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The timezone in Stanley Mission is America/Iqaluit
Sunrise at 07:52 and Sunset at 18:01. It's Dark
Latitude. 35.1856°, Longitude. -77.6808°
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- Rouses Chapel (8.5km)
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- Kennedy Memorial Home (9.5km)
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text: Cushman & Wakefield and Santora Mark Key Milestones Steve Lubetkin, contributor John Santora, vice chairman, president of Cushman & Wakefield's tri-state region (First of a two-part series) Commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield and longtime C&W executive John Santora have each reached a noteworthy and significant milestone this year. The storied New York City-based brokerage firm is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017, while Santora is marking his 40th year with the firm. Globest.com recently sat down with C&W vice chairman Santora, who was appointed president of Cushman & Wakefield's Tri-State region last October and officially took on the role in November. The New York City native previously led the global integration between Cushman and DTZ as global COO. He has held a variety of leadership positions at the local, national and global levels throughout his tenure with Cushman & Wakefield, including CEO of North America and global head of Cushman's client services business. In 2010 he held the positions of president and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield's Corporate Occupier & Investor Services group. Santora at his offices at 1290 Ave. of the Americas discussed the current state of the New York City markets and growth plans for the global commercial real estate brokerage and services firm. Globest.com: Cushman & Wakefield is celebrating its Centennial anniversary. Are you holding any events or having any special programs in connection with the brokerage firm's 100th anniversary? Santora: We are having a Client Appreciation event in October with our top professionals and clients here in New York at the World Trade Center. That has a lot of meaning for us; very much so, from the standpoint that C&W was a team that worked with J.P. Morgan in selling the original World Trade Center to Larry Silverstein and then we lease One World Trade from Durst and the Port Authority. We also manage the complex, not the buildings themselves, but all the infrastructure… It's an exciting time for us, a lot of firms don't make it this long. Globest.com: As head of the tri-state region, how many employees do you oversee? Santora: It's about 2,500 corporate and with the facilities staff you are probably looking at another between 5,000 to 6,000 or so. I oversee all the services we provide from brokerage, capital markets, property management, facility management, valuation, retail, industrial and consulting. Globest.com: Overseeing that many employees, do you sometimes find that a bit daunting? Santora: It is in its own way. It isn't when I look at what I have done in the past. It is exciting as hell, it really is. But I was global chief operating officer of the firm twice, I was president of the Americas twice so I handled much more geography then. Here, I can make a day-to-day impact. Globest.com: What are some of the bright spots you experience on a day-to-day basis and what are some of the challenges you see? Santora: The bright spot is New York is home. I know a lot of the clients. I know a lot of the people. I know the real estate in the market pretty well. I grew up here. Even though I have worked outside of it, I know this market. This is an opportunity for me to bring all that we have globally to a local market. So I can go meet with one of my clients who I have done business with in London and Tokyo and built relationships with outside of this market. So I can bring the global down to the local. I have the connections to support them the other way out. For example, if I am talking to one of our clients or to a potential client here and he says, "I don't need anything in New York, but what do you have in London," I know the players, I know the market a little bit so I can make those connections around the world for people. I think the challenge in New York and in the Tri-State is growth. How do we continue to grow? We are a big, big player in the market… We will look at some acquisitions, particularly outside of Manhattan… I look at markets like Brooklyn and Queens adding (people there) because we are very big on the capital markets side there. We are growing our leasing. We can grow our property management more. So how do we expand all those services we talked about and make them strong in each market? That is both the challenge and opportunity. Globest.com: Are you planning any new initiatives this year? Santora: The initiatives are centered around growth and around strengthening Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, strengthening parts of New Jersey and Connecticut from a service line perspective. From a brokerage perspective, we are really strong (in those markets)… Globest.com: So therefore you are not looking to add any more brokers? Santora: We always look at talent. It's like (when you see) a good athlete, you will always grab a good athlete. Globest.com: In terms of possible acquisitions, what exactly are you looking at brokerage firms or more service-related companies? Santora: More on the service side in Brooklyn and Queens and we are looking at opportunities in New Jersey and Connecticut. Globest.com: One of the great things about the New York City metro market is its diversity. At present the markets in Manhattan are pretty strong, while Westchester is reinventing itself and New Jersey is having its issues as well. How do you see the markets you serve heading? Santora: If you look at Manhattan right now, the leasing market is solid. You got a lot of big deals happening—Hudson Yards, Manhattan West and these new developments are exciting. They are great opportunities for people to pick up big blocks of space in brand new buildings, be more efficient in it and be part of the future… So it is a good steady market with a lot of big deals happening. The TAMI industry is still growing, the financial services industry is growing again. That is exciting. A lot of those jobs in the financial services sector are technology jobs. The deal that was done at Manhattan West with JPMorgan was for their technology group… That was a nice deal and I think we will see some more of that as we go forward. In Downtown Manhattan, when I look at the World Trade Center redevelopment, it is fabulous and there is a lot of excitement because it is becoming a 24-hour city there—you got live, work and play. You have great restaurants, great retail. So it's an exciting market there. Overall, the market is solid. It is not hot; we are a little concerned about where it is going. But, it is an OK market in Manhattan… Obviously there is a lot of discussion around retail. Retail now is very specific to location. You still have some real strong spots and you have some locations that are not as strong. I think the exciting thing is how retail and industrial and the whole e-commerce are coming together… The industrial product is the hottest product in the country right now and potentially the hottest product in the world. The valuations have continued to rise for the last five or six years and the rents are rising significantly. So, let's just stay in our market. In New Jersey there is "nothing" (industrial real estate) to buy. There are so few properties on the market and so many bidders chasing them and the developments are spoken for with tenants as soon as they get approval, even before they break ground in most cases. And it is driven by e-commerce. Amazon, Wayfair and others need places if they are going to get it to you in one day, it has to be close, right? Note: In the second part of the interview, Santora discusses his views on the local markets and the changes he has experienced over the four decades he has been in the commercial real estate business at Cushman & Wakefield. Copyright 2017. ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved.


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All that you so is steps above
Anthing else we could dream of
my tabloid girl, you miracle
god's gift to earth but cynical
wannabe's gather around you
walking on eggshells behind you
spit on your face i'd love to
if only i didn't love you
and then your friends will say
that you look good today
goodbye, goodbye
and then to your dismay
you turned your head one day
goodbye, goodbye
humbleness taught me to share the love
but you never caught that drift, did ya?
my little girl, you'll see the world
A dismal place where you're the thrill
my sweet you certain in state of grace
larger than life to all human race
if i could just pull back your reins
make 'em tight
my sweet, there's nothing larger than life
I hear my conscience say
that you look good today
goodbye, goodbye
and then to disbelief
you turn your pretty cheek
goodbye, goodbye
you never caught that drift, did ya?
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that you look good today
and in your special way
you knew before they told ya
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XOM: U.S. Yield to Rise 45% by 2040
U.S. energy behemoth Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) expects oil and natural gas output in North America to grow by 45% over the coming three decades.
The U.S. shale formations, Canadian oil sands projects and the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) are primarily responsible for the increased yield. The easy accessibility and relatively economical production have attracted several oil majors including ExxonMobil to increase investments in North America.
North America imported 35% of its oil in 2010 and had flat production for decades. But several technological progresses have been made to tap oil and gas from shale-rock formations as well as extracting oil or gas from oil sands and deep-water prospects in North America. These efforts have changed the energy outlook for the region.
On the other hand, the U.S. energy consumption, on the whole, is likely to flatten eventually and fall by 5% during 2010 to 2040. ExxonMobil forecasts that the region would become a net energy exporter by around 2025, aided by the combination of rising output and sluggish demand. The countries in the Asia Pacific region are expected to be the main importers by 2040 as their demands escalate.
In November 2012, the monthly U.S. oil yield was more than 7 million barrels a day, for the first time in two decades. As per the International Energy Agency, the U.S. is expected to beat Saudi Arabia as a crude producer in the coming 10 years.
Further, it has been observed that growing dependence on natural gas and renewable sources of energy such as wind will decrease carbon emissions by 25% by 2040. During this time, the emissions are also expected to slide to their lowest level since the 1970s.
