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When Schalke fired Felix Magath earlier this week, they became the club all other UEFA Champions League quarterfinalists wanted to draw. Well, in truth, they were already the club everybody wanted to draw. They came out of a weak group and did not face a titan in the Round of 16. Combined with their poor showing in the Bundesliga, Schalke has the worst resumé of any of the tournament's final eight. And as if to trying to becoming the most dubious quarterfinalist in the current format's history, Schalke decided to fire their coach.
Leonardo has to feel blessed, getting the Royal Blues, though his good fortune dates back a few months. When Rafa Benítez ran this Inter team into the ground, the former Milan coach was the obvious choice for the Nerazzurri, who enticed him to cross the San Siro after the Rossoneri icon was cast way by Silvio Berlusconi. Milan used January to go out and get Giampaolo Pazzini (cup-tied) and Andrea Ranocchia, addressing the depth issues left from Benítez's M.A.S.H. unit. In Champions League, Leonardo's luck was set to run out until Louis van Gaal's ill-timed faith in Daniel van Buyten, Breno, and Danijel Pranjic created an opening exploited by Wesley Sneijder, Goran Pandev and (the player that probably should have been listed first) Samuel Eto'o.
But despite making the quarterfinals and pulling themselves to the edge of another scudetto, Inter is nowhere near the team that won last year's title. Yet Barcelona is still out there. Real Madrid is looming. Manchester Untied or Chelsea will meet them in the next round, should the Nerazzurri advance. Inter has a month to find last year's form, if they are to make a serious play at retaining their title.
And that's the true beauty of this draw. Inter doesn't need to be their best to eliminate Schalke, especially if the Blues fall apart post-Magath, Leonardo can use the next month to tweak ahead of the semifinals. No, they can't completely disregard Schalke, but the gap between the two sides allows them to find out if Diego Milito or Goran Pandev should be in Leonardo's choice XI. It allows the coach to see if Yuto Nagatomo should be the choice left back, and if so, where does that leave Javier Zanetti. It allows the partnership of Lucio and Ranocchia to further gel, and it allows Júlio César to find where the hell Júlio César went.
And even if Leonardo can't find answers to those questions, there's still Samuel Eto'o and Wesley Sneijder. Schalke's counter? Raul and Jurado.
How They Got Here
Schalke finished first in a group that saw both Lyon and Benfica play below their standards. Benfica bared little resemblance to last year's juggernauts. Lyon was struggling at the bottom of Ligue Un. Despite Schalke also tempting relegation in Germany, they moved on.
In the Round of 16, the Blues gave two impressive performances against Valencia. A second half goal from Raúl got a 1-1 at the Mestalla, while Jefferson Farfán had two goals and an assist int he second, clinching leg.
Inter finished second to Tottenham in group play, earning them a tough Round of 16 match: a 2010 final rematch against Bayern Munich. After losing the first leg at the San Siro and being down 3-1 (aggregate) in the final half hour at the Allianz, Inter found two late goals to even the tie at three, advancing in away goals.
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It's impossible to tell. We don't know much about Schalke, at this point. Ralf Rangnick would be wise to stay with Magath's system, but who knows? He might look at the Miners' personnel as see something completely different than what Magath built. With Schalke having yet to play since Magath was asked to move on, nothing but speculation informs our ... speculation.
April 5: Internazionale vs. Schalke, San Siro, Milan
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The homeless ppl hanging about.
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Can be a bit noisy. Soda dispenser did not work.
Was close to Union Station Amtrak so very convenient for us. Was very clean. Staff was helpful and polite.
Cheap stuff like smallest bar of soap I've ever seen. Bedding was cheap. Shampoo was so small only 1 of the 3 of us could use it.
noisy carpet in common area is dirty
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Close to Amtrak station
The window air conditioner was noisy
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Only proximity to Union Station.
Language barrier as staff understands chines well as compare to english
Location is closed to Union Station. Convenience to access any public transportation.
1) Breakfast has no meat or egg. 2) Coffee at lobby is 24 hour, but coffee during the day is not good as during breakfast. 3) Safe in room is not free. 4) Smell in room is likely from old room with old type of wall A/C.
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BOSTON (AP) - State and federal authorities say they have arrested the co-owners of two Boston-area massage parlors, and a third person, in an investigation of sex trafficking and prostitution.
The massage parlors are the Sun Spa, also known as the Spa Studio, in Wellesley, and Bodywork in Revere. Co-owners 37-year-old Zhen Lai of Quincy and 55-year-old Joseph Girouard are to be arraigned Friday on charges of sex trafficking and keeping a house of prostitution.
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Ahh, so much for my summer vacation and extended hiatus from the Intruder. My empty email box tells me I wasn't all that much missed, after all, ha ha , but I've returned after a rather productive spring and summer of working on another writing project that's very important to me. More on that later.
I won't even attempt to touch on all the many happy and sordid things that have been going during my absence, so I'll just run through a few of the bigger things that have hit the headlines since this past July.
Yeah, not a huge surprise here. MGM Resorts worked hard on a marketing campaign that saturated the city with yard signs, postcards, and street banners. In contrast, the opposition (myself included) must have appeared curmudgeonly and dour in our predictions of doom. That being said, though, I'm sticking with my gloomy forecast should MGM Resorts land in downtown Springfield. No city (save Las Vegas, which is essentially one big casino) has ever prospered from a casino sitting in its midst over the long-term. I'm not entirely sure why Springfield's leaders believe they are destined to buck that trend, but we shall see what happens. I predicted last winter what downtown Springfield would likely resemble in the aftermath of the arrival of MGM Resorts, and I'm sticking with that little schematic.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey, elected via special election earlier this year to fill former Senator John Kerry's seat (who himself moved on to be our illustrious Secretary of State), voted "present" in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote to support or oppose President Obama's desire to strike Syria in retaliation for that country's use of chemical weapons against its own people.
Not exactly the most courageous stance in American politics, Markey's "present" vote will go on the books as his first important vote in the Senate, and one that essentially ensured his vote meant nothing at all to anyone. (The Foreign Relations Committee passed the resolution, voting 10-7 in support of Obama.)
Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry has come out to declare that even though President Obama is seeking Congressional approval for a strike on Syrian government targets, he doesn't actually need such authorization. This is technically true, and is precisely how past presidents from Ronald Reagan through to George W. Bush were able to flex U.S. military might abroad without asking Congress for the bully stick. (If you read this article, it mentions that Republicans might attempt an "impeachment drive" of the President if he did so. I'm not inclined to believe that would be successful, as the President would still be acting on his own, legal, executive authority.)
