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By RAFAEL MEDOFF
09/11/2012 21:40
If there is one lesson to come out of this week's controversy over Jerusalem and the US Democratic Party platform, it's this: both parties believe the Jewish vote could be an extremely important factor in this year's presidential election. And they're right.
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Jews may constitute only two percent of the national population, but the Jewish communities in swing states such as Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio could have a major impact. In Florida (29 electoral votes), they make up 6% to 8% of those who cast ballots. Jews are 4% of the voters in Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes), where John Kerry beat George W. Bush by just 51%-49%. Jewish voters are between 2% and 3% of the electorate in Ohio (18 electoral votes), where Jimmy Carter (in 1976) won by less than 1% and Bill Clinton (1992) won by less than 2%.
Not surprisingly, then, references to Jerusalem have been a staple of both party platforms for many years.
The Democrats, in fact, were first. Their 1972 platform declared that the United States should "recognize and support the established status of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel" and that "the US Embassy should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem."
In 1980, the Republicans got on board, but only partly so. Their platform asserted: "Jerusalem should remain an undivided city with continued free and unimpeded access to all holy places by people of all faiths." That wasn't the same as saying the US should recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but it did in effect reject the Arab position that Jerusalem should be redivided as it had been from 1948 to 1967.
Meanwhile, though, there were rumblings of dissent within the Democratic Party. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter said openly that he disagreed with the party's position on Jerusalem. And in 1988, Arab-American activists and supporters of the Rev. Jesse Jackson managed to get the reference to Jerusalem omitted altogether.
Four years later, with Bill Clinton as the nominee and the Jackson wing effectively marginalized, the Democratic platform reaffirmed that Jerusalem "is the capital of the state of Israel," although it did not repeat earlier pledges about moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv.
The turning point in the history of Jerusalem as an American political football came in 1995, when Congress overwhelmingly approved the Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act. Initiated by Republican Senator Bob Dole, the legislation acknowledged Jerusalem as Israel's capital and required relocation of the embassy.
President Clinton insisted on including a provision that permits postponing relocation of the embassy if the president believes a delay is necessary for "national security." Both he and his successors repeatedly invoked that waiver, which is why the U.S. embassy is still in Tel Aviv.
BUT THE principle of bipartisan congressional support for Jerusalem as Israel's capital thus established, both parties' platforms soon followed. Every Democratic and Republican platform since 1996 has recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and several of the GOP platforms have specifically called for moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
So what happened at this year's Democratic convention? Somebody – nobody has yet owned up to it – decided to drop the longstanding language on Jerusalem. That decision was, arguably, consistent with the Obama administration's policies on the issue. The administration has pressed Israel to refrain from building apartments in some parts of Jerusalem. References to Jerusalem as Israel's capital have been removed from the White House web site. And US officials have declined to acknowledge Jerusalem as Israel's capital when asked by reporters. Clearly the administration's position is that Jerusalem is negotiable.
But politically wiser heads at the convention obviously prevailed. They recognized that abandoning Jerusalem could provoke Jewish voters in Miami or Cleveland to abandon the president. In a hastily-arranged voice vote on Wednesday afternoon, the platform's previous language on Jerusalem was restored.
Platforms are symbolic. Candidates are not bound by them. But symbols are important. And when both parties embrace the same symbol, a bipartisan consensus is established.
Sixty-eight years ago, a bipartisan consensus was established on the question of creating a Jewish state. In 1944, Benzion Netanyahu (the father of Israel's current prime minister) helped convince former president Herbert Hoover and other senior Republican figures to adopt the first-ever plank calling for rescue of Jews from Hitler and creation of a Jewish state. That forced the Democrats to quickly follow with an almost-identical plank in their own platform. With both parties in agreement, the path was clear for America-Israel friendship to become a permanent part of American political culture.
Likewise, the 1995 Jerusalem embassy legislation and the 1996 Republican and Democratic platforms appeared to establish a similar bipartisan consensus on Jerusalem. By restoring their party's traditional language on Jerusalem, the Democrats have upheld that consensus. At least for now.
