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Fulton got its first female mayor, Smithville kept the leader that brought it through a deadly tornado and Oxford re-elected its incumbent in races across Northeast Mississippi.
Tuesday night's general election ended with George "Pat" Patterson winning a second term as the Oxford's chief executive.
Patterson, a Democrat who served two terms as alderman before winning the full-time mayoral post in 2009, defeated independent Todd Wade by an unofficial tally of 2,122 to 1,220. Two incumbent aldermen, Ernest Oliver and Ney Williams, fell to challengers Robyn Tannehill and Jay Hughes, respectively.
Patterson emphasized that under his leadership Oxford has weathered a difficult economy without tax increases or personnel layoffs, while Wade called for diversifying economic and infrastructure development.
Wade said he's making no decisions soon about another run for office.
"Four years from now could be an entirely different point in life," he said. "I thought we did well getting the message out, pointing some issues out that I thought needed to be addressed."
Wade hit hard early on in the campaign with implications that Patterson profited from inside real estate information – a charge Patterson countered by noting his longtime holdings and partnerships.
"It's been an ugly campaign, but it's over," Patterson said. "I look forward to working with this board of aldermen and living up to my campaign promise – common-sense government with a focus on service. I'm going to put my head down, lean into the wind and work like heck."
When Lynette Weatherford takes office in July, she will be the city's first female mayor of Fulton.
Unofficial results show Weatherford winning the election by a landslide. She captured 574 votes, or 91 percent, of the 628 ballots cast. Her opponents, Alan Hisaw and Joshua Wood, earned 38 and 16 votes, respectively.
Weatherford will take office in July.
"I want to thank all my family and friends for their support over the last five months; it's been overwhelming," Weatherford said. "I will work with our board to make Fulton the best it can be."
Weatherford defeated current mayor Paul Walker in the May primary elections, cutting short his fourth-term bid.
Booneville's voters also chose a new leader for mayor.
Democrat Derrick Blythe won by a wide margin over Republican candidate Lindell "Lin" Floyd.
Blythe defeated incumbent Mayor Joe Eaton in the May 21 Democratic primary runoff, assuring a new mayor for the city.
"I'm very humbled and thankful for the support the citizens of Booneville gave me," Blythe said. "I'll do my best to make them proud of their decision and make our city all that it can be."
Blythe drew more than 60 percent of the vote, with 1,039 votes to Floyd's 679 votes in unofficial but complete results.
Floyd returns to his job working with Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann after taking a leave of absence for the campaign.
"I'm disappointed in the results, but proud of the support we did get," Floyd said. "I'm proud of the campaign we ran and wish the new administration the best. I think we brought attention to some issues that will need to be addressed. This is my home and I want the best for this city, so I wish Derrick all the best."
Iuka's four-term incumbent Mayor Jackie Bryant was defeated by political newcomer John Castleberry, a retired banker.
In unofficial results, and with four affidavit ballots to be counted today, Bryant received 296 votes to Castleberry's 323 votes.
"I'm thrilled with all the support people gave me and look forward to doing some good things for Iuka," Castleberry said. "I look forward to working with the five re-elected aldermen and I know we can get some things done. I really credit my 37 years in banking in Iuka as much as anything. I really tried to help people over the years and I think that paid big dividends for me."
Bryant congratulated Castleberry on his victory.
"It was a good clean race and I congratulate John," Bryant said. "I've had 20 good years serving the city. He'll do a good job and we got our five aldermen back. It's a good administration and I congratulate all of them. I enjoyed my years working for the city and I'm still available if people need me."
Incumbent Smithville Mayor Gregg Kennedy was elected to his fourth term as mayor Tuesday, defeating opponent Holley V. Hood Cooley with a 161 to 49 vote tally.
Kennedy's next four years are crucial to moving the town's reconstruction following the April 27, 2011, EF-5 tornado that leveled most of it.
"We've got the blueprints and the funding to where we want to go," Kennedy said. "A lot of decisions have been made and now we have to put all of our hard work in place. With all the federal and state agencies knowing what this election meant, everybody across the state was watching."
Kennedy will meet the town's aldermen Thursday to determine when and where the city's swearing-in ceremony will be.
Republican incumbent Chris Marsalis will serve a second term as mayor of Ripley, winning 648 of 1,145 votes.
Democratic candidate and former Ripley mayor Lewis Davis received 488 votes. Just under 32 percent of Ripley registered voters cast a ballot.
"I'm deeply honored that the people of Ripley have been satisfied with the job I've done over the past 14 months," Marsalis said. "I look forward to continuing to work together with the people of Ripley to do great things over the next four years."
Marsalis took office in March 2012 during a special election following the death of then-mayor Kerry W. Hill.
In a previous statement, Marsalis mentioned that if re-elected, he would for his first priority to be continuing work on the sanitation sewer and storm water systems, as well as installing automated meter readers in hopes of improving the city's methods of gathering data. He said that he would also like to see more additions to the city park and continue efforts to clean up dilapidated buildings around town.


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Do you mean legislating the liberties away like the Republican Governors are trying to do????????????You know what angers me??? Is posts from such an unAmerican weasel like you. You wouldn't appreciate what freedoms were fought to allow you and DNF and Roger and the rest of the linguini spined socialists around here to continue to whine and moan as if they could have done anything better.
Crawl back into your protected hole, and let the rest of this nation's warriors and heros take care of your contemptible rear end.
WAKE UP AMERICA! These are the type of 'voters' that would love to see this great nation crumble...and they are working at it daily. They could care less about your freedoms. They are willing to have your liberties legislated away daily. They continue to support Obama, Pelosi, Reid, and the other liberal/socialists that will ruin this country. Make no mistake, they ARE the often spoken about "enemy within".
The muslims are easy to recognize. Their weapons are easily defeated. The real enemy is this crowd:
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama, but the citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the presidency.
It will be easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency, than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to an electorate willing to have such a man for their president.
The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails us.
Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince.
