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Photovoltaic Investigation of New Co-polymers Based on Thiophene, Fluorine and Phenylene
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- Natasha Yamamoto, Universidade Federal do Parana (presenter)
- Leah Lavery
- Gregory Whiting
- Ana Arias
2010 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting
30 November 2010
Boston, Massachusetts
We have investigated a series of new electron donor co-polymers (LaPPS-35) in organic thin-film solar cells. Copolymerization allows us to create new materials by tailoring unit ratios with a combination of properties and behaviors of different materials. The co-polymers used in this study were composed of thiophene, phenylene and fluorine units, where the thiophene content was kept constant while the fluorine/phenylene ratio was varied. For every copolymer ratio, we report results in three different structures: monolayer, bilayer and bulk heterojunction. Using vapor-deposited C60 as the electron acceptor in bilayer structures, we show the effect of altering the thickness of both the copolymer and fullerene films. Bilayer devices were further analyzed using a model for charge transport, which indicated a dependence of effective mobility on film thickness. For the bulk heterojunction system [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) was used as the electron acceptor. For both the bilayer and heterojection cells it was found that a 1:1 ratio of phenylene:fluorine units led to the highest device performance, and initial bulk hetereojunction devices using this polymer showed a peak external quantum efficiency of 33% and a AM1.5 power conversion efficiency of 0.7%.
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Mancubus's lunch gets rudely interrupted4.54 / 5.00 9,465 Views
Spelunker : Savlonic
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'Chicken Castle'
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The Russians sneer at rival countries and their frivolous animal-flinging methods. Its time to send their own.
Developed by Armor Games
Programmed by jmtb02
Music by ParagonX9
Arrow Keys to Move
This game is to hard but 4 stars for the idea.
...what the crap did I just freaking play?
...and why was it awesome?
...it's the girraffe.
...it has to be.
So-called expert mode has nothing to do with expertise--it's purely luck-based. Many times, there will be an inescapable pattern of missiles hurled at you and you have no choice but to die.
The space background is WAY too busy--you can't see jack dick against it. You might as well have just made a blank screen and randomly said "You win" or "You lose" after a minute or two--it'd have been the same thing.
Quite epic.
I found it quite epic in my opinion.
It was a really interesting concept.
Good graphics.
And i loved the song used..
although the walrus fight was a little hard...lol.. i still enjoyed it.
Really great concept. Unlike many estate, difficulty isn't impossible, you only need to have experience in shooters and good reflexes.

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I think there is a misconcept about Islam. I live in a country which was founded at the name of Islam. Islam gives freedom to women but there are some narrow minded people who misrepreasent Islam. If the Holy Prophet said that He had seen more women in hell than men. If he is wrong than why christiens call the wife of Adam Eve which means evil. Why they want to see woman nude, in westetrn counntries women is notining but just a show piece, even after marraige they can't even use their own name they have to use the name of their husband. But Islam says to use the name of father not husband. Women are allowed to go out and work but it is prefered to stay at home. If it is freedom to go out and work equally with men than why such women are harrased at their work place, why they have raped in such places. Why they become victoms of some animals. Why thier bosses want to be satisfiyed by them for some promotion or some other purpose. Islam always gives protection to women by giving them their rights. Thier all responsibities are on thier husband or father. Even if they do nothing all the day but take rest it is not thier duty to work. And in heritage if the men get double of women it is because that they earn for the family. And the women will also has share from the property of her husband and in this way it also become double. Like I have said befor there is a misrepreasentaion of Islam by some narrow minded people. Islam says if you kill one person you kill the whole humanity....
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It seems to me that the arguments presented are totally baseless for example about divorce and procedure for re-marriage by the ex-husband. The knowledge base of the writer about Islam seems to be inadequate and flawed. It clearly contradicts the teachings of Islam. Hence it is inappropriate to debate on wrong notion.
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Simply Magnificent Book , JESUS says in the Bible " YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUITS" when warning the deciples from the False Profits , Check out the Fruits of Islam around the world , Blood , Destruction , Hatred , Violance , Murdering , And much more , Poor Minds of the Muslims is a result of the Demonic Verses from Quran , When the roots are destruction , Fruits will be destruction , When roots are Pure Evile the fruits will be Pure Evil ,
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By LeiLani Golden - bio | email
CAIRO, GA (WALB) –A man police say robbed the Cairo Walmart and kidnapped two clerks at gunpoint is in jail.
Willie Snell didn't get far.
Police caught him quickly and discovered his weapon was a BB gun.
It's business as usual Tuesday at the Walmart in Cairo. But over the weekend, a couple clerks got the scare of their lives when police say this man, 43-year old Willie Snell, robbed the store at gunpoint.
"It's kind of scary and eerie. But it doesn't surprise me because people are stealing like crazy here," says former Walmart employee, Jacqueline Johnson.
Snell entered the store around 4:00 Sunday morning, carrying what looked like a gun. Investigators say he robbed the store and on his way out ordered two clerks, Lavonda Bolden and Julie Bradshaw, to go with him.
While searching for the suspect, police found the two clerks on the east side of the store. They were extremely frightened, but otherwise unharmed.
"I'm glad nobody got hurt. I sure thank God that nobody got hurt."
Jacqueline Johnson used to work at the Cairo Walmart and knows the two clerks. She says working anywhere overnight comes with risks.
"It just goes with the territory. People steal all the time. I used to be a people greeter here. People greeters here are like security but they just watch. We watch to make sure no one steals, just watch them go in and watch them go out."
Johnson says Walmart employees are trained on how to deal with an unruly customer, but she says no one ever really thinks they'll be the victim of a violent attack.
"I don't know, I guess you just think you're untouchable. I mean, I know things happen and it could happen to me. I just don't fear that way and don't think about it."
Now Johnson says she'll stay more alert to her surroundings. But she says the robbery won't scare her away from shopping at her favorite store.
Willie Snell is charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated assault.
Police caught him near the store. He remains in the Grady County jail.
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Weavers Barn
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Cottage | 1 bedrooms | sleeps 2
|Key Info
Weavers Barn is a delightful 1 bedroom detached and self contained house set in the gardens of a Tudor Thatched Cottage.
Located 4 miles from the historic village of Much Wenlock and in one of the most beautiful and sought after holiday locations of Shropshire, there are stunning 180 degree views from the main cottage gardens of the entire length of the Wenlock Edge and The Brown Clee Hill in the far distance.
Weavers Barn has it's own small and cosy garden area and charcoal barbecue, table and chairs exclusively for guests, but if you would prefer to take full advantage of the views there is full access to 1 acre of gardens of the main cottage.
There are two typical local country pubs within three miles, both of which serve good honest food and local beers.
If you enjoy horses and would like to see The Wenlock Edge and surrounding countryside from the saddle there is the bustling Wenlock Edge Riding Centre where they cater for all levels of experience and confidence.
For Walkers, we are surrounded by an extensive network of footpaths and are close to Church Stretton and The Long Mynd where within minutes you could be in another part of the country with 360 degree views of the whole of Shropshire!
