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President Barack Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Read below to read a transcript of the speech, as prepared, released by the White House:
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans:
Today in America, a teacher spent extra time with a student who needed it, and did her part to lift Americaĺs graduation rate to its highest level in more than three decades.
An entrepreneur flipped on the lights in her tech startup, and did her part to add to the more than eight million new jobs our businesses have created over the past four years.
An autoworker fine-tuned some of the best, most fuel-efficient cars in the world, and did his part to help America wean itself off foreign oil.
A farmer prepared for the spring after the strongest five-year stretch of farm exports in our history.á A rural doctor gave a young child the first prescription to treat asthma that his mother could afford.á A man took the bus home from the graveyard shift, bone-tired but dreaming big dreams for his son.á And in tight-knit communities across America, fathers and mothers will tuck in their kids, put an arm around their spouse, remember fallen comrades, and give thanks for being home from a war that, after twelve long years, is finally coming to an end.
Tonight, this chamber speaks with one voice to the people we represent: it is you, our citizens, who make the state of our union strong.
Here are the results of your efforts:á The lowest unemployment rate in over five years.á A rebounding housing market.á A manufacturing sector thatĺs adding jobs for the first time since the 1990s.á More oil produced at home than we buy from the rest of the world ľ the first time thatĺs happened in nearly twenty years.á Our deficits ľ cut by more than half.á And for the first time in over a decade, business leaders around the world have declared that China is no longer the worldĺs number one place to invest; America is.
Thatĺs why I believe this can be a breakthrough year for America.á After five years of grit and determined effort, the United States is better-positioned for the 21st century than any other nation on Earth.
The question for everyone in this chamber, running through every decision we make this year, is whether we are going to help or hinder this progress.á For several years now, this town has been consumed by a rancorous argument over the proper size of the federal government.á Itĺs an important debate ľ one that dates back to our very founding.á But when that debate prevents us from carrying out even the most basic functions of our democracy ľ when our differences shut down government or threaten the full faith and credit of the United States ľ then we are not doing right by the American people.
As President, Iĺm committed to making Washington work better, and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here.á I believe most of you are, too.á Last month, thanks to the work of Democrats and Republicans, this Congress finally produced a budget that undoes some of last yearĺs severe cuts to priorities like education.á Nobody got everything they wanted, and we can still do more to invest in this countryĺs future while bringing down our deficit in a balanced way.á But the budget compromise should leave us freer to focus on creating new jobs, not creating new crises.
In the coming months, letĺs see where else we can make progress together.á Letĺs make this a year of action.á Thatĺs what most Americans want ľ for all of us in this chamber to focus on their lives, their hopes, their aspirations.á And what I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all ľ the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.
Letĺs face it: that belief has suffered some serious blows.á Over more than three decades, even before the Great Recession hit, massive shifts in technology and global competition had eliminated a lot of good, middle-class jobs, and weakened the economic foundations that families depend on.
Today, after four years of economic growth, corporate profits and stock prices have rarely been higher, and those at the top have never done better.á But average wages have barely budged.á Inequality has deepened.á Upward mobility has stalled.á The cold, hard fact is that even in the midst of recovery, too many Americans are working more than ever just to get by ľ let alone get ahead.á And too many still arenĺt working at all.
Our job is to reverse these trends.á It wonĺt happen right away, and we wonĺt agree on everything.á But what I offer tonight is a set of concrete, practical proposals to speed up growth, strengthen the middle class, and build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class.á Some require Congressional action, and Iĺm eager to work with all of you.á But America does not stand still ľ and neither will I.á So wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families, thatĺs what Iĺm going to do.
As usual, our First Lady sets a good example.á Michelleĺs Letĺs Move partnership with schools, businesses, and local leaders has helped bring down childhood obesity rates for the first time in thirty years ľ an achievement that will improve lives and reduce health care costs for decades to come.á The Joining Forces alliance that Michelle and Jill Biden launched has already encouraged employers to hire or train nearly 400,000 veterans and military spouses.á Taking a page from that playbook, the White House just organized a College Opportunity Summit where already, 150 universities, businesses, and nonprofits have made concrete commitments to reduce inequality in access to higher education ľ and help every hardworking kid go to college and succeed when they get to campus.á Across the country, weĺre partnering with mayors, governors, and state legislatures on issues from homelessness to marriage equality.
The point is, there are millions of Americans outside Washington who are tired of stale political arguments, and are moving this country forward.á They believe, and I believe, that here in America, our success should depend not on accident of birth, but the strength of our work ethic and the scope of our dreams.á Thatĺs what drew our forebears here.á Itĺs how the daughter of a factory worker is CEO of Americaĺs largest automaker; how the son of a barkeeper is Speaker of the House; how the son of a single mom can be President of the greatest nation on Earth.
Opportunity is who we are.á And the defining project of our generation is to restore that promise.
We know where to start: the best measure of opportunity is access to a good job.á With the economy picking up speed, companies say they intend to hire more people this year.á And over half of big manufacturers say theyĺre thinking of insourcing jobs from abroad.
So letĺs make that decision easier for more companies.á Both Democrats and Republicans have argued that our tax code is riddled with wasteful, complicated loopholes that punish businesses investing here, and reward companies that keep profits abroad.á Letĺs flip that equation.á Letĺs work together to close those loopholes, end those incentives to ship jobs overseas, and lower tax rates for businesses that create jobs here at home.
Moreover, we can take the money we save with this transition to tax reform to create jobs rebuilding our roads, upgrading our ports, unclogging our commutes ľ because in todayĺs global economy, first-class jobs gravitate to first-class infrastructure.á Weĺll need Congress to protect more than three million jobs by finishing transportation and waterways bills this summer.á But I will act on my own to slash bureaucracy and streamline the permitting process for key projects, so we can get more construction workers on the job as fast as possible.
We also have the chance, right now, to beat other countries in the race for the next wave of high-tech manufacturing jobs.á My administration has launched two hubs for high-tech manufacturing in Raleigh and Youngstown, where weĺve connected businesses to research universities that can help America lead the world in advanced technologies.á Tonight, Iĺm announcing weĺll launch six more this year.á Bipartisan bills in both houses could double the number of these hubs and the jobs they create.á So get those bills to my desk and put more Americans back to work.
Letĺs do more to help the entrepreneurs and small business owners who create most new jobs in America.á Over the past five years, my administration has made more loans to small business owners than any other.á And when ninety-eight percent of our exporters are small businesses, new trade partnerships with Europe and the Asia-Pacific will help them create more jobs.á We need to work together on tools like bipartisan trade promotion authority to protect our workers, protect our environment, and open new markets to new goods stamped ôMade in the USA.öá China and Europe arenĺt standing on the sidelines.á Neither should we.
