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3 takeaways: Cloud and Software Defined Networking and Moneyball
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If Billy Beane , of Moneyball fame, were the Chief Operating Officer of an enterprise, couldn't you hear him saying, "If our enterprise cloud and network are good, then why don't they work good?" Can't you just hear this...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
5 reasons why Power Systems is a perfect fit for open cloud platform
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IBM Power Systems deliver advantages that are unique in the industry and provide accelerated innovation for cloud. Whether it's private cloud, public cloud or a hybrid cloud solution, Power Systems offer a flexible, open, and powerful platform...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Accelerate Sales Cycles and Improve Client Relations Leveraging Software Defined Part I
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How can organizations accelerate sales cycles and improve client relations leveraging software defined? Having spent the majority of my career in IT infrastructure and Telecommunications network sales and management, I understand the...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Accelerate Sales Cycles and Improve Client Relations Leveraging Software Defined Part II
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As we discussed in Part I of this blog series, today's successful enterprises, sales organizations and sales people need more data and better insight to anticipate and identify new customer trends, leverage new models of...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Delivering flash in the software defined infrastructure
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The vision of the software defined infrastructure (SDI) is to deliver virtualized capabilities to the entire set of resources required by the application so they can be deployed automatically and quickly with little to no human intervention....
Demystifying software defined environments, open source, cloud and more
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Among tech topics that generated most buzz at the recently concluded Red Hat Summit in San Francisco - cloud , software defined infrastructures and open source stood out. Leading experts in the industry shared valuable insights on the...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
DevOps and Software Defined Environments accelerate social and mobile delivery! Part-II
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In my first post , I discussed how combining Software Defined Environments (SDE) and deployment automation reduces application delivery time and increases agility. In this post, I look at these capabilities in greater depth. In...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Enabling IBM Power Systems for Software Defined Infrastructures with PowerVC
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IBM recently announced Power Virtualization Center (PowerVC) to simplify virtualization management and extend the capabilities of IBM Power Systems . PowerVC unleashes the strengths of IBM Power Systems core platform virtualization...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Forrester Report: Software Defined Data Center - The Future of Infrastructure Architecture! Part-III
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The thought becomes evidence and is more likely to be adopted when we hear straight from the horse's mouth…The thought can be about anything – behavior, approach, process, practice or a technology. The same happened with the technology...
Forrester Report: Software-Defined Data Center - A Comprehensive Abstraction of a Complete Data Center! Part-II
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With our first release , we already understand Forrester's analysis on the challenges and evolution of a well-established Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) . The space is not over yet…We have something exciting...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
How do you define Software-defined Storage?
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If you are like most of the clients I deal with, you are starting to recognize the storage part of your infrastructure represents a BIG opportunity for improvement in 2013 – in agility, in efficiency, and in cost. When demand (data growth) outpaces...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
How Does Software Defined Unleash the Power of Today's Virtualized Environments?
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Effective management and use of virtualized IT resources is a key pillar of the IBM Software Defined Environment (SDE) strategy. Of course, virtualized IT is nothing new and was invented by IBM back in the late 60s and used until today by...
IBM and Red Hat Join Forces to Power Enterprise Virtualization
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IBM and Red Hat have been teaming up for years. Today, Red Hat and IBM are announcing a new collaboration to bring Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization to IBM's next-generation Power Systems through Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Power. A little more...
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IBM Introduces Hybrid Clouds for Compute Intensive Environments
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Your organization might have deployed a cluster or grid on site. But can these resources always meet your peak demands? For example, what happens when several large projects move into the same simulation and design phase at the same time? Simply adding...
IBM on Software Defined Storage
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I routinely follow a number of blogs by storage industry thought leaders. Among them is a usually insightful blog by EMC's Chuck Hollis. Last Friday I read his post titled Software-Defined Storage – Where Are We ? As...
IBM unveils its strategy for software defined environments
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In the recent Searchcloudcomputing article, IBM reveals its plans for software-defined environments , Dennis Quan , VP of IBM SmartCloud Infrastructure in his interview with Beth Pariseau ,...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
InterConnect 2013 Highlight: Cloud as a Growth Engine for a Smarter Enterprise
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IBM InterConnect 2013 kicked off in style as more than 2500 top professionals from around the world attended the conference to discover how information and technology serve as the catalysts for unleashing innovation and gaining competitive advantage....Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Is Open Software Defined Infrastructure a More Dynamic Version of Cloud?
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According to the recent IBM Center for Applied Insights Study , the number of enterprises moving to cloud will more than double in the next few years as they seek to transition their IT from a cost center to a...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Join us at Pulse 2014 to discover IBM Software Defined Environment's latest innovations!
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If you thought 2013 was a big year in the world of " Software Defined ," brace yourself for 2014. Both Gartner and Forrester Research called out Software Defined as a top 10 strategic technology trend for 2014. A new era of workloads,...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
Journey to New Era of Smarter Computing!
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We are moving towards the "New Era of Smarter Computing " and we need to transform our business model and culture to gain competitive advantage. So what is this "New era of Smarter computing" we are talking about? This is the era...Modified on by IBM Software Defined
New Docker Technology Makes Deploying Applications Easier
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IBM supports many open source projects. One of the newest is Docker , a project for container-based virtualization that allows developers to encapsulate applications and dependencies and deploy them on Linux-based virtual machines. People are using...
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Not too early to start thinking about IBM Pulse 2014
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Presenting Blueprint for Your Cloud - Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA)
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SDN & OpenFlow for increased flexibility, improved performance and simplified operations
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Software Defined Networking -Boost Your Network's IQ by managing it in Software
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Diction [Prolific Profile]
Ottawa, ON – Another addition to HipHopCanada's Prolific Profile series, this time featuring Ottawa/Houston MC, Diction. Check out the Q&A and "Put It On The Map" promo video after the jump link.
HipHopCanada: How do you define hip-hop, and where do you feel you fit into that definition?