And, for the 'shoppers and foodies' we are 8 miles from the beautiful capital market town of Shrewsbury which boasts major Chain Stores and Restaurants with as many more small Independents tucked away down the medieval streets and alleyways around the castle walls.
|Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedrooms
|Will consider
|Short breaks (1-4 days)
|Car essential
|Nearest Amenities
|3 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Biringham 40 km, Nearest railway: Shrewsbury 15 km
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|DVD player
|Central heating, TV
|Kettle, Toaster, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
|1 bedroom, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Shower rooms
|Double beds (1), Dining seats for 2, Lounge seats for 1
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Shared garden, BBQ
Availability Your dates are available
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11 Aug 2014
"Relaxing, cozy and friendly"
The cottage is situated in lovely countryside location. Much Wenlock is a scenic village a few miles down the road which has numerous pubs and restaraunts available to visit. Shrewsbury is also a must… More
8 Aug 2014
"Tranquil Perfection"
This place was a real find. We booked last minute as we were looking to extend our stay in the area for a few days. Jeanne was beyond helpful with the late arrangements, and when we arrived we was ove… More
4 Aug 2014
"Beautiful cottage..."
Beautiful cottage equipped with everything you need and more, location is rural with a pretty church within walking distance, great selection of pubs and restaurants in Much Wenlock which is only a sh… More
4 Aug 2014
"Book it"
Absolutely fantastic hidden gem, we fell in love with the property and didn't want to leave. The place is very clean and well equipped. The family are lovely and were happy to advise on places to… More
16 Jul 2014
"Absolutely Lovely"
We spent a much needed relaxing weekend here at Weavers Barn. The cottage was snug and cosy and had bags of character. The cottage is owned by a friendly couple and their family who were very helpful.… More
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, and its a pleasure to be hosts to such a nice and considerate couple
28 Jun 2014
Very picturesque location Peaceful and isolated.Looked idyllic just what we were looking for on our long weekend break.Inside first impressions were good,however,we had arrived late evening so did not… More
We have been extremely hurt and upset by your unnecessarily negative comments. As you can see by the photographs before you booked, it is a very old cottage set in the grounds of an even older Tudor Thatched Cottage. It has recently been converted as a holiday home, and this is the first year of letting and you were the 9th couple to stay. Everyone else who has stayed has been thoroughly pleased, with no negative comments whatsoever, except for 1 review which constructively suggested that we could include bedside tables for those who wanted to read.
However, the extremely negative comments to be posted on this website from you are upsetting to us as you were asked to confirm that you were happy with everything, and if in any way we could help further to enhance your enjoyment and stay with us.
None of the items in your complaint were mentioned.
We are happy to take on board constructive criticism such as TV signal.
To clarify matters I will address the individual matters of complaint in the order contained in your review.
1. No Wardrobe or anywhere to hang clothes - There is no wardrobe due to the limited space, but there is space to hang coats and jackets in the lobby leading to the shower room, with 4 new wooden hangers provided. There is also a built-in hanging space in 2 cupboards next to the shower cubicle, with a hinged fold-down hanging bar to enable double use of the cupboard and enable the storage of larger items if necessary (maybe not immediately obvious, but not totally hidden out of sight...)
2. TV had little reception- There is limited TV reception in the local area, and we suffer ourselves with this in the main house, as we do not have satellite, but in context to your first comment of your review of the property being "peaceful and isolated", this is the sacrifice for peace and isolation, that we do suffer with poor reception for mobile phone internet, and TV.
However we are aware of this and have instructed an aerial engineer to install a dedicated aerial for the property to try and improve the situation.
3. Wifi virtually non existant- As above
4. Could do with a bigger bed.- This is subjective depending on the size of the person, but no-one else has complained about it, and it is the ideal size to not completely fill the room, and furthermore it is a genuine antique Victorian iron bed, and the largest size available from that period, in comparison to modern standards.
5. Probably needs a fresh mattress- This is probably again a subjective comment depending on whether you like your bed to be hard or soft, and we thought that in keeping with the cottage that a good soft mattress would be preferred, although it is a soft mattress it is only 2 years old, and other visitors have commented how comfortable it is.
6. Cleanliness - lots of cobwebs and dust- This is the most offensive comment as we both work to clean it meticulously, after one guest leaves and prior to the arrival of the next guest, to make sure that everything is perfect for their arrival. This includes the obvious dusting of surfaces, and dusting around the oak beams with a feather duster to remove as many cobwebs as possible. There is no dust!
7. Dirty carpet- This we find very confusing, as there are no carpets, only oak flooring downstairs, reclaimed softwood tongue and groove upstairs and ceramic tiling to the bathroom... (see photos), and therefore we find it difficult to make any further comment.
8. Poor quality towels-The towels are all previously used as would be expected in any hotel or residence, but of original very high quality, and are freshly laundered for each new guest.
9. No washing machine or clothes dryer or iron/board- We considered that as people were generally only staying for weekend bookings, and there is limited space in the cottage, the washing machine would not be as necessary as the dish washer which we put in its place. We do say to guest that if required, they are free to use the main house laundry room, which also contains ironing board and iron etc. (which on 2 occasions this season people have done so without complaint)
We would have preferred addressing this matter directly with you prior to publication of your comments as we did not wish to get involved in a slanging match on the internet regarding a matter which could have quite easily been dealt with at source directly with you if they had spoken to us face to face, or responded to our questions when asked if everything was to your satisfaction.
Once again I would like to reiterate just how upset myself and my wife are and I wish this could have been resolved without damaging our new and fragile business.
Finally, may I suggest that your choice of holiday accommodation should not be a remote country cottage, but somewhere more modern such as one of the newer hotels in Shrewsbury (or wherever) i.e. a Travelodge or Holiday Inn where you would find all the modern facilities you require, but I think you would be expected to pay more than our daily rate for the equivalent stay per person for 1 room rather than a whole cottage.
19 Jun 2014
"A charming cottage in a delightful setting"
Weavers Barn is a fine conversion which we much enjoyed. The directions given by the owners to find the accommodation were clear and we were made very welcome on arrival. It is a comfortable buildin… More
It was a pleasure having you, and we do our best to please our guests and make sure their stay is as enjoyable as possible. We would love to see you return to stay with us.
30 May 2014
"Idyllic Rural Retreat"
A beautiful historic cottage, in a peaceful location. Lovely modern conveniences in the cottage, yet without losing the character of the old barn. Just delightful, and the owner was very helpful and… More
Hi Merrelyn,
We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We have now sorted out the issues you found with the wifi, and have installed a booster for our future guests. Best wishes.
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Kohl's Corp. reported that first-quarter profit fell 23% on aggressive price cuts, falling to $154 million from $201 million in the year-ago period.
Kohl's Department Stores announced plans to launch an exclusive American Idol apparel collection.
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Kohl's Corp. said that it has expanded its partnership with Vera Wang Group to launch Princess Vera Wang, a junior collection that will be sold exclusively by Kohl's beginning August 2012.
A Friday report in Advertising Age said that Kohl's Corp. has added $30 million to its fourth quarter marketing spend in order to pad its efforts to garner holiday shopping dollars.
Kohl's Corp. reported that profit for the quarter ended Oct. 29 rose 20% to $211 million, compared with $176 million in the year-ago period.
Kohl's Corp. reported a 3.9% rise in same-store sales in October, better than analysts' expectations, amid strong demand for its new Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony brands.
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Kohl's Corp. is looking to focus on smaller stores as it continues to expand across the country, chairman and CEO Kevin Mansell said in remarks following the company's annual meeting Thursday, according to The Business Journal.
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UAW Local 652 represents workers at Android Industries, the General Motors Cadillac Plant, JCIM, and Ryder.
Local 652 is located at 426 Clare St., Lansing, MI 48917
Phone (517) 372-7581
Medical and dental benefits
I would like to thank all our members for turning out to vote and for the support you gave to the leadership at the local. The trust you have given to all the officers at Local 652 is important and a privilege serving you to secure all our futures.
