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Clinton Herald
Feb. 17, 1937 - Oct. 5, 2012
Velma Mae Mangler, age 75, of Sabula, Iowa, died on Friday, October 5, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at the Mill Valley Nursing Home, Bellevue, Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Sabula. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2012, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. A memorial fund has been established in Velma's memory. Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Velma was born on February 17, 1937, the daughter of Charlie and Beulah (Henricksen) Petersen near Elk River in Clinton, County. She attended Sabula High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Velma was united in marriage to Albert "Perg" Mangler on September 5, 1955, in the United Methodist Church, Sabula.
Velma was an office manager and secretary for Products Unlimited in Sabula for several years. She also worked for American Xyrofin in Thomson, Illinois, and the Sabula Telephone Company. In her younger years, Velma waited tables at Dominic and Maria's in Savanna. Velma was a member of Sabula American Legion Auxiliary, the Savanna Women of the Moose and the Women's United Transportation Union. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events, shopping and eating out with family and friends.
Velma will be dearly missed by her husband, Albert "Perg" Mangler, of Sabula; five children, Deb (Don) Thayer of Sabula, Penny (Scott) Sullivan of Davenport, Iowa, Todd (Karen) Mangler of Clinton, Iowa, Becky (Bob) Decker of Garrison, Iowa, and Rockie (Michele) Mangler of Savanna, Illinois; eleven grandchildren, James, Angie (Adam), April, Audrey, Kayla (Eli), Nick, Collin, Jacob, Ethan, Grant and Avery; six great-grandchildren, Kadin, Kyson, Carter, Troy, Ella and Kali.
Velma was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Death date: Oct. 5, 2012


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To the installation of a veterans memorial in the town of Middlefield.
A dedication of the memorial was held outside of Old Schoolhouse No. 1 in the hamlet of Middlefield on July 21.
The Town of Middlefield Historical Association raised about $2,000 for the memorial, which consists of an inscribed black stone. Tied in with the memorial effort is a veterans book, which aims to chronicle every veteran who was ever born in or lived part of their lives in Middlefield.
The idea originated with Francis Morton, a member of the Middlefield Historical Association. In February 2011 she wrote a letter to her fellow historical association members suggesting that a monument in honor of veterans be erected in Middlefield. The letter also said that she would be willing to make the first donation.
We cannot ever say "thank you" enough to those who served, or fully honor the many who died, to protect our freedoms. We thank Morton and the members of the Middlefield Historical Association for providing a way to honor and thank those heroes.
To continued funding from the federal government in support of local fire departments.
The Delhi Fire Department is the latest local group to receive a grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Delhi Fire Department will use the nearly $100,000 in federal funds to purchase hoses, nozzles and thermal imaging cameras. The hoses and nozzles will help the department meet safety standards, and will also lower the department's ongoing maintenance and repair costs, according to a media release.
Anything that can help make local residents safer, especially without a direct cost to local taxpayers, is worthy of applause.
To the First Presbyterian Church in Cooperstown and the Quakers-Butternuts Friends Meeting in Oneonta for hosting Lynne Jackson on her "Journey for Justice."

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Gardenhire Swoon?
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At the all-star break the Twins' winning percentage was a measly .423. However, until the current losing streak they had won at a .555 clip since the break which gave us all a little hope. In some ways it is like deja vu though because if you look back at 2011 and 2012 the Twins also came out after the all-star break and played better for a short term than they did before the break (.529 in '11 and .466 in '12). Each time they hit a wall at around the 50 win mark and struggled mightily for any wins after that time. In 2011 they went 13-43 (.232) down the stretch after being 50-56 (.471) before driving their Yugo into the ditch. In 2012 they went 16-31 (.340) down the stretch after being at 50-65 (.434) before their losing ways prevailed.
So here we are in 2013. As stated above, the Twins went into the all-star break winning at a .423 clip and then had a nice run where they won 15 of 27 games (.555 clip). They have since lost four straight. The question for everyone out there is, "Will they go in the tank the rest of the season like in 2011 and 2012 or do you think they can pull out of the short tailspin they are in?"
The second question is whether or not this is reflective upon Ron Gardenhire's managerial skills. It is one thing to say that he doesn't have good enough players but if a team hits a wall at similar points for three straight years and does a nose dive I would argue this is worthy of further discussion and closer examination.
I like Gardenhire and won't ignore his entire body of work but if this happens again I would likely be okay with a managerial change because I think it does say something (though I'm not quite smart enough to say what).


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WFP officials support the "One Billion Rising" campaign.(Copyright: UNFPA/Walter Sotomayor)
WFP in El Salvador is supporting "One Billion Rising" Campaign. The objetive is raising awareness on the rights of women and non violence.
This campaign is supported by Eve Ensler (author of "The Vagina Monologues") and was recently launched in India in the wake of serious violations against women, which have inspired multiple protests around the world.
The World Food Programme (WFP), as part of the UN in El Salvador, has joined with this campaign in the fight against violence against women.
There is an open invitation to participate in the campaign, organize local actions, and share them on the website:
Tania Moreno
Public Information Officer in El Salvador
Tania is PI Officer for El Salvador. She has worked as communication and cooperation consultant and has been working for WFP since 2005 after 13 years as a journalist. For Tania putting her communication skills at the service of the most needy and vulnerable people gives her great personal and professional satisfaction.


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4th Feb 2012, 11:43
You're kidding me right? Yeah, the VR4 isn't the best car around, that's a fact. Yeah, they ain't making them any more, but at around 4-8k for one vs a newer Vette as you say, which is an easy 15-25k, it's a no sh%& that the Vette wins in a race. You're talking about 25k car vs a older 8k tops. Now if the VR4 had about 5k even put in it, bye bye Vette, and that's a fact.
I own a 93 VR4. There ain't no Mustang V6 that is hanging with me. I even put down the 2001/2002 SVT Cobras...
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Getting into accidents is never a great situation and often can amount to lots of stress; luckily there are 17 year old car insurance companies willing to provide protection for drivers to help them in these situations. While the norm is generally collisions and natural disasters, nobody really thinks about colliding with animals. Surprisingly, these incidents can be quite dangerous and animals as large as deer are involved in quite a few accidents every year. Preventing this from happening is very difficult to do because there is no possible way to predict or control where these animals are going to run, which direction they want to go, or if they are going to stand in the middle of a one-way road. Either way, having comprehensive coverage is a coverage that can be purchased costing very little in terms of car insurance rates that will ensure the protection of the vehicle, driver and passengers involved.
Driving on the road becomes such a routine action throughout the years, vehicle owners tend to just drive with their conscious without truly paying attention to the road, and that is how these accidents can become a higher risk. Especially at nighttime, animals are much harder to see along with animals not being completely aware can lead to an accident very easily if the driver is not ready and alert. Before worrying about budgets and not being able to make car insurance payments, take a look online and do some research on new providers.
There is so much competition in the automotive industry with plenty of car insurance carriers battling out for being the best of the best. Generally, this leads rates to decrease more and more, discounts to become more apparent and noticeable, and customer service tactics become much stronger and dedicated. Researching car insurance quotes will likely end up with ten pointed fingers to one provider with incredible rates that boasts high quality coverage and great customer service. All in all, while collisions with animals are not going to happen very often, being prepared and purchasing comprehensive coverage for the lowest price is definitely a smart investment to make.
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Braintree police are seeking charges against a 42-year-old Dorchester man after he allegedly slammed his car into a tree on Wood Road while under the influence of alcohol.
The man, who was not named because the charges were not official yet, was seen by a police officer veering off the road and striking a large tree, Deputy Chief Russell Jenkins said in a statement.
The accident happened at about 1 a.m. and "the impact caused extensive damage to the vehicle, deployed the airbag and left the vehicle smoking," Jenkins said. Officer Peter Gillis and Officer Brian Eng removed the man from his Chrysler Sebring.
At South Shore Hospital, where the man was transferred without life-threatening injuries, Officer Gillis reported that he observed signs of intoxication. The man will be summonsed on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and failure to keep within marked lanes.


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The Chickasha High School girls swim team came out on top in the Chicks' last home meet of the season against Southmoore.
The Lady Chicks beat Southmoore 141-114. The Chickasha boys came in second to the Sabercats, 179-112.