We know that the nation that goes all-in on innovation today will own the global economy tomorrow.á This is an edge America cannot surrender.á Federally-funded research helped lead to the ideas and inventions behind Google and smartphones.á Thatĺs why Congress should undo the damage done by last yearĺs cuts to basic research so we can unleash the next great American discovery ľ whether itĺs vaccines that stay ahead of drug-resistant bacteria, or paper-thin material thatĺs stronger than steel.á And letĺs pass a patent reform bill that allows our businesses to stay focused on innovation, not costly, needless litigation.
Now, one of the biggest factors in bringing more jobs back is our commitment to American energy.á The all-of-the-above energy strategy I announced a few years ago is working, and today, America is closer to energy independence than weĺve been in decades.
One of the reasons why is natural gas ľ if extracted safely, itĺs the bridge fuel that can power our economy with less of the carbon pollution that causes climate change.á Businesses plan to invest almost $100 billion in new factories that use natural gas.á Iĺll cut red tape to help states get those factories built, and this Congress can help by putting people to work building fueling stations that shift more cars and trucks from foreign oil to American natural gas.á My administration will keep working with the industry to sustain production and job growth while strengthening protection of our air, our water, and our communities.á And while weĺre at it, Iĺll use my authority to protect more of our pristine federal lands for future generations.
Itĺs not just oil and natural gas production thatĺs booming; weĺre becoming a global leader in solar, too.á Every four minutes, another American home or business goes solar; every panel pounded into place by a worker whose job canĺt be outsourced.á Letĺs continue that progress with a smarter tax policy that stops giving $4 billion a year to fossil fuel industries that donĺt need it, so that we can invest more in fuels of the future that do.
And even as weĺve increased energy production, weĺve partnered with businesses, builders, and local communities to reduce the energy we consume.á When we rescued our automakers, for example, we worked with them to set higher fuel efficiency standards for our cars.á In the coming months, Iĺll build on that success by setting new standards for our trucks, so we can keep driving down oil imports and what we pay at the pump.
Taken together, our energy policy is creating jobs and leading to a cleaner, safer planet. áOver the past eight years, the United States has reduced our total carbon pollution more than any other nation on Earth.á But we have to act with more urgency ľ because a changing climate is already harming western communities struggling with drought, and coastal cities dealing with floods.á Thatĺs why I directed my administration to work with states, utilities, and others to set new standards on the amount of carbon pollution our power plants are allowed to dump into the air.á The shift to a cleaner energy economy wonĺt happen overnight, and it will require tough choices along the way.á But the debate is settled.á Climate change is a fact.á And when our childrenĺs children look us in the eye and ask if we did all we could to leave them a safer, more stable world, with new sources of energy, I want us to be able to say yes, we did.
Finally, if we are serious about economic growth, it is time to heed the call of business leaders, labor leaders, faith leaders, and law enforcement ľ and fix our broken immigration system.á Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have acted.á I know that members of both parties in the House want to do the same.á Independent economists say immigration reform will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $1 trillion in the next two decades.á And for good reason: when people come here to fulfill their dreams ľ to study, invent, and contribute to our culture ľ they make our country a more attractive place for businesses to locate and create jobs for everyone.á So letĺs get immigration reform done this year.
The ideas Iĺve outlined so far can speed up growth and create more jobs.á But in this rapidly-changing economy, we have to make sure that every American has the skills to fill those jobs.
The good news is, we know how to do it.á Two years ago, as the auto industry came roaring back, Andra Rush opened up a manufacturing firm in Detroit.á She knew that Ford needed parts for the best-selling truck in America, and she knew how to make them.á She just needed the workforce.á So she dialed up what we call an American Job Center ľ places where folks can walk in to get the help or training they need to find a new job, or better job.á She was flooded with new workers.á And today, Detroit Manufacturing Systems has more than 700 employees.
What Andra and her employees experienced is how it should be for every employer ľ and every job seeker.á So tonight, Iĺve asked Vice President Biden to lead an across-the-board reform of Americaĺs training programs to make sure they have one mission: train Americans with the skills employers need, and match them to good jobs that need to be filled right now.á That means more on-the-job training, and more apprenticeships that set a young worker on an upward trajectory for life.á It means connecting companies to community colleges that can help design training to fill their specific needs.á And if Congress wants to help, you can concentrate funding on proven programs that connect more ready-to-work Americans with ready-to-be-filled jobs.
Iĺm also convinced we can help Americans return to the workforce faster by reforming unemployment insurance so that itĺs more effective in todayĺs economy.á But first, this Congress needs to restore the unemployment insurance you just let expire for 1.6 million people.
Let me tell you why.
Misty DeMars is a mother of two young boys. Sheĺd been steadily employed since she was a teenager.á She put herself through college.á Sheĺd never collected unemployment benefits.á In May, she and her husband used their life savings to buy their first home.á A week later, budget cuts claimed the job she loved.á Last month, when their unemployment insurance was cut off, she sat down and wrote me a letter ľ the kind I get every day.á ôWe are the face of the unemployment crisis,ö she wrote.á ôI am not dependent on the governmentůOur country depends on people like us who build careers, contribute to societyůcare about our neighborsůI am confident that in time I will find a jobůI will pay my taxes, and we will raise our children in their own home in the community we love.á Please give us this chance.ö
Congress, give these hardworking, responsible Americans that chance.á They need our help, but more important, this country needs them in the game.á Thatĺs why Iĺve been asking CEOs to give more long-term unemployed workers a fair shot at that new job and new chance to support their families; this week, many will come to the White House to make that commitment real.á Tonight, I ask every business leader in America to join us and to do the same ľ because we are stronger when America fields a full team.
Of course, itĺs not enough to train todayĺs workforce.á We also have to prepare tomorrowĺs workforce, by guaranteeing every child access to a world-class education.
Estiven Rodriguez couldnĺt speak a word of English when he moved to New York City at age nine.á But last month, thanks to the support of great teachers and an innovative tutoring program, he led a march of his classmates ľ through a crowd of cheering parents and neighbors ľ from their high school to the post office, where they mailed off their college applications.á And this son of a factory worker just found out heĺs going to college this fall.
Five years ago, we set out to change the odds for all our kids.á We worked with lenders to reform student loans, and today, more young people are earning college degrees than ever before.á Race to the Top, with the help of governors from both parties, has helped states raise expectations and performance.á Teachers and principals in schools from Tennessee to Washington, D.C. are making big strides in preparing students with skills for the new economy ľ problem solving, critical thinking, science, technology, engineering, and math.á Some of this change is hard.á It requires everything from more challenging curriculums and more demanding parents to better support for teachers and new ways to measure how well our kids think, not how well they can fill in a bubble on a test.á But itĺs worth it ľ and itĺs working.
The problem is weĺre still not reaching enough kids, and weĺre not reaching them in time.á That has to change.
