solutions to scale. He oversees PATH's work to drive transformative innovation, shaping how global health interventions improve lives and strengthen communities.
Steve's long-standing commitment to human rights and global health and development grew from his work early in his career to support international refugees in the United States, Africa, and Asia and from his later focus on China. Steve has employed that same passion as a leader and strategist for a range of private and nonprofit companies and international organizations, including as CEO of global digital media firm Corbis, interim CEO of the Infectious Disease Research Institute, and director of social innovation for McKinsey & Company.
Before becoming PATH's president and CEO in 2012, Steve served on our board of directors for nine years, helping to guide PATH through a decade of rapid growth. He has held several board and advisory appointments for corporate and nonprofit organizations, is a member of the council on Foreign Relations, and holds a faculty appointment as a senior fellow at the University of Washington School Of Law. He regularly writes about global health, innovation, and strategy on the PATH blog, the Huffington Post Impact blog, and Impatient Optimists.
Steve earned his BA from Princeton University, his MA in Chinese studies from the University of Washington, and his law degree from Columbia University.
Career highlights
A strong commitment to human rights and equity in global health and development is woven throughout Steve's career in both the nonprofit and private sectors. A selection of highlights follows.
- Led the global social innovation practice at McKinsey & Company, advising clients on social engagement, global development, and philanthropy opportunities.
- Selected as global health advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative in 2013.
- Delivered keynote address on collaborative innovation at the 2011 United Nations Social Innovation Summit.
- As interim CEO, developed and advanced a global strategy for the Infectious Disease Research Institute.
- Advised on long-term strategy as a board member and chair of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
- Developed Corbis Corporation from an early Internet startup into a global digital media leader. As CEO, oversaw expansion from a single office to a multinational company with more than $250 million in annual revenue.
Selected presentations and speaking engagements
- TED. Coleader with GAVI Alliance CEO Seth Berkley: Vaccine challenge: Tracking and tracing vaccines in the GAVI supply chain (Long Beach, California, 2013).
- Global Vaccine Summit. GAVI panel moderator: Innovative approaches to financing new vaccines, strengthening health systems, and scaling up immunization coverage (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013).
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Discussion leader: Catalyzing markets through philanthropy (Davos, Switzerland, 2013).
- World Economic Forum on Africa. Facilitator: Capital for the common good (Cape Town, South Africa, 2013).
- 4th International Roundtable on China-Africa Health Cooperation. Panelist: How international organizations can support the China-Africa health partnership (Gabarone, Botswana, 2013).
- Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. Discussion leader: Designing for consumers at the base of the pyramid (New York, 2012).
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions. Discussion leader: Creating the future economy: The role of the nonprofit sector (Tianjin, China, 2012).
- Pacific Health Summit. Panelist: Innovation across borders: Increasing access and lowering healthcare costs for all (London, 2012).
- USAID Child Survival Call to Action. Panelist: Using research and innovation to accelerate progress (Washington, DC, 2012).
Selected publications and interviews
- WHO vaccine preapproval opens door for China to global health market—PATH (interview). Devex. October 22, 2013.
- Historic Moment in Global Health: Delivering on China's Potential for Combatting a Deadly Disease (blog post). Huffington Post Impact. October 10, 2013.
- Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Breaking the Logjam of Innovation (blog post). Skoll World Forum. September 4, 2013.
- Disruptive Innovation in the Poorest and Most Remote Places in the World (interview). August 5, 2013.
- The changing landscape of aid in Africa (blog post). World Economic Forum. May 8, 2013.
- A bold idea for malaria goes global (blog post). Impatient Optimists. April 17, 2013.
- A winning example of advocating for health (blog post). The Huffington Post. March 5, 2013.
Selected board memberships
- Global Partnerships, 2007–present
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 2007–2013 (chair)
- Crucell, 2008–2011
- PlanetOut Inc., 2007–2009
- Intrepid Learning Solutions, 2000–2009
- NPower, 2000–2006 (chair)
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But don't get me wrong; rough sex need not involve violence (unless she's into that sort of thing), it can be, however, whatever you want it to be and you can take it as far as you and your woman are willing to go.
Mildly sadistic behavior has become a widespread phenomenon in the bedroom and today's sex tip is all about showing your woman who the boss of the bedroom is. Uh, that would be you, buddy.
she moaned yes!Now before you delve into all the sexual and potentially torturous fun that you're all giddy about, keep in mind that this kind of sex must be consented to beforehand.
