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The Union for Reform Judaism's new president Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on his formative experiences, the lessons he has learned about personal and synagogue transformation, his vision for the future of the URJ and the Reform Movement, and his determination to surmount the monumental challenges on the road ahead. On June 12, 2011, the URJ Board of Trustees elected Rabbi Richard (Rick) Jacobs president of the Union for Reform Judaism, which serves 900 member congregations throughout North America. Ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, New York in 1982, Rabbi Jacobs is the first Union president to have served most of his career as a congregational rabbi—nine years at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue and then for 20 years at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, New York.
On the Movement-wide level he is a former member of the URJ Board of Trustees, the Joint Commission on Religious Living, the Joint Commission on Worship, the CCAR Executive Committee, the ARZA and WUPJ Boards, and the Reform Judaism Magazine Advisory Board. He has also been active on the boards of the American Jewish World Service, UJA-Federation of New York, the New Israel Fund, and Synagogue 2000, and is a senior rabbinic fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
Dedicated to social justice, Rabbi Jacobs traveled to the Chad-Darfur border area in 2005 to bring attention to the refugees' plight, and, upon his return, raised $250,000 to aid genocide victims and delivered the opening prayer at the 2006 Darfur rally in Washington, DC (see "On the Edge of Life," RJ magazine, Summer 2006). He was the only rabbi to participate in the 2009 Brookings U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Quatar, dedicated to building bridges of understanding between the West and the Muslim world.
He lives in Scarsdale, New York with his wife, Susan K. Freedman, sons Aaron and David, and daughter Sarah.
You are the Union's first bi-coastal president, having grown up in both New York and Orange County, CA, home of the radical John Birch Society. How did these experiences shape you?
When I was 10, my family moved from New York to Southern California, where my parents opened a retail furniture business. Leaving a densely populated Jewish community to live in one with few Jews took some getting used to, but didn't stop me from becoming active in student government as a teenager in the 1970s. One experience in particular crystallized for me what it meant to be a leader. When I was a high school junior serving as commissioner of activities, I curated a series of student assemblies and wanted to broaden our offerings to include a lecture on transcendental meditation, which the Beatles had popularized, as well as political events addressing Earth Day and the Vietnam War. To proceed, I had to argue my case before the five members of the school board, three of whom belonged to the John Birch Society. Even though I knew my chances for success were remote, I went before the board, spoke as convincingly as I could—and got permission to do the series! The message I took away—that leadership means standing up for what you believe in, allowing you to achieve more than you can imagine—has informed me ever since.
In a 2000 Reform Judaism magazine article on synagogue transformation you wrote: "To tell you the truth, the Judaism I had experienced as a youth growing up in a large suburban Reform synagogue seemed shallow and uninspiring." If that was the case, why didn't you just drop out after bar mitzvah or Confirmation? What led you to the rabbinate?
My Jewish identity might have hit a dead end had it not been for the three summers I spent at the URJ's Camp Swig in Northern California. I found Jewish community there with a circle of friends, including members of a rock band I was part of—I was the drummer. Swig also opened me up to issues like civil rights. Labor leader Cesar Chavez spoke to us about our obligations to the migrant farm workers, and many of us, me included, stopped eating non-union grapes or lettuce. Protest folksinger Joan Baez showed up, impressing upon us that Judaism had something to say about the critical social issues of the day. We also sat in the redwoods with guitars, praying in ways that I'd never experienced in a synagogue.
How did your college years have an impact upon your Jewish identity?
While I entered the University of California, Santa Barbara as a political science major, I took some religious studies classes. I needed to determine if Judaism really meant anything to me, so I could decide what part, if any, it should play in my life. A comparative religion course awakened in me a deep curiosity to probe the deeper questions of life and led to taking my junior year abroad at Hebrew University in Jerusalem—my first Israel experience. It was eye-opening and exhilarating. Rabbi David Hartman, an Orthodox rabbi and philosopher, was teaching a class on Maimonides, Halevi, and Spinoza, and I walked in thinking, This Orthodox rabbi is a world apart from me. There's no way he's going to say anything that I'm going to agree with or be interested in. Well, he turned out to be the most spectacular teacher I ever had. I decided to experience Judaism through his eyes by living for six weeks on an Orthodox kibbutz in the north of Israel. Again, my presuppositions were quickly upended. Since it was Passover, I thought, Here with this Orthodox kibbutz family I'm going to celebrate the most authentic Pesach of my whole life. During the seder one of my kibbutz "brothers" had a sour expression on his face, and when I asked him, "What's the matter?" he replied, "It's boring. It's the same every year." I said, "You're not supposed to think that. You're an Orthodox Jew!" At that moment I realized that inspiring religious life can be found in any place, just as uninspired religious life can be found in any place.
How did these experiences lead you to become a Reform rabbi?
After I returned from Israel I wanted to pursue a degree in religious studies and thought that a seminary would be the best place to learn. Rabbi Leonard Thal, who had been on the Camp Swig faculty, encouraged me to consider HUC-JIR in Los Angeles, and when I walked into Rabbi Harold Schulweis' Talmud class I thought, This is where I belong. Frankly, I was also put off by the other seminaries, which required that I first sign a document declaring my level of Jewish observance. That, I felt, was between me and a much higher authority.
During most of my years at HUC-JIR, I told anyone who would listen, "I'm not going to be a congregational rabbi. There is no way I'm going to be part of an institution that didn't serve me well in my youth. That's not going to be a career for me." My classmates would roll their eyes, thinking, Shut up already, Jacobs. We're all going to be congregational rabbis, and we don't want to hear it.
So what caused you to change your mind about becoming a congregational rabbi?
While at HUC-JIR I interned for Rabbi Jack Stern, of blessed memory, at Westchester Reform Temple. I watched him lead that community, thinking, This is an unbelievably compelling way to spend a professional career. As I followed him around, listening to him, observing him, I saw how he shined the light of his humanity on every person he encountered, no matter how tough the situation. I'll never forget the time when Jack was rehearsing consecration students for their formal processional to the bimah. The kindergarteners were distracted and walking aimlessly, so he called out, "Kids, watch me and do exactly as I do." Now, Jack had a bad leg, so he limped down the center aisle—and then all 50 kids followed, limping just like him. What did Jack do in this uncomfortable situation? He burst out laughing. He spontaneously and lovingly turned what might have been, on reflection, one of the most embarrassing moments in some of these young people's lives into a funny moment of connection. He made me look at the role of a congregational rabbi in a new light.
Before going to rabbinical school, you had also considered becoming a professional dancer. How did dance enter your life, what is it about dance intrigues you, and are there any parallels for you in the dance and rabbinic worlds?
I grew up in an area of Southern California where boys didn't dance. Basketball, yes, track, yes, dance, unthinkable. In college, on a whim, a friend and I entered a dance contest sponsored by the Black Student Union. We came in second, and it almost started a race riot at school. The whole experience intrigued me, and I decided to take a modern dance class, which I loved, and then ballet, which I tolerated, but it helped me catch up to those who had spent their youth in dance class.
Interestingly, my exploration of dance came at exactly the same time as my deepening interest in religion. Dance and religion have exciting commonalities; both explore non-rational, non-verbal, artful dimensions of reality.
Once I was accepted at HUC, I thought I'd have to defer dance, but a chance encounter with the man sitting next to me on the El Al flight to Jerusalem for my first year of HUC study intervened. He asked me what I was planning to do in Israel.
