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Should Blogs Enjoy the Same First Amendment Rights as Traditional Press?
Aaron Krowne, Founder of the Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter, posted the following article yesterday.
New Hampshire Judge Orders ML-Implode To Divulge Identities of Anonymous Posters
1) Should blogs/consumer advocacy websites enjoy the same First Amendment protections as traditional press?
2) Does Justice McHugh's decision disturb you as much as it disturbs me?
3) On the other hand, how is a company like The Mortgage Specialists (innocent until proven otherwise) protected against an insider leaking confidential documents, the validity of which is yet to be substantiated?
I am a proponent of the ML-Implode-O-Meter and a believer in Aaron Krowne. So I'm afraid I could be biased here. However, if you share my opinion regarding the sanctity of the First Amendment:
a) Aaron has created a few advocacy groups on Facebook so please look him up if interested.
b) Here's a list of volunteers helping Aaron.
Perhaps Aaron himself puts it best:
"If the order stands, a flood of similar lawsuits filed by corporations against 'whistleblower' and consumer advocacy web sites could appear across the country"
More negative coverage of "The Mortgage Specialists" can be found here. I actually called them prior to publishing this article – fully expecting for the phones to be disconnected. Instead, my call was taken on the first ring. During our 2-minute conversation, the TMS employee told me that "all that had been taken care of", it was a "compliance issue, not fraud", and that the guilty parties were no longer with the company.Related posts:
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Brian Brady April 2nd, 2009 8:13 pm
Shouldn't "The Mortgage Specialists" have a right to face its accusers, Mark? There is a reason for newspapers to demand the names and addresses from the "Letters to the Editor".
Mark Green April 3rd, 2009 7:01 am
Brian, I do agree to a certain extent, per #3 of my questions. Interestingly, I didn't notice anything that disputed the accuracy/validity of the leaked document(s). Nor did TMS or the judge ever prove that the leaked document was libelous (which actually should have been step #1 of the lawsuit). This is a very tricky subject, with no clear answer.
When the police conduct a "line-up", there's a reason why it's through a one-way pane of glass. Whistleblowers typically have little or nothing to gain but a lot to lose. In this case, the informant would likely need to hire an attorney at several hundred dollars per hour just to defend themselves from TMS. Most of us don't have the coin for that.
Clearly, something shady was going on at TMS. Signatures were allegedly forged. Incriminating documents were destroyed. Did this informant help reveal injustice and contribute to the common good? My initial reaction is "yes".
OJ proved that it's often not about who is right or wrong, but who has the deeper pocketbooks.
Brian Brady April 3rd, 2009 8:21 am
"Interestingly, I didn't notice anything that disputed the accuracy/validity of the leaked document(s."
Is the internet an appropriate place to discuss a dispute with a regulator?
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Sean Purcell April 4th, 2009 10:55 am
There is a reason for newspapers to demand the names and addresses from the "Letters to the Editor"
Yes, but the more appropriate analogy here would be the investigative reporting – wherein the articles often site anonymous sources and reporters are sometimes jailed for contempt of court in disputes over 1st amendment limits.
Did this informant help reveal injustice and contribute to the common good?
In our legal system, the ends do not justify the means. You may have come to the right conclusion, but if you committed fraud in order to get there, you still broke the law. I believe defense lawyers rely on jury nullification tactics when their clients are guilty of a crime for which there is symphathy or a net positive outcome. Still, the client was charged with a crime.
What a strange case. If an employee stole documents or publicized protected materials, even for the greater good, I would suspect that is still a crime. Can the publicizing company be forced to divulge the source? This looks to me like the ongoing news reporter battles with the courts. What's trickier still is the internet's play in all of this. Generally speaking, I find New Hampshire to be about as left as the People's Republic of San Francisco – if you want to avoid extremely interpretive rulings by their courts, don't do business there. But now the judge is ruling that if something you do can be seen on the internet by a citizen in New Hampshire, they have jurisdiction? That scares me even more than the original ruling.
The power and the Pandora's Box of the internet is light years ahead of the law. Is the internet an appropriate place to discuss a dispute with a regulator? I think it is. The internet is like the open outcry trading pits in Chicago: both last bastions of unfiltered information. The fear – as usual – should be efforts to curtail and restrict by the well intentioned but hopelessly ignorant, self-serving entities of our government. The power of the internet is slowly proving, in my humble opinion, to be as important as the sacrosanct right to bear arms in limiting the absolute corruption of absolute power.
Brian Brady April 4th, 2009 11:54 pm
"The internet is like the open outcry trading pits in Chicago: both last bastions of unfiltered information."
No,no,no; it's not. In the pits, you have verified market participants (only). On the internet, you invite any troll with a username
Mark Green April 5th, 2009 8:04 am
Great comments Brian/Sean…
I've been reflecting on the issue over the past couple days.
1) The leak could have been handled better by the informant and by ML-Implode. The way I see it – the document in question is either fair game or it's not. If was appropriate to post it in the first place, it ought to be on the site today. Because we can't see what we're debating about, it's all speculation.
2) Obviously, the NH Dept. of Banking was investigating TMS well before this leak occurred. Then again, it appears they also let TMS off the hook with a relative "slap on the wrist" in light of the allegations.
3) If TMS really is "innocent", why would they be worried about a leaked document anyhow? I've been thinking about all the internal documents our employees have access to. Sure, some of the information is sensitive such as revenue numbers, strategic planning docs, etc… but I can't think of anything that would set off a firestorm.
4) I'm coming to realize that sometimes, there just isn't a solution to a problem. For example: we want laissez faire government but have yet to prove we can self-regulate. We want freedom of speech but have no clear-cut way of defining what is and is not appropriate. Sean, great point about NH claiming jurisdiction here. This just further muddies the water.
When I stop to consider the ML Implode-O-Meter's total body of work, I'm extremely grateful for it. My preference is for small government but I also want tangible measures in place to deter, prevent, identify and enforce against fraudulent, unethical and illegal activities. In this particular instance (TMS), I'd argue that the Implode-O-Meter is doing more to protect the public than even the NH and MA Banking Departments! A $300,000 fine in light of tangible evidence of mortgage fraud is an absolute joke. TMS could likely pay that fine with one week's commissions in this refi boom.
Aaron's venue is so very critical to our industry. I imagine that he's not going to bat 100%. But those of us with nothing to hide ought to stand behind him and other consumer advocate sites. As we've seen here, the government is incompetent and toothless – perhaps even corrupt.
Sean Purcell April 5th, 2009 8:19 am
In the pits, you have verified market participants (only). On the internet, you invite any troll with a username.
And what exactly does it mean to be "verified?" (That's a rhetorical question; I've been verified.) Having a badge on the floor of a trading pit does not make your opinion or your trades any more legitimate than having a user name and internet access. You can both be very, very wrong or just as right. Beyond the need to verify that a trader has the financial account to back his or her trades, I suppose one could claim that the pricing information is more legitimate because the trader has been verified. But that ignores the reality of open outcry trading: the public (through brokers) is driving the market and there is no verification for them. The analogy could be made that the pit itself is a web site and traders are like the moderators that keep it orderly, but the collective information of the public is there: naked, honest and open for all to see. The similarity here isn't one of licensing or registration; it's the open dissemination of information.
