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Cederick Tardy Writes to Young Men Being Raised by Their Mothers in His Latest Book A Flying Start
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- Sep 21, 2012 - Author and Army Veteran Cederick Tardy writes to young men on family relationships and redefines both leadership and success in his latest book, A Flying Start: Outta This World Advice for Young Men
Cederick grew up with his mother in Houston, TX. After his parents divorced his behavior grew progressively worse right underneath her nose as she worked vigorously to provide for her family. Cederick relates his past vividly providing parents with a stronger awareness of cautionary signs. After hitting rock bottom at 19, Cederick says he finally got clarity. In 2006, he wrote a letter to his mother that became the context for his first two books, The Big Payback and A Head Start.
Using the lessons taught in The Seven Secrets and A Flying Start
on communication and setting far-reaching family goals, Cederick and his mother were able to reconnect on a deeper level. These same lessons have transformed many families since Cederick began writing and coaching. Dr. Verdi Rountree Lethermon bought A Head Start for her teenage male clients and developed a personal inventory tool from the book's content. She said this tool helped the clients realize they needed to start changing their ways if they wanted to be a success in life.
A Flying Start takes readers on an even greater mental journey than A Head Start and many other books for teenage boys. Cederick's unique outlook on life helps young men recognize the benefits of long-term vision for their life and family. Written in a language that young men resonate with like their favorite music, A Flying Start hooks each reader with informative chapters and free graphically designed videos.
Cederick touches eight important topics in personal development for young boys in need of direction in their manhood journey. The chapters are:
• Teamwork and Long-term Family Vision
• Matching Lifestyle with Passion and Purpose
• Becoming the Master of Your Education
• Succeeding Throughout the 9-step Personal Development Journey
• Best Practices for Employees and Entrepreneurs
• Financial Literacy and Income Generation
• Women and the Many Roles They Play in a Man's Life
• Issues and Impacts: Both Global and Domestic
The idea of creating a Dream Team, where mother and son work together on a mutually beneficial goal sets The Seven Secrets and A Flying Start apart from other books on family matters. When coupled with informative free videos and open communication with the author in the member's area, the likelihood of each family's success increases dramatically.
Prior to or in the early stages of puberty is when mothers have their best shot at making a long-term impact on their developing son's behavior patterns and life strategy. This is not the time for haphazard application of How To's from a favorite blog. Cederick reminds mothers that life has changed dramatically in the last six years. Young men who are not aware of the best practices to make it in this era are being left behind. A Flying Start is the guide young men need to help them win the race.
A percentage of the proceeds from sales of these books go to the S.T.R.O.N.G. Association. This association's goal is to create 500-600 mother and son home-based businesses in the state of Texas. For more information about Cederick's books and overall mission visit
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About Cederick Tardy
Cederick Tardy is best described as an adventure seeking entrepreneur with a civic consciousness. He is the author of four books. His first two books, The Big Payback and A Head Start, were released in 2007. After being featured in Black Enterprise Magazine in November 2007, several national and local newspapers, magazines, television and radio programs, The Big Payback reached #5 on Amazon.com's ranking for single parenting books. His most recent two books, The Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Mothers and A Flying Start: Outta This World Advice for Young Men, were released in 2012.
Cederick W. Tardy II is the founder of the S.T.R.O.N.G. Association, an organization focused on Strengthening, Training, and Redefining Our Next Generation of young leaders. The organization does this through social awareness initiatives, educational materials, and events focused on building strong families. He is also the president of Cederick Tardy Enterprises LLC, a company dedicated to creating information products that teach mothers to raise men and boys to become leaders.
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Fremont, NE - "I was a little alarmed just cause I didn't, I hadn't gotten any of those emails before."
A warning sent to all Midland University students has rattled this quiet campus.
"That it was a gang initiation, was possibly gonna be happening in town."
That's some of the buzz on campus. Now students walk together in between classes. Their safety: a concern.
"Some sort of assault, or rape, or killing."
The university sent out an alert, urging students to walk in pairs, keep entrances locked and report any suspicious activity.
The email did not specifically say, why.
"Cause it's like well, is there something going on, is someone on campus trying to do something? Or is it; yeah is it just something in town? There's not a lot of back story, and you're kinda curious."
The Fremont Police Department says it is aware of the possible gang-related threats. Sgt. Bob Buer says an incident at a city park last week, sent up red flags.
"Some information came forth after that assault that it may have been gang related, and there was some other threats that were rumored from that assault, that there may be a threat of a sexual assault."
"Police believe that information made its way to Midland University. School officials took the threat seriously, and sent out a campus wide alert."
Midland University sent out this response to Action 3 News: "Midland does not comment on specific incidents, the university coordinates with local law enforcement and campus security in encouraging our students to engage in good safety practices."
As of Monday night, everyone who spoke with Action 3 has their guard up.
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Chargers sign kicker as Kaeding recovers from groin injury
The Chargers have signed veteran free agent kicker Kris Brown and waived quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan.
The veteran is in his 12th NFL season and was the Houston Texans' kicker from 2002-09 before being released in September. One of the NFL's most clutch and consistent kickers, Brown has hit 252 of 326 career field goal tries (.773) and has scored 1,103 career points. In 2007, Brown entered his name in the NFL record books by hitting three 50-plus-yard field goals in a game against Miami, including two 54-yarders and a game-winning 57-yarder as time expired. A four-time AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, Brown has kicked 13 game-winning field goals during his career.
Brown, who originally began his NFL career as a seventh-round choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1999, is expected to handle the team's kicking duties this weekend in place of Nate Kaeding, who suffered a groin injury in warm-ups prior to the Chargers' game in St. Louis last Sunday. Brown will wear No. 3 for the Chargers.
O'Sullivan had signed with the Chargers on Sept. 7 and was listed as the team's third quarterback for each of the first six games.
The Chargers also announced that they have released tackle Ryan Otterson from the practice squad and signed wide receiver Gary Banks.
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Wage and Hour Lawsuits against Wal-Mart Settled for over $350 Million
Last week, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that they have agreed to pay between $352 million and $640 million to settle 63 wage and hour lawsuits filed against the retailer in 42 different states. The lawsuits accused the company of cheating hourly workers by forcing them to work through breaks and not paying them for overtime.
Wal-Mart Wage and Hour Lawsuit in Minnesota to Settle for $54 Million
A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Wal-Mart workers in Minnesota will settle for $54.3 million, including back pay for requiring hourly employees to work off-the clock and payments for other violations of the state's wage and hour laws.


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If the idea of a Christian fashion show has you picturing sackcloth and sandals, you're not even close, says former model Mayra Gomez.
Think couture without the cleavage, and a runway minus the risqué.
"You can be hip and modest at the same time, without being boring," says the Odessa woman. "We like to call it dressing with integrity."
After nearly two years of planning and investing about $25,000, Gomez and her husband, Jose, who run a Web-based software company, are launching Christian Fashion Week in Tampa, featuring nine designers, runway shows, exhibitors, stylists and a noted fashion speaker.
Calling it a "week" is a stretch, though. The inaugural event will run only two days -- this Friday and Saturday at two locations in Tampa. The plan is to make it an annual happening and expand the number of days.
"We're already getting calls from people who want us to set this up in other cities," Gomez says. "And who knows – this could end up in London, New York, Italy. There's nothing wrong with dreaming big."
The concept to cater to this target audience may be new, but Gomez believes it's "long overdue" and will resonate with Christian consumers. It already has caught the attention of several industry watchers on the national scene, including Christianity Today. The nation's leading evangelical publication is sending a fashion reporter and photographer to cover the event.
The Gomezes hope Christian Fashion Week will increase awareness and generate a movement with designers to take into account that "good girls don't have to dress bad." That also happens to be the title of a style guide workbook by author Shari Braendel. The founder of the Fashion Meets Faith ministry will speak both days at the event.