Whether it's your long-time girlfriend, wife or a one-night stand, you have to ensure that she's into the mildly painful event that may come up in the immediate future. And if it's a first for both of you, establish a safeword that either of you can use if you feel that things are going too far — believe it or not, there may be things that you're uncomfortable doing to her. The safeword must be a word that you would never use during lovemaking, something like "banana" or "mustard."
You can either broach the topic whilst in the midst of talkative and mild foreplay or you can talk about it when there's no sexual escapade occurring. When you're kissing her, you can start out by holding her hair tightly by the back roots and ask if she enjoys the feeling of it whilst kissing her mouth. If she moans, then you can talk a little more about the adventurous things you'd like to do with her.
The point is to make sure that she's up for it, otherwise, you might just end up on the receiving end of a bitter reaction.
roughin' it upPain and pleasure are not that different in that they both release endorphins (neurotransmitters — the body's natural painkillers). Experiencing sexual pleasure releases endorphins and so does a spanking. Endorphins are likely released amid experiencing pain in order to soothe the mind. But then again, the pain I'm referring to need not be intense. It all depends on what the two of you are up for.
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Step on the scale:
Do you know your healthy weight-range? Staying in that zone is the best thing you can do for your joints. Weight-bearing joints, such as your knees, hips, and back, have to support your body, so the higher the number on your bathroom scale, the more wear and tear you are inflicting on your joints. Losing weight reduces pressure on your knees, hips, and back and helps prevent joint injury.
Don't sit still:
Couch potatoes or anyone who is chained to a chair at work all day are at risk for joint pain. Less movement equals more stiffness. Change positions often. Take breaks at work to stand up and stretch or go for a short walk. If you can't leave your desk, talk on the phone while you stand.
Be consistent:
Exercise is a great way to help you lose weight and keep your joints limber. But don't be a weekend warrior – suddenly changing how often or how hard you exercise is tough on your joints.
Before exercising or playing with Fido, warm up with a slow walk and some light stretching. Stretching the muscles in the front of the thigh (quadriceps) and back of the thigh (hamstrings) reduces tension on the tendons and relieves pressure on the knee during activity.
Rethink your shoes:
Whether you love shopping for the latest platform heels or don't think much about what you put on your feet at all, you should care what you put on your feet. Wearing shoes that fit properly and are in good condition will help you stay balanced and keep your legs aligned. If you have flat feet or overpronated feet (feet that roll inward), you can possibly reduce some problems with special shoe inserts.
Build support:
If you don't have enough muscle, your joints take a pounding – having strong muscles will take some strain off of your joints. Weight training exercises that help build muscle will also keep surrounding ligaments strong so your joints don't have to do all the work.
Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting any type of exercise routine. You don't want to injure the joints you're trying to protect. If you don't want to weight lift, exercises that strengthen your leg muscles – like climbing stairs or riding a bicycle – are also good moves.
Perfect your posture:
How many times did your teacher tell you to sit up straight in your desk? Slouching is just not good for you-from your neck to your knees. Being lopsided puts more stress on your joints.
Posture is also important when lifting and carrying. For example, if you use a backpack, be sure to put it over both shoulders; don't sling it over one side. And when lifting, use the biggest muscles in your body by bending at your knees.
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2011 18" Wheel pressure
Anyone know what the max wheel pressure is on the 2011 Aluminum wheel is? I'm looking to get out of the P tires asap and into some LT's, but most LT's are higher than 35psi (stock).2011 Chevy 1500 LT, Crew Cab, 5.3L w/act fuel mgt; flex-fuel, 6spd, 3.42 gears, All Star Edition, Z71 & Z82 pkg, towing mirrors, 265/65/18's on aluminum
1997 Fleetwood Prowler 26T - Fiberglass
I don't know bout the 2011's but I run 50lbs. in my stock 1998 aluminum wheels1998 K1500 Ext. Cab 4.3 5spd
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It may be contained on the sticker located in the driver's side door jam. I know recommended tire pressure is...Not sure if it mentions anything about rims or not.