Welcome back to all our "snowbirds" who made their way back home. Finally, Old Man Winter is losing his grip on Michigan!
Medical Benefits Trust
(UAW Retirees)
We received the following letter from UAW President Bob King concerning reinstating vision and dental coverage starting in 2015. Again the UAW is looking out for our retirees.
May 2014
Dear Trust Member,
Medical benefits are important to you and your family. The Board and staff of the UAW Retiree Medical Benefit Trust (the "Trust") is dedicated to designing medical benefits and managing Trust assets in a way that reflects its mission—providing comprehensive health care coverage which improves the health and well—being of members. Each year, the level of benefits is evaluated to keep long-term liabilities aligned with the assets.
We are proud of how we have worked with you to find savings and make the Trust stronger. You've helped by switching to generic drugs, using preventive services and maintaining healthy behaviors. Many of you have also used Trust programs, such as diabetes education, Medicare Advantage options, and routine office visit coverage to help even more. All of these programs help avoid the cost of unnecessary care and provide you with better health outcomes.
As a next step, we recognize the importance of quality dental and vision coverage in maintaining your overall health. That's why the governing Board of the Trust has authorized the Trust staff to provide dental and vision coverage for 2015. This coverage, pending negotiations with insurance carriers, will be comparable to the dental and vision coverage for UAW retired workers prior to the 2009 bankruptcy process.
This is tremendous news for GM and Chrysler retirees and we wanted you to hear it from us before rumors begin. While we know you may have many questions, details of the dental and vision coverage are still under negotiations with various insurance carriers. This new benefit will not be effective until January 1, 2015. Information about these benefits will be mailed in the fall; therefore, no action is required from you at this time. We encourage you to read thoroughly all of the information that you receive from the Trust and our carrier partners.
Bob King, President, International Union, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Committee
Robert H. Naftaly, Chair, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Committee
Information will be mailed to you as it becomes available.
Mark Schauer has received the UAW's endorsement for Governor. It's very important that we do everything we can to defeat Snyder this fall. He has shown that the hard-working middle class and organized labor are his targets! Snyder's claims to fame have been to:
* Tax the pensions of our seniors
* Take away six weeks of unemployment compensation for laid-off workers
* Make Michigan a right-to-work state
* Claim to create new jobs, with not one job being created, only UAW-negotiated jobs
Mark Schauer will reverse the attacks on senior pensions and on students by repealing the devastating cuts to our schools. He will strengthen the middle class and give small businesses the tools they need to create jobs.
To help, go to markschauer.com.
Gary Peters was endorsed for U.S. Senate. To learn more, visit petersformichigan.com.
Both statewide candidates deserve our support. Please help support them for a brighter future for all Michigan residents, not just the Snyder few!
Veterans notes
I want to share with you these veterans' notes from our Local 652 Veterans Committee Chair Michael Melfi. Our thanks to Michael for all his hard work and to everyone on our Veterans Committee for their efforts on behalf of veterans.
As we enter into summer, (we hope it will warm our chilled bones of this past winter), Region 1-C Veterans Association has begun their busy schedule, starting with the Region's Color Guard presenting the Colors at the A. Philip Randolph Annual Luncheon on April 26 at the Kellogg Center at MSU.
At their second quarter meeting at the VFW Home for Children on May 6, the Veterans presented the Home with a check in the amount of $2,500, which was accompanied with a check for $500 from the UAW Local 652 Veterans Committee.
Normally we would donate bicycles, however the past two years it was decided to contribute to their wish-list which you can review on the Amazon site: go to "Find a Wish List" and type in VFW National Home for Children. Gifts-in-kind are welcome at the National Home. The web site has the most current list of items they can use. And their Santa Shop program is always accepting donations for use at Christmas time. We encourage you to make your generous donation toward one of the many items that the families are in need.
May also is the month for Lansing's Volunteers of America 11th Annual Homeless Veterans Stand-Down on May 21. Veterans from UAW Locals 425, Jackson; 602, 652, 724, 4911, Lansing; and 659, 598 in Flint; and several other UAW Locals, not only donated their own personal time, (vacation, or leave w/o pay), but those Locals make monetary contributions to help offset the cost of sponsoring that event.
TRoad woes
Recently there has been a very lively debate taking place at the State Capitol concerning funding for road and other infrastructure repairs in the state of Michigan. A survey by Marketing Resource Group found that 82% of their sample group thinks that the roads and bridges in the state are in poor condition or worse, and 72% favor spending an additional $1.8 billion a year for the next ten years.
The problem is where is the money coming from? While 68% of this same group are willing to pay an extra $10 a month in taxes to maintain and improve our roads and bridges, many others are more reticent.
Since anyone who travels even a little bit in our state realizes our roads need improvement, it would help to start with a bit of information. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, 38% of Michigan roads are rated poor or mediocre, and 29% of all bridges in the state are either functionally obsolete or structurally deficient, with their average age being 42 years.
Michigan's overall infrastructure is given a grade of "D". This compares with a 32% national average for poor road ratings and an overall grade of "D+" for the entire country. This is a telling statistic, one that indicates not just a state or regional problem but an indication of how far the deterioration has been allowed to go on a national level.
Some of the ideas being proposed are a House bill that would replace the state fuel tax with a 6% wholesale sales tax that in combination with streamlining and squeezing a little more out of vehicle registration fees would raise an additional $450 million annually.
The Senate has announced their own version that would bump the wholesale tax to 7.5%, which, along with the same registration changes, would add $1.3 to $1.4 billion per year. Others oppose the idea of a wholesale tax and would rather increase the existing fuel surcharge (which is currently sixth highest in the nation) and tie it to inflation. They argue that this would ensure that available revenue would keep pace with rising costs.
Another faction believes that users of the infrastructure must be willing to pay the appropriate price for its use. They argue that tolls, mileage taxes, or other use taxes are the best way to secure funds. Their contention is that the people who use the facilities the most should pay the most.
To add a little more to the discussion, an argument can be made that since the infrastructure of the nation was originally financed and built using federal revenue and that a central strategy for the improvements to our infrastructure would be the most efficient, a federal solution would be in order.
An increase of the federal fuel tax has been suggested, because the current 18.6 cents per gallon that has been around since 1993 is stagnant and has not kept pace with rising costs. The only way that federal funding to the states has remained at current levels is through patched together, short-term bills that are funded by general tax revenue transfers. An increase here may be the best solution, allowing oversight and vision from a central source rather than a scattergun approach by each state.
The bottom line to all this is that no matter what solution is found, it will be costing us. Whether we pay more at the pump, the Secretary of State office, or a toll booth, the truth is we will be paying more to drive in Michigan. And we need to. The real truth is that the increase in cost today is an investment in our future. We can't stand idly by and allow things to fall down around us, too much of that has gone on already. My hope is the politicos can work together to come up with funding strategies that can be a slight pain to all, not a huge burden to a few. It wouldn't be good to have perfect roads in Michigan but no one with the money to drive on them.
Raising the
minimum wage
As some of you may be aware, a coalition of labor and civil rights groups called Raise Michigan is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to raise the minimum wage in Michigan to $10.10. The conservatives in the state legislature, of course, have a big issue with this. Their response, which on its face looks like a compromise, invalidates the petition that citizens are signing.
The bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville would gradually raise the minimum wage over the next few years until it would top out at $9.20 an hour for most employees. The underhanded part of this bill is that it makes the change in minimum wage by rescinding the current minimum wage law and enacting a new one. This would invalidate the ballot initiative that proposes to amend the current minimum wage law.
While I agree completely with Democratic candidate for Governor Mark Schauer that, as he said, "This is a meaningful raise for one million people in Michigan," the problem is the way in which the Republican majority put forward this bill only in response to the petition and only to block the possibility of the petition getting on the ballot. Additionally, just because the Senate passed this bill does not by any means guarantee that the Michigan House will.
When our current minimum wage is factored into the ways in which the Republican majority have attacked our most vulnerable citizens through changes in the earned income tax exemption and other bills that make it harder for the poorest citizens to survive, the need for an increase in the minimum wage is crucial.
A full-time worker, even at the proposed $10.10 an hour, would still make only a little over $20,000 a year. Raising a family on that amount of money in today's world is nearly impossible. Even with both parents working full-time the economics barely work for two people, much less a family.
But Republican Sen. Patrick Colbeck opposes a minimum wage hike because he claims it would have a negative effect on the state's economy. "Every time you jack up the minimum wage, you decrease the rate of employment," he said. "This is bad news for the state of Michigan."
Well, Senator, I ask you, what good to anyone is a job that even worked full-time won't support my family? Or maybe you think people should have multiple full-time jobs? What Michigan needs is more good paying jobs, not more jobs that pay so little that they make it impossible to support a family. This is where I disconnect with the self-proclaimed "pro-family" conservatives. They decry the loss of "family values" while at the same time supporting an economic plan that ensures that parents must spend more and more time away from their family just to keep them clothed, fed, and housed.
In the end, raising the minimum wage is good for Michigan, because it is good for the working people of Michigan. If a person is willing to work hard to support their family, they should be paid a living wage that enables them to do so.
May, 2014
Hello everyone. Summer is almost here. Whatever plans you have this summer, remember safety first!
The following is our monthly schedule of events:
First Tuesday of the month is Bingo. The games start at 5:00 p.m.
Third Tuesday of the month is our potluck dinner and business meeting. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Dinner starts at noon.
Fourth Tuesday of the month is card night starting at 5:00 p.m. Card night is for Locals 652 and 602.
Our bingo night, potluck/business meeting, and social night is for Local 652 retirees, spouses, and associate members only.
Our next social night will be October 14, 2014. Social night is for Local 652 retirees, spouses, and associate members only—no guests.
There are several cancellations to mark on your calendar. The July 1 bingo night is cancelled. The August 19 potluck/business meeting is cancelled. The November 4 bingo night is cancelled.
The Lansing Area Wide Luncheon will be held August 12, at Royal Scot. This is a catered luncheon, do not bring table service or a dish to pass. Luncheon starts at noon. Royal Scot is located at 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing, MI. This luncheon is replacing the annual picnic.
The Oldsmobile Outdoor Club has supplied us with the following camping dates and locations:
June 13-14-15 White Cloud Campground, White Cloud
July 11-12-13 Leisure Lake Campground, Sumner
Aug. 8-9-10 Lakeside Camp Park, Cedar Springs
Sept. 12-13-14 Rockys Campground, Albion
Oct. 10-11-12 Michigan Trap Shooting Association, Mason
For further information, call Wagon Master Jay Courser, 517-323-2331. Camping is not limited to retirees, active workers who are members of the Oldsmobile Outdoor Club are welcome to join in the fun.
Congratulations to the winners of the Lansing Area Euchre Tournament. All winners were from the Local 652 retiree chapter. 1st place: Jerry Degner, 2nd place: Marlene Courser, 3rd place: Ken Kubasczyk, 4th place: (tie) Dennis Duff, Sue Sanders. The playoff between the Flint and Lansing winners was won by Flint. Thank you to everyone that came out to make the day a success.
The chapter will be electing its Election Committee on June 17, at the business meeting. The retiree Executive Board elections are July 15, at the business meeting.
The retirees are having a Mississippi River Boat Cruise, October 11 - 14. Call Marni for details, 517-321-6871.
Condolences to all the families who have had a loved one pass.
The following members and associates are in our thoughts and prayers: Robert Abernathy, Jewell Carrier, Joyce and Herb Fernholz, Dave Hodges, Don & Helen Hogan, Dorothy Hoisington, Roger & Alice Miller, Leonard Schneider, Bob & Lee Vergason, Mason Williams, Willa Wright, and any others we may have missed.
The Lansing Labor News is now online. You may access it at www.lansinglabornews.org
The Food Bank could use our help. If possible, bring canned goods to donate when you attend retiree events. No expired food please.
Send your change of address to: Lansing Labor News, 210 Clare St., Lansing, MI 48917 Please include your current address and the old address when requesting the change.
If you have benefit questions, contact a benefit rep for answers. 517-372-7581 ext. 500.
You may contact me at the following email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
May 2014
Henry Adler – Retiree
Andrew L. Aikens – Spouse of Jean Aikens, Brother-in-Law of James and John Howlett
Mary Bender – Mother of Greg Bender
Charles Blair – Retiree
Woodia B. Browne – Spouse of Claude Browne
Richard C. Chaffee – Retiree
Jack Cochran – Retiree
Patricia M. Cook – Retired Local Secretary
Kathrine Donley – Daughter of Robert Barrera Jr.
Donald R. Eldred – LGR Employee
Xavier Figueras – Retiree, Son of Louis Figueras, Brother of Marcellus Figueras
William "Bill" Flynn – Retiree, Brother of Jerome Flynn
Paul Foren Sr. – Retiree, Father of Paul Foren Jr.
Vada J. Fosburg – Mother of Jeff Fosburg, Grandmother of Josh Fosburg
Sarah Guerrero – Spouse of Jesus Guerrero, Mother of Crystal Guerrero, Sister-in-Law of Alberto Guerrero, Cousin of Robert Rivera
Dick Jensen – Retiree
Fleta F. Kinney – Mother of Darrell Kinney
Emily Coward Lartigue – Mother of Homer Lartigue, Mother-in-Law of Lessie Lartigue
William Mayer – Retiree
Therese Paruszkiewicz – Mother of Ron Paruszkiewicz
Gerald Piggott – Father of Duane, Alan and Phillip Piggott
Mansil Raymond – Retiree
Cecil Ribar – Retiree, Father of Robert Ribar, Father-in-Law of David Reeves
Jerome Schafer- Retiree, Father of Joseph Schafer
Bruce Seegraves – Father of Steven Seegraves
Lynn Stewart – Mother of Ryan Stewart
Arwilda Wallace – Mother of Dwayne Wallace Sr, Grandmother of Nichole Wallace
Bernard Wolfinger – Retiree, Father of Gregory Wolfinger
Norbert Wrubel – Father of Michael Wrubel
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The Patricia Cook Family
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Every season of "Mad Men" has an iconic episode. In Season 1, it's "The Wheel." In Season 4, "The Suitcase." In Season 5, I was confident it would be "Mystery Date." And then I saw "The Other Woman." Spoilers ahead!
What happened:
The Sterling Cooper Draper Price team is busily working on the perfect Jaguar pitch.Peggy is excluded -- Don "can't put a girl on Jaguar."
Pete and Ken dine with the head of Jaguar's dealer association, Herb. The unctuous Herb is quite taken with Joan, and suggests that SCDP arrange an evening for him to get to know her. Pete sees this as a factor that could make or break the Jaguar account.
