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My little red tether is my anchor in running with my friends. A beautiful guide dog has been my tether/anchor in mobility and independence for 17 years: 1. Pantera 2. Cricket, and now my beautiful 3. Georgina (Georgie). A life of family and friends is my joy and anchor in life.
The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. CC Scott
Friday, November 9, 2012
Sharing ... GDB Luncheon Speech
You can listen to Debi and I here.
Thank you to all those who support Guide Dogs for the Blind.
With Love, Becky Andrews on Friday, November 09, 2012
7 comments:
- Cathryn said...
I loved your speech! As a puppy walker for CGDB stories like yours make it all so worthwhile.
- 11/10/2012
- Becky said...
Thanks so much, Cathryn!
- 11/11/2012
- Lisa Allen Klein said...
I'm so glad I visited your blog today. You're an inspiration! I think of you often and hope you're well. :)
- 11/11/2012
- Lisa and pups said...
WOW, that was beautiful!!!!
- 11/11/2012
- Becky said...
Lisa - How wonderful to hear from you. Thank you so much. I have thought of you as well.
Lisa & pups - Thank you so much! Was just putting our pictures from our trip to KC in an album ... I know that was quite some time ago - ha, and thought of you!
- 11/11/2012
- Retired Duo said...
You and Debi gave wonderful speeches. Thank you for sharing.
Pat in Ohio
- 11/12/2012
- Becky said...
Pat - thank you for listening!
- 11/15/2012
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Atticus was working late last night. Did you know teachers could work until 1 a.m.? They can during speech season.
[Updated to add:
Atticus is worried there are no comments here because you're all thinking, "Ummm ... 1 a.m., Karen? A teacher? Umm, maybe you should question him further, dear .... " The speech team and head coach can attest to the fact that they did not arrive back in town, after District Speech, until very late at night. There. Now we all feel better.]
Usually Atticus + working late = working at home, grading essays. Frank McCourt once said something about having no time to write when he was younger because he was too busy grading essays every waking moment of his life.
I spent bits and pieces of the evening setting up housekeeping at Facebook, which I may or may not use much; it's hard to tell.
I'm blaming an old friend, who visited yesterday.
I did figure out two things: how to connect my Twitter updates to Facebook, and that I had inadvertently starred something as a "Favorite" on Twitter. For the first time, I clicked on my Twitter"Favorites," realized what they were, and saw that I'd accidentally starred one post ... something like what someone had for dinner that night.
Perhaps that's where people get the idea that all Twitter and Facebook communication is banal ... from stumblers like me, making mistakes.
As for computer time-wasters ... all things in moderation, right?
Our taxes are done!
Last week, Atticus watched Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (he thinks the food looks great; I cringe at the food and the host) and they highlighted a place in Omaha, run by three brothers, one of whom my sister dated for three years in high school. Funny.
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Bits and Pieces of Our Days
Posted by Karen E. at 7:08 AM
Labels: bits and pieces of our days
3 comments:
- Melanie B said...
the thing I miss least about teaching is spending all my waking hours grading essays. My heroic husband spent most of our dating and engaged hours hanging out with me while I graded. Even read a few for me. That's how I knew he was the man for me. :)
- March 4, 2009 at 2:21 PM
I love Diners, Drive-Inns and Dives! I saw a place where Denny's nephew lives in Texas and where my sister-in-law ate!
Plus having been a speech Mom I know how late they can get back. So you go Atticus!
- March 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM
- Karen E. said...
That is the thing about teaching English that Atticus wouldn't miss, either. Your husband is indeed heroic.
Hey, Anon. ;) Thanks for the vote of confidence in my husband.
- March 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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Operate a service rifle
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The new Indian Cowboy movie "Super Cowboy", the first "Kollywood" (Tamil film industry) western in nearly 40 years, continues to get press in the Indian media. In an interview published HERE, the movie's star. Raghava Lawrence, talks about "authenticity" in the film, which was directed by Chimbu (also spelt as Simbu) Devan.
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John glanced over at her with a smile when she came over and sat down beside her. He was in the middle of pulling out his laptop when he heard her. He already knew what was coming. He said, and he looked down at the ground. "It's fine Livia, really. Don't apologize." His hate for Brandon began to grow. He knew it was him! Who else could it be?
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Livia instantly felt bad. She knew she shouldn't stand up her best friend for Brandon. Yet, she couldn't help but want to get to know Brandon. Maybe he wasn't as he seemed. Maybe he was better than most of the preps. "Can we just postpone it until tomorrow? I will make it up to you, I promise," she said before she dropped her voice to a whisper. "I will even teach you how to write."
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John was starting on his work, but he paused when he heard Livia. Along with being one of the most stubborn people he knew, she was also the most persuasive. Or that was just because he liked her a lot. "Alright, tomorrow it is, and you better hold up to your word," he said with a small smirk before he started to work on his work. Maybe he wasn't in last place after all. He had a chance.
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Livia grinned when John agreed. She smiled lightly as she pulled out her laptop. "Great. It's a date," she stated and laughed softly as she began to start her work. She was glad she got away with not hurting anyone's feelings. She would feel pretty guilty about that. She couldn't help but think about Brandon and what he might have planned. Maybe she should just give him a chance.
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John smiled to himself, and he nodded. "It's a date," he repeated, and he looked down at his computer as he started on his work. He was thinking of all the things that he would see, but he was also wondering why they couldn't do it. She probably didn't want him to ask, and he didn't really want to know. Okay, that was a lie. He really wanted to know.
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An interesting report in the last week identifies the fact that British homes - especially new ones - are smaller than anywhere else. It appears that a single bedroom flat is at least 5 square metres smaller than anywhere else in Europe, and many two and three bed 'houses' are up to 10 square metres smaller than anywhere in Europe. I can say that I have now seen new houses being built in Germany that are at least 50% larger than similar structures in the UK, more substantial in construction and the rooms are much less cramped. What is more, they are eco-friendly, using heat exchange systems for central heating, substantially insulated and still generally more 'open' than most houses and flats I have seen in the UK.
The report states baldly that the new buildings are less substantial and, room for room, smaller than the houses built in the 1930s and 40s. Even the 1950s building stock is more generous. So what is the problem? Partly it is the cost of the land on which the houses are built. Building land is at a premium in the UK, so it is usually sold in 'parcels' to a developer flush enough to outbid everyone else. In Germany very little land is sold that way, and there is an emphasis on allowing individuals to buy a 'plot' on which to build their own home to their own choice of design. As the report says, the UK now has massive new estates of tiny and almost identical hutches, while in Europe one sees much more individualism. Ironically, Denmark, which could claim to have even less 'landmass' than the UK, is the most generous in terms of house/room size, with Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany all pretty close.
