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May. 27, 2013
At least seven Philippine marines and seven Abu Sayyaf militants in Manila are killed in clash in a government offensive aimed at rescuing six foreign and Filipino hostages. MORE
Apr. 17, 2013
Officials in Philippines say Isnilon Hapilon, Islamist leader of Abu Sayyaf who has $5 million American bounty on his head, was wounded but escaped during army offensive that killed eight rebels in country's south. MORE
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U.S. Phasing Out Its Counterterrorism Unit in Philippines
American Special Forces will continue to help Philippine security forces counter a smaller, lingering Islamist threat, but the size of the mission will drop to a dozen or so advisers from its current 320 service members.
June 27, 2014, Friday
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Top Militant Leader Is Arrested in Philippines
Khair Mundos, 50, a leader of Abu Sayyaf, was arrested on Wednesday morning in southern Manila, according to a statement from the police.
June 12, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON ABU SAYYAF AND: Philippines , Terrorism , Abu Sayyaf , Mundos, Khair
2 Women Are Kidnapped From a Resort in Malaysia
The abductions appeared to be the work of insurgents from nearby islands of the southern Philippines who have been fighting the Philippine government.
April 4, 2014, Friday
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New Clash in the Philippines Raises Fears of a Wider Threat
Government forces are now dealing with two separate outbreaks of violence in the southern Philippines.
September 13, 2013, Friday
MORE ON ABU SAYYAF AND: Abu Sayyaf , Philippines , Muslims and Islam , Defense and Military Forces
Rescue Effort in Philippines Turns Deadly
At least seven Philippine marines and seven Abu Sayyaf militants were killed in a clash in a government offensive aimed at rescuing six foreign and Filipino hostages.
May 27, 2013, Monday
MORE ON ABU SAYYAF AND: Hostages , Deaths (Fatalities) , Defense and Military Forces , Philippines , Abu Sayyaf
Philippines: Militant Escapes Army Raid
An Islamist militant leader who has a $5 million American bounty on his head escaped during an army offensive that killed eight rebels, a military official said Tuesday.
April 17, 2013, Wednesday
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Kidnapped Australian Is Freed in Southern Philippines
Warren Richard Rodwell, who was abducted by members of an Islamic militant organization in 2011, was released early Saturday in the coastal town of Pagadian.
March 24, 2013, Sunday
MORE ON ABU SAYYAF AND: Abu Sayyaf , Kidnapping , Philippines , Mindanao (Philippines) , Australia
The Brewing Terror Threat in Thailand
After an Islamist jihad thrust in Mali provoked military intervention from Western and African forces, attention is turning on East Asia's most terror-prone spot: Thailand's south.
January 22, 2013, Tuesday
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Philippines Says Reporter From Jordan Held Hostage
Baker Atyani had been missing for nearly two weeks. Some suspect that a militant group is responsible, but the Philippine government could not confirm that.
June 24, 2012, Sunday
'Kidnapped' TV Crew Apparently Wasn't
After a week of wild rumors about the kidnapping of a TV crew in the Philippines, a government official has said that the journalists are with members of a violent Islamist group but 'appear to be free to go anytime.'
June 19, 2012, Tuesday
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St. Francis University will hold an open house starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 2. The open house offers prospective students and their families a chance to take a comprehensive look at the university and its facilities.
Shortly after registration at the JFK Student Center, the open house will begin with an academic and activities fair where aspiring students can talk to St. Francis faculty representatives about the more than 30 majors the campus offers, according to a news release.
In addition to the existing majors, the academic and activities fair will offer insight into several new programs, including public health, gaming and new media and an American Sign Language minor.
Extracurricular activities, including 22 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams and study abroad programs, also will be featured.
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Interested parties who are unable to make it to the open house may have an opportunity to attend a similar program at a different date, university spokeswoman Marie Young said.
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The city of Clinton will continue to offer incentives to city employees who successfully recruit a Clinton police officer, City Council members decided Tuesday.
If a recruited candidate is hired by the CPD, the recruiter would receive $500 for a person who is not certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or $1,000 for recruiting an officer already certified by the ILEA.
The certified candidate would also receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus over a four- year period.
Police Chief Brian Guy said the incentive program reduces costs for wages, benefits and training significantly by eliminating the $33,000 it takes to send an officer to the academy.
The council approved the incentive program in 2005.
"Since that time, CPD recruitment numbers are still low," Guy wrote in a memo to council members. "The 2012 recruitment and testing season netted two certified applicants, largely due to our budget reductions and the applicants realizing their chances of being hired by the CPD was relatively non-existent."
At least five CPD employees have received $500 each for successfully recruiting candidates since the program was initiated, none of them ILEA certified, Guy said.
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COLUMBIA — When Diane Gilbert, a teacher at Kelly Mill Middle School, taught her students about the business aspects of running a theme park, she beamed a Disney representative into the classroom for an interview.
When she teaches Shakespeare, she has a list of go-to websites and apps that her students, working on tablets and computers, use to learn.
"Whatever it is you're going to be teaching them, they have that springboard of excitement because they get to use the devices," Gilbert said of the impact of bringing technology into the classroom.
