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Are you ready for the 2009 student blogging challenge?
Thanks to all the new classes who have registered to take part in the 2009 student blogging challenge.
I have been reading comments on both this blog and the Edublogger, so thought a few reminders might be helpful, especially as there is only a bit over a week till the challenge starts.
- Have you registered your blog here on this form as either a class blog or student blog?
- Have you added this class blog URL to your blogroll? Makes it easier for both students and teachers to find the challenges.
- Have you checked out the participants page above my avatar? This will continually be updated with the URLs of those taking part in the challenge.
- Please check that the link to your blog is working correctly and get back to me with the correct URL as soon as possible so it is ready for use in the challenge.
- Have you added this classblog to your RSS feed reader? You will then know when a new challenge has been added. But there will also be other posts not related to the challenge as I will be working with my own class as well on my blog.
- Permission is given for participating teachers to copy or remix any posts relating to the challenge into their own class blogs so students can comment there. Just acknowledge somewhere that it is part of the 2009 student blogging challenge with a link back to this classblog.
- Make sure students are internet savvy and realise they must only use their first name when replying to comments or they have anickname they use that their teacher knows.
- Check out the community blog run by the students and teachers who took part in last year's challenge.
Finally, enjoy the challenge and if you have any ideas for challenges or questions about the challenge, please send them to me at tasteach56(at)gmail(dot)com or leave as a comment here.
If you check the participants page, you will notice there are a few classes where usernames and passwords might be needed to write a comment. This means it might be difficult for students outside that school to add comments – if those teachers involved could contact me, we might be able to organise something.

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ENID, Okla. —
A former employee at the Garfield County court clerk's office was charged last week with two misdemeanors after admitted to taking $250 from a safe in October.
Florence Elizabeth Briggs, 42, was charged with embezzlement and petit larceny for the Oct. 5, 2012, theft. She faces up to a year in county jail and up to a $1,000 fine for the embezzlement charge and up to six months in jail and/or a fine of $10 to $500 on the petit larceny.
Online court records show Briggs was charged Jan. 8 and a warrant issued for her arrest. She surrendered that day and posted a $500 bond. She is scheduled for arraignment on the charges Thursday morning.
An affidavit filed by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Charles Dancer states he was contacted Oct. 23, 2012, by the Garfield County Sheriff's Office concerning a theft from the county clerk's office.
Dancer was told the office received $250 for a road crossing permit Oct. 5, and the money was placed in a safe in the office. When the safe was opened again Oct. 9, 2012, the money, and the envelope it was in, were missing.
On Dec. 17, 2012, Briggs admitted to Dancer she'd taken the envelope with the money Oct. 5 while the safe was unlocked and open, according to the affidavit. The money was used to pay her car loan.
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BURLINGTON A former Vermont police officer has pleaded not guilty to a series of federal gun and tax charges.
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The Burlington Free Press reported that among the charges filed against Ciotti, a licensed federal firearms dealer, were that he didnt pay enough taxes and that he made improper gun sales.
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Toms River police are investigating a Tuesday hit and run crash at the intersection of Cox Cro Road and Route 9.
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Read somewhere about people looking for more poke related shirts so this is just something simple I did today.
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slizedew204 weeks agogreat. it would also work with ursaring or snorlax.
just because snorlax is SO FLUUFFYYY!!!
and ursaring, you know bear hugs?
GAHHitsJON204 weeks agoI chose the cactus though because well... it hurts to hug a cactus, but maybe I could make a design with all three
swissarmyshark204 weeks ago
slizedew204 weeks agoi got your cacnea cactus thing i was just saying it could work with either.
also, i kinda don't like the words. they look to neat for a pokemon to write. maybe make it look sloppy like how a 5 year old might wright. but thats just my own opinion.
Asami204 weeks ago
slizedew said: great. it would also work with ursaring or snorlax.
just because snorlax is SO FLUUFFYYY!!!
and ursaring, you know bear hugs?
I would love a Snorlax shirt.
LunaP204 weeks agoAH! I love the Squid shirt! :)
GAHHitsJON204 weeks ago
slizedew said: i kinda don't like the words. they look to neat for a pokemon to write. maybe make it look sloppy like how a 5 year old might wright. but thats just my own opinion.
The sloppy writing would be a nice touch I'll play around with it see what i come up with.
simwells203 weeks agoI think something like snorlax rather than a newer Pokemon would sell much better, just cause you're heavily limiting your market to real fans. Rather than the thousands that remember the series from being younger and recognise the early ones.
slizedew203 weeks agoif you do make a snorlax one, put some food stains on the sign.
ekiechi203 weeks agoI GOT IT, why dont you get a pokemon that everyone would love to hug (like WHALORD) with a line of people and the other 3 sadly sitting with no one at their booths T.T (kinda makes me sad but i think it would work)
ekiechi203 weeks agohaha, i hit submit before i realized i spelled wailord wrong
GAHHitsJON203 weeks agoYeah Im not a fan of the new pokemon, the original will always be my favorite. My original idea was not even pokemon related it was a cactus looking sad cause nobody wanted to hug the cactus, but then I decided to go with a pokemon and chose cacnea cause he was a cactus. I think a solution could be using gloom as the pokemon holding up the sign. Because gloom has that stinkyness and drooling which would make people hesitate to hug.
As for using multiple pokemon would get kind of difficult with the color limit but as a pure design I think it would work well.
landfieldjc203 weeks agoyou could totally get away with making his feet a different color (i think darker would be worse, just slightly lighter).
It'd make it so that his claw spikes would stand out more.
I think the angry/electrifying pi-chu would be my choice .... but that's just cause it's overflowing with cuteness.
FuzzyLogic203 weeks ago*LOVE*
Driver203 weeks agothe thing is when one wears a 'free hugs' tee there's the potential to get up close and personal with some scary people.
I could be missing the point though.....
slizedew203 weeks agobut maybe it will attract some pretty ladies (or men if thats your thing)
Driver203 weeks agoHaha, I'm just not much of a huger, especially with strangers. So I might be bias, now if that squid design read free high-fives I'd be all over that.
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June 9, 1993
The Honorable Edmund Edelman
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
500 West Temple Street
Hahn Hall of Administration
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dear Chairman Edelman,
The Economy and Efficiency Commission has been concerned with the issue of safety in various County facilities for a number of years. In October 1984, the Commission presented the Board with a report entitled Security Systems in Los Angeles County Government. The report recommended that:
|The Board establish and fund the position of County Security Program Manager, assigned to the Chief Administrative Office initially, with certain specific duties which would be instrumental in establishing a coordinated, effective County-wide security system.
|In each County location, a single department should be responsible for security.
|The Board direct the CAO to submit specific initial elements of a comprehensive plan for security within nine months.
In August of 1986, the Commission sent to your board an implementation report on the Commission's recommendations. This report found that although improvements such as the implementation of a full time professional security consultant had been made, there was much that needed to be done. The security consultant was not given a staff or any authority and thus, this resource was not fully utilized. This implementation report made three recommendations to the Board:
|Commend the Chief Administrative Officer for effectively implementing this program;
|Determine that the Chief Administrative Officer continues to be the appropriate location within the County structure for the assignment of the function and position of County-wide security program manager, and;
|Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to continue his implementation of the Commission's original study recommendations and especially:
The Commission revisited the issue of security, at the request of the Board, and presented a Report and Recommendations of the Security Systems Task Force in October of 1990. Even though several of the Commission's past recommendations had been implemented, many others had not been addressed. This report recommended the following:
|The Board of Supervisors establish and fund the office of County Security Program Management, assigned to the Chief Administrative Office. The office should be filled by security professionals, and the lead position should have management experience in the security profession. The duties of the office would be:
|The Board of Supervisors direct the Chief Administrative Officer and the County Security Program Manager to perform the following tasks within twelve months of the Manager's appointment:
Presently, the County maintains a security system which operates in seventeen different departments under seventeen different chiefs. There appears to be little coordination or compatibility between these departments. As a result, the security system for the County is inefficient and uncoordinated. This results in a significant negative impact to the safety of the citizens and employees of Los Angeles County.
