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Those of you who know me know that I'm a fighter, but not at the cost of what's right for our country.—
Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) December 14, 2012
Tweeting from her official @AmbassadorRice account, which looks to be where she'll remain for now, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice said tonight that she has withdrawn her bid to become Secretary of State because it's "right for the country." She further tweeted that she "wants to get things done," which, if true, perhaps cements the notion that she has no place in Washington, D.C.
I don't do this work for me. I do it because I believe in President Obama's approach to the world, and I want to get things done.—
Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) December 14, 2012
Plenty have rushed to blame the inherent sexism and racism of the GOP for scuttling Rice's advancement, and they're equally anxious to console her.
@AmbassadorRice You got an awfully raw deal here. Thanks for your service to our country.—
Jeffrey McManus (@jeffreymcmanus) December 14, 2012
@AmbassadorRice Don't let them win, Susan! You deserve to represent our Nation as Secretary of State. Please keep your name in the hat!—
Erik Todd Dellums (@ETDellums) December 14, 2012
@AmbassadorRice I don't think you should have stopped, but I respect your decision.—
Andria Lewis (@ALewisEvents) December 14, 2012
@AmbassadorRice we love you sister and we are damned proud of you! #proudsistertweet #SusanRice—
Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) December 14, 2012
Thank you for your service @AmbassadorRice. Much respect for al that you've done and will continue to do.—
Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 14, 2012
Hey, it's Nancy Giles of CBS News— the one with the nutty sense of humor about whites and abortion.
@AmbassadorRice You are grace personified; our country is lucky to have you. (And those men couldn't take any more black brilliance.) Onward—
Nancy Giles (@nancygilesnyc) December 14, 2012
President Obama had called Rice extraordinary and said he couldn't be prouder of her, but Rice's supporters are wondering where he is tonight.
Unfair to say Susan Rice was "forced out." Forced out of what? She was never nominated. And for that, shame on the WH. #nospine—
David Shuster (@DavidShuster) December 14, 2012
For a person so extraordinary, there must be a consolation prize.
Rice says FP must transcend politics then praises Obama for restoring America's stature in the world. She will make a great DNC chair…—
Michael Goldfarb (@thegoldfarb) December 14, 2012
Donna Brazile has a warning for Republicans, and it involves God.
Message to Elephants: be careful who you step on. God is not finished with @AmbassadorRice. Thank you Susan for your service. #valor—
Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) December 14, 2012
@donnabrazile Ambassador Christopher Stevens could not be reached for comment.—
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David Plouffe is commonly referred to as the architect of President Obama's two victories. Using his unparalleled understanding of today's changing demographics, technology and the modern electorate, he offers insights into what is likely to happen in the 2014 elections where control of Congress and statehouses lies in the balance. It is never too early to begin to forecast the likely contenders, their early moves and chances and what the 2016 issues, demographics and electoral landscape will look like as these elections will have great impact for our country, our government and our businesses in the years ahead.
Data increasingly plays a key role in politics, business and organizations across the world. David Plouffe discusses how the Obama campaign used data as never before to win an election in a tough environment. Data is, of course, available to everyone. Plouffe discusses how to make the data course throughout the organization, ensure that it is understood by decision makers and impacts all decisions and some of the tensions between modern data and traditional research, and how to blend the two. There is still an art to strategy and the tactics that flow from them, but increasingly the science needs to lead the way.
Every year—or even every month—brings new changes in technology and consumer and voter behavior. Delivering a consistent message that is heard by your target audience is harder today, even though there are a plethora of new avenues to reach people. David Plouffe reveals how both the Obama campaigns and the White House leveraged each medium to maximum effect and how the media landscape is likely to further change in the months and years ahead, and how organizations must be prepared to stay ahead of the curve.
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A pioneering force in the field of politics, technology and grassroots leadership, in 2008, David Plouffe built a billion-dollar nationwide organization that inspired millions and made history electing Barack Obama president. In 2012, the Obama campaign didn't rely on the glory of their past triumph but harnessed the latest technology including the game-change use of big data, executing a gritty plan for today's challenges and again made history by winning re-election under the toughest of economic circumstances. Plouffe shows audiences how crafting and sticking with a strategy led to one of the biggest upsets in American political history in 2008 and defied the odds in 2012. An innovator in every sense of the word, Plouffe, whom President Obama called the "mastermind" of his political efforts, shares with audiences how his expertise with social media, volunteer mobilization including capturing the power of the youth vote, the sophisticated use of research to drive productivity, his extensive experiences in successfully leading large teams, inspiring creativity and motivating innovative solutions can produce effective results. As senior advisor to the President, Plouffe was at the center of the debate on the key issues now facing our country, from tax and entitlement reform to immigration reform to foreign policy challenges, allowing him to share with audiences his distinct insight into how these issues will impact our economy and politics for years to come. His account of the 2008 presidential campaign, The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory, was a New York Times best seller. In 2013, he was inducted into The American Association of Political Consultants' Hall of Fame. He is a contributor for ABC News and Bloomberg Television.

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THE SALVATION ARMY'S GREATER VALLEY CORPS RECOGNIZED FOR "EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY"(The Salvation Army's Greater Valley Corps' Officer Theresa Burkholder accepting her award with employees Lynn Herbert - Food Site and Case Manager and Cheri Cerrone - Program Assistant.)
Derby - The Valley Council for Health & Human Services held its Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Monday, December 6, 2011, featuring a keynote presentation by Representative Rosa L. DeLauro. The breakfast meeting, which was generously sponsored by Naugatuck Savings Bank, was held at Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby, Connecticut.