The Richland 2 school district where Gilbert teaches is among several in the state pushing to put an electronic device in every student's hands. And as more school districts move beyond printed textbooks, they are looking for more flexibility in choosing and paying for technology.
School systems are not allowed to negotiate with publishers to buy textbooks. Instead, the selection and purchase of textbooks is handled through the S.C. Department of Education.
However, a state Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Wes Hayes, R-Rock Hill, would allow districts to go outside the state's list to buy digital textbooks.
But some district superintendents say the proposal is only a small step toward larger changes that are needed in the way the state pays for instructional materials, including giving districts more control over what they buy.
The bill, they say, would leave it to the districts to pay for e-textbooks out of pocket, when they want to be able to use their share of money available through the state.
State schools superintendent Mick Zais, a Republican, supports removing the state Education Department and Board of Education from the process of choosing and doling out textbooks, said spokesman Jay Ragley.
But Zais does not support the state paying for digital devices for school districts – a move that would create "a never-ending want by districts to have the latest and greatest device," Ragley said. "A line item for devices (in the budget) would be bad public policy."
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Superintendent Lynn Moody of the Rock Hill school district is pushing for changes in state law that would allow districts to use textbook money to buy digital textbooks and devices.
Moody acknowledges that convincing lawmakers to pay for technology outright likely is unrealistic. But allowing districts to decide how to spend their textbook money would be a start.
Richland 2 spokesman Ken Blackstone said the move to digital devices is not just about swapping printed texts for digital e-texts. It also is about allowing teachers to take advantage of the ways of learning that technology offers.
"When people want to learn things" – how to replace a sink, how to play guitar – "where do they go? ... YouTube," he said.
"Certainly having local control of every district's portion of the (state) money would go a long way in helping out teachers to have that flexibility," Blackstone said.
But Education Department spokesman Ragley said the state does not divide textbook money into pots for every school district.
The General Assembly appropriates money to Education Department each year for textbooks. School districts request textbooks from a list approved by the state Board of Education. Then, the Education Department buys textbooks and digital licenses for electronic instructional materials and loans them out to districts while retaining ownership.
Hayes' bill would provide districts a way around that system by allowing them to buy digital textbooks not on the approved list but provides no additional money to pay for them.
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Hayes said the current method for choosing textbooks has served the state well for years but may be becoming "outmoded."
Lawmakers may need to consider sending money directly to districts for textbooks, he said. That likely won't happen until next year.
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One issue is that different school districts are moving into the digital age at different speeds.
Hayes cited "wariness" from the Education Department and the "poorer school districts because they don't have the technology."
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But as more and more districts expand their use of technology in the classroom, lawmakers will have to rethink the way they pay for instructional materials, including electronic devices, Hayes said.
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Franklin Delano and Eleanor Roosevelt's marriage is one of the most celebrated and scrutinized partnerships in presidential history. It raised eyebrows in their lifetimes and has only become more controversial since their deaths. From FDR's lifelong romance with Lucy Mercer to Eleanor's purported lesbianism—and many scandals in between—the American public has never tired of speculating about the ties that bound these two headstrong individuals. Some claim that Eleanor sacrificed her personal happiness to accommodate FDR's needs; others claim that the marriage was nothing more than a gracious façade for political convenience. No one has told the full story until now. In this groundbreaking new account of the marriage, Hazel Rowley describes the remarkable courage and lack of convention—private and public—that kept FDR and Eleanor together. She reveals a partnership that was both supportive and daring. Franklin, especially, knew what he owed to Eleanor, who was not so much behind the scenes as heavily engaged in them. Their relationship was the product of FDR and Eleanor's conscious efforts—a partnership that they created according to their own ambitions and needs.In this dramatic and vivid narrative, set against the great upheavals of the Depression and World War II, Rowley paints a portrait of a tender lifelong companionship, born of mutual admiration and compassion. Most of all, she depicts an extraordinary evolution—from conventional Victorian marriage to the bold and radical partnership that has made Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt go down in history as one of the most inspiring and fascinating couples of all time.
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They were cousins, fifth-generation, once removed. Their common ancestor, Claes van Rosenvelt, had emigrated from Holland around 1650 and settled in New Amsterdam, as New York City was still called at that time. On American shores the family name, which meant "field of roses," had been changed to "Roosevelt," but the descendants still pronounced the first syllable "rose," in deference to their Dutch heritage. However the name was pronounced, there was no ambiguity about its standing:
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"Here is the most consequential love story of the twentieth century, told with verve, swift narrative drive, and clear-eyed fondness for the lovers. 'Clear-eyed' because Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt's marriage was as difficult as it was momentous: How many husbands have ever had to suffer being nagged about the fate of Yugoslavia? How many wives have had to endure the deflections and evasions of a dissimulator as artful as FDR? Hazel Rowley tells a tale as full of betrayals as it is of a fundamental fidelity, while detailing a partnership so powerful that it has shaped the lives of all of us who read about it today." —Richard Snow, former editor of American Heritage and author of A Measureless Peril"A distinguished biographer's fresh take on the marriage of the Roosevelts, the most dynamic couple ever to occupy the White House . . . A focused account of a complex marriage that continues to fascinate." —Kirkus Reviews"Franklin and Eleanor is a fascinating read, rich with insight and detail. Here is a political marriage that rose above politics; a partnership that was driven as much by idealism as by ambition; and a friendship that survived despite all. Hazel Rowley is a wonderful writer with a gift—rare among historians—for entertaining her readers." —Amanda Foreman, Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire"Theirs was one of the great marriages in history, one that reshaped the lives of millions in their own time and beyond. In Hazel Rowley's engaging new book, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt come alive anew in all their complexity, humanity, and greatness." —Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship
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"Randy [Starkman (1960-April 16, 2012)] lived by the same motto as the rest of us. The Olympics isnt every four years, its every single day. He just got it." --Canadian Olympic kayaker Adam van Koeverden
Great cast!