The Chickasha girls had several first-place finishes. Madison Rivas finished first in the 400-meter freestyle, beating second-pace Alexis Villenueva by more than 30 seconds with her time of 6:22.16.
The 400 freestyle relay team, which consisted of Kristen Kern, Hailie Luther, Ashli Taylor and Greta Crowl clocked a time of 6:54.21.
Caitlin Critchfield won the girls 100-meter butterfly with a time of 1:37.16. Kern finished second in 1:45.70.
The girls 200-meter medley relay team of Kylie Foster, Bailey Bryan, Critchfield and Rivas finished second with a time of 2:44.07. The same four girls also placed second in the 200-meter freestyle relay with a time of 2:25.29. The Southmoore team that won the 200 freestyle relay earned a state qualifying time of 2:17.41.
Other results: Critchfield finished second in the 200-meter freestyle (3:04.95). Kylie Foster finished second in the 100-meter backstroke and fourth in the 200-meter freestyle.
Rivas finished second in the 50 freestyle. Crowl finished third in the 50 freestyle and third in the 100 freestyle.
Kern finished third in the 100 butterfly. Bryan placed second in the 100 freestyle and second in the 100 backstroke.
Luther finished third in the 100 breaststroke.
The boys 200 medley, 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay teams finished second.
Nils Michael finished second in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 50 freestyle.
Kale Nye placed third in the 100 breaststroke and third in the 200 freestyle.
Andrew Ross placed second in the 100 backstroke and third in the 50 freestyle.
Nathan Stewart placed fourth in the 100 backstroke. Dale Courtney was fourth in the 400 freestyle and fourth in the 200 freestyle. Russell Jobe was third in the 100 freestyle and third in the IM. John Allen was third in the 100 freestyle.
Chickasha's next meet is against Casady at the Lighthouse at 1:30 p.m.


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In 2011, Disney World began installing new interactive line queues in select attractions in the Magic Kingdom. Designed to make waiting in line more tolerable for the whole family, these new waiting areas are almost as fun as the rides themselves.
Using FastPass+ at any of these attractions is still the quickest way to breeze through the line, but if you are in the standby line, these new interactive areas will keep the whole family entertained.
Tip: Don't be surprised if the kids in your group enjoy the interactive zones so much they don't want to move along as the line progresses!


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Gas mask stolen in South View burglary (From Basingstoke Gazette)
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Gas mask stolen in South View burglary
2:49pm Monday 9th December 2013 in News By Chris Gregory, Senior Reporter
CEREMONIAL medals and a gas mask were among the items stolen from a house near Basingstoke railway station.
Thieves broke into the house in Phoenix Park Terrace, South View, at 11.30am on Sunday, December 1.
They stole items including the gas mask and medals, two silver designer watches, two passports, two digital cameras and video editing software.
PC David Catchpole said: "This burglary happened during the day on the outskirts of the main town centre and it is therefore likely that people would have been in the area."
Anyone with information can contact PC Catchpole at Basingstoke police station on 101.
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Bra-vo! Bravado celebrate their 20th Birthday!
Published: 30 May, 2012
Bravado are delighted to announce that they are celebrating their 20th birthday! Over the past twenty years Bravado have come a long way, having been dreamt up around a kitchen table the brand is now sold internationally and extremely well regarded by professionals and most importantly mums!
It was around that kitchen table that two breastfeeding mums decided to create a bra that would revolutionise the nursing experience for mums. The Original Nursing Bra in leopard print was the very first Bravado bra and is still one of their most popular today! Bravado are committed to boosting self-confidence amongst pregnant and nursing mums by making bras that are fabulous, supportive and fashionable.
Today that message remains exactly the same, and Bravado continue to put great effort and time into making sure their range is flawless. Every year hundreds of mums sign up to test-wear Bravado bras and then give honest feedback, meaning that Bravado really can tweak every bra to perfection!
The collection has expanded greatly and now includes four different styles of bra and an Essential Nursing Tank. Each bra is distinctly different; from the lacy Sublime to the smooth Body Silk Seamless mums can be sure they'll find a nursing bra for every occasion.
The Bravado word has spread far and wide thanks to the millions of recommendations from mums, lactation consultants and midwives. Even celebrities have caught wind of Bravado bras, Angelina Jolie famously ordered a Body Silk Seamless in every colour when she was nursing the twins, and Beyonce is a fan too!
Commenting on the recent birthday Director of European Operations Penny Clayton said 'We are delighted with the success Bravado continues to enjoy twenty years down the line. The Bravado name has become synonymous with luxury, quality and style and we aim to continue supporting pregnant and nursing mums by constantly improving and expanding our existing collection.'
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1. Bring a large saucepan filled two-thirds with water to a boil; add beans. Cook beans until just tender, about 7 minutes. Drain in colander under cold running water.
2. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, oil, ginger, salt, sugar and lemon peel in a large bowl. Add beans, green onions and 1/4 cup of the cashews; toss well and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve immediately.


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By Phyllis Zorn, Staff Writer
Enid News and Eagle
ENID, Okla. —
Bert Mackie remembered the day a county surplus bridge was selected to link the campuses of Northern Oklahoma College Enid and Northwest Oklahoma State University-Enid.
"One hot August day in 2008, we went up to look at the bridge," Mackie said, standing at a lectern just east of the bridge Thursday evening during a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the bridge and a trail between the two campuses.
As a group of dignitaries from both campuses stood on the bridge admiring it on that 2008 day, Cheryl Evans, now NOC president but at that time dean of students at NWOSU-Enid, was standing nearby what turned out to be the tail of a snake. She led the group away from the creature.
Mackie speculated Thursday perhaps some of the crowd of 100 or so people at the ribbon-cutting ceremony still might be looking for the snake.
The bridge, which links the campuses, symbolizes the bridge agreement between the two schools.
Although the bridge was placed between the campuses in 2009, the trail for students to go from one campus to the other just recently was completed.
Under the NOC/NWOSU bridge agreement, students at both colleges can take advantage of dual admission. The bridge program makes it possible for students to take advantage of college services and activities at both campuses. Bridge students can use libraries and computer labs on both campuses and participate in organizations of both schools.
Additionally, NWOSU offers special financial aid incentives to NOC graduates. NOC graduates with high grade point averages can get scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,900.
NWOSU operates campuses in Alva, Enid and Woodward, while NOC has campuses in Tonkawa, Enid and Stillwater. The agreement covers students at all campuses.


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ROCK HILL — A Rock Hill man was taken to the hospital after police say a woman he argued with purposely hit him with a car on Tuesday.
At about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, police went to Piedmont Medical Center and spoke with a 49-year-old man who claimed that he was hit by a car on the 1000 block of Arlington Avenue the previous night, according to a Rock Hill police report. He told police he was visiting another woman, 53, who he works with and with whom he used to "hang out."
While visiting the woman, another woman, 59, drove into the yard and began arguing with him, the report states. The man said he began walking to his Cypress Street home, but the woman, driving either a Cadillac or Lincoln Town Car, began traveling beside him and tried to speak with him.
The woman threatened him, the report states, before she made a "sudden movement" and hit him with the car, the report states. The man shouted, "you hit me," and the woman replied that she would run him over again.
The man returned home, where his mother told him the woman had come by the house earlier that day, the report states. The victim told police he feared for his life, but did not call the police after the incident. He began feeling pain in his legs on Tuesday morning and decided to go to the hospital. The nurses convinced him to call authorities.
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Pella — Join the Monarch Watch volunteer effort! We'll attempt to capture and tag some monarch butterflies as they pass through the Red Rock area during their fall migration. Data from tagged butterflies may be used to help researchers track their journey to Mexico. We'll be walking through a tallgrass prairie during this activity - Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. For more information, contact the Corp of Engineers office at (641) 828-7522 or (641) 628-8690.
Monarch Watch: Butterfly Tagging Program
5:30 p.m. - South Tailwater Recreation Area (meet at parking lot closest to the picnic shelter)
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- Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Newton
Busy time for Parks Department
Business is picking up for the Pella Parks and Recreation Department, as it makes the transition from pushing snow to preparing to mow.
Spring arrives in Marion County in style
The first day of spring, March 20, truly had the appropriate weather. Sunshine and a nice temperature sent many people into the outdoor of splendor of Lake Red Rock.