The Salvation Army's Greater Valley Corps was presented with the Agency/Program of the Year Award, which is presented to a nonprofit agency or a program whose staff and volunteers exemplify excellence in the community and whose services have made a significant and lasting contribution to the health and well being of the residents of the lower Naugatuck Valley.
The Salvation Army has been serving the Valley community since 1891.
Currently, Major Theresa Burkholder, two part-time staff members, and a
dedicated group of volunteers work together to fulfill the Greater Valley
Corps' mission of meeting the basic human needs of Greater Valley
families. They do so through a wide variety of programs, including a Food
Panty, Community Meals program, clothing and furniture vouchers, and emergency
rental and utility assistance.
During a time when an increasing number of families have been suffering
economic and other hardships, The Salvation Army has made a tremendous
impact. This past year, the Food Panty alone provided over 4,400 bags of
groceries to benefit in excess of 1,000 individuals, an increase from the more
than 3,900 bags provided the previous year. To address the increased food
needs in the community, the Greater Valley Corps has expanded its outreach and
collaboration efforts. This has made it possible to obtain additional fruits
and vegetables from a local farmer at the close of the Seymour Farmers Market.
In addition, earlier this year, through the Connecticut Food Bank, staff and
volunteers began picking up groceries and other goods from Target. Another
partnership developed this past summer, with the help of the Connecticut Food
Bank, including obtaining produce and fruits from a farm in Shelton, CT, giving
recipients even more healthy, locally-grown choices.
The Salvation Army's Greater Valley Corps met additional needs among Greater
Valley families in the past year by distributing approximately 3,000 clothing
articles, over 50 clothing / furniture vouchers, and 21 utility vouchers this
past program year. Through its Back-to-School Supplies Distribution and Fun
Fest, The Salvation Army provided backpacks, school supplies, and clothing to
children residing in the Greater Valley area. Last holiday season, the Corps
also distributed more than 1,800 gifts for children and adults in need.
The Salvation Army staff and volunteers are known for going above and beyond
the call of duty to work with other Valley agencies to address people's
needs. For example, as one nominator pointed out, "The Salvation Army,
led by Major Theresa, was at Harvest House IV all day sorting and stocking food
on the Harvest House walls." This nominator pointed out that The
Salvation Army is consistently responsive whenever presented with an individual
or community need.
At no time has this dedication to respond to community needs been more
evident than in the recent aftermath to the October snowstorm. When residents
of Seymour and Oxford were left without electricity and heat for an extended
period, The Salvation Army decided to act. They supplied resources to serve
meals at the emergency shelters in both communities, as well as at the Norman
Ray Congregate Housing on Walnut Street in Seymour. As the nomination stated
about The Salvation Army's Greater Valley Corps, Major Theresa and her
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Ohio State headlines a 16-team field that will kick off the women's basketball season with the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament on Friday, Nov. 13.
Ohio State is ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25 and ESPN/USA Today polls, and features two-time Big Ten Player of the Year Jantel Lavender, as well as the reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year Samantha Prahalis.
FGCU hosts UTEP in the first round, and the winner will face the winner of the New Mexico-Northern Colorado first-round game.
Georgia Tech, ranked 19th in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, is coming off its third straight 20-plus win season and returns four starters from its 22-10 team. The Yellow Jackets are one of 11 teams in the Preseason WNIT field that played in the postseason last spring: Arkansas-Little Rock, BGSU, Florida Gulf Coast, Georgia Tech, Marist, New Mexico, North Carolina A&T, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, West Virginia, and Winthrop. They will be joined in this fall's WNIT field by CSU, EIU, Northern Colorado, Towson, and UTEP.
Six of the teams are picked to win their conference or conference division title in this year's preseason polls: UALR, BGSU, Florida Gulf Coast, Marist, North Carolina A&T, and Ohio State.
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North Carolina A&T (26-7) at Marist (29-4), 7:30 p.m. ET
Northern Colorado (12-18) at New Mexico (25-11), 9 p.m. ET
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The Cincinnati Bengals versus the Seattle Seahawks is probably the least attractive game on the NFL's Week 8 schedule. That means it might not be a game most are going to watch, but considering the rise of the office pools, everyone still needs to make their weekly picks so why not check in with the experts?
Andy Dalton and the Bengals are off to a surprising 4-2 start while the Seahawks are 2-4, but Sports Illustrated's Peter King sees these two teams playing a close game on Sunday.
Best young safety tandem in football? Seattle's Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas. They force the run well, are like linebackers when they rush, and are good hitters with very good ball skills down the field. Chancellor's got a sack and two picks and a forced fumble in his last three games. He idolized the late Sean Taylor and, at 6-foot-3 and 218 pounds, packs the same kind of wallop Taylor did. Chancellor and Thomas will be the key to making Andy Dalton turn it over, if he does, and turning this game Seattle's way. I say Dalton is affected by them but not ruined, and makes enough plays to move Cincinnati to a surprising 5-2.
As far as the other experts are concerned, everyone on the ESPN panel but Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham picked the Bengals while Clark Judge was the only person to pick the Seahawks on the CBS Sports panel.


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Health bosses have offered an explanation as to why a potentially life-saving £500,000 piece of kit has been sitting unused for a year.
The radiotherapy machine, which can be used during surgery to treat tumours, was bought for the breast cancer unit based at St Margaret's Hospital in Epping a year ago.
Medics are frustrated that not a single patient has yet benefitted from the targeted radiotherapy it can provide, and blame the health authorities in charge of giving its use the go-ahead.
