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Southern Baptists dispute media reports & blogger claims as 'absolute falsehood' that disaster relief teams withheld water
The inaccurate information also is circulating among Web bloggers.
Keith Hinson, public relations associate for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, said, ōIt is an absolute falsehood to suggest Ś- as many irresponsible bloggers have Ś- that the Baptist volunteers withheld the basic needs of life from Floridians impacted by the hurricane. Contrary to misinterpretations of news reports, no one was denied access to water.ö
Alabama Baptist disaster relief volunteers set up a feeding unit in Clewiston Oct. 26 following Hurricane WilmaÆs swipe across Florida Oct. 24.
From the site, meals are cooked and distributed in the community by the Red Cross or through feeding lines on-site.
Bottles of water are not necessarily a guarantee at these sites, said Vernon Lee, who was in charge of the feeding unit Oct. 29¢Nov. 3. ōWe donÆt hand out commodities like ice, water, etc.,ö said Lee, a member of White Springs Baptist Church in Rainbow City, Ala. ōWe just cook.ö
But if water is available, then the volunteers give it out, he noted.
When the Anheuser-Busch truck arrived, the Red Cross officials allowed the water to be unloaded even though the area was not designated as a distribution site, Lee explained.
Volunteers cooking and handing out food were a mixture of Alabama Baptists; members of First Baptist; and Red Cross volunteers.
The Anheuser-Busch logo on the cans of water ōwas hugeö and bothersome to some of the Clewiston church volunteers, Bridges said. ōI didnÆt want to send out a mixed message.
ōAll that was said was that First Baptist Church [Clewiston] people would not be the ones handing it out,ö he explained. ōWe didnÆt refuse the water. Others were giving it out.
ōWe were handing out water [supplied by Southern Baptists] hand over fist,ö Bridges said.
He noted that Wal-Mart across the street had water, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was set up next to Wal-Mart with water to give away and the cityÆs civic center nearby was distributing ice and water. So, even if the water at First Baptist in Clewiston had run out, people were not going without water.
But the non-Anheuser-Busch water did not run out, Lee said. ōI would have no problem giving the people the [Anheuser-Busch water] if they were thirsty but they were not thirsty.ö In fact, he said the original supply of water, including the Anheuser-Busch water, lasted through the morning of Nov. 2.
ōThere was water for them to take ... and the opportunity to get [the Anheuser-Busch] water if they wanted it because it was made available,ö Lee said, noting he thinks most people prefer bottled water to canned water anyway.
Both Lee and Bridges emphasized that no one went without water and it is unfortunate that the local media misunderstood the facts.
ōWe are preparing upwards of 12,000 meals a day,ö Lee said. ōThe city is tickled to death to have us here. We have received cards and letters from people who come through the line, thanking us.
ōIt is sad for us to take a black eye over something that was silly,ö he said. ōBut if the First Baptist Church [in Clewiston] and the people in this town are happy, then weÆve done our job.ö
ōAll of our folks have worked as hard as they could,ö Bridges added. ōIt was an awkward moment as we were getting set up and the Busch water came into the picture.ö
But to clarify all the inaccurate reports, ōthere was plenty of water available,ö Bridges emphasized, and ōno one was turned away.ö
Jennifer Davis Rash is managing editor of The Alabama Baptist, online at www.thealabamabaptist.org.


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Hi all,
I'm doing some image processing on a bitmap I load from an mbm file. The program computes different gradients of the image and eventually combines them in one. My question is now, what is the most efficient way to handle several temporary versions of one image?
Creating 6 CFbsBitmap (EGray256) in one function would probably cause a big overhead.
For some reason, if I try using pointers to hold the temp values (to copy them into the final image after all the processing is done), the app crashes without any error message:
this works, and I can access "final", but trying something likeCode:TUint8 * tmp=new TUint8[imgSize]; iBitmap->LockHeap(ETrue); // lock global heap TUint8* final = (TUint8*)iBitmap->DataAddress(); iBitmap->UnlockHeap(ETrue);
crashes it.Code:tmp[0] = 255;
What is the most efficient way to store those temporary values? Is this just a standard C++ pointer problem?
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Lately, I have proceeded to do a multitude of research on various things regarding the great game of baseball. One of the things that I examined happened to be the impact of the home run on a team in terms of wins and losses. Why? Because I wanted to see how much impact home runs actually have on wins and losses for every team. I wanted to see if there was a direct correlation between them. The answer didn't really shock me, per se, but the way that it stood out is what did the trick. Hell, the top four teams in the American League in home runs all have a winning record. Coincidence? Not really. And four of the top five teams in the National League in home runs have a winning record. Again, coincidence? Not entirely. There have been 4769 home runs in baseball this season to date (September 25th). With that said, are you ready to crunch some numbers?
The Arizona Diamondbacks, one of the worst teams in baseball this season, have hit 163 home runs this season. Of those 163, 55.8% (91) have come in their victories. Meanwhile, their pitching staff has given up just 29.2% (47) of their home runs during a victory. So, with one of the worst teams as a baseline for this analysis, let's look at another epically bad team. The Washington Nationals are in the same boat. They have 144 home runs this season. Of those 144, 53.5% (77) have come in victories. At the same time, like the Diamondbacks, their pitching staff has cut down the home runs. In victories, the Nationals have allowed just 24.3% (41) of their home runs. So what is the summary here? Home runs matter, but not in the way you think.
Driving a ball over the fence obviously helps your chances at winning the game. However, the main factor here is that teams that can limit home runs hit against them have a far higher chance of winning a game than a team that gives up a home run. And it's by an astronomical margin. It really is.
Exhibit A: New York Yankees
Wins: 87 Home Runs Allowed (97 games)
Losses: 88 Home Runs Allowed (56 games)
Analysis: The New York Yankees are allowing 0.90 home runs per game during a win. However, during a loss, they're allowing 1.57 home runs per game. That's nearly a 0.70 difference. That's just something that you don't see every day. Think it's just the Yankees? Think again.
Exhibit B: Los Angeles Angels
Wins: 82 Home Runs Allowed (90 games)
Losses: 93 Home Runs Allowed (62 games)
Analysis: The Los Angeles Angels are allowing 0.91 home runs per game during a win. Exactly 0.01 more than the Yankees. And, like the Yankees, they're allowing a higher rate during losses. The Angels are allowing 1.50 home runs per game during a loss. That's nearly a 0.60 difference. It's only 0.10 less than the Yankees but, at the same time, they're in the same ballpark even though the balls are not.