Caveat Emptor. People must reacquire the responsibility to gather information, analyze what they read and form opinions based on their experience and intelligence. As a country (world?) we need more personal responsibility, not more restrictions on the flow of information.
Aaron Krowne April 8th, 2009 7:55 am
I might as well chime in because the above comments seem to have largely gone off on legal principles that aren't even at issue here.
The order, as it stands, ASSUMES MoSpec's allegations of a defamatory comment and secret document. Problem is, those allegations haven't been proven. Remember "innocent until proven guilty"? Well, some of us think it still applies.
MoSpec certainly has every right to "face their accusers", but they should not be able to threaten free speech to do so. They should first have to show that defamation did happen, and/or secrecy was breached by someone.
However, it is VERY mootable whether either of the above were truly the case. So the order does, in fact, threaten free speech. Most of the information that comes to us is with the request of anonymity, so we cannot give that up lightly.
In our opinion this lawsuit is what this sort of thing usually is: harassment and intimidation. We are seen as "vulnerable" by being a small shop, "shielding" a person or persons which a corporation would like to get revenge against (for better or worse). Thus, the order is a capitulation that caters to this sort of abuse of the legal system, which sets a very bad precedent.
One thing I can say for sure: to those want to send particularly sensitive information to us, I strongly recommend doing so through an anonymizer. http://anonymouse.org/ is located in Germany and I recommend offshore remailers for legal "inoculation." There's also http://www.hushmail.com/ which is popular, but since it is not offshore I'm not sure I'd be comfortable using it.
Mark Green April 8th, 2009 9:34 am
Aaron, thanks for commenting… I have a question about your advice regarding "anonymizers". Isn't the credibility of a source among your key factors in determining whether or not the information at hand is legitimate and/or accurate?
What would happen if you anonymously received a sensitive document that was forged/altered, accepted it as the real mccoy, published it… only to find out later that you've been had? Doesn't this put you in an even more precarious position with even more liability?
Awesome dialogue, I'm loving this topic.
Aaron Krowne April 8th, 2009 10:08 am
Good questions. When receiving any information in confidence, we approach it as if someone is trying to pull one over on us. The key risk is disgruntled former employees, though the phenomenon is much more rare than disgruntled management going after whistleblowing employees. Still, we always proceed with caution.
The first check on veracity is whether we are receiving similar or identical information from other sources. Next in line is inquiry with the company in question (if possible, and if they are cooperative). Third is limited circulation on the forums or in the subscriber bulletin to attempt to confirm or disprove the report (which is disclaimed as "rumor").
I should emphasize, however, that it is impossible to exhaustively determine the truth BEFORE publication. You do the best you can. The editorial process should just be a sanity check and abuse filter — the whole point of publication is to DETERMINE and UNDERSTAND the truth! While this does apply to the "traditional" press, it applies especially for a forum like ours, which is clearly a venue for deliberation on what is going on — it is not the type of arrangement where we hand down the truth from on high, like some sort of authority.
In the case that something abusive gets posted, we typically take it down when we find out. In the case that there is a complaint but we cannot prove the claim one way or another, we typically post the complaint and invite a public comment in response.
Hope that answers your questions.
Aaron Krowne April 8th, 2009 10:14 am
One more thing, you asked if an anonymous remailer would expose us to greater liability.
The answer is unambiguously "no". We cannot even be faced with the disclosure dilemma if the source is truly unknown to us. And that is the main issue in play right now. We would not likely be in this lawsuit if the source(s) were truly anonymous.
Aside from email, there are also anonymous proxies for web browsing/posting (see the "Tor" software). If we receive clearly abusive posts, we will still take them down — but true whistleblowing won't be liable, on our part or the poster's.
So in a sense, users put us on the horns of a dilemma by demanding anonymity but not using internet tools to truly sieze it for themselves. This needn't be.


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Ex-Tech QB hired as coach
Success in indoor football is all about being able to throw the ball effectively.
So the San Angelo Stampede Express went out and got a guy who once led the nation in doing that.
On Thursday afternoon, the Stampede hired as their new head coach Sonny Cumbie, a Snyder native and former Texas Tech quarterback who led the nation in passing back in 2004 when he was a senior quarterback for the Red Raiders.
"I'm a young guy, this is my first real coaching experience," the 27-year-old Cumbie said. "But if you play quarterback at any level you consider yourself a coach on the field."
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[Journal of the Simplified Spelling Society, 1993/1, p19 later designated J14]
[Also on this page: Revew of Storyspell.]
[Kenneth Ives: see Journals, Newsletters, Anthology, Bulletins, Book Written Dialects.]
to a broader program of Spelling Reform.
Kenneth Ives.Cut Spelling is an approach to spelling reform which needed to be thoroly explored. It is simple, easily understood, and seems able to catch the public imagination. Chris Upward has done a thoro job of developing its possibilities. Now we can evaluate various of its proposals in detail.
From the detailed analysis of Cut Spelling by Chris Upward, and the commentaries on it by Valerie Yule and Edward Rondthaler, it seems that two types of cut spelling are fairly clear and uncontroversial.
Several other types of Cut Spellings present more difficulties.
A. Those Cut Spellings which remove silent letters, and thereby bring spelling into New Spelling or other regular spelling patterns.
B. Cut Spellings which simplify words without creating ambiguities or unduly long consonant strings.
This essay seeks to detail types A and B, and to divide their examples into spelling types which can be put together into reform steps. For ease of teaching, learning, and using, each step should have one or two types of change, and not over 30 of its most common words listed for initial learning.
C. Cut Spellings which result in long consonant strings.
D. Those which drop a vowel in a common suffix <-ing, -ment>, or a final vowel in a prefix.
E. Those which result in a confusion of rules for pronouncing similar spellings.
1. Some more phonemic spellings which are already accepted alternates
in many dictionaries:
altho, tho, thru, thruout,
and American standard forms,
program, programer, favor, labor.
2. Other <ough, augh, aigh> words:
caut, taut; strait ("straight").
3. "Short vowel consonant <e>" spellings, which thus
violate the rule that "final <e> makes the preceding vowel
a) hav, havn't.
b) giv, liv, active, executiv, nativ, twelv.
c) determin, examin.
d) definit.
e) ar, arn't.
f) wer, wern't.
4. Other silent "e" endings.
a) mor, before.
b) els, defense, hors, hous.
5. Other silent vowels.
a) previus, serius, varius.
b) alredy, hed, hevy, redy.
c) hart.
6. Silent consonants.
a) kn,gn=n:no; campain, foren.
b) wh=h: hole.
c) haf, tord, rong.
7. Doubled consonants.
a) ll: alow, bil, dwel, fil, folo, hil, il, kil, mil, sel, shal, shel, skil, stil, tel, til, wel, wil.
b) ss: acros, clas, expres, les, los, mas, mis, pas, posibl, pres, progres, unles, witnes.
c) rr: cary, corespond, teribl, teritory, tomoro.
d) dificult, efect; imens; begining; suply, suport; geting.