"I'm going to study; what about you?" I replied.
"I'm going to teach."
"Oh," I said, "maybe you're going to be one of my teachers."
"Well, I'm a ballet master. I've got a studio here in New York City, and I'll be at the Ruben Academy in Jerusalem."
"That's funny. I dance."
"Really? Let's see what you got."
"Well, we're on an airplane…."
The ballet master then asked one of the flight attendants for a food cart, which I used as a ballet barre as he led me through dance barre exercises with all of the El Al passengers watching. When I finished, the man said, "Okay, you're in. You just got a scholarship to the Ruben Academy. I'll let them know you are eligible to take classes. Mention my name—Don Farnsworth."
That's how I ended up spending my first year as a rabbinical student rushing between Jewish studies at HUC and Martha Graham technique at the Ruben Academy.
From that point on, dance was part of what I did. When I was back at HUC in LA, I performed my sermon in dance. And when I was completing my rabbinic studies in New York, I danced with the Avodah Dance Ensemble, a Jewish modern dance company.
Did you gain insights about Judaism from dancing in a Jewish dance company?
Absolutely. For example, I danced the role of the biblical Abraham in a piece about the relationship between Sarah, Abraham's wife, and Hagar, his mistress with whom he is about to have a child. As I lifted Hagar onto my shoulders, causing Sarah to quickly exit the stage, I found myself stunned, for at that moment I could feel the depth of Sarah's pain as never before. Dancing this role gave me a much deeper understanding of the biblical narrative than I'd absorbed from reading any midrash.
You founded and directed one of the first homeless shelters at a synagogue in New York City, played an instrumental role in a city-wide interfaith effort to provide affordable community housing, and have taken the Food Stamp Challenge, living for one week on the $31.50 budget of a food stamp recipient to bring attention to hunger in America. Why is social justice so central in your rabbinate?
Jewish spirituality is not only about meditation, prayer, and study. It is also about engaging in social justice, whether that's building affordable housing, cooking in a soup kitchen, or otherwise modeling what it means to be a person of conscience and commitment. Pursuing social justice is a real-world, authentic spiritual practice.
What have you learned from your predecessors who have served as president of the Union for Reform Judaism?
At 6'4" I may be the tallest president in the history of our URJ, but I'm following in the footsteps of giants.
In my mind's eye, I see Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath carrying a Torah scroll alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He knew what too many of us have forgotten—that the Torah should never be sequestered in our synagogues. Rather, we must carry our prophetic mantel beyond the walls of our praying places to shape a more just and compassionate world for all of God's children.
I sense, too, the poetic presence of Rabbi Alexander Schindler, who boldly challenged us to share our Torah with the many interfaith families who felt barred from taking hold of our sacred inheritance, and to embrace our LGBT brothers and sisters. Our congregations are stronger thanks to the many Jews-by-choice, non-Jews, and Jews of all kinds who have joined us.
Rabbi Eric Yoffie's vision of Torah at the center has inspired my rabbinate and our Reform Movement. Eric has taught us to engage deeply with our sacred texts through serious, lifelong study.
At the 2011 Biennial outside Washington, DC, you spoke of our Movement's three most pressing tasks. The first is catalyzing congregational change.
Yes, in this new era in which people have multiple Jewish options, synagogues must transform themselves to speak to the human soul. They must also keep up with the best of human thought, by which I mean the expanding frontiers of science and philosophy, which are sources of truth for us. They need to become great congregations, exuding excellence and always searching for new ways to do their holy work better. The URJ must do the same—being a catalyst and convener of best practices, sharing tools, methods, and models—so that all our congregations can flourish by raising themselves up the ladder from ok to good, from good to great, and from great to phenomenal. Only then will our synagogues be the central address for modern Jews who wish to cultivate a deep, nourishing Jewish life.
At Westchester Reform Temple, you initiated and presided over several transformation processes that encompassed the religious school, youth work, worship, and more. What have you learned from that experience that synagogue leaders can apply in their own communities?
First, when embarking on a transformation process, be careful not to make longtime members feel like strangers in their own spiritual home. At WRT each task force and worship group included veteran members who were often skeptical if not resistant to the change process. Second, involve "nay-sayers," for they are essential to ethical decision-making. Third, make it a priority to develop a dynamic partnership between the professional and lay leadership. Fourth, know that transformation takes time. When someone says, "You can't do it," my answer is, "Really? Did you try? Did you try hard for 20 years?" If you try for a day, a week, a month, a year—that's not trying. Finally, like lifelong Jewish learning and spiritual growth, transformation is a process that never ends.
Your second most pressing task is engaging the next generation. You've warned that if we do not do it right, the rest will not matter.
A staggering 80% of our b'nei mitzvah drop out before confirmation. Stemming this exodus is the impetus for a Movement-wide transformation of how we interact with our youth. That is why Rabbi Yoffie initiated, and I have endorsed as one of my top priorities, the Campaign for Youth Engagement—a long-term effort to transform and strengthen relationships between Jewish teens, their peers, their families, and their congregations. We will fortify NFTY, expand our camps and Israel programs, invest in training adults who connect with youth, and allocate significant funding and programmatic support for innovative initiatives on the local level. Only by creating closer and more enduring relationships with our youth can we hope to reverse this trend.
I saw this happen at Westchester Reform Temple. During my first week as rabbi there, the educator called me aside and said, "A boy in our religious school is a holy terror. He's not just badly behaved; he is literally a threat to this place." We didn't kick him out of our school; we held him close. I saw him pretty regularly in my office. He kept acting out and we kept taking him back in. It paid off. Eventually he became president of our youth group and president of his college Hillel. Years later I saw him and he said, "You hung in there with me." Just a few months ago he emailed me from London, where he was transferred by his firm, and asked if I could recommend a synagogue for the High Holy Days. By forging strong relationships with our youth, we can help them find their way through the often bewildering world of adolescence. There is a place for each one of our kids in the engaging web of offerings we must create.
You've defined the third pressing task as extending circles of responsibility.
A few years ago, I had dinner with Pastor Rick Warren, founder of the 20,000-member Saddleback Church and author of the mega bestseller The Purpose Driven Life. He said something that has not stopped resonating for me. Most people, he observed, seek congregations for their services. Makes sense. But service often becomes "serve us without service," as in "pander to all my spiritual needs and desires."
Most of us join synagogues hoping to receive something: a religious education for ourselves or our children, holiday observances, support during times of trial. And there is nothing wrong with this. Members have a right to receive all this and more. But "serve US without service" runs contrary to all that makes us Jewish, and it is a journey down a dead-end street. As long as we focus on programs that serve the members without also summoning them to serve others, we will perpetuate our woes.
Service to others might start close to home by helping our neighbors who are struggling mightily during these tough economic times. It might be visits to patients in hospitals or nursing homes, teaching in our congregation's religious school, or staffing its soup kitchen. Our service might move us far from home as well—to spend our vacation helping out in south Tel Aviv's slums or treating patients in one of Haiti's tent cities.
By making this a Movement-wide initiative, we will proclaim to the world that congregations are not ends in themselves or clubs that cater to our members. More than anything else, synagogues are places where serious Jewish commitment is ignited. This shift in focus will be a magnet for Jews seeking purpose and meaning in their lives.
