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Counting down to iOS 6!
This is it. Today's the day. If history is any indicator, iOS 6 should land at roughly 10am PDT/1pm EDT today. I'm still hauling ass trying to get our review ready, but if you're waiting like we are, why not wait with us?
What's your favorite new feature? Find any awesome hidden gems? Are you going to update over the air or install clean with iTunes? Anyone feeling left out because their device isn't getting something?
There's so much to discuss! We'll get the rest of the writers and staff in here, maybe give away some more stuff, and in general have some fun in the iMore Forums.
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i did 5.0 -> 5.1 OTA. might as well carry on tradition.
Will I have to be connected to wifi for this or can I download the update over AT&T's network?
I like to use Siri and glad they improved on knowledge base. But, love the fact Facebook is now integrated and I can't wait to see the new flyover map.
I will upgrade to iOS 6 OTA. I'll be at work so that will be the easiest. I better bring my charger!
I've said it before, I'll say it again... I'm most excited about a native clock app on the iPad! It's the little things that make me happy. :)
All we need now is the Calculator.
Are you going to be able to update the old fashion way in iTunes as well?
I doubt Apple would stop allowing updates via iTunes. How else would people recover an iOS device if things go wrong?
I Love, Love that Bluetooth settings have been moved to the main settings menu, up from General. I'm one of those people that's constantly turning radios on and off for battery life reasons. The "chrome" update to the music player is nice eye-candy too.
my itunes just prompted for update!
already itunes gave you the update juleguilfoyle?
was the update for iOS or iTunes 10.7??
I am calling foul on this! Maybe an Itunes update, byt the IOS6 update, not for another 50 or so minutes!
Rene love the website !! But can You please change your avatar/pic of your self ..
His picture is better than Georgia's half face.
Can't check for a software update on my iPad, server can't be reached. Coming soon!!!! Woohoo!!!!
Will the iPhone 4 not be getting Siri, Maps, Voice, etc...?
I'm eagerly waiting this. Not a huge techie nor fanboy of anything that's not Star Wars or Dr. Who, but Apple earned my consumer loyalty with the way they've handled disability features & the improvement the whole system has made with our autistic son. So iOS 6's guided access updates mean more to me than any other addition this year.
I'll be updating both ways, so all devices are setup before we leave for Disney World this evening. We specifically scheduled this trip so any the behavioral backlash that's sure to come from "lock down modes" can be tempered in that environment.
Dammit!!! 1 p.m. Eastern Time... I HATE WAITING!!! Nah, just messing. At least I have rough time of when to expect to have iOS 6 finally. Thanks iMore!!! This is why I follow iMore and read most of their reviews and news about everything Apple and iOS.
Does anyone know how big is the IOS6 file size
New Feature in iOS 6:
During a FaceTime call. You can tap anywhere to show and hide the time bar at the top of the screen. So you can check your battery life and time.
Also, if the FaceTime call loses its wireless connection, a screen will appear saying "Reconnecting..." And it seems to try and wait for wifi to come back online, then reconnects to your partner.
I Installed it on my iPhone a few days ago.
I love the Do Not Disturb feature, turn by turn directions, and the extra Siri features. I'm looking forward to updating my iPad today.
honestly since google maps is removed I hope google is making a stand alone map with nagivation, I know apple is releasing their own but google is king with maps!
Love Apple's accessibility features. The addition of "Speak Selection" is my favorite hidden gem. But I hope the final iOS6 fixes the bug in the GM where the zoom gesture is broken (it's always been double tap with 3 fingers and drag up, regardless of orientation. In the GM it's double tap and drag away from home button, towards camera.)
I want my MTV!
2 more hours..ugh lol
My favorite feature is Siri for the New iPad and the Access Guide. I'm going to update via OTA.
My favorite feature will be the Maps, however not happy that turn by turn will not be a feature on the iPhone 4, same with Siri. Looking forward to iPhone 5.
I was excited about the iOS 6 update until about last week when I checked out the update specs on the Apple website. I currently use an iPhone 4 so the only real exciting update for us 4 users is Passbook. I don't know how much I'll use Passbook but at least it's a new feature. Other than that and a few minor tweaks theres not much to be excited about for me. Facebook integration does nothing for me either since I deactivated my Facebook account about a year ago. I hope that the iPhone 4S and 5 users love the iOS 6 update though.
Will iOS 6 let us unlocked users access the apn settings?
I had the GM of iOS 6 installed and it didn't allow me to access the APN settings unfortunately. Although there's a trick you can do by switching out SIMs and tricking the network or something like that which allows you to access the APN settings. Wish you luck!
Is it there yet? Is it there now? How about now? I'm a little excited!
You know, as much as I love Apple, and their products, it really irks me that we in the east have to wait till 1 PM to update our OS. Why do they make us wait? If it's due on the 19th, release it at 1 minute after midnight on the 19th, not 13 hours later. Or at least 3 AM so the west coast doesn't get it before midnight. Must my opinion.
What's up my Imore peeps? If I have my 4S jail broken, can I upgrade to 6.0? I'm new at this....so bear with me!
You can BK71879, but you will lose your Jailbreak. If you want your jailbreak, DO NOT UPDATE to iOS 6.0
So Rene, what if I DO NOT wish to upgrade??
Any downside??
I updated to iOS 6 GM a few nights ago and it's pretty sweet. I'm only on an iPhone 4, so I don't get Siri or turn-by-turn, but even without it, the new maps is nice. I can understand the knee-jerk reaction to wanting Google back, but after a week, I don't actually notice it's not Google anymore, and the navigation instructions display much, much nicer.
Also, my battery life has increased and the overall speed of the device has picked up considerably.
I'm a little disappointed that I can't upgrade my iPad 1, but now I guess I have an excuse to upgrade... like I needed that.... :)
The update is out in Detroit!
It's available now here in Cali, but I have no wifi access at the moment :(
Update is out in NJ!!!!!!!!!
I just got it in Boston.
Sad thing is I have an Iphone 4 and im excited just for a few updates.
Its out!
And it's live!
It's here. I am starting the download now.
Available in Delaware.
Looks like they pushed out the iPhone update first. Still nothing for my iPad.
Downloading on my iPad 3, not my 4S :(
626 MB on my 4S.
Not yet available in Texas
Still nothing for my iPad 2.
Downloading over the air for my iphone 4 now.
Nothing yet in Cleveland, OH :(
It's arrived in Dallas!
Installing now!!!
It's live in Texas now.
In California, 10:28am and of course, it doesn't show up yet...wtf?
I'll wait for Jailbreak. Not interested in living without SwipeSelection, iKeyWi, Springtomize2, SBsettings, 3gUnrestrictor, PhoneHint, PhoneBuzzer, or AdBlocker


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This is wild! Bald? Nothing else works? Don't want to wear a rug? Then, your only choice left to not look bald is to tattoo your baldness away! (oh, not for me ever!)
Hey we know, male-pattern baldness sucks. Thousands are effected by it every year and the common hair transplant can cost you up to 40 grand. The solution — hair tattoos. The idea is the brainchild of Ian Watson. When Watson was in his mid-twenties, he lost his brother and developed alopecia due to the resulting stress. Worried about his hair loss and desperate to do something about it, he asked his brother's widow, Ranbir Rai-Watson to draw dots on his scalp using a fine pen. He hoped that the dots would produce the effect of a cropped haircut. When she was finished, the duo knew their ridiculous idea was actually worth something. The treatment is called the MHT (Micro Hair Technique) Scalp Pigmentation, and yes, I'm not making any of this up. As a part of the treatment, different shades of pigment are applied to the scalp so that the size, density and shape of short hairs are replicated. The price tag is a mere 3 grand.
It was announced during last night's episode of Saturday Night Livethat troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan will be making her triumphant return to 30 Rock when she hosts SNL on March 3rd alongside musical guest Jack White.
Lohan last hosted SNL nearly six years ago — or 30 years ago in Lohan years.
The hosting gig is apparently part of a comeback push for the Playboy cover model slash ankle-monitor aficionado, who on Monday is set to become the youngest person ever to have prompted two E! True Hollywood Stories.
Even Hugh Hefner is reportedly contemplating a second Playboy photoshoot, so things are definitely looking up if you happen to be lying face-down with your eyes closed.
It is a time to coalesce the liberty movement into something distinct from Tea Parties. I will not disparage Tea Parties, they are what they are and they have put life to the Constitution, they have breathed life into a long dormant liberty movement. Many have been struggling for decades to be looked upon by our government as the rightful citizens we are, instead of children in need of guidance and scolding.
The liberty movement is distinct and separate from Tea Parties in a vital way: violence is not ruled out. This is not a promise of violence, or a threat, but those in the liberty movement are not put off by the thought of doing what our ancestors did and demand our rights by force of one sort or another. It is not a question of being afforded certain rights or liberties, it is a question of by which means they are achieved.