ExxonMobil holds a Zacks Rank #3, which is equivalent to a short-term Hold rating. However, there are other stocks in the energy sector - Enerplus Corporation (ERF) , Range Resources Corporation (RRC) and EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. (EPL) - which carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and are expected to perform impressively over the next few months.
Green Mountain Trims Labor Force
The leading coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) will shed almost 2% of its workforce by May 11, 2013 across nine North American K-Cup pack and Vue pack production locations. K-Cups and Vue-Cups are portion packs used with Keurig and Keurig Vue single-serve brewing systems to brew a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
Green Mountain will cut down on personnel in an effort to improve its manufacturing and logistic efficiency.
The owner of Keurig single-serve brewers will dismiss up to 74 full time workers in two production facilities: Castroville, California and Toronto, Ontario. Apart from this, it will also carry out some seasonal layoffs of workers that are recruited to supplement regular workers during peak periods, in its Montreal, Quebec and Toronto facilities.
Green Mountain revealed that it aims to increase the ratio of flexible to full time workforce. Outplacement services and severance for the workers retrenched from the company were also arranged by Green Mountain.
Green Mountain will take a one-time pre-tax charge during its second quarter fiscal 2013 in the range of $6.0 to $6.5 million due to the layoff process. However, the company reiterated its guidance for the second quarter, as it feels that the charge will not affect its earnings during the period.
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Spice and Wolf – The Complete Series (a J!-ENT Anime Blu-ray Disc Review)
August 14, 2011 by Dennis Amith
Smart, witty and enjoyable, "Spice and Wolf – The Complete First Season" is a unique fantasy/adventure anime series worth checking out on Blu-ray!
Image courtesy of © Isuna Hasekura/ASCII Media Works. All Rights Reserved.
TITLE: Spice and Wolf – The Complete Series
DURATION: Episodes 1-13 (312 Minutes)
BLU-RAY DISC INFORMATION: 1080p High Definition, Dolby TrueHD English 5.1 and Dolby TrueHD Japanese 2.0, Subtitles: English
COMPANY: FUNimation Entertainment
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011
Originally created by Isuna Hasekura and Ju Ayakura (character designs)
Directed by Takeo Takahashi
Screenplay by Naruhisa Arakawa
Music by Yuuji Yoshino
Character Design by Kazuya Kuroda
Art Director: Toshihiro Kohama
Chief Animation Director: Kazuya Kuroda
Sound Director: Hajime Takakuwa
Director of Photography: Shinya Matsui
Art Setting: Yoshinori Shiozawa
Animation Production by IMAGIN
Featuring the following voice talent:
Ami Koshimizu/Brina Palencia as Holo
Jun Fukuyama/J. Michael Tatum as Kraft Lawrence
Daisuke Namikawa/John Burgmeier as Zeren
Kaori Nazuka/Jamie Marchi as Chloe
Mai Nakahara/Leah Clark as Nora
Lawrence, a traveling merchant searching for profit, finds a naked girl with the ears and tail of a wolf asleep in his cart. Her name is Holo, a harvest goddess with an untamed beast lurking inside who longs to return to her beloved northern home. Armed with his street smarts and her animal instincts, the simple peddler and forgotten deity begin a journey through the wild countryside. Along their path, the riches of happiness shall be reaped even as the bankruptcy which dwells in the human heart is exposed.
Smart, witty and enjoyable, "Spice and Wolf – The Complete First Season" is an anime series that is well-animated, well-acted and definitely unique! If you're looking for a smart/fantasy-based anime series, "Spice and Wolf" is definitely worth catching!
"Spice and Wolf" (aka "Okami to Koshinryo") is an anime series that is based on a popular light novel series by Isuna Hasekura and character design by Ju Ayakura. A winner of the Silver Prize at the Twelfth Dengeki Novel Price, 13 volumes have been published by ASCII Media Works (via Dengeki Bunko) and have sold over 2.2 million copies.
Part of the allure of "Spice and Wolf" is that its a fantasy tale but its screenplay is quite smart as it incorporates economics and trade. The light novel series has spawned a manga (rel. in 2007) and in 2008, the first season plus an OVA was created and a second season which followed in 2009 along with a light novel release for the Nintendo DS.
The anime series is directed by Takeo Takahashi ("Elle", "Aki Sora", "Wife Eater", "Rozen Maiden") and features a screenplay by Naruhisa Arakawa ("D.N. Angel", "Jinki: Extend" and "Blue Seed"), music by Yuuji Yoshino (".Hack/Legend of the Twilight", "Brigadoon", "Marie & Gali"), character designs by Kazuya Kuroda ("Sakura Wars", "Sora no Iro, Mizu no Iro", "Vandread", "Aki Sora") and art direction by Toshihiro Kohama ("Solty Rei", "SaiKano", "Heroic Age").
FUNimation Entertainment released the anime series on Blu-ray back in December 2009 but now the series gets its Blu-ray release in August 2011.
"Spice and Wolf" revolves around a traveling merchant named Kraft Lawrence. Going from village to village peddling wolf fur and wheat, his goal is to make enough money, so he can open his own shop. While stopping at the village of Pasroe, he sees the villagers having a celebration for Holo the wolf who blesses a village with an abundance of wheat. Of course, the tale is so old that the celebration is more for having fun and someone in the village sports a wolf's mask and gets the last cut of wheat.
While Lawrence goes to get some rest, he hears some rustling in his wagon. When he looks inside, he sees a girl who he thinks is a stowaway but discovers that this girl is much more than she seems. Not only does she have wolf's ears and a tail, she claims that she's the 600-year-old Holo. Of course, Lawrence doesn't believe any of this until he asks her to prove it by turning to a wolf, in which she does.
As a businessman, Lawrences sees this as an opportunity to make some money utilizing Holo's talents and in return, he agrees to fulfill her wish by promising to return her to the North where she is originally from.
So, the two form an alliance and in the process, Lawrence begins to make good money but at the same time, because of his alliance with the wolf, many villages now want her as well and will do whatever they can to get her.
The main characters of "Spice and Wolf" are:
Kraft Lawrence – A traveling merchant who is a bit naive when it comes to women but when it comes to business, he's good at peddling. He naturally cares for the people close to him, especially Nora. His goal is to make enough money to start up his own shop.
Holo – A wolf harvest deity who is short in temper, flirtatious and loves apples. She enjoys traveling with Lawrence and learning from him but also disciplining him. Very formal in the way she speaks, she learns about the business from him and is willing to help him make money if he takes her to the North where she is originally from. In wolf form, Holo is very dangerous and will kill humans if she has to.
Chloe – A villager of Pasroe and grew up with Lawrence. She is attracted to him but due to circumstances, she ends up as his enemy.
Nora – A shepherdess who joins Lawerence and Holo with her sheep dog Enekk. She is attracted to Lawrence.
"Spice and Wolf – The Complete Series" comes with episodes 1-13 on two DVD discs. Here are the spoiler-less summaries of each episode:
- EPISODE 1 – Wolf and Best Clothes – How Kraft Lawrence and Holo met.
- EPISODE 2 – Wolf and Distant Past – Lawrence does business with a man named Zeelen and learns of how Holo is able to tell if people are lying.
- EPISODE 3 – Wolf and Business Talent – Holo learns from Lawrence on how to increase the price in negotiations.
- EPISODE 4 – Wolf and Her Helpless Partner – Lawrence realizes that Zeelen's business practice, goes to the Milone company for help.
- EPISODE 5 – Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel – Companies are after Holo knowing she's a wolf and they can benefit if they have her.
- EPISODE 6 – Wolf and Silent Farewell – With people after Holo, Lawrence knows he can't protect her against all the people after them. Holo has one choice…to turn to a wolf.
- EPISODE 7 – Wolf and a Tail of Happiness – Holo learns from Lawrence of a technique to buy clothing.
- EPISODE 8 – Wolf and Virtuous Scales – Lawrence decides to make money by selling armor.
- EPISODE 9 – Wolf and the Shepherd's Lamb – Lawrence and Holo encounter a shepherd named Nora who wants to accompany them on their trip.
- EPISODE 10 – Wolf and the Swirling Plot – Lawrence hears that the market for armor has crashed and now his products are worthless and he is now deep in debt.
