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It's finally arrived: your daughter's prom! This time around you can't wear the dress and you won't get the corsage. But you can be your daughter's prom guru. Use this eight-week schedule to stay involved and play it cool.8 Weeks Before
Shop for the dress. Most girls want Mom's input when buying the sacred gown, so today is your day to shine. Shopping is a good opportunity to talk about prom night concerns. Share your values about drinking, drugs, and sex, and encourage your daughter to talk freely. Today she needs your wallet and your advice, so she'll be more willing to chat.
Betsy Wolf, whose daughter, Taryn, attended two proms, advises that you shop early: "With finals, AP exams, SATs, and SAT IIs, there isn't a lot of time."
Hint: Save time for dress alterations -- one mom we know didn't and had to staple her daughter's hem!
Book beauty appointments. Schedule hair, makeup, nails, waxing -- the whole nine yards. Prom is the busiest time of year for salons, so nag your daughter to call in advance.
Hint: Book makeup after the hair appointment; blow-dryers melt makeup!
Reserve a limo. Persuade your daughter to book a limousine early, or you'll be stuck bussing a group of shrieking teens. Help the group to divide costs and ensure they found a responsible company and driver. Call the limo company and ask for prices -- they'll give a more honest answer to an adult.
Offer to host a pre-prom party. Organize a pre-prom bash to involve yourself in your daughter's prom experience. Invite your daughters' friends and their family members to your house one hour before the limo arrives. Serve chips and veggies with dip, fresh fruit, and other easy snacks. You can make the occasion even more festive with virgin pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.
Be supportive of her date. It might be her long-term boyfriend. It might be that mystery guy who calls late at night. It might be a name you've never heard before. Finding a prom date is your daughter's number one stressor, so be understanding. Try to get the scoop, but refrain from asking nosy questions (the ones that elicit "Mo-om!"). If possible, ask to meet him once before the prom.
Get her plan for the night. Discuss your daughter's post-prom plans. Activities usually range from dancing at a club to attending a school-sponsored event. Let her know you're available to drive anytime and will be home all night in case of an emergency. Taryn says moms should understand prom's significance: "Parents have to know that prom isn't a regular Friday or Saturday night."
Address the hotel issue. If your daughter wants to stay at a hotel, parenting expert Jan Faull, MEd, suggests you discuss your feelings with her. If you feel uncomfortable allowing her to stay at a hotel, be honest. "Explain that you want them to be together for the night; it sounds like fun. You just want to make sure that there is some parental supervision and that they are safe," Faull says. "It's because you love them, not because you want to control every aspect of their lives, which is what they'll think unless you clarify your motives."
As a compromise, offer to have the group (boys included) sleep in your basement, Faull recommends. Taryn and her prom pals all slept over at one friend's house and had a great time.
Plan a mother-daughter breakfast. Wake up at 9 a.m. and cook a meal together or go to your favorite cafe. Breakfast together is another good opportunity to discuss the difficult choices that often come with prom night. Encourage your daughter to talk openly about drinking, drugs, and sex.
Hint: The less you ask, the more she might be willing to spill!
Lend her jewelry. Offer her your favorite necklace or a family heirloom to wear. This shows your daughter that you understand the importance of this special occasion. She'll have a reminder of you (and your values!) all night.
Manicures for two. Finally -- a part of the day where moms can primp, too! Schedule manicures and pedicures for two and enjoy an hour of complete relaxation.
Hair. Take your daughter to get her hair done at around 10 a.m. Suggest that she go for a trial 'do the week before to make sure she loves the style. If time or money doesn't permit, advise her to bring magazine cut-outs to show the hairdresser exactly what she wants.
Makeup. Save money by getting a makeover at the mall. Most beauty counters offer free makeovers if you buy a few products. Purchase a lip gloss so she can refresh throughout the night. Prompt cosmetic-savvy daughters to apply their own makeup -- sometimes they best even the professionals! Taryn didn't wear much makeup, so her friend came over and applied it. "We spent most of the time goofing around," Taryn says, giggling. Sounds like a great way to let loose before the big night!
Take hundreds of photos. "This is the one time when kids are really happy to get their pictures taken," Betsy says. Taryn agrees: "Parents get to ooh and aah at their children, and you want to take a picture with your date, and these two friends, and this friend -- it's nuts! It's all pictures! But it's part of the prom experience. Without it, it just wouldn't be the same." Snap away, Mom!
Try not to cry. When you kiss your princess goodbye, the last thing she wants to see are your tears. Your daughter's prom is a touching milestone, but save the sniffles for after the limo pulls away. She'll thank you later.
Don't abuse the cell phone. As tempting as it is to dial your daughter throughout the night, call her cell phone for emergencies only. To sidestep this issue, plan check-in times with your daughter. Touch base once that night and once the next morning if she is staying out. Betsy understands this limit: "When they go to the prom, they're at the prom."
Do something special for yourself. Now that she's off to enjoy her night, treat your partner and yourself to a night of nostalgia. Make popcorn, watch home videos of your little girl, and reminisce about your own proms. Plan to stay in so you'll be home if she needs you. After the eight-week prom marathon, your body will welcome the rest!
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ALBANY, GA (WALB) – More heavy rain left a mess in Lee County. People there are dealing with flooded homes and closed roads. With more rain on the way, Emergency Management Officials say there's little they can do to prevent more problems. The ground is so saturated, there's nowhere to pump water from areas that continue to flood.
The good news is the Kinchafoonee Creek crested Sunday, but it was three feet above flood stage. Today it dropped a little, but more than a half dozen homes remain cut off, and Emergency Management Officials say all they can do is take it one day at a time.
The sign in the Edmonds' front yard says it all. They were flooded less than a year ago, when the Kinchafoonee Creek spilled its banks. They've officially surrendered to the creek, that swallowed Creekside Drive in the 400 and 600 blocks.
It's the same situation on Cypress Point where several homes were surrounded by water. Residents on both creeks are watching them closely."I'm just anxious about the amount of rain that might be coming," said Lawrence Reno.Along North Hampton Road the Muckalee Creek has also swallowed Lawrence Reno's driveway. The chain link fence in his backyard was swept away in the current."It's just part of living on the creek. The creek's my recreation and I have flood insurance so I just go with the flow.""The grounds so saturated every body's getting flooded now, everyone's calling about their septic tanks and I just have no control and neither does the county over ground water and that's what we're having the problems with right now," said Lee County Public Works Interim Director Mike Sistrunk. New York Road between Milledge Road and Philema Road is underwater. Public Works is urging everyone not to disregard road closed signs and have asked the Sheriff's office to enforce the closures."It can look like it's two inches deep and you get on top of it and the water's over you and the water current moving like it is and it could push you into ditches," said Sistrunk.North of Highway 32 portions of five more roads are closed Laramore Road, Mays Road in two points, Gray Moss Road, and Gator Pond Road."Dirt roads are just saturated and we're trying our best to stay ahead of the game and keeping up with materials is our big thing," said Sistrunk.With more rain on the way, staying ahead of the game won't be easy. The flood warning along the Kinchafoonee has been extended through Wednesday night and with a 70% chance of rain on Thursday could be extended even further.
Emergency Management Officials say residents along the creek acted quickly over the weekend and got vehicles and trailers to higher ground before they were flooded.
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Real wedding: Kate + Michael
Kate sent me her wedding a few weeks ago, and I'm happy to finally get to post it! It looks like one of those weddings that you'd be so psyched that you just got invited!
I've been meaning to send you a few photos of our wedding, held last summer (July 5, 2008) at our house in Vermont, for ages. Michael and I live in Brooklyn and are fiercely devoted to our borough (he owns a company called Neighborhoodies, and I work at Brooklyn Botanic Garden), but our 1823 home in Vermont– Fern Hill– is where our hearts live. We built our wedding from the ground up with friends and family: making the food, putting together the flowers, designing and printing the paper goods, making playlists, and more. The wedding wasn't only a carnival of love, but a proud productive moment for me, Michael, and our loved ones!
There are so many stories to share. I'll try to structure some around the photos attached: we had the ceremony on a small hill overlooking a brook, the same spot where Michael proposed in June of 2007. Our officiant was my best friend (and maid of honor's) mother, who led a Jewish-inflected ceremony that became very emotional for many of our guests, particularly when Michael read an excerpt he chose from Whitman's "Song of the Open Road." The end of the ceremony– when he smashed the glass– was pure joy, and we took off running down the hill in a totally strange & unplanned & and wonderful expression of delight!
We worked with a dear friend on creating the dinner menu, which used ingredients almost exclusively from Vermont purveyors. Another friend brought a quart of his famous salad dressing, and yet another drove up our favorite vegan whoopie pies from a bakery in Bethlehem, PA! My ivory lace dress was vintage in perfect condition (and I traded hundreds of dollars in alterations with a wonderful woman I met on Indiebride), and so was Michael's three-piece navy suit, which came from Rue St. Denis in the East Village. The peony season in Vermont is only about three weeks, but luckily we fell right in the middle of it and bought 125 peonies from a nearby farm in shades of pink and white to arrange alongside soy votives in mason jars and simple glass vases over some old cotton lace I picked up at tag sales around town. My MOH hand-wrote all the place cards and table names, which were the names of New York Times sections (which Michael and I can't function during the day without reading).
Our photographer, Heather Waraksa, and her second shooter Mike blew us away with their ease, skill, creativity, friendliness and, of course, the quality of the shots. I already have sent too many (and they're out of order!), but we shot this amazingly cool series at night with sparklers (it was the day after July 4, after all), and some of the portraits they did were mindblowingly gorgeous.
[images by Heather Waraksa]
8 Comments to "Real wedding: Kate + Michael"
rougeblanc Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
so pretty! love the shoes and the sign. . .
kat - rock n roll bride Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 11:56 am
wowowowowwowwwoooow I love it ALL!
becky m. Says:
April 18th, 2009 at 10:41 am
i love love love those shoes. who's the designer?
WestAussieWedding Says:
April 19th, 2009 at 6:57 am
What a gorgeous wedding! I love that shot of reception party glowing from under the starry starry night.. so beautiful and romantic.
jessica Says:
April 21st, 2009 at 12:47 pm
thank you so much for sharing this wedding! so romantic kate, if you're reading the comments – i was wondering whether you had any advice for finding a vintage dress. i have been looking for something similar to yours without much luck!
kate Says:
April 21st, 2009 at 1:36 pm
oh! how sweet you all are! the shoes are by Bettye Muller, and jessica, my dress actually came from an amazing vintage dealer i'd be happy to give you info on– and give you some other tips for frock-hunting. i found your email through your site– will write you a quick note soon!
Megan Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Ah, your dress is so lovely. I too am wishing for a vintage dress but haven't yet found anything at all like what I've envisioned. Wonder if you would share with me, too, this advice on finding a quality vintage dress? Your photos are just wonderful — thank you for sharing them.
jen jafarzadeh Says:
May 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
wow, reading this gave me good chills. such love, such beauty, and so lovely + homegrown.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
So I ended up in D.C. this weekend rather than New York; however, my round-trip ticket to Knoxville leaves from New York. Ironically my ticket from New York has a layover in D.C. so I think maybe I can just 'skip' the first leg of that flight and get on in D.C. where I already am. I call the airline (Continental) and they say 'sure, let me check.' I assume I'll pay a $100 for the change to my flight, but for the convenience it'll be worth. The lady comes back and lets me know the change will cost $1137.00. WHAT???
So now, rather than taking one flight from D.C. to Knoxville where I already am, I must spend my day in airports and flights… D.C. to JFK, JFK to D.C., D.C to Knoxville. This isn't logical, but as the airline representative let me know, you can't really use logic with airline travel. Comforting.
The weekend was fun either way, caught up on sleep after the very LONG trip, spent
five a few hours at the Apple store trying to work out my computer problems*, went to a couple of museums, got to see a 3-d IMAX movie on the Hubble, which was really cool and had some great food, including Estadio (thanks for the rec Jen!).
*Wednesday my computer started acting buggy, taking 30+ minutes to start up so I was thankful I was only 4 or 5 flights away from an Apple store where I could take it to one of their Geni (is that the plural of Genius?)…turns out there is a physical defect on the hard-drive. Those Geni are so patient! Unfortunate because what I really need are the programs on it…especially my Adobe Suites!