Read the rest here at TL In Exile
Obama attorney files suit, stops oil over death of 28 birds.
Newt Gingrich was on with Chris Wallace on FOX News Sunday this morning. After Wallace challenged him on his promise to get gas prices back down to $2.50 per gallon, Newt reminded him,
"You can guarantee under the Obama plan there's going to be less American production and higher prices. We already have the highest price on average in history. This president is anti-American energy. He is consistently opposing it. You know, his US attorney in North Dakota filed a lawsuit over 8 migratory birds. That's how much they're opposed to the oil industry… It was a $1.89 when Obama was sworn in. $2.50 is not some inconceivable number except in the Washington establishment."
It's true. (Although the actual number is 28 not 8 which is still absurd.) In October 2011 the Obama administration prosecuted seven oil and gas companies for the deaths of 28 migratory birds. The companies were arraigned in federal court in Bismarck.
A Texas teacher is fighting to keep her job after she told a student "Go back to Mexico."
Shirley Bunn, a math teacher at Barnett Junior High School in Arlington, Texas, acknowledged she lost her temper on Sept. 30 while handing forms out to students in her class, Dallas-Fort Worth's Fox 4 reported.
According to public records, a disruptive student was repeatedly requesting a form printed in Spanish by saying, "I'm Mexican. I'm Mexican." Bunn, a two-time "Teacher of the Year" with 24 years of teaching experience, attempted to tell the student he could get the form in the office but he continued to repeat, "I'm Mexican."
"[Then] go back to Mexico," Bunn shot back.
Read it all HERE.
(if this teacher loses her job? then white people are screwed and the mexicans win again!)
It isn't Islamophobia when they really ARE trying to kill you…
Read about the islamics who are trying to take over our country and the world.
Go HERE.
I've not seen this anywhere else in the MSM run by the liberal asswhipes who suck Obama's ass.
You should, too.
Former senatorial candidate Joe Miller broke this story at World Net Daily:
The Obama administration, despite the nation's economic woes, effectively killed the job-producing Keystone Pipeline last month. The Arab Spring is turning the oil production of Libya and other Arab nations over to the Muslim Brotherhood. Iraq is distancing itself from the U.S. And everyone recognizes that Iran, whose crude supplies are critical to the European economy, will do anything it can to frustrate America's strategic interests. In the face of all of this, Obama insists on cutting back U.S. oil potential with outrageous restrictions.
Part of Obama's apparent war against U.S. energy independence includes a foreign-aid program that directly threatens my state's sovereign territory. Obama's State Department is giving away seven strategic, resource-laden Alaskan islands to the Russians. Yes, to the Putin regime in the Kremlin.
The seven endangered islands in the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea include one the size of Rhode Island and Delaware combined. The Russians are also to get the tens of thousands of square miles of oil-rich seabeds surrounding the islands. The Department of Interior estimates billions of barrels of oil are at stake.
The State Department has undertaken the giveaway in the guise of a maritime boundary agreement between Alaska and Siberia. Astoundingly, our federal government itself drew the line to put these seven Alaskan islands on the Russian side. But as an executive agreement, it could be reversed with the stroke of a pen by President Obama or Secretary Clinton.
The agreement was negotiated in total secrecy. The state of Alaska was not allowed to participate in the negotiations, nor was the public given any opportunity for comment. This is despite the fact the Alaska Legislature has passed resolutions of opposition – but the State Department doesn't seem to care.
The imperiled Arctic Ocean islands include Wrangell, Bennett, Jeannette and Henrietta. Wrangell became American in 1881 with the landing of the U.S. Revenue Marine ship Thomas Corwin. The landing party included the famed naturalist John Muir. It is 3,000 square miles in size.
We are truly losing our way in this country when mothers can't discipline their own children
The OMG AR15 Unicorn Is The Perfect Weapon for the Obama Apocalypse and it is HERE.
Voodoo environomics: Fantasy replaces reality in Obama's green economy
Iran suspends oil exports to Britain and France
The perfect snack any time of the day or night:
February 22 is the birthday of George Washington — the man who, more than any other, made possible our republican form of government.
The third Monday in February has come to be known, wrongly, as President's Day. America's political leaders should take this occasion to remember Washington's deeds, recollect his advice, and again call the holiday celebrating him by its legal name: Washington's Birthday.
Washington biographer James Flexner called him the "indispensable man" of the American Founding. Without Washington, America would never have won our War of Independence. He played the central role in the Constitutional Convention and set the precedents that define what it means to be a constitutional executive: strong and energetic, aware of the limits of authority but guarding the prerogatives of office.
Washington not only rejected offers to make him king, but was one of the first leaders in world history to relinquish power voluntarily. His peaceful transfer of the presidency to John Adams in 1797 inaugurated one of America's greatest democratic traditions.
For eight years, Washington led his small army through the rigors of war, from the defeats in New York and the daring crossing of the Delaware River to the hardships of Valley Forge and the ultimate triumph at Yorktown. Through force of character and brilliant political leadership, Washington transformed an underfunded militia into a capable force that, although never able to take the British army head-on, outwitted and defeated the world's mightiest military power. And when the job was done, Washington resigned his commission and returned to his beloved Mount Vernon.
Washington was instrumental in bringing about the Constitutional Convention, and his widely publicized participation gave the resulting document a credibility and legitimacy it would otherwise have lacked. Having been immediately and unanimously elected president of the convention, he worked actively throughout the proceedings. His voting record shows his consistent support for a strong executive and defined national powers. The vast powers of the presidency, as one delegate to the Constitutional Convention wrote, would not have been made as great "had not many of the members cast their eyes towards General Washington as president; and shaped their ideas of the powers to be given to a president, by their opinions of his virtue."
Washington wrote extensively and eloquently about the principles and purposes of the American Founding. He was a champion of religious freedom, of immigration, and of the rule of law. His most significant legacy is his Farewell Address of 1796, which ranks with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as one of the greatest documents of the Founding. The Farewell Address is best remembered for its counsel about international affairs: Washington recommended commercial relations with other nations but as few political entanglements as possible.
Often overlooked is his sage advice about the character of our political system:
- Uphold the Constitution. Washington reminds us that the Constitution — by which our government is carefully limited yet strong enough to defend our rights and liberties — is our strongest check against tyranny and the best bulwark of our freedom.
- Beware of the politics of passion. Washington was concerned about the excessive partisanship that stirs up individual passions, bringing out the worst aspects of popular government.
- Protect American independence. Although often remembered as an isolationist, Washington advocated an active policy of building the political, economic and physical strength for America to defy external threats and pursue its own long-term national purpose.
- Encourage morality and religion. Public virtue cannot be expected in a climate of private vice, Washington reminds us, and the most important source of virtue is religion and morality
Read more HERE
The Chicago Teachers Union is asking for raises amounting to 30 percent over the next two years, the opening salvo in heated contract negotiations with school officials who are implementing a longer school day across Chicago Public Schools next school year.
Documents obtained by the Tribune show that in the face of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's expansion of the school day, the union has led with an offer seeking a 24 percent raise in the 2012-13 school year and a 5 percent increase the following year, the net effect being 30 percent.
Barbara Radner, director of DePaul University's Center for Urban Education, described the proposal as "unprecedented" and "really bold" but predicted it wouldn't go over well among the general public.
"Union members will say: 'Yeah. Stand up for us,'" she said. "But in terms of public relations, everyone else will say, 'Is that a typo?"
Read More HERE
For those who went to public high school in Chicago, please click HERE
(people in that city? your taxes are going to go into the stratosphere if they get what they want)
On "Inside Washington" Saturday, Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer offered a contrarian view on the bipartisan agreement expected to allow for the extension of payroll tax cuts. An agreement many are hailing as the way Washington ought to work all the time. That agreement would extend the payroll tax holiday through the end of the year, but cost the federal government an estimated $100 billion. According to Krauthammer, there is no economic benefit in doing that.
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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said on Sunday that he supports talks between the U.S. and the Taliban, a position that may be out of step with Mitt Romney, whom he endorsed in the presidential contest, according to ABC.
"I think it's important to have talks wherever you can," said McCain, who was speaking from Afghanistan, in an interview with ABC's This Week. "We have to have an outcome on the battlefield…that would motivate a successful conclusion."
Romney said in a recent presidential debate that the "right course" was not to negotiate with the Taliban, ABC reported. McCain said he has not discussed the issue with Romney.
He went on to say that tenor if this year's presidential race may be hurting Republicans and helping President Obama, ABC reported.