I suspect that one reason for the UK's problem with the size of homes and the pricing is the profit motive. UK developers seem to cram more houses onto any given plot size than anyone else in Europe. Obviously this is tied to the price paid for the land itself, which can be spread over three houses instead of the two anyone else would site on the same size piece of land. It is aided and abetted by the Department of Environment and the Department of Housing refusing to set minimum criteria for rooms and houses. This is probably politically driven, since the developers have a nice niche here and can maximise profit by building smaller and smaller homes at maximum price.
As the report identifies, rooms classed as 'double bed' sized in new homes are just that. You can get a double bed in, but nothing else. The same goes for a 'single' bedroom. Don't even think of putting in wardrobes. A few years ago, when I was looking for a new home for myself and cat, I explored the possibility of buying a small two bed terrace on a new estate, and rejected the idea as soon as I realised the living room was large enough for two small armchairs and a small coffee table if I shoved the TV into the (false) fireplace. It was advertised in the brochure as a "living/dining room.' How they thought anyone would get a dining room table and chairs into it with the livingroom furniture I'd love to know. Upstairs, one bedroom, supposedly the 'double,' had a closet. There was no room in either for a wardrobe and the 'closet' was better described as a small broom cupboard. It is well known that the developers actually fit out their 'show homes' with non-standard furniture so that the impression is given of much more generous space. I've often wondered whether this could be considered fraudulent.
As for the price - it was more than I had paid for the three bedroom house I was selling. There was no way I could afford it anyway, so I settled for a 1960s built flat in the not so nice part of town that needed some work - but was much more genrously proportioned!
Sooner, rather than later, the Mandarins and Political denizens of Whitehall and Westminster are going to have to address this. I expect their chums in the building industry will be unhappy, but they've ripped the off the buyers for years. There does come a point where they have to change their ways, and I suspect we've almost arrived there.
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Bobby Nash is the writer/artist of the comic strip Life In The Faster Lane. Bobby's prose work includes his 2005 debut novel, Evil Ways (Publish America) and the 2006 novel Fantastix (Optic Studios/FYI Comics).
Bobby's pulp anthology work includes Lance Star – Sky Ranger (Cornerstone Books); Startling Stories Magazine #3 (Wild Cat Books); and The Sentinels Widescreen Special Edition (White Rocket Books). Upcoming titles include Domino Lady (Moonstone Books), Full Throttle Space Tales Vol. 2: Space Sirens (Flying Pen Press), and The Sentinels: Alternate Visions (White Rocket Books).
Comics written by Bobby include Fuzzy Bunnies From Hell (FYI Comics), Bubba The Redneck Werewolf (Brass Ball Comics); Demonslayer, Threshold, and Jungle Fantasy (Avatar Press). Upcoming comics projects inclue Yin Yang (Arcana Comics) and Bloody Olde Englund.
For more information on Bobby Nash please visit him on the web at www.bobbynash.com, www.myspace.com/bobbynash, www.comicspace.com/bobbynash, and www.fasterlane.blogspot.com.
Question 1: When did you first decide that you wanted to create your own comics for a living?
When I was in high school. It took a while to get there professionally, but I eventually sold my first story and here I am.
Question 2: Who has had the biggest influence on you outside the comics industry, and how did they affect your life?
Good question. There are a few people who helped shape my career. In high school English class I was caught once drawing during class. Instead of lowering the boom on me, the teacher, her name was Wilma Clark, recruited me onto the newspaper staff that day. I learned a lot about layout, design, and deadlines that still serve me well to this day. My parents were also very supportive when they realized I was serious about doing this job. They helped me launch my first publication with some monetary and moral support.
Question 3: Who has had the biggest influence on your comics career, and how has that person changed your work?
I had the usual influences of professionals whose work I admired like Byrne, Perez, Wolfman, Miller, Mignola, etc. but the biggest creative influence was Jeff Austin. He was the one who really made me take a look at my writing. I started writing so I would have something to draw. Turns out I was more adept at the writing side, but never really considered myself a writer until Jeff told me something that made me really look at my writing style. In recent years, I have been truly influenced by Sean Taylor. I am fascinated by this man's ability to talk, network, and pitch.
Question 4: What do you do to recharge your creative batteries?
I try to sleep every now and again. heh. I watch TV, read, take long walks, shoot pool, throw darts, whatever non-writing thing I can think of to just wind down when I need to recharge.
Question 5: Describe your typical work routine.
Turn on computer. Sit down. Write. I'd love to say that there was more to it than that, but that's the basics. Sometimes the hardest part of my job is making myself sit down and get started. I don't really do outlines, but I usually have the basic story beats in my head when I start.
Question 6: What writing, drawing, or other tools do you use?
I write in Word. When I do art I use Photoshop and Paint Shop pro together as well as a light table, scanner, and various pens, pencils, and the like.
Question 7: What element of your work gives you the most personal satisfaction?
I am immensely excited when people tell me they read my work and enjoyed it. That is a fantastic feeling. There is also a definite sense of satisfaction when you hold a completed book you worked on in your hand. After I received my comp copies of my first novel I don't think I stopped smiling for two weeks. Ha! Ha!
Question 8: What has been the most rewarding project in your professional career – in or out of comics – and why?
My first novel, Evil Ways, stands out because it was a real achievement on my part to complete it. Getting back positive reviews on the novel was even more rewarding. In comics, my most rewarding moment was seeing my first issue of Demonslayer in the top 200. That was exciting.
Question 9: We've all met very talented newcomers who are trying to get their first professional projects. What's the best advice you've ever heard given to a promising new creator?
Have fun with what you do, but also remember that this is a job. You have to meet deadlines and turn in the best work you can.
Question 10: Time to get philosophical: What's the most important "big idea" that you've learned in life – in or out of comics – and why is it important?
You only get one chance to make a first impression. I hate to fall back on a cliche, but this is as true as they get. Whether in your personal life or in business, first impressions are everything.
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David is the Chief Operating Officer of the PayPal Media Network, where he leads strategy and operations. As PayPal Boston's site lead, he also runs the Start Tank innovation space. David is an entrepreneur with product, marketing and software development experience at mobile and online startups, five of which were acquired. He was Director of New Products at TripAdvisor, VP of Marketing/Co-founder of SnapMyLife, Director of Product Marketing at m-Qube, Senior Product Manager at edocs, and VP of Technology at Goldman Sachs. David holds a BS with Distinction in Computer Science from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.