Pete then approaches the partners. The array of reactions to Pete's attempt at "very high level of business" pimping is fascinating. Roger is jealous, and claims that Herb can "take a walk." Lane is concerned for Joan, but more concerned at the extra expense such an arrangement could cause for SCDP -- and that would dig him deeper in his embezzlement hole. Don is disgusted with the idea, and walks out of the room before the remaining four decide to tempt Joan with a handsome reward if she complies with Herb's wishes.
The scenes between Joan and Lane this season have all been excellent, and this episode is no exception. In a manipulative move, Lane offers Joan $50K to sleep with Herb, but then craftily back-peddles, suggesting that such a sum might not truly satisfy her. Perhaps a 5% partnership would ultimately be better for her and her child. Notice how the dangling bait of a possible partnership frees Lane of actually paying Joan anything upfront. Joan is humiliated that this situation has obviously been discussed behind her back by the men of the company. Importantly, she assumes that all partners are comfortable with paying her to sleep with Herb -- including Don, with whom she feels a kinship. Yet the lure of being a partner has caught her attention.
Joan tells Pete she wants a "not silent" 5% partnership of the company. Once Pete is confronted with the plan taking effect, he has no idea how to manage it. He awkwardly bumbles something about "calling Herb, who can call Joan." Usually Joan is the one to handle sensitive matters -- finessing Megan's departure from SCDP, hiring Don an elderly secretary in Season 4 who won't tempt him. After five seasons of smoothing over all things awkward, Joan is sure as hell not going to do it now: "Figure something out! Do I have to do it all?!"
Meanwhile, Peggy is feeling under-appreciated, and takes two meetings. The first is with Freddy Rumsen, who advises she look for work elsewhere, and offers his help. The second is with Ted Chaough from rival ad company CGC, who knows a good hire when he sees one. He offers Peggy a cool $19K, plus the title of copy chief -- if she decides on the spot.
The astounding time jumping from "Faraway Places" returns in this episode. Don visits Joan at home to try to dissuade her from having sex with Herb. Joan, wearing a robe and seemingly staying in for the night, is deeply moved that Don never backed the decision to convince her into sex work. (In an episode brimming with amazing lines, my favorite was Don's, in reference to Joan's mother: "Say goodnight to your friend." He has no idea who Gail is, or that she has become Joan's live-in nanny and full-time support system.)
There is a crosscutting sequence. Don and the team breeze into the Jaguar dealership the next morning, and Don delivers Ginsberg's "Something Beautiful You Can Truly Own" pitch. As Don talks to the Jag clients about "natural longing for the other thing," we see Joan submitting to Herb the night before. It's heartbreaking. And then a repetition of a scene: We again see Don come to Joan's apartment and try to dissuade her from having sex with Herb. We realize that, upon Don's visit, Joan's night with Herb has already happened -- she's about to take a shower to wash off a disgust that can never be cleaned away. Don the Super Man has arrived too late, and he doesn't even know it.
Peggy steps into the SCDP elevator as The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" plays on the soundtrack. Her tears have dried. (Ours haven't.)
"The Other Woman":The theme of mistresses and bought women is prevalent in this week's episode. The ad team knows they want to compare the "beautiful but unreliable" Jaguar to a businessman's mistress, but it's important they don't use the word. That would expose too much, and stir up too much guilt in the buyer. Don doesn't even like the idea, particularly after he's heard the scheme Pete's concocted for Joan: "The mistress thing is vulgar."
Part of Pete's vehement spearheading of the Herb-Joan situation has to stem from his own stinging lack of a mistress. He can't have Beth, and he'll be damned if he can't get Herb what he wants. The Jaguar account is now Pete's sole lifeforce -- he hates his home, hates his relation to those in the office, and hates himself. He must get Jaguar, even if it means resorting to pimping. And he hasn't given up on having a woman on the side. As he tells Trudy, he wants an apartment in the city, using the pretense of the nightly "epic poem" (ha!) he undergoes to get back to the suburbs from mid-town.
Megan's storyline in this episode is interesting as related to the mistress concept. When she and her friend crash SCDP in the evening on their way to an audition, Megan sequesters Don in his office for sex. Perhaps after contemplating the difference between Jaguars and Buicks, Megan feels the need to add naughty secrecy to her and Don's sex life -- much as a mistress would. Meanwhile, Megan's friend paws her way across the brainstorming table, ass up, giving the copywriters a show.
At her callback audition for "Little Murders," Megan is told to turn around, so that the all-male casting directors can assess the goods. If Megan gets the part (which would have her rehearsing in Boston for three months), the audience would be paying to see a good-looking woman on stage.
Peggy has her own relationship with money in this episode. First, Don cruelly chucks cash in her face when she complains about Ginsberg reassuming the head of the Chevalier Blanc account. We also see the written sum that Peggy is ultimately offered by CGC, when she and Ted pass the bargaining sheet back and forth across the table. Notice how she dolls herself up in that scene. This was a great callback to "At the Codfish Ball," when Peggy thinks Abe will propose to her over dinner: "Here I am," she seems to be saying, "All dressed up and ready for your offer."
Joan's relationship to the mistress theme brings up a complicated issue. How is being a mistress different than being a prostitute in the world of "Mad Men"? Of course there's the literal answer. But there's such a monetary element to having a mistress -- the apartment, the finery -- and all with the implication that there will be no blabbing, no hope of commitment. Joan was Roger Sterling's mistress, and in this episode she acted as SCDP's mistress and prostitute. I hated that she had to become a partner in that way. But I'm riveted to see what she does with her sorrowfully won position of power.
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Other ideas or interpretations? Thoughts about the episode?
Jerren | May 30, 2012 6:51 PM
Hi. This might be too late (considering the episode aired a few days ago), but I just wanted to thank you for the reviews and for the time and effort you put into answering all comments. I really like--nay, LOVE--the sense of community you're building here. I think it's cool to see someone actually want to interact with others on the web, rather than just get hits from an article and be done with it. Anyway, keep it up. This space is becoming a Mad Men oasis. Thanks for that!
R.Scott | May 29, 2012 4:08 PM
Is just me or did Ginsberg turn a creepy corner with his attitude toward Megan? And just after that he comes up with the line about beauty you can own.
Xenia | May 29, 2012 1:12 AM
One of the things that puzzled me most is why Joan did not tell Donn it had been too late? What was the meaning of the look she gave him entering the office as a partner? "I am sorry" or something?
Ben | May 28, 2012 2:23 PM
Don and Peggy: Don has continuously confided to Peggy that he sees her as an extension of himself; he also told her how much Megan reminds him of her (at the end of Season 4, "she has the same spark"). But these private moments of affection normally occur after Don has lashed out at, and emotionally abused Peggy. Don is consistently both vulnerable yet vehemently cruel to her. It's been an emotional paradox that had been confusing to me until I realized that he really is the same way with Megan. Once Don establishes intimacy with someone, he is truly comfortable enough to deeply hurt them. I think as much as Peggy values her bond with Don, she now understands how she can only stay on this carousel of emotions for so long.
Pete: Since Season One, we have tagged Pete as the slimy, scuzzy figure in the office. Although through the seasons we've had the chance to see the warmer side of Pete and even develop empathy for him, it came as no surprise last night that the only partner in SCDP worthy of handling such an underhanded affair was Pete.