Mike (Denver, CO) - 2008 Sierra 1500 Z71 SLE 5.3L 4WD
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Are you asking about how much air pressure the wheel can take? Or are you asking what the load rating of the wheel is (how much weight it can carry) Rest assured the wheel can take more air pressure than you should EVER subject your tires to, so no worries there (unless the wheel has a crack or a flaw in it already) For tire pressures either follow what is written on your tires or what is on the label on the door jam.
If you're asking about the load rating of the wheel, pull one off & look on the inside wheel surface. It may/should be cast in to the surface. Mine are 2950 lbs each & the numbers were cast in when they were built. You may be able to use a flashlight & see it through the spokes without taking the wheel off.
Last edited by stephan; 04-04-2011 at 06:13 PM.1988 Chevy C-3500 2wd (no pic)
350 c.i. 5.7 L Stock Block, 4 Bolt Mains
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Gotcha, for some reason I had a dumbass attack this morning, I was thinking about the camper wheels. 1 piece wheels r on the trucks no?
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Some of the contractors who build their buildings also suffer cash flow problems, because Evergreen feels the need to "Not" pay their bills.
I feel sorry for those vendors and contractors, who do not get paid. It is too bad the courts do not take over and make them pay their bills. Too many people and other companies suffer because someone like this fails to pay on time, if at all.
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Custer's Last Stand
Hosted by the Piccolo Theatre this event is a delight for the senses. Two stages — a show stage and a festival stage — offer a variety of entertainment. The festival also includes more than 250 artisans and crafters, 150 local business exhibitors, more than 30 food vendors, an old fashioned sidewalk sale and even a variety of kid-centered activities. custerfair.com
Fountain Square Art Festival
Billed as the largest and oldest fine arts fair on the North Shore, it features the work of more than 225 artists. The two-day festival also includes live entertainment and a children's art tent. cityofevanston.org
Glencoe Grand Prix Bike Race
Downtown Glencoe is transformed into a professional cycling course with activities throughout the week. The event draws amateur to professional cyclists and is part of the USA Cycling National Criterium. In addition to watching the race, families can enjoy live music and even ride the course on the Family Fun Ride. Proceeds benefit Glencoe schools. glencoegrandprix.com
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Pryor's Roosevelt and Lincoln Elementary Schools are receiving national recognition for their wellness initiatives.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a major funder for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program, publishes an anthology of promising programs every two ears. The next issue will highlight the Healthy Schools Program and some successful schools within that program. Only three sites nationwide were selected for in-person visits from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's writer Paul Jablow.
"This is a great opportunity to be featured in a major national publication and showcase what tremendous success your district had made in school wellness," said Nicholas Hickman, HSP Regional Director for Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
According to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, our nation's kids are in school about 1,100 hours every year. This makes school campuses the ideal place to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.
The alliance also reports that it has been proven, "the better kids eat and the more active they are the better they perform in the classroom."
The alliance divides their wellness program into seven categories: policy and systems, healthy cafeterias, healthy vending, health education, employee wellness, physical education and student wellness.
So what are Pryor schools doing different?
"Momentum is picking up in Pryor schools. Our staff is working so hard. I am so proud of them and their efforts," said Pryor Public School Superintendent Don Raleigh. "Wellness is a part of that, it's all through this leadership paradigm."
Raleigh said there's a lot of buzz about the school district as it's receiving national recognition left and right.
"This year we have over 70 students signed up who run on Tuesdays after school as part of our Wings program," said Roosevelt Elementary School Principal Brian Bradshaw. "Last week we joined the Jefferson Wings Team and took about 20 of our fourth- through sixth-grade students to a Wagoner cross country meet. The students had a great time."
Roosevelt's Wings Team is lead by Mandy Douglas, who was also the vision behind Roosevelt's Pryor Tiger 5K.
"At the end of the 2011-2012 school year, Mandy had a vision of Roosevelt hosting a 5K, so we formed a 5K committee and with a lot of hard work from a lot of people we had our first 5K," said Bradshaw.
The second-annual Pryor Tiger 5K is scheduled for Nov. 9. Information is available at the Roosevelt front office, on the school's Facebook page or webpage.
OrganWise Guys is a program for kindergarten through second grade at Roosevelt.
"The goal of this program is for students to take responsibility for their own choices and fight childhood obesity," said Bradshaw.
Lincoln students first through fifth grade have the OrganWise Guys program.
For the third year in a row, Roosevelt is participating in National Walk to School Day. Roosevelt has well over 100 students who meet at a designated location and walk to school together.