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Just named by the World Open Water Swimming Association as one of America's Top Open Water Swims! This one-mile swim around the historic Santa Cruz Wharf attracts ocean swimmers from all over Northern California. Participating or viewing the race is an ideal way to celebrate the wharf's 100th Anniversary. Starting on Main Beach and finishing on Cowell Beach, the swim around the Wharf gives athletes a unique perspective on this century-old structure and its most vocal residents, the sea lions!
The Roughwater Swim is co-sponsored by the Santa Cruz City Surf Lifesaving Association and sanctioned by United States Swimming and Pacific Masters Swimming. Entry forms and information available at www.pacificmasters.org, Lifeguard Headquarters on the Wharf or at the Parks and Recreation Office, 323 Church Street in Santa Cruz. Call 831-420-5270.
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|Colonies (ˈkɒlənɪz)
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|(Brit) the subject territories formerly in the British Empire
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|a body of people who settle in a country distant from their homeland but maintain ties with it
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|a. a community of people who form a national, racial, or cultural minority: an artists' colony; the American colony in London
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|a. a group of the same type of animal or plant living or growing together, esp in large numbers
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|bacteriol a group of bacteria, fungi, etc, derived from one or a few spores, esp when grown on a culture medium
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A group of the same kind of animals, plants, or one-celled organisms living or growing together. Organisms live in colonies for their mutual benefit, and especially their protection. Multicellular organisms may have evolved out of colonies of unicellular organisms.
The city of Philippi was a Roman colony (Acts 16:12), i.e., a military settlement of Roman soldiers and citizens, planted there to keep in subjection a newly-conquered district. A colony was Rome in miniature, under Roman municipal law, but governed by military officers (praetors and lictors), not by proconsuls. It had an independent internal government, the jus Italicum; i.e., the privileges of Italian citizens.


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SCOUTING REPORT: Outstanding all-around athlete who transferred to Middle Tennessee and sat out the 2004-05 season due to NCAA academic guidelines ... Athletic forward is extremely quick and is capable of scoring around the basket and possesses outstanding range ... Versatility enables him to defend bigger, as well as smaller players ... Expected to step in and contribute immediately.
Enjoyed a solid first season with the Blue Raiders after sitting out the 2004-05 campaign ... Started hitting stride at the outset of conference play ... Scored double figures in eight conference games down the stretch ... Scored career high 20 points and also knocked down career high eight free throws against South Dakota State ... Registered career high 11 rebounds against South Dakota State to lead Blue Raiders in rebounding for the seventh time and collect first career double double (20 points, 11 rebounds) ... Scored 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field against New Orleans ... Scored 16 points and established career highs for field goals made (7) against Arkansas-Little Rock (01/14/06), while shooting 7-of-10 from the field ... Scored 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting and led team with six rebounds in win against Louisiana-Lafayette ... Shot 50 percent (9-of-18) from the field, and averaged 12.5 points, 6 rebounds and two steals in weekend series against Arkansas State and Arkansas-Little Rock (01/12-14/06) ... Averaged 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, shooting 65 percent (15-of-23) from the field and 100 percent (6-6) from the free-throw line during a three-game stretch against Freed-Hardeman, Louisville and Florida Atlantic, ... Established career highs for points (13) and field goals made (6) at Louisville ... Shot 73 percent (11-of-15) from the field and averaged 12.5 points against Louisville and Florida Atlantic in the Billy Minardi Classic ... Established career highs for rebounds (8), free throws (5) and steals (2) against Arkansas State (01/12/06).
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It's day 23 of the 60-day legislative session.
Here are some highlights of what's happening at the Capitol today:
The House Appropriations Committee will hear an update on progress in funding public education as ordered by the state Supreme Courts McCleary decision. The hearing is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Hearing Room A of the John L. OBrien Building.
House Bill 2552, introduced by Rep. Chris Reykdal, D-Tumwater, would require persons being paid to collect signatures for petitions to register with and complete training by the secretary of state. The legislation has a public hearing at 10 a.m. in Hearing Room E of the John L. OBrien Building.
Legislation requiring the state auditor to perform a financial audit of state universities will have a public hearing. Proposed by Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, would make the audit focus on public funds and student fees. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Hearing Room A of the John L. OBrien Building.
A proposal introduced by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, to raise the minimum wage to $12 over three years will have a public hearing in the House Labor and Workforce Development Committee. House Bill 2672, which has 31 co-sponsors, will have a hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Hearing Room D of the John L. OBrien Building.


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I'm a 32 year Puerto Rican from the Bronx serving in Vanuatu in the South Pacific as an IT Educator at the Onesua Presbyterian College in North Efate, the mainland. Everyday brings a new challenge from running out of petrol for our generator to our computers breaking down due to the heat and humidty, but everyday my students remind me why I chose to pursue my dream of being a PCV.
Contributions from Milly Bigay
Relief From the Heat
Spanky the Peace Corps Dog takes a small respite from the heat and humidity in a luxurious muddy puddle after a one mile walk along North Efate's Ring Road. When asked, why? he barked, Don't judge me...a dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do!"
Got Laplap?
I fell in love with Taro Laplap after visitng the island of Ambae in Vanuatu. Laplap is a traditional baked dish of Vanuatu made of root crops (taro in this case), beef, cabbage and buckets of coconut milk. mmmmmm!
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
My Onesua Presbyterian College's Girls' Club meets every Wednesday afternoon to discuss quality of good leaders, embracing our inner Goddess and encouraging confidence in each other. The theme for this afternoon was 'let your inner Goddess shine' in front of the camera. It wasn't until the end of the photo shoot that we realized our 'GIRLS CLUB' poster was missing an L...hence the laughter, now we're known as the GIRRRRRS Club!
On the Dance Floor
Students of Onesua Presbyterian College let loose on the dance floor during one of our Entertainment Friday night events where they had the chance to show off their best custom dance in hopes of winning points for their dorm.


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Edwin M. McMahon '52 May 28, 1930 - Dec. 6, 2013 The Rev. Edwin M. McMahon died Dec. 6 at his home in Sonora. He was 83. Mr. McMahon was born in Sonora to Anna Mae and Edwin Fremont McMahon. His father was a superintendent of the Mary Harrison and other gold mines in the Sonora area. Mr. McMahon graduated from Sonora High School in the late 1940s. He attended Santa Clara University before entering the Jesuit order in 1953. He earned a master's degree in philosophy from Gonzaga University in Washington and a doctorate in religious studies from the University of Ottawa in Canada in the early 1970s. Mr. McMahon founded the Institute for BioSpiritual Research with Pete Campbell in the 1970s. He was interested in researching the psychology of religion and creating workshop formats for integrating psychological studies into programs for pastoral care. They co-authored several books and offered workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland and the Czech Republic. He and his colleague lived in Greeley Hill for a number of years before settling in Sonora eight years ago. Mr. McMahon was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his companion and colleague of 60 years, Pete Campbell M.A. '66, of Sonora; his sisters, Sally Ann Quaglino, of Morro Bay, and Judith Shimer, of Sonora.
RyaEdward J. Chavez '52, a beloved Marin County high school coach and revered patriarch of a legendary basketball family, died Sept. 10 at his home in Ross. He was 84.