"[Christian women have] been taught so long that it's all about our inner beauty, and that should be the most important thing," Braendel says. "But in the process, we've ignored our outside appearance. There has to be a balance.
"We're a walking advertisement for Jesus to the outside world, so what's wrong with being attractive and relevant?"
Braendal uses her expertise in fashion merchandising to teach females ages "9 to 90" how to dress with confidence at about 40 churches, retreats and boot camps around the country each year. To keep up with the demand for her services, she's training other "Christian image consultants" to offer the program.
She says she doesn't know what to expect with this weekend's event, but she's excited to be a part of it.
"The biggest challenge we've got now is the younger kids. We need to deliver a message that you can be fashionable without showing all your stuff," she says. "Unfortunately, the industry is sending a different message."
For that audience, she developed "Modesty Rocks" youth conferences, aimed specifically at teen girls.
"There's nothing wrong or sinful about celebrating our bodies. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it," Braendel says. "Hiding behind long skirts and shirts up to our necks doesn't make us any more pure. Being frumpy and disheveled does nothing for our self-confidence."
Fashion stylist Tamy Lugo also helps women find clothing that fits their lifestyle, budget, shape and – in some cases – faith.
"What you see on the runway, or even in the stores, just may not work for you. That blouse may be cute, but it also may show too much cleavage,' she says. "So I help you find something more suitable, but not any less fashionable."
What's hot this year? Faux fur and vests. As for shoes, "almost anything goes," Lugo says.
"You can really spice up an outfit with a funky pair of shoes," she says. "Now, if they happen to be six-inch platforms, you might be overcompensating there."
Local designer Alma Vidovi chose Christian Fashion Week as the place to debut her first collection of wedding gowns, inspired by the Victorian-era use of floragraphy, which uses flower symbolism in describing emotions. Models will show off 10 designs she created – all suitable for the bride who wants to impress without compromising her values.
"Of course you can show a little skin, but keep it to where you're comfortable," she says. "This is your special day and you want everything to be special. If you're feeling like you're exposing a little too much, that could change the whole mood."
This isn't Gomez's first attempt at changing the fashion industry.
She's also the founder of TruModel, an eight-week program for girls and young women that emphasizes character growth and self-respect through early intervention and mentoring. She's says it takes a "thick skin" to work in the modeling and acting fields, so she developed tools to teach them how to be a role model first. So far, some 300 participants have completed the program.
Christian Fashion Week, she says, takes the next step. She's hoping designers, wholesalers and retailers will take notice.
"There's a whole market out there that's not being addressed," she says. "Just listen to what we're saying. Give us clothes that we can wear without sacrificing what we stand for."
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Getting around safely on New Year's Eve
With the New Year nigh and outings (hopefully) solidified, local agencies are doing their part to make sure plans go off without a hitch -- unless you want one, that is. Both AAA and BART offer special services to ring in 2011 safely.
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Repairs ahead for rutted section of Interstate 680
This spring, Caltrans plans to start work on the notoriously bumpy stretch of southbound Interstate 680 between southern Walnut Creek and Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. This is the first comprehensive attempt to fix the 680 corridor since it opened in 1964. (Thursday, 1:59 PM)
Streetwise: What is your New Year's resolution for 2011?
Whether you make resolutions or not, someone will inevitably ask what yours are this time of year. In celebration of potentially steadfast resolve, roving reporter Stan Wharton caught up with folks at the post office to ask What is your New Year's resolution for 2011? (Thursday, 2:45 PM)
Runners celebrate 100 years of Bay to Breakers with ceremonial run
Organizers of the annual Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco will be celebrating the event's 100th anniversary on New Year's Day with a special ceremonial run, organizers announced.The event was first held in 1912 and was called the Cross City Race. (Thursday, 3:35 PM)
Artists' Society donates $9,000 to San Ramon Valley School District
The Alamo Danville Artists' Society donated $9,000 in the form of grants to 27 San Ramon Valley Unified school arts programs this month. Since 1995, ADAS has doled out over $100,000 in grants to SRVUSD schools -- this year schools averaged $330 each. (Wednesday, 2:15 PM)
'The best thing anyone could ever give away'
For Cyndee Ragan, donating a kidney to her cousin Michelle Ruffino was no big deal. "Because it was something that I could do for her and make an impact for her, it was not something I thought twice about," Ragan said. "Once I knew I was a match I knew I had to do it." (Wednesday, 11:45 PM)
San Ramon and Danville take on San Francisco on KGO
My recent story -- "25 reasons NOT to go to San Francisco" -- got some play across the bay Tuesday as I defended this area on KGO. I think I won. Chris Brecher took San Francisco's side as we rolled through the top few reasons. (Wednesday, 12:26 AM)
San Ramon plans quick action to replace retiring City Manager Moniz
San Ramon's City Council plans to move quickly to replace retiring City Manager Herb Moniz, who will leave the job in three months. At $359,669 a year, he's highest paid city manager in state. (Tuesday, 1:29 PM)
SRVUSD gets aggressive with bullies
The San Ramon school district is getting tough on bullies. The district recently reviewed its policy and has established clear protocols to follow in case of "bullying, cyberbullying, harassment of students, hazing (and) other threats of violence against students and staff," according to a new policy. (Monday, 7:20 PM)
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Local authorities say they want you to have fun this New Year's Eve, but they're also warning folks not to take it too far.
They put the word out early to prevent folks from even thinking about drinking and driving. That's because, even if they're caught, a drunk driver puts others in danger from the time they get into the car, until they time they're arrested.
So, Lubbock Police and the Department of Public Safety warn folks to have a plan to get home, before heading out.
"The biggest issue will be the drinking and driving issues," DPS Cpl. John Gonzalez said.
Lubbock Police Officers and DPS Troopers will start 2008 in their patrol cars.
"We will be out in full force, in fact, extra force trying to apprehend drunk drivers," LPD Lt. Greg Stevens said.
Their goal is to catch drunk drivers before they put you, and others, in danger.
"Arrest is one of the better things that can happen to you when you're drinking and driving. The worst case scenario is you have a wreck and hurt yourself or hurt somebody else and change the lives of other people permanently," Stevens said.
Authorities say the best defense is a good offense.
"Call someone to come get you, call a taxi, stay where you're at, designate a driver, there are numerous things that we can do now and be responsible with those actions," Gonzalez said.
"This will be a busy night for us," Yellow-Cab co-owner Steve Sexton said.
Yellow-Cab, Lubbock's only taxi service, is ready to go.
"We will have, probably 18 or 19 cabs on the road, which is a few more than normal," Sexton said.
As the night goes on, it could take more time to get a cab to your location, but Yellow-Cab just asks folks to be patient.
"Don't get in that car and drive, that's the main thing, keep everybody safe tonight," Sexton said.
"We're not asking no body to not have a good time for new years, but we'd rather them get home then not at all," Gonzalez said.
Cpl. Gonzales reminded us it takes an hour for a can of beer, glass of wine or a shot of liquor to get out of your system, so if you do plan celebrate with alcohol, Gonzales says stop early, if you plan to drive yourself home.
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February 24, 2011
If Obama Won't Fight Gay Marriage, Conservatives Will
If President Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice no longer want to defend the Defense of Marriage Act from challenges by gay rights activists, who will?
Leading conservative law firms say they're eager to defend the 1996 law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman, but that may not be so easy.
Could a conservative firm like Liberty Counsel, a Florida-based group that often opposes the administration, be the stand-in for the U.S. attorney general before a judge hearing DOMA challenges?
"That's what we're pursuing," said Mathew Staver, founder of the firm and dean of Liberty University School of Law. "Somebody has to step in and do the job when the attorney general and the president will abandon theirs."
