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In the second preliminary card fight on UFC 145, Chris Clements defeated Keith Wisniewski by split decision. The welterweight bout was a back-and-forth struggle between Clement's heavy strikng and Wisniewski's grappling, and was quite entertaining. Clements took two scorecards with 30-27 and 29-28 cards, while Wisniewski got one 29-28 card.
The first two rounds were pretty tough to score, with Wisniewski getting the fight to the ground and advancing to mount in both stanzas but getting completely busted up on the feet and almost finished multiple times. Clements used some big right hooks and a variety of flashy spinning attacks to eventually make a mess of Wisniewski's face. The third was all Clements, and that likely decided the fight.
What was the high spot of this fight?
Clements connected on a spinning back kick that collapsed Wisniewski in the corner late in the first. If there was a category for a low spot, it was referee Fernando Yamasaki's atrocious standup in the first round when Wisniewski was in half-guard and clearly working.
Where do these guys go from here?
Clements is 36 years old, and it might be a little too late to shore up his ground game. But he's a crowd-pleasing striker, and there are plenty of guys at welterweight that he could meet for some standnbang. The winner of the Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig bout at UFC 146 might be a good candidate.
Unfortunately for Wisniewski, this might be the end of his second UFC tenure. He put up an entertaining fight, but he just doesn't know how to defend himself very well on the feet, relying on his chin to guide him through. He's an extremely tough dude though, and I'd like to see him get one more shot.
Watch it now, later or never?
I'd go with now. On a card full of semi-dull fights, this was a candidate for fight of the night and it was full of excitement.
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LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Strip could see its biggest strike in nearly 30 years.
Contracts for 44,000 unionized workers expired June 1.
While talks between the Culinary Union and resorts go on, labor leaders are urging Las Vegas to prepare for a strike.
Critics say a shutdown threat is all union posturing, but the Culinary Union has even reached out to Wall Street, warning a strike could be crippling.
The last citywide strike was in 1984, and it was huge. Las Vegas today is bigger and richer.
Las Vegas attracts around 40 million visitors a year, but in 1984, when less than 13 million people came here annually, a citywide strike got nasty.
Outside hotels on the picket line, Metro Police went on high alert and dozens of culinary union members ended up in jail.
Inside, staff was brought in from out-of-state to cover shifts at restaurants and long lines of waiting tourists formed.
Now, 29 years later, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 says it does not want to strike.
However, in a report to Wall Street investors at-large, the Culinary Union said, "simmering tensions in negotiations now appear likely to boil over as the weather cools and the city enters its busy fall season."
"We know, probably at the end, we're going to have somebody, some of the companies, that say no," secretary-treasurer with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Geoconda Argüello-Kline said.
From food and beverage to housekeeping, 44,000 workers, including employees of Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, want better pay and benefits.
A statement from the gaming giant reads, "MGM Resorts' discussions with the unions remain substantive and we are confident we will arrive at a contract agreement shortly."
The nonprofit group the Alliance to Protect Nevada Jobs calls what the union is doing "guerilla tactics," and it says negotiations should be able to take place without threats.
According to its website, the alliance's "mission is to protect jobs in Nevada and stand up for the workers and small business owners in the state who grow the economy and create opportunities."
"Just the threat of a citywide strike is damaging," Ron Futrell spokesperson for the alliance said. "I hope it doesn't come down to a citywide strike. Nobody wants to see that happen. The last one was a brawl on the Strip."
A strike is a last resort for all, and for now, the casinos and union are still at the bargaining table. More than 30 properties are affected in these contract talks.
Some of the big casinos not affected include the Venetian and Palazzo, as well as the Wynn and the Encore.
In May, union members approved to raise dues by $25 to support striking workers, if it comes to that this fall.


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Check out this this article on Rulon Davis trying to get a roster spot on the Broncos. Kind of short article, and not much substance, but always nice to see Cal Bears get some media love.
It looks like he should be getting a final roster spot if he can come through with any production. The Broncos have a horrible defense, so he should have a solid shot at it.


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Hillary Clinton has ended her campaign for the US Democratic nomination in the presidential election.
Senator Clinton hosted a rally for supporters in Washington, and has formally dropped out of the contest and thrown her support behind Sen Barack Obama.
Mr Obama, who represents Illinois, clinched the nomination last Tuesday when a number of superdelegates, who can back any candidate, flocked to his camp.
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Industrias Carphil
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Entrepreneur: Philip Alexander Gammans Arias
Founded: 2009
Stage: Growth
HQ: Carazo, Nicaragua
Industry: Food
Number of Employees: 48
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Philip Alexander Gammans Arias knows snacks. The Nicaraguan entrepreneur has accumulated a nearly 20-year history in the food industry. More than 17 years ago, Philip and his wife opened a confectionery distributor called GEA Distribution. The company grew steadily, eventually amassing over 100 employees. Over the arc of that growth, Philip realized that the expansion of his business offered something very important to the surrounding community – a job.
Employment numbers in Nicaragua are deceiving. Official statistics place unemployment at 7.8%. However, once you dig below the surface, a less attractive underemployment rate of nearly 50% reveals itself. Areas outside the country's economic hub, Managua, are hit particularly hard. "Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere," Philip explains. "The people need jobs, especially outside the major cities."
Nicaragua had a need – a need for affordable snacks. "I had traveled throughout Southeast Asia and found that they were selling wafer snacks at much better prices than we were," Philip states. "Back in Nicaragua, the only wafer snacks we had were imported from the U.S. and they were often too expensive for people to purchase." Philip then set up a factory in 2009 to begin producing wafer snacks for the local population at a lower cost than the imported competition. This new company was called Industrias Carphil.
Today, Industrias Carphil employs 48 people, 96% of whom are under the age of 30, and 50% of whom are women. Philip strategically placed the company's operations about 38 miles from Managua in Carazo, were the underemployment crisis had hit particularly hard. "There were technical schools in the area," Philip states. "So many young people were graduating without a job. By placing our factory near the school, we were able to offer these students a proper job." Carphil provides the local community with a reliable source of income and families, in turn, don't feel pressured to urbanize for employment opportunities.
"We want to expand into Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic," Philip states. "We are so happy that we have been able to establish our product in Nicaragua. We're making an impact everyday by providing stable jobs and giving our employees hope for the future."


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Posci 4
He's a great professor. Love how he actually "knock" some sense into your head during the lecture. Besides, he actually very inspiring. Will definitely take his class again. Take his class and you will be addicted.