A recent survey found that only 60% of Jews under 35 believe that caring about Israel is a key part of their Jewish identity. What can we do to reverse this trend?
It is up to all of us to foster a deep love for and engagement with Israel among Reform Jews of North America, young and old.
This past summer I had the privilege of welcoming a few busloads of our NFTY teens to Jerusalem. Blindfolded, they stepped off their buses holding hands, moving slowly toward the edge of the Haas Promenade that overlooks the Temple Mount in the center of Jerusalem. They were about to have their first glimpse of the City of Gold. You cannot imagine the look of amazement and wonder on their faces as they opened their eyes to the setting sun over Jerusalem. Watching these Reform teens fall in love with Israel, I remembered my own love affair with Israel that was sparked during my junior year at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Ever since, I have spent much of my rabbinate working to strengthen Israel's security and well-being. I hope that every Jew can come to see Israel the way those teenagers did, with the sparkle of its promise searing our souls.
You were among the Rabbinic Vision Initiative (RVI), a group of 18 influential congregational rabbis who resolved to shake up the URJ. Now that you are URJ president, how do you propose to address RVI concerns?
Their concerns are mine as well, and I'm confident that they are widely shared within the Union's leadership and staff. For the past 40 years, Reform Judaism's religious ingenuity has made us the fastest-growing theologically liberal denomination in North America. And yet, we've become bogged down, trapped in fear about the future. This is not the time for staying the course. This moment in Jewish history demands bold thinking with big ideas.
A major restructuring of the URJ is required to meet these new realities of Jewish life.
What will this restructuring process entail?
I see five overarching imperatives. First, we need to create a URJ culture of excellence. There are many effective professionals and cutting-edge offerings within the present URJ, but we need to shape and commit to a culture of excellence throughout.
Second, we must think and act like a Movement, instead of functioning as separate silos. The very serious challenges facing the URJ require partnering with our affiliates, such as HUC-JIR and the CCAR, and committing to shared Movement solutions.
Third, we need a covenantal partnership between the URJ's lay leaders and staff. A renewed sense of partnership between our lay and professional leaders will allow us to successfully navigate the inevitable disequilibrium that the transformation of the URJ will provoke, and ultimately serve as a leadership model for our congregations.
Fourth, the URJ needs to see itself and be seen in the context of a relational culture instead of an all-knowing big brother. A good example of this is Just Congregations, a congregation-based community organizing model in which leaders are trained to think strategically about how to engage significant numbers of others by conducting intentional relationship-building campaigns. Through house meetings and one-on-one conversations, issues of shared concern emerge, and leaders conduct significant actions that engage their members to shape a more just world. These same approaches can transform the URJ's work by reaching into and across congregations to develop leadership, build networks of relationships, identify and create platforms to share best practices, identify areas of shared concern, and call us to collective action. Sometimes those actions may relate to matters of public policy, such as marriage equality, support of Israel, or economic justice, but just as often they will enable synagogues to accomplish goals that require greater scale, such as coordinating collective Jewish learning or shared purchasing for common services.
When the URJ models a "relational culture" of shared purpose and effective collective action, the URJ will no longer be seen as a fee-for-service provider of expertise, and we will stop pretending that all the answers rest in our central office. Instead, everyone will become part of the Movement that we organize, facilitate, and nurture.
Fifth, we need to understand and harness the power of new technologies. This requires rethinking our current programs, not just "pushing" our established programs with social media tools. And we need to have a much stronger presence on search engines. Googling "Shabbat" currently brings you a slew of Orthodox websites but hardly any progressive ones, when we're what most Googlers truly seek.
What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of your new job, and the most gratifying?
The most difficult part will be transformation. Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie advised me to do what his predecessor, Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, advised him: "Change everything." This doesn't mean we have to literally change everything, but most of us stop well before we change what needs changing. Tweaking is not transformation.
I anticipate the most exhilarating part of this job will be getting down that road with all of our Movement partners and feeling us moving together on our collective journey. This is going to be like climbing Mount Everest barefoot, but we'll get there.
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When Lee completed his tour of duty in Vietnam, he joined a musical trio that had to learn to play country music to get the first job they were offered. Although Lee soon became a favorite at Mickey Gilley's in Houston and had recorded a few songs, it was his role in the John Travolta movie, "Urban Cowboy", that catapulted him into stardom.
Lee's rendition of the title song was played constantly throughout the movie and both the movie an the song were instant hits. In spite of later successes, Johnny Lee, Texas Country Music Hall Of Famer, will forever be known as "The Urban Cowboy".
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CANTON, Ill -- Neighbors are calling it deplorable, while the homeowners say they are doing all they can to keep up with the growing problem.
The stench and sight of mounds of dog feces, an overgrown backyard that hasn't been mowed in quite some time, and a giant green tarp on top of 916 14th street is what neighbor Debra Dooley has to look at every single day.
"They need help. They for some reason do need help. Get the place cleaned up. The police are here constantly for noise violations and tickets for their yard," said Dooley.
Dooley even put up her own fence so she doesn't have to see what she calls disgust on the other side.
"it got to where we couldn't even have company because they were looking over and yelling.
"It's just not good. The police and the City are going to keep working on it and try to get something done," said Canton City Alderman James Hartford.
News 25/HOI-19's Mark Bullion spoke to the homeowners Christina and Roger Harris who are married. Both understand there is a problem. Roger is disabled and Christina is facing some medical issues and is unemployed not allowing either of them to properly take care of the property.
"We're broke, then we go to my grandma, and my grandma only helps us out so much cause she only has one job," said Harris.
And because the Harris' are broke, they do not have water or sewage. Their electricity was recently turned back on, but it will be up to them or through the help of others to help make those ends meet and put an end to the chaos that has plagued the Canton neighborhood.
City officials say the Harris' owe around $2,000 in ordinance violations along with an additional $2,000 in unpaid water bills. And if they don't have their utilities restored by Wednesday, they could be kicked out.


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CATEGORIES MoviesBrett Ratner is that rare Hollywood director who takes major flak from both Internet commenters and highfalutin film journalists. "I'm flattered, if anything," the 'Tower Heist' director told Dave Itzkoff in the New York Times about his detractors, "for those of you who think you're getting my goat." That devil-may-care attitude is part of the reason why Ratner has accumulated a Rolodex of famous friends ranging from Russell Simmons and Eddie Murphy to Brian Grazer and Roman Polanski. Well, that and his total honesty. Like that time in 1994 when he told Grazer and director Ron Howard what he thought of their new comedy-drama, 'The Paper.'
Starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Robert Duvall and Randy Quaid (before he went bananas), 'The Paper' is an underrated gem detailing 24 hours in the life of a newspaper editor (Keaton) at a New York Post-like tabloid. Despite a cult-ish reputation and a great lead performance from Keaton, the film never did reach wide audiences upon release in March of 1994. Not that Ratner was surprised.
After seeing a screening with Grazer, Howard and Simmons, the then-24-year-old Ratner offered this bit of direct criticism: "He just said: 'Well, who's going to see it? It's kind of highbrow,'" Grazer recalled to Itzkoff. "It had never really occurred to us. He had a very simple but accurate take on it."