Liberty Counsel had filed friend-of-the-court briefs in two DOMA court cases and is now strategizing with members of Congress to intervene on their behalf to defend the law that bans federal
recognition of same-sex marriages.
"It's early in the process," said Staver, whose firm has litigated dozens of cases related to marriage -- including DOMA -- and represented Congress, state legislators and private organizations on other issues.
"We're still doing a lot of preliminary discussion."
Staver and other conservative lawyers have harshly criticized the announcement Wednesday (Feb. 23) by Attorney General Eric Holder that Obama had determined that DOMA is unconstitutional when applied to same-sex couples married legally under state law.
Last month, the Alliance Defense Fund submitted a brief on behalf of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, in response to a Massachusetts challenge of DOMA being heard in a federal appeals court. Now it could be turning its attention to the cases in Connecticut and New York that prompted the administration's new decision.
"I have no doubt that the Alliance Defense Fund and other organizations will involve themselves in these cases," said Austin R. Nimocks, senior legal counsel for the Arizona-based firm. "The question is what is going to be the nature of the role. If somebody with (legal) standing to intervene in these cases wants ADF to represent them, we will certainly explore that with them."
California's Proposition 8 -- which ended same-sex marriages in the state but was later ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge -- offers some clues to the road ahead.
The ADF is representing the group ProtectMarriage.com to defend the 2008 voter referendum after the state's governor and attorney general opted not to defend it; the California Supreme Court is weighing whether the group has legal standing to step in as the case heads to a federal
appeals court.
The American Center for Law and Justice, a law firm founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, also is mulling its role in the fight over DOMA.
Jordan Sekulow, a lawyer and policy director with the Washington-based firm, said attorneys are in private discussions with members of Congress and could represent some by filing amicus briefs or more directly representing them in court.
"It's possible that because of the politically charged nature of this that it's more likely for organizations who have taken a stand on this issue to lead the defense," he said.
His firm has represented dozens of members of Congress in recent cases, from opposing Obama's health care plan in Virginia and Florida to supporting the National Day of Prayer and disputed crosses erected in California.
But do these groups have a chance if they try to pick up where Justice Department lawyers left off?
John Witte, director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University, said conservative activists simply don't have the firepower or the "unrivaled" political power of administration lawyers.
"There's just no substitute for having the federal government's attorney general and Office of Legal Counsel involved in these cases," he said.
"Maintaining DOMA once the administration steps away ... is going to be much harder."
So by discriminating against an entire group, it violates the equal protection that is guaranteed under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. And from a moral perspective, gays are people too! They, as people, should have equal rights. It is morally unacceptable to believe otherwise
There was never any point in defending something as clearly unconstitutional as the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act." DOMA sets up differing legal standards for Gay and Straight couples. Because of DOMA, even Gay couples who are legally married in Iowa or Massachusetts are unrecognized by the federal government for the purposes of tax law and Social Security; obviously this violates the 14th Amendment. Also, unlike married Straight couples, married Gay couples become "UN-married" if they move across state lines, so DOMA violates the "Full Faith & Credit" clause. There's no constitutional justification for denying law-abiding, taxpaying Gay couples the exact same legal benefits that Straight couples have always taken for granted, regardless of how hard Matt Staver and the Liberty Council try to find one.
Genesis2:22The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.
23The man said,
"This is now bone of my bones,
And flesh of my flesh;
She shall be called Woman,
Because she was taken out of Man."
24For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh." (God didn't create Adam and Steve...)
I don't think the Founders entertained the notion that marriage could even be btw same sex couples. And just b/c some states have lost their moral compass doesn't mean the rest of us have or that we should have to accept their stupid laws.
Gay sex is immoral. Is gay marraige immoral if the partners are celibate in their marraige?
DOMA prevents the federal government from recognizing gay marraige. This is discriminatory. Which is the greater sin, for a govt to discriminate against some of its own tax-paying, military-serving citizens, or for some of these citizens to engage in legal gay sex and marraige?
Repealing DOMA does not force anyone to get married. Our laws currently allow lots of immoral behavior. Why should the church rely on the govenment to enforce it's partiuclar morality?
There IS NO Constitutional right to marriage. What marriage redefinition advocates seem to be arguing for relates to the equal protection clause. But you can use the same reasoning to argue for polygamy or for my right to marry my own daughter (whether I'm male or female) or my right to marry my own sister, etc. The same people who said in the wake of the 60's sexual revolution that marriage was unimportanct (only a "piece of paper") are now suddenly fond of the institution insofar as it can be used to normalize homosexuality (or whatever comes next). While there are always true believers in any movement, this whole business isn't about "rights" so much as it's about a small minority of rabid activists forcing society to accept something that's viewed as abnormal if not sinful, and they're doing it out of very selfish motives (so they can feel better about themselves).
"...former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said President Barack Obama's decision not to fully enforce the Defense of Marriage law eventually could lead to a constitutional crisis, as he has directly violated his constitutional duties by arbitrarily suspending a law.
"...clearly it is a dereliction of duty. Clearly it's a violation of his constitutional oath. Clearly it is not something that can be allowed to stand."
Impeachment. Or even its possibility. Just what our country needs at this time. What's really clear here is that BHO is knowingly pushing this and probably hoping he will be impeached. He should be ashamed of himself. But as a prog lib, he knows no shame.
Dan nailed it. Prog libs know no shame because shame has been extricated from their gene pool. When you've successfully overcome the problem of shame a whole new world is opened up to you...and modern libs are exploring it with relish.
"Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof." U.S. Const. Article 4 sec. 1
I guess some "conservatives" only what to follow the Constitution when it suits their theocratic ends.
BHO is a student of Sauly Alinsky. Check out Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky. For eg. Alinsky says, "Present arrangements must be disorganized if they are to be displace by new patterns.... All change means disorganization of the old and organization of the new." p.116 And this is what he did here even if it meant creating a constitutional crisis. He is a shameless prog lib interested - not in our constitution or the country - but only in his own agenda. Remember how he came out against gay marriage during his run for the presidency. Why? To get those on board who could elect him. Then, when in office, what does he do? He "evolves". 2012 cannot come soon enough. I'll vote for a yellow dog before I vote for a democrat. I'm not too thrilled by the Repubs either - but for other reasons.
"I guess some "conservatives" only what to follow the Constitution when it suits their theocratic ends." Whoa, got a big red herring here. Let's stick with the issue.
"...he [BHO] has directly violated his constitutional duties by arbitrarily suspending a law.
"...clearly it is a dereliction of duty. Clearly it's a violation of his constitutional oath. Clearly it is not something that can be allowed to stand."
In the United States, the oath of office for the President of the United States is specified in the U.S. Constitution (Article II, Section 1):
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Prog lib BHO swore to uphold the Constitution of our country when he took the presidential oath of office. He is now not doing so. Question: What do you call a President who breaks his oath of office? Answer: Former President...
And what does this say of his character? The Bible says in Luke 16:10"He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much."
And Leviticus 19:11 11Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
"Notwithstanding this determination, the President has informed me that Section 3 [the only section at issue] will continue to be enforced by the Executive Branch. To that end, the President has instructed Executive agencies to continue to comply with Section 3 of DOMA, consistent with the Executive's obligation to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, unless and until Congress repeals Section 3 or the judicial branch renders a definitive verdict against the law's constitutionality. This course of action respects the actions of the prior Congress that enacted DOMA, and it recognizes the judiciary as the final arbiter of the constitutional claims raised."
-- Holder letter to Boehner.
No one has "suspended," "arbitrarily" or otherwise, the Defense of Marriage Act. Gingrich is flatly misstating what DOJ announced. In fact, over at NRO, the conservatives are all abuzz about why Pres. Obama will continue to enforce DOMA while now declining to defend it in one particular federal circuit.