The writer is director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, and co-author, with Prof. Sonja Schoepf Wentling, of the new book
Herbert Hoover and the Jews: The Origins of the 'Jewish Vote' and Bipartisan Support for Israel.
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Elton John's Husband David Furnish Says No Feud With Madonna
Elton John's husband, David Furnish, is backing off his previous comments slamming Madonna's Golden Globes win last weekend for Best Original Song.
"Wow! What a tempest in a teapot. My comments regarding The Golden Globes have been blown way out of proportion," David wrote on his Facebook on Thursday.
"My passion for our film 'Gnomeo & Juliet' and belief in Elton's song really got my emotional juices going," he continued, referring to Elton and Bernie Taupin's song "Hello Hello."
After Madonna' scooped the Globe on Sunday for "Masterpiece" from her directorial debut in "W.E." David, according to E! News, hit his Facebook posting, "Madonna. Best song???? [expletive] off!!!" – a post that appears to have been removed.
He also reportedly slammed her acceptance speech, writing that it "was embarrassing in its narcissism."
But Thursday, he hinted his tune had changed.
"I must say for the record that I do believe Madonna is a great artist, and that Elton and I wish her all the best for next week's premiere of the film 'W.E." he wrote.
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After watching Broner fight this weekend, i started think, how would a fight go between him and Gamboa. I know Adrien hasnt really been tested as of yet, and Gamboa has had fights against solis and solido, but i still think it would make for an exciting fight. So i ask, who should Broner fight next that may prepare him for Yuri. And assuming Gamboa gets passed Rios... And there fight is held at 135.... Who you picking?
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Good post! I believe this is a good measuring stick for both of them! Gamboa hasn't fought anybody that pretty much matches him in the skill and speed department, and it will be a while before Broner faces someone close to his skill level...unless he's in the ring with Gamboa.
Great match, but I dont feel that it would happen unless Arum gets his thumb out of his ass and stop carrying his feelings on his shoulders...
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I am an honors kid. I take the hardest classes I can and do well. Because of this I am labeled a "good kid." And it's the truth. I've kissed one guy, I've never drunk, never smoked, never had a detention, and never been grounded. I'm a parent's dream child.
My grades have always been important and school a top priority. My mom often teases me about what a perfectionist I am, asking to see "some variety on my report card" instead of just A's. I've never needed to be pushed to do my homework or make good grades. The sacrifice of staying home on weekends to finish projects instead of going out has been made many times.
I am self-motivated and ambitious, as well as independent. My G.P.A. satisfies me and I am content with being ranked tenth in my class. Still, something is missing. I haven't truly been happy.
While looking for a quote to begin an essay, I came across: "You've got one life to live. If you died today, would you be satisfied?" I sat and reread that for an hour, trying to take in what it meant. And then I realized, I wouldn't be satisfied. In fact, I'd be downright furious if I died now. I haven't experienced anything.
I've always played it safe ... always. And high school isn't about playing it safe, it is about taking chances and enjoying your adolescence. Yes, school is important, but it's life that should be a priority. I needed to start living, experiencing new things. I'm supposed to get in trouble once in a while, screw up a couple of times. I know a whopping 16 years of life on earth can only hold so much, but I was seriously lacking in the enjoying life part. I don't want to look back on my life and regret what I've done. I want to look back and be able to say I had fun.
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CATEGORIES Drama, Deals, Tech Stuff, Distribution, Exhibition, Newsstand, Home Entertainment, Features, Movies, CinematicalNow, I know Wayne Wang isn't in most cinephiles' good graces these days.* He's spent most of the decade making bland and unremarkable middle-brow flicks like Maid in Manhattan, Because of Winn-Dixie and Last Holiday. But the director behind The Joy Luck Club and Chinese Box still has a fair bit of cachet, and when he does something like make his new film available in its entirety online and for free, people pay attention.