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My family and I decided to take a cruise out of New York because it was literally right down the street to get on the ship. Let me just begin by saying, I was very skeptical for the following reasons; I get seasick and wasn't sure how my teenage children would feel and it is a very expensive vacation, especially if you have a terrible time. We sailed on the Norwegian Gem. After reading several reviews on here we decided that was the best fit for our family. We traveled with other family members, which turned out to be well worth it. The Norwegian Gem is very family oriented, so if that is not for you, I would find another ship. There were a LOT of little kids on our cruise. One of the staff told us that there were 400 more kids than any other cruise in the previous weeks. There were activities that were for teenagers and above and the staff was very good about removing those that did not belong.
The Cabins:
We had 2 balcony staterooms on deck 9 in the aft part of the ship. My husband and I in one and our teenagers in the other. When we booked our cruise we tried to get connecting but there were none available. I'm not sure why Norwegian doesn't hold the connecting cabins together. There were so many single cabins available on deck 9 when we booked our trip. The people next to us felt bad and said they would have taken a different cabin had they known that they were taking up a connecting one. But in the end, it didn't matter because our children are old enough to be on their own.The balcony was well worth it!! I had read complaints on here about people smoking on their balcony but we never encountered this. Maybe we just had non-smoking neighbors. The cabins had plenty of closet and drawer space for the two of us. Our luggage fit under the beds with ease. Two suggestions that I found helpful was to bring more hangers and to bring a plastic shoe holder. I used powerful magnets to hold it up and placed toiletries, suntan lotion, brushes and medicines in there. It was so easy to find things and kept things neat. The hair dryer provided in the room was more than adequate. I had brought my own, but never used it. We also never used the coffee maker which is provided. I brought a bar of soap for the shower, they only provide shower gel. I also brought my own shampoo and conditioner. The ship provides a shampoo/conditioner combo. Bring a small travel size can of lysol, if you can, it comes in handy in the toilet area. The television had a few channels and also had a classic movie channel which showed movies from the 80s and 90s like Sixteen Candles, Star Wars and Groundhog Day. We never watched much television.
The Food:
The location of our cabins worked well for us because the Garden Cafe was a quick 3 floors above us. We enjoyed the food there the most. You could serve yourself and have as much as you wanted. We never had trouble finding a seat and went during off times. We loved sitting in the back of the ship, outside, it was usually less crowded back there. We did dine in the dining rooms and thought they were fine. We also tried some of the specialty restaurants but was never really impressed. If you want filet mignon, Cagney's has the best but you have to pay $30 per person. We purchased 2 soda cards but you could get away with finding other things to drink, they had a decent selection. Be sure to make reservations if you have a big group, especially on sea days.
The Entertainment:
We went to a few of the shows most weren't our cup of tea. We really enjoyed the comedian and the Second City group the best. We even did the murder mystery (which was $20 per person) with Second City and found them the most fun. The deal or no deal and bingo games were pricey, but if you keep it within reason, they are fun to do as well. The poolside band and singers on the ship were enjoyable. We really liked Clara. She played the piano and sang in Magnums and was so nice and has a beautiful voice. There were club parties and the white hot party so if that is your thing, there is plenty to do. Bowling and the arcade cost money but we never felt the need to do those things.
The Pools:
Always crowded and the lounge chairs around them taken up by towels. I never saw people actually sitting in most of them. We went to the pool in the evening and always had fun there. Plenty of deck chairs in other parts of the ship, so if you don't need to be by the pool, you will be fine. Front of the ship has large round soft chairs that are fun to sit in as well.
We had a fantastic vacation and enjoyed the ports we visited. We did Universal Studios (not alot of time there so keep that in mind when booking). Great Stirrup Cay was fun, it does take awhile to get there with the tender boats, so be prepared to wait for your number to be called and Bahamas - Atlantis. We had never been to Atlantis and did the Dolphin Swim, which was the best part of our trip. As far as seasickness, the first night at sea it was rough. I took Bonine before we got on the ship and I was fine. One of my children had a bad headache and had to take medicine, but it made her drowsy but by the second day, she started to feel better. The crew told us that there was a bad storm and sea wasn't usually that rough, but we all did fine.
One last thing...your cabin steward is probably the hardest working person on the ship. We had a wonderful steward, his name was Patrick. He always remembered our names and when my daughter was sick, he made her laugh and gave her suggestions on how to feel better. He even made a special towel animal for her (in addition to the many others he made). He also gave us some helpful tips on how to get around the ship and reminded us what was going on. I hope Norwegian appreciates him, because he really made our trip extra special!!
Since you must be out of your cabins by 8am, we chose the easy walk off. This allows you to leave the ship first, the only catch is that you must carry all of your luggage off the ship yourself. This worked out well for us and we had no problems. The lines go quickly and you are constantly moving. You do need to cross the busy street to get a cab, and everyone is doing the same thing, so be prepared, especially if you have small children. We entered the same slip as we departed from, so if you drove, you would just walk back up to where you parked your car.


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Marilyn Vanderpool
house rental amenities
Step into the courtyard...
The beautifully renovated 1700 sq ft. 3BR 2.5 bath house has amazing artwork and vintage Florida decorations... yet it is very "kid-friendly." (Check under the kid's beds for loads of toys and games) It is designed to accommodate 6 people. The house is also wheelchair-accessible.
The kitchen has everything - including a dishwasher, microwave and two coffee pots. (one for decaf folks) plus four bar-stools for those breakfasts at the counter. The kitchen flows into a great room with a working stone fireplace, bookcases full of great reading materials and a dining area that overlooks the pool. Our favorite place is the vintage wicker lounge chair in front of the fireplace. It's perfect for curling up and reading a good book.
The house is fully air conditioned (and heated) with a washer and dryer, two large screen cable TVs with premium channels, free long-distance phone (even to Canada) and wireless internet. If you need to catch up on business - the green bedroom has an office area. There are also plenty of linens and beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas.