Mao looks so lovely.
Davis and White headline tsunami relief shows (press release): http://web.icenetwork.com/news/artic...&vkey=ice_news
ETA video of Mai Asada teaching dance moves to fans for this year's show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgLpgqv5d80&feature=plcpAs part of her continuing efforts to help those affected by this tragedy, 2010 Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada has been instrumental in arranging two benefit shows as part of the "Lotte Presents The Ice" skating series. The shows will take place July 24 and 25 for approximately 50 invited guests from the Tochigi prefecture.
The shows will be available only to the invited guests; no tickets will be sold. Chartered buses will take the guests (some of whom still live in evacuation centers) to the venue in Nikko.
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"Randy [Starkman (1960-April 16, 2012)] lived by the same motto as the rest of us. The Olympics isnt every four years, its every single day. He just got it." --Canadian Olympic kayaker Adam van Koeverden
^^ Very honorable of them!
What a lovely thing to do!
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Mai looks so charming!! Wheeee I heard girl's group number is annouced to be coreographed by Mai and Yuka Sato together. Can't wait to see it.Originally Posted by Sylvia
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All skaters got safely arrived.
A short video clip of rehearsal:
thaanks for new clip
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There are a total of 9 performances this time. I am really looking forward to the show.
Here is a pic from Alex's tweet.
The first show just started.
Mao and Jeff (Mai was the moderator) had a talk session during the intermission.
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I saw the afternoon version of The Ice last night! It was the night where the men shone, I thought.
Jeff, of course, made me cry with his beauty, but the one that impressed me the most was Kozu!! He was THE master of edges, and I think he is skating much more powerfully than before. I really think many aspects of his SS surpass Patrick's.
Also, I was impressed with Takahito Mura's performance. His style reminded me of how Yuna used to skate. Very powerful, broad strokes.
I was a little startled with Mao's new Mary Poppins exhibition. It does not measure up to the majesty of Jupiter, but I suppose she is just showing another side to her performance ability. She does a double-axel holding an umbrella, and her outfit is quite elaborate and makes jumping difficult, I think. She succeeded in doing a very nice flip but doubled or singled her loop. I think there were some transitions leading right up to all the jumps so what with her costume, I believe jumping in her exhibition is going to be something of an ordeal for her.
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West Texas Rehab to Host Annual Golf Classic at the Abilene Country Club Oct. 11th
It's time for the third annual West Texas Rehab/Hospice of the Big Country Tim Hamilton Memorial Golf Classic. The tournament will be at the Abilene Country Club and is open to the the first 30, four person teams. Director of Donor Relations Dan Huggins said "anyone can sign up whether you have a 4 person team or not, we can put you with other players to form a team."
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This tournament is a four person scramble and is limited to the first 120 golfers or the first 30 teams of four people to sign up. Lunch and an awards ceremony will follow post game. All golfers will receive gifts, plus there's lots of other prizes and drawings throughout the event. Sponsorships are still available, a $1,250.00 'Birdie' sponsor gets a 1 team entry plus signage on the course. A $2,500.00 'Eagle' sponsor receives 2 team entries plus special signage on the course and at the clubhouse.
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Educators weigh in on creationism in schools
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By RACHAEL GRAY
When Hugoton Public Schools agreed to allow a creationist speaker to talk about science in Hugoton public schools last month, it drew the ire of the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that the speech wouldn't be in accordance with the federal law of separation of church and state.
Hugoton Public Schools' decision to allow Matt Miles from the Creation Truth Foundation to give a presentation to Hugoton students is drawing mixed reaction and opinions from some area and state educators, as well as some science scholars.
Sally Cauble, vice chairman of the Kansas State Board of Education, and representative of District 5, said the decision was under local control.
"I have no say over that. If that's what the school board wants, and what works in that community that's local control," she said.
Cauble said she doesn't agree with teaching creationism in schools and that Kansas schools should stick to state standards. But Miles stayed in line with the law and talked about dinosaur bones and fossils at Hugoton schools. He didn't mention the origin of the Earth, the age of the fossils and dinosaur replicas or make any mention of the Bible.
A group of Hugoton residents approached the school district to see if Miles, a Hugoton High School alumnus. could come and speak to local students.