- These animals may help your garden
- Iowa's 'Black Gold' This is the first of a series of articles written by the Red Rock Lake Association's "Save the Lake Committee", by Mark Thompson When European settlers first arrived in what is now Iowa, they encountered a vast sea of grasses and flowers, with sca
- Local Conservation Board to host Wildlife Management Seminars
Marion County Development Commission Announces the 'Best of the Red Rock Area'
Want to know where to eat or what to enjoy in Marion County? Here's the definitive listing.
- "National Water Trail" Designation for Red Rock
- Lake Association's Annual Membership Meeting Scheduled for Nov.14
3M Donates to Lake Association
Representatives from 3M, the Red Rock Lake Association, the US Army Corps of Engineers and Central College gathered at North Overlook Campground this morning as 3M presented a $30,000 donation to a cooperative natural playscape project.
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PMA Education Programs
Visitors to the Portland Museum of Art, children and adults alike, can choose from a wide variety of fun and educational offerings—from frequently scheduled gallery talks to musical performances.
Special Partnerships with Maine Schools
Looking to Learn (Grades 3, 4, 5): The award-winning Looking to Learn curriculum handbook integrates works from the Museum's American art collection with science, language arts, social studies, and visual arts activities. In addition to the handbook, Looking to Learn includes information about artists, a glossary of terms, and a set of posters. Each of the 40 lessons is aligned with the Maine Learning Results and the Guiding Principles. In 2003 Looking to Learn was given the Award for Excellence in Educator Resources by the Education Committee of the American Association of Museums.
ACCESS (Grades 6, 7, 8)
ACCESS uses the Museum's historic McLellan House and 19th-century American art collection to guide students in exploring the question, "How do art and architecture reflect the time and place in which they are created?" ACCESS is a curriculum handbook of 23 lesson plans aligned with the Maine Learning Results and a CD-ROM of images to maximize students' laptop technology. Written in partnership with Maine teachers, the lessons connect the Museum's collection to your middle-school social studies, language arts, and visual arts curricula.
AccessOnline (Grades 6, 7, 8)
Explore the art and architecture of the Portland Museum of Art in a series of dynamic interactive programs! These activities bring the people, events, and culture of 1800s America to life through paintings, sculpture, and architecture. Tour a two hundred-year-old house, meet ordinary and famous people from the 1800s, discover the American landscape, and experience much more. Visit AccessOnline.
Look at ME (grades K, 1, 2)
The Look at ME curriculum brings together works of art from the Museum's collections and children's books to teach visual and verbal literacy. Look at ME, which is aligned with the Maine Learning Results, will be available in February 2006.
Evenings for Educators
Five times during the year, the Museum invites teachers from across the state to workshops featuring innovative techniques to incorporate the Museum's exhibitions and collections into their classroom curricula. Teachers tour a featured exhibition with the Museum's professional staff and then engage in creative exercises to apply a collaborative approach to understanding the art. More than 500 teachers per year from every subject area and grade level participate in the sessions throughout the year, allowing for dynamic, interdisciplinary perspectives on the exhibitions.
Classroom Kits
Kits containing slides, posters, art historical information, suggested lesson plans, and biographies of artists are provided to teachers for each major Museum exhibition and special areas of the permanent collection, including Landscape, Sculpture, Maine Artists, Portraits, and Impressionism. More than 100 schools each year utilize Classroom Kits to bring the resources of the Museum into the schools.
Museum Tours and Docent Program
The Museum is one of the largest tour destinations in the state, serving more than 13,000 school children each year, and an additional 10,000 visitors through daily group tours. Students travel from hundreds of communities across Maine for tours --from nearby Portland neighborhoods, distant towns near Baxter State Park, and the Carrabasset Valley on the Canadian border. Public, private, parochial, special-needs, and home school programs all take part in tours of the exhibitions tailored to a group's specific interests and level of understanding. The school and daily group tours are provided by the Museum's more than 100 volunteer docents, who attend an intensive 19-week training program to introduce them to art history, the Museum's collections, and gallery teaching techniques. Monthly docent training sessions are held to focus on temporary Museum exhibitions
Community Outreach
You Artists' Studio
In collaboration with local organizations including the YMCA and PROP, the Museum reaches out to some of Portland's most disadvantaged and at-risk children. The Museum is the site of multi-visit art-making sessions that work within the structure of existing after-school programs, making the Museum and its resources more accessible to children. Each session begins with a gallery visit, followed by art making in the Community Studio. Participating children are given studio space in the Museum to decorate and make their own. Led by the Museum's Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs, this program fosters creativity and self-esteem and forges closer ties between the Museum and this frequently under served population through a lasting network of partnerships. At the close of the six-to-eight week sessions, the children's artwork is exhibited in the Museum with an opening celebration to bring parents and families into the Museum.
Field Trip Artivities
Building on the Museum's successful relationship with local youth agencies, Field Trip Artivities extend traditional school tours with a post-tour artmaking program. The immediate relationship between the gallery and the studio allows children to express their responses to the exhibitions while the inspiration is still recent and clear. This program is utilized by groups that are unable to commit to repeat visitation over several weeks, such as schools in remote locations and a school for severely emotionally troubled teens.
Family Festivals
Looking at art together can be a great way to connect as a family. The Museum's programs for families are engaging and educational, and they're designed for the young and not-so-young alike. Regularly scheduled Family Festivals offer quick activities for visitors of all ages. School vacation weeks are programmed with activities and gallery games that let families learn together and see our exhibitions and collections in new ways, and our Tuesday morning Art Squad Jr. lets parents and our youngest visitors see the Museum together before making their own masterwork in our community studio.
Community Studio
The Museum's home base for innovative community collaborations and art making classes for people of all ages, the Community Studio hosts one-day workshops, drop-in hours, and multi-week courses for children and adults in a well-equipped, vibrant setting designed to nurture creativity. The Community Studio is also home to after-school programs for some of Portland's most underserved youth and activities for marginalized, at-risk youth audiences. All activities in the Community Studio are conceived and implemented by the Museum's Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs, a working and exhibiting artist and teacher.
Every summer the Museum offers art camp for more than 300 children ages six through 15. Grouped by age, consecutive classes of 20 children each run for five week-long sessions in the summer. (An abridged, drop-in version of Artrek called Boredom Busters is also held during school vacation weeks in February and April.) Extremely popular and always filled to capacity, Artrek brings children to the Museum to view works in the galleries and to make art with local and visiting artists and teachers based on what they see and learn in the galleries. Their work is then displayed in the Museum in a mini-exhibition for their friends and families to view. This program is an inexpensive alternative for parents who must rely on daycare.
Museum-trained docents bring specially designed resource materials into Senior Centers, Retirement Communities, and Residential Treatment Facilities for a day of learning about art. Art-to-Go is designed to serve audiences that are unable to visit the Museum but are interested in learning about art and utilizing the Museum's resources. Each presentation nurtures lifelong learning and covers topics featuring works from the Museum's collection and special exhibitions.
Lectures and Gallery Talks
The Museum's curators, recognized scholars, and technical experts meet with a variety of audiences, providing insight into the creative process and historical context of exhibitions. Artists frequently visit the Museum for "meet-the-artist" programs to discuss their work in the galleries. Always popular is the annual Bernard A. Osher Lecture Series, which has drawn attendance of more than 900 people. Artists such as William Wegman, Laurel Ulrich, Alan Magee, Brett Bigbee, Alex Katz, Neil Welliver, Dale Chihuly, Sandy Skoglund, and Mary Ellen Mark have all addressed large crowds at the Museum in recent years. The Nelson Social Justice Fund brings artists and academics with a particular focus on art and issues of social justice to speak to Museum audiences. In 2000, as its inaugural event, the Nelson Social Justice Fund hosted artist Fred Wilson, who spoke to a standing-room-only crowd.


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|Sesame Street
|Big Bird takes a telephone message for Olivia.
|Air date
|December 14, 1978
|Season 10 (1978-1979)
- Gordon exercises.
- Bill Cosby has a hard time trying to count his 4 little friends. (EKA: Episode 0176)
- The Count counts bicycle spokes, raisins, and Gordon's laundry.
- Cartoon: Two monkeys argue over what to watch on TV, growing bigger the angrier they get. (EKA: Episode 0844)
- "The People in Your Neighborhood" -- Lifeguard and carpenter. (EKA: Episode 0951)
- Olivia tells Herry Monster to take piano lessons.