The house sits on a huge double lot - surrounded by lush tropical plantings.
Open the courtyard gates and enter the private backyard oasis. There are four separate seating areas: courtyard, pool side, gazebo and the dining area on the stone patio. The patio also has a large stone fireplace and a deluxe Weber grill with prep area.
The beautifully tiled free-form pool is almost 6 feet deep - and it has steps and a shallow area for kids. The pool has an underwater light for evening swims - and is completely secluded. Your only visitors are the seagulls and ospreys that fly overhead.
activities and attractions in Tarpon Springs Gulf Coast Central
Just minutes away...
We are just two blocks from beautiful Sunset Beach - but there are lots of other great things to do in the neighborhood.
Swim, windsurf or snorkel at Fred Howard Park. This 155 acre park is located just a few blocks north of the house. Fred Howard provides access to the Gulf of Mexico by a 1-mile long causeway. The white sandy beach is great for kids.
Attention windsurfers - Fred Howard offers some of the best flat water windsurfing conditions in the state of Florida. There are also umbrella, kayak and boat rentals.
Soak up the history of Tarpon Springs. Visit this quaint town and see examples of early Victorian architecture and, of course, the historic sponge docks. There are also dozens of antique shops, Greek shops and many delightful Greek and seafood restaurants.
See manatees and dolphins on the Anclote River. The Anclote River is a great place to see Florida wildlife. Several tour boats offer 90 minute environmental and adventure trips along the river to the Gulf of Mexico and Anclote Island, a pristine uninhabited barrier island. For the more adventuresome - a kayak is a great way to explore the Anclote River. Rent a kayak or charter a kayak fishing trip or an "eco-tour."
Bike the Pinellas trail. Stretching from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, the trail links parks, scenic coastal areas and residential neighborhoods. Bike, walk or skate on the smooth paved surfaces. Stop and have lunch in one of the restaurants. You can rent bikes at several places along the trail.
Play a round of golf at Innisbrook. Just three miles east - you can play golf where the PGA Tour players play. Innisbrook's four championship golf courses are laid out on over 600 acres of natural lakes, woodlands and hilly terrain unusual for Florida. The famed Copperhead course is rated "One of America's Top 50 Resort Courses" by Golf Digest.
Step into Florida's "wildest place" at Brooker Creek Preserve. This 8,500 acre wilderness area is just a few miles east of Tarpon Springs. The site supports a great diversity of plants and animals and offers one the the best wilderness hiking experiences in Florida. Hundreds of feet of elevated boardwalks allow the hiker to stroll across Brooker Creek. Kids and adults will enjoy the 6,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall.
Just a short drive away...
Check out the sparkling sands of Clearwater Beach and "Winter the Dolphin"- the star of the new film "Dolphin Tale." She lives about 20 miles south at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. You can meet her and see her animal and fish friends at the museum which is located on Clearwater Beach.
Walk around delightful Dunedin
Escape to Honeymoon and Caledisi Islands
Discover Lowry Park Zoo
Experience Ybor City
Get a thrill at Busch Gardens or Disney World
vacation rental rates
Renters must be 29 Years Old With Picture Identification.
One Week Minimum Stay Required.
Discounts for Multiple Weeks and Monthly Rentals.
We now accept PayPal!
Dec 31-Apr 28 .... $1250/wk
April 28-Sept 01 .. $1000/wk
Sept 01-Nov 17 ... $900/wk
Nov 17-Dec 31 .... $1100/wk
$85 Cleaning Fee
$300 Security Deposit
12% Sales Tax (Pinellas County)
No Pets.
There is a maximum capacity of 6 occupants allowed.
Due to the high cost of smoke removal, it will be necessary to charge the entire deposit if smoke is detected in the house.
Marilyn Vanderpool
accepted payment methods
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Top things to do in Tarpon Springs
- Sunbathe on Sunset Beach
- Windsurf at Fred Howard Park
- Visit the spongedocks in Tarpon Springs
- Go boating on the Anclote River
- Play golf at Innisbrook
Top things to do on a budget
- Watch the sunset on Sunset Beach
- Swim at Fred Howard Park
- Eat lunch at a Greek restaurant
- Visit Brooker Creek Preserve
- Bike the Pinellas trail
Top things to do with a family
- Take the ferry to Caladesi Island
- Discover Lowry Park Zoo
- Build sand castles at Fred Howard Park
- see "Winter the Dolphin"
- check out the free kid's exhibits at Brooker Creek
Marilyn Vanderpool , owner


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Our 30-Minute Lakefront Speedboat Tour is the best way to view Chicago from the lake, combining an exciting speedboat ride along the shoreline with informative and amusing descriptions of the world famous Chicago skyline!
As you depart Chicago's Navy Pier, we'll tell you interesting facts about the Pier and Chicago's lakefront. Then we'll crank up the music and race south past Navy Pier to Chicago's Museum Campus where we'll pause to hear about Chicago's interesting lakefront landmarks, architecture and history. We will then race north past Navy Pier to cruise the Magnificent Mile giving you unique views of the Sears Tower, Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park along the way. Afer a few quick facts, we'll dash back to our dog house on Navy Pier.
*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to cruise aboard any Seadog product.


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Jabroni is a word to describe a friend or "bro" within a group of great friends. A girl would be considered a jabronette only if the proper precautions are taken. A to be a jabroni you must have a chill-to-pull ratio of at the very least 3-3
Like terms include: bro, brah, bruh, homie, ect.... jabroni!
Like terms include: bro, brah, bruh, homie, ect.... jabroni!