Exhibit C: Boston Red Sox
Wins: 63 Home Runs Allowed (91 games)
Losses: 85 Home Runs Allowed (61 games)
Analysis: The Boston Red Sox are allowing 0.69 home runs per game during a victory. During a loss, they're allowing 1.39 home runs per game. A difference, like the Yankees, of 0.70 between a victory and a loss.
So what does the data show? Well, it's quite simple really. If your team is hitting at least one home run per game and not allowing at least one home run per game, then they're going to be a team over .500. It's as simple as that. Teams live and die by the home run but in different ways. Certain teams can jack them out. Certain teams can prevent them. Certain teams can do both. Either way, the data shows the same conclusion. A team will only go as far as the ball travels.
P.S.: First time I've ever made a graph on Photoshop. Felt weird. And if anyone wants the numbers for every team, let me know.
The red bar is for victories and the blue bar is for losses. In case people didn't realize that.


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One forum member wants to know: "Has anyone tried Oxycise for weight loss?" I'm sure plenty of people have tried Oxycise, but does it really help you lose weight? Breathing is great for stress reduction, but using it exclusively for losing weight may not be the best idea in the world. What do you think? Have you tried Oxycise? Come join the discussion and tell us what you think.
- March 8, 2007 at 3:53 pm(1) Alicia says:
I love using my Oxycise video. I feel that it is a quick way to get a good workout. All of my muscles have tighten and I did lose inches with I first started them. I have not lost a whole lot of weight when I just do Oxycise, but when I diet I see a great difference.
- April 17, 2007 at 4:00 pm(2) Brianna says:
It does help you lose weight. Of course it takes committment and watching your portion sizes. Everyones body differs. The first three days I did Oxycise (after the birth of my 2nd child) I lost 2″ just around my waist, and considerable inches elsewhere. Within 6 months I had lost 30lbs. I was back to my weight (133 lbs.) when I met my husband. I feel stronger and healthier as I do Oxycise. When I Oxycise I also watch what I eat and do not eat after 7pm. Doing Oxycise also gives you more energy and it made me want to exercise more just for fun not just for health. The only true test is to try it yourself. My Mom introduced me to Oxycise and I was very skeptical. But I thought I didn't have much to lose (no pun intended). The cost is minimal and at most I would lose 15 minutes a day. I was thrilled with my results and I continue to use Oxycise. I just had my third baby. I Oxycised from my 2nd tri-mester to my 3rd and maintained good weight gain. Now I am on my way back to my goal weight. I recommend buying Level 1 DVD's or Video's to begin with and the book. The book gives helpful information and helps motivation.
- June 13, 2007 at 3:43 pm(3) momof2 says:
i tried oxycise 6 weeks after the birth of my 2nd child and so far it's working. within the first week i lost 3 inches off my waist. i've been doing it for about 10 weeks now and have lost about 8lbs. i haven't changed anything in my eating habits. it was frustrating at first because you hear of all these success stories where people lose 10lbs a month and i wasn't losing as fast but i realize everyone's different and loses weight at different rates. try it for yourself. if you oxycise correctly, you will see results.
- June 21, 2007 at 9:05 pm(4) Dorothy says:
It's like any other program in that if you don't put the tape in the machine and play it you don't get any benefit. What I like about it is that I have very bad knees, and these exercises avoid the high impact that many programs put you into. Also, if you breath correctly as you are taught, you will improve your lung capacity, which will carry over into other activities. Most people do not use all of their lung capacity, and by learning to breathe correctly, you'll function better in every area.
- August 15, 2007 at 9:04 pm(5) Rebecca says:
I love Oxycize. I have not seen a big change in my weight, but I've lost 3 dress sizes. I'll take a smaller size over a lower weight anyday!
- September 24, 2007 at 10:33 pm(6) Elva says:
I have tried oxycise for 8 weeks regularly and never lost 1 lb. or one inch. Does anyone else have that problem?
- March 3, 2008 at 3:44 pm(7) Amy says:
How do you Oxycise? Is there a free technique on-line that I can read about? Thanks!
- April 22, 2008 at 12:35 pm(8) April says:
My oxycise vhs tapes were eaten by my machine! I am now ordering replacement dvds. And my VHS machie is no longer.
This is the only workout I can do and the only one that has ever worked for me. If you have an injury, disability or other reason you cannot do impact fitness or sports, this is the answer.
You loose weight, inches and feel good. For me this is a miracle!
- April 23, 2008 at 11:34 am(9) Jessa says:
I have used oxycise off and on for years, I do it for awhile, and I always see inch loss, not so much on the scale, but It is amazing to me how much *tighter my skin will get* and how much * thinner* I will appear without the scale moving. Which I really have never understood, I just know that it happens. I will say that when I have managed to control my eating on top of doing Oxycise I have seen better results with the scale but even without eating changes, Oxycise alone will still do wonderful things for inch loss and my skin in general. I wish it would of been marketed more for the skin results , firming and clearing , and less for scale weight loss. I think more people would know what to expect out of it that way.
- September 16, 2008 at 8:00 am(10) jonathan cox says:
I have used oxycise for many years.I havent lost any more weight but i find its great for getting rid of stress.Its because you stretch your lungs,which tend to tighten up from stress and then you shallow breathe.If you are easily irritated or stressed,it will change your life.I am a Driving Instructor and it helps with me! 13 years of it!
I also read,that your lung capacity is an indicator of your life expectation,so keep them stretched with oxycise!
- March 1, 2009 at 12:48 pm(11) Katharina says:
I am very disappointed with this system!
It all sounded so possitiv, so promising, "forget about 'no pain no gain'", and all the rest of it.
Well, first of all, if you want to do the program thoroughly it takes more than 15 min a day.
Secondly, it is not all that easy to follow the description, hard to figure out, what is meant with 'tilting the pelvic', and other descriptions like that. In some of the positions it is almost impossible to breathe.
Anyway, I've really worked hard at it for a whole week and guess what? Absolutely no results! I gained two kilos (!) and haven't lost even half an inch.
If this is a 100% water proof system, and if I really tried to follow it as best as I could, why then does it not work for me? Am I a different sort of species?
It once more proves, that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
I was so hopeful, to finally have found something to solve my problem!..
- March 4, 2009 at 5:34 pm(12) Laurel says:
I used Oxycise several years ago and had great results. It took 2 weeks before I noticed any difference, but once it started, it went fast. I have very bad knees and have been told not to walk or do any aerobics. This is a great solution for me. I do this for about 20 minutes a day combined with watching my diet and using a stationary bike (for my knees). There is a tape that explains and shows slowly how to do the pelvic tilt and explains the breathing technique. Maybe you need that to help you get started.