Diction: I define hip-hop as an open platform which allows artists to share their stories and experiences with the world. It's a celebration of different cultures and lifestyles, a community where artistic minded people live. It's like a mother with open arms that will accept you for who you are. Real hip-hop is art… I see myself as a catalyst for change. An artist who is willing to be the alternative to what many would consider to be the norm in hip-hop. I plan to be one of the next leaders in hip-hop, working to usher in a new positive movement, and renew the essence of what hip-hop was always meant to be…UNITY.
HipHopCanada: What drives you to stay in a business that is rarely profitable and highly competitive?
Diction: I know some artists may do it merely for the profit, which I understand. I mean we all have to eat, especially in this ecomony where there is not always an opportunity knocking on our door. However, I view my talent as a gift, so I do this stricty for the love of the art. One of the main things I learned about this business, is that you have to know your purpose before you get deep in the game. It is really easy to lose yourself if you don't stay focused. So, what drives me mainly is my dream… to finish what I started, and to give our younger generation hope, inspiration, and leave a legacy with the world. Being that I have been an athlete all my life, basketball, football, etc I have a certain respect for my competion. I have found my greatest opponent is me, so I choose only to compete with myself.
HipHopCanada: Where are you based specifically?
Diction: Originally I was raised in Houston, lived in Altanta and Denver. but moved to Canada and lived there for several years. Now, I rep both sides of the border, so I guess my base is North America.
HipHopCanada: How has living there influenced your sound?
Diction: Growin' up down south gave me a unique southern flow, while being in Canada helped me embrace my raw lyrical side. See, down south we don't just rap, we flow from the heart of the beat. We bring out the soul in our music. In Canada, I've noticed how people embrace the hip-hop culture, just as how they embrace their multiculturalism. I've been able to get back in touch with the roots of basement hip-hop, while nurturing my battle rap mentality. My sound is a mixture of all kinds of music… I refuse to be put in a box. I call my style, "Southernverbalistic".
HipHopCanada: Who is your primary fan base?
Diction: Anyone who loves good music, and is seeking a greater purpose in life. Those who believe in change, and will stand up for what is right. So from ages 2 years to 83 years old, my fanbase is everyone!
HipHopCanada: What tips would you give young artists coming up, or what do you wish someone would have told you when you first started out in the hip-hop industry?
Diction: Practice….Practice…Practice…study your craft and nuture it. You're only as good as your last rhyme, so always try to be better everytime you pick up your pen to write a verse. Think about a concept for your song, and become what you express in your verses. Master the art of making hooks that will engage your audience, have faith in your talent, and trust your record.
Another thing I'd like to add would be to stay away from negative people…I repeat…STAY AWAY FROM NEGATIVE PEOPLE. Build a circle of positive people that you trust, like a family, and stick with those who have your back for real. Be aware of people who are jealous of you, because they will never tell you just how talented you really are. So protect your dream, it's not meant to be shared with just anyone…don't let it be heard by the wrong ears…
One thing I wish that someone told me, is to take things upon myself instead of depending on others. No one is willing to help you if you can't help yourself first.
HipHopCanada: In which ways do you interact with your community?
Diction: Well, I founded my label Black Currency Global a few years ago. Since then we have invested our prayers, time, and money into our community. We call that Currency. We've held various events from community church functions, basketball tournaments, to free shows and CD giveaways.
HipHopCanada: Which artists have you worked with that left an impression on you, and why?
Diction: One of the artist that left an impression on me was Slim of 112 who was featured on my single "Birthday Suit". First and foremost, Slim is a legend. While I was working with him, I noticed how humble and respectful he was. From the first time we spoke about doing the song together, he was very open with me and showed a lot of love for my music. I remember sending the song to him, and the next day we spoke and he said, "Man this is a hit, you wrote the song?".
I also worked with Papoose, and he's another artist I'll never forget. I respect how focused he is in the studio…he takes his craft serious. Other artists I worked with and respect are cats I grew up with in H-Town, and a few other artists up in Canada.
HipHopCanada: Which Canadian artist would you most like to collaborate with?
Diction: Honestly, there are a few artist that I'd like to collaborate with, but I have to say that I've always wanted to do something with K'Os…I feel the soul in his music and I respect his movement.
HipHopCanada: Tell us about past and present successes, as well as future projects?
Diction: First and foremost, I've been blessed to have accomplished many things on my journey. I have been a leader for my family and friends. What a lot of people don't know, is that I was part of Paul Wall & Chamillionaire's "Bobby Booshay" project…one of the first major mixtapes that made noise in H-Town. I released a major mixtape, "Let's Talk Business" hosted by
DJ Smallz aka Mr. Southern Smoke, opened for several artists such as the Grammy award winning group "112", Fabolous, Mobb Deep, Papoose, Shaggy etc. I was awarded the "International Artist of the Year" in 2009 at the Unsigned Hype Awards in New York. Also, I released my first major single and video "Birthday Suit" feat. Slim of 112 (which went on heavy rotation on Much Music), had over 100,000 views on the WorldStarHipHop site. Currently, I've managed to boost my network, and I've gained the interest of some major record labels. I've leaked my mixtape "N.A.T.O." (North American Take Over), I've worked on a lead song for an upcoming movie (yet to be released). Also, I'm putting the finishing touches to my E.P. "Freedom Of Speech", and will be launching my official website (dictionmusic.com) soon. I've got 2 new singles circulating on the net "Put it on Tha Map'" and "Swervin"…
HipHopCanada: Any last words for the HipHopCanada online community?
Diction: First of all I want to thank God for his many blessings. I want to also thank the HHC family for this interview…I see you Jesse! I wanna thank all the supporters who believed in me, and also those who continue to doubt…your welcome! For those who don't know, the label is Black Currency Inc, and we're a movement of positive people…a brotherhood. I want to thank my whole team for their hard work, loyalty, and dedication. You can check me out on YouTube (youtube.com/dictiont) Twitter (twitter.com/dictionmusic) and Facebook (facebook.com/dictionmusic).