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Click here to view the MCS 2014 - 2015 Calendar.
Join our parents and community in working to build a new playground at West View. Collect Capri Sun drink pouches and check out our Scrip Card Fundraiser. Visit the WVCA page for more information.
MCS Students report Wednesday, August 13th
for the first day of the 2014-2015 School Year.
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Muncie Community Schools:
While your students are home on summer break, we want to help you with your planning for the 2014-2015 School Year. As you may recall, due to extreme Property Tax losses within our school district, the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) is faced with a very severe shortage of funds to operate yellow school buses. MCS conducted a special referendum election in November 2013, to try and generate future transportation funding. That referendum was defeated. MCS petitioned the state for a waiver on the 3-year notice required to completely cease yellow bus service. That waiver was denied. The socio-economic demographics of our community make a very compelling case for the need for yellow school bus service. MCS has never questioned the need for this service, adequate funding remains the issue.
MCS recently redesigned and rebid our bus routes for 2014-2015 and thereafter. This was done to create some efficiencies in operations and lower the overall cost of operating school buses. While the distance from school requirements did not change, new route structures will cause most former routes to be longer with more students on each bus.
Please reference the link to the map for your child's school to see if you are in the 14/15 walk zone or the bus zone. You may contact the school bus service provider, M & M Bus Co., at 765-282-1717 beginning August 1, 2014, for more specific bus stop information and route times.
Thank you for your assistance and support as we offer excellent educational opportunities to our future community leaders.
The 2013-2014 school year was a tremendous success for
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is hanging in the foyer and we are looking forward to continued academic
Our Kindergarten Popsicle night is August 7th;
more information will be provided closer to the event date. Also our
Title I Back To School Parent Night is scheduled for August 20th
from 6-7pm. Have a wonderful summer, but don't forget to find some time
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Delicious Healthy Dinners
Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Here is an easy way to eat fatty fish twice a week for heart health. Paint a salmon filet with a thin layer of honey mustard, and top with a combination of bread crumbs, parsley, and chopped pistachios. Broil in toaster oven or the regular oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids. The pistachios add natural fiber, antioxidants, and protein. Complement this delicious dish with whole-grain brown rice and sautéed spinach. Spinach tops the list of super foods rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals, iron, folate, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin. Cut a pork tenderloin into 1-inch slices and brown the slices in a nonstick skillet on high heat, about 2 minutes per side. Mix 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and 2 teaspoons grainy mustard. Add to browned pork slices, cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Serve it with a baked sweet potato, an excellent source of beta carotene, and a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, fiber, potassium, and iron. Pork tenderloin is a lean source of protein. It rivals the chicken breast as one of the leanest meats available, and is a good source of vitamin B12 and iron. For diabetic people, you can delete the maple syrup and still have a tasty dish.
Chicken Divan. Poach four boneless chicken halves in simmering water for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, chop the chicken, and reserve liquid separately. Mix a can of fat-free cream of chicken soup with 1/2 cup light mayonnaise, 1/2 to 3/4 cup poaching liquid, and 1 teaspoon curry. In a casserole dish, layer broccoli and chicken. Cover with sauce and bake 30 minutes in 350 oven. Lean chicken breasts are a great source of nutritious and satisfying protein. Topped with broccoli, this dish adds fiber, vitamins C, K, A, folate, potassium, and cancer-fighting sulforaphane.
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Pumpkin Smoothie. Blend 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree with 1 cup skim milk, a few ice cubes, a teaspoon of brown sugar, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice. This makes a delicious and energizing smoothie packed with vitamins A, C, K, E, D, magnesium, potassium, protein, and fiber. A half cup of canned pumpkin has 3.5 grams of fiber, more than most breakfast cereals.
Easy Baked Apple. Core an apple and stuff it with a teaspoon of brown sugar, squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of cinnamon. Microwave for 5 minutes. Top the tasty treat with a dollop of low-fat yogurt and chopped walnuts for added protein, fiber, and plant-based omega 3 fatty acids. For diabetic people, use chopped walnuts instead of brown sugar, or be creative and add another fruit.
Hummus With Veggies. Store-bought hummus paired with grape tomatoes baby carrots, celery, or bell pepper is an energizing and nutritious low-calorie snack. Hummus made from chickpeas is high in protein and fiber. It easily satisfies hunger between meals. Carrots, tomatoes, celery, and peppers boost vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.


