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There have been a number of studies published that portray Windows as less expensive than Linux, so I think you should frame this discussion as what costs in your company will be. Come up with hard costs of what it takes to administer a Windows box vs. a Linux box. Create a spreadsheet with the costs documented in black and white. That's the kind of ammunition you need.
Keep in mind that your CIO is probably going to be concerned with human switching costs (i.e., the costs to get less technically-sophisticated users up to speed on Linux/Open Office/Evolution -- and don't forget e-mail! Do a small study with a willing end user about how much effort it was to switch. Emphasize that OpenOffice supports Office file formats, so the content of the organization can be retained.
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Children's Voice
Mar/Apr 2007
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Management Matters
Building Your Assets
There's more to "capital" than what shows on the balance sheet.
By Charles L. Baker
Comedian Moms Mabley had a wonderful line: "If you see anyone feeling normal these days, they're probably just not well." That sure looks like the case for many nonprofit organizations.
Wherever we look, it seems that formerly stalwart organizations are struggling with fundraising, loss of public confidence, or declining quality. These concerns nearly always end--or begin--in a conflict between board and staff. Your local newspaper probably has more than one example of a human service or arts organization where internal conflicts have spilled over into the public eye.
In the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization, it might be said that the goal of all activity is the building of capital for the organization. Although staff and board alike might agree with that sentiment, they often forget there are four types of capital.
All of these assets are vital in a strong organization--and "growing" one asset, if we aren't careful, may deplete another. It's greatly to the advantage of the organization's long-term health, however, to note that all forms of capital can be "spent," and given enough time and effort, each can be converted into one or more other forms.
Financial Capital
During stressful times, it is common for the board and management to focus almost exclusively on financial capital. This is, of course, the money or securities that are necessary to meet the payroll and pay the bills. Financial capital is vital in the short run.
When executives gather at a conference, the conversation frequently turns to discussions of finances--accounts receivable, payables, and lines of credit. When board members are sharing lunch, their conversations turn to discussions about the size of the endowment fund and how to cut the budget. We've all been a part of those conversations--way too often. The other forms of capital don't get nearly as much attention.
Physical Capital
When there is less financial pressure, both board and management often turn their attention to physical capital. These are the hard assets, such as buildings, vehicles, or equipment owned by the organization. Physical capital has everyday value, and it has the advantage of a having estimated financial worth that can be sold to generate financial capital in a time of need.
One new agency executive complains, "I have a roof on the administration building that leaks at the slightest sprinkle, but all the board wants to talk about is how to maintain our endowment fund."
The Chair of the board's Finance Committee has a different perspective: "When our time as board members is over, people will review our legacy and ask if we were good stewards of the endowment."
They're both right, of course, in this conflict of two different types of capital. Looking at the organization's overall assets is critical, no question. But, although they may not be popular for their views, members of the board's Property Committee must stand up for the legacy of neglected and deteriorating buildings.
Human Capital
At least financial and physical capital have a dollar value in the annual audit. True, physical capital may not get enough attention, but the auditor does provide a dollar value for the agency's buildings and real property.
But the board needs more than the Finance Committee, and management needs more than a CFO. Good CEOs spend a lot of time trying to grow human capital. This is the value of resources found in the employees of the organization, including their skills, education, knowledge, and experience.
Obviously, employees add value to the organization. Over time, their work and productive efforts build both the organization's financial and physical capital. Unfortunately, employees only show up in financial statements as liabilities. To forget that it is human capital that earns all the revenue of the organization is a terrible mistake.
One business executive complains, "I have some highly skilled employees, and every year I resent their very high salaries, but then I remember I wouldn't have a business without them."
Unfortunately, many child welfare organizations have not invested in the asset of human capital, and they tend to see child care workers and social workers as easily replaceable parts in a machine. As CEOs and boards focus too heavily on financial assets, they have seriously failed to understand, as one example, the connection between high turnover and the number of physical restraints of children. Inexperienced workers just do not know how to use their relationships in behavior management. This kind of skill is not developed in college classes; it's only developed through good supervision and years of experience.
We could gain some insight from those organizations that are more heavily invested in human capital. For example, it takes many years to select and hire the musicians who are the human capital of your local orchestra. Successful orchestras are deeply committed to low turnover. They realize that, just like the other forms of capital, human capital can be spent, and the orchestra board understands a dramatic loss of several players cannot be taken lightly--it's no less serious than financial mismanagement or failure to repair a leaking roof.
Child welfare agencies often do not spend the time and effort necessary to select, hire, and develop unique and highly qualified human capital. The evidence for this is in our very high rates of turnover. What does the management of an orchestra know that we don't?
Orchestras and child welfare organizations do have one thing in common--low salaries. But, whereas the orchestra conductor knows the orchestra is never going to be much better than the last chair of the second violin section, the board and management of many human service organizations tend to think that one direct child care worker is pretty much like any other. The orchestra builds retention through its selection process. Applicants know a lot will be expected, but if selected they will be working not just for a salary. They will be working for the applause. Boards and managers of child welfare agencies should perhaps more carefully consider how to recognize--and applaud--the work of outstanding frontline performers.
One humorous executive notes, "If every board member had to spend an orientation day working a shift in the group home--our staff would be appreciated a lot more."
Social Capital
With dedication and effort over the long haul, an organization can also build its social capital. This refers to the resources available to the organization by virtue of its history of positive efforts in the community. This is a reciprocal asset, built on mutual trust over time. Social capital is the good will of the public toward the organization. Only the best organizations--with insightful executives and board members with a genuine, long-range view--attempt to measure and care for the legacy of social capital.
Part of the notion of social capital is bound up in the public's perception of the quality of the service or product any organization produces--and the quality of something less tangible, like musical performance or child welfare work, is really quite difficult to measure. An in-depth customer and community survey, conducted by an external consultant, is necessary for this assessment. Interviews with key customers, vendors, political leaders, neighbors, and even competitors will give the organization an opportunity to take a candid look at the quality of its work and its value to the community.
Many organizations avoid such surveys, perhaps because of the expense, but such knowledge is extremely valuable to the board, since one measurement of social capital for a nonprofit is the amount of money that can be raised in support of the organization. Having a great reputation--positive social capital--can translate into stronger financial support.