So, pay attention: Wang's The Princess of Nebraska, an indie he premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival (where it got a positive review from Cinematical's Kim Voynar), will be offered for free on the internet in September. The filmmaker partnered with ex-SXSW chief Matt Dentler and his Cinetic Rights Management to make this happen, as a means of releasing Princess simultaneously with its companion film, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, which will come to theaters courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. The exact plans of the release (i.e. where, how) haven't been announced, but I'll keep an eye on it. Take a look at this IndieWire story for more.
Not, probably, the start of a new Hollywood trend, given that The Princess of Nebraska -- a no-budget drama about a pregnant Chinese teenager's struggles in the United States -- probably wouldn't have done much business anyhow. But if Dentler and his colleagues can figure out a way to get people to watch the thing, who knows. Indie filmmakers could always use a new channel.
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Natural disasters—a flood, hurricane, blizzard—often come with little or no warning. Stocking up now on the right nonperishable food items will help you weather the storm with less stress.
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If you've been given ample warning that a storm is coming, there's still time to run to the market and pick up fresh produce
and other items that have shorter shelf lives. Most of these foods will last at least a week after they've been purchased
and will give you a fresh alternative to all that packaged food. Make sure to swing by your local farmers' market if it's
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• Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits
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We respectfully urge the St. Louis administration to increase total recess time to 30 minutes per day for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade students, and to 15 minutes for middle school students. Researchers have determined that children pay more attention and exhibit better behavior after recess and with frequent breaks, All of the following educational organizations support substantial recess time for school children because of its cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits--the National Educational Association, the National Principal's Association, the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and the United Nations Convention on Children's Rights, among others.
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I'm starting by copying all my old posts over, dating them properly so they're chronologically correct. It's going to be a big job but it will be worth it. I've copied over about a dozen stories/poems/articles today so it's a start.
I tried using the import feature but it doesn't appear to work, probably because the old blog isn't hosted anywhere, it's just archived.
Anyway, when I'm all done it'll be a job well done and I can truly get writing again, which I've wanted to do for a long time.
Is it "two steps forward, one step back" or "one step forward, two steps back" ?
Today it feels like the latter.
So here I am after almost a month of debating how to really start the new blog. I guess I should explain.
First of all, when I had the old blog I often neglected it if I was feeling rough. Although blogging about things that were bothering me was therapeutic it sometimes took me quite a while to put thoughts down on paper (sort of) if I was going through a difficult time. It was like I had to sort things out in my mind first. Also, I was often hesitant to write about certain things because, well, you never know who could be reading.
But here's the thing, or things. For one, my son got me this blog because he wanted me to start writing again. I was fairly good at it, and it was an outlet when I needed one. Also, when I finally got around to putting my thoughts down I usually felt better.
So here it is, and whoever is reading can think what they want. I went through a rough patch last spring and winter. Things got bad, and then they got worse and one day I woke and decided I wanted to kill myself. It seemed like the answer to all my problems. And the more I thought about it the more I wanted to do it, until I would lie awake for hours at night thinking about it. And it just seemed to make so much sense. Yeah, I would leave people behind and they would feel pain but my pain would be over. No more fighting against the current, no more feeling so totally unmanned I might as well put a skirt on in the morning, no more sitting in the dark for hours crying and praying for a heart attack because I didn't have the "guts" to do it myself (although I was getting there). And the feeling of despair is simply overwhelming at that point. I've been through a few rough patches in my life (who hasn't) but this was different because it went on relentlessly. Interestingly too (and I discussed this with a counselor) I was not only feeling like I wanted to die but also convincing myself that it was the best thing to do. I was trying to talk myself into it. When I asked the counselor if it was possible to talk yourself into committing suicide she assured me it is.
Fast forward a few months. What's changed ? Well, I don't want to kill myself anymore. Some of the issues that led to me feeling that way remain and I'm dealing with them (in my own way). I've been on medication for a while and it seems to have helped. I laugh again and last weekend, for the first time in months, I decided to do something constructive around the house (for a long time I simply didn't care and would have been perfectly happy if the place had burnt to the ground; not my family, I love them deeply, but the house itself).
As to the issues that led to me feeling the way I did, I won't discuss them here, at least not right now. But who knows, maybe one of these days.