This is also the third year Roosevelt is taking part in NFL Play 60. Last year was Lincoln's first year to participate in Play 60, but they look forward to participating again this year.
"This is where we have our entire school outside participating in various fitness activities. In general half of the school will be walking laps for 30 minutes while the other half is in different stations," said Bradshaw, who pointed out that the physical education teachers lead this event.
Students in second through sixth grade wear pedometers to track their steps. Roosevelt Elementary has had "basketball and soccer nights" at high school games.
"Our staff has won numerous district-wide health challenges, winning the coveted Golden Shoe Award three times in a row," said Bradshaw. "Throughout the school year we have different challenges. One time it was to 'Run, Walk, Swim, or Bike a marathon in a month.' This past time it was to eliminate soda intake."
Bradshaw said it is a great way to encourage the entire school district to own their health.
"Here at Lincoln we have an active Wings running club, a 100 Mile Club and will soon have an archery club," said Lincoln Elementary School's Assistant Principal Karen Cook.
In fighting childhood obesity, Roosevelt recognizes that it is as much about nutrition as physical activity.
"Our cafeteria has added more fresh fruit and vegetable choices to our menus and continues to work hard at providing an excellent healthy lunch," said Bradshaw. "Our snack policy ensures that healthy options are brought to school."
Lincoln has embraced the same nutrition guidelines.
"Our cafeterias are offering more fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat foods and watching calorie counts," said Cook.
The snack policy is district- wide and stipulates only healthy snacks should be sent and served in the classroom, the lone exception being birthdays which are celebrated once a month.
The school even has a vegetable, gourd and flower garden providing hands on learning and nutritional snacks for the students.
Bradshaw said the school has even more plans in the works.
"This year we have a goal to get kids moving up to four days a week before school even starts. This will require teacher, student and parent involvement," said Bradshaw.
He said they plan to have a Monday morning dance time and a weekly assembly to get students moving.
Cook said Lincoln has new programs still in the planning stages including a fundraiser walkathon.
Bradshaw applauds Laura Holloway, Pryor Public Schools Director of Health and Wellness, who he says has been a district leader in getting the "health and wellness ball rolling."
Both Lincoln and Roosevelt are grateful to Holloway for her efforts and say she is crucial to their success.
"We have many here at Roosevelt who have led from the beginning. However, it takes everyone on board, seeing the big picture, and leading where they can, I believe, to set us apart. It is truly a Roosevelt Thing," said Bradshaw.
Both Roosevelt and Lincoln Elementary share in the same goal "to lead students in owning their own health."
Cook journeyed to Little Rock, Ark., this past week for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Forum. Lincoln was one of the 267 recipients nationwide to receive national recognition.
"Each of the schools honored have reached an important benchmark in improving the learning and working environments of students and staff," said Cook. "By making significant changes in areas of healthy eating, physical activity, and staff wellness these schools have joined a growing movement of committed individuals and organizations that are working to combat childhood obesity and foster positive change in their communities."
Lincoln extends the wellness programs to the staff as well as the students.
"Our staff has access to The Rock (gym) that is located at the junior high, at no cost," said Cook. "There is also a district staff Weight Watchers program."
Cook said that there were only three schools from Oklahoma honored at the forum and that Lincoln and Roosevelt are among them.
Coming up in November, Lincoln has a "Farm to You" event in the gym.
"We are honored by this recognition," said Cook. "But really we just want to give our students the tools to be happy, healthy and successful.
Raleigh said the schools are not sure exactly what the magazine coverage will look like, but they anticipate the issue's release in November.
Lincoln, Roosevelt receive national recognition
Pryor's Roosevelt and Lincoln Elementary Schools are receiving national recognition for their wellness initiatives.
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A convicted felon who was believed to be illegally selling firearms, was arrested on Friday when San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force (SMCNTF) agents found four firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition at the suspect's San Mateo home.
The Jan. 11 investigation by SMCNTF agents led to the issuance of a search warrant at the home of Antonio Infante, 35, located in the 1300 Block of Speers Avenue.
According to SMCNTF, once Infante was located and detained without incident, a they searched his residence and his vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of three handguns, two revolvers, one semiautomatic and an SKS assault rifle fully loaded with a high capacity magazine. Also located were hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
Infante, who is a convicted felon, was placed under arrest and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility. He is being held on $250,000 bail.