- EPISODE 11 – Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme – In order to pay back his debt to the Remerio Company, Lawrence decides that he must try to smuggle gold.
- EPISODE 12 – Wolf and a Group of Youngsters – Lawrence is successful in getting gold but unknown to him, the Remerio Company plans to steal it from him.
- EPISODE 13 – Wolf and a New Beginning – After what happened to Lawrence, Holo now wants to unleash her wrath against those who betrayed them.
"Spice and Wolf" is presented in 1080p High Definition with animation by Imagin Co, Ltd. (known for working on animation for "Hit wo Nerae!", "Eyeshield 21″, "The Cosmopolitan Prayers"). One thing that will catch your eye is how beautiful the artist backgrounds are. There is plenty amount of detail put into the art. From the walls of a building, the trees in the background, lush green or yellow lands, the wood, the ground, you name it…the artist definitely did a wonderful job on this television series. As for character designs, the designs by Kazuya Kuroda are quite faithful to Ju Ayakura's illustrations.
With that being said, the series is pretty much an upconvert and for those who are quite picky when it comes to anime on Blu-ray, this TV series looks good versus its DVD counterpart but not fantastic compared to other HD native anime series. So, if you are not into upconverts, this is not for you. But if you can get over the upconvert, just know that the series looks a bit soft on Blu, good just not great.
Many television series tend to not have much time to add detail to an anime series but with Imagin Co., Ltd. being a smaller anime production house, they definitely put in a lot of work in bringing this world of where "Spice and Wolf" takes place to life.
Audio is presented in English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD and Japanese Dolby TrueHD 2.0. Voice acting for both the English and Japanese dub are done very well but one thing that I liked about the English dub was Brina Palencia's take on the character Holo. She gives Holo this mature, serious but also flirtatious style that is really well done. For the most part, the series is front and center channel driven as the series is primarily dialogue driven. "Spice and Wolf" does have its share of action but action sequences happen once in a while, the anime series is definitely more plot driven. There is use of music that plays in the background but its more subtle than anything.
Subtitles are in English.
"Spice and Wolf – The Complete First Season" comes with the clean opening and ending themes and FUNimation Entertainment trailers.
I have to admit that I was surprised by "Spice and Wolf". I was expecting your somewhat usual, fantasy/comedy anime series but the anime series turned out to be quite an intriguing anime series that is quite enjoyable to see. Primarily because the series is smart and witty but rarely do you find an anime series that really gets into the heart of economics, business, money-making, peddling, bankruptcy and needless to say, "Spice and Wolf" definitely distinguishes itself from other anime series out there.
Because of its business-driven plot, "Spice and Wolf" may not be a series for everyone wanting a more simpler fantasy/adventure series. The anime series focuses on the business aspect of moneymaking of that time period dealing with bartering and trying to make cash through the items one gets from town to town, the life of Lawrence the traveling merchant with a wolf deity at his side.
But this is what makes this fantasy adventure so unique is that it deals with the business side that anime doesn't typically cover and I have no doubt that is why the light novel by Isuna Hasekura won an award in Japan. It's definitely a fresh and unique storyline that I have never seen in my many years of watching anime.
For school advisers wanting to show this at an anime club at their school or club, although a TV 14 rated anime, there are scenes with Holo undressed. Although, her tail covers her rear most of the time and her hair covering her front side the opening episode and other episode features her undressed. They are not major nude scenes nor is there anything sex related in this series but for those who are showing this at a school setting, it's important to let you know that there are semi-nude scenes in the series. As for violence, there are some scenes near the latter half of the series that has action and does include violence but nothing that is bloody or limbs getting cut off or anything like that.
For those wondering if "Spice and Wolf" is all about business, well the storylines do focus around the business dealings of Lawrence and various companies. But there are comedy elements and as mentioned, some action sequences which are typically used when needed but it's not going to be found on every episode, it just happens once in awhile.
As for romance, well there is flirtation between Holo and Lawrence but with one being a wolf transformed to a human (although yet keeping her wolf ears and tail) and one being a human, I don't really know if these two can even be together or if its even possible.
But you sense a sort of sadness with Holo and not that she wants to be human but there is a sense of comfort when she is around Lawrence. She seems to want him to say that he cares for her but yet jokes around with him that she was just kidding. Also, you get a sense of a jealousy from Holo when Lawrence shows attention towards other women. So, it does make you wonder where the series will take these two characters in the end.
If you are looking for an anime series that is definitely different from what you've seen before, enjoyable, witty and smart, definitely give "Spice and Wolf – The Complete First Season" on Blu-ray a try.
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- Stories: 0
- Foreclosure: No
- Below Ground Sq. Feet: 1,080
- Estimated Annual Taxes: $2,062
- Style: Single Family
- Baths: 2 (Full: 1 3/4: 1 1/2: 0 Other: 0)
- Parking Type Description: Detached 1 car
- Total Square Footage: 2,916 ($89.68 per sq. foot)
- Lot Area: 0.45
- County: Goodhue
- Year Built: 1910
- Status: Sold on 4/19/2016
- New Construction: No
- Above Ground Sq. Feet: 1,836
- Lot Size: 120x142
- School District: Cannon Falls #252
3 Bdrms on One Flr Yes
Air Conditioning Central
Amenities - Exterior Garage Door Opener, Porch
Amenities - Interior 3 Season Porch, Ceramic Tile, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Center Islnd, Kitchen Window, Tiled Floors, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Features Partially Finished
Basement Material Concrete Block
Basement Style Partial
Bath Description Main Floor 3/4 Bath, Upper Level Bath
Construction Status Previously Owned
Construction Type Frame/Wood
Dining Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Exterior Wood
Financing Conventional
Fireplace No
Fuel Natural Gas
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Heat Boiler
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Mechanicals Water Heater - Gas, Water Softener - Own
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- The University of New Mexico senior forward Tim Williams is the Mountain West Player of the Week for the first time ever.
"I mean he's playing with a guy who led the league in scoring during league play, so I think that has a little bit to do with it," said Lobos Head Coach Craig Neal. "I thought he had a great week and had a couple of chances to win it, and somebody just played better."
The All Conference first team returner averaged 25.5 points and 7.5 rebounds last week. Williams put in his second double double of the season with 31 points and 11 rebounds against Houston Baptist.
He followed that up with a team high 20 points against rival New Mexico State. The Lobos will play Virginia Tech Thursday in their first game of the Wooden Legacy Classic in California. The game will be televised on ESPN at 2:30 p.m.


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Californians have grown accustomed to a deluge of new laws on Jan. 1, but this year there is a sprinkle of mandatory measures taking effect Sunday that were passed in 2011.
These laws will change how some Californians buy used cars, recycle their soda cans, pay for maternity care and decorate themselves with body art. Another yanks driver's licenses from tax deadbeats. And school bullies will have fewer places to hide.
Lawmakers usually target New Year's Day to launch new laws. But sometimes those directly affected are given more time to comply in order to mute opposition. Regulators at times say Jan. 1 is too early to have new standards in place. On rare occasions the delay is even longer, such as the seven-year waiting period before the ban on foie gras goes into effect.
Here is a look at a few of the more far-reaching laws Californians will wake up to on Sunday:
Car buyer safeguards
There may be another type of sticker shock in addition to prices when Californians visit showrooms. Assembly Bill 1215 requires dealers to post red warning stickers in vehicle windows if those cars are known to have been reported by a national data bases as being totaled, salvaged or flooded.
It's the first law of its kind in the nation, according to Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield, a Sherman Oaks Democrat who carried the measure.
"With working families striving to stretch their dollars in this tough economy, there couldn't be a better time to help ensure that family cars are a good and safe investment," he said.
Rosemary Shahan, president of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, added: "For the first time, auto dealers will be required to provide vital information about a vehicle's safety, reliability and worth before consumers even start negotiating."
The law also requires dealers to use an electronic document transfer system designed to speed up the process of registering vehicles. Buyers could see a $25 increase in the documentation costs, but there is a new cap on those fees, under the law.
Maternity care
All individual health insurance polices will now have to cover maternity care under Senate Bill 222.
The state estimates that the expanded coverage will increase premiums by an average of $6.92 a month.