The republic can survive a Barack Obama. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools such as those who made him their President."
There has never been a time when conservatives need to get more involved; join the TEA party...promote and give to our cause. What the liberals are having happen is a complete destruction of the America we grew up in.
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004)
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1. I don't know how much their external power supply should be (Just 6V? How many Watts?)
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3. Capacitors/transistors. I am in the dark here. Will PN2222A transistors work?
25v 220uF Capacitor?
Any transistor will be OK with 12V.
Watch out! Sometimes the "wattage rating" applies to the power pulled from the wall
The resistor in series with the transistor base, I assume?
Do you need a capacitor? Where does it go?
I would've worried hooking my
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Looks like the system drive in Moria (Router/Server at home) is on the way out. It's starting to make a nice high pitched whistle and the machine has bounce randomly for the last two days. Kochanski is more than able to take the load, and I guess I always planned to make that the main machine at some point. Lazyness I guess.
The large drive in Moria should move straight over as it's just one of the ftp mounts. The ftp config I'd backed up over the weekend when I upgraded the demon. Shoutcast is easy to setup and Kochanski already has Apache 2 and Tomcat installed and configured, which leaves the Alcatel drivers and WinRoute.
Last time I tried to get the Alcatel setup it took ten days and much screaming at tech support. Dunno if I wanna go through that again or just use the ancient french drivers that I managed to coerce into operation last time. God, I hate BT Openworld, and the thought of configuring their POS modem again leaves me cold.


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I've been working quite a bit on my swedish website lately, and will also move my diary there. Tech stuff might still show up here, though.
Still looking for digicam comments.
Good day today. Bought some groceries, won't starve to death for at least another week. Watched some excellent tennis on TV, the Stockholm Open final.
I'm thinking about getting a digital camera, it would be fun to take pictures of stuff. Perhaps an Olympus C-2100UZ? It seems like good value for the money (6000 SEK, might be about $500). Of course, I'd rather have an Olympus E-10 or a Canon EOS D30 or something like that, but I'm on a limited budget. It's hard being a poor student, you can't buy all the luxury items you want.
Comments on digital cameras in general or the C-2100 in particular would be appreciated. Send me a mail or write something in your diary.
In Stockholm vacationing, when I should be studying calculus.
Hmmm... Breakage somewhere in my X packages (or configuration). Everything works with startx but with xdm something (I'm not sure what) segfaults. Bah.
Update: Apparently not a segfault. The "Caught signal 11" message I read in some log must've come from somewhere else. It was a silly typo bug in the 4.1.0-7 debs.
Running ext3. Feels good so far.
Participated in the swedish ACM Programming Contest on the weekend. My team finished in 23d place, with one measly correct solution. Not so good, but it was the first time we participated. Coderunners won again, of course.
I've got my computer! Now, everything is as it should be in my world.
Tomorrow, I move in to my new home. A real home, at last.
Tai Chi Chuan is good. But difficult.
I'm skipping classes to hang out at the computer society. Not good. I have lost all motivation for my math courses. I wonder where it went and how I'm supposed to get it back.
And no, it's not because of the World Trade Center disaster. Sure, it's awful, but not more so than mass executions and ethnic cleansing in Africa or former Jugoslavia. It certainly hasn't changed my world view notably. And of course ESR doen't speak for me, as usual.
Did some concentrated programming and brought the anygui PyGTK backend up to date.
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Any doctrine that weakens personal responsibility for judgment and for action helps create the attitudes that welcome and support the totalitarian state.
(John Dewey)
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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My wife works for a insurance company and just talked to a good friend of mines wife she is a nurse . They both say you havent seen nothing yet . and i believe them
The republican that conceded is for the federal house of representatives. It just means that our representation in the house in DC only flips from 7dems 6 republicans to 9 republicans 4 democrats.
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Any doctrine that weakens personal responsibility for judgment and for action helps create the attitudes that welcome and support the totalitarian state.
(John Dewey)
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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I have been in hospitals and at appts constantly in the last year--in multiple states. My family has had two kidney transplant surgeries, five cases of cancer between siblings and parents, two hip replacements in parents (had to get them done before the 2014 deadline because according to Obabmacare he would have been too old ) and an emergency bowel obstruction surgery, plus a few other odds and ends. We have amazing health care in America. After a year of this I am exhausted but we have always been able to get into doctors and specialists--sooner if it is an emergency situation--and everyone has always been able to get the health care they need. Yea, sometimes we jump through a few hoops etc. but our health care does an amazing job. So maybe we go to the real problem: the costs. Should people be able to afford health insurance even if it is not a benefit of their employment? Of course. So how do we lower the actual cost of our health care? just putting everyone on insurance does not do that--it loads the health care system without dealing with the true issue. Plus it adds burdens to small businesses that will now be required to provide that. I am not sure how it ever became an assumption that it is an employers responsibility to provide insurance. Why is it not the health care and insurance companies responsibility to make if feasible for everyone to purchase it?
Just some ramblings and food for thought from someone who lives in both worlds--I work under a union but also own a small business with employees.
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Jeff, sorry for the slow reply. Yes I did watch the Judge Judy video. I can assure you that it ticked me off at least as much is it probably did everyone else. No, I do not condone that misuse of the system. And it really bugged me that they guy was getting so much cash to pay for a degree in music, although I don't know what to do about that. Countries like China dictate who goes to college and what they are suited to do for a living. I don't want to see us go that route.
But I fail to see the connection to folks like those getting social security and medicare. That's what these guys are talking about when they mention entitlements. See the quote below:I know that I'm going to get hit with higher taxes. I know I'm probably going to pay more in SS if the ceiling gets raised. I imagine I'll pay higher Medicare premiums. But what I really disagree with is raising the eligibility age for Medicare. I have had more than one of my cousins end up out of work in this economy and end up taking early retirement. But they were not eligible for Medicare, so they went without coverage and took a chance because they could not afford a personal policy at what they want for a 64 year old. If they follow through with that approach, we're going to see sixty somethings getting sick with no coverage and losing their homes and their retirement savings to medical expensed, mark my word.WASHINGTONSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wanted changes to safety-net programs that focus on altering eligibility requirements, and suggested that if Democrats agreed both sides could move closer to a budget deal to avert the fiscal cliff.