The President will continue to enforce DOMA unless and until it is ultimately found to be unconstitutional. Refusing to take a legal position that one believes is unsupported by the law and/or facts, however, is the duty of all lawyers.
It was Pres. Bush who announced that he would pick and choose which laws he would actually enforce That's why he issued a reccord number of signing statements refusing to enforce parts of dozens of duly passed laws. I guess some "conservatives" only want to follow the Constitution when it suits their theocratic ends.
"It was Pres. Bush who announced that he would pick and choose which laws he would actually enforce..." RED HERRING! Ha! [Poor ol' GW. He just can't catch a break. Bush has been out of office how many years? And prog libs still love to drag him out to kick around - especially when BHO steps in legal doo doo.] Stay on topic - please.
"Refusing to take a legal position that one believes is unsupported by the law and/or facts, however, is the duty of all lawyers."
So now we have a lawyer in chief? I wonder if he will let us see his law license? Or is it locked up too?
Obama supported the law [DOMA] [without reservation] during the campaign. "He is breaking his word to the American people," Gingrich said. Also, he added, "He swore an oath on the Bible to become president that he would uphold the Constitution and enforce the laws of the United States. He is not a one-person Supreme Court. The idea that we now have the rule of Obama instead of the rule of law should frighten everybody. The fact that the left likes the policy is allowing them to ignore the fact that this is a very unconstitutional act," Gingrich said."
"Gingrich is flatly misstating what DOJ announced."
Apparently, there is a difference of opinion here. Know how to boil a live frog?
The topic IS whether Presidents can pick and choose which laws to defend or enforce. The "conservatives" thought it was OK for Bush to pick and choose, but not OK for President Obama.
In fact, the ultra-conservative Andrew McCarthy, writing at NRO, where they don't agree with anything Pres. Obama does, but they haven't completely lost their minds like Newt Gingrich has, has an article titled "The proposition that the President may decline to enforce unconstitutional statutes is unassailable." In it, he recounts the history of this policy from the Clinton Administration through the GW Bush Administration, and agrees with it. He states "In fact, it is the president's DUTY to decline to enforce, for example, congressional enactments that encroach upon his authorities precisely because such statutes undermine the separation of powers that is the foundation of the Constitution." (Emphasis added).
He goes on to note that, contrary to Gingrich's claims, Pres. Obama is not even going so far as to refuse to ENFORCE DOMA. All he is doing is choosing not to defend it in court. McCarthy concludes, "I don't see anything legally wrong with Obama's refusal to defend DOMA." (Actually McCarthy thinks that if Obama thinks DOMA is unconstitutional, he should also refuse to enfoce it, but Obama hasn't gone that far.)
I guess "conservatives" like Newt only want the President to follow the Constitution when it suits their theocratic ends.
"McCarthy concludes, "I don't see anything legally wrong with Obama's refusal to defend DOMA.'" Andrew McCarthy! Geez Louise, why didn't you say so in the first place! Everybody knows that Andrew McCarthy is our constitutional touchstone for all things constitutional. As Mark Twain once said: "It's the difference of opinion that makes a horse race." And so we shall see.
"Difference of opinion" apparently means "it's OK when Bush does it, but it's a constitutional crisis if Obama does it.
Andrew McCarthy IS actually the touchstone for many conservatives, particularly on issues of presidential power, and he is joined by many other conservative legal scholars in this particular view. See The Volokh Conspiracy blog.
"Difference of opinion" apparently means "it's OK when Bush does it, but it's a constitutional crisis if Obama does it."
Mama always says, "Just b/c Dubya jumps off the roof doesn't mean BHO has to."
"Andrew McCarthy IS actually the touchstone for many conservatives..."
Mama used to say, "Really? And you know this...how?"
"I guess "conservatives" like Newt only want the President to follow the Constitution when it suits their theocratic ends."
Okay you got me there. In all honesty, I've already contacted the Grand Poobah, formerly known as Newt Gingrich, and have applied for the position of assistant Great Kahuna in his theocratic kingdom. He wrote back and said the job is mine provided I can come up with the long form of BHO's birth certificate.
"Hey, honey, pack the car. We're going to Hawaii - for a scavenger hunt!"
(Theocratic ends. Pshaw!)
Dan, make it a fair fight...tie half your brain behind your back!! TM is just another prog lib demonstrating complex symptomatology: Attention Deficit Disorder, Bush Derangement Syndrome...and, apparently, Newt Derangement Syndrome. TM subscribes to an old strategy: if the facts don't support your case then just make up some that will; or, at the very least, obfuscate and try to win a debate over peripheral issues that have little to do with the topic at hand...kind of like losing a baseball game by 20 runs but pointing out that you got one base hit...please
McCarthy said the BHO "Justice" Department is unethical: "One of the most insidious practices of the insidious Obama Justice Department is the sabotaging of litigation — i.e., DOJ purports to defend some statute or government policy so that it can appear to be moderate, but uses its resulting control over how the case gets litigated to forfeit some of the best legal arguments supporting the statute/policy. This way, DOJ can steer the case toward the radical outcome the Obama base desires rather than the outcome DOJ is ostensibly pursuing."
McCarthy said that Obama at least is coming clean now on DOMA even if it a purely political move to get back his wacko-leftist base. One has to wonder when these nutcases will start presenting equally valid Constitutional arguments advocating incestuous marriage, polygamy, or Lord knows what else.
Personally, I think there should be statutes requiring sperm donors to be conservatives-only so some semblance of conscience and common sense could have a chance of being inculcated back into the prog lib gene pool...
This from Dr. Timothy George and Chuck Colson:
"The decision by Attorney General Holder not to defend the Defense of Marriage Act raises very grave questions.
Justifying his position, he says that in the congressional debate there were "numerous expressions reflecting moral disapproval of gays and lesbians and their intimate family relationships." He went on to describe this as "animus" (defined by Webster as vehement enmity, hatred, ill will)-violating the Equal Protection Clause.
"Animus" to defend a moral position based on 2,000 years of classical and Christian teaching rooted in reason and scripture?
Holder has embraced the position of Federal Judge Vaughn Walker in California that opposing so-called gay marriage can be "harmful to gays and lesbians." But this is like claiming that opposition to polygamy is harmful to polygamists or that laws defining marriage as the union of two people harm those who prefer to live in what are called sexual "triads" or "quadrads." Our historic marriage laws harm nobody--they serve husbands, wives, children, and the common good of society."
I conclude that the Obama Justice Department is not only hyper-partisan but hopelessly incompetent.
Thanks, Truthmeister. You know, whenever a prog lib posts something like that above, something snaps inside and I just lose it from there. I just can't seem to help myself. But imagine being Prez of the USA, and not fulfilling your oath of office. And then imagine a prog lib (a lawyer no less!) defending that behavior saying - "Well, the other Prez did it. So it must be okay if this one does it, too." Thank goodness, prog libs aren't reproducing as fast as conservatives.
"I conclude that the Obama Justice Department is not only hyper-partisan but hopelessly incompetent." You know your math.
You know what kills me about these self-aggrandizing, legend-in-their-own-minds modern libs, besides their dishonesty, their substitution of legality for morality and the fact they can't think their way out of a wet paper sack? It's their total lack of shame. I mean the very same people who told us years ago that marriage was an outdated cultural appendage (nothing but a "piece of paper") are now telling us--with shameless, straight-faced sanctimony--that it's absolutely essential...for homosexuals. What follows, of course, will be a veritable cesspool of perversion masquerading as a cause celebre for civil rights: polygamy, incest, pedophilia, bestiality and whatever else these people can think of in their idle time (which they seem to have a lot of--the "devil's workshop" doncha know). Think it can't happen? Consider what people would have said about homosexual "marriage" 30 years ago!
