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L.A. Timesby Stuart Woods
After turning a film student's directorial debut into a hit movie, New York mobster and movie fanatic Vinnie Callabrese takes off for the bright lights of Hollywood, where he begins a new life as Michael Vincent, Producer. A natural born wheeler-dealer, he lands not only a major studio deal, but also a gorgeous actress girlfriend. It isn't long before Michael Vincent is one of the most successful producers in town, given his knack for bringing in films under budget -- not too difficult when you're willing to lie, seduce, intimidate, and even kill to get what you want. But some of the people from his past have long memories and a far reach, and now it's Michael's turn to watch his back. Because even in the land of make-believe certain enemies -- and their bullets -- are very real.
Loitering with Intent (Stone Barrington Series #16)by Stuart Woods
The newest addition to the New York Times- bestselling Stone Barrington series. Dumped by his glamorous Russian girlfriend during dinner at Elaine's, and running low on cash, Stone Barrington is having a bad week. So his luck seems to be improving when he's hired to locate the missing son of a very wealthy man--lucky because the job pays well, and because the son is hiding in the tropical paradise of Key West. But when Stone and his sometime running buddy Dino Bacchetti arrive in the sunny Keys, it appears that someone has been lying in wait. When Stone very nearly loses his life after being blindsided at a local bar, he realizes that the young man he's been hired to track may have good reason for not wanting to be found. Suddenly Key West is looking less like Margaritaville and more like the mean streets of New York. ...
Lucid Intervals (Stone Barrington Series #18)by Stuart Woods
A brand-new page-turning Stone Barrington novel from the perennially entertaining New York Times-bestselling author. It seems like just another quiet night at Elaine's. Stone Barrington and his former cop partner, Dino, are enjoying some pasta when in walks former client and all around sad sack Herbie Fisher. . . with a briefcase containing $14 million in cash. Herbie claims to have won the money on a lucky lotto ticket, but he also says he needs a lawyer--and after a single gunshot breaks the window above his head and sends diners scrambling, Stone and Dino suspect Herbie might need a bodyguard and a private investigator, too.
Mounting Fears (Will Lee Series #7, Holly Barker #6)by Stuart Woods
New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods returns with another page-turning thriller. President Will Lee is having a rough week. His vice president just died during surgery. Confirmation hearings for the new vice president are under way, but the squeaky-clean governor whom Will has nominated may have a few previously unnoticed skeletons in his closet. And Teddy Fay, the rogue CIA agent last seen in Shoot Him If He Runs, is plotting his revenge on CIA director Kate Rule Lee, the president's wife. Plus there are some loose nukes in Pakistan that might just trigger World War III if Will's diplomatic efforts fall short. It's up to President Lee-with some help from Holly Barker, Lance Cabot, and a few other Stuart Woods series regulars-to save the world, and the upcoming election.
Orchid Beach (Holly Barker #1)by Stuart Woods
New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods delivers a riveting thriller that introduces an exciting addition to the pantheon of fictional sleuths. Forced into early retirement at thirty-seven, smart, attractive, and fiercely independent Major Holly Barker trades in her bars as a military cop for the badge of deputy chief of police in Orchid Beach, Florida. But below the sunny surface of this sleepy, well-to-do island town lies an evil that escalates into the cold-blooded murder of one of Holly's new colleagues. An outsider, Holly has little to go on for answers and no one to help her-except Daisy, a Doberman of exceptional intelligence and loyalty that becomes her companion and protector. The closer she gets to the truth, the more Holly knows that it'll take one smart dog with guts to sniff out this killer-before he can catch her first.
Orchid Blues (Holly Barker #2)by Stuart Woods
Holly and Ham are sucked into a whirlpool of crazed criminality, and in the end, even the FBI can do little to help them. This time, Holly, Ham, and Daisy are on their own.
Palindromeby Stuart Woods
Palindrome When both your past and future spell fear. Award-winning author Stuart Woods has crafted a masterful novel no reader will soon forget. For years, Liz Barwick has been battered by her brutal husband, a famous pro football player. This time it takes an emergency room to keep her from death. Now the beautiful and talented photographer retreats to an island paradise off Georgia's coast to find solitude-and herself. As she becomes increasingly involved with the strange and handsome twin scions of the powerful Drummond family, she feels her traumatic memories begin to fade. But when a killer launches a series of gruesome murders, Liz discovers that there is no place to hide-not even in her lover's arms.
The Prince of Beverly Hills (Rick Barron #1)by Stuart Woods
In The Prince of Beverly Hills, Woods introduces a new character, who displays the kind of suave confidence, take-charge manner, and clever wit-under-pressure that are the hallmarks we love. Rick Barron, a sharp, capable detective on the Beverly Hills force, finds himself demoted after a run-in with a superior officer, but he soon lands a job other cops only dream about: the security detail for Centurion Pictures, one of the hottest studios in the midst of Hollywood's golden age of the late 1930s. As the protector of the studio's interests, Barron looks after the elite of filmdom's stars-among them Clete Barrow, a British leading man with a penchant for parties, and Glenna Gleason, a peach of a talent on the verge of stardom. Rick's easy charm has society columnists dubbing him "the Prince of Beverly Hills," the white knight of movie stars, until he stumbles across a murder cover-up and a blackmail scam that threaten the studio's business and may have origins with some unsavory characters. When two suspicious deaths begin to look like a double murder, and an attempt is made on someone who has become an intimate friend, Barron knows he is up against wise guys whose stakes are nothing less than do-or-die. A dicey war of nerves is on. Set in the era of high style and silver-screen romance, Woods's thoroughly entertaining new crime thriller shows us once again why he is a "master of the genre" (Los Angeles Times).
Reckless Abandon (Holly Barker #4, Stone Barrington Series #10)by Stuart Woods
Stone and Holly are on the hunt for a killer who tries to hide among the crowds of New York City. He is running from more than one shocking crime scene and must be caught before he strikes again.
Run Before the Wind (Will Lee Series #2)by Stuart Woods
Will Lee ran from a life of Southern wealth and privilege to spend a peaceful summer on the coast of Ireland. But there is no peace in this beautiful, troubled land. Restless and dissatisfied, Will dreams of shipbuilding and sailing on crystal-blue waters. But an explosion of senseless violence is dragging the young American drifter into a lethal game of terror and revenge. For the fires of hatred rage unchecked in this place of lush, rolling hills and deadly secrets. Now Will Lee must run for his life from a bloody past that is not his own-and he will find no sanctuary on the rolling waves of the Irish sea.
The Run (Will Lee Series #5)by Stuart Woods
A respected senator from Georgia, Will Lee has aspirations of more.But a cruel stroke of fate thrusts him onto the national stage well before he expects, and long before he's ready, for a national campaign.The road to the White House, however, will be more treacherous -- and deadly -- than Will and his intelligent, strikingly beautiful wife, Kate, an associate director in the Central Intelligence Agency, can imagine.A courageous and principled man, Will soon learns he has more than one opponent who wants him out of the race. Thrust into the spotlight as never before, he's become the target of clandestine enemies from the past who will use all their money and influence to stop him -- dead. Now Will isn't just running for president -- he's running for his life.
