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Bill Scott's frugality and creativity fuel a program that has college students searching for cures to developing-world ills.
Funds will support programs providing services for youth prevention and juvenile and adult offenders.
Grants will support not-for-profits addressing community-wide issues and needs in Marion County.
Grants will address hunger, affordable housing, support for the arts, education and more.
Sixteen not-for-profits receive special "early" grant allocation to support 2014 programs focused on summertime jobs and other crime deterrents for youth.
For the Meyer family, a passion for the environment, for people and for giving has both deep roots and a flourishing impact.
Funds will support summer programs, including arts, career exploration and employment, community service, sports and more.
Thirteen students from Marion and Hamilton counties have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.
Special Phase I allocation will expedite support for 2014 programs focused on summertime jobs and other crime deterrents for youth; details for additional Community Crime Prevention Grant to be announced.
Grants awarded to area cultural and community organizations
Four area students to receive Fund's scholarships; Grants will address community-wide issues, support LINK Youth Council grantmaking.
Five $25,000 fellowships to be awarded to Midwest-based artists
Community foundation's website supports creating demand for the arts in central Indiana, features compelling content from professionals and collegiate journalists.
New chairs, board members at CICF, The Indianapolis Foundation, Legacy Fund of Hamilton County
The Rachel Cecile Efroymson endowed chair has been established at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center with a $2 million gift from the Efroymson Family Fund.
FAFSA Challenge designed to increase on-time completion of financial-aid request forms
The Glick family is committed to improving educational outcomes and opportunities for kids in the far eastside, an area of Indianapolis where they have deep roots.
Indianapolis' seven Centers for Working Families help low-income individuals regain their financial footing and put their families back in the black.
New funds to support "creative place-making" projects that will spark collaboration of art, community and economy in Indianapolis.
Financial support meant to transform arts, education, human needs and self-sufficiency
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Our Economics tutors work with organisations such as the Government Economics Service, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in Ireland, Roubini Global Economics, The Economist Intelligence Unit and the International Monetary Fund: these links ensure our curriculum is cutting edge and relevant.
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2. Mature students who have been out of the formal education system for some time.
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In the first year you will get an introduction into micro and macroeconomics, as well as being equipped with the necessary quantitative and academic skills to succeed not only in your studies, but more importantly in your future careers. Furthermore, you will get a wider perspective with an introduction to accounting and the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. Managers need to be able to understand the information provided by accountants and some might opt to found their own business.
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In the second year you study economics at a more advanced level. You learn how to undertake financial planning in a business and how to do research. You also find out how to develop a business. Furthermore, you will study game theory (Where you learn how to act strategically, taking possible actions of others into account.), and how to undertake data research. As with all CSM courses a workplace module is also included in the second year of study to prepare students for their careers after completing their studies.
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The third year focuses on applying economics, but also explores strategic management. Again there will be the opportunity to specialise in areas like public economics (which is all about the economic tools important for governments) and monetary economics (Why and how money is important and what central banks do).
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CATEGORIES MoviesYou don't like Jar Jar Binks. Short of the knowledge that no one likes Jar Jar Binks, however, there has never been official vindication for 'Star Wars' fans. Jar Jar in 'Episode I' is set in stone, and -- unfortunately -- there's nothing to be done about it. (Well, almost nothing: there is always 'The Phantom Edit' -- the fan-made cut that scratches the hated character from the film entirely.) Well, for the first time there is some new hope (ding!) -- in the form of the new 'Episode I' 3D poster.
Tied to the 3D re-release of the prequel next February, the image provides solace to the 'Star Wars' geeks: there is no more Jar Jar on the poster. In fact, the picture is pretty light on characters to begin with, with only Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda present (as opposed to the original, which included Maul and Obi-Wan, along with Jar Jar, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amydala, C-3PO and R2D2).
You can see the old and new posters below. 'Phantom Menace 3D' will hit the big screen on Feb. 10, 2012.
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As we wrap up our independence day holiday here's the latest batch of Panther Paw Prints for you to nibble on.
This first one is well done I thought in its analysis of LB James Anderson and his ability to cover TEs. It provides several examples of Anderson providing key plays to help the Panthers win but more that influenced a loss, with this one being the toughest to swallow in my view:
Carolina Panthers James Anderson - Not as Good as His Stats Indicate? Fan's Analysis - Yahoo! Sports
Week 8: Covering the tight end was an issue again in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Late in the third quarter the Panthers led 21-14. Minnesota had the ball, facing a 3rd-and-10. James Anderson dropped into zone coverage and gave Visanthe Shiancoe just enough space to pick up a first down, extending a drive that produced a game-tying touchdown five plays later.
That Vikings loss was a tough one to lose like they did. I'll bet you dollars to donuts that Anderson is on the bench this season in the nickel package now that we have Beason and Kueckly.
From the department of 'Duh:
NFL Rookie Contracts Show Owners Were The Winners In CBA - Forbes
"The owners felt rookie salaries were way out of line and needed fixed," said Hughes, who said the new system is "fair" as long as "the veterans will benefit". "Despite the salary cap increasing only $600,000 to $120.6 million in 2012, the new CBA allocates more money to veterans' contracts. As an immediate result, veterans will secure a bigger piece of the pie, and deserving players will sign more lucrative contracts," Hughes explained. "Although the contracts are not fully guaranteed, as is the case in baseball, it's a positive development for NFL veterans."
Yet here we are into the July and the top 8 players are not signed. I surmise the agents have found something to dicker about; offset language is what we have discussed before.
Pat Y continues his top 25 countdown of players in the NFC South and our own RB DeAngelo Williams comes in at #13:
NFC South top 25: No. 13 - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Why he's No. 13 in 2012: I don't think Williams and Stewart will be forgotten this year. I think coach Ron Rivera and offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski realize they have two supremely talented running backs and want to get more out of them. Newton obviously gives the Panthers a game-breaker in the passing game, and the Panthers aren't going to suddenly abandon the passing game. But I think you'll see them try to balance things with the running game a little bit more. Williams could be the division's best all-purpose back. History has shown he can give you 1,000 rushing yards, even when he's sharing carries, and he also can catch the ball out of the backfield.
I hope he is right in his analysis. Here's one I have a bone to pick with. Though its nice to see Steve Smith recognized I'm in disagreement with one player above him:
Top Five NFL Wide Receivers | Sportsrageous
5. Steve Smith- Carolina Panthers- Smith has revitalized his career with the addition of Cam Newton. He had a sensational year as he gained 1,394 receiving yards with 7 touchdowns. He is expected to have a big year this season with quarterback Cam Newton, who is starting his sophomore season.
Yes Victor Cruz had a big year but it was a single season. You would think he would need several before getting such high acclaim. Put Cruz at #5 and I'm okay.
Okay this one will crack you up. Sir Charles Barkley is at it again, weighing in on Cam Newton and essentially saying Auburn did pony up some money and he is happy about it:
Charles Barkley On Dirk Nowitzki, Auburn Recruiting And Paying Cam Newton (VIDEO)
"Everybody wants to give us a hard time about giving Cam Newton $200,000. That's called a good damn investment!"
Paging Mr. Barkley, NCAA is on line 1! Did you not get the memo, the Newton's never received any money from Auburn (unless you gave it to them).