Dr. Carroll Arden Heffernan Jr. '52, former Nev. resident, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2014 at his home in Carson City, Nev. Arden was born May 12, 1931 in Reno, Nev. to Wanoma and Carroll Heffernan Sr. He met Kay Howeth, at Porterville High School. After their graduation they married and started a family. He was a graduate of Santa Clara University and UOP Dental School in San Francisco. He was a dentist and Colonel in the California National Guard while at the same time working in private practice in San Jose, Calif. The family moved to Southern California in 1963. He obtained an orthodontic degree at USC and subsequently maintained an orthodontic practice in Torrance, Calif. retiring in the late '80s. Arden then moved back to the state of his birth, and at age 76 reinstated his Orthodontic License and started working again. He was employed with "Western Dental" for three years, travelling and practicing at various offices throughout Calif. before retiring a second time. Arden could accomplish anything he set his mind to. At age of 15 he made a dark room and taught himself photography and was a very talented amateur photographer. But, his number one passion was flying airplanes. He became a private pilot in the 1950s. He was a member of LIGA in the '70s, a charitable organization of flying doctors, and flew to Mexico on many occasions donating his time and dental expertise. He was a respected flight instructor who mentored many young pilots. He continued to stay connected with aviation until his passing, serving as "Wing Commander" with the Northern Nevada Civil Air Patrol and an honored member of the "QB"s. Carroll Arden Heffernan, Jr. is survived by his brother, Patrick; children, Lynn, Lori, Stacey and Kasey; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He has "Gone West And Is Now Flying With God." He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bob Koester '52 passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 of kidney and heart failure just a week before his 86th birthday. He lived an active life racing bicycles, deep sea fishing, snow skiing, and flying aircraft. Bob was born in Pasadena to Louis and Anna Koester in 1928. and attended St. Elizabeth Elementary Catholic School, Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, and graduated from Pasadena Junior College High School Division in 1946. He won a football scholarship to Santa Clara University, but lost it his second year due to injuries. He worked and attended semesters alternately until he graduated in 1952 with a major in history. At this time the air force was on campus recruiting for enlistees into the pilot training program. He immediately signed up and went into the service. He went directly into the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and completed F-89 training as 1st Lieutenant before being sent to Iceland for 2 years. He was assigned to a jet fighter interceptor squadron to patrol the North Atlantic and keep "enemy" Russian airplanes from invading our borders. He was later assigned to Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine. From Maine he participated in "Operation High Flight" which was ferrying single engine jets to Europe. He delivered them to England and Germany for final destination to Pakistan. While there, he enjoyed the sights of London and skiing in Germany. In 1956 the airlines were in need of qualified pilots, particularly with military experience. He had a choice of many major airlines, but went with United Air Lines. He was discharged in the spring, but elected to delay assignment with United so he could play football that summer and fall with a pick-up group in Pasadena. He hired on with United in January 1957. At United Air Lines Pilot Training School he met his wife, Frieda Eitzen, who worked for the Flight Instructors. They began courting in March 1957 and were married July 1957. His first assignment with United was in Newark, NJ, but as soon as something opened up on the west coast, the two headed for Los Angeles. They bought their first home in Rossmoor. After 18 years they bought a home in Huntington Beach and made it their permanent home. In his early forties he took up cycling because his knees couldn't take jogging anymore. He became hooked on bicycle racing and trained up to 300 miles a week on weekly Sunday rides with fellow cyclists. This led to bicycle trips with other bicycle zealots to New Zealand, Italy, Germany, New England, Oregon, California Coastal rides and several Century rides. It also led to competitions in the Senior Olympics - he won in 1974. While employed with United he and his wife travelled frequently. They explored Ireland, England, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Austria, the Rhine River, Panama Canal, South America, Alaska, Australia, and many parts of the US. He loved snow skiing and hit almost all of the mountains with ski lifts in the US. He also loved deep sea fishing and brought home many pounds of tuna and yellowtail. He volunteered with the 1984 Olympics as an assistant with the cycling events. He took that expertise to the Orange County Performing Arts as Chairman of the Triathalon. He was chairman of Flying Dutchman, a fund raising group, and president of the Wanderlust Ski Club. He attended many of the opera and organ concerts at Segerstrom Center. He had a deep love for classical music and was an avid book reader which filled all the bookcases and walls of the house. He spent many weeks in the summer with the family in Hawaii at a second home. He was a natural on the beach reading a book, body surfing, snorkeling, and having a beer. He even enjoyed the thrill of a catamaran or hanging ten on a surfboard in his younger days as a member of the San Onofre Surfing Club. He enjoyed talking about all of his experiences on the bicycle or skis and reliving events with friends. He leaves behind his wife, Frieda, son Steve, daughter-in-law Yanira, daughter Karen Starich, son-in-law Chris, and son Brian, daughter-in-law Laura, along with seven grandchildren: Jessica Hobbs, Kayla, Ivy, Dexter, and Ella Koester, Nicholas, and Alexa Starich. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Cross and brother, Bill Koester and many nieces and nephews.


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Niagara Gazette — It is official; Mother Nature has given up on Western New York. I know in the past I've talked about the benefits of an unpredictable weather cycle. Every sunny day from October through April must be cherished because who knows, tomorrow could be a blizzard. But the weather over the last two weeks has reached a level of ridiculousness not seen since the 2004 Sci-Fi/Disaster film "The Day After Tomorrow."
For those not in the loop, "The Day After Tomorrow" is a movie where Dennis Quaid, as a scientist, admits we were wrong about global warming. The climate isn't changing over hundreds of years — it's happening … right now! And immediately after that there are a bunch of tornadoes in LA, earthquakes in the Midwest and New York City gets hit with a tsunami/flood/blizzard combo that has snow reaching the middle of skyscrapers, all within 24 hours.
To anyone who was in Western New York at any point last week may feel a twinge of deja vu as they read that, since it's only a slightly exaggerated rundown of the weather in Buffalo last Tuesday. While the sun may be out today or tomorrow, I have less faith than ever in the idea that the worst of winter is over, but it is when times are dark we must remember that it could always be worse.
People are always saying "The grass is always greener on the other side." Nowhere is this saying more appropriate literally and metaphorically than when we're talking about the east versus west coasts, namely California and New York. Two weeks ago I had an opportunity to travel to our brothers on the "best coast" and I've come to certain conclusions; the lack of discernible seasons has driven everyone crazy.


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The relief felt by the entire city was evident in the wall-shaking cheering for the Montreal Canadiens from their fans at Bell Centre Monday night after they staved off elimination by forcing a Game 7 in their Atlantic Division final with the Boston Bruins.
The relief felt by Montreal winger Max Pacioretty was just as clear in the home team's dressing room after the 4-0 victory.
Struggling to become a factor in the series, the Canadiens' top regular-season scorer broke through with his second goal of the playoffs -- a huge one as it turned out -- and added an assist to spark the win. Winger Thomas Vanek chipped in with two goals, the second while Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask was headed to the bench for an extra attacker, and center Lars Eller had the other Montreal goal.
Goalie Carey Price made 26 saves for his fourth career shutout and first of this spring. Rask stopped 24 shots.
"I read every article written about me and it taught me how to score," Pacioretty said, a tough-in-cheek reference to the heat he had been getting from the local media. "I applied it in my game tonight, so I think that was the difference."
"I'm expected to put a tiny puck into a tiny net with everyone trying to take my head off while I'm doing it," he added, turning serious. "You get a bounce and it goes in, and you're a God. You don't get a bounce ... people are critiquing me. This game is just so funny like that. Obviously I love the pressure, it helps me get ready for every game. But you've just got to wait for your bounces."
The longest-running playoff rivalry in North American pro sports will add another notable chapter when the deciding game of the series is played Wednesday night in Boston.
Eller opened the scoring on the Canadiens' second shot of the game, at 2:11 of the opening period, after Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller fumbled a pass around the boards behind his net. The puck squirted out front just beyond the reach of a lunging Rask, and Eller backhanded it in the open cage for his fourth goal of the postseason.
Trailing by a goal, the Bruins put intense pressure on the Canadiens for over a minute near the midway mark of the second period, but whether it was a save by Price or their own inability to hit the target, they could not come up with the equalizer.
An even-strength goal by Pacioretty and a power-play marker by Vanek 2:15 apart late in the period put Montreal in firm control.
Pacioretty's goal came off a partial breakaway after a clearing pass by defenseman Nathan Beaulieu deflected off the glove of Bruins winger Loui Eriksson in the neutral zone. Pacioretty beat Boston defenseman Zdeno Chara to the bouncing puck and swatted it between Rask's pads at 15:24.
Vanek scored his fourth of the playoffs off a scramble with Bruins center Gregory Campbell in the penalty box at 17:39.
"We had a lot of zone time and chances around the net, even shots from the point, tipping and stuff like that," said Bruins center Patrice Bergeron. "We've got to bear down and finish the job."
Canadiens center David Desharnais preserved Price's shutout and snuffed out hope of a Bruins comeback when the score was 3-0 with just under nine minutes as he managed to knock the puck off the line with the butt end of his stick while diving back to help Price deal with a scramble.
The Bruins showed their frustration in the last minute when Chara was tripped by Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov. Chara slashed and punched Markov, and when Canadiens defensemen Mike Weaver stepped in, both Chara and Bruins winger Jarome Iginla went after him. Order was restored before an all-out brawl could start.
Chara downplayed the incident as "just a battle" and added the Bruins were not at their best on the night.
"It was just one of those games we were not creating much," he said. "We need to be better."
Bruins coach Claude Julien had his own take on the skirmish near the end of the game.
"We're perceived as the bad guys, and they're the good guys," he said. "But when Markov trips Chara, and then he puts his stick between his legs and nothing is going to be called, eventually somebody is going to react. Whether it's right or wrong, Zdeno reacted and everything else started. There was a slew-foot before, those are things we keep talking about that are dangerous in our game.
"It's a rivalry and there are some things going on, both sides. I'm not portraying ourselves as innocent here, but it takes two teams to tangle and that's what happened."
Asked what he expected from Game 7, Julien was succinct.
"I expect us to win," he said.
Canadiens coach Michel Therrien had a different, cautious answer to the same question.
"Anything can happen in Game 7," he said.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens are happy to still be alive.


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AOL Takes No. 1 Spot For Online Video Ads
By Laura Sydell
Originally published on Fri October 18, 2013 10:23 am
AOL, an online company many had given up for dead, is making a comeback. It recently acquired Adap.TV, a company that automates the purchase of video ads. And in September, it topped Google in one category: it had the most video ads watched, with 3.7 billion views.