As an aside, I've gotten into photography over the last few years, but even that fell by the wayside for a while because I couldn't see the beauty in anything.
Don't go outside or your skin will fry
And when you get home you'll sit and cry
It's so damn hot you can't get a breath
And every movement feels like death
Stay inside where the air is cool
Or visit a friend with a swimming pool
Just don't stay in the sun too long
And wear something bigger than a thong !
First and foremost I want to thank my son Marc for the great Father's Day gift. I've been saying for some time that I miss blogging and want to get back into it. As he pointed out in his post I always enjoyed it and it was very therapeutic. Whether I was blogging about fun stuff, not so fun stuff or just composing a little ditty or posting a picture of something that caught my eye it was my thing, the thing I did just for me. I also made lots of blogging friends back in the day and I like to think maybe I made a few people laugh or cry or just think a little.
Anyway, I'm excited to be back in the tree house. Now to put a pot of coffee on in case company shows up.
Cheers and Happy Father's day.
p.s. I included links to the old tree house and to my Flickr account in the sidebar. You have to give the tree house a minute to load as it has to go through a few hoops.
p.p.s. I'm still figuring stuff out so if things don't work the way you think they should please let me know.
I couldn't think of a better thing to get a man with such a deep soul then something he's been longing to have back. Something that will bring both peace and serenity, while also inspiring a new wave of creativity… and it can't hurt that it's therapeutic as well.
This may be a little early, but when I thought about it last night and realized exactly what I wanted to get you, I knew I had to do it soon.
In time, this blog will become your new home, one that will feel comfortable and as if it had always been there.
Happy Father's Day, Dad


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Tropical Paradise in Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
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- community Pelican Landing
- rates (USD) $ 3,000 - $ 4,200 / month
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Beautiful gated award winning community awaits your arrival at this 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2000 square feet condominium. It is a very warm, beautiful and welcoming 1st floor condo. The master suite, 20x14 has a kIng size bed and huge master bathroom with double sinks, a large glass enclosed shower and a heart shaped Jacuzzi bathtub for those tranquil moments where you just want to relax and enjoy a nice hot bath. The Guest Bedroom has a Queen size bed and in the 3rd bedroom there is a Queen size Leather pull out Sofabed. In the mornings, enjoy having coffee or tea out on your own private lanai outlined in beautiful tropical foliage providing you with privacy. Ready for a swim, we are right across from the heated pool which is the largest pool in this community and also has a nice hot tub for those aching muscles after a day on the golf course. Come and experience this beauty! fOR MORE INFORMATION, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE FOR SOUTHBRIDGE LANDING.
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Melody Valenti 317-370-7317
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Nice Laundry Room with Washer & Clothes Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board regular coffee pot, Keurig coffee maker,
All Linens Provided
Hair Dryers Provided
Beach Towels Provided&
Kitchen Fully Furnished including Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Bar
Pool Floats provided
Sand Toys Furnished
Free Wifi in Condo
Private Beach Island with free shuttle, chaise lounges and umbrellas
His and Her Bikes provided
Cable TV
15-20 minutes from Ft. Myers & Naples
15 minutes from Ft. Myers Airport
activities and attractions in Bonita Springs Gulf Coast South
Many Beaches in the area
Miniature Golf
Coconut Point Mall 10 minutes away
Butterfly Garden
Fitness Center
Bocce Ball
Jet Skiis
Wind Surfing
Health & Beauty Spa
vacation rental rates
December, January, February or March $4200/month. April, May, $3500/month and June, July, Aug. or Sept. $3000/month, October, November $3800/month***Minimum Lease is 1 month. A security deposit of $1,000 is required to hold reservation. 50% due 60 days prior to arrival / balance due 30 days prior to arrival. There is a $175 Safe Screener application fee, $150 Cleaning Fee plus applicable taxes. Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. If you rent for 3 months or more, discounted rates available.