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RUPCO puts annual sponsorship opportunities together in one convenient sponsorship packet. The packet includes opportunities to sponsor annual events, the NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center, the Foundations Newsletter, and the website. You may also wish to consider sponsoring or donating to special projects or activities and events.
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Library Director
Janice Lyhane
Janice has been the library director since August 29, 2012 but she has worked at the library since the current building opened in May, 1995. She is passionate about the library and providing its patrons with the best possible service. So if you ever have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please do not hesitate to share!
In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family including her three grandchildren or read, of course! Her favorite authors include James Michener, James Patterson, Janet Evanovich and Diana Gabaldon. She also enjoys shopping, antiquing, and the occasional bicycle ride.
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Library Assistant, Teen Services, Magazine Collection Coordinator
Mandy Cook
Growing up, it was inevitable Mandy had her nose stuck in a book. Some kids get in trouble for not reading enough; when Mandy was a kid she got in trouble for reading too much! It is no wonder she fits right in at the library as an adult. Now Mandy is in charge of the magazine collection and trying to convince the teens she's cool enough to run their program (so far it might be working).
When she's not at work, Mandy can be found with her family. Her husband, Brian, is as much of a theatre and music nut as she is, so they might be on stage blending their voices together for some good cause; goodness knows you won't find Brian in the audience if he's not on stage! Ian and Natalie, Mandy and Brian's kids, have also been bitten by the spotlight bug. They like the limelight as much as their mom does, although Mandy swears it comes from Brian's side of the family.
Mandy is a Marshall County native, and is passionate about keeping her county and community vibrant. She is an advocate for the area's arts programs, and encourages people to commit their time: whether that is performance or audience participation, it's worth it. Come find Mandy…she'd love to chat with you!
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Library Assistant, InterLibrary Loan, Cataloging
Debra Volesky-Slupianek
Debra grew up in Oketo and remembers coming to the Marysville Public Library as a child. At that time the Library was located on Main Street and the childrens' section was located in the lower level. She loved reading mysteries and remembers reading a series of books called "Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Detectives". She now is a dedicated Stephen King fan with a lifelong goal of reading and owning all of his books and that goal has been met so far. She also enjoys John Grisham books. Debra's past employment experience includes working in the accounting and secretarial fields. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Kansas State University in her early 40's and believes no one is ever too old to learn. Debra will be cataloging new acquisitions and handling overdues and hopes to teach some computer classes at the library. She and her husband Steve enjoy their cats, flower garden, NASCAR, model railroading, watching DVDs and reading.
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Library Aide, Family Storytime Leader, Summer Storytime Leader
Lesa Dierking
Lesa's role at the Marysville Public Library is one that is an envious one for some and terrifying for others. She currently leads Family Story Time on Thursday evenings, at 6:45 p.m., during the school year, as well as the Summer Library Program for children during the off-school months. Lesa also facilitates the afterschool Homework Center for students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. This is a free program where any student may come to do their homework, get help with a subject, or read a book.
An elementary teacher in her former life, Lesa finds enjoyment in helping children discover a real joy and love of reading. Early literacy is an area in which Lesa has a deep passion. She works to incorporate early literacy techniques in the story times, and strives to be a resource for parents in working with their children.
In other areas of Lesa's life, she enjoys substituting and volunteering at her daughter, Allison's school, being involved with her church, playing with her cat, Gracie, and sewing and scrapbooking (did someone say Cricut?).
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An interdisciplinary quarterly journal, China Perspectives provides insightful analysis of the latest political, economic, social and cultural trends in the Chinese world. China Perspectives is an anonymously peer-reviewed academic journal. Its authority is ensured by an editorial board made up of reputed scholars, and by the expertise of its contributors.
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Reclaiming the Neighbourhood. Urban redevelopment, citizen activism, and conflicts of recognition in Guangzhou [Full text will be published on June 2017]
Managing Migrant Contestation [Full text will be published on June 2017]Land appropriation, intermediate agency, and regulated space in Shenzhen
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Urbanisation, the State, and Community Activism in the Pearl River Delta. [Full text will be published on June 2017]The case of a land dispute in Dongguan
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Tania Angeloff and Marylène Lieber, Chinoises au xxie siècle. Ruptures et continuités (Chinese women in the twenty-first century: Ruptures and continuities), [Full text]Paris, La Découverte, 2012, 284 pp.
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Public dangerously unsupportive of free press, Seigenthaler warns
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"Freedom of the press today does not have support of the people," Seigenthaler said. "Polls reflect that." By and large, the public views the news media as "abusive and intrusive," he added.
Known as a staunch defender of the First Amendment and of civil rights, Seigenthaler called the current climate the antithesis of that which existed in the nation's formative years.
"When we got a First Amendment in this country, when we got a Bill of Rights, we received it because the public demanded it ... and the politicians responded. Now the public is telling the politicians something entirely different: [The press] doesn't help us, we don't want it, and I think [press freedom] is in danger."
Seigenthaler, chairman emeritus of The Tennessean in Nashville and founder of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, became the 13th recipient of the Allen H. Neuharth Award for Excellence in Journalism. The award is bestowed annually by the University of South Dakota. Neuharth, founder of The Freedom Forum and of USA TODAY, is a graduate of USD.
Neuharth called Seigenthaler "the best champion of the First Amendment" and "a giant in journalism south of the Magnolia line first, and then nationally and internationally."
The elder Seigenthaler said personal freedoms were never secure but repeatedly challenged and "always in the process of being made secure." Viewed in that context, "public sentiment hostile to the media is more pronounced, more profound, than it's been in my whole professional career," he said.
"The public needs to be skeptical of the news media, as the news media need to be skeptical of power brokers in private and public life," Seigenthaler said, but the American people "should not be cynical. ... I think they are cynical about all institutions in society, including the media," largely because the news they are getting treats those institutions cynically.
Seigenthaler began his journalism career 50 years ago as a reporter at The Tennessean in his native Nashville and worked his way up to editor, publisher and chief executive officer. He also was founding editorial director of USA TODAY. In both capacities he worked closely with Neuharth, former chairman, president and CEO of Gannett Co. Inc. Gannett bought The Tennessean during Seigenthaler's tenure as publisher.
Retiring from both newspapers in 1991, Seigenthaler founded the First Amendment Center, one of The Freedom Forum's major operating programs.
"Having lived under the grace of the First Amendment for all those years," he said, he wanted to "create a debate, a dialogue, a discussion to help the public understand what the First Amendment was about, what those 45 words meant to them."
Seigenthaler said he had come to view journalism "as a form of quasi-public service. ... I couldn't think of anything better in life than ... providing information to people who needed it to live their lives, to guide their lives, to govern their lives."
In his last few years in the newspaper business, however, Seigenthaler said he saw that "the public suddenly was becoming disenchanted, disillusioned, disconnected from the newspapers on which they had relied for so long. And not only were they upset about it and tuning the media out, I felt it was reflecting on their willingness to tolerate a free press."
More recently, he noted, public distaste for journalism has been heightened by coverage of sex scandals in the White House and elsewhere.
Seigenthaler took a long view of the press's tendency toward sensationalism, observing that some of the nation's Founding Fathers had been subjected to press scrutiny in sexual matters.
At the same time, he pointed out that reporters covering the presidency of John F. Kennedy did not uncover his alleged marital infidelity. "It was not just that the press didn't know it," he said. "The press wasn't looking for it. The press was not interested in it."
Are the American people better off today in this era of no-holds-barred reporting? "I think they are better off today, knowing more" about public officials, he said, "but I'm not always sure they're better off knowing" about possible sexual misconduct by people such as television sportscasters Marv Albert and Frank Gifford. "So I think there is sensationalism that goes beyond the bounds of what is rational and what should be acceptable," he said.
Seigenthaler viewed the Kennedy administration as an insider. He left journalism to work as administrative assistant to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. In that capacity he was sent to assist "freedom riders" who were taking buses to southern cities to demonstrate for civil rights for blacks. In Montgomery, Ala., Seigenthaler was beaten as he tried to rescue a woman from a mob of angry whites.
Seigenthaler recounted a humorous story of what happened when news of the beating reached his neighbors in Nashville. They rushed to his home, where John Michael, then 5 years old, informed them that his father had been "chasing a girl down the street and got hit in the head."
On a serious note, the younger Seigenthaler told the USD audience that he recently visited the civil rights museum in Memphis, Tenn. "One of the times I was most proud of my father was walking into that museum, seeing the display on the 'freedom riders' and reading his name."
For his part, the elder Seigenthaler said the "real heroes" of the era were the young people who followed Martin Luther King Jr. or went by themselves into the "jaws of hell, risking their own lives in order to change the corrupt mores of Southern society."
After a year and a half in government, Seigenthaler returned to journalism when he was offered the editorship of The Tennessean. He crusaded for civil rights, as did other liberal editors including Barry Bingham in Louisville, Ralph McGill in Atlanta, Harry Ashmore in Little Rock and Hodding Carter Sr. in Greenville, Miss.
"I think we helped change the mind of the South," Seigenthaler said of newspaper editors. "But I would have to say the actions of the civil rights demonstrators, as reported in the media, really helped change the mind of the South."
Both Seigenthalers said they remembered threatening phone calls in the night. The elder Seigenthaler commented: "It was a dangerous time, more for the civil rights demonstrators than for us. But, you know, people who would blow up a school and they did in our town or blow up the home of a civil rights attorney, and they did in our town, are deranged, and they were maddened by this change that they saw the newspapers trying to bring about, and the lawyers trying to bring about, and by the educators trying to bring about."
The intimidation only increased the newspapers' resolve "to cover the news as comprehensively as they could," he said.
Ranging beyond free-press and civil rights issues, Seigenthaler was asked whether his reputation as "a First Amendment absolutist" extended to the controversial "Sensation" exhibit that opened this month at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. He said it did.
"There is in this society, and in every society, within the government a fear of what they don't understand and what they don't like. And there is too often a knee-jerk inclination on the part of all levels of government to suppress, to cover up, and my sense of it is that in this case and in cases like it, society is better off if people in government who are against it exercised their First Amendment right to speak out against it" as opposed to trying to close it.
New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's comments about the exhibit were "perfectly appropriate," he added, "but when he begins to ban it or seek to have it suppressed, it seems to me he makes his decision for me and others in the society."
As an aside, Seigenthaler said he "wouldn't walk around the block or cross the street to go to see that exhibit. I mean, I'd rather go see NewsCapade," The Freedom Forum's traveling museum of news that is on the University of South Dakota campus this weekend.
But it was clear from their strong reactions that many people in the USD audience objected to the use of taxpayers' money to support art that many people deem offensive.
The award Seigenthaler received is one of several programs supported by the USD's Allen H. Neuharth Fund for Excellence in Journalism, which was endowed by $1.25 million in grants from The Freedom Forum.
Neuharth read portions of a congratulatory letter from one of the people Seigenthaler hired as a Tennessean cub reporter, Al Gore. The vice president called Seigenthaler a "mentor" and The Tennessean "a progressive, anti-establishment newspaper." Seigenthaler responded by thanking Neuharth for reading only portions of Gore's letter, "because he still writes long."
The evening conversation capped a busy day on the South Dakota campus for the two Seigenthalers, who also held a press conference and were part of a taping of an hourlong public-affairs program for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
Previous recipients of the Neuharth Award include broadcasters Walter Cronkite, Tom Brokaw and Cokie Roberts, columnist Carl T. Rowan and White House correspondent Helen Thomas.