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MTB Season Opener - 16th Annual Sea Otter Classic
The 16th Annual Sea Otter Classic is a four-day 'Celebration of Cycling' held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey, California. Considered the world's largest cycling festival, the event will host nearly 10,000 professional and amateur athletes and 50,000 fans. This year Northern California had been the target of every bit of rain, creating the muddiest conditions imaginable which made for extremely challenging conditions for the athletes, teams and equipment. All in all it was a great time and the Oakley team was out in full force. Here's a round up of what went on.
Killeen stomps it in Epic Cross-Country
The revamped cross-country course broke free from its routine this year; with a mixture of mud bogs, technical ascents, more passing sections, and a final descent to the finish. Newly crowned Commonwealth games Champion Liam Killeen kept his focus on the top step of the winners podium and kept clear of the field to take home the win in impressive solo fashion.
Men's Dual Slalom Results:
(Oakley Athletes in Red)
1. Brian Lopes
2. Cedric Gracia
3. Cody Warren
Cedric Gracia and Lopes battle it out in Dual Slalom
After a month's worth of rain soaked into the Nor Cal earth, the Dual Slalom course provided its share of challenges. The course featured sunken holes beneath a layer of mud and water, as well as rutted out turns. The Final was loaded with energy as Cedric Gracia and Lopes raced head to head in the finals. Brian Lopes won the overall taking advantage of his fitness, skill and bike handling.
Women's Dual Slalom Results: (Oakley Athletes in Red) 1. Sabrina Jonnier 2. Vanessa Quinn 3. Tracy Moseley 4. Anneke Beerten 5. Jill Kintner
Women's Downhill Results:
(Oakley Athletes in Red)
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2. Anneke Beerten
3. Vanessa Quinn
Moseley cleans house in muddy Downhill
If only the downhillers' legs could talk, they'd probably scream. This year, the Sea Otter Downhill race proved to be one of the most difficult ever. Not technically, but physically. The short, BMX style course was sodden not only with rain water, but persistent running springs. For the women, Tracy Moseley powered her way past Anneke Beerten and World Champion Vanessa Quinn for the win proving she has the skills to get the job done.
Men's Mountain Cross Results:
(Oakley Athletes in Red)
1. Brian Lopes
2. Roger Rinderknecht
3. Jared Graves
4. Chris Powell
Kintner, Lopes back up their titles in Mountain Cross
The world-class Mountain Cross course designed and shaped up by race track guru Glen Jacobs guaranteed multiple lead changes and plenty of obstacles. World Four-Cross Champions Jill Kintner and Brian Lopes came out swinging in their World Champion colors and lead the way through qualifying rounds and all the way to the finish, to claim the top spots.
Women's Mountain Cross Results: (Oakley Athletes in Red) 1. Jill Kintner 2. Tara Llanes 3. Melissa Buhl 4. Anneke Beerten
Men's Dirt Jump Results:
(Oakley Athletes in Red)
1. Timo Pritzel
2. Adam Hauck
3. Paul Basagoitia
Timo Pritzel is the king of (wet) Dirt The Dirt Jump finals were the last event of the weekend. Just around 1pm the rain started coming in and the riders weren't sure if the jumps were ride-able. The Sea Otter Dirt crew pulled out a few clever tricks to preserve the jumps. With the help of a tar based roofing paper to increase grip/traction for the take off ramps and carpets at the landings, the show went on!! In the finals, Timo Pritzel charged it and did a flip over the first set which was not an easy move, then a nothing (no hands & feet) over the 2nd set and then a No-footed cancan over the last one. With a run like this, Timo got the biggest scores and took home the win and $1.500.
Men's Sea Otter Classic Gravity Omnium Results:
(Oakley Athletes in Red)
1. Cedric Gracia
2. Jared Graves
3. John Kirkcaldie
4. Ryan Finney
5. Bryn Atkinson
Cedric Gracia and Anneke take overall Gravity Titles
The overall Gravity Omnium titles went to Gravity Aces, Cedric Gracia and Anneke Beerton for consistently placing in the top scores for all the gravity events. Congrats to all who came and survived the 16th edition of the Sea Otter Classic!!