As recommended by the Commission in the past, it is critical that the County embark on a central organization for security. A key component of this effort in the past has been the assignment of two individuals from the Sheriff's Department to the CAO's office. Although these individuals have fulfilled their responsibilities well, they have lacked the proper authority to accomplish the organizational reforms necessary to ensure a proper level of safety for County facilities.
The recommendations that have been made by this Commission, if fully implemented, offer a comprehensive approach to providing security within County facilities. If security is not given priority, the system will remain fragmented and inefficient. In light of the recent violence at USC Medical Center, the need to pursue a coordinated approach to security has become more vital than ever. It is the hope of this Commission that the Board takes the necessary steps to ensure the physical safety of its citizens and employees.
It appears that there are a number of security issues which require reexamination. The Commission would be happy to provide your Board additional information on the status of security in County facilities together with additional recommendations on both improving County security and developing means to more effectively carry out the provisions of previous Commission recommendations.
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July 2005
Released: 2005, Lion Music
Rating: 2.0/5
Reviewer: Madman
2005 sees the re-release of the debut album, LINT, from Swedish rock band Hosue of Shakira via Lion Music. LINT originally hit the stores in 1997, 6 years after the band's formation and set off what the band's bio indicates to be quite the buzz around the music world… though I'd never heard of the band prior to receiving this album. Since the original release of LINT the band has released three full-length albums, their most recent, FIRST CLASS, being released last year. Since the band's original label has disappeared, leaving their first two albums out of print, Lion Music saw fit to re-release their debut and I wouldn't doubt that there are currently plans to re-release the band's second album, ON THE VERGE.
House of Shakira play the type of 80's melodic rock that most music fans have turned their backs on, at least in North America anyway. The music is based on rocking, non-abrasive riffs, soaring vocals, soulful melodies and solos, and a generally basic rhythm section. Not to mention the typical big sing-a-long chorus. The production on the album is quite exceptional, there's lots of room and it's left rather open for all of the instruments to be heard. Unlike most albums the bass is rather present in the mix and you can actually hear it pretty clearly, which is definitely a strong point as it helps the listener get a sense of much of the albums groove and rhythm (that being something very important for this style of music). Off the bat this isn't really my style of music, it's a bit too light for my tastes and doesn't really speak to me. It's solid music and I can recognize that but I just can't get into it.
"Morning Over Morroco" is a rather upbeat song. It focuses on an upbeat, congested, chugging riff with soaring vocals set overtop before transitioning into the rather typical, for the style, open chorus with touches of multi-tracked vocals. The title track, "Lint", is based around a strong bass/drum groove, the guitar is used in a way to accent the groove, not necessarily to become it or to carry the song. Andreas Eklund's vocals are very strong here and showcase a nice rich voice that moves nicely overtop of the music. "Method of Madness" is nice, upbeat rock song relying on a lot of multi-tracked voices to get across the vocal hook and chorus. The chorus actually reminds me of something I might here in the movie The Lion King for some reason, possibly because of the chanting vocals.
"Elephant Gun" has my favourite intro on the album with a nice grooving bass line that runs its way through most of the song. The guitar riff that follows is rather heavy and, for the short time it's utilized in the song, it reminds me of the groovier moments of Extreme's PORNOGRAFFITI album. For most of the album the band move between groove, mid-paced rockers, and ballads creating a nice diversity that keeps the music from getting stale and overly predictable. Not that House of Shakira are necessarily adding something new to the musical landscape but they're doing what they do rather well.
LINT is a solid rock album that, while it doesn't speak to me, I'm sure there are quite a few out there who will get a major kick out of this. Though, because it does nothing for me the rating of the album is rather low, but don't let that fool you if you're a fan of this stuff…
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Henry Davis has learned to listen to the folks who ride in the back seat of his taxicab.
"A cab driver is sort of like a counselor," the 70-year-old Akron man said while driving his leased, 2007 Crown Victoria cab — with 272,000 miles on the odometer — to the Summit County Courthouse to pick up a rider.
"As a driver, you hear so much. You try to be a good listener and only comment when necessary."
Davis is among 83 drivers at Akron's oldest cab company, City Yellow Cab, which is celebrating its 80th year in business.
Arthur "Mickey" McBride, who would later found the Cleveland Browns, started City Yellow Cab in 1933.
In 1946, 12 returning World War II veterans, including Mac McClenathen and C.P. Chima, started GI Cab Co.
In 1960, GI Cab purchased City Yellow Cab, and the two companies operated under one ownership until GI Cab dissolved in 1997. Members of the McClenathen and Chima families still own the surviving company.
City Yellow Cab's milestone anniversary comes two years after taxi regulations went into effect in Akron and as talk is heating up aimed at getting countywide taxi regulations. The goal: to increase service and safety.
In instituting its licensing law, the city of Akron requires:
• Cab companies and drivers to renew licenses annually.
• Vehicles to be inspected.
• Taxi rates to be submitted to City Call.
• Drivers to submit information — such as any criminal records — to city officials.
The law was passed to cut back on the number of so-called gypsy cab companies and to make sure vehicles are safe for riders.
Proponents are discussing expanding such requirements to all of Summit County, or at least in the city of Green, where Akron-Canton Airport is located and much cab business is generated.
"There is the beginning of dialogue to investigate the possibility to have a standardized licensing effort to allow for maximum efficiency and availability of cab service in the county," said Gregg Mervis, president and CEO of the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"An increased level of service and availability of cabs in the community would be welcomed by our visitors and the hospitality industry," he said. "I believe that a type of uniform regulation would provide ease of movement and increased ridership for the cab companies, which would result in enhanced service and availability for visitors to the community."
Airport in support
Kristie VanAuken, senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer at Akron-Canton Airport, said airport officials would favor some form of taxi regulations.
"We have put our support behind such an effort," she said. "It would be nice to have some standards. We can't do that on our own. We need the aid of a government body."
She said the airport is concerned about "the inconsistency" of the type of vehicle and customer service of taxis that pick up customers at the airport and "that is at the heart" of the push for regulations.
"In our mind it wouldn't matter if the regulations and standards would come from the city of Green or the county," she said.
The other big concern, she said, is "the mystery of the cost" of cabs serving passengers at the airport.
Drivers, who pay $400 a year to the airport to pick up customers there, currently are not required to disclose how much a ride will cost, VanAuken said. Also, there is no regulation for consistent metering that shows riders how much each mile costs.
"Price transparency" is a big issue, she said.
VanAuken said that this year 10 cab companies operated 29 vehicles at the airport.
Rate postings
Green Law Director Stephen J. Pruneski said he plans to draft legislation to require taxis operating in the city to post rates so passengers know what they will pay for any ride. He said it is most likely the legislation, which is primarily aimed at taxis operating at Akron-Canton Airport, would not be submitted to City Council until next year.
Three taxi companies operate out of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport under a 2009 city of Cleveland ordinance. All passengers taking a cab receive a printout of the cost of their trip before they enter a cab, said Jacqueline Mayo, a spokeswoman for the airport.
Municipal rules for operating taxis exist in Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls and Stow.
Cab companies operating in Barberton are required to be headquartered there.
As part of its 80th anniversary in Akron, City Yellow Cab has instituted a new dress code for drivers: company shirts, black pants and black shoes. Other enhancements this year include a new website — www.cityyellowcab.com — that offers online scheduling, credit card payment options in the cab and the pending addition of five new vehicles to the fleet.
City Yellow Cab's 83 drivers are all independent contractors who lease vehicles from the company.
Because business picks up in the winter and spring, additional drivers were brought on this month, said Debbie Stolfo, general manager of the cab company.
She said more than half of City Yellow Cab's business is contracted with agencies serving the disabled or to health-care organizations.
Passenger protection
Stolfo spoke favorably of Akron's regulations, saying they protect passengers. She is in favor of countywide licensing.
"There is a concern for me that people are getting into cabs that aren't cabs," she said.
Stolfo said that even with Akron's regulations, she suspects there could be dozens of unlicensed cabs still operating within the city.