In an interview in his Capitol Hill office, Mr. McConnell (R., Ky.) said if the White House agrees to changes such as higher Medicare premiums for the wealthy, an increase in the Medicare eligibility age and a slowing of cost-of-living increases for programs like Social Security, Republicans would agree to include more tax revenue in the deal, though not from higher tax rates.
And I can see raising the SS eligibility age, but I already will have to work until 67. Working later is fine for guys who sit at a desk and punch keys on a computer and talk on the phone. But what about the guy who does hard labor for a living? By 65, those guy's bodies are wearing out. There has to be a better way...
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Celebration FL Google Fiber Update
The deadline has passed, and Celebration FL submitted it's RFI for the Google Fiber for Communities. Google is now reviewing all the submissions and will eventually announce which town(s) will win installation contracts.
Celebration residents banded together to create this video postcard message to Google:
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As well as:
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But the town didn't stop there, if they win the contract Celebration plans to permanently rename one of their streets "Google Lane":
Most of credit for the effort goes to Teddy Benson, who did a fantastic job moving quickly, creating the video, and submitting the RFI. I think it's important to note that this was really all pulled together and produced in 2-3 weeks time, while other towns in the country began their promotional efforts in Feb.
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STARKVILLE – Ole Miss fans can get out their NIT brackets today.
The effort first-year Mississippi State coach Rick Ray promised this season paid off Saturday as the Bulldogs held Ole Miss to 33.8 percent shooting and ended a 13-game losing streak with a 73-67 win.
The Humphrey Coliseum crowd of 5,853 was sparse enough that visiting Ole Miss fans could have been easily heard – had they been able to cheer much.
Instead, they watched the Rebels allow the Bulldogs (8-20, 3-13 SEC) to catch the ball deep into the post, and the MSU bigs took it from there.
Gavin Ware, who had foul trouble in the Rebels' 93-75 win in Oxford and got off only two shots, responded with 12 points and six rebounds.
Colin Borchert hurt Ole Miss off the dribble but more importantly joined a growing list of face-up forwards who have stung the Rebels from outside. Borchert was 3-for-4 from 3-point range and led all scorers with 21 points.
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Marshall Henderson was never able to shoot Ole Miss into the game. He scored 16 points but was 3-for-18 from the arc.
Murphy Holloway had 22 points and 19 rebounds, but didn't score enough when the game was in the balance. He had eight points in the final 3 minutes, 29 seconds in the Rebels' frantic comeback bid.
"Right from the jump, Mississippi State was playing like the team that was fighting for its NCAA tournament life," Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy said. "I'd like to be able to sit up here as the leader of this program and give some poignant answer or explanation. I have none. It's inexcusable."
Kennedy says he has a complete understanding of what this means to the Rebels' NCAA hopes.
"We all realize what just happened," he said.
After a 6-0 SEC start Ole Miss lost for the sixth time its last 10 games. The Rebels (21-8, 10-6 SEC) have been the subject of debate among NCAA tournament "bracketologists," some having them in the field prior to Saturday, some not.
The general opinion was that Ole Miss needed to win its final three regular season games to be in the conversation.
This week's opponents, Alabama and LSU this week figured to be the most difficult challenges – not an MSU team with a 240 RPI that Ole Miss had beaten by 18 in Oxford and had lost its last two games by a combined 71 points.
"There was no way I thought we were going to lose this game," Holloway said.
MSU players took great joy in playing the spoiler.
"Coach told us, 'Y'all have a chance to hurt their NCAA tournament chances.' I said, 'Yeah, we might as well try to hurt other teams' NCAA chances. We're just fighting for what we've got right now. This was big-time," MSU guard Jalen Steele said.
Ray backed off "get the rival" as a motivational tactic.
"If that was their motivation it certainly wasn't mine. I want guys to be motivated by going out and playing good and winning," he said.


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JANESVILLE - Jane H. Greene, age 90, went home to our Lord on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg.
She was born June 5, 1922 in Cherry, Tenn. the daughter of Harry and Lucy (Kennedy) Maxfield. She married the love of her life, Donald Greene on Jan. 30, 1942. They ultimately made their home in Janesville, where they raised their three daughters.
Jane is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Persike of Sun Prairie, Donna (Michael) Wollin of Barneveld, and Mary Jo (Timothy) Adler of Eau Claire; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Joann and Jackie, both of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a son, Gary Wayne Greene; a granddaughter, Gina Persike; and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 227 Columbus St., Sun Prairie on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Father John Silva officiating. Private interment will be held next to her husband at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
The family wishes to thank the Agrace HospiceCare staff for their loving care of Jane and her family. She was the greatest mom and grandma. We will miss her. Rest in the the arms of your heavenly father and loving husband.


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My initial study for a 48″ x 90″ triptych, but I love how this small oil turned out, too! Inspired by Monet's Gardens in Giverny, France, I wanted to paint a contemporary rendition of his lily pond, which would be flowing with color, light, warmth and energy.
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Am I a Traditional Midwife? by Brandi Wood. What is a traditional midwife? Brandi Wood discusses this question in the context of her own identity, as an apprentice-trained midwife who also makes the most of twenty-first century technology.
Some Traditional Umbilical Cord Care Practices in Developing Countries, by Cheryl K. Smith. Babies born in developing countries around the world often do not have the benefit of sanitary methods for cutting the umbilical cord or keeping the cord clean. This article discusses a variety of the traditional cord care practices that have evolved in different countries, some of which are harmful and some that help to ensure that bacteria do not enter the cord stump.
Stories of Extraordinary Central American Midwifes, by Marie Tyndall. From the 1970s to the 1990s, a series of long, violent and bloody civil wars raged in Nicaragua and El Salvador. Marie Tyndall paints a portrait of two extraordinary traditional midwives who, in the midst of tragedy and violence, remained grounded figures of love and nurturance for their communities.