Hugoton USD 215 Superintendent Mark Crawford had Miles sign a memorandum stating that he wouldn't go into such topics as the origin of the Earth, the age of the fossils and the Bible. Crawford defended the district's decision, saying Miles' speech was not out of line and the ACLU didn't think Hugoton educators could make their own, responsible decisions.
Crawford also said the geography of Hugoton makes it difficult for students to visit museums. Miles' presentation allowed students to see up close and personal the fossils and replicas of dinosaurs.
Although Cauble said Crawford wasn't in the wrong in bringing Miles to the school, she said the discussion of fossils and dinosaurs might better be left to having the guest speaker in the science classroom.
"That's a local control issue. But if they were really relating it to science standards, they should have left it to a discussion in a classroom. The timing of guest speakers — it's best to do that when you're on that subject," she said.
Cauble said the subject of dinosaurs was appropriate for an all-school program.
"If he didn't go into creationism, it was a very appropriate assembly. Everyone learns a little about dinosaurs in grade school, and all students love them. It was a perfectly acceptable assembly," she said.
She also said that in a small community, it's difficult to find public spaces to hold events. Miles and Creation Truth Foundation members also held public assemblies at night, when they did spread their message.
"It's a community school. And I'm not as critical as to who uses it for public use. That may be the only place a large group can fit into. And it is taxpayer money. If they follow the policy of use, I see no problem there," she said.
Fundamentalist speakers in schools should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, she said.
"I think it depends on how it's done. If it's presented as another idea amongst many, it's fine. If they try to prove their side, it's wrong. I think it depends on how it's used. We need to try to educate our kids that there's all sorts of ideas out there," she said.
Cauble, as a Christian, said with science and religion, you don't have to have one or the other.
But teaching those ideals doesn't belong in schools, she said.
"On creation, I just believe that God created the world and he may have done that through many different ways," she said.
In the new state science standards that are coming out, Cauble said, the curriculum does deal with evolution, but it doesn't get into the specifics and details of the theory.
"I don't think people understand that we don't go into the depth of that in junior high and high school like people think we do. We're worrying about things that are so minute in the overall science world," she said.
When students go to college, they will face more of the in-depth classes on those topics, she said.
Cauble said she won't ever vote for religious fundamentals to be taught in science classes in Kansas schools.
"I won't ever vote for that being the only way we teach our students. I will vote for what is in the new science standards," she said.
Cauble said as with all state standards, the new science standards promote literacy with the ability for discussion and exploration.
"Instead of, here's the information, learn it and memorize it, they'll have to apply it. And then we'll have to show the knowledge of being able to do this," she said.
Cauble said she doesn't think the new science standards are controversial.
"They've been out over a year for the public to look at," she said.
Diane DeBacker, Kansas commissioner of education, said her office has been in communication with Crawford.
"He did apologize if this was bringing any undue attention to the state of Kansas, especially as we're working to adopt the new science standards in Kansas," she said.
DeBacker said Crawford's email was thoughtful and that he had the whole state in mind when making this decision.
She also said the assembly stayed in line with state and federal law.
"From everything I've read and heard, from the news and others, it doesn't appear anything was done inappropriately. Crawford and his staff took precautions that this didn't drift over into a conversation that shouldn't be happening in Kansas public schools right now," she said.
DeBacker said she hasn't seen an upswing in fundamentalist groups trying to speak at public schools.
"Our superintendents and curriculum directors are very knowledgeable in what they can and cannot allow in schools. They follow the separation of church and state. I think most err on the side of caution most of the time and say no rather than yes," she said.
DeBacker said she's received no complaints from local or national educators on the Hugoton matter.
"I think the intentions of the school district and of Crawford were exactly as they said they were," she said.
But Kenny Bridges, superintendent at USD 494 Syracuse public schools, said if the school board there allowed such a speaker into the school, he would publicly denounce that decision.
"That's the basic violation of the separation of religion and schools," he said.
Bridges said the debate goes beyond that.
"Nobody took prayers out of schools. I pray. But it's not my decision to make others," he said.
Bridges said it's a debate he often had at Oral Roberts University.
"If we have mandated Christian prayer, let's say someday down the road we have mandated Hindu prayer. Not everyone would agree on that either," he said.
Bridges said he wouldn't have agreed to let a creationist group into the public school.
"I would have never, ever signed off on that kind of assembly. I believe in conflict, and I believe in science. I also believe in Christianity, but religion doesn't belong in public schools," he said.
Bridges said this isn't a debate over religion itself.
"The Bible and science do not disagree. You've got the pragmatist and the realist ideals. Things are not always black and white," he said.
Those discussions are not for a science classroom or speech, he said.
"I would have been very open in my opposition against that," he said.
Josh Rosenau, programs and policy director at the National Center for Science Education Inc., is a former doctoral candidate in evolutionary biology at the University of Kansas. He said a program on fossils and dinosaurs would have been better presented by actual paleontologists. And Kansas has many.
"There are people there, all over the state, who understand science in its entirety," he said.
Rosenau contends students could have been misled by the presentation.