Thinking Long-Term
Accounting procedures do a fine job of reporting on the net worth of an organization's financial capital, and an adequate job of discovering physical capital. They fail miserably in accounting for the worth of human and social capital.
In determining an organization's overall assets, therefore, the board and management must keep in mind that all forms of capital can be built, saved, and spent. Each form of capital can be transformed into another form, although with both human and social capital the process takes longer and is more difficult to quantify.
No nonprofit board, in the interest of positive fiscal health, can afford to make a mistake with either the human or social capital of the organization. The board's role is analogous to the chicken in the old story of the hen who suggested to the pig that, as a gesture of good will, both animals could make a contribution to the farmer's breakfast. The pig responded that although an egg is a worthy gift, bacon is a genuine sacrifice.
In a time of short-term financial stress, sacrificing the human capital of a good organization can reduce the public trust in the quality of that organization, and damage its long-term financial health.
Charles L. Baker is the President of Baker & Company, Louisville, Kentucky, providing support for nonprofit boards, executive coaching, and executive talent matching. Contact him at
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- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 oz heavy cream
- 1 oz (2 tbsp butter)
- 8 oz chocolate candy coating
- 14 lollipop sticks
- Assorted toppings (sprinkles, chopped nuts, etc)
1. Place the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a medium bowl.
2. Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Heat the cream until it comes to a simmer and small bubbles appear on the sides of the pan.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit and soften the chocolate for a minute. Gently whisk the cream and chocolate together until your mixture is shiny and smooth. Whisk in the room temperature butter.
4. Press a layer of cling wrap on top of the chocolate and refrigerate it until it's firm enough to scoop, about 1 hour.
5. Once firm but not hard, use a small candy scoop or a teaspoon to make your balls of ganache, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 28-30 truffles from this batch. Roll them between your palms to make them round, and dust your palms with a bit of cocoa powder, if necessary, when the truffles start to stick.
6. Melt the chocolate candy coating in the microwave. Dip one end of a lollipop stick in the coating, then insert it into the center of a truffle. The coating will help anchor the stick in place. Repeat with the remaining sticks and truffles, until each truffle is on a lollipop stick.
7. If you have the time, leave the truffles out overnight at cool room temperature. This will cause them to develop a "skin" and make them firm enough to dip, without having to refrigerate them. If you don't have the time, refrigerate the tray until the truffles are very firm. (Refrigerating the truffles makes the candy coating more likely to crack after dipping, since the truffles expand as they warm up. This can be remedied by double-dipping the truffles, or covering the cracks with sprinkles or other decorations.)
8. Once the truffles are firm, re-melt the chocolate coating. Holding the end of a lollipop stick, quickly dip a truffle into the coating until it is completely covered. Remove it from the coating and let the excess drip back into the bowl. Hold it upside down and gently swirl it to encourage all the extra to drip off. If you want it to be completely round then poke the stick into a piece of strofoam to let it dry upright. Otherwise, place it upside-down or sideways on a foil-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle the Truffle Pop with your decorations of choice while the coating is still wet.
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MaryAnn Kelly, 58, of Grafton, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2013) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born in Oakland, Calif., on July 30, 1954, a daughter of the late Elbert and Birdie (Hayes) Wells.
MaryAnn was a retired pediatric nurse and previously worked at the Cheat Lake Physician's Office in Morgantown, where she was the nurse manager. She was a loving homemaker who made her family what a family should be. She enjoyed cooking, especially gourmet, NASCAR racing and scuba diving in Aruba.
She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Michael John Kelly of Grafton; one son, Michael Kelly Jr. and his wife Jessica of Grafton; three daughters, Julie Ann Kelly of Pittsburgh, Pa., Marcie Ann Woolery and her husband David of Land O Lakes, Fla., and Tina Swaniger and her husband Rustin of Core; and 11 grandchildren, William Kelly, Isabella Kelly, Chloe Woolery, Gabriella Kelly, Breanna Swaniger, Chase Kelly, Natalie Woolery, Taylor Swaniger, Jonathon Woolery, Mikhayla Kelly and Jonah Woolery.
Also surviving is a brother, Elbert Wells Jr. of Brussells.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wells.
Family and friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 5-8 p.m. Friday.
In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, her body will be cremated following her visitation and a memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Augustine Church in Grafton.
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Ideas Concerning Costumes for Captain America
Perhaps those with a lot of experience are usually the worst when it comes to assuming people know more about what is being discussed than they really do know. Finding out about animattr, and all it requires, is not an easy task even for some intermediate marketers.
So you can easily see that it really can be dangerous to attempt some strategies until you are completely sure of what you are doing.
Even full length articles do not have the space to cover the basics that would be helpful or necessary for you to know. Be forewarned as you travel in your journey because always suspecting there is something else that is part of the puzzle will keep you sharp. So it would be a good idea to discover more on your own before you launch a complete campaign.
With the release of the Captain America move soon to be released; this costume is being considered by a number of people. The selections are great; you may decide to spend a little more money for a quality costume that will last longer, or a little less for a quickie costume. Below we will evaluate some of the choices you have when you are searching for just the right Captain America outfit.
Part of the Avengers, Captain America is often associated with this group of superheroes. The Avengers have long been featured in comics, but more recently we've been seeing them in movies. So now, due to this popularity, people are dressing up like Captain America and other members of the Avengers. Iron Man and Thor, soon many others, have been on the big screen, all members of the Avengers. You and your friends could dress up as the Avengers and have a big superhero meeting at your house before the party! Once you decide to throw party, get your buddies together, and go rent some Avenger costumes at a local store near you. These days, costumes have become pretty large on the market and settling for a low quality costume that comes apart at the seams is not longer your only option. If you wish to get a fancy Captain America costume or any other sort of fancy costume, you should check out stores that dedicate themselves to costumes. You can discover these on the Internet or there might be one in the town where you live. Every now and then you can find really good quality Collector Edition costumes that have only been on the market for a limited amount of time. These costumes have a higher price tag than those that are usually found in the store, yet they look really wonderful and they are built to last a lot longer. When you are determining how much to pay for a Captain America get-up, you will have to consider your budget and the frequency you plan to wear the costume.