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The music was momentous and appropriate, the gowns flowing and scholarly.
Faculty members marched in procession, led by a man holding a ceremonial mace.
In the audience, cameras flashed and whirred. In most ways, this was a typical spring graduation ceremony at Vancouver's University of British Columbia (UBC).
Except for the graduates; they were unique.
All were elderly - some in their 90s - and of Japanese ancestry. A few were in wheel chairs or walking frames.
The honourary degrees that they received came seventy years after they were forced to leave the Vancouver area, named as "enemy aliens" by their adopted land, Canada, which was at war with Japan.
The Canadian government expelled more than 21,000 people of Japanese descent from its western shores.
At UBC, at least 76 Japanese-Canadian students had to end their studies prematurely. Only now, on a late May afternoon in 2012, were they getting recognition of what they lost.
Wrinkled faces wet with tears, or creased by huge smiles, the old men and one woman sat onstage clutching their parchment degrees, draped in special gowns.
Behind them, stood dozens of relatives representing loved ones who hadn't lived long enough to see this day. In all 63 former UBC students, living and dead, were commemorated.
"It (the degree) doesn't mean anything to me economically or academically," said 89 year-old Mits Sumiya, one of the day's graduates, "but it does finally make me feel welcome at a place I've always considered my school – UBC".
Sumiya had a successful career as an engineer, once he'd got out of a prisoner of war camp in 1946. At the commencement ceremony, he sat onstage, straining a little to hear the speeches and the tributes paid to him and his fellow graduates.
"I don't blame the university, they were doing what the government told them to do," he said, adding that "it's great that UBC has finally done this".
The ceremony might never have happened if not for the work of one very determined woman.
Seventy-four-year-old retired teacher Mary Kitagawa was surfing the net at her home in Vancouver a few years ago when she read about universities on the US West Coast conferring honourary degrees on Japanese Americans who'd had their education disrupted by internment during World War Two.
"I thought, why haven't we done this in Canada?" Kitagawa said. "Then I wrote my first letter to UBC."
At first the university was reluctant to right what many consider a historic wrong, Kitagawa said, "but eventually I went to the community and the media and then we saw some movement".
Last November, UBC announced that spring commencement exercises for 2012 would include degrees for those who left the campus in 1942. Plans were also announced for a special Asian studies program and a digital archive about the former students.
Finally a historic wrong was recognised, and in part at least, made right.
Standing on the stage in her traditional robes, UBC Chancellor Sarah Morgan-Sylvestor's voice cracked with emotion as she looked out at a sea of faces.
"Today is a day for inordinate celebration, for today is a day we celebrate the return of truth ... my warmest congratulations to you all," she said to enthusiastic applause and more than a few tears.
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I am setting myself to be slaughtered after the week we had beating the patriots. There is a sense of joy that was not there for a decade here. All of last week the question was, are the bills for real. And now we believe they have answered it. Well, me thinks not so fast.
Here are a list of things that still need to be proven.
1. How would this offense work against above average defenses let alone really good ones?
It is a known fact that the 3 opponents we faced had horrible defenses. KC was supposed to have good defense but after they lost Berry against us they have collapsed. Oakland had the best pass rushing last year. They believe in bullying. But just as last year, even with all that pass rush they still allow a lot of points to be scored. New england defense was bad last year and has become worse. Henne put 400+ yards on that defense. In points allowed, these 3 teams are 27th, 28th & 32nd.
First test: This week against the Bengals. 6th in points allowed so far. And they have very good pass rush although we answered that question against oakland.
2. Bills defense:
We ourselves are 21st in points allowed. We are much improved from last year but we are not scaring anyone. If Fitz has a bad day the defense is not going to rescue us. That's not a sign of a team heading to playoffs through the AFC east.
3. Pass rush:
Our pass rush has 2 sacks in 3 games. We can attirbute that to our focus on stopping the run. But good teams like the steelers stop the run and still have the best pass rush in the league. We need to draft a rushing OLB next year.
4. Pass defense:
They did a great job of intercepting Brady. Without pass rush, this group has a lot of load on it. We are 24th in the league in yards allowed and not just because of brady. Jason campbell exploited us. And 7TDs in 3 games amounts to 37 TDs in a season. Plus the QBs are completing 65% of they passes at 7.3 avg.
5. Where is fitz heading?
We all hope he is our franchise qb. I really do. But an interesting stat. Fitz TD-INT through 3 games. 4-0, 3-1, 2-2...
6. How deep is this team?
I guess we will know as we play more.
Credit where its due:
1. I am believing in our run defense. We are still 24th in yards allowed and give 4.7 average. But most of the average is because of backups running up the yards. We are effective in stopping the run.
2. Run game is humming.
3. Oline is doing a spectacular job so far.
So early in the season with 3 victories I still say we are an 8-8 team. But each week as they answer more questions the confidence will increase.Think of it this way, before the season started if someone said would you take an 8-8 season with beating the pats, everyone would gladly take it after a 4-12 season. Expecting more already after a 3-0 start is just coz of hysteria.


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It's the Mark Shapiro special tonight. I bet he's really excited to see this matchup in Game 1 of the World Series while he sits at home.
I predict the Phillies win it in 6 games. I'm probably wrong though. Doesn't matter much since I'm not even sure how much of it I'll watch. That's just the way it goes.