Stephanie York, a spokeswoman for the city, said 10 cab companies and 138 drivers are licensed in Akron. She said the new regulations probably have cut back on the number of gypsy companies, but the city still gets complaints occasionally about unlicensed cabs.
"We were getting complaints about people slapping magnetic signs on their cars and vans and offering taxi service at the Metro Intermodal station and in downtown after midnight," York said.
In Akron, cab drivers pay a $25 annual license fee. Companies pay $250 per year plus from $15 to $25 per taxi, depending on the size of the fleet.
Stolfo estimated that full-time drivers can make up to about $30,000 a year, including tips.
Three mechanics
City Yellow Cab company is located in a 1950s-era building at 650 Home Ave. Three mechanics work around the clock at a garage to maintain the fleet.
Drivers must submit to drug tests, administered randomly. Stolfo said that requirement dates back more than two decades.
At City Yellow Cab, the meter for a ride starts at $2.75 and then costs $2 per mile. As many as four people can ride in the cab at a time, Stolfo said.
"The company is changing rapidly and will continue to change in the future," she said. "The staff and drivers are constantly updating their respective responsibilities. I am proud of the jobs our people do to take people where life wants them to be."
Stolfo said her drivers can drop off customers at the Akron-Canton Airport but since they have not paid the $400 per-car fee at the airport, her drivers cannot pick up passengers there. To pay the $400 fee for all her fleet would cost the company $17,000, she said.
Longtime driver Steven Snow, 44, has worked 18 years with City Yellow Cab.
"I love it," he said of the job, even though it does require him to be "aware of your surroundings, especially at nighttime."
A driver for the company, Warren J. Miller, 37, was murdered on the job in November 2006. Darnail Carlisle was sentenced to life in prison for the crime.
Stolfo said the company averages about six robberies a year.
"There is always a threat every time the driver opens the door," she said.
Henry Davis, who first drove for City Yellow Cab in 1971, also spent 30 years as a truck driver. He has been operating his cab for nearly a decade.
He said he has never been robbed.
"If you [feel] fear, you can't do it," he said of the job. "That's my belief. I am not saying you are exempt from it, but it is something I don't think about much."
He said he loves the job and the way he meets new people every day.
"It's an outrageous job because of all the experiences you have," he said. "You get all different types of people from all walks of life. The very person that you might think will give you a tip won't give you one. The one you don't think will give you one, that's the person who will give you a super tip."
He said he has learned that you never know what is going on in a person's life when they step into his cab.
"They may be having a bad day," Davis said. And a total stranger might "pour out to you" personal tidbits from the back seat.
"You get the knuckleheads," he said, and they help "you appreciate the good people."
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By the end of a more than three-hour telecast dominated by Adele's deserved triumph and the shock over the loss of Whitney Houston, it was almost easy to forget that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off the night with the impassioned live debut of their new single, "We Take Care Of Our Own," which was a highlight for many.
"We just wanted to come see the Boss," Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons told Rolling Stone when asked why the band took a break from recording their new album to come to the Grammys.
But for the E Street Band it was a bittersweet occasion. Lost in all of the other discussion surrounding the show was the fact this marked the first full E Street Band performance without Clarence Clemons. Springsteen played several guest appearances over the last year, at both benefit shows, and with friends like Bob Seger and Sting, but the band hadn't been together on stage since November of 2009, almost two years prior to the passing last June of the "Big Man."
When asked on the red carpet before the show if this was also a solemn occasion Steve Van Zandt told Rolling Stone, "Oh absolutely. But all you can do is carry on as a tribute to him and Danny [Federici]."
The obvious mixed emotions of the night aside, Van Zandt was excited to come out of the Underground Garage he calls his radio home and see the other performances. "It's so different from my radio world that's its own format in a parallel universe, so once in a while it's nice to come back to the mainstream to see what's going on in the real world," he said. "I enjoy it when I see it, I don't really live in that world, but I enjoy it when I visit."
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Doug Bruce is in the house
Most folks agree the GOP firebrand is a smart guy--he just rubs people the wrong way
Published April 25, 2008 at 11 p.m.
A state Capitol bigwig got a warning call shortly after rebel Douglas Bruce was appointed to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives.
Watch out and good luck - you're going to need it, cautioned a staffer for El Paso County, where Bruce had served as a county commissioner since 2005.
Not that most folks needed any introduction to the Colorado Springs Republican, best known for writing the ballot measure known as the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights.
Over the years Bruce had visited the Capitol a number of times, testifying on bills or ballot proposals. His performances - which once resulted in his being escorted from the building by state troopers - drew vastly different reviews.
A know-it-all. A bully. An insufferable narcissist who likes to hear his own voice.
A genius. A tax cutter. Someone finally looking out for the little guy.
Those who predicted political theater with Bruce in the legislature collected on their bets.
A couple of hours before he was sworn into office in January, he kicked a Rocky Mountain News photographer, resulting in the first censure in the legislature's 131-year history.
In Bruce's most recent blowup, lawmakers gasped this week when, during a bill to expedite temporary visas for guest workers, he said, "I don't think we need 5,000 more illiterate peasants in Colorado."
Most of the criticism leveled at Bruce has come from his own caucus - not that he cares.
"I didn't come up here to be loved," Bruce said. "I came up here to tell the truth."
House Minority Leader Mike May, R-Parker, said he didn't know much about Bruce when the Capitol staff got the warning call from El Paso County in December.
"But I've certainly come to know him," May said. "He is worse than ineffective. He's counterproductive. He's a drag on everything.
"Douglas Bruce might be the worst legislator in the history of Colorado."
Both sides agree
On this point Capitol observers agree:
Douglas Bruce - who graduated from a California high school at age 16, who was a prosecutor by the age of 23 - is a smart guy who rubs people the wrong way.
"Smart doesn't necessarily mean wise," May said.
"He needs a week of charm school," said Rep. Paul Weissmann, D-Louisville, conceding seven days might be woefully short.
"He definitely lacks people skills," said Sen. Dave Schultheis, R-Colorado Springs, one of Bruce's strongest allies.
"He's known for his outspokenness but, quite frankly, I think we need outspokenness and truth. I do think he is being maligned, and I think much of it stems from this body's distaste of TABOR."
The 1992 measure controls taxation and spending. Critics see it as starving governments' essential public services.
Ever since it passed, Bruce has been happy to claim TABOR retaliation.
That's what he said in 1995 when Denver city officials cited him for failing to repair a fire-damaged roof on one of his rental properties in Five Points.
That's what he said in 1999 when Denver tried to shut down one a rental property on the grounds it was a public nuisance.
And Bruce claimed TABOR retaliation in January when Speaker Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, refused his request for a big swearing-in ceremony, complete with a speech before the entire House.
Bruce didn't show up for opening day, delaying his swearing in for several days so he could run an extra term.
Bruce had taken Bill Cadman's seat in the House after Cadman was appointed to a fill a vacancy in the Senate. On opening day, Cadman visited the House and then got huge laughs from his new Senate colleagues with his sly reference to Bruce.
"I did get a very warm, interesting welcome over there," Cadman said, "as if they didn't want me to go for some reason."
Process drives him nuts
Bruce soon discovered that the legislature's traditions - including the last-minute announcement of which bills will be debated - drove him nuts.
"This whole place is about micromanaging business, and telling everybody how they should live their lives, and yet they are so disorganized here they cannot even plan their calendar one day ahead," he said.
"There's an excuse for everything down here.'We've always done it that way and we're not going to change.' I can't make anybody change, but I can point to the absurdity, the inefficiency and the illegality of what they are doing."
Bruce bemoans the amount of time lawmakers take to discuss resolutions, such as making March colorectal cancer awareness month.
Bruce, in February, angered his caucus by his refusal to co-sponsor a resolution honoring the military. When May removed him from the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, more headlines ensued.
This week the House spent more than 45 minutes debating a resolution on the 1915 massacre of 1.5 million Armenians.
"I was tempted to say something, but I try to avoid contributing to the time-wasting aspect so I just sat there," Bruce said.