- Cartoon: A photographer tries to look for some animals quietly, but they all end up secretly following him. (EKA: Episode 0845)
- Film: Children show how they make a scarecrow.
- Cookie Monster and Ernie: Ernie tries to find another cookie with a criss-cross of icing. He has trouble matching cookies, but Cookie knows a better way to match them. (EKA: Episode 0261)
- Joe Raposo sings "There's a Bird on Me". (EKA: Episode 0536)
- Big Bird takes a telephone message for Olivia.
- Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit interviews Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and a witch – they're all confused about who they are and what holidays they belong in. (EKA: Episode 0777)
- Cartoon: A man thinks about small things, and lists them. A sea monster thinks it is small, especially when compared to its father! (EKA: Episode 1146)
- Ernie and Bert: Ernie is sad, because it's raining and he can't play baseball. Bert encourages him to imagine that he's playing instead. In Ernie's imagination, he hits a high fly ball that lands in the ocean. When Bert tells Ernie that the sun has come out, Ernie says that he can't go out and play -- his ball fell in the ocean. (EKA: Episode 0678)
- Cartoon: A green man demonstrates dark and light.
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Soon enough, the NFL's long lockout will come to an end, and the coaches and players will get back to work.
Fans will rejoice, although we all have been cheated out of the usual offseason talk of trades, free agent signings and up-and-coming star rookies.
For some teams, that work to get ready for the season will be much more difficult than others. Teams with new head coaches or teams facing transitions in some other manner could be in trouble. They're going to have a long season ahead of themselves. It's really going to be difficult for them to be considered playoff contenders because all of their changes will be hard to overcome with so little time to prepare.
Then there are teams like Atlanta. The Falcons don't have any of those kinds of worries.
First, the Falcons have plenty of talent. And they have a ton of experience coming back from last year's strong team, although that season didn't end the way Atlanta wanted it to with a blowout loss to Green Bay in the playoffs.
But most importantly coming out of the lockout, the Falcons have stability, especially at the three key positions of any NFL franchise. With an elite quarterback in Matt Ryan, a solid head coach in Mike Smith and a general manager in Thomas Dimitroff who has a steady hand on the wheel of the organization, the Falcons will be in good shape when the teams are allowed to return to work.
The Falcons, in fact, should be considered favorites to win the NFC title and go to the Super Bowl. They'll have to go through the Packers, but the Falcons have plenty of positives despite the lockout.
Well ... Atlanta has as many positives as any team can, considering the situation. The lockout is going to make things difficult on the teams, and it is going to hurt the level of play this season. Teams are going to be in a rush to fill out their roster with free agents and rookies, and they are going to be even more rushed to get practices going and get ready for the season.
But teams like Atlanta will have a huge advantage because they have the key pieces in place to be a good football team. And they have stable, veteran leadership that will be needed to get through the lockout without much damage.
That could lead to another strong season for the Falcons and probably even a better finish than last year.
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"I couldn't stop listening"
For some reason, this is a difficult review to write partly because I don't want to include spoilers and because it is an unusual book. I finished it very quickly, as I was intrigued by both story lines, and I couldn't wait to see how the main characters' lives intersected. It was in a most unexpected way but it really worked for me. This was not an uplifting, happy read for the most part, but it did offer hope for a better future for both characters. It is a fascinating character study.
Both narrators did an excellent job of bringing their characters to life and both immensely added to the telling of a story that for me is unforgettable.
I highly recommend this book.
"A Fabulous Find!!"
This book was such a surprise for me. I didn't expect to be so riveted to the mp3 player--I finished the book in a day and a half! This is an audiobook I really hated to end and it is a hard act to follow for my next book.
Firstly, the narration is the best! Sean Barrett nails the main character, Guido Guerrieri, but without even needing an Italian accent. He also portrays the defendent, Abdou Thiam, impeccably. I will definitely seek our more books by this narrator.
I really like this sort of story. I felt I really got into the head of the main character, that he was actually speaking to me. What some other reviewers found "tedious", I found compelling. I could have listened to the character, Guido, musing on about his life for a really long time; I found myself interested in it all! I loved his incidental relationships, too. Perhaps this is an indication of the narrator's skill and the author's talent combined. The author and the narrator are an unbeatable combination for me.
I liked the story very much too. I could not imagine how all the circumstantial evidence and prejudices of the main players could be overcome. It certainly wasn't how I expected it to turn out. I also found the Italian justice system very interesting.
All in all, this was a fun listening experience for me, much to soon over. I am definitely wanting more of Carofiglio and Barrett!
"Definitely for YA audiences!"
I had hopes this book would be similar to Card's Ender series, in that they had wide appeal to adults and YA audiences, alike. However, I feel this book was written mainly for young adults, which is certainly understandable and reasonable. Therefore, I am not deducting stars because I was not the target audience.
I felt that this book was lacking in action, that is, too much time was spent in setting up the story and characters. Yet, there was very little description of the characters and in my mind, I couldn't begin to visualize them. This was a relatively easy listen but towards the end, I was just wanting to finish. I already figured out what was going to happen and when it did, it was just ho-hum for me. I guess this book was missing a sense of excitement for me. Perhaps I look for something else than a younger audience--actually, there is little doubt about this.
As for the narration, Lincoln Hoppe has always been a favorite of mine. I think he usually does a great job of narrating YA books. One problem, however, was that his voices sounded truly adult and not teen at all. I had difficulty with this and had to keep reminding myself they were teens, with the exception of the times they were creating fart viruses!
I am a bit concerned about this review as I always want to be fair to an author. I'd say, if you are a lover of YA literature and this sounds like a book you'd like, go for it!
"Alot to like in this unusual mystery!"
There's a great deal to like about this book. It is a very unusual setting, a very unusual protagonist, and delightful collateral characters. As is mentioned in many other reviews and the description, the story takes place in Laos after the Communist takeover in the 1970's. Siri Paiboun is the 72 year old coroner, the only coroner in the country, who investigates a series of deaths. Siri would really like to retire after being a doctor for many years but it just isn't in the picture for him. He has been deemed to be a coroner and that is that.
For me, this is a book that you really have to listen to very carefully due to the unfamiliar sounding names, the many characters, and different plot lines. I got lost somewhere toward the end, and I had to listen to the last chapters over a couple of times. Thus, I rated it 3 stars and no higher. I think this book would be more enjoyed by a listener who can devote all their attention to it. My concurrent activities left me feeling lost in the story several times and this I can't really blame on the author.
"Jesuits in space!! First contact and so much more"
I read this book in paper and was SO happy to be able to get the audiobook. Colacci does a really fine narration to make the listening experience just about perfect.
While classified as science fiction, this book is so much more. If you are NOT usually a sci-fi fan, do not write The Sparrow off. It is a very unusual book that is multi-dimensional. It has so much to offer besides the sci-fi. If you ARE a sci-fi fan, just know that you will be getting a lot more than you might be expecting. Which is also good, right?
The character development is excellent, and what interesting characters Mary Doria Russell has created! This book addresses so much--philosophy, theology (Catholicism, Judaism) , celibacy, friendship, music, sexual assault, among others. There are a great deal of references to God (after all, a number of the characters are Jesuits!) , but it didn't put me off at all. I usually am turned off by books with religiosity in them; I can't stand the sneaky preachy-ness of some authors. That is not what this book is about!
I am not going to describe the story as it has been adequately done in other reviews. Perhaps you'd be better off surprised like I was the first time I read the book. But you should know that it is a very intense listening experience, especially toward the end, when we learn what really happened to the main character, Emilio Sandoz.
This book is like no other book I have read or listened to. I am so glad I found it.
"Really fascinating stuff!"
Ramachandran addresses various neurological disorders and oddities with his own insights into how these problems might arise. He discusses the roles of the different sides of the brain and how injuries or defects in various structures can affect the patient in really diverse and odd ways. He describes cases of patients who are in denial of a paralyzed limb, those who have lost awareness of the left side of their bodies, those who are savants, those who have religious experiences during epileptic episodes along with many other interesting and some times controversial topics.