Research shows that one of the best investments we can make in a childĺs life is high-quality early education.á Last year, I asked this Congress to help states make high-quality pre-K available to every four year-old.á As a parent as well as a President, I repeat that request tonight. But in the meantime, thirty states have raised pre-k funding on their own.á They know we canĺt wait.á So just as we worked with states to reform our schools, this year, weĺll invest in new partnerships with states and communities across the country in a race to the top for our youngest children.á And as Congress decides what itĺs going to do, Iĺm going to pull together a coalition of elected officials, business leaders, and philanthropists willing to help more kids access the high-quality pre-K they need.
Last year, I also pledged to connect 99 percent of our students to high-speed broadband over the next four years.á Tonight, I can announce that with the support of the FCC and companies like Apple, Microsoft, Sprint, and Verizon, weĺve got a down payment to start connecting more than 15,000 schools and twenty million students over the next two years, without adding a dime to the deficit.
Weĺre working to redesign high schools and partner them with colleges and employers that offer the real-world education and hands-on training that can lead directly to a job and career.á Weĺre shaking up our system of higher education to give parents more information, and colleges more incentives to offer better value, so that no middle-class kid is priced out of a college education.á Weĺre offering millions the opportunity to cap their monthly student loan payments to ten percent of their income, and I want to work with Congress to see how we can help even more Americans who feel trapped by student loan debt.á And Iĺm reaching out to some of Americaĺs leading foundations and corporations on a new initiative to help more young men of color facing tough odds stay on track and reach their full potential.
The bottom line is, Michelle and I want every child to have the same chance this country gave us.á But we know our opportunity agenda wonĺt be complete ľ and too many young people entering the workforce today will see the American Dream as an empty promise ľ unless we do more to make sure our economy honors the dignity of work, and hard work pays off for every single American.
Today, women make up about half our workforce.á But they still make 77 cents for every dollar a man earns.á That is wrong, and in 2014, itĺs an embarrassment. A woman deserves equal pay for equal work.á She deserves to have a baby without sacrificing her job.á A mother deserves a day off to care for a sick child or sick parent without running into hardship ľ and you know what, a father does, too.á Itĺs time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a ôMad Menö episode.á This year, letĺs all come together ľ Congress, the White House, and businesses from Wall Street to Main Street ľ to give every woman the opportunity she deserves.á Because I firmly believe when women succeed, America succeeds.
Now, women hold a majority of lower-wage jobs ľ but theyĺre not the only ones stifled by stagnant wages.á Americans understand that some people will earn more than others, and we donĺt resent those who, by virtue of their efforts, achieve incredible success.á But Americans overwhelmingly agree that no one who works full time should ever have to raise a family in poverty.
In the year since I asked this Congress to raise the minimum wage, five states have passed laws to raise theirs.á Many businesses have done it on their own.á Nick Chute is here tonight with his boss, John Soranno.á Johnĺs an owner of Punch Pizza in Minneapolis, and Nick helps make the dough.á Only now he makes more of it: John just gave his employees a raise, to ten bucks an hour ľ a decision that eased their financial stress and boosted their morale.
Tonight, I ask more of Americaĺs business leaders to follow Johnĺs lead and do what you can to raise your employeesĺ wages.á To every mayor, governor, and state legislator in America, I say, you donĺt have to wait for Congress to act; Americans will support you if you take this on.á And as a chief executive, I intend to lead by example. Profitable corporations like Costco see higher wages as the smart way to boost productivity and reduce turnover. We should too.á In the coming weeks, I will issue an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to pay their federally-funded employees a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour ľ because if you cook our troopsĺ meals or wash their dishes, you shouldnĺt have to live in poverty.
Of course, to reach millions more, Congress needs to get on board. Today, the federal minimum wage is worth about twenty percent less than it was when Ronald Reagan first stood here.á Tom Harkin and George Miller have a bill to fix that by lifting the minimum wage to $10.10.á This will help families.á It will give businesses customers with more money to spend.á It doesnĺt involve any new bureaucratic program.á So join the rest of the country.á Say yes.á Give America a raise.
There are other steps we can take to help families make ends meet, and few are more effective at reducing inequality and helping families pull themselves up through hard work than the Earned Income Tax Credit.á Right now, it helps about half of all parents at some point.á But I agree with Republicans like Senator Rubio that it doesnĺt do enough for single workers who donĺt have kids.á So letĺs work together to strengthen the credit, reward work, and help more Americans get ahead.
Letĺs do more to help Americans save for retirement. Today, most workers donĺt have a pension.á A Social Security check often isnĺt enough on its own.á And while the stock market has doubled over the last five years, that doesnĺt help folks who donĺt have 401ks.á Thatĺs why, tomorrow, I will direct the Treasury to create a new way for working Americans to start their own retirement savings: MyRA. Itĺs a new savings bond that encourages folks to build a nest egg.á MyRA guarantees a decent return with no risk of losing what you put in.á And if this Congress wants to help, work with me to fix an upside-down tax code that gives big tax breaks to help the wealthy save, but does little to nothing for middle-class Americans.á Offer every American access to an automatic IRA on the job, so they can save at work just like everyone in this chamber can.á And since the most important investment many families make is their home, send me legislation that protects taxpayers from footing the bill for a housing crisis ever again, and keeps the dream of homeownership alive for future generations of Americans.
One last point on financial security.á For decades, few things exposed hard-working families to economic hardship more than a broken health care system.á And in case you havenĺt heard, weĺre in the process of fixing that.
A pre-existing condition used to mean that someone like Amanda Shelley, a physician assistant and single mom from Arizona, couldnĺt get health insurance.á But on January 1st, she got covered.á On January 3rd, she felt a sharp pain.á On January 6th, she had emergency surgery.á Just one week earlier, Amanda said, that surgery wouldĺve meant bankruptcy.
Thatĺs what health insurance reform is all about ľ the peace of mind that if misfortune strikes, you donĺt have to lose everything.
Already, because of the Affordable Care Act, more than three million Americans under age 26 have gained coverage under their parentsĺ plans.
More than nine million Americans have signed up for private health insurance or Medicaid coverage.
And hereĺs another number: zero.á Because of this law, no American can ever again be dropped or denied coverage for a preexisting condition like asthma, back pain, or cancer. No woman can ever be charged more just because sheĺs a woman.á And we did all this while adding years to Medicareĺs finances, keeping Medicare premiums flat, and lowering prescription costs for millions of seniors.
Now, I donĺt expect to convince my Republican friends on the merits of this law.á But I know that the American people arenĺt interested in refighting old battles.á So again, if you have specific plans to cut costs, cover more people, and increase choice ľ tell America what youĺd do differently.á Letĺs see if the numbers add up.á But letĺs not have another forty-something votes to repeal a law thatĺs already helping millions of Americans like Amanda.á The first forty were plenty.á We got it.á We all owe it to the American people to say what weĺre for, not just what weĺre against.