Melody Valenti 317-370-7317
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Top things to do in Bonita Springs
- Top Rated Golf Courses
- Beautiful Top Rated Beaches
- Great Restaurants
- Farmers Market
- Shopping
Top things to do on a budget
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Bicycling
- Swim and Sun
- Thrift shopping
Top things to do with a family
- Coconut Point Mega Mall
- Handel's Ice Cream Shop
- Miniature Golf
- Any 1 of 4 Nearby Beaches including Private Beach
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By Nathan Brown
The Herald Bulletin
---- — ANDERSON — For the third time in three games during Little League Softball Central Region tournament pool play, the Riverfield All-Stars held at least a two-run lead after the top of the second inning.
Yet, for the second time in three games, Riverfield let that lead slip away, falling to North Ottowa, Mich., 5-4 on a game-winning hit in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Coming into the top of the sixth inning, Riverfield manager Seth Kelley had watched his girls squander a 2-0 lead they held after the top of the second. Now down 4-2 facing North Ottowa's vaunted pitcher, Leah Vaughan, Kelley tried to light a fire underneath his players as they stepped up to the plate.
"I told them before we went out, 'Be prepared to go out and play defense cause we're going to at least tie this game,' so they started cheering a little bit," Kelley said.
Myracle Settles led off for Riverfield and delivered an infield hit. Settles then stole second and advanced to third off a ground out from teammate Kalin Hubble. Settles completed her trip around the bases after a past ball from Vaughan gave her a chance to slide into home.
Two batters later, Kelley's team had runners on first and third. Another past ball from Vaughan allowed Hailey Sargent to score the tying run, but from there, Riverfield's offense went stagnant.
With runners on second and third and just one out, Kelley said he just needed his girls to get another bat on the ball and try to bring around the go-ahead run. Vaughan had already been taken out of the game for teammate Madelyn Nelson, but even with the game tied, Kelley said his girls couldn't quite handle the pressure.
In the next half of the inning, North Ottowa took full advantage.
"When you score that go-ahead run, it puts more pressure on them to come out and hit the ball, and us not being able to do that, it gave them confidence coming up there," Kelley said.
North Ottowa's first two batters managed to get on base — the second after an error by the first baseman.
Jenna Core's double advanced Molly Poole to third base, and instead of choosing to walk Michigan's next batter to load the bases, Kelley put faith in his relief pitcher, Rachel Duncan, to strike out North Ottowa's next batter.
But a blooper into centerfield by Ashlyn Hall sent Poole home with the winning run.
"I told them I'm proud of them, and I appreciate the fight they put in today," Kelley said. "Ultimately, we didn't execute. We didn't make enough plays. This seems to be a reoccurring theme the last couple games with the game on the line.
"I think we're the best team here, I really do."
With the win, North Ottowa sealed a spot in Thursday's semifinals. And now Riverfield needs to be its former opponent's biggest fan.
Riverfield must first take care of business against Freeport, Ill., at 11 a.m. at Ferguson Field in Indianapolis. A loss in any fashion would send the team home with a 1-3 record in pool play.
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"I try not to look at the magnitude of the moment and just come out and play," Kelley said. "I've been trying to preach that. 'It's just a game, guys. It's just a game.'
"If I can get them woke up tomorrow and they come fresh and ready to play, I believe we'll beat Illinois, and we'll have a chance to get in."


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Age: 39
Realizing that with 4 beautiful kids, I needed to make some tough choices so that I hopefully can be around for their future, with a brca2 diagnosis
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The Red Ball
When the Chinese call in some old debts, Ed Wuncler is forced to gamble all of Woodcrest's economic fortunes on a kickball game with its sister city, Wushung, China. Kickball legend Huey Freeman is to come out of self-imposed exile from the game to do battle with the red ball one last time. It's a kickball game to end all kickball games.
If it's fun to do bad things, then Riley is having the best time ever with juvenile felon Lamilton Taeshawn. But when Lamilton wants to prove he has the "juice", the good times come to a shocking end. Will Riley "know the ledge"? Well anyone get these movie references?