Currently, state law requires employer-paid health plans to offer the coverage.
Sen. Noreen Evans, a Santa Rosa Democrat who carried the measure, said it will save health care costs in the long run and lead to healthier babies if families can afford care services during the pregnancy and after giving birth.
Critics, though, said the mandatory coverage will drive up costs for all.
Safer tattoos
Before this law, manicurists were more tightly regulated by the state than tattoo artists, according to Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, a San Francisco Democrat who carried the measure.
Assembly Bill 300 mostly targets tattoo artists by requiring them to register with "local enforcement agencies," mostly county health officials. They must obtain a health permit and provide proof of hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training, among other requirements. Artists also must be at least 18 and follow a number of prescribed sanitary safeguards.
Similar regulations also will cover those who do body piercings and permanent cosmetics, such as fill-in eyeliners.
Local authorities can charge an undetermined fee to cover costs of collecting the information and monitoring.
San Diego County already has a regulation covering most of what's in the new state law for tattoo parlors, but must adopt amendments to include businesses that do body piercing. That proposal goes before the county Board of Supervisors July 11.
County officials have already met with tattoo artists and others affected by the changes. There are 165 body art facilities licensed in the county.
"More and more people are getting piercings and tattoos, and it's our responsibility to ensure the threat of unsafe practices that can transmit diseases like HIV and hepatitis is eliminated," Ma said.
Recycling for apartments
Most apartment dwellers frustrated by having to toss their cans, bottles and paper in the trash or haul it to a recycling center will now have recourse.
Assembly Bill 341, carried by Assemblyman Wes Chesbro, D-Arcata, requires apartment buildings of five units or more to provide access to recycling services.
Pauline Martinson, executive director of I Love A Clean San Diego, said there is a patchwork of local ordinances that govern commercial recycling so a state standard will help guide landlords and tenants.
She added, "This is a good way to unify the message that recycling should be implemented at every stage," she said.
Waste Management, a leading disposal company and recycler in San Diego County and the state, issued a statement this week reminding landlords of the new responsibility and offering to work with them. On its website, the company tells landlords compliance "is easy" and the additional recycling charges could be offset by switching to smaller garbage containers and fewer pickups.
"Increasing recycling means more material will be kept away from local landfills as we help to conserve Earth's natural resources," said Charissa McAfee, the company's director of community affairs.
The apartment recycling requirement is part of a larger measure designed to push the state toward the goal of reducing landfill waste by 75 percent by 2020.
"In addition to the thousands of green jobs that diverting waste from landfills creates, recycling saves natural resources, it saves energy and it reduces the amount of water and electricity needed in the manufacturing process," Chesbro said.
Tax deadbeats
The worst tax deadbeats will be "stepping out of their fancy cars and on to the bus," says Assemblyman Henry Perea, a Fresno Democrat who carried legislation that will take away driver's licenses from those appearing on the state's lists of the top 500 tax deadbeats who owe more than $100,000. Assembly Bill 1424 will affect those on the new lists to be published by the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization in October.
Assembly Bill 1156 adopts a range of anti-bullying initiatives, including expanding the definition so that harassment using the Internet and social media can be penalized.
"When students fall victims to bullying, often in the form of violence or harassment, it interferes with their education and healthy development," said Assemblyman Mike Eng, a Monterey Park Democrat who carried the legislation.
The new law also makes it easier for bullied students to transfer out of school. Also, anti-bullying policies and procedures will be required to be part of school safety plans.
Autism coverage
Insurers will have to cover behavior therapy for those with autism, under Senate Bill 946.
For families, "having this therapy covered by insurance is the difference between despair and hope," said Sen. Darrell Steinberg, a Sacramento Democrat who carried the bill. "The science clearly shows that treating the mind through behavioral therapy is no different from treating a broken arm or heart condition."
Insurers had protested, saying it will force premium increases.
No more fois gras
Foie gras, a delicacy that some argue is produced through cruel means, will be banned from restaurant menus.
Foie gras comes from the livers of ducks and geese that have been force-fed to quickly fatten them. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 1520 in 2004 banning the production and sale of foie gras, but gave the industry until this Sunday to adapt.
Critics of the ban call it government intrusion. They may come back in 2013 with a plan to ensure humane treatment of the animals while continuing to produce foie gras.


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Vehicle2007 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
ReviewI bought my HHR for my wife in 2007 for a nice car to drive back and fourth to work. Mileage has been solidly in the upper 20s with mixed city HWY. When we are on the open highway I have gotten as good as 33 but stick around 31 most of the time. The car is solid it is just a base but the auto start was a deal setter for my wife. Great little car. But just a few weeks ago i got a safety recall on the little beast. Come on GM get your heads in the game. This final recall is the last nail in the coffin for my GM purchasing days. I just bought a Ford fusion for myself. And my wife pretty much stole it from me. Looks like GM just can't seem to build something with out needing to recall it.
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Application for the calculation of the expected date of birth and conception for pregnant women from the date of the last menstrual period and the duration of the cycle.
Useful to monitor the progress of your pregnancy.
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GlobeQuest Travel Club Invites Guests to Catch Cabo Whale Watching Season
Travelers are encouraged to head to Cabo for whale watching season before it is too late to see the whales in 2017.
Each worthwhile destination across the globe has its own spectacular attractions for its guests to discover when they visit. However, experts in the travel industry like GlobeQuest Travel Club know that there are some destinations that truly stand out for their uniqueness, beauty and adventurous attractions. Cabo San Lucas is one such destination. Each year travelers from all over the world eagerly flock to this destination to appreciate its incomparable beaches, its fresh seafood and intense culinary flavors, and its spectacular sites and settings full of adventure and thrills.
Unfortunately for some travelers who do not carefully plan, some of Cabo's most unique offerings are available each year for only a short period of time. GlobeQuest Travel Club wants to help ensure that its guests never miss and opportunity to enjoy Cabo's most fantastic attractions, even if they only exist during a limited time each year. As spring approaches, one of the most enjoyable Cabo attractions is reaching its expiration date for 2017, and guests are encouraged to take advantage of information from GlobeQuest to ensure that they do not miss the fun.
Whale watching in Cabo San Lucas is one of the favorite past times for tourists in this beautiful city, but many travelers who set their sights on Cabo do not realize how precious whale watching season in Cabo truly is. Whale watching season begins in Cabo each year during mid-December when several breeds of whales like humpback whales and grey whales come to the warm waters in the Sea of Cortez so that they have a safe place to raise their young. When these whales come to Cabo, it is very easy for both locals and tourists to spot the gentle beasts from the water or the shore, swimming and jumping through the waves with their young offspring in tow. Additionally, an array of tours are also available throughout Cabo which allow guests to get out on the water and revel in a closer look at these magnificent creatures.
Unfortunately, whale watching season in Cabo does not last forever. The gentle giants are only found in the waters of Cabo through mid-April, and that time is fast approaching. Once the season ends, those who have dreamed of seeing the stunning sight of Cabo's famous whales will have to wait months to again have the opportunity to engage in whale watching tours in Cabo. GlobeQuest Travel Club does not want its members to miss out on their opportunities to see the whales in 2017, and encourages travelers to start planning their Cabo San Lucas visits now to ensure that they see the whales this year. To take advantage of whale watching tours in 2017 visit https://www.globequesttravelclub.com/ and plan a Cabo vacation with GlobeQuest Travel Club now.
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Coach Adam Oates initially intended to give Braden Holtby a rest Wednesday night when the Capitals visited the Philadelphia Flyers. But when Michal Neuvirth, who hasn't played since Feb. 7, became ill it forced him to change those plans.
Holtby will make his eighth straight start after all and he'll be backed up by top goaltending prospect Philipp Grubauer, who has yet to make his NHL debut.
"Obviously Holts had a great game last night, and not that I wasn't worried about Holts tonight but he's gonna get it," Oates explained just a little over two hours before the opening faceoff. "I haven't seen Gruby enough, quite honestly. Not that he can't handle it, but it's a tough building and we're on a little bit of a roll and I want to keep it going."
Holtby made 33 saves for his second shutout of the season in Washington's 3-0 win over Carolina Tuesday night, but Oates said he doesn't think the previous day's workload will weigh heavily on the goaltender.