I was thinking of doing a caption contest but then realized its not a good picture for that but decided to link it up anyway.
Photos - Panthers At Knights Stadium - CharlotteObserver.com
Carolina Panthers Armanti Edwards takes a swing during batting practice at Knights Stadium before the Charlotte Knights' game against the Gwinnett Braves on Monday, June 4, 2012. Robert Lahser - firstname.lastname@example.com
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The word is Edwards was a good baseball pitcher but his coach inexplicably moved him to right field...Okay that was a bad one. I'm sure someone else can think of a better caption or comment for this picture.


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White's 33-yard TD gives Falcons 26-21 victory
Roddy White hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan with 20 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons, after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-21 on Thursday night.
White to play tonight for Falcons
Falcons WR Roddy White is active for tonight's game and is expected to be in the Atlanta starting lineup.
NFC South midseason reports
WR Roddy White has stood out on a contending Falcons team. Read our midseason team reports on the NFC South.
Falcons WR White expected to play
Falcons WR Roddy White is expected to play in the team's Week 10 game vs. the Ravens on Thursday, according to head coach Mike Smith.
Turner scores 2 TDs, Falcons hold off Bucs
Michael Turner scored two early touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons held off Tampa Bay with a gutty goal-line stand, taking over sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory Sunday.
Falcons OLT Baker improving after rough start
Falcons head coach Mike Smith tried to put a damper on the rumors that OLT Sam Baker was in danger of losing his starting job to fifth-year veteran Will Svitek.
Q&A with Falcons RB Michael Turner
With the first-place Falcons enjoying a Week Eight bye, RB Michael Turner spent some time reflecting on the team's 5-2 start in an interview with PFW.
Falcons RB Turner content with workload
Michael Turner, who is on pace for about 300 carries this season, told PFW he likes how he's been used thus far.
Return of injured players could help Falcons' struggling pass defense
The Falcons are hoping CB Dunta Robinson will be able to return from a concussion in Week Nine.
White moving to top of fantasy WR pecking order
If you had to pick one wide receiver to put in your fantasy lineup with the game on the line, there wouldn't be a better option right now than Roddy White.
White's 201 receiving yards help Falcons hold off Bengals
Roddy White had a spectacular day for Atlanta, catching 11 passes for 201 yards and leading the Falcons to a wild 39-32 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Falcons CB Robinson (concussion) out
CB Dunta Robinson will be held out of the Falcons' Week Seven game against the Bengals after suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Eagles.
Weatherspoon's recovery taking longer than expected
The Falcons will not rush rookie OLB Sean Weatherspoon back from a knee injury, even though a source said they were ecstatic with his play early in the season.
Bengals defensive coordinator blasts Petrino
Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is still upset with Bobby Petrino for bailing on him and the Falcons with three games left in the 2007 season.
Falcons TE Peelle to miss 4-6 weeks
Falcons TE Justin Peelle will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery on Tuesday for a sports hernia.
Babineaux will miss 3-5 weeks after suffering a partially torn MCL in the season opener, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.||||||| Babineaux won't undergo surgery, but may later. Corey Peters hopes to return this week.
The NFL has suspended Babineaux for one game following his arrest last year on marijuana charges.||||||| Babineaux will miss the Falcons' Sept. 12 opening game at Pittsburgh. He also has been fined one week's pay, $260,000 of his $2.2 million salary.
Babineaux, facing a felony marijuana possession charge, said Wednesday he is sorry ``for being a distraction'' to the Atlanta Falcons.||||||| Babineaux said he is embarrassed and included Falcons owner Arthur Blank, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith in his apology. "First and foremost, I want to apologize for being a distraction to my family, to my teammates,'' Babineaux said in his first public statement since his arrest Thursday night.
A police report says Babineaux was smoking marijuana as he and a friend drove through the northeast Atlanta suburbs.||||||| The Gwinnett County police report says Babineaux picked up a friend at the Atlanta airport and took him to a nearby town house to buy marijuana. Babineaux was arrested last week and charged with felony possession of marijuana. He started in Sunday's loss to New Orleans. Falcons coach Mike Smith said Monday the team followed NFL rules in letting him play. The Falcons had no immediate comment Tuesday.
Babineaux insists he will be cleared of felony marijuana charges. Babineaux says in a statement he and his family "have faith that you will see I'm not guilty."||||||| Falcons coach Mike Smith says he doesn't expect the arrest to be a distraction for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.


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Garner will begin celebrating Memorial Day a little early this year with two events honoring military veterans on Sunday, May 18, which is about a week before the Monday, May 26 holiday.
The two events were independently planned and the organizers didn't know about the other one until a couple of weeks ago, but they complement each other.
The Gold Star Memorial Day Family Fun Day fund-raiser at Aversboro Bar and Restaurant will be held from noon to 5 p.m., while the Garner Veterans Memorial Salute to the Troops is just down the street at Aversboro Road Baptist Church and begins at 6 p.m.
"Some things are just meant to be," said Wendy Casey, the Aversboro Restaurant owner. "It is really amazing how the events fit together."
The Town of Garner and the Garner Veterans Memorial Committee will have its traditional Memorial Day observation at the Veterans Memorial at Lake Benson Park on Memorial Day, May 26, at 1:30 p.m. Arlie Honeycutt and Savannah Richmond will sing.
The earlier events are intended to honor veterans, but they are very different.
The Family Fun Day is a fund-raiser for the Captain Joseph House Foundation in Port Angeles, Wash. The facility provides a respite for the families of United States military personnel who are killed in action. The survivors are known as Gold Star families.
The Fun Day events include a corn hole tournament and children's activities including a bounce house, face painting and crafts. A buffet lunch is available for $5. There will be raffles and auctions.
"We want to put memorial back into Memorial Day," said Jocelyn Cahall, an event volunteer.
The Salute to the Troops will feature Steve Amerson, who is known as America's Tenor, and Laurie Gayle Stephenson, a former Christine in Broadway's "Phantom of the Opera."
The duo have performed with symphonies throughout the country and Amerson often sings at Medal of Honor events. The program will include patriotic songs such as "God Bless the USA" and "God Bless America," some Broadway tunes such as "Think of Me" from Phantom and some Broadway songs that are inspirational such as "Bring Him Home."
"We have done lots of concerts honoring our military, but never one exactly like this one," Stephenson said. "It should be a very special night."
Amerson said he hoped everyone who attends leaves with a new appreciation of America, the greatness of America and the greatness of the American people.
"This will be an opportunity to show appreciation for our country and for our military men and women who have made sacrifices in our freedom," he said. "Freedom and liberty are not appreciated as much as they should be. We use the words, but we often don't fully understand how precious freedom and liberty is."
He said he senses a desire by people to feel good about America.
"Hopefully, everyone will leave with a renewed sense of how wonderful our country is," he said.
Several songs will be accompanied by video and Joe Marm, a Medal of Honor recipient, will be a special guest. There also will be a special musical tribute to the Garner Veterans Memorial and every veteran in attendance will receive tokens of recognition.
"This is another opportunity for our town to honor its veterans. It should be a meaningful celebration of all of our veterans," said Faye Gardner, who has helped organize the event. "We have a wonderful Veterans Memorial (at nearby Lake Benson Park) and this helps us keep our focus on the sacrifices that our veterans have made."