Having conquered his fear of prison rape, Tom volunteers to lead Huey, Riley, and some classmates on a trip to jail as part of a "Scared Stiff" program. But when a riot breaks out, Tom has to get the kids, and his delicate backside, out of jail in one piece.
Granddad finds a Black woman so beautiful and charming not even Ruckus can hate her. Ebony Brown is perfect in every way . . . so is this the end of Granddad's long, sad, desperate search for a woman? Not if he can help it.
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Cheaper than the PlayStation 4: Retailers drop Xbox One Titanfall bundle to $450
If you've been waiting for the price of the Xbox One to drop before purchasing Microsoft's newest console, well, today brings good news. Best Buy and Wal-Mart are both offering the Xbox One Titanfall bundle and Xbox One standard edition for $450. Titanfall retails for $60 by itself, so technically if you purchase the bundle… Read More
Walmart acquires Seattle-based Yumprint to add recipe tech to grocery delivery
@WalmartLabs, which operates as the tech brains behind the big-box retailer, has acquired Yumprint of Seattle. Walmart plans to use the company's recipe technology for its grocery delivery efforts on Walmart.com and Walmart To Go. Yumprint founders Wes Dyer and Chris Crittenden will join the @WalmartLabs team, and move to the lab's headquarters in San Bruno,… Read More
Wal-Mart to test new in-store locker service, following in Amazon's footsteps
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Sweet deal: Wal-Mart offering iPhone 5 for $127, third-gen iPad for $399
Both my colleague John Cook and I are in the market for a new smartphone, and Wal-Mart's latest deals certainly just caught our eye. The retailer is now selling the iPhone5 for just $127 on contract and the 4S for $47 on contract. Wal-Mart is also selling the 16GB third-gen iPad with WiFi for $399, along with… Read More
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love watching Johnny Football too. Next season will be fun with these mobile QBs. Vicks must be feeling wierd for NOT doing well as a mobile QB. His time is almost up cause his body sure is done for.
Hopefully Kaepernick runs wild, up and down that Georgia Dome field. Another 180 yards rushing would be nice.
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|Mary Jane Kromer
|Saturday, October 26, 2013 12:00 AM
March 25, 1922-Oct. 23, 2013
Mary Jane Kromer, 91, died at 3:01 p.m. Wednesday at her residence in Lima.
Jane was born on March 25, 1922, in Delphos to Stephen and Theresa [Sendelbach] Eickholt, who preceded her in death.
On Saturday, June 30, 1951, she married Gerald C. Kromer. He died on June 12, 1990.
She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the Altar Rosary Society and St. Rita's Alumni Association. A registered nurse, she graduated from St. Rita's School of Nursing, class of 1943. She was formerly employed at St. Rita's Medical Center and the Lima Convalescent Home. Her nursing skills were lovingly directed towards her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild and her friends. She enjoyed spending time in her garden.
Surviving is a daughter, Mary Ann Kromer of Lima; two sons, Steve Kromer and John (Helen) Kromer of Lima; two grandchildren, Zachary (Meghan) Kromer and Theresa Kromer; and one great-grandchild, Penelope Jane Kromer.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Eickholt.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church in Lima.
A Memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church, the Rev. David M. Ross officiating. Interment of the ashes will be in Gethsemani Cemetery.
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A coroner's office says 19 elite firefighters killed over the weekend died from burns and inhalation problems. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office in Phoenix issued the finding Thursday, two days after performing the autopsies. The firefighters had deployed Sunday to what was thought to be a manageable lightning-caused forest fire near the small town of Yarnell. Violent winds turned the fire, taking the crew by surprise and killing the Hotshot team. An investigation is underway to find out what went wrong. The firefighters' bodies will be taken back to Prescott on Sunday. Nearly 600 firefighters continue to fight the blaze, which is 45% contained. It has destroyed more than 100 homes and burned about 13 square miles.