Pol Sci 1
Brem is super enthusiastic and committed to helping students become critical thinkers and engaged citizens. His class is very free form, so if you like a very structured experience, you may struggle (I did at first.) DO NOT PUT OFF DOING THE PORTFOLIO. The tests are mostly from lecture notes and the textbook study guides are crucial. Fun class!
Psych 3
I took him for Psych 3 and Poli Sci 4. He doesn't teach in a standard fashion, and is unlike any other teacher that I've had. If you are able to learn in an abstract way and environment then you will be fine. Classes were always very interesting, and there were always great discussions. He is an awesome teacher and very funny, and I learned a lot
His class is super easy. When I took him in Spring 2013 he had it to wear you could fail all the exams as long as you did his binder. I failed both exams with a 50% (because it was on the book which he never uses except for the tests) and did the binder and received an A. He is a very interesting professor. Never a dull moment.
Psych 24
His lectures are great. He does not have a technical standpoint, so if you are a practical individual you need to turn away. Innovation and creative minds will only understand the viewpoints of Abnormal Psychology. Brem helps pinpoint the major issues of abnormal disorders. You will not go home without learning anything.
Posci 1
Lets just say i changed my major to political science & taken two more of his classes. Hes an amazing teacher who gets you to truly "think about the things youre thinking about"
Political Scien
He does not follow the syllabus. He does not teach from the text. His lectures are not structural. But he is well acknowledged professor.I found out that after I ransfer to univ that University professors covers similar lectures and concepts with him.
Brem is a wonderful teacher, he really strives to teach above and beyond. The course is easy if you pay attention and read between the lines. DO NOT WAIT last minute to do the portfolio. If you are looking for an enrichment course that you can really take something from, i suggest Brem!
PSYCH 3 and 24
Easy test study guides for book; your notes are study guide for lecture test questions; great test curve. If you know how to write APA you're good; if not, you'll struggle. If you do your portfolio every week, you're OK; if you,re not good at discipline, you're gonna have a hard time. If you need structure, it's hard; if not, you're good.
Polisci 01
Robert Brem was a wonderful professor! He really made you think and re-evaluate your life. I would definitely take him again. His tests were not really fair but if you show up everyday and do your portfolio you are pretty much guaranteed an A!
If you want is someone who is crazy with ideas that makes you think beyond what you expect and who pushes you at the transfer level and beyond; Brem's your guy. If you need help he'll clarify whatever you ask him to - if you're willing to do what he asks you get a lot; as much as YOU give YOU get. He shapes class on what the students ask.
Worst instructor I ever had. Avoid.
He was really interesting, I wasn't even expecting anything like what he taught us. It was so incredible. Work load is fairly easy, you just have to know the method to the madness.
As just a introductory class it was good. He introduced different political viewpoints how they coincide with others and what their roll or effect is in our society. If you are the type of student who expects the teacher to manically do all the work for you Brem is not for you. The more you engage him the more you learn. He knows stuff just ask.
Psych and posc
Brem is fantastic! This is a professor who believes in drawing from life experience and from multiple disiplines to teach - which led me to a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the subjects. I changed my major to PoliSci because of him! He does demand a lot of work, but it pushes you to be a better student. You must take his classes!
Brem is an incredible professor, easily one of the best at Peralta. He wants you to challenge yourself and to leave the class knowing more about yourself relative to the subject matter at hand than when you came in, but that takes work! This class changed my perspective on how I relate to politics. He is very helpful. Well worth your time!
One of the very few, and i mean few professors who teaches at the college level. Class discussions and assignments helped me learn the concepts of how personality is formed... it helped me know me better and helped me clarify my major better and showed me how psychology and understanding personality tied into other subjects I am studying.
He is a great teacher. He is a bit goofy in class (bumped into objects and almost tripped in class once)he grades fairly & looks a bit like family guy but mr.brem is no dummy he knows politics and will be happy to answer and questions and engage in conversation. i recommend everyone to take his class. he made politics an intriguing subject.
Polscie 1
Out of the 13 professors I've had throughout my scholastic career, Dr. Brem is by far the best. The best in the sense that he is knowledgeable, passionate, and skilled. Truly engaged and expanded my critical thinking skills.
PoliTheo 4
Ignored following own syllabus. Rambling lectures. Taking coherent notes near impossible. Even though a psychologist does not appear to know how to engage students with neuro-cognitive differences. Class more philosophical than practical application. Talks too much about his personal problems. Class should be Sociology 4, not Political Theory 4.
The Brem is so cool! If you take political theory (or any of the courses he teaches) from anyone else yer whacked! He is so incredibly helpful and apllies everything to the world I live in! What others say bout him bein helpful to you in yer own life is true! I am thinking of changing majors because of Brem.
The ways in which this class helped me develop as a person were intense. Every assignment helped me understand both t subject and myself so well, I want to change my major. Brem is intense and makes you think he's teaching just to you!
I enjoyed his class and found his lectures interesting. His exams are very easy, and he is generous with grading, as long as you follow his instructions. The only thing is that he assigns a lot of work for a 3-unit course. It is not difficult work, but is time consuming.
Brem makes you think in ways you never thought you could. He takes simple ideas and plays with them in crazy ways and then just as you thought it did not make sense, he connects it to your life and then you understand politics better too. Great teacher and you know he cares about you.
He is a nice guy but honestly not much of a teacher, he is totally unorganized and not ready for the class. His lesson usually consists of him talking beginning with a subject then spiraling off into space. And if you're someone who likes to take notes in class, it's impossible! Scribbles on the board and rambling is hard material to take notes on.
his class sessions were great but the work he had us doing had very little to do with what we were discussing in class we often wrote papers on things we had yet to discuss in class
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HE'S AMAZING! Dont ever doubt for a second whether or not to take his class. you won't regret it!
One of the very few GREAT professors in the Peralta District. You will learn, and be prepared for transfer. I never miss a class. Dynamic lectures, which open your eyes to the world. Makes the subject fascinating. Portofolio project needs to be worked on weekly, and 1 paper. A few tests directly from study guide & lectures. You will learn!
Professor Brem suprisingly made the class really fun. I had him over the summer and although the classes were 2 hours long, Brem kept them interesting. He related the topics in class to the outside world and joked around to make the class more fun, yet easy to follow. His tests were only hard if you didn't study. But overall, he was a fun class.