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Hughes: Broncos will fulfil potential
9:00am Wednesday 26th December 2012 in Sport
London Broncos chairman David Hughes believes his team will finally fulfil its potential in 2013 and the appointment of returning head coach Tony Rea is the reason why.
Rea replaced Rob Powell mid-way through last season on an interim basis but has since made the move permanent.
"It's a demanding scenario under this regime," said Hughes.
"There is a determined feel and momentum about the place. Everyone is pumped up and Tony's pleased with how the individuals have taken to pre-season training. I feel this is the year we finally fulfil our potential."
Rea added: "We've got to work really hard to move in the right direction and we are. We want to see the hunger in our performance. We live and breathe consistency."


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MacAwesome: Making Teen Angst Funny… Very Funny7
By Andrea Ball
MacAwesome: Making Teen Angst Funny… Very Funny
Remember your first crush? Think way back to all your awkward advances, the butterflies, and desperate attempts you took to gain the attention of that certain someone. You almost certainly took bad advice from friends and gave gifts without reason. This is exactly where we meet Josh (Josh Dove) on his quest to win the girl of his dreams. MacAwesome is an off-kilter romantic web series comedy that encourages you to never underestimate the little guy.
Each episode starts with a vlog from Josh to his mother who was recently involved in a moped accident, resulting with Josh's enrollment in public school. On his first day he meets Vivian, and proclaims his undying love for her. Setting his romantic ambition high, Josh not only wants to date her, he wants to marry her! Henri (Tim Hall) is the foreign exchange student aiding him in his quest and who tends to transcend the rules of time and space. Of course with every great hero comes a great nemesis and James St. James (Drew Wolber) fits the mold. James portrays a loathsome high school character, yet there is anticipation in what we will discover are his true motivations. Lastly, the series would be incomplete without the comic relief from Vivian's brother, Shannon, and his only friend, Jamie. This ambiguously gay duo hangs around ripping sleeves off their shirts and tormenting Josh.
At first, what seemed to be a desperate crush reveals itself to be much more as the series moves on. This is no "high school crush" for Josh. We begin to realize that he believes that Vivian is his destiny and he devotes all his effort in realizing this destiny going forward, even if that means landing the lead in their high school's version of MacBeth. Vivian, on the other hand, is ambivalent and sometimes unaware… or is she? There are clues revealed that Josh may be catching her eye. Regardless of the truth, Josh continues to face obstacles like the physical challenges posed by Shannon and Jamie and the evil, yet preppy, James St. James.
The series taps into the nostalgia of 1980s underdog films the likes of Ferris Bueller and Sixteen Candles, but there is an additional force at work that's resonating with web series fans. Co-Creator, Graham Bowlin (Shannon Abercrombie) and Writer/Director, Andy Mitchell, who both graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2009, first conspired on the zombie comedy web series American Heart, a five episode series that generated a good amount of buzz. Then, in their senior year they met KoldCast TV's CEO, David Samuels, who suggested they try their hand at broad comedy. They budded the first season of MacAwesome from a short film they produced while still in school and co-creators Graham Bowlin and Cameron Strittmatte helped mold it into a web series.
When I asked Mitchell what is it that makes MacAwesome so awesome he explained, "Josh is a home schooled naive kid, really stepping outside his boundaries in really extreme and awesome ways, and usually failing." The series, also edited by Mitchell, has random cutaways, which he suggests help bridge audiences from mainstream TV that have already embraced that style.
Several promos for the show were released that received my attention early this past summer. Bowlin acknowledges that they failed to take advantage of early promotional efforts with American Heart and made it a point to make up for it on MacAwesome. (If you are a fan of web series, then you will undoubtedly enjoy the catchy "Throw Hammers At TVs" promotional video.)
You can watch the full season of MacAwesome and American Heart right here on KoldCast TV. MacAwesome season two is on the horizon with more awesome-ness guaranteed.
Andrea Ball worked this past year as staff editor at VidOpp and as a guest writer for Tubefilter News. She is currently the in-house community manager for MWG Entertainment. Andrea periodically co-hosts for This Week in YouTube and Life From the Future with Stuart Paap. If she's not watching a web series, she's probably sleeping.


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1) Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama
Hightower has been talked about more on this blog than anyone but David DeCastro. There isn't much more to say than I would be shocked at this point to see the Steelers draft anyone else (unless someone like Poe or Martin falls, or they trade up). Hightower might not start right away, but he will rotate with Foote starting week 1, and I imagine would be a full time starter by Week 9.
1a) Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford or Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia
If either of these players is available, you have to assume they are considered on the same level as Hightower. If the Steelers are lucky enough to grab any of these three players, it will be the most excited immediate reactions I've had for a first round pick in a while.
1b) Stephen Gilmore, CB, South Carolina or Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
There is a decent chance one of these corners will be available. Unlike the past few years, the Steelers have much bigger needs than CB, but these two guys would have to be considered due to their talent.
2) Amini Silatolu, G/OT, Midwestern State
This guy is a beast. He played left tackle in college, and would slide into the LG spot immediately. When this guy gets his hands on a defender, it is tough to shake him. The best way to stop Haloti Ngata is for the Steelers to let Silatolu and Pouncey bounce him back and forth between the two of them. Outside of DeCastro, Silatolu is probably the best run blocker in this draft, and he can bring a mean streak with him to the next level. If necessary, Silatolu can move over to RT and keep the line competitive. The Steelers will need to focus on flexible OG's this year.
2a) Kelechi Osemele, G, Iowa State
Another guard who could move to RT should Colon get injured. Osemele is a less talented Cordy Glenn, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't be a great prospect. Osemele is 6'6", and lining him up next to Gilbert on the left side would make a mountain for Big Ben to throw over, but I would be happy with either of these OG's.
2b) Alameda Ta'amu, NT, Washington
Another favorite of this site, Ta'amu is a legit nose tackle who could be the long-term replacement for Casey Hampton. He needs to play meaner, but the talent is there, and he is easily the second best NT after Poe. Would love to get him, but I think that guard is a bigger problem at the moment.
3) Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama
Chapman is coming off of a serious injury, so he is a risk with the Steelers already lacking a true NT to start the year. Substitutions can be found, and Chapman has serious skills, using a low center of gravity to get push up the middle. He will never go in Beast Mode like Casey Hampton could, and we won't see him getting to many QB's, but he will clog the middle and allow our linebackers to do their thing. The best option in this round, and, while Mike Martin is a possibility, I think Chapman is head and shoulders above him.
3a) Brandon Washington, G/OT, Miami
Washington played out of position in college, and would be viewed as a better prospect if he had stuck to guard throughout his collegiate career. His versatility makes him appealing, but he is best suited at guard. Washington will need time to learn, and I doubt he can move in right away and see playing time. Has incredible potential, maybe even 1st round potential, but won't contribute right away, which makes Chapman more valuable.
3b) Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
A former track star with great vision, Pierce would make a great compliment to Redman and a future starter at RB. Don't be surprised for the Steelers to nab a high quality RB in the draft this year.
4) Senio Kelemete, G, Washington
Lacks great footwork, and isn't as big as I would typically like, but excels as a run blocker and would be a very good RG for the Steelers. He wouldn't start right away, and would need time to learn the blocking scheme, improve his footwork, and add some strength, but he could start toward the latter half of the year if there are injuries or struggles by the starter. I would be very excited for the future of the Steelers line with Silatolu and Kelemete lining up next to Pouncey for the foreseeable future.
5) B.J. Coleman, QB, UT-Chattanooga
This pick really excites me. This guy has a cannon and ideal size at over 6'3", but he doesn't read the defense well, and will need a lot of coaching. This is the type of player I can see excelling under Todd Haley. He is considered to be a hard worker who wants to improve himself, and I think getting yelled at every time he throws an interception could help motivate him. Would be a great backup for Ben, and could develop into a trade-able asset, or at least someone who we trust if Ben goes down with an injury.
6) Blake Gideon, FS, Texas
Gideon is a quick defender with pretty good ball skills. He is probably best suited to play center field, which would be his role as long as Troy Polamalu is lining up at SS. Gideon is a prospect, but has loads of talent, played better than most of his teammates against Baylor & RGIII, and has a shot to develop into a good NFL player.
7) Derek Moye, WR, Penn State
6'4" with at 4.5 40-yd. dash: that is the type of player who excites me in the 7th Round. Moye wasn't used well last year, and with all the distractions at Penn State, he has fallen off the radar of many teams. Moye could come in and be the 5th WR this year, with a chance to really surprise.
7a) Blair Walsh, K, Georgia
This is the year the Steelers draft a kicker. Walsh is cheaper, better, and younger than Suisham. With 3 compensation picks in the 7th, there is rarely going to be a better year than this one to grab our future kicker.
7b) Josh Oglesby, OT, Wisconsin
Terrible combine with a 5.8 time in the 40, but he has good tape from college. Doesn't project to be a starter, but with a serious lack of depth at tackle, could find his way onto the roster. Hi is a very big man (6-7, 338), and with a little bit of seasoning could stick on the PS or at the bottom of the roster as an emergency body.
7c) Ethan Johnson, DE, Notre Dame
The Steelers always need depth on both lines. Johnson is 6'4", 300 lbs and can project as a solid rotation player in a 3-4 defense. He won't be flashy, but could be useful in case of an injury.