"He had a few shots last night, but not a lot of quality chances. Not a lot of work in front of the net," Oates said. "I'm quite sure he's capable of doing it, you know? It would have been a mental break for him tonight to put Neuvy in."
Discuss the game in the comment section below.
Faceoff: 7:30 p.m. Wells Fargo Center | TV: CSN locally, NBC Sports Network nationally | Radio: 106.7
Based on warmups here's what the lineup should look like:
Goal: Holtby, Grubauer.
Scratches: Michal Neuvirth (ill), Casey Wellman, Jeff Schultz and Roman Hamrlik.
IR: Marcus Johansson, Jack Hillen and Brooks Laich (non-roster).


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Find everything for your home or landscaping project at the popular Redding Spring Home Show! This will be the 7th Spring Show that Redding has hosted and we are confident it will be another huge success!
Grab your project lists and wish lists and come meet some hard-working local exhibitors face-to-face. Plus, Do it yourself items to complete projects on your own and lots of the latest and greatest gadgets for around the home!
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Okay, so... I'm not 100% sure I've got Adrotator implemented into my app right, but I'm seeking some guidance here.
First, I'm working on a hybrid SLXNA(Silverlight+XNA) WP7.5 app. Which is largely working great on the whole. The problem I'm running into is this: the app experiences some pretty nasty slowdown every so often (on a new ad loading in, it seems). Sometimes,
this result in a mysterious app termination, though no exceptions are being thrown that I can see.
It *looks* like there's about a half-dozen threads closing when the slowdown happens, and my guess is in some cases the phone OS is detecting it going un-responsive and closing the app down entirely.
I was figuring that AdRotatorXNA might fix this, but unfortunately I can't use the XNA component due to it... well... being a component (and of course the underlying ad APIs are all XNA component-based as well).
So I guess the question is if there's anything I can do to make use of the Silverlight control without getting the slowdown/shutdown issue I'm seeing.
It this just a case of AdRotator being entirely unsuitable for hybrid apps?
EDIT: I neglected to mention that I'm compiling from the source associated with the 1.1 release.
So long as you follow the instructions in the article you should have no issues
Note the codeplex links in the article which include the full source to the SIlverXNA sample projects as well as the XNA versions (Silverlight example already in this repository)
Hmm. I'll spend some time today looking at it in more detail, running some profiling, and going through the SilverXNA sample. Hopefully I've just done something wrong integrating AdRotator in some small non-obvious way.
Okay, I got this figured out.
It appears that certain providers' Silverlight controls (AdMob is the worst, MobFox does too, though it's less noticable) chug a little bit when AdRotator cycles to them. Additionally, it seems that whatever is going on with those provider controls get far,
far worse when you set the SlidingAdDisplaySeconds and SlidingAdHiddenSeconds to values other than the defaults (mostly when you set them lower). It seems there's a minimum time for each provider control in order to keep them stable, otherwise something causes
them to drive the app unresponsive long enough that the OS kills it. Sometimes it can take a while running for the app to die, though if you set the properties pretty low (like 5sec each), it'll happen pretty fast. Could be snowballing GCs or something in
the network layer, it's hard to say.
Point is, it seems important to make sure the settings for display/hide time are high enough to give the rotator breathing room.
Thanks for the assist Zizi
Sounds like we need to up the values for the sliding ad functionality and ensure it's not set below the default in order to prevent this occurrence.
What would you suggest as the sweet spot fro the timeout?
No problem-- anything that helps a good piece of software get better.
As to the question, I think maybe it warrants me spending a little more time experimenting. It clear that the minimum seems to depend on which ad providers you're currently using, but I didn't fiddle around with my XML file to get a feel for them in detail.
I'll spend a bit of my dev time tomorrow seeing if I can work out good values.
While on the topic, would it be possible to add the settings for the sliding ad timing into the descriptor XML? It occurs to me that time on-screen might be as important as the probabilities for maximizing revenues. It might be good to be able to change
them as easily.
Sounds like a fantastic idea, we'll add it to the plans for V2 where most of the XML changes are going.
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Prosecutors to close in 1979 NYC missing boy trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors will hear closing arguments from prosecutors in the case against a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance while on his way to school helped galvanize the national missing-children's movement.
Pedro Hernandez confessed to the crime in 2012 in a case that has confounded law enforcement for decades. Etan's body was never found, nor was any trace of clothing or his belongings. The defense says the admissions are the fictional ravings of a mentally ill man with a low IQ.
Prosecutors will present their closing arguments on Tuesday.
"As I told you in the very beginning, Pedro Hernandez is the only witness against himself," defense attorney Harvey Fishbein said during his five-hour closing on Monday. "The stories he told over the years, including in 2012, and since, are the only evidence. Yet he is inconsistent and unreliable."
Hernandez was a teenage stock clerk in the neighborhood at the time Etan disappeared but had never been considered a suspect. His name appears in law enforcement paperwork only one time during their lengthy probe. The Maple Shade, New Jersey, man made the stunning admissions after police received a tip from a relative that he may have been involved in the case.
"I grabbed him by the neck and started choking him," said Hernandez, now 54. "I was nervous. My legs were jumping. I wanted to let go, but I just couldn't let go. I felt like something just took over me."
The confession video shows "a man sitting there convinced he killed a child — on a day that he doesn't know, at a time he doesn't know, at a location near a bus stop that he doesn't know," Fishbein told jurors.
"As we can see, there's no details he can give," the defense lawyer said. "But he's subdued because he believes he did this."
The trial began in late January, and jurors have heard from dozens of witnesses. Members of a prayer circle testified that Hernandez made tearful admissions during a retreat in the summer of 1979 that matched some of what he told authorities on video 33 years later: He gave a child a soda, took him to the store basement and choked him. One said Hernandez also admitted abusing the boy. When talking to police, Hernandez denied molesting Etan.
Mark Pike, Hernandez's former neighbor in Camden, New Jersey, testified that during a 1980 front-porch chat, Hernandez described how a boy in New York threw a ball at him, and "he lost it" and strangled the child.
"I just said, 'Why?'" Pike recalled. Hernandez gave no answer, he said.
About two years later, Hernandez told 16-year-old girlfriend Daisy Rivera he wanted to come clean about "something terrible" — he had strangled a "gringo muchacho," or white guy, who offended him while in New York.
The defense has suggested that another man, a convicted pedophile in jail in Pennsylvania, is the real killer. A former federal prosecutor and FBI agent who worked on the probe into Jose Ramos for years testified about how Ramos told them he was "90 percent" sure a boy he took from a park on May 25 was Etan Patz. A former jailhouse informant involved in the investigation testified that Ramos admitted molesting the boy while the men were roommates in prison.
"Two cases, two confessions," Fishbein said. "One, is by Pedro Hernandez, the other is by Ramos. Both cannot be true. Ramos could not have been with Etan Patz on the morning of May 25, 1979 if he was at the corner of the bodega. Pedro could not have seen Etan Patz at the corner and taken him down to the basement if he was with Jose Ramos."
"Two confessions," he said. "Which person is more likely to have been a predator?"
Ramos has denied having any role in Etan's disappearance.
Etan's photo was one of the first on milk cartons. The day he went missing, May 25, was later named National Missing Children's Day.
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Football seasons throughout Europe all follow roughly the same schedule, beginning in August and finishing in May. The cold winter months are where the season really heats up. Whilst the English Premier League fills the festive season with a flurry of fixtures, winter breaks are the norm across Europe's other major leagues. The transfer window
If you place a correct score bet in the 85th minute of a football match, you'll typically receive odds of 1 to 2. Let's say that Chelsea are playing Manchester United. With 85 minutes gone, the score's still 0-0. If you bet £10 on the score remaining 0-0 and you're right, you'll receive your £10
Betting on a sports event is very common across the globe. In some countries, it is legal, while in others it is termed illegal. Bets are usually placed on sports such as baseball, golf, horseracing, football, hockey, basketball, mixed martial arts and soccer. Betting can be done on almost any sport and the sports that
If you are looking for something to do at the weekend, a ticket to a local football game could well be top of your list. However, if you are looking for sporting excitement that you can enjoy during the week without having to take time off work or travel to a packed stadium, you may


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Question: Is the paranormal real?