8. Post-accentual schwa, syllabic "l, m, n, r".
a) batl, handl, litl, loyl, mentl, midl, norml, setl, totl, trubl, vesl.
b) problm.
c) drivn, gardn, hapn, hevn, lesn, lisn, opn, litn, wagn.
d) administr, aftr, altogethr, ansr, betr, caractr, chaptr, difr, dolr, furthr, gathr, latr, letr, manr, mastr, matr, membr, nevr, numbr, ovr, quartr, rivr, sholdr, sufr, sumr, undr, utr, watr, wethr, wintr.
The 141 listed words and their derivatives account for 6.3% in an average text (Dewey 1950). This figure excludes words occuring one in 10,000 or less, and those requiring other changes beyond dropping superfluous leters.
The "post-accentual schwa" list comes to 1.4% of words. It requires redefining a syllable to include syllabic "l, m, n, r" in final unstressed position.
Including those, full application of Cut Spelling types A and B would bring words affected to about 12.5%. Clearly then, Cut Spellings form an important part of any larger program of spelling reform.
Dewey, Godfrey (1950). Relativ Frequency of English Spellings. Tables 5 & 6. Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press.
[Journal of the Simplified Spelling Society, 1993/1, p28,29 later designated J14]
[Jean Hutchins: see Journals, Newsletters.]
Jean Hutchins reviews
Brenda Bryant StorySpell.
Brenda Bryant StorySpell, Martin Education, Australia, 1992. Jean Hutchins is a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher, as well as Chair of the British Dyslexia Association Computer Committee and Committee Member of the Simplified Spelling Society. She was also a member of the Society's Cut Spelling Working Group.It is clear that a great deal of successful experience has enabled this programme to evolve. There are many good ideas in it, teaching principles as well as the particular strategy of StorySpell spelling. If all infant teaching were as structured as this, there might be little need for the expensive Reading Recovery Scheme for six year olds of Dame Marie Clay, which originated in New Zealand, and has been taken up in Australia, the USA and now the UK.
During the 1980s schools were encouraged and expected to devise language development programmes. Now the National Curriculum sets out areas to be covered by all age groups, so teachers may not have time to use as many of the interesting integrated activities based on the sound for the lesson as they would like to choose.
The book begins by stating Brenda Bryant's reasons for teaching reception class pupils to spell each sound in one way only to start with. She describes her approach to free writing from transcription by the teacher, through stages of supported writing to independent work. The greater part of the StorySpell book is devoted to reinforcing the sounds one by one.
The English/Welsh National Curriculum says that children must learn letter-sound relationships, phonics and correct spelling. So the ideas in this book are more acceptable than they might have been up to a year or so ago. Many schools in England use Lyn Wendon's pictograms of the Letterland programme. In a similar way to StorySpell, Letterland has stories, songs, activities and games to reinforce the knowledge. There are other programmes, and specialist dyslexia teachers all use pictures as keywords for sound/symbol relationship, and teach one standard way of writing each sound before going on to alternative spellings.
Some areas of England went through a phase of Emergent Spelling, when children spelled as they wished for uninhibited free writing. When done properly, spelling instruction accompanied Emergent Spelling, so standard spelling was gradually learned. It is now accepted that children go, however slowly or quickly, through a phase of phonic spelling before internalizing traditional orthography (TO).
Regarding Brenda Bryant's particular scheme, it is interesting that she says her pupils were not confused by reading TO while they used StorySpell writing. This emphasizes the fact that reading and spelling are very different skills, and that children often do not recall the spelling of words they can read.
She does not say what the parents thought of the scheme. This information is necessary for evaluation, as the i.t.a. (Initial Teaching Alphabet), which had additional letters to represent separately all 44 sounds, survives in very few schools now because parents thought it looked strange and confusing.
Members of the SSS, and teachers, will be interested in the choice and presentation of the 40 sounds in the StorySpell scheme, which uses the following letters to represent them:
- each single consonant-letter except K, Q and X, with C and G sounded hard.
- short, long and schwa sounds for A.
- short and long sounds for E, I, O.
- short sound only (as in 'but') for U, as long U can be replaced by <yoo> or <oo>.
- twelve digraphs: <ar>, <air>, <ow>, <or>, <oy>, <ur>, <sh>, <ch>, <th>, <oo>, <oo>, <ng>.
The long vowels can have 'teacher-only' pictographic additions, eg a halo over 'angel-A', although it seems unnecessary to have different marks for each of the five vowel letters. After all the forty sounds have been introduced en bloc, and gradually reinforced, alternative spellings are linked in; and work begins on common irregular spellings, eg was, saw, said, because.
It is quite impossible - as it was with i.t.a. - to tell whether it is the structured, step-by-step, individualized methodology that is the crucial factor in the success of StorySpell, or whether it is the emphasis on 'one sound, one spelling' for initial teaching. I have no doubt that such an enterprising teacher would be very successful anyway. The children will write confidently, and writing will help reading. However, children without good visual memories may have difficulty unlearning phonic spellings which have become automatized. Brenda Bryant recommends that teachers should translate all pupil writing into standard spelling (TO) for reading purposes, but pupils might persist in spellings to which they had become accustomed, such as:
The ideal would still be to find an acceptable simplified spelling and for all of us to keep to it for the rest of our lives! Until we achieve that aim, teaching on the lines of StorySpell will benefit reception class pupils.
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Plas Madoc Leisure Centre near Wrexham could be spared from permanently shutting its doors thanks to Welsh Government support.
Jane Hutt, Minister for Finance, told the Senedd yesterday a new pilot loan fund of £5 million for local authorities was available for the safeguarding and developing of leisure services.
The figure was announced when regional AM Aled Roberts pressed the minister on what guidance has been issued to local authorities, like Wrexham, over the closure of leisure centres like Plas Madoc.
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Mr Roberts, himself a former leader of Wrexham Council, said he would be in immediate contact with the council.
He said: "This is a significant development and I will be urging Wrexham Council to investigate the possibility of applying for a loan.
"The announcement by Finance Minister Jane Hutt makes it clear the fund could be used to invest in the Plas Madoc centre to give it a long term future or, alternatively, to provide replacement facilities.
"The minister implied that even if an application to the new fund was not successful 'other opportunities' may arise to help local authorities run leisure services.
"I suggest Wrexham Council pursues these ideas with the Welsh Government with some urgency because there is overwhelming support for keeping these leisure facilities in communities all over Wrexham, but particularly in the south of the county which relies heavily on Plas Madoc."
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eating, tips on avoiding injuries at Zumba class, and pictures of staff
members dressed up at Halloween. Typical stuff for a hospital in a small
But in October, another Facebook page for the hospital
popped up. This one posted denunciations of President Obama and what it
derided as "Obamacare." It swiftly gathered hundreds of followers, and
the anti-Obama screeds picked up "likes." Officials at the hospital,
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damage control. "We apologize for any confusion," they posted on Oct. 8,
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We met the lovely Jacqueline Emerson (Foxface) at the Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premiere on November 12th on the red carpet for BreakingDawnMovie.org along with Team Twilight and Twifans.
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Criminal justice officials took Gov. Nathan Deal's plan to overhaul prisons and juvenile detention to a panel of key lawmakers.