- March 30, 2009 at 4:23 pm(13) Debbie says:
Oxycise is great. there are no excuses to keep you from doing it, like it's too dark outside or it's raining, or my hair is a mess, I can't go to the gym like this. Just find a spot in your house and do it! I lost 23 pounds a couple of years agao and shamefully stopped doing Oxycise and have gained most of it back. I didn't make significant changes in my diet, but did the Oxycise workouts with "gusto" as Jill says. Just keep at it, you will be amazed.
- July 16, 2009 at 11:13 am(14) Alica says:
I have used oxycise many times over the past 9 years to trim up. It always amazes me how quickly it works and how much better I feel. I also know that I need to do it if my back starts hurting, its an almost instant fix for that. I don't know why I ever quit. A few years ago in less than a months time I went from a tight dress size 22 to a 14. Thats pretty signifigant. I also used it for my school beauty pageant when I was in high school, and I recall that the dress started out a little tight and by the time of the pageant the dress had to be taken in. If you do this correctly, I really whole heartedly believe that it works. I'm getting ready to reembark on a lifestyle change and I plan to include this in it. I know that you instantly can feel the burn as I tighten muscles that have been neglected. And it also helps improve posture. You can't go wrong!
- August 13, 2009 at 12:49 pm(15) A.S. says:
This is a wonderful program for the morbidly obese and people who can't walk or stand. I use to have the videos and loaned them out (never to get them back) Well I found a new set and book at my local library sale and took it to mean I should start doing it again. It feels great!
- September 20, 2009 at 7:32 pm(16) Diana says:
I enjoy Oxycise and it did work for me. I went from an 18 to a 10. It took about 6 months. What took time to put on takes time to take off. Though it is not for everyone. All the people I have told about the program who tried it, love it. I started Oxycise in 1999 and feel it was the best decision I could have ever made.
If you do not use it, I can quarentee it will never work.
- October 9, 2009 at 5:48 pm(17) Deb Hovey says:
I have been doing Oxycise for about 3 weeks and I really believe it is making a difference in my inch loss. I love it for all the reasons people have said. However, I have one concern and I wondered if anyone else experienced this. I don't know if I am not doing some of the positions inorrectly but some positions put a great deal of stress on my neck. Has anyone else had that experience??
- October 19, 2009 at 12:46 pm(18) Lila says:
I was also skeptical about using oxycise and hesitated using it for a while. Once I commited to a low carb diet and oxycise as my only source of exercise, I dropped close to 50 pounds in three months. It does work if done in combination with a balanced diet and it really tones you up. It is very important to do the techique correctly too, otherwise, you might not see the results you are looking for. Good Luck to you all with the program.
- November 17, 2009 at 9:20 pm(19) JB says:
Kataharina, 7 days is not a significant amount of time to really get results from any system. IN fact if you walked 20 miles a day at a slow relaxing pace for 7 days guess what? You would not see drastic results.Exerciseing is not a form of magic. It generaly takes people in more conventional systems like weight lifting a full 30 days of working out to be able to notice or see any results in the mirror. Significant changes that can be measured with a tape measure or scale generaly require at least 60-90 days.
The only thing that you might notice in 7 days is that your muscle tone will improve if you had some lack of muscle tone before. I did not know if I should laugh at you or cry for you. I blame the public school systems for peoples lack of understanding on almost all issues from how their body works to how their car works!
Give the program a solid 30 days minimum to do some work. You might not see resultsinthe mirror right away it depends onhow much fat you have to lose and how much muscle mass you already have. You should though be able to feel the difference in how your body feels from a new program in about 2 weeks time.
People who experince resutls rather quickly are either geneticly different from most human beings or their quick results could also be wishful thinking.The body is a machine and it follows some law's to the letter but can bend or break under the right conditions. No one mentions their diet, how often per day they are doing the program or how long or any past atheltic training etc…..Too many variables.
Ihope you did not stop after 7 days as that would be a huge waste. No one decides to run a marathon then trains for 7 days and then stops! Well not if they want to reach their goal.
Anyone that believes everything you read and tinks that it is a UNiversal Truth needs to wake up! The fine prints on many ad's dealing with diet pills, diet books etc…..say something to the effect of "results not typical"! They are not going to put the average weight loss or inch's lost as that wouldnot sell anything they are always going to put those standout individuals that got better then normal results.
Anyone doing this should not be going into it as a quaick fix to get ready for a wedding or some other special occassion that is 7 days away etc….You should invest in yoruself and work the program until you see for sure it is not going to work that to me means youneed to give it a minimum of a full 90 days! Now one got fat over night and no one is going to lose it over night!
I used Body Flex in the past and in two weeks time I could see results inthe mirror. I just ordered Oxycise because it seems like the next logical step in the progression.
- February 4, 2011 at 4:48 pm(20) Eve says:
I tried Oxycise with a lot of sceptism. After 1 week I had the hang of it and realized I was doing them wrong. By the end of the 2nd week I had lost inches. In this time I also found I was sleeping better and was going to the loo at least once a day instead of once a fortnight.
Having said that, I got a flu and have not been back to it seriously. It is so easy but at the end of the day, I am lazy. Goodluck fellow slimmers
- May 30, 2011 at 1:15 pm(21) Diane says:
I am 51 years old, 5'6″ and weigh 127 pounds. I love oxycise and have been doing it for almost 11 years at least 5 times a week. It works. People who claim it does not work are likely not breathing properly, doing it inconsistently, or just plain putting too much food in their piehole (for which I HIGHLY recommend Geneen Roth's books or retreats as she doesn't advocate dieting at all but focuses entirely on emotionally driven eating). Oxycise WORKS and it's something you can do until you are dead. I also hike, bike, and kayak on a very regular basis but my hips tend to ache with all this activity and usually it takes a good night's rest and an "easy" day to recover for me. But Oxycise I can do anytime, anywhere, as often as I feel like it. It never hurts and I always feel better even after just a few positions. My body is toned and strong and my doctor keeps telling me how clear my lungs are and it also is WONDERFUL to relieve stress. I would recommend it to anyone. I too loaned out my tapes over and over to others who never bothered to use them (but didn't return them either!) and I truly believe that if you make an investment in something you are far more likely to use it. I don't use the tapes anymore as I have all my favorite exercises memorized. I wish I could teach this to everyone or even in schools to kids given that America is rapidly approaching the point of 70% of its population being overweight or obese. Very sad state of affairs indeed.