On a spiritual note, I want everyone to know that your soul is priceless…so don't sell it! Money makes things happen, but only having faith in God will keep your soul intact, despite the situation! Also have faith in yourself, and don't fear your circumstances. Speak the truth…be a man/woman of your word. If you say it…do it!
Keep up with me, and support the movement…"BLACK CURRENCY".
Diction – Put it on the Map (Promo Video)
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STAFF at a disabled workshop rescued from the axe today claimed council chiefs were now trying to force its closure by the back door.
• Labour leader Iain Gray joined a protest at Holyrood against Blindcraft's closure last year
The 53 employees at Blindcraft in Craigmillar, many of whom are blind or otherwise disabled, have been told they have nine days to accept new terms and conditions or the factory will shut.
The 216-year-old institution was earmarked for closure to save 700,000 last November and was only saved when the workers offered to switch to a three-day week until the workshop's long-term future could be secured.
But now they claim the council has broken off talks with the unions. And they say the new contracts they are being offered includes a 40 per cent reduction in redundancy entitlements if the workshop closes any time after the initial six-month transition period, which could mean some individuals losing up to 13,000.
A deadline of January 26 has been set for workers to accept or reject the deal on offer. If a majority fails to sign up, a full council meeting will be asked to approve the closure of Blindcraft.
One employee said: "There are a lot of things in there that haven't been discussed. They are pointing a gun at our heads. It feels as if there are deliberate scare tactics going on so people will reject it and the council can save the money."
The employee said workers were dismayed by the council's attitude.
"This is an unprecedented move for council workers to go on a three-day week but now we are going to be penalised for trying to help save a disabled workshop. We hoped the council would meet us halfway."
Many workers have been at the factory for years. But the terms proposed are understood to mean that after six months, anyone taking redundancy would have their payment calculated on the basis of a three-day week even if they had worked a five-day week for the previous 20 years.
All the unions with members at the factory are due to meet later this week to discuss the situation. John Paul McHugh, regional officer of Community union, said his last meeting with the council had been on December 18 and he had expected further talks.
He said: "I was not expecting we would be issued with an agreement and told it was a take-it-or-leave-it document.
"I was under the impression that although time was of the essence and there was an aspiration to move to a decision by late January or early February, there was still room for dialogue."
Councillor Steve Cardownie, the city's deputy leader, said: "Councillors will be seeking to address the concerns of Blindcraft staff and ensure they don't feel rail-roaded into any deal so we can help take the company into the future."


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NEW PORT RICHEY — It appears Sharon and James Bullington will have to wait a little longer to learn how Bank of America plans to modify their mortgage.
The couple's anxiety hasn't diminished since the bank apologized this week for mistakenly pushing their home into foreclosure despite the couple making their mortgage payment early.
Shawn Yesner, the Bullingtons' attorney, said bank officials told him they will call him daily until a resolution is reached. Bank officials told him "they are aggressively working the Bullingtons' file at the highest level … and may not have an answer by week's end."
State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, started calling bank officials about the case Monday. An official told him he'd get an answer Wednesday. No call came. On Thursday, the bank assured Fasano the couple would have details by Friday.
"It's concerning and frustrating that it has taken this long to get a simple answer," Fasano said.
James Bullington, 78, is terminally ill and bedridden. Sharon, 70, is his sole caregiver.
The retired couple faced foreclosure after paying a January mortgage payment one week early in December to Bank of America. The next month, the bank rejected their next payment because it was made electronically without a signature.
The bank then kicked them out of a loan-modification plan and filed to foreclose on their home. On Monday, two days after the St. Petersburg Times published an article detailing the saga, Bank of America admitted its mistake.
The bank called the Bullingtons this week, but the couple referred the call to their attorney, said Christina Beyer Toth, a bank spokeswoman.
"Once again, we sincerely apologize to the Bullingtons for the service they received from the bank, and we hope that the permanent modification they will shortly receive will provide them with peace of mind," Toth said.


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General News of Tuesday, 30 October 2012
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A lecturer at the GIMPA Law School, Ernest Kofi Abotsi says the IEA's decision to limit the presidential debate to party's with representation in parliament is discriminatory.
He argues that though the IEA is a private entity, since it is engaging in a public venture, it is under obligation to uphold the constitutional provisions on similar treatment to avoid discrimination.
"Since what the IEA is engaging in now is of public significance and therefore opens to the public, the IEA cannot, so to speak, discriminate against any candidate who is qualified according to a certain set criteria."
He told Evans Mensah on Joy FM's Top Story Tuesday, an hour before the debate in Tamale, that even if the IEA had come out with any criteria for the event, people ought to find out "if it is justifiable, whether the criteria is objective and across the board, and whether the criteria is not individually targeted".
Mr Abotsi entreated the IEA to revised their criteria to ensure that other parties as well as independent candidates are not deprived the opportunity to share their policies with the electorate.
Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the Progressive Peoples' Party (PPP) Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom is challenging his exclusion on constitutional grounds.
The party's Deputy National Secretary Paa Kow Ackon said since the party has not contested any election before, there was no way it was going to have a representation in parliament, and has therefore criticized the IEA's criteria.
He said if the debate would deny people who support Nduom the opportunity to listen to his positions on various policies; the party may consider taking legal action against the IEA.
"If by virtue of organizing such a debate it is going to deny millions of people who support Dr Nduom or would want to hear from him the opportunity for him to also present his ideas and opportunity to this country; if it becomes necessary we will take a legal action. Because if you do this you deny millions of people the opportunity to listen to equally important and qualify presidential candidates."
But a research fellow with the IEA, Ransford Gyampo said the rules used in the 2008 debate, which Dr Nduom participated on the ticket of the Convention People's Party without complaining, have not been changed, stating that there are many reasons why the other parties were excluded.
He made reference to the US presidential debate where the Commission on presidential debate restricts the debate to only two parties in spite of the many registered parties there.