And if you want to know the real impact this law is having, just talk to Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky, whoĺs here tonight.á Kentuckyĺs not the most liberal part of the country, but heĺs like a man possessed when it comes to covering his commonwealthĺs families.á ôThey are our friends and neighbors,ö he said.á ôThey are people we shop and go to church withůfarmers out on the tractorsůgrocery clerksůthey are people who go to work every morning praying they donĺt get sick.á No one deserves to live that way.ö
Steveĺs right.á Thatĺs why, tonight, I ask every American who knows someone without health insurance to help them get covered by March 31st.á Moms, get on your kids to sign up.á Kids, call your mom and walk her through the application.á It will give her some peace of mind ľ plus, sheĺll appreciate hearing from you.
After all, thatĺs the spirit that has always moved this nation forward.á Itĺs the spirit of citizenship ľ the recognition that through hard work and responsibility, we can pursue our individual dreams, but still come together as one American family to make sure the next generation can pursue its dreams as well.
Citizenship means standing up for everyoneĺs right to vote.á Last year, part of the Voting Rights Act was weakened.á But conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats are working together to strengthen it; and the bipartisan commission I appointed last year has offered reforms so that no one has to wait more than a half hour to vote.á Letĺs support these efforts.á It should be the power of our vote, not the size of our bank account, that drives our democracy.
Citizenship means standing up for the lives that gun violence steals from us each day.á I have seen the courage of parents, students, pastors, and police officers all over this country who say ôwe are not afraid,ö and I intend to keep trying, with or without Congress, to help stop more tragedies from visiting innocent Americans in our movie theaters, shopping malls, or schools like Sandy Hook.
Citizenship demands a sense of common cause; participation in the hard work of self-government; an obligation to serve to our communities.á And I know this chamber agrees that few Americans give more to their country than our diplomats and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops and civilians who risk and lay down their lives to keep us free, the United States is more secure.á When I took office, nearly 180,000 Americans were serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.á Today, all our troops are out of Iraq.á More than 60,000 of our troops have already come home from Afghanistan.á With Afghan forces now in the lead for their own security, our troops have moved to a support role. Together with our allies, we will complete our mission there by the end of this year, and Americaĺs longest war will finally be over.
After 2014, we will support a unified Afghanistan as it takes responsibility for its own future.á If the Afghan government signs a security agreement that we have negotiated, a small force of Americans could remain in Afghanistan with NATO allies to carry out two narrow missions: training and assisting Afghan forces, and counterterrorism operations to pursue any remnants of al Qaeda.á For while our relationship with Afghanistan will change, one thing will not: our resolve that terrorists do not launch attacks against our country.
The fact is, that danger remains.á While we have put al Qaedaĺs core leadership on a path to defeat, the threat has evolved, as al Qaeda affiliates and other extremists take root in different parts of the world. In Yemen, Somalia, Iraq, and Mali, we have to keep working with partners to disrupt and disable these networks. In Syria, weĺll support the opposition that rejectsá the agenda of terrorist networks. Here at home, weĺll keep strengthening our defenses, and combat new threats like cyberattacks.á And as we reform our defense budget, we have to keep faith with our men and women in uniform, and invest in the capabilities they need to succeed in future missions.
We have to remain vigilant.á But I strongly believe our leadership and our security cannot depend on our military alone. As Commander-in-Chief, I have used force when needed to protect the American people, and I will never hesitate to do so as long as I hold this office.á But I will not send our troops into harmĺs way unless itĺs truly necessary; nor will I allow our sons and daughters to be mired in open-ended conflicts.á We must fight the battles that need to be fought, not those that terrorists prefer from us ľ large-scale deployments that drain our strength and may ultimately feed extremism.
So, even as we aggressively pursue terrorist networks ľ through more targeted efforts and by building the capacity of our foreign partners ľ America must move off a permanent war footing.á Thatĺs why Iĺve imposed prudent limits on the use of drones ľ for we will not be safer if people abroad believe we strike within their countries without regard for the consequence.á Thatĺs why, working with this Congress, I will reform our surveillance programs ľ because the vital work of our intelligence community depends on public confidence, here and abroad, that the privacy of ordinary people is not being violated.á And with the Afghan war ending, this needs to be the year Congress lifts the remaining restrictions on detainee transfers and we close the prison at Guantanamo Bay ľ because we counter terrorism not just through intelligence and military action, but by remaining true to our Constitutional ideals, and setting an example for the rest of the world.
You see, in a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power ľ including strong and principled diplomacy.á American diplomacy has rallied more than fifty countries to prevent nuclear materials from falling into the wrong hands, and allowed us to reduce our own reliance on Cold War stockpiles.á American diplomacy, backed by the threat of force, is why Syriaĺs chemical weapons are being eliminated, and we will continue to work with the international community to usher in the future the Syrian people deserve ľ a future free of dictatorship, terror and fear. As we speak, American diplomacy is supporting Israelis and Palestinians as they engage in difficult but necessary talks to end the conflict there; to achieve dignity and an independent state for Palestinians, and lasting peace and security for the State of Israel ľ a Jewish state that knows America will always be at their side.
And it is American diplomacy, backed by pressure, that has halted the progress of Iranĺs nuclear program ľ and rolled parts of that program back ľ for the very first time in a decade.á As we gather here tonight, Iran has begun to eliminate its stockpile of higher levels of enriched uranium.á It is not installing advanced centrifuges.á Unprecedented inspections help the world verify, every day, that Iran is not building a bomb.á And with our allies and partners, weĺre engaged in negotiations to see if we can peacefully achieve a goal we all share: preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
These negotiations will be difficult.á They may not succeed.á We are clear-eyed about Iranĺs support for terrorist organizations like Hezbollah, which threaten our allies; and the mistrust between our nations cannot be wished away.á But these negotiations do not rely on trust; any long-term deal we agree to must be based on verifiable action that convinces us and the international community that Iran is not building a nuclear bomb.á If John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan could negotiate with the Soviet Union, then surely a strong and confident America can negotiate with less powerful adversaries today.
The sanctions that we put in place helped make this opportunity possible.á But let me be clear: if this Congress sends me a new sanctions bill now that threatens to derail these talks, I will veto it.á For the sake of our national security, we must give diplomacy a chance to succeed.á If Iranĺs leaders do not seize this opportunity, then I will be the first to call for more sanctions, and stand ready to exercise all options to make sure Iran does not build a nuclear weapon.á But if Iranĺs leaders do seize the chance, then Iran could take an important step to rejoin the community of nations, and we will have resolved one of the leading security challenges of our time without the risks of war.
Finally, letĺs remember that our leadership is defined not just by our defense against threats, but by the enormous opportunities to do good and promote understanding around the globe ľ to forge greater cooperation, to expand new markets, to free people from fear and want.á And no one is better positioned to take advantage of those opportunities than America.