"I am not sure what that speaker said but there are ways that creationists can sneak ideas in, ways they can mislead students as to what science is and how it works. That would be my biggest concern — that they would be looking to him as an expert on this subject and may consider him an option for further research on these matters," he said.
Rosenau said some science teachers in the district may have opposed the assembly, but it's tricky to get teachers to come forward.
"There's the right thing to do and say, but then they also want to get along with their neighbors and colleagues," he said.
Rosenau said the advice he would give to teachers is to remember they have the greatest dedication to themselves and to students.
"That means teaching evolution thoroughly and comprehensively. A lot of people have misconceptions about evolution and science in the context of religion and social issues. But what happens in science class is different. When you talk about that, you alleviate some of those concerns," he said.
In Garden City USD 457, Superintendent Rick Atha said the district handles assemblies on a case-by-case basis.
"We do assemblies for two reasons: for educational reasons to align with goals and objectives with coursework, and for an entertainment value," he said.
Atha said a lot of outside groups come in and use facilities.
"We have a use of schools and facilities policy that we follow. It would be possible for a church to use our facilities beyond the school day or on a weekend," he said.
Atha said the building principals, and then the superintendent, evaluate what groups come into the schools.
"We do have to be mindful in a public school of the separation of church and state. That is a federal law," he said.
Atha said the district also would consult the legal counsel locally and with the Kansas Association of School Boards.
Tom Blackburn, USD 457 Board of Education vice president, echoed Atha.
"I don't have a position on any speaker until I know what the entire situation would be.¬ I would try to evaulate each situation on the known facts at the time," he said.


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comment on a post Andrew Jackson Has Got to Go!! (From the MYDD Masthead) over 8 years ago
on a comment on Bob Casey - Does He Want to Lose? over 8 years agoNot only Pa. Gov. & former DNC Chairman Rendell endorsed Alito, but former NJ Governor Brendan Byrne and current Gov. Corzine's legal counsel did the same. Alito is very favorably viewed by those who have appeared before him and there are many prominent Democrats in the 3rd Circuit who support Alito. There's something to be said for one's own experience outweighing the interest group caricatures.
on a comment on What About Lindsey Graham? over 8 years agoAttorneys in the Clinton White House Counsel's office helped his S. Ct. nominees, too, and it was the same for previous administrations. I doubt they talked about the other issues that the WH Counsel was involved in. This is a non-story & raising it has lawyers in Washinton thinking some Senate Democrats have lost sight of reality.
comment on a post Weren't These Hearings Supposed To Be About Alito? over 8 years agoMore time won't help Judiciary Committee Democrats unless they use it effectively, and so far they haven't. There's not much basis for thinking it will get better since the MSM & legal commentators are mostly giving the win to Alito.
Dems appear to be just going through the motions, not even staying once they've asked their questions. Not what you want to do if you're contending something important is going on and the outcome is in doubt.
comment on a post The Goal of the Alito Hearings over 8 years agoIt's OK for this place to have a point of view, but when the Roberts hearings were blogged, it was presented as if Committee Democrats were winning a decision, when just about every other source had Roberts by a knockout. There's a need for some realism in the presentation.
comment on a post Opposition to Alito Losing Traction? Not Likely over 8 years agoI think a lot of folks on this site were out of touch with reality on the John Roberts nomination, and relied way too much on the interest group "talking points" that were in many cases not very accurate. Something similar appears to be happening on the Alito nomination. Alito received a unanimous Well Qualified rating from the ABA today. At a minimum, that does a lot to remove the rather spurious allegations of ethical misconduct by Alito.
While it is true that the hearings are yet to come, those who have seen Alito in action seem confident that he will be up to the challenge. While Alito may not be quite as smooth in his presentation skills as John Roberts, his legal ability is on a par, and I think he's likely to be confirmed with at least 65 votes. In the long run, that will actually be good for Dems, assuming folks think there will soon be Democratic Presidents who will have S. Ct. vacancies to fill.
on a comment on How Bush Failed the Sago 13 over 8 years agoWell, it's not my data, it's from the Mine Safety & Health Administration, part of the Department of Labor. While the number of miners has declined, the numbers from the Bush years were similar to the last 2 years of the Clinton Administration, when fatalities were higher. I'm sure the "research" could be improved if we had the hours worked or even the tons of coal mined, but I used what is readily available. My main point was that diarist didn't even bother to do that, but just made the type of knee-jerk criticism that often actually ends up benefiting Bush.
on a comment on How Bush Failed the Sago 13 over 8 years agoCoal mine fatalities have actually decreased during the Bush Administration compared to Clinton's tenure:
Year Miners Fatalities
1993 141,183 47
1994 143,645 45
1995 132,111 47
1996 126,451 39
1997 126,429 30
1998 122,083 29
1999 114,489 35
2000 108,098 38
2001 114,458 42
2002 110,966 27
2003 104,824 30
2004 108,734 28
2005 n/a 22
There were an average of 38.75 coal mine fatalities per year under Clinton, compared to 29.8 under Bush. Even if you just compare the last 5 years of Clinton, fatalities were lower under Bush. Reflexive anti-Bush sentiments aren't a substitute for actual research - shooting from the hip ends up making Bush look better than may be otherwise warranted.
on a comment on MyDD 2006 Predictions over 8 years ago--> Samuel Alito's move to the floor is blocked by Lincoln Chafee.