text: food Blood Avocados No More: Mexican Farm Town Says It's Kicked Out Cartels By Carrie Kahn • Feb 2, 2018 This Sunday it's estimated that Americans will consume more than 200 million avocados. After all, what's a Super Bowl party without guacamole? Rocky Mountain Food Report: Oskar Blues Pours More Into Colorado Springs And Denver By Dionne Roberts • Nov 10, 2017 Oskar Blues Brewery is fast becoming one of the most recognizable craft beer brands in the nation with two locations in Colorado as well as in Brevard, North Carolina and Austin, Texas. But the Rocky Mountain based business continues to branch out as it represents both sides of the brand with its sister company, Oskar Blues Fooderies. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Pikes Peak Market Hosts A Soft Opening By Dionne Roberts • Nov 3, 2017 Pikes Peak Market at 9 S. Weber St. in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosts a soft opening on Thursday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. A grand opening celebration is set to take place in December. Rocky Mountain Food Report: The Blue Star Closes To "Reimagine & Renovate" Until Relocation In 2019 By Dionne Roberts • Oct 6, 2017 The Blue Star announces that they will temporarily close as of Saturday, October 7, with plans to reopen at an undisclosed location in downtown Colorado Springs in 2019. The Blue Star says it's an opportunity to "reimagine and renovate" but "the guiding principles will continue to be the foundation of the reinvented restaurant." Rocky Mountain Food Report: Motif Jazz Cafe Makes Tuesdays For Tasting By Dionne Roberts • Sep 22, 2017 Motif Jazz Cafe originally found a home in Old Colorado City, Colorado, but made the conscious business decision to close for almost a year in search of a new location. They chose to reopen in February at Country Club Corners in the same restaurant and shopping center as Duca's Neapolitan Pizza. With a fresh start at 182 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Rocky Mountain Food Report: The Wobbly Olive Expands With A Westside Location & New Culinary Lead By Dionne Roberts • Sep 15, 2017 The Wobbly Olive is set to open another location in January 2018 at 2611 W. Colorado Ave. The second installment finds a home in the historic district of Old Colorado City, Colorado, right next door to TAPAteria and across the street from Jake & Telly's Greek Taverna. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Coquette's Bistro And Bakery Opens Their Dream Space By Dionne Roberts • Sep 8, 2017 Dionne Roberts / Rocky Mountain Food Report Mother and daughter duo, Michelle and Turu Marx, co-owners of Coquette's Bistro & Bakery, have been on a path to bring accessibility to gluten-free dining since opening the first location eight years ago in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The decision to specialize spurs from Michelle's own profound results from the dietary changes she implemented after suffering from unexplainable health issues. Rocky Mountain Food Report: FlatIron Is Bringing Spicy Back By Dionne Roberts • Aug 25, 2017 Courtesty FlatIron Spice Company Have you ever found yourself looking at the red pepper flakes in the stout, swirled, glass shaker on the table at the local pizza parlor and asked yourself, how long has this been sitting here? Typically it has no protective sealant with complete exposure to the elements, offers a minimal spice profile and the source…who knows. So why have the spices that we add on top of our gourmet foods gone unnoticed and without the same demand for quality? Rocky Mountain Food Report: The Broadmoor's Ramen Pop-Up Is A Limited Engagement By Dionne Roberts • Aug 18, 2017 Dionne Roberts / Rocky Mountain Food Report Natural Epicurean, The Broadmoor's casual dining spot, known for it's health-focused, organic menu and transparent kitchen design, shifts gears to host a pop-up ramen shop. NE Ramen is open exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Labor Day. For Natural Epicurean to operate as the venue is "a little contradictory to the concept," says David Patterson, executive chef at The Broadmoor. "But that's the point of a pop-up, to get out of your normal skin and be someone else." Rocky Mountain Food Report: Author Shares Her Passion for Cooking & The Springs By Dionne Roberts • Jul 21, 2017 Photo courtesy of Craving4More. Ashley Sara DeKam, author of the blog Craving4More, wants to share her passion for cooking and self-proclaimed love language with Colorado Springs. A Colorado College alumni, DeKam considers herself a local since 1999 but designed her website during a brief stint living in Portland, Oregon. La Comida Es Algo Muy Fuerte: How a Honduran Food Truck Offers a Taste of Home By Holly Pretsky • Apr 25, 2017 Holly Pretsky / 91.5 KRCC La comida es algo muy fuerte, or, Food is a very strong thing. A fryer full of oil and empanadas bubbles inside Angie's Latin Food truck. It's parked in an empty lot on Chelton St. under a Walmart sign. In the cramped space, Wilmer Adelid Machado and Olga Canales sidestep one another, taking orders at the window, talking to customers on the phone, and preparing traditional Honduran food with fresh ingredients. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Round Out March Events; Transition at the Report By Bryce Crawford & Dionne Roberts • Mar 17, 2017 Here are a few more events coming up recommended by The Rocky Mountain Food Report, plus an update on their staff: • 22nd Annual Pikes Peak Food and Wine Expo: A fun festival of food and drink with samples galore from restaurants and distributors with a cooking competition and craft cocktail competition. $45. Sunday, March 19, noon to 3 p.m. The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Food, Glorious Food. And Drink. By Edie Crawford • Mar 10, 2017 Facebook Looking for something to do food and/or drink related this week and month? The Rocky Mountain Food Report has you covered: Rocky Mountain Food Report: Beer Dinners, National PI Day, Pikes Peak Food & Wine Expo And More By Edie Crawford • Mar 3, 2017 Facebook A round-up of can't-miss events this month from The Rocky Mountain Food Report: • 26th Annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs: A benefit for the Colorado Springs Conservatory featuring a weekend of wine-centric events, including tastings, seminars and dinners. Held throughout the city at locations such as the Broadmoor and the Warehouse. March 2-4. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Moving Forward at The Broadmoor: Q & A With John Johnstone By Dionne Roberts • Feb 24, 2017 In July of 2016, The Broadmoor welcomed its new director of operations and experienced master chef, John Johnstone, stepping into the role of Vice President of Food and Beverage. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Winter Smokeout Dinner with TBD Foods By Dionne Roberts • Feb 17, 2017 Chef Terence Rogers of TBD Foods in Denver is bringing back casual, in-home dinner parties with an intimate setting located right inside his own quaint Cheesman Park apartment. We got to attend the winter smoke-out dinner on Friday, February 3, enjoying a self-serve, barbecue-inspired dinner at a table of six. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Colorado Company Pairs Cannabis and Cuisine By Dionne Roberts • Feb 10, 2017 Recently, Mason Jar Event Group hosted their winter cannabis pairing dinner at art gallery Boulder Creative Collective. Chef Jamey Fader, executive chef at Lola in Denver, cranked out courses while attendees enjoyed marijuana bud, concentrate and edible products from featured sponsors. Talking to the Report, Mason Jar made it clear the dinner's are a unique opportunity to bring first-timers and aficionados together to appreciate cuisine and Colorado cannabis the way it is intended, in a group setting. Rocky Mountain Food Report: Firkin Rendezvous, Valentine's Dinners, National Soup Day & More By Edie Crawford • Feb 2, 2017 Rocky Mountain Food Report A round-up of can't-miss events this month: • Haute Chocolate Hop: A 13-stop progressive gourmet chocolate tasting. Go online for a full list of the stops — which include shops, restaurants and art galleries — and what's on the menu. $10. Friday, February 3, 5-8 p.m. Downtown. Rocky Mountain Food Report: The Antlers, The Famous & The New 365 Grand Club By Dionne Roberts • Jan 27, 2017 Google Street View Downtown mogul Perry Sanders, attorney to the famous and owner of the Mining Exchange, the Antlers, the Famous, Springs Orleans and more is offering the full VIP experience for locals with the establishment of his new 365 Grand Club. The Past, Present and Future of the Colorado Springs Public Market By Jake Brownell • Oct 19, 2015 Colorado Springs Public Market Local rancher and owner of Ranch Foods Direct, Mike Callicrate, describes the role of a public market in a city as that of the kitchen in a home. It's a place where people congregate and create community around food. For Callicrate and other board members of the Colorado Springs Public Market project, Colorado Springs is a city sorely in need of such a place. The Big Something Radio Programme, Episode 9 By Noel Black & Jake Brownell • Oct 16, 2015 On this episode of The Big Something: filmmaker Nathan Ward discusses The Rider and the Wolf, his new documentary about the disappearance of Colorado Mountain Bike pioneer, Mike Rust; Representatives of the Colorado Springs Public Market talk about the past, present, and future of the Public Market project; Local author Molly Merry recounts colorful stories from Colorado Springs' Ivywild Neighborhood; and we revisit an interview with Senga Nengudi in advance of her upcoming appearance at the Gallery of Contemporary Art. An Interview with Food Writer Bryce Crawford By Jake Brownell • Sep 21, 2015 Local reporter and restaurant critic Bryce Crawford has a new gig. The Big Something Radio Programme: Episode 8 By Jake Brownell & Noel Black • Sep 18, 2015 On this episode of The Big Something Radio Programme, sociologist and author Kathy Giuffre discusses her first novel, The Drunken Spelunker's Guide to Plato; food writer and reporter Bryce Crawford talks dining in the Pikes Peak region; and local musician Tom Ross takes us on a tour of his global musical influences. ***


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Windows Phone Marketplace and App Hub today received some new features and enhancements:
Fist of all, the Marketplace is now available in China & Indiab, enabling developers in China registering via App Hub and begin submitting apps for availability in any of supported Marketplace countries (sorry, not including China at this time). And, also the Global Publisher Program is available in major markets around the world, giving developers in those countries access to Marketplace via local intermediaries.
Also, WP customers in India are now able to purchase apps and games via Windows Phone Marketplace!
Maintaining Windows Phone 7.0 and 7.5 Versions of Your Apps Simultaneously
Effective today, developers now have new options for how they manage updates for both WP 7.0 apps to Mango appss. "The 7.0 and 7.5 versions of an application share the same catalog details, pricing (including trial and geographic distribution options), ratings & reviews and hidden/live property if in a published state. However, each version of the application can now be updated, unpublished and re-published independently. You can view both versions of the application on the lifecycle tab in App Hub," revealed Todd Brix.
Brix said "It's important to note that there can only be one in-progress update at any time across both versions of an app. The update in progress must be published to Marketplace before another version of the app can be updated. Also, catalog details and pricing changes made as part of a 7.0 app update will affect the 7.5 version of the app and vice versa. Finally, be aware that if you publish a new 7.5 app there is no way to later add a 7.0 version."
Fewer Keywords, Better Shopping
Brix revealed that the WP team started enforcing the published guideline of 5 keywords per application. "While this should help maintain a more productive marketplace for everyone, you should take this opportunity to review the keywords you've submitted for your applications to ensure that the first five keywords best describe your app to potential customers. App Hub will still allow you to enter more than five keywords as part of your submission or application update; however, the search functionality across Marketplace will now use only the first five keywords," said Brix.


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Janet Jackson Turns 50 Today! Celebrate with Her Greatest Hits!
Singer and actress – Janet Jackson who was born 50 years ago today into a family dynasty that she cleverly crafted into her formidable career – started her journey as child star.
Born in Gary, Indiana on May 16, 1966 – Janet's destiny had already been imprinted before her gorgeous arrival – all she had to do was pick up the mantle and keep it from weighing her down.
Decades later – it is a fact that Jackson's triple threat status and global dominance has propelled her to heights unmatched.
Her concerts sell out in minutes, her ability to consistently top the charts never fails and nobody glides quite the way Ms. Jackson does.
From her memorably charged music videos in the eighties that displayed the vibrantly energetic climate of that deliciously excessive era to her female empowering anthems that led the way for others to follow – Janet Jackson may have been rejected numerous times for the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – but to her die hard fans – she's the best that ever was.
In honor of achieving yet another worthy milestone – it's only fair to highlight the reasons why Janet Jackson's Pleasure Principle will continue to give us reasons to be our perfect Escapade!


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Sometimes generating traffic and growing a website's audience can seem like a crap shoot. You can build compelling articles and hope that it attracts clicks. You can promote your content on social media and cross your fingers that it works. But you might not know that there is a guaranteed way to increase traffic.
Content promotion services are the only quick way to ensure your audience grows – and not just a little. Some promise up to 200% growth. That number might sound magical, but it's actually a science.
Content promotion services do what you cannot do alone. They belong to networks that share related content with widgets. Having them on your team is like joining an exclusive club with access to a large pool of potential readers. Done correctly, partnering with one can increase traffic and sales, up your Google ranking, solidify your brand, as well as customer loyalty and public engagement.
And there is no finger crossing required. Services like MGID, Taboola and nRelate are experts in audience development and have skilled editorial teams that are able to find your best content and promote it in places with the highest potential to spread.
So clearly bringing on the services of content promotionplatforms is a no-brainer. A company that doesn't will quickly fall by the wayside. But you can't just pick the first one you click on. First of all, there are a massive number of them, which is evidence in itself that these services are in demand and that your competitors are already using them. But additionally, each one offers different features that make them unique. So some of them are for you, while some of them are for someone else.
For example, if your site is heavy in video, you should consider Taboola. They have connections to all of the top video content sites, and offer flexibility in online video platforms. Publishers that place Taboola on story pages and video pages can expect to see 20% to 100% growth in video views in just a few weeks.
nRelate is connected to thousands of sites and is responsible for millions of click throughs every month. Customers see an increase in page views within a few hours after signing up.
MGID is like a content marketing genie, advertising content and boosting traffic with a simple widget. However, the widget which represents MGID's audience development platform is not the only option to choose from their tools. You can buy traffic or use their CPC program as an alternative.