Study guide is very helpful. If you study the study guide, you will easily get an A. He tends to reiterate himself A LOT! And espouses other's philosophies and quotes as if they were his own. If you read the news, you won't take away much. Wasn't the "amazing" teacher I expected from reading other reviews.
Mr. Brem changed the way I look at things, he is an amazing teacher and his classes are fun: debates and talks about current events, he is always there for his students.
He is a character. Classes are pretty fun, if you're lazy you can still pass. Very helpful. Make sure you keep your notes in good shape for the portfolio. Use the reader he hands out, very informative on ideology. Good overall professor.
I took his posci 1A class and it was one of the best classes i've taken at COA thus far. Brem is super sarcastic and I love the fact that he can argue a point from any side. He likes people who contribute to the discussion and make sure you work on your portfolio daily!!! if you don't be ready to stress out bcuz the portfolio is worth 100pts.
GREAT teacher. I learned so much from him. Before, I was not interested in polictical at all. After taking this class, it makes me think deeper into every situation. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Very easy, just have to do what he wants and you'll get an A.
I had Brem for abnormal psych. Even if I missed my other classes, I very rarely ever missed his. This man is smart and passionate about what he teaches. He's quirky,animated and funny. That said, you do have to work for your grade in his class. Attendance is very important & exam questions were taken from textbook AND lectures.
This is the most inspiring teacher imaginable at a junior college. He makes every lecture interesting and unique and is always more than happy to be available to the students for extra help if needed. He shines at what he does and his passion for what he is teaching is unmistakable. If you have the chance to take him do it! You will learn a lot/
If you have the chance to take a class with Prof. Brem, TAKE IT. The lectures are interesting and often evolve into discussions so interesting you forget it's time to go. He really cares about the students and the subject matter, and will spend the time to help you understand. Don't try to B.S. him! You will get so much out of this class.
I am still a newbie in this class, but after week two, I feel pumped up and ready to digest ALL that this course entails. Mr. Brem brings out the logically and realistic reasoning behind 'politics'. The way the course is approached stirs up the excitement and interest needed in a class as such. I look forward to an exceptional semester!
This teacher give very interesting lectures. He throws in current knowledge with old. He's kinda funny too. He tells jokes and will make a loud noise if people are falling asleep. As for the workload, its average. He collects it all at once so do it in stages. He's a great teacher. He will make you interested in politics.
Prof Brem is a good teacher, he has immense amount of knowledge on the subject matter and is willing to discuss so much. There is a lot of work so make sure to stay on track, don?t leave it to the last minute. His lectures can be confusing since he?s all over the place, but overall he has shown polsci in a new way to me.
he is THE G8888st teacher eva!i always thought politics is boring, but after taking this class i've learned a lot.every single of his lecture has made me think of something inspiring! go take his class! thank you professor Brem! O_O
Inspiring professor, he used to be a psychotherapist and incorporates in into the lecture. Awesome lecturer. Be sure to read the book as you will need it for the test.
Really Great Professor...You take about 3 exams, one 1-2 page paper on a public meeting, and a portfolio project in which you work on throughout the whole semester which includes an annotation on a article, re-written notes that you took in class, and a questionnaire that you fill out every week..so you would be doing around 12-15 of these.Easy A!!
great class. I had no interest and now i want to run for PREZ! lol jk, but you get the point. Keep up with the portfolio and ull be fine. He is extremely helpful, but it is truly up to you to keep up and get an A. Love this class, its the highlight of my Tuesdays and Thursdays. GOOOO BREM!
Brem is the best professor i had so far, he is very clear on what he teaches, he's also very open to questions and comments that student have and he never makes you feel stupid about it. His lectures are very entertaining and i actually look forward to his class. all you really have to do is keep up with his portfolio, attend class,an essay
GREAT TEACHER! If you need PSYCH 24 or POSCI make sure to take him! I love professor Brem! Do what he asks of you and you cant fail! You will learn a lot even if it is not a subject of interest! Portfolios are crucial, so make sure u start those on time! DEFINITELY TAKE HIS CLASS
I love Professor Brem, he is one of the best teachers ive had! (i had him i PSYCH24 last semester) He make you interested about what ur learning. He is clear about what he wants you to learn and if you do what he asks of you, you cant fail his class. Portfolios are crucial for his classes, so make sure you start early on those! GREAT TEACHER
Do yourself a favor and take this class. Even if you do not like politics you will enjoy Brem. He is entertaining, enlightening, and will keep you motivated to learn what he is actually teaching. I wish all of my teachers used the style of teaching that he uses. GREAT TEACHER
Wow, he's great! He's the best teacher i have had so far. his lecture is very inspiring and interesting. I didnt like politics, but i didnt feel boring at all in his class. Take his class, you will enjoy, 100% sure. ^^
Brem is by far one of the best Professors that I have ever had. Taking his class will completely open your mind and explain everything there is to know about various thought processes in politics. He is also an incredible lecturer and can be very inspiring. If you don't enjoy government and politics, you definately will when you leave.
Great teacher. Knows his stuff and is able to relate everything to real life. Don't bother taking it if you can't stand liberals, as he is well on the left.
I love him ! His lessons are so inspiring. He combines psychology and philosophy to teach politics. Seriously take him. Do the work, it can be a lot but in the end it's worth it. He looks hard but it's quite easy. Love his class :)
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he is a very fair teacher will help you as long as your helping yourself
Brem is the best prof in College of Alameda. He knows his stuff very well. A lot of work but all worth it. He is very helpful. I highly recommend him.
Professor Brem is ONE OF THE BEST political science instructor ever! Just take notes, Do your articles, term paper, reflections, and go to class everyday and you will get a good grade. You will learn a lot from this class. Thanks to Professor brem I am now into politics. This class is worth your time and money. Recommended for anyone.
He is one of the greatest teachers I've had. Liberal yes, but also stresses how every side of the argument is important. I looked forward to his class every time. I even started recording the lectures for myself because I loved the class that much. Just make sure to type your notes regularly or you will be missing a lot of sleep for a few days.
I took Professor Brem's Political Theory class for my MPA program at CSU East Bay. He was one of a handful of teachers I would LOVE to have again. Although his lectures are liberally biased, he is extremely knowledgeable and respectful to alternate points of view. If you have the opportunity, do yourself a favor and take his course.
