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Alex Kantrowitz, Contributor
I write about media and tech
When Google announced Wednesday night that it was shutting down its Reader product, it was met with a reaction that was not only furious but personal. Many angered Reader-ites took to Twitter, looking for some outlet to express their anger, with some shouting "Save Our Reader!" in the hope that Google would hear their cries and keep their product alive.
Within the root of that protest, however, lies the problem. Google Reader was never anyone's Reader but Google's and, by virtue of ownership, Google was always free to do with it what it wanted. On Wednesday night, the company announced plans that made that fact painfully clear and, being that Google evidently weighed the decision beforehand, it is unlikely that any protest, no matter how long it trends on Twitter, will get Google to change its mind. Google Reader, for all intents and purposes, is dead.
The death of Google Reader reveals a problem with the modern Internet that many of us likely have in the back of our heads but are afraid to let surface: We are all participants in a user driven Internet, but we are still just the users, nothing more. No matter how much work we put in to optimize our online presences, our tools, and our experiences, we are still at the mercy of big companies controlling the platforms we operate on. When they don't like what's happening, even if we do, they can make whatever call they want. And Wednesday night, Google made theirs.
What makes the loss of Reader so painful for so many is there's a sense when products get shut down, they generally deserve it. The vast majority of startups fail, and the tech companies that do succeed generally spend their time worrying how to stay relevant and interesting to their users—just ask Facebook. So, for many users of Google Reader, this comes as a shock. It feels unjust.
It is possible that Reader's users were lulled into a false sense of security stemming from the belief, that because Google got Reader so right for them, it could never go away. As it turns out, not enough people felt the same way. "While the product has a loyal following, over the years usage has declined," wrote Google in its blog post. "So, on July 1, 2013, we will retire Google Reader."
Even though Google – at its core a search and advertising company — didn't feel it worthwhile to sustain Reader, the void it will leave behind might spur others to create companies focused on a Reader substitute alone. "I think RSS is so important that I'd take a job (leaving MeFi) at any startup aiming to make an improved Google Reader (w/ social features)," wrote Matt Haughey, the founder of MetaFilter.com, in a tweet following the announcement. "I'm serious," he added, "and feel free to email me. MetaFilter can continue with the employees running things."
If there's one thing the tech world does right, it's finding problems and fixing them. There is hope, Reader-ites. This is not the end.
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Now if I wanted to follow Alex Kantrowitz and read his articles as he posts, it will not be possible without Google Reader.
Not hard: search google with the following (omit the quotes):
"Alex Kantrowitz site:forbes.com" Once the results come up, you can filter by age, sort by date, whatever.
All that, and you'll see Google's Ads, which is the object of the game for Google.
With Google Reader, you don't need that many steps. Straightaway open GR and read the posts. And it had got less obtrusive viewing layout with focus ONLY on information content and not on any other ads or pictures or whatever.
Oh and BTW, I had never seen a single Google Ads on my Google Reader yet. Not to this very second.
Not the point. Google Reader made it easy to keep up with the goings on at many more sites than a person will have time to log into and check on a daily basis.
It was a speed reader for the web. It showed us what was being talked about and let us go to those articles that interested us most while saving us tons of time.
We still visited the websites, but only at the articles that interested us – the way it should be.
That's all well and good. But remember, your needs are not Google's highest priority. Your wish is not Google's command.
If they can't make revenue from it cheaply, then they aren't going to bother.
Thanks @Jim. I think you summed it up precisely.
Have a look at http://Totally.Me if you are looking for a alternative for both Google Reader and iGoogle (shutting down on November 1). Totally.Me offers a visualized experience for all your Social Updates and News Headlines.
Thanks for pointing out an alternative to Google Reader. That's what more people should now be doing.
Google have gone down the drain, their search engine seems to bring back more ad filled/nationality based feedback with each turning year… Chrome is bloated next to Maxthon & doesn't compare with the features of Firefox… they're destroying sites they've bought like Youtube & Blogspot by overkilling them with ads… they bullied UK gmail users into taking co.uk domains (sure this is a practice they'll do the world over)… now they plan on axing the one service they've done well and I've respected.
So far switched my
search engine to DuckDuckGo
mail to Yahoo
browser to Maxthon
blog I've just closed down
Youtube I've switched to Vimeo/Veehd (when possible)
Just need a solid web based aggregator now
Well you make a lot of bad choices I would say. Yahoo is like a living virus. Google is by far the most reliable search engine (DuckDuckGo is just crap… Sorry to burst your bubble), Chrome is the best browser, and Youtube is king of its kind. You are using all these obscure tools which will only limit your options and lessen your internet experience.


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From the paid spokesman to the owner - who was the Oilers' biggest disappointment in 2012-13?
So according to Stauffer MacT is the person most responsible for Horcoff's contract because he put him in a position to succeed.Bob Stauffer, ladies and gentlemen. The Edmonton media will do everything and anything to not blame the existing management structure for mistakes. How they sleep at night without the demons of dishonesty haunting their every moment is beyond me.
In our desire to see something positive with the Oilers we've lowered our expectations to ridiculously low levels.
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There is a common behavior among people in software geek forums, that whenever a software is crashing or behaving badly, they respond in the manner of a edict: "go file a bug report", as if it is the duty of software consumers. (these traits are particularly observed in Mac forums and Linux related forums, but almost never in forums about Microsoft products.)
When a software is ostensibly incorrect, and if it is likely in connection to egregious irresponsibility as most software companies are thru their irresponsible licensing, the thing one should not do is to fawn up to their ass as in filing a bug report, and that is also the least effective in correcting the software.
The common attitude of bug-reporting is one reason that contributed to the tremendous egregious irresponsible f���ups in computer software industry that each of us have to endure daily all the time. (⁖ software A clashed, software B can't do this, C can't do that, D i don't know how to use, E download location broken, F i need to join discussion group to find a work-around, G is all pretty and dysfunctional… )
When a software is ostensibly incorrect and when the organization behind it is irresponsible with its licensing, the most effective and moral attitude is to do legal harm to the legal entity. This one can do by filing a law suit or spreading the fact. Filing a law suit is appropriate in severe and serious cases, and provided you have such devotion to the cause. For most cases, we should just spread the fact. When the organization sees facts flying about its incompetence or irresponsibility, it will immediately mend the problem source, or cease to exist.