There is no admission for the Salute, which has been supported by contributions from throughout the community.
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Ball State and Northern Illinois finished the first quarter with the Cardinals out to a 7-3 lead Wednesday night in DeKalb.
The only touchdown of the first quarter was scored on a Keith Wenning to Willie Snead connection. The score capped off a 12 play 72 yard drive elapsing 5:04. For the quarter Wenning completed 9 of 10 passes for 69 yards. Jahwan Edwards carried the ball 4 times for 13 yards and Snead caught 3 passes for 26 yards. Wenning completed passes to five different receivers in the first. Ball State junior cornerback Quintin Cooper was carted off with an apparent ankle injury on NIU's initial drive.
Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch completed 9 of 11 passes for 85 yards. Lynch also carried the ball 4 times for 25 yards. Da'Ron Brown caught 3 passes for 40 yards. Mathew Sims booted a 34 yard field goal.


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MANATEE -- Manatee County could have three new charter schools by the 2014-15 school year.
The school district received applications from Rowlett Elementary, iGeneration Empowerment Academy and the Manatee Y Technological High School by Thursday's deadline. The school board has 60 days to review the applications and vote on whether to accept the charters.
Rowlett Elementary submitted its charter application after parents and teachers voted for the conversion in June. If approved by the school board, Rowlett will be Manatee County's first conversion charter school operating under the name Rowlett Academy.
Parents, teachers and administrators at Rowlett decided to convert to a charter during the district budget freeze and after the superintendent "borrowed" from its internal school accounts. Parents and teachers said they want to ensure the school's many arts and technology student programs are safe from further budget cuts.
"Our intent in converting to a charter school is to benefit from the independence, organizational structure and flexibility that charter schools offer," wrote Rowlett School Advisory Council Chairwoman Debra Woithe in a letter to Rowlett Principal Brian Flynn.
Four new iGeneration Empowerment Academy locations are planned in Manatee, Collier and Broward counties this year as well as a second location in Palm Beach. Brian Sampson, director of business development for the start-up chain of charter schools, said the school's Palm Beach location has only been open a year.
Sampson said iGeneration Empowerment Academy is a sixth-through-12th-grade school that blends online education tools with onsite class time with teachers.
"Each student has an academic map or plan, and is able to progress at their own pace," Sampson said.
Sampson said the school will provide its expected 600 students with iPads, laptops and desktop computers.
"There will also be academic activities throughout the day such as art, theater and robotics that are tailored to the interests of the students," Sampson said. "They are not just sitting in front of the computer."
Sampson said they have not yet confirmed a Manatee County location, and finding a facility is a challenge.
"We are not just looking for a landlord, but we are looking for a partner that fits our budget an will give us a chance to increase enrollment," Sampson said.
The application and information for the Manatee Y Technological High School was not available for review Thursday because school officials said it came in at the deadline as district offices were closing.
With its conversion to an independent charter, Rowlett will take on the tasks of transportation, food service, and managing federal funds, data and technology, which the Manatee County School District previously managed.
Flynn said the Rowlett charter school budget will be around $6 million.
"I did my homework and looked at all the expenses and revenues we are expected to get from the state, and they matched up," Flynn said. "It's not a simple process, but a matter of what is revenue and what is expenses."
Charter schools are also required to show a budget reserve of 1.5 percent, which Flynn says Rowlett will exceed.
As a charter, Rowlett is expecting to keep enrollment around 900 students, which will generate $6,058,433 in state funding.
Deputy superintendent of instruction Diana Greene said the district withholds 2 percent to 5 percent of all state revenue for the first 250 students to cover the cost of services such as facilities maintenance, depending on the size of the school.
State money is distributed to charter schools twice a month. In Rowlett's case, that would be 24 payments of $250,000.
According to its application, Rowlett has budgeted $114,000 for busing and will contract with Manatee County School District transportation services.
Rowlett also plans to contract with the school district for food services.
The primary expense is staff salaries, which will increase 1 percent in Rowlett's second through fifth year of being a charter, according to the application. Flynn said all staff will have an opportunity to stay with a school if the charter is approved.
Rowlett has budgeted $60,000 per year per teacher and $265,000 for all teacher aides.
"I hope to qualify for grants in the future, but that cannot be part of budget because we do not know if we will get them," Flynn said.
Flynn hopes to bring in $175,000 through fundraisers, including an annual gala and silent auction and school festivals.
"I was impressed with how thorough the application process is," Flynn said Wednesday. "It really makes you think about your missions and the direction the school is going."
Rowlett parent Christine Sket said a review committee helped look over the application to make sure the mission statement and plan are clear. Sket said Sarasota County school district personnel also helped look over the application's budget and business sections.
Al Weidner, deputy chief financial officer of Sarasota county schools, said he took special interest in the application because his granddaughter attended Rowlett. He said a complete budget must be realistic.
"They have been in operation as a district school for quite a few years, so they looked at their expenditures and used those in the plan," Weidner said. "But I did not formulate their budget, I just reviewed what they were doing to make sure they weren't missing anything. In my opinion it looked ready, but the school board will have to evaluate it and have their team look it over."
Rowlett also had pro bono assistance from attorneys Mark Barneby and Fred Moore at Blalock and Walters. The team examined the bylaws required in the application. Bylaws set the number of members on the charter board and how long they serve.
The board will be responsible for adopting an annual budget, policies and hiring.
Verdya Bradley, director of school improvement, said a team of district department heads from curriculum, transportation, food service and finance, will review the charter applications. The superintendent and deputy superintendents are not part of the application review, which is led by Linda Guilfoyle, director of district support for charters and contracted sites.
Calls to Guilfoyle were not returned this week.
Greene said the district may bring in an outsider to review Rowlett's application to "make sure everything is done objectively."
Bradley has said there is no "secret something" the district looks for outside of the application format.
"They have to follow a model application that is put out by the state and meet those requirements," Bradley said.
Bradley said requirements include curriculum, a business plan with a budget and an organizational plan.
"They want to make sure the school will be a successful charter from curriculum to finance to governance," Flynn said.
Flynn said he is confident Rowlett will maintain its grades if its charter is approved, but he said that is not his priority.
"We do not build our curriculum around grades. We build it on meeting the educational needs of students," Flynn said. "School grades do not always reflect that. This is not just about being an A-B school."
Erica Earl, education reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7081. Follow her on twitter @ericabearl.


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Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett does not have a contract beyond this season, and there is a new coach on the staff — Raheem Morris, who oversees the secondary — whom many view as a potential replacement if Haslett and the team do not come to an agreement on an extension.
Morris, the former Bucs head coach, was seen as a Mike Tomlin-like riser through the coaching ranks at one point, although he clearly was not 100 percent ready for the challenge in Tampa. That said, many successful coaches have failed in their first head-coaching foray but have gone on to terrific runs as coordinators (or head coaches) elsewhere.
The Redskins clearly believe in Morris' talent, although they said at the time they added him to the staff that he was just another strong piece to their puzzle and not necessarily a replacement down the road for Haslett. It doesn't hurt Morris' cause that he and Kyle Shanahan, perhaps the eventual replacement to head coach Mike Shanahan one day, are close friends.