The governor wants to spend millions of dollars on programs aimed at keeping low-risk offenders, especially young people, out of jail.
Deal has asked lawmakers for nearly $12 million to divert low-risk offenders from jail toward rehabilitative programs that include drug, mental health and veterans' courts.
Brian Owens, corrections department commissioner, said it is far better to channel non-violent offenders toward rehabilitation.
"If we can invest money on the front end, at the courtroom, for low-risk offenders to treat addiction, mental illness, perhaps they'll never make it past the swinging prison doors," Owens said.
The governor also wants to set aside $5 million to expand community-based programs, give kids training and keep them out of jail.
"I think it's a great idea," said Avery Niles, commissioner of the juvenile justice department. "These programs, once implemented, will keep youth out of jail."
The inmate population, which is already overcrowding Georgia's jails and prisons, is growing. The governor's plan seeks to alleviate a problem that costs hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
"Ultimately it'll save taxpayers money and improve the quality of life of the citizens of Georgia," said State Sen. Butch Miller, the Senate Majority Caucus chairman.
Miller added that sending young people into training and rehabilitation programs possibly can turn them into productive members of society and prevent them growing into career criminals.
"They need to come out of this facility with a meaningful perspective on life, be able to make a living, be able to support themselves and not go back to jail," Miller said.
The overhaul plan has received rare bipartisan support in a sometimes bitterly divided state general assembly.
Both Republicans and Democrats largely agree on the key points of the governor's plan.
State Sen. Vincent Fort, the Democratic whip, whose job is to rally opposition against Republican plans Democrats do not like, agreed with the Republican governor.
Housing non-violent offenders, many political leaders agree, does little to keep the streets safe and costs taxpayers too much.
"This is something conservatives and liberals can agree on," Fort said. "It will save money in the long run if we don't have to warehouse those young people."
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For the Delta and Northwest Airlines faithful out there concerned about the companies' recent merger, there are a few perks that should allay your fears of service downgrades and mileage confusion. As part of its $500 million investment to integrate the two airlines, Delta plans to standardize its international offerings on all long-haul aircraft beginning this month. This not only means a return to complimentary beer and wine for BusinessElite and economy cabin travelers throughout flights, but also a new partnership with Korres Natural Products, which will soon be featured inside amenity kits. So now you can slather on its cult-favorite Yoghurt Moisturizing Face Cream and Shea Butter Lip Balm while the mini-bottles of chardonnay keep coming. (All subsequent trips to the lavatory will be greeted by the aroma of Korres' Basil Lemon Hand Soap and Lotion.) A one-up on the competition, if you ask us.


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Snohomish County Public Utility District has sent a team of 11 field workers to assist with relief efforts in New Jersey.
The PUD crew members boarded a plane Thursday, Nov. 1, in Portland, along with crews from Clark County PUD, Eugene Water & Electric Board and other western utilities.
As many as 2.4 million customers in New Jersey were initially without power in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
The PUD crew was expected to be positioned in Asbury Park, New Jersey. They will work up to 16 hour shifts for up to two weeks.
"We're proud that we can lend a helping hand to our fellow Americans during this difficult time," said PUD General Manager Steve Klein. "Just as we work as a utility to make a positive difference in our own customers' lives, our skilled crews bring that same dedication to serving the people impacted by this disaster."
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Like the rest of you, I'm all over this airplane landing in the Hudson. I'm loving the dramatic tales of escape from the survivors (aka: everyone) and my absolute favorite is the guy who yelled, "Women and children first!"
Nice work, Jesus.
As a woman, thanks. As a sister and daughter, fuck that shit. If I were on that plane, and don't think I haven't imagined that over and over with glee, I'd shove my brother and father out that emergency exit before some whiny kid or slow-ass old.
I was reminded of my family boarding our flight from Dublin to London last week, where after it was casually announced that passengers with small children could board first, the crowd just started moving for the plane. Not to be outdone, we are Americans after all, my family followed suit. This was British Midland Airways and those fuckers assign the same seat to like, 34 people. Of course, the whole cluster fuck of a line comes to a halt and 150 of us just stood there as an old man with two girls (10 years old if they were a day) starts yelling at my mom and me.
"They're still boarding children!"
He repeated this 4 or 5 times and here's why I love my mom, who raised me with appallingly strict adherence to manners. She just stared right past him, shifting her carry on and rolling her eyes. I was shocked and thrilled. The woman refused to budge, following the general rule of travel: every man for himself.
We finally started to move forward and once out of earshot of the yeller with the tweens, mom and I started making fun of him. We decided our main problem was his passive aggressive way of saying he wanted to cut in line because he had "children." Please. When I was that age, I was responsible for my own luggage, carry on, passport and finances. "Mom, you should totally go up to him and say, 'You're probably still mad about what happened a few minutes ago, but we really feel you went about it in the wrong way. Had you asked directly and politely, we would have let you through.'"
But we didn't. We just pushed our way past anyone blocking us from sitting as soon as humanely possible. This is how people travel now. Screw that women and children nonsense. If you can't move fast enough to board when they call your group or hustle as the plane fills with water, tough.
I don't know about you peg leg, but I can run...
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OMG! it's so wrong - but I'm laughing anyway!
Your birthday Evite is AWESOME! It's like a who's who of the Bay Area. Can't wait! Very cool. Happy Birthday!
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Fabulous! I'm so glad you're coming. Maybe I'll get contact drunk!
And as it's Mel and my anniversary, we're planning some type of skit or grand entrance, so you know, be on time...
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The more I know about Joanne, the more I love her.
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An escaped murderer who was serving a life sentence has been captured.
Kent Police issued an appeal to trace John Murch, 52, after he was admitted on August 31 to Medway Maritime hospital from Stamford Hill Prison, Gillingham, and escaped the following day.
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By Tayleigh Davis - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) - A city-wide crime awareness and prevention campaign wrapped up Sunday night. Organizers were thrilled with the number of athletes who participated in the Stop the Violence Hoopfest this weekend.
The Mitchell County Tar-Heels celebrate after winning their championship game as the Stop The Violence Hoopfest wraps up this weekend.
"We're trying to help the community stop the violence because there's too much crime going on in the community right now so we have to stop the violence," said team player Darrion Burnett.
Bishop Frederic Williams says more than 3,000 boys and young men from around Georgia hit the court. Three age group brackets battled for the ball at ASU's HYPER Gym. Hoopfest helps Dougherty High Junior Montavious Heath stay out of trouble.
"I want to change my life around and I don't want to be like some of me friends who have dropped out of school."
Bishop Williams started Stop The Violence when a man murdered his 58-year old sister Johnnie Williams last December. He wants all young men to understand committing crimes affects families, victims, and the community.
"If we can prevent this from happening, of course we can't prevent all crimes, but if we can prevent generations coming that would be great."
He says it's important to instill this message while these guys are young so they can be ahead of the game when they do grow up.
"I want to do well and have my family on my back," Heath said.
More than 120 agencies including law enforcement, county, and city officials helped to stop the violence which is a message that want to be a slam dunk not just this weekend but for good.
This is first Hoopfest, but organizers of the Stop the Violence movement plan to have an even bigger event next year.