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A great artist once lived called Leonardo da Vinci. Historical records document how multi-talented this man was in his time:painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer. The ever-famous Mona Lisa painting was by this genius of an artist. Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 out of wedlock to a notary, Piero da Vinci and a peasant woman, Caterina. On May 2, 1519, he passed on.
April 15th (Leonardo's birthday) has therefore been set as World Art Day to celebrate the contribution of artists worldwide through their creative prowess. If you are an artist in any field at all, today is your day. Let us keep on being creative. Let us not discourage the young ones from taking up careers in art.
You may click the link below to the website set up for this very important day. Artists rock!!!


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Amsterdam: Office fully furnished with recycled wooden pallets
Do you feel the need to re-furnish completely your office inside? Wooden pallets are a very economical solution to coat the walls, make tables, shelves and any furniture, even a wooden stairs. The office of this company with such a creative décor was fully furnished with the amazing number of 269 wooden pallets. In the attached photos you can see the original desktop tables and the pallets stair, it is very special the irregular way of permorming this construction, definitly this decor gives to the office a strong personallity. What do you think? Do have enough valor to apply this wonderful idea?
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Borough Council Business Meeting
Wednesday – June 5, 2002
The Business Meeting of the Lansdowne Borough Council was held on Wednesday, June 5th, 2002 at 7:30 PM at Borough Hall. In attendance were President Campuzano, Mr. Council, Mr. Borgman, Mr. Burke, Mrs. Fryer, Mr. Klingler and Mr. Smith. Also in attendance were Mayor Young, Solicitor Bech, Borough Engineer Bevilacqua, Fire Chief Herre, Police Chief Kortan, Treasurer Asciutto, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Leggoe and Borough Secretary Henry. President Campuzano asked for a moment of silence in memory of Bob Farrell. Mr. Klingler moved to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2002 Business Meeting of Borough Council as submitted by the Secretary. Mr. Council seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bech introduced attorney Greg Rowe who has been assisting Mr. Bech in Borough matters.
Edith Bassie 70 Sayers Avenue – Mrs. Bassie requested more police protection and patrols in Hays
Mrs. Bassie requested updated signage on Sayers Avenue regarding parking times and additional stop signs.
Reports and Discussions
A. Treasurer's Report – Mr. Asciutto reported that as of the end of May, 2002, 72% of the real estate taxes had been collected, 85% of solid waste collection and sewer fees had been collected and $36,300 in delinquent per capita taxes had been received.
Mr. Asciutto reported that the $500,000 loan borrowed for the sewer project had been paid back. Mr. Klingler stated that efforts are also underway to pay back the tax anticipation note.
Mr. Borgman stated he was still awaiting the rollover money for the Park and Recreation Board. Mr. Klingler stated that this money was a line item in the budget under Capital Purchases.
Mr. Council moved to return to the Visitor's section. Mr. Klingler seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Kathleen Nixon 8 N. Lansdowne Avenue – Ms. Nixon, owner of The Skate Shop, stated interest in sponsoring a skateboard competition and asked if the Highland Avenue parking lot could be used for that function. The event would be held the end of July and no fees would be involved. A discussion followed regarding liability issues. Mr. Bech stated that a one day rider would be possible for insurance purposes. The matter may be discussed further at next month's general meeting.
B. Engineer's Report – Mr. Bevilacqua reported on the following projects:
- Wycombe Avenue Sewer Project – punch list items are being completed. The Addison property lateral connection is a major problem and the easiest solution would involve cutting into Jim Meloney's property. The matter is pending until Mr. Meloney's return to Lansdowne next week to discuss the project. A discussion followed concerning another alternative that would eliminate disrupting the Meloney property.
- E. Plumstead Avenue Sewer Project – a preconstruction meeting was held on June 4th. Contracts have been signed and the project is expected to start around June 17th. It is anticipated the project will take about 60 days.
- Concrete Repairs – Pizzi's costs for completed concrete repairs – $2,224.00; Mike Neeley's costs – $704.00; Mike Trout's costs – $9,200.00 plus an additional fee of $1,020.00. Mr. Burke moved to pay all the concrete repair bills, including the additional Trout expense. Mr. Klingler seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
- 2002 Road Program – two additional streets will be added to the general contract price estimated to be near $140,000. Bids will be received in August and paving will start in September.
Mr. Burke presented some of his agenda items for discussion with Mr. Bevilacqua as follows:
49-51 W. Albemarle Avenue – a storm line problem exists wherein the line is dead and an inlet will need replacing. Mr. Bevilacqua will write up proposals. Mr. Council stated that a base line study should be done to avoid possible future litigation regarding drainage issues.
51 Nyack Avenue – the issue of whether or not the Borough hooked up the wrong lateral to this property was discussed. The owner wants a $2,500 payment from the Borough for his excavation costs. Mr. Burke stated that the Borough should not pay this bill based upon Mr. Bevilacqua's findings. Mr. Bevilacqua will have further talks with the owner about this issue.
Mr. Smith questioned the status of 55 E. Baltimore Avenue. Mr. Bevilacqua reported that a structural inspection had been made and Mr. Leggoe will give the findings to Judge Perfetti on June 10th. Mr. Bech stated that the legal determination of the property being blighted was final because the owner did not appeal the matter. Mr. Council stated that the other structural engineer's report should not impact the Borough's plan to refer the property to the Redevelopment Authority for demolition.
Mr. Bevilacqua is working on applications to the Redevelopment Authority for the following seven properties: 116 W. Marshall Road, 125 Austin Avenue, 69 Bryn Mawr Avenue, 141 Walsh Road, 55 E. Baltimore Avenue, 66 Drexel Avenue and 288 W. Greenwood Avenue. These applications need to be submitted by June 15th. Two pending properties are 113. E. Stewart and 96 McKinley Avenues.
Mr. Smith stated that the Vacant Property Review Committee will meet on June 26th to discuss another 5 or 6 properties. Mr. Smith stated that due to the early submission of the applications, it is likely that funding will be received. Mr. Smith stated that at the June 26th meeting the following properties will be reviewed: 75-77-79 E. LaCrosse Avenue, 234 Owen Avenue and 141 Walsh Road.
Mr. Council questioned the budget for repainting and replacing the glass in Gladstone Manor's street lights. Mr. Bevilacqua stated that he will obtain three bids for this project.
Mr. Bevilacqua stated that regarding payment #14, PENNVest would start holding 5% retainage from the money being paid to the Borough until the project is final.
C. Mayor's Report – Mayor Young reported that the Borough web site was evolving and asked if civic organizations were still being solicited for space. A discussion followed concerning "space" versus "links". Mr. Council stated that if links are to be provided, it will need to be put in the budget. Mr. Klingler stated that it would be appropriate for the Borough to provide a calendar and links to sites for interested organizations and suggested having a trial period to see what costs are involved for providing space.