Open Throat, Open Vagina, by Debra Flashenberg. Vocal toning isn't just an exercise for singers; use of this technique can benefit birthing mothers by causing their pelvises to relax and open.
The Achievements of Traditional Midwives, by Debbie Diaz Ortiz. This article outlines the achievements of Latin American traditional midwives, building upon the 2007 release of "The Traditional Midwife in Our Region."
Some Traditional Practices from Around the World. A sampling of traditional birth practices from varying locations and cultures.
Breech, Posterior and a Deflexed Head! An Active Birth Solution? by Maggie Banks. This article outlines possible solutions to a deflexed, posterior breech birth. The author makes the case that active birth is one of the most effective approaches.
Faith, by Daisy Case. Trust that women can birth the babies their bodies create and they will believe it too. Daisy Case asserts that interventionist births are not a result of a failure in physiology, but rather, a lack of faith.
Bumi Sehat Aceh Traditional Village Midwifes Sharing Ilmu, the Spiritual Authority, Skill and Magic of Midwifery, by Robin Lim. In this update from non-profit Bumi Sehat, author Robin Lim describes their work with a group of village midwives in Aceh, Indonesia. These traditional midwives provide an invaluable service to local villagers, survivors of the 2005 Tsunami.
Are Traditional Chinese Medicine Theories of Normal Delivery Supported by Evidence-based Medicine? by Zhang Hongyu. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a summary of ancient practice experiences, rather than the results of randomized controlled trials. This article uses evidence from modern scientific knowledge to determine whether TCM theories of normal delivery are well-supported by evidence-based medicine.
Brought to Earth by Birth, by Harriette Hartigan. Photo spread featuring selected images from Harriette Hartigan's book Brought to Earth by Birth, published by Motherbaby Press. The Birth Dance, by Denise Thompson. This short, sweet piece describes the interaction between father-to-be and laboring mother at a Ukrainian homebirth. This piece is one of four articles in this issue describing different aspects of birth in Ukraine.
What I have Seen, by Denise Thompson. The author describes the horrors of the hospital births she has witnessed in Ukraine, recounting scenes where the laboring women are treated inhumanely and ridiculed for showing signs of pain. This piece is one of four articles in this issue describing different aspects of birth in Ukraine.
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A puppy who just turned 4 months old, who had 2 palpable testicles at 8 weeks (based on my check and an exam by our vet), has been to the vet twice with their new owners now and both times their vet could only palpate one testicle. They are pressuring the owner to neuter him asap because of the risk of cancer to the retained testicle, and have presented some pretty scary stories to push their cause.
I know that retained testicles are at risk of becoming cancerous, but I normally recommend that families wait at least 14 months to neuter to give the puppy a chance to finish growing. Obviously these owners do not want to put their puppy at risk of cancer (especially the nasty spreading kind that their vet is worried about) but also don't want to neuter him this young if they don't have to based on the studies I have sent them which show an increased risk of cancers later on/cruciate injuries, etc. Personally, if it was my puppy I would not be panicking yet but it is not my puppy so I am looking for unbiased advice/excperience.
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how long would you wait before neutering this type of puppy?
What is the earliest one would worry about cancer in a retained testicle, and what is the latest it could drop if it was going to?
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The likely leading candidate for the Silver Ferns assistant coach role has all but ruled out applying for the position.
Noeline Taurua was seen as the ideal foil for Waimarama Taumaunu in managing the national team, but the Magic coach and busy mother of five said she does not believe she can commit to the role, which was advertised by the national body this week.
"I've looked at all the information and the dates involved and more than likely I won't put my name forward," said Taurua.
"The commitment is too much for me at the moment just with my young ones, so that's the way I'm leaning at the moment."
After holding rolling auditions for the position last season, Netball New Zealand are looking to appoint a permanent assistant coach to take the team through to the end of the 2015 world championships in Sydney.
Taurua, Gail Parata and Janine Southby all had a turn in the hot seat alongside Taumaunu during various stages of the Constellation Cup and Quad Series last year, while Debbie Fuller and Natalie Avellino assisted with preparing the Fast Ferns for the World Series in Auckland.
Taumaunu believes all parties benefited from the arrangement, but with two pinnacle events - the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the world championships - looming in the next two years, she is looking for more consistency in her management group.
Given Taumaunu's defensive background, the ideal candidate would be a coach with more of an attacking background.
"I think [an attacking coach] is the most likely scenario, but I don't want to pre-empt the process and there's always the option of bringing in specialist coaches as well.
"So if someone can really stand up and say they bring added value in an area that isn't the attack end, we would certainly look at that."
But with Taurua expressing her reservations about the role, and Parata taking up a head coach position in Scotland, the pool has dwindled slightly from last season.
Taumaunu said she would consider an overseas coach for the role, but stressed the successful candidate must have a passion for the Silver Ferns and New Zealand netball, which "wouldn't be as easy for an overseas applicant".
"I'm pretty confident we've got the quality of people in New Zealand to do the job," she added.
Netball New Zealand yesterday announced their key fixtures for 2013, with the Silver Ferns to open their international season at Invercargill's newly rebuilt Stadium Southland.
The Ferns will take on Australia in the first of five Constellation Cup tests on September 15 - almost three years to the day that the Stadium Southland roof collapsed under the weight of one of the heaviest snowfalls the region has seen.
Auckland's Vector Arena will then host the last test on home soil on September 19 before the Silver Ferns cross the Tasman and play in Adelaide (October 4), Melbourne (October 7) and Canberra (October 13).
The Ferns will also play a three-test home series against an as yet unconfirmed team following the Constellation series.