His class was pretty easy. just come to class and take down the notes because in the end you'll have to do a portfolio consisting of notes, articles and journal writing. Whatever you do dont procrastinate on the portfolio! Its too much work in the end. You only use the textbook for the study guide and about 3/4 of his test come exactly from the s.g
Very, very liberal. Very animated. His political theory class changed my life. He's by far the best teacher at college of alameda. If you're a political science major he'll definitely prepare you for the next level. Make sure you read his handout, there's a lot of good stuff worth knowing that you'll need at a 4year. Highly recommended.
He's an extremely teacher to take,since he's also a psychological therapist,he mixes a lot of psychology into his lectures.He tends to repeat himself in lecture,and he doesn't really refer back to the textbook,which doesn't help you if you want to confirm answers to the study guides he gives you, but he's still a very interesting and funny teacher.
Comparative with Brem is like incredible!!! I took it last year and I really understand how the world works so much.... like, the news is actlly fun to read and get because of Brems class! Ya got to take this guy!
Hands down, the best professor from whom I've ever had the privilege to take a class. At the end of each evening class, even though it was 10:00, nobody got up to leave - it was that interesting. Brem teaches not just information, but rather a new way of thinking about the world. It's not just politics, it's how people work. I miss this class!
i miss this class! it should be held in a coffee shop. that would be the more suitable place for the exchange of the ideas we discussed. brem is funny, fair, and almost wise. he gave us the choice of writing about our own/someone else's pol. ideology or answering several questions that reflect our ideology. the portfolio was mandatory. take it!
psychologist incorporates psychology into politics, very interesting, points out things you never notice, 3 tests, hands out study guild that has half the questions thats gonna b on the test, have to make portfolio base on class lectures, one paper, doesnt really read the stuff you hand in just gives you full credit for it.
Wow!!!! If you have not taken this class Political Theory you'll have your mind blown! You will look at stuff you couldn't have imagined.... and it is so much more interesting than Poltical theory at SFSU!!! (the guy there is as tedious as it could possibly be). Anyway, take Brem -- he is funny and knows a lot that is helpful.
He's such a great teacher! I wasn't really into political science until I took his cl****. He's also very funny.
He makes the class very interesting. Gives a study guide for each exam, make sure you DO IT and remember what answers you chose. The ?'s on the exam will appear the same. The rest of the exam is made up of things he said in lecture. There's also a notes project at the end. Just type your notes, put a few articles in it as well = A
A good professor. Has SO MUCH passion for political science and physiology!!! I love it when he combines the two together and you get the psychology of politics! Even if you are an anti political person like I was you will love the class!
Professor Brem is such as good teacher, he is more than willing to help you out with anything. His lectures are interesting because they deal with what's happening in the world today. The only thing you need to do in this class is come to class everyday, keep your profolio updated with all your lecture notes that are neatly written or typed, annota
Awesome political science teacher!!! Always talks about the most interesting subjects that are happening in the news and relates it to the class. The best teacher I've ever had.
Brilliant, funny, engaging, teaches at the COLLEGE level. Pay attention, keep a good portfolio, take notes, learn and listen. He will change your life.
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Brem is SO COOL. I loved his class.!!! he teaches like no other professors. he knwos his stuff.. He can argue with you till death! and he stills knows what is he talking about. if you question him he questions you back with a good question that makes you think hard!!. his test are easyy!!!! he gives you a study guide! MAD GOOD PROFESSOR!! A+++
I never imagined that a class in politics could be so helpful to me in finding my major and career! We talked about things I never imagined before! I can't stop thinking aobut the stuff we looked at in thsi class!!! The work may be hard but if you do it you can't fail and you'll be glad you did! All I can say is Brem rocks!
I took his class over the summer, and it was a piece of cake. Not only was the class easy, you take a lot from it. Professor Brem is hilarious and keeps lectures very interesting. I was not bored at all. Just keep taking notes and look over the study guide, and it'll be an easy A.
This is the best professor for politics (and he teaches psychology too!). He uses the book a great deal for tests (so read them -- but lectures on how to use the material). If you have questions he will custom tailor the lecture to your needs and if not, he will lecture about how to think about poltics in a way that is useful to you. Great guy!
Take notes... you will need them at the end of the semester. Get a book, I had a hard time without one because you need it for the exam study guides. Overall, good teacher. He knows his stuff.
His testing system is way too easy to be true, just be ready to dive into the book and look up the answers to the study guide. Questions are likely to be the same. However, the lecture plays an important part because at least 1/3 of the test are based on stuff he said IN CLASS-TAKE NOTES! And TYPE THEM UP, because you'll have no turn them in. Easy!
Mr. Brem is a nice and funny person, BUT his teaching style to me isn't great. THE WHOLE ENTIRE time, it is just him talking, talking, talking, talking, talking, about whatever he's talking about (nothing to do with the book). His exams are very hard, BUT if you have PERFECT attendance, and do the one paper, and still fail 3 exams, youcanstillgetaC
Political Theor
Brilliant, erudite, teaches at college level. Fun, stimulating class that will challenge you to think outside the box.
Bring a tape-recorder if you can't write fast. This guy is full of info and is VERy helpful. His test ... are a bit hard if you don't understand the materials. His classes are designed so that you can still pass if you get all Fs on your tests.
Brem knows a lot political science. His class is very easy and you get to learn a lot. He gives students a study guide and he expects his students to find the answers for the exam. Most of the exam questions are given in his study guides. The only way you can fail Brem's exam is by not finding the answers to his study guides. If you put some effort
Robert is awesome! I probobly have learned more in his class about the world then in any other class. I think his classes should be mandatory for living life. LOL! He makes you think wheather you want to think or not. His philisophical topics are very deep, especially his lecture on 'flat land.' his unique approach to politics is very real and points out the reality of the world today. Robert's Abnormal Psychology class is probobly the most facinating class I've taken.I recomend him for the heavy thinkers.
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Most annoying teacher. Also the most intelligent. Makes the topics so interesting and so complex. You WILL learn in his classes whether you like it or not. Would reccomend this guy to anyone who wants to learn.
He makes you think. He shows you how everything is connected and how it makes sense. The book is great and not that expensive (cool). He is probably the most interesting teacher I have had in all of my classes. He doesn't bore you with just facts -- between his lectures and the book, I am learning a lot of great stuff! Take this class!
Poly Sci
He's a very boring teacher. I feel as if he's class is a waste of time. I am not learning anything from him. He expects us to read the text but doesnt teach from it. What a waste of my time.
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Mr. Brem is a very good teacher and he goes above and beyond with the explanations. He has no problem with repeating himself and is very confident with the topic. He is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had and I would highly recommend him. He made me interested in the subject of history and political science.