Personally, I don't care who people love...love whoever or whatever you want...I'm not telling you who you can love. No one is. But marriage is between a man and a woman. Once we lose that the culture will get a major push into the toilet. The Scandinavian countries that have redefined marriage have seen marriage as an institution totally lose its meaning and importance...kids are being "parented" by single moms, 2 moms, 2 dads, shack-ups with "dad" sleeping with mom and grandma, etc. Of course, their lack of regard for marriage as an institution in the first place may have been what precipitated the whole mess.
When Chief Justice John Roberts was Acting Solicitor General during the Reagan Administration, he, on behalf of the Department of Justice, advised the U.S. Supreme Court that the DOJ would decline to defend an FCC policy because the policy "would not stand the exacting scrutiny required by the Constitution and this Court's decisions, and were thus
invalid." Roberts then authorized the FCC to use its own lawyers to defend the policies.
I guess it's only OK if you're a Republican.
"Defense of Marriage Act is the short title of a federal law of the United States signed into law by President Bill Clinton on September 21, 1996, as Public Law No. 104-199, 110 Stat. 2419. Its provisions are codified at 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C. Under the law, also known as DOMA, no state (or other political subdivision within the United States) needs to treat as a marriage a same-sex relationship considered a marriage in another state (DOMA, Section 2); the federal government defines marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman (DOMA, Section 3). It passed both houses of Congress by large majorities. [Wikipedia]
Huh. So Pres. and Prog Lib in Chief WJC signed DOMA into law. But Prez and Prog Lib in Chief BHO - having evolved - thinks part of it is not constitutional and so won't defend it. I wonder what else BHO and Eric Holder don't think is constitutional and so won't defend either? Amazazing [sic]! Inquiring minds want to know.
"In one challenge brought by the state of Massachusetts, Judge Joseph Tauro ruled that Congress violated the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution when it passed DOMA and took from the states decisions concerning which couples can be considered married. In the other, Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, he ruled DOMA violates the equal protection principles embodied in the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment." (Bay Windows)
Was there any doubt that a judge from Mass. would rule any other way? And when you have no moral compass, it's pretty easy to treat moral issues as if you were deciding on which beer to drink. (Tastes Great! Less Filling!)
But here is a universal "law" worth noting: Prog libs are always evolving regarding moral issues. [Remember Al Gore and how he evolved to accept abortion!] Especially when lots of money is involved.


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Date: June 27, 2009
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At about 1:15 p.m., the masked pair, believed to be a man and a woman, walked into the home at 7868 Holiday Drive through an unlocked door.
A woman inside the home at the time had her hands and feet bound, while the suspects stole some electronics and left.
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By: Bianca Bartz - Published: Dec 26, 2009 • References: trendhunter
This is a video of Jeremy Gutsche and Wired Editor Nick Thompson on CNN. It is all about Technology in 2020. Alongside Nick Thompson, Gutsche delves into some of the concepts and ideas he thinks could be influential 10 years from now, which include innovations like the prevalence of robots and the rise of e-paper. He also touches on emotion-sensitive and thought-controlled technologies, concepts he says have already been featured on TrendHunter.com.
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Built of Living Stones 211-214: Accessibility
These four sections outline the US bishops' directives on ensuring that "full and active participation" is possible for every person. BLS 211 backs it up with a Biblical reference, a statement from the US bishops from the 70's, as well … Continue reading
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its late 2013
a new technology has been here for around a year with many compatible routers, wifi AC
i first found it was extremely strange that almost no OEM except dell made their notebooks compatible with it, so i thought it must be because the gain isnt that much going from N to AC until i read this review over at arstechnica
the tech it self allow the wireless transfer speeds to go from 54Mbps to whopping 867Mpbs !
but even dell xps which do support the AC managed to pack a crappy wifi card that preformed so horrible next the apple's line up !
well today i canceled my surface preorder just because of this information (not only it wasnt AC, it was 2x2 instead of 4x4 !) and i just talked to lenovo's tech support and were told that the yoga 2 also comes with N
guys is their any decent contender in the windows world with a decent wifi card ?


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Hello, Impressive work…. I'm looking similar design for a movie film festival, I've seen your demo and like ski event layout. Is it good for film festival website, display event dates, multiday and each day different shows with program schedule. Nominations and results for winning films on certain criterias.. event tickets not required.
Do we have wordpress version as well?
I've hardly used Joomla, Just 2-3 times. So can I have Admin Demo of this please so that I can see if this is easy for my requirements or not.
Thanks and regards
and thank you for the nice words. Note that in the template is not included any event component or extensions, so if you need any custom extensions you need to check for the one that will suit your needs.
Wordpress version is not available at moment.
Admin demo – we don not have admin demos, most of the functionality is Joomla based.
Best regards, Jordan
I can not add a single background image.
preset4.css my code: body.bg { background: #fff url("/alfa/images/bg.jpg") top fixed no-repeat; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%;
don't work.
I have just replied to your comment in the forum.
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Hi! So for some reason when I installed the template it shows up blank? Does it have anything to do with the php version? I have it at 5.5..
Thank you!!
are you installing template only or a the quickstart package? If you're installing only the template be sure to install Helix plugin and enable it from Plugin manager first.
Best regards, Jordan
Thank you so much for your prompt response. It worked! Awesome customer service
ok thanks! I had another little question. The template worked fine but I wanted the quickstart package. So I reinstalled joomla and chose the sample data but when I try to upload the quick start package, I don't get the confirmation message that it's been uploaded correctly. Am i missing a step?
I'll suggest to open the documentation and check the Installation section > Install full Joomla 3 demo package > there you will find all the steps you need to follow in order to install the quickstart exactly like the demo.
Note that the quickstart can't be installed from Joomla admin.
ok I'll check it out. Thank you!
So if I understand correctly, the documentation you are speaking about should be in the zip file I downloaded? Or directly on the joomla website? Sorry for all the questions :\ I'm a first time joomla user
yes, in the download file that you have downloaded from ThemeForest > documentation is called eventus-documentation.zip > unzip it and click on the index.html to load it.
Hi again Other then the documentation in the zip file do you have like a quick step by step guide on how to modify the template by any chance?
there is no step by step guide, but if you have anything in particular that you want to change/ modify you can email us at email@example.com or post your questions in our forum.
Best regards, Jordan
I have interest for your nice product… But I have currently another joomla template… Is it easy to use your template WITHOUT install the quickstartpackage ? Easy to install all your features with your documentation ? I'm not a joomla expert
and yes, you can use the template only. I can help you by installing the template and all of the extensions on your current site. Of course I would recommend to back up first the site, just in case
Best regards, Jordan
Hi Jordan,
This is probably the most "fast" answer I recept in my life, I really appreciate it ! So, I'm not sure I want to buy "eventus" because "yamato" is nice, too… I'm a DJ and looking for a "music or events" site… Eventus have a nice events list… but Yamato have some other nice features, i.e. the "survey form"... Eventus and Yamato are based on warp framework ? But I think I will buy your products because you have real talent for design… I'm fan !
Thank you
Something important – both templates are based on Helix 2 framework.
Also for Yamato – the survey component is NOT included in the download file. It is called BF Survey Plus and it has its own license.
For Eventus – note that the "event list" was done manually, what I mean by this is that this is a list module with tables in it which you need to create yourself. I'm telling you this because I want to be clear on these points
Thank you Jordan,
As I can see, you answer fast, and you are a honest developper ! So, If I have some other questions (dont be affraid, not 4378724389 questions) I think I can ask you to your support to obtain help ?
And for tables (becauses events is an important point for me) I think I can Copy/Past your code, and the result is done, no ?