Women's Sea Otter Classic Gravity Omnium Results: (Oakley Athletes in Red) 1. Anneke Beerten 2. Sabrina Jonnier 3. Vanessa Quin 4. Tara Llanes 5. Tracy Moseley


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Last night's city council meeting began with a passionate speech by Chickasha's NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) branch president, Dr. R.P. Ashanti-Alexander.
Alexander explained the purpose of his presence at last night's meeting was to make the city council aware of the NAACP's current concerns and he wanted to echo his longing to work together as a united community.
Alexander focused his attention on Mayor Hank Ross.
"We want you to come walk the streets. It's a new day and we are committed," he said.
Alexander suggested a key to improvement is dialogue and said his roots in Chickasha are deep.
"My grandparents lived here. My parents lived here. We love our city," Alexander said.
City council member Howard Carpenter expressed his thankfulness.
"I just wanted to thank you for coming here and voicing your concerns," he said.
Ross added he too was appreciative for citizens of the community coming forward and speaking up.
"There's something very powerful about Chickasha," Alexander said, "Something that is sometimes missed."
Alexander teaches a government class at Chickasha High School and he explained the importance of teaching Chickasha's past, which included lots of segregation.
Ross suggested Alexander and his fellow members attend upcoming work sessions that are less formal.
Joshua Trammell was also approved for a taxi cab business in Chickasha during the meeting. Trammell wrote in his original letter to the council that his company would benefit, "out of town people that can't drive their own vehicle and need after hour transportation and weekend and night transportation for Chickasha people that need it."
He explained to the council that he is heavily insured and if an accident ever occurred not only would he be insured, but his passenger would be insured up to $100,000. He also told the council he is up to date on all CPR certificates.
Trammell explained his company's addition to the community could save lives.
"If I can save one person from killing someone leaving a bar, it'll help," he said.


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Now that the crisis over whether the United States government can pay its bills is over — at least for the time being — President Barack Obama has pivoted to advocating reform of the nation's immigration laws.
The president has good cause to want immigration to be in the headlines. Anything that would distract the public from the blundered computer rollout of Obamacare and the continuing revelations about NSA spying on … everybody … would be welcomed by the administration.
With a bipartisan bill already passed by the Senate, the bottleneck is once again in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives … where progress and compromise go to die.
The GOP leadership in the House — which would like to see a series of piecemeal bills pass — has said it has no plans to bring up immigration reform this year, bowing to the same far-right zealots that forced the government shutdown.
Most tea party-backed representatives want nothing to do with anything Obama would support.
Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador told Politico that Obama is trying to "destroy the Republican Party" and that GOP leaders would be "crazy" to enter into talks with the president.
Still, there are pragmatic conservatives usually supportive of the Republican Party who see the need for the GOP to get off the dime on immigration. More than 400 business, law enforcement and religious leaders will be in Washington this week to lobby Republicans.
"There is still an appetite to get comprehensive immigration reform done this year," U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue said. "There is still strong support among the public and lawmakers. And our nation — our economy, our businesses, and our workers — need it more than ever."
If Obama needs serious discussion about immigration, the Republican Party needs it more.
According to a study by the Pew Research Center, Obama received 71 percent of the Latino vote in 2012, compared with 27 percent for Mitt Romney.


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Mr. and Mrs. Dalton "Sonny" Miller of Kerens, Texas, formerly of Windber, have observed their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering hosted by their daughters at Richland Chambers Reservoir.
Mr. Miller and the former Doris Edwards were married Aug. 30, 1952, in Edgewater, Colo.
Mr. Miller retired in 1993 from the Air Force after serving for 34 years in various locations such as Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, Okinawa, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Turkey, then settled in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Miller was a nurse in hospitals in Fort Worth for 27 years.
The Millers continue to make lasting memories with extended circle of family and friends at their home in Kerens.
They are avid gardeners, ice cream connoisseurs and "piddlers."
The Millers are the parents of three daughters: Denise, wife of David Webb, Haslet, Texas; Deana, wife of Richard Trawick, Hillsboro, Texas; and
Darcel, wife of Tom Shelman, Kerens.
There are more than 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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- Super Skins® Crash Test Dummy Suit Adult Mens Costume is a full body jumpsuit with attached hands, feet, and head
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- Materials/ Fabrics- 93% Polyester, 7% Spandex
- Wash/Care Instructions- Do not wash. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not iron.