What gets me about this whole situation is how completely the tables have turned, politically. Six years ago, the Left-Wing's hammer was falling fast and hard on then-President Bush for his own military adventures sans Congressional approval. Now many of these very same liberally-bent people are explaining away or outright dismissing Obama's own indie adventures abroad. (To be fair, many more are not, too.) Obama, it has turned out, is every bit as hawkish in his foreign policy as Bush ever was in his.
I'm not going to hammer Obama for his actions abroad, myself. I actually support the President's use of drone strikes to hit enemy targets in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and anywhere else our foes may be hiding. (And, quite frankly, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are in these countries fighting alongside our enemy, you're a traitor and deserve to get wacked with the rest of them, no trial needed.) And I have to admit that it didn't bother me too much, either, when we helped the Libyans topple that whackjob, Muammar Gaddafi. I also feel sorry for the people of Syria, both for being ruled by a brutal dictator and for being targeted with poison gas, if that indeed turns out to be true. But in this case, I also have serious concerns about any Syrian strike carried out by us – particularly if we go it alone — and how deeply we intend to immerse ourselves in that civil war. Nothing really begins with "boots on the ground" (a term that is getting old and grossly overused – I hate it when local politicians use it when referring to cops, ugh!), but as things evolve and circumstances change, sometimes so do intentions. Airstrikes lead to "spotters" being needed on the ground. Then advisors and trainers go in. Then special operations forces are brought into the picture…
Whatever happens, I think we can all pretty much agree the Middle East has been a violent place for a very long time, and it's a sad place to be, as well.
I thought this article appearing Masslive this Friday was interesting. Is the proposed site of Hard Rock Casino's resort in West Springfield actually in Agawam?
"The law states that everything here north of the Westfield River belongs to West Springfield and the land south of the river belongs to Agawam," said Agawam City Councilor Robert Magovern in a story by Masslive's Robert Rizzuto.
It all hinges on geography and the changing path of the Westfield River. "Well, at some point the path of the river changed course," said Magovern, "and because the oxbow that surrounds the piece of land Hard Rock wants to build on surrounds from the north, the land is now south of the river."
Magovern said in the article that county computer databases don't go back far enough to verify the claim, but if it turns out to be accurate, that could open up a whole new can of worms for Hard Rock International's bid to put a resort on the grounds of the Big E. The Agawam City Council has already voiced their opposition to a casino in their backyard.
Courtney Llewellyn, the hurry-up wife of former East Longmeadow Selectmen Jack Villaimano, got a year probation on the charge of "interfering with an election official" for her role in the voter fraud scandal that rocked the town of East Longmeadow last year. (Four other charges were continued without finding for one year by Judge Mary Lou Rup.)
Her husband, Jack, was already sentenced earlier this summer to one year in the Ludlow county lockup, with all but four months suspended.
I think both Courtney and Jack got off pretty damn lucky. The sentences were light considering what they orchestrated. Voter fraud is a serious crime, and is something I believe happens much more often than people want to acknowledge — which is why I also support voter IDs at the polls. I think the notion that requiring IDs at the polls is somehow discriminatory is just plain silly. People have to show IDs for buying alcohol, cigarettes, and even fishing. So I'm not getting what the big hardship is with whipping out an ID at the polling station. The liberal argument appears to be either, A.) minorities are too stupid to understand the complexities in acquiring an ID, or B.) the big-bad White Boy Establishment isn't going to allow them to get IDs. Either notion is, of course, nonsensical. And the latter belief is simply a frightened holdover from the days of the country's old Jim Crow laws. But we as a modern, democratic society shouldn't keep chugging along forever reliving and feeling guilty about the past. We weaken the infrastructure of our democracy when we choose to turn a blind eye to corruption in favor of wanting to be "nice."
Finally, I'll end this post with a personal update:
I've actually been doing more fiction writing in the past six months than I've ever done for the Intruder in five years' time. To date, since last winter, I've written two novella-sized manuscripts (novella being a short novel), several short stories (only one of which I am pitching at this time), and I am on the second draft of a full-length, novel-sized manuscript. Plus I have several in-progress short stories. All of these manuscripts are never really "done", as I'm constantly going back and re-reading and re-editing them. But I have submitted some to publishers, some of whom have rejected them and still others who I am waiting to hear back from. The process, though, is very slow. I wait sometimes four or six months to hear back from a publisher. Even with simultaneous submissions, I can still go through a good part of the year (such as I have in 2013) without hearing back from most of the submissions. But that's the process, and that's the way it is.
With most of my writing, for now, done and only edits and proofreading going on, I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things here at the Intruder. That's my intention, anyway.
That's all for now.
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So it looks like with the emergence of DeMarco Murray the Cowboys have released Tashard Choice. I think this might be a guy we should give a look. He has had some solid games for the Cowboys in the past, but for some reason just never did pan out much there in that crowded backfield.
He is also friends with Calvin Johnson since they played at Tech together, so I'm sure Calvin would like to at least see his friend get a workout for a team that's looking for more help at running back. This summer I saw Calvin and Tashard walking down the street together in Atlanta, so they are obviously still close.
Friends with our star receiver aside, I'd still like to see Tashard get a shot to help make this team better at the RB position and maybe get his career regoing back here in Detroit since he's just 26, with low mileage, catches the ball and packs a 220lb body in a 5-10 frame.
In the last 4 games of his rookie year when Dallas used him extensively he did grab 325yds on 62 carries 5.2avg and 2TDs along with 17 receptions and 163yds. Thats solid for 4 games work if we can get him back to that with a change of scenery and young hungry team with Calvin in his face telling him to get it done.


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Multiple Sclerosis short-circuits the wiring in the brain, causing loss of feeling, vision problems, fatigue and weakness in about 400-thousand Americans, but a new vaccine is showing promise. It's not a cure, it's not even approved yet for widespread use. It has given a few patients, like Sue Carlson, her strength back.
Sue Carlson works up to 12 hours a day helping others feel better, but four years ago, Sue could barely muster enough energy to work a half day. Multiple Sclerosis weakened the entire right side of her body.
"I had to move a body part predominantly with my left side and prop it on pillows or towels or blankets in order to do the work I needed to do," says Sue Carlson.
After six months on an experimental vaccine called Neurovax, her strength came back. "And it just kept getting better and better and better," says Carlson.