Santa Fe Dead (Ed Eagle #3)by Stuart Woods
New York Times bestseller Stuart Woods returns with a dynamic thriller starring take-no-prisoners attorney Ed Eagle. In this new thriller featuring the colorful Santa Fe trial lawyer, Ed Eagle finds the tables turned when he testifies as a witness for the prosecution in the trial of his ex-wife, Barbara Eagle, who has been a very, very bad girl. The trial ends in a way Ed had not anticipated, and Barbara is still in a position to make his life, and that of others, a living hell. With private detectives, hit men, double crosses, and billion-dollar-bank accounts involved, Ed calls in every favor and follows every lead, no matter where they take him. From the posh resorts of desert California and the lush wine country of Napa, to the New Mexico high country and the seedy hotels of Tijuana, Ed Eagle won't rest until he's discovered the truth about what Barbara is up to-and settled the score. With Santa Fe Dead, Stuart Woods once again proves he's the master of an "unstoppably good read.
Santa Fe Edge (Ed Eagle #4)by Stuart Woods
If you run into trouble in Santa Fe, Ed Eagle is the man to see.... Ed Eagle, the six-foot-seven, take-no-prisoners Santa Fe attorney, is no stranger to murder, corruption, or organized crime--both north and south of the border. His home in Santa Fe, a picturesque desert town where the wealthy enjoy the good life, seems like a welcome retreat from the grit and crime of big cities. But looks can be deceiving, and trouble has a way of finding Ed. A puzzling murder in a golfer's hacienda brings in a new client for Ed, but while his time is spent unraveling the complex web of sex, money, and false identity, a much more dangerous threat lurks. A ruthless and implacable enemy that has proved more than a match for him in the past has returned to Santa Fe, and this time she wants nothing less than all-out retribution. From the seamy prisons of Mexico to the glamorous movie sets of L.A. and the lush and exclusive resorts of Santa Fe, Ed Eagle and his team of private detectives must hunt or be hunted....
Santa Fe Rules (Ed Eagle #1)by Stuart Woods
Successful movie producer Wolf Willett is stunned when he sees his own death reported in a major newspaper. It says he was a victim in a triple homicide during a sordid tryst with his wife and a friend. But who is the unidentified corpse? Why can't Wolf remember anything about the night in question? And who wants him dead? Wolf had the means and motive--and his inexplicable memory loss seems far too suspicious to suit Sante Fe's crusading D.A., who promptly has Wolf arrested. And when another murder complicates the scenario, he turns to hot-shot criminal attorney Ed Eagle to help clear his name--and stop a killer who's determined to finish the job.
Severe Clear (Stone Barrington Series #24)by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is called to Bel-Air to oversee an exclusive event that will gather the top echelons of the beau monde: Hollywood starlets, socialites, politicos, billionaires from overseas. It's a task in which Stone has a personal stake, and one that is made all the more pleasurable--though somewhat more complicated--with the arrivals of two beautiful women with whom he's intimately acquainted. But the grand occasion has also attracted a dangerous criminal group with sinister plans. The hunt to find them leads Stone into a complex web of deceit and misdirection, in a world where the intrigues of government intelligence collide with the clandestine machinations of the upper crust. As he draws nearer to his quarry, he realizes that the stakes are higher than anybody could ever imagine . . . and that the enemies he's seeking might just be hiding in plain sight.
Shoot Him If He Runs (Stone Barrington Series #14)by Stuart Woods
In the latest offbeat thriller from Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington and Holly Barker find themselves summoned to Washington for a high-level briefing on a fugitive who is driving the CIA crazy, and beginning to look like an unwelcome factor in the approaching presidential election. In less time that he would have thought possible, Stone finds himself, along with his friends Holly and Dino, back on the island of St. Marks, which he first visited in Dead in the Water. St. Marks is a vacationer's paradise of white sand beaches and luxurious ocean-front hideaways. But its exclusive yacht clubs and secluded mountain villas are home to corrupt local politicians and more than a few American ex-pats with murky personal histories. Despite the moneyed glitz and the glorious scenery, Stone, Holly, and Dino soon discover that in St. Marks, everyone is hiding something, and the man they're looking for may just be hiding in plain sight. Besieged on one side by the local authorities and on the other by impossible demands from CIA Headquarters, Stone and friends fight their way through a web of secrecy toward their quarry, burdened with orders they don't really want to follow. Once again, Stuart Woods proves himself the master of can't-put-it-down reading.
The Short Forever (Stone Barrington Series #8)by Stuart Woods
Hired by an odd client previously unknown to him, Stone arrives in London, on a mission he thinks he understands, but doesn't. Soon he finds himself out of his territory!
Short Straw (Ed Eagle #2)by Stuart Woods
Set in the shimmering heat of the desert Southwest, Short Straw marks the return of the six-foot-seven-inch take-no-prisoners Santa Fe lawyer Ed Eagle, in a complex thriller that delivers the kind of sexy, fast-paced suspense that readers have come to expect from Stuart Woods. Ed Eagle, Santa Fe's preeminent trial lawyer, first introduced in Woods's Santa Fe Rules, finds himself in extreme domestic difficulties. On the morning of his fiftieth birthday, as he is about to open his elegant new law offices, Eagle learns that he is in the sort of trouble usually reserved for his unluckiest clients. Quickly marshaling his resources, which include two private detectives, an accused murderer, and an ace ex-IRS agent, he begins a campaign to save his law practice, his wealth, his reputation, and his self-respect from the astonishing machinations of the person closest to him. The action takes Eagle's team across the Southwest-through the lush southern California world of the very, very wealthy, with the delights of exclusive spas and secluded hotels; to the U.S.Mexico border, and its ever-present dangers; and deep into parts of Mexico where no one can be trusted, least of all the police-always pitted against a wily and completely ruthless adversary. Full of double-crosses and unexpected twists, Ed Eagle's life is one of heightened risks-and pleasures. Witty, action-packed, and compulsively readable, Short Straw is the kind of story that only Stuart Woods could tell.
Son of Stone (Stone Barrington Series #21)by Stuart Woods
A new addition to the New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series. After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, Stone Barrington is back in New York, and he's looking to stay closer to home and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld. But Arrington has other plans for Stone. . . including introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago.
Standup Guy (Stone Barrington Series #28)by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is back in the newest edge-of-your-seat adventure in the New York Times- bestselling series. STONE BARRINGTON'S NEWEST client does not seem the type to bring mayhem in his wake. A polite; well-deported gentleman, he comes to Stone seeking legal expertise on an unusual-- and potentially lucrative--dilemma. Stone points him in the right direction and sends him on his way, but it's soon clear Stone hasn't seen the end of the case. Several people are keenly interested in this gentleman's activities and how they may relate to a long-ago crime ... and some of them will stop at nothing to find the information they desire. On a hunt that leads from Florida's tropical beaches to the posh vacation homes of the Northeast, Stone finds himself walking a tightrope between ambitious authorities and seedy low-lifes who all have the same prize in their sights. In this cutthroat contest of wills, it's winner take all ... and Stone will need every bit of his cunning and resourcefulness to be the last man standing.