"I have before now taken a look at the paranormal and I have for about a year tried to persuade myself into believing it was fake," writes Amanda. "But now I have gotten into it again and I am very curious. It would be amazing if I came up close to one of these supernatural beings, but my family does not believe in this stuff and my parents hate it when I talk about it. I have some questions that just generally ask: Does it exist and how do I find out for myself? I have some doubt from the way I was raised, and I hate to say that I need to know myself. Any advice?"

Answer: Amanda, answering whether or not the paranormal is real is actually a little tricky because by definition paranormal phenomena (paranormal meaning "beyond normal") is something that is mysterious, unknown or not fully understood. So understanding or coming to terms with the paranormal is a process or a journey. We often only have fragmentary evidence and the experiences of people; more rare is hard evidence that can be brought into a lab to be analyzed. And that scarcity of hard evidence may be due to the nature of the phenomena itself (such as ghosts), and we do not yet have the proper tools to fully examine them.

"Belief," however, should play no role in the exploration of the paranormal. Belief implies that you're accepting an idea on faith; if you believe something, there's no reason to examine it further -- your mind is made up. When people ask me if I believe in ghosts, I say no. Rather, I tell them that there is evidence for ghost and haunting phenomena reported over thousands of years, but as yet we don't really understand what it is or what it represents. We have various theories, but no one knows for sure. But because it certainly is a part of the human experience, it is quite worthy of investigation.

So my answer is: Yes, the paranormal is real in that there are many mysteries in this life -- from ghosts to psychic phenomena to reincarnation and all the rest of it -- that are not understood or presently explained by current scientific models.

The rest of my answer is: You don't need to believe in the paranormal. Instead, you should find out as much about it as you can, read the case studies and examine the evidence. (Be careful, however, there's a lot of crap out there, both on the internet and in book form. Look for reputable authors.) You'll find that exploring the paranormal in this way is a fascinating, mind-opening journey -- an ongoing expedition into the mysteries that surround us and that may actually be clues to the true nature of our existence on this planet.


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Week 14 of the NFL season is here, and that means it's time for Chucky's Keys to the Game on Kiley & Booms. Here's who Kiley and Booms picked for this weekend, and listen to the full segment below, brought to you by North Olmsted Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
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Matt Ridley's The Rational Optimist, Book Review by Bill Gates
Matt Ridley's The Rational Optimist, Book Review by Bill Gates
Reinventing the Sacred by Stuart Kauffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have been interested in the work of Stuart Kauffman since I first read about him 10 years ago. I have read his other book "At Home in the Universe" and so wanted to read this one. I find Kauffman very difficult to read, but worth the effort. This time I took notes as I was reading, which helped a great deal. Part of the reason I find him so interesting is that his books are, for me, a view into a mind on the edge of discovering something significant. I'm not sure Kauffman will actually discover whatever it is he is closing in on, but he's barking up the right tree and its fascinating to watch him wrestle with his problems.
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Online Banking with Quicken for Mac. Why I don't give a damn about free checking.
One day towards the end of 2000 my wife finally lost her financial patience with me. As she threw a pile of bills and receipts at me she screamed "That's it! I'm never doing the accounts or paying the bills again. You never collect receipts, you never write a memo in the checkbook, and your work expenses are impossible to understand!" She then stormed out of the room. I was in no doubt that she meant it and she has remained free of the household accounting burden ever since. I unfortunately have not. It is true that until that day I had never balanced a checkbook in my life and habitually threw bank balances in the trash without even opening them – another contributing factor to my wife's rant. In fact the only time I ever knew my bank balance was when the ATM refused to dispense cash. So it was with great trepidation that I began my fiscally responsible life. I figured that as I had designed and built large financial software systems I ought to be able to use a small one. So after some research I selected Quicken as they had a large share of the market and had a version for Mac.
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Ontology Review 2: The International System of Units (SI). US Resistance to Adoption of the Metric System
The International System of Units (SI) [72 page pdf Brochure] is maintained by the Bureau International des Poids et Measures at it's headquarters in Sevres near Paris, France. The Metric System as it is often known has a long history; supposedly invented in 1670 by Gabriel Mouton, a French clergyman, It was adopted by France in 1795 and by the United States in 1866. The system gained international status with the signing of The Convention of the Meter in Paris on 20th May 1875. The U.S. was one of the original seventeen signatory nations and is the only industrialized nation that still does not use the system.
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Using a Balanced Scorecard to align Enterprise Architecture and System Architecture with Corporate Strategy and Business Strategy
The Balance Scorecard Approach
The concept of a balanced scorecard was developed by Dr. Robert S. Kaplan of the Harvard Business School, and Dr. David P. Norton, and is explain in their book Translating Strategy into Action. The Balanced Scorecard. The basic idea is that the, vision and strategy of an organization can be expressed as a set of goals and their associated objectives, measures, target values and initiatives. I covered defining goals and objectives for system design in a previous article. The Balanced Scorecard approach extends the scope of goals and objectives to the entire enterprise. Originally this approach was suggested as a business-measurement system but it has evolved into a business-management system. By continually measuring progress toward the objectives, the execution of a strategy can be monitored, corrections can be made, risks can be reduced, and the chances of success increased.
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Comparing National Economies and Corporations – Just how bad was Enron ?
Obviously it can't be done! It's like comparing apples and oranges. Corporate revenue and Gross National Income GNI don't measure the same thing. Double counting is the least of your problems. But plotting them on the same graph is interesting! It gives you a very approximate graph of financial influence for Nations and Corporations. The most recent freely available data is for 2001. So I merged the data from the World Bank and the Fortune Global 100 and then plotted it. And what did I find. Wow, the Enron debacle has to be the largest crime ever! Check this out…
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Archives for May 2010
President Obama to Travel to Louisiana Gulf Coast
Washington—On Friday morning, May 28, President Barack Obama will travel from Chicago to the Louisiana Gulf Coast to assess the latest efforts to counter the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Administration has mobilized one of the largest responses to a catastrophic event in history, with more than 1,200 vessels in the region and more than 22,000 people, including many of the brightest scientific minds from both the public and private sector, working around the clock to mitigate the oil's impact.
County Supervisor Elizabeth M. Coggs Looking to Run for Tenth District State Representative
County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs announced today that she has an exploratory committee seeking information and support as she looks at running for the seat recently vacate by State Representative Annette Polly Williams.
Elizabeth Coggs was elected and has served as 10th District Supervisor since 1988 and was re-elected in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008. Supervisor Coggs is currently Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee and a member of the Health and Human Needs Committee and Parks, Energy and Environment Committee. From 1996 to 2000 she was the Second Vice Chair of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the first person of color and first female to be elected to this position by her peers.
Supervisor Coggs is a graduate of Lincoln High School and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is also an alumna of Future Milwaukee.
She continues the legacy of politics as a family tradition. Her father, Isaac N. Coggs, was one of the first African-Americans elected to the State Legislature in 1952 and the Milwaukee County Board in 1964. Her mother, Marcia P. Coggs, was the first African-American woman elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature in 1976. Presently tow cousins serve in State Government: State Representative Leon D. Young and State Senator G. Spencer Coggs
Supervisor Coggs values her roots and upbringing and appreciates the community for upholding the accomplishments of her parents by the naming of the Isaac N. Coggs Community Health Connection in 1987 and the naming of the Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center and the D.J. Young/Marcia P. Coggs Academy in 2004. These facilities uphold the visionary legacy of her ancestors: giving back to the community to better the quality of life.
Supervisor Coggs has served as Chairman of the Combined Community Services Board for the past four years. She is also a member of the National Association of County Officials and the National Organization of Black County Officials. She's also a member of the Leaders Forum and the Historic Concordia Neighborhood Association.
She has a lifetime of involvement in the Milwaukee community. She is founder of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Back to School Festival, Chairman of Vision for Vliet, and a member of the Milwaukee Urban League Guild, NAACP and Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God In Christ.
Elizabeth is the dedicated mother of Priscilla, Chloé and Devona and grandmother to Solomon Kingston. She and her family attend Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God In Christ. Supervisor Coggs lives by the motto of "God first, then family and community" and believes in the power of "Faith, Hope & Harmony."