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This costume is going to be fun to wear especially when me and my daughter will be matching, yes this is in kid form too. Originally it was a boy costume but my daughter just loved it so we got it. This Halloween will be great. For my daughter, my wife, and my daughter.
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I am a Taxi Company owner and driver. I bought this costume and wore it for all the Halloween events while driving. I was impressed with how comfortable it was to wear once I put on a couple of layers under it to stay warm. Everyone that saw it loved it and I had my picture taken every where I went.
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I really like the summer format for Erfworld. With room for more text, there's room for more character development. I would not be disappointed if this format was to continue into the fall.
I apologize if this has already been discussed at length. I haven't had a chance to read through much of the forums.
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HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas
The Liberty Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Hinesville Area Arts Council, will debut its original production, "Pieces of Home," on March 12 at the Liberty Performing Arts Center in Flemington. Brian Rothwell, a longtime teacher at Bradwell Institute, and Jennifer Buehler, who most recently starred in the company's "Steel Magnolias," will direct the play.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel more encouraged about changes in your personal and/or professional life. However, it might be best not to rush things but rather work with them as they evolve.
Registration is under way for Families In Training, a six-week program at Tominac Fitness Center that develops and maintains physical activity and fitness.
Most of you know I'm a fan of actor Jeff Bridges. Right here, I reported being a fan of "Crazy Heart," "Tron: Legacy" and "True Grit." So when I discovered the diverse actor had another little film coming out on DVD, I was quick to play fetch and bring it home.
HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas: 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000
ATLANTA - The Georgia Aquarium is opening its new dolphin exhibit in April after delays in debuting its first major expansion.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whatever decisions you're faced with this week, rely on your strong Aries instincts, and base them on your honest feelings, not necessarily on what others might expect you to do.
Register now for a trip to see the Daytona 500, billed as NASCAR's biggest, richest and most prestigious event. The sign-up deadline is Friday (Feb. 18) and the race is on Feb. 20.
Imagine for a moment you wake up and your entire world is black. The air is hot and confined, and you are most definitely trapped someplace. You reach for your Zippo lighter but you can barely move. When you wrestle it from your pocket and light it, your worst fears are confirmed.
Here's what's showing at theaters across the area:
The fourth annual Savannah Book Festival is set for Feb. 18-20 in downtown Savannah and will include a caliber of authors and range of topics.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Time is on your side in the early part of the week. But anything left undone by midweek will need to be put into rush mode. The weekend offers choices for you and someone special.
Registration is under way for the BIG Power Lifting Competition, offering competitors the chance to compete against others in their weight class, will be at the Newman Fitness Center starting at 10 a.m. on March 19.
HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas
The 3rd Infantry Division Band's brass quintet, woodwind quintet and jazz combo performs its monthly Rhythm of the Marne concert. The concert is free and open to the public. It will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Fort Stewart's Marne Garden. Visitors without military ID should access Fort Stewart via Gate 1's visitor center
Bistro Night returns to Thunder Run restaurant at Club Stewart Friday.
I like bologna - the mild sausage made from beef or meat scraps (beef, pork, turkey and/or chicken), not baloney, the mess you hear from TV infomercials about snake-oil pills that increase your memory, help you lose weight, fight bad breath and increase your personal wealth.
Here's what the stars have in store for you this week:
The Hinesville Area Arts Council is accepting applications for barbecue connoisseurs to compete at the 11th annual Blues & BBQ Festival, set for 4-11 p.m. Sept. 20.
A Community Activities, Information and Registration and Back-to-School Fair will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 30 at Tominac Fitness Center on Hunter.
Every day, twice a day I check my garden to see if I have any "maters" ripe and ready for picking. In less sophisticated parts of the country, this veggie-fruit is called a tomato, but I live in Georgia, so I call them maters.
The Hinesville Area Arts Council is accepting applications for barbecue contestants for the 11th annual Blues & BBQ Festival, set for 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.
DVD's expected in stores an online next week include:
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Get the Facts! Because, Marriage Matters...
FACT = something that actually exists, reality, truth.
Marriage equality is an issue that often sparks intense emotions, both in those who are working for equality, and in those who oppose it. The institution of marriage is also surrounded by a great deal of assumption and mythology. It behooves us all to Get the Facts before discussing marriage equality. We hope that reading through Get the Facts will prove useful and answer your questions. If you have additional questions, would like to correct something we have posted, or can suggest additonal content that you think is important, please contact email@example.com.