- June 28, 2011 at 8:54 am(22) arlene says:
I love oxycise. I used it a few years ago, and within a month, i had lost 3 inches in my waist, and lost so much inches. It was always in the back of my mind. This time I will also be eating living foods along with doing my exercise.
- December 30, 2011 at 10:57 am(23) Judi says:
Today I dusted off my old Oxycise tapes and used them. Already I feel more energized. As a singer, I have the added benefit of really feeling like I'm "stretching" my lungs and gaining adding air capacity.
- February 26, 2012 at 9:29 pm(24) Artemis says:
my comment is for Katharina, #11. Gee, you used if for a WHOLE WEEK. Wow. That's commitment. Not. If you are overweight, and I'm guessing you are, did you gain all your excess poundage in a week? Are you one of the millions of people who think they can gain weight for years and lose it all in a week? Try using the program for something reasonable like 6 months before you give up. If you gained 2 kilos in a week then you've got bigger problems. Maybe even health problems related to fluid retention.
I've used this program for years. Regularly, like a minimum of 5 days a week. It works. I'm fit, toned, slim, have great core strength and lung capacity. I'm also in my 50s. If you listen to Jill or read the book she states pretty clearly that this is not a quick fix. Anything worth doing takes commitment and keeping at it. There is no "magic" here. As they say at Nike, just do it.


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Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol said a toddler has died from injuries after being struck by a SUV inside a state park.
Troopers said the crash happened inside the Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area near campground one just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Coroner Sonny Cox said 18-month-old Regan Griffin died in the crash.
The driver of an SUV struck Griffin in the roadway while turning onto State Park Road from private property, troopers said.
Griffin was taken to the hospital and later died.
Cox has ruled the manner of death was accidental. He said an autopsy would be performed on Sunday.
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Surf Bum
Drew Luster had a privileged upbringing, needless to say.
His father, a psychiatrist, had died of lung cancer the year before the Max Factor company sale.
Drew and a younger sister were raised by their mother and a nanny in Malibu, Calif., where his neighbors included Barbra Streisand. He attended Windward, an exclusive West Los Angeles day school tucked between Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.
But studying was secondary to his other pursuits: skiing, surfing and skateboarding. He later attended Santa Barbara City College but left without earning a degree.
In 1981, his mother paid $170,000 to buy Drew a small house on the beach in Mussel Shoals, a tiny surfside community just off the Pacific Coast Highway south of Santa Barbara.
The house was far from ostentatious — a flat-top, one-story bungalow with a square footage not much bigger than a double-wide trailer.
But it suited Luster, and there he became a full-time surf bum, living primarily off his trust fund allowance of $55,000 a year. He dabbled in real estate and played the stock market, but Luster never had to be bothered with a real job.
He could walk out of his oceanside house and be surfing in minutes at Mussel Shoals, where the Pacific produces reliable if not spectacular waves. But Rincon Point, a California surfing Mecca, is just minutes away, and Luster became a regular among the men and woman who gathered there to hang ten or simply hang out.
He regarded surfing as a form of creative expression. "It's an artistic form, like a dance," he told the Los Angeles Times.
Elizabeth Luster didn't get it. Luster's slacking was a longtime source of conflict with his mother, who for years dedicated her time and money to a charitable foundation focused on animal rights.
Even fatherhood did not put a crimp in Drew's surfer-dude lifestyle.
He and a girlfriend, Valerie Balderama, had two children, a son, Connor, born in 1991, and daughter Quinn, born three years later.
The couple broke up, but Drew Luster supported his offspring and was involved in the children's lives.
So was Luster's mother. She bought Balderama and her grandchildren a home in pricey Pacific Palisades, where $1 million gets you two bedrooms and one bath.
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In Contention's Kris Tapley and I have actually seen most of the Oscar movies now, and even though we're not supposed to write about all of them yet, we do talk about the sexy musical Nine, Clint Eastwood's Invictus and the mixed reaction to Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. We also get into the rising fortunes of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and the marketing behind the last movie to be unveiled in coming weeks, James Cameron's Avatar.
Thomasi | November 29, 2009 8:23 AM
Gary B is right. A lot of people are forgetting about District 9. I know I am. I made a real effort to forget about it, and it took me several days. Several long, painful days.
Megan | November 29, 2009 6:47 AM
You guys are both really intelligent, articulate, and thoughtful individuals in your field who really provide some great insight into this award season. Great discussion.
brian burnett | November 29, 2009 5:58 AM
Thanks, Anne and Kris for these Oscar Talks - they're a real treat, and much more fun and informative than written reviews. Anne, your blog is required reading for anyone interested in the industry!
ben | November 29, 2009 3:46 AM
In next week's Oscar Talk, could you please convince Mr. Tapley to drop that insufferable "K" from his first name.
Gary B | November 28, 2009 10:06 AM
What about District 9, I think that ALOT of people are forgetting about this FANTASTIC movie!!!


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Sovereignty. Sugar. Revolution. These are the three axes this book uses to link the works of contemporary women artists from Haiti—a country excluded in contemporary Latin American and Caribbean literary studies—the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. In From Sugar to Revolution: Women's Visions of Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, Myriam Chancy aims to show that Haiti's exclusion is grounded in its historical role as a site of ontological defiance. Her premise is that writers Edwidge Danticat, Julia Alvarez, Zoé Valdés, Loida Maritza Pérez, Marilyn Bobes, Achy Obejas, Nancy Morejón, and visual artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons attempt to defy fears of "otherness" by assuming the role of "archaeologists of amnesia." They seek to elucidate women's variegated lives within the confining walls of their national identifications—identifications wholly defined as male. They reach beyond the confining limits of national borders to discuss gender, race, sexuality, and class in ways that render possible the linking of all three nations. Nations such as Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba are still locked in battles over self-determination, but, as Chancy demonstrates, women's gendered revisionings may open doors to less exclusionary imaginings of social and political realities for Caribbean people in general.
Myriam J.A. Chancy is the author of both non-fiction and fiction, including Framing Silence: Revolutionary Novels by Haitian Women (1997), Searching for Safe Spaces: Afro-Caribbean Women Writers in Exile (1997), which won a Choice OAB Award for 1998, and Spirit of Haiti (2003), shortlisted for Best First Book, Canada/Caribbean region, Commonwealth Prize 2004. The Loneliness of Angels (2010) was shortlisted in the fiction category of the OCM Bocas Prize in Caribbean Literature 2011 and won the 2011 Guyana Prize in Literature Caribbean Award, Best Fiction 2010. Chancy sits on the editorial advisory board of PMLA and is professor of English at the University of Cincinnati.