Her committee will be making an official announcement on June 1, 2010 regarding her election for State Representative of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Young adult novel addresses and explains the use of African American vernacular English
Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) –- The young adult novel, The Magic Pencil, explores the nuances of language many African Americans may use when communicating within varying situations. This practice — known as code-switching — is not unique to African Americans but it has attracted much attention and discussion in the academic world of late.
Karen E. Dabney has taken this subject and crafted a compelling and entertaining story revolving around an inquisitive boy, a mysterious girl and a magic pencil.
In the story the children speak naturally to one another using Standard English, when necessary or desired, while demonstrating their ability to switch back and forth with little effort. The result is a gentle education for those who have preconceived notions regarding the users of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as "Ebonics".
AAVE has a long history that began when the first enslaved Africans were brought to the United States. They had to develop ways to communicate verbally with each other due to speaking differing dialects and languages. This task, coupled with learning how to communicate with the white slave owners, required skill and patience. The result of the style with which the average enslaved person spoke displayed a new language complete with its own rules and consistencies.
The AAVE one hears today around the country is basically the same as its roots.
Readers of The Magic Pencil will come to understand that the characters who continually use AAVE are not any less intelligent than those who speak Standard English. This discovery is important in that it lifts the self-esteem of youth who may struggle with the latter's correct usage.
They will find vindication while reading about others who live full lives and verbally share their feelings in what may be the reader's home/first language.
Important lessons are also to be found in The Magic Pencil. The story imparts means and methods youth may employ to successfully navigate through the pitfalls they may encounter in life. Self-determination and reliance are fostered. The attainment of knowledge is lauded.
Ms. Dabney has created an important and magnetically didactic read!
For more information visit www.dabsandcompany.com
AKA Money Camp for Kids 2010
The most powerful way to break the cycle of poverty in our central city is through education, exposure, and empowerment. With these in mind, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (r) is sponsoring its fourth annual AKA Money Camp for Kids to provide financial literacy skills to Milwaukee youth.
Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library, Q. C. Holdings Companies, and Associated Bank, the camp will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, June 21st – Friday, June 25th, 2010 at the Washington Park Library located at 2121 North Sherman Blvd in Milwaukee. This enriching, unique, and much-needed camp for the Milwaukee area will be offered FREE of charge for 35 youth (ages 12-14) or youth who are entering grades 6 through 8 this fall semester.
The following workshops will be presented: budgeting, banking, investing, saving, career choices, and entrepreneurship. Field trips to area banks and local businesses are also planned. Students will learn techniques in goal setting, communication skills and effective presentation skills as they develop entrepreneurial projects during the week. Each year the camp is increasingly more successful and well-received by parents and students.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications are available at each city library, the Milwaukee Public Library website at www.mpl.org and on the sorority's website www.akaumo.org . For further information, please contact Tammi Summers, President at [email protected] or Sandra Melcher, Chairperson at [email protected].
by Troy A. Sparks
When Milwaukee Vincent freshman Sedrick Washington wanted to try something new, he didn't waste time.
He works just as hard on the track on three wheels as his two-legged teammates.
What separates Washington from the other Viking tracksters is the determination and effort at the events he competes. Washington often competes alone in his events as spectators and athletes cheer him on.
A car accident at 3 years old paralyzed Washington from the waist down. He uses a regular wheelchair to get around, but it takes him longer to complete a race in a wheelchair with one wheel in the front and two in the back.
Washington's times are slow, but he's trying a sport new to him. And he has at least four years to see where it takes him.
"I wanted to get a workout, get out there and make something happen," Washington said.
Brief conversations by track coach Glen Gardiner, in his 15th year, persuaded Washington to try wheelchair racing.
"He's brand new to it," said Gardiner of Washington. "I just saw him in the hallways when I found out the wheelchair competition will be at the state meet. I just happened to see him in the hall when I found that out last fall and approached him. He seemed pretty open to it.
"About once a month, I would see him in the hall. I'm like, 'Don't forget, you're coming out for track!' He said, 'I know, I know.' He learns and I learn."
When Washington is on the track racing, he must wear a helmet for safety reasons. It prevents him from a serious head injury.
"When (Washington) first got into that chair, the racing chair, he's never been in it before," Gardiner said. "And at the center of gravity, he found out that if you lean back too far, (he'll tip over)."
Washington is using an old racing wheelchair, which is borrowed from someone in the MPS Recreation Department. It's not quite the fit Washington is used to, but it'll do.
Gardiner said there will be grant money available to purchase Washington his own chair that will make it more comfortable for him.
At the City Conference outdoor meet at Wisconsin Lutheran College, May 19, Washington was clocked at 25.68 seconds in the 100-meter dash. His time in the 400 was 1 minute 51.83 seconds and the 1600 time was 8:42.31.
And Gardiner threw Washington in the shot put event at the last minute.
"We showed him how to do that (day before meet)," Gardiner said, laughing. "I actually went on You Tube and found shot put video. I had to go online and look up the rules, and we went from there."
Washington threw the shot 11-feet, 7 inches from his regular wheelchair.
The WIAA offered wheelchair racing in regular meets last year. They will feature it for the first time at the state meet. That was what motivated Washington to give the sport a try.
"I just want the experience of how regular people go to state," he said.
In some meets, Washington was the only one on the track, but he competed at the Marquette High Invitational against a racer from West Bend West who, according to Gardiner, is one of the best in the state.
"(Washington) saw where he is now and where he could be," Gardiner said.
At the state meet in LaCrosse, Washington will have plenty of company, about 8-10 boys and four girls. "They are gonna be there," he said.
But for Washington to get to state, he needs to finish one or all the races he competes in at the sectional meet this week and follow the rules, which means making adjustments to the chair on his own during a race. It means trying to get up if the chair tips backwards or on the side. Any assistance by anyone else during a race is an automatic disqualification.
There are other kids who may give wheelchair racing a try in the future, but don't call Washington a trendsetter for something he took a shot at.
"If (other kids) do get inspired, I did something," Washington said.
Added Gardiner: "There are more kids like Sedrick that could compete. And we'd like to see them compete at conference. I know they're out there, because the person that we borrowed the chair from has kids that he knows of that have played (wheelchair) basketball for him or competed in other things."
Every member of the Vincent track team accepts Washington and will help him when needed.
"Kids on the team are awesome," Gardiner said. "If (Washington) falls, they're over there to help him up if I can't get there before they get there."
Washington has learned to not to make his disability a crutch. He hardly needs help with everyday routines. And he wants everyone to know that he can do things on his own.
Through wheelchair racing, Washington is making a giant leap. He'll get practice through MPS recreation once a week, next year, to master the art of racing on a track.
From Malcolm X to Jay-Z Black Nationalism & the Hip Hop Generation
by Brother Salim Adofo
On May 25th, 1963, thirty-one African heads of state met in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to form the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The purpose of this historic coalition was to unite African nations, in order to regain political, social and economic control of the African continent from its European colonizers.
At this historic meeting, May 25th was declared African Liberation Day. Currently, it is celebrated the last Saturday in the month of May.
Understanding the importance of being organized, as well as African people in America being connected to Africans on the continent, Malcolm X organized the Organization of Afro American Unity (OAAU) in 1964.
The OAAU was formulated with the same principles in mind for Africans in America: to gain political, social & economic control of Black communities in America. These three principles are the basic tenants of the concept of Black Nationalism & Pan-Africanism.
African Liberation Day celebrations in America began May of 1972, in Washington D.C. Over 50,000 Black people came together to unify around the same principles of Black Nationalism & Pan Africanism that the OAU & Malcolm X espoused. For African Liberation Day and its purpose to continue to be effective it must be connected to the Hip Hop Generation.
Through the medium of Hip Hop and the economic principle of Black Nationalism (Black people creating their own businesses), music artists such as Jay-Z, 50 Cent & Sean "Diddy" Combs have built lucrative music empires. They have also been able to establish themselves in other areas of business such as film, clothing apparel, food & beverage.
During the "Golden Age of Hip Hop" the late 1980's and early 1990's, artist such as Queen Latifah, X-Clan, & Gang Starr, incorporated the social aspects of Black Nationalism (Black people using their traditional value system as a standard) into their lyrics and music videos.