'The Paper' earned a little over $38 million during its theatrical run; the Ratner-directed 'Tower Heist' should earn quite a bit more than that (perhaps even on opening weekend). Check back to Moviefone for more on the film next week, and head over to the Times to read the full profile of Ratner.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Ian Kennedy and the Arizona Diamondbacks won't be sneaking up on anyone this season.
The Diamondbacks were the surprise NL West champions last season, outpacing the defending world-champion San Francisco Giants, and Kennedy was one of the main reasons. Entering spring training, he's being looked upon to again help lead the way.
Kennedy knows he set the bar high for himself last season and is aware it won't be easy duplicating his successes, which included a 21-4 record.
The 27-year-old Kennedy finished fourth in the voting for the NL Cy Young Award. He finished the season with a 2.88 ERA and his 21 wins tied the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw for the most victories in the National League. The .840 winning percentage was the best ever for a Diamondbacks starter.


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The Broncos remain in command of the underwhelming AFC West after knocking off their closest competition for the division lead, the Chargers, in Week 11. The Raiders and Chiefs stayed true to form and were both soundly defeated Sunday.
What we learned: The Broncos' run defense and pass rush are among the league's best, Ronnie Hillman is going to get his chance, turnovers could be an issue and the O-line isn't perfect. First the good: on defense, where the Broncos' front seven harassed the Chargers all afternoon, holding Ryan Mathews to only 3.1 yards per carry and the team to 2.3 yards per rush (23-53-0). The Broncos picked off Philip Rivers twice and also recovered a Rivers fumble. Von Miller is making a case for Defensive MVP with three sacks and two forced fumbles. Aside from a tipped pass that turned into a pick-six, it was another strong game for Peyton Manning, who threw three TD passes. It wasn't a cakewalk, though, as the Chargers' defensive front had success, sacking Manning three times and forcing a Lance Ball fumble. Denver could afford the mistakes against the Chargers, but in the playoffs, ball security will be crucial. Willis McGahee's knee injury wil reportedly keep him out for the rest of the regular season, at least, which thrusts the rookie Hillman into the spotlight. Denver likes Hillman, but it has taken him some time to get acclimated to the NFL game. Look for a lot of Lance Ball as well, and the Broncos should breathe a sigh of relief that McGahee doesn't mean as much to the Broncos' offense this year as he did in 2011.
What's in store next: Denver might be the league's hottest team, and travels to K.C. to play the coldest. The Broncos, who have won five in a row, play the 1-9 Chiefs, who have lost seven in a row. K.C. looked alright against Pittsburgh, but did not play well in Week 11 vs. the Bengals. On paper, this looks like an easy game for the Broncos, and the aggressive defense should be able to make big plays against the turnover-prone Chiefs. The Broncos have not had a "letdown" game this season, beating all the teams they are supposed to beat, and they can't afford one now as they fight for playoff seeding.
What the heck? Manning is one of the best at sharing the ball, though it might infuriate fantasy owners. Nine different Broncos had a catch, and eight of them had at least two catches, but no player had more than four. Brandon Stokley led the pass catchers with 55 yards receiving, while the stars, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, combined for 65 receiving yards. However, Thomas and Decker each scored a touchdown.
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What we learned: A week after a fairly game effort against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, the Chiefs fell back into their state of normalcy and dormancy. An ineffective QB Matt Cassel was benched after halftime — perhaps for the season — but it was no difference in a 28-6 loss to the Bengals that highlighted many of the Chiefs' weaknesses. Even having a lead the past two games (after going eight-plus games without one) hasn't helped as they have fallen to 1-9.
What we learned: The Raiders were not very competitive Sunday, and it apparently bothered owner Mark Davis for him to break his silence. He made rare public comments, per reports, after Oakland's third consecutive double-digit loss and told reporters, among other things, that he was embarrassed and wants to see progress, not regression. Davis also said he is patient. Where the limit to Davis' patience lies is something we can only speculate on. One thing was made clear by Davis — he does not buy the excuse that the Raiders had too many limitations (i.e. no first- or second-round pick and salary-cap constraints) to be competitive this season.
What's in store next: Oakland will make the trip East to face the 5-5 Bengals, who are coming off two consecutive lopsided wins, including an impressive dismantling of the Giants in Week 10. It will be Raiders QB Carson Palmer's first game against the franchise that selected him with the first overall pick in the 2003 draft and traded him away last season after Palmer demanded a trade and sat out the first six weeks. The Raiders also will see a familiar face in ex-head coach Hue Jackson, who is an assistant on Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis' staff.
What the heck? The Raiders might want to think about making sure to get Marcel Reece — who had only one carry in the first eight games of the season — involved in the running game even after RBs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson return from their ankle sprains. Reece, who has started the last two games at running back with McFadden and Goodson ailing, led Oakland in rushing (19-103) and receiving (4-90) on Sunday. Reece's 103 yards rushing vs. the Saints came within 19 yards of his previous career high for rushing yards in a season. He already has a career best 37 catches for 418 yards.
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What we learned: The Chargers' season really ended in the second half of their loss to the Broncos on Oct. 15, but with the AFC wild-card spots still in reach, they had a chance for redemption on Sunday, and subsequently lost their fifth game in six tries. Turnovers killed the offense, the run game remained a disappointment and the defense could only do so much. Philip Rivers threw two interceptions, including his seventh fourth-quarter pick of the season, and lost a fumble. He has 18 turnovers this season and was sacked four times. Ryan Mathews had only 47 rushing yards on 15 carries. The highlight on offense was the play of WR Danario Alexander, who caught 7-96-2 and, as long as he stays healthy, could be a diamond in the rough for the Chargers going forward. The defense made some big plays — a fumble recovery by Antwan Barnes and a pick-six by Eric Weddle, to go along with three sacks, but the Chargers gave up some big run plays and couldn't make key stops of Manning.
What's in store next: San Diego needs a miracle down the stretch, a 6-0 or 5-1 record, to get in the playoff conversation, and it won't be easy next week against the Ravens. Baltimore's defense is banged up but it has played well and has the pressure players to rattle Rivers and a shoddy Chargers O-line. The Ravens' offense has struggled, especially on the road, which could help keep San Diego in it, but it won't matter much if the Chargers turn the ball over.
What the heck? On the other side of Alexander's impressive play is that it highlights the fact that the Chargers' big acquisitions flopped. Robert Meachem had one catch for 10 yards, and Eddie Royal had zero catches on three targets. Ronnie Brown and Jackie Battle combined for six yards on eight carries. GM A.J. Smith worked hard in the offseason to add veterans, especially on offense. Early in the season, it looked good, but as the unraveling continues and the ship keeps sinking, it reflects poorly on the job Smith has done as GM.
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Softball picks up win in Georgia
March 15, 2014
Demorest, GA-The Salem College softball team went 1-3 in their road-trip to Georgia this weekend. After a rough start with two losses to host Piedmont and one to Truett-McConnell, their bats woke up to help them defeat Truett-McConnell 7-4 in their last game on Saturday. Amber Bass (Clinton, NC) led the Spirits on the weekend with 5 hits including two doubles and a triple. Salem improves to 4-10, while Piedmont is 19-2 and Truett McConnell is 7-17.
Piedmont swept the Spirits 9-1 and 9-0. Lauryn Smith (King, NC) and Allie Watkins (Locust, NC) were the two losing pitchers in those games. Truett-McConnell won the first game with Salem 12-1, and Morgan Coleman (Colfax, NC) was the losing pitcher. Smith picked up an impressive win against Truett when she pitched all 7 innings giving up just 6 hits.