Mayor Young reported that Channel 10 News had contacted her regarding a Borough hosted Volunteer Firefighter Day Parade on August 17th. Chief Kortan felt that logistics could be a problem and would need information concerning the cost, route, length of parade, etc. Mayor Young stated that she would contact the news station concerning this matter.
Mayor Young reported that Elise Dellacova would be the 2002 Helms Award recipient.
D. President's Report – President Campuzano stated that there were two outstanding invoices totaling approximately $500 for the library exit signs and bathroom repairs. President Campuzano stated that Vitetta Architects would be paying the invoices. The Borough still owes Vitetta $500 and will pay this amount at the next meeting with Vitetta.
President Campuzano stated that the Borough flags bought after the September 11th tragedy were not holding up as expected and suggested that the Borough purchase new flags from Home Depot for approximately $20 apiece. These new flags would be placed along the 4th of July parade route and used for future parades. Mr. Klingler moved to have the Borough purchase approximately 40-60 new flags. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
President Campuzano questioned the grass cutting and ordinance updates. Mr. Smith stated that the Borough crew maintains the grass cutting for vacant properties and the property owners are then liened for the costs. Mr. Burke moved to cancel the July Business Meeting. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
A discussion followed with the owners of The Skate Shop concerning their proposed sponsoring of a Borough skateboarding event. Some of the liability issues discussed included declaring the Highland Avenue parking lot a park for one day, buying a rider and restricting the number of registrants. The date for the event is July 27th. Mr. Klingler moved to support The Skate Shop's proposal for a day of skateboarding at the Highland Avenue parking lot, contingent upon the approval of the waiver form, the securing of a rider and the investigation of whether the Borough can declare the Highland Avenue parking lot a park for one day, all at no cost to the Borough. Mr. Borgman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
E. Fire Chief Bob Herre – Chief Herre stated that he received a call from a dealer offering $520 for the fire truck. Mrs. Fryer stated that no further information had been received about the other offer.
Chief Herre stated that property is being destroyed on Fire Company grounds by those using the parking lot as a skateboarding area. Mr. Council stated that the issues of enforcing private property rights and the lack of facilities for skateboarding need to be addressed. Mr. Council suggested that adults should take over the responsibility for establishing this facility and that placing an adolescent on the Parks and Recreation Board might be beneficial. Chief Kortan stated that if a park situation is created, the Borough will have some liability for the safety of any apparatus created and left in the park. Mr. Council and Mr. Borgman will talk to the owners of The Skate Shop for further input on resolving the problem.
F. Economic Development – Mr. Council stated that both the Economic Development and Finance and Administration Committees discussed having Lansdowne sponsor a Fine Arts festival in September in order to promote Lansdowne as a community of arts. The festival would be restricted to Lansdowne artists and anyone having a historical connection to Lansdowne. Mr. Council stated that with Borough Council's approval, corporate sponsors will be sought.
Mr. Council reported that the LEDC received $9,300 from the Department of Economic Development to fund the market study. Additional funding has been received from other entities and the total cost will be $14,000. Mr. Council moved to authorize a Borough contribution o f $1,000.00 toward funding the economic development marketing study. Mr. Klingler seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Council stated that an individual had asked him if Borough Council would be interested in purchasing all or some of the Burkholder property as a gateway park into the Borough. Mr. Council stated that the property would be taken off the tax roles if purchased by the Borough.
Mr. Council stated that he will be talking to a broker about potential tenants for the 7-11 store on Baltimore Avenue. The lease expires in November.
Mr. Council reported that Library Director Adeline Ciannella had tendered her resignation and would be leaving in August. The Library Board will begin the search process next week.
G. Finance and Administration – Mr. Klingler reported that the auditor's report had been filed.
Mr. Klingler stated that taxes for the Burkholder property amounted to $488.89.
Mr. Klingler reported that the issue of collecting delinquent sewer fees had been raised by Tax Collector Dale Nupp. These fees have not been collected for 10 years, none of the properties have been liened and a significant amount of money could be realized if these fees are collected. Mr. Klingler stated that two items need clarification: the total amount of delinquent fees and whether the Tax Collector will be personally responsible for collecting the fees. Mr. Klingler also stated that Mr. Nupp should be collecting a fee for preparing tax certifications as he is currently not charging fees for this service. Mr. Bech stated that an alternative to liening a property, used primarily in extreme cases, is that the owners can be sued in District Justice Court.
Mr. Klingler reported that there had been some discussions about acquiring a new sound system.
H. Municipal Services – Mr. Burke reported that a new truck would be purchased through the State program. Mr. Burke stated that he was also looking into the cost of an electric sewer cleaner.
Mr. Burke stated that Mr. Bevilacqua was compiling a list of miscellaneous repairs for various manholes and sewer indentations throughout the Borough.
Mr. Burke reported that the owners of 132 E. Essex Avenue wanted reimbursement of approximately $2,500.00 for sewer repairs. Mr. Burke moved that the Borough reimburse Pat and Susan Butler for expenses caused by the Borough in the amount of $2,747.27. Mr. Council seconded and the motion carried unanimously. This reimbursement will come out of the Sewer Fund.
Mr. Burke reported that Anna DiAnnunzio of Woodland Avenue wanted a $175 reimbursement from the Borough for the raw sewage backup in her garage. The question of whose responsibility it is for payment was discussed and Mr. Burke will talk to Mike McCall about the situation.
I. Public Safety – Mrs. Fryer passed out materials from the School District forum held on May 22nd regarding school funding.
Mrs. Fryer stated that she would be unable to attend the Board of Health meeting on June 11th.
Mayor Young asked if some provisions could be made for parking accommodations when attending School Board meetings. Mrs. Fryer stated that parking was available at various sites and that school personnel will be directing traffic in the future.
J. Parks and Recreation – Mr. Borgman reported that the Reservoir Park study was an excellent one but did not fully provide funding resources. Mr. Borgman stated he had hoped to receive more financial assistance. Mr. Council stated that the State funding cycle begins in July and that Keystone conservation grants might be available. Mr. Klingler asked that some of the budgeted money be spent on concrete sidewalk repairs.
Mr. Borgman stated that a proposed basketball league to be run at Hoffman Park had been suggested by Tom Overton. President Campuzano stated that more detailed plans would be necessary and that Mr. Overton should be informed that nothing will be done without Borough Council approval.
Mr. Borgman reported that the GLCA wants clarification on Sycamore Park maintenance. The issue will be raised at the June 18th Committee meeting.
Mr. Borgman stated his concern over the continuing vandalism at Hoffman Park and asked Chief Kortan to attend the June 18th Committee meeting.