I had him for three classes: political science, comparative government, and U.S. Constitution. Excellent teacher. He punctuates the material with interesting tidbits about the world at large. I highly recommend him.
I was very excited! I learned more tan I expected and he made it so interesting. he puts his heart into it! Really! Take this class.
Poly Sci 006
Very informative class discussions, very open minded, accepting teacher. Gives good opertunity for extra credit, you'll probably want to take him up on them too.
Goes beyond just facts and really made me think just how important this stuff is to my life! Showed real concern for my progress when I asked for help. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to get something real out of school!!!
very interesting guy, mostly discussion in class. grades are tests and notes. easy, but i still learned.
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Wrong. Even though Parko's approach may have cost him precious points from judges who were looking for multiple spastic gyrations with recovery attempts that left surfers lying on their backs in the white water, he never pandered. Parko never ended a big turn with a manic spin out or flailing arm flaps to garner a few added tenths. Instead, he drove hard in the pit, stayed centered over his board, and oozed smoothness from his core.
Joel Parkinson was born April 10th, 1981 in Queensland, Australia. He got his first surfboard as a Christmas gift when he was 3 years old. He continued to surf and improve over the next 10 years, but not until his move to Coolangatta did the competition heat up with local kids Dean Morrison and future world champ Mick Fanning. With insane surf and a lineup full of legends and blazing groms, Parko took a massive leap in performance, winning the World Junior Championship and a World Championship Tour (WCT) event (Billabong/MSF Pro) held at the famous Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa. Still a teenager, Parko proved his potential on world class waves and became the youngest non-seeded surfer to ever win a World Tour event. In the 18-year-old regular foot, the surf world saw shades of Tom Curren in his casual yet aggressive approach to the J-Bay's winding walls. In the next two years, he won the World Junior event second time and moved up to 21 in the world rankings, qualifying him for the ASP WCT.
By 2002, Parko was in 2nd place and poised to take the top slot with haste, but it wouldn't be that easy. Injuries and close calls would cost him dearly while his Coolangatta mate Mick Fanning would take two titles right from under him. Parko would finish runner-up again in 2004, 2009, and 2011. It seemed he would be forever the bridesmaid for sure.
In the midst of his quest for the title, Parkinson made time for a few kids and a signature surf movie – Free as a Dog - produced by noted Billabong documentarian and maker of classic surf flicks, Jack McCoy.
But as the 2012 kicked off, it looked to be Groundhog's Day as Parko kicked it off with a series of great results, but many anticipated the inevitable injury or bad luck that would follow. But fate be damned, he was in first place heading into Hawaii. One problem: Kelly Slater was a close second. But at the conclusion of the Pipe Masters, Parko stood tall as both event winner and newly crowned world champion.
The older and wiser Cooly kid never wavered or tried to fit the system. And although many critics have called Parko's surfing classic and lacking progressive flair. They are part right, he surfs classically with deep, powerful, and controlled turns in the pit, but many fail to see the progressive element of his performance. Blow tails, reverses, and massive air are all part of his repertoire but they are interwoven seamlessly.
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A painting of Amy Winehouse has joined images of Sir Winston Churchill and the Queen on display at the National Portrait Gallery.
Amy-Blue captures the Back To Black singer looking down and is painted in hues of blue and black.
Cropped around her head, it was painted shortly after Winehouse died in July last year at the age of 27.
Artist Marlene Dumas, who is known for tackling subjects such as female beauty and pornography in her work, painted the portrait.
The gallery's curator said the picture's "rich, translucent blues... allude to Amy Winehouse's musical influences as much as to the melancholy details of her career."
The singer's father, Mitch Winehouse, said: "It is a fantastic piece of work and we are fascinated to know how Amy was seen and remembered by family, friends and artists of all kinds. With the Amy Winehouse Foundation, Amy is our inspiration and it is profoundly moving to find that she still inspires so many others too."
The small painting, purchased with the help of fundraising charity the Art Fund, does not feature the singer's famous beehive but shows Winehouse, who battled addictions to drink and drugs, wearing her distinctive black eyeliner.
The London gallery displays thousands of portraits and the Winehouse image, which has a wall to itself, is the first portrait visitors will see when they walk through the door.
Art Fund director Stephen Deuchar said: "Marlene Dumas's richly evocative portrait of Amy Winehouse is an imaginative addition to the National Portrait Gallery's collection and we are really pleased to have supported its acquisition."
The gallery's director, Sandy Nairne, said the painting, purchased from the Frith Street Gallery, was an "important portrait of an influential singer and songwriter".


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The Laguna Concert Band plays a wide variety of music from Marches and Classics to Holiday Music, Swing, Jazz, Big Band and Dixieland. Ensemble subsets of the 70+ piece concert band include the 24 member Laguna Flutes and the always popular 18 piece Swing Set and Laguna Swing Society. The Band routinely performs with celebrated guest artist and entertains year-round in and around Laguna Beach with regular summer dates at the Fete de la Musique, Festival of the Arts, Sawdust Festival, Art-A-Fair and at celebrations, civic functions and parades in Laguna Beach and surrounding Southern California communities. The World Class Laguna Playhouse serves as the band's home concert hall.
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In true academy award style, the best and brightest of Laguna's diverse artistic community enjoyed a star-studded evening, as The Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts (LBaa) recognized its stars and paid tribute to renowned Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair at the 8th Annual Art Star Awards held at [seven-degrees]. The Laguna Concert Band's Swing Set provided the musical entertainment prior to the event.
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Before he won a championship, before the worlds perception of LeBron James changed almost overnight, his biggest crime against the sport of basketball boiled down to this: He was too unselfish.
The character trait helped to shape a universal opinion based on this question: Why is he passing up so many shots? He should never pass up shots. Hes LeBron James.
Never mind logic and probabilities the simple fact that contested shots by James are less likely to go in the basket than, say, wide-open shots by Chris Bosh it seemed like a valid argument.
To win a title, James had to be a little more selfish, people surmised. Then, as if to validate all those flimsy opinions, James went out on the court in the NBA Finals, did just that and won his title.
Just look at the numbers.
James averaged 17.8 points on 15 field-goal attempts in the 2011 Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. In the 2012 Finals, he took matters into his own hands, scoring 28.6 points per game while attempting 21.6 field goals in the five-game series.