Chilling with my Jabronis this weekend
What's up jabroni!
Jabron James
What's up jabroni!
Jabron James
автор: oj-jabroni 22 апреля 2013
The bad ass from the ghetto. If you see him you would say he has SWAG. Only cause he leaves you speechless and gets all of the ladies.
"Wow look at that jabroni"
"Man he has SWAG"
"Man he has SWAG"
автор: Justin jabroni 21 февраля 2012
A pepperami like sausage that smells of fish.
Fiona shut yer beef curtains they stink of jabroni!
автор: Bad_Ass_Bambi 7 марта 2008
Noun: A large breed of long haired, black dog. Very rare in the United States.
"The neighbors Jabroni crapped in the garden again"
автор: Daniel Fisher 30 мая 2006
A short, fat, balding, white hillbilly who enjoys a good romp in the hay with farm animals, also known as AE1 Sprouse.
That damn jabroni makes us work 16 hour days. Fuck him....fuck him.
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A guy who frequents university college bars wearing ridiculously colourful clothing and possessing a tendency to break his foot. Is known to drop crutches to see up female's skirts.
jabroni guy carrying crutches and colourful shirt
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The 'Pack A Pick-Up' drives being held at selected local high schools before Friday night football games are helping to raise awareness about the need of helping people to put food on the family dinner tables.
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Recent comments
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Who wrote that first paragraph? Hiking through the West Bank??? Please correct this for the sake of accuracy and so as not to further anti-Israel media bias. If you want to peddle off a pool news story, don't put a byline with the story.
Reply to: Journalistic Jihad
2 days 4 hours ago
So sad; so true!
Reply to: Popular British Sitcom Comes to U.S., Maybe Minus Jews
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You said: "But American critics had a pareve response to his effort, which didn't air past the first pilot. According to thefutoncritic.com, it was deemed 'bizarre,' then condemned because it was 'Just. Not. Funny.'"
It seems you might be unfamiliar with the American television production process. The Greg Daniels pilot never aired in the U.S. (or anywhere, for that matter) because it was never picked up. As far as the "bizarre" and "Just. Not. Funny." comments go...I can't find those anywhere on the site you linked to. The knocks against the Daniels version were that it was too niche -- NBC feared affiliates in markets without significant Jewish populations wouldn't want to carry it -- and some of the supporting casting needed retooling. But it was pretty much universally agreed that Daniels was the best person for the job.
By relying on the British team -- which has never adapted anything for the U.S. market -- and making some "creative changes," this isn't going to be "Friday Night Dinner." They should have stuck with the Daniels version but sold it to an HBO/Showtime.
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Being a long-time Presbyterian, this is hardly surprising. Our congregation at St. Andrews Church in Newport Beach, CA. When we firs accepted their offer of $1,800,00, we were ecstatic. However, that changed within a week when St. Mark Presbyterian Church filed a complaint indicating we were not paying enough money. The congregation was incredibly disappointed. The intent was to go with ECO.
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This is exactly the kind of thinking that makes Jews despair of the PCUSA ever being able to seen reason.
Israel is "de-legitimizing" itself by defending itself against those who want to destroy it? "Continuing occupation"? You do know that Gaza has not been occupied since 2005, right? And that the blockade was only instituted in 2007 as a result of Hamas attacks and weapons smuggling?
You also imply that there is something illegitimate about Israel being a Jewish state. I'll wait with bated breath hearing your denunciations of Pakistan as an Islamic state, Saudi Arabia as an Arab state, and most of the Arab nations of the Middle East being thorough Judenrein.
Israel has not been blameless in the conflict, nor is everything that it has done right. When Israel is wrong, it should be criticized and corrected. But what PCUSA leadership has done is consistently laid the entire burden of responsibility for the conflict on Israel, and turned a blind eye to the existential threat that it faces. It holds Israel to a standard of conduct that is not applied in any way to any of its neighbors, and it sanctions groups (the Israel Palestine Mission Network, source of the "Zionism Unsettled" propaganda to which the article refers) that pump out blatantly anti-Semitic material and statements on a regular basis. Until PCUSA leadership cleans up its act, I have a hard time imagining that any meaningful dialogue is possible.


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Dear TUHSD Community,
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year. I hope your summer provided you with time to relax with family and friends and that you are ready to meet the challenges of a new school year. TUHSD is eager to welcome our students and staff back to our campuses.
The beginning of school is a special time for the Tolleson Union High School District community. Every August we get an opportunity to begin a new chapter in TUHSD. TUHSD students are the reason we have been planning and preparing this summer. Our job is to prepare students for their future, not our past, and we believe there is no better place to inspire and motivate our students than TUHSD. We are prepared for our students, all 11,000 of them, and are excited for all students to learn and succeed.
Our theme this year is Leading Every Day. We will dedicate each day to leading all students - day to day, month to month, year to year - until each and every child entrusted to us receives a diploma. Our teachers and administrators continue their dedication to enhancing curriculum and have diligently worked to address the new Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (previously referred to as the Common Core State Standards). Students will be challenged every day and encouraged to apply their learning to real life situations as they prepare for post-secondary opportunities. TUHSD is also excited to continue our relationship with West-MEC and provide more CTE classes.
This summer, we worked to upgrade our schools to ensure that students are in classrooms that are conducive to learning and where students and staff feel safe. As I complete walkthroughs at each campus, I am happy to report that our buildings are ready for teachers and students. Integrating technology into instruction continues to be a priority in TUHSD; each school has been equipped to handle the technological demand of today's students.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to working with you during the 2014-2015 school year as we focus on each student's achievement and success.