Another harm sprang from the bug-reporting attitude rampant among IT morons is the multiplication of pop-ups that bug users for bug-reporting, complete with their privacy legalese infomercial.
Much of these harassment come with technical notices and or privacy legalese, that assure the user nothing personal will be sent or collected. Some will also contain a option to turn this auto-solicitation off for good, but not most.
This bug-reporting phenomenon didn't start until early 21st century. Such direct user intrusion was unknown or unthinkable in 1990s, and software problems were to be ashamed of. The reasons of its rise can be attributed by a few factors:
Group ② and ③ are largely mutually hostile, but each sect live in their utopian vision.
As of 2012, the bug-reporting solicitation fad has subsided. Some apps still pop-up such panel when crashed, but not as much in-your-face.


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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has arrived in Athens to discuss Greece's efforts to overcome a deep debt crisis.
Greek officials say Lew is meeting with Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras and will later on Sunday meet Prime Minister Antonis Samaras at the Acropolis Museum.
Samaras is due to visit the United States in early August, where he will meet President Barack Obama.
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After six generations, the Lexus ES sedan is still going strong for 2014, taking a backseat only to the RX crossover SUV in overall Lexus sales. BMW may make a sportier handling sedan and Audi may have a more opulent interior, but the ES's reputation for bulletproof reliability and resale speaks volumes about what matters most to luxury car buyers. A modest but capable V6 (in the ES 350), respectable handling and a long list of luxury features are the ES strengths, while the hybrid ES 300h offers all this plus 40 mpg. Aggressive yet handsome, the ES doesn't stray too far from the formula most buyers find appealing, and its user-friendly interfaces are a welcome relief from overly complex touch screens and button-littered dashboards. That's why we named it one of the 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $40,000 for 2014.You'll Like This Car If...
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If you're idea of a luxury sedan is one that can deliver a thrill ride while winding through twisting mountain roads, the ES is not the sedan for you. A rear-drive sport sedan, such as the Cadillac CTS or BMW 5 Series, makes a better choice.What's New for 2014
Fresh from a complete remake last year, the 2014 Lexus ES receives only a few notable changes. LED fog lights replace the old fashioned bulb lamps, and heated and cooling seats can now be ordered with Lexus' faux-leather NuLuxe perforated seat trim. Apple's Siri Eyes Free technology is added to the equipment roster.Driving It Driving Impressions
The 2014 Lexus ES 350 delivers one of the most comfortable and quiet rides in the segment. Both the ES 350 and ES 300h are extremely quiet at highway speeds, so much so that it's sometimes hard to hear the engine working. But punch the accelerator and the ES 350's 268-horsepower V6 emits a subtle growl no amount of insulation can shut out. Capable of sprinting to 60 mph in just 7.1 seconds, the ES is no slouch and delivers ample power for passing or merging. A selectable drive mode features a "sport" setting that changes the transmission's shift patterns to deliver better acceleration. Oddly, this setting seems to work better in the hybrid model, perhaps due to the added torque provided by the electric assist motor. The transitions between the hybrid's electric motor and gasoline engine are very smooth, except when in "eco" mode, in which the throttle response feels muted and the powertrain nervous.Favorite Features
The 2014 Lexus ES 300h hybrid is rated at 40 mpg combined, and from our experience that number is realistic.
The Lexus ES has a host of options that can make it an oasis on wheels. Some of our favorites include the heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and Mark Levinson audiophile sound system that pumps out 835 watts through 15 speakers.
No Lexus is Spartan when it comes to interior amenities, and for 2014, the ES has upped the ante. The cabin's design is sophisticate yet still logical and easy to figure out. The more contemporary design boasts clean lines and soft surfaces. All models employ a dial above the shift knob that can set the car to "normal," "sport" or "eco" modes, and hybrid models have a button that allows the car to drive a short distance on battery power alone, similar to the Toyota Prius. The seats are comfortable for four adults thanks to a roomy back seat.Exterior
One look at the front of the 2014 Lexus ES is all it takes to know this is not the Lexus of old. Up front the ES shows of a dynamic spindle grille that is defining new Lexus models. On the sides, flared fenders and a high beltline give a slightly aggressive impression. Around back, the snubbed trunk flows smoothly from the C-pillars. The ES 350 has twin tailpipes peeking from beneath the bumper, while the ES 300h hybrid has just one that is hidden below a spoiler running under the bumper. The Lexus ES rides on low-resistance tires and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, with larger wheels optional.Notable Standard Equipment
Even a base model of the 2014 Lexus ES comes well equipped with push-button start/stop, dual-zone automatic climate control with air filter and smog sensor, a moonroof, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, HomeLink garage door opener, and an 8-speaker AM/FM/6-CD/satellite radio audio system with USB and iPod inputs. Seats are now trimmed in Lexus' NuLuxe material, with leather optional. On the safety front, the 2014 ES has 10 airbags, a backup monitor, and a service that offers emergency assistance at the touch of a button, and Lexus' Automatic Collision Notification in the event of an accident.Notable Optional Equipment
The Lexus ES can go from good to grand via a handful of packages or by checking off the boxes on individual options. Among the amenities you can add are a navigation system, heated and ventilated seats, a panorama glass roof, a power rear sunshade, and a Mark Levinson premium sound system. Drive-centric options include lane-departure warning system, radar-based cruise control, parking assist, and blind-spot monitoring.Under the Hood
Lexus ES 350 models use a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes an ample 268 horsepower and is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Though this is the same engine and transmission as the last-generation ES, fuel economy has improved through the use of low-friction materials. ES 300h models use a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and battery-powered electric motor that creates a total of 200 horsepower. The hybrid model uses an automatic, continuously variable transmission (CVT). Both models can run on regular 87-octane gasoline.
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3.5-liter V6
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248 lb-ft of torque @ 4,700 rpm
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2.5-liter inline-4 + hybrid electric motor and nickel metal hydride battery module
156 horsepower @ 5,700 rpm (gasoline engine alone)
Total system horsepower: 200
156 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm (gasoline engine)
EPA fuel city/highway fuel economy: 40/39 mpg
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Last month, students, parents, faculty, staff and members of the community gathered in the John F. Kennedy High School Cafeteria to enjoy a free dinner provided by the student government, PTA, school administration and the Kennedy Alumni Association. Around 250 people came to eat dinner and refocus after Hurricane Sandy.