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You must be holy in the way God asks you to be holy. God does not ask you to be a Trappist monk or a hermit. He wills that you sanctify your everyday life.
~ St. Vincent Pallotti
On the 4th of April 1835 he founded the Union of Catholic Apostolate, bringing together lay people, women and men, Religious and Priests; united as a faith community for the common purpose of living and spreading the Good News.
He died on Jan. 22, 1850 at the center of his new community, the church of San Salvatore in Onda, Rome.
He was beatified by Pius XII on Jan. 22, 1950, and proclaimed a Saint of the Church by Pope John XXIII on Jan. 20, 1963.
St. Vincent Pallotti gave special emphasis to the fact that every Christian has received from Christ a special share in the mission of Christ for the Church and the world. He was aware that bishops, priests and religious cannot carry the total responsibility for evangelization. Lay people, too, have the obligation and the right to actively participate in the mission of the Church. This concept was new at the time of Vincent Pallotti, and to implement it he founded the Union of Catholic Apostolate. He meant this Union to be an association of lay people, priests and religious, who together would strive to awaken in all a consciousness of their call to the apostolate of Jesus Christ. Moreover, they are called to bring this consciousness to the entire world.
Pope PaulVI said that Pallotti teaches us "to respect the vocation of lay Christians by providing adequate opportunity for its mature development".
Pope John Paul II speaking to the Pallottine Family in 1986 called on all members to "continue to multiply your commitment so that what Vincent Pallotti prophetically announced, and the Second Vatican Council authoritatively confirmed, might become a happy reality, and that all Christians might become authentic apostles of Christ in the Church and the world".


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Several hundred protesters braved rain and cold temperatures here in the capital to protest against Jordan's new prime minister Friday. The demonstration, called by the Islamic Action Front, passed off without incident amid a low-profile police presence.
Islamist leaders say they will go ahead with protests Friday here in the capital despite a meeting with King Abdullah II.
Opposition groups in Jordan are upset with King Abdullah II's choice for a new prime minister, saying the decision should have been made in a different way.
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Guintoli wins while Checa crashes out
SYLVAIN Guintoli announced his arrival in the Aprilia Racing Team by winning the first race of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.
The UK-based Frenchman led an Aprilia 1-2-3 over the line in today's opening race from the Australian track, with team-mate Eugene Laverty beating the Red Devils Roma Aprilia of Michel Fabrizio in a photo-finish for second.
But the race was marred by a heavy crash involving polesitter Carlos Checa and Marco Melandri on Lap 13. The Spaniard is believed to have been knocked unconscious and latest reports say he has been taken to Melbourne Hospital for further checks.
At the green light it was Laverty who got the best start, leading the pack into the opening corner as Checa dropped backwards and found himself jostling for position with Melandri's GoldBet BMW and the PATA Honda of Leon Haslam.
Laverty set about edging himself a bit of a gap over the first few laps while behind most of the pack were swapping spots.
He led the Tom Sykes until Lap Six when the battling Checa, Haslam and Guintoli all caught and passed the Kawasaki with another battle between BMW team-mates Melandri and Chaz Davies and Loris Baz heating up close behind.
Checa had settled himself into second place, but by the ninth lap he was under pressure from a flying Guintoli, who made the move a lap later.
Behind, Melandri was on a charge, moving passed Haslam into fourth on Lap 12, and passing Checa at the start of Lap 13.
But moments later Checa's Alstare Ducati clipped the rear of Melandri's BMW as the pair headed into Honda Corner, sending them both crashing out.
Up at the front, Guintoli was right on the back of Laverty, making the inevitable move a lap later. The departure of Checa and Melandri had played particularly well into the hands of Fabrizio, who had been flying up the order and soon found himself in third.
As Guintoli cleared-off into the distance, the final battle was to be between Laverty and Fabrizio. The pair traded places for a couple of laps, leading to a last lap scrap.
It was Fabrizio who had the place as they started their final lap, but Laverty was close behind. Laverty made a move and took the spot back, leaving Fabrizio with nothing left but to try a pass over the line, resulting in a near photo-finish which was won by Laverty.
A delighted Guintoli took the win, and said it was the perfect way to start a season with a new team. "I feel great, this is my first in full dry conditions which for me is very important," he said.
"This bike is so fast around here, it's incredible. I really enjoyed it. I had a terrible start but then picked it up and it was really good. I'm going to do it again in the second race."
FIM World Superbike Championship Phillip Island Race One result:
1. Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 33'47.109
2. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 33'48.461
3. Michel Fabrizio (Red Devils Roma) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 33'48.468
4. Chaz Davies (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 33'52.811
5. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 33'52.862
6. Loris Baz (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 33'53.878
7. Leon Haslam (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 33'53.939
8. Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 34'05.053
9. Leon Camier (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 34'06.261
10. Max Neukirchner (MR-Racing) Ducati Panigale 1199 34'13.666
11. Jules Cluzel (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 34'17.414
12. Ivan Clementi (HTM Racing) BMW S1000 RR 34'17.520
13. Alexander Lundh (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 34'32.294
14. Glen Allerton (Next Gen Motorsports) BMW S1000 RR 34'35.741
15. Jamie Stauffer (Team Honda Racing) Honda CBR1000RR 34'40.562
16. Federico Sandi (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 35'09.839
17. Vittorio Iannuzzo (Grillini Dentalmatic SBK) BMW S1000 RR 35'20.483
RT. Carlos Checa (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati Panigale 1199 18'28.459
RT. Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 18'28.468
RT. Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 3'10.979
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Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning didn't light up the stat sheet like he normally does, but it was good enough. Against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15, Manning completed 17-of-28 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, good for a 94.9 QB Rating.
The Broncos went on to win 34-17 in a dominant performance.
Fantasy Impact: We're used to seeing 300+ yards and/or three TDs from the robotic Manning, so it's kind of a disappointing day by his standards. Still, it was another fine performance for fantasy owners.
The Broncos play the Browns in Week 16 and are still chasing a first-round bye. Manning is an easy QB1 play for the fantasy championships.
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We all knew it was going to happen, and since everyone bought it, EA is encouraged to keep making games full of DRM.
We don't go to Ravenholm.
I keep getting login is closed try again later, then it retries and tells me my info is not right...arrrrrgh
I couldn't get the game to launch at all, whether I tried the shortcut on the desktop, or from Origin. I ended up running Simcity Recovery in the start menu and after a few minutes up fixing whatever was wrong it works now. Still troubles logging into some of the servers, but at least the game launches now.
If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be.
It launches tomorrow in Europe and Friday in the UK, so I can't see it getting much better over the next few days as more people are trying to play. I can understand servers being Busy because of the amount of players, but it's annoying to log into a city to see that I've lost 1/3 of my population, and the last time it saved it was actually half an hour before I last quit.
I may check this out in a few months then when they have the launch bugs somewhat straightened out lol
People are pretty much lining up with pitchforks on the EA forums over the launch of this game
We don't go to Ravenholm.
Notice the 1.2 out of 5 stars? lol
The actual gameplay itself is great. I have no issues at all as far as the game is concerned. I just want the server issues resolved so I can actually play this game that I paid $70 for 3 days ago and have only been able to connect on the first day.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Simcity, an overpriced 20 minute countdown timer., March 5, 2013
By Mark (GA, USA) - See all my reviews
yeah...I'll wait this one out for a Origin sale haha
So I just got back from Ottawa. What's the status on the servers?
Answered for myself. Game won't even load. Weak.
I can not connect at all
Why do people still buy EA games? This shit happens every time.
i spent all day wanting to come home and buy this game. maybe i should just wait
I'm angry on alcohol...Now drive me home!
DRM is no big deal you all told me...it's fine....................See I could be playing right now if there was an offline mode....I told you EA servers suck balls
This is crazysauce. Oddly there were no delays processing payments. Then again, that's all they are good at though-taking our money
"I have learnt my lesson" PDizzle March 1st, 2011, 11:11pm
i was just on ea's site, not even a mention of the issues that if found
I'm angry on alcohol...Now drive me home!
I'm angry on alcohol...Now drive me home!
Glad I didn't buy it yet due to being busy...I think I will wait it out or pass altogether. It's too bad, game looked awesome.
The game is awesome once you get past the friggin' server problems. I notice that they've opened up a few more servers yesterday/today. Still couldn't get on, but at least they're obviously doing something.
Have you tried it today?
this is almost worst then the shitty Real Racing 3 app they put out that makes you wait an absurd amount of time to do things.
I've been able to connect to servers most of the time but once I'm there I can't start or load a city.
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Tallahassee couldn't care less about South Florida.
The good ol' boys want to protect their way of life — low-density communities, nature preserves, family trips to Disney World, and, oh yes, cheap insurance rates — and from us in the populated end of the peninsula, they want one thing: tax revenue.
What else can explain the location of the Senate Gaming Committee hearings on the future of the gambling industry in Florida in places like Pensacola, Jacksonville and Lakeland when the issue has the potential to negatively affect the quality of life in Miami?
Or have the mega-casino vultures from Las Vegas and Malaysia set their sights elsewhere?
If you believe that, I have a high-speed rail pass to Panama City Beach to sell you.
The closest the Gaming Committee has come to Miami is Coconut Creek (home to Butterfly World; maybe that was the draw, or perhaps the proximity to the empty Dania Jai-Alai). Far enough to not hear the complaints of neighbors of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood tired of fielding drunk drivers coming out of the complex.
The Gaming Committee is supposedly getting feedback on a study commissioned by the House and Senate to "set a factual foundation for important policy choices" to Florida's gaming laws in 2014.
Lawmakers expected that the study by the Spectrum Gaming Group would find that expanding gaming to include mega-casino resorts would be an extraordinarily good deal for Floridians.
But 708 pages later, the results were at best lukewarm on the expansion of what proponents are now calling "world-class gaming" to separate the Las Vegas-style casinos from the rest of our lot: Native American operations, dog and horse tracks, jai-alai, bingo, slot machines, poker rooms and barrel racing.
But along with the $1 billion in additional tax revenues to be had — less than expected — the negative impact of casinos – "social costs" like corruption, addiction and crime – would also likely increase with expansion, the study found.
That should have put the mega-casinos to rest, but lawmakers persist — and highly paid lobbyists continue to push.
The casino gambling interests are so sure they have a mega resort in the bag coming to South Florida that they're already lobbying Tallahassee for a lower tax-rate.
That's right. There's nothing in plain view to indicate legislation to consider a casino in South Florida is in the works, and the Vegas lobby is asking for a tax break.
Big spenders, those desert folks. And, if you need another clue that we're the sacrificial lambs in this game of expansion, know that Tallahassee has taken care of the anti-casino objections from the business interests tied to the pristine image of Walt Disney.
There won't be a mega casino resort in their area.
Translation: With the Legislature back in session, Tallahassee's back to helping Las Vegas' Sands Corp. and the Genting Group erect mega casino resorts in Miami — and Broward, added to the wish-list now in case Miami decides to pass.
Tallahassee is willing to protect Mickey, but spare Miami or Fort Lauderdale's already packed geography?
Not when our eyesore is their cash cow.