"In this original and provocative study, Myriam Chancy reads the catastrophic history of the Caribbean in the narrative and visual fictions of a number of remarkable women artists, disclosing hitherto uncharted maps of time and voice and remembrance. A work of studied insight, engaged criticism, and graceful sentences, it will alter not only the frames in which Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic are represented, but the very conditions for a gendered and transnational inquiry into the Caribbean present."
— David Scott, Columbia University; Editor, Small Axe
"Rich and suggestive, this broad-ranging and original study combines interpretive readings and personal conversations with individual artists. Chancy places women's bodies, voices, memories, and visions at the centre of a careful scrutiny of the way three global axes of power—sugar, sovereignty, and revolution—have defined and confined Caribbean history, with its traumatic events and lingering painful memories. Conjugating national and transnational approaches to the Creolophone, Anglophone, and Hispanophone islands, Chancy redefines our understanding of terror by opening up innovative cultural and scholarly avenues for hopeful new beginnings. This is a transformative intervention in the contemporary realities of the region."
— Françoise Lionnet, UCLA; Co-editor, The Creolization of Theory
"Chancy's multifaceted study examines contemporary Cuban, Haitian, and Dominican women's use of literary and performance arts to resurrect marginalized and silenced subjects' memories. Her paradigm for constructing cohesive Caribbean relations is the Haitian Revolution's broad rejection of the French occupation, Haiti's reclamation of national sovereignty, freedom from the imposition of Enlightenment logic, and reassertion of collective national memory. Troubling for Chancy's transformative vision is neighbouring nations' acceptance of imposed rather than original, indigenous cultures, thereby rejecting association with Haiti's black majority population.... This book is an incredible read."
— J.C. Richards, Park University, Choice


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Return To Play Criteria; The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. 2003
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Roy Sexton's first book Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real is set for release on the Open Books imprint February 28, 2014. Sexton, a resident of Saline/Ann Arbor, launched his entertainment blog of the same name (www.reelroyreviews.com) on Independence Day in 2012 and, nearly two years later, is a published author.
Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real is a compilation of essays composed in tribute to (and sometimes frustration with) the art-form known as "cinema" -with a few theatre, music, and concert analyses thrown in for good measure. As a populist at heart, Sexton's sensibility is grounded in a desire to see good stories, well told.
For Sexton, film is an encapsulated medium. Whether 90 minutes or three hours, a movie tells one story-beginning, middle, and end-introducing you to new friends, enemies, and locales in an efficiently designed delivery mechanism. With a good film, Sexton feels you get the experience of reading a novel (whether or not the film is in fact based on any work of literature) in a highly compressed fashion.
Sexton argues that, in the best movie-going experience, your brain leaves your body for a bit, you take a mini-vacation to places you might not otherwise ever see, and you return to your regularly scheduled life a bit changed, perhaps enlightened, and hopefully re-energized.
Sexton notes, "I try to respect that (for the most part) these are show business professionals putting (ideally) their best feet forward and that they are human beings with hearts and souls and feelings. I hope I never seem cruel. I don't mean to be. These writings are off-the-cuff and journal-style and come from as positive a place as I can muster....Approach everything and everyone honestly and with positive intent and offer candid feedback with an open heart and as much kindness as possible."
Open Books Technical Editor Kelly Huddleston adds, "Whether he is reviewing August: Osage County or Wreck-It Ralph, Sexton delivers smart and funny reviews sprinkled with clever and thought-provoking insights about modern-day culture. This is not just a book about movie, theatre, music, and concert reviews. Viewed throughout the reels, Reel Roy Reviews, Vol 1: Keepin' It Real offers a clever and candid social commentary on American life."
A self-described small town boy who never quite fit in but learned how to survive playground games with a sense of humor, a bit of style, and a love of movies, Sexton, son of Don and Susie Sexton, grew up in Columbia City, Indiana. His mother (www.susieduncansexton.com) is also a published author, whose two essay collections Secrets of an Old Typewriter and More Secrets of an Old Typewriter, are published by Open Books (www.open-bks.com).
Roy earned his Bachelor's degree from Wabash College in 1995 and is a 1997 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned his Master's degree in Theatre. In 2007, Roy graduated with his MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of Leadership Detroit, is a governor-appointed member of the Michigan Council of Labor and Economic Growth and was appointed to the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association Board of Governors in 2012.
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Troubling times at Hampton City Hall
Published: Friday, February 7, 2014 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 9:29 p.m.
Hampton City Hall, with its blue accents and rust-speckled roof, lies a little way past the railroad tracks on County Road 18, the asphalt vein that runs through the heart of this 1-square-mile town in Bradford County.
On the roads that branch off from the main drag through town, you'll find an auto mechanic's shop, an elementary school and a couple of churches. But it's City Hall, bordered by Hampton's volunteer fire department and a BP gas station and convenience store, that's the talk of the town right now.
This town of roughly 500 residents has drawn the attention of the Florida Auditor General's Office, which conducted an operational audit of the city of Hampton last year and is expected to release its final report today.
The state submitted a list of 31 preliminary and tentative findings and recommendations to the city in late December. The report detailed many problems, including thousands of dollars' worth of questionable purchases made with the city's credit cards and charge account, poor maintenance of public records and issues that stemmed from the lack of a policy regarding the city's employment of relatives.
Many of the town's residents have expressed anger and surprise at the findings.
One resident, 60-year-old Frank Bryant, who recently moved back to Hampton, said the City Council needs to implement safeguards to ensure these problems never happen again.
"The council needs to be a little more hands-on than just signing the bills at the end of the month," he said.
There's a lot of confusion in the Hampton community over the apparent problems at City Hall, he said, because residents trusted the people in charge.
"You always think that your city's doing the right thing for the people that live here," he said. "And then when it comes out it's like, 'Wow.' "
Capt. Brad Smith of the Bradford County Sheriff's Office said the agency is coordinating with the state to determine if a criminal investigation is needed and, if so, how to proceed.
"One way or another, we're going to make sure that justice is served," he said.
Tension at City Hall
When the City Council met at City Hall last week to go over the state's preliminary findings, 16 or so residents came to have their say, too.
They occasionally interrupted with questions as acting Mayor Myrtice McCullough — who assumed that role when Gov. Rick Scott suspended Mayor Barry Moore from office in November after he was arrested on allegations of selling oxycodone — went through the report and the city's responses.
Much of what she said was underlaid with muttered comments from the crowd.