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Dr. Amjad right about need for principles
I'm writing this letter in response to Dr. Hassan Amjad's article written Dec. 21. I humbly thank you, sir, for this position that you have taken.
Until our country returns to the biblical principles that we were founded on by our forefathers, we are going to continue to have the violence in which we are currently going through.
Respect for our fellow man is nearly gone by both kids and adults. Most of our children have no respect for their teachers or parents or, for that matter, adults and even for each other. Sadly, this respect comes from what they are being shown and taught at home.
My brother was teaching a grade school class in Mercer County when, lo and behold, a second-grade student pulled a straight razor on him there in the classroom. Respect starts at home, people — at home!
We have taken the Bible out of the schools and have become so liberal in this country that it's pathetic.
Blame the guns? Nope! When I was growing up in the '50s, we had an abundance of guns in our country, just as we do now. What we DIDN'T have was school shootings, police killings, gang violence and on and on. What changed? The attitude today is the government OWES me free food, free phones, free medical services, free this, free that.
And, too, why in the world are we allowing the illegal aliens that are sponging from the hard-working citizens of this country to collect these benefits?
And it goes on and on ...
Gary C. Calvert
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Just a note to thank Marie Bailey and others who thought of the veterans at the VA this Christmas by making the quilts for them. This was a large project and took a lot of their time. Just wanted to let them know it was appreciated.
Some of the vets have little family and may be the only thing they receive. I got to see one of the quilts, and it was just beautiful. Kudos.
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KAIROS courses marked as having graduate credit also have potential for graduate credit as an independent study course. All courses are held in Stub Hall unless otherwise noted.
You can register for all KAIROS classes online.
In this course participants will learn the basic principles of coaching and how these principles provide a solid foundation for effective compassionate leadership. While there are many dimensions to leadership, none is more important than the relationships the leader has with colleagues and volunteers. As a coach, the leader highly values these relationships, has profound respect and deep appreciation for each person and their contribution to the ministry and is committed to supporting each person's joy and success in their work.
Recommended Reading:
The Extraordinary Coach: How the Best Leaders Help Others Grow by John Zenger and Kathleen Stinnett, (2010) (The latest and one of the best books I have read on coaching and leadership.)
The Heart of Coaching: Using Transformational Coaching to Create a High Performance Coaching Culture by Thomas G. Crane (Fourth Edition – 2012) (This has been one of my long time favorite books on coaching and leadership.)
Coaching for Performance: Growing Human Potential and Purpose by John Whitmore (Fourth Edition – 2009) (This is a classic that was used in my coach training)
Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others by James Flaherty (Third Edition – 2011) (I like the depth of James Flaherty's thought.)
Leadership Alchemy: The Magic of the Leader Coach by Susan Wright and Carol MacKinnon (2003) (This has been another of my favorite books because of its deep and thoughtful approach to the subject.)
All of these books can be found on Amazon with descriptions and reader comments.
I will likely be drawing more heavily from the first book, The Extraordinary Coach, as it is fresh and alive for me. Any one, however, is a good read.
Tuition: $195
Contact Hours: 14
Class Times: Wednesday, 1-4:40 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
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Are you stepping into unfamiliar territory where you must supervise others, or have you been supervising others for some time without a clear understanding of what you are doing? Supervision, especially in a faith-based environment, requires learning new skills—probably skills you did not learn during your professional formation. This event provides you with practical skills and tools for supervising the work of others, and aligning the work of the team with the overall goals of the congregation.
What will you learn?
Contact Hours: 12
Class Times: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Have you wondered what Intentional Interim Ministry is all about? Have you wondered whether you would be suited for this challenging ministry? If so, plan to attend this seminar offered by KAIROS and National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors (NALIP).
Tuition: $125
Contact Hours: 11
Class Times: Tuesday, 1-9 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m.-Noon
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Kent Garlinghouse, ELCA pastoral consultant, educator, transition specialist, Northwestern Minnesota Synod
Dig into the Sunday readings for the upcoming season with members of Luther Seminary's Bible faculty. Lectures and group discussion will fill you with theological insights and preaching ideas for the months ahead.
To attend via webcast you will need a high-speed Internet connection. Instructions on how to access the webcast will be emailed to participants prior to class. The course will be archived for three weeks for those registered.
Tuition: $35
Contact Hours: 3
Class Times: 3-6pm Central Time
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"He comes to us as one unknown," wrote Albert Schweitzer about Jesus, more than a century ago. Clearly, Schweitzer had been reading a lot of the Gospel according to Mark. This Gospel portrays Jesus as an enigma. His followers struggle to figure out how to respond to him. It appears Mark would rather show Jesus to us than tell us clearly who he is. Mark does not give us a theological guidebook; the Gospel prefers to draw people into a living encounter with Jesus the Christ. To borrow Schweitzer's words again, through "an ineffable mystery," we who endeavor to follow Jesus "shall learn in [our] own experience who he is." That's the implied, and sometimes unsettling, promise of Mark's Gospel.
Spend an afternoon re-acquainting yourself with Mark, its air of secrecy, its emphasis on the oppression people suffer, its bumbling disciples, its cast of strangers who express faith in inexplicable ways and its challenging invitation to follow Jesus on the way of discipleship. We will consider how a year's worth of lectionary-guided sermons and educational opportunities can bring this Gospel to life, giving people a fresh encounter with the Jesus to whom it still bears witness.
Tuition: $45
Contact Hours: 3.5
Class Times: 1:30-5 p.m.
From Christmas 2014 through the spring of 2015, the Narrative Lectionary will be based on the Gospel of Matthew. The workdays are designed for those who are using the Narrative Lectionary this year or are interested in learning more about the Narrative Lectionary. Sessions include:
Tuition: $65
Contact Hours: 6
Class Times: Wednesday, 1:30-5 p.m.
Thursday, 8:30-11 a.m.
This intensive course for seminary students is now open to a limited number of pastors and lay leaders as continuing education.
From 1927 to 1938 Dietrich Bonhoeffer's central pastoral ministry was with children and youth. This course examines Bonhoeffer's biography, looking in-depth at his lectures, sermons, and essays on youth work. Through Bonhoeffer's writing and history students are given an example of a theological thinker in children's and youth ministry to emulate. The course particularly explores confirmation using Bonhoeffer's work in Wedding 1932 and Pomerania 1938 to reexamine our practices today.