Neurovax works by increasing the number of disease-fighting white blood cells in the immune system. It did that for all 40 patients who received it. Unlike standard treatments, which have to be given daily or weekly, the vaccine only has to be given one time a month, and it doesn't cause flu-like side effects. More information is available at ivanhoe.com/neurology
"What patients want are treatments that are not only effective, but also aren't not impacting their quality of life because of side effects," says Dennis Bourdette, M.D. Neurologist at Oregon HSC University in Portland, Oregon.
Researchers say the results are encouraging, but larger studies are needed before it can be approved.
"We still have to have a large enough trial that goes on for a minimum of two years where we see a difference between the vaccinated patients and the control group or the placebo group," says Arthur Vandenbark, Ph.D at Oregon Health and Science University at Portland V.A. Medical Center.
Now, after a year without an injection, Sue is waiting for a new trial to begin, hoping that another dose of the vaccine will give her even more strength. Patients say the only side effect of the vaccine is a sore arm.
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Simply put by Max tonight "Khan is the same age as Devon and has a TITLE" step up next fight! If Khan didnt have the strap I would have no problem with GBP serving him Pillows Paulie and probably over the hill lightweight Marquez next but he does so he should be fighting either devon,bradley,maidana,zab, or ortiz.
as for his comments on the promotional companies keeping fights in house, I've said before its helps their pockets but hurts the fans and boxing. simply put we had to sit through twelve boring rather predictable rounds between pac and clottey and ten boring rounds of Ortiz vs Campbell. Even mayweather vs Marquez I could go on and on. Until we either say enough or put these guys on public blast like Max did these companies will keep trying to feed these matches down our throats!
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Lecia Brown was an Ali Scholar from 2007 until 2009. Muhammad Ali Scholars are selected for their work ethic, intrinsic motivation, and desire to positively impact the world. Not only does Lecia have all of these characteristics, but she demonstrates them throughout her daily life. During her college career she was a member of the Cardinal volleyball team and held the NCAA record for most blocks as a junior. Currently, she is playing professional volleyball in Poland, while also pursuing a Master's Degree in Health Sciences online. During her years as a student-athlete, Lecia started a non-profit organization, called LAMB Inc., which acts as the umbrella organization for her various philanthropic endeavors. In 2008, she started the SuperNova program in her homeland Jamaica where the motto is, "Shoot for the shy, aim for the stars".
The SuperNova Program, offers students at Moores Primary and Junior High School an opportunity to excel beyond the expected curriculum and truly go into their passions by exploring what is going on in the world around them. This program combines training, research and service in the areas of the applicant's interests whether it be science, history, law physical education, etc. A special emphasis is placed on understanding and addressing how their interests affect their community, country and the world. Their is also an athletic component to her organization which focuses on using volleyball to build leadership and confidence in young people. In addition to learning proper volleyball techniques and skills, participants would also receive training in good sportsmanship.
Within the LAMB organization, there is also a medical component that is still a work in progress. The program is called, Loving all Mothers and Babies Doula and Birthing Center. Their vision is to provide proper treatment for mothers and their newborn pre and post pregnancy in a natural and caring environment. Being an Ali Scholar has impacted Lecia's life tremendously and has helped shape many of her interest. The skills she learned at the Muhammad Ali Institute gave her courage, determination, and confidence to see her dreams into fruition.
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This summer, I had the amazing opportunity of working as a research intern at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, right outside of Washington , D.C. No, I am not an aspiring astronaut or robotics engineer. I am majoring in geography and I am interested in social justice issues and bridging the gap between the scientific community and development projects in developing countries. This summer, I worked with Dr. Molly Brown, a NASA research scientist who collaborates with the Famine Early Warning System Network, or FEWS NET. FEWS NET uses scientific data and on the ground knowledge and experience to predict when, where and how severe food insecurity and famines around the world will occur. NASA's earth observation satellites can provide climate and vegetation information for FEWS NET, who will then use that information to warn the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of areas of the world that need humanitarian relief. Over the summer, our project was to create new food price indices that could show spikes in food prices for commodities that are consumed mostly by the poorest populations in Africa, Central America, and the Middle East. Sudden spikes and drops in food prices can be detrimental to communities that rely on intra and inter-regional trade.
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I was able to get beyond the fact that the Miami Heat just knocked the Knicks out of the playoffs, and was able to really appreciate this video for DJ Irie's similar, combined passion for music, hat collecting, and b-ball.
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The first cassette tape that I ever owned was License to Ill. I remember how excited I was listening to it for the first time. This was back when one cassette tape could last you a very long time and you would play it over and over again until it didn't work anymore. The recent passing of MCA reminded me yet again that too many people are dying young. Appreciate life and make the most of every moment.
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News: Gucci Mane Pulls A Waka Flocka, Reaches Out To Amanda Bynes
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:15PM
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane must be taking notice of former affiliate Waka Flocka Flame's moves this week as he has now reached out to offer some words of encouragement to troubled Hollywood actress Amanda Bynes.
Gucci jumped onto his Twitter page late Tuesday (May 28) night to big up Bynes.
"You must be doing it right @AmandaBynes," he tweeted. (Gucci Mane's Twitter)
Coincidentally, Waka reached out to the troubled former child television star a day prior.
"@AmandaBynes when people hate and the media lies....... That means you popping #FlockaFacts," he tweeted May 27th. (Waka Flocka Flame's Twitter)
Both Gucci and Waka's comments came shortly after Amanda issued an extensive statement claiming she was the victim of fake diss tweets aimed at R&B singer Rihanna.
"@matthewnewcomen: @AmandaBynes You made the ny post! Bashing riri? http://t.co/PRO5kz7bD7 I saw a bunch of mocked up tweets about me bashing Rihanna in my mentions. I'm followed by so many people that someone is always mocking up fake tweets so I feel the need to address them! Rihanna and I met and I'm sure we'll be in a music video together one day! That's one of the mocked up images, they took photos of me from outside and morphed them onto someone else's body. I am allergic to marijuana and alcohol but I smoke tobacco. Why does Rihanna smoke weed and not get in trouble for it but I smoke tobacco and people think I'm on drugs? I refuse to be treated like someone I'm not, which is why I fought for myself and am suing everyone involved. I don't need to go to rehab. There is never a drug or alcohol in my system! I'm sick of all the lies! What would you do if someone accused you of things you didn't do and yet you still had to be in jail at all over it!" (Twit Plus)
This week, the Atlanta rapper talked about his break-up with Waka and said they would eventually iron things out.