When you're wearing a Captain America costume, you should also have a shield to go with it. His primary defensive, the shield is also a weapon that is wielded by Captain America when combating enemies in the comics and movies. Special powers are imbued within the Shield making it something that he must have with him at all times. Most Captain America costumes come with a shield. Costumes that come without a shield are rare, but if this is the case, make one on your own. It's basically going to be a round object with a five-pointed star on it. A snow disc can be used for the shield, or a bucket or trash can lid will also work serve this purpose. After you have painted the five pointed star on to the trashcan lid, plus a little paint, you will be done. Of course not every IM method in existence will be something you can use, but you should be aware of what can be done for those times when you learn about a new technique. Perhaps you have already had some limited exposure to dea to include even using it in some campaigns.
If you want to expand on your current web business, then that is great; also, it may be possible that you do not which is your choice. When you look at major corporations, they are constantly working to add new products, markets and overall growth. Remember that one of the simplest ways to achieve business growth is by simply doing more with your marketing and of course any separate advertising. The smart small web business owner will always have an open mind to new methods for increasing exposure. The favoritism of Captain America is pretty strong at the moment therefore there is a lot of different merchandise that you can choose from. In addition to the Captain America garb, you can also find action figures, games and other accessories, which also include the other characters from his stories. If you fancy Captain America and desire to dress up like him, then this is an optimal time to wear his costume and the hints we have talked about in this article should be able to set you in the right direction.
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Kathryn Schroeder - April 25, 2013Kathryn Schroeder, 48, of Aurora, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Hamilton Manor.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, at the Higby-McQuiston Chapel. Fr. Dennis Hunt will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.
Kathryn Jane Schroeder, daughter of Larry and Joann (Alexander) Donnelly, was born in Wakefield on September 11, 1964.
She grew up in Aurora and graduated from Aurora High School. Kathy worked as a nurse's aide at the Hamilton Manor, Monfort's and several other manufacturing plants.
Kathy enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her two sisters, Kristyne Schroeder of Ankany, Iowa and Kimberly (Jim) Brandt of Aurora; brother, Matthew (Jodi) Weedin of Lincoln; nephews, Dustin and Travis Brandt of Aurora and Bryan (Deana) Ladd of Ankany, Iowa and her dog, Barzu.
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FDOT schedules road construction meeting
Date: November 10, 2009
by: Kurt Schultheis | City Editor
The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting to inform residents about upcoming construction projects in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.
In July, Gulf of Mexico Drive was paved from the Manatee-Sarasota county line to the Longboat Pass Bridge. The $1.27 million project also consisted of improvements of the roadway shoulders, as well as signing and pavement markers.
The project was one of 10 Gulf of Mexico Drive improvement projects that are either underway or planned for the roadway through 2011.
The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive is slated for resurfacing in May 2010.
For more information about upcoming island road construction projects, contact Alfonso at (813) 767-9532 or e-mail him at email@example.com. Updates and information about the project can also be found at www.mySR789.com.
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Last week, we reported on a scuffle between a black dog and a group of raccoons that occurred at dusk near Joan Durante Park.
Golfer scores her first hole in one
Liz Lang scored her first hole in one July 8, on the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Harbourside White Course, while celebrating her friend, Jane Hunter's birthday.
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CLEMSON — Clemson University's Board of Trustees voted Friday to go forward planning for new dorms and athletic facilities.
Athletic director Dan Radakovich's proposal to renovate Littlejohn Coliseum was approved for the architectural phase. The trustees also voted to move forward with proposals for upgrades to Memorial Stadium and Kingsmore stadium.
Radakovich has talked of eliminating about 1,500 seats and opening up the outer concourse to the seating area and playing floor. An exterior facelift and improved training facilities for the men's and women's basketball teams are also likely.
Cutting the number of seats available to visiting teams' fans might create a more Tiger-friendly vibe at Littlejohn, according to Radakovich.
Reducing seating would, "allow us to have a little more of a supply-and-demand issue where it applies to basketball … 8,500 seats might allow us to have a better home court advantage," said Radakovich.
Trustee Bill Hendrix told colleagues that Radakovich would present the board with "small, medium and large" options for Littlejohn, just in case trustees ultimately decide against the estimated $60 million to $80 million price tag currently placed on the renovations.
The trustees approved financing measures for several other projects, including the "Core Campus" plan to build a new dorm for students and athletes.
Core Campus, estimated to cost around $100 million, would replace Johnstone and Hartman halls and repurpose Vickery Hall from an athletic-support building to academic uses. The new building would also house academic support for university athletes.
Bond financing for the $212 million Douthit Hills retail/dormitory project, to be located near Clemson House, was approved by the board. Douthit Hills will house over 1,600 Bridge to Clemson students and upperclassmen, as well as street-level retailing and a welcome center for the eastside of the campus.
All of the bond issues and new building are meant to take advantage of low interest rates and replace antiquated campus housing, according to Clemson Vice President Brett Dalton, who oversees the university's finances. He said the construction bonds have to be repaid with housing and athletic revenues and would not touch state tax dollars.
Dalton said Clemson University's total debt load adds up to just 12 percent of its current assets, with just the athletic department carrying just $24 million of the $200 million debt ceiling imposed by state law.
"Only 20-25 percent of our debt capacity has been utilized," Dalton told trustees. "Has Clemson been irresponsible with debt? Yes, we haven't borrowed enough … we missed on historically low interest rates to do work that will be necessary."
Dalton's comments, as well as remarks made later by new President Jim Clements, appeared to be aimed at state Rep. Brian White of Anderson. The House Ways and Means chairman has repeatedly called for Clemson and other state universities to open up their books and streamline their expenses.
Clements cited recent findings compiled by the university's Strom Thurmond Institute that tout Clemson's net value to taxpayers.
In 2013, Clements said, the university's programs and research generated $1.9 billion, 25,000 jobs and $1 billion in disposal income to the state, plus another $128 million for local governments.
"We're a net funder of local and state government, and those are conservative estimates," said Clements, who took over Clemson in January.