"Did the state just want to know (that) you know how to run the City Council?" one woman asked after McCullough said the city government would comply with the state's recommendation that it ensure its bank accounts are monitored to avoid overdraft fees. The auditor general's report noted the city incurred $605 in such fees between October 2009 and June 2013.
When the credit card issue came up, several residents expressed shock about the thousands of dollars spent at a local convenience store and the lack of oversight.
City Attorney John E. Maines IV assured them the credit cards had been secured in a lockbox.
According to the state's report, the City Council didn't adopt guidelines for the appropriate use of charge accounts and credit cards. Between October 2009 and June 2013, two city credit cards were collectively used to make $25,857 worth of purchases, while the city racked up $132,350 on a charge account at a nearby convenience store.
The report stated that city personnel said the City Council approved billing statements before payment, but a state examination showed no such documentation for the majority of the billing statements that were reviewed.
The report cited a lack of supporting receipts, without which city records can't demonstrate if specific charges are reasonable, as another concern.
Residents at the meeting also said they were upset by $27,517 in questionable expenditures, including $12,325 spent on candy, decorations and other items for fall festivals and holiday parties for the children of Hampton as well as $875 for gift cards for employees and other people for Christmas. The state recommended the city document the authorized public purposes of these expenses.
"$27,000 for that?" one of the men at the meeting asked.
"For that little Christmas parade we had?" another added.
"Jeez," one woman said.
Toward the end of the meeting, a resident pointed out that many of the state's recommendations, such as keeping invoices, seemed like common sense. He also took issue with the lack of services provided by the city government.
"I ain't never seen nothing done in this town," he said.
Council member Bill Goodge told the crowd the issues they brought up were good ones the city would address. "Just hang in there with us, and we're going to work some things up," he said.
Moving forward
The Hampton government already has begun to address some of the state's preliminary recommendations, but the City Council still has a lot of decisions to make.
"I don't think that there's anything in the findings themselves that cannot be addressed with good sound management and oversight," Maines, the city's attorney, told The Sun.
The state's finding that the city hadn't established an adequate separation of duties is an issue frequently noted in small communities with small staffs, he said. In Hampton, the city clerk shoulders a wide range of responsibilities — including, according to the report, all phases of the city government's financial transactions.
"Obviously, if you could have additional people and a separation of functions within offices you would have a more effective operation," he said. "I don't think there's any question about that, but the resources aren't there in a lot of small communities — and they certainly aren't in Hampton."
Former City Clerk Jane Hall, who resigned last year, is mentioned multiple times in the preliminary report. According to the report, the city paid Hall's daughter and son for services not reported to the Internal Revenue Service. It also noted the City Council, which hadn't adopted policies regarding the employment of relatives, illegally reappointed Hall as city clerk while her husband, Charles Hall, was serving on the board, although he abstained from voting.
Messages left for Charles Hall, who still serves on the council, and McCullough, the acting mayor, had not been returned by late Thursday.
The city's response to the state said it would consider adopting a policy and intends to comply with all applicable laws related to employing relatives.
The state also found that lax controls and other missteps led to apparent overpayments amounting to $8,258 to Jane Hall. But the city noted in its response to the state that Jane Hall "vehemently" denied that finding.
In a letter to McCullough included in the city's response, Jane Hall wrote that she actually appears to have been underpaid by the city, according to Hampton's records.
Public records retention was listed as a problem for Hampton in the state's report, which stated the city didn't have a systematic method for maintaining them.
In response to the state's inquiry, city personnel said many of its records from before 1999 had been kept in a storage building and were destroyed because of rain and flooding. The city's water meter log books from before April 2012 got lost in a swamp because of a traffic accident involving Hampton's water utility operator, staff said.
However, the city's records didn't show an accident report, and city personnel said the incident wasn't reported, according to the state's preliminary findings.
The city's response to the state explained that the city couldn't "corroborate the accuracy" of some of the auditor general's findings because of limited resources and personnel, although that admission shouldn't be interpreted as an objection to any of the findings.
Although the City Council and government staff have a lot of issues to sort through, Maines said Hampton has made some substantial changes.
In addition to securing its credit cards, the city has sent out a request for proposals from people with auditing backgrounds who could assist with bookkeeping as an additional control on that process.
It might take some time to deal with all of the issues raised by the state, but Maines said the city and its council members are committed to making the necessary changes.
"Definitely, I think, this council wants to make sure things are done correctly," he said.
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In an effort to improve the graduation rate for higher education in the Silver State, Nevada's College Kick Start Program is set to launch statewide on Tuesday.
The program establishes a $50 savings account for every single public school kindergarten student in Nevada.
Using grant money, the pilot included nearly 3,500 kids -- including 400 from Washoe County. And with this expansion, the program will now include nearly 35,000 kindergarten students across the state.
State Treasurer Kate Marshall says the program is using a portion of program manager fees - not taxpayer dollars - to open these college savings accounts.
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AAA Durham Bulls
Chris Nowak hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to provide all the offense the Bulls would need as they defeated Rochester 1-0 on Monday night. The game lasted only one hour and 56 minutes, the shortest game of the season for Durham.
Wade Davis improved to 4-1 on the season, going 6 2/3 innings, giving up two hits while walking one and striking out three. Winston Abreu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save.
Reid Brignac was o-for-2 with a walk, and Matt Joyce went 0-3.
The Bulls and Red Wings end their series at 1 pm today.
AA Montgomery Biscuits
The Biscuits swept both games of a doubleheader over the Mississippi Braves on Monday night, winning both with 5-4 scores.
In Game 2, the Braves jumped ahead 3-0 off Montgomery starter Aneury Rodriguez in the second inning. Rodriguez (2-5) settled down and didn't allow a run his last three innings to get the win. He pitched five innings, allowing three runs on five hits. He walked three and struckout seven.
The Biscuits put runs on the board in both the second and third innings, then in the fifth got an RBI groundout by Rhyne Hughes and a two-run homer by Jason Perry to give them the lead.
Eduardo Morlan pitched a scoreless seventh for the save.
In Game 1, Desmond Jennings doubled and scored in the first, Cesar Suarez homered in the second, and Hughes hit a three-run homer in the fifth. For the game, Hughes drove in four runs.
Heath Rollins got the win, going five innings, allowing two runs on six hits. He walked two and struckout five. Calvin Medlock pitched two innings for the save.
For the doubleheader, Jennings was 2-for-5 with two doubles and three runs scored and three stolen bases, and Hughes was 1-for-5 with a homer and five RBI.
A+ Charlotte Stone Crabs
The Stone Crabs were rained out again. They will attempt another doubleheader tonight.