I'm trying to answer as fast as I can, but note that the support is not 24/7
Of course, you can contact us for support either on our forum or at our support email: email@example.com
Best regards and have a great weekend, Jordan
Thank you Jordan, I have buyed your template and rated 5 stars – I wish you a wonderfull day, Best Regards….
Thank you very much
Just one more thing, before you update to Joomla 3.3.0 please read this first!
Very happy with your work… The ONLY probleme I have, is that all your content (i.e. slider, events-countown) are integrated with your quickstart-package BUT IN MY CASE I have installed your "template-only" package…. So, I dont have your slider and other components and plugin…. How can I obtain the other components-installation.package ?
Best regards
the only paid extension is Revolution Slider, which I can install for your if you send me temporary access for your site at email@example.com
For all other extensions links are provided in the Credits section, both in the documentation and on Eventus ThemeForest page.
Best regards, Jordan
Oooopssss, sorry my friend, I dont saw the credits page All is ok, sorry, and thanks a lot for your precious help ! Have a nice day Jordan
I have two questions before purchasing your template:
- Can fonts be changed? (Google Fonts) - Does the full template support Joomla 3.3.x ?
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Hi Steven,
yes, the template supports Google fonts (you can add them easy from the template manager);
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If you buy the template please check our forum where you will find the 2 steps that you need to follow to update Joomla to 3.3.0 without problems.
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hello, I bought your theme and when I upgrade to joomla 3.3 and the version of the helix framework, lost the controls of the UI Kit which showed buttons, videos, etc. ... how do I fix this, please see here www.hospitalivangoulart.org.br.
please check this from our forum.
If this doesn't work for you need to uninstall the template only and install it again in order to make it work.
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Hello, I have just purchased your Web site eventus under joomla. I have just brought the modifications on the homepage but I do not manage to remove a bar blue on the homepage which you can see in the accompanying document.http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/556115barrebleu.jpg
Please give me the procedure.
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We got problem whit unite slider and main menu. SUbitem of main menu are not visible when they are expanding over the unite slider.Here it is link to site: http://goo.gl/TVLWkO
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Hi Dario,
can you send me a screenshot at firstname.lastname@example.com, because for me the drop down menu is above the slider and there is no overlapping.
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I found solution on your forum and now it is OK.
For other with this problem this is link to solution: http://goo.gl/Jorwqt
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Is it possible to make this template into a fixed width instead of floating?
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do you mean to make the template not responsive? If yes, then yes, you can disable the responsive layout and the template will be fixed on all devices.
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Keeping it responsive, but boxed layout..
Ok, now I understand. Unfortunately at the moment we do not have a boxed layout yet.
Having issues with K2 installing and working properly with this template. Please advise.
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can you give more information on the issue – you can't install K2, or you have installed it, but you can't add the K2 styling?
You can send me your site link at email@example.com so I can see what the problem is.
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Hi Jordan, Nice theme. Do your theme support mega menu or something like that?
And, I can't find your website or forum anymore (http://dhtheme.com/support/), and even the theme preview from your envato profile could not be found. Please advise. Thanks.
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All template demos are working fine also, probably you're experiencing some issue opening them.
About your question – yes, the template has Mega Menu, you can assign modules in it, add columns, etc. You just need to open a menu item and you'll see the Mega Menu tab options.
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Hi dhsign! What about boxed layout for this theme?
Hi Tony,
unfortunately no, at the moment we do not have boxed layout.
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Hi there!
I like it! However, I have a major problem: In about 20 hours I will be on a plane for Shanghai – and was planning on working on the site offline on my local MAMP server. BUT I just noticed that when I add images, and then afterwards move the site online – the images does not appear!
Turns out that "http:// is added to the filenames (Also to some of the header CSS and JS files) – so that it is calling for http://localhost:8888/filename Instead of just localhost:8888/filename Is there an easy and quck fix for this, before I leave??
this issue should be resolved if you only delete Joomla cache right after you move the site (from live server to local or vice versa). Other than this I don't know what else to suggest.
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Unfortunately it doesnt. I tried that. (Both via admin and simply deleting the files from the Cache-folder)
I can't replicate the problem. Is it possible that your text editor is adding absolute url paths for the images? You can try with different text editor – per example JCE.
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odd… Its not the texteditor. Because it is also the logo, which was uploaded via the template admin…
100% of the time (so far) the problem was solved by deleting Joomla cache and Purge Cache. Helix framework caches absolute url's and the only way to fix it is just delete the cache. In your case I can't really tell what the problem might be.
Hi! I have one big issue with the template. As soon as I try to upload another logo for my website, that works on an Eventus template, the site stops working. The same with modifying the copyright.
The site stops working at any modifications made at Extensions/Template Manager/Eventus-Default, Basic Options.
Please help!
did you have updated Joomla to Joomla 3.3? If yes, please send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com with your TF username and I will send you the steps to fix it.
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Nice template design. I need a favour. where is dump sql..Regards, Arun http://anpweb.pictocorp.com/
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hi i need to have logo image and text both in my site. But this only support one at a time.
what should i do? Please give a quick reply!!
first I need to ask you for your license code. You can find it in your TF account > Downloads section > click to download the template and you'll see the license link.
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my manager has purchased the theme. i am just a developer.
Still, I need the license code You can send it to firstname.lastname@example.com
Hi, Could you please send me the code or tell me where to find the interactive map that is used in the "Broadcast" menu section. I copied the code but map does not show up and now the code is gone.
I've just sent you an email.
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Ranaghat Junction Railway Station
|Coordinates: 23°11′N 88°35′E / 23.18°N 88.58°ECoordinates: 23°11′N 88°35′E / 23.18°N 88.58°E
|West Bengal
|Sucharu Ranjan Haldar
|7 m (23 ft)
|Population (2011)
|• Total
|• Official
|Bengali, English
|Time zone
|Telephone code
|Vehicle registration
|Lok Sabha constituency
|Vidhan Sabha constituency
|Ranaghat Uttar Paschim
Ranaghat is a city in the district of Nadia, West Bengal, India. It is situated 74 kilometres north of Calcutta. It is known for its handloom industry, various types of flowers and sweet dishes. The town has spread up along its borders in all corners recently. People from the nearby places do come here for living. It is one of the most important railway junctions in the Sealdah-Murshidabad railway section.
Ranaghat town has existed since the British invaded India. A myth is still prevalent that the name of the town came from the bandit 'Rana Dacoit', who used to pillage this area 500 or 600 years back and he used to give pujas to the goddess Kali to thank Her. A more likely origin for the name of the town comes from Rani (Queen) or Rana (a Rajput warrior) and Ghat (steps leading to the river).
A large percentage of the population are the families of Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, who fled during the 1971 war with Pakistan. There are also many families who had extensive ties to foreign investments in the town.
The Pal-Chaudhuri (Palchowdhury) family, descended from the heroic Krishna Panti, they founded numerous charitable schools (one of the most famous school is Pal Chowdhury High School (HS) established in 1853) and hospitals, and donated much land to the Happy Club.
The Deychowdhury family is well known throughout the district for its prestigious "rathayatra" and for its "Durga puja". Purohit Para Durga Puja famous in Nadia
The town is home to the famous Bengalipeople. Yesteryears film actress Raakhee was born and brought up in a refugee colony in Ranaghat.[1] Athlete Soma Biswas hails from Ranaghat. Poet Joy Goswami born & brought up in the town near Chotobazar area.[2]
The town is exactly 74 kilometres north of Calcutta and 26 kilometres south of Krishnanagar, Nadia District headquarters. The Bangladesh border is very close to this town. Ranaghat is located on the banks of River Churni.
In the 2011 census, Ranaghat Urban Agglomeration had a population of 235,583, out of which 119,578 were males and 116,005 were females. The 0–6 years population was 18,575. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 86.10 per cent.[3]
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Ranaghat had a population of 68,754.[5] Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ranaghat has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 80%. In Ranaghat, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places of interest[edit]
|This section does not cite any references or sources. (July 2013)
The following places might be of interest to visitors.