It was a run of genius by the best player in the game, but dont expect James to keep those numbers up throughout the upcoming regular season. If the preseason was any indication, James days of being selfish jacking up shots like Carmelo Anthony or Kobe Bryant have been put on hold until the next postseason. James led the Heat with 41 assists, or more than 20 more than the teams next highest number (19 by Dwyane Wade).
James was 13th in the NBA in assists in seven preseason games. Among forwards, he led the league by a large margin. Frontcourt player Spencer Hawes of Philadelphia had 25 assists in seven preseason games.
Hes getting a lot better with the passing, Bosh said of James role as distributor and facilitator during exhibition games. Hes like a quarterback out there. Hes a lot of fun to play with because not only can he handle the ball very well but he can see the whole court and he can pass with either hand.
Per 48 minutes, James assists numbers from the preseason project to 10.7 per game. Is it possible, now surrounded by so many accurate shooters, that James could average double digits in assists this season?
James agreed Sunday that averaging double-digit assists this season is at least possible. He and the Heat begin the season on Tuesday night against the Celtics and Rajon Rondo, who was second in the league in assists this preseason (8.3 per game).
Ive always kind of been up there in the top leaders in assists, and I havent had this much firepower around me before, James said. But its all to the credit of my teammates. Theyre the guys they have to make the shot I just try to put it there on time.
James diverse game leads to a wide array of assist opportunities. He can make passes from the top of the key as a traditional point guard, or he can find shooters open on the perimeter when double-teamed in the post. Scorching hot shooting numbers from his teammates this preseason also helped push his projected assists numbers sky high.
As a team, the Heat shot 44.5 percent from the field but a few players three-point numbers were through the roof: Shane Battier was 15 of 30, Norris Cole was 9 of 11 and Mike Miller was 9 of 15.
Its great to have those options, James said. Its definitely something that you love going into a game, with knowing that no matter who you throw the ball to, they can make a shot from any part of the floor. And the offense provides that.
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The NBA reacted with almost stunning disbelief on Saturday when news broke of James Hardens trade from Oklahoma City to Houston. Wade said on Sunday that he was shocked and James, who played in the Olympics with Harden, said the bearded shooting guard would shine in Houston.
Hes a complete player, James said. He can handle the ball, he can shoot the ball, hes strong, he gets to the basket, he makes his free throws. And he loves to play the game. Hes a young guy, who loves to play the game.


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Height: 6-6
Year: Senior
Hometown: Johnson, Neb.
Previous School: Johnson - Brock
Major: Business Administration
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2012: Junior
Lueders made one tackle in his junior season at Concordia.
High School
Played for the Eagles for four years under Brett Davis ... Was captain his senior year ... Received a varisty letter three years and started two years ... Junior year was Second Team All-District Defense ... Senior received honorable mention ... Was also on the basketball and track teams all four years ... Was on the Academic Honor Roll.
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Which Dirt Is Which Dirt – Or – Do I Really Need To Use Graveyard Dirt?
With so much about graveyard dirt, most us assume that nothing else will do in our Voodoo, Hoodoo, curses or hexes. But that is not the truth. There are lots of places where you can gather dirt: places that are easy to access and depending on your intention, may even suit your needs better.
To collect your ordinary dirt, begin by looking around your surroundings, check to see what is normal around you. If you are in town, around the City Hall, you will find people walking, sitting, eating lunch, and just basically wondering around. All you have to do is blend in with them. You can sit down on the ground, pick up a stick and proceed to scratch and dig up some Earth. Or you can pretend you dropped something on the ground, if you are carrying a pencil, use it to scratch up some dirt. You can get your dirt quickly and no one will be the wiser.
Below you will find a few location where you can collect dirt. Also included is what you can use the dirt for after you collected it at these locations:
Bank: Collect and use this dirt to bring money into your hands or to receive payment of a long overdue debt.
Church: This dirt is wonderful when used to invite the assistance of positive spiritual forces. It also goes a long way toward protecting against the intrusion of evil spirits.
The Courthouse: Use this dirt for anything even remotely involving legal matters. This could include contracts, court cases, general justice, and even money that's owed to you. If your intent would benefit from the discerning eye of the Law, this is the dirt for you.
School, College, etc.: Whether it comes from a school yard or a college campus, this dirt is fantastic for efforts involving knowledge acquisition and retention. It can also be used effectively in magick to help you study.
Your Enemy's Home: Gathering this dirt might take great skill on your part and involve some sneaking around to collect it. There is no better way to cut your enemy off at the knees than to use dirt from his own home against him. Be very careful, you could cause possible harm to everyone living there. So you have to be extremely careful in wording your spell. Be specific as to who your enemy is.
Your Home: Collect this dirt to protect everyone in your home and also provide a safe return for them. To protect your family members, sprinkle dirt in their shoes (every pair they own). Now if you really like someone to return to your home and visit you again, sprinkle dirt in their shoes too.
Hospital, Clinic, Doctor's Office, Anywhere Medical: Gathering dirt from any of these places for your efforts that involve healing. Keep in mind, no magick in the world should be substituted for good medical care or medicine. Also be certain that healing is what you have in mind when you add dirt to magick especially if it is a serious illness or possibility death. You are probably scratching your head over this one. But healing and staying alive are two different things entirely. If a person is in severe pain and you know deep down in your heart there is no chance for recovery, then death is often the best way to heal that person.
Garden or Flower Shop: This dirt is often used in Love spells. It does make love sprout and grow. But if you are serious and perhaps your magick would interfere with a person's free will, then don't add this dirt to your magick.
Shopping Malls: As you can imagine a shopping mall has an excellent reputation for attracting huge sums of money. For this very reason, obtain this dirt and use it well when seeking employment or increasing your cash flow.
Police Station: Dirt from this area is collected and sprinkled along the baseboards of the home and along the edges of its structure to keep the family safe from harm. It's not a good idea to use this dirt if you're involved in any sort of illegal dealings, because you will probably be bringing the police to your very door.
Workplace: There are lots of uses for this sort of dirt. It works well when included in an effort for getting a promotion or raise. But that's not all. It can also be used to foil a co-workers or getting the dirt on the company, no pun intended!
Anti-Evil Eye Conjure Bag (4)
Combine at least a pinch of any one or combination of the following: antimony powder, henna powder, ground malachite powder, or iron oxide powder. Add one cowrie shell and carry in a charm bag.
Anti-Evil Eye Conjure Bag (3)
Even when not decorating your eye, traditional kohl powder has amuletic power against the Eye. Carry the powder in a red mojo bag.