That statement brought both laughs and cries of "You've got to be kidding!"
Bruce's colleagues say he's the one who wastes time, nitpicking bills and repeating his arguments. During the budget debate, Bruce constantly trekked to the podium.
"If you found out that you only had six weeks to live, you would want to spend it with Doug Bruce - because every day would seem like a lifetime," joked Rep. Jim Kerr, R-Littleton.
Biggest accomplishment
In addition to getting $700,000 for a veterans group, Bruce touts his biggest accomplishment this session as bringing attention to a legislative tradition that began in 1933 after Coloradans overturned a margarine tax.
Since then, "safety clauses" have been added to the majority of bills, essentially declaring an emergency that allows them to take effect without any attempt at a referendum to repeal them. Bruce has pointed out there are no emergencies.
"I consider every time legislators tell the truth to be a personal victory," Bruce said.
But lawmakers said that very issue reveals Bruce's ineffectiveness.
"He lectures us on safety clauses and then asks for an 'aye' vote," May said. "Once he looked over at his caucus - his alleged caucus - and put his arms out as if to say, 'Where are you?' Why would any of us rally to his support?"
Weissmann told school children shadowing lawmakers Thursday to watch Bruce's attempt to strip the safety clause from a bill.
"I told the kids: 'This is going to be a life lesson for you. On this bill, he is absolutely right with everything he says. But he's going to lose big,' " Weissmann recounted.
"If you (upset) people along the way, it doesn't matter what you say. It's going to go down."
Bruce responded that voting on a measure based on personality instead of merit is so "ninth grade."
Kick or nudge
Weissmann chaired the legislative committee that was appointed to review the kicking incident. The committee had a range of options, from a fine to suspension, but recommended censure, a remedy Weissmann believes was the right choice.
Still . . .
"We joke it would have been a whole lot easier if we had kicked him out then," Weissmann said, with a laugh.
On Feb. 5, the night of his precinct caucus, Bruce told fellow Republicans his version of events:
There had been no kick, just a nudge, a tap actually, after he had asked the photographer not to take his picture during the morning prayer. A Denver Post staffer had egged on the Rocky photographer.
He vowed never to speak to either paper again.
Republicans gave him a standing ovation.
But Bruce would speak to the Denver dailies. His critics said he couldn't help himself, that his anger at the newspapers wasn't nearly as deep as his need to be in them.
When Bruce made his "illiterate peasants" remark during a fellow El Paso County Republican's bill, some colleagues called it a political stunt to try to win votes in his tough August primary.
"That's absolutely what it was," said Bruce's opponent, attorney Mark Waller, an Iraq war veteran. "I think he's desperate and it's starting to show."
Immigration and Hispanic groups were outraged at Bruce's comment. A rally is planned for 3 p.m. today at Acacia Park in Colorado Springs.
Barry Noreen, a columnist for The Gazette in Colorado Springs, ripped the lawmaker.
"Bruce has supporters who still see him as Superman," Noreen wrote. "Many others are growing weary of the insecure, narcissistic, attention-starved teenager trapped in the body of a flabby, aging, right-wing pol."
Bruce points to the more than 1,100 e-mails he has received in support of his illiterate peasants comment. Reader comments and letters to the editor also back Bruce.
"I had some Hispanic young man come in here and say, 'Can I have my photo taken with you? You're my father's hero. He works for the Department of Transportation and he says your comments are right on,' " Bruce said.
Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, said he's not surprised.
"He continues to do things that make him ineffective as a legislator, but play well at home," Sonnenberg said.
"I've been one of his defenders from the beginning, demanding he receive the respect that comes with the office," Sonnenberg said. "But it's gotten to be where some people can't stand to be around him. I'm not to that point.
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School's out, and that means kids will be hitting the road on their bicycles.
Several children, and their parents, got reminders on biking safely at the annual Westlake Police Bicycle Rodeo at this past weekend.
Children got free helmets, and rode around a course in the school parking lot with auxiliary police officers.
"We're hoping the course helps them sharpen their riding skills," said Lt. Ken Delfing.
Children need to learn speed control and how to stop.
"Kids usually fall for two reasons," he said. "They're either going too fast, or they're going at a slow speed but don't know how to control their bike."
A common mistake children make, Lt. Delfing said, is trying to stop the bike by taking their feet off the pedals and using their feet as brakes on the ground.
"The problem is, the bike is still moving forward, the pedals hit them in the legs, they lose their balance and fall," he said.
That's where learning how to control the bike comes in, he added.
Helmets are essential for both kids and adults, Lt. Delfing said. Even experienced riders can crash.
"I'm a bike patrol officer, and I often ride my bike to work," he said. "One time, I hit a rut in a sidewalk and went head-over-handlebars, with the bike landing on top of me. If I hadn't have been wearing a helmet, I could have been pretty badly hurt."
Parents are the top influencer in children wearing helmets, Lt. Delfing said. They have to set the example by wearing helmets themselves when bicycling, and enforcing a strict always-wear-helmets policy with their children.
"You wouldn't let your kid play baseball or football without a helmet," he said.
Prizes were also given out, including one of the many found bikes turned over to Westlake police each year.
Ryan Arcuri, 9, was the winner of the bike.


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It happens to the best of us: You forgot something for the holiday meal or Uncle Joe stopped by and you have no gift for him.
What to do besides panic and start looking through your recycled gifts? These stores and businesses in Dana Point and Laguna Niguel are open on Christmas Day to, well, save the day.
While it may not be an expansive list, it should help should you run out of holiday ham, napkins or maybe you will want to take the family to Salt Creek Beach and the car's gas tank reads empty.
Happy holidays and thanks to these stores for coming to our rescue, even those of us who are more than organized.
If it's not listed, it's closed, such as post office, Pick Up Stix, Chelas, Walmart (yes, closed)...
Oh, but there are two basketball games at Staples Center today if you want to make the drive to see the LA Lakers or LA Clippers.
Gas Stations:
Mobil: Gas only, no auto service
Laguna Niguel Chevron: Open for gas but no service
Foodmart & Touch Free-Ultra Soft Touch Car Wash: Open all day
Grocery Stores:
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Vons: Open, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vons: Open, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hunter Steakhouse: Open, 11 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Patsy's: Opens at 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Mollie's Country Kitchen: Open, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
IHOP: 7 a.m.to 3 p.m.
T.G.I. Fridays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
McDonald's: Open all day
Denny's: Open all day/24 hours
Del Taco: Open all day/24 hours
Carl's Jr.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., drive-thru only
Jack in the Box: 8 a.m. to midnight
Christmas Day Buffet at The Ritz-Carlton: 12 to 3:30 p.m.
Christmas Day Dinner at RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton: 3 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day Dinner at enoSTEAK at The Ritz-Carlton: 5 to 10 p.m.
Christmas Brunch at Motif Restaurant at The St. Regis Monarch Beach: 12 to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Dining at Vue Restaurant-Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa: 2 to 6 p.m.
Walgreens: Open, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Rite Aid: all day
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Peet's Coffee & Tea: 9 am to 3 pm
Movie Theaters
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It's not often that a single bill constitutes a giant F-U to an administration, but the defense spending bill that passed the House of Representatives today did just that.
Let's the get obvious out of the way. Apparently, the GOP does not understand the meaning of the word "unconstitutional." Yesterday, Judge Katharine Forrest of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the indefinite detention clause in last year's defense spending bill was unconstitutional. Today, the House not only passed identical language in the new bill, it rejected an amendment to remove the language from the bill. For a party that keeps insisting the President Obama (who renounced this clause in his signing statement in December) is the one with no respect for the Constitution, the passage of this clause again is the height of hypocrisy. UNCONSTITUTIONAL guys. Simple word. It means no-no, violates our rights, is unlawful, is bloody fascist. Last time, the GOP's paid media – Fox News and talk radio – ignored the signing statement and portrayed the clause as the President's fault and showed that he had no regard for constitutional rights, was trying to turn us into a communist nation. This time they don't get away with it because the opposition to the clause was from Tea Partiers as well as Democrats.