A Bowling Green Hot Rods
Jake Jefferies homered and drove in two runs, helping the Hot Rods defeat the Charleston River Dogs 6-5 on Monday night.
Chris Andujar started but took a no-decision. He went four innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, while walking two and striking out four. Tommy Rafferty (2-0) pitched two innings and got the win. Josh Satow allowed a run in the ninth but still earned his third save.
Tim Beckham went 0-for-4 and is now 3 for his last 25 (.120) and is hitting .216 (8-for-37) in his last ten games. Kyeong Kang went 3-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base.
Notes from the Farm
*The Rays released former 10th-round pick Matt Walker. Walker never reached higher than Class A and was suspended 50 games last July for failing a test for amphetamines.
*Durham first baseman Chris Richard was named the International League Batter of the Week. He batted .429 with three homers and 13 RBI over the span.


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Churches Across the Nation Will Join Together on Friend Sunday, March 30, to Encourage Members to Reach Out and Invite Their Friends to Church
Contact: Alison Kennedy, 800-991-6011 ext 3386
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 28, 2014 /
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/ -- The first annual Friend Sunday is March 30, 2014, and marks a new initiative when churches join together and encourage their members to reach out and invite friends and family to a special service where friendship is honored and encouraged. The Friend Sunday movement hopes to reach every home in America with an invitation to a Bible-believing church and ultimately into a relationship with Jesus.
Friend Sunday was launched in response to a survey of churches who participated in National Back To Church Sunday in 2013 -- over 90% of whom said they would be interested in participating in a spring event centered around members bringing a friend with them to church. This survey also shows 84 percent of churches recognize that having a designated day to invite people to church plays an important role in motivating members to reach out to their friends and family with an invitation.
According to church growth expert Win Arn, the friendship factor is one of the most important reasons people come to church. A survey of more than 50,000 people over the last 10 years revealed that between 75 and 90 percent of people say they began attending church because someone invited them.
Participating in Friend Sunday provides churches with an invite-able event in spring in addition to Back to Church Sunday in the fall, and also helps churches get their name and information out in the community through invitations, social media, and word of mouth. Churches are encouraged to sign up at
and begin taking steps now to encourage members to get out of their comfort zones and invite someone to church on March 30.
Friend Sunday has an interactive Facebook page (
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. As churches register, their names and locations are added to the roster, allowing people to easily find a church to attend on this special Sunday.
To help churches successfully plan an effective event, the Friend Sunday Church Kit, which includes videos, a planning guide, web and social media graphics with digital marketing ideas, and a sermon outline, is available at the Friend Sunday Store.


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By Geena MartinezNewsWest 9
MARFA - Just weeks after going up, the controversial Playboy logo in Marfa continues to cause controversy. But now a state agency said that sign is illegal and it has to come down, but the reason why just might surprise you.
"I think it's terrible," Joseph Lapinsk, said.
"I was shocked at first," another resident said.
"I thought it was strange and funny," Ana Catano said.
If you're driving through Marfa, it's almost impossible to miss.
The Playboy bunny logo was put up just a few weeks ago. Some people call it art but others say it's offensive. After a complaint was made, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) now says it's illegal.
Lineaus Lorette is the man behind that complaint.
"Several neighbors came and they were really offended by the sign and they asked me to do something," Lorette said. "They don't think it's a positive image of Marfa."
Playboy Enterprises put up their logo in an attempt to revamp their image through art and culture, but not everyone agreed.
"I think maybe people are disturbed by what the sign represents," Catano said.
"Every kid in the universe is gonna wanna know what it's about," Lapinski said.
Lorette said he's familiar with advertising laws so he went to TXDOT and filed a complaint after noticing the bunny didn't have a permit number anywhere around it.
"It's a sign, it's not art. It's a trademarked logo," Lorette said. "If you tried to put that bunny on the side of your building, you'd be sued."
TXDOT looked into the complaint and sure enough, they agreed the sign is illegal.
In a statement, the agency said it's, "because the landowner doesn't have a Texas License for Outdoor Advertising and a specific permit application for the sign was not submitted."
But that's not all. The agency also said the location where the sign has been placed does not qualify for a permit.
So now the bunny has to come down. For some, it's good news.
"This is a nice beautiful place," Lapinski said. "You don't have to push your advertising on us."
But others didn't see a problem with it.
"For me, it doesn't hurt," Richard Vasquez said. "It'll bring more people to see it, that's all."
"We can't really see it from here so I won't miss it," another resident said.
NewsWest 9 tried contacting Playboy for a comment but our calls were not returned.
TXDOT said the landowner has 45 days to remove the sign.
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Because a cell phone they probably got for free with activation with a bill that's most likely under $100 a month is what's keeping them from affording a house.
Cell phone service is cheaper than a landline. I don't consider a cell a luxury anymore.
The current process is being conducted because, while all housing units are filled, the waiting list is depleted and the current group of applicants will be put on a new waiting list. There are a total of 655 housing spots available -- 200 public housing units and 455 vouchers for rent assistance in private housing. East Point currently has five housing developments, but three of them will be closed or sold.Lemish said it will likely be six months before any vacancies arise and that people could spend up to 10 years on the waiting list.
FRG is the most logical poster on this board. You guys just don\'t like where the logical conclusions take you.
QuoteLemish said it will likely be six months before any vacancies arise and that people could spend up to 10 years on the waiting list.
Lemish said it will likely be six months before any vacancies arise and that people could spend up to 10 years on the waiting list.
While most of those 30,000 people are never going to enact a lifestyle change and "get their act together", if they did, where does anybody think 30,000 good jobs are going to come from? Atlanta isn't exactly booming right now. There are A LOT of good people with college degrees unemployed or marginally employed right now.
you know it was interesting today i was getting gas at the local station and a bunch of young guys about my age or a little older (I'm 23) came in. They were clearly in the construction business and were almost certainly guys with nothing more than a high school diploma. They can't be making more than 15 dollars an hour and that is probably way too high. well as i'm in line to pay for my gas each guy walks up with 2 or 3 large energy drinks, 2 gatorades that looked like some new fancy overhyped brand, and some candy bars. Each guy in front of me rung up over 10 dollars worth of stuff. Think about that. One hour of their labor eaten up after taxes for some drinks and candy bars. Oh and then i walk out to my 98 camry (i could buy another car but i'm saving up money in a car fund right now so i can pay cash in a year) and see them get into 2 very new looking pickup trucks. whatever happened to people learning to save some of their money and not spend all of their available income on things that are going to be immediately consumed (i.e. spending 10 dollars every afternoon on drinks and candy bars) and "assets" that lose most of their value within 5 years. there is no way those guys can afford the vehicles they are driving. they are indicative of our societal problems. we consume and consume with little to no savings and then we have to have the gov't or charity bail us out in our old age because we never planned for retirement (most articles i've read recently say that less than 1/2 of all Americans have more than 20k in savings)
In the end you are not taking that money on our way to dirt naps. o.Osincerely signed, the socialist sage known as All_da_way
What if the government cut off those services because it could no longer afford it (which it can't anyways)? What would these people do? Shrivel up and die? Or would their survival instinct kick in and would they do something about their situation?