Yours in education,
Dr. Lexi Cunningham
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Each school is recognizing one male and one female athlete as their Student Athlete of the Month. Nominated by his/her sport's coach, the students must excel in sportsmanship, performance, leadership, and work ethic on and off the field. Meet the April Student Athletes of the Month.
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PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh State women's hockey team would like to keep historical trends in the past.
The No. 1 nationally-ranked Cardinals (7-0-1, 3-0), who have remained in the top spot of the United States College Hockey Online (USCHO) poll for consecutive weeks, travel to Buffalo State this weekend for a two-game conference slate.
Plattsburgh State owns a perfect 24-0 record against the Bengals (3-4, 2-2) since the program's inaugural season in 2001-2002.
"We don't look at the past except for last year's results, so 24-0 doesn't play into anything whatsoever," head coach Kevin Houle said. "We're preparing (for Buffalo State) like any other team we've faced this season. We've had close games with them in recent years and have to be ready to play. Hopefully we bring that attitude (Saturday). Anybody can beat anybody."
The Cardinals are led offensively by Teal Gove, who ranks second behind Elmira's Ashton Hogan in Division III with nine goals in eight games played, while teammate Jenny Kistner is tied for first in the nation with 14 total points.
Houle operates one of the deadliest power-play units in the country, featuring a success rate of 34.4 percent and are near perfect on the penalty kill, converting 21-of-23 chances shorthanded. The squad's special team's success has led to an unprecedented 5.25 goals per game average.
"We're happy with the numbers, but there's always room for improvement on the power play and getting the puck deep in the opponent's zone," Houle said. "Both groups have moved the puck well at times. We're a disciplined team, so we'd like to avoid being shorthanded, but killing off penalties has been key, especially in the Middlebury game."
While Plattsburgh State has swept a trio of conference games, the Bengals are currently tied for fifth in the ECAC West standings and are 1-2 at home on the year. They are led by Courtney Carnes (4-5-9), Kara Goodwin (2-5-7), and Lauren Mallo (1-6-7). Junior Jordan Lee and freshman Sarah Quigley have split time between the pipes.


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Keauhou2/2Condo,Upscale,Low Traffic Area, Discounts in Kailua-Kona
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Keauhou
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 635 - $ 745 / week
$ 1,850 - $ 2,200 / month
vacation rental description
Keauhou Punahele is rated by the book "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" as a "solid gold value" and "it's also a real gem, too". Keauhou Punahele is located in Keauhou, a beautiful,quiet and relaxing, upscale area of Kailua-Kona with low traffic. The complex,on the 8th fairway of the Kona Country Club, is very well maintained with beautifully landscaped grounds and a large pool/jacuzzi area. The buildings are constructed of concrete and maintain a quiet atmosphere and comfortable temperature. This large, luxury condo(1200sf) is well appointed with newer appliances in the fully furnished kitchen. The kitchen was remodelled in June 2010. The living room and dining area are tastefully appointed with tropical furniture and a large screen LCD TV.The master bedroom with a walk-in closet has a California king bed with twins in the second bedroom.The masterbath,remodelled in June 2012, contains a large walk-in shower with a separate vanity area and twin sinks. The second bathroom has a recently remodelled shower. A large lanai with gas B-B-Q runs the entire width of the condo(35ft). Patio furniture and dining table complete the lanai.
The peaceful views are of the gardens,golf course and pool
area. Gentle tradewinds, ceiling fans and concrete construction keep
this condo at a pleasant temperature without needing air conditioning.
Although on the 2nd floor, there are no steps from the parking lot(A
convenient feature when carrying items). Because of the low
traffic,open areas and no nearby buildings, many walking and jogging
sites can be found. Keauhou Bay, only a 5 minute walk, has boats
leaving for snorkling, diving, sunset cruises, and fishing. Kayak
rentals are also available. World class golf can be found in the area
with the nearest course only a quarter mile away(ask owner about special rates). A tennis complex is next door with numerous rental courts and equipment. The nearest
shopping center is just a mile away with restaurants, a supermarket,
drug store, gift shops and movie complex. Great snorkling, boogie
boarding and beaches are minutes away.
vacation rental location
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Larry Cosper 808 640-4964
condo rental amenities
Full kitchen with newer appliances including stove/oven, microwave,
dishwasher,and full size refrigerator,and all dishware, pots and pans
and utinsels; full size washer and dryer, iron and ironing board,
cable TV with 2 TVs(42" LCD in Lv.Rm.), stereo radio/ CD player,DVD player,
DSL Internet service, ice chest, gas BBQ grill on lanai,ceiling fans
in all rooms, large beautiful pool and hot tub. Beach chairs and umbrella are included and boggie boards are available by request.
activities and attractions in Kailua-Kona The Big Island
Beaches, snorkling, swimming, body boarding, diving,fishing,golfing,
tennis, boat cruises, surfing, kayaking, parasailing,
sightseeing,hiking, biking, shopping, resturants, cinemas are all
nearby. We can assist in suggesting activies.
vacation rental rates
Low Season $635 /week, $1850/month plus Hawaii State taxes and exit
cleaning fee
High Season $745 /week, $2200/month plus Hawaii State taxes and exit
cleaning fee
$300 deposit for 1 week reservation and $500 for 1 month. Balance
due one month before reserved time
Refunds only if cancelled 90 days prior to reserved time.