However, Mr Gyampo said the IEA appreciates the concerns being raised by the PPP and remarked: "We would have loved to have him and all other parties on board but for logistical constraint and all that, we are unable to bring all of them."


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Andrea Zlotowitz (1997-2009)
It's weird to write about camp as a member of the alumni; I never really thought I would make it to this side. I always expected to be at Eisner forever, just like what we used to sing in our camp songs and say to each at the end of every summer. I always thought I would grow old in Great Barrington and continue to do Israeli dance with my friends and family until the wee hours of Saturday morning on the Quad. I never thought I would grow old of going on sneaky adventures to visit my friends across the hill; yet, here I am. I am not a camper or a counselor at my favorite place in world. My thirteen years of fantasy summers with endless stories have brought me to the "grown up" world as a college graduate and a professional working the art world.
My studies brought me to Buffalo, NY where I studied Print Media and Art History at SUNY Buffalo. While working hard to complete my degrees there, I worked at Temple Beth Zion teaching Hebrew and helping with other activities for the Jewish community in Buffalo. Upon graduating, I moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, to work at the Degas House and Foundation where I am an art historian and development assistant.
Although Judaism is not part my work, it's part of my life. I am Jewish and my growth at Eisner has helped bring me to where I am today. I teach my peers about Judaism daily and I laugh about the fun songs I sang at Eisner Camp. I am still in touch with most of my best friends from camp and to see us all grow into the adults we are (becoming) today is the most rewarding experience I could have ever asked for. I miss Eisner everyday and I know that I will be back there in the future, whether it's working there or bringing my children some day – Eisner will always be part of who I am and I am so thankful for that.
Jodi Kantor ('85-'88, bunks 9-20)
I may be a tough reporter covering the presidential campaign, but the mere mention of marble dock, "Haksheivu Haksheivu Nah," "Over the Rafters," or even the right chord strummed on an acoustic guitar, can send me into a reverie. I was a camper at Eisner from 1985 to 1988, and before I went to Columbia or worked at the New York Times, it was the first community or institution I loved, my first of many beloved homes away from home. I arrived the summer I was ten, and I had never been among people who seemed at once so cool and so kind. I had never spent time in environment that was so spiritual or so beautiful. Counselors like Jonah Pesner and Jason Ensler saw things in me I didn't yet see in myself; my bunkmates knew so many things I didn't. My sister Stefanie arrived a year or two later, and after that, my brother Jonathan and my sister Alex. We're all very different, but Eisner is part of what unites us, and every August when we came back from our filthy bunks to our parents' big, clean, air-conditioned suburban home, we pined for camp.
Embarrassing camp memory: a certain cute Tzofim boy once raided me, but I was so nervous that I chatted about the latest news from Israel. Twenty-five years later, I'm a reporter at the New York Times, where for nearly six years I've been covering the fascinating, dramatic, complicated story of Barack and Michelle Obama's rise and time in the White House. I broke the news of the initial tension between Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright, have written many biographical stories and profiles of the Obamas, traced Michelle Obama's roots to slavery with a colleague, and recently published The Obamas, a bestselling behind-the-scenes chronicle of their time in the White House. (Much more about that, plus upcoming speaking engagements and recent Times stories, are here.)
Before this, I was the culture editor at Slate.com and the Arts & Leisure editor at the Times. My husband is a Times writer as well: his name is Ron Lieber, he writes the "Your Money" personal finance advice column, and he's working on a book about kids and money called "The Opposite of Spoiled." (Click here or here to share your experiences with him and read about his findings in real time.)
Eisner is still very much a part of my life, through Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn, where Debbie Brukman (nee Perman) and Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein have taught our daughter Talia, who is threatening to leave us for Ktanim next summer. See some of you there next summer, I hope. No one tell her what we really did at Eisner, okay?


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NewsChannel 15 blood drive was a big success
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:43:49 GMT —
Wednesday, NewsChannel 15 and the American Red Cross teamed up for our annual Gift of Life Blood Drive.
We had drives at Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Conway, and Magnolia Mall in Florence from 11am-7pm.
Thank you to all the donors who came out to give. We surpassed our goal!
We collected 130 units at Coastal Grand Mall, 37 units at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, and 45 units at Magnolia Mall.
The need for blood is especially great during the holiday season, so your help is still needed. To find a blood drive near you or schedule an appointment, click here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733 2767).


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Sullivan County death now considered 'criminal investigation'
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:03:47 GMT —
The death of a northeast Missouri woman is being treated as a "criminal investigation."
That was the word from Sullivan County Sheriff Roger Smiley late Thursday afternoon regarding the death of Vickie Anderson, 51, of Boynton, Missouri.
Anderson's body was found around 7:15 a.m. March 28, 2012, in an outbuilding behind her house.
Investigators say another person who lives at the residence one mile east of Boynton made the discovery.
Smiley said preliminary results from Thursday's autopsy are "inconclusive" at this point regarding the cause of death.
It could be up to three weeks before toxicology results are available.
The sheriff did say it's clear Anderson did not die from natural causes.
Smiley said the case remains an active criminal investigation, and authorities are still gathering more information.
The sheriff says two men have been interviewed about Anderson's death, but no arrests have been made or are pending at this time.
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Two Republicans. Two potential candidates for U.S. Senate. And two similar complaints but two different votes on President Obama's $858 billion tax cut deal.
Sen. George LeMieux voted yes. Rep. Connie Mack voted no.
Here's what each of them had to say last week.
Mack: "President Obama's solution to tax relief is far from permanent. It adds tens of billions of dollars in new spending with minimal offsets and does nothing to bring the needed certainty to the marketplace. We should make tax relief permanent. All the rest of the 'political junk' in this legislation is simply Washington playing games with people's lives and livelihoods – games which the American people demanded an end to on November 2nd. The legislation that passed the House of Representatives this evening would extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts by two years and add provisions from the 'stimulus' bill at a cost of $40 billion – falling far short of what is needed for our nation's economic recovery."