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Reggae's Greatest Artist and Third World Music Superstar Jimmy Cliff will be making his first Bluesfest appearance this Easter.
The effortlessly eclectic, Joan Armatrading is returning to Bluesfest this coming Easter. This phenomenal songstress has an entirely unique sound that ranges from jazz to true soul to sophisticated pop and reggae
One of the most fascinating and talented musicians around today, a Bluesfest favourite, and an incredible story – Rodriguez is back in a big way.
This rock blues icon is considered "one of the greatest guitarists of his generation."
We just can't get enough of Trombone Shorty and his Orleans Avenue and we're not alone; these guys have become one of the most requested Artists for Bluesfest and we couldn't be happier to oblige.
The living legends of gospel music are returning to Bluesfest with their glorious meld of gospel, blues and rock 'n' roll.
VH1 named her as one of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll, and Rolling Stone listed her as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of all time.
Widely known and respected as the Queen of Rock and First Lady of Rockabilly, we are delighted to welcome Wanda Jackson
Here is a voice; timeless, rich, raw and soaked in soul, that simply can't be ignored.
Much loved Irish troubadour Luka Bloom is a master of the concert stage
A Bluesfest favourite is returning this time with her full band!
Look no further than Tony Joe White for music and artistry of stature and depth. His music is part of America's soundtrack
For the first time, Grammy award-winning, all-woman, acappella ensemble Sweet Honey in The Rock are making their way to our stages
For the first time, Americana folk country singer Shawn Colvin is heading our way this Bluesfest
Virtuoso fiddler & multi-instrumentalist, Seth Lakeman will be returning to our shores in 2013
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Yesterday, my family, our friends and I made our way to the Canadian Tire Centre to meet a dinosaur. I had no what to expect or what my three little event critics would think.
There were many familiar faces in the crowd yesterday. It feels like homecoming weekend when I see the members of the Ottawa blogger community, hugs all around and chatting about what each one of us are up to this summer.
I have a very loud nervous laugh. When I saw Baby T Rex, I wasn't sure what Beckett & Andie would think, it was truly very life like and I may have been a little scared myself.
Beckett snuggled up to me as close as he could and, of course, Andie-Pandie decided to pet that T Rex, while it snapped, growled and generally made the entire crowd feel like we had a real dinosaur in our midst.
This shot was taken one second after Baby T Rex grabbed my phone with his giant teeth! Yes, we were that close and that baby dino had a little attitude.
Then I kissed that Baby T Rex, I mean really a girl only lives once right?
This show promised to be exciting and eventful, if the media show was any indication, even my tween Katie is looking forward to the show.
Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular will perform eight shows over the course of five days from Wednesday, Aug. 20, to Sunday, Aug. 24, as follows:
Wednesday, Aug. 20 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21 – 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23 – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24 – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets start at $19.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.CapitalTickets.ca or www.evenko.ca, by phone at 613-599-FANS (3267) or 1-877-788-FANS (3267); in person at each of the 10 participating Canadian Tire stores in Ottawa as well as the store in Perth, The Sens Store at Carlingwood Mall and Place d'Orléans, any Ottawa Sports Experts location, Les Galeries de Hull, Ottawa Festivals and at the Canadian Tire Centre box office.
We will see you at the show!
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Tickets are valid any one day from August 10th – 28th, available exclusively online on August 9th. Get your Single Day Admission tickets tomorrow and tell all of your friends before this deal expires at midnight.
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The kids and I were on an adventure last summer. We were headed to Manitoulin Island to see my friend Christine. After a long drive from Clifford we finally pulled into the holding area for the cars waiting to get on the Ferry.
The kids immediately jumped out of the car and ran towards the wharf to feed the ducks and watch the boats. Just as I closed my car door, the car behind me bumped into the back of my car. Thankfully, that car was going 10 km s or less, when it hit my car. I was even more thankful, that my children were not standing behind my car as the driver of the car, who was checking his text messages, would not have seen my children standing behind my vehicle. We checked out the minimal damage, just a scratch really and everyone seemed fine as we walked over to the grocery store to pick up snacks for the boat.
Later on as we enjoyed the quiet sailing across Georgian Bay, we entered the on board gift shop. KT, who had earned money helping me clean out the pool, bought some trinkets for herself as the other two picked out their favourite items.
Later on that evening as we settled in for the night, after the two littlest Guthrie's had fallen asleep, KT said she had questions.
"Mommy you know today, when that car bumped our car?"
Yes, honey…but no one was hurt, everyone is OK.
"I know Mommy, but I wanted to give you this because you drive all the time and I always want you to come home."
Don't worry KT, I'll always come home.
"Mommy, you don't text and drive ….right?"
No honey, no I don't.
Even though it was a very small bump, it had effected my oldest as she knew what could have happened. I promised myself that I would keep my phone in the middle council of the car when I was driving because it is too much of a distraction for me. I made a promise to my daughter I would come home each night and I intend to keep it.
The folks at CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) and other traffic safety partners have come together to launch a six week long education and awareness campaign (July 29 – Sept 12 ). They are urging all drivers to make a promise. It's simple, go online to caasco.com/focus and promise to your family and friends to focus on the road.
A couple of simple facts made my Promise to Focus on the Road an easy one to make:
1. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of collisions and easily one of the most avoidable.
2. Distractions can come from almost anything that makes you look away from the road. A split second is all it takes to dramatically change the rest of your life.
3. Driving requires your full attention. Losing your focus on the road can lead to weaving in an out of your lane, missing a traffic sign and putting yourself, passengers and others at risk.
Are you ready to make the promise to end distracted driving?
As painful as it is to type, summer is officially half over. On September 2nd, 2014 we will all officially be heading back to school. We have spent much of this month at my parents home in my home town of Clifford, Ontario. I have spent time with public school, high school and friends made through athletics and via summer jobs.
The truly shocking part has been how wonderfully our children get along. It is a very surreal experience to see how the next generation interacts, so very similar to how I did in my youth, with he offspring of those I shared my hopes, dreams and shed tears with so very long ago.
Talk about eating my words, this past week I tweeted that I was avoiding seeing the movie Planes. Just days later here I am at the Hanover Drive-In, watching it on the large screen old-school style while my son sits in his Planes tent, cuddled in his Planes sleeping bag and holding onto his Planes lantern. Nothing says summer in Southern, Ontario like a drive in on a Friday night and me being wrong.
July has also brought many road trips and mini breaks along with way. Trying to keep my children occupied has been challenging. DD 10 has taken up photography , this is one of her favourites so far.
Yes, I know. This is my best side.
I am sending everyone good thoughts as we embark on the last half of the summer. Thank you for following along with our #GuthrieFamilyAdventure.
Are you looking for something fun & easy to participate in for the month of August consider adding your pictures to our Awesome August #AfLKids Instagram Photo Challenge. Follow @ActiveForLifeca on Instagram, check out the daily action word for inspiration and post with the #AfLkids hashtag and you are entered to win Active for Life Swag.
Check out our amazing August #AfLkids Instagram Challenge!