Clements also told the board that a national search would be launched soon to find a new provost. Nadim Aziz has served on interim basis since Doris Helms retired last summer.
The university will also need to find a new vice president for economic development to replace John Kelly, who is leaving to become president of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
"We need to continue Clemson's national reputation by hiring some high-caliber leaders," Clements said.
On a lighter note, Clements told the board he and his family are getting settled in at the university. They are staying in an apartment on top of the Clemson House dormitory while the official president's home is being renovated.
"I've had some interesting conversations with students late at night, especially in the elevator when I am taking the dogs out for a last walk," Clements quipped.
In other business:
The board of trustees is expected to address the proposed universitywide tobacco ban when it meets in April. University staff and undergraduate groups have voted against such a ban; the graduate student government supports it and the faculty senate has not voted on the matter.
Over 5,000 acceptance letters will be sent out Feb. 14 for the 2014-15 year. That number includes transfer students, incoming freshmen and Bridge to Clemson students.


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Surrounded by Board of Visitors members, John R. Broderick addresses a luncheon gathering in Webb Center after being named Old Dominion's eighth president on May 18. The board voted unanimously to select Broderick, who had served as acting president for the past year. Among those pictured are Rector Ross Mugler (right) and Marc Jacobson (left), former rector.
Board selects Broderick as ODU's eighth president
The Board of Visitors on Monday, May 18, voted unanimously to appoint John R. Broderick as the eighth president of Old Dominion University. Broderick, who had served as acting president since June 2008, was given a two-year contract effective May 18. Full story
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250M Mystery?
March 9, 2013 Global News reported: "A Halifax company is contracted to build ships for Canada's Arctic patrol fleet. But as Ross Lord reports, cost-overruns for other government projects have official being caution about a final cost for this project."
Today, May 3, 2013 CBC News reports: "A CBC News investigation has uncovered a $250-million mystery at the heart of Canada's ambitious shipbuilding program."
Justin Trudeau: Response to Negative Conservative Attack Ads
OTTAWA-Justin Trudeau, Canada's Liberal Party leader has gone back to the clasroom to reply to Conservative attack ads, releasing ads of his own that show him sitting at a teacher's desk, turning off the TV and asking for an end to negativity in politics.
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The Vancouver Sun reports on a Winkler, Manitoba man who has a family-owned moving company which requires him to travel frequently across the border to the US. "If he can't receive his citizenship card and renew his passport by fall, his business will be in serious jeopardy." His story…
According to this CBC story, many people are caught up in a backlog of Canadian citizenship applications.


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JOPLIN, Mo. —
The Fourth of July is a day of family, food and fireworks surrounded by a celebration of the birth of the United States. The American flag is a major decorative element in all the festivities.
There are rules for displaying that flag, however. Decorations such as napkins or streamers may be out of line with a system of etiquette written into U.S. law.
And veterans usually appreciate proper displays of the flag.
"(A local hardware store) used to sell floor mats that looked like an American flag," said Don Earles, post commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 534. "You're telling me that people should wipe their shoes on the flag I fought for?"
The floor mat is an extreme example of not considering flag etiquette -- the hardware store eventually pulled those mats off the sales floor, Earles said. When talking with people about flag etiquette, Earles and others with the VFW post usually thank people for flying the flag and present them with a certificate, then offer suggestions about how to fly according to code.
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There are many examples of how well-meaning patriotism can result in a breach of etiquette that may offend troops, active and retired.
For example: The display of a large flag held by dozens of people at a football game, where the flag is stretched over the field. The only time a flag should be held flat is when it's about to be draped over a casket, Earles said.
In a nutshell, an American flag should be "flying free," Earles said -- that means it should be flown from a vertical pole. While a slight angle to the pole is permissible, such as a flag attached to a wall similar to the flags in school classrooms, the flag should rarely be hung from a horizontal pole.
That's called "dipping" the flag, Earles said. While U.S. law has a series of specific rules for such displays, such as hanging flags over roads, in general it's discouraged.
Another common display of the flag deals with wardrobe. Many of us put on red, white and blue outfits with stars and stripes to celebrate the day.
And most of those are just fine, Earles said. Any graphic depiction or illustration of the flag is permissible and can be worn proudly. But using an actual flag as clothing is another issue -- wearing the flag as a shawl or bandanna doesn't fly.
"One of my nephews had a bandanna that was a flag," Earles said. "If you're wearing a bandanna that has a picture of a flag on it, that's OK."
In general, any artistic representation of a flag or its elements are just fine. Etiquette starts to get breached when the item starts to resemble an actual flag.
A good rule of thumb is to check whether the item is intended to be thrown away or walked on. A paper napkin or floor mat depicted as a flag would be improper, for instance.
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General interest in the ecology and management of pastoral systems. There is particular focus on the foraging strategy of grazing animals and the mechanics of the grazing process, together with the dynamics of plant growth and tissue turnover in grazed swards, and the use of this information to develop objective criteria for defining management strategies for grazed plant communities for either production or conservation purposes. These interests developed in the context of temperate pastures in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, but there is increasing interest in studies designed to investigate the extent to which the principles of plant and animal behaviour, and of management strategy, can be generalised across temperate and tropical pasture conditions. These studies involve substantial commitment to research projects in Latin America.


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By Adam Troxtell and Tiffany Martinez
The Express-Star
The Chickasha Police Department traveled to West Moore yesterday afternoon following the devastation from an EF-4 tornado that ripped through the community.
"We currently have seven officers responding right now," Police Chief Eddie Adamson said. "We are sending emergency equipment and command vehicles with our officers. They will be apprized on the situation from the Moore police and relay any information they receive that will allow us to help any further."
The damage this tornado caused is being compared to a similar storm that struck the same area of the state in May of 1999.
The best thing the public can do right now, Chief Adamson said, is pray.
In addition, the Red Cross is spearheading relief efforts in Moore, but is currently not in a position to request for specific assistance.
"At this point, the situation is still developing. Right now, the best thing for people to do is to make sure loved ones are OK," Christopher Sommer, Red Cross regional communication director, said.
People can do this at safeandwell.org, which has options for people to either search registrants or register themselves as safe and well.