Neuter them to prevent the spread of stupidity.


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Pros? Built in face shield is AWESOME. Built in mitts, lots of pockets, pit zips.
Cons? Am on my second Loki Meta (women's); weak zipper stitching on the side pockets on both jackets.
Returned the first one, took over a month (!!) to get a replacement, leaving me without a winter coat (not good!). I gave up on that, and ended up going to a 2nd dealer. After failure by jacket #2, the new dealer advised me they would see about getting it fixed or replaced.
Long story short, no contact from Loki, and now I am to bring the jacket back in March (when it's not -30 Celsius) to get the zipper replaced.
Emailed Loki? NO response. Very disappointed by the company. Don't think I'll buy another jacket from them, because for $325, I expect quality and service.
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Changing mountain conditions will never catch you offguard in the innovative and stormproof Meta Jacket from Loki. Be prepared for a myriad of conditions in the waterproof and breathable hard shell construction and don't fret over packing accessories as this jacket comes equipped with an integrated face shield and mitts - simultaneously reducing bulk while adding functionality, and leaving you prepared for anything Mother Nature might throw at you.
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NICOSIA – Tension is high outside the Bank of Cyprus headquarters in Nicosia where bondholders on Tuesday are besieging the building demanding compensation for the loss of their savings.
The demonstrators gathered outside the entrance of the building and demanded management come out to see them.
Tempers rose as there was no response with a number of demonstrators moving to enter the building, where they were stopped by police.
The demonstrators broke flower pots outside the building, others banged ashtrays and their placards on the glass panes. Eye witnesses said items were also thrown at the building.
The protesters were appeased when the chairman of their association Fivos Mavrovouniotis announced that a meeting will be held with President Anastasiades on Thursday.
"We will await the decisions of the government in February. If they do not satisfy us, then I will lead the war," he said, and urged demonstrators to be patient and exercise self restraint.
The bond holders have seen their savings wiped out as a result of the bail-in of the island's two largest banks.


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A year ago, heavy duty encryption technology was something cybersecurity professionals, privacy nuts, and the odd investigative journalist cared about. Then the Snowden leaks happened. Suddenly, we were all acutely aware of how exposed our data is to the prying eyes of spies and hackers alike. But it doesn't have to… »


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News: Memphis Bleek Kills Music Hiatus Speculation, "I've Been Working For Three, Four Years" [Video]
Monday, Sep 19, 2011 5:44PM
Former Roc-A-Fella Records rapper Memphis Bleek recently talked about what he has been up to over the past few years and why it is more important to carefully craft new records rather than rushing out a retail project.
Admitting he has been out of the spotlight since the mid-2000's, Bleek said his primary focus is regaining fans' attention.
"I've been working for three years, four years, so, I've got a bunch of records," Bleek said in an interview. "I ain't released an album since 2005, 2006? It's 2011. It's almost like, I don't want to say this on national TV, but it's real. It's like selling drugs. You can't just get on the block and say, 'I got this.' You gotta give out some samples or who's gonna come buy it from you just because you got it? ... I want to give it away so people can appreciate it. I feel like I have to throw the big single out, the radio record, to make you appreciate the album and spend your hard earned money. I don't want to do that. I don't want to convince you that this is the best album. I just want to give it out and you decide." (FUSE TV)
Last year, Bleek talked about wanting to find success without mentor Jay-Z's help.
"You know, Jay put out four albums and I was there for the making of all four of them," Bleek said in an interview. "I ain't get on none of them, people are probably like 'Why?' I did a whole album with Jay, I did nine singles with Jay, I shot seven videos with Jay, how much more can we tell people he's my man than you already know? That's number one and of course people are looking at me like 'Why would you do that, you could get a record with Jay, get hot and be right back in the spotlight,' but then you know what that is to me? That's like buying a Playstation game from the store right now, putting in the cheat code and calling my man saying I beat the game. In all reality, I didn't beat the game, I cheated. Me doing a song with Jay right now feels like I would cheat the game." (Rap Radar)
Despite no longer being on the Roc, Bleek recently called Hov his biggest music critic.
"Jay. Because he my biggest critic," Bleek said in an interview. "Jay is the type of person, it's never right. I don't care how much I can sit in my house, record 20 thousand records and I can say 'this one is the record!' Ain't nothing no body can tell me that's gonna change my mind. And soon as I get to the office, he be like that's bulls**t. You for real thinking that's crazy? And I be looking at him like "Am I bugging? Or is it you?" He's my biggest critic. I'm tryna always get his approval and make the boss happy. And it's never gonna happen I see (laughs) I definitely gotta come from the street first." (All Hip Hop)
In 2009, Bleek explained why he turned down an opportunity to join Hov's Roc Nation.
"I coulda went to Roc Nation, but then what am I getting out of that?," Bleek asked in an interview. "Another $150,000 check advance, then I come out [and] sell 300,000 probably, somebody makes two or three million, and I gotta mess with the fact that they gon' say yo you bricked out? Like that's the industry. And that's [with a label run by] my homie. Now if [it's] somebody else, [they] might not even get a 150 [thousand dollar] advance, they probably go get 30. And plus I'd rather be on my own, fam. I been in the game, like you said a decade now, I know what to do; I know what not to do. It's time for me to have my own record [label]. I got a lot of n*ggas behind me that's ready to get they shot. And me being behind Jay, they ain't gonna never get they shot." (Hip Hop DX)
Memphis Bleek's 2005 534 solo album dropped May 2005.
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Miss Michigan 2008 Ashlee Baracy was the emcee for the state pageant this year. She also works for TV 4 Detroit and filed reports from her perspective of pageant week to the TV station web site.
In Countdown to the Crown, we learn Ashlee's favorite part of the pageant is: Evening gown.
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Speaking of beauty, my absolute favorite part of the show is evening gown. I think no matter how old you are, every woman finds their inner girl that still loves the idea of looking like a princess. I will even go as far as saying that some of these contestants could give Princess Kate a run for her money.