LeMieux: "Families in Florida and our nation continue to face severe economic challenges. Voting against the tax relief bill would be a vote to raise taxes when our citizens are suffering and I will not saddle Floridians with the burden of higher taxes. The tax relief bill stops the January 1 tax hike and I intend to vote for it, but this compromise product is not without significant failings. In exchange for avoiding a tax increase, Washington's politics-as-usual style of brokering has produced a bill that adds billions in deficit spending. Congress' first order of business next session should be an across the board spending cap. Unless our Federal government's spending is reined in, our national debt will threaten the prosperity of our people and the continuation of our Republic."


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At Tours from Delhi, We create a custom tour for all destinations in India. You can ask us to create all kinds of holidays in India, from a 5 day Golden Triangle Tour, to a long tour of Rajasthan or the South of India with everything in between and all at superb value. We use the best vehicles for transport and hotels known for services and quality and yet offer to you the best value for your money. Our planning can certainly help you save money, ensuring luxury and comfort throughout the trip.
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Taj Mahal Tour – A tour of India is incomplete without a tour of the Taj Mahal at Agra. It is One of the Seven wonders of the World built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ( the name means – king of the world) in the memory of his beloved Mumtaj Mahal. A symbol of love and purity, it took 22000 artisans about 17 years to complete. You can select a day tour to Taj Mahal by car or superfast train from Delhi or enjoy our popular 5 Days Golden Triangle tour that covers Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – the world famous Pink City in Rajasthan. The day tour of Taj Mahal starts early in the morning and brings you back to Delhi by late evening. Click Here for details.
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Tours From Delhi offers Private Guided tours of the famous Golden Triangle circuit which comprises of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur by car.
Delhi is all that represent India, harmony and diversity coexisting midst contradictions. Destroyed and rebuilt over Nine times and chosen to be the royal capital by dynasties for over a thousand years, Delhi has a past that coexists in every nook and corner.The richness of culture and traditions is quite visible in the streets of Old Delhi. Here you get to see the monuments and glory of the bygone Mughal era. The crowded Chandni Chowk market and rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Red Fort is something one has to experience, and the same goes for the cuisine. Prepare yourself for a gourmet journey so delightful that going home without the recipe would seem like a sacrilege. New Delhi is a later addition and built by the British as the new capital city of India. It boasts of some of the most beautiful buildings like the Rashtrapati Bhavan – the Presidential House and India Gate – a Memorial. Characterized by open spaces, wide roads, government buildings, it is a cultural hub where one can indulge in excellet Indian hospitality. Good hotels, malls, bazaars and restaurants are situated here catering to the world traveler.
Agra is an old city which was chosen to be the Capital of the Mughal Empire. It is known for Taj Mahal, which is considered a 7th wonder of the world and a symbol of love. Legend has it that Shah Jahan – the Mughal Emperor mourned the death of his queen in private for anumber of days and when he emerged, his hair had turned all White. Till his death his only passion was Taj Mahal. It took his dream over 17 years and 22000 workers working day and night to bring his emotions into this shape. No wonder you can't go untouched by its vibrations.
Jaipur, the capital of Princely state of Rajasthan is known world over as the famous Pink City. It is an enchanting place where you can experience the glory of the days of the Maharajas. Enter the formidable fort on Elephant back and walk the same steps where legends were made. Visit the museum and marvel at the astounding range of fire arms collections, or visit the royal palace and feel the might of the Rajput Kings. It is a great place to shop and the bazaars offer all things colorful at amazing prices. You will be hard pressed to say no.
Our Golden Triangle Tours from Delhi offer to you the best of holiday experience in quality and value for money. For details see the 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour
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Think of Rajasthan and one can visualize the romantic forts and palaces of Jaipur and Jodhpur, the lake cities of Udaipur and Pushkar, Temples at Ranakpur, Old mansions at Bikaner, the painted town of Shekhawati, the golden fort and sand dunes of Jaisalmer to the national parks of Bharatpur & Sariska, Rajasthan is delightful mix of Colors and Royal Heritage. Experience the best of Rajasthan with our beautifully planned tours from Delhi. For details click on links.
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Known as the 'Little Tibet', 'The Last Shangri-La', 'The Rooftop of the World', Ladakh is located at the Indo-Tibetan border. It was opened to the world in 1974 and since then its on everyone travel list. Our North India tours from Delhi take you from Leh to Amritsar, Dharamsala and combine it with Varanasi, which Mark Twain famously described it as "older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
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Ajanata and Ellora Caves near Aurangabad, Maharashtra are One of the biggest & the most impressive rock temple complexes in the world, Ellora caves are a group of temples that were built between the 5th & the 10th centuries AD & also happen to be a World Heritage Site. For details please click on tour mentioned above right.
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Gujarat – the richest state in India, is known as 'the land of fairs and festivals' because over 2000 festivals are celebrated here. Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat. It happens to be the exclusive natural habitat of lions outside Africa. It is famous for Temples at Palitana, Rann of Kutch – white salt desert, rare ecosystem, fossils and wildlife, largest coast line in India, Diamond processing in Surat, Block printing and textile industry. While Gandhinagar – the capital of Gujarat is the greenest capital in India, Ahmedabad is ranked the third fastest growing city in the world by Forbes. Our tours to Gujarat combine the best of everything and deliver an unforgettable experience of this enchanting land of riches and glory.
12 Days Tour of Golden Triangle with Gujarat
Kerala Tours
Kerala in Malayalam – the native language, means "Land of coconuts". It is the only state in India where Ayurveda is still a main stream medicine. It is famous for Kerala backwaters which are a mazelike waterways running almost across the state. The places in and around Munnar are filled with beautiful landscapes and cool pleasant atmosphere. Apart from tea and other plantations, the old-world charm of Colonial establishments attracts visitors to this place all around the year. Kumarakom backwaters are great getaway on the traditional house boats while Alleppey, also called as Alappuzha, quite popularly known as the Venice of the East, is famous for serene Lakes and Lagoons. Tours from Delhi's 6 Days tour of Cochin, Munnar, Kumarakon and Alleppey is a scintellating mix of all thing really work experiencing – for details please click on link.