Coleman also finished with 5 hits for the weekend and led the team with 2 runs batted in. Kristi Morton (Trussville, AL) had four hits and 2 runs. Kierston Garner (Danbury, NC) finished with 3 hits that were all doubles and 3 runs. Smith had 3 hits and two runs and Kayla Kennedy (Goldsboro, NC) finished with 3 hits.
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Bilkent University was founded in 1984 as Turkey's first private, non-profit institution of higher education. Bilkent's large, modern, residential campus is situated within Turkey's young and vibrant capital city, Ankara. The use of English as a medium of instruction contributes a great deal towards the University's truly international perspective. With world-renowned scholars among its faculty and top-notch facilities throughout its campus, Bilkent attracts many of Turkey's brightest high school graduates and many international students. The university has 13,000 students seeking degrees in 32 bachelor's, and 47 graduate programs in a variety of fields. Watch the Bilkent video.
Once overseen by the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, Turkey straddles Europe and Asia. It is a republican parliamentary democracy. Istanbul is considered the financial, economic, and cultural heart of Turkey. The Turkish culture is a product of wanting to be modern but Western, while still feeling obligated to hold on to the traditional, religious, and historical beliefs. The cuisine is inherent to the Ottoman heritage that fused Arabic, Greek, Persian and Turkish, to a non homogenous kitchen that is varied throughout the country by region. Their music and literature are a mix of cultural influences. They consist of a blend of Central Asian Turkic, Islamic and European traditions in modern-day Turkish music ranging from "arabesque" to hip-hop genres. There is a variety of culture all throughout this country.
Ankara is a modern city with a population of over 5 million. The Romans and the Byzantines left their mark in the region. Besides the historical monuments within the heart of the city such as the Roman Theater, Ankara Citadel, Temple of Augustus, Roman Bath and the Column of Julian, the city's environs are also rich with ancient ruins.
Ankara is a center for opera, ballet, jazz and modern dance as well as the home of the Turkish Parliament, ministries, foreign embassies and nine universities. Shopping in Ankara can be exciting in the old part of the town or in modern shopping malls. Ankara's location makes it very convenient for weekend travel to skiing resorts, cultural and historical sites, and the seaside. İstanbul is only five hours away by bus.
Language of instruction at Bilkent University is English.
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Y! Sources (w/ @spearsnbayahoo): Celtics, Clippers discussing deal centered on Kevin Garnett for Bledsoe, Jordan. tinyurl.com/br53wjq— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 16, 2013
There was a flirtation with a deal earlier this month that centered around KG that had Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler, but it looks like Clippers' GM Neil Olshey has sweetened the deal with 24-year-old DeAndre Jordan. A trade that could potentially net two emerging young stars would have to give Danny Ainge pause as the team teeters between championship contention and a rebuild--especially without Rondo, Sullinger, and Barbosa for the rest of the year--but ultimately, the likelihood of this deal still rests with KG. With a no-trade clause in his contract, he could nix it.
Vinny Del Negro wants KG, willing to give Bledsoe/Jordan for him. Clips front office totally against the move. Front office has final say.— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 16, 2013
If Boston wants WGreen, RTuriaf & C Butler, sure the Clips front office will take KG, but not for Bled & Jordan.— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 16, 2013
Of course VDN wants to make this deal. The Clippers have rich man problems right now. They have a wealth of depth and adding KG gives them that playoff pedigree and swagger that can put them over the top. For Boston and Garnett, it's a tough spot for sure: KG's loyalty would truly be tested here. As far as Danny's concerned, he's done his job. The burden of this decision is squarely on KG's shoulders. Does he chase another ring with his good friend Chauncey Billups from the comfort of his Malibu summer home, knowing that the organization that he bleeds green for is set up for the future or does he stay true to the words he said today and retire a Celtic? Listening to KG today, I really think he cares more about his legacy as a Celtic than he does another chance at a championship.
We're only hearing about this new rumor tonight, but I have a hunch KG knew about this possibility all along and has probably had conversations with Danny since Rajon went down with the ACL tear. It was always that second part of that "this will be my last All Star Game" quote that struck me as strange. "Y'all don't know what I know." As far as I can tell, nobody asked him today, "what do you know what we don't know, Kevin?"
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Nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships not only bring a financial award, but also prestige that helps you build a distinguished career, permanent membership in a network of outstanding professionals, and life-changing experiences. The NAU Coordinator for National & International Scholarships and Fellowships helps students refine their applications and connect to resources in order to be more competitive on the national/international level.
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When it comes to booking artists to perform at the world-class Weill Hall, the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University has earned high marks.
But when it comes to audience etiquette, the reviews have been more mixed. Applause at the wrong moments and high-tech gaffes can annoy performers and patrons alike.
When the Santa Rosa Symphony led by conductor Bruno Ferrandis trailed off during the final note of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in March, the spell was broken by a jarring, electronic noise.
"Someone's phone went off for an extended length of time, clearly audible through the delicate, quiet ending," violinist Marcia Lotter said. "Bruno was entirely livid."
As the center gets ready to launch its second season on Sept. 15, we checked in with experienced concertgoers and etiquette experts to help guide patrons through the maze of awkward issues that can arise.
Lisa Mirza Grotts runs her own etiquette business, the AML Group of San Francisco, and is acutely aware of the problems that can occur, especially in the sensitive acoustics of a place like Weill Hall.
"A classical music concert is not a rock concert. ... You don't talk or take photos," she said. "The main obligation of the patrons is to observe silence so the music can be heard."
Even the slightest murmur can be heard around the hall, so a candy being unwrapped can sound like the shot heard 'round the world.
Although patrons are reminded to turn off their cellphones, some blatantly check texts during concerts.
"The tiny LED light is visible," said Jessica Anderson, associate director of marketing for the Green Music Center. "When the house lights are down, you don't want to look at it at all."
A more delicate problem involves hearing aids. Many folks turn them up for the concert but cannot hear the noise they emit.
"That high-pitched sound is so loud," Grotts said. "An usher or someone in the audience has to tell them when it happens."


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Bissonette, O'Leary lead CVAC tennis All-Stars
After going 7-0 during the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference boys' tennis season, Peru placed three singles players and one doubles pair on the 2013 CVAC All-Star teams. Northeastern Clinton and Saranac were also well represented; the Cougars had two doubles teams and one singles player honored, and the Chiefs had two singles players and a doubles pair chosen.
On the girls' side, Plattsburgh High led the way with three players selected, while CVAC champion Lake Placid had two All-Stars and Northeastern Clinton had one singles player and one doubles pair recognized.
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First Team
No. 1 singles
Shawn Bissonette (Saranac)- A senior, Bissonette qualified for the state tournament four times in his career — twice in doubles and twice in singles. He was the Section VII singles champion the last two years and finished with a career singles record of 17-4.
No. 2 singles
Johnny McAuliffe (Peru)- The junior and team co-captain went unbeaten this season and dropped just one match in 2012. McAuliffe made the first team for the second time. He placed third in the 2013 Section VII singles tournament and qualified for the state tournament.
No. 3 singles
Connor Bond (Peru)- He lost just three games all season and won every match the past two CVAC seasons. In his third year on varsity, the junior makes his second appearance on the First Team.