"I'm just working on my Brick Squad group album which will drop this summer. It'll be me, PeeWee Longway, Young Thug, Dolph and of course Chief Keef. I even got songs with Waka on there. I'm just gonna drop a collection of all the best songs we've been making. I dropped a mixtape for every artist on my label, so now I feel like it's just time to put our album together and show everybody the chemistry we got together. [Waka?] There was more of a miscommunication and things got misconstrued. But we got too much of a good thing. Whatever we got to work out, we always work it out." (XXL Mag)


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Attend a play, in the comfortable, historical Dock Street Theatre, ... and treat yourself to a grand step back in time. This is my favorite theatre in the U.S. and I love sitting in the open air garden during intermission. Love this place and go to it each time in Charleston if I can. Sandy Tuttle
This is our most favorite art gallery not just in Charleston but in the US. The art collection is smart, interesting and something for everyone. The owner is so wonderful and have introduced us to so many fabulous pieces. I have my absolute most favorite pieces from this gallery. This is a must do!!!!
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Solutions Newsletter - Balancing Growth and Conservation to Benefit People and Wildlife
Like many towns in Maine, Topsham is contending with a common dilemma: how to grow in ways that don't diminish the very things that people cherish about their community, like open space, wildlife and special landscapes.
Orono Town Manager Evan Richert discusses vernal pool
locations with SSI researchers Aram Calhoun, Vanessa
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"There is the constant tug between conservation and economic development," says Rich Roedner, Topsham planning director. "How do you preserve or protect resources while still providing for local growth opportunities?"
That question is at the center of an SSI research project led by UMaine wetlands ecologist Aram Calhoun. Her team is using local vernal pool conservation as a model to examine how towns can plan future development in ways that benefit people and wildlife alike.
Vernal pools are central to healthy ecosystems—and to town planning and economic development. A state law passed in 2007 requires a permit for development activity within 250 feet of "significant" vernal pools. These pools provide critical breeding habitat for wood frogs and spotted and blue-spotted salamanders and help sustain other wildlife by serving as snack bars and rest stops in the forest.
The problem is that Maine's vernal pool law needs to work better for human communities and for the intricate ecosystems it is supposed to protect. Although the law was passed in response to federal mandates and is based on years of research and broad consensus, its one-size-fits-all approach doesn't give towns enough flexibility to guide development in the most cost-effective ways. In addition, the law doesn't adequately protect habitat for pool-breeding amphibians, which spend most of their lives on land.
Calhoun's team is seeking new solutions to these challenges in partnership with Topsham and Orono and local citizens, developers, nonprofits, and municipal, state and federal agencies. What they learn has potential to help towns around Maine and other states strike a balance between economic development and conservation of vernal pools and other key elements of a healthy landscape.
"Our team is working on conservation options that are practical and flexible," Calhoun says. "You get effective land conservation when you address socioeconomic concerns together with ecological concerns."
While team biologists are solving some of the mysteries of amphibian ecology (see sidebar), their colleagues in economics and other social sciences are tackling the human side of vernal pool conservation. They're seeking ways to make the state regulations more adaptable to local needs, and they've discovered a promising approach.
"We realized that if vernal pool regulations could be relaxed in growth zones in exchange for greater protection of pools and associated habitat in the rural areas, we could potentially create a win-win situation," says Vanessa Levesque, a PhD student on the team who is working on economic analyses of vernal pool conservation.
As this idea circulated, town officials, state and federal regulatory agencies, and developers all expressed enthusiasm. "The biologists liked the idea because they could get better protection of vernal pools, while regulators who do the permitting said it could streamline the process, which is also why the developers liked it," says Levesque, who is working with team member Kathleen Bell, associate professor of economics at the University of Maine.
Calhoun's team is now working with planners in Topsham and Orono and state and federal regulatory agencies to create model mechanisms. Regulatory agencies are considering an approach that would allow qualified towns to require developers to pay a fee rather than apply for additional permits to build near vernal pools in growth zones. This money would then be transferred to willing rural landowners to compensate them for protecting significant vernal pools on their land, most likely through a land trust or similar organization.
If this approach succeeds, it will give communities greater flexibility in charting their own future rather than having it 'dictated' by one-size-fits-all regulations. While the details are still being worked out in ongoing research and stakeholder meetings, this approach shows promise in helping communities address sustainability challenges.
This policy work builds on the Maine Vernal Pools Mapping Project, which Calhoun and other scientists created with Maine Audubon in 2001. Developed in response to requests from communities around the state, the project has so far trained citizen scientists and town officials in a dozen communities including Topsham and Orono on how to map and assess vernal pools for biological significance.
Such mapping can save communities and developers money and time by preventing expensive surprises, says Orono town planner Evan Richert. "Vernal pools can end up surprising people and stalling projects if not identified in advance," Richert says. "The vernal pool project provided an economical way to gain much needed predictability for regulators and landowners alike."
Reducing uncertainty and improving flexibility is key for planners like Richert and Rich Roedner. "The second phase of the project was of great interest to us," says Roedner. "How to make vernal pool regulations more sensitive to local rules and needs, and how to adapt across-the-board environmental regulations to a more tailored set of regulations that address smart growth at the local level, not just at a regional or state level."
The SSI team's findings may help Maine communities meet often competing needs by striking a healthy balance. "Our work may begin to marry the concepts of conservation and economic development—making sustainable communities a concept that resonates with Maine municipalities," Calhoun says.
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New Guide Helps Towns Identify, Map and Assess Vernal Pools
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I have a mantra that I have spouted for years... "If I eat right, I feel right. If I feel right, I exercise right. If I exercise right, I think right. If I think right, I eat right..." Phil-SC
Sub doc, that's why I stay on my side of the state. My family lives in Dallas, and it takes a chunk of effort to get here or there.
"No fate but what we make"- Sarah Connor, Terminator 2
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, steak in one hand, chocolate in the other, yelling "Holy F***, What a Ride!"
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For having a sister who literally lives "around the corner" from. Seriously, she's about 6-8 houses up the street, we do a great job of avoiding one another for the most part. I also have the same type of relationship with my sister a quarter mile down the road and with the sis down in SC. I just don't talk to people much.