Meanwhile, fire managers expect containment of the Arizona wildfire that killed 19 Hotshots to increase quickly. Spokeswoman Karen Takai says that will begin to jump because crews are starting to connect the areas that already are contained on the northeast and southeast sections of the fire. Yarnell residents who were evacuated might be able to return home by this weekend. Takai says winds are light, but gusts and thunderstorms are a threat, and it's still very dry. (AP)
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|1904 Taggart Census Roll, Potawatomi of Michigan
Lists surnames only, from the Native American Research in Michigan Website
|1869 Dunn Roll, Freedmen
1869 Dunn Roll, Freedmen
|Surname Index, 1836 Census of the Mixed Blood Indians of Michigan
From the Grand Traverse, County Michigan GenWeb
|Chickasaw Census Cards 1902
From the Oxford's of the World Website
|Alabama Creek Families
|1851 Census of Cherokee's east of the Mississippi
A Statement of persons who claim to have Cherokee blood with facts in ``each case for the Commisioners consideration, from the Native American Genealogy Website
|Sioux, Sisseton-Wahpeton Annuity Roll 1891
Tribal Enumerations
|Marriages in the Chickasaw Nation 1855 - 1907
From the Chickasaw Historical Research Page
|1835 Cherokee Indian Census, Clay County, North Carolina
Preparatory to the Removal 1838 (In what would later become Clay County)
|1877 OMI Census of Native Peoples, Canada
The nominal census of Native peoples taken by the Catholic missionary order, Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), in 1877 was conducted independently of either national or provincial governments.
|Nebraska, Santee Sioux Agency (Partial)
Indian Census Roll 1885-1930
|1812 Horseshoe Bend Cherokee Muster Roll
Muster Roll of the field and Staff of a Regiment of Cherokees Commanded by Colo. Gideon Morgan in the division Commanded by Major General Cocke & Jackson in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks. From the
|1880 Census of the Swinomish Indian Reservation
From the Skagit County, Washington GenWeb
|Census, Death and Marriage Records, Abenaki Indians of Western Maine
The Abenaki People originally lived throughout much of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Currently, they are recognized only as "Canadian Indians", with the exception of the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, & Maliseet (all Eastern Abenaki) in Maine. Our focus i
|Native Americans in the 1910 Leeelanau County, Michigan Census
From the Native American Research in Michigan Website
|1870 Census, Pawnee Indian Reservation, Nebraska
|Sioux, Scout and Soldier Payrolls, 1893
Tribal Enumerations
|Nevada, Moapa River Agency (Partial)
Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1930
|Seminole (Newborn, Freedman)
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LAS VEGAS -- In the mid-1980s, before the era of megaresorts, Nevada's gaming industry generated roughly $3 in revenue for every dollar spent on long-term debt.
As the public began craving bigger and newer resort attractions, and gaming companies did whatever they could to meet demand, the construction debt began piling up. Add the most expensive company buyout in gaming history, coupled with the ravages of the Great Recession, and the result today is a gaming balance sheet with more debt than revenue.
The authors of two separate studies on casino finances say massive debt slows the economy because money that could be spent hiring more workers goes instead to pay off loans. As David Schwartz, director of the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, said Thursday, that translates to poorer customer service if it means a hotel could have had five workers at their registration desk instead of four.
"If you've got more money going toward debt and interest payments, that's less money you can spend on other things," he said.
Neither Schwartz or Jeremy Aguero, a principal at Las Vegas economic analysis firm Applied Analysis, say they believe gaming companies have dug a hole so deep they cannot recover. To the contrary, there are signs the industry's recovery is under way.
"We will go over 40 million visitors this year, which will be a record, and I think it will be a real big deal," Aguero said.
Late last month, Schwartz reported that Nevada's long-term gaming debt last fiscal year was nearly $24.5 billion plus $3 billion in interest, versus $22 billion in revenue. Aguero reported in 2010 that Nevada gaming debt exceeded revenue for the first time in fiscal 2008. That's when the industry owed $1.22 for every dollar taken in.
A major contributor to the debt that year was the $17.7 billion buyout of Harrah's Entertainment -- now Caesars Entertainment -- by private equity firms Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group. Companies also ran up massive construction debt led by the likes of MGM Resorts International, a partner in the $8.5 billion CityCenter project that remains $2.5 billion in debt.