Then, there's the equally unconstitutionally, but not ruled upon – yet – clauses that limit the executive branches ability to negotiate treaties. Such treaties cannot be limited before they are negotiated. The Senate and only the Senate has the power to refuse to ratify a treaty. But that didn't stop the House GOP from including a couple of clauses in the bill designed to usurp executive branch powers in international matters.
First, they included a clause prohibiting the President from making any "unilateral reductions" in America's nuclear forces. This is in opposition to the letter and intent of the nuclear treaties this nation has been signing since Ronald Reagan negotiated the first START treaty. The "justification" for this clause was expressed by Rep. Michael Turner of Ohio who fussed and fumed over "the secret deal the president has with the Russians to weaken our missile defense," a reference to a comment made to former Russian President Dimitri Medvedev that he would have more "flexibility" to discuss nuclear issues after the election. The White House had even written to Turner on April 13 to assure him that "We have been clear that we will not agree to any constraints limiting the development or deployment of United States missile defenses," but, hey, saying that the Prez is secretly colluding with the Russkies is good politics in the right wing.
Second, they rejected an amendment backed by the United States Chamber of Commerce and the whole business community to back the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty. The Chamber supports the treaty, which the Senate's Democrats are prepared to ratify, "because it would provide clear legal rights and protections to American businesses to transit, lay undersea cables, and take advantage of the vast natural resources in and under the oceans off the U. S. coasts and around the world." The treaty is also backed by the Defense Department. But some in the GOP believe it would infringe on U. S. sovereignty.
Finally, there's the money…..
Last year, the House Republicans agreed to a program of deficit reduction including across-the-board spending cuts. The lack of a further deal will trigger even greater spread-the-pain cuts. But the Republican Party is determined to go down in history for breaking its word. Instead of going with the even cuts, they have decided to cut $80 billion from social programs and give it to the Defense Department and then increase defense spending even more. The defense spending bill totally ignores the spending requests from the Defense Department, breaks the deal reached last year and restores funding for things the Defense Department doesn't want or need. It's a total f-you to the executive branch. To keep their facetious "spending cuts to match spending" pledge, they proposed eliminating funding for Meals on Wheels for house-bound seniors and health care programs for women. Can we hear again how they are not waging war on women, or on the poor and elderly?
The Republicans know that this will not get past the Senate and that the President has promised to veto it outright this time. An appropriations bill for the Defense Department needs to be passed by mid-September, or we will see battles over continuing resolutions to extend current levels of spending indefinitely. These clauses, and the unpassed amendments are deal breakers with the White House and Senate Democrats and set the battle lines for any attempt at reconciliation with the Senate.
But the Republicans must feel they have something to gain from them in the election, though I can't see it. They have passed a clause that is already ruled unconstitutional, broken the pledge of reducing government spending, defied the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and risked the millions the Chamber is willing to spend on ads for Republicans, and shown themselves to have no respect for the separation of powers set forth in our Constitution. They have handed the Democrats some powerful talking points in the election. Now, the question is whether or not the Democrats will take advantage of them.


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Entrants must be registered ORL library card holders. Photos must portray a location within the ORL service area.
Each entry will go into a random draw for a $50 gift card to the book store of your choice. If your photo is chosen for the bookbag, you will be credited on the bag and will receive 5 bookbags.
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Branches throughout the Okanagan Regional Library district are now taking registration for the 2014 Summer Reading Club!
There will be a lot of funny business going on this summer for kids aged 5 to 12. Best of all – it's free!
No need for kids to be bored this summer. Registration in the ORL Summer Reading Club includes an awesome reading log, chances to win great prizes, lots of special events including magician Leif David, and great programs in the library to help your kids enjoy the world of reading. The theme for this year's Summer Reading Club is "Funny Business" and our librarians have developed a summer full of opportunities for your kids to laugh out loud. Find out more information about Summer Reading Club here, and discover the details in your area here.
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Some branches are also offering teen reading clubs and preschool storytimes – check out your branch page for more information.
We hope your kids have a lot of fun at the library this summer!
ORL announces Architect for New Summerland Branch and Invites Residents to attend Design Open House.
Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to announce that Urban Arts Architecture has been awarded the contract for the new Summerland Branch library building.
Urban Arts Architecture (UAA) is an award winning Vancouver based architectural firm specializing in community and cultural projects across the province. Their projects include libraries, cultural facilities, advanced education facilities, community centres, childcare facilities, recreation, and other multi-use civic facilities.
The architect will be working closely with Tango Project and Construction Management, the project manager for the new building. There will be consultations with stakeholders in the coming weeks, culminating with a public open house on Tuesday, June 10th from 4 to 7 pm in the current Summerland Branch of the ORL. Everyone is welcome to attend to view the initial plans for the library and provide input.
"It's a very exciting time," says Catherine Lord, board chair for the ORL. "We are so pleased with the pace that everyone has been able to set for this important project. We know the community can't wait to walk through the doors of the new library and choosing an architect that can provide a superb quality of work and meet our timelines was very important for us."
"All of the applicants were excellent quality and we want to thank them all for the time and effort they put into their responses," says Carol Zanon, chair of the ORL Summerland Project Board Committee. "It was a difficult decision but we are very pleased with the proposal that Urban Arts Architecture put forward and look forward to working with them."
The Summerland Branch of the ORL is currently located at 9525 Wharton Street. For more information please call Michele Rule at 250-860-4033 ext 2456 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Audited Financial Statements
The board received a report from Ken Carmichael of BDO Canada about the 2013 Audited Financial Statements. The ORL received a clean audit report and 2013 was consistent with previous years in the statement of financial position. The Board approved the 2013 Financial Statements as presented and approved BDO Canada as the financial auditor for 2014.
Summerland Building Committee Report
The subjects have now come off the two properties that ORL is purchasing for a new library building in Summerland. Tango Management Group has been hired as project manager. The Committee is currently reviewing shortlisted architectural firm candidates and an announcement of the successful candidate will be made in late May.
Summer Reading Club
Preparations are underway for a lot of "Funny Business" at ORL branches this July and August! Magicians, comics, cartoonists and clowns are among the special programs being offered to encourage kids to keep reading throughout the summer. Stop in at any branch to register for this free program. Summer Reading Club is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Library Groups across the region.
BC Library Trustee Association
Director Cameron will be representing the ORL at the upcoming BC Library Trustee Association conference. A "Lunch and Learn" will be held specifically for regional library trustees on the topics of board governance and education. More information on the BCLTA can be found at BCLTA.org.
Trustee Reports
The board discussed the question of dogs in library buildings. The public are reminded that with the exception of registered service dogs, no dogs are allowed in the library in consideration of allergies and cleanliness, even those small enough to be carried.
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A jury on Friday voted for the death penalty for a 26-year-old man who was convicted of fatally shooting an off-duty Los Angeles County police captain during an attempted robbery nearly five years ago.
"This was a brutal, violent, senseless killing of a veteran police officer, whose life was snuffed out for nothing," said Darren Levine of the deputy district attorney's Crimes Against Police Officers Section. "The jury made the correct call. This defendant has never expressed genuine remorse."


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The Eagle-Tribune
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Do you remember Sept. 23, 1985? Do you remember hitting and killing a woman with your car on River Street in Haverhill? Do you remember slowing down as if to stop (which is why no one bothered to follow you)? Do you remember then tuning around and driving in the opposite direction while those who stopp
ed tried to help? Do you remember the day you became a hit-and-run driver? Do you remember Sept. 23, 1985? I do ... and have, every day since.
In response to the person who complained about their neighbor feeding squirrels, a question: What is the practical difference between an oak tree and a person who throws peanuts on the ground every day? The squirrels don't forego their regular foraging just because they score a jackpot or two in my backyard. Actually, the bluejays are always right there waiting and they scoop up the majority of the peanuts. I think the boom in the squirrel population has more to do with the fact that a certain cat seems to have passed on (didn't know his name but he was a mighty hunter, RIP). I'm sorry you are aggravated by the peanut shells, but come on, they are biodegradable!