Huh, I must be a minority in that I love seeing my family. They all moved back to the same town, and I am the only one who does not live there. Hell, my brother and two sisters live in the same house about a mile from my parents. I'm 1,800 miles removed but would move home in a heartbeat if I could find a job.
somehow I manage to leave my intelligence and decorum at the door wherever I go. I doubt your journal will be an exception to that - not on the rug
What the F&#* is a decorum? - Mr. Anthony
Jon, Tell us a story...How did you end up in Arizona?
I love my dad's family and wouldn't mind living closer to them (MD and VA). I would like to live in a more moderate climate someday tho.
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Currently trying to figure out WTF to eat (for IBS-C).
I like Clint's family way better than I like my own. Both sides are "crazy" but his family is more of the "fun" crazy. I say they put the "fun" back in dysfunctional. Mine, you just want to bitch slap to the next galaxy.
Upon arriving at the reception batallion at lovely Fort Benning, GA, Jon was allowed to list his preferred duty stations. He said, rather foolishly, "I don't care, as long as it is not Korea." Apparently, all they heard was, "Korea" so after Basic Training and AIT, Jon was sent to Korea. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Korea was a great place and Jon got to do his actual MOS (Army Job) a lot. This also meant a ton of time in the field, but eh, all is good. When it came time to leave Korea Jon called his branch manager (the person who decides where you go) and said, "Hey old buddy old pal, I'd really like to go somewhere in Georgia or at least the south east." Ah, foolish Jon.
The branch manager then said, "Great! How about Fort Sill (Oklahoma) or Fort Huachuca (Arizona)?"
Now, Jon used to teach Geography so was not totally unfamiliar with maps. He figured out pretty quickly that neither OK nor AZ are in the southeast. So he said, "Thank you for your offer kind sir, but really I think you are confused. I want to go to the Southeast."
The branch manager smiled (I imagine) and said, "Perfect! How about Fort Sill or Fort Huachuca?"
Jon said a few words beginning with "I love the Army" but sounding more like "F*ck" and said, "Well, screw OK, send me to Fort Huachuca."
Now, upon arrival at Ft Huacucha (pronouced We-got-ya as it is the Hotel California of Army Posts) Jon was told he would be assigned to a maintenance unit. This is like Signal Gold. All they do is sit around all day drinking coffee, uh, fixing things and only deploy to nice safe areas like Kuwait. Well, this lasted 10 minutes, as upon leaving the office, Jon ran into the Sergeant Major who in a nice friendly way said, "To hell with that. You are going to a line unit." Oh frabulous joy. So Jon got sent to the 504th, which was cool as this units entire mission was to participate in dog and pony shows. Jon volunteered to be a dog.
Well, this lasted about 3 weeks when another batallion (86th Signal "First Voice Heard!") needed one more switch operator as they were deploying. Well, Jon was the lucky winner of the 'hey, you are the only switch operator we have left, sorry dude,' lottery. So off Jon goes to do his job in the sand.
Well, joke is on Jon, as he gets to 86th and they say, "You look just like the kind of dude who wants to drive convoy security missions for his whole deployment." Despite ensuring them this was not the case, this is what Jon ended up doing. Well, with some stints at guard duty tossed in for variety. While deployed the government gave Jon and his unit the nice gift of a 3 month extension. 12 months became 15.
Upon arriving back in AZ, Jon had now spent approximately 37 of his first 39 months in the Army away from his spouse. This is part of the Army caring about families. Then in a fit of insanity, Jon and K decided they liked AZ (still wondering wtf was up with that). Also Jon had a job working with/for the Army. All seemed good and that my friends is how I ended up in AZ.
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Q: Your album is called Evolution and we can clearly see that you've evolved even with the first video as a sexier tone than some of your usual work. Is that something that was within your comfort zone and made you want to go in that direction with this album?
Ciara: Well, honestly, I'm just being me. You know, beginning with the title of my album, I felt it was perfect because I had truly evolved as an artist and as a woman. In this case, a lot of things that you see me do are honestly, just natural changes for me like I was growing. You know, I guess you can say "Promise" was definitely one of the first or even with the "Get Up" video to me that was definitely something different for me and the energy was - it was growing. But this "Promise" video is definitely - when I was thinking about picking the first thing from my album, I felt this was perfect because of the track alone to me is, it just makes a statement. And then the record was something different from what people were used to hearing me do. So this record does have more, I guess you could say, a mature sounding, sexier vibe. But honestly, I'm just being me, you know, and just to feel more comfortable to me naturally, you know?
Q: When you first hit the scene, you were like this new teen sensation, and then, in just a short span of like a year-and-a-half, two years, you know, Evolution, you're this grown woman. You have a sexier approach. So how do you plan on bringing your younger fans along for that ride?
Ciara: More than anything, I realize I've really been blessed with you know, with just being able to make great music and that's where it starts for me because at the end of the day, I feel like the cool thing is that my records kind of carries all audiences like from adults to kids, just everybody. But it's like you don't want to leave anyone behind or you don't want to, you know, leave out anyone period. And the blessing for me is my music kind of does that for me. You know, like, I hear kids singing, you know, "1, 2 Step" or singing "Goodies." I hear adults singing it and dancing around so I could say that's really the blessing for me in this case. You know, I think more than anything, too, my fans will continue to grow with me.
Q: So your CD comes with an instructional dancing DVD?
Ciara: Yes, it does. What I'm doing is showing you some of the different routines from both "Get Up" video, the "Get Up" video and "Promise" as well.
Q: What audience do you have in mind with that DVD?
Ciara: Everybody, you know, I don't think you can just think of one person because the cool thing is, you know, everyone loves to dance. You know, I've realized that and it's a part of what I do and I realize that more and more every day. You know, first with me doing it, I was younger, I wanted to dance, you know. And now, I'm older and I still love it. You know, my mom loves to dance, my dad loves to dance. They're much older than I am so you know, it's definitely for everybody. I think everyone can get in there and actually like work it out. It's funny 'cause I always say to people, dancing is one way to do cardio and all kind of cool things so you know, if you're trying to work on like dropping a little bit of weight, you probably can just keep on trying it and then, it'll be like fun. You know, it's like dancing to me is something that's really cool. When you try to work out and you're trying to get together like for me, it works out really cool for me so I think the people will enjoy it.
Q: How do you feel about comparisons to Janet or Aaliyah?
