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Following the election of Jean-Claude Juncker, Le Taurillon offered to campaigners of different political forces to write up a critique of the program that will be set up by the next commission. Today we present the reaction of a young EPP campaigner. On the July 15th, Jean- Claude Junker was elected President of the (...)
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JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER for Dummies
Thank you for this piece. I had no idea that a law degree was one of the most difficult degrees in Europe, I would have thought that accolade probably belonged to one of the sciences, mathematics, engineering, or medicine etc. Although being fluent in five languages is certainly impressive.
I did not know that Mr Juncker had only ever worked in politics, albeit for in country only the size of medium sized city. (By the way you forget mention that he was the protégé of Jacques Santer, a previous Commission President)
Regarding Mr Juncker and the SREL scandal, the Parliamentary inquiry into the affair noted that Mr Juncker had been deficient in his control over the service and that he had failed to report all of the service's irregularities to the enquiry commission, worrying given his famous quotes "When it becomes serious, you have to lie" and "I am for secret, dark debates." Let us agree that despite all his supposed experience and hard work he was unable to control the SREL, an organization with 60 staff, let's hope he does better with the 55,000 directly employed EU personnel. (Although of course Mr Santer couldn't even control the 15 commissioners he was directly responsible for in 1999)
We know Mr Juncker had a hand in the creation of the Euro and a central role in the Growth and Stability Pact. The 23.1% of unemployed youth must be pleased that such a central figure has been elevated to a more powerful role.
His involvement with the Troika and the imposition of policies which have reduced the Greece from the status of developed market to emerging market (the first country in history to make this move) also speaks well of his abilities, although as he was only chairman of the euro group and thus not possibly responsible for much of the resulting policy I am sure we can accept your assertion that he was a "good cop".
Who chose him ? Well Mr Juncker was not on any ballot paper across the EU. He avoided campaigning in a number of countries including the UK and his EPP managed to win the grand total of 28,014 votes out of 16,454,950 cast (0.17%) and come twentieth here. Of course the vast majority of EU voters across the continent stayed at home in even greater numbers than ever before and simply refused to engage with the entire process, hardly a ringing endorsement. Finally the European Parliament breached treaty provision and demanded that Mr Juncker be nominated, just another day of EU power grabbing.
But regardless, we can all agree with your final paragraphs in section 9. He has a clear "penchant for European federalism" which for the majority of us here in the UK is good news. Any move at all in that direction can do nothing other than push us even more decisively towards the exit door, almost certainly a good result for the UK and possibly the rest of the EU, although of course a few countries will have to increase their contributions to make up for our absence.
JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER for Dummies
The unbelievable short-sightedness of British politics
Perhaps your writer should stop trying to suggest that the anger in the UK directed at the ECHR and the associated Court (as well as the ECJ) is a matter of Conservative Party politics and instead look at the comments merging from across the political spectrum and more importantly from the most senior judges in the land. A few examples.
Lord Sumption, a Supreme Court Justice remarked (28/11/13) that the Court had gone far beyond it's remit into policy making and "most people would regard as inherently political".
Lord Justice Law, a senior Court of Appeal Judge in a speech (28/11/13) stated openly that judges in Britain had been too subservient to the Human Rights Court and that this was a mistake. He noted "there may be perfectly properly be different answers to some human rights issues in different states on similar facts".
Lord Judge, the former Lord Chief Justice commented (05/12/13) "In my view the Strasbourg is not superior to our Supreme Court."
Lord Neuberger, President of the UK Supreme Court, commented (13/02/14) "The idea of courts overruling decisions of the UK Parliament, as is substantially the effect of what the Strasbourg and the Luxembourg courts can do, is little short of offensive to our notions of constitutional propriety". He has now indicated (and this is a judge not a politician) that British courts will not in the future automatically follow the jurisprudence of the Strasbourg court, instead they will take account of that Court's rulings but may well end up disagreeing and rule independently.
Jack Straw, the Labour Home Secretary who brought in the Human Rights Act 1998, wrote a leading article in The Times (14/08/14 entitled "Let's keep the pressure on this arrogant court, Strasbourg's climb down over prisoners shows that Britain must retain its independent stance") roundly condemning the actions of the Human Rights Court and noting that it has far exceeded its remit, as well as totally ignoring legislation that restrains the Court itself, in particular Article 3 Protocol 1. He was clear in his view that UK courts have supremacy.
The above are not political extremists, but the direct heirs of David Maxwell Fyfe who led the British jurists which as your correspondent notes were amongst the main authors of the ECHR in the first place.
In short the view appears to be emerging from the judiciary and politicians of all colours that the Court has stretched its remit beyond breaking point and is no longer a body concerned with the implementation of justice so much as politics and policy making over the heads of elected representatives. As such it has become seriously devalued.
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The article begins declaring Germany's top position economically and the article doesn't acknowledge the contribution women make to this economy. Has anyone considered that the aptitude of women and their abilities at home with children by raising them well and the influence of church as contributing factors to economic prosperity? It has and we might do well to worry less about who has which role and focus more so on fulfilling our roles to the best of our abilities for both men and women no matter where they are.
European governments, citizens have voted – now respect their vote!
Just a quick update regarding the 2014 EP elections; today (05/08/14) European Voice has published the fact that the elections actually saw yet another record low in voter turnout. The 43.09% claimed shortly after the election was apparently based on exit poll estimates, the fully official figure now states that actual turnout was in fact 42.54%, i.e. half a percentage point down; so much for the spitzenkandidaten inspiring the voters to turn out and Viviane Reding's slightly hysterical tweet that they were a "game changer".