If that is meant to suggest there would be a vote against Alito in the Judiciary Committee, can't happen since Chafee isn't on the Committee. More generally, don't expect Chafee to vote against Alito unless he bombs out in the hearings, which isn't likely. Rhode Island has the greatest percentage of Italian-Americans of any state, and Chafee faces primary opposition from the right. Politically, the smart vote for Chafee is to confirm.
comment on a post MyDD 2006 Predictions over 8 years agoBarely retaking the House while falling short of a majority in the Senate would under-perform the historical norm for the six-year, off-year elections of most Presidents since FDR, so a well-run campaign could do better. However, given how poorly Dems fared in the 2002 off-year election, I think most would gladly settle for the House and gaining a few Senate seats.
comment on a post Alito Supports Illegal Wiretaps over 8 years agoAlito was on the Supreme Court brief for the case, which had already been made public. The only thing the memo adds is showing that Alito argued for raising a more narrow argument than what was ulttimately put in the brief.
This wasn't really a wiretap case, since DOJ wasn't arguing that the wiretaps were legal, just that the former Attorney General was immune from suit for money damages. The S. Ct., with Rehnquist recused, agreed with DOJ, albeit on a more limited basis than DOJ had argued.
Does anyone think the DOJ position would have been any different if it had been a Bobby Kennedy ordered wiretap at issue? The brief raised the DOJ's institutional position. This really isn't news & the diary is trying to make something of next to nothing.
comment on a post Montana Shock Jock Loves Marriage, Perhaps a Bit Too Much over 8 years agoAn obscure Montana radio personality has a bit of a bigamy problem, and it's front-page news here? What is this, the National Enquirer For Obscure Political Opponents?
Aim higher.
on a comment on "Republicans in Disarray" Media Narrative in 2006? over 8 years agoThere doesn't appear to be any good news for Democrats. This is a district that gave Kerry 40% of the vote, Young got 28%. Granted turnout is a lot different in a special election, but Young was heavily touted in the Democratic blogosphere as an effective candidate. Doesn't look like he was able to motivate Democrats to turn out. Not a good sign for the "run everywhere" strategy, but it's early.
This race may also be a sign that it's premature to write-off the GOP's chances in 2006.
on a comment on Alito on the Ropes over 8 years agoThere aren't going to be many Red State Democrats who'd support a filibuster, and without them the numbers aren't there. My guess is at least both Nelsons, Dorgan, Conrad, Baucus, Pryor, Landrieu & Byrd will actually vote to confirm, even more would vote for cloture.
on a comment on Alito on the Ropes over 8 years agoThe Boston Globe article has just a passing reference to Alito not recusing in Vanguard. No specifics, I'm afraid. If you want to find that persuasive, so be it.
However, here is the vastly more persuasive reasoning of one of the experts referred to above:Honorable Arlen Specter, Chair
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Recent press accounts suggest that some believe it was improper for Judge Samuel Alito to have participated in a case called Monga v. Ottenberg, decided by a panel of the Third Circuit in 2002. In my opinion, there is no basis for suggesting his action was in any way improper.
To briefly suggest my background to draw such a conclusion, I have taught and written in the field of legal and judicial ethics for over thirty years. The law school text that I co-author has long been the most widely used in the country, and it covers judicial ethics in considerable detail.
Judge Alito's required annual financial disclosure forms list among his holding several Vanguard mutual funds that offer diverse kinds of investment products. Some of the funds are shown as valued in the range $15,000 to $50,000; others are in range $50,000 to $100,000.
Based on the relatively sketchy reports we have available, the Monga v. Ottenberg case arose after Mr. Monga's business failed. A Massachusetts court appointed Mr. Ottenberg as receiver. Mr. Ottenberg claimed that certain Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) had been created by fraudulent transfers and thus that their assets should be available to pay creditors. The Massachusetts court agreed with him and so ordered. The IRAs were invested in several mutual funds, including some managed by Vanguard.
Even prior to that adverse ruling, Mr. Monga had filed collateral proceedings in federal court in Philadelphia seeking to enjoin the mutual fund companies from paying the accounts over to Mr. Ottenberg. That case had been dismissed in 1996, shortly before Mr. Monga's death. Later, in 1998, the Massachusetts state court had enjoined Mr. Monga's widow, Ms. Maharaj, from filing any other such action in any state or federal court.
The case on which Judge Alito sat was an appeal from the decision of Federal District Judge Hutton granting the motions of Vanguard and Founders Funds to dismiss yet another collateral federal action and to allow the companies to comply with the Massachusetts order. It
should not be surprising, given the repeated factual findings in favor of Mr. Ottenberg, that the Third Circuit panel consisting of Judges Alito, Fuentes and Roth unanimously affirmed Judge Hutton without published opinion. The Supreme Court denied certiorari.