Strategic Moves (Stone Barrington Series #19)by Stuart Woods
The new page-turning Stone Barrington novel from the perennially entertaining New York Timesbestselling author. Stone Barrington is enjoying his usual dinner at Elaine's when his boss at Woodman & Weld, the law firm where Stone is "of counsel," walks in, sits down, and hands Stone a check for one million dollars. It seems Stone's undercover dealings with MI6 have brought in a big new client for the firm, and they're willing to pay Stone a huge bonus and make him a partner. But almost as soon as he's taken the deal, Stone gets wind of an impending scandal that might torpedo his big promotion: It may be that the lucrative new client whom he's introduced to the firm might be a Bernie Madoff in disguise. . .
Swimming to Catalina (Stone Barrington Series #4)by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington thought he'd heard the last of former girlfriend Arrington after she left him to marry Vance Calder, Hollywood's hottest star. The last thing Stone expected was a desperate call from Calder. Arrington has vanished, and her new fiancé wants Stone to come to LA and find her. In a town where the sharks drive Bentleys and no one can be trusted, Stone soon discovers he's drowning in a sea of empty clues that takes him from Bel Air to Malibu to Rodeo Drive. Running out of time and leads, he needs to keep his head above water and find Arrington fast, or end up swimming with the fishes himself.
Two-Dollar Bill (Stone Barrington Series #11)by Stuart Woods
Two-Dollar Bill delivers all the storytelling twists and whip-smart banter readers have come to love in Stuart Woods's thrillers. In this latest, Stone Barrington, the suave Manhattan cop turned lawyer, is back on his home turf, facing down a brilliant southern flimflam man. The fun- and action-begin with what Stone believes will be a quiet dinner with his ex-partner, Dino, when they are interrupted by Billy Bob, a filthy-rich, smooth-talkin' Texan, who strolls in with the head of Stone's law firm and, unwrapping his wad of rare two-dollar bills, announces he's in town "to make money" and in need of an attorney-namely, Stone-to handle his affairs. No sooner have they sealed the deal with a handshake than the roller-coaster ride begins. Soon Stone is caught in the midst of a beautiful federal prosecutor and a love from his past, a con man with more aliases than hairs on his head, and a murder investigation that could ruin them all. In this stylish adventure in the bestselling series, Woods proves once again that he's at the top of his game.
Under The Lakeby Stuart Woods
John Howell, a former investigative journalist trying to escape from his past, finds a perfect sanctuary in a lakeside home in the North Georgia mountains. But little does he realize the town harbors a dark and evil secret, hidden deep within the lake's waters...
Unintended Consequences (Stone Barrington Series #26)by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington finds intrigue abroad in the sensational new thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. STONE BARRINGTON IS NO STRANGER to schemes and deceptions of all stripes-- as an attorney for the premier white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld, he's seen more than his share. But when he travels to Europe under highly unusual circumstances, Stone finds himself at the center of a mystery that is, even by his standards, most peculiar. Two unexpected invitations may be the first clues in an intricate puzzle Stone must unravel to learn the truth ... a puzzle that will lead him deep into the rarefied world of European ultrawealth and privilege, where billionaires rub elbows with spooks, insider knowledge is traded at a high premium, and murder is never too high a price to pay for a desired end. It soon becomes clear that beneath the bright lights of Europe lurks a shadowy underworld ... and its only rule is deadly ambition.
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Over the blare of recorded music at Washington, DC's Planet Hollywood Restaurant, participants in the 4th annual Meeting Industry Legislative Action Day (MILAD) traded notes between visits to Congressional offices on March 6. Sponsored by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), MILAD brought together 331 meeting planners, hoteliers, association officials, and convention and visitor bureau representatives. Their chief lobbying issues were increased funding for the U.S. National Tourism Organization (NTO), support for a traveler safety program, and an increase in the tax break for business meals and entertainment.
Last year the meetings industry (along with other tourism organizations) helped convince Congress to pass legislation setting up a public/private partnership to run the NTO, which replaced the U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration. This year lobbyists focused on supplementing the NTO's current meager funding. The travel industry made a good-faith effort to provide seed money when the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) gave $750,000 plus in-kind services for the 1997 NTO budget, according to MPI's CEO, Edwin Griffin, Jr., CAE.
Proposals for additional funding sources for the NTO include an airline departure fee-possibly reflected in the ticket price-or a fee paid at the airport by both Americans and foreign travelers. MPI also revived the idea of adding to U.S. passport application fees. But the airlines will undoubtedly oppose any measure that significantly raises the cost of airline tickets, one lobbyist contended. Other options mentioned were a general treasury appropriation and a total industry self-assessment, which are both long shots, as well.
To find a compromise on a funding plan is clearly an uphill battle. No less than $100 million a year should be spent on marketing the U.S., say travel industry officials.
If no permanent financing is found by October 1998, the NTO will have to fold its tent. Lobbyist Aubrey King, formerly of the TIA, pointed out that a permanent NTO could help attract "international meetings to the U.S.," a market overlooked by the former U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration.
Delegates also lobbied for Congressional endorsement of a toll-free emergency line for inbound foreign visitors. In a program crafted by the National Traveler Security Council and spearheaded by the National Tour Association, visitors could contact multi- lingual operators for help with travel problems. It is unclear if Congressional approval is required, but the industry is banking on federal inspection officials to hand out a so-called Welcome Passport, which would contain safety information, the INS I-94 information form, and the U.S. Customs declaration.
MPI's agenda also called on Congress to restore the business meal and entertainment deduction to 100 percent-or at least bring it back to 80 percent. LeeAnn Harle, an independent meeting planner from Dallas, told Rep. Ken Bentsen (D-TX) that the business meal deduction encourages her to make deals over lunch, keeping her business competitive with firms having large promotional budgets. Since there is little chance of an increased tax break without a revenue offset, MPI's defensive strategy is to protect the existing 50 percent write-off. Reps. Charles Bass (R-VT) and other House members contacted during MILAD appeared open-minded, asking delegates such as Kelli McCann, meetings manager of the Society for Human Resource Management, in Alexandria, VA, for numbers on the economic impact of raising the tax deduction to 80 percent.
Fairness in music licensing legislation was a top issue for MILAD in 1996, but this year it was almost an afterthought among the delegates. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC) reintroduced legislation this year that would remove tradeshow organizers from "vicarious liability" for payment of licensing fees if an exhibitor played unlicensed music. But the bill is currently "stuck in committee," as one MILAD lobbyist noted, referring to the judiciary panel headed by Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). And there was not a concerted effort, as last year, to focus on the issue.
For Susie Carr, CMP, meetings and travel coordinator for the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Conference, MILAD "demystified the political process." Whatever the outcome of MPI's agenda, this first-time participant found the process "awesome and focused." Rep. Ralph Hall (D-TX), who personally spoke to her delegation, "was down to earth and up on the issues," said Carr.
Last year, MILAD drew 250 people to Washington, representing ten associations. This year, an 11th organization, MPI's Potomac chapter, joined MILAD as a sponsor and fielded 55 delegates.

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Almost all were wrong.
Reed led Carson 21-19 at halftime on its home field Friday night before scoring 36 unanswered third-quarter points to sprint out to a 57-19 lead before winning 64-26.