Ramachandran is a brilliant neuroscientist who has a very inquisitive and curious mind which leads him to ask questions that other scientists avoid such as the role of the brain in religion or multiple personality disorder. Just the fact that he is not afraid to explore these ideas makes this book even more interesting for me. Much of the presented information is based not only on the brain's physiology but also the author's theories. Often he performs simple accompanying experiments which usually provide support for his theories.
The narration is excellent. I highly recommend this book if brain biology, physiology, disorders, and functioning are of interest to you.
"Engrossing thriller I didn't want to put down!"
4 1/2 stars all the way across.
I have enjoyed two other books by Linwood Barclay. This one was a great listen, with a really unique plot that had unexpected twists and never disappointed me, all the way through. Thomas Kilbride, diagnosed schizophrenic, seemed more to me like he had Asperger's syndrome, possibly with a bit of savant thrown in. His ability to memorize maps was extraordinary. However, he admitted to hearing voices and was being treated by a psychiatrist, so it appeared he was a high functioning schizophrenic, too.
I particularly like the relationship between the two brothers and how it improved over the period of the story into something more positive. The behavior of the characters was quite believable for the most part, despite the high number of murders occurring over the course of the story. This book had plenty of tension toward the end, and I had to keep reassuring myself Thomas and Ray would be fine. This book had a complex and interesting storyline that I really enjoyed. It has been adequately summarized in the book description and anymore details most likely would include spoilers.
As to the narration, I am not sure why there were two narrators. The narrator who narrated the two brothers' parts was exceptional--I really loved his voice and stye. The other narrator was adequate but nothing special. He did not detract from the story at all but really lost out in the comparison.
I highly recommend this story for anyone who loves an unusual mystery with well-developed characters.
"Pure sci-fi sillyness!"
Scalzi is the Christopher Moore of science fiction. He is terribly clever and witty and is sure to make you laugh. Wheaton is a fantastic narrator of this sort of techie fluff--it seems to come so naturally to him. However, I wish he would talk a little more slowly, so I could have time to digest the witticisms before he races on to the next bit.
You will certainly get the sci-fi in a Scalzi book but comedy reigns, really. If you are prepared for that and if you love satire, you should enjoy this book as much as the many reviewers did.
"Fascinating stuff!"
I had expected a bit more on the current crisis the Vatican is facing, that of priests as molesters. While it was addressed on a limited basis, after reflection, I realized that it would be extremely difficult for any author to really know the extent and ins and outs of this apparently longstanding problem due to various obvious issues.
That being said, I very much enjoyed this listen. I never thought much about the politics of the Vatican or the encompassing power struggles going on in the Church at any time. This book was quite an eye opener for me and interesting all the way through. It addresses many current issues in a neutral, non-biased fashion.
Hillgartner does an excellent narration. Over all, I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the workings and politics of the Vatican.
"Always a sucker for unsolved mysteries!"
I breezed through this book in record time. It seems I still can't resist an unsolved mystery.
This true story fascinated me and at no time did I find it boring, like several other reviewers. I found the details haunting and frightening--I can't even begin to imagine what those 9 hikers went through before their terrifying deaths. This is a creepy, mysterious true event that defies logical explanations. Whatever the actual cause was, it necessarily has to be as weird and strange as the manner in which the 9 hikers died. This is why I think the author has posited a reasonable explanation as to what actually happened. His unexpected explanation makes sense and certainly is plausible. However, I believe that no one will ever know for sure the events of that fateful night.
I have mixed feelings about Donnie Eichar doing his own narration. He most likely has no previous experience narrating an audiobook and this was obvious. In parts, it felt like he was just reading someone else's pages with little or no expression. On the other hand, I got a feel for his earnestness and for who he really is. I could see that this mystery tied him up in knots and wouldn't let go until he did what he could to investigate what really happened to the hikers. I don't think a professional narrator, someone who was perhaps older and more mature, could have really conveyed the real Donnie. So, this is a case in which I won't complain about an author reading his own book. While it certainly wasn't the best narration, it served a useful purpose for me.
Over all, this was an intriguing listen and I will be thinking about it in bed at night for a long while.
"A fine start to the series"
This first novel of the Liaden Universe/Theo Waitley series does what you would expect it to. It has a fair amount of "world building" where you are learning the lay of the land in Theo Waitley's story. You get a feel for the main characters as this coming-of-age story begins. How refreshing to find a coming-of-age story involving a female character, too!
In addition, Eileen Stevens gives a very good narration which adds to your listening experience.
I think this novel has whetted my appetite and left me wondering what is next for Theo. So yes, I will be following up in the near future on her next adventure in book 2 of the series.
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HOUSTON -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker has been elected to a third and final term as the leader of the nation's fourth largest city.
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In a crowded field, Parker got more than 50 percent of the vote Tuesday, enough to avoid a runoff in December.
She had faced eight challengers, with the strongest being former Houston city attorney Ben Hall.
Parker was first elected in 2009. She won her second term in 2011. Term limits prevent Parker from running for a fourth term.
During Parker's administration, Houston weathered the recent recession better than most major U.S. cities and has been named in surveys as one of the best cities to live in.
With Parker's re-election, Houston continues to be the largest city in the United States led by an openly gay person.
Parker gave her victory speech Tuesday night at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where she celebrated her first victory as Houston's mayor.
"To the voters of Houston, thank you for renewing your trust in me, in the city, in our ability to come together to work together to continue to make Houston the best city it can possibly be. It is already a great, great international city, but the best can always be better," she said.
Before Parker's victory speech, Hall thanked his supported as he conceded the election at the House of Dereon.
"Just before I took the stage, I called present incumbent Mayor Parker and I told her that the numbers may not speak well tonight, but this does not end this journey. We shall continue to fight for all of the dreams and aspirations of this great community. You have not heard the last of Ben Hall," he said.
Prior to the polls closing Tuesday evening, Parker and Hall were both busy trying to secure last-minute votes.
Hall started his day at 5 a.m., working some polls, shaking some hands and then voting at a Holiday Inn located on the Katy Freeway near his Memorial-area home.
His wife of more than 30 years and his 22-year-old son went to vote with him.
Hall pumped a lot of his own money into his run for mayor, and his TV ads were well produced.
Meanwhile, Parker started the day at the Breakfast Klub, a few blocks from her home, shaking the hands of voters.
She said she was feeling confident in winning re-election.
"I have expected to be the winner in this campaign all along. It was a question of whether it was today or in a runoff. And I think it's going to be today," she said.
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Schneider: Seahawks talking contract with Hasselbeck
Seahawks GM John Schneider said contract negotiations are going well with QB Matt Hasselbeck.
NFC West 2010 season-in-review team reports
Mike Williams emerged as one of the better stories of 2010, returning after two years out of the league to become the Seahawks' top receiver.
Top 10 stories of 2010 season
As players, owners and fans enter an offseason filled with uncertainty, Pro Football Weekly takes a look back at the 10 stories that shaped the 2010 season, both on the field and off.
Thurmond on track to win Seahawks' CB job
Walter Thurmond is a good bet to unseat Kelly Jennings as Seattle's starting right cornerback in 2011, according to NFC Whispers.
Cromartie and Hasselbeck engage in Twitter war
After Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck made a comment about Jets CB Antonio Cromartie on Twitter, Cromartie responded with a threat.
Seahawks comfortable with RBs Lynch, Forsett
While major improvement in Seattle's ground game is considered a key need, we hear there hasn't been much talk about making any major changes in the Seahawks' RB corps.
NFC West tired of being 'NFC Worst'
The NFC West has been acting with a sense of urgency to shed its image as the league's wasteland, making a number of impressive coaching hires.
Seahawks look to gain ground with Cable, without Bates
Team insiders believe the Seahawks' 31st-ranked running attack that failed to have a player rush for 100 yards in the regular season was at the root of Pete Carroll's decision to fire offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates.
Bevell is new offensive coordinator in Seattle
The Seahawks have signed former Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell to the same job.
Report: Seahawks offer offensive coordinator job to Bevell
A report from ESPN Wednesday evening says that former Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has been offered the same position with the Seahawks.
Seahawks hire Cable, make other coaching moves
The Seahawks made a series of coaching moves, including hiring former Raiders head coach Tom Cable.
Report: Seahawks fire OC Bates
The Seahawks fired offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates on Tuesday. Bates came to Seattle with Pete Carroll after being Carroll's assistant at USC.