6 Days Tour of Cochin, Munnar, Kumarakom and Alleppey
Another Kerala Tour – Spread over an area of 777 square kms and surrounded by the Periyar Lake – Periyar National Park is a famous destination with more than 62 species of mammals 320 species of birds and a popular stop in travel circuit. Our 7 Days tour of Cochin, Periyar, Kumarakom and Alleppey is a must for nature lovers.
7 Days Tour of Cochin, Periyar, Kumarakom and Alleppey
South India Tours
South India Tour – South India is famous for its unique culture, history and lifestyle. Our tours of South India cover popular destinations like Chennai, Puri, Hyderabad, Cochin, Bangalore, Madurai, Mysore and Pondicherry. Chennai is City of Temples and the base of Dravidian art & culture, while Cochin is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, one of the largest port city with a strong air of colonial European cultures. Madurai the former capital of 3000 year old Pandyan Empire is famous for Meenakshi Amman Temple; and Mysore is known for the Royal Palace and the beautiful Brindavan Gardens; and we top it all with Pondicherry, the intriguing Indian town with a decidedly French accent.
Mumbai and Karnataka Tour – CNN Travel describes it as "Unbelievable, jaw-dropping madness: And that's just everyday Mumbai", and we can't agree more. Portuguese offered Mumbai (formerly known asBombay) as part of dowry to King Charles II of England, on his wedding to Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugalin 1661. Home to the Bollywood. Mumbai happens to be the second largest film producing state in the world. Its a place where extremes of everything co-exist and business is good.
Karnataka on the other hand is famous for its World Heritage Centers like Hampi and Pattadakal. The Hill stations in Karnataka are generally unexplored and it has twenty one wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks. Our 13 Days tour of Mumbai and Karnataka is a journey you will remember long after you have left India. For tour details please click on link.
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Odisha Tour – Odisha in the South of India is famous for its time honored temples, virgin beaches, lakes, tribal areas, handicrafts and hand looms, wildlife reserves, majestic monuments and fair and festivals. Our 7 Days Odisha Tour is an enchanting journey into the heart of this beautiful state. For those looking for family tours, we would like to recommend the 10 Days South India Splendors Tour and the 12 Days North India Family Tour. Both of these travel itineraries combine interesting destinations, activities and experiences that promise to create beautiful memories and unique experiences.
North East India Tours
North East India Tour – Darjeeling, known as the Queen of Hills, resembles an old Victorian town, complete with cobbled roads, old-world bungalows and endless tea estates. This is the kind of place where you wouldn't mind doing nothing; just soak in the cool climate and sip your morning cuppa relaxing to the golden rays of the sun! Gangtok is marvelous, inviting, almost magical. Walk through the parks, peer down the mountain into a sacred lake, reaffirm your faith in the higher power at the monasteries or simply enjoy your hot momos and Sikkim chai, Our 6 Days tour of Darjeeling and Gangtok lets you immerse in a truly authentic North East Indian Experience!
6 Days Tour of Darjeeling and Sikkim
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12 Days North India Family Tour
Ladakh Tours
Kashmir – North India Tour – Kashmir is also known Heaven on Earth and for a reason. Its really beautiful. The enchanting and the wonderful Kashmir Valley has many places to visit like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Srinagar, Kargil, Baramulla, Verinag, Kokarnag and many more. It is famous for Apples and Dry fruits like Walnuts, Almonds and Kesar or Saffron. Combine such a great destination with Ladakh and you have something of a dream package. On another site specially dedicated to Ladakh we have listed a good number of Ladakh Tour itineraries. Our 13 Days Ladakh and Kashmir tour is a hot favorite amongst tourists, and so is the 13 Days tour of Ladakh and Nubra Valley.
13 Days Ladakh and Kashmir Tour
13 Days Tour of Ladakh and Nubra Valley
Customizing a Tour – You can ask us to add a night here and there, add certain activities, or change the mode of transportation. If you like different itineraries, we can combine them for you. If you can't find something that you are looking for just let us know, we will try to arrange it for you.
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Your kids' toothbrushes aren't the only weapon you have in the fight against tooth decay. What they eat is key to a healthy mouth.
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City Manager Teresa Wilson will make the ultimate decision on who will replace Randy Scott as chief, but the city council and mayor are giving their input.
"I talked with her just a little while ago, and we're looking at probably sixty days before we actually launch the search." said City Councilman Cameron Runyan.
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City officials say they hope the public will have some input on the issue as well.
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According to city officials the search for the new police chief will be nation-wide and will begin 60 days after Ruben Santiago officially becomes interim police chief May 1.


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MONMOUTH – Dixon had not tasted victory on the football field since 2011. Until Friday.
The Dukes dominated Monmouth-Roseville, cruising to a 36-14 win at Sunny Lane Field.
"This is Dixon football. There's great things to come for us," said junior receiver/defensive back Matt Coffey, who had 103 yards receiving.
"Good things are on the horizon," Dixon coach Dave Smith said. "I knew we were going to play better. I'm so proud of them."
Junior quarterback JD Gieson was sensational for Dixon, passing for 215 yards and rushing for 198. That's 413 total yards.
"This brings back so many memories from middle school," Gieson said. "I finally got my team back."
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The Dukes' defense was just as good, limiting all-state running back Martel Hunter to 22 yards on 10 carries.
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"That's insane. It just shows how much we've come along," Coffey said. "We're a very good football team. This is a new beginning for Dixon football."
After a scoreless first quarter, Dixon struck first, concluding a 64-yard march with a 9-yard TD pass from Gieson to Ryan Webb, who was flipped head over heels.
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Sharon Osbourne recently revealed that she had a secret fling with Jay Leno years ago. She revealed the secret during Monday's "Big Secret" segment on The Talk, according to USA Today.