Going into the game coach Ernie Howren said he, and his team, was not looking for revenge after a disputable call in 2012 gave Carson a last-second game-winning touchdown over the Raiders. Even after the second-half dismantling, he stood by that statement.
"I hate to be a broken record here but I don't even think about last year. Last year was last year," Howren said. "I don't really care how the game ended last year. It ended up being a loss and that's the only thing that frustrated me."
So coach, that must have been one of the greatest halftime speeches of your life, huh?
Wrong again.
"No. I could sit here and try to take credit for it but it's the kid and all the coaches. Everybody came in. There was total focus," Howren said. "We understood the type of team Carson was coming in and we knew we were going to be in for a fight. We came in, chalk talked it, and everybody took care of business. I really was proud of the approach to halftime. It was awesome."
On its opening possession, Reed marched the length of the field before missing a field-goal attempt. The Senators took advantage putting together a drive of their own, resulting in a three-yard touchdown run from Joey Thurman.
The two teams then started to trade first-half blows.
After a string on fruitless drives by both squads, Reed quarterback Chris Denn hit a wide-open Trae Wells on the seam who scored from 47 yards with 52 seconds left in the first quarter to tie the game at seven.
Denn completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for a meaty 362 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 98 yards on 12 carries.
"Denn keeps improving weekly," Howren said. "His approach to the game, whether it be in film, scouting report, practice, it is why he's doing right now because he keeps putting himself in that position. I'm really proud of him."
On the ensuing kickoff, Thurman was bottled up at his own 20 before popping out of the group of would-be tacklers and marching to the Reed 10-yard line. Garrett Schafer connected with Alan Cohren on a perfectly thrown fade route on the next play.
Reed's Jorden Carter wrapped up the Raider's following 78-yard drive with a two-yard plunge. Carter finished with three touchdowns on 11 carries and 65 yards.
The strangest play of the night, and maybe the season, followed. Planting his foot to send the ensuing kickoff deep, Reed kicker Jesse Brock slipped on the Reed grass, creating a kickoff turned onside kick which the Raiders recovered but were unable to capitalize on.
Carson then marched 88 yards to grab a 19-14 lead before Reed marched 84 yards of its own on the back of an 80-yard touchdown reception from Jake Lehmann. The Raiders never looked back.
On Carson's first possession of the second half, Brett Handlin jumped an out route to intercept Schafer and broke a string of tackles before putting the Raiders up 28-19.
Reed then put together consecutive scoring drives of 58 yards, 10 yards, 79 yards and 69 yards. Each drive started after a Carson three-and-out.
The Raiders defense did not allow a Senators first down from the four-minute mark in the second quarter until there was one minute left in the third quarter.
To no surprise, Howren was pleased with his defensive unit.
"Excellent. Top to bottom," Howren said. "We challenged the defense. We told them that we needed to come out and match their physicality offensively. Because Carson is a physical football team and we were counting on our defense to do that and we really feel like they did."
Wells continued to assert himself as one of the best deep-ball threats in the north hauling in eight balls for 170 yards and two touchdowns.
"Trae is a dude that's all I can say," Howren said. "He's an absolute stud."
"It's been developing since freshman year," Denn said of the connection with his favorite target. "But he's pretty good. He's a freak athlete. It's awesome seeing how well he's doing."
Now 4-0, Reed shifts its focus to the High Desert League opener next Friday at home against McQueen.
"It's always a huge win. I told the kids go celebrate," Howren said. "But the reality is our focus is league and league starts tomorrow."


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Journal One: Pages 1-56
Give a summary of the major events and character developments in that section.
• Miles is going to boarding school in Alabama
• Only 2 people showed up to his going away party, and his mom thinks that's why Miles wants to go to boarding school.
• Miles real reason for wanting to go to boarding school is so he can go "seek a great perhaps", he tells his parents he's bored with his life in Florida and needs a change.
• When he arrives at Culver Creek Boarding School, he finds it nothing like he expected it to be.
• When Miles meets his roommate, Chip, Miles discovers that he has a talent for memorizing and naming countries, just like Miles ability to name people's last words.
• Culvar Creek is split up into 2 kinds of people, the regular kids, and the Weekday Warriors, who are the rich and snobby kids.
• Chip is known as the Colonel, and Miles becomes known as Pudge.
• Colonel introduces Pudge and Alaska when they go to her room to buy cigarettes.
• The code name for the dean of the school, Mr. Stanes, is the Eagle.
• The one main rule of Culvar Creek is to NEVER rat anyone out.
• Alaska asked Pudge while smoking, how do you escape the labyrinth, and what is the labyrinth, this stumps Pudge.
• The girl who was supposed to be Alaska's roommate had gotten kicked out at the end of the year before because her boyfriend and her were lying naked together, drunk, and smoking a joint; Which were all three non-forgivable offences at Culvar Creek-> but everyone suspects some to have ratted them out.
• The night before classes start, Pudge is taped up and his mouth is taped shut and then he is thrown in the lake, before they throw him in, they whisper "This is for the Colonel, you shouldn't hang out with that a-hole."
• When the Colonel finds out they did this to Pudge he declares war on the Weekday Warriors.
• Pudge realizes that he can't like Alaska because she has a boyfriend and she treats him like he's teen.
• Pudge meets Colonel's girlfriend, who is a Weekday Warrior, and she's not the nicest person ever. She doesn't say one nice thing to Colonel and she leaves without Colonel.
• Colonel's girlfriend calls the payphone minutes after she leaves and this is when he finds out the Weekday Warriors think it is him who ratted out Alaska's old roommate, and that's why they tried to drown Pudge.
• Pudge gets kicked out of his favorite class, World Religions, because he was staring out the window.
• Alaska feels compelled to defend Pudge in this situation, and she calls the teacher out.
• Pudge's friend, Takumi is obsessed with finding out who ratted out Alaska's old roomate, Marya, and whenever they are together, he always asks if anyone has any new information.
• Alaska calls Pudge adorable and so cute and always makes comments about how she wants to kiss him. This only adds more flames to Pudge's fire, but she shoots them down by continually commenting about how she loves her boyfriend.
• Pudge asks Alaska why she smokes to fast, she replies with a goofy smile on her face and says "Ya'll smoke to enjoy it, I smoke to die."
• One of the guys who threw Pudge into the lake, Kevin, tried to offer a truce to the Colonel, but the Colonel would only do it if Pudge didn't know Millard Fillmore's last words, and of course he did, so there was no truce.
• During the game, the Colonel would yell out obscene things, it got so bad that the other coach began to complain and he eventually got thrown out of the game. Which he had already been thrown out of 37 games before that one.
• Alaska takes Pudge and 5 others to McDonald's for a study session, and on their way over, Lara, a cute girl who was born in Russia, just so happens to have to sit in Pudge's lap.
• Pudge asks Alaska, why she's named Alaska. She goes on to tell him that her parents allowed her to pick her name when she was seven, and that's they name she picked.
• After that, Pudge saw a sweeter side to Alaska then he had ever seen before, and he really like that side of her.
• Pudge tries to kiss Alaska after this conversation, and she quickly changes the subject.
• She brings up the labyrinth again; how it's just like your life, you spend all this time talking about how awesome it will be once you get out and just imagining that future is what keeps you going, but you never do get out, you live in the labyrinth forever.