"The next best thing is to, right now, stay away from the affected area," Sommer said. "We are communicating with first responders who say there are downed power lines and gas leaks, so it is very unsafe. When we get to the point where we're requesting volunteers, we will do that as needed."
Grady County residents can offer immediate assistance by donating money to the Red Cross, Sommer said.
There are options to donate on the Red Cross website, redcross.org. Individuals can also call 1-800-REDCROSS or send the word "Redcross" in a text message to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation.
"As it unfolds, we will see additional needs come up," Sommer said, "but we're not certain of those at the moment. We do really appreciate the support from the community. It fuels the first responders in their efforts."
In addition to obvious needs, Sommer said the Red Cross' initial efforts will include psychological help to those left devastated by the monstrous twister.
"For something like this, there will be an immediate need for psychological care," Sommer said. "It can be very traumatic losing your home and seeing loss of life. There will also be an outpouring of support with physical supplies, such as food and water. As those needs come up, we will seek assistance."


text: Rankman O'Reilly apologizes profusely for giving Notre Dame no chance against Oklahoma. May the road (but not Pittsburgh, Boston College or Wake Forest) rise to meet all you Irish before coming West after Thanksgiving. Kudos to Oregon for not beating Colorado, 220-0, the way Georgia Tech did Cumberland back in 1916. And someone tell USC "Flag Day" is supposed to be celebrated June 14 and not every Saturday in the fall. This is a big week for Alabama, which faces Louisiana State in its biggest away-from-home test since Michigan (now 5-3) in the opener. Rankman can't decide which is more amazing: the fact Alabama has trailed for only 15 seconds all season, or the fact the Crimson Tide trailed Mississippi.


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Clyde Howard Bates, 68, of St. Marys and formerly of Fairmont, died Tuesday (Feb. 19, 2013) at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Clyde was born Dec. 14, 1944, in St. Louis, a son of the late Charles and Janie Pauline Bates of Wallace.
A graduate of Fairmont State College, he was employed as a results technician at the Harrison Power Plant for 30 years.
Clyde was interested in motorcycling and taught motorcycle safety classes in Fairmont for a number of years. A master marksman, he enjoyed shooting, traveling and spending time at the beach.
Clyde is survived by his two children, Abra Lee Bates of Cincinnati and Jack Connor Bates of Fairmont, and his former wife, Mary O'Connor Bates. In addition, he is survived by five sisters, Beverly Ann Bates of St. Marys, Louella (Terry) DeBerry of Lumberport, Linda (Randy) Efaw of Mannington, Phyllis Charlene (Marty Hussman) of Wallace, and Janet Louise Stevens of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank his nephew, Jed H. Bates, for his special care over the past couple of years.
A memorial Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Robert Perriello, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter the Fisherman Church, Fairmont.


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BLACKBURN Hawks moved one step closer to the first major trophy in their 22-year history after beating Whitley Warriors in their semi-final play-off.
Hawks booked their place in the English National Ice Hockey League North One final after defeating rivals Whitley 11-7 on aggregate.
The East Lancashire aces got off to the best possible start in their two-legged affair with a 5-3 first leg victory at a packed Blackburn Arena on Saturday evening.
At one point, Hawks were enjoying a 5-1 lead until their north east visitors pulled two goals back during the second period.
It all meant a tense second leg back at Whitley Bay last night.
But Hawks overcame any nerves by coming out on top again, winning 6-4.
They got off to a 2-0 start in the first period with goals from Tom King and Ric Hughes.
Sami Narkia added a third for Hawks at the beginning of the second period, before Whitley mounted a comeback.
However, Hawks always maintained a slender advantage over their hosts.
Hawks will take on either Billingham Stars or Telford Titans in the final.
Their semi-final is being played next weekend, with Telford at home on Saturday, with the return leg at Billingham 24 hours later.
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Outgoing Congressman Barney Frank, who is openly gay, yesterday endorsed Democratic Congressman John Tierney of Salem over Tierney's openly gay Republican challenger, Richard Tisei.
Frank endorsed Tierney in what is a tight race for the 6th Congressional District. Frank said in a 12:30 p.m. conference call with reporters that the climate in Washington has become so partisan that "there are no effective moderate Republicans."
"I have become more partisan in reaction to the tea party," Frank said as he explained his endorsement, adding that Tierney's election would be "better for the advancement for the legal equality we are seeking."
"The fact that Richard Tisei is openly gay is a good thing now, and a good thing for the country," Frank said, but it is not a reason to endorse him.
Tisei said it is not news that Frank would back Tierney, who he admits "has a good record on LGBT issues, and so do I."
Tisei, who does not endorse the national Republican platform against same-sex marriage, said if elected he would have a national voice on equality and fairness issues close to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, especially as a member of the House majority party.
"There is not an analyst in the entire country who is predicting the Democrats will retake the majority," Tisei said, giving him an opportunity to break the mold of what it means to be a Republican. "You will never have equality unless you have people on both sides."
But Frank said Tisei's party affiliation would only add to a Republican majority with a leadership that has moved so far to the right, it would refuse to take up any anti-discrimination legislation Tisei might champion.
"Tisei's election is a further obstacle to them even coming up," Frank said, because there is no guarantee that even if he is elected, Tisei will be effective. "If Mr. Tisei is suggesting he will get (House Speaker) Mr. (John) Boehner to bring up LGBT legislation, he is wrong on that."


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in-PharmaTechnologist reported today that the API market in China fell 3% in 2009 to $31 billion. This was attributed to falling demand in the West with down economy and some shying away from China market due to a number of celebrated quality issues. Despite 2009 results, analysts are predicting growth of 5-8% in 2010, and have long term outlook for 15% growth through 2015. The market will reach $65 billion at that time.
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A very important decision soon will be made concerning the future of this city.
We are down to just two candidates to fill Clinton's city administrator position, the result of a selection process that included an 11-member, city-appointed committee composed of leaders from government, business and the community at large in a quest to bring in the right person to guide Clinton into the future.
Those two candidates — current Clinton Interim City Administrator and Finance Director Jessica Kinser and Joliet, Ill., assistant city manager Benjamin Benson — now are in the middle of an interview process that includes day-long meetings — Benson's yesterday and Kinser's on Tuesday — with business leaders and city staff, an evaluation, a tour, a community forum and an interview with the City Council.