- Pal-Chaudhuri House -- The Pal-Chaudhuri House at Ghatak Para is a historical marvel and a beautiful reminder of the historical importance of the Zamindars of Nadia. The house was built over 250 years ago by Krishna Panti, a hero born in a mud hut, who rose to become one of the greatest merchants of Bengal, through his pious good works and honesty. He was given the title Pal-Chaudhuri and became Zamindar over a huge area of Nadia. He built this house with over 300 rooms for his descendants, employing Scottish architects. The buildings, temples and gardens have intricate terra cotta work, and is one of the only such buildings remaining mostly intact.
- Churni Nodir ghat -- The bank of River Churni is a pleasant break from the scorching heat of summer months. The recently built bridge over the Churni connects Ainshtola (on the west bank of Churni) to Chotobazar on the east bank.
- Siddheshwari Temple -- Temple situated in the heart of the town, Siddheshwaritala, that has existed for over 150 years. Devotees, especially women, pray here regularly.
- The Church -- One of the most beautiful churches in West Bengal, ranks very close to the Bandel Church. The fabric works inside the prayer-room and the aesthetic design of the outside wall are remarkable. More about it in the Culture section.
- Nistarini Temple -- Another temple near the Happy-Club maidan.
- Ranaghat Forest -- Located outside the main township, Ranaghat Forest is a popular picnic spot.
- The Dey Chowdhury house is also a very beautiful ancient piece of architecture and is well-kept.
Ranaghat is a place of business. Small traders from nearby towns and villages purchase goods from Ranaghat Town Bazar. Both Wholesale and Retail business have developed here. The Economy of Ranaghat and its surrounding region is mostly based on agriculture. Paddy (rice), flour, wheat and fruits are produced by farmers outside the main township. Various dairy products are transported to Kolkata every morning.
The Department of Food Processing Industries of India is planning to set up a market complex exclusively for flowers in Ranaghat.[6] Ranaghat has one of the capturing market of flowers in West Bengal.[7]
Another industry which is not receiving the government's patronage is handicraft and boutiques. At least 1000 people depend on this for their livelihood. Aishtala (situated on the west bank of river Churni) is a famous place for textile weaving. Moreover ready-made garments are trendy clothes of late became very popular among the teens and youths.[8]
IT infrastructure is getting popularised lately. All the banks in town have been computerised. The town now boasts several ATM counters. ICICI Prudential are setting up an office at Rathtala. Investment banking is creeping into the town at a turtle's pace. Fullerton India has set up an office in the town recently.[9] HDFC Bank has set up a full-fledged branch at Ranaghat very recently.[10]
The land prices in Ranaghat have soared up hugely in last 4 years. Many new ATM centers have come up recently, two of ICICI Bank, and the five of State Bank of india and many more.
Couple of enthusiasts have started a web development company, Innovative Technology Solutions based at Ranaghat. The company provides web solutions to the schools, colleges, and SMEs in the district of Nadia.[11]
The town boasts a large number of primary and high-schools and a reputed college for higher education.
- Higher-Secondary schools
- Pal Choudhury High School
- Brajabala Girls' High School
- Lalgopal High school - separate sessions for boys and girls
- Bharati High School
- Rathtala Colony H.S. School
- Nasra High School
- Debnath High School
- Ranaghat Yusuf Instituition
- Ramnagar Milan Bagan Siksha Niketan
- St. Mary's English School (ICSE Affiliated)
- Convent of Jesus and Mary (ICSE Affiliated)
- Ramakrishna Vedanta Society Vidyapith / Shakti Empowerment Education Program (SEEschool.org)
- Primary schools
- Vivekananda Primary School,Estd-1963,2 no. Mahaprabhu Para.
- Brajobala girls' primary school
- kshiroda Sundori Primary School,Mahut Para.
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ranaghat] - Set up in the year 2007, in the outskirt of Churni river
- Ramakrishna Vedanta Society Vidyapith / Shakti Empowerment Education
- Malancha Vidyapith
- Holy Child school
- Nivedita Academy
- Anandamohan Prathamik Vidyalaya
- Dayal Nagar Primary School
- Mangobindao Primary School
- Chhobi Memorial
- Binapani Academy KG School
- Colleges
- Ranaghat College
- St. Mary's College, run by Ranaghat Mandakini educational society
- Other
- 'NIIT Ranaghat' Center 68,Rabindra Sarani, Kamarpara, Ranaghat
The town is inhabited mostly by Bengali Hindus. Durga-puja, like in all other Bengali communities, is the largest and most colourful festival and is celebrated throughout the town. Pujas belonging to the old families of Ranaghat are a few hundred years old. The Durga idol at Ghatak Bari is made of cement, a permanent structure which is one of the firsts of its kind in the region. All other major Hindu pujas are celebrated as well. Rath-yatra is another big festival of the town. Every year millions of people from the town and nearby places come to see the rath, enjoy various rides and have fun during the month of June–July at the happy club maidan & swasthyonnati Math rath-yatra-utsav.
The Christan community celebrates Christmas at Begopara Church outside the main township. It is one of the most beautiful churches of Bengal. During Christmas, people from all religions join the party. Moreover, there is a famous mosque at Nasra-para, outskirt of the town.
Entertainment and sports[edit]
There are two theatres in the city. They are Surendra, Ranaghat Talkies (Dolby-DTS).
Cultural programmes are mostly held in the following places.
- Najrul Mancha also known as Aheli. Last time it came in the news when it held the Junior. P.C. Sorcar Magic show.
- Rabindra-Bhavan - Mostly used by schools and colleges for their annual function. Some renovation is being carried out with this place. The same was scheduled to reopen in the beginning of 2008. But it didn't happen for multiple reasons. The earlier Rabindra-Bhavan have been demolished, now the Geetanjali cinema hall has been renovated and renamed as the 'Rabindra Bhavan'.
There is a 'Mukta Mancha'(Open Air Stage) of Milan Mandir Club at Harinagar which is a small village in Ranaghat.
Each winter one large cultural program(better known as Melas) takes place in Ranaghat. It is known as 'Ranaghat Utsav'. One more similar event 'Nadia Mela' used to take place earlier. But thaat 'Nadia Mela' doesn't take place anymore.that was very Popular those Daya. Eminent Bengali social and cultural exponents such as Lopamudra Mitra, Arati Mukherjee, V. Balsara and Rupankar have performed at these shows. Now 'Ranaghat Utsav' is considered as the most popular cultural festival in the town.
Attempts have been made by the Ranaghat Municipality for regular Blood Donation Camps and active propagation of the Eradicate Illiteracy movement.
Cricket and football are the most popular sports. Karate has been a great interest amongst the youth of Ranaghat since the 1980s. Since then many boys and girls have excelled in this field and brought laurels for Ranaghat even from national and international arena.
The city is well connected to the Sealdah railway station through the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line. Local and passenger trains are available every half-an-hour. But due to the commuter population explosion in intermediate stations like Chakdaha and Kalyani, don't expect to find a seat during daytime-hours. The Railway Minister recently passed a bill for running an express train in the Sealdah-Lalgola route which would reduce the current 2 hour journey by at least one hour. This project requires significant funding which may prevent it from materializing.