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By Kathy Gibbons
A $110,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is helping Dutchman Tree Farms expand its rapidly growing wreath-making operation.
"We have found there's a need in the market for high-quality Fraser Fir wreaths," said Nursery Manager Scott Powell.
In 2011, Dutchman bought a wreath company out of New Brunswick, Savoie Exports Ltd., took over its client list and acquired its equipment, along with two years of consulting and training.
"We were actually approached by the owner of Savoie," Powell said. "He had a good friend here locally who was also a Christmas tree grower who knew we were looking to kind of get into something."
Until then, Dutchman had purchased wreaths to sell with trees it harvests from its acreage in Missaukee, Wexford and Osceola counties, in addition to some in Kalkaska and East Jordan.
"We had been buying wreaths locally from other producers, just a few thousand," Powell said.
The company started its own production last year in a former FedEx facility in Cadillac and cranked out 90,000 wreaths. Powell describes that whole endeavor, while successful, with one word: "Chaos."
This year, the wreath-making operation has been relocated to the former Avon Automotive building in Manton, which had been vacant for five years, Powell said. A local inventor built a machine for the company that strips the trees in the field and replaces manual labor.
"Last year, it took us about 50 guys out in the field to keep up," he said. "This year, out in the field we've been able to reduce that number down to eight."
Still, the company expected to hire about 100 workers for its seasonal wreath production, with "good-sized" orders going to major retailers, including Home Depot. Its trees also are sold throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri.
Dutchman uses all of its own trees and brush to make wreaths.
"Because of that, we're still classified as agriculture," he said. "If we started buying boughs in from other farmers, we become business. So we're using our own brush."
The state grant is designed to support value-added projects and helps Dutchman with equipment and marketing. Powell said the beauty of the company's wreath-making endeavor is that it uses trees that aren't up to par and that the company normally wouldn't be able to sell.
"We'd be chipping them right in the field," he said. "This way, we're able to get a value-added product for something we would normally cull."


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"Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood has been charged with a felony in the abuse case of former fiance Gary Shirley. What does this mean for Portwood's baby Leah if she is sent to jail?
According to RadarOnline, Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley share custody of now 2-year-old Leah. If Portwood goes to jail, it is likely that Gary Shirley would be granted full custody of their daughter.
Beyond the notion of Amber Portwood going to jail is the idea that if she becomes a convicted felon, there will be a stigma attached to her for the rest of her life as a result, and such stigmas typically have quite an impact on the felon's children. Will this create completely unnecessary problems for little Leah down the line?
Once people become parents, it is even more important for them to carefully consider their options in each and every facet of their lives. Things that seem blown up and out of control at the moment often have little to no relevance later on, but one's reactions to these situations certainly can. Had Amber Portwood stopped to think about her actions regarding her physical abuse of Leah's dad Gary Shirley, she might not have reacted the way she did.
Hopefully the situation with Amber Portwood won't end with her being a convicted felon. She sounds more like a desperate young woman who needs help in the form of therapy more than she needs incarceration.
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Director: Professor R. McIntyre )
Honors courses (HPR) are open only to eligible students. See "Honors Program" in this catalog or the Honors Program brochure for requirements. Sections of honors courses that have been approved for general education credit are marked.
For a complete listing of all honors courses, consult the Honors Program Web site at uri.edu/hpr, or use the "Class Search" feature of e-Campus, choose "Additional Search Criteria" and type the word "Honors" in the field "Course Title Keyword." Specific topics are listed in the Schedule of Courses.
107 Honors Seminar in Letters (3-4)
Exploration of themes and topics in the field of Letters. Topics include: "U.S. and Francophone Hip Hop Culture;" "Narratives of Ability and Disability;" and "Spain, the Jews, and the Inquisition." (Seminar) (L)
108 Honors Seminar in Mathematics (3-4)
Exploration of topics and creative use of problem solving in mathematics. Topics include "Computer Forensics." (Seminar) (MQ).
109 Honors Seminar in Natural Sciences (3-4)
Exploration of themes and topics in the natural sciences. Topics include "Biology for the Citizen." (Seminar) (N).
110 Honors Seminar in Social Sciences (3-4)
Exploration of themes and topics in the social sciences. (Seminar) Topics include: "Psychology of Violence and Nonviolence" and "The Irish in Ireland, the United States, and Rhode Island." (S)[D]
112 Honors Seminar in Writing (3-4)
Exploration of the elements of writing. (Seminar) (ECw)
119 Honors Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies (3-4)
Topics include: "Loss in the Lives of Children and Adolescents." (Seminar)
124 Honors Seminar in Fine Arts (3-4)
(Seminar) (A)
125 Honors Seminar in Literature (3-4)
Topics include "Origins of Fantasy." (Seminar) (A)
201, 202 Honors Colloquium (3-4 each)
(Lec. 2-3, Rec. 1-2) May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits each. Pre: GPA of 3.30 or better and one completed honors course, or permission of the director of the honors program. 201A, 202A (A); 201F, 202F (FC); 201L, 202L (L); 201M, 202M (MQ); 201N, 202N (N); 201S, 202S (S).
301, 302 Honors Tutorial Topic: Administrative Internship (1-4 each)
Experiential course that provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice administrative decision-making and to develop research skills in an administrative setting. Placements include Brown Medical School, the Institute for International Sport, RI Planned Parenthood, and the URI Honors program. 302: a continuation of 301. (Practicum) Pre: GPA of 3.50 or better and permission of the director of the honors program.
307 Honors Tutorial in Letters (3-4)
(Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (L)
308 Honors Tutorial in Mathematics (3-4)
(Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program.
309 Honors Tutorial in Natural Sciences (3-4)
(Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (N)
310 Honors Tutorial in Social Sciences (3-4)
(Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (S)
319 Honors Tutorial in Interdisciplinary Studies (3-4)
Topics include: "The Global Challenge of Emerging Infectious Diseases." (Seminar)
324 Honors Tutorial in Fine Arts (3-4)
Topics include "Rebel Images in Film." (Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (A)
325 Honors Tutorial in Literature (3-4)
Topics include "Dwarves and Elves: The World According to Tolkien." (Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (A)
326 Honors Tutorial in Writing (3-4)
(Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (ECw)
397 Honors Directed Study (1-4)
(Independent Study) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program.
401, 402 Honors Project (3 each)
(Independent Study) Pre: permission of the director of the honors program.
411, 412 Honors Seminar (3-4 each)
Topics for 411 include "Controversies in Environmental Science" and "Film and Video Practicum." (Seminar)
Following are honors sections of courses which may be taken for credit through the Honors Program. Courses approved for general education are identified.