Our alliance with Europe remains the strongest the world has ever known.á From Tunisia to Burma, weĺre supporting those who are willing to do the hard work of building democracy.á In Ukraine, we stand for the principle that all people have the right to express themselves freely and peacefully, and have a say in their countryĺs future.á Across Africa, weĺre bringing together businesses and governments to double access to electricity and help end extreme poverty.á In the Americas, we are building new ties of commerce, but weĺre also expanding cultural and educational exchanges among young people.á And we will continue to focus on the Asia-Pacific, where we support our allies, shape a future of greater security and prosperity, and extend a hand to those devastated by disaster ľ as we did in the Philippines, when our Marines and civilians rushed to aid those battered by a typhoon, and were greeted with words like, ôWe will never forget your kindnessö and ôGod bless America!ö
We do these things because they help promote our long-term security.á And we do them because we believe in the inherent dignity and equality of every human being, regardless of race or religion, creed or sexual orientation.á And next week, the world will see one expression of that commitment ľ when Team USA marches the red, white, and blue into the Olympic Stadium ľ and brings home the gold.
My fellow Americans, no other country in the world does what we do.á On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might ľ but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
No one knows this better than those who serve in uniform.á As this time of war draws to a close, a new generation of heroes returns to civilian life.á Weĺll keep slashing that backlog so our veterans receive the benefits theyĺve earned, and our wounded warriors receive the health care ľ including the mental health care ľ that they need.á Weĺll keep working to help all our veterans translate their skills and leadership into jobs here at home.á And we all continue to join forces to honor and support our remarkable military families.
Let me tell you about one of those families Iĺve come to know.
I first met Cory Remsburg, a proud Army Ranger, at Omaha Beach on the 65th anniversary of D-Day.á Along with some of his fellow Rangers, he walked me through the program ľ a strong, impressive young man, with an easy manner, sharp as a tack.á We joked around, and took pictures, and I told him to stay in touch.
A few months later, on his tenth deployment, Cory was nearly killed by a massive roadside bomb in Afghanistan. His comrades found him in a canal, face down, underwater, shrapnel in his brain.
For months, he lay in a coma.á The next time I met him, in the hospital, he couldnĺt speak; he could barely move.á Over the years, heĺs endured dozens of surgeries and procedures, and hours of grueling rehab every day.
Even now, Cory is still blind in one eye.á He still struggles on his left side.á But slowly, steadily, with the support of caregivers like his dad Craig, and the community around him, Cory has grown stronger. Day by day, heĺs learned to speak again and stand again and walk again ľ and heĺs working toward the day when he can serve his country again.
ôMy recovery has not been easy,ö he says. ôNothing in life thatĺs worth anything is easy.ö
Cory is here tonight.á And like the Army he loves, like the America he serves, Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg never gives up, and he does not quit.
My fellow Americans, men and women like Cory remind us that America has never come easy.á Our freedom, our democracy, has never been easy.á Sometimes we stumble; we make mistakes; we get frustrated or discouraged.á But for more than two hundred years, we have put those things aside and placed our collective shoulder to the wheel of progress ľ to create and build and expand the possibilities of individual achievement; to free other nations from tyranny and fear; to promote justice, and fairness, and equality under the law, so that the words set to paper by our founders are made real for every citizen.á The America we want for our kids ľ a rising America where honest work is plentiful and communities are strong; where prosperity is widely shared and opportunity for all lets us go as far as our dreams and toil will take us ľ none of it is easy.á But if we work together; if we summon what is best in us, with our feet planted firmly in today but our eyes cast towards tomorrow ľ I know itĺs within our reach.
Believe it.
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News: Tony Yayo Co-Signs Dame Dash's Ex-Cameraman, "He Has The Best Footage Ever" [Video]
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 3:45PM
G-Unit's Tony Yayo recently co-signed former Damon Dash and Roc-A-Fella cameraman Choke No Joke's movement in the film industry.
The "Talk of New York" credited Choke for the candid Dame Dash footage he has leaked online since 2008.
"Shout-out to my man Choke No Joke, look-out for his films, his music, he's doing his thing man," Yayo said in an video. "That's my homie. He just came back from LA. You know what I'm saying, y'all need to do something with the brother. He's a good guy. As you know, hip-hop police, Manhattan, probably following me...Shout-out to his Dame Dash story, it was crazy when you released that. Shout-out to Dame Dash still though, the documentary was crazy man. He has the best footage ever, man. He put out that Dame Dash footage, if y'all ain't know, Choke No Joke, he's that n*gga." (A Day In The Life Part II)
Some of his most notable footage included the release of Dame Dash verbally attacking Def Jam executives in the early 2000's.
"In this final installment of the Dame Dash vs Def Jam segment from the I Am Choke No Joke documentary, Choke give his side of what led up to the Def Jam marketing meeting for Jay-Z. Choke No Joke claims that he realized there was a split between the Roc-A-Fella CEO's when Damon Dash asked him to videotape a Jay-Z concert in Puerto Rico. It would be Choke No Joke first time working with Jay-Z alone during his time at Roc-A-Fella." (Miss Info TV)
Choke previously spoke with SOHH about Dame's obsession with being in the spotlight.
"Dame was a camera freak, he loved people to tape him 'cause he started thinking he was a star," Choke told SOHH. "Ever since the 'Big Pimpin'' video, he started gettin' a little light and it started to get to his head. [The documentary,] it's about my life in the entertainment industry and all the sh*t that I saw from like '96 all the way up to now. I'm showing you my story and all the trials and tribulations I went through." (SOHH)
He also explained why Jay-Z and Dame began to grow apart prior to their 2004 split.
According to Choke, Dame's proclamation that Cam'ron would be vice president of the Roc, and the signing of Ol' Dirty Bastard were among some of the events that caused tension within the camp. "Jay wasn't feeling none of that sh*t," he said. (SOHH)
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Project Life for March begins with my surprise birthday trip to Vegas. The trip actually started on February 28.
The entire left side was dedicated to our adventure. I didn't include a ton of detailed journaling, as I have a Vegas mini-book in progress. The insert is the invitation and itinerary that my husband presented to me a few days before we left. It's seriously one of the sweetest things he's ever done :)
The right side includes birthday lunches (one with my dear friend Julie and another with my mom) as well as a fun book event Lauryn and I attended.
The following page features an awesome charity food/wine (!) function we attended with our dear friends benefitting the Women's Funding Alliance. Such an awesome night!
I intentionally left out the rest of this spread. It's from Lauryn's 6th birthday party and includes photos of a bunch of her classmates. For some reason, I couldn't get Photoshop to cooperate with blurring their littles faces. Trust me, it was cute on cute :)
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Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Elwood's spokesperson said Northport had acknowledged receipt of the letter. Beth Izzo said today that she didn't specify which districts responded.
Faced with a challenging economy, rising retirement system contributions, and a host of other financial obligations, the broached the idea of consolidating the district with one or more neighboring school districts at its Dec. 2 workshop.