• As Alaska, Pudge and the Colonel were smoking near the lake, The Eagle catches them, and gives them the Look of Doom.
What are YOU thinking and feeling as you read?
As I read, I start to feel sorry for Pudge. At the beginning of the story, when only two people show up to his going away party, that shows he doesn't have many friends. When he gets to Culvar Creek, he finds the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. She just keeps leading him on with comments about how she wants to kiss him and how cute and adorable he is, but then shoots him down with comments about how much she loves her boyfriend. It just seems as though Pudge can't win in any situation.
Also as I read, I'm thinking about how interesting these characters are. Although they blend together very well, they all are their own person. It's neat how every character has some unique talent or quality, Colonel can name all the countries, Pudge knows people's last words, Alaska has read so many books, and Takumi wants to fix everyone's problem and is very curious. These characters are so well-developed and that brings a real feeling to this novel.
How are you responding to the characters, plot, style, word choice?
Honestly, I don't know exactly how to respond to the characters. I feel as though I need to know more about them till I can really say how I feel about them. Although I will say that Pudge is coming out of his shell and that's all thanks to the Colonel. Alaska is a tease. She doesn't know exactly what she wants, and that really irritates me.Even though Alaska and I are alike in that way, I still don't like it. One minute she's leading Pudge on and then the next she's talking about how much she adores her boyfriend. The Colonel wants things his way, one way or another he'll get them his way. I like that about him, he knows what he wants and he's determined to get it. More people need to have. Pudge is just don't know about him yet.
The plot is very well thought out and I can tell John Green put a lot of time and effort into this book. The plot isn't repeating like other books seem to do, it's a change of scenery. His style of writing is very easily comprehended. He doesn't choose huge words that would mess up his flow. This book flows very nicely.
Why did you choose this novel?
My final two book choices were either The Perks of Being a Wallflower or Looking for Alaska. I had heard and read many reviews on both books, and they both seemed like good choices for this assignment. But as I was going to do my survey to tell which book I had chosen, the girl sitting next to me had also chosen The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It was sort of a split second decision to change my book to Looking for Alaska. So far, I haven't regretted my decision.
Who is telling the story? Point of view? Do you trust the narrator?
The story is being told by Pudge. He is telling it in first person, saying I, me. As of right now, I trust him. He seems as though he would be truthful. He hasn't led us astray. He seems as though he looks at everyone in a good light, even if they have done bad to him. He seems as though he has already begun a transformation, so this could also change how he tells the story and how much trust I'll have in him.
Describe the setting.
Culvar Creek Boarding School in Alabama is a place where the teens are responsible for their own actions and decisions. The school is just like any other boarding school, class rooms and dorm rooms. But the students have made it their own, the smoke house provides a place to go hangout and smoke without Mr. Stanes, the Eagle watching their every move. This school also offers a lot of time for the kids to hangout with each other, which isn't the usual school experience.
Who are the main characters and what problems do they face?
Pudge, is the absolute main character. He faces the problem of seeking adventures. He wants more out of his life and that's the main reason he goes to boarding school. Colonel, Pudge's roommate and friend, faces his home situation. His dad is abusive to his mother, but apparently just got up and moved away to California. He also faces the problem of the whole school thinking he is the one who ratted out Mayra and her boyfriend. Alaska, Pudge's crush and friend, faces the problem of not knowing what she wants. These are just the beginning of their problems, more will come as the novel develops more.
What do you predict will happen? Why do you predict this?
I predict that Alaska will give into Pudge. At one point in the book, the Colonel says that she's cheated on every boyfriend she's ever had, but she hasn't cheated on this one. Once a cheater always a cheater, she will eventually give into him. You can already see the tension developing between the two characters.
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I plan to display her with her cape on and since it doesn't affect her body's structural/aesthetic lines I will likely forget it is even there.
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I plan to display her with her cape on and since it doesn't affect her body's structural/aesthetic lines I will likely forget it is even there.
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Its an odd choice but I will have her with the cape on so outta sight outta mind for me, I think she looks bad without the cape on so I won't miss it much.
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I'm going to guess that TG will come back and say it was intentional, but I hope not and it's just a production error on a handful of them. I had planned on displaying it as her weapon since is was so expensive to make that it prevented her from coming with anything but that and a shield.
I'm not even slightly bothered by this...
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It's stupid, considering a lot of Netossa fans were clamoring for some sort of silver highlight element on her cape and outfit, that they would do something like this- which just looks stupid. Sure, they are capable of adding paint highlights- as evidenced by this black blotch on her weapon (remember, her cape is meant to be a weapon... it's why she didn't get anything else other than a shield!). "It was a design choice by Ruben..." I can hear it already. Why do they let them make these kinds of dumb choices?!
Just looks like an odd attempt at shading to me. Doesn't bother me, I planned on displaying her with her cape on anyway.
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The "black spot" is annoying for anyone who wanted to pose Netossa using her "weapon" since her cape is her weapon according to Mattel.
I'll be displaying Netossa wearing her cape, but it does limit posing possibilities since the "black spot" is unsightly when you remove the cape to pose the figure holding it as a throwing net.
And I don't think the "black spot" even makes sense when the cape is used as a cape. There is no need for a "painted" shadow for Netossa's hair. I guess it's just another odd "design" choice by Mattel like Stinkor's reversed forearms, Frosta's "mid grey" instead of "bright white" paint, Frosta's translucent hair instead of translucent cape, etc.
I'm so glad they went with the black stain variation. I was on was on the fence about getting her, but now I can't wait!!!
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From the pictures, it looks like somebody used the cape to put out a cigarette. Either that, or that's what's left of the fly after they used the cape as a fly-swatter.
It's not really a big deal, but I'd really like to have a lot more figures without any flaws.
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I believe the black stain is a nod to her 200x design, or at least what she would have looked like had the show continued. It's also in the Power and Honor book, page 534. Mark Taylor put the black stain as a joke to see if Roger Sweet would say anything. Sweet saw the prank coming a mile away and didn't take the bait.
Come on.
This was not INTENTIONAL.
The figure shown at NYCC didn't have this.
The dark spot, and the strange change in the shape of the spot are clearly a reaction either between the paint on the hair and the cape paint and plastic, or the gel used to release the pieces from the mold.
You all realize that by suggesting that this was intentional, you're giving Mattel permission to suggest that it was.
It's a mistake. It's really really unfortunate, but let's not be blind here lol
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I have seen two different kinds of Plastic "Melt" when the touch for a period of time. It has happen to some of my figures that were put away for storage. It is usually the more rubbery stuff touching a harder plastic which is what is going on here. Some one should try scratching the black spot and see if any black paint comes off. I fear there is some kind of reaction going on here.
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Maybe it's a stain from someone she previously had in her net that crapped their pants when she caught them....I don't know....some things don't come out in the wash....
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It may just be a chemical reaction like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Whatever the reason this is a non-issue for me because she will be displayed with her cape on.


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Hello Everyone! I'm starting the challenge on Monday the 24th of June. I'm hoping to connect with some of you out there that have either done the challenge or are starting it as well. I'm an active duty Army officer that unfortunately is being medically released from the military due to health issues that have arrisen from my service in the Army. I'm hoping that this challenge will be a way for me to better myself before I'm released back into the civilian world. Looking forward to speaking with lots of you soon!!!