After the thrilling success of our Twitter and Facebook parties we are very excited about having some more social media fun with our Active for Life community, but this time on Instagram. We hope you and your friends will join us for an activity-filled August, please help us spread the word.
Every day this month, simply check out that day's activity keyword e.g. "jump" & snap a photo of your kids doing that movement e.g. jumping in puddles, jumping off rocks, jumping in the water, on the ground, whatever you and they want to do!
Summer can either be a wonderful time spent moving and exploring outdoors or it can be challenging to get kids off the couch and away from their electronics. Add a little physical activity to your daily routine, become a role model for others looking for inspiration to get their own children moving, and connect with a fun community who values raising active kids.
How you can join:
Follow @activeforlifeca on Instagram. We'll be posting a daily reminder photo of each movement on our Instagram
Each day, snap a photo of your child doing the movement then, follow and
tag @activeforlifeca and add the hashtag #AfLKids in your caption.
Search for the #AfLkids hashtag to find others joining and following along with the fun!
There will be random draws and fun surprises all month long.
Not only will you get your family more active, make friends, and have fun, but your name could be drawn to win Active for Life swag and other surprises along the way.
Have fun and we will see you on Instagram!
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Are you looking for a last minute get away to Destiny USA?
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Living in the Ottawa region has many advantages. One of those advantages is living close enough to New York State, that a trip to the US can be an afternoon day trip or an overnight adventure.
Destiny USA is less than a two hour drive from Ottawa, in Upper New York state. This family destination has hundreds of shops, various restaurants and many activities for families to enjoy.
The Destiny USA Summer Fun Day Pass gives families the opportunity to experience four great attractions for one low price. There are nine amazing entertainment venues at Destiny USA that are working together to give your family a summer of fun and great new experiences at the same time helping you save money on your adventures. The Destiny USA Summer Fun Pass give you access to four entertainment venues of your choosing.
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Living in the Ottawa region has many advantages. One of those advantages is living close enough to New York State, that a trip to the US can be an afternoon day trip or an overnight adventure.
Destiny USA is less than a two hour drive from Ottawa, in Upper New York state. This family destination has hundreds of shops, various restaurants and many activities for families to enjoy.
The Destiny USA Summer Fun Day Pass gives families the opportunity to experience four great attractions for one low price. There are nine amazing entertainment venues at Destiny USA that are working together to give your family a summer of fun and great new experiences at the same time helping you save money on your adventures. The Destiny USA Summer Fun Pass give you access to four entertainment venues of your choosing.
You can choose from:
The Guthrie children have decided that the Canyon Climb adventure is our first stop, followed closely by Pole Position. Since we are making a day of it, we will be staying at one of Destiny USA's hotel partners. We are fans of the Marriott family of hotels and the Marriott Courtyard is perfect for our family. Check out the Destiny USA site for directions, packages and more accommodation choices.
Having children ranging in ages from 5 – 10, it is difficult to find activities that are appropriate for everyone. Destiny USA offers free Tykes Tuesday program. Every Tuesday through August 26th, in the Canyon Area at Destiny USA, from noon to 2 p.m., there will be exciting free entertainment including a magician and hands on gymnastics demonstrations.
In conjunction with the Tyke Tuesday and Regal Summer Movie Express, at 10 a.m., families can enjoy PG-raged movies for only $1. This is a perfect solution to the "I don't want to shop anymore" complaint from my five-year old son.
I am giving away 2 Destiny USA Summer Fun Day vouchers. Each voucher is good for 2 passes. One winner will walk away with 4 Destiny USA Summer Fun Day passes. I will contact the winner via email on August 11th, 2014. The passes expire on August 31st, 2014.
To enter please tell me which of the 9 Destiny USA Summer Fun Day adventures your children would enjoy the most? You can enter once a day.
Happy Adventuring!
Sherrie-Mae :)


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stacylynn: whaven: I researched Maca a bit more online at webmd and mercola websites. I purchased it at www.azurestandard.com. Blessings! Aug 14, 2014 10:05:27 GMT -5
mandy140: I have a question about Whey Protein Powder. I read Serene's article on Whey, friend or foe? I checked Swanson's web site and there are so many Whey Powders there I can't find the one Serene recommended; the CFM. How do I know which it is? Thanks. Aug 14, 2014 15:36:31 GMT -5
farmerblacks: I did THM for a few months and loved it. I got away from it when I had to have 2 surgeries in 6 weeks. I would like to get back to it, but now my husband has to be on a low sodium diet. Are there any THM families that also do low sodium? Aug 14, 2014 17:07:38 GMT -5
steffanie3: mandy140, this is the one https://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-premium-whey-protein-powder-36-5-oz-1035-grams-pwdr Aug 14, 2014 17:52:13 GMT -5
Blessed Beyond Measure: You can also now buy THM brand whey protein powder at www.trimhealthymama.com Aug 16, 2014 17:39:10 GMT -5
vintagejva: If brown rice is acceptable on THM, can I then eat brown rice pasta? Aug 18, 2014 16:33:53 GMT -5
steffanie3: vintagejva, the bottom of page 348 is a good reference for this (more as a side). Aug 20, 2014 2:51:23 GMT -5
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steffanie3: All coconut things are best thought of as S, but you could use a small amount for FP robbiesnest56 Aug 27, 2014 0:55:38 GMT -5
steffanie3: ggwells, if you purchase some low-carb tortillas you could have a S meal and enjoy burrito. For how it effects lunch and dinner on THM you simply need to wait three hours before you next meal and switching fuels Aug 27, 2014 0:57:20 GMT -5


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Episode 5 in the Being One series - Earth is under attack by your followers and you are tracking Dr Rycroft to a Nanostation he left co-ordinates to.
You must try to find out what sick and twisted experiments he has performed on you in the past. Find out who he is involved with and hopefully get to see him face to face?
You need to know what you are, who you are and most importantly Rycroft must pay for what he has done!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars June 26, 2014
This game is great! XD I LOVE THE WHOLE SERIES.
Though it'll be better if the arrows are connected to the keyboards instead of manually pressing the arrows on screen.
Rated 5 / 5 stars December 15, 2013
um... i thought it stopped at being one 4 omg 2 months... i thought it was the end how did i miss it though i looked up and down your game submissions yet i missed this one wow. just wow
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars October 20, 2013
i liked the first hacking games and the atmosphere is amazing, but later hacking games were pure evil and as they werent linked to the cursor keys, i couldnt finish the game.
everyting was great, except this, but it kept me from finishing the game and knowing the rest of the story, so it's 3.5 stars instead of the 5 i would give all your "being one" series.
Rated 4 / 5 stars October 6, 2013
This is probably the best game out of the series because it has a few puzzles (more like mini-games) that you need to think about - at least a little bit, but it's thankfully not like a couple of others games in this series where you don't have to think at all. There is one in particular where you have to move a light around a screen that could really have benefited from a keyboard control option, and the avoiding the debris section right at the start doesn't look or operate that great in my opinion, but other than that they do add to this game in a way you typically don't find in point and click adventure games.