Running a rule over the five New Zealand teams
Dana Johannsen looks at the Kiwi squads contesting the ANZ Championship
Northern Mystics
You have to feel for new coach Ruth Aitken. The Mystics have had an extremely disjointed pre-season after the late withdrawal of co-captain Anna Harrison, who announced last month she is expecting her first child, and the loss of experienced defender Charlotte Kight, injured in the team's second training session after the Christmas break. Add to that the absence of Maria Tutaia for a decent chunk of the pre-season and Grace Rasmussen's niggly calf injury and the Mystics appear as though they will start the season well behind the eight-ball. Former Steel midcourter Hayley Saunders has been recruited to cover the losses, joining the team in Auckland this week. But questions have been asked as to why she wasn't approached sooner.
Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic
The defending champions have been quietly going about their business in the pre-season, with their only public hitout against the Pulse in New Plymouth last month, which they won.
The Silver Ferns in the group are in good nick after coming back from the summer break fit and refreshed, with several top players reportedly achieving new fitness standards.
Noeline Taurua has declared her side to be 4-6 weeks ahead of where they were at last season, which is probably a good thing considering they opened 2012 with four straight losses.
Central Pulse
Tipped to be the movers and shakers of the competition this season with Liana Leota and Donna Wilkins boosting what was already a well-rounded line-up. New mum Joline Henry is said to be making steady progress in her battle to be ready for the team's opening clash against the Thunderbirds in Adelaide, but she acknowledges it will be a couple of months before she is back to her best. The Wellington-based team will have their final hit-out today against the Tactix in a pre-season friendly in Christchurch.
Mainland Tactix
The Tactix have had a couple of injuries to manage over the pre-season, with Bessie Manu and new recruit Julianna Naoupu sitting out the pre-season tournament in Melbourne. Naoupu has had to ease her way back into action after undergoing knee surgery in the off-season, but the young shooter is expected to be ready for the Tactix season-opener against her former team the Magic.
Southern Steel
After recording their worst finish in the league last season with only goal percentage saving them from collecting the wooden spoon, the Steel have shown promising signs pre-season. The Southern team had a couple of strong results in the pre-season tournament in Melbourne last month, with 1.98m Jamaican import Jhaniele Fowler settling in well at the franchise (especially now she has a new custom-made bed). The Steel will have their final tune-up in Dunedin today against a legends team including Adine Wilson, Belinda Colling, Tania Dalton and Jenny-May Coffin.
NZ v Australia - 2013 Constellation Cup schedule
* September 15, Stadium Southland, Invercargill
* September 19, Vector Arena, Auckland
* October 4, Netball SA Stadium, Adelaide
* October 7, Hisense Arena, Melbourne
* October 13, AIS Arena, Canberraby


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The Paris Opera (French: Opéra de Paris) is the primary opera company of France. It was founded in 1669 by Louis XIV as the Académie d'Opéra, and shortly thereafter was placed under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Lully and officially renamed the Académie Royale de Musique, but continued to be known more simply as the Opéra. Classical ballet as we know it today arose within the Paris Opera as the Paris Opera Ballet and has remained an integral and important part of the company. Currently called the Opéra National de Paris, it mainly produces operas at its modern 2700-seat theatre Opéra Bastille which opened in 1989, and ballets and some classical operas at the older 1970-seat Palais Garnier which opened in 1875. Small scale and contemporary works are also staged in the 500-seat Amphitheatre under the Opéra Bastille.
The company's annual budget is in the order of 200 million euros, of which 100 million come from the French state and 70 million from box office receipts.[1] With this money, the company runs the two houses and supports a large permanent staff, which includes the orchestra of 170, a chorus of 110 and the corps de ballet of 150.[2]
Each year, the Opéra presents about 380 performances of opera, ballet and other concerts, to a total audience of about 800,000 people (of which 17% come from abroad), which is a very good average seat occupancy rate of 94%.[2] In the 2012/13 season, the Opéra presents 18 opera titles (two in a double bill), 13 ballets, 5 symphonic concerts and two vocal recitals, plus 15 other programmes. The company's training bodies are also active, with 7 concerts from the Atelier Lyrique and 4 programmes from the École de Danse.[3]
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I say keep Bush....he always scores
I say keep Bush....he always scores
If we can sign him for fair tvalue or better, we absolutely should. He is an excellent example for the rest of the team; never makes waves, always works hard, accepts responsibility for his mistakes, and stays out of trouble off the field. Oh, and he can make 5-7 guys miss on a single play. I say pay him and play him... no more of this 12-15 carries, I want to see 20 carries a game.
He is currently the "aquaun" threat on the team. Only he and Tannehill are capable of scoring at any time in the redzone and only he from anywhere on the field. Hate we didn't figure out how to better utilize him throughout the year. He caught 80 balls with the Saints in a season. We do good to get him more than 30 in the passing game here...
How many he's did he have in 2 years with us
he has had 15 in two years, thats def not always. i still dont think bush should get more carries than miller next year. miller puts a foot down and goes, bush dances way to much in the backfield. dont get me wrong he is a aquaun threat, but with more carries so is miller


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I am a physician assistant in a family medical practice near Philadelphia, PA. I provide basic medical care to people of all ages, from teens to the elderly. As a PA, I practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. I am trained to evaluate, order and interpret tests and treat patients.
I also am a coordinator of the Unity Clinic, a weekly free clinic for uninsured people in South Philadelphia. As coordinator, I work with other volunteers to provide basic medical care. This clinic reaches out to people who are immigrants from Southeast Asian countries, mostly from Indonesia.
What has been your career path since graduating from CSB?