Ciara: I have to say my ultimate inspiration is Michael, but Janet was definitely one person I loved to watch growing up and I think she's such an amazing performer and she's contributed so many great things to the musical trend. Because of that I am inspired by her as an artist. When I get the comparison to Aaliyah, I can definitely say that I get touched more than anything when people tell them I remind them of her on a personal note because all I heard was people say a lot of great tings about her so I take it as a big compliment in that sense. And going back to Janet you know, someone told me that works with her, that they see that the reason they see a resemblance if because of our energy. And one thing I can say is we both do a tremendous amount of dancing. At the same time, I feel like all three of us have our own styles. I think that we all, you know, have, we have our own style and when it comes to music and you know, videos and things, and just dancing, period. And you know, I think you can definitely find some similarities but I don't think they're forced, at least from my end. I'm just being me. And I really want the people to see me as me. You know, even with Janet in particular, since I did hear so much of the comparisons, I don't want to do anything that's she's done. I don't want to emulate any moves that she's done at all, but I would love to have the same amount of success that's she's had in her career. She's truly a legend and I would love to be that one day. I would love to be an icon. But just definitely do everything in my own way.
Q: It seems like a lot of ATL artists break into the movies at some point. When do you plan to?
Ciara: Well, you know, I've had my first film experience for a MTV film called "All You've Got." You know, I'm definitely ready to grow with that. I also want to take my time and perfect it. You know, the same as I try to perfect my music so that when you do see me in that light, you can, see the difference between me as an artist and as an actress.


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NFP article about Karlos Dansby
If you have a few minutes, check out this article over on the National Football Post. It asks the question of whether or not Karlos Dansby is worth the money. And the writer also makes his prediction on where Dansby will end up. Any guesses on the writer's prediction on Dansby's destination?


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#Tip: Scrape web pages using this Chrome extension
Scrape is an screen scraper Chrome extension.
It is really easy to use. Simply install it and then right click on any web page that contains a table you want to scrape and there is an option to save the data to a Google spreadsheet.
Journalist Jens Finnäs has provided a tutorial on his Dataist blog. He explains how he used the extension to scrape the contact details of all Swedish MPs.
Another example
If I want to create a Google Doc spreadsheet of the list of people who signed up to the last Hacks/Hackers London event, I simply go to the Meetup group, click 'print attendee list', right click to 'scrape similar' and 'export to Google Docs'.
Another way of doing this is to scrape the table directly, adding =ImportHtml ("url","table",0), in the first cell (A1) of a Google Doc spreadsheet. (The URL is the page which contains the table.)
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Disney Grab-N-Go Playpack. These playpacks are great for travel or anytime. Each unit contains a 24 page coloring book, 1 sticker sheet and a 4 pack of crayons.
You will receive one of Princess, Fairies, Toy Story 3 and Cars, based on availability. Please add comments if you have a boy or girl or character preference.
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Tabitha Gentry, accused of squatting in a $3 million foreclosed home, had her bond reduced from $2 million to $50,000 after an appearance in General Sessions Court on Wednesday.
Gentry, a proclaimed Moorish American who also goes by the name Abka Re Bey, also had her case bound over to a grand jury. It is unclear if a grand jury will indict her.
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I'm still going deep into the transplanting and dividing project… Man, it's seemingly endless but I'm just taking it one plant at a time, and enjoying it!
Anyway, I snapped this quick photo of Cephalotus follicularis – a pitcher plant from Australia! Photo taken right before I divided it up and put off into little pots.
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Spritz Cookie Flowers
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Gel paste food coloring
- Homemade or store-bought icing
- White sanding sugar
- Silver dragees
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of a mixer cream butter and sugar until light, about 2 min. Mix in the egg yolks, extracts, and salt. Add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Divide dough in half and tint each half a different color by mixing with food coloring. Fill a cookie press fitted with a floral disk and follow product directions to form flowers on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake until edges are firm but not brown, 12 to 14 min. Cool completely.
4. Dilute icing with a little water and brush a thin layer on cookies where you want sugar to stick. Coat with sanding sugar and tap off excess. Use icing to adhere dragees if desired. Make a second batch of dough if you want two additional colors. Store airtight for up to a week. MAKES ABOUT 9 DOZEN COOKIES


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RUGBY: Fairford rally with fine second-half display
2:01pm Tuesday 14th January 2014 in Sport
FAIRFORD suffered a first defeat of the New Year against the well-drilled perennial title contenders Chippenham.
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Fairford 9
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Fairford started with a real intensity and there strong carries from the pack as the visitors struggled to leave their half.
Fairford were rewarded with two penalties, neither of which were converted.
Chippenham then showed why they are usually in the upper echelons of the table as they played at a pace the hosts could not match with with a strong offloading game.
After conceding four first-half tries, Fairford rallied to put in a strong second-half performance. Strong scrummaging and some slightly sterner defence limited Chippenham to fewer chances and the visitors were fortunate to score two further tries.
Good pressure from Fairford allowed full back Andy Waite to score three penalties.
The second-half was far from dull, however, as several skirmishes ensured there were no fewer than six yellow cards shared between the two sides.
Despite the result Fairford can be pleased with a much improved second-half performance.
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Queen's starts national discussion on healthcare reform
A unique partnership at Queen's University has led to the creation of a series of conferences on healthcare – conferences that could lead to significant and lasting change in Canada's healthcare system.
The Queen's Faculty of Health Sciences, the Monieson Centre at the Queen's School of Business, and the School of Policy Studies have compiled a star-studded, international roster of speakers for the Toward a Canadian Healthcare Strategy conference in June. The list of speakers includes the Right Honorable Paul Martin; Queen's professor Don Drummond and Canadian Medical Association President-elect designate and Queen's professor Chris Simpson.
"A university is well-suited to organizing this conference and starting a different type of dialogue for strategic change," says Scott Carson, Director, Monieson Centre. "We should be able to move forward a long term vision and as a group are focused on what can be done about the problems and issues in healthcare."
The Queen's Health Policy Change Conference Series will advance these issues over three annual events beginning in June 2013.
"We want to create a template for sustainable change," says Richard Reznick, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. "The notion that Canadian healthcare is a world leader is justifiably being challenged. Canadian healthcare is expensive and the outcomes are just passable. As a group, we want to facilitate the process of change."
The first conference Toward a Canadian Healthcare Strategy introduces the potential for a strategy-based approach to improve the sustainability of healthcare and help control the rising costs to governments. Subsequent conference themes include change management strategies for a balanced approach to acute and chronic healthcare and understanding the political dimensions of healthcare transformation. The conference series is part of a larger initiative that also includes collaborative research projects, books and white papers to advance the healthcare policy discussion.