(Limit of 10 participants)
Tuition: $200
Class Times: Friday, 6-9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nancy Lee Gauche, Program Associate; Children, Youth and Family Ministry, Luther Seminary
Andy Root, Carrie Olson Baalson Associate Professor of Children, Youth and Family Ministry; Luther Seminary
The National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors' basic education curriculum is designed for clergy and lay professionals to introduce participants to the practice of intentional interim ministry. Although focusing on Lutheran theology and polity, the event is open to all lay leaders and clergy desiring and/or called to this special ministry in congregations during a pastoral transition.
This course is designed in three phases (Planting, Cultivating and Harvesting) that cover a period of about six months.
Phase I (Planting) is a residential week focusing on the theory, theology, leadership skills and congregational systems related to intentional interim ministry. We examine the interim journey through scenarios (propositional learning) including the dynamics of entry, pre-entry, stages and tasks of the congregation, emotional systems, conflict, grief, power structures, and leadership skills necessary to lead the congregation, and exiting/closure issues.
Phase II (Cultivating) is a six month experience in a parish or institutional setting, ideally in a leadership transition, in which the participant in this program "puts into practice" the material learned in Phase I. During this time, you will learn contracting (covenanting), work on personal learning goals, and write two critical incident reports, all under the supervisor of your chosen fieldwork supervisor.
Phase III (Harvesting) is the second residential week at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington, MN, May 4-8 2015 in which through a group process you will share one of your critical incident reports, review material learned in Phase I, and learn more about the dynamics of congregations in pastoral transition, and your leadership skills and needs. You will also discuss the biblical and theological connections in this special ministry as specifically related to the Lutheran church.
Note: Participants are responsible for securing a situation in which to complete Phase II fieldwork requirements. While most participants in the program will have a ministry site, some may not. NALIP program faculty will help you define options available for your fieldwork.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Tuition: $1195
Contact Hours: 60
Class Times: Begins Monday at 1:00 p.m.; includes evening sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday which meet until 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday class begins at 8:30 a.m.; ends Friday at noon
Cancellations initiated by the registrant prior to the event due date will result in a NALIP nonrefundable fee for completed Insights profiles. In the event of a cancellation by the registrant or NALIP, the results of completed Insights profiles will be sent to the registrant with the offer of consulting with the Insights counselor.
Tuition $1045 + $150 for Insight Fee
If you've ever thought your church could do a better job of communicating—either to current members or to the broader community—then invest some time learning how to shape and share your church's messages more effectively. This course will help you think more strategically about communications, covering a range of communications tools and tactics, including: building and maintaining a brand, using social media in a church setting, graphic design basics and how best to work with your local media.
Tuition: $49
Group tuition: $39 when two or more members of the same church or organization register at the same time.
Tuition includes lunch.
Tuition: $49
Group Tuition: $39
Contact Hours: 5
Class Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
What does the formation of vibrant and compelling faith look like in a world of many cultures, religions and consumer brands? In a multi-year congregational research project devoted to this question, participants rallied around the possibilities of narrative (i.e., story) for this important work. Learn the why and how behind intentionally engaging story—God's and ours—for cultivating everyday faith after Christendom.
Class Times: Tuesday, 1-4:40 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Rolf Jacobson, Associate Professor of Old Testamant, Luther Seminary
Lois Malcom, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary
Many ELCA synods provide lay schools of ministry that offer certification after training to lay people who wish to participate more fully in their congregations and in their daily lives. In partnership with the synods of the ELCA of Northeastern, Northwestern and Southeastern Minnesota; Eastern and Western North Dakota; and South Dakota, Luther Seminary offers programs that fulfill some of the requirements for these synods.
Topics:Pastoral Care: Sharing in the Healing Ministry of the ChurchOur call is to share Christ's healing with our brothers and sisters who are ill, injured, in crisis, grieving, dying, lonely or separated from the faith community by infirmity. In this workshop, we will unwrap our unique gifts for this ministry and address its special challenges. We will learn how to prepare for and follow up intentionally with visits; how to engage helpfully in difficult situations; how to deepen prayers of intercession and acts of healing; and how to collaborate companionably with clergy, family members and others in pastoral support. Very importantly, we will identify strategies for self-care—how to recognize our personal limits, maintain boundaries and when to ask for help. We will work through some of the problems you face and celebrate your personal experiences of faithful care for God's children.
An Invitation to the PsalmsThis class will offer an introduction to reading the Psalms with attention to the poetry, different types and the theology of the Book of Psalms. We will cover the basics of how to read, understand, and apply the psalms in our daily lives.
Tuition: $100
Contact Hours: 10
Class Times: Monday, 1-5:15 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Helen Hansen, retired faculty, University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Pastoral Care Minister
Karl Jacobson, Associate Pastor, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Mendota Heights, Minn.


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Heroes Weekend
There are several events kicking off on Thursday, Nov. 8 as part of the second annual Heroes Weekend in Gulfport. The weekend will feature a casino night, veteran's parade, dance and concert at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom and a beach volleyball benefit. Learn more about all of the event's in our article, "Heroes Weekend" Coming Soon.
Inaugural Beach Volleyball Benefit
Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m., VETSports vs. Gulfport Police and Gulfport Fire Inaugural Beach Volleyball Benefit will be held with proceeds from this event donated to the Tampa family of fallen soldier Major David Taylor and Wounded Veterans of VETSports. Many of these Veterans playing in the volleyball matches now use prosthetics for mobility, this will be most remarkable, please come cheer on America's Bravest and Gulfport's Finest!
Who's taking part?
From the Gulfport Police Department:
- Police Chief Robert Vincent
- Lt. Mary Farrand
- Sgt. Mike Vandenberg
- Sgt. Thomas Woodman
- Det. Hanh Pham
- Ofc. Jennifer Crowson
- Ofc. Jesse Kellington
- Ofc. Tiffany Ashcom
- Ofc. David Cavanah
From the Gulfport Fire Department:
- Lt. Lawrence "Pete" Huffman
- Lt. Adam Poirrier
- Firefighter EMT Brian Campbell
- Firefighter Paramedic Rene Fernandez
- Firefighter Paramedic Timothy Burton
Join the Human Chain!