The Exchange: As much as it made everyone involved, and especially Joan's skin crawl, I think everyone understood that it was something that needed to be done. It was revealed at the Codfish Ball that none of the heavyweight accounts in New York were willing to dip their toes in the water at SCDP over their messy parting with Lucky Strike. Winning a car account will not only put the company in a different playing field on a fiscal level, but also on a different level of psychological perception to other organizations; they will become a force to be reckoned with from competitors, and they will have "earned" a figurative stamp of approval from a major corporation willing to throw some heavy billings in their direction. Big Auto is about as close as SCDP will get to Big Tobacco. They needed this win, but was the cost really worth it.
Beth Hanna | May 28, 2012 11:24 AM
@Vicki -- That's a good point. When it comes right down to it, Joan is a very shrewd businesswoman. I don't think she sees Roger's child support as being worth the control he would then have over her. Even the prospect of $50K isn't a deal closer for her (re: Herb). But she knows that the partnership share in SCDP has lasting value, even if it means degrading herself. I think this episode proves that Joan would ultimately do anything for her baby -- provided the payoff for her and Kevin's two-person family is big enough and worth the heartbreaking sacrifice. God, this episode really killed me.
Vicki | May 28, 2012 8:58 AM
Regarding the mistress vs. prostitute issue, it's interesting that Joan turned down Roger's financial child support in favor of being pimped out. Did she do it to get back at Roger for agreeing to sell her? Or did she somehow look on it more favorably than taking money from Roger? If so, why?


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Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
01-17-2014 19:52:03 | More by evil_liver
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Newfoundland (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
10-01-2013 01:49:24 | More by cam477
Alberta (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
08-18-2013 16:05:36 | More by FadetoBock
Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
04-04-2013 13:24:24 | More by H8B8
4.33/5 rDev +13.6%
473 mL can purchased in Niagara Falls at The Beer Store.
Thick creamy white head, some lacing action going on here. Light bready biscuity malt aroma with some herbal hop in the back. Very crisp and very smooth with a fluffy light body. Very clean with a thick layer of herbal hop that throws down a flavorful bitterness. Dried grass and doughy biscuits from the malt. Finishes semi-dry with a lot of lingering hop and malt flavor.
Very well balanced with both the malt and hops reaching high compares to most North American lagers. This would be my mainstay or fallback beer if it was readily available to me, seek this one out.
05-23-2008 03:59:05 | More by Jason
Ontario (Canada)
4.08/5 rDev +7.1%
Poured into a creemore lager glass. Light amber, about a half inch of head that receded quickly into a ring.
Lovely nose: biscuit, pale malts and a bit of hop character
A smooth, flavorful brew. The bready malts hit up front before giving way to a tart hoppy bitterness. A touch of caramel as well.
Well carbonated, medium body. Finish is astringent, a good thirst quencher.
Just a stand up brew; my default draught choice. If you're looking for a solid Canadian red, look no further!
04-21-2010 03:34:44 | More by JohnnyBarman
3.9/5 rDev +2.4%
Screw-off (I've been called that before) bottle. Purchased on a whim at one of the liquor stores in Toronto.
Poured an interesting (and unexpected) clear copper in color. Head was thick and long-lasting. Nice patchwork of lace on the glass. Nose is also interesting. Mix of juicy fruit, floral hops, and a touch of malty sweetness. Flavor is up-front sweet and is mixed nicely by hoppy influence. Finish is dry. Good mouthfeel and drinkability. I was quite pleasantly surprised at this, given my recent run-ins with the Molson offerings that I'd tried whilst in Canada. Great summer beer. I'd gladly drink more of this.
08-01-2004 15:17:58 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
04-27-2014 17:39:02 | More by andrewdanks
Ontario (Canada)
3.88/5 rDev +1.8%
341 ml served in a chilled glass
Apperance - beer pours a dark clear amber colour with a good amount of carbonation. There was a nice white head that was full of air pockets. There wasnt much lacing occuring.
Smell - I can smell honey/caramel, hops and a hint of citrus.
Taste - This is where the caramel over took the honey, good caramel and hop based beer. I found this be be very smooth and little aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - the added levels of carbonation brings forward a roasted caramel/nut taste. Very enjoyable and smooth. There is some added bitterness to this beer as well.
Drinkability - In my opinion, another solid tasting and strong beer, very good to have in the fridge at home for friends and family!
12-31-2010 13:07:43 | More by Swedes21
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
Amber brown lager with a full 3/4 inch head. Smells malty and sour.
The malt profile is less than expected. In some ways this is like a Labatt blue, but has a bit more taste and hops to it. Hallertau may have offer the sour dull bitterness to this beer. The mouthfeel is fine: its light enough to be drinkable.
This is a drinkable "malty" lager. There are maltier lagers or ales, but this is alright.
12-30-2007 22:01:32 | More by wjimson
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
07-22-2014 12:40:41 | More by JIMTRK16
New Mexico
3.99/5 rDev +4.7%
Big off white-light tan head slowly settles down above a clear bright copper golden colored beer.
Lightly roasted caramel malt aroma with some wood or spice hints making an appearance.
Nice lightly roasted caramel malt taste with a slight hops coming through as well.
Light dryish aftertaste with some of the caramel grain tastes sticking around with this light-medium bodied beer.
A pretty good beer, makes me think it's what amber bock would taste like if AB tried to make good beers.
10-09-2013 20:07:07 | More by LXIXME
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev +5%
07-04-2014 02:17:38 | More by MJ63
Alberta (Canada)
3.78/5 rDev -0.8%
341ml bottle. I'm seeing this on tap more and more around town in unexpected places - quelle surprise.
This beer pours a clear, medium golden amber colour, with two fat fingers of puffy, foamy, and lightly caked off-white head, which leaves a bit of ocean spray lace around the glass as it hastily abates.
It smells of biscuity, crackery pale grainy malt, a touch of semi-sweet toasted caramel, a subtle apple and pear fruitiness, and earthy, leafy, and faintly floral hops. The taste is more toasted pale and caramel malt, a lessened buttered biscuit character, ethereal applesauce fruit notes, and tame leafy, earthy, and kind of weedy hops.
The carbonation is fairly sedate, just a small frothiness throughout, the body on the lee side of medium weight, and mostly smooth. It finishes off-dry, the persisting toasted old-school, fruity malts and understated noble hops clinging to each other as the last torch song plays itself out.
A generally agreeable, somewhat robust, and overall tasty lager. I get a weird sense of wholeness with this one, something even beyond the obvious eschewing of adjuncts - there's still pride here, the kind that stubbornly persists after a family member does something unpleasant or just plain silly.
01-31-2009 00:49:41 | More by biboergosum
Ontario (Canada)
4.1/5 rDev +7.6%
Pours clear pale copper a finger of off-white head. Some nice lace is left behind as the head recedes. Decent retention.
Biscuit/bread malt aroma with grassy/herbal hops in the background. Really mild caramel.
Biscuit and caramel flavour hits you immediately followed by a herbal hops in the finish. Bitterness between mild and moderate, just enough to give the malt some balance. Very clean, simple taste.
Fuller bodied than your typical macro lager. Carbonation just shy of moderate lightens it up a little. Clean, simple, and very easy to drink. A solid lager.
07-21-2009 05:24:01 | More by mintjellie
3.9/5 rDev +2.4%
Poured from a 473ml can into a pint glass. Thanks korguy123 for this one!
A: Pours an extremely clear orange. Upon pouring there was a sizeable head, but it dissipated quickly and left no hint of lacing or foam.
S: The aroma is light with some subtle hops and a nice malt presence. Also get a caramel component.
T: A really nice bready malt flavor, accentuated by caramel and toffee. A little bit of hoppiness mixed in as well.