Justin Watson
Starting On the 24th as well !!!!
Hey, Justin! I'm Katie. I am also starting on Monday. Let's all buddy up (goodness knows I need all the help I can get)! lol What state are you in?
Hello, Joe! :D
I'm currently in Alaska. I am hoping to relocate back to the lower 48 soon though! I'd love to team up with everyone! My workout partner has already flaked out on me, and we haven't even started yet!! This is going to be a tough time, but I know that it will be worth it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone progresses over the next 12 weeks! I'll be posting my "before" pictures soon. Should be some good motivation to keep the workouts going!!!
I will be starting tomorrow as well. I'm scared!!! I have a lot of weight to lose and exercise has never been one of my favorite things to do in the past. I am, however, very motivated and am very much looking forward to making progress. :)
Justin, I started today as well. I have completed the challenge once before (more than 10 years ago) and am excited to be back at it again. Good luck with your challenge.
It is awesome to see everyone who is starting together today. The challenge is not easy, or it wouldn't be called a challenge, but the results are amazing when you put in what you need to. I think the biggest thing that kept me on track last time was journaling before bed and planning my day the next day. I woke up not having many choices to make and started the day on the right foot. I'm not a morning person so making my decisions in the evening made all the difference for me.
I would love to hear how everyone's first day went!
Almost done with day 1!!! Had an amazing workout this morning that left me nearly unable to lift my arms enough to get dressed. I planned my meals last night and so far it's gone great! No urges to just sit and snack which is a huge change from my normal pattern. I'm sure that I'll be extremely sore tomorrow, but I think this will be worth it. They say that the first 4 weeks are the hardest, but if today's any indication of what's to come then I'm feeling extremely optimistic towards the next 12 weeks.
I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone else is doing today. Joe and Katie, let me know how it went for you guys. Don't sweat it AZSkies. I also have a good amount of weight I need to shed. I'll do what I can to keep you motivated and moving through the challenge! Let me know if I can help anyone out! I know that having a motivated group is one of the things that will keep me going, so let the progress reports flow!!! I should be posting my before pictures either tonight or tomorrow. If that doesn't motivate me to keep moving, I don't know what will!!!!
Great Job, Justin!
My day one went great as well! The most difficult thing for me is trying to find a meal for dinner that my husband and kids will eat as well. I made a few modifications to my meal but still felt like I was eating with them, it was great. Who knew that a little ranch dressing powder on a baked potato would replace the butter that I usually eat on it, it was pretty tasty! I think as long as I keep journaling (already planned for tomorrow) and can find some decent recipes for dinner then this is going to be a bit easier than expected!
How did everyone else do today?
I'm glad your day went great too Zurbert! I also run into issues trying to make meals for my family when I'm watching what I eat. I have found a couple of great recipes that work for the whole family that are both healthy and quite tasty. If you are ever running low on good dinner ideas let me know and I'll happily email you some great recipes.
I've also uploaded my before pictures to my profile and challenge page. Now I have absolutely no choice but to work even harder to shed the pounds!!! Good luck everyone and have a great night!!!
How is everyone doing?
Meals are easy for me...and I have adult children at home...so I have to hide my food sometimes...lol When you have time, plan for the week. I enjoy my chicken and any kind of fish. Prepare them and your other carbs and fats and then freeze them all together as ready to eat meals..ha..R.E.M....stole that one from the military...lol. Take them to work with your snacks and nuke and go. Best thing to do on your rest day I think. Well invested that way. You can even get the little ones to help out and make mini versions for them now that it is Summer time. What do you mean there is nothing to eat in this house...lol. Solves that problem too!!
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It's MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) in the military though Steve. :) Great idea to prepare food on free days though...especially if you're tight for time during the week.
Great job on the meal planning everyone! Sorry I haven't been on here the last couple of days. I had an unexpected doctors appointment that had me driving from Fairbanks to Anchorage and back again over two days. Put a little bit of a kink in my workout schedule, but I'm back on track again!
I've learned that fresh squeezed lemon juice makes pretty awesome salad dressing!!! I actually find myself craving that instead of sweet/salty snacks. Still getting used to the no soda thing though. Still crave a nice cold Dr Pepper. But ice cold green tea with a wedge of lemon helps. Good news is the weekend is approaching as well as a free day! Week one is almost complete!!!
Yes I know it's MRE...I just switched them around...lol. I loved the old Sea Rations. Found a case when I was at Camp Hanson, Okinawa. I even had a John Wayne to open them with...Oh good times had by all....lol
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As far as conservatives go, I can tolerate columnist George Will and often enjoy reading his work. Unlike most of what passes as conservatism today, Will tends to base his arguments on logic and fact, not emotion and rhetoric.
Making him even more of an anomaly in Republican circles, Will acknowledges and corrects his errors, when he makes them. As an added bonus, he's also a deft wordsmith.
Despite his many years in office, Congressman Steve Chabot (R-Westwood) could stand to take a few pointers from Will. Chabot, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia, spoke during a hearing Wednesday about his concerns with a total withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by year's end.
The Glenn is under construction in San Diego, where a keel-laying ceremony signifying the initial step in construction was held earlier this week. When it enters the fleet, which is expected in 2015, the vessel will be 837 feet long and displace 80,000 tons when loaded. Navy officials say they can use it for both warfighting and humanitarian missions. The ship was in the Pentagon budget before the current debate over the fiscal cliff and defense spending cuts got under way. Meanwhile, NASA is no longer able to put astronauts in orbit because funding for manned flights ended when the space shuttles were grounded.
John Glenn was a Marine pilot who became one of NASA's seven original Mercury astronauts. He was friendly with John F. Kennedy, who recruited him to become a politician. During his years in the Senate, he was among Ohio's most popular elected officials. Glenn ran for president in 1984 but didn't make it out of the primaries. He was a flop as a national candidate.
Navy officials say they plan to build three ships similar to the USNS John Glenn, which are designed as giant sea-going supply and troop platforms. They can carry three hovercraft for amphibious operations. The Navy calls the ships Mobile Landing Platforms and says the design is based on the huge commercial supertankers that carry crude oil from Alaska.
Glenn is in his nineties and attended the keel-laying ceremony. He is active and campaigned last fall for President Barack Obama's reelection.
Metal detectors could come back to City Hall, but local legislators can't do much more regarding local gun control. Still, Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls and other City Council members will begin pushing for more federal regulations on guns starting today. President Barack Obama is already beginning to drum up support for more regulations on guns, including a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips. He also wants to close a loophole that allows people to buy firearms at gun shows without background checks. At the state level, a new bill loosening gun regulations in Ohio is facing criticism. The bill will make it easier to store firearms in cars and allows them for the first time in parking garages under the Ohio Statehouse and a nearby office tower. Gov. John Kasich said he will sign the bill.
The University of Cincinnati is launching a fundraising effort for the renovation of Nippert Stadium. The project could cost as much as $70 million. The university wants to offset as much of the cost as possible to build premium seating, with the possibility of 28 new luxury boxes and more than 1,400 premium seats being added. Goals could change based on demand and fundraising efforts.