Seahawks assistant leaves for Longhorns
Seahawks DBs coach Jerry Gray will be an assistant head coach and DBs coach at his alma mater, the University of Texas, Mack Brown announced Monday.
CBS' blame game and Fox's arrogance
Barry Jackson gives his playoff commentary from the couch.
Carlson, Trufant suffer concussions; will stay overnight in hospital
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that TE John Carlson and CB Marcus Trufant were likely to remain in a Chicago hospital overnight after both players suffered concussions in Sunday's divisional playoff game.
Miller had four catches for 48 yards in a 24-14 victory over the Redskins on Sunday.||||||| Miller led the 'Hawks in receiving heading into next week's divisional showdown with Atlanta as the stakes get raised.
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with Miller.||||||| Miller's signing reunites him with former Oakland coach Tom Cable, now Seattle's offensive line coach. Miller was a Pro Bowl selection last season after catching 60 passes and five touchdowns.
The Oakland Raiders have tendered a contract to tight end Zach Miller to keep the right to match any offers he receives if he became a restricted free agent.||||||| Miller said in a phone interview that he received his tender on Thursday.
Miller is active for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.||||||| Miller had been dealing with a foot injury, but seems like a safe play after practicing on Friday.
Miller could miss next week's game with a foot injury.||||||| Miller is dealing with plantar fascia in his foot, but the good news was that x-rays were negative for a fracture in his fibula.


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Kurdish Independence: Harder Than It Looks | Joost Hilterman
Joost Hilterman is the Chief Operating Officer at the International Crisis Group
The jihadist blitz through northwestern Iraq has ended the fragile peace that was established after the 2007-2008 US surge. It has cast grave doubt on the basic capacity of the Iraqi army—reconstituted, trained and equipped at great expense by Washington—to control the country, and it could bring down the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, whose eight-year reign has been marred by mismanagement and sectarian polarization. But for Iraqi Kurds, the offensive by the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) and other groups has offered a dramatic opportunity: a chance to expand their own influence beyond Iraqi Kurdistan and take possession of other parts of northern Iraq they've long claimed as theirs.
At the heart of these "disputed areas" is the strategic city of Kirkuk, which the disciplined and highly motivated Kurdish Peshmerga took over in mid-June, after Iraqi soldiers stationed there fled in fear of advancing jihadists. A charmless city of slightly less than one million people, Kirkuk betrays little of its past as an important Ottoman garrison town. The desolate ruin of an ancient citadel, sitting on a mound overlooking the dried-out Khasa River, is one of the few hints of the city's earlier glory. Yet Kirkuk lies on top of one of Iraq's largest oil fields, and with its crucial location directly adjacent to the Kurdish region, the city is the prize in the Kurds' long journey to independence, a town they call their Jerusalem. When their Peshmerga fighters easily took over a few weeks ago, there was loud rejoicing throughout the Kurdish land.
But while the Kurds believe Kirkuk's riches give them crucial economic foundations for a sustainable independent state, the city's ethnic heterogeneity raises serious questions about their claims to it. Not only is Kirkuk's population—as with that of many other Iraqi cities, including Baghdad itself—deeply intermixed. The disputed status of its vast oil field also stands as a major obstacle to any attempt to divide the country's oil revenues equitably. To anyone who advocates dividing Iraq into neat ethnic and sectarian groups, Kirkuk shows just how challenging that would be in practice.
The definitive loss of Kirkuk and the giant oil field surrounding it could precipitate the breakup of Iraq, and while the present government in Baghdad is in no position to resist Kurdish control, a restrengthened leadership might, in the future, seek to retake the city by force. For the Kurds, the sudden territorial gains may also not be the panacea they seem to think they are. The Kurdish oil industry is still much in development, and if the Kurdish region loses access to Baghdad's annual budget allocations without a ready alternative, it is likely to face a severe economic crisis. Moreover, the same jihadist insurgency that has enabled Kurdish advances in the disputed territories is also a potent new threat to the Kurds themselves. So the taking of Kirkuk poses an urgent question: how important is Iraq's stability to the Kurds' own security and long-term aims?
I first visited Kirkuk some twenty-three years ago, driving from Baghdad and entering from the west. Coming up from the capital in those days one had little doubt that one was in Arab areas all the way to the outskirts of Kirkuk, while the city itself, like many urban conglomerations in the wider region, was home to many different ethnic and religious groups, none of them dominant. There were Shia mixed in with Sunnis, and along with three major ethnicities—Arab, Kurdish, and Turkic—the city contained a smaller population of Chaldo-Assyrian Christians, who claimed to be original inhabitants of what was known in ancient times as Arrapha. In fact, despite the Kurds' strong presence in Kirkuk today, they were relatively late arrivals, having settled mostly in the years since the oil industry first took hold in the 1930s.
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New Zealand military forces were involved in Korea from 1950 to 1957. First, they took part in the United Nations 'police action' to repel Communist North Korea's invasion of its southern neighbour. Better known as the Korean War, this conflict lasted from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953, when an armistice was agreed. A reduced New Zealand force then remained in Korea in a garrison role until the last troops were finally withdrawn in 1957.
Although New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations force was not large, the crisis had a major impact on the country's approach to international relations. In New Zealand, as elsewhere, it was assumed that North Korea was acting at the instigation of the Soviet Union, and that firm resistance to communist encroachment was necessary.
The events in North Korea provided an opportunity for New Zealand to pursue its goal of obtaining a commitment by the United States to its security. The ANZUS Treaty of 1951 was the successful achievement of this objective, and was to have far-reaching implications for New Zealand's international relations in the long term.
The crisis also had a dramatic influence on New Zealand's economy. A wool boom brought great prosperity but also provided a backdrop to the bitter waterfront dispute of 1951.
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Acknowledging the very best in professional and scholarly publishing, the annual PROSE Awards recognise publishers' and authors' commitment to pioneering works of research and for contributing to the conception, production, and design of landmark works in their fields. Judged by peer publishers, librarians, and medical professionals, Wiley are pleased to congratulate Professor Ian Fleming, winner of the PROSE Award in Chemistry and Physics for Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions.
Molecular orbital theory is used by chemists to describe the arrangement of electrons in chemical structures. It is also a theory capable of giving some insight into the forces involved in the making and breaking of chemical bonds—the chemical reactions that are often the focus of an organic chemist's interest. Organic chemists with a serious interest in understanding and explaining their work usually express their ideas in molecular orbital terms, so much so that it is now an essential component of every organic chemist's skills to have some acquaintance with molecular orbital theory.
Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions is both a simplified account of molecular orbital theory and a review of its applications in organic chemistry; it provides a basic introduction to the subject and a wealth of illustrative examples. In this book molecular orbital theory is presented in a much simplified, and entirely non-mathematical language, accessible to every organic chemist, whether student or research worker, whether mathematically competent or not. Topics covered include:
- Molecular Orbital Theory
- Molecular Orbitals and the Structures of Organic Molecules
- Chemical Reactions — How Far and How Fast
- Ionic Reactions — Reactivity
- Ionic Reactions — Stereochemistry
- Pericyclic Reactions
- Radical Reactions
- Photochemical Reactions
This expanded Reference Edition of Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions takes the content and the same non-mathematical approach of the Student Edition, and adds extensive extra subject coverage, detail and over 1500 references. The additional material adds a deeper understanding of the models used, and includes a broader range of applications and case studies. Providing a complete in-depth reference for a more advanced audience, this edition will find a place on the bookshelves of researchers and advanced students of organic, physical organic and computational chemistry.
The student edition of Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions presents molecular orbital theory in a simplified form, and offers an invaluable first textbook on this important subject for students of organic, physical organic and computational chemistry. Further information can be viewed here.
"These books are the result of years of work, which began as an attempt to write a second edition of my 1976 book Frontier Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions. I wanted to give a rather more thorough introduction to molecular orbitals, while maintaining my focus on the organic chemist who did not want a mathematical account, but still wanted to understand organic chemistry at a physical level. I'm delighted to win this prize, and hope a new generation of chemists will benefit from these books."
-Professor Ian Fleming
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Lew Tucker on Talk2Cisco04/05/2011
Cisco's CTO of Cloud Computing Lew Tucker discusses what's real with cloud computing today and how pervasive it will be in our lives going forward. As one of the industry's key innovators, Lew will share his perspective and experience in how big cloud computing can get, how early the marketplace is in its evolution, and how diverse clouds will be in meeting various needs of businesses and people.