Immediately following the volleyball matches, an aerial photo will be taken of the human-chain spelling of GULFPORT, FL on the beach.
For more details about the VETSports event, please contact Ward 1 City Councilman Dan Liedtke at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit http://VETSports.org/.
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In the Glass House Mountains, remnants of the open eucalypt woodland and mountain heath vegetation, which once covered the coastal plains, provide a home for an interesting variety of wildlife including 26 rare and threatened plants.
This walk takes you through open eucalypt forest past the picnic area and up some steps to a lookout. As you continue up a very steep cliff, you walk through a pocket of closed forest with tall turpentine trees believed to be about 200 years old. On the way, you will see columnar trachyte, a volcanic rock.
This challenging walk is recommended for experienced climbers only. This walk is very steep and slippery when wet.
Take plenty of drinking water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes and be careful walking on loose scree. Be aware that walkers above you may dislodge rocks.
Allow plenty of time to complete your walk in daylight. This is the toughest walk in the park and some sections of the route involve rock climbing.
Start the walk early morning and walk in the cooler months. Allow at least one day for the track to dry after rain.
General Comments
The Mount Beerwah Track features: volcanic peaks, mountain heath vegetation, open eucalypt woodland and coastal views. The walk is approximately 2.6 kilometres long, classified as a difficult walk and should take between three and four hours to complete.
Currently closed - check current status on-line at www.derm.qld.gov.au or by phoning 1300 130 372. This challenging climb is recommended for experienced climbers only. It is very steep and should not be attempted in wet conditions. Leave early in the day and allow plenty of time to return in daylight. Take plenty of drinking water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes and be careful walking on loose scree. Never climb alone. Make sure you let a responsible person know your plans and who to contact should you fail to return on time. If you change your plans inform them. Observe and comply with all regulatory signs.
How To Get There
The Glass House Mountains are west of the old highway between Beerburrum and Beerwah. Access to Mount Beerwah is from the Glass House Mountains township via Coonowrin and Mount Beerwah Road.
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News, scoops, reviews and more from TV land.
Chris Rock joins 'Real Husbands of Hollywood,' report says
Not entirely certain what to make of this but am reasonably certain it's biggish ... Chris Rock is joining BET's "Real Husbands of Hollywood."
"RHOH?" Kevin Hart's and BET's amusing send-up of the most send-uppable franchise on television -- with the exception of Anything Kardashian. It just ended the first season mid-March; a second season was ordered and no date on arrival, but figure a lot sooner than next January (the first bowed this past January). It stars Nick Cannon, J.B.Smoove (of "Curb"), Boris Kodjoe and Duane Martin -- all as themselves (it does have a bit of a "Curb" vibe, too).
The website Hiphollywood reported this Monday and has a clip of Rock confirming his role. Rock doesn't do a lot of TV --make that Rock does no TV, other than in a production capacity (he's showrunner of W. Kamau Bell's new talk show for FX, which will go nightly next season).
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By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch
COPENHAGEN (MarketWatch) — European stock markets ended slightly higher on Friday, as investors tried to gauge whether the latest U.S. economic data would weaken or strengthen the case for tapering of the Federal Reserve's asset-purchase program.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index /quotes/zigman/2380150/delayed XX:SXXP -1.21% rose 0.2% to end at 311.46. It advanced 1.8% for the week.
Europe's week ahead: Fed in focus
Tapering is set to land after the Federal Reserve's meeting on Wednesday. Katie Martin joins Peter Nurse and Nina Bains to discuss what the week holds for Europe.
The benchmark has gained 4.8% so far in September and Atif Latif, director of trading at Guardian Stockbrokers, said the equity market is in good shape as the "cyclical recovery remains on track and macro indicators are positive." "And with global equities still trading below historical averages, we remain bullish," he added.
Shares of Kabel Deutschland Holding AG /quotes/zigman/590596/delayed DE:KD8 +0.48% jumped 6.3% after Vodafone Group PLC /quotes/zigman/29536547/delayed UK:VOD -0.83% /quotes/zigman/29728828/delayed/quotes/nls/vod VOD -1.08% said it has secured enough shares in the German cable firm to succeed with the proposed takeover. Vodafone shares inched 0.9% higher in London.
Shares of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA gained 3.6% after its Helios subsidiary agreed to buy 43 hospitals from Rhoen-Klinikum AG /quotes/zigman/148299/delayed DE:RHK -0.19% , making Fresenius Helios the largest private hospital operator in Europe. Shares of Rhoen-Klinikum jumped 11.4%.
Mining firms posted some of the biggest losses as metals prices broadly moved lower. Shares of Polymetal International PLC /quotes/zigman/7150988/delayed UK:POLY +0.20% dropped 3.5%, Anglo American PLC /quotes/zigman/470624/delayed UK:AAL -1.19% fell 3.2% and heavyweight Rio Tinto PLC /quotes/zigman/155899/delayed UK:RIO -1.11% /quotes/zigman/182541/delayed/quotes/nls/rio RIO -1.13% lost 1.4%.
MarketWatch/William Watts
U.S. tapering fears
Investors turned their attention away from Syria as the risk of a U.S. military strike receded. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were set to conclude the final day of talks in Geneva on Friday to study the proposal for Damascus to give up its chemical weapons.
Instead, market participants focused more on the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting next week, waiting to see whether the central bank will start scaling back its $85-billion-a-month asset-purchase program. Analysts speculate that recent upbeat data will make for a strong enough case for the Fed to begin the tapering process at the meeting.
Data on Friday showed U.S. sales rose 0.2% in August — less than Wall Street expected — but sales in July and June were revised higher.
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"A rational market would respond more to the positive revisions than to the headline disappointment. The core measure which excludes cars and gas-station sales was revised to its strongest monthly pace this year. This report will not dissuade the Fed from its chosen course next week," said Guy Foster, head of portfolio strategy at Brewin Dolphin.
The University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index for September fell to 76.8, the lowest level since April, from a final reading of 82.1. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch expected a level of 81.5 in September.
Speculation about who will succeed Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was also in the spotlight on Friday. The White House denied a report by Japanese newspaper Nikkei, which cited unnamed sources, that said President Barack Obama plans to name former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers as the next Fed chairman possibly as soon as next week. Summers is seen as more skeptical toward quantitative easing than Janet Yellen, who is also one of the front-runners to succeed Bernanke.