I graduated with a BA in Government (now known as Political Science) in 1992, and joined the Vincentian Service Corps as a full-time volunteer and worked with at-risk youth in Brooklyn, New York. I then found a job as an administrative assistant at a university in NYC. Among other things, I spent six years working as a grant writer and then Director of Development for a non-profit agency, Project HOME-an agency working with homelessness. I felt the strong desire to spend less time behind a computer and more time in contact with people through service so I volunteered at a free clinic run by a Catholic Worker community in Philadelphia called House of Grace. Through this experience, I learned about the physician assistant profession. I quickly decided that I wanted to become a PA and began taking night classes in order to apply for a program. I was accepted to a program at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Two years later, I became a PA. While looking for a position, I was approached by two former professors to apply for a faculty position in the PA program at Drexel/Hahnemann. They offered me a full-time position while allowing me to work part-time in an ER and supporting my interests in community work for the uninsured. I stayed on as a faculty member for three years until this past May when I decided that I was long overdue to work full-time as a PA.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The best part of my job is that I am constantly challenged every day to solve problems and to use all of my skills that I learned in PA training. This kind of job requires one to use scientific knowledge and people skills with each patient. As a PA, I can still work autonomously, but have the option of conferring with my supervising physician if needed. I very much enjoy being a part of a team of professionals in helping patients with acute and chronic health problems.
What are some personal qualities that make you right for this job?
I am able to easily empathize with people, which is necessary in a job which often puts me in contact with folks who are struggling with physical or emotional difficulties. I also consider myself someone who always wants to understand problems as best I can, which is important when I work in a field in which the knowledge base is constantly expanding and evolving.
Do you have any advice for students interested in the field?
If medicine or the PA profession in particular interests you, be sure to get hands-on experience before taking the expensive plunge of entering a program! I think it's always a good idea to shadow or apprentice with someone who is working in the field that you are interested in. You can gain volumes of insight into the job from direct experience that you wouldn't be able to get from a book or a brochure. PA school is not for the faint of heart! It is not medical school made easy. It's tough, condensed, intense but above all, rewarding. Just be sure you're ready to make the commitment.
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I have a significant other, friends, family and a church community (and my dog Rosie!) who continually remind me that there's more to life than work. I'm fortunate to have people in my life who care about me.


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Mural featuring Chairman Mao
UTSA's Wing Chung Ng to speak on China politics
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(Feb. 13, 2007)--Wing Chung Ng, UTSA associate professor of history, will speak on "The Art of Politics: Mao's Messages to China" at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15 at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave.
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The lecture is part of a reception hosted by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio and U.S. Global Investors. Two dozen propaganda posters from Mao Zedong's time as chairman will be on display to illustrate the Chinese leader's use of art as propaganda.
During his reign in China, Mao relied on bold and colorful posters to disseminate his political ideas and reinforce his cult of personality. Collected by Frank Holmes, CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors, the posters are from a tumultuous period of the 1960s when a challenge to Mao's control moved China to the brink of civil war.
As part of the event, Holmes will discuss his frequent travels to China and opportunities arising from dramatic economic growth in the world's most populous country.
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Madison-Michael L. Frisch, age 61, passed away at the Golden Living Center, in Wisconsin Dells, on Saturday January 19, 2013, with his sister Terri Frisch and her daughter Melissa Childress at his side, after suffering from COPD for several years.
He was born on May 11, 1951 in Madison, son of the late Leo and Catherine Frisch. He worked as a mechanic at Meier Truck for many years and more recently at Madison Newspapers until becoming disabled. Mike led a difficult life as a homeless individual and struggled with alcoholism for many, many years. Even with his many problems in life, Mike could be a very kind individual and was known by many as a very nice guy.
Mike is survived by his brother Pat (Colleen) Frisch, sisters Peggy (David) Plumer, and Terri Frisch (Wylie); nephews Eric (Allison) Plumer, Bradley Plumer, Kevin Frisch; nieces Kelly (Jason) Loy, Angela (Mark) Hanson, Karly Frisch, Melissa Childress, Kari Childress, and several great nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Lung Association of Wisconsin.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at University Hospital, Hospice, and the Golden Living Center. An exceptionally sincere thank you goes to Dr. Ojomo, who Mike highly respected and trusted.
Mike, we are relieved that you can rest in peace now and will not have to experience any more suffering and pain.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.


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"Written in the frenzied, emotional days after 9/11, the Authorization for the Use of Military Force was intended to give President Bush the ability to retaliate against whoever orchestrated the attacks. But more than 12 years later, this sentence remains the primary legal justification for nearly every covert operation around the world. Here's how it came to be, and what it's since come to mean."
Sunrise was still nearly an hour off when Nazih al-Ruqai climbed into his black Hyundai SUV outside a mosque in northern Tripoli and turned the key. The lanky 49-year-old had left the house barely 30 minutes earlier for a quick trip to the mosque on a Saturday. It was Oct. 5, 2013, and after more than two decades in exile, he had settled into a predictable existence of prayer and worship.
The homecoming hadn't always been so smooth. Ruqai, who is better known in the jihadi world as Abu Anas al-Libi, was still feeling the effects of the hepatitis C he had contracted years earlier during a stint in an underground prison in Iran. Following overtures from Muammar al-Qaddafi's government, his wife and children had returned to Libya in 2010. But Libi stayed away, wary of the man he had once plotted to kill. Only when the Libyan uprisings started in early 2011 did he follow his family back to Libya. But by then it was already too late. His oldest son, Abd al-Rahman, the only one of his five children who had been born in Libya, was dead, shot while fighting for the capital.


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This document outlines the salient features of the changing landscape and their implications for multilateral development institutions, and discusses how the World Bank Group contributes to the establishment of modernized multilateralism and identifies priority areas that will shape its focus in the coming years.
I. Introduction
1. As the second decade of the 21st century begins, we face a transformed global landscape. Only a few years ago, the global economy was riding a wave of robust and widespread expansion with encouraging progress in the fight against poverty. Events of the last two years have changed this outlook with progress stalled or reversed and millions pushed back into extreme poverty.
2. The most acute phase of the global crisis is now behind us. But lessons learned from the crisis should not be forgotten. And at a time when challenges have become increasingly global, the world is taking on a new economic power configuration. This will require robust multilateral institutions that can legitimately convene all powers, old and new, to reach effective solutions to solve global development challenges.
3. As a premier development institution with global membership, the World Bank Group (WBG) plays a key role in building a new multilateralism by deploying its strengths and comparative advantages. To step up to the challenge, the WBG is (1) establishing priority areas of strategic engagement; (2) reforming its business model; and (3) improving its governance, transparency, and voice and participation.