Worked for it
Before you make general statements, you need to get your facts straight. I am a retired veteran from the Air Force, so I earned my military pension and medical coverage. I contributed for 45 years to Medicare and Social Security, so I am taking them because I earned them. I worked in the computer industry and earned my pension. It seems you don't care for military people or people in general who are getting what they worked hard for. You would be better off keeping your comments to yourself.
Papers, please
With all of the illegals or I should say the undocumented people we now have in this country, I believe we are in jeopardy of a lot of improper happenings, e.g. voter fraud, identity theft and much more. Let us get respect for legality back in this country by having to present proof of citizenship with a legal document having to be presented. Let us not be able to get or renew driver licenses on line but have to go to the RMV and show proof.
Ridiculous Warren
The Elizabeth Warren commercial is saying that Scott Brown sides with big money. This is ridiculous. Scott Brown was the driving force behind the new law that prevents members of Congress from using insider information to profit in the stock market.
A prediction
Romney's clumsy, gaffe-filled campaign is now dragging down several Republican senators who thought they were cruising to easy victories. Now that Scott Brown is trailing Elizabeth War
ren in the polls, and he sees that his negative attack ads aren't working, it won't be long before he throws Mitt Romney under the bus to try to salvage his own candidacy. Just watch: He'll disown Mitt by Columbus Day, maybe sooner.
Jim Flaherty has no mercy for the Haverhill taxpayer. Lets let the case remain as it stands.
Gravy train
I see that the New Hampshire Retirement System is in a bit of a panic because they can't afford the spiraling costs of funding public employee pensions. Get used to it. It's only going to get worse. It's about time these union goons began to feel the pain that we all have been feeling for years. The gravy train is coming to an end.
Postage pain
I read in the paper about all the parking tickets given out in Haverhill. I have thought that the central Post Office should put a drive up mail box in the parking lot right where they now have a parking payment kiosk. I mentioned that before and was told there was no place to put the mail box, but now they found room for the meter. I sure do not want to pay 50 cents to park just to mail a letter.


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Last night's game reminded me of the often-used line from Han Solo in the first Star Wars movie: "Don't get cocky, kid." The Springfield Jr. Blues did just that and it caused them to lose 3-5 against a smaller and weaker Chicago Hitmen squad.
The first period opened slowly with the Jr. Blues keeping the puck in Chicago's end of the rink for all but a few minutes. Despite 16 shots on goal for Springfield and 7 for Chicago, neither side was able to score. None of the penalties in the period (3 Springfield, 2 Chicago) allowed for a scoring chance either.
The second period opened up much like the first with the Jr. Blues pinning the Hitmen down in their own zone. At 3:34, Gavin Tufte sent a puck past Chicago goalie Nick Kohn for the first tally of the night. The Jr. Blues weren't able to capitalize on the two Hitmen penalties to continue scoring. They did manage to go without penalty through to the end of the period.
Remember what I said about being cocky? This is where it came back to bite them. The Jr. Blues, used to keeping the puck in their opponents' zone by now fell apart and their defense communicated poorly, allowing three goals by the Hitmen within the first six minutes. David Gandara scored at 1:44, followed closely by Tommy Dowell at 2:04 and then Brandon Flood chipped in a third point at 5:04.
A penalty at 9:49 by Vince Lacek for interference gave the Jr. Blues a chance to close the gap when Shayne McLaughlin scored on the power play. The Hitmen returned the favor at 15:25 when Eric Szafranski scored during a power play resulting from Chris Stiler's interference penalty at 14:00. Anthony Annunziato scored the Hitmen's final goal at 16:03. A late-period rally attempt netted one goal from Jr. Blues veteran Ethan Nauman, but even a six-man swarm at the end couldn't tie it up. The Chicago Hitmen took the first of a three-game series 5 to 3.
The first thing I noticed was that each team served up more turnovers than an Arby's dessert heater. Both teams ran through the lines intercepting passes with ease. The second was Chicago's style of play. Imagine having Sean Avery on a line with Jordin Tootoo and Dan Carcillo. Their offense was pest-based, with Chicago's Brandon Flood leading the way. While it got him one goal, Flood found himself on the receiving end of multiple checks into the boards. He might want to stop trying to slash his way into puck possession, that's all I'm saying.
The second thing was how quickly the Jr. Blues deflated. Their previous game was a drubbing of the league powerhouse St. Louis Bandits. They weren't able to continue with the mental toughness that got them through that contest. Tonight will hopefully see a resurgence of the Jr. Blues' confidence.
Attendance was 613 for the evening, putting the Nelson Center's average at 829 so far this year.
Tonight's game will be held again at the Nelson Center. The gate opens at 6pm for a 7pm puck drop. Tickets are $8 for adults or $5 for children, seniors, military personnel and students with valid ID.


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Articles by Marie-Josée Shaar
Marie-Josee Salvas Shaar founded Smarts and Stamina to help organizations implement healthy living as a business strategy. She combines positive psychology with fitness and nutrition to accelerate personal and professional health and growth.
Many sources in the wellness industry erroneously treat the concepts of disease prevention and health promotion as if they were one and the same. That's a big mistake, and not recognizing the inherent distinction between the two undoubtedly reduces our ability to implement our health intentions. Here's why, and how to use each.
Over generations of survivors, humans developed thinking shortcuts which are still very pervasive today. Of these common shortcuts, 5 are very costly to our health. While it is unlikely that we'll ever break free of their influence, increased mindfulness can alleviate their effects on our thought processes, behaviors, and wellness.
The Flourishing Center, in partnership with the New York Open Center, is granting a Certification in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) through a 6-month program that has been approved by the New York Board of Education. The program covers all the topics that make positive psychology so fascinating, including gratitude, resilience, positive emotions, mindset, flow, strengths, and self-regulation. It also covers topics that are becoming mainstream in positive psychology, such as mindfulness, altruism, spirituality, neuroscience, and physical vitality.
The desire to fit in is a powerful shaper of behavior. In some cases, social pressures serve us well. In other cases, social pressures are lagging behind their times. Here's how to use social pressure to extinguish four unhealthy social norms.
Today I'd like to spend a few minutes looking at the many health benefits of owning a dog.
Like it or not, your boss is either helping or hindering your health big time. Working with a good boss could be even more important than choosing the ideal doctor.
So as far as I'm concerned, sexy is a function of good sleep, food, mood, and exercise. With poor habits in these four categories, we live a second rate version of our lives. But with good habits in all four categories, we can be and offer others the best of who we are.
My passion is connecting sleep, food, mood, and exercise. I love to discuss how these four groups of habits are connected and how improvements in one can make it easier to make improvements in the others. Since making any habit change can sound daunting, today I'd like to share ways to improve your health and simultaneously save energy.
"Happier people live longer" is old news for us positive psychology fans. That happier people tend to be healthier is also something we're now well aware of. While it's already helpful to identify that happiness can support good health habits, I'd like to provide more explanation on why that is – and how to manage that process intentionally.
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Auckland is a runner's paradise. That is, as long as your paradise involves four seasons in one day, and potentially four seasons in one run. But from the moment you hit the ground in Auckland you will be keenly aware that everyone is active, and the city is totally runner-friendly. You might as well wear your training shoes on the plane and hit the ground running. And really, the hardest thing about running in Auckland is deciding which run to take.
Auckland sits on an isthmus, and has two harbors in the urban area. Waitemata Harbour is in the North, and opens east to the Hauraki Gulf. Manukau Harbour, to the south, opens West to the Tasman Sea. Both harbours are connected by extensive running/walking paths. Meanwhile, the Auckland Domain is the city's oldest park. It is developed around the cone of an extinct volcano. The Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Botanical Gardens are in the middle of this park, so it's convenient location provides for a good meeting spot after a short run. One Tree Hill and Cornwall Park together form the largest area of parkland in Auckland, and are a great option for running rolling hills and counting sheep. (There are cows too!) Part of One Tree Hill is still a working farm. But still, if you're looking for a long stretch of flat, beautiful harbor views, head to the waterfront and the viaduct area, or cross the bridge and head to the east coast beaches and run on the coastal route. You can run around the east coast if you time it right with the tides.