Among country-specific indexes in Europe, the U.K.'s FTSE 100 index /quotes/zigman/3173262/delayed UK:UKX -0.76% fell 0.1% to 6,583.80.
France's CAC 40 index /quotes/zigman/3173214/delayed FR:PX1 -1.02% gained 0.2% to 4,114.50.
Germany's DAX 30 index /quotes/zigman/2380246/delayed DX:DAX -2.10% rose 0.2% to 8,509.42.
Shares of Munich Reinsurance Co. /quotes/zigman/148424/delayed DE:MUV2 -2.65% gained 2.3% in Frankfurt after J.P. Morgan Cazenove lifted the firm to overweight from neutral.
Shares of Carlsberg AS /quotes/zigman/160907/delayed DK:CARLB -0.28% rose 1.6% in Copenhagen after Goldman Sachs lifted the brewer to neutral from sell and removed it from the pan-Europe sell list.


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In May 2007, the Office of Minority Health (OMH), of the Department of Health and Human Services launched A Healthy Baby Begins with You - a national campaign to raise awareness about infant mortality with an emphasis on the African American community - as one of our efforts to end health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities.
Campaign Goals
- Extend and continue broad infant mortality awareness campaign; add preconception and inter-conception health messages.
- Develop activities targeted to the 18+ population.
- Reach the college-age (black) population with targeted health messages emphasizing preconception health and healthcare.
- Train minority college students – blacks in particular – as health ambassadors.
- Increase OMH involvement with colleges and universities, in particular minority serving institutions such as HBCUs.
- Strengthen OMH leadership at the local level through the establishment of working partnerships with Healthy Start Programs, State/City Health Departments, State OMHs and CBOs.
The campaign has traveled the country quite successfully, attending and organizing events in Washington, DC; Detroit, Michigan; Wichita, Kansas; Brooklyn, New York; Tallahassee, Fla.; New Orleans; Nashville, Tenn.; and Biloxi, Miss. Along with that, partners across the country have hosted more than 60 events.
From that perspective, the campaign is a success, and OMH keeps receiving requests for new events and for distribution of its materials. But in those travels OMH has heard one question from the local communities, organizations and health departments: now what? How can we move forward and take advantage of this initial push? This has been reinforced by the many questions and messages A Healthy Baby Begins with You spokesperson Tonya Lewis-Lee has received asking her what would come next.
And what comes next is the Preconception Peer Educators (PPE) Program for college students. OMH is conducting a pilot of the PPE Program on college's campuses this September, for Infant Mortality Awareness Month.
The Preconception Peer Educators (PPE) Program was launched with a two-day training at Howard University, August 8-9, 2008, for the first crop of peer educators who would be training their peers at each of the pilot sites. Learn more about the Preconception Peer Educators (PPE) Program.


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MOUNT VERNON — Camanche ran into a roadblock on its postseason path Thursday night.
Eighth-ranked Mount Vernon swept the Indians 25-19, 25-16, 25-23 in the semifinals of the Iowa Class 3A Region 8 volleyball tournament.
"They're a good team," Camanche coach Josh Davis said of the Mustangs, who improved to 24-10. "We didn't play all that poorly. It seemed like we were inches away. We couldn't get them out of system."
Davis said the Indians (18-12) were close to forcing a fourth game.
"I thought we had something going in the third game," he said. "They led the whole time. We were kind of fighting from behind all night."
Libby Schnoor led the Indians with 14 kills and 13 digs. She had just two hitting errors in 35 attempts for a hitting percentage of .343. Brett Hilgendorf added nine kills, while Kylie Vogel had 28 assists, Lindsey Grams had 11 digs and Morgan Peasley delivered three blocks, all solos. All five of those players are seniors, as are Julia Moore, Jordan Goldbeck, Alison Seibol and Lexi Cundiff.
"We went with an all-senior lineup in the third game, and they showed their resolve," Davis said. "They (the seniors) performed at a high level on the varsity stage their whole careers. There are a lot shoes to fill."
Northeast eliminated
CENTER POINT — Northeast saw its season end Thursday with a 25-15, 25-21, 35-18 loss to Center Point-Urbana in the semifinals of the Class 3A Region 7 tournament.
Addie Oberman had seven kills in her final match to lead the Rebels (11-18), while fellow senior Breanne Butler had the team's two blocks. Junior Baylie Parson led Northeast with 17 digs and the lone ace of the night.
Kennedy Salow had nine kills, and Kennedy Gaffney had eight kills and 13 digs to lead the Pointers (33-9), who are ranked 15th in the Class 3A state rankings.
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Standardized tests can be intimidating and stressful, but they don't have to be. Students can better prepare themselves by taking Test Prep classes before they sit for their exams.
Note: "The 2002 GED Testing Series will be replaced beginning January 2, 2014. Incomplete or insufficient GED scores from the 2002 series will no longer be valid after December 31, 2013. We encourage you to complete your preparation and testing as soon as possible." -TEA
Test Prep is for students who want help or to review before taking the ACT, SAT, THEA, or GED tests. Test preparation courses include instruction in relevant subjects such as reading, writing and math, and the students will leave with a better understanding of the testing format and subject material in which they will be tested.
For more information regarding, class times, fees and requirements, contact the Continuing Education department at a Lone Star College campus near you.
Click here for a printable PDF about Lone Star College's Tests and Test Prep programs.
Click here to view the Fall 2013 Career and Technical Education Schedule. A full listing of Tests and Test Prep classes, requirements and fees begin on page 91.View the LSCS Testing Centers Hours of Operation.


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Sea otters swimming in Southern California waters will be considered a threatened species and receive additional protection starting early next year.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday it would officially end its otter relocation program, which started in 1987. At that time, the agency relocated 140 otters to San Nicolas Island in the Channel Islands, but many left within a few days to return to the coast.
The program was intended to create a sequestered otter zone at San Nicolas to protect the creatures from oil spills, commercial boats and other dangers. Coastal waters from Point Conception in Santa Barbara County to the Mexican border were considered an "otter-free zone." Scientists would capture and relocate otters found there using non-lethal means. However, securing a habitat at San Nicolas and moving otters there proved ineffective and U.S. Fish and Wildlife abandoned the program in 1993.