Marriage offers many legal benefits and responsibilities that protect families. It also provides societal status and emotional benefits. Here are just a fraction of the reasons why marriage matters to couples who choose/desire to marry.
The Practical
Marriage offers 1,138 Federal benefits and responsibilities, not including hundreds more offered by every state.
- In times of crisis, spouses have hospital visitation rights and can make medical decisions in event of illness or disability of their spouse.
- Employers offer spouses sick leave, bereavement leave, access to health insurance and pension
- The law provides certain automatic rights to a person's spouse regardless of whether or not a will exists.
- Married couples in elderly care facilities are generally not separated unless one spouse's health dictates hospitalization or special care.
- The dissolution of a marriage requires a determination of property distribution, award of child custody and support and spousal support. Absent divorce, there is no uniform system for sorting out the ending of a relationship.
The Financial
Financial issues are complex and challenging, no matter the couple. When home ownership, kids and other assets are a part of the equation, planning for the present and especially the future is even more critical for greater security.
- Married couples are permitted to give an unlimited amount of gifts to each other without being taxed.
- The law presumes that a married couple with both names on the title to their home owns the property as "tenants by the entirety."
- A married couple, by statute, has creditor protection of their marital home.
- Many married people are entitled to financial benefits relating to their spouses, such as disability, pension and social security benefits.
- With marriage, a couple has the right to be treated as an economic unit and to file joint tax returns (and pay the marriage penalty), and obtain joint health, home and auto insurance policies.
- When a spouse dies, there is no need to prove ownership of every item in the household for taxable purposes.
Protecting Children
- A child who grows up with married parents benefits from the fact that his or her parents' relationship is recognized by law and receives legal protections.
- Spouses are generally entitled to joint child custody and visitation upon divorce (and bear an obligation to pay child support).
- The mark of a strong family and healthy children is having parents who are nurturing, caring, and loving. Parents should be judged on their ability to parent, not by their age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, entitled The Effects of Marriage, Civil Union, and Domestic Partnership Laws on the Health and Well-being of Children found that:
- Same-gender couples live in 99.3% of all US counties.
- Same-gender couples are raising children in at least 96% of all US counties.
- Nearly one quarter of all same-gender couples are raising children.
- Nationwide, 34.3% of lesbian couples are raising children, and 22.3% of gay male couples are raising children (compared with 45.6% of married heterosexual and 43.1% of unmarried heterosexual couples raising children).
- Vermont has the largest aggregation of same gender-couples (~1% of all households) followed by California, Washington, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
According to this 2006 study Census 2000 and related demographic research make it clear that parenting by same-gender couples is an established and growing part of the diverse structure of families in the United States. Public policies that aim to promote family stability and security typically are established without consideration for same-gender parents and their children, and they place these families at a disadvantage, as they do heterosexual unmarried parents, single parents, and extended-family caregivers. Public policy designed to promote the family as the basic building block of society has at its core the protection of children's health and well-being. Children's well being relies in large part on a complex blend of their own legal rights and the rights derived, under law, from their parents. Children of same-gender parents often experience economic, legal, and familial insecurity as a result of the absence of legal recognition of their bonds to their nonbiological parents. Current public-policy trends, with notable exceptions, favor limiting or prohibiting the availability of civil marriage and limiting rights and protections to same-gender couples.
The Healthy Advantage
Studies show that people who are married tend to live longer and lead healthier lives.
- For adults, a stable, happy marriage is the best protector against illness and premature death. Decades of research have clearly established these links. (Burman & Margolin, 1992; Dawson, 1991; Verbrugge, 1979).
- Studies on marriages have found that married people live longer, have higher incomes and wealth, engage less in risky behaviors, eat healthier, and have fewer psychological problems than unmarried people. (Waite, Linda J. Why Marriage Matters Strengthening Marriage Roundtable. Washington, DC, June 1997)
- Research shows that unmarried couples have lower levels of happiness and well-being than married couples. (Popenoe, David and Dafoe Whitehead, Barbara, USA Today, July, 2000)
- A recent study shows that denying same-sex couples the right to marry has a negative impact on their mental health - I Do, But I can't: The impact of marriage denial on the mental health of sexual citizenship of Lesbians and Gay Men in the United States (Herdt, G. & Kertzner, R. 2006).