text: Yesterday a buddy from Batavia e-mailed me and wanted to go turkey hunting today. His honey hole had dried up and he wanted to come spend a day with me. Since I'm not one to turn down a chance to chase turkeys I said sure thing, I'll take you to a couple spots. We hunted all morning and never saw or heard a thing. So I decided to check out a spot where an old bird had give me fits for three springs and falls. This ole bird beat me opening morning this fall. It was windy so we just stayed on old log roads and called every little bit. On the last valley and log road we came to a spot where I told Steve, "if they're here they'll be right around that bend. As we approached the bend I spotted three heads coming down the road. They spotted us too but just walked off over the bank. I told Steve we'd go for the hump in the middle of the road as fast as we could and be ready to shoot when we went over it. Sure enough they had just walked over the hump and was standing there looking back for us. He was ready and took the nearest bird. I'm sure this is the old smarty that has drove me nuts. He weighed right at 18 pounds had probably a 10-11" beard and one of the longest set of spurs I've ever seen. Below are pictures.


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Today's bonus post doesn't involve a giveaway, but I wanted to draw your attention to Christmas Gifts (Love Inspired Duet, November 2011), including the novella, Small Town Christmas, by my writer friend, Gail Gaymer Martin.
About Gail:
Multi-award-winning novelist, Gail Gaymer Martin writes Christian fiction for Love Inspired and Barbour Publishing, where she was honored by Heartsong readers as their Favorite Author of 2008. Gail has forty-nine contracted novels with over three million books in print. She is the author of Writers Digest's Writing the Christian Romance. Gail is a co-founder of American Christian Fiction Writers, a keynote speaker at churches, libraries and civic organizations and presents workshops at conference across the US. She was recently named one of the four best novelists in the Detroit area by CBS local news.
About the book:
When the new second grade teacher, Amy Carroll, meets the precocious twin sisters, she knows she has her hands full, but when she learns they live on the street where she is staying with her grandmother and they have a single father who is handsome and needs help, Amy's hands are beyond full. But Amy's from Chicago and falling in love with a small town man is not part of her plan. Can God waylay Amy's desire to return to the big city? Can Mike Russett open his heart to love?
Martin's story contains strong characters and touching scenes. - Romantic Times
This duet novel also includes Brenda Minton's Her Christmas Cowboy.
The book is available in all fine bookstores and for online purchase via the following buttons:
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"Mrs. Fredericks." The office secretary leaned into the room. "Mr. Russet is here to see you."
"The twins father." A heavy sigh whisked the air. "Ask him to wait a moment."
Amy took another step toward the door. No doubt the sigh signaled trouble.
"Please wait a moment, Miss Carroll. "The twins will be in your class. It might help you to meet the girls. They have a propensity for getting into trouble." She motioned.
"They're right across the hall in the cafeteria. It'll give you a heads-up for Monday."
Trouble. Amy swallowed. "I suppose that would be. . .practical."
"Yes, and you'll keep an eye on them while I talk with their father." She chuckled and motioned her to follow.
Amy followed her across the hall and spotted the girls seated on each side of a cafeteria bench, cuter and sweeter looking than she'd imagined. Though not identical twins, their features were similar with bright Caribbean blue eyes.
The child with a tawny ponytail swung her legs over the bench. "It wasn't me, Mrs. Fredericks."
"Yes, it was." The blonder twin slipped from her seat, her hair gathered into a ponytail on each side of her head. "Holly tore up my drawing in art class."
"Please sit for a moment." She gestured to the benches. "I want you to meet someone."
They scrutinized Amy with a mix of speculation and determination. "Miss Carroll. This young lady is Holly." She rested her hand on the one with honey brown hair and the deep frown. "And this is Ivy."
Ivy gazed at her, curiosity written on her face.
Holly and Ivy? Amy wondered. She stepped closer. "It's nice to meet you."
Neither responded.
Mrs. Fredericks eyed them. "Miss Carroll will be your new teacher on Monday."
Holly's ponytail flipped as she swivelled toward Amy while Ivy stared at her wide-eyed.
"I'll leave you with Miss Carroll, and you can have a nice talk." She turned to Amy. "I'll be back shortly." She strode away but paused before exiting. "When I return, I'll introduce you to the girl's father. I'm sure you'd like that."
"Our dad?" Two voices rang in unison.
Amy wasn't sure she wanted her first parental contact to be with an irritated father, but she offered a nod. When she turned, the twins were peering at her again, Holly with her arms crossed at her chest and Ivy with her fist jammed into her waist.
She slipped around the end of the bench and sat at the table. Behind those sweet faces, Amy sensed sadness. She looked from one girl to the other. "What are you doing in the cafeteria."
Holly looked away. "Mrs. Fredericks made us sit here."
"Hmm?" Amy tapped her finger against her cheek. "I wonder why?"
Ivy bit her lip. "Kids who misbehave have to sit in here and wait."
Holly's frown deepened. "I didn't do anything bad."
Ivy pressed her face closer to Holly's, her look searing through her sister. "You tore up my drawing."
"But you said it wasn't any good."
Ivy fell back to her seat. "If I wanted to tear it up, I would have done it."
"That's right, Ivy." Amy focused on Holly, monitoring her tone. "What kind of pictures were you drawing?"
Holly's shoulders relaxed. "Pictures of Pilgrims and Indians for our social studies."
Amy nodded. "For Thanksgiving." Blending learning with fun was good classroom planning.
"Uh-huh, and. . ." A movement by the door caught her attention.
"Daddy." The girls shot from the bench and ran to a harried looking man who stood inside the doorway, his hands tucked in his jacket pockets.
Amy's heart gave a twinge. A five o'clock shadow encompassed his lean jaw, his chestnut hair tousled as if he'd run his fingers through it many times. His straight eyebrows stretched above his caramel brown eyes, flashing with emotion.