No doubt this has been an intense process for all involved, from the City Council, which had to deal with starting it after the resignation of former city administrator Jeff Horne last fall and the decision to hire consultant Paul Greufe to lead their appointed committee to keep themselves separated from the process until it came time to interview the finalists, to the 17 people who initially sought the job, the pared list of seven and the two who remain in the running.
With the search winding down, it is important to note we are now entering a most important phase of the selection process — one that will and must include feedback to the City Council members who ultimately will make the hiring decision.
It's a process the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Clinton Regional Development Corp, with the support of this editorial board, called for as far as six months ago to be transparent, thoughtful and broadly informed and to give the business community a voice in the selection process.


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Where/When: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport
May 28-29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Catch farm fever at the Beardsley Zoo! Visitors can learn about farm animals and farming with former Connecticut resident Chris Rowlands from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Children are invited to wear fun hats and sing along with Rowlands on stage as he shares his self-penned songs such as "Cud Chewing," a tribute to cows. Presented in partnership with the Fairfield County Farm Bureau.
Pricing: Adults (ages 12 & older), $12; children (ages 3-11), $10; seniors (62 & older), $10. Under 3 years old, free.
Where/When: , 471 Turney Rd.
May 28, 9:30 a.m. (rain or shine)
Why Go: Give your kids a closer look at American history. Help them see how American men and women have fought for freedom for people everywhere in the world. The Sea Memorial Ceremony, to be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, honors servicemen and servicewomen who lost their lives at sea. The ceremony is conducted by veterans from the area's veterans' posts. All veterans present will be honored.
A reception and luncheon will be hosted by Port 5 at 69 Brewster St. in Bridgeport. All are welcome to attend. Bring your friends and family!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 661 Old Post Rd.
May 30, 7:30-11 a.m.
Why Go: Before you head out to Fairfield's Memorial Day parade, stop by St. Paul's on Monday morning where thousands of pancakes will be served up at the Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast. Parade-goers gathered around the Town Hall Green will also get their fill of sausage and beverages before and during the patriotic festivities.
Pricing: All servicemen and servicewomen will receive breakfast from the church at no charge in recognition and appreciation for their service to our country.
Where/When: Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Fairfield
May 30, 10 a.m.
Why Go: Get there early to get a good seat and enjoy Fairfield's annual Memorial Day parade. The line of march will be east from South Pine Creek Road along Post Road to Fairfield Public Library; south along Old Post Road; east along Old Post Road passing the Town Green and continuing beyond South Benson Road.
Pricing: Free!
Where/When: , 370 Beach Rd.
May 30, 12-4 p.m.
Why Go: Continue the fun after Fairfield's Memorial Day Parade ends with a picnic at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy an afternoon of games and fun. Refreshments will be sold by the local Kiwanis Club.
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Sporting her fourth look in two days, Rosamund Pike attended the 'Jack Reacher' Fan Screening at Busan Cinema Center in South Korea this evening.
I was going to say I'm developing a girl crush on the British actress but I would be lying because the crush is fully developed.
Firstly, because I'm loving her style, which is so varied yet stays true to her girlie nature, and secondly because she selected one of my favourite looks from the Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 collection.
This ultra-feminine ivory floral-print dress has a sheer floral skirt which is sexy, yet playful.
After giving us a wide variety of shoe options, some celebs put the same few on rotation when they travel; she donned a pair of leg-lengthening nude Nicholas Kirkwood pumps.
It has been the week of Kerry Washington, Jessica Chastain and Rosamund Pike. I don't want this week to end.
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A Heart-Shaped Mystery
No one seems to know why Moses and Bertha Cone installed a
two-sided pond shaped like a heart.
One can only surmise that it had something to do with the love they had for each other and for this special part of the Cone Manor in Blowing Rock.
Built around the turn of the century, the Heart Pond, as it is known, was part of the Cones' 15-year project to develop Bass Lake and its surrounding carriage trails.
In the 1940s, the pond, the lake and the rest of the Cone Estate was deeded over to the National Park Service by Bertha Cone.
During the years, the stone walls of the Heart Pond began to leak water and slowly crumble.
According to J. Trivette of the National Park Service, the Heart Pond has been out of commission for nearly a decade.
Now, thanks to a grant from the Blue Ridge Park way Foundation, work has begun to fix the classic two-sided pond.
"Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway have a special relationship that brings joy to hundreds of thousands of visitors a year," said a spokesman for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. "The 3,600-acre Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, with its many recreational opportunities, is adjacent to the town providing a beautiful place for people to walk, run, ride horses and relax.
"Bass Lake is a special favorite of residents and visitors to Blowing Rock who have generously displayed their affection since the first funding project was undertaken by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in 2007 to build a comfort station there. The nicely appointed restrooms can remain open year round, while other park facilities are closed because the foundation funds ongoing maintenance."
In 2012, the National Park Service requested funds to drain and dredge the Heart Pond, repair the crumbling stone walls, restock the pond with native trout, as was historically done, and bring back the water to traditional levels, providing enhanced habitat for waterfowl.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation board agreed to fund the project and again asked the community to help in raising funds for both the restoration of the Heart Pond and for lily pad control in Bass Lake.
"The community has graciously responded by contributing more than $45,000 toward the total cost of $56,050," said a BRPF spokesman.
Some of those donors became concerned earlier this year when work had not resumed on the Heart Pond project.
Crews began work on the project last week, and Roy Jones, supervisor of maintenance for the Highlands District of the Blue Ridge Parkway, said that work on the Heart Pond would be completed by the end of September.
"The Blue Ridge Parkway has been battling terrific odds this year to maintain their heartfelt standards of excellence with greatly reduced staffing levels and a $500 million backlog of needs," said Carolyn Ward, CEO of the foundation. "While the project has been delayed this year for reasons beyond our control ... there was never a doubt that this project would be completed. We are indeed happy that work has resumed."
The names of the donors who have contributed toward the Heart Pond restoration project are displayed on a recognition board near the comfort station at Bass Lake.