"The ultimate benchmark of success is developing a process of change, and Queen's can be a catalyst in this change," says Dr. Reznick. "We simply need to do a better job with our healthcare dollar."
The conference runs June 13 and 14 at the St. Andrew's Club in Toronto.
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"Sequester." It's a word that used to come up rarely. And it nearly always referred to a jury being locked away to deliberate a verdict. ... more
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President Obama has new priorities. That means new spending. ... more
Not long after President Obama proclaimed in his second inaugural that "an economic recovery has begun," we learned that the U.S. economy actually shrank in the last quarter. Many economists believe this is a temporary setback. This recovery may be the weakest in American history, but the economy isn't cratering either. ... more
So now the president is a committed man of the left. No longer is he faking moderation or even trying to bring the nation "together." Nope. As he made clear in his inauguration speech, Barack Obama is dedicating himself to achieving "social justice" no matter what the cost. ... more
President Obama made a remarkable statement to John Boehner in the middle of their negotiations leading up to the fiscal cliff. "We don't have a spending problem," the president said. We have "a health care problem." ... more
One definition of "imperial" on dictionary.com is, "of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler." At his news conference Monday, a petulant, threatening and confrontational President Obama spoke like an emperor or supreme ruler. All that was missing was a scepter, a crown and a robe trimmed in ermine. ... more
President Obama thinks the debate over raising the $16.4 trillion debt ceiling isn't the place or the time to be discussing runaway spending. ... more
Sometimes, looking at the political discourse in this country, I wonder if we really understand the ratchet effect of increasing government programs and power over time: unlike in business, unlike in nature, unlike in, well, real life, failure is not punished, but at best ignored, at worst rewarded. Once a program is in place, it is almost never repealed, even when Republicans obtain political power because voters become dependent on it. ... more
Do you remember what the mainstream media mainly talked about as the country careened toward the fiscal cliff? Did they talk about the harmful economic effects of impending tax increases? Did they talk about which tax increases would be worse than others? Did they talk about the need to get rid of waste in government without causing economic harm? ... more
As I watched Congressional Republican leaders stumble too often during the fiscal cliff negotiations, I was reminded that a wise mentor often said, "Sound policy is sound politics." This is a lesson Republicans should have learned by now. Instead they're using flawed logic and telling themselves, "President Obama won the election with a mandate for higher taxes that the public currently supports. A strategic retreat now on tax hikes and cutting government spending will strengthen our political position and keep us relevant in the long run." ... more
Did you watch the Notre Dame v. Alabama, BCS Championship game this week? Alabama beat Notre Dame 42-12. It wasn't even close. ... more
As a senator and presidential candidate, Barack Obama said that he detested budget deficits. In 2006, when the aggregate national debt was almost $8 trillion less than today, he blasted George W. Bush's chronic borrowing and refused to vote for upping the debt ceiling: "Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.'" ... more
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tells us the tax issue is behind us and that we can now move on to spending. Really? What makes him think the GOP will succeed this time when it couldn't last time? ... more
Here's two ways to think about the "fiscal cliff" deal that just took place in Washington. ... more
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Everything that everyone loathes about Washington was present in the "fiscal cliff" bill just passed by Congress. It is 153 pages long; most members probably hadn't read all of it before voting on it; it was delivered in the middle of the night; it was loaded with pork -- the mother's milk (to mix a metaphor) of politicians -- and while the country is already swamped with massive debt, it contains massive giveaways to satisfy interest groups and campaign contributors. Did I mention the bill raises taxes on top of the coming Obamacare taxes, but does nothing -- nothing -- to address the debt problem? ... more
President Obama won the first round of his second term, but thanks to Mitch McConnell the beating wasn't as severe as it could have been. ... more
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As President Obama and Democrats urge Republicans to increase taxes, some liberals are curiously invoking the name of Ronald Reagan, the ultimate tax-cutting Republican. They insist that even Reagan was willing to compromise with Democrats on tax increases; thus, John Boehner and Republicans should as well. In truth, this is (at best) a false parallel. ... more
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About Us
The Twin Cities Cardozo Society is an affinity group for Jewish attorneys, judges and law students, affiliated through the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul and the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Its mission is to strengthen bonds among legal professionals through educational, social and philanthropic activities, as well as communal involvement and opportunities for leadership roles.
Join your colleagues in the legal community for educational programs, cultural events, and relationship building opportunities to enhance your professional life as well as your personal connection to the Jewish community.
Pro Bono Opportunity
Every Monday from 1-4 p.m., the Twin Cities Cardozo Society partners with Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance and the Minnesota Legal Aid Society to offer 30-minute free legal consultations to low-income individuals at the Urban League in North Minneapolis. This partnership began in 2008 as an initiative of the Public Service Committee of the Twin Cities Cardozo Society led by Shira Shapiro. It has provided an engaging opportunity for Jewish attorneys to give back to their local community. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in learning more or signing up to volunteer, contact Shira Shapiro of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. at email@example.com or 612.349.8500.
Community Awards
The Twin Cities Cardozo Society was founded in 1997. Since its inception, the Cardozo Society has established two awards that honor lawyers, judges or law students from our community, both of which are presented at the Annual Dinner held in the Fall of every year. These awards are:
Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award
The Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award was created in 2000, in memory of Sidney Barrows, one of the founding chairs of the Cardozo Society. This award is given annually to "a senior" attorney or judge in the Twin Cities who exemplifies excellence in his/her practice, community service in the Jewish and general community and life-long learning.
Award Recipients:
2014 - Phyllis Karasov & William Pentelovitch
2013 - Cliff Greene & Ellen Sampson
2012 - Steve A. Brand & Philip S. Garon
2011 - Jerome Ingber & Steve Rubin
2010 - Ron Zamansky
2009 - Howard Stacker
2008 - Melvin Orenstein
2007 - Hon. Rosanne Nathanson & Hon. Allen Oleisky
2006 - Elliot Kaplan & Peter Wolf
2005 - Thomas Feinberg
2004 - Samuel L. Kaplan
2003 - Hon. Roberta Levy
2002 - Morris Sherman
2001 - Marvin Pertzik & Allen Saeks
2000 - Marvin Borman
Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award
Every year, the Cardozo Society recognizes a Jewish law student or young lawyer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and commitment to serving the community. This award, the Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award, honors the memory of an aspiring St. Paul lawyer who was killed while serving our country in the Vietnam War.