As apparently a last ditch effort to keep her case alive, Ms. Maharaj then sought to reopen the case by suggesting that because Judge Alito had owned Vanguard mutual funds at the time of the Third Circuit decision, the result was somehow tainted. Thus, a different panel of the Third Circuit reheard the case and unanimously reached the same result, again in an unpublished opinion. The Supreme Court again denied certiorari.
The relevant statutory provision, 28 U.S.C. § 455, requires a federal judge such as Judge Alito to disqualify himself (a) "in any proceeding in which his impartiality might reasonably be questioned," or (b) if he "has a financial interest in * * * a party to the proceeding, or any other interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding."
Part (d) of § 455 then defines "financial interest" to mean "ownership of a legal or equitable interest, however small, or a relationship as director, adviser, or other active participant in the affairs of a party, except that: (i) Ownership in a mutual or common investment fund that holds securities is not a `financial interest' in such securities unless the judge participates in the management of the fund."
The best technical argument that Judge Alito did something wrong seems to be that he had a "financial interest" in "a party to the proceeding," because Vanguard was technically one of the defendants in the collateral proceeding for injunction that was on review. The argument collapses, however, in view of the clear statement in § 455(d) that ownership of a mutual fund is expressly not a financial interest "unless the judge participates in the management of the fund."
I have seen it suggested that Vanguard apparently regards its mutual fund purchasers as "owners" in the same way that mutual insurance companies call their policyholders "owners." In both situations, investors or policyholders may "own" the company in some theoretical sense, but that fact no more makes Judge Alito part of the "management of the [Vanguard] fund" than a policyholder could be said to "manage" his or her insurance company. There is, in short, simply no way that Judge Alito fits within the prohibition of 28 U.S.C. § 455.
Further, and going more to the real issue in any ethics charge, it is absolutely clear that there is no way Judge Alito stood to profit from deciding the Monga case one way rather than another. Putting aside the infinitesimal share of the Vanguard funds that Judge Alito owned, Vanguard had no material stake in the outcome of the Monga case. Vanguard presumably wanted the case to be over; that is likely why it moved to dismiss the federal proceeding. But Vanguard held money that belonged either to Mr. Monga, or to the receiver Mr. Ottenberg.
Nothing that Judge Alito did or could do would change the fact that the money did not belong to Vanguard or Vanguard's theoretical "owners" such as Judge Alito.
There is thus no actual or technical substance to the suggestion that Judge Alito did something wrong in hearing the Monga case. One may say that judges must avoid even "the appearance of impropriety," but no reasonable person could believe that Judge Alito violated even that standard. It should not "appear" improper to decide a case which the judge has no incentive to decide other than in accordance with the law.
Finally, I have seen it said in the media that Judge Alito promised your Committee at the time of his confirmation in 1990 that he would recuse himself from "any cases involving the Vanguard companies." I have not seen the context of that "promise," but I greatly doubt that your Committee understood it to require more than the law governing disqualification requires.
In any event, even if Judge Alito had undertaken special responsibilities involving disqualification in cases in which Vanguard appeared in any form, I do not see his failure to recuse himself in the Monga case as other than one of the inadvertent failures to disqualify that occur from time to time because of the volume of cases and press of business in the federal courts. In 1997, for example, press reports said that Justice Ginsburg had participated in some twenty-one Supreme Court cases involving companies in which her husband held stock. The mistakes were clearly inadvertent, did not affect any result, and no one saw the incidents as suggesting anything other than oversights to be avoided in the future.
The name of the Monga case was Monga v. Ottenberg. The names of Vanguard and the other mutual funds appeared later in the case title to be sure, but it was obvious to everyone that they were not the real parties in interest. The decision in question ultimately turned on the finality of Massachusetts state court rulings in a dispute between two individuals, Monga and Ottenberg. It is thus utterly unjustified to call Judge Alito's participation in that case a conflict of interest or a breach of faith with this Committee.
In my opinion, Judge Alito's participation in the Monga case was in no way improper, nor does it give any reason to doubt that he would fully comply with his ethical responsibilities if he is confirmed as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Thomas D. Morgan
George Washington University Law School


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Salad for Breakfast, 4 Ways
4 ways to do salad for breakfast
Mama was right—breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have repeatedly shown that breakfast eaters tend to be leaner, eat healthier overall diets, and tend to do better at morning mental tasks. The other mantra that Mama is famous for is equally correct—you need to eat more vegetables. In fact, most Americans don't even come close to the recommended amount of vegetables in their diet; while most adults need at least 2 and a half cups of vegetables each day, many of us struggle to get one measly cup on any given day. This is bad news for our health and probably our waistline. Eating more plant-based foods, including vegetables, is at the top of almost every health professional's advice list and may well be the most commonly given nutrition advice of all time.
Enter the breakfast salad. Adding vegetables to breakfast simply does not happen in many American kitchens, but vegetables are a morning staple for many other cultures. In Turkey, a typical breakfast might be a dish of tomatoes, green peppers, olive oil, and eggs. In Japan, vegetables are often served as a side dish with breakfast. Fava beans dressed with lemon and olive oil are served all over Cairo as a common breakfast food.