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Hi All,
could i get some advice/guidance on following please:
"we have observed that PKI has failed as an end-user technology because of the difficulty of providing and managing keys and certificates. Could NFC technologies make a material difference in the take-up of PKI? Explain how, or explain why not."
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Dolfin 88% Cacao Chocolate
I'm not really a chocolate snob. Or at least I wasn't.
I used to love white chocolate and milk chocolate, but now that I eat a very clean diet I can't even imagine eating that amount of sugar. So I eat a chunk or two of very dark chocolate every day.
Cacao is actually very good for you, so dark chocolate is a pretty decent snack. I think that each chunk of this stuff has less than a gram of sugar in it. The rest is cacao.
Anyway, I've tried a bunch of these and the Dolfin is my favorite. It is super smooth and has very little bitter aftertaste. To eat the chocolate you break off a small chunk (which gets bigger as you get used to it...) and let it melt in your mouth.
The flavor is amazing. It's far more interesting than the simple flavor of milk chocolate which is essentially sugar with some cacao mixed in. Try a bar and you'll probably be hooked.
Other good ones:
Dagoba 87%
Lindt 99%
The Lindt was surprisingly good. I also tried a 100% baker's chocolate and it was totally disgusting. It wouldn't melt in my mouth and when I bit it it was overpoweringly bitter.


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April 29, 2011
Are White House Easter Controversies Just Rotten Eggs?
A few conservative activists accuse Obama of intentionally ignoring Easter, while others are taking issue with his choice of church. Last week, President Obama hosted the second annual Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House. On Easter, President and his family attended Easter services at historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington. Monday featured the annual White House Easter Roll. But in today's political climate, even Easter can be controversial.
When a member of the White House press corp asked on Monday why the president did not issue an Easter proclamation, Jay Carney said that Obama and his family went to church to celebrate Easter, but he was unsure if a proclamation was sent out.
For the American Family Association (AFA) the lack of an official proclamation was "an intentional act of disrespect." The AFA said he ignored Easter, but "he has released statements in honor of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha, holidays which most Americans cannot pronounce and certainly do not celebrate." The AFA encouraged people to send an e-mail to the president over the issue.
The lack of proclamation was featured in a Fox News story that was subsequently picked up by the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, which referenced it on Twitter: "The White House failed to release a statement recognizing the national observance of #Easter or Good Friday. http://ow.ly/4Hoo8 @foxnews"
While the White House did not issue a proclamation, it did host an Easter prayer breakfast April 19 with around 130 Christian leaders in attendance. Obama initiated the prayer breakfast last year. In his remarks at the breakfast, Obama explained the purpose for the breakfast and the importance of Easter:
"I wanted to host this breakfast for a simple reason -– because as busy as we are, as many tasks as pile up, during this season, we are reminded that there's something about the resurrection -- something about the resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ, that puts everything else in perspective," Obama said. "…And we're reminded that in that moment, he took on the sins of the world -- past, present and future -- and he extended to us that unfathomable gift of grace and salvation through his death and resurrection."
The Family Research Council FRC noted that the group of clergy included clergy from "non-traditional groups, among them clergy from homosexual and pro-homosexual denominations, one considered a forerunner in shaping homosexual theology."
In a very different take on the breakfast, ThinkProgress.com criticized the breakfast for featuring two prominent "anti-LGBT pastors," Bishop T.D. Jakes and Pastor Tim Keller, who "preach that homosexuality is among the sins for which individuals should seek repentance."
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Effingham Daily News
Wayne Dixon "Dick" Rawlings, 81, of rural Neoga, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at Hilltop Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Charleston.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Neoga, with the Rev. Robert DeGrand and Sister Pat Theis officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, March 6, with a parish wake service at 6 p.m. at Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. Burial will be in Neoga Memorial Cemetery with military services conducted by VFW Post 4325 of Mattoon. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. The family wishes a special thank you to the staff at Hilltop Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for their loving care of Dick during his stay. Online condolences may be left at swengel-odell.com.
Dick was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Shelby County, the son of Willis and Mildred (Blake) Rawlings. After graduating from Neoga High School, he joined the United States Army, where he served until his discharge in 1954. Dick was a butcher for Casstevens Grocery Store in Neoga for many years. He married Maxine Walk Sept. 29, 1956, in Neoga and later started farming for Walk Farm Inc. for several years. Dick was a member of the St. Mary of the Assumption Church of Neoga, a member of the Effingham Bowling League and a member of the Cumberland County Farm Bureau. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Dick leaves wife, Maxine, of 56 years; one son, Greg Rawlings and wife, Rhonda, of Neoga; two daughters, Lori Apke and husband, Gary, of Effingham, and Amy Boothe and husband, Parker, of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Scott Rawlings and wife, Kristi, of Robinson, Beth Friese and husband, Andy, of Stewardson; Aaron Apke and fiancee, Brittany Kistler, and Meghan and Jeremy Apke, all of Effingham; Savannah and Seth Boothe, both of Charleston; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Rawlings was preceded in death by his parents and one infant son, Michael Joseph Rawlings.