Anti-Evil Eye Conjure Bag (2)
Place at least one pinch of each of the following in a red conjure bag:
- Henna powder
- Red dirt, iron oxide powder or ochre
- Tar
Add one or five blue eye beads and carry it with you.
Anti-Evil Eye Conjure Bag (1)
Anti-Evil Eye recommendations from India suggest filling a red bag with some or all of the following:
- Crocodile teeth
- Pottery shards or bits of terracotta pottery found in a cemetery
- Protective verses and sacred texts
- Chili peppers, lemons or limes, to be replaced with fresh ones weekly or as needed.
Wear or carry the bag with you.


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December 12, 2012
Present: John Allen, Steven Barkan, Emmanuel Boss, Douglas Bousfield, Dick Brucher, Marcia Douglas, Thane Fremouw, Michael Grillo, Gordon Hamilton, Dennis King, Judy Kuhns-Hastings, Bill Livingston, Mary Ellin Logue, James McClymer, Robert Milardo, Martha Novy-Broderick, Harlan Onsrud, Michael Peterson, Andrew Reeve, Brian Robinson, Thomas Sandford, Michael Scott, Howard Segal, Claire Sullivan, Philip Trostel, Gail Werrbach, David Yarborough, Bob Rice, Kathryn Slott, Susan Hunter, Stuart Marrs, Melvin Johnson, Edward Ashworth, Charles Rodda (GSG)
Absent: Jason Bolton, Richard Borgman, Ian Bricknell, Stephen Coghlan, William Congleton, Mauricio da Cunha, Benildo de los Reyes, Charlsye Diaz, Dylan Dryer, Janet Fairman, Robert Gundersen, Ramesh Gupta, Clarissa Henry, Steven Kimball, Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, David Marcincowski, Paul Myer, Ray Pelletier, Jay Rasaiah, Roy Turner, Chuck Wallace, Mark Wells, Robert Strong, Paul W Ferguson, Robert Jackson Pineau (USG) , Molly MacLean
The meeting was called to order at 3:22 pm
I. Welcome and Announcements:
Chancellor James Page will attend the January 16, 2013 Elected Members meeting, everyone will be invited for that portion of the meeting.
At the last meeting the Senate discussed the preparation of a response letter regarding Performance Based Funding. That letter was mailed but no so far there's been no response from the System Office. The BOT has action on their agenda for the Jan. 23, 2013 meeting.
Dr. Robert Dana commented about the recent student deaths or near deaths this semester. He stated that faculty has been remarkable with their sensitivity, support and help with these circumstances.
II. Approval of November 2012 Minutes
Vote: Motion Approved
III. Committee Reports
BOT Rep – Robert Rice
BOT will meet January 23, 2013and the Finance Committee will meet prior to the BOT meeting. It's important for Senate to be meeting with the Chancellor prior to that meeting. The Performance Based Funding issue metrics will be discussed at the BOT meeting. There was a strong response from campus regarding the formula. A meeting with System Representatives was held recently on campus as part of the initiatives, goals and actionsof the BOT, there is an administrative review with two issues. One is the APO for Purchasing, specifically PCards, secondly, a centralization of all travel with a bid system for a single travel agent. Campuses would be required to use a specific agency. Most campuses don't have an issue with the travel constraints or new purchase procedures since they have little funded research and don't have extension services, but several from UMaine commented why it wouldn't work well here. In regards to the performance based funding metrics, few campuses have concerns since the formula redistributes funds from UMaine the other campuses and the other Presidents think they'd do quite well.
Academic Affairs –Richard Borgman & Judy Kuhns-Hastings
Have not met in December but several items for January.
Constitution &Bylaws – Mick Peterson
No report.
Research &Scholarship – Robert Gundersen
The committee is meeting Friday with Mike Hastings regarding staffing to assist with grant writing and grant management. Any particular items someone wants discussed please contact the committee.
Finance &Institutional Planning – James McClymer & Tom Sandford
Met December 6Thank you to Claire and Ted for putting together data on income generated by each college. Money and the economic impact of academics, putting together a document with information. Should refine and do it yearly. Also reviewed year to date actuals, meeting January 24, 2013.
University Environment – Andrew Reeve & Mike Scott
No report.
Library Advisory – Robert Rice & Howard Segal
No report.
Service &Outreach – Emmanuel Boss & Claire Sullivan
Met with Pathway 3. Emmanuel has put together a survey for Deans and Directors.
Committee on Committees – Roy Turner
No report.
Program Creation & Reorganization Review – Mick Peterson
Met electronically, moved three proposals on to Phase 3, next step meeting with interested parties and public meetings. Things are moving forward.
General Education — Vacancy
Ramping up again New England Accreditation of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) is coming up and review of general education requirements is also in one of the Blue Sky Pathways. The Faculty need to incorporate Student Learning Outcomes and assessment of those outcomes in their teaching across all disciplines, undergrad and grad. Will start campus-wide process by incorporating these in Gen Ed courses.
Ad Hoc IT – Martha Novy-Broderick & Mike Scott
Met last week with the technology committee with CLAS and shared a conversation had with Dick Thompson, UMS Chief Information Officer regarding five major areas that the system is addressing. The study undertaken at the System level is due to report to the Chancellor by December 21. There was no faculty input on this matter.
Committee of the Administration
Blue Sky Reports
Blue Sky Steering Committee – Bob Rice – Blue Sky steering committee meeting December 18.
Pathway 1 – Mick Peterson – Welcome to anyone wanting to discuss signature programs. Looking to put together a response from the Senate and then send to committees for responses from as wide a group as possible.
Pathway 2 – Jim McClymer – The committee met for three hours and looked at the metrics for building economic sustainability. Development gave a presentation on status of Development and how it can contribute to economic sustainability. The last capital campaign was $150 million. There is another campaign in the works for the UMaine 150 year anniversary. Development needs direction from the university community on what the needs are. Anything that can be done to replace E&G money is a good thing, if we get more money from donors to use for scholarships that frees up E&G.
Q. Was there discussion of endowed professorships and the dire lack of faculty discussed?
A. That goes back to giving direction on where money is needed. The Senate should have input into the priorities for Development.
Pathway 3 – Rick Borgman – Pathway 3 is listening and trying to understand. There are three missions or charges; 1) diversity, 2) faculty/staff development, 3) communication. The communication piece is what has been discussed and listening. In January there will be discussions regarding the role of the committee.