No. 1 doubles
McKenna Hunter and Adam Khater (Northeastern Clinton)- After earning a trip to the state tournament in 2012, Hunter, a senior, and Khater, a junior, continued to excel this season, going 7-0. They won the Section VII doubles title.
No. 2 doubles
Austin Tetreault and Devin McManus (Northeastern Clinton)- Tetreault, a sophomore, and McManus, a freshman, proved to be very versatile players for the Cougars. Both are expected to provide big contributions to next year's team.
Second Team
No. 1 singles
Peter Daly (Peru)- In his second year at No. 1 singles, Daly lost just one match — to the CVAC singles champion.
Ryan Marks (Northeastern Clinton)- Marks continued to improve and impress his opponents, going 5-1 this season.
No. 2 singles
Dylan Christopherson (Saranac)- The junior posted a league record of 6-1. He received CVAC All-Star recognition for the third consecutive year.
No. 3 singles
Brendan Whalen (Plattsburgh)- Whalen, a seventh grader, compiled a 5-2 record this season.
No. 1 doubles
Kyle Kemp and Pat Demarais (Peru)- In their third year as partners, Kemp and Demarais won all but one match this season as they made the All-Star team for the second time.
No. 2 doubles
Alijah Bolliver and Matt Bouyea (Saranac)- Bolliver, a sophomore, and Bouyea, a senior, posted a league record of 4-2.
Honorable Mention
Keegan Barney, Lake Placid
Brendan Boutin, Northeastern Clinton
Chris Gray, Plattsburgh
Camden Brockbank/Matthew Rine (doubles), Peru
Nolan Fergusson, Northern Adirondack
Nate Casey, AuSable Valley
Patrick Paquin, Saranac
Keagan Briggs, Seton Catholic
First Team
No. 1 singles
Georgia O'Leary (Lake Placid)- The sophomore went undefeated in the regular season and reached the finals of the Section VII singles tournament. She displayed a great attitude this season.
No. 2 singles
Kelsey Senecal (Plattsburgh)- Senecal, a sophomore, improved tremendously this season and finished with a 6-2 record.
No. 3 singles
Olivia Carlsson (Plattsburgh)- A senior, Senecal went undefeated during the CVAC season. She was a tenacious and hard-working player throughout three seasons on the varsity team.
No. 1 doubles
Taylor Higgins and Anna Mitchell (Peru)- Higgins, in her second year on the varsity team, teamed up with newcomer Mitchell, and the pair went undefeated in the regular season. Both displayed talent on the court, and the Indians have high expectations for them next year.
No. 2 doubles
Sarah Babbie and Morgan Rabideau (Northeastern Clinton)- Babbie, a senior, and Rabideau, a junior, posted a record of 6-2 and showed great improvement throughout the season.
Second Team
No. 1 singles
Marle Curle (Plattsburgh)- The senior has been one of the CVAC's top singles players for three season, and she went 7-1 this year and then claimed the Section VII championship.
No. 2 singles
Jenna LaValley (Northeastern Clinton)- LaValley proved herself as a solid No. 2 player in Section VII while going 5-2 this season.
No. 3 singles
Victoria O'Leary (Lake Placid)- The eighth grader went 6-1 on the season. She's an excellent athlete, and the Blue Bombers have high expectations for her.
No. 1 doubles
Kristen Napper and Aimee Eggelston (Saranac)- Napper, a senior, paired with Eggelston, a sophomore, and they compiled a 7-1 record.
No. 2 doubles
Taylor Pitts and Katie Lamb (Northern Adirondack)- In their second year of varsity tennis, the sophomores switched from singles to doubles and proved to be a formidable pair.
Honorable Mention
Margaret Mitchell, Peru
Brenna Garrett, Lake Placid
Hannah Charland, Northern Adirondack
Katherine McDonald, AuSable Valley
Olivia Klooster, Saranac
Kelli Ryan, Seton Catholic
Aryana Kellison and Andrea Mossey (doubles), Northeastern Clinton
Kelly Cantwell, Plattsburgh
Olivia Wyand, Beekmantown


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Large Commercial Events please call us at 1-800-232-6874 ext 7
Large Commercial Events please call us at 1-800-232-6874 ext 7
Ultimate Amusements - (Potomac, Maryland serving Hampton) At Ultimate Amusements, your party is our number one priority. Our equipment is state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line and in excellent condition. Ultimate Amusements is a full service entertainment company with experience in Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, Corporate Events, Colleges, Schools, Universities, Synogogues, Churches,Fall Festivals, Camps and Private functions. We didn't -Invent- the party... We -Event- it!!!
MAGIC MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT - (Middletown, New York serving Hampton) magic music entertatinment is bringing the fun back in entertainment. we work with you from start to funish.
Additional local businesses nearby (additional transportation charges might apply for some of these):
King Kidz Fun Rentals - (Martinsville, Virginia serving Hampton) We offer a variety of inflatable play structures, carnival games, jumbo games, concession items, water games, and etc. Our rentals are offered at competitived prices. Our rentals are clean and reliable, so give us a call and let one of our friendly staff member assist you with your next event.
Royal Events and Weddings - (-, Virginia serving Hampton) Royal Events and Weddings Planning specializes in: Weddings, Corporate Events, Social/ Private Events, Festivals. Our entertainment services include: casino games, Texas holdem poker, entertainment agency, game show, golf, expo, theme resort, interactive games, arcade game, baseball, basketball hoops, bounce house, bouncy boxing, carnival games, racing, ball, cash cage, giant slide, mechanical bull, moonwalk, rock wall, obstacle course, photo booth, sumo suites, simulation games, etc.
Find local Hampton carnival games rental companies easily with our carnival rental listings below. We feature rentals for your carnival theme event for corporate, picnices or private parties.
Many games in this product category for rent include dunk tanks, carnival games, kids games, bean bag toss, high-striker, duck pond, frog hop game, ball toss, football throw, basketball game, bingo and board games and most other similar games for your carnival theme event.
Carnival Games serving Hampton, Virginia
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Camarillo: 4101 Las Posas Road. 388-5222.
Colonia: 1500 Camino del Sol, Oxnard. 385-8108.
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Bank of Books at 748 E. Main St. in downtown Ventura will host a Day of Authors on Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., former professional baseball player Jim Hibbs will sign "A Catcher's Story." The book chronicles his participation in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Hall of Fame days at Stanford University and career under managers such as Tommy Lasorda, Sparky Anderson and Leo Durocher. From 2-4 p.m., Andy Killion will discuss and sign "How to Fail in Business." Complete with practical tips for other small-business owners, "How to Fail" is the saga of how Killion left a large investment firm to become the owner and manager of his own boat yard in Southern California. Finally, from 4-6 p.m., Michael Mayo will sign "Circus of Secrets." A former journalist and contributor to "Cinefantastique" magazine, Mayo now writes fiction.
For more information about the Day of Authors, call 643-3154.
Golden Globe-winning actor and author Martin Sheen will sign his new memoir "Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son" on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Thousand Oaks, 160 S. Westlake Blvd.
"Along the Way" was conceived by Sheen and his son and co-author, actor-director Emilio Estevez, as a chronicle of the time they spent in Spain working together on their new film "The Way," which Sheen describes as "a film inspired by a grandson, dedicated to a grandfather, and created by a father and son."