This encouraged many young people to reflect African culture in their styles of dress, social settings and various forms of art. Young people were attending lectures by African scholars such as Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan and Dr. John Henrik Clarke, as oppose to "making it rain" or doing the "stank leg". In recent times, the election of America's first African in America president Barak Obama, could not have taken place had it not been for the influence of the Hip Hop generation. More people under the age of 40 voted in his election than any other election previously.
With these key elements of engagement, the Hip Hop generation has shown its ability to be an influential force. More importantly when the Hip Hop generation has worked with the Black Nationalist/Pan African Community it has shown that it can be a force that can move Black people, Black youth in particular, forward in a very energetic and productive manner. An example of this was scene at the 1998 Million Youth March in Harlem NY.
At the Million Youth March, over 25,000 young Black people from across the country came together to take a stand against police brutality, call for an end to "Black on Black crime" & become more politically educated.
The march, which was partially financed by one of the most popular Hip Hop stars of the time Master P, included DJ Kool Herc (one of the founding fathers of hip hop), recording artists Dead Prez, and Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad of the New Black Panther Party.
When the New York City Police Department (NYPD) chose to disrupt this call for unity, the Hip Hop generation took a position of self-determination, self-respect and self-defense. The Hip Hop generation defend and protected its' elders & young from the racist attack of the NYPD.
It is this type of courage and political consciousness that the Hip Hop generation is lacking today and the National Black United Front (NBUF) is working diligently to correct this.
On May 22, 2010 the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black United Front is sponsoring its annual African Liberation Day celebration. This years' celebration will focus on uniting the Hip Hop generation and the Black Nationalist community.
NBUF has made it a priority to connect with the Hip Hop generation and provide them with the political consciousness necessary to make Hip Hop an instrument of liberation.
Activities for the day include student panel discussion, African Liberation Day youth talent show & African market place. Those residing in the Milwaukee area are encouraged to attend this celebration of family, community, culture and liberation.
Brother Salim Adofo is the Vice Chair for Organizing & Training with the National Black United Front (NBUF)
Movie Review: Just Wright
How do you make a movie that feels totally fresh despite the fact that it follows a fairly-transparent blueprint for a romantic comedy formula? Ask Sanaa Hamri, for not only did she first achieve this same feat back in 2006 with her directorial debut, Something New, but she's now done it again with Just Wright, a syrupy-sweet love story guaranteed to leave you in tears as the closing credits roll, even though there's never a doubt about how it will all end.
The picture stars Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist and lifelong New Jersey Nets fan. She's obsessed with the team because she was taken to their basketball games as a child by her father (James Pickens, Jr.) who raised her like the son he never had. Consequently, today the 35 year-old tomboy still goes to see them play regularly, always wearing jeans and a Nets jersey.
And while her dad has no problems with the casual attire, the unflattering look simply doesn't sit well with her mother (Pam Grier) who's concerned about whether her daughter will ever get married. Meanwhile, the same can't be said about Leslie's gorgeous god-sister, Morgan (Paula Patton). This shameless gold-digger could care less about the NBA, yet spends countless hours primping herself in front of the mirror in order to attract a wealthy all-star from the stands.
The most-desirable eligible bachelor on the Nets squad is point guard Scott McNight (Common) a two-time league MVP and a perfect gentleman to boot. Leslie and Scott's paths cross the night of the season opener, not at the stadium, but purely by chance after the game when they both stop to fill their tanks at the same gas station. She strikes up a conversation, sparks fly, and he invites her to his upcoming birthday party.
However, against her better judgment, she extends the invitation to Morgan who ends turning his head at the soiree, and it's not long before she has a gaudy engagement ring on her finger. The plot triangulates when Scott suffers a career-threatening knee injury on the court and needs months of rehabilitation. Re-enter Leslie, the only female therapist possessive Morgan is willing to trust not to try to sabotage her impending wedding, which she sees as a big payday.
Will Scott wise-up during and realize which of the two women is capable of really loving him for himself, or will he marry a shallow witch who's only interested in his bank account? The only surprise here is that, in spite of telegraphing its punches, Just Wright nonetheless has you reaching for a Kleenex in spite of yourself.
A sentimental soap opera well-enough executed to push all the right emotional buttons!
Excellent (4 stars) Rated PG for mild epithets and suggestive material. Running time: 101 Minutes Distributor: Fox Searchlight
New Career Development Conference Targets Milwaukee's Young Professionals
Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals hosts City of Milwaukee's First Conference for Young Business Professionals
Milwaukee, Wis. ‐ (May 17, 2010) – As the City of Milwaukee continues battling with high unemployment rates and a fragile job market, local young professionals are receiving some much needed help in remaining competitive in today's workforce.
The Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) will host the city's first conference geared toward young business executives, offering a series of workshops and initiatives that focus on personal, professional and career development. The MULYP Development Conference is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cardinal Stritch University, in Glendale, Wis.
"MULYP is responding to the needs of today's young professionals. Most are either facing increased responsibilities and challenges at work due to company downsizing and hiring freezes, or they're in the job market," said Richard Badger, president of the Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals.
"We're offering a low‐cost, yet high quality conference that would help young professionals of various levels advance in their professional tracks and careers."
The MULYP Development Conference complements the organization's ongoing commitment to empower its members and the Milwaukee community in taking claim over their careers and personal development.
Suited for a range of professionals (from entry to upper management, as well as those seeking employment or exploring entrepreneurship), the half‐day event features 12 workshops and presentations led by Milwaukee‐area experts, covering topics such as business etiquette, leading effective meetings, starting your own business, personal marketing and more. A CEO roundtable panel discussion will feature leaders from Milwaukee‐area businesses, and a Resource Center will offer information on job openings, resume reviews and mock interviews, and more.
The event is sponsored by Milwaukee‐based Direct Supply, Inc., an innovative company devoted to the success of the senior care continuum. Among speakers and participating businesses, the conference welcomes Dr. Robert Davis, president of the Milwaukee Zoological Society, Kelly Leadership Group, LLC, African‐American Leadership Program, GE Healthcare, Great Lakes School of Etiquette and more.
MULYP, an auxiliary of the Milwaukee Urban League, is a non‐profit organization that helps to improve the lives of Milwaukee‐area young professionals through a variety of programming and community service projects that address health, education and financial issues, to name a few.
MULYP serves as the premier organization for young professionals in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. MULYP's mission is to engage young professionals in the Milwaukee Urban League's movement towards the achievement of social and economic equality.
The MULYP Development Conference is free for MULYP members and costs $10 for non‐members. For more information on the event, scheduled speakers, and workshops, or to register, please visit www.tmulyp.org.
For more information on the Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals, please visit www.tmulyp.org, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MULYP.
MCJ Editorial
The community lost another restaurant icon with the death Tuesday of Speed Queen Barbecue matriarch Betty Jean Gillespie.
Gillespie's death is the second this year of a noted Black restaurateur. In January, Willie Perkins, Jr. of the popular Mr. Perkin's Family Restaurant died. Like Perkins' death, Gillespie's passing leaves a huge void in our community from a business and historical standpoint.
We're confident both businesses will survive and continue to thrive at the respective helms of family and relatives who will and have dutifully carried on the mission to feed our community some of the most unique and delicious food that can be found in Milwaukee.
Both Speed Queen and Mr. Perkins represent a very, very small number of Black owned and operated eateries in our community. Upon hearing about the death of Gillespie, one of our staffers lamented the overall scarcity of quality Black-owned restaurants, a tiny collection of "islands" in a "sea" of white-owned establishments that can be found all over the city.
Yes, there have been ambitious entrepreneurs who have tried (and, alas, failed) to make a go of the restaurant business, one of the most demanding and toughest business ventures anyone can get into.
We hope that there are ambitious and community minded-individuals out there who want to not only increase the number of Black eating establishments but, through their existence and dedication to quality food and four star service, expunge once and for all the myth that Black restaurants can't make it in Milwaukee, especially in the central city.
Gillespie and Perkins both did their part to tear down that mental barrier. Let's hope others who love food and want to give back to their community have the courage and vision to "serve-up" a delicious reality of their own.


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