As a result, that board has sent letters to the boards of education and superintendents of the Northport-East Northport, Harborfields, Commack, South Huntington, and Half Hollow Hills districts to determine if there is any interest in holding meetings to explore the issues of possible consolidation.
Beth Izzo, a spokesperson for the Elwood school district said that several districts acknowledged receipt of the letter, but did not say which ones. Several Board of Education members have since told Northport Patch that they plan to attend.
The public is invited to a special consolidation workshop on Thursday, Jan. 6 in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. to hear more on the subject. Experts who have worked on the consolidation process in the past will be on hand to answer questions. Information on the meeting can be found on the Elwood school district's home page.
The workshop comes at a key time. As part of its 2011-2012 state aid proposal, a Board of Regents committee approved the idea of a commission which would identify school districts that might benefit from consolidation. The complete proposal can be found on the New York State Education Department's website.


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I saw a Telep tweet about this. I love that he is killing it from the 3 point line and from the free throw line. I also love that Andrew admits that he was not having a great game so he fed his brother who had the hot hand. That is the type of point guard that you need to succeed in the ACC.
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Man pleads innocent to assaultJuly 09,2013A Rutland man pleaded innocent Monday to a charge of first-degree aggravated domestic assault for alledgedly beating his girlfriend.
Jesse Neil, 31, was ordered held at the Rutland jail for a lack of $10,000 bail.
According to court documents, Neil was arrested Saturday following a fight with his girlfriend at a home on Howe Street in Rutland.
Police said he had been drinking and arguing with his girlfriend and other people. When he was asked to leave, police said, Neil refused to do so which prompted his girlfriend to lightly push him out of the way.
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and if you have a brain just wait for the election and vote NO
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The reserves were first used to pay administrative raises and the short fall is 2mil each year for salary increase. That is not a valid reason to ask for a parcel tax when our incomes are decreasing. There must be a true salary freeze and reduction of recent raises.
Then with the 2 million from the federal money, and a few painless cuts, there would be no need for a parcel tax.


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Happy 90th Birthday Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar, the internationally celebrated sitar player and composer, turned 90 today.
In addition to bringing India's ancient musical tradition to the West, he has collaborated with many well-known musicians in our tradition, most famously perhaps with the Beatles' George Harrison, but also with violinist Yehudi Menuhin, flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal, composer Philip Glass, conductors Andre Previn and Zubin Mehta, and he's been an important influence on many other musicians, including Jazz legend John Coltrane.
He's been called the first great World Musician.
Shankar toured Europe and the U.S. in the 1930s as a dancer in his older brother's dance troupe, but it was in the 40s that he developed as a master instrumentalist on the sitar.
By the 1950s, he was touring internationally and bringing Indian music to audiences around the world. It was in the 60s that his world-wide fame spread due to his association with George Harrison, but it was Ravi Shankar's great mastery of his instrument and his music tradition that truly warranted his recognition.
When I saw him perform in Columbus in 1988, he was still a dazzling virtuoso and a great communicator with personal warmth and charisma.
Here's a video of him performing a much abbreviated version of a raga for network television on the Dick Cavett Show:


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i know chinamon was added to the sword party though lol
i will be the guy who brings a pocket knife to a sword party
Steve Aoki has been added.
Definitely looks like it'll be a 100% cheesefest, but a massive one nonetheless.
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actually nm.. lol
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i wonder if they will get michael woods. him and chris lake are playing some other party together before august.
almost a full buffet of cheese
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According to Gopher hockey fan Hammy's twitter rumor has it another Gopher hockey player is going to leave early.
Don't be surprised if you hear about a player departure soon. Not good news.
Over on Sioux Sports a few have posted they think it's Nick Leddy who was traded by the Wild to Chicago in the Kim "Yawnson" Johnsson trade. This is one problem with recruiting players that are number one draft choices, teams love to get them into their system as soon as possible. I getting a little tired of watching these college players leave after one season. No offense to Leddy but he didn't exactly light the WCHA up last year in thirty games he had (3g-8a-11pts)and was hardly what I would call a dominating player.
Among those that participated, Bowman specifically singled out several for their play — including 19-year old center Brandon Pirri and 19-year old offensive college defenseman Nick Leddy — both taken early in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Pirri was the Hawks' second pick of the draft (No. 59), while Leddy was taken with the 16th pick by Minnesota and then traded to the Hawks during the past season along with veteran Kim Johnsson.
Leddy, who said he had to discuss with his parents whether he should return to the University of Minnesota for his sophomore season, was the first player Bowman mentioned on Monday.
"Nick Leddy was excellent," he said. "This is the first time we've seen him here in Chicago. (We) saw him perform during the (college) season, but boy he's really smooth out there. I think he's going to be with the Blackhawks for many years. It's exciting to see that [www.NHL.com]
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Reasons I referee
by, 03-23-2009 at 12:53 AM (265 Views)
I've been doing alot of thinking recently, considering how much driving I've been doing. Have lots of time alone in a car, gotta think about somethin.
So I was thinking about refereeing, and why I do it. Its funny, the reasons I started reffing are very different from the reasons I do it now.
For the life of me, I can't exactly remember why I attended my first reffing seminar. The ideas of money sounded good (being able to make over $100 in a day for a kid with no work experience). Someone said I can't complain about bad refs unless I try to help the problem myself. And really, it just sounded like a fun adventure with my friend to go down to Philly for a day...
Reasons I started reffing:
1) Money. I needed money, bad.
2) It was NOT a jo job. It wasn't an easy anybody can do it kinda job. It was hard, and I liked that.
3) It kept me involved in the sport when I went to college before I got my college team off the ground.
Reasons I referee now:
1) Its relaxing. Thats the number 1 reason. I find it EXTREMELY relaxing to go referee. Its very zen. Just watch fencing, and focus on it, and tell everyone what you saw. Can't think about anything else than whats going on right in front of you. Its a fun escape from the real world.
2) The people. I really like alot of the people in the fencing world. Fencers, other refs, coaches. Alot of great people there. If me and a friend from NJ ref a NAC in october, its lets me hang out with my NJ friends while I'm away at college
3) It lets me travel, for free!!! I get to see alot of random cities that I otherwise wouldn't get the chance to see.
4) I like to watch fencing. Reffing it gives me a good view. Unless I'm reffing epee.
5) Money. I do still like the money of it. It doesn't pay great, but it pays (unless its summer nationals...) And its something I can do more of if need be and I need money quick.
Notice, the "giving back to fencing" thing never shows up on here. While that is nice, I don't ref to give back to the sport. I would be lying if I said I did. I ref cuz I like it.
Its funny, thinking back to the day I went to that first ref seminar. I remember a huge amount about that day, and almost nothing of what the instructor said. A few key words, that still stick with me, but not too much of it. I've gotten way more out of short 1 on 1 conversation with great refs than I have out of any seminar I've taken. (I've now been to 3 seminars, all by different instructors.)