As for the other part of the BRPF project, Bass Lake's lily ponds were thinned last year, and the NPS will continue to monitor their growth.
"We're confident that the community will continue to support this project and others in the area that make Blowing Rock and the region one of the best places to visit and live in America," said Willa Mays, chief development officer of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.


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The district held their first Art Show this past Thursday night, May 24, which featured work from and students.
Tracie Vaz and Jill Alexander, art teachers at the two schools, led the art show.
"Mrs. Vaz and Mrs. Alexander should be commended for all the hard-work it took to put a show of this magnitude together," commented Principal Joseph Jerabek. "It truly is amazing to see how much artistic talent is present amongst our students."
As a result of their hard work, the gymnasium in the Park Avenue Complex was transformed into an art gallery. Over 150 pieces of student work was on display for the public to admire.
The artwork represented the artistic talents of students in grades one through eight. Next to each piece of work was a small card containing the name of the student artist, his/her grade level, and the title of the work. Artwork ranged from still life pencil drawings to self-portraits to artist-inspired replications.
Missed this year's show? That's okay! Based on this year's success the district looks forward to the making this art show an annual event!


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Anneice Swagerty was born in Fletcher, Oklahoma on March 14, 1920. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Grace Living Center on February 25, 2014 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Benjamin and Vashti Biggs, the ninth of their ten children.
She was married to James Swagerty in Fletcher on August 16, 1938. Together, they had two daughters.
Anneice was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, famous for her delicious pies and cakes. She was also an accomplished seamstress who could create and sew any dress or mens suit just by looking at a picture. She proudly sewed both her daughters' wedding dresses.
She loved quilting and spent untold hours at the First Christian Church quilting with "The Quilting Ladies".
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents and all her brothers and sisters with the exception on one brother, Boyd Biggs, of San Marcos, Texas.
Her survivors include both her daughters, Judy Parrish of Chickasha and Debbie Greiner, Oklahoma City along with her son-in-law, Dave Greiner. Grand children include Chad Roden of Oklahoma City, Tiffanie Myers Dunlevy along with grandson-in-law Cotton Dunlevy of Oklahoma City, and Chance Myers, along with granddaughter-in-law, Cheryl, of Anadarko. Great grandchildren include Hunter Myers, El Reno, Macall Myers of Anadarko and Jude and Maycee Dunlevy of Oklahoma City.
Viewing will held Thursday, February 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ferguson Funeral Home, 804 Utah Ave, Chickasha, OK.
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Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Quilting Ladies at the First Christian Church, 216 Main St., Cyril, Oklahoma 73029.


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Not too long ago ago, the nation was obsessed with the perils of the fiscal cliff. Lawmakers vowed to tangle with the federal debt and right the economy. Now Congress faces another budget battle at month's end, and the dire prospect of a government shut down should funds actually run out.
So let's solve the Syria crisis, says Fox Business Network's Washington correspondent Rich Edson. It's time for clarity, and the real business at hand, he tells The Watercooler.
"This debate lacks a concise, compelling argument from the President of the United States. Absent that, there's a possibility a bipartisan majority rejects granting the administration the authority it says it already has. Beyond the domestic politics and international consequences, failure to encourage a quick congressional resolution on Syria further delays the next round of budget negotiations," Mr. Edson explains.
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"Government discretionary spending authority expires with the end of the month, though it appears the House could pass a measure this week to delay this debate until December. The Treasury says the federal government will breach its borrowing limit in mid-October. The administration says it refuses to negotiate over the debt ceiling," he continues.
"Republicans have yet to decide on an opening offer. Long-term budget discussions have demonstrated only that Republicans and Democrats remain trillions of dollars apart on taxes and spending. Mixing in a lengthy debate over Syria intervention further complicates the fiscal discussions," Mr.Edson says.
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RCIA 562: Easter Vigil Combination
Most American parishes combine the initiation of the elect with the Rite of Reception into Full Communion at the Easter Vigil. I don't claim to be well travelled (a vocation as a parish liturgist precludes being a liturgical visitor on … Continue reading
RCIA 547-561: Combined Election and Continuing Conversion
Rite 3 of Appendix I is the combined rite of election/call to continuing conversion (RCIA 547) celebrated with the bishop, ordinarily on the First Sunday of Lent (548). As with all combined rites, we once again are reminded to maintain … Continue reading
RCIA 536-546: Combined Sending
Finishing up with the RCIA appendices makes for a rather limp end to our series here, now by far the longest yet attempted on this blog. There's not much new to report on the combined rite of sending. Catechumens first, … Continue reading
RCIA 530-535: Combined Sending
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RCIA 522-529: Word and Post-Homily Rituals
As in the rite for catechumens alone (RCIA 61-68), the Liturgy of the Word for the combined rite offers a few instructional words (RCIA 522), a choice of readings (523) with homily (524), an optional presentation of a bible (525), … Continue reading
RCIA 507-521: Receiving the Candidates
The combined rite of acceptance and welcoming is the second-most involved of all the RCIA rites, behind the combined Easter Vigil. A celebrant is on his toes to sort out the unbaptized from the baptized. A priest or deacon may … Continue reading
RCIA 505-506: Beginning Appendix I, Combined Rites
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RCIA 499-504: Reception Outside Mass
RCIA 499 instructs that a liturgy of the word "is to be celebrated" if the rite of reception takes place outside of Mass. For "exceptional circumstances" when a liturgy of the word is not "possible," the introductory words include a … Continue reading
RCIA 490-498: Rite of Reception
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RCIA 487-489: Reception Within Mass
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RCIA 482: Making a Confession
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RCIA 481: Bishops and Priests
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RCIA 480: Questioning the Original Baptism
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RCIA 477-479: Doctrinal and Spiritual Preparation
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As a conference attendee, I was able to take classes during the day that introduced me to Body-Mind Centering (BMC), which is "a somatic education and therapy modality" with the premise that the mind is centered in the body and cannot be separated from it. One of the classes I took was taught by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, who developed the BMC approach and helped lay the groundwork for many techniques that I intend to use in my dance/movement therapy career.