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Color credits confirmed by Anthony Tollin.
Part 1 of annual JLA/JSA crossover featuring the All-Star Squadron; Roy Thomas, plot consultant. Part 2 continues in All-Star Squadron (DC, 1981 series) #14. Part 3 continues next issue. Crime Syndicate last seen imprisoned in Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #30, but had been previously freed in Secret Society of Super-Villains (DC, 1976 series) #'s 13-15, only to be reimprisoned again.
An announcement that letter writer Barbara Randall has been hired to write for DC, as well as letters of comment from John A. Wilcox, Mike Zytka, Darren Saner, Mike Sopp, T.M. Maple, and Andrew J. MacLaney.


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Currently I don't have any time btw, school and work is kicking my ass. Hi I am Arvin, btw. I am new here. I have a few questions about my work out. I am 5'9 at 157lbs, my goal is to build muscle, I have been lifting on and off for about three years and never seem to get anywhere except for minor muscle growth. I think it's because I don't keep with it. I don't have that much time. I want to see if you guys can help me improve on it. I also need a place to add Abs. And tell me if I have any adjustments to make to this routine. THanks.
Monday - Chest and Triceps and Delts/Traps
INCL Barbell Bench- 105lbs 3 x 5
DECL Barbell Bench- 135lbs 3 x 5
FLAT Bench - 135lbs 3 x 5
Pull Down Triceps EXT - 30lbs 3 x 10-12
TATE - 30lbs 3 x 5 JMs- 30 3 x 5 (Alternating)
Close Grip Bench Press - 60lbs 3 x 10
Shoulder Shrugs - 100lbs 3 x 10
Military Press - 50lbs 3 x 5
Upright Rows - 50lbs 3 x 5
Wednesday - Back/Biceps Posterior Delts.
Dumbbell Rows - (30lbs x 2) 3 x 8
Lat Rows (Pulley) - 115lbs 3 x 8
Lat Rows(Plated Lever) - 90lbs 3 x 8
Double-Arm Single DB Preacher Curls - 50lbs 3 x 8
Toweled One Arm Bicep Curls - 15lbs 3 x 8
Toweled Barbell BCs - 50lbs 3 x 8
Saturdays - Legs/Back
Dead lifts - 135lbs 3 x 5
Squats - 135lbs 3 x 5
Dumbbell Lunges - 30lbs x 2 3 x 5
Machine Leg Press - 135lbs 3 x 5
Stick with a premade program designed for beginning lifters like Starting Strength or Hardgainer. Making up your own routine is folly.
If it hasn't worked for the last three years, I doubt it will suddenly work this time. It might be time to try something different. Give abreviated strength training a try.
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Don't be afraid to lift more than 135 lbs.
When I was younger I tried to get into training many times but never was able to stick with it. I'd go for a while. Get hot and heavy and burn out quick. Or, I'd go for a couple weeks and just stop. This time around I've been training consistently without any significant breaks for about 18 months. Why did it work this time?
When I started training this time I didn't go in with a routine, or to try to get massive guns, etc. In fact my only goal for the first month was to show up every day that I was supposed to. Even if I didn't do much. As long as I showed up it was a success. Then once going to the gym was a habit I began adding in some consistent work. The stuff I was doing 18 months ago was laughable, embarrassing even. But, I built the habit. And because I wasn't breaking my back I didn't burn out. It's fine to want to train "hardcore" but you need a base of fitness and recovery to do that. If you try to go "hardcore" when you are an out of the box newbie I guarantee you won't make it eight weeks.
Over time I sought out training partners. Having a training partner makes it alot harder to bail out. But, get a partner who is consistent. Otherwise, they'll just drag you down with them. After a while, my training partner did eventually bail on me. So, I found someone who wouldn't bail on me.....a group. Think about it. A single person can flake out on you, or get sick, injured, etc. But, if you train in a group you can guarantee that someone will be there. Even if you don't train with the group three or four days per week you can still get the benefit. I usually train with my group once, maybe twice per week. But, because I know that I need to keep up with the group I consistently hit all my sessions.
Figure this out. Then the routine will follow. But, the best routine will fail if you don't show up to do it.
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Also, doing less (not more) will help you to stay consistant. It is much easier to drag yourself to the gym to do Squats and Presses than it is to get geared up to do a whole laundry list of exercises. Much easier to track successes too.
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In response to "not having time" sometimes you gotta make sacrifices. You do have time, you just choose to do other things with it. Instead of watching TV, go work out. Instead of going out Friday night, go work out. Instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning, wake up and go work out. Everyone is busy, some people just decide to make sacrifices to exercise and some people don't.
Most people pray for a lighter load in life...ever thought of praying for a stronger back?
Goals as of 2/08/11 (current) goal:
Squat: (505) 535, Deadlift: (475) 500, Bench: (325) 350 Total: 1305 (1385)
BW: 225 as of 02/01/2011 Goal: 205 by May 1, 2011
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On its most recent blog post, Nielsen reports findings about smartphone use in the United States. It shows that smartphone use is at an inflection point: As of February, 50% of all mobile phones in the U.S. were smartphones. By next month, it's likely that the number will be more than 50%, because Nielsen reports that almost two-thirds of the people who bought mobile phones in the last three months bought smartphones.
The blog then goes on to report on smartphone market share. Of all U.S. smartphone owners in February, 48% have an Android phone, 32% have an iPhone, 12% have a Blackberry phone, and 8% have "other" smartphones. Windows Phone would be one of those in the "other" category.
There's even worse news for Windows Phone in the Nielsen numbers. Of those who bought a smartphone in the last three months, 48% bought Android devices, 43% bought iPhones, 5% bought Blackberries, and only 4% bought an "other" smartphone. So it's very likely that Windows Phone purchases in the last three months have been very anemic, and Windows Phone market share might even fall further.
Nokia has some big launches coming up of Windows Phone devices, notably the Lumia 900, due out soon. That may help increase Windows Phone market share. Whether it will be enough to lift Windows Phone out of the "other" category in Nielsen surveys remains to be seen, though.


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Delivery questions
Where can my boxes be delivered?
Currently, graze boxes can only be shipped to US addresses, including P.O. Boxes, within the lower 48 states.
For the time being, graze does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, APOs, FPOs, or US Territory addresses.
We've only just launched in the US and are working very hard to expand the areas we can deliver to. Keep an eye on our website for changes in the future!
How much does delivery cost?
The good news is that delivery is always FREE.
Do I need to sign up for regular deliveries?
Yes, you will be signed up to receive regular deliveries when you sign up. You can change their frequency after you sign up on your deliveries page. We currently offer the option to receive a box either once a week or once every two weeks.
When can I expect my first box?
It takes us a bit of time to prepare and pick your graze box since every box is personalized for you—as soon as it's ready, we mail it out. You can expect your first one to arrive around 10 days after you join graze.
How often will my boxes come?
When you join graze, you'll sign up to receive a box either every week or every two weeks depending on where you are based in the US. Boxes can be delivered every day of the year the USPS delivers mail
Do I need to be in and sign for my box?
No, graze boxes are sent by USPS so they do not require a signature.
Will my boxes fit into my mailbox?
Yes. We've designed our boxes so that they will fit in most standard mailboxes.
What do I do if my box hasn't arrived?
We always pack and ship your boxes in plenty of time to get to you every time. Because we send all your boxes via USPS however, occasionally they may be held up. If it's well over due, you can let us know here.
How do I postpone my boxes if I'm away?
This can be done on your deliveries page under 'your regular boxes'. You can postpone your regular boxes one week at a time by clicking on 'when next?' and selecting the week you'd like to receive your next box.
If we've already started preparing your next box, it won't be possible for you to push the delivery date back. Amendments to orders can only be made before your cut-off time.
Payment & cancellation questions
How much does each box cost?
Each nibblebox, containing 4 tasty snack packs, costs just $6, including delivery.
When do I pay?
You pay per box and we take payment up to a week in advance of you receiving your box as we need time to prepare it and send it to you.
Which payment cards do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express cards.
How do I cancel?