M/D: Light to medium bodied with nice carbonation. A pretty good lager, extremely easy to drink. Something I would definitely grab for my fridge if it were available.
09-17-2010 01:26:09 | More by mdaschaf
Ontario (Canada)
4.03/5 rDev +5.8%
Superior than in the bottle, had served right (not-too-cold ) at safari Club. More balanced, malty without being as sweet and as creamy and as carbonated. Good by itself, or before food or with the meal. Cane sugar stays with the Belgiums and mint with other Onatrio challengers.
01-14-2004 03:45:06 | More by Sammy
Ontario (Canada)
3.68/5 rDev -3.4%
Don't know why I've never gotten around to Creemore before now.
Not much of a head after a fairly aggresive pour, no lacings whatsoever. Appearance is redeemed by a very nice colour, amber, pretty.
Light, floral hops on the nose, a little more character than a macro. Some bready malt.
A decent enough malt backbone, caramel, for the style. Hops are also relatively falvourful, floral like the aroma. A slight bitterness in the finish with some unfortunate chalkiness.
Too much carbonation, bit of a tonic water character. Easy-drinking.
Not great, not horrible. This is a mediocre NA lager.
Re-review: After trying this again I think I was unfair the first time around. This is a very nice lager with some flavourful caramel malt and a nice crisp hop finish.
08-31-2008 18:27:14 | More by CanuckRover
2.75/5 rDev -27.8%
04-03-2012 06:46:09 | More by traumaqueen
3.48/5 rDev -8.7%
I brought a 473ml can back from Canada. The beer poured a clear amber/orange with white head and some lacing. The smell has subtle hops, with slight tangerine like citrus as well as malt. Taste had sweet malt, like caramel, some hops are present that give it a hint of citrus. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with decent carbonation. Overall it is a good beer.
01-08-2012 15:05:30 | More by WoodBrew
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
12-15-2012 04:28:41 | More by cliff1066
Alberta (Canada)
4.1/5 rDev +7.6%
A - clear copper orange, tall whit head retained well with a steady stream of bubbles from the bottom
S - a mix of crisp hop aromas with fresh fruit and bready malts, definitely unique
T - a mix of crisp leafy hops, bready and light sugary sweet malt, berry fruit juice
M - big carbonation kick, juicy and generally light, with a semi bready linger
O - an interesting mix of lager, pilsner, and amber qualities, but 100% easy drinking
09-06-2011 01:00:18 | More by joemcgrath27
Ontario (Canada)
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
01-16-2012 22:43:15 | More by jsnoek
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
08-04-2014 22:52:52 | More by BrendaBeez1956
4.75/5 rDev +24.7%
02-26-2014 01:28:52 | More by lowibulager
Creemore Springs Premium Lager from Creemore Springs Brewery Limited
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Mark Walsh-Cooke is a Principal and leader for the Boston office of the international engineering firm Arup. He has over twenty five years of experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis and construction. Mark attended University in Dundee, Scotland where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in mechanical engineering. He has worked internationally in Arup's Sydney and London offices prior to joining the Boston office. More
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Carole Wedge is President of Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott, a national architecture and planning practice for leading institutional clients with offices in Boston, Phoenix and San Francisco. As president, Carole has led a transformation of Shepley, with the creation of an open culture and work environment in new office space in Boston; the rebranding of the firm and its institutional identity; and the addition of offices in Phoenix (2009) and San Francisco (2012). More
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Obituary: William "Bill" Schreiner
William "Bill" Schreiner May 1, 1924 – July 19, 2010 William "Bill" Albert Schreiner passed away peacefully at Family Health West in Fruita, Colorado on July 19, 2010. He was 86 years old. Bill was born May 1, 1924 to Fred and Amelia Schreiner in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He was the youngest of ten children. He spent his childhood in Fort Morgan and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in May, 1942. He was drafted into the military the day after his high school graduation and spent the next ... Full Story
Obituary: F. Donald McClain
Furman Donald McClain passed quietly in his sleep on June 2. He was born in the Village of Lombard, Ill., to Furman Delbert McClain and Muriel Hederich. Upon graduating from Union High School in Adams City, Colo., he joined the Navy in 1942. He then served on the Lexington, Enterprise and Ticonderoga ships, was a tail gunner on the SBD aircraft, fought in a commando unit in the South Pacific and saw action from the Admiralty Islands to Japan. A three-day rotation out of Saipan/Tinian put his ... Full Story
Obituary: Anton (Tony) Tysdal
Anton (Tony) Tysdal, 93, of Berthoud died early Thursday morning at Windsor Healthcare Center. Tony was born Nov. 5, 1915, in Linn Grove, Iowa to Ole and Marie Tysdal. He served in the Navy during World War II as a gunner's mate and was at Pearl Harbor shortly after it was attacked by the Japanese. He married Marjorie Kell on March 23, 1944 in Hampton, Iowa. He worked as a conductor for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in Iowa and excelled as a carpenter, building their home in Eagle ... Full Story
Berthoud WWII Veterans Visit Washington D.C. Memorial
By Laurie Hindman Berthoud Recorder It was over 60 years ago when 17 year old Frank Macdonald (always known by his middle name, Sam) voluntarily inducted into the Army's infantry. A short time later he and 186 men of the 4th Division, Company I, were marching through Europe, digging foxholes and trenches, engaging in combat, fighting and dying. Only 13 returned. Last Tuesday, Macdonald and 182 other World War II veterans from Colorado were flown to Baltimore, Md., and from ... Full Story


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So there's a book, comic and TV show.. I'm reading the book now and so far the pacing is very different.
-Cut to scene of the group of heroes sneaking by an Empire outpost.
Ok guys, onec we make it by we're home free. Wait! They've spotted us. Run for it!
Stormtrooper1 - Pesky Rebels
Stormtrooper2- Right? Now what were we talking about? Oh yeah. Want to join the poker game tonight?
/roll credits.
Just got done seeing it. Pretty good movie. Think they actually save money by not making it R and haing to animate the blood ad gore.
Ok, this is annoying the hell out of me. I have to basically post one word at a time to see what the server accept and reject to post. What the heck is going on.
This makes me wonder if we're looking at another trifecta completing soon..
Is it under Disney's umbrella? WIll it be part of the Avengers continuity?
Totally true, V. It's hard to see both sides of the coin. If you haven't seen it, check out Stephen Fry's video about manic depression. It gives a good view of the disease that is depression.
People often do not see the pain that the rest of the family goest through with depression. When seeing the one you love unable to be happy, to exist, hurts you. It is a horrible thing to do, but grief is something that subsides. Living with depression can be a very hard thing. And I believe ,I could be wrong, MJE meant to say to celebrate his life, not the fact that he comitted suicide.
RIP Mr Williams.
Thank you!!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one that found this maddening. And that seems to be the norm for the people in this show.
Oh, you're dead pale, eyes are horribly bloodshot, bleeding from various orrifices.. yeah, you're fine, you can go...
You just pulled a 7 foot long, foot thick worm out of the guy. You think you can cure that????
He had a Cloaca fer crying out loud!!!!
Saw it last night, and as I was afraid of I was a little underwhelmed. Great movie in itself, but on the low end for a Marvel movie. TBH so far for me, all of the initial movies for new intros -Cap1, Thor1- have been underwhelming for me. The second runs are always better.
What makes me wonder, is why all the fuss about Ant Man being handicapped for wanting to be a standalone movie, when this clearly was a standalone. Aside from Thanos and the stone, this could have been totally apart from the current continuity.. which it is, kinda. Going by plot time GotG was probably set in the 90s.