Minimum rental period 1 week
PAYPAL ACCEPTED, Hi. State Tax ID# W409-36246-01
Larry Cosper 808 640-4964
accepted payment methods
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 Kailua-Kona
- Snorleling, Diving
- Beaches
- Manta Ray dive/ snorkel
- Boat tours
- See the Volcano
Top things to do on a budget
- Beaches, snorkeling
- Volcano
- Walking tour of Kailua Village
- Mauna Kea Observatories
- Tour Historical Hawaiian Sites
Top things to do with a family
- Beaches, Snorkeling
- Swim with Dolphins
- Kayak Kealakekua Bay
- Boat Tours, Snorkeling
- See The Volcano
Larry Cosper , owner


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This is a long set up (and the image will make sense later).
1. So we have table topics at our Toastmasters meetings, in which anyone could contribute on a given topic. Last time around, the question was "how has the economy affected your holiday spirit?"
I answered that I can see some bright side effects of the economy. Namely:
- On a totally selfish level, I'm young enough to have not lost an insurmountable sum in the market. This is a great time to invest at a discount (or sell short for the next year?).
- On a national level, the market has brought home that hubris and the "everyone can have everything" spirit have damaging effects. I'm hoping that the faltering economy will give American a wake-up call to be wiser about what we can really afford and how to best make long term plans.
- On a holiday level, well… the holidays are about bringing people together. And for too long, that's meant gift giving. Now that people are cutting back, we'll see more gifts from the heart (if not at a bargain). Besides, isn't there a saying that tough times bring people together?
2. My parents didn't know what to get my for Christmas this year… as it happens every year. (I'm one of those lucky bastards who has everything she needs and many of the things she wants. :-) ) So I told them they could buy me book shelves. Most of my books have been stacked on the floor, and they were a huge mess.
So I bought some IKEA book shelves, laid them on their side and made half of my living room into a reading/crafts area. I have to say, it turned out nicely. (Also, dragging two 50lb boxes from the shelves to the register to into the car and up a flight of stairs all by myself ended being good exercise.)
Here's the pay off: Christmas this year wasn't about the material gifts. My real Christmas present this year was going home to Texas and seeing my dad's fish have babies.
I grew up in a household without any pets. My mom isn't a fan of animals, and while my dad loves them (yes, all of them),he agrees that they generally make a mess, cost to maintain and need sitters when we're on vacation. Well, since I've moved to the Bay Area, and they're empty nesters, they decided to invest in some fish. Very low maintenance and hours of entertainment for my cat, when she visits.
Growing up without pets, having even fish in the house is a huge change. Better still is when I go home for Christmas and one of the guppies decides to give birth. What's amazing about guppies (and Wikipedia and the iPhone at 3am) is that they give live births, a.k.a. little fish pop out instead of fish eggs.
Here's my chronicle of their development.
Day 1
The guppy started giving birth of a few of fish as a time. My mom spotted them first. Sadly, one (or more because we don't know) was eaten by the other fish. It was so small that one of the red fish gobbled it up with a quick bite. My dad zipped to Petsmart and bought a breeding tank (basically a plastic holder with holes that floats in the tank and separates the babies from the other fish). My mom helped scoop them into a plastic cup, while dad was gone. Then, we transfered them into the breeding tank. In total, there are 11 babies. That doubles the total number of fish in the tank.
Day 2
They've already doubled in size. You can't really make it out in this picture, but their eyes have a silver outline and aren't completely black anymore. There's some red starting to show on their stomachs. We can't really tell if it's just blood circulating or pigmentation.
Day 3
They've gotten a lot bigger. You can see them floating around, while before, you had to squint. They're definitely developing a red pigment to their skin… err scales. Their stomachs are getting rounder and the skeletal system is becoming more visible. Two of them seem to be smaller, more agile and lighter colored than the other. I'm starting to think back on genetics lessons from high school.
Just FYI, here's a scale of reference. Below is a reflection of my finger pressed up against the glass as I'm trying to take a photo.
P.S. HUGE props to Canon. This isn't taken with an SLR. It's just a quick and dirty point and shoot PowerShot by Canon. The baby fish were probably 2-3 millimeters long at birth, and I got some great shots… even as an amateur photographer. (Okay, the marketing side of me is shutting up now.)
Sadly, I had to leave for the Bay Area after Day 3. I'm not sure if my parents will religiously take photos of them on a daily basis, like I did. But there will be more updates, when I go home in the future.
It's just that I've never been around babies, animal or human. Plants maybe, but not animals. So watching these little fish grow bigger on a daily basis is absolutely fascinating to me. I thought I'd share. :-)
Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. All around happiness.


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Nick Hope marked the English common name "Dory" from "Paracanthurus hepatus (Linnaeus, 1766)" as untrusted.
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Paracanthurus hepatus, commonly known as the regal tang, is an average-sized colorful reef fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae. A popular fish in marine aquaria, it is the only member of the genus Paracanthurus.[1][2] A number of common names have been attributed to the species, including but not limited to palette surgeonfish, blue tang (leading to easy confusion with the Atlantic Acanthurus coeruleus), royal blue tang, hippo tang, flagtail surgeonfish and blue surgeonfish.
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Buffalo Bills
Mike Caussin - #80 - TE
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|Springfield, VA
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Bills' new regime sees Edwards as 'salvageable'
When QB Trent Edwards was banished to the bench last season in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick, the general belief was that his days in Buffalo were numbered. After all, he appeared to lose his confidence and struggled mightily during the ...
Bills electrify offense with addition of Spiller
The Bills passed on more pressing needs at quarterback and offensive tackle to give their ground game a spark with consensus No. 1 RB C.J. Spiller.
Bills still taking 'pass' on aerial upgrade
While their AFC East foes make blockbuster deals to improve their receiving corps, the Bills are set to enter 2010 with one of the worst wideout groups in the league.
Bills' secondary depth opens up trade possibilities
With such a quality collection of talent at defensive back, it opens up the possibility of Buffalo making a trade or two to add draft picks and, in turn, upgrade other positions.