Just go to your deliveries page. Under 'your regular box', select 'more options' then 'cancel this order'. Make sure you click through any subsequent options until you see confirmation of your cancellation on the screen.
If you have only one regular order set up (for example, one box that arrives every week or one box that arrives every two weeks) then this will fully cancel that regular order and no more boxes will be sent.
If you have more than one regular order set up (for example two boxes a week, or one box that gets delivered to you and one that goes to a friend) you'll need to repeat this process for each order.
The cut-off time for making changes to your orders can be found next to 'cut-off time' in the middle of your deliveries page.
As long as you cancel before your cut-off time, no more boxes will be sent. If your next box is already being prepared when you cancel your regular order, then this final box will still be sent.
What's the latest that I can make changes to or cancel my box?
You can cancel or make changes to your box at any time online. However, because we start preparing your boxes in advance you need to give us a bit of notice. Your cut-off time for making any changes will be the same each time, please click here to find out your cut-off time.
Selection questions
How do I choose what goes into my box?
The food in your box is selected based on your own preferences. For each of our foods, you tell us whether you like, love, or would like to try them. We put together your box based on these ratings ensuring you always receive the food you like.
What if I don't like some ingredients?
It's really easy to 'trash' everything containing a certain ingredient, (e.g. coconut). Just visit our search page, type the name of the food you want to 'trash' in the search box and voila... all the mixes containing this ingredient will appear. You can then 'trash' away.
Can I change my ratings?
Yes, you can change your ratings at any time. In fact we would love you to rate the snacks in every box you receive, so that we can make sure we always send you your favorites.
Box questions
Which types of boxes do you offer?
We offer two types of boxes, a nibblebox and a caloriecounterbox. Both of our boxes are deliciously balanced with a great mix of sweet and savory, wholesome and tasty food.
Read all about them here to see which box is perfect for you.
Is my box recyclable?
Yes, please recycle it!
What has happened to the lightbox?
We have changed the name of this box to the caloriecounterbox so that it's really clear exactly what this box is all about. It is still all of the lowest calorie snacks from our range with under 150kcal in every pack.
Will my graze box fit in my mailbox?
We've designed our graze boxes to fit inside most standard-sized mailboxes, but we know this can vary.
What is a one time box?
A one time box is an extra box that can be ordered in addition to your regularly scheduled deliveries, you can order a one time box here on your deliveries page.
Do I need to have an account to send a one time box?
Yes, you'll need to sign up for an account with graze to be able to order a one time box, but it's really easy, just click here to getstarted.
Can I send a one time box as a gift?
Yes! One time boxes make great gifts and can be shipped to all US addresses, including P.O. Boxes, within the lower 48 states. We find that many grazers enjoy the ability to include an (optional) personalized message in the booklet which accompanies a one time box.
Is there a limit to the number of one time boxes I can send?
There's no limit to the number of one time boxes that you can send, so feel free to share the gift of graze with everyone that you know!
How much do one time boxes cost?
One time boxes cost $6.00 just like your regular box. There are no additional costs or fees associated with ordering a one time box.
When/how will I be charged for the one time box?
We'll charge your payment card that's on file for the one time box when you place the order for the box.
When will the one time box be received?
The one time box should be received about 7-12 days after you've placed the order. You can check the status of your boxes on your deliveries page.
Can I return my box for a refund?
Since each box is prepared especially for you, we're not able to refund for boxes that are refused or marked as returned to sender. Any boxes that are marked as "return to sender" or "refused" will be disposed of by USPS, and will not be sent back to the graze kitchen. If you no longer wish to receive graze boxes, you can cancel future deliveries here on your deliveries page.
Food questions
How do I find out the ingredients of your snacks?
Just click on each photo in our range and you can see the full ingredients for that product.
Do you cater for people with allergies?
Graze is not suitable for people with allergies. Our snacks are packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soybeans (soya) and egg, as well as sesame and sulfites. In addition to this, cross-contamination between any of our ingredients is likely to occur.
Are your products nut free?
Unfortunately not, we can't guarantee that our products are free from traces of nuts and sesame since they are packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame. If you suffer from a nut allergy you will not be able to graze.
How do I trash a particular ingredient?
To trash all the mixes including a specific ingredient, enter the name of that ingredient in the search box here and then select trash underneath each snack.
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, then graze is not suitable for you as our snacks are packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soybeans (soya) and egg, as well as sesame and sulfites, and cross-contamination is likely to occur.
Do you cater for people with dietary requirements?
As all of our our snacks are packed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soybeans (soya) and egg, as well as sesame and sulfites, we cannot guarantee our snacks will be suitable for people with specific dietary requirements as cross-contamination is likely to occur.
You can use our dietary preferences page to 'trash' any products containing ingredients you don't wish to receive, but please keep the risk of cross-contamination in mind when doing so.
How do I make sure I only get foods suitable for celiacs?
You can 'trash' products containing gluten using our dietary preferences page. To 'trash' all snacks which contain wheat, just click here.
Please do bear in mind that all of our our snacks are packed in a facility that also processes wheat and cross-contamination between all of the ingredients that we use is likely to occur.
What if I have a lactose or dairy intolerance?
You can trash all of our snacks containing dairy products on our dietary preferences page, under 'contains milk.'
Please do bear in mind that all of our snacks are packed in a facility that also processes milk and cross-contamination between all of the ingredients that we use is likely to occur.
Are your nibbles suitable for vegetarians?
Our current range is suitable for vegetarians. A few of our natural treats do contain shellac which is approved by The North American Vegetarian Society, but if you'd rather not receive these, you can 'trash' them here.
What about vegans?
If you're vegan, it's really easy to 'trash' everything unsuitable on our dietary preferences page. We do want to make it clear though that all our food is prepared in the same place so there's always a high chance of cross-contamination.
Do any of your foods contain egg?
Yes, our sponge pieces contain whole egg and our mini meringues and amaretti drops contain egg white (always free range). However, we can't guarantee that your boxes will be suitable as all our recipes are prepared in the same kitchen.
I don't like spicy food - can I make sure I don't receive any in my graze boxes?
Some of the nibbles in our range are a little spicy, but we've been careful to make sure that they're not too hot. Everyone has a different tolerance for spice, however, so if you don't want to turn up the heat, then you can trash all spicy mixes on our dietary preferences page.
Do my mixes contain any hard or crunchy ingredients?
Some ingredients in our snacks, such as nuts and corn, are dried or roasted before they're packed in your boxes so it may be the case that they're a little hard or crunchy and have a natural variance in texture. If you don't have healthy, strong teeth then we do ask that you proceed with caution when eating our mixes.
Do any of my snacks require a microwave?
To enjoy graze's popping corn you will need to cook it in a microwave. If you don't have one then you might want to go on over to our dietary preferences page and select 'trash all' next to 'requires a microwave'.
Do you use any genetically modified ingredients (GMOs) in your snacks?
Though we don't feature organic produce in our boxes, none of our products contain genetically modified ingredients.
Do you use any artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors?
We are really proud to say that we avoid using any artificial sweeteners (like aspartame), artificial colors and flavors in our nibbles.
Do any of your snacks contain hydrogenated oils or trans fats?
We source ingredients that do not contain hydrogenated oils or trans fats. We do feature margarine in some of our nibbles, such as our flapjacks and wholemeal shortbread dippers, but these are baked using trans-fat free margarine.
What's a portion?
The graze nutrition team selects our portion sizes to be both satisfying and delicious. We provide individual portions of food you can't easily get elsewhere, so you can have a more varied, balanced diet.
Do you remove the pits from your dried fruits?
We do our very best to remove the pits from our dried fruit, but please be careful just in case the odd piece of pit is missed.
As our ingredients originate from natural sources there's always a small chance that there could be a piece of pit or shell in any of our snacks.
Seasonal range
What's in the seasonal range?
Our seasonal range includes all of our Belgian chocolate mixes.
You can view and rate our chocolate nibbles here.
When is the seasonal range available?
We want our grazers to receive all their products in the best condition possible, so we will only send these nibbles from fall to spring (when temperatures are lower).
I live in a cooler area - why can't I receive the seasonal range all year round?
While there ain't no mountain high enough, no valley low enough, no river wide enough to keep us from getting your graze box to you, in order for you to receive it as fast as possible it may travel through other parts of the country where temperatures are warmer than where you are.