"San Nicolas is very remote and there are lots of prey for [the otters]," said Lilian Carswell, a sea otter recovery coordinator for U.S. Fish and Wildlife. "Trying to enforce the management zone proved tough because we were expecting them to stay where they were."
Although the relocation program has been dormant since 1993, fishermen sued U.S. Fish and Wildlife demanding the agency revive its capture and relocate technique after about 152 otters swam en masse across the "otter-free zone" in 1998.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife won the lawsuit and declared it would no longer restrict the otters' movement. But it didn't add any laws to protect the species. As a result, environmental groups including Los Angeles Waterkeeper and the Otter Project sued the agency in 2009 demanding stricter protections.
"Trying to tell a marine mammal to stay on one side of an imaginary line across the water was a dumb idea," said Steve Shimek, executive director of The Otter Project, in a statement. "This rule will not only protect sea otters from harm, but because of the otters' critical role in the environment, it will also help restore our local ocean ecosystem."
As a result of the suit, on Jan. 18, 2013, sea otters can once again freely swim into the "otter-free zone" without threat of being removed. And any proposed development along the coast must consider possible effects on sea otters, which will soon be protected under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act in Southern California – the same protection currently granted to Central Coast otters.
The otters' absence in Southern California waters has contributed to a proliferation of sea urchins that depleted kelp forests.
"Without the southern sea otter keeping local urchin populations in check, we are forced to temporarily mimic its role in the kelp forest with our volunteer divers," Liz Crosson, executive director of L.A. Waterkeeper, said in a statement.
There are now about 80 otters living south of Point Conception and about 2,800 that inhabit the coastline from San Mateo to Santa Barbara counties, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Sea otters used to occupy much of the Pacific Rim but were almost exterminated during the fur trade. Only a small population north of Bixby Creek in Big Sur remained in the 1930s, and they have been expanding from that core group since.


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The Town of Brookhaven on Friday announced it has closed on the acquisition of 30 acres of land in what the Carmans River Study Group has identified is in the the zero-to-two year groundwater contributing area of the river region.
Supervisor Mark Lesko called the acquisition "a major victory for land preservation."
"This sensitive piece of land will now be forever protected from development," he said.
The deal is expected to prevent pollutants from discharging into the river. The property, known as the Lake Grove school property, was acquired for $4,150,000 and on a daily basis recharges 50,000 gallons of clean water. It is located between Southaven County Park and a 23-acre open space parcel owned by the Town of Brookhaven.
Local elected officials and environmental groups lauded the move.
"The town is to be congratulated for its vision, foresight and follow through on protecting the water chemistry and beauty of the Carmans River," New York State Assemb. Steve Englebright said.
Dick Amper, executive director of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, supported the move.
"The Lake Grove School parcel is a key picture puzzle part that has now been put in place, aimed at completing an assemblage of properties that will permanently protect this river," Amper said.
Not-for-profit Corporation Formed to Protect Mt. Sinai Harbor
In another move that is aimed at protecting the natural environment in the Town of Brookhaven, councilwoman Jane Bonner on Monday announced the formation of the Friends of Mt. Sinai Harbor.
The not-for-profit corporation will "generate public awareness, promote, preserve and beautify the Mt. Sinai coastal environment and heritage for future generations," the town said in a statement.
Mt. Sinai Harbor is one of the bodies of water surrounding the town's Cedar Beach. Friends of Mt. Sinai Harbor will focus its attention on the Mt. Sinai Harbor Marine Stewardship Center at Cedar Beach, which is set to open in the fall at the site of the former Mt. Sinai Nature Center. That facility has been closed for two years due to renovations.
Civic Group Seeks Closure of Town Landfill
More than 25 community organizations have banded together to form the Brookhaven Community Coalition, which is seeking to speed up the closure of the town landfill in Yaphank.
"Specifically the BCC is deeply upset and disturbed that the landfill and LI Compost in Yaphank are causing a nightmare for residents. Frequent intolerable odors, dust blowing across homes and in windows, constant truck traffic and poor air quality are some to the main issues," said Adrienne Esposite, a member of the coalition who is also the executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment.
However, the group has been told that the town is too financially dependent on the landfill to close it prior to the 17 years of usage it has left.
A town spokesman said the landfill generates between $40 million and $45 million each year in net revenue for the town, which has a contract with Covanta Energy to supply municipal waste for its Resource Recovery Facility in Hempstead. Eliminating that source of revenue for the town would result in the loss of 44 percent of support for its general fund, and could result in a tax increase of more than 200 percent.
"The BCC is discussing alternative revenue producers to make up those funds," Esposito said. "We are not asking for the impossible and we are not asking for it to close tomorrow. We are simply asking for the town to begin the process of preparing to stop using Yaphank as a dumpsite and move towards a transition which allows homeowners to once again enjoy their backyards, open their windows and restore property values.
The landfill is a 535-acre facility which includes a municipal solid waste transfer station, storage tanks, material recycling facility, and other components.


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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be remembered at events throughout the Salt Lake Valley on Monday, Jan. 20 and during the rest of the week.
Many people think of MLK Day as not just a day off but a day of service, so consider doing some volunteer work in honor of the day. The MLKDay.gov website helps coordinate volunteers with projects in their local areas.
Note: While we do our best to make sure all event details are accurate, it's best to contact the organizer or venue to verify details before attending any event.
MLK Week at the University of Utah
Events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place from Thursday, Jan. 16 to Thursday, Jan. 23 at the University of Utah, in partnership with local churches and civic groups. The theme for the celebration is "Beneath the Hoodie: A Look at Racial Profiling in America."
Events include an art exhibit, day of service, rally, marade (march/parade), panel discussions, spoken word, and film. The keynote speaker is the Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, Thursday, Jan. 16, 12 p.m. at the Union Ballroom.
MLK, Jr. Celebration Rally and Marade
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, 2 p.m.
East High School
1300 East 840 South
The University of Utah and greater Salt Lake community commemorate the Rev. France A. Davis Scholarship. The scholarship provides African American students with financial assistance, mentoring and academic support. A brief presentation will be given by the Rev. France A. Davis at East High School, followed by a March for Youth to Kingsbury Hall on the U campus. Donations accepted at the end of the march go toward the scholarship fund.