Mr. Borgman stated that the next Park and Recreation Board meeting will be held on July 1st at Hoffman Park.
K. Zoning, Planning and Code Enforcement – Mr. Smith stated that the Vacant Property Review Committee will meet on June 26th to discuss 110 S. Wycombe Avenue.
Mr. Smith stated that the Lutz reverse subdivision was done on May 1st.
Mr. Smith reported that new Borough Manager David Forrest had sent him information regarding updates needed for the Borough zoning ordinances.
Mr. Smith stated that he will give a written update at the June General meeting regarding U&O's.
Mr. Smith stated that vacant properties are becoming an increasing problem and that expanding code and property maintenance enforcement is critical. Mr. Smith suggested increasing the code enforcement budget.
President Campuzano asked Mr. Leggoe the status of the nail business moving into the Lansdowne Center. Mr. Leggoe stated that six items were needed for permits and he would check into the matter.
L. Police Chief Dan Kortan – Chief Kortan had no report.
M. Solicitor's Report – Mr. Bech had no report.
Old Business – Mrs. Fryer moved for a Second reading and approving of Ordinance No. 1180; Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1173 regarding the indebtedness through the issuance of a general obligation note, concerning the purchase of a 2001 pumper truck. Mr. Burke seconded. Mr. Burke moved to dispense with the reading of Ordinance No. 1173. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business – Mrs. Fryer moved to have the Secretary read Resolution No. 2002-11 regarding the disposition of police radio equipment. Mr. Burke seconded and the Resolution was read. Mrs. Fryer moved to pass Resolution no. 2002-11. Mr. Burke seconded and a roll call vote was taken. The motion carried with all Council members voting "aye".
Mr. Burke moved to approve Resolution No. 2002-10 regarding the Master Casting Agreement without a reading. Mr. Smith seconded and a roll call vote was taken. The motion carried with all Council members voting "aye".
Mr. Klingler moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Mr. Burke seconded and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 11:28 PM.
Upon reconvening from Executive Session, Mr. Burke moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Council seconded and the meeting adjourned at 11:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Ann Henry
Borough Secretary


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Self-confessed chocoholic, Lizzie Bray, from our Oceans & Islands team recently returned from a tour of the Caribbean, where she had one of the most indulgent foodie experiences of her life at the Hotel Chocolat. Here's her account of what she calls 'The Plantation of Pure Paradise'.
From the moment that I heard that my favorite brand Hotel Chocolat were building an actual hotel in their actual chocolate plantation, I knew I just had to visit.
Now usually I would say I am a foodie, as I have been very lucky to work in some lovely hotels in my past with well known chefs. And lets face it, as many ladies are, I am also a chocoholic too. As we walked past beautiful chocolate colored boxes with the Rabot Estate and the Hotel Chocolate logo, shudders of sheer excitement ran down my spine!
We were greeted by friendly staff who showed us into the main seating area of the restaurant, where the view of the St Lucia's famous Pitons took our breath away. The only other mountain I can compare it to is the beautiful Matterhorn in Zermatt, but the summer version. It was mesmerizing, and I could only grin as we sat filling in our registration form, whilst sipping different cocktails. One was made from chocolate and the other was a Champagne Cocktail with the lychee type flavor of the chocolate pod before it starts the process of being turned into cocoa.
We were then taken to our room, which are named the Chocolate Pods! Even the wooden key rings are carved into a pod shape.
They have made the pods so special and thought of everything. As you walk through your room you notice an outdoor shower where you stand on pebbled flooring with wooden slat ceiling, a beautifully modern bathroom with well know Ren amenities, and a romantic four poster bed with mosquito nets. You are greeted with three lovely little snap shut glass containers with cocoa nibs and nuts, broken chocolate slabs and dark chocolate pecan & walnut cookies. This is just the start of the chocolate paradise!
There is a lovely infinity pool, which is superb to sit, lie and swim in and take in the breathtaking Piton views before supper.
We were also lucky enough to try the Tasting Menu at Hotel Chocolate, which was superb. As you sit at your table you notice that as well as a salt and pepper shaker, there's also a chocolate shaker, should you like to add a little bit more chocolate to your dish.
We were then brought a dipping plate of lightly toasted bread with tiny chocolate chips dotted throughout, olive oil, balsamic liquid chocolate and butter with chocolate nibs.
Next followed six courses of chicken, seared tuna, steak or fish, all with chocolate or the pod in its different stages carefully incorporated into each dish making it exquisite.
Then followed an amazing dessert – chocolate, of course.
I totally recommend the tasting menu to guests. You may ask yourself how a menu could have chocolate in everything, even savory dishes, but I can assure you, it just works. It is tried and tested! After dinner I popped in to speak to the chefs in their an open plan kitchen and you can see the culinary delights being made in front of you.
Breakfast was indeed another piece of heaven, and I really recommend even non residents pop by for the breakfast experience. Try the chocolate and hazelnut spread they happen to pop on your table as an extra – divine.
During the week, the hotel runs a 'Bean to Bar' experience which can be booked in advance where guest can make their own chocolate bar.
Another highlight was the plantation tour, where the gardeners who have been there for years talk you through the process of chocolate farming.
The detail how the pods grow, showing the different array of colors they turn, and how they harvest them with special hand held knives/axe cutters on the end of a wooden stick which allow the fruit to regrow and not damage the tree. Who would have ever thought so much goes into the smooth velvety substance called chocolate!
If you are lucky, they may let you do a spot of grafting. This is where you cross breed a mother plant and a new baby plant to make different types of chocolate, cutting the stem and grafting it together with cellophane, to keep the moisture in and produce a new plant as they grow together, but keeping the mother plant flavor and the well known Hotel Chocolat that we all know and love.
Once you have grafted your plant, you label your little tree, place it in the green house, and they plant and grow it in the plantation for you once it has grown together.
It takes two years to grow, so if you happen to be back then the hotel will show you where your tree is planted. This gives you another reason to visit the beautiful island of St Lucia again, to see your tree!
I think if anyone is lucky enough to visit the island of St Lucia and you enjoy chocolate, I recommend you pop in for 2 or 3 days, or even just visit for breakfast or dinner if you are close by.


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After KU prof's tweet, regents see possible legislative attack on tenure
The head of the Kansas Board of Regents said he's heard that legislators may be discussing changes to how public universities award tenure, following the uproar over a tenured professor's tweet blaming last month's fatal attack at the Navy Yard in Washington on National Rifle Association lobbying.
Board of Regents Chairman Fred Logan raised the issue during a board meeting Thursday and suggested that the board should issue a statement reaffirming its support of the current university tenure system, the Topeka Capital Journal reported.
The board didn't act. Logan said he's heard talk of legislators trying to change tenure rules, though no proposal has become public.