Kent Burden: 6:30 p.m. Monday. Author of "Is Your Chair Killing You?" will present health tips. YMCA, 3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura. 642-2131.
Carrie McAuliff: 7 p.m. Tuesday. Will sign "Brother Tree, Sister Tree." Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. 388-5222.
Bryan Gruley: 3 p.m. Wednesday. Will sign "The Skeleton Box." Mysteries to Die For, 2940 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 374-0084.
Robert K. Tanenbaum: Noon Saturday. Will sign "Bad Faith." Mysteries to Die For, 2940 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 374-0084.
Ken Caillat: 2 p.m. Saturday. Grammy Award-winning artist will sign "Making Rumours." Barnes & Noble, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 446-2820.
Dorothy Howell: 2 p.m. Saturday. Will sign "Tote Bags and Toe Tags." Mysteries to Die For, 2940 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 374-0084.
Book Group: 11 a.m. Tuesday. "Jerusalem Maiden: A Novel" by Talia Carner. Camarillo Church of Christ/Temple Ner Ami, 515 Temple Ave., Camarillo. 482-3505.
Writing Is Healing Class: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through July 19. $68 plus lab fee. Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. 381-2744.
Story Time Fun: 1 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Figs' Bookworm, 93 Daily Drive, Camarillo. 482-1384.
Arcade Poetry Series: 7 p.m. Saturday. Featured poets are Tim Tipton and Terry Van Vliet. Carnegie Art Museum, 424 South C St., Oxnard. 385-8158.
Lapsit Stories: 1 p.m. Monday. Foster Library.
Shakespeare Salon: 7 p.m. Monday. Ojai Library.
Book Group: 11 a.m. Tuesday. "We Need to Talk about Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. Camarillo Library.
Preschool Stories: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Blanchard Library.
Stories and Craft: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Moorpark Library.
Balloon Program: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oak View Library.
Paws 4 Healing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Simi Valley Library.
Writers Workshop: 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Ojai Library.
Used Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Oxnard Library.
Teens Teach Tech: 10 a.m. Saturday. Foster Library.
Story time listings will resume in the fall.
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State police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who has been missing from Bethel since Tuesday.
Police issued a Silver Alert for Megan Kunnemann Wednesday night.
Kunnemann is described as a about 5'1" tall, 165 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans, purple NYC pullover-style sweatshirt, a black Northface Jacket and tan Ugg-style boots.
Police said Kunnemann has scars on her hip, back and the back of her neck. She also has a mole between her eyebrows and on her chin.
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My Favorite Pool - Swimming Pools Part II [1]
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This remains my favorite proposal for the reuse of the High Line - a mile long lap pool. Nathalie Rinne, an architecture student in Vienna submitted the plan and as part of our 2003 Ideas Competition [3].
The simplicity of the idea, the singularity of use and the graphic way in which it was conveyed made it the favorite of the jury [4] [4]and one of four winners of the competition. I think the David Hockney swimmer helped also.
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I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby gets heckled as he departs sentencing (short video)
Original post made by Jewish Crook on Jun 6, 2007
Here's the video:
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Where Libby got all the money to pay for his defense team and to pay for those beefy, well-coiffed bodyguards?
on Jun 6, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Libby is one of the fanatical ideologues that have staffed this administration. His lies and bottomless dishonesty contributed to the death of hundred of thousands. I have no doubt that Bush will pardon him, [portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
on Jun 6, 2007 at 1:37 pm
From donating people like me who understood that nobody committed any crime ( including Armitage who was the REAL "leaker") because ol' Val wasn't covert ( can't be covert AND talk about your job at parties), and wasn't out of the country for her job in the last 5 years ( another requirement to have "leaked" illegally).
From people like me saw that memory experts were barred from the trial, that Libby was asked to remember the timing of conversations from 2 1/2 years earlier, got ONE wrong by 2 weeks, openly and willingly handed over his diary which showed he goofed, then was hung on "perjury" ( while the judge and attorneys conveniently shrugged off everyone else's errors in memory on timing of conversation).
This is the kind of "trial" I expect to happen in Cuba or China, not here. It is a "trial" of the President and Cheney through a scapegoat, as evidenced by the comments of the jurors after the last trial and by the comments on the video. The comments of both are and were completely irrelevant to the case. If I were President, I would pardon him right now.
It is a complete sham.
I will send money for the appeal.
on Jun 6, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Libby's efforts to lie and coveup worked.
Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald confesses that Libby's deliberate obstruction of justice led to the re-election of GWB:
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"I would have wanted nothing better," he said, "that when the subpoenas were issued in August of 2004, witnesses testified then, and we would have been here in October of 2004 instead of October of 2005."
Give or take a nuance and some garbled syntax, the prosecutor was in effect showing that the quixotic pursuit of a nonexistent right or privilege by some news organizations is one reason President Bush was reelected last year.
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Cabins and Lodge -J4Brehm's Guest Ranch in Laramie
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 12
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type Cabin
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/ night
$ 550 - $ 1,200 / week
$ 2,200 - $ 5,000 / month
vacation rental description
Escape to the West and enjoy the lakes and beautiful Mountains of the Snowy Range National Forest. The Guest Ranch is located on 160 acreas with breathtaking year round snowcapped mountainviews. You are just minutes away from enjoying the National Forest, playing in the snow in the middle of the summer months in your shorts, watching some rodeos, sightseeing or shopping in down town Laramie. Southeastern Wyoming has much to offer and our Ranch is just the start of a wonderful Wyoming vacation. Please come and stay on our Ranch enjoy all it's wonderful activities and adventures.
Our Log cabins are for large and small families or groups. The log Cabins have been all hand built and wonderfully decorated in antiques and western decor'. Private Cabins fully stocked and ready for your visit, vacation and enjoyment.
Our Bunkhouse sleeps 12, with a master bedroom with a full size bed, Large loft area sleeps 8, with two full size log bunkbeds on bottom and twins on top, plus a full size futon sofa sitting area , private full size bathroom, galley kitchen plus Washer/Dryer, livingroom has a full size sleeper sofa. Wood buring stove and lots of charm....hunters' dream cabin! Bunkhouse is fully equiped with all household items needed for 12. Private Hot tub area, campfire pit area,horseshoe pit and wonderful front porch with mountain views. The Bunkhouse is great for a group or large family wanting to relax and truly enjoy the ranch's adventures. $150.00 nightly or $1000.00 weekly
Guest House sleeps 6-8. One master bedroom with two full size beds, youth sleeping loft with a queen size pillowtop bed. Livingroom, full kitchen and private bath. Wood burning stove and fabulous front porch with views of the Snowy's. Private Hot tub, campfire pit area with fire side benches, a great log picnic table for cook outs and your own horseshoe pit ready for fun! $150.00 nightly or $1000.00 weekly
One room Cozy Cabins - sleeps 4, Sleeping arrangements will vary per cabin, microwave, mini refrig. and coffee pot. Bring your sleeping bags, and or bedding and clothes and you are set to go or stay and enjoy the ranch and it's surrounding adventures. $85.00 nightly or $550.00 weekly
Lodge Bedroom suites. - Suite #1- (1) full size bed, Suite #2 - (2) beds - one queen & one full size . Lodge Bedrooms includes morning treat and beverages and two social times with treats and adult beverages included in your lodging fee. $180.00 nightly per couple or suite - Lodging only $150.00
Nightly rates start at $85 - $150 per cabin and weekly rates per cabin start at $450 - $1000. All reservations booked requires a $150.00 deposit. Sorry our Lodge Bedroom suites are for adults only.