Please note that we have changed the eligibility criteria for the award. To be eligible for consideration, a nominee must be a Jewish law student or lawyer under age 35. The committee looks for nominees who exemplify current and future potential, outstanding leadership, and commitment to the Jewish and general communities. A nominee should have exhibited ambition and determination, shown academic or professional success, and demonstrated a strong commitment to public or community service. The award will be presented at the Fourteenth Annual Cardozo Dinner on November 21, 2013.
Applications for the 2013 Art Pfefer Award were accepted until April 1, 2013. The recipient of this honor will be announced shortly – please stay tuned!
For questions or more information, contact Marty Chester, Chair of the Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award Committee, at 612.766.7232.
Award Recipients:
2013 - Leora Itman
2012 - Robert Goldaris
2011 - Royee Vlodaver
2010 - Jennifer Benowitz
2009 - Jenny Gassman-Pines
2008 - Dori Smith
2007 - Marty Chester
2006 - Mia Sussman
Steering Committee
2013 - 2014
Twin Cities Cardozo Society Co-Chairs:
Phyllis Karasov
Ronald Zamansky
Steering Committee:
Norman Abramson
Robert Barrows
David Bernstein
Robert Beugen
Steve Brand
Richard Bunin
Marty Chester
Jonathan Fogel
Roy Ginsburg
Judge Myron Greenberg
Todd Gurstel
Josh Hasko
Steven Hunegs
Jerome Ingber
Jesse Kibort
David Krco
Robin Landy
Sharon Lazarus
Judge Jonathan Lebedoff
Judge Roberta Levy
Scott Lifson
Susan Minsberg
Charles Nauen
Leslie Novak
Judge Allen Oleisky
Andrew Parker
Jonathan Parritz
Judge Joseph Rubenstein
Steven Rubin
Tom Sanders
Haley Schaffer
Marsha Schoenkin
Shira Shapiro
Rhona Shwaid
Sally Silk
Alex Tselos
Burton Weisberg
Melissa Wolchansky
Edward Winer
Rory Zamansky
Contact information
For more information about the Cardozo Society:
St. Paul
Dan Mogelson at 651-695-3189
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I did horrible over the holidays. I started out doing great but I think the being off work for close to two weeks and the lack of routine really helped me sabotage myself. I got on the scale last Monday at 173.4. Holy. Cow.
Wednesday I went back to work and promised I'd be full throttle Nutrisystem lifestyle and no cheating. I can happily say that I'm doing great and honestly feel SO much better physically. This morning I was back down to 169. I think I needed that as a wake up call. It reminded me how sluggish and bloated my body feels when I'm putting crappy fuel in it. Now I am following my Nutrisystem plan 100% again and am happier and feel better.
I'm looking forward to the next couple of months, I swear my goal is to be one of those people you see on the Nutrisystem commercials!!
Here was my dinner tonight (and I fully understand some people will think that I'm strange): a serving of lean ham & green beans that I heated up in a skillet then mixed with my Nutrisystem Mac & Cheese.
It's still early and there is plenty of time for you to join me, plus Nutrisystem has some great deals to get you motivated!
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Organization from New Hampshire
The New Hampshire AFL-CIO is an organization representing dozens of unions in the state. The New Hampshire AFL-CIO was created through the merger of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955. On October 27, 1957, the New Hampshire A.F. of L. and the New Hampshire C.I.O. were merged and were issued a charter by the national AFL-CIO.
Recent statements involving NH AFL-CIO
Says Maggie Hassan is the only female governor in the country.
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Landscapers pull Arizona boy from burning home
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Originally published: Mar 13, 2014 - 11:37 am
Originally published: Mar 13, 2014 - 11:37 am
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. -- Landscapers working across the street rescued a 12-year-old Oro Valley boy who apparently was trapped in a burning house.
Police Lt. Kara Riley said the landscapers on Wednesday heard the boy banging on a picture window in the home and used a shovel to break the window in order to pull him out of the house.
The Arizona Daily Star reported that the boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation.
Golder Ranch Fire District Capt. Josh Hurguy said the fire may have prevented the boy from reaching the front door. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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|IAEA asks member states to pay extra cost of Iran nuclear deal
TEHRAN – The UN nuclear watchdog said on Friday it needed extra money from member states to fund the 6 million euro ($8.2 million) cost of verifying a landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers, Reuters reported.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will play a pivotal role in checking that Iran meets its obligations under the interim nuclear deal in exchange for some easing of international sanctions.
The implementation of the six-month accord - meant to buy time for negotiations on a final settlement of the decade-old nuclear dispute - is due to begin on Monday.
The United States and some other Western governments claim that Iran may be using its nuclear energy program as a cover to develop the capability to build nuclear weapons. Tehran strongly denies this, saying it needs nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Last year's election of Hassan Rouhani as Iranian president paved the way for a diplomatic thaw with the West, which led to the Geneva accord and eased fears that the dispute could trigger a new conflict in the Middle East.
The IAEA's 35-nation board will hold an extraordinary board session on January 24 to discuss the nuclear agency's increased workload as a result of the interim deal between Iran and the United States, France, Germany, Britain, China and Russia.
The IAEA already visits Iranian nuclear sites regularly to monitor the country's nuclear activities. It has two to four inspectors on the ground virtually every day of the year.
But its role in Iran, whose nuclear-related sites are spread out across the large country, will expand sharply under the deal hammered out in Geneva nearly two months ago.
A confidential IAEA report to member states, obtained by Reuters, said, "A number of activities additional to those currently being carried out by the Agency in Iran will need to be conducted to confirm Iran's undertakings" under the November 24 Geneva agreement.
They include a significant increase in the frequency of inspections in Iran, access to more sites in the country, a need for more equipment and more analytical work, it said.
"The additional effort will incur increased costs to the Agency," the report, prepared ahead of next week's board meeting, said.
The IAEA's initial estimate of the cost of its monitoring and verification activities in relation to the agreement "is that an additional sum of approximately 6 million euros is needed over the next six months."
Of that amount, "extrabudgetary voluntary contributions of about 5.5 million euros are needed."
The IAEA already devotes about 10 percent of its annual 121 million-euro inspections budget to Iran. The agency's total regular budget for 2014 budget stands at 344 million euros.
Diplomats said they did not believe there would be any difficulty in raising the money required as many member states have already expressed a willingness to help, not only the powers directly involved in negotiations with Iran. The IAEA has 160 member states.
"The money is not going to be an issue," one envoy said.
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