That day was actually probably the most influential day of my past in regards to influence on my life right now. That day was one of the first adventures I went on with a guy who's now one of my best friends. And I met a girl who's been a big part of my life ever since then. And obviously, refereeing has been a big part of my life over the past 3 years.
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Alot has been made lately of when to start Henne, whether it's this season, next season, next week, or whatever. I've said that this season is a stepping stone to next year since the beginning, and I still believe that. This team just isn't good enough to make the playoffs, no matter how down the AFC is. It would be a great story, the ultimate Cinderella story, if you will, but I can't see it happening. Now, I'm not bashing the Phins, not at all, just trying to keep expectations in check and priorities straight. If this year was about making the playoffs, the secondary would've been fixed with flashy FA signings last offseason. If this year was about playoffs, we would've been major players in the Roy Williams deal Dallas made at the deadline. And if this year was about playoffs, Jason Taylor would still be here, instead of Washington's draft picks.
So, with that out of the way, here's a few guys I would like to see moved around and developed, for numerous reasons.
- Jason Allen - Obviously he's no good at safety, as this is the second coaching staff in a row to shelve him in favor of what should be inferior players. So, whatever he's doing in practice isn't impressing anybody. Let's see if he can play Cornerback. He's big (6'1, 200) and fast (4.39 at the combine), and supposedly his biggest drawback is understanding the schemes. So stick him out there on an island and see if he can be successful with just athleticism. What's the worst that can happen, he sucks like the rest of the guys we have out there? Best case scenario, he actually comes into his own, becoming a good corner, and filling a huge hole in our swiss cheese secondary.
- Brandon London - Had some buzz lately on this site, and I'd like to see if it's warranted. He's got the size you look for in a possession receiver at 6'4 215lbs, and he has the ability to beat guys at the LOS and separate, as evidenced by him playing Gunner on the Punt Team. If he can catch, now is the time to find out if he's a playmaker at that spot. Worst case scenario, he has hands like Derek Hagan and remains on special teams. Best case, he's a big target of a receiver in the Marques Colston mold, and becomes a reliable target for Henne next season. If he has game, it also could mean a simple reshuffling of our WR corps would suffice(Ginn, London, Camarillo, Bess), and we could focus that 1st round pick elsewhere.
- Chad Henne - By far the best QB prospect we've had here since Marino (this statement needs an acronym, I'm going with PG, post-God). I trust this staff to handle the maturation of CH from rookie to starter the right way, whichever that way may be. There's evidence of success sitting QB's for a year, and evidence of success throwing them right in, so it depends on the individual player and team. What I want is to see him play in different game situations throughout this season, and to get some starting experience once the team transitions into "build for next year" mode. But for right now, let him run a 2 minute drill, let him run a series in the red zone, let him run a clock-killing drive, and get him some valuable experience in those areas. It can't hurt. And it will only help his develop to play him in meaningful action before he becomes "The Man."
- Any Punter other than Brandon Fields - Seriously, can we get a new punter? Is the Fields Project done with yet? It's not that he sucks always, just when it matters most. He has an incredible knack for shanking balls sideways when we absolutely need to pin a team inside the 20, or booming one outta the endzone when he's got a chance to bounce it down inside the 5. Parcells is building a team that will run the ball, play solid D, and win the Special Teams/Field Position battle consistently. The only thing consistent about Fields is that he contributes to us losing the ST/Field Position battle. Yes, I know, I'm bitching about a Punter. But good Punter's can affect a game more than they're given credit, and bad Punter's can lose you games. Can we start bringing in guys to work out? Who knows, maybe one of em is decent.
Anybody I missed? Any guys you would like to see get some action? Oh, and don't say Wilford, he sucks. Plain and simple.


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[y/n]and Arthur are best friend since their childhood and endet to have a relation
Arthur was worried about you, 'cause you had a bad car accident...
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If the top overall Quarterback is still on the board when the Lions selection comes around, there is one team more than any other that the Lions could profit from doing business with, the New York Jets. No team outside of the top 5 is in more glaring need of a signal caller than the Jets, and they also have two things that make them a realistic trade partner, they have players the Lions could use on their roster and they have a proven history of being willing to move up in the draft for a singular player they have targeted. Of course, this scenario is wholly dependent on the player being available when the Lions turn comes around, but it's a contingency scenario not unlike what the Saints did under Ditka when going after Ricky Williams.
Under this scenario, the Lions trade their first round pick, 3-5 overall, along with Titus Young, to the Jets, for their first round pick, likely top 15, Kyle Wilson, and as many other draft picks as they can secure. I think this is a viable scenario with only one caveat, Mayhew has never shown a willingness to trade down as yet from wherever the Lions happen to be picking. So, I'm interested in your thoughts. Is this viable, or am I reaching badly? What else might the Lions secure out of such a deal? Merry Christmas everyone!


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Ireland's minister for Health has expressed his disappointment at delays in finalising the report into the death of Savita Halappanavar. The Indian woman was 17 weeks pregnant when she presented herself at a Galway hospital complaining of back pain. She died one week later of a massive infection.
Dr James Reilly said he had expected the report to be completed at this point, but various legal issues have held it up, reports the Irish Independent.
"I have to say I would have expected it by now, but there have been issues about it, legal issues," Dr Reilly revealed at the National Healthcare Conference in Dublin.
Dr Reilly said Savita's husband, Praveen, will get the first copy of the finalized report and he will be permitted to comment on the report into his wife's death, before it is published.
The 31-year-old dentist died at in University College Hospital in Galway in October last year after she was diagnosed with sepsis which increased to septic shock.
A preliminary report into her death concluded that medical staff at the hospital underestimated the seriousness of her condition for too long.
Savita and her husband asked for the pregnancy to be terminated after she was informed she would miscarry, but she was refused as the baby still had a heartbeat.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) established an inquiry into her death on November 20.
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The second round of the 2012 Masters on Friday featured every bit as much thrilling action and surprising developments as Thursday's opener. The pursuit of the green jacket remains just as fierce as expected and the competition will only intensify as the golfers enter the weekend.
The leader heading into Friday was Lee Westwood at 5-under. Westwood mostly stayed even throughout the day, but a double-bogey on the 18th hole saw him lose a stroke and fall behind the new leaders, Fred Couples and Jason Dufner. Also at 4-under with Westwood are Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Bubba Watson and one of the betting favorites heading into the tournament, Rory McIlroy.
The other two betting favorites in the tournament are not faring quite as well. Phil Mickelson rebounded nicely from his opening round with a 4-under to bring his total to 2-under, while Tiger Woods bogeyed five times and finished 3-over after two rounds.