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J4Brehm's Guest Ranch is a real "Working Guest Ranch". Whether you come to relax and get away from everything or enjoy being a true "Wrangler" for a day or two, and try a few ranch chores. Your vacation choice is yours. The ranch is open year round. Amazing Private cabins with and without hot tubs, Lodge Bedroom suites for adults only. Many vacation packages are available; Hunting, Retreats, Family Reunions, Girl Get Away Weekends, or just Family and Friend vacations. Please see our website for full information and picture gallery of the ranch, cabins and activities available. We offer lots of ranch activities included in your lodging fees paid. Enjoy the ranch, ranch animals, nature, wildlife and outdoor experiences....be a real Rancher and Cowboy for a Day! The town of Laramie and the Mountain range has unbelievable and unlimited adventures all year round for you and your family or friends to enjoy!
activities and attractions in Laramie Wyoming
J4Brehm's Guest Ranch is located 15 miles out of town on the scenic byway route 130. Minutes from town, Laramie is the home of the Unv. of Wy., east of the Ranch and West of the Ranch, Snowy Range National Forest and Ski Resort along with Historical Cenntennial (old gold mining town). Continue on West over the mountains and go to the famous hot springs in Saratoga. Our Guest Ranch in Laramie is a great location stop before or after visiting Yellowstone and the Tetons. Only 45 minutes from Cheyenne, the captial of Wy., well known for "Cheyenne Rodeo Days". The ranch and it's surroundings offer wonderful year round activities such as; great trout lake fishing(rod or fly), hunting, hiking, horseback riding, birdwatching, photography, mountainviews, snowmobiling, skiing, summer or winter snowball fights or just relaxing. IDEAL FOR UNV. OF WYOMING AND WYOTECH GRADUATIONS FOR FAMILY LODGING, GATHERINGS AND CELEBRATIONS ALONG WITH SUPPORTING YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM TRAVELING TO LARAMIE AND WANT A GREAT LARGE FAMILY OR GROUP LODGING CABIN! The ranch is a real working guest ranch so you may just wish to relax and enjoy your beautiful cabin or come and live the life as a Cowboy!
vacation rental rates
Bunkhouse Log Cabin - sleeps 12 - $150.00 nightly - $1000.00 Weekly
Guest House Log Cabin - sleeps 6-8 - $150.00 nightly - $1000.00 Weekly
Cozy One Room Cabins - sleep 4 - $85.00 nightly - $550.00 Weekly
Lodge Bedroom suites - sleep 2-4 - $180 per couple or $150.00 - per suite nightly weekly rates available on request.
All Cabins have different sleeping arrangements, amenities varies with cabins and vacation packages, $150.00 deposit is required on all cabin reservations at booking time and a 10% lodging tax is added to your lodging total. All reservations are prepaid, reservation payments are due in full 45 days before arrival and sorry at this time J4Brehm's Guest Ranch does not accept credit cards.
James or Jeanine Brehm 307-742-2807
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Laramie
- University of Wyoming - Sports, Museum, Heritage Center, etc.
- Rodeo, Jubilee Days July 4th Kick- Off
- Wyoming Territorial Park (Prison & Museums)
- Golf Courses, Mini-Golf,Archery, Bowling, Skating
- Shopping, Restaurants, Bars, Antiqueing
Top things to do on a budget
- Hiking, Fishing, Picnicing
- Sightseeing, Photograghy, Horseshoes
- Campfires, Cook-outs, Stargazing
- Birdwatching, Wild Flower picking
- Playing and working on a Guest Ranch...
Top things to do with a family
- Hiking, Fishing, Wildlife Watching
- Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowman Building
- Ranching Chores - Feed a Cow, Turkey, Chicken, Pig, Bull, Horse
- Gather Eggs, Brush a Horse, Plant a Tree, Ride a Horse
- Relax, have fun......work or play!
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Neb. flooding sets records as water moves east
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) The flooding along the South Platte River continues to set records in western Nebraska, but the defenses communities built are generally holding and the floodwater is slowly flowing east across the state.
The National Weather Service says the South Platte rose to a record of 14.36 feet early Monday morning.
The river had continued to rise since Sunday when it exceeded the old record of 14 feet that was set in June 1935.
The South Platte declined slightly to 14.1 feet by 8 a.m. Monday. The gauges upstream from North Platte show that the water flowing in from Colorado has started to decline.
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NEW ORLEANS -- Businesses are coming back on line across the metro area.
A handful are still on generator power, many are cash only for now, but for the most part the corner grocery and local gas stations are up and operating.
That's a welcome sign as people displaced by Hurricane Isaac return to their homes.
It took some businesses longer than others to make it back.
"No credit cards," said Gene Usner, manager of the Lakeview Harbor Restaurant in Lakeview. "We didn't have the internet. We just got that back this morning."
He said there were other challenges getting the restaurant ready for business.
"The biggest issue, we threw away all the food and had to sanitize the inside of the building," said Usner. "Then when we got back open, we had a limited menu. We have a lot of fresh prepared foods. We couldn't have them."
There was some criticism that gas stations were slow to return, and when they did, the price at the pump was through the roof. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said he'd like to see more businesses capable of running on generator power.
"Grocery stores and gas stations need to have back up power sources," said Landrieu. "It really is a matter of dollars and cents, but it's really good business and it helps the city get stood back up."
Local economic development leaders say going forward New Orleans will be be judged not only by how quickly the city evacuates, but also how quickly it comes back on line.
"Isaac pushed a surge that was within two feet of Katrina and we came through within the new levee system really extremely well, very dry," said Greater New Orleans President and CEO Michael Hecht. "I think it's about telling that story. Telling people that actually what was put in place to work, did work."
If your employer has not been able to return, you may be able to qualify for unemployment benefits.
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Garth is a new area that is being developed and new problems are waiting to be found. although, there are already plenty of problems that are established. Go out, get psyched, and boulder!
Getting There
From The Desert Rat head west on the St. George Boulevard towards bluff street. Turn left on Bluff Street and continue heading south. The road begins to slightly turn left and will turn into riverside dr., continue and turn right on river road. Keep heading south on river road and turn left on 2450 S Street and then take a right on 3000 east. Head south and you�ll find a dirt road followed by a random piece of pavement. Pass the pavement, the road will turn back into a dirt road and keep an eye out to your left for a fire hydrant. Turn onto the road that the fire hydrant is on and it�ll make you turn left and keep following then take your first right. You will drive by the fence for a bit and then turn left where there is a break in the fence. Drive up to the parking lot and boulder!!
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The Revo XR3 shoes have a ventilated nylon outsole with interchangeable insoles to let air in or keep it out depending on the time of year. Three straps with ratchet feels achieve a perfect fit. Heel is reflective for visibility when riding before or after daylight hours.
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I really feel sorry for judge Mogoeng Mogoeng (I'm sure it's okay if I use the acronym Mogoeng2), who I am convinced did not ask (as an ordained priest he may have prayed) President Jacob Zuma to nominate him as the country's next chief justice. Why then this fuss about his so-called anti-women stance in court rulings when there was no outcry over similar remarks made by a white Afrikaans magistrate? Read the rest of this entry »