- Four seasons in one day. You can head out to run in a T-shirt and shorts and wind up shivering your way back to your accommodation. Pack an extra layer or rain gear to be safe.
- A lack of water fountains. When this Blaze writer was running in Auckland there were not many water fountains in the local parks. Bring some cash if you need a bottle of water along the way. Otherwise, be prepared to be thirsty!
- Indecipherable sign names. With words like "Mangawhau" being pronounced like "Man-ga-fow", if you ask a local for directions they might give you street names that do not sound like how they are spelled. To be certain you are heading in the right direction, use a Blaze map and have a local point to the street name on the map. Don't be surprised when a "wh" makes the sound of an "f".


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Barbie's Taiwanese Homecoming
A plastic, fantastic tale of globalization.
Ku Tsuei-eh, who doesn't speak a lick of English, calls the plastic pop princess by her given Chinese name: Bahbi wa wa. The prim 49-year-old founder of Taiwan's recently opened Taishan Doll Museum gushes girlishly about the "product of her youth"--the Barbie dolls she used to dress during the 1980s as a contractor for the toy maker Mattel.
Barbie is revered like a messiah in Taishan, a municipality nine miles southwest of Taipei that the blonde doll transformed from an agricultural village of 5,000 to a manufacturing center nearly the size of Boston. When Mattel first broke ground here in 1967, Taiwan was still considered an underdeveloped country. But the Barbie factory, which was quickly followed by three others on the island, helped unleash an astonishing, foreign investment�led economic miracle. The island nation's economy grew by an annual average rate of 9.5 percent from 1960 to 1989, and by 6.4 percent from 1990 to 1995, shifting from subsistence farming to industry and services.
By the late 1980s, however, Barbie had moved on to cheaper labor markets such as Indonesia and China, leading Taiwanese workers to complain, just as Americans have in recent years, that their jobs had been "lost," "stolen," or "outsourced" to low-cost Third World labor. But the impact that Mattel left on the town, and the country, was indelible. Barbie generated enough momentum for Taishan to continue to thrive long after she left.
"Taiwan presents a textbook case of the economic and political merits arising from globalization," says Christopher Lingle, an economist at Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala and the author of The Rise and Decline of the Asian Century. "Its linkage to the global trading system brought enormous riches that have been widely shared. These material improvements provided the national self-confidence that transformed Taiwan from a dictatorial, one-party political regime to one of the most vibrant democracies in Asia." The island, which is approximately the size of West Virginia, is the fifth largest economy in Asia, among the top 25 economies on the planet, and America's eighth biggest trading partner.
"At one point, more than half of the Barbie dolls worldwide were made in Taiwan," says Ku, who chairs the Taishan Township Office and Community Rebuilding Team, the group that spearheaded the creation of the Taishan Doll Museum, which opened on April 24, 2004. "Barbie shaped the lives of many Taishan residents. Now we're using her popularity to shape ours."
I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World
For two decades, the famous doll with the golden tresses and torpedo breasts was the symbol of financial opportunity in a country where no one looked like her. As word of mouth about Taishan spread, people traveled from all over the island to claim their piece of the plastic.
Ku was one of them. For five years, she made around NT $360 ($10) a day if she worked hard, sewing Barbie's outfits in her spare time. It was good money, she says--"so good you wanted to work all day and didn't feel like sleeping."
Ku was part of the unsalaried freelance labor force not included on Mattel's 8,000-employee payroll in Taishan. While body shaping, spray painting, hair implants, and packaging had to be done at the factory, other facets of Barbie assembly could be contracted out. It's estimated that a third of Taishan's population freelanced for Mattel in the early 1980s. Housewives like Ku were the perfect candidates: They could watch their kids while sewing dresses for Barbie. In fact, many of the women earned more money than their farmhand husbands.
Chou Su-Chin, a former factory worker, started packaging dolls in 1971 when she was 17. She still carries around her old Mattel ID badge. She has shared other souvenirs of her Barbie tenure with the museum, where she volunteers. Chou flips through a photo album of her early years at the plant. This was where she met her husband; that's him in the photo singing at a Mattel party; there she is with her colleagues in the day's fashionable mini-chun (miniskirts).
"Mattel helped me have a family," says Chou. She and her future husband came to Taishan with little in their pockets but were able to save enough money with the free room and board that Mattel offered to eventually buy their own home.
Besides the dollar-a-day salary (much better than the 60 cents a day that the average worker earned in the 1970s), Mattel offered perks far superior to those offered by the typical employers of that place and time. Single girls and the factory's few bachelors were offered room and board at no cost; employees could enjoy free language and math classes, complimentary uniforms (not mandatory), access to an on-site health clinic, and overtime pay. There were extracurricular clubs as well: dancing, sports, fishing, photography, flower arrangement, and more. Mattel threw their workers parties and invited famous Taiwanese singers to perform. During special holidays, there would be a bus to take the employees home to see their relatives. Even the food was reputedly good: rice porridge and steamed buns for breakfast, vegetable and meat dishes for lunch, and meals on Sunday, their day off.
Chou, Ku, and other nostalgic Mattel workers see Barbie as a link to significant times in their lives: their youth, marriages, first home purchases, and child rearing. Many employees began working for Mattel in the '70s during their teens and stayed until the plant shut down in 1987. Some were students from southern Taiwan still in high school who worked part-time. "Mattel couples" like Chou and her husband were common. In fact, it wasn't unheard of for a whole family to work at the factory.
The women who worked there had a reputation for being as beautiful and precious as the dolls they made. And with more than three-quarters of the employees being female, the saying went, "If you can't find a wife, go to the Mattel factory." The men did. Every day after closing time, local young men and soldiers stationed at the nearby military base would gather outside the factory gates, hoping to meet their own "Mattel beauty." "Even the town mayor was looking," Chou says.
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The most powerful characters in the fictional realm are coming to a comic book store near you ... for free.
Saturday, May 5 is the national Free Comic Book Day, which means that superheroes and superheroines like Batman, Superman and Wonderwoman can be yours for the discounted price of nothing. And since nerd is the new cool, Free Comic Book Day is the perfect time to get some practice in comic book lore at your local comic book store.
Concord's will give away thousands of free comic books on Saturday, and will also play host to comic book writers Zack Whedon (Star Wars, Serenity and Terminator:1984 comics) and Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic). Whedon and Jeanty will be signing their FCBD Special Edition comics, along with their other work, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mayor Ron Leone, who has publicly declared his love for comics in past council meetings and drives a Superman-themed car, will be stopping by at 12:30 p.m. for a presentation. Then from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Flying Colors hosts the writer/artist team of Landry Walker & Eric Jones (Danger Club comic book series and Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade).
is getting in the spirit too, by giving away a free comic book from a pre-determined selection with any in-store purchase, while supplies last.
Do you know of an event on Free Comic Book Day? Let us know in the comments below or add it to the community calendar.


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The Dollar General on North Davis Drive in Warner Robins was robbed at gunpoint Saturday, according to a Monday news release from the Warner Robins Police Department.
An armed man came into the business, 604 N. Davis Drive, about 9 p.m. Saturday, pointed his gun at the cashier, and then fled the business with an unknown amount of money, according to the release. He is described as having a thin build and standing about 5 foot 6 inches tall.
No one was injured during the robbery.
Tabitha Pugh, public information officer for Warner Robins police, could not be reached for comment Monday.
Anyone with more information about this incident can contact detective Meredith Edwards at 478-302-5386. Information also can be submitted anonymously through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637); include WRPD in the body of the text. Or call the Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 742-2330 or 1-877-68-CRIME.


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Staff writer
---- — DANVERS — It took Justin Snyder a few batters to find the strike zone yesterday. But once the St. John's Prep left-hander did, he was nearly untouchable.
Snyder retired 19 of 21 Malden Catholic batters between the first and seventh innings as St. John's won its eighth straight, 3-1.