Although Haslett showed strong progress in his second year coaching in the system last season, with the Redskins' defense improving in several areas over the 2010 season, he is heading into the final year of his deal.
Many believe a strong showing again from Haslett could lead to him getting a deal to return, unless another team seeks him as a head coach or outspends the Redskins — not likely — to have him be their coordinator. There would be public pressure to bring back Haslett if the defense plays well, considering that the team has so much promise with QB Robert Griffin III. Also, the shortage of draft picks (down two more first-rounders to St. Louis in the Griffin trade) makes good coaching all the more important in the next few seasons, as the talent level could remain relatively static.
This is a situation to watch. No long-term decisions have been made. But from what PFW is hearing, don't expect Haslett to get an extension anytime prior to the season. It's likely he will need to prove himself with some good coaching once more to ensure his return in 2013.


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The sworn enemies of black people.
Those crackers are straight up racist negro-haters, Latisha!
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People who are actually varying degrees of pink.
Look at those white people coming back from the beach; they look like lobsters, not crackers.
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Somone who is the least racist person in the world, but is called racist because they have had a bad rap for the most part of the world's history.
Black group: HEY CRACKER!
White person: hey guys.
Black person in group: WHAT'YA MEAN BY GUYZ?!?.
White person: Are you not all males?
Black person: Are you saying all black people are guys?
White person: no, no not at all only that everyone in that group are males.
Black group: Racist.
White person: hey guys.
Black person in group: WHAT'YA MEAN BY GUYZ?!?.
White person: Are you not all males?
Black person: Are you saying all black people are guys?
White person: no, no not at all only that everyone in that group are males.
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Just as evil as every other race but more successful at it.
Non-white person: Genghis Khan razing a continent, 10 thousand people sacrificed in a single day at Aztec temples, female genital mutilation, the Nanking Massacre, Pol Pot's genocide, the South Asian preference for pale skin that was around thousands of years before European colonization and is at the core of the Hindu caste system and all other non-white historical atrocities and brutalities are ALL bald-faced fabrications of the evil white people. The world was perfect before they showed up!!!
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A human being whose dermis relatively lacks eumelanin and is relatively abundant in pheomelanin. With respect to much ambiguity between ideal and unreal ethnic polarities, such as the more olive skin of Mediterannean and Middle-Eastern in comparison to Norweigians and Irish, or the ambiguity in mixed ethnicities such as the Portuguese-African genetic descendents of Cape Verde or Spanish-English Welsh of southern England, the criterion for a person being considered white may be best considered as simply the ratio of light-coloured pheomelanin to dark-coloured eumelanin.
It's REAL cold in New Brunswick, kid, so you best not be pheomelanin-recessive, my white person, or bring yo Vitamin D supplements, cuz. This tundra ish ain't Zanzibar.
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Single handedly, the most violent race of human beings throughout the history of mankind. No other race of human beings has killed more people, raped more women, destroyed more cultures, or has stolen as much land as white people. White people are the most hated race of human beings.
Read any university level history book to learn the truth about "White people".
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Someone who has skin the color of paper or is easy to see in the dark
Black Person: dam you are as white as paper
White person: I know!
White person: I know!
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After Arizona Shooting, Gun Control Advocates Push For New Restrictions
January 11, 2011
In the debate about 2nd Amendment rights and gun control, one side -- gun supporters -- typically has the upper hand. Now, gun control advocates are hoping momentum will build for new laws after the assassination attempt against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) on Saturday in Tucson.
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Hakkasan New York
- Address:
311 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036Neighborhood:
Midtown West
- Cuisine:
ChinesePrice: $50 and over
Hakkasan New York
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://hakkasan.com/newyork/
- Phone: 2127761818
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 12:00am , Sunday 5:30-10:00pm
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Dim Sum, Chinese
- Executive Chef: Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Special Events: Hakkasan New York can accommodate private events from 12 to 350 guests. Please call the restaurant directly to request additional information regarding special event accommodations.
A word from Hakkasan New York
Located off of Times Square, Hakkasan New York offers a distinctive experience where modern Cantonese cuisine, world-class mixology and dramatic design converge. The dining experience is intimate and chic, inviting guests to taste the artistry created by Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon. The culinary journey features dishes inspired by local flavors and influences as well as Hakkasan classics such as stir-fried black pepper rib-eye beef with Merlot and silver cod with champagne and Chinese honey suited for any sophisticated palate. Accompanying the delectable menu are expansive wine and cocktail programs, carefully curated by the talented Hakkasan mixologists.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerChinese
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Hakkasan New York reviews from OpenTable diners
295 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.2
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (164)fit for foodies (149)hot spot (118)good for groups (99)vibrant bar scene (89)romantic (84)late-night find (53)neighborhood gem (43)notable wine list (43)great for brunch (31)great for lunch (22)kid-friendly (11)scenic view (7)great for outdoor dining (5)Show More
- arunnayarDined on 8/29/2014third time there and each time a great experience! Highly recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent FindPhilandTinaDined on 8/28/2014This restaurant far exceeded our expectations. We will return here on future visits to New York.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Seen better days.ProEaterVIPDined on 8/27/2014I asked for some chili sauce that I had been given on a previous visit and was treated as if I was an idiot and/or an outright liar. Instead, we asked for some chopped chili, which arrived in a microscopic amount. No big deal, but imagine our surprise when we were charged $3 extra. It's not the money: God knows how much I've dropped at this place on cocktails and food over the years; it's the attitude. When we questioned the charge, the server and his colleague grumbled between themselves and snarkily offered to drop the charge, as if we were some kind of cheapskates. There are plenty of more deserving places to spend your money in New York. Hakkasan's best days seem to be behind it.