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In both cases, the women were getting a massage, inside the wellness center at Tech's Recreation Center, when the suspect allegedly touched them inappropriately. Texas Tech police began investigating the case Saturday, when they received a sexual assault call.
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This jacket is especially interesting to me because it's the kind of thing I would wear off-road. Rather than wearing an MX jersey, I usually wear a mesh jacket sans armor over a separate armor jacket like this. This odd looking setup gives a little more abrasion protection on the freeway and also leaves me with convenient places for my wallet and garage door opener. I'm also a big fan of carrying water which means I've always had to ride with some sort of backpack with a bladder inside.
The Venture jacket addresses all of those points. There's no armor in it. Rather than being built like a regular road jacket, it's designed to work as a shell worn over MX armor. The collar zips off leaving a sort of v-neck shaped hole that perfectly accommodates a neck brace and, if things get hot, the arms zip off too. What's left is a vest that will hold a hydration system, all your paperwork and, if you really pushed it, I bet you could fit a complete Ural tool roll into the back pocket that's designed to hold the sleeves.
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It wouldn't be the first time Nokia has made a Windows Computer. But imagine if this reborn company mixed their talent with Microsoft's competent hardware design team to make things like a usable track pad or connecting the software between a Lumia phone with the PC to easily share files or even the ability to respond to SMS messages on your phone from the PC.
A beautiful unibody cyan/ black/ magenta/ yellow/ pink ultrabook could be the long awaited Windows competitor to the MacBook Air. If it had LTE with long battery life I could see a lot of people choosing it over the Air. Black-lit keyboard, high res screen, and HDMI also wouldn't hurt. And if it had a swiveling screen to make it a completely flat tablet (for Windows 8) that would just be perfect. I would rather see it run Intel with Intel graphics over ARM, but that's just me.
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Use a non-acetone remover because it is easier on your nails and skin, and doesn't have any harsh vapors.
- File your nails.
Try not to file the sides too much -- it can cause hangnails and weaken your nails.
- Soak in warm water.
Soak hands for two to three minutes, and feet for five minutes. Since soap can be drying, use scented salts or essential oils instead. If your feet are callused, use a pumice stone when feet are wet and use a foot file after they are dry. If you do this once a day, calluses won't build up.
- Condition cuticles.
Use oil (if you don't have cuticle oil use olive oil or baby oil), then gently push back the cuticle with an orangewood stick to get a really nice shape. Optional step: Use an exfoliator to slough off dry skin, then rinse and put on lotion.
- Give yourself a massage.
Slather hands and feet with a good vitamin E-enriched lotion. Use a non-acetone polish remover to clean the nail bed, wiping off any remaining cuticle oil or massage lotion (the surface can't be greasy when you apply polish). Clean under the nail too, with an orangewood stick wrapped with cotton and dipped in the remover. I prefer wood because it's kinder to the tender skin under the nail. Plastic is okay in a pinch -- but if your remover has acetone, the plastic will melt.
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06-17-2014 13:49:14 | More by RedTarmac
3.11/5 rDev +3.3%
I'll make this quick. I stopped in for dinner having seen it listed on BeerAdvocate. When I was given the draft list I'd assumed I'd made a mistake and gone to the wrong place. Fortunately they did have the Brewer's Art Resurrection ($6). Beer bar? No.
For dinner I enjoyed the Shroomich ($9.95) although it was slathered in mayonnaise. My father tried the Crab Cakes (Thursday special - $18.95), but felt they were mainly filler. The vegetables were cold and the mashed potatoes hard. Overall, if you like Applebee's you'll probably love the Claddagh.
Atmosphere... not at all like a restaurant, or even pub, but more of a frat bar/dance club. We should have sat outside in the back but it seemed just a little too cool. Inside, however, it was quite loud. It's a shame because it actually looks pretty nice, both inside and out.
09-27-2013 12:44:18 | More by NeroFiddled
2.45/5 rDev -18.6%
There are several bars and restaurants available to you in and around Canton square. I grew up in the area, and spent many a night at each. Recent years have seen the gentrification of the neighborhood, and the expansion of Claddagh. The bar and restaurant now take over two full houses with two floors. The quality and service have declined.
The atmosphere in general is average at best--this is mainly due to the night club aspect it gets in the evening. It isn't bad to sit at the bar during the day and have a stout--something we do with a steak/burger when there is a snow day--but at night time, they play dance music at ear-bleeding volume. The 1st floor walls are painted by the same mural painter who has graced many of the bars in the area (Lagers, Mahaffeys, etc). They are well worth the stroll. From rugby to grisly faced old Irish men. The second floor is half college bar, half Irish speak-easy. On the one side, you have a pool table and soccer jerseys to keep you company. On the other, leather couches and dark lighting. The owners overlooked actually adding the well-needed bathroom space during expansion. There are only two or three single units in the place, making for a long wait on the weekend. Lets just say flip flops during the summer months aren't recommended.
The bartenders used to be ex-Lacrosse players with some personality. The recent additions are lack-luster at best, and generally pretty bad. The ferret-like manager is very gruff, rude, and deserves to be miserable.
The food isn't bad. Generally average pub grub fancied up a bit. On not crowded nights, it could even be a safe bet for a new date. However, if you eat there after 6, they may rush you out of your seats, so that they can be removed for the frat boys swilling Miller Light.
The selection is average--Miller light, Budweiser, Guiness, Bass, etc.--nothing out of the ordinary or special.
Overall: If you are in the area, try Mahaffey's, Growler's, or Ale Mary's. There, you will be pleasantly surprised and enjoy yourself. Save Claddagh for the fake ID crowd.
12-23-2005 15:07:04 | More by Dithyramb
3.58/5 rDev +18.9%
This is a nice little Irish pub/restaraunt. The food is good, and their breakfast is good. The beer selection could be better, but they serve a nice/fresh Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on tap. The crowd gets pretty good on Friday and Saturday nights, but that is a problem. The lay out of the 3 bar areas is very poor and there is very little room for much of a crowd. It would be great if they cleared out some of the tables on the 1st floor after dinner hours. It is way too crowded, and you are litterally elbow to elbow with people in the bar areas. To top it off, they have a pool table in the one area on the 2nd floor. There is no room for playing pool when it is crowded, and it just takes up much needed space.
07-14-2005 20:10:22 | More by SundeyPSU
3.15/5 rDev +4.7%
I don't know why everyone gets so caught up in Canton. There's a few good bars, but Federal Hill offers so much more. Claddagh is no exception. This place is basically supposed to be an Irish Pub. But in reality its a college and early 20somthing bar where people go to suck down Miller Light and act like ass clowns. Selection is the "package" that has been mentioned in my other reviews of "Irish" pubs in the area.... there's stuff that's perfectly drinkable, but why pay the premium prices? Bartenders are all pretty much ex prep school kids who couldn't do more than a year of college but act like they're doing you a favor by getting you a beer. If you want to go to a true pub, go to Sean Bolans.
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