He rocked on his heels. "You must be Miss Carroll, the new teacher." He strode toward her. "I'm the girls' father, Mr. Russet. It's nice to met you." Frustration winked behind his pleasant grin.
Amy met him halfway while the twins hovered at his side. She dropped her palm into his, aware of his warm grip. "Good to meet you, too."
Behind him Mrs. Fredericks grinned. "I'll see you on Monday, Miss Carroll." She gave her a wave and vanished.
When she looked back, the man studied her with curiosity. "I'm sure we've met."
Amy drew back. "Met?"
"Years ago at Ellie Carroll on Lake Street."
"Yes, that's it." Amy's memory gave a tug.
"We live across the street." The twins voices melded together.
"She stood bewildered.
His grin widened. "Maybe eleven years ago."
"I don't think so." Yet a memory shimmered in her mind. "I was eighteen then."
"I was twenty-three, working as a handyman." He grinned. "Maybe you'll remember me as Mike."
"Mike?" The recollection jarred her. "You dug out Grams old shrubbery and planted new ones." She pictured him in the summer sun, his muscles flexing while his shirt hung on a deer ornament in the tree-sheltered yard.
"The same."
Amy studied his face. His unruly hair hadn't changed. She remembered how it ruffled in the breeze, his lean handsome face taut with concentration. She'd flirted with him. But when she went inside, her grandmother notified her he was newly married. Heat rose up Amy's neck with the recollection. She hoped he didn't remember she'd toyed with him.
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Seems like they would be an obvious target for birds of prey...
Bill Davis
Pretty cool.
Are they protected in Lincoln land?
Thanks Bob, great shots. I have never seen one.
There are a lot of them in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. We used to camp there a lot and these guys would be hanging out everywhere begging for leftovers!
Carol Howey
Owned and handled by Cruisin' with Indiana Jones, JH
Alternate Handler: Westwind Buffalo Soldier
Apprentice Handler: Snake River Medicine Man, SH
I'd probably get a little lime for that lawn and some water. Also saw a few weeds that could be cultivated a mite, especially around that tree. Nothing to dreadful, just a mite of work will get it cleaned up and looking good. Oh and watch out for d'em squirrels, when they go digging they can leave aplenty of holes in the yard.
Dandilions, Creeping Charlie, broadleafs, and dirt regards!
btw - nice pics!
I've never seen one in IL. Great shots!
We do, however, have tons of 13 lined ground squirrels.
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Climate Justice Activists Converging for COP16
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In Cancun both La Via Campesina and Dialogo Climatico – Espacio Mexicano are organizing spaces for activist convergence, workshops and panels. Information about on the ground in Cancun organizing is here!
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Save the date! Counting down to World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) - a global celebration of people helping people - is fast approaching. Every year, on 19 August, WHD brings together UN agencies and over 500 and national and international NGOs in recognition of those that help millions around the world every day.
The UN Secretary-General traditionally launches the campaign and introduces a new WHD flagship film. The 2010 WHD film, for example, showcased the wide diversity of places, faces and endeavours of humanitarian aid workers.
This year, to inspire the spirit of aid work in everyone, a music video featuring Grammy-winning artists is in the works. A dedicated website will feature the track and suggest easy ways for people to get involved to make change happen.
Stories of aid workers will also feature on the website and in campaign updates. A number of unique video stories will provide a closer, more personal look at their commitment to improving the lives of others. One video tells of the unique experiences of an aid worker in Haiti, working with a family affected by the 2010 earthquake. Another shares the harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held captive in Chechnya.
Why 19 August?
On 19 August 2003, a massive truck bomb detonated in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 22 people including 18 UN staff members and injuring dozens more. WHD is held on the anniversary of the attack to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of those who give others hope and help, as well as the people they help.
Today humanitarian work remains dangerous. In 2010, 249 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped. Yet aid workers continue to operate in places that are often remote, difficult and hostile to help some of the world's most vulnerable people.
You can follow the countdown to WHD and the launch of the website via OCHA's Facebook Page and on Twitter.


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Binghamton University hosts the 33rd annual Poetry and the Children Day
BINGHAMTON, NY -- More than 400 students from 38 schools and 13 school districts will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in the Osterhout Concert Theater of the Anderson Center at Binghamton University for the 33rd annual Poetry and the Children Day. After the opening presentation, students will present their poems at 11 a.m. throughout the Fine Arts Building.
The program, which brings students together for a day of poetry readings, was established as a memorial to Robert Pawlikowski. A published poet, creative writing instructor and campus administrative assistant, Pawlikowski drowned in 1975 while on vacation with his family. The event is a tribute to the efforts that Pawlikowski made during his lifetime in nurturing the expressive and intellectual powers of his students as well as those of his own children.
This year's guest poet is Andrei Guruianu, a Romanian-born writer living in Vestal. He is the author of three previous collections of poetry: And Nothing Was Sacred Anymore (March Street Press, 2009), Front Porch World View (Main Street Rag, 2009), Days When I Saw the Horizon Bleed (FootHills Publishing, 2006); also author of the chapbooks Anamnesis (Finishing Line Press, forthcoming 2010) and It Was Like That Once (Pudding House, 2008).
A recent graduate of the doctoral program in English at Binghamton University, Guruianu is now an Assistant Professor in English at North Central College in Illinois. In 2009, he worked as guest editor of Yellow Medicine Review and edited the anthology "Twenty Years After the Fall: A Retrospective in Poetry and Prose" (Parlor City Press, 2010). Guruianu is also the founder and executive editor of the literary journal The Broome Review (www.thebroomereview.com) and currently serves as the Broome County Poet Laureate 2009-2010. More of his work can be found at www.andreiguruianu.com.
Partially underwritten by the Oakdale Mall and Susan Clark-Johnson, an anthology is prepared by the Office of the Dean of Harpur College and distributed to teachers and local libraries. Clark-Johnson is a 1967 Binghamton University graduate and former publisher of the Binghamton Evening Press, the predecessor to the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin.


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