Wearing special alternate jerseys to honor Class of 2003 St. John's alumnus Pete Frates and his fight against ALS, the Eagles (8-1 overall, 2-1 Catholic Conference) rode great pitching and timely hitting to an important league win.
"We didn't want to lose on a day that we honored Pete," said Eagles head coach Pat Yanchus.
After hitting the first batter he faced and walking the next two, Snyder went six innings without even going to a 3-ball count. He escaped a bases loaded, no out jam with just one MC run scored in the first by finding his off-speed location.
Malden Catholic (5-3) was limited to two baserunners the rest of the way, with senior Dustin Hunt coming on to get the final two outs and the save in the seventh.
The Lancers pitched a solid lefty of their own in Jeremy Roberts, but the Eagles came through with timely hitting to prevail. Sophomore Keith Leavitt crushed a homer to right to even the score in the second.
Senior Alex Moore's infield single led to trouble for MC in the third. After a sacrifice bunt and a stolen base, Prep senior Tyler Noe doubled him home with the go-ahead run. Senior Nick Bragole followed an RBI single after Noe swiped third, and that was all the offense the Eagles needed.
"Ocho (Bragole, who wears No. 8) came up with a big hit. We didn't get a lot of walks, but we got that timely hitting," said Noe, who was 2-for-2 with an RBI, a run and two stolen bases. "This was a good team win overall."
St. John's looked to extend the lead when Natty Cabral sent a ball onto the lacrosse field in left, but the umpires ruled that the ball was caught despite protests from the St. John's coaches. Noe and Leavitt singled in the fifth and sixth, but Roberts stranded them with some crafty work from the stretch.
"I was a little worried in that first inning with the bases loaded and no outs, but Justin settled in," said Yanchus. "They had a good pitcher, too. It was a good lefty duel."
Snyder went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit with three walks, a hit batter and six strikeouts.
Peabody native Austin Batchelor scored MC's run and played well behind the plate, nailing Tommy Buonopane (1-for-2) as he tried to score on a wild pitch.


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Chris Brown FINALLY Apologizes For Beating Up Rihanna
Posted on Mon Jul 20, 2009 01:54 PM PDT
In a new video, Chris Brown is finally apologizing for the brutal assault on Rihanna, which happened nearly 6 months ago. Though Chris seems genuinely remorseful in the clip, we're kind of wondering what took him so long to own up to his actions...
In the video, the R&B star says:
- "Hi, I'm Chris Brown. Since February my attorney has advised me not to speak out, even though since the incident I wanted to publicly express my deepest regret and accept full responsibility. Although I would do some interviews and answer some questions in the future, I felt it was time you heard directly from me that I am sorry. I have tried to live my life in a way that would make those around me proud of me, and until recently, I think I was doing a pretty good job. I wish I had the chance to live those few moments again, but unfortunately I can't. I cannot go into what happened, and most importantly, I'm not going to sit here and make any excuses. I take great pride in me being able to exercise self-control and what I did was inexcusable. I am very sad and very ashamed of what I've done...
"No one is more disappointed than in me than I am. As many of you know, I grew up in a home where there was domestic violence and I saw firsthand what uncontrolled rage could do. I have sought and am continuing to seek help to ensure that what occurred in February can never happen again. As I sit here today, I can tell you that I will do everything in my power to make sure that it never happens again, and I promise that. What I did was unacceptable, 100%. I can only ask and pray that you forgive me, please. I hope that others learn from my mistakes. I intend to live my life so that I am truly worthy of the term 'role model.' Thank you."
Do you think he seems sincere?
Too little too late?
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|Millbrook Civitans gain international recognition
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(L-R) Penny Nichols Immediate Past President - Millbrook Civitan Club, Bill Buscher-Immediate Past President Civitan International, Jimmy Sutherland President-Elect - Millbrook Civitan Club, and James Jones - Past President of Alabama Distrcit and member of the Millbrook Civitan Club.
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The Millbrook Civitan Club is now officially 'outstanding.' The club was given the recognition as an "Outstanding New Club" during the Civitan International annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. The Millbrook club earned this distinction over all clubs formed internationally in 2011-2012.
The club's Past President Penny Nichols and President-Elect Jimmy Sutherland accepted the award on behalf of the club.
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The area's leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers and doers will gather Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
Who is TED?
TED isn't a who, it's a what. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, three broad subject areas that are shaping our future. TEDxDetroit is an independently produced offspring of the annual TED gathering of big brains and cool creators. Learn more about the TED conference at TED.com. To learn more about TEDxDetroit, keep reading or see the FAQ.
What's with the X?
We are the X. The multipliers. The catalysts. The connectors. The amplifiers. We challenge the status quo. We come together to collaborate, to share fresh ideas and to find inspiration. We are optimistic about our future. We believe Detroit's best days lie ahead. We are the people who are making it happen. We believe that is an idea worth spreading.
Why in Detroit?
Because we love Detroit. And we're not alone. Innovation, artistic expression and entrepreneurship in Detroit are on the rise. Detroit is where the young, bright, creative & entrepreneurial are making it happen. But don't take our word for it: Read The New York Times,The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal. This is the fifth year of the TEDxDetroit conference.
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Jacksonville Daily Progress
JACKSONVILLE — JMS Volleyball Report: 7th grade Blue rallies to down McMichael, 2-1
NACOGDOCHES — The Jacksonville High School Middle School 7th-grade Blue volleyball team came from behind to defeat Nacogdoches McMichael 2-1 ( 22-25, 25-21, 25-22) on the road Monday night. The 7th-grade Gold were stopped by their hosts 2-0 (13-25, 9-25). In 8th-grade action the JMS Blue took McMichael to the wire before coming up just short in dropping a 2-1 (17-25, 25-18, 23-25) heart breaker. The 8th-grade Gold played competitively as well, losing 2-0 (22-25, 20-25).
Bullard Cross Country runs well at Van meet
VAN — Sparked by a second-place finish in the individual standings by Jacey Preston, the Bullard varsity girls cross country team was able to come away with a sixth-place finish at the Van CC Meet late last week. The Bullard boys came in 9th place, with Dylan Stegall's 34th-place finish being the top Panther time.
JC Spaghetti Luncheon scheduled for Oct. 20
The 12th Annual Jacksonville College Spaghetti Luncheon will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Little Cafeteria on the school campus. Dining will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To-go orders will also be available for pick-up at the same time. Tickers are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the door. All of the JC men's and women's athletic teams will ben hand to meet and greet those in attendance.
Rangers' season ends following loss to Rays
Arlington, Texas • David Price, Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays are going to playoffs again, getting there with a victory in their final regular-season game for the second time in three years.
They needed an extra game this time.
Price threw his fourth complete game of the season, Longoria hit a two-run homer and the Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 in the AL wild-card tiebreaker Monday night, the 163rd game for both teams.
As soon as Price got the final out, he locked eyes with Longoria and they went straight to each other to start the celebration.
"He just told me that he had a dream about it," Longoria said.
Luckily for manager Joe Maddon and the Rays, they weren't done in by another blown call in Texas — though this one did cost them at least one run.
The Rays face another must-win situation Wednesday night at Cleveland in the AL wild-card game — the winner faces Boston in the division series. In the playoffs for the fourth time in six years, Tampa Bay won four of six from the Indians during the regular season.
Price (10-8), the reigning AL Cy Young winner, had a 10.26 ERA in four previous starts at Rangers Ballpark. He was superb in this one, striking out four and walking one. He picked off two runners while allowing seven hits and throwing 81 of 118 pitches for strikes.
"When you can get outs without throwing pitches that's always huge," Price said. "If I don't get those two outs on the pickoff moves, I have to get the next guys out. It forces me to throw at least 10 more pitches."
The 28-year-old lefty reached 10 wins for the fifth straight season. He missed more than six weeks because of a triceps strain but is 9-4 in 13 starts since returning July 2 from his first career stint on the disabled list.


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A fire ignited in an apartment building in Union Township on Friday afternoon.
Three units were on fire when crews arrived at the Beechwood Apartments. In total, nine units were damaged from the smoke and flames.
No one was injured and the fire is not considered suspicious.
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