The Railway station at Ranaghat has a long history. Sealdah-Ranaghat rail connection was made during the British Period. This main line was opened on September 1862, during formation of Eastern Bengal Guarantee Railway.[12] Ranaghat-Kalyani and Ranaghat-Shantipur sections were electrified in the financial year 1963-64.[13]
From Ranaghat railway station,[14] trains travel both north and south. Local trains are available to: Krishnagar, Shantipur, Gede, Bangaon and Sealdah. A handful of express passenger trains between Lalgola and Sealdah also stop at Ranaghat. An express train Bhagirathi express runs mainly for the office-goers in the morning. It departs from Ranaghat for Sealdah at 8:50 in the morning and in the evening leaves Sealdah station at 6:25pm for Ranaghat. It takes around 1 and half hour in comparison to the 2 hours taken by local trains. Couple of Ladies special trains; one from Krishnanagar via Ranaghat to Sealdah, another from Ranaghat to Sealdah to be inaugurated in the year 2010.[15]
Railway ministries of India are taking steps to make Ranaghat Railway station as a station of national importance. Numerous plans have been considered for the modernization and improvement of the platforms and the surrounding area in the latest Railway Budget of India. But illegal hawkers and traders have occupied a lage portion of the platforms which is the main problem for getting the looks of a Model Station.
The town has two bus-stands, one at Rathtala and one near Ranaghat College. CSTC buses plying from Kolkata going to North Bengal also has a stop at Ranaghat on NH-34. Buses ply to Krishnanagar, Hanskhali, Aishmali, Palassey, Bethua and other parts of Nadia district. Some long-distance night buses to north Bengal are also available. People in general, though prefer trains because of ready availability and more convenience.
Auto rickshaw service might be popular in other cities of West Bengal but it is not available here. There are very few private cars.
Nearest airport from the town being the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, almost 80 km from the town.
Medical facilities[edit]
There are a few government hospitals and private nursing-homes in the town. They are:
- Ranaghat S.D Hospital,anulia
- Ranaghat T.B. Hospital
- Central Nursing Home
- Life Nursing Home
- Ranaghat Nursing Home
- Radharani Sheba Sadan
- ^ Story of Rakhee Gulzar Article from Boloji
- ^ Joy Goswami Joy Goswami
- ^ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above". Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ City Population site estimate
- ^ Flower Complex at Ranaghat Food Processing and Horticulture Department
- ^ Flower Market in Ranaghat WBIDC Reference
- ^ Telegraph Article on Cloths' market at Ranaghat
- ^ Fullerton Ranaghat Office
- ^ HDFC Bank IFSC Code
- ^ Google Map
- ^ Station History Article from Rail-India
- ^ IRFCA reference History of Railways Electrification surrounding Ranaghat
- ^ Train-routes Article on India9.com
- ^ [1] Mamata Banerjee inaugurates new projects
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ranaghat.
Ranaghat travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Ranaghat on Google Maps
- Nadia District Official HomePage
- Ratha-Yatra of Ranaghat
- Chef from Ranaghat rocked Barbados during the World Cup Cricket


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There's one thing you may or may not know about me...I love animals. I do my best to be an activist and help educate people on the cruelty animals endure whether it be in a factory farm, puppy mill, pet shop, or in the big truck you drive next to on the freeway on a hot day filled with panicked cows. There are many horrible things that happen to these creatures.
Several weeks ago I tuned in to the show 30 Days: Animal Activism. This hour special spoke a lot to me and I was moved greatly. I contacted the animal activist host of the show, Melissa Karpel, and she was very nice and helpful to questions I had.
This is a clip of the show (I encourage you to download the whole show):
This past weekend I went to LA to play a show. Melissa Karpel and her friend Lindsay Rajt from PETA were there to support me which meant the world to me.
Ironically, the next day I was at another show, and another notorious animal rights activist was there: Alicia Silverstone. I couldn't help myself from walking up to her and telling her "thanks for all you do for the animals." It's so true. It's wonderful when celebrities use their popular role in culture to help educate about situations like this.
Be sure to check out Silverstone's very helpful website: http://www.thekindlife.com/
Thanks for getting to know me a little better and hear about the things that inspire me in life and in my music.


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Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Makes 16 bars| Hands-On Time: | Total Time:
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- Heat oven to 325º F. Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter the parchment.
- Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the flour, ¼ cup of the sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and pulse twice to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the egg yolk and process until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is golden brown around the edges, 14 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, process the cream cheese in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs, lemon zest and juice, and ¾ cup of the sugar and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture on the hot crust and bake until just set, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Combine the sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a small bowl. Spread over the hot cheesecake, then bake until set, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Let cool to room temperature in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake before unmolding. Holding the paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares.
- Storage suggestion: Store the bars in the pan and refrigerate for up to 2 days in advance. Cut just before serving.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 262
- Fat 19g
- Sat Fat 10g
- Cholesterol 87mg
- Sodium 165mg
- Protein 5g
- Carbohydrate 20g
- Sugar 16g
- Fiber 1g
- Iron 1mg
- Calcium 28mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101 .
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Quick Tip
Cheesecake sets and firms as it cools. To ensure the cheesecake bars don't crack, pull them from the oven when they are slightly wobbly in the very center.
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High in vitamin C, these hard, tart berries are grown in bogs in colder regions of North America and Europe. They're almost always eaten cooked, as in the classic Thanksgiving relish.


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Residents took to the microphone at Monday night's Town Council meeting to air concerns over the upcoming budget in the last public comment before the council looks to adopt the fiscal 2013 budget this week.
The major bone of contention was the funding of the School Department, which is seeking a 4 percent increase in its appropriation after two years of level-funding from the Town Council. The four-percent increase (almost $2.3 million) would ensure the protection of school extracurricular programs such as according to Superintendent Phil Auger.
"We've looked at this budget very closely and looked at what we need, and what we need is a 4 percent increase," said Auger during public comment.
Council President Elizabeth Dolan read an excerpt from a resident email asking the council to grant the increase — but do so without increasing taxes.
"If we had a pot of gold some place, we would be funding everybody fully — services, towns, schools," said Dolan. "But we don't have a pot of gold."
Town Finance Director Trish Sunderland calculated the tax rates for different scenarios for funding the school department, ranging from level-funding to 4 percent.
of School Budget
Tax Rate
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If the requested increase is not granted, the School Committee will be forced to cut the only discretionary area of the budget — sports — as items such as teacher salaries are guarded by contracts from cuts, according to School Committee Chairwoman Kimberly Page.
"The difference between a 2 percent increase and a 4 percent increase is the difference between mediocre schools and high-achieving schools," Page said.
Students and parents railed against the repercussions program cuts would have to students as they apply for college. Kathleen Hess, a Brown University professor and North Kingstown resident, pointed out that colleges look for students who are well-rounded with a slew of activities on their resume. According to Hess, four students were accepted into Brown University — due in part to the quality and quantity of activities provided by NKHS.
Rollingwood Drive resident Jeff Zucchi called for the School Committee to return with alternative cuts that did not result in extracurricular programs being cut.
"Why is it that the School Committee can't come back to you to come back to us with options that don't take the activities away form the kids? Bring us options," said Zucchi.
For some council members, recent budget woes have left them a bit leary of fully funding the School Department. Last December, the department announced it was anticipating a possible . At the last School Committee meeting, Auger said the department is now projecting a surplus.
"I want to support the school's request, but the change in their numbers over the last few weeks has made me question it, and the difficulty in reading their budget is problematic," said Town Councilman Chuck Brennan.
The council looks to adopt the budget Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at . If needed, the council will also meet Wednesday night.


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Winning trainer Sam De Pinto said, "He had to come first up, but he likes that kind of a trip. Betterthancheddar raced super, he followed us I think the whole way and it was pretty close. They're all good horses, you can't take nothing away from any of them. If I had to put my finger on anybody it would be Betterthancheddar and Mark Harder's horse Golden Receiver. I thought those two were probably the toughest ones in the race. I would have liked to work out a trip behind them, but it didn't work out that way. But we still got the job done. He did what he had to do. He's a tough horse, he knows how to win."
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