- LeasiaLeasiaDined on 8/22/2014Always a great experience! Had the soft shell crab with curry leaf as one of my small eats choice. Excellent. Each time I dine here, I leave thinking about what I will order upon my return.Special Features:
- Delicious food, excellent service !BernieDined on 8/18/2014One of the best Chinese restaurant I ' ve ever gone. Everything was excellent , the only thing is level of the music. Desserts are outstanding !Special Features:
- cocolinDined on 8/17/2014The waiter seems disorganize, but the manager did great job.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ca11FoCa11FoDined on 8/16/2014Great Chinese food. Great staff. Fantastic Bar. I'll be back ASAP.Special Features:
- PushDined on 8/15/2014Fun place- great food and one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The spicy prawns is a must. The Lychee cocktail is also fantastic and great value for money!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Restaurant Week (solo)RaymLDined on 8/15/2014I had to reserve about three weeks ahead of time to get a table here on the last night of Restaurant Week. The place was first class and modern with almost a high end hotel/night club feel. I tried the fried soft shell crab as the appetizer, which was very good. I had the stir-fried black pepper rib-eye beef with merlot as the entrée; I found the beef very tender, but to me, the sauce had hints of a house made A-1 steak sauce. I chose the vanilla parfait (real vanilla beans in there) with black pepper dusted strawberries for the tasty dessert, though I wish it was bigger. Though not dressed that way, the waitresses and hostesses were prettier/hotter than those at Spice Market and Indochine. The bar area was gorgeous, but no (sports) TVs.Special Features:
- Great dining experience.fritzieDined on 8/13/2014My party really enjoyed our visit.The menu selections, food preparation,presentation, and tastes were outstanding. The service was first-rate. We look forward to returning!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No Disappointment here!NYC2MIAFoodieDined on 8/13/2014Great service, food, and ambiance. My family and I were extremely pleased and the Restaurant Week menu was superb. I'll continue to come back, and not just during restaurant week.Special Features:
- GoodMonacaroVIPDined on 8/12/2014Very nice place, good food & service. Dim sum awesome. Other dishes very classicalSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingJulienNewYorkVIPDined on 8/12/2014I had been there 5 times already for business lunch. First time I go for RW. We arrived very early hoping to be seated sooner, the hostess said ok and then I think she forgot about us. We ended up seated 20 min later than our original reservation time. Not cool. Food is good but it is way too expensive for the taste and quality, same with drinks. It is very loud so be prepared - I do not mind that much. And it is a strange crowd. Probably won't be back.Special Features:
- Great AmbienceNYVISITORDined on 8/12/2014Went with 2 friends. The restaurant was very busy and there were a lot of people due to restaurant week. The food was above average and the service was good even on a busy night. Will go there again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great and unique Chinese resturantBarryDined on 8/11/2014Really liked this restaurant.A bit pricey but food was excellent and nice drink menu to.A little on the noisy side and the service could have been a little better but overall a great place.Would recommend it but more for a special occasion or date.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExceptionalJasonMDined on 8/10/2014I wouldn't normally review a restaurant week visit, but it's clear to me that Hakkasan didn't skimp like most places when it came to the discounted menu. With as many restaurants as there are in NY, there's rarely a reason to return to the same restaurant, but I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Hakkasan. The drinks were excellent, the server was super friendly and knowledgable, and I didn't understand before this visit that Chinese cuisine could be lifted the first-class level that Hakkasan seems to achieve effortlessly. I'm so glad I was able to experience it, and cannot wait to go back.Special Features:
- noisyJoBabeDined on 8/9/2014I was quite dissapointed as I know the London house. In NYC even though decoration, details and personell try to reproduce the London's atmosphere, ithas been not successful. The food was good, but the whole experience was very much poirer than the 2 stars Michelin restaurant I have visited once in Europe. It was very noisy with children around and young ladies screaming. No idea why but it seems the cool and elegant atmosphere could not be transported from London to New York.
- New age ChineseJacobDined on 8/9/2014We usually do not eat in Chinese restaurants but Hakksan was outstanding. The place is cool like a Buddha Bar. The food was one of the best we have eaten in a long time. The presentation is beautiful. The service very good and the desserts yummy. Tabs are a bit pricy.Special Features:
- No es para quien busque excelenciaArgentoDined on 8/8/2014Muy trendy pero lo snob no va con la calidad. Solo para quien busca decir, fui a tal lugarSpecial Features:
- Ok and PriceyBubbaVIPDined on 8/8/2014Restaurant week dinner. The place has nice decor and the service is attentive, if not elegant. This being the restaurant week menu, hard to judge the overall offerings of this place. Restaurant menu included essentially sweet and sour pork, beef stir fry and shrimp curry. Apps included some dim sum and an awesome soft shell crab. You could easily pay less than 1/2 at a regular chinese restaurant, so you're paying for the decor and atmosphere here. If you have the cash or if someone else is paying...then this may be your place.
- Not worth the hypetinyeaterDined on 8/7/2014Went for restaurant week with a friends and was very disappointed. Besides the awesome drinks, the service is very slow. The food was not even mediocre at best. I have had better food at a neighborhood Chinese take out. For appetizers we got dim sum (steamed) & mushroom lettuce wraps. The lettuce wrap was by far the best food I had during the meal. For entree it was the tofu with minced beef and prawns in curry. The prawns were awesome the tofu not so much. And finally for dessert it was a fennel (I think) ice cream in a peach soup and a strawberry panna cota. The strawberry panna cota tasted like a melted strawberry milk shake, really quite bad. The ice cream in peach soup...was actually delicious. Save your money!Special Features:
- Excellent!!!CookaholicDined on 8/7/2014We were 4 people and went for dinner during Restaurant week. First off the decor is simply amazing. This is a very hip place and we had a 9:30 reservation. My Only complaint is that we were seated only by 10. Their restaurant week menu was amazing.. Highly recommend the soft shell crab appetizer, fried and steamed dumplings. The shrimp and the rib eye were also very flavorful as main courses. The portions are large especially for restaurant week. We would definitely come back here especially as we have theater subscription at 2nd stage which is next door. This has been my best restaurant week experience for 2014..highly recommend it if you like Chinese. Way better than Shun lee and the restSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing as usualMilacikVIPDined on 8/6/2014Fantastic RW dinner and we also ordered our favorite honey glazed sea bass that was delicious as usual. Despite of 9pm reservation there were able to seat us at 7.30pm when we arrived. Edgy our server absolutely rocked! This is called hospitality! NYC has 11,000 restaurants and Hakkasan is the only one I keep coming back to.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, excellent serviceUESEaterDined on 8/6/2014Restaurant week menu showed off the restaurant's imaginative approach well. Quality of ingredients was outstanding as was preparation. Service was relaxed but attentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very pleasant experience!Petite4Dined on 8/6/2014It's a large space, but divided into many distinct areas, which creates a more intimate atmosphere. Very attentive service got us out in time for the theatre with no stress. Restaurant Week menu offered many of the dishes for which they are noted: steamed dumplings; spicy shrimp with lotus bulbs; and superb dessert macarons! The portions were well-sized and they offer a nice selection of beer, wine and nonalcoholic concoctions at reasonable prices.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice Evening, good serviceFunwfoodDined on 8/5/2014Had a great time w girlfriends for restaurant week. Food and service was great, my only complaint is that the restaurant week menu was smaller portions than the regular menu and inconsistent in type of food. Not all entree or starter choices were equal to the others in size. Drinks were excellent. Overall good time though.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Restaurant Week DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/5/2014The restaurant is very nice and fancy! I liked the atmosphere but the restaurant was loud at times. I expected more from the food because of the high prices but the dishes were still very tasty. I went for restaurant week so the dishes were smaller. I hoped the food would be more gourmet and wished they had more vegetables.Special Features:
- Outstanding China RestaurantPatoniDined on 8/3/2014Excellent setting, delicious food. Better for dinner or late night visit.Special Features:
- Great foodGregusaDined on 8/2/2014Very good food and wine. We love their signature dish (dumplings). Will definitely go there again!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/2/2014Great service, ok food for the price and nothing that I would return for. Cool ambiance but who likes/wants to smell incense while dining?
- Good pre-theatre optionYorkie73Dined on 8/2/2014Visited Hakkassan before heading to see a show. Food and service both really good. We knew about pre-theatre menu before visiting but had to ask for it as the server didn't offer it and only brought the a la carte menu. Theatre menu is a good value option but a little misleading as suggests a drink is included however when we got the bill we found out they're not so beware!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Upscale ChineseJannVIPDined on 8/1/2014Restaurant Week dinner. The space is quite dramatic, from the long entrance hall to the partioned seating sections. We started with Hakka fried dim sum platter - delicate flavors, artfully presented. Fried soft shell crab was crunchy yet retained some moisture-the accompanying sporutswere quite salty. Spicy Prawns with liliy bulb, curry leaves and almonds had a nicely complex curry sauce with plenty of spice. Stir fry black pepper beef was very good, if a bit on the sweet side. We had Singapore and Ginga Kogen, a Hefe Weisen, beer; both excellent complements to the food. Desserts of macarons-really exceptional and peach soup with vanilla ice cream finished our meal perfectly.