The Marade is 1.3 miles long. Please dress for the weather and for walking.
MLK, Jr. Day at Discovery Gateway
Kids can honor Martin Luther King, Jr. at Discovery Gateway on Monday, January 20, from 12-4 p.m. Activities will include a paper kids chain in the "35 Years of Play Area", an I Have Dream chalk board, and a book reading of "The Crayon Box that Talked".
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
444 West 100 South, Salt Lake City
Murray City Martin Luther King Concert
Murray City presents a Martin Luther King Day concert free to the public.
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, 7 p.m.
Murray High School
5440 S. State St.
NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon
The NAACP Salt Lake Branch will hold its 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Luncheon at the Little America Hotel, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at 12 noon.
Call 801-250-5088 or email email@example.com for lunch tickets.
Grand America Hotel
555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets $75


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---- — Anyone who has seen a satellite image of the Korean peninsula taken at night can see the stark contrast. The cities of South Korea glow with the light produced by technology, prosperity and freedom. North Korea is shrouded in the darkness of fear, poverty and repression.
This is the difference that President Obama alluded to when he addressed Korean War veterans Saturday at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the end of fighting in that conflict. While the fighting stopped with the signing of an armistice on July 27, 1953, no treaty ending the war was ever signed. The boundary between North Korea and South Korea remains among the most tense borders on Earth.
"Here today we can say with confidence that war was no tie," Obama told the veterans and others assembled at the Korean War Memorial on the National Mall. "That is a victory and that is your legacy."
Some call the three-year conflict in Korea "The Forgotten War", lost between the great cause of World War II and the long national nightmare of Vietnam that was yet to come. But the veterans of this war are not forgotten. We honor them, their service and their sacrifice in the cause of freedom.
"Let it be said that Korea was the first battle where freedom held its ground and free peoples refused to yield," Obama said. "You have the thanks of a grateful nation and your shining deeds will live now and forever."
The Korean War had its origins in the occupation of the peninsula by Japan that began in 1910 and continued through the end of World War II. After Japan's defeat, the troops of the Soviet Union occupied the northern portion of Korea while the U.S. administered the territory south of the 38th parallel. The stated goal of both superpowers was that the Korean peninsula was to be unified under a single government. However, the division soon solidified with a communist government controlling the North and a U.S.-backed, anti-communist regime in the South.
After a few years of border skirmishes, the North Korean army poured over the border on June 25, 1950, and routed the ill-prepared South Korean forces. The United Nations intervened, with the overwhelming majority of its fighting forces coming from the United States. But the North Korean army had swept all before it, and by the time UN troops arrived in force they were left with just a tiny perimeter in the southeast corner of the peninsula.
It was Gen. Douglas MacArthur's daring amphibious assault on Inchon, far behind enemy lines, that turned the tide. Now, it was the North Korean army retreating in disarray. UN forces pushed them back into the North, to within sight of the Yalu River. Chinese forces then poured across the border, joining the fight in support of the North Koreans and pushing the allied forces back to the vicinity of the 38th parallel, where the war essentially remained a stalemate for the next two years.
In all, 1.7 million Americans fought in Korea and 36,574 lost their lives. Their legacy is a free, independent and prosperous South Korea while the North remains a hermit kingdom, ruled by a succession of eccentric lunatics slowly starving their citizens to death while building monuments to their own vanity.


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By Robert Carter
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PINSON — Pleasant Grove's girls basketball team only dressed out six players in Friday's game at Pinson Valley. But as it turned out, that was one more than necessary.
The Spartans were in command from the opening tip-off, as they dominated the Indians 49-25.
Aaliyah Myers didn't get cranked up until the second quarter, but she made up for lost time after that to lead Pleasant Grove (5-8) with 32 points. Chelsie Taylor scored 12 points and Ciera Smith added 10.
Destini McKinney led Pinson (4-7) with nine points.
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The T.C. Williams football team fell to W.T. Woodson 28-21 on Saturday in Fairfax, according to The Washington Post.
The loss was the fifth consecutive defeat for the Titans, who fell to 0-3 in the Patriot District and 1-5 overall.
Dealo Robertson led the Titans with 164 yards on 24 carries and a touchdown. Quarterback Alec Grosser completed 21 of 36 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Napolean Augustine rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries to lead the Cavaliers (1-5, 1-4 Patriot District) to their first win of the season.
The Titans return to action on Saturday when they play host to West Springfield (5-1, 3-0 PD) at Parker-Gray Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.


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---- — Numerous events set forMemorial Day weekend
Besides traditional Memorial Day services this weekend, there will be several other events in the area.
• The 51st Annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held from Friday through Monday. Events start Friday at 5:30 p.m. Highlights include the 2013 Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony Saturday at 4 p.m. Fireworks will be held at 10 p.m. Amusic festival will be held Sunday from 1 to 11 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m.
The C-1 races start Monday at 6:30 a.m., and Pro classes start at 8 a.m. Trophy presentations are scheduled to take place at approximately 5 p.m. More information is available at www.canoeregatta.org/.
• Starting this year, the Hall of Fame Classic baseball game will be held in Cooperstown on Saturday at 2 p.m. The event of the National Baseball Hall of Fame had been held on Fathers Day.
The game will be preceded by several activities. The 10th Mountain Division Color Guard and Band from Fort Drum will be featured in ceremonies including the noon Cooperstown Game Day parade on Main Street, as the museum salutes the armed forces. The Legends Hitting Contest starts at 1 p.m. at Doubleday Field.
As part of Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations, the traveling Vietnam War Memorial, the "Wall that Heals," will be on display from Friday morning until Tuesday morning in the Doubleday Field parking lot.
Memorial Day observances in the area include:
• Oneonta — The parade starts at 10 a.m. in Neahwa Park, with numerous veterans organizations and civic groups participating. The Oneonta Fire and Police departments are also among the groups. The ceremony in recognition of veterans will be held at the park at 11 a.m.
• Franklin — Ouleout Valley Post 1689 will start its parade at the Legion Post at 11 a.m. It continues to the Ouleout Valley Cemetery. State Sen. James Seward will be in the parade and speak at the cemetery program.
• Gilbertsville — The parade will form in front of the former school on Grove Street. Members of American Legion Post 1339 will lead the event to Bloom Street and stop at the monument before moving on to the Brookside Cemetery.