Gaming revenue is once again on the rise, a trend that will continue if Aguero's prediction of record visitation to Las Vegas holds up. As long as revenue continues to increase, Aguero said he believes lenders will extend the maturation dates on gaming loans, which many already have done. Aguero said the industry already has begun paying down principal, with last year's $24.5 billion debt representing a $3.9 billion drop from the peak in 2008.
Station Casinos ended last year with $2.5 billion in debt, a considerable drop from a $5.9 billion debt when the company filed for bankruptcy in 2009.
Credit rating agencies are also beginning to look more favorably at the industry, which can lead to better lending conditions for the companies. Moody's Investors Service announced earlier this month that it would review Caesars Entertainment's debt for a possible upgrade. Fitch Ratings last fall upgraded MGM Resorts debt and Moody's did the same last year for Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Gaming, though, is not completely home-free. The Cosmopolitan announced Tuesday that it is laying off more than 40 workers. And the days of constructing new multi-billion-dollar megaresorts on the Strip are still over for the foreseeable future.
Gaming companies with substantial debt can survive if they become smarter with their money, Schwartz said.
"Casinos have to be a bit more cautious because of their debt," he said.
That means settling for smaller-scale projects and entering more business partnerships to avoid adding to the debt.
He cited an example of both: Caesars Entertainment is pressing forward with The Linq, a $550 million retail development that will include a 550-foot observation wheel; and MGM Resorts announced Wednesday it would partner with Ameristar Casinos to extend offers to each other's players.
"Ten years ago, MGM would have tried to buy Ameristar," Schwartz said.


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WINTERSBURG, Ariz. (AP) - Sirens designed to alert residents who live near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station west of Phoenix about radiation emergencies were tested on Wednesday.
The 48 warning sirens placed in a 10-mile radius around the plant were sounded for three minutes at noon and again 30 minutes later.
The Maricopa County Emergency Management Department would use the sirens if a nuclear emergency happened at the triple-reactor plant 50 miles west of Phoenix in Wintersburg.
The Arizona Department of Transportation will use electronic message signs to notify drivers on Interstate 10 of the test.
The siren tests are done once a year. Area residents are provided materials on how to respond in an emergency.
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WICOMICO CO., Md. - "Beach-goers" and vacationers are not the only people flocking to the Eastern Shore. Today marks the first day of the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) World Series, one of the biggest softball tournaments in the country. The event brings over 400 girls softball teams to Wicomico County.
The tournament kicked off with an opening ceremony at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, featuring a Hollywood-themed night, in which teams parade through to a stage, get pictures, and enjoy indoor fireworks and a free concert.
"It's awesome, just awesome," says William Teagle, coach of the Salisbury Sharks.
Wicomico County has hosted the tournament for the last six years, but this year's event is supposed to be bigger than ever.
"This is the biggest it's ever been," says Steve Miller, tourism manager for Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center. "Last year we had 292 teams and we thought we had a full house, and it's gotten even bigger."
With big crowds, means big business. Many of the local restaurants, businesses, and hotels work together to promote certain specials. Nathan Hanley, restaurant and dining room manager at the Market Street Inn, says they are typically very busy during this time of year.
"You get a lot of groups that come through town and you might get groups of two or three people, but when you have teams playing softball, you get reservations of 25, even 30 people."
Hanley says they had reservations booked before the opening ceremonies even started.
"It's helpful to know you have those reservations in place because you can build around that for your week as far as revenue and sales go."
With more than 6,000 kids, plus their families, this year's tournament is estimated to bring in more than eight million dollars.
"They go shopping, go to restaurants, they get gas, and it just helps support jobs and the economy here," says Miller.
Miller says a ton of prep work goes into the event, between getting the fields and facilities ready, and preparing for opening ceremonies. However, he thinks it is all worth it in the end.
"It's a testament to this community and what we have to offer, and we're just thrilled to be a part of it."
Although the world series brings in a lot of money, the tournament games are open to the public with no admission fee charged. For more information, and for game schedules, visit the Salisbury championships website.