- DisappointingLuisVIPDined on 7/31/2014Was excited about visiting for the first time. Had read some really good reviews. Great setting, music and the food was fantastic. Unfortunately, the service was not good at all. We reserved for after-theater dinner with four out-of-town friends/colleagues. We waited 5 minutes for our table (half the place was empty). No excuses, no apologies. OK, no problem. Waiter was nice, not friendly. Server (brought out food) was direct and abrasive. Not friendly either. Had to ask for a second bottle of wine twice. After pointing this out, we were sent four glasses of wine, as they were out of bottles. Manager showed up at the end, but no interest in figuring out what went wrong. Comped us the glasses of wine. And that's it. Again, disappointing.
- Food not worth the hyperainxiaorVIPDined on 7/31/2014I have heard great things about the original Hakkasan. So when I saw Hakkasan NY on the Restaurant Week list I was excited to try it. I went with two girl friends on a weeknight after work, and it wasn't busy. The good: like its other locations, Hakkasan attracts a well-heeled (albeit also touristy) and made-for-people-watching crowd. Ambiance is similar to Tao, but less clubby, more upscale and dignified while stunning in asian design and lighting. My fried crab appetizer was very flavorful and unique in taste (I am Chinese and have traveled amongst Asian countries). The bad: However, my wok-fried chicken entree and my friends' similar (non Resto Week) dishes were all bland at best and uninteresting for such a highly renowned venue. :(Special Features:
- luv2dineDined on 7/30/2014Overrated for what it charges vs what it offers. Slow service, perhaps due to restaurant week dining
- Long waitLoveChineseChickenDined on 7/29/2014Made a restaurant week reservation for a Tuesday; waited 55 minutes past our time. No bueno.
- Trendy Spot, OK FoodGabrielaDined on 7/29/2014If you're into trendy environments where the drinks outshine the food, this is the spot for you. My lychee martini was probably one of the best I've ever had! Our serving staff didn't miss a beat with our order or bussing the table. My only disappointment was the food - By no means is the food bad, but it lacked flavor and the comfort that good food gives you. The shrimp curry was served in a large plate with a couple pieces of jumbo shrimp on top of a puddle of not so great curry sauce. The two items didn't seem to marry well. My suggestion: Go to your neighborhood restaurant or cook for dinner, come here for drinks.Special Features:
- Great overallThree4dinnerDined on 7/28/2014Food very good. Bold flavors with creative twists and surprises. Great buddha bar style ambience. Will defenitely go backSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nice placeViviDined on 7/28/2014get to know this place long time ago. really nice! Their soft shell crab is the bestSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2003Dined on 7/26/2014Great food and staff. Just not crazy about the DJ and loud dance music.Special Features:


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An Illinois House Committee says the state will have $34.5 billion to spend in the upcoming fiscal year.
Lawmakers approved a resolution for 2015 spending on Tuesday.
Marion Democrat John Bradley is the chairman of the Revenue and Finance Committee. He says the number factors in the January 2015 expiration of the state's temporary income tax increase. The current Illinois budget has $35.6 billion in revenue.
Bradley says budgeters will be cautious and prudent this spring.
Lawmakers face an anticipated $3 billion budget hole that comes from the expiration of the tax increase as well as about $1.3 billion in increased costs to required programs and services.
The measure now heads to the full House.
The House will negotiate the budget with the Senate, which also approves revenue amounts.
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28-01-2010 13:51
Whats the deal?
Release already. I'm still at FW 1.2, Nokia won't even let me update to FW2.0
28-01-2010 14:53
I too have a NAM N97 0575400 product and WHERE IS OUR FIRMWARE UPDATE!
this is ridiculous
28-01-2010 15:02
I have it worst my friend. I had the FW2.0. Then my phone had the lens scratch problem. I sent the phone in for warranty repair. Instead of fixing the phone, nokia deemed it unrepairable and sent me a replacement unit stuck on FW12.0. Now Nokia will not let me update to FW2.0 (due to bugs and instability)... even though it was working fine with my original N97.
Whats the deal nokia?
28-01-2010 15:38
Imlite was correct the MAPS 3.3 Free Over the Air update on the phone that arrived late last night did eventualy install after removing the old beta version i had of 3.03 Thanks imlite
However its just another example of BAD NOKIA there was no talk or mention of having to do this therfore is another BUG
Pria to imlite's advice I also tried update via OVI Suite
Device update (from PC ovi suite) whcih said their are 2 updates available
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2. Maps and maps data (update) (V3 Size 5.4MB + maps data RECOMENDED
Out of itnerest i tried No.2 above but its an old version
Nokia maps already
exsists. Replace Version
3.03(54) with version 3.01(32) so "WHAT THE HELL"?
Anyway on a positive not MAPS 3.3 is working great much improved from my beta version and so far NO BUGS!!!!
I can't understand Nokia allowing all this negative feedback in the public domain all they need do is keep their customers officialy well informed. their seems to be no means to contact Nokia about bugs etc apart from public forums which you never know if anyone official is going to read. I have refreind from any public negative comment until today but Nokia deserv all they get Now N97 is the the 21st century Betamax everyone wished they got something else. The only thing that keeps my faith is the fact they fixed the N95 which was a great phone. Is it too late for N97? Let the designers of MAPS now work on the firmware. NOKIA WHERE CAN I SEND A CONTRUCTIVE LETTER TO HELP YOU FIX THE N97 ISSUES?
RANT OVER sigh
28-01-2010 17:16
Well my friend, the problem is not ONLY to nokia.
The product code that you have is a PC for a mobile network operator and the update WILL NOT be available for your PC.
The best way to update your phone is changing the PC of your phone, but watch out, you can lose your warranty.
Google it.
28-01-2010 17:32
That would be the worst way to update your phone via changing your product code. You lose your warranty. Especially with the N97 with the potential lens scratch issue and GPS reception problems, I would advise people against changing your product code.
Most folks on the forum are just ranting and need a avenue to vent their frustration... although there are ways to update your phone, its not worth voiding a warranty.
I'm upset with Nokia, but I'm willing to wait for a good stable update.
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The funny thing here in Brazil on the advertisement of nokia is that the following sentence appears in the advertisement.
"Nokia N97, Surprise yourself"
I'm starting to ask myself... "Is that a joke? A realy bad joke?"
And about the change of the PC, i changed my pct, update to FW 2.0 and after 2 weeks i sent my N97 to Nokia Care to fix the lens problem. In this last saturday, i got it back... Lens fixed and no charge (ecause the warrantly).
See ya =]
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29-01-2010 10:23
Dear updaters
Nokia N97 software update 2.1
The Nokia N97 software update release 2.1 will be available through the Nokia Software Updater on Monday 1 February. The software version number will be 21.0.045 (RM-505) or 21.2.045 (RM-507) depending on your region, and should be available by 08:00 GMT. The release for N97 China 2G (RM-506) will follow shortly. This 2.1 release offers additional improvements to the 2.0 release made last year.