It's a great shame that after all that effort, there wasn't any kind of ending - just that meaningless score again. There's potential for 1 more game because there's still a certain mystery to solve with your old friend Venus, so I do hope there's another game coming. Overall I enjoyed these series of games, I'm glad I played them, but I felt at times the execution could have been better, and there seemed to me to be a slightly uneven standard of quality between the games.
Rated 5 / 5 stars August 19, 2013
Beautiful and well-thought-out! I especially loved your references to Alien (that movie) throughout the game, and you've really done your research in not just this game, but all through the series!
Hopefully in the next game, the Being will take things to their logical conclusions and tie up those two loose ends we all know and loathe!


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It happened around 5 o'clock Thursday morning on Nottingham Way. Albany Firefighters were called out to the scene after smoke filled the house, but there was no fire.
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Do you have the "Cardinals In The Damn World Series Again Blues"? I thought I'd try something here. It may have been done before, but I can't recall if it has. Just something to shoot the breeze about, is all.
I was wondering, fellow BCBers, what is the one piece, or collection of, sports memorabilia in your possession that you cherish? It doesn't have to be a baseball item. It could be hockey, football or even something from when your kid was a high school or little league star. Something that you'd run back into a burning building to get (not recommended). It could be something that you think you could cash in on in the future. You know...make a buck or 2.
I'll start.
I have the Chicago Bulls Starter brand winter jackets, with matching "World Champions" caps, from each of the Chicago Bulls championship seasons. Never worn. Still have the tags attached and receipts of days of purchase. Each jacket is in a vacuum sealed plastic bag. Each cap is in a sealed freezer bag. Someday down the road, I'm hoping to attend a Bulls convention that Pippen and/or MJ will be at, signing autographs. I'm not sure how much I'd pay to get them to sign, but I think it would be a good investment. These are a few of my collection. I wouldn't risk life or limb to save, tho.
Now for my "babies"...and these I would battle to the death to spare (OK, a bit over dramatic, I guess. No material things are worth dying for).
I also have, in the original boxes, with tags still attached and receipts, Michael Jordan's Nike "Air Jordans" of each of the championship seasons of the 90's. Yeah, big Jordan fan here. I'm not sure how much I'd pay to get him to autograph them, but, I'm thinkin' the word "mortgage" would come into play. I was told I should "put them out there" to see what price I could get for them. Not interested...yet. If I did tho, I'd only sell them as a set.
After reading this, it sounds like an ad to sell. It's not. I've already turned down offers on the jackets and caps. I'll probably just keep all of it and let my daughter do with them as she wants...after I'm "pushin' daisies". Hopefully have some "Chicago Cubs: World Champions" stuff to add to it.
So, that's it from me. I hope this gets read and people respond. Enjoy, if possible, the World Series. I won't be watching, but may lurk during game threads.


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BATON ROUGE | Longtime Vermilion Parish teacher and public school advocate Deborah Meaux assumes her duties today as president of the Louisiana Association of Educators. She will serve as the spokesperson for the 20-thousand-member professional advocacy group.
"My goal is to continue the work of the LAE in creating great public schools for every child in Louisiana," Meaux said. "During my tenure, I hope to reinforce the community's faith in Louisiana's public school teachers and support professionals."
Meaux wrapped up her 38th year in the classroom in May and now takes over the position of LAE's top official. She will lead the association's efforts at the legislature, and preside over meetings of the LAE Representative Assembly and Board of Directors. Meaux will represent Louisiana educators at the national level through her networking efforts with the National Education Association (NEA), LAE's parent organization.
Meaux succeeds two-term president, Joyce Haynes, a 40-year classroom veteran from St. Landry Parish.
"I have enjoyed working with Debbie and I know she will work hard to keep LAE members active and motivated," Haynes said. "Our education system is at a crossroads and teachers need a strong professional network to support them, Debbie has the skills to lead the association in the best direction to meet the needs of today's committed educators."
The French teacher from Kaplan High School in Vermilion Parish has been heavily involved in professional advocacy efforts. In her local chapter, the Vermilion Association of Educators (VAE), Meaux served in the capacity of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. For more than 10 years, she was the chief negotiator for the contract between the VAE and the Vermilion Parish School Board. She's also active as a mentor and trainer for new teachers in her district.
Throughout her nearly 40-year career in education, Meaux was named teacher of the year three times - twice at Kaplan High School and once at Rene Rost Middle School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and English from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (currently ULL). She has three children and two grandchildren.
Meaux said her immediate focus will be to work with leaders in the Louisiana Department of Education to institute a fair educator evaluation system.
"There's much work to be done and I'm prepared to take on the challenge," she said. "I'm ready to raise LAE's stature as an organization that supports its members and the public school children of Louisiana."
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A powerful explosion rocks the town of West, Texas, 19 miles north of Waco, on Wednesday evening.
Officials believe that between 5 and 15 people were killed in the blast. The explosion leveled homes, surrounding buildings, and injured at least 160 people.
Waco Police Sgt. William Patrick Swanton says the death toll is only an estimate at this point. Right now, search and rescue operations are underway in the downtown area.
Swanton says there is no indication the blast was anything other than an industrial accident.
At 11 p.m. Wednesday night, Mayor Tommy Muska said that most of the fires resulting from the explosion were contained. He added that 133 people at a nearby nursing home had to evacuate.
"It was like a nuclear bomb went off," said one man who was looking for a lost relative on Willie Nelson Road. A large portion of the small town with a population of 2,800 was damaged and hundreds have been evacuated from the area.
A triage center that was set up at the West High School football field was evacuated because of its proximity to the burning plant. The processing center was moved to the town's community center.
An information hotline has been set up for concerned friends and relatives at (254) 202-1100. The line was overwhelmed with calls; if you get a busy signal, keep trying.
"There was a huge shock wave," said Mark Licknovsky who works at the Czech Stop, less than one mile away on Interstate 35. "That's when we knew something was serious."
West Town Council member Cheryl Marak told WFAA the blast killed her pets and confirmed heavy damage at the middle school. Every house within four blocks of the facility was heavily damaged, according to initial reports.
"I can see heavy smoke here; there are emergency crews everywhere," said WFAA Todd Unger as he arrived in the devastated town. "We're looking at a home and it is a total loss. There are flames shooting up 10-15 feet."
Governor Rick Perry issued this statement on Wednesday night: "We are monitoring developments and gathering information as details continue to emerge about this incident. We have also mobilized state resources to help local authorities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
people of West, and the first responders on the scene."
A shock wave from the explosion may have been felt in parts of North Texas and mistaken for an earthquake.
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The Specialized Myka FSR Comp is a good all-around mountain bike designed specifically for women. Not only does it include female-specific components like a saddle, but the front- and rear-wheel suspension are also tuned to offer better response for lighter riders. The fork has 4 inches of travel with a lockout, which makes it easier to sprint or climb hills. Experts say the Myka FSR Comp is comfortable, even for all-day rides, and the female-specific components create a ride that inspires confidence in those new to the sport. The Specialized Myka FSR Comp comes in three sizes, but experts say it's a great fit for petite women due to a short top tube. However, this means that taller women may find the bike too small, according to one review. Those looking to spend a bit more should take a look at the Trek Fuel EX 8 WSD (MSRP: $2,470), which reviewers pick as the best all-around mountain bike.