*shrug* It was entertaining enough but it's low on my ranks of the Marvel movies.


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Meymandi Concert Hall, RaleighSparkling carols, seasonal and classical favorites, a sing-along, and a visit from St. Nick will get you in the holiday spirit with this family fun special concert.
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Wednesday, Dec 10 7:00p
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Modern movements such as neo-Calvinism, the New Perspective on Paul, and the emerging church have popularized a view of Christianity and culture that calls for the redemption of earthly society and institutions. Many Christians have reflexively embraced this view, enticed by the socially active and engaged faith it produces.
Living in Gods Two Kingdoms illustrates how a two-kingdoms model of Christianity and culture affirms much of what is compelling in these transformationist movements while remaining faithful to the whole counsel of Scripture. By focusing on Gods response to each kingdomhis preservation of the civil society and his redemption of the spiritual kingdomVanDrunen teaches readers how to live faithfully in each sphere.
Highlighting vital biblical distinctions between honorable and holy tasks, VanDrunens analysis will challenge Christians to be actively and critically engaged in the culture around them while retaining their identities as sojourners and exiles in this world.
Danny E. Olinger, General Secretary, Committee on Christian Education of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Any Christian perplexed by the Bibles challenge to live as a dual citizen of Gods eternal and temporal kingdoms will find VanDrunens wise and charitable book an indispensable guide in sorting out the confused thinking that entangles the church today. This succinct and timely alternative to neo-Calvinisms transformationist vision lays the groundwork for a wide-ranging and urgently needed discussion about two-kingdom theologys implications for education, the workplace, and politics.
Richard M. Gamble, Anna Margaret Ross Alexander Professor of History and Political Science, Hillsdale College
For some years now, Ive been asking students to read works by Prof. David VanDrunen of Westminster Seminary California. VanDrunen has a gift for recovering themes from the political theology of the Reformation and demonstrating their continuing relevance. In this book, VanDrunen shows that the Reformations two-kingdoms theology allows Christians to faithfully navigate a course between, on the one hand, investing excessive hope in earthly government or, on the other, retreating from political life into isolationist enclaves. Particularly welcome is his emphasis on the liberty of biblical Christians to reach differing conclusions about how our political engagement might glorify God.
Randy Beck, Professor of Law, University of Georgia School of Law Evangelicals today, including those within the Reformed community, have become annoyed by the competing (and, in a few cases, embarrassingly inadequate) transformationalist programs offered by leading Christian thinkers. With clarity and concision, David VanDrunen has offered an alternative perspective that liberates the Christian conscience to sincerely engage society without relegating the sovereignty of God over every square inch of it. Living in Gods Two Kingdoms will certainly stimulate debate and force Christians to reevaluate the relationship between Christ and culture.
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The Apostle Peter writes that Christians are Gods own people, sojourners and exiles in this age. What does this calling mean for the way in which believers work in their jobs, raise their families, educate their children, and vote at the polls? In Living in Gods Two Kingdoms, David VanDrunen addresses these questions and more, offering a robust and reasoned alternative to transformationalist understandings of Christianity and culture. Whether or not readers agree with every argument in Living in Gods Two Kingdoms, they will find themselves engaged and challenged to think constructively and biblically about a critical issue in the life of the church. VanDrunen has done a great service to the church in promoting continued reflection on Christianity and culture, and in offering sound practical counsels to Christians eager to serve God in their pilgrimage heavenward.
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Over the past century, evangelicals have jumped out of the frying pan of quietism into the fire of worldliness. Taking his cue from Scripture rather than merely responding to cultural trends, David Van Drunen outlines a biblically grounded theology of cultural engagement that reflects both the lordship of Christ over all creation and the special mission and calling of the church. This book, bold and unapologetic, provides some extraordinarily helpful categories for thinking clearly about what it means to live faithfully and wisely in the present age.
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Home » Australia and Oceania » Australia » Australia - Tasmania Extension
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Tour Dates 16 Oct - 20 Oct(5 days)
Tour Price (Per Person) AUD2,250 * €1,550 * £1,280 * USD2,120
Single Supplement AUD420 * €290 * £240 * USD400
Flights (Approx cost) AUD550
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Our birding and wildlife extension to the island of Tasmania takes us in search for several extremely localized endemic species, which include Tasmanian Nativehen, Yellow Wattlebird, Green Rosella and Dusky Robin. An excursion to Bruny Island will hopefully provide us with Forty-spotted Pardalote, Black Currawong, Scrubtit and maybe even the nocturnal Tasmanian Devil!
Please note: the dates for this tour have been changed to the above, and are no longer as per our brochure. We apologize for any confusion!
Please also note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
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Top Birds : Little Penguin, Musk Duck, Black-faced Cormorant, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Lewin's Rail, Tasmanian Nativehen, Hooded Plover, Banded Lapwing, Pacific Gull, Kelp Gull, Fairy Tern, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Long-billed Corella, Swift Parrot, Green Rosella, Eastern Ground Parrot, Superb Fairywren, Southern Emu-wren, Forty-spotted and Striated Pardalote, Scrubtit, Tasmanian Thornbill, Tasmanian Scrubwren, Striated Fieldwren, Yellow Wattlebird, Yellow-throated, Strong-billed & Black-headed Honeyeater, Eastern Spinbill, Flame, Scarlet, Pink & Dusky Robin, Black Currawong & Beautiful Firetail
Top Mammals : Duck-billed Platypus, Short-beaked Echidna, Eastern & Spoted-tailed Quoll, Tasmanian Devil, Southern Brown & Eastern Barred Bandicoot, Common Wombat, Little Pygmy & Eastern Pygmy Possum, Common Ringtail Possum, Sugar Glider, Common Brushtail Possum, Southern Bettong, Tasmanian Padamelon & Red-necked Wallaby
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St Philomena members look for first church
By Kristin Rover Sun staff As part of the 175th anniversary celebration of St. Philomena, members of local parishes attempted to locate the original church during a special event May 10. "It's the 175th anniversary of the mother parish of Clermont County," Father Jerry Hiland said. "We've always talked about where that original wooden church [ Read More ]
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In addition to these activities, however, teams at the regional are also judged on how well they work together and collaborate with other teams, said Steven Odle, the MVTHS robot team sponsor.
"It is a competition, but will you help, out of your good will, all the other teams that are competing against you?" Odle said. "It's really a big thing, teaching kids teamwork."
The RoboRams team currently has about 15 active members.
MVTHS junior Rachel Bolerjack, the team treasurer, said she especially enjoys using her Computer Aided Design skills to help build the robot. This activity fits in well with her Project Lead The Way courses at the high school.
"It's kind of nice to be able to learn new things and build some interesting stuff to achieve goals a certain way," Bolerjack said. "I like machining the parts a lot. It's pretty interesting."
MVTHS junior Alex Nguyen Tran is the team's safety officer. He does a lot of machining work for the Robotics Club, making parts for the robot.
"I've been into machining … so if they need a part I just go in the shop (and) make that part up with the dimensions they hand me," Nguyen Tran said. "I've just been into robots for a long time, so it's just kind of fun."
Odle said it's the hands-on aspect of the work that makes it so beneficial for the students.
"It's going to be hands on, so much hands on," Odle said. "We're going to have to work through these, we're going to have to design these, we're going to have to build these. … We've got all these hands-on, problem solving (activities)."