Logan said the board's policies already include general statements regarding tenure but asked the other members of the board whether stronger language should be considered.
"If we modify tenure in a way that we couldn't recruit faculty members, that's not good for the state of Kansas," Logan said.
Conservative Republican legislators — many of whom have accepted money from the NRA — have demanded that the University of Kansas fire journalism professor David Guth over a tweet following September's shootings at the Navy Yard in Washington that left 13 dead.
His tweet said the victims' blood was on the hands of the NRA and "Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters."
Guth, who has tenure and has been at the university since 1991, is on indefinite paid administrative leave. The university issued a statement at the time denouncing Guth's comments.
Mary Jane Stankiewicz, the board's legislative liaison, said there were "rumblings" about legislators wanting to look at tenure but nothing official has been stated or put into proposed legislation.
Regent Kenny Wilk, a former Kansas House member, said waiting for legislative action to materialize was a more prudent course for the board.
"I don't want to presume what the Legislature's going to do," Wilk said. "I see no need to drop cookie crumbs for them. If they decide to go down that path, we'll address it then."
Regent universities have varying procedures designed to protect professors from being fired without just cause, such as a documented history of incompetence or poor performance. Washburn University President Jerry Farley said he has heard complaints about tenure in the past.
"That is not unusual that it would come up, and it usually comes up because people don't understand what tenure is," Farley said. "Tenure is basically there to protect academic freedom."
Farley said tenure protects faculty from retribution from university administrators for taking certain views, but also serves to encourage open discourse on campuses.
"Ideas sometimes take a long time to be accepted or take root," Farley said. "At the beginning they may seem inappropriate, but if we're going to encourage faculty first and students second to expand their minds and think critically, you have to give them the room to do it."


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The crossing occurred with the help of flat-bottomed ferry boats, designed to carry one wagon and propelled by paddle wheels. Later during a brief period the river froze, which allowed the wagons to cross the river on the ice.
Many sister Saints in Nauvoo picked out only those items from their homes that they thought would be necessary for the long march west, leaving many personal treasures and furnishings behind. One item that many sisters fortuitously took was paper or journals and ink. For some it may have been the last few cents they owned which purchased these items. For other, it was a gift from a friend.
Patty Bartlett Sessions began a "day book" in February 1846, just two days before leaving her home to cross the river for Iowa. She wrote on that day, "A Day Book given to me Patty Sessions by Sylvia Lyon on this 10th day of Feb. 1846. Patty Sessions her book. I am now fifty one years, six day, old. February 10, 1846, City of Joseph, Hancock County, Illinois."
She continued her first entry, "My things are now packed ready for the west, have been and put Richard's wife to bed (as a midwife she had delivered a baby) with a daughter. In the afternoon put Sister Harriet Young to bed with a son." On the following day, she made herself a "cap, and in the evening went to the (Seventies) Hall to see the scenery of the massacre of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.
On 12 February, Patty and husband bade her older married children and "friends good-bye and started for the west," seeking refuge from the rising storm of anti-Mormon activity in Hancock County.
The first night on the trail was pleasant, providing a time to relax from the busy rush of leaving the city. She noted on 13 February, "attended prayers in our wagon and have eaten our own breakfast." On Valentine's Day, Patty wrote:
This morning it snows. Sister Oakly has set up all night because her wagon did not get across the river. I gave her and Marianne and Carlos Murray some breakfast. We are not ready to leave the bank of the river (and) go to the other camp. Three o'clock--we have arived to the other camp on Sugar Creek. It has just (stopped) storming. The ground covered with snow and water and is very bad underfoot. Attended prayer in Father John Smith's tent.
The following day was Sunday, and time was taken to write letters to family members still in Nauvoo and to visit other sisters in the camp. The Sessions did not yet have a tent. On 19 February she noted, "It snows hard, the wind blows and no tent yet." Soon cloth arrived for the flaps, but "no twine to sew it with." On 23 February canvas arrived, and Patty began to sew it for the tent. Two days later, she trudged through the snow to "put Jackson Redding wife (Jane Whiting Redding) to bed."
A few days later, John Scott's wife had a miscarriage, and Patty helped all she could to care for and comfort her. When one of the companies moved from Sugar Creek on 29 February, Patty and her husband went along. Within a few days they lost their cow, and Patty was forced to take over driving the wagon as her husband went to look for it. On 6 March Patty backtracked ten miles to helpher daughter. She wrote, "I go back ten miles" to see Sarah Ann, who was "sick." Two days later, Sarah Ann delivered a son. Patty's children's families were now catching up with them. By 9 March Patty and her family were sixty miles from Nauvoo: "Everyone together . . . but our cow." . . .
. . . A young teenager, Mary Ann Stearns, reported that she left the city on 14 February 1846. She wrote:
Our teams crossed the Mississippi and started westward, six emigrant wagons . . . (including) a one-horse wagon . . . with little Parley driving Old Dick. Mother had arranged for her wagon quite comfortably. Grandfather Frost had made some chests to fit the wagon in which were packed all that was in wisdom to take with us and on which our bed was made. . . . Most of our provisions were in the big wagon, but mother had a goodly supply cooked and along with us ready for immediate use.
Though time does change some things, not so for all--the children "commenced calling for (the goodies) as soon as we had gotten fairly started." Soon the family crossed the river on a ferry boat, when "it commenced snowing." As they "traveled along we passed camp after camp of the Saints just by the roadside, sitting around the campfire with the snow coming down in great flakes. . . .
. . . One sister, a sixty-year-old woman, Mother McArthur, was never forgotten by young Mary. She was "seated by her campfire with an umbrella over her head and the bread pan in her lap, making some of her good biscuits," Mary vividly recalled. Her husband, standing close by, asked the family, "Won't you stay to dinner?" The family, however, continued its journey through the snowfall. sister McArthur, "with smiling face said, "We'll overtake you before long." . . .
. . . While many Saints made their preparations to leave Nauvoo, Louisa Barnes Pratt wondered what to do, as her husband, Addison, was on a Church mission in the Pacific Islands. Without his support and without any other relatives in town, she felt overwhelmed by the call to leave Nauvoo and asked Church leaders for advice. Brother Brigham responded cheerfully, but clearly, "Ox team salvation is the safest way."
Louisa questioned why "those who had sent my husband to the ends of the earth did not call to inquire whether I could prepare myself for such a perilous journey." She was told:
"Sister Pratt, they expect you to be smart enough to go yourself without help, and even to assist others. The reply awakened in me a spirit of self-reliance." I replied, "Well, I will show them what I can do."
Determined to go it alone, Louisa outfitted a wagon and drove out of Nauvoo feeling
"comparitively happy." . . .
Holzapfel & Holzapfel. Women of Nauvoo, pp 160-165. Bookcraft, SLC, UT 1993.