Software availability
As usual, we will published standard non-customised versions of the software, with country (SIM-free) and operator versions following over the next few days and weeks. The Nokia N97 (and several other devices) can check automatically for new software. Go to Menu > Applications > SW Update and enable automatic checking. MyNokia members will also receive an SMS stating "new software is available" as the deployment progresses. To register, go to Menu > Applications > My Nokia > Sign up or visit www.nokia.com/mynokia.
Using your PC to update
Initially, this software update is only available through the Nokia Software Updater. Due to wealth of new content available in this release, the over-the-air "FOTA" packages are larger than normal (around 17MB) and to allow for sufficient testing, delivery will be slightly delayed.
Backups before updating your Nokia N97 are not essential, but to help you get the most from your new software, we recommend that you sync your device or make a backup excluding settings before updating. After the update, reset your device by keying *#7370# and enter your lock code (default = 12345). Then you can resync your device and restore your backup. Finally, visit Ovi Store to download the latest versions of your favourite applications.
What's new
The software contains many fixes and improvements on the earlier releases including:
Warm regards,
The Nokia Software Update team
29-01-2010 10:29 - edited 29-01-2010 10:29
Will this update be available also for PC 0586701?
I still have v12 in my phone.
If not I (and not only I) will be very very angry :/
29-01-2010 10:30
29-01-2010 10:32 - edited 29-01-2010 10:35
@ xbungle
Created a new thread with this info so it can be seen in thread listings
29-01-2010 10:40 - edited 29-01-2010 10:46
and the big big problem not fixed ?
N97 screen ghosting / flicker
If not fix it there is no need any update from nokia no need nokia n97
not need more more update
this is bigest problem


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$25,000 in vandalism at Harvest Park Middle School
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on Jun 10, 2013 at 10:26 am
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! Juvenile Mischief?? is that what the police are calling this incident at HPMS Memorial Day? So let me get this straight, these four 8th grade HPMS boys got caught after breaking and entering the school and defecating and urinating on books and computers in the library that caused $25k in damage and Police Sgt. Kurt Schlehuber states "the elements of vandalism weren't there?? Where did you grow up that this kind of behavior was called Youthful mischief???
If this wasn't an act of vandalism what is?? Perhaps Burning the school to the ground? or detonating a pipe bomb inside?
I thought graffiti and damage in excess of $500 was considered vandalism. School officials are saying little about the incident... WHY? This is the typical cover up mentality brokered between these families and the city. What a disgrace!
on Jun 10, 2013 at 10:41 am
Children make terrible mistakes and society pays the price.
Perhaps these VANDALS can be involved in community service projects for a few years. Like cleaning toilets, mopping, sweeping, picking up trash in parks, etc.
It is disgraceful behavior and they would likely learn from some temporary hard labor.
on Jun 10, 2013 at 11:07 am
I agree with the other posts. This was not mischief of teenagers. Mischief of being a teen is going and doorbell ditching, toilet papering someone's house,prank calling someone etc. If you defecate on computers in a school library, it most likely was something that was thought up of well in advanced. Heck, even if they went in and tossed books on the floor I would understand- but going the bathroom!? That's just nasty. I also question the cost as I've seen a few different prices listed in different articles. $25,000 for cleanup, new computers, and installation seems a bit cheap. Maybe $25,000 for each family seems more reasonable. It just seems that the city and superintendent are trying to keep things on the hush.
These kids should be sent to work on a farm or something during the summer, dealing with the clean up of cow dung, chicken poop, and the like. Maybe then they would truly know what appreciation means.


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Democracy is like an accident – ask what happened to witnesses and you get many different interpretations.
Accidents aside, most Australians would accept the following definition of democracy: "Participation by the mass of people in the decisions that shape their lives; government by majority rule, with recognition of the rights of minorities; freedom of speech, press, and assembly; freedom to form opposition political parties and to run for office; commitment to individual dignity and to equal opportunities for people to develop their full potential".
But, of course, we get less and less of this. The crisis in Australian democracy is really a worldwide phenomenon. Our particular tyranny of distance no longer buffers us from the events of the world, so our context has to be a cosmopolitan one.
Australians, like many in the Western world, have grown too lazy in their wealth to worry much about democracy. Our modern managerial skills lead us to believe that that process will take care of itself, therefore producing the outcomes necessary for us to live in the style we're accustomed – a kind of perpetual motion democracy. As a result, we elect colourless and bloodless individuals devoid of passion as our stewards. We forget that participatory democratic society, due to the blood, sweat, tears and passion of those before us, should constantly re-invent itself to circumstances. The fight for a basic form of democracy in Bolivia and Georgia is an example of this. This democratic crisis in Western countries (our Georgian moment?) came to a head at the anti-war peace marches in February, when millions marched and little notice was taken. In fact, there was barely disguised contempt by our leaders for this massive display of public reluctance. It has now become clear that democracy is just another fashion or brand, something to be marketed by politicians and corporations for their convenience – all style, but typically empty of substance.
The public has connected that kind of contempt and lack of substance to the unease they feel about the direction of the societies in which they live. That direction is the neo-liberal myth of a market society and a market democracy that will somehow make government redundant and its citizens wealthier. As a result, in today's Australia we're no longer viewed as citizens and voters but consumers and shareholders, our value as citizens now based on stock portfolios, managed funds or waterfront property. George Soros, no less, is quoted as saying, "The untrammelled intensification of laissez-faire capitalism and the spread of market values into all areas of life endangers an open and democratic society." We feel this, and are uneasy about our ability to shape our own destiny in a globalised world.
This market society has neutered our voices. Locally and globally, corporations now claim rights enjoyed by individual citizens, while being exempt from many of the responsibilities and duties of citizenship. They decide what we think and talk about. They have a great capacity to influence governments with lobbyists and money. This pits us, the individual Australian citizen, against the resources of corporations and exposes the pretence that all citizens have an equal voice in the great debates of our society.
Governments use methods both subtle and profane in which to control, obfuscate and generally abuse our basic democratic rights. For example, the Howard Liberal Government in Australia tacitly accepts a claim of equivalent or greater access for corporations by drafting policy and laws that further diminish and threaten the ability of citizens to participate with these corporations equally in political, social and cultural debates through NGO's. The laws are designed to curtail the activities of NGO's through penalties attacking their independence and non-profit status. This creates a chilling effect on the NGO's, causing them to restrict attacks on government policy their stakeholders do not agree with, all in order to keep their tax status. This will no doubt cause many non-profits to fold or become a compliant arm of the government, therefore lessening public discussion.
Another aspect of this subtle attack on democratic rights is the Government's increasing use of outside consultants in the making of policy (Where this leaves the various departmental bureaucrats is another question.) This might seem a benign development but many of these consultants were once in the employ of the very corporate sectors in which they consult, and as a consequence create policy in that industrial sectors favour. Energy policy is but one example. The application of commercial in confidence clauses in the Government/private sector relationship prevents us from analysing the effectiveness and impartiality of this advice.