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After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
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T.G.I. Friday's has unveiled a gluten-free menu, making it the latest casual restaurant chain to begin catering to people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance. The restaurant also has begun providing information on which menu items contain nine other allergens, including egg, milk, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and MSG.
The unfortunately-named "Gluten Menu" (as opposed to "Gluten-Free Menu") doesn't include many choices - you can have steak, shrimp scampi, baby back rips, grilled chicken wings or a salad, with mashed potatoes, loaded mashed potatoes, coleslaw or steamed broccoli on the side. There are no desserts listed.
The menu also includes a disclaimer: "Our restaurants prepare and serve products that contain peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy and gluten. Regular kitchen operations involve shared cooking and preparation areas, and food variations may occur due to differences in suppliers, ingredient substitutions, recipe revisions, and/or preparation at the restaurant. For these reasons, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be completely free of allergens."
The "Gluten Menu" is available now at most T.G.I. Friday's restaurants.
To eat at T.G.I. Friday's safely, even with the new "Gluten Menu," you'll want to talk directly to a manager before ordering to make sure the kitchen staff understands how to prepare your food to avoid cross contamination. But the new menu does provide celiacs and people who are gluten intolerant with another casual restaurant alternative.
Keep up with the latest in the celiac/gluten intolerant world -- sign up for my newsletter, connect with me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter - @AboutGlutenFree.


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X-Ray 1 Poster | X-Ray 2 Poster | Fact Sheet | Preliminary Design Report
The Coherent Soft X-ray Scattering and Polarization (CSX) beamline design (source and optics) has been optimized to the NSLS-II parameters to provide the highest possible flux for experiments requiring either high coherence or full control of the polarization.
The CSX beamline will be served by two identical EPU49 sources. Both EPUs are planned to operate in a canted geometry with opposite circular polarization for fast polarization switching experiments at the full polarization control (PC) branch. The EPUs will also be able to operate "phased" as a single device for high coherent flux experiments at the high coherent flux (HCF) branch. A third operation mode is planned where both branches are served simultaneously by one EPU.


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Pumpkin Whipped Honey Butter from Not Rachael Ray (this was incredible!)
An awesome accompaniment to fall's perfect fruit - this caramel apple dip will be the first thing to be gone at your next party!
- 2 (8 oz.) blocks CREAM CHEESE, softened
- 1/2 cup POWDERED SUGAR
- 1 (16 oz.) carton MARZETTI'S CARAMEL DIP
- 1 cup HEATH BIT 'O BRICKLE TOFFEE BITS
- Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Spread evenly on platter or large plate. Spread caramel dip evenly over cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Serve with apple slices.
*To keep apples from browning, dip them in pineapple juice after cutting.
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AFP – No wall plaque honours the victims of Josef Stalin's purges, who met their end in the execution cells of headquarters of the feared Soviet security services on Lubyanka Square in central Moscow. Instead the traffic races round a busy square and the building itself, known everywhere in Moscow…
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Earlier today, Brett McMurphy of CBS Sports posted an online article claiming the Conference USA - Mountain West merger "probably will not happen."
McMurphy cites "industry sources."
The following is the University of Tulsa's official response:
"The University of Tulsa response to a speculative story published on CBSSports.com regarding the merger between Conference USA and the Mountain West ––
There has been no changes in discussions regarding the affiliation between Conference USA and the Mountain West Conference. Presidents of the 16 schools are scheduled to meet again at the end of the month as the two leagues continue to move forward. Further information will be made available sometime after those meetings."
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"5 friends from Harvard University decided to send a delicious hamburger to space. B.good, a local hamburger company in Massachusetts, was generous enough to help us out and sponsor this entire mission. That was their burger! They are awesome. The launch took place in Sturbridge, MA and reached a max altitude of 30000m. A 600g weather balloon filled with helium was attached to a GoPro Hero, HTC Rezound phone (GPS) and a Hamburger." — nyassin14
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Tape Tiger Tape Cutter
The Tape Tiger Deluxe is an easy solution to removing tape off your hockey blades. The Tape Tiger is perfect for those players that like to frequently tape their sticks and don't want to hassle with removing it strip by strip. The Tape Tiger Deluxe also features a lace hook puller, flat head screwdriver, skate stone, and bottle opener for all of your locker room needs.


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Massachusetts police reported that a bank robbery suspect who used public transportation to make his getaway, was arrested with the help of a GPS device.
Cambridge police said that 46-year-old Scott Kellerer who allegedly used a note demanding money to rob the Cambridge Savings Bank in Inman Square, was arrested 8 minutes later on a Route 91 bus in Somerville.
Officers used a GPS device a teller hid among the stolen cash to track his movements.
Police said Kellerer had the stolen $3,600 in his pocket, along with the GPS device.
"It's a high-risk crime, and without a doubt new technology has greatly increased the chances that bank robbers will be caught," said Special Agent Greg Comcowich, spokesman for the FBI's Boston office.


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KFIX Rock News/Video: Video Promo For Late Queen Frontman DVD & Blu-Ray Released
Deluxe DVD and Blu-ray packages documenting the star-packed tribute concert that the surviving members of Queen hosted for their late band mate Freddie Mercury at London's Wembley Stadium on April 20, 1992, will arrive in stores on September 3.
Now, you can enjoy a brief preview video of The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert: The Definitive Edition online.
The clip features just a small sampling of the many stars who took the stage that night, just five months after Mercury died, to celebrate Mercury's life. Those stars include Robert Plant, Axl Rose, Elton John and Metallica's James Hetfield.
As previously reported, the video collection will boast footage of the entire concert, opening-act performances and a bevy of bonus material, and will be available as a three-DVD set and a standard-definition Blu-ray.
The entire film has been enhanced with a remastered soundtrack.
Among the many other artists who performed at the show with Queen's Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon were Roger Daltrey, David Bowie, Ian Hunter, Tony Iommi, Joe Elliott, Bob Geldof and Annie Lennox, while Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard and Extreme served as opening acts.
The video's extras include rehearsal footage of some of the performers, a documentary that marked the 10th anniversary of the concert, photo galleries from the event and more.
The deluxe Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert DVD is priced at $29.99, while the Blu-ray lists at $24.98.
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Just say No to GamePro, no more GP Mag's
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Launched back in 1989, GamePro magazine has been around for over two decades and tragically they will be closing, not only their magazine publishing sector, but also their website. It's a tragedy to see the site go down as well as the magazine.
They began publishing quarterly after budget cuts from parent company IDG. IDG also made the decision when it came to closing the publication and laying off their staff. One of GamePro's editors, Jaz Rignall, said via Twitter, that despite doubling their page views, GamePro has been shut down.
Right now the site actually redirects to the PCWorld site and GamePro media will now be focusing on contract publishing. The sad thing is, GamePro were one of the first video game sites to come online. Back in 1996, if you wanted news, tricks and tips, you'd still be buying the magazine, but then you'd go online for all the cool stuff if you had an internet connection.
Now all the cool stuff is online and GamePro gets swatted up with all the old media types too. We pay our respects today.
I already registered and i copied the GP artical...R.I.P GamePro
GamePro closes after 22 years
GamePro, the US video game magazine and its accompanying website, is to close after more than 20 years on the market.
The title was first launched in 1989, moved online in 1996 and most recently moved the print version to a quarterly format. But due to the weak advertising market, parent company IDG has decided to close the publication and lay off staff.
"Despite doubling our uniques and page views year on year, GamePro has been shut down," said editor Jaz Rignall via Twitter.
The website will redirect to PCWorld.com as of December 5 and the GamePro Media division will focus on contract publishing.
"The US editorial and business staff worked hard to earn a passionate, loyal following for GamePro and I am grateful for their dedication and hard work over the years," commented Mike Kisseberth, IDG's head of consumer and small business group.
"GamePro, like all businesses, must keep up with industry changes and economic realities. Look for GamePro Custom Solutions to be blazing new trails in online branding for the game industry, providing gamers with deeper, richer interactions with the companies."


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