Pathway 4 – Judy Kuhns-Hastings – The committee met today. Through NEASC there were three areas where issue needed to be addressed. Enrollment Management which has been addressed; the alignment of academic programs with the mission and purpose; and campus wide outcomes through program assessment. Most of the time discussion has been spent on the third and in January faculty will be asked about that.
Pathway 5 – Doug Bousfield – Meeting regularly regarding infrastructure and buildings. Discussing how to decide what to do with historical buildings, maintain or repurpose. Trying to set goals on how to make decisions and at what point do they involve faculty. Any suggestions please contact.
IV. Open Comments from the Administration
Graduate School Update, Dr. Daniel Sandweiss, Dean and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies.
PowerPoint Presentation under Documents 2012-2013 http://umaine.edu/facultysenate/files/2012/12/Grad-School-for-Senate-121212.pptx
Question to Dean Sandweiss
Q. Do other campuses have Masters Degrees and Ph.D.?
A. USM is only supposed to give clinical doctoral degrees and there is an MS at Farmington in education. Husson has clinical doctorates. UMaine has the corner on Ph.D.'s
Q. Are grad dollars funded internal or external?
A. A little over half are funded from outside.
Q. How many competitive fellowships open to everyone?
A. Ten, 20 tuition, 5 MEIF
Question to the Administration
Q. Janet Waldron was asked if she saw the Bangor Daily News article stating that higher education in the state added 368 jobs. People will assume it's at UMaine.
A. That article was referring to the Community College System; it's not here at UMaine or the System.
Q. Faculty Senate has not received a response to the letter sent to the System, has the Administration heard anything?
A. Not sure.
Q. UMaine System meeting on purchasing and travel, are further changes likely?
A. The System team was at USM and heard similar feedback.
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
Adjourned at 4:25 pm
Respectfully submitted
Kathryn Slott


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I love kind-hearted friends.
You know, the type of person who brings a stray dog home from the park and gives him food and water and never once says, "If we feed him he'll never leave."
Those kinds of friends.
After the dog's belly is full, a kind-hearted person will comb the tangled mats out of his hair and give him a warm bath, during which she will discover that his fur is creamy white and not dark brown after all.
When a kind-hearted person notices the dog shivering after his bath, she will say, "Go get the blow dryer so we can fluff him. He's spent enough nights being cold."
After all this, the dog will be tired. A kind-hearted person doesn't bring a dog home, feed him and clean him up just to make him spend the night outside on the freezing concrete. She makes a bed for him on the floor near the radiator with an old quilt. She attaches the dog's leash to the radiator so he can't roam the house and mark his territory during the night. (Kind does not equal naive.)
Next, a kind-hearted person contacts the animal shelter. She isn't ready yet to bring the dog in, but wants to inquire whether he's been reported missing. She is not hopeful. This dog was very dirty and hungry. His paws were muddy and his snout was scraped. He'd been outside for more than a day or two.
No one has called looking for him. At this, a kind-hearted person will simply sigh.
Just because a person is kind-hearted does not mean she collects pets on a regular basis. A kind-hearted person might help a stray pooch, but she doesn't necessarily want to keep him forever. She and her kind-hearted family decide to call the dog, "Dog," because they understand once you give an animal a real name, he is yours for good.
Within the next few days, a kind-hearted person sees to it Dog is visited by the veterinarian and pet groomer. He gets shots and a haircut and is beginning to look quite handsome and feel rather healthy.
His photo is posted on Facebook, in case anyone wants a nearly cream-colored curly-haired dog named Dog. Even though he's cute and doesn't shed, there are no takers.
For the next week, Dog stays with the kind-hearted person. He is loving and grateful. His tail wags more often. He knows where to find his water. He sleeps on his blanket. He even takes possession of a stuffed animal, which he carries around in his mouth.
The kind-hearted person doesn't worry about the toy being chewed or getting wet from slobber. She is glad Dog has found a friend.
Soon the leash is no longer permanently tethered to the radiator and Dog enjoys intermittent run of the house. He's pretty well-behaved about his new-found freedom. He may have an accident or two, but feels guilty afterward and tries to make up for it by licking the kind-hearted person's legs.
The kind-hearted person notes all this and thinks, "At least he doesn't shed." Then she gives him a maple-flavored dog biscuit, but not too soon after one of his accidents because she doesn't want him to think he's getting treats for doing bad things. Then she pets him behind the ears right in the spot where he likes it best.
A kind-hearted person realizes bringing Dog home to sleep by the radiator was a temporary situation. He can't live in limbo forever. He needs a real home and a real family.
I talked with my kind-hearted friend yesterday and she told me some news. "I think we've decided on a name for him," she said.
I realized then that a little stray pup had found a new kind-hearted family and I was glad because I like stories with the happy endings almost as much as I like having kind-hearted friends.
Jill Pertler, award-winning syndicated columnist and author of "The Do-It-Yourselfer's Guide to Self-Syndication" is collecting fans on Facebook on her Slices of Life page. E-mail her at


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AL East
Tampa Bay Rays 93-69
Toronto Blue Jays 87-75
Boston Red Sox 84-78
New York Yankees 80-82
Baltimore Orioles 74-88
Al Central
Detroit Tigers 95-67
Chicago White Sox 82-80
Kansas City Royals 79-83
Cleveland Indians 76-86
Minnesota Twins 59-103
AL West
Los Angeles Angels 94-68
Oakland Athletics 86-76
Texas Rangers 88-74
Seattle Mariners 79-83
Houston Astros 50-112
NL East
Washington Nationals 97-65
Atlanta Braves 92-70
Philadelphia Phillies 85-77
New York Mets 78-84
Miami Marlins 55-107
NL Central
Cincinnati Reds 95--67
St. Louis Cardinals 88-74
Milwaukee Brewers 83-79
Pittsburg Pirates 74-88
Chicago Cubs 65-97
NL West
San Francisco Giants 93-69
Los Angeles Dodgers 89-73
Arizona Diamondbacks 84-78
San Diego Padres 74-88
Colorado Rockies 62-100
Wild Card Games
Blue Jays over Rangers
Dodgers over Braves
Divisional Round
Tigers over Blue Jays
Rays over Angels
Nationals over Dodgers
Reds over Giants
Championship Round
Tigers over Rays
Reds over Nationals
World Series
Tigers over Reds


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According to Chief Paul Findley of the Tyler Fire Department, an employee working on the tenth floor of the building received a call from an unknown person around 10:40 Thursday morning. The caller informed the employee that multiple explosive devices had been placed throughout the office building.
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