Osbourne says the fling was before she had married Ozzy. She had just moved to the States and didn't know very many people. She met Leno at a comedy club he was performing at. At the time, she was only friends with Ozzy, and it was only a few months later that Jay introduced Sharon to the woman he would later marry.
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In the top five of indie bands that still matter (if there are even five left that still do), the Indelicates have a permanent place in the top three. Their refusal to kowtow to the music industry, instead relying on consistently good, uncompromising albums and creative modes of marketing (from selling children's books to fudge) proves that artists can still do things on their own terms, provided they have both the skill and something relevant to say. After a foray into more American concerns with third release, the (at this point) imaginary musical David Koresh Superstar, Simon and Julia Indelicate have returned to caberet stylings and cultural criticism on their latest, Diseases of England. While at first seemingly different in most every way from its predeccessor, Diseases of England shares similarities in both heavy lyricism and a threat of inaccesibility. Fortunately, as fans who have heard previous bits of Diseases of England—which was almost entirely released in segments while funding was secured for the full album—will know, the fourth Indelicates outing is as grand as anything in the duo's back catalog.
Two instantly discernible things about Diseases of England is that it is slower and less reliant on humor than Simon and Julia's earlier albums, American Demo and Songs for Swinging Lovers. Still, despite a slightly more serious tone and the taking on of inflammatory personae throughout the album, Diseases of England is no po-faced release. The bombastic opening combo of "Bitterness is the Appropriate Response" and "Pubes" allows the listener to have some space to shimmy before the album pacing grows more deliberate. "Bitterness…" is an angry Futurist (but not Fascist)/Situationist screed. Its youthful defiance is later replaced by the potent revulsion of "Everything is Just Disgusting", a trade-off which proves highly effective. "Pubes" hews more closely to Indelicates' signatures than most of the other material on here, but it still manages to sound like a fresh step for them. For the listener, it's all-together exhilarating, a tongue-in-cheek glam romp that makes selling sex sound even sleazier than it already is.The Indelicates aren't all fun and perversity, however. They can be beautiful and perverse as well, like on "Le Godemiche Royal" (translation: golden dildo; also the name of a pamphlet produced on the eve of the French Revolution). And, they can be straight-up beautiful, as on the Julia solos, "All You Need is Love" and "I Used to Sing", two melancholy highlights too pristine for satire.
Of the four previously unreleased tracks which round out the album, "Enemies" is eerie; "Dirty Diana" is theatrical and enthralling; "Not Alone" is uncomfortably uplifting; and "Dovahkiin" is pretty in spite of its cynicism. "Dirty Diana" contains the line "she's a welt on the arse of England", and it's this sort of scourge which permeates the album. Roughly 90% of the songs on here evoke filthy streets mottled with contaminated rainwater, but the Indelicates are the band that can make such unsavory visions inviting. With a lyric book that contains footnotes and Threepenny Opera motifs popping up here and there (musically and especially on the album cover), there is a lot to unpack here. But even for listeners who choose to listen blindly, this is a grimily beautiful release worthy of the heart that was put in to it.
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Hadley Lake Benthic Threespine Stickleback
Scientific Name: Gasterosteus aculeatus
Other/Previous Names: Benthic Hadley Lake Stickleback ,Hadley Lake Benthic Stickleback ,Gasterosteus sp.
Taxonomy Group: Fishes
Range: British Columbia
Last COSEWIC Assessment: May 2000
Last COSEWIC Designation: Extinct
SARA Status: No Schedule, No Status
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Threespine sticklebacks are small fish (35-55 mm) with a laterally compressed body and delicate pectoral and caudal fins. They are armoured with retractable pelvic and dorsal spines, and the body is protected by calcified lateral plates. Their body colour varies from silvery to mottled green and brown. Sexually mature males either develop bright red throats, or turn completely black. The Benthic Hadley Lake Stickleback was a freshwater species of stickleback which fed on benthic invertebrates in the littoral zone of only one lake. It had a robust body form, wide gape and few, short gill rakers, traits which were probably advantageous for benthic feeding.
Distribution and Population
This species formerly inhabited Hadley Lake on Lasqueti Island, British Columbia, in the Strait of Georgia. It was a unique BC endemic restricted to this single lake. It was first discovered in the late 1980s, but became extinct following an unauthorized introduction of catfish (Ameirus nebulosus) to the lake.
Hadley Lake is a small coastal lake on an island about 50 m above sea level. It is connected to the sea by about 1.2 km of stream. There is no permanent inlet stream for the lake, and the outlet creek flows through a culvert under a dam. The hydrology of the outlet stream has been substantially modified by road building and housing development. In the summer the littoral region is covered in dense beds of aquatic plants. There is a distinct pelagic zone in the lake, and in summer plankton productivity is high. Catfish are presently the only fish species in the lake, but there might have been cutthroat trout prior to alteration of the outlet stream.
Several lakes on Texada, Lasqueti and Vancouver islands in the Strait of Georgia contain distinct "pairs" of species of sticklebacks. In each case, one of the species is a limnetic feeder and one is a benthic feeder. Limnetics can be considered "live fast and die young" species, whereas benthics devote considerably more energy to growth and longevity. During the spring and summer months, Hadley Lake benthics were found in the littoral zone, where they fed on benthic invertebrates. During fall and winter they dispersed with the limnetics to deeper water. Benthics were bigger on average than limnetics, and may have lived longer, delaying reproduction for a year in order to attain a larger size. Both limnetics and benthics acquired territories in the littoral region, where they built nests and mated, sometimes with many females. Following fertilization, eggs took about 7-10 days to hatch. The males actively aerated the eggs by forward thrusts of their pectoral fins. They vigorously defended their nests and territories from invaders (most often other sticklebacks), and continued to defend their young for about a week after they hatched.