African and African American Studies
408H Honors section of AAF 408: African Government and Politics
466H Honors section of AAF 466: Urban Problems
Art History
251H Honors section of ARH 251: Introduction to Art History: Ancient to Medieval (A) [D]
252H Honors section of ARH 252: Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern (A), [D]
311H Honors Section of BCH 311: Introductory Biochemistry
Business Administration
140H Honors section of BUS 140: Introduction to Business
201H Honors section of BUS 201: Financial Accounting
315H Honors Section of BUS 315: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I
320H Honors section of BUS 320: Financial Management
341H Honors section of BUS 341: Organizational Behaviors
365H Honors section of BUS 365: Marketing Principles
402H Honors section of BUS 402: Leadership and Motivation
445H Honors section of BUS 445: Strategic Management
226H Honors Section of CHM 226: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
227H Honors Section of CHM 227: Organic Chemistry Lecture I
228H Honors Section of CHM 228: Organic Chemistry Lecture II
101H Honors Section of CHN 101: Beginning Chinese I
Civil Engineering
323H Honors Section of CVE 323: Sustainable Solutions for Developing Communities
Communication Studies
100H Honors section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals (EC), [D]
322H Honors section of COM 322: Gender, Communication, and Culture
361H Honors section of COM 361: Intercultural Communication
Community Service
302H Honors section of CSV 302: Community Service at URI
Comparative Literature
335H Honors section of CLS 335: Interdisciplinary Studies in Comparative Literature
100H Honors section of ECN 100: Introduction to Economics (S), [D]
102H Honors section of EDC 102: Introduction to American Education (S) [D]
105H Honors section of EGR 105: Foundations of Engineering I
106H Honors section of EGR 106: Foundations of Engineering II
316H Honors section of EGR 316: Engineering Ethics (L) [D]
263H Honors Section of ENG 263: Introduction to Literary Genres-The Poem
265H Honors Section of ENG 265: Intro to Literary Genres: The Novel
335H Honors section of ENG 335: Interdisciplinary Studies in Comparative Literature
357H Honors Section of ENG 357: Literature and Medicine
485H Honors Section of ENG 485H: U.S. Authors
Film Media
101H Honors section of FLM 101: Introduction to Film Media (A), [D]
102H Honors section of GEO 102: Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs (N)
Grand Challenges
102H Honors section of GCH 102: Grand Challenges in the Letters (L)
104H Honors section of GCH 104: Grand Challenges in the Social Sciences (S)true
305H Honors section of HIS 305: The Renaissance (L)
328H Honors section of HIS 328: The Holocaust
351H Honors section of HIS 351: Historical Perspectives on Women and Health (L) [D]
Human Development and Family Studies
434H Honors section of HDF 434: Children and Families in Poverty
471H Honors Section of HDF 471: Responding to Grief
110H Honors section of JOR 110: Introduction to Mass Media (L) or (S), [D]
230H Honors section of JOR 230: Introduction to Radio and Television News
108H Honors section of MTH 108: Topics in Mathematics (MQ]
Natural Resources Science
492H Honors Section of NRS 492: Special Projects
150H Honors section of NUR 150: Human Sexuality (S), [D]
360H Honors section of NUR 360: Impact of Death on Behavior (L), [D]
Pharmacy Practice
317H Honors Section of PHP 317: Pharmacy Practice in Contemporary Health Care
101H Honors section of PHL 101: Critical Thinking (Ec) or (L)
212H Honors section of PHL 212: Ethics (L) [D]
235H Honors section of PHL 235 Modern Thought: Philosophy and Literature (L)
325H Honors section of PHL 325: American Philosophy (L) [D]
203H Honors section of PHY 203: Elementary Physics I (N)
204H Honors section of PHY 204: Elementary Physics II (N)
205H Honors section of PHY 205: Elementary Physics III (N)
273H Honors section of PHY 273: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (N)
274H Honors section of PHY 274: Elementary Physics Laboratory II (N)
275H Honors section of PHY 275: Elementary Physics Laboratory III (N)
Political Science
341H Honors section of PSC 341: Political Theory: Plato to Machiavelli (L)
342H Honors section of PSC 342: Political Theory: Modern and Contemporary (L)
422H Honors section of PSC 422: International Political Economy
466H Honors section of PSC 466: Urban Problems
200H Honors section of PSY 200: Quantitative Methods in Psychology
300H Honors section of PSY 300: Quantitative Methods in Psychology
479H Honors section of PSY 479: Honors Topics in Psychology
360H Honors section of THN 360: Impact of Death on Behavior (L), [D]
471H Honors section of THN 471: Responding to Grief
Women's Studies
490H Honors Section of WMS 490: Advanced Topics in Women's Studies
104H Honors Section of WRT 104: Writing to Inform and Explain (ECw)


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Sally Ride passed away yesterday at age 61 after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer.
Sally Ride made history on June 18, 1983 by becoming the first United States woman to travel in space. Sally was 32 years old at the time, was a noted physicist and was a member of the flight crew for the space shuttle Challenger.
Sally Ride was and will continue to be an inspiration to many people, women and men alike. Her educational discipline in the field of science, her determination to reach her goals, her dedication to the NASA mission and her calm performance of her duties aboard a space mission, with all of its inherent risks, make her a role model for our young people today and I suspect for generations to come.
We should be most grateful for a person such as Sally Ride who opened up the world of science and research to many talented people, especially women, who I am sure will make significant contributions in their respective careers. A star in the heavens is eternally brighter.
Rest in peace Sally. Job well done.


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The Boy Scouts have delayed their vote on whether they will allow gay people to join their organization. Ellen discussed it in her monologue.
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Ellen, I have been so blessed to be able to watch you everyday. I love your kindness and way of defending the people that are afraid to speak up. I agree with you about the eagle scouts, I don't believe they should keep our gay brothers or sisters out of something they love to do. They don't realize that the very fact that they push them away can become the very reason most people become depressed and or commit suicide. I pray to god that this stops everywhere around the world and anyone can join any organization without any problems. Keep up the good job and GOD bless you.
Sandra Soto
Why was Canada and other countries not mentioned along with the UK in being supportive of gay rights? As a Canadian and supporter of LGBT rights I would have expected more than just the UK to have been acknowledged.
Houston, Texas
February 7, 2013
To my personal hero and champion, Ms. Ellen DeGeneres,
I have been rarely moved in my life so much that I felt the need to reach out to someone I will never know and express my gratitude to someone who will never know me, but this afternoon I was so touched and moved by your simple but utterly profound statements regarding our little brother who was denied becoming an Eagle Scout simply because HE IS as he was created.
When I first heard about that issue several days ago, it broke my heart – yet once again - for all the fear, hatred, ignorance and discrimination that has been leveraged against so many individuals, including myself, by so many others who consider anything or anyone who may be "different" from what "they" consider the norm.
When I heard your simple, eloquent, rational and graceful statements concerning this young man, it touched my heart on so many levels and has kept me on the verge of tears (and many times beyond the "verge") for this entire day. In my own life as a professional person, who only wanted nothing more than to live my life in quiet dignity, these same issues have always been an inescapable fact of life to face and work through.
Please know that your powerful, graceful, intelligent and loving voice of reason and respect for all people echoes around the world and that so many, especially your older brothers and sisters, of all races, colors and creeds thank their God(s) – who are addressed by many names, known and unknown – that YOUR voice speaks for justice, human value and freedom for so many who have never had a voice. If only I had had an "Ellen" in the 1950's, I know that my life would have been so very different because there would have been a respected role model to imitate and provide reassurance. In those days, the only voices we heard were those who told us that "we" were not worthy to even breathe the same air of that of "decent" people.
You, dear lady, have been given such special gifts of insight, strength, power and love and so many of us understand that you have chosen to make personal sacrifices on the altar of justice for the benefit of so many. Know, please, that you are so loved, treasured and respected by many so individuals on this earth that you will never know……..but somehow, I hope and pray with all my heart that you can feel the care, love and appreciation that is sent to you every minute of every day.
When I was very young, I was a "golden child" to whom was granted practically anything I chose to pursue. Due to a number of tragic events over the past 20 years, however, my life has changed radically. I lost my profession due to physical conditions and am presently completely disabled and essentially house-bound and will spend my last few remaining years in a situation completely contrary to what I had expected and what was expected for me. My life experiences, however, have been extraordinarily rich and unimaginable for most people………………and I have no regrets.
One of the great benefits of being at home constantly for the past couple of years is that every weekday, at 3:00 PM, I now have a glass of wine with one of the most charming and inspiring ladies I have ever know…..and in the privacy of my own kitchen! At this point in my life, my little glass of chardonnay comes from a screw top bottle instead of one with a cork. But when the "ellen" show begins and this lovely lady so full of smiles, compassion, love and generosity appears, I feel as though I am having the finest vintage of Dom Pérignon ever created!
Thank you, Ellen, for having been for so long the voice of the disenfranchised. Not just for the Gay Community, but for all peoples. Please, never stop. One day, history will look back on your many accomplishments, not only your artistry and talent, but also your kindnesses, compassion and the extraordinary ability to give to so many a sense of self-worth and dignity, and will refer to you, at the very least, as the giver of joy, hope and salvation and as a profound conduit of pride in one's own abilities without guilt or shame to so many…..and at the very least, a Goddess of the 21st Century!
With great affection, admiration and gratitude, I am
Respectfully yours,
Ellen i am watching you every single day. I love you because you're so funny. I have one problem. I understand that you choose to be gay. That is your choice. I would let just live people do their choice not some how push them to fallow me.
I don't know if i really explain myself to you.
Remember that we love you and we wish you lot of good things in your live.
May God be with you and open your eyes so you can see the sky.
Love you, Ellen.
Dear Ellen,
I have been a fulltime working employee for 30+ years. I love what I do, have now been able to work in healthcare to assist others nationwide and really help to make a difference.I am very much invovled in Patient Quality and Safety for all. I am writing to say that you are great to help with others who are in need. I have been unemployed after a company lay off since October 2012. This has allowed me to watch your show more than I ever have, and I really enjoy it. I am so hopeful I will get another job that God has been planning for me. In the meantime I have to scamble, as unemployment does not pay even for my rent, let alone food, utilities, etc....I hope I get something soon as I also have a son in college and need to pay 10,000,00 by August. Not sure what will happen and have used my retirement a bit, sacrificing any future funds.I am also strapped because after a divorce, I am in heavy debt.
I appreciate to hear that there are others out there that are willing to use resources to assist others.
Thans so much for being you, keep up the awesome job.
Heard your comments today about gays in Boy Scouts. I agree with you.....in part. I believe that gay boys SHOULD be allowed in the Scouts. I DO NOT however, believe that gay men should be allowed to be adult Scout Leaders any more than I believe that straight men should be allowed to be adult Girl Scout leaders or that straight women should be allowed to be adult Boy Scout (NOT Cub Scout) leaders.