Any attempts to use laws supporting freedom of information (FOI) are constantly abused by politicians in order to thwart the public right to know. In what can only be described as a richly ironic speech to the Australian Press Council recently, News Ltd CEO John Hartigan complained about his organization's difficulty in obtaining information on government. He said, "not only do media companies face exorbitant costs, endless delays, and spurious claims of exemption, but governments themselves are failing to take value from the investment in good governance that FOI can provide through early warnings of the waste of public funds, fraud, and failures in policy and service".
He then went on to detail how attempts by his newspaper to find information from the Treasury department on topics directly related to sound economic governance were being stymied by the Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, using a mechanism called "conclusive certificates" – a kind of executive privilege – and excused by Treasury on the grounds that it will "create or fan ill-informed criticism," "confuse and mislead the public", "create confusion and unnecessary debate" or "encourage ill-informed speculation." If the largest media organization in the world, one that is sympathetic to this Government's policy directions, finds it difficult, how can the average man in the street compete in this market democracy?
Of course many of us in Australia are now witnessing the ultimate in profanity, with the slow destruction of our democracy through the introduction of laws in response to a terrorist attack that occurred on another nation. Laws that reek of arbitrary executive power are ones that no sane nation should ever give its politicians or police. Needless to say, most of these laws are in total violation of our assumed civil rights and can only be described as the apparatus of a fledgling police state which come in absence of a local bill of rights to test it's validity. For example, under our new laws, anti-terrorism police have the right to hold anyone under suspicion for forty-eight hours without any legal representation. This individual, if released, cannot speak of his detention for two years or he faces imprisonment of five years. They are also compelled to answer any questions asked or face imprisonment of five years. The corporate version of democracy is now cloaked in the shroud of terrorism and commercial in confidence. There is an urgency to define, protect and expand real democracy in direct contrast to our evolution as a market based society.
But who will shine some light on this brave new world? Certainly not the corporate media. That important pillar of our democracy, a free and diverse media, is now the most opportunistic and enthusiastic player – via consolidation – in our new market society. The media oligopolies are attempting to impose their will, and that of their corporate friends, on Australia and other countries, via international trade instruments. Global media corporations are currently lobbying the World Trade Organization and other multilateral organizations to accept a system of trade sanctions against countries that subsidise public broadcasting. It is an attempt to limit foreign ownership of media systems or local content standards which are designed to protect national and regional culture. This is something Australians are about to experience here via bi-lateral and multilateral Free Trade Agreements with America and other trading blocs. This trading system poses a threat to even the most basic elements of a modern democracy with its capacity to centralize all information within the hands of an un-elected few.
The more we give media organizations (and other global conglomerates) in terms of deregulation and consolidation, the less we get. Sure they're there to entertain, but it should also serve to inform and illuminate. But information and illumination might shine some light on negative aspects of our market society and the vertically and laterally integrated nature of the media corporations themselves. Here in Australia we cannot expect Channel Nine's A Current Affair to investigate it's owner, Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd's interests in the magazine industry. And globally, we can't expect Vivendi Entertainment Group to aggressively investigate the consequences of privatisation initiatives for water on the poor in third world countries by it's subsidiary, Veolia Environment. It's also clear that the big media players will not even investigate the interests of their big business mates. After all, they sit on each other's boards – having a stake in the creation of this market society – so the corporate media cannot serve our interests in this environment. This can only lead to compliance and corruption.
In Australia, current media laws only go a short way in saving us from completely losing this important pillar of democracy. The current government is hell bent on driving for a total rejection of culturally beneficial regulation of our current media landscape. These changes can be pushed through in the negotiations on the FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with America. The Australian government can't win it's own proposed amendments in its Senate, so it will do a backdoor "reform" of media regulation the big media players may not like, in the guise of a bilateral agreement. Secondly, if they can't do it in the FTA with America, they'll certainly get their way as a signatory to WTO trade regulations in GATTS. In any case, we stand to lose our unique Australian voice.
Of course the lie given by Australian media proprietors to extend their dominance over Australian free speech and democracy is that it's about Australian media corporations becoming competitive in a global marketplace. Rupert Murdoch aside, this is a fantasy for media minnows like Australia. The local discussion should be about media companies providing alternatives rich with ideas and information, for and about Australians. Nothing less that re-regulation and de-consolidation of the media will do.
Our elected representatives should listen and act in our interests, not for some culturally dominant nation, distant multinational or lapsed Australian. A bold statement by them would signal to a sceptical and cynical public that democracy can work and that our elected representatives do work in our interests. Only then will we be able to exercise our rights as citizens and only then can we claim to be reliable witnesses to democracy.
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• As in the past, cultural exchange students from Delphos' sister city, Verle, Germany, are looking forward to spending the latter part of the year in Delphos, attending school, participating in extra-curricular activities and spending time with their host families. Ten students have expressed interest in visiting Delphos.
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• Naturalist and properties manager of Appleseed Ridge Girl Scout Council Phil Hugo was speaker at the spring meeting of Green Thumb Garden Club. Secretary Viola Schmidt read a thank you note from Tom Hoersten, secretary of Delphos Public Library Board, expressing thanks to the club for its gift to the library of permanent Christmas roping and wreaths for exterior decorations. This gift to the library was the first activity to recognize the 40th anniversary of the club which was organized March 2, 1948.
• A Van Wert County farmer recently received a distinguished sales achievement award from Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. Melvin Martz of Delphos received a $75,000 life-time sales award from Pioneer District Sales Manager Gene Neiling during a winter sales meeting.
• Landeck students recently participated in "Can You Help the Farmer?" contest in celebration of National Agriculture Week. The Delphos Young Farmers and Young Farmwives sponsored the contest. Winners were Denise Hammons and Kim Kiracofe, first graders; Jill Norris and Chrissy Schwinnen, second graders; and Jim Rode and Patrick Kleman, third graders.
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• Bonnie Ellerbrock, a 13-year-old eighth grade student of the Landeck Local School, won the Semi-Final County Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Dayton Daily News, which was held March 22 at Elida. Bonnie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ellerbrock.
• Alfred "Pat" Fetzer was elected president of the Dads of Foreign Service Veterans during a meeting of the group held Sunday afternoon at the VFW club rooms on West Fourth Street. Other officers chosen were John Miller, senior vice president; Ray Baumgarte, junior vice president; Lawrence Etter, secretary-treasurer; Homer Sterling, chaplain; William Grunden, sergeant at arms; and August Utrup, guard.
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• The Mile of Pennies contest remains the subject of much interest in St. John's School. To date the students of the grades have gathered 1,296 feet, or about ¼ mile, of coins. Jack Myers, Grade 6, is the champion having attained 45 feet. Betty, his sister, in Grade 7 and 8, has 34 feet. The students are making this drive in order to aid the parish in erecting new class rooms.
• Richard Wulfhorst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wulfhorst, is again making a good record as regular catcher on the Ohio State University baseball team. The team, on the annual spring training tour, defeated Richmond, Virginia, Wednesday by a score of 9 to 2. It is Wulfhorst's second season with the Ohio State University.
• Forest Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown, and well known showman, will leave April 3 for Valdosia, Georgia, to join the Bill Roys Comediana. The show will open in Georgia early in April and start north. They will go as far as the state of Main. Brown has been away from this show for two years. The present season is his 13th with the Bill Roys.