Reasons for extinction
Prior to the introduction of catfish to the lake, the primary limiting factor for this species was the capacity of the lake to produce benthos. There were no other fish-eating fish species, and predation from birds (herons, kingfishers and loons) was likely minimal. The extinction of the Hadley Lake pair might have been prevented, had anglers and other citizens been educated about the potential swift and irreversible catastrophic consequences of introductions.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all COSEWIC reports are currently available on the SARA Public Registry. Most of the reports not yet available are status reports for species assessed by COSEWIC prior to May 2002. Other COSEWIC reports not yet available may include those species assessed as Extinct, Data Deficient or Not at Risk. In the meantime, they are available on request from the COSEWIC Secretariat.
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The Derby County attacker has been named in the starting line-up by Giovanni Trapattoni as the Boys in Green prepare to take on Austria in Group C
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Growing up in the 1920s and '30s in Rush City, Ruth Robinson Duccini — at that time Ruth Robinson — didn't know she would have a role in a film that would still be immensely popular around the time of her death, nearly eight decades later.
Duccini, about 4 feet tall, was one of the 126 little people who played the roles of Munchkins in the 1939 film, "The Wizard of Oz."
She was 95 years old when she died Jan. 16 of this year.
She was cast as a Munchkin townswoman when she traveled to Culver City, Calif., at the age of 20 with a troupe of performing dwarfs to audition for the film.
After the movie, she met her husband, Fred, and the two had a son and a daughter, Fred and Margaret.
Until 2007, at nearly 90 years old, Duccini likely had not returned to hometown since she left.
That year, the city had a celebration for her before she went to visit the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Garland's hometown.
There are few in Rush City still around who had connections to Duccini, but there are two men who got to know her during her later years.
One of those men is Dick Ordner.
Ordner and his wife had met Munchkin cast members a few times when they visited the Judy Garland Museum, and they were introduced to Duccini one of those times.
So when she came to Rush City in 2007, Ordner and his wife, Bonnie, volunteered to drive Duccini and her son to the Judy Garland museum after their visit to Rush City.
"I think she enjoyed being up in Minnesota, but you know it was a strain for all of them, (the Munchkins), going to Grand Rapids," Ordner said. "They'd either have to fly into Minneapolis or Duluth, and then they'd have to go by car."
Ordner recalled the end of their trip to Grand Rapids.
"(Ruth) was tired. We stopped and ate, and then, of course, she had interviews for TV. I was talking to Fred (her son), about going to the casino, and he thought she wanted to rest, but he said he'd ask her about it," Ordner said.
The prospect of going to the casino apparently re-energized Duccini and some of the other Munchkin cast members.
"As soon as he asked her, she was like, 'We're on for tonight,'" he said with a laugh.
Following her visit, Ordner said he would stay in contact with Duccini via occasional letters.
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The other man in Rush City with a connection to Duccini is Chisago County Commissioner Mike Robinson, who is also Duccini's relative.
Robinson's grandfather, Elmer, and Duccini's father, Lynn, were brothers.
Growing up, Robinson said he had been told he was related to one of the people cast as a Munchkin, but nobody knew who she was, or if she was even still alive.
When Duccini visited in 2007, Robinson got her phone number, and from that point forward, he called her about once a week.
The two got to know one another better, and when Duccini was about 92 years old, Robinson and his wife, Elaine, visited Duccini in Las Vegas.
Robinson said Duccini was "quick with comebacks" when people would joke with her.
"One time we were out in Vegas, west of downtown Vegas, and she's in the backseat with my wife. I was teasing her a little bit, and she tells my wife, 'If I had a newspaper, I'd roll it up and hit that guy in the head with it,'" Robinson said with a laugh.
Robinson also noted when he told people that he was related to someone who was a Munchkin in the film, they often didn't believe him because Duccini didn't talk to the press much about her hometown.
Robinson said he thought some of Duccini's reluctance to talk about Rush City might have been due to her being bullied when she attended school in the city.
"She didn't have a real good time in school because she got picked on a lot because of her height," he said. "I tried to tell her, 'Probably all of those people (who picked on her) are dead now, and the people in Rush City are really proud of you,' but she was still upset that she got picked on. For her, (bullying) was forever."
Robinson said Duccini used that experience of being bullied to help others. He said he met another one of Duccini's relatives at her funeral in Prescott, Ariz., and he, like Duccini, was also smaller than average.
"He got picked on at school for being short and he had talked to Ruth about it, and she had helped him out," Robinson said.
Other memories
In addition to sharing accounts of her time on the set of the "Wizard of Oz" and her later film appearance, "Under the Rainbow" with Chevy Chase, Duccini also talked to Robinson about other aspects of her life, and she stressed family was very important to her.
When she visited Rush City in 2007, she told Robinson that Jason Davis from Channel 5's "On the Road" program had contacted her about doing an interview while she was in Minnesota.
"She told him the reason she was coming up here was to meet her relatives, not to be on some TV show; he was probably like, 'What the heck?'" Robinson said.
Duccini also told Robinson her mother, Ella, whom everyone called "Robbie" because of her last name, was the switchboard operator for the town when Duccini was growing up.
Ordner said in the early 1900s, there was a big fire in Rush City, and Ordner's now-deceased cousin, Bill Schneider, actually found a film made around the time that was a re-enactment of how the city's fire department fought the blaze.
Shown in that film was Duccini's mother, working the switchboard.
"It was just kind of a historical film because it had been taken so long ago," Ordner said.
Robinson said Duccini was very proud to be a "Rosie the Riveter" in California during World War II.
"She was small enough that she could crawl inside the wings to rivet," Robinson said.
Robinson recalled Duccini told him about the time the Munchkins received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"When the Muchkins got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — I think there were (seven) of them there — they were going to put each of their names on the star," Robinson said. "Ruth, she got upset and said, 'There were 126 of us, not (seven).' She said that wasn't the way to do it. I think they just ended up putting "The Munchkins" on there. Ruth would have been a good union rep because she would fight for what was right."
Robinson said he misses Duccini, but he's glad she got to live such a long, fruitful life.
"She was a special lady, and I miss just calling her up and talking with her," he said. "I was lucky to get to meet her."