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Southwest Louisiana is the busiest part of the state in terms of job creation, according to U.S. Senator David Vitter, who spoke with the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance about the changes he hopes will be made to improve the state and the nation's economy.
Vitter on Wednesday said the Calcasieu Ship Channel is an important resource to SWLA and the state, and it's in desperate need of some attention.
Vitter helped pass the Water Resources bill, which will help improve the dredging situation, something he said is vital to the area.
"In this dredging category, we have revenue from industry that goes into a so-called trust fund. The problem is in the best of years, only about half of that money is used for its intended dredging purposes. The other half is basically stolen and used for completely unrelated programs," Vitter said.
The Water Resources bill would fix that problem and make sure the money goes to the right place and for the right purpose.
Vitter said it's important to get the dredging dollars to make the ship channel the right depth so the port can sustain all of the activity.
The bill would increase dredging funds without increasing overall spending or contribute to the deficit, according to Vitter.
"On the budget front, of course, we need to make a lot of reforms and a lot of cuts to get spending and debt under control. That is $16 trillion, 100 percent of GDP every economist agrees that is an unsustainable path," he said.
Vitter hopes the new bill will help bring more economic development along SWLA's energy corridor by improving our state's resources.
Vitter said the Water Resources bill passed out of the committee last week and is expected to go to the floor in the coming months.
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3:46pm Wednesday 7th November 2012 in News By Emma Innes
The Liberal Democrat MP for Brent Central is calling for women to become more 'breast aware'.
Sarah Teather MP is working with Brent breast cancer campaigner, Nicole Reece, to encourage women to learn how to check their breasts for signs of cancer.
Ms Teather said: "During our meeting, Nicole highlighted a number of key areas where action needs to be taken to make sure more women survive breast cancer.
"It is very important that all women know what the signs and symptoms of breast cancer are and how to check for them.
"Breast cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK and an estimated 1,000 lives could be saved every year in England alone if breast cancer survival rates matched the best in Europe."
Ms Reece added: "While more women are surviving breast cancer in the UK than ever before, thousands of women are still dying from the cancer every year.
"Greater local awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and increased access to breast screening services will make a substantial difference to survival rates."
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First of all, I think JPP is a good pick. Reese is taking a chance at rebuilding the 4 headed DE monster that won us a Super Bowl. But the real money is in round 2. Look at this list of names we've taken in Rd 2 recently:
Michael Strahan, Jason Sehorn, Amani Toomer, Tiki Barber, Joe Jurevicius, Cornellius Griffin, Osi Umenyiora, Chris Snee, Corey Webster, Steve Smith, and Terrell Thomas.
Only a potential HOFer, some Pro-bowlers and the core of some good Giants teams over the years. Looking back, the 1st rd got us a few good players, but when you compare to this list, Rd 2 blows it away. The only real busts have been Joe Montgomery, Tim Carter and Sinorce Moss. Now if you ask me, there should be a lot more emphasis on today's rounds than the crap shoot that is Round1.
Now to the pick. I've seen a lot of different versions but I say if any one of DT's Price or Cody, OT's Campbell or Brown, or LB's Lee, Butler or Spikes are there at 46 we should be very pleased. I personally am big on Lee, I know people are fearful of his knee and his moderate athleticism, but with playmakers at DE ond OLB we need that smart, sound leader in the middle. What do you think?


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Whitman BB Men Bury Bearcats With Big Scoring Spree
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Stringing together a 27-5 scoring spree over an eight-minute span that started late in the first half, Whitman College rolled to a dominating 98-65 Northwest Conference men's basketball victory over Willamette Saturday night in Salem, Ore.
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Whitman's fifth straight victory gives the Missionaries a 13-4 record overall and 6-2 NWC record at the midway point in the league season.
Dropping its eighth consecutive decision, Willamette skidded to 0-8 in conference and 2-15 on the season.
The two teams battled back-and-forth for much of the first half. An early 10-5 Whitman advantage gave way to seven ties and six lead changes, the last of which came with 9:22 left in the half when junior Drew Raher buried a 3-pointer for a 26-24 Whitman lead.
Back-to-back threes from Raher and senior forward David Michaels had Whitman on top 41-32 with 5:25 left in the half, but Willamette narrowed the gap over the next few minutes to 44-37. The Missionaries then closed out the last 2:22 on an 8-1 run to lead 52-38 at the break.
The Bearcats tallied the first bucket of the second half, but the Missionaries responded by scoring 19 of the next 21 points to transform the game into a full-fledged rout.
Michaels, who tallied the first seven Missionary points to the start the game and had 16 at halftime, capped Whitman's early second-half blitz with a jumper that ballooned the lead to 71-42 with 14:43 still left to play.
To that point in the game, Michaels had displayed a perfect shooting touch, making all seven of his field goal attempts (including two 3-point strikes) and all four of his free throws.
His first miss from the floor came a few minutes later, and with both coaches soon turning to their benches, Michaels finished his night with 22 points in 25 minutes on the floor.
Of the 16 Missionaries who made it into the game, all but three dented the scoring column as Whitman knocked down 11 3-pointers and sizzled at the free throw line, making 29 of 35 (82.9 percent) opportunities.
Whitman ruled the backboards, out-rebounding Willamette 42-27 while also forcing the Bearcats into 21 turnovers.
The Missionaries eventually seized control of the competitive first half by virtue of a strong shooting performance. Whitman was 15 of 31 from the floor and eight of 14 from the 3-point arc prior to intermission.
Raher sparked Whitman in the rebounding department with a career-high 11 rebounds in just 20 minutes of floor time. He scored all nine of his points in the first, making all three of 3-point tries.
Raher is now shooting an NWC-best 58.8 percent from the long distance on the season.
Sophomore Josh Duckworth added 11 points and three assists while Jordan Dickson, also a sophomore, came off the bench to hit a pair of 3-pointers en route to 10 points.
Junior Ignas Pavilonis, who gave Whitman two more threes off the bench, had eight points.
Other Missionary contributors included sophomore Ben Eisenhardt (7 points, 5 rebounds), sophomore Ryan Gilkey (6 points, 4 rebounds) and freshman Matt Mounier (7 points, 5 rebounds).
Junior Peter Clark, who also hit two threes, combined six points with three assists, three steals and three rebounds.
Taylor Mounts and Ryan Meehan, two seniors, paced Willamette with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Terrell Malley had eight points while Noah Ripley scored 10 points off the the Bearcat bench.
Whitman has now won its last six meetings between the two schools.
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The fire at 18280 Buckridge Court, home of Roelf Kuitse, was called in to emergency dispatchers at 6:16 p.m. Kuitse discovered the fire shortly after he arrived home from work.
"I noticed that my driveway lights didn't come on when I drove up," he said outside the residence as the firefight continued Friday evening. "And then my garage door wouldn't open. I thought that was weird."
Kuitse said that when he opened the door into his house "there was big smoke and it was super, super hot. So I closed it right away and called the fire department."
Kuitse's home is located east of Zollinger Road off Buttonbush Lane, north of Norton Lake.
Elkhart and Jefferson township personnel were among the firefighters at the scene Friday night.