A Cincinnati-based company and its top executive have pleaded guilty to circumventing Ohio's competitive bid process. The actions cost Ohio taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars,
according to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. The company circumvented
the competitive process by submitting multiple bids on road jobs under
different names, creating the illusion of competition.
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a possible candidate for the presidency in 2016, will headline a Hamilton County GOP event. He will be a featured speaker next month at the Northeast Hamilton County Republican Club's annual pancake breakfast.
The Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy failed to follow its own compensation policies, resulting in improper over-payments of $2,325, according to Ohio State Auditor Dave Yost.
Top state officials will begin pushing and outlining school safety efforts in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
State Impact Ohio has a fantastic infographic showing the growth of charter schools in Ohio. In the Cincinnati urban district, charter schools now host 6,642 students.
A new state policy will automatically refund businesses when they've overpaid their taxes. The first round of the policy will refund businesses in Ohio $13 million.
The animal takeover continues. Due to the effects of climate change, some animals are moving into cities.
On the bright side, animals can be pretty cute. Here is a dog flipping over its food, and here are cats locked in deadly combat against a printer.
A local music teacher says Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy offered him a job and then rescinded the offer after asking him if he is gay. Jonathan Zeng says he went through the school's extensive interview process, was offered a position and then called back in for a discussion about religious questions in his application, during which he was asked directly if he is gay. Zeng says he asked why such information was pertinent, and an administrator said it was school policy not to employ teachers who are gay because they work with children and something about the sanctity of marriage. When contacted by local media CHCA released the following statement:
CHCA keeps confidential all matters discussed within a candidate's interview. We're looking into this matter, although the initial information we have seen contains inaccuracies. We will not be discussing individual hiring decisions or interviews.Cincinnati's deficit isn't going to get better any time soon, according to a new report.
The Reds drafted high school pitcher Nick Travieso in the first round of the MLB draft on Monday. Here's a rundown of their other picks Monday and Tuesday.
Senate Republicans yesterday blocked a Democratic bill calling for equal pay in the workplace, and the Dems are going to stick it in their faces during this year's campaigns. From the AP:
As expected, the pay equity bill failed along party lines, 52-47, short of the required 60-vote threshold. But for majority Democrats, passage wasn't the only point. The debate itself was aimed at putting Republicans on the defensive on yet another women's issue, this one overtly economic after a government report showing slower-than-expected job growth.
"It is incredibly disappointing that in this make-or-break moment for the middle class, Senate Republicans put partisan politics ahead of American women and their families," Obama said in a statement after the vote.
"Even Mitt Romney has refused to publicly oppose this legislation," added Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. "He should show some leadership."
The Washington Post wonders whether Mitt Romney can use Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's template for surviving a recall election to try to win the presidency. It involves "big money, powerful organization and enormous enthusiasm among his base." Exit polls in the state suggest Obama is ahead, however.
China wants foreign embassies to stop releasing reports and Tweeting about its poor air quality.
Gonorrhea growing resistant to antibiotics? Rut roh.
Dinosaurs apparently weighed less than scientists previously thought. Adjust paper-mache Brontosaurus as necessary.
Facebook is considering letting kids younger than 13 use the site.
The Boston Celtics took a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat on Tuesday and could send Bron Bron and Co. back home on Thursday.
Facing a $33 million deficit for next year, Cincinnati officials are facing some tough choices — including the city manager's recommendation to layoff 44 police officers. Now the public may chime in and offer suggestions.
City Council's Budget and Finance Committee has scheduled four public hearings this month at different locations throughout Cincinnati, with the first set for this week.
A group of Northside residents is working to raise $45,000 needed to open the neighborhood's swimming pool this summer, after the facility became the victim of the city's budget cuts.
The Working Families Movement of Northside held a rally March 24 to kickoff its fundraising effort. The group wants the pool at the city-owned McKie Recreation Center on Chase Avenue to open this summer, so neighborhood children — many of whom are low income — can use it during the warm weather months.


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MARLBORO, VT - Michael Klare, founder of the Peace and World Securities Studies Program at Hampshire College, will present a lecture entitled, "September 11: Background and Outcomes of the Current Crisis," at 7:30 p.m Monday, October 15, in Marlboro College's Whittemore Theater.
Klare, an advisor to the United Nations who writes widely on U.S. defense policy and world security issues, is most recently the author of "Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict." He casts a skeptical eye on the prevailing views of national columnists and government leaders. As reported by Valley Advocate columnist JoAnn DiLorenzo on September 20, Klare believes that "military strikes against Afghanistan and other nations thought to support bin Laden are neither the best, nor the only, answer to last Tuesday's terror."
"This is a good time for Klare to speak to the Marlboro community for several reasons," commented Louise Zak, associate dean for international studies. "Many of us find ourselves unable to think about anything but the events of September 11 and their aftermath; we want more analysis of the background and contexts within which to interpret what has happened and what may take place in the future."
"By attacking Afghanistan and Iraq and I don't know whatever other countries are on the list, we will kill a lot of Muslims who are not terrorists, and we will create martyrs," explained Klare in the Advocate interview. "And we will create more volunteers for this jihad against the United States. So the net, as I see it, the result of a 'war' against bin Laden is a greater threat to U.S. security and long-term interests, not a lesser threat."
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Religious and political leaders hold peacemaking dialogue
September 26, 2008
NEW YORK — About 300 international religious and political figures, including Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, attended a dialogue at a Manhattan hotel on the evening of Sept. 25 to discuss the role of religion in responding to global challenges and building peace and understanding between societies.
Speakers included President Ahmadinejad, the Rev. Kjell Bondevik, former prime minister of Norway, and the Rev. Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, president of the United Nations General Assembly.
The dialogue, which followed a meal, was sponsored by American Friends Service Committee, Mennonite Central Committee, Quaker United Nations Office, Religions for Peace and World Council of Churches in consultation with the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations.
Arli Klassen, executive director of Mennonite Central Committee, gave welcoming remarks on behalf of the sponsoring organizations. She lit an oil lamp as a symbol of faith and invited participants to reflect on peacemaking from their own faith perspectives.
"As a Christian, I believe that we are following Jesus Christ's example and his teaching as we eat together and hold this dialogue despite our many differences," Klassen said.
Klassen noted several areas of high tension in relations between Iran, the United States and other nations. Addressing President Ahmadinejad, Klassen raised concerns about his statements on the Holocaust and Israel, Iran's nuclear program and religious freedom in Iran.
"We ask you to find a way within your own country to allow for religious diversity, and to allow people to make their own choices as to which religion they will follow," Klassen said.
The theme of the dialogue was "Has not one God created us? The significance of religious contributions to peace." A series of panelists shared Jewish, Muslim and Christian perspectives on addressing poverty, injustice, environmental degradation and war.
Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, a leader in the Jewish Renewal movement, spoke about Jewish traditions of peacemaking and nonviolence and drew upon her work for reconciliation between Muslims and Jews and Palestinians and Israelis. She also spoke about the significance of mourning the deaths of all victims of war, including the millions of people killed in the Holocaust, World War II and wars in Iran and Iraq.
"Because of the Holocaust, I learned from the rabbis who ordained and guide me, to be active in preventing further suffering of all human beings as a primary religious call to action," Gottlieb said.
Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, spoke about Islamic principles for alleviating poverty, caring for the environment and working for peace and justice. He encouraged his interreligious audience to cooperate more closely toward these goals.
"Has not God created us?" Awad said. "Yes — and he wants us to work together."
Dr. John Brademas, a former U.S. congressman and president emeritus of New York University, served as the event moderator. Along with several of the evening's speakers, Brademas called for direct negotiations between Iran and the United States.
"We believe that war is not the solution to the differences that divide peoples," Brademas said. "Dialogue can make a real difference."
Although Klassen, the Rev. Bondevik and others raised concerns about religious freedoms and human rights in Iran, President Ahmadinejad did not address these issues directly.
President Ahmadinejad spoke at length about theological issues, such as monotheism, justice and commonalities among religions.
"All divine prophets have spoken of one truth," the president said. "The religion of Islam is the same as that offered by Moses."
President Ahmadinejad spoke in broad terms about "challenges facing the human community," including poverty, declining morality and a lack of religion in public life. He decried the humanitarian costs of wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Lebanon and spoke extensively about the hardships suffered by Palestinians. He criticized nations such as the United States for maintaining nuclear weapons and did not deviate from his previous statements that Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The evening's program ran later than scheduled, and President Ahmadinejad departed shortly after concluding his remarks without taking questions from the audience as had been planned.
Robert J. Suderman, general secretary of Mennonite Church Canada, was among several Canadians who attended the dialogue.
"I think it was a valuable thing in terms of the objectives, which was to nurture peace by fostering understanding and human relationships," he said.
Suderman added that the event's participants should also reach out to people who objected to the dialogue with President Ahmadinejad, such as protesters outside the hotel who represented various Jewish and Evangelical Christian groups, among others.
"What's left is to build relationships with people on the other side of the street," Suderman said.


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A white plastic barrel served as a dog house. On the other side of the yard, Vedovato and Rooks found another adult dog tied up. Its only water source contained worms.
Anniston's Animal Control officers see dogs living in such conditions on a regular basis, but a proposed local law is aimed at changing that. The Anniston City Council will consider Tuesday an ordinance that will make it illegal to leave animals tethered — tied to stationary objects with chain, rope, leashes or other items — without a person present. If approved, the proposal would make tethering dogs a finable offense: up to $100 for the first instance, $250 for the second instance and $500 for each instance thereafter.
"If a family wants a pet, they need to invite it into their home and let it be part of their family," said Councilwoman Millie Harris, who is bringing the ordinance before the council.
Harris, a longtime advocate for animal welfare, said the proposed law is about more than being humane to man's best friend.
"Dogs are pack animals, and they need to be socialized — it creates aggression," she said of leaving dogs tied up with little interaction with their owners.
Vedovato agreed. She said more than 90 percent of the calls Animal Control responds to are about dogs tied up and neglected. They are at increased risk of injury, theft and attack by other animals. Such dogs are often left exposed to the elements or their own filth. Many are burdened with chains that are much too heavy.
"They become lawn ornaments," she said.
Although the city doesn't have a problem with dog fighting that she's aware of, Vedovato said, tethering dogs separately is a known mode of keeping dogs for fighting rings, because it increases their aggression.
Even aggressive dogs left chained near homes for protection are unlikely to protect a home from intruders, she added, because they become extremely territorial over the ground where they are chained.
"If a dog isn't going into your home, he's not going to protect your home," she said.
Rhonda Parker is chair of Alabama Voters for Responsible Animal Legislation, a nonpartisan political action committee that supports ending chaining of dogs statewide, but as part of a comprehensive legislation that establishes requirements for outdoor sheltering of dogs.
The question, said Parker, is "what are you going to do now with an unchained dog?"
When cities outlaw tethering town by town, owners of tied-up animals have to figure out how to keep them. Statewide rules for outside shelter could guide them in that, Parker said.
"You don't want them to put the dog in a four-by-four pen," she said. "That's not a good life for a dog either."
A new organization has emerged in Shelby and Bibb counties to help dog owners provide alternatives to tethering. Cornelia Jones, who heads Alabama Chained Dogs, said she hopes to expand with chapters throughout the state.
"Most of the time, it's not because people don't want their dogs and love them," she said. "But they don't have the funds to keep them and fence them."
Dr. Barry Nicholls, a veterinarian with Animal Medical Center in Anniston, said he feels that the city's proposed ordinance may help raise awareness of what dogs do and don't need. If owners would look at better ways to keep their pets contained, Nicholls said, he believes it would improve the mental and physical health of the animals.
"Tethers, ties, chains — all of that scares me," he said.
Nicholls said he's seen cases in which dogs tethered in enclosed spaces have jumped their fences and hung themselves and other instances in which animals may have gotten tangled up in their cords or chains and injured themselves.
In terms of possible increases in aggression from tethering, Nicholls said "dogs that are able to get plenty of exercise and fill that activity void are going to be better socialized as far as people and other dogs," he said.
"The best case scenario is a dog that is well socialized, taken a lot of places and exposed to other dogs and people," he said.
The ordinance, he said, "is a good step in helping protect animals and showing that we do care in the community."
Staff writer Paige Rentz: 256-235-3564. On Twitter @PRentz_Star.


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WASHINGTON In the event of a government shutdown, the Pentagon would have to delay payments of the $100,000 death benefit that families receive if a military service member dies in the line of duty, a senior defense official said Friday,
Families would get the money eventually after the government re-opens, but they could have problems paying expenses, including for the funerals, the official said, adding that the Pentagon will reach out to various military aid agencies to help those who need it.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel details, said as many as 150 death benefits are paid out every month.
The death benefit is one of many Pentagon payments and services that could be curtailed if the government shuts down at midnight Friday and they range from paychecks to performances by military bands and the famed Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels air demonstration squadrons.
According to the Pentagon, if a shutdown ends by next Tuesday the military could get full paychecks on April 15th. But if it continues longer than that, they would get only partial pay. More than 150,000 U.S. troops are deployed to wars overseas, and thousands of others are assigned to other operations including the Libya mission and aid to Japan in the wake of the earthquake.


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The Samlex Isolated Step-Up DC-DC Converter - 9.2-18 V to 24 V - 8 Amps (IDC-200A-24) allows you to efficiently convert a DC power source ranging from 9.2 to 18 volts up to a 24 DC voltage. The IDC-200A-24 is a fully-isolated and highly efficient step-up converter that has an ultra-quiet EMI/EMC compliant operation. With a complete protection package, this isolated step-up DC-DC power converter features protection against reverse polarity and over-voltage on the input side, and overload, short circuiting and over-voltage on the output side. Additionally, the temperature controlled cooling fan provides protection against overheating.
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The National Jazz Workshop sets a new standard of excellence for students, educators and performers who are serious about learning and mastering the language of the definitive American art form, Jazz. Held on the campus of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, the National Jazz Workshop offers an intensive, fully comprehensive curriculum for jazz studies to include improvisation, big band and small-group performance, composition, arranging, music recording and production, and instrumental master classes. This workshop is inspired by the legendary Stan Kenton Jazz Camp model, first held in 1959 at Indiana University, where, as Kenton would say, students would "take a bath in jazz."
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