If you want to make Mama happy and eat your breakfast and your vegetables, why not experiment with a breakfast salad? Here are four ways to introduce the salad into your morning meal:
Sweet and Crunchy: Breakfast is the one meal of the day in which many people prefer something sweet. If this is your preference, there are plenty of options to get in a salad that satisfies your morning sweet tooth. Start with a bed of spinach, which pairs very well with sweets, and sprinkle in some fresh berries or even some dried fruit. Throw in some cinnamon toast croutons (to make these, simply cube some day-old bread, spray them with non-stick vegetable oil, toss them in a bag with some cinnamon and sugar, and bake for 10 minutes in the oven). Add some slivered almonds or sunflower seeds, and then drizzle your salad with nonfat, plain Greek yogurt mixed with a touch of honey.
South of the border: For a bit of spice in the morning, turn your taco salad into a breakfast salad! Registered Dietitian Lori Sullivan from Hartford, Connecticut frequently prescribes this type of breakfast for her clients to help them get in more veggies. Start with a whole-grain tortilla shell (corn tortillas count!), fill it with mixed, shredded greens and other veggies, low-fat cheese, black beans, and plenty of fresh salsa. To add more protein, and to make it seem more like breakfast, top it with a poached egg.
Fresh and Creamy: For a creamy, satisfying breakfast salad that's a snap to throw together, have on hand some grape tomatoes, shelled edamame, avocado, low-fat baby mozzarella balls, and balsamic vinegar. Toss the ingredients together, and experiment with adding in some sliced cucumber and fresh mint or basil, for variety.
Sauteed: If you're craving something warm on a cold morning, try a sautéed salad. This is what Sharon Palmer, registered dietitian and author of The Plant-Powered Diet, frequently does for her own breakfast. Sharon recommends using olive oil and herbs to crisply sauté Mediterranean veggies, such as eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and garlic, and serve with arugula, avocado, tomatoes, and a side of whole-grain toast. "It's delicious for a lazy Saturday morning breakfast," she suggests.
Hungry for more? Write to email@example.com with your questions, concerns, and feedback.
Melinda Johnson, MS, RD, is the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics and lecturer for the Nutrition Program at Arizona State University, and a Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Follow her on Twitter @MelindaRD.


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Declan Walsh
Recent and archived news articles by Declan Walsh of The New York Times.
Pakistani Airstrikes Target Haven for Qaeda and Taliban Fighters
At least 35 people were killed, the military said, hours after locals reported that an American drone strike in the same area killed 20 others.
July 17, 2014, Thursday
Extremists Make Inroads in Pakistan's Diverse South
Sindh Province has become a target for Islamist groups, which are harassing religious minorities and using schools to propagate their radical vision.
July 16, 2014, Wednesday
Pakistanis Detail Gains Against Militants
As local news media reported that the military had captured a senior Taliban commander, the military took over a district capital that had become a headquarters for the global jihadist movement.
July 16, 2014, Wednesday
Pakistan Claims Win Against Militants Along Afghan Border, but Enemy Slips Away
Ten days after Pakistani troops moved into Miram Shah in an offensive against a main jihadi hub, many of the militants that had been hiding there had escaped.
July 11, 2014, Friday
MORE ON: Pakistan , Haqqani Network , Afghanistan , Terrorism
Pakistani Forces Begin Assault on Militant Strongholds
After two weeks of air and artillery strikes during which over 500,000 people fled the area, soldiers moved into a town in North Waziristan.
July 1, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON: Uzbeks (Ethnic Group) , Waziristan (Pakistan) , Haqqani Network , Taliban , Tehrik-e-Taliban , Pakistan , Terrorism
As Pakistan Advances Against Taliban, Fleeing Civilians Pour Into Northern Towns
Officials said that more than 500,000 refugees had arrived in Bannu, Waziristan, by Thursday morning.
June 27, 2014, Friday
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Pakistani Militants
The United States froze the assets of two senior members of Lashkar-e-Taiba and designated the Pakistani group's charity wing as a front organization.
June 26, 2014, Thursday
Airlines Halt Flights to Pakistan City After Attack on Plane
Emirates and Etihad Airways suspended service to Peshawar after a woman on an incoming passenger jet was killed by shots fired from the ground.
June 26, 2014, Thursday
Drones Kill 5 as Pakistan and U.S. Target Tribal Belt
Those killed were in North Waziristan on Wednesday as the Pakistani military continued to fight terrorists there. It is unclear how much, if any, cooperation exists between American and Pakistani officials there.
June 19, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON: Pakistan , Drones (Pilotless Planes)
In Drive Against Militants, Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Strongholds
The Pakistani military command said it had attacked six targets in the Shawal Valley of North Waziristan and killed 27 militant fighters.
June 17, 2014, Tuesday
Pakistan's Pivotal Elections
Declan Walsh, The Times's Islamabad bureau chief, previews the upcoming election on May 11, which promises the first democratic transfer of power from one civilian government to another.
Drone Spy Wars
Al Qaeda and Taliban-supported death squads accuse tribesmen of collaborating with the United States, and often force them to confess on video before executing them.