Attraction to the opposite sex, or to the same sex in the case of Gays, is ALWAYS present. Witness the several recent scandals regarding teachers who have had affairs with their young students.
I am a Retired U.S. Army Colonel (30 years). When I was training 17 and 18 year old recruits as a Company Commander, I discovered that one of my best Drill Sergeants was sexually abusing several of my young trainees using his authority to coerce them. When one of the boys finally came forward to report the abuse, I was forced to recommend the Sergeant for a General Courts Martial. He lost his military career of 16 years and went home to Chicago and committed suicide! This still haunts me, but it is just another example of how an individual in a position of authority can easily take advantage of their position.
I look forward to YOUR response.
You expressed the very thing I feel about the Boy Scout issue. First there should not br an issue. These are young boys and young men who would be able to learn to be better citizens. The very thing we want all our young people to learn. Thank you tor voicing mine and I am sure others feelings so well.


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This is indeed the draft copy to chapter one… Needs lots of work – things to add aswell, I wrote this along time ago and thought it was about time to get some critique good and bad. Sorry about the awkward paragraphing, I did this on my phone.
P.s I am aware of the grammatical errors. This is just a rough draft and does need work.
June 28th 8:40pm. 1993
It was the 90's and I was fresh out of law school and I had already got my first job offer. I was desperate so I went for it not knowing quite what I was getting myself into. We had planned to meet at 9am the next day to discuss what the job offers the only problem was that I did not know who I was meeting and why.
That night I had a group date with my best friends Sandra and Chloe. They had been my friends since we were in law school. Sandra was a girl of status in the law industry as her dad was a lawyer, she was tall, tanned, had dark hair and dark eyes.
Sandra was really skinny and everything about her screamed sexy. She got all the guys even though she turned them all down.
Now Chloe on the other hand was the complete opposite. Chloe had long blond hair with colors running through it, pinks, purples, blues and oranges. She was short, maybe 5'2 and she was very socially awkward.
See when Chloe was younger she really wanted to be a hairdresser but her mum forced her into attending law school. Chloe didn't want to upset her mother so she used her talents with hair as a side business as a way to make some extra cash.
As the night progressed I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. You know the type of feeling you get when you think there is someone who just won't stop staring at you? The hairs on the back of your neck stand up and cold shivers run down your spine as if someone 'had just walked over your grave' as they say. That's the feeling I had now, so I decided to call it a night with my friends and walk home.
As I was walking I started to feel dizzy, queasy even… did I really drink that much? A few minutes passed by and I couldn't bring myself to walk any further. I hailed the first cab I saw and jumped in. My house was about a 10 minute walk away from our favorite hangout but I just couldn't bear to walk any longer. The taxi drive made me feel worse. I wasn't even sure if I was even in a taxi anymore and I just passed out.
June 29th 9:40am
Suddenly I woke up. I didn't know where I was and my vision was as blurry as my memory was foggy.
My face was wet. I could tell it wasn't sweat that had drenched my face and I soon discovered it was blood as I touched my forehead to find a deep wound gaping open inviting bacteria and disease into it.
"Where am I?" is all I could think as the pain from my wound radiated throughout my head.
I had a look around after my vision had come back to me. All I could see were photos of Sandra everywhere, Sandra in her car, Sandra in the court room and pretty much her whole life right in front of me.
Suddenly a swift not so delicate closed fist met with my face and believe me did it hurt. I didn't see who was hitting me repeatedly. All I could hear was a recording in the background and it didn't sound like anything I had ever heard before. It was a mixture between white noise and violence mixed with some classical and calming music – which didn't make any sense given the situation that I had been put in.
"Where is she?" I heard in the background repeatedly, I recognised that voice but who was it? The voice got louder and louder and I started to get all my senses back and then I saw it.
I didn't know exactly what it was; all I know is that it scared the hell out of me. This thing that had me locked in this room like a stalker turned murderous. By now I had my sense of smell back and the smell of this thing was not pretty at all. It smelt like I was lying in a cesspool filled with rotting carcases of animals and humans alike. I heard that voice again but this time it was screaming for its life.
I tried to stand up but this thing had me pinned to the ground with its tentacle's. I felt my heart beating faster.
A person walked up to me "it's alright let her go" a dark husky voice yelled and immediately I was let go. I stood up to take a better look around but before I could take a step I felt this burning sensation in my legs and I immediately dropped to the ground. I had fainted from the pain.
June 30th 3:07pm
This was the day that changed my life forever. It changed my identity and who I used to be.
I woke up in the hospital, nurses rushing around and kids running in and out of wards. Everyone kept calling me ruby. I didn't remember my real name but only what had happened over the past couple days. I made note to not let anyone know what I had seen; even though I didn't really know what I had seen. When I woke up I was given a bag that was supposed to be mine containing my belongings… but I didn't recognise any of them.
The bag contained a birth certificate to a woman named Ruby Kensington, a fresh out of teacher college degree in a folder filled with resumes, a keychain with a key attached to a note, what looked like car keys and a purse with a photo ID with my picture and the name Ruby Kensington.
As soon as the nurse's left me alone all I could think about was the note that was attached to the keys. Without hesitation I reached into the bag, just as a child would dig through its party bag full of treats, eager to locate the best piece of candy and eat it in one huge bite without hesitation. I quickly located what I was looking for, that note… the one that has been haunting my every thought for the past hour. 'Should I really be so hesitant to read this note?' I thought to myself.
All I knew was that I was apparently Ruby and that this note belongs to me. I procrastinated for a little, avoiding the inevitable by looking over my newly acquired qualifications and identity "Who are you Ruby?" I thought to myself while closely examining my license. "Do I even know how to drive?" I thought but quickly made the decision that I would know soon enough.
After closely examining all the belongings in my bag over and over again I decided it was time… The dreaded note, I sighed. Why was it so hard to just open this small piece of paper and read however many words are on it? I didn't know.
Finally without a thought I just opened it, swiftly as is I was ripping a band aid off my arm, I closed my eyes for a minute just to take a breath and then I opened them again. I began to read. The note read 'all the answers you seek are at the house.' But what could that mean? What house? Frustrated I crumpled up the piece of paper and threw it across the room "Score!" I shouted as it had landed in the bin. Fed up with all the unanswered questions I decided to have a shower as I suddenly felt dirty.
I managed to get a nap in after my shower before I was woken up so abruptly by the nurse. "Ma'am is everything alright?" The nurse said to me. "Yes, sorry you just startled me" I quickly replied. For some reason the nurse looked very familiar to me, I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Even the smell that consumed the room in her presence was familiar but then again I didn't even know who I was so how could I know this stranger? She was just a nurse… right?
"Everything seems to be alright, you can go home now" The nurse said interrupting my train of thought. "Oh thank you" I replied, the nurse left the room and I collected my belonging and discharge papers.
After I was discharged I walked out into the parking lot to try and find this mysterious car that I had never seen in my life. But there was no car here. I looked around and there was a payphone and surely this purse I was carrying would contain some money to make a call.
I slowly walked up to the payphone as I was still a bit lethargic from being stuck in that hospital. The payphone from a far looked pretty clean but as I approached it I was learning my lesson. Nothing is ever what it seems… The smell of the payphone varied between dead animal and urine, it definitely was not pleasant and I did not picture my day to go like this.
"Why me?" is really all I could think right about now while coming to the realization that yes, there was a payphone here and yes I did have some change to make a call but I don't know who to call or where to go. I was suddenly lost in my thoughts, I mean if anybody saw me right now they would probably think I was crazy, just standing here consumed by my own wandering mind but there was a sound in the back of my mind that just wouldn't go away. Then it dawned on me and quickly I snapped out of it.
The sound in the back of my mind was actually the constant ring of this payphone "how long had I been standing there consumed in my thoughts and why is this phone ringing?" thinking to myself, I just stood there – staring at this phone and its constant ring "Why is it still ringing?" I thought, hesitant I decided to answer it.
"Hel…" I started to say by was quickly cut off "Go home Ruby." The stranger said, the voice was so muffled I couldn't tell if it was a man or woman who had just told me, well, Ruby to go home. "But I…" I proceeded to reply but by that time the person on the phone had already hung up.
I quickly moved away from the pay phone as I just could not stand the smell anymore it was horrid. I decided pacing the car park again would be the best idea for me right now; surely I look like a crazy woman now – answering random pay phone calls and constant pacing of this deserted car park.
I am not sure how much time I had just wasted trying to figure out how I was going to make my way to my 'so called home' but man did it feel like forever. 'Maybe this is what it feels like to be alone, who am I kidding, I am alone and in a car park and why am I in a car park… ugh maybe I should try and hitch hike… wait does that even work these days… shit what is the date?' thoughts were racing through my head, one after another and by this point I was just confusing myself so I decided to just sit down and take a breath.