For my performance, I met with the technical crew and other performers 24 hours before the show. We worked together to set lights and transitions for the entire show in under an hour. The next evening I performed the piece for the conference attendees. The audience of about 100 people was not large, but it was a new experience for me to perform a piece in front of so many people who are experts in fields related to dance and the human body.
How did your experiences at Knox benefit you?
Both the atmosphere of student life on campus as well as the atmosphere of the dance program at Knox have made me feel comfortable reaching out to strangers and creating a community atmosphere wherever I go. Being a Knox student made it easy for me to sit down with several BMC practitioners and learn about their work. Furthermore, Knox's dance program has taught me to be physically comfortable with others, which is so important when using the body as a communicating tool. For example, there were moments in some of the workshops I attended where I created strong physical bonds with other participants because we were moving freely and were able to use physical contact and share each other's weight as we improvised. Many dance programs do not teach dancers to communicate with their bodies on such a natural, raw level.
How do you think the conference helped you in terms of your future plans?
Performing at and attending the conference introduced me to many professionals in the BMC and dance/movement therapy fields, who I now have as professional contacts. My introduction to BMC helped open my eyes to professional fields related to but different from dance/movement therapy, which will help me plan which direction I'd like to take my future career.
What did you learn?
The most interesting thing I learned from this experience was how movement changes a dancer's body over time. I have spent the past year strengthening my understanding of my body and my personal movement style. I was lucky to be able to perform "Scribe" at three different times during the year because each of the performances felt and looked completely different, even though the choreography never changed.


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Battle lines forming over jobs in Dem House majority
by skeptic06, Mon Oct 23, 2006 at 08:57:10 AM EDT
Over the last year, Speaker Pelosi has moved from manually aided lefty druther to odds-on bet.
And, to prove it, the Lioness garners profiles in the Post (on A1 on Saturday) and the LA Times (ditto).
But the Speaker-elect may well be up to her - knees, shall we say? - in internecine strife well before she gets to park her posterior in her chair of office.
The wider picture is that a good proportion of ranking members are old guys who have hung on grimly in office in the (up till this year) forelorn hope of being restored to their once and future chairmanships. (Is that determination or rigor that's keeping those fingers locked so tightly round their incumbencies?)
Remember the good old, bad old days of Jim Crow and plug tobacco, when Congressional leaderships were in pawn to a bunch of Southern relics in chairmanships? The 110th risks turning out to be a liberal reworking of the story - if the Dems (and Pelosi) aren't careful.
The Post has a suggestive companion piece (on A6) to Mrs P's profile:
If Democrats win control in November, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) has decided to award committee chairmanships based almost entirely on seniority, ensuring that the House would feature far more minority faces, and some liberal firebrands, in key posts.
But, mindful of the growing power of an expanding band of Democratic moderates and conservatives, Pelosi has also vowed that she would keep her chairmen on a tight leash, according to leadership aides and current and former Democratic lawmakers. She has assured conservative Democrats that she would personally temper the legislative impulses of her most liberal chairmen while keeping close tabs on the investigations that could dominate the final two years of the Bush presidency.
Now, a good many in the lefty sphere seem to be under the (mis)apprehension that the Dem House party will pursue the regime with the tenacity of Inspector Javert and the ballyhoo of Joe McCarthy in a fantasmagoria of investigations, with gaveling, on-camera antics, flying contempt citations, taking of the Fifth and the like.
As we gathered from the Lioness's appearance on Meet the Press (when she slapped down Mr Impeachment) this is evidently not how she sees it.
But - the A6 piece points out - there could be a clash of race and ideology, as well as egos, in deciding how the Dem majority is to be managed.
Apparently, the Blue Dogs are feeling their oats:
"We've inched our way back toward the majority by replacing Republicans with conservative-to-moderate Democrats, and you're going to see a lot more of that November 7," said Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), one of the leaders of the Blue Dog coalition. "Do I believe Blue Dogs will have a greater voice in the Democratic leadership? You betcha."
The Blue Dogs could hold the balance of power in a Democratic House. With 37 members, the group already has clout; 16 Democratic candidates have the Blue Dogs' endorsement, and a dozen of them could win. That would give them numbers surpassing the Congressional Black Caucus's 43 members.
On the racial front,
Several moderate-to-conservative Democrats in the House, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of fraying party unity, specifically mentioned two members: Conyers...and...Hastings...
(No question about Rangel at Ways and Means; and I have no information whether Bennie Thompson at Homeland Security will take the chair - I'm sure we would have heard if there was a serious doubt about it.)
The ticklish case of Alcee Hastings and the House Intelligence Committee I've written before here at some length.
It seems that
The senior Democrat, Rep. Jane Harman (Calif.), wants the chairmanship and has the strong backing of the Blue Dogs. But personal friction between Harman and Pelosi virtually ensures that Harman will not remain on the committee, according to lawmakers and aides close to Pelosi.
What's the Harman/Pelosi deal? Is it more important than keeping impeachment convictee Hastings out of the HIC chair?
(Somewhat surprised that the GOP haven't made much of this; on the other hand, they do have troubles of their own.)
Lo and behold! The high-ups have been taking my advice on a compromise candidate: third-ranking Dem on the HIC Silvestro Reyes:
Leadership aides have begun floating a compromise, Rep. Silvestre Reyes (Tex.), the third-ranking Democrat on the intelligence committee, hoping that a minority choice would soothe bruised feelings.
And the CBC's reaction?
Remember the barely averted CBC insurrection over winkling Mr Cold Hard Cash out of his Ways and Means seat?
"The CBC would not look kindly on that," said caucus spokeswoman Myra Dandridge. "The first order of business of the CBC chairman would be to protect his members, and Alcee Hastings has the seniority, the knowledge and the experience to be chairman of the intelligence committee."
The first order of business of the CBC chairman would be to protect his members...
Just like Singapore in 1942, looks like the CBC big guns are pointing in the wrong direction...
Tags: Alcee Hastings, Bennie Thompson, Blue Dogs, Charlie Rangel, Committee Chairmanships, Congressional Black Caucus, Democrat-Controlled House, House Intelligence Committee, Jane Harman, John Conyers, Pelosi, race, Silvestre Reyes, William Jefferson (all tags)