Bills sign WR Jackson, re-sign CB Youboty
The Bills announced Wednesday that the team has signed free-agent WR Chad Jackson and re-signed CB Ashton Youboty, a restricted free agent.
Bills re-sign six free agents
The Bills announced Monday that they have re-signed restricted free agents DB George Wilson and LB Keith Ellison, exclusive rights free agents LB Jon Corto, DB Cary Harris and TE Jonathan Stupar and free agent WR Felton Huggins.
Bills content to replace T.O. with in-house WRs
With Terrell Owens on his way out of town and unrestricted free agent Josh Reed not being offered a contract, the Bills appear to be in serious need of help at the WR position. But instead of searching for starting ...
Bills add former Ravens DL Edwards
The Bills continued to re-shape their defense Wednesday, signing UFA DL Dwan Edwards. According to the Baltimore Sun, it's a four-year deal worth up to $18 million.
Report: Bills sign ex-Broncos ILB Davis
The Bills have made their first major move in their switch to a 3-4 defense, signing free-agent ILB Andra Davis to a two-year contract, according to Fox 31 in Denver.
New ORT Green likely to start in Buffalo
Despite a host of needs on both sides of the ball, the Bills have been one of the quieter teams in the early part of free agency. Their lone move thus far, however, could turn out to be an important ...
Report: Bills sign ex-Raiders OT Green
The Bills have made their first noise in free agency, signing UFA OT Cornell Green to a three-year, $9 million deal on Monday, according to NFL.com.
Bills add Favorite
The Bills announced Tuesday that they have signed DT Marlon Favorite. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
AFC East team needs
The Bills will be looking this offseason for a starting quarterback to replace Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick. With the start of free agency and the NFL draft just around the corner, PFW examines the needs of each team, position ...
Bills won't offer contracts to Owens, Denney, Reed
The Bills have announced that they will not offer contracts to three of their unrestricted free agents: WR Terrell Owens, DE Ryan Denney and WR Josh Reed. The trio will be free to sign with any team in the league ...
Gailey: Bills will fit 3-4 to players
As more and more teams switch to the 3-4 defense, finding players to fit the alignment has become increasingly difficult. But that doesn't worry Bills head coach Chan Gailey, who has a plan of his own when it comes ...
Caussin remains under contract with the Bills for next season.||||||| The Bills said Thursday they've retained Caussin by rolling over the final year of his contract. He missed last season while recovering from right knee surgery. Buffalo acquired Caussin in December 2010 by signing him off Jacksonville's practice squad. He has five catches for 41 yards in six games with Buffalo.
Caussin was moved to the reserve physically unable to perform list.||||||| He is out for at least the first six games. He is eligible to begin practicing between the end of Week Six and the end of Week Nine of the regular season. At that point the Bills would have to decide whether to activate him or put him on the injured reserve list.
Caussin (right knee) was hurt in a 40-14 win over Denver on Saturday. He is done for the season and will probably need surgery.||||||| Caussin was hurt covering a kickoff in the second half Saturday, and was getting additional playing time at tight end in place of starter Scott Chandler, who has been bothered by a sore left ankle.


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May 7th, 2012
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Inside an East Texas prison, 56-year-old convicted killer Elmer Wayne Henley recalls his childhood.
"I came from a loving home. My mother and my grandmother loved us and raised us correctly, I went to church and Boy Scouts. My father was abusive and an alcoholic."
Perhaps that's why Henley looked for attention and approval from Dean Corll, a man Henley met when he was a teenager in the early 1970s in Houston. Corll allegedly told Henley he would pay him to bring him boys for a fictitious slave trade organization. Eventually Henley took him up on his offer.
"When he led me to do things that weren't right, rather than make the correct decision, I deferred to him."
According to police, Henley and another boy, David Brooks, would lure teenage boys to Corll's home, often by offering them drugs and alcohol. Then Corll would sexually assault and torture the boys before killing them.
Henley claims it was months before he found out the boys were being killed and that he was too scared to go to police.
"Dean's gonna get me, the police are gonna execute me, so I won't take action for fear that I may suffer a future harm and that's not thinking right."
Rather than try to stop Corll, Henley helped him bury bodies and eventually began participating in the killings which were fueled by drugs and alcohol.
"I think if I hadn't had the drugs, alcohol in particular, my morals would have come forth sooner than the 17 months it took."
Henley says he was operating under Corll's spell in a way and because of this, he doesn't believe he should be called a serial killer.
"I don't like it. I'm not a serial killer. I was an accomplice to a serial killer. I was not the driving force to those crimes."
But, he did confess to killing and is ultimately responsible for the pain of all the families of his victims and those he led to Corll whose lives ended in terror.
As for exactly why he killed, Henley doesn't fully answer that.
"Teenagers can become involved with other people or elements they don't have control of."
Wayne Henley has spent nearly four decades behind bars. He says in that time he's become a much different man than the teenager he once was.
"There's a Wayne before Dean Corll got him involved in that, there's a Wayne after, but the person I had become at the time, under Dean's thrall, was not someone I was happy with it. What was going on was never something I was at ease with."
In August of 1973, after a night of partying at Corll's home, Henley says he was about to become Corll's next victim. Before that could happen, he grabbed a gun that was in the room and shot and killed Corll. Then he called police and confessed.
"Going to police was the only thing left I could do for those people, those boys, they needed to come home."
Henley led investigators to where many of the bodies were buried in Corll's storage shed near a Texas beach. In all, nearly 30 bodies were found. Henley was later charged with the murders of six boys and given six life sentences. Families of the victims have fought to make sure Henley stays behind bars for good.
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