Just as I sat down and made myself comfortable a car pulled into the car park. The car was black; the sun light reflected off it and stung my eyes. When the black car pulled up in front of me it my imagination run wild. I began to imagine I was secretly a spy in an action movie about to embark on a dangerous mission. The car door opened and I jumped in without thinking. The doors locked behind me and I snapped out of it.
Suddenly all I saw was the inside of a boring black car. "How could I have let my imagination get the better of my judgement?" I wondered. The car started to move and immediately I started to panic, "where are we going" I thought as flashes of memories began to cloud my vision, I couldn't see the driver but they could obviously see me. A hand appeared out of a little slot in the tinted glass that was shadowing the driver. The hand held a paper bag and a note was stuck to it "again with the notes?" I thought to myself. I had decided to just go ahead and read it straight away, what did I have to lose? I was already in a strange car, received a strange phone call and had woken up in a strange hospital with a strangely familiar nurse. So what did I have to lose on another piece of paper?
'Don't panic you're safe now'


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"This is French onion soup made the easy way! It's the perfect starter for fall or winter dinners. The secret is a splash of sherry vinegar and sherry wine. Top with a slice of baguette bread, sprinkle with Gruyere, and broil to golden brown for an impressive first course."
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- Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Cook onions with salt, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Mix in thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Pour in sherry wine and sherry vinegar, and stir in black pepper. Pour in beef broth, chicken broth, and water. Stir to combine, and allow the soup to simmer gently for one hour.
- Ladle soup into heat-proof crocks. Place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each crock, and sprinkle 1 ounce of shredded Gruyere cheese per serving.
- Preheat oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Place the filled crocks on a baking sheet, and broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 1 minute.
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This is a very good recipe. However, make sure to remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. The French use wine often to flavor their food. I think it's silly to omit wine in a recipe simply because you "don't drink". The wine is not to get you drunk. It is an ingredient necessary to achieve the desired flavor in a dish. So to the previous reviewer, I don't think you should give one star when you obviously did not use the wine, which would have made a huge difference.
I learned how to make this from Vincent Price's cookbook. It is a long and intermediate recipe. Chef John's recipe here gets the flavor w/o all the fuss. This is an excellent and simple version. The alcohol cooks off and the sherry flavor combines perfectly with the cheese and onions. It is a warming aromatic blend of flavor, which makes it perfect for winter evenings when you know you are "in for the night-all snuggy and warm".
French Onion Soup is my son's favorite and he liked this the best! Very easy to make and flavorful. I love the splash of dry sherry and sherry vinegar. As Chef John suggested in his video recipe to purchase the real Gruyere cheese (which I did) and that adds a layer of pure culinary sophistication. Allow it to simmer long and slow. A wonderful meal on a cold day or anytime!
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Amount Per Serving (6 total)
- Calories
- 253 cal
- 13%
- Fat
- 17.4 g
- 27%
- Carbs
- 11.8 g
- 4%
- Protein
- 11.6 g
- 23%
- Cholesterol
- 53 mg
- 18%
- Sodium
- 1226 mg
- 49%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Hurricane Irene has left the scene, but the storm triggered many environment-related questions, some that I've been asked again and again ever since, including:
1. Did the hurricane impact our local beaches?
Coastal erosion is an ongoing issue for any waterfront area, and Long Island (with 188 miles of coastline in Nassau County alone!) is no exception. Hurricanes, of course, call attention to the issue. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has estimated that a significant portion of Long Island's coastline is in high erosion hazard areas, and Nassau County South Shore beaches have a long-term erosion rate of 1 to 4 feet per year, without considering unusual storm activity.
Losses caused by Hurricane Irene to homeowners living beachfront and nearby aside, our potential shared loss of some stretches of our favorite beaches, including state-owned Jones Beach and Town of Hempstead parks, are at issue. Officials report that it will take some time to fully assess the extent of erosion and dune damage. On the Monday after the hurricane hit, a town spokesman said, "There was a significant loss of sand reported at Town of Hempstead beaches. At this point, the town does not have specifics, but will soon be sharing quantitative information with FEMA."
2. What should I do about downed trees?
After a major storm, toppled trees are always a concern. First, stay clear if you see any loose wires. Also, keep in mind for the future that tree damage is often prevented with regular pruning and proper irrigation, according to Certified Arborist Julie Seghrouchni of the Cornell Cooperative Extension/Nassau at Eisenhower Park. "These practices would probably save money and lives," she said. Once damage is done, "toppled trees should be pruned back to sound wood," Seghrouchni said. "A moderate to large amount of the tree canopy may have to be pruned because of the extensive root damage." To leave things to professionals, call on Island Greenery or Old Mill Nursery. For disposal, see town information.
3. Why are there so many mosquitoes and bees around now?
Hurricanes often destroy nests, including those of mosquitoes and bees. Bug sprays are available at Ace Hardware or Home Depot, but check the label for toxicity and follow directions. Or go with natural repellents or look for organic sprays that irritate insects enough to cause them to steer clear of you and your yard.
4. Do homes with wind or solar power retain electricity during a storm?
It's a myth that wind or solar powered homes keep running when the rest of the homes in the area lose electricity. "If there's a power outage in your area, you will lose electricity just like everyone else," said Dan Sabia of Built Well Solar Corp. in Bellmore. "Both solar and wind energy systems are designed to shut down because they are tied to the grid through LIPA's power lines." They shut off because feeding power to a home means power also would feed from a home, causing live wires and potentially electrocuting service repair technicians. Solar hot water systems, not grid-tied, do keep functioning, however, assuming there's sunshine!
5. Were the town's wind/solar-powered shellfish beds damaged?
The Town of Hempstead's environmentally innovative shellfish beds, or Floating Upweller System (nicknamed FLUPSY), provides a controlled environment that force-feeds nutrient rich water to infant shellfish, allowing them to grow more quickly with a higher survival rate. This floating shellfish nursery is powered by a 10 kilowatt solar electricity system and a 2.4 kilowatt wind turbine, unreservedly environmentally friendly. "There was no reported damage to the Floating Upweller System," a town spokesperson said after the hurricane. That's great news for both the ecosystem and our local shellfish industry.
Do you have any environment-related post-hurricane questions? Please let the Green Gal know! E-mail her at email@example.com or ask her in the comments section below.
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The oldest Porsche in the U.S. is a 1952 356 Cabriolet, Porsche says
This 1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, owned by Robert Wilson, was imported into the United States in November 1952.
Robert Wilson of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the winner of a contest to find the oldest Porsche sold in America--a 1952 356 cabriolet that's been fully restored and painted red.
Porsche Cars North America ran the contest, which asked owners to submit documentation showing when their cars were first sold, as part of its celebration of 60 years of selling cars in the United States.
Wilson's car, which he found in a salvage yard, was imported in November 1952 by Max Hoffman, who started bringing Porsches to the United States in 1950. Wilson's 356 cabriolet is powered by a 1.5-liter engine rated at 60 hp.
The program also led Porsche to one of the first 356 cabriolets ever built--a 1950 model owned by Richard Brumme of Annapolis, Md. Brumme's Porsche is from the first batch of cars built in Stuttgart, Germany, after the company moved from Gmund, Austria. But because the car was originally sold outside the United States, Porsche gave the winning honors to Wilson's car.
Brumme's car will be displayed on the Porsche stand at the Los Angeles auto show in November.
Porsche also named the oldest example submitted for each of its models. They are:
-- 911: A 1965 model owned by Barry August of Clarksville, Md.
-- 912: A 1965 model owned by Steve Torkelsen of Wilton, Conn.
-- 914: A 1970 model owned by Ralph Stoesser of Marco Island, Fla.
-- 924: A 1977 model owned by Jay Hoover of New Haven, Ind.
-- 928: A 1977 model owned by Jim Doerr of Richmond, Va.
-- 944: A 1983 model owned by John Denning of Covington, Wash.
-- 968: A 1992 model owned by Jeffrey Coe of Trumball, Conn.
-- Boxster: A 1997 model owned by David Adrian of Worcester, Mass.
-- Cayenne: A 2004 model owned by Adam Reichard of Magnolia, Texas
-- Carrera GT: A 2005 model owned by Robert Ingram of Durham, N.C.
-- Cayman: A 2006 model owned by Eugenie Thomas of Martinez, Calif.
Porsche will give these owners a badge issued by the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.
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Chattanooga Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting.
It happened outside of "DA BUILDING," an event hall at 1622 Dodd's Avenue around 4:50a.m.
Two victims were taken to the hospital for treatment after the suspect shot them and fled the scene.
One of the victims
sustained non-life-threatening injuries, but the second victim has died as a
result of his injuries
The investigation is ongoing.