(http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/european-parliament-elections-2014-reveal-lowest-voter-turnout-ever/ )
I wonder how many pro EU sites will inform their readership of this embarrassing fact ?
For anyone interested since the Parliament has been subject of direct elections public participation has fallen from 61.99% of those eligible to vote to the new low of 42.54%, impressive.
Game, Set and Match: the European Council chooses the path of democracy and appoints Jean-Claude Juncker as President of the European Commission
Sur le conseil de Charles, j'ai relu ce "Discours de Zürich" du 19 septembre 1946 où Winston parle de "Famille européenne" et d' "Etats-Unis d'Europe"...Et c'est vrai!!! Grande-Bretagne, Commonwealth et la puissante Amérique étaient invités à "être les amis et les promoteurs de la nouvelle Europe"!!! Spectateurs donc, mais enthousiastes. Ce que n'est pas CAMERON! Il y a bien régression de la perfide Albion!
Unemployment in the Globalization Age
While some interesting and important points are discussed, the reality of yet another seismic shift in the socioeconomic tectonic plates, on the order of the shift from hunter/gatherer to fixed agriculture, is never discussed.
This is critical point in that actions which would indeed correct many of the problems in a "static" environment, will be useless in a "brave new post-post-industrial world." Several of the driving forces are: Automation, which eliminates the need for many employees; Artificial Intelligence/computerization, which eliminates the need for even more employees; Genetic Modification/bio engineering, and nanotechnology.
Game, Set and Match: the European Council chooses the path of democracy and appoints Jean-Claude Juncker as President of the European Commission
Game, Set and Match: the European Council chooses the path of democracy and appoints Jean-Claude Juncker as President of the European Commission
First. we should understand that democracy includes adhering to the rule of law. The Treaties make it eminently clear that it is the Council, and not the Parliament, that nominates European Commission President. The Parliament may, of course, decline to accept. It is worth noting that the Council is comprised of elected persons and is thus just as reflective of the voice of the voter as is the Parliament.
Second, it is worth noting that less than 10% of the European electorate actually voted for parties who are part of the EPP Group. The other 90% voted for other parties or did not vote at all. I doubt that anyone actually based their vote on a preference for Mr Juncker (or had even heard of him). In Germany, for example, the CSU openly campaigned on a "Vote for us because you like Angela Merkel". This reflects the fact that most votes are cast in a national sense. There is no true European demos.
The one clear message from the recent elections is that overall there is no wish in the electorate for more integration or more federalism. Yet Mr Juncker favours both. He is hardly likely to represent voters in the UK or France!
I am afraid to say that it is delusion to claim that his elevation to President represents any great triumph for democracy. In any case, he is simply a civil servant, he is certainly not the equivalent of Mr Obama, however much the authors of this article might dream of this.
As to Mr Cameron; first, being in a minority does not make one wrong. I would prefer Mr Cameron have the courage of his convictions rather than the approach by other countries such as Sweden and the Netherlands who changed their position to simply follow the majority.
Likewise, I do not wish Uk MEP's to sit with the EPP or any other group/party whose policies they do not agree with simply to have "influence".
One should keep in mind how happy Nigel Farage was at the elevation of Mr Juncker. He knows that this will make it far more difficult for Mr Cameron, should he win the elections and call his referendum, to achieve a vote for the UK to remain a member of the EU.
In response to the comments above (I am afraid my French is insufficient to reply in that language); no one in the UK ever thinks of the Empire, it is long past and a distant memory or simply something in the history books for people here. Also, Winston Churchill did indeed call for a "kind of United States of Europe" but he specifically excluded the Uk from being part of it.
Game, Set and Match: the European Council chooses the path of democracy and appoints Jean-Claude Juncker as President of the European Commission
"La démonstration que les choses ne sont pas exclusivement décidées à Bruxelles"? Dans la mesure, certes, où la voix du citoyen a été entendue (le président de la Commission est issu du parti qui a obtenu le plus de voix au récent scrutin), mais si JUNCKER l'a finalement emporté, c'est bel et bien "Bruxelles" en tant que siège de l'exécutif européen avec, à sa tête, un fédéraliste convaincu qui, pour la première fois (on se souvient des claques britanniques aux précédents candidats trop fédéralistes comme DEHAENE et VERHOFSTADT) s'est imposée. De cela, on peut à juste titre se réjouir.
Qualifier l'attitude de CAMERON de "pathétique" me paraît doublement justifié. Pathétique d'abord son manque de lucidité et sa capacité de prendre en compte la réalité du Royaume Uni. Son arrogance insulaire ne lui permet plus, désormais, d'affronter seul que l'Argentine...et encore, pas en football! Ne parlons pas des autres défis posés par une mondialisation à laquelle il est illusoire de vouloir échapper. Pathétique encore quand il qualifie JUNCKER d' "homme du passé" dans la mesure où CAMERON étale ici son ignorance de l'histoire et son nanisme politique: il devrait savoir que le grand CHURCHILL lui-même, au lendemain de la seconde guerre, appelait de ses vœux les "Etats-Unis d'Europe".
C'est aussi à cette amnésie que l'on mesure le déclin d'un Royaume qui n'a plus d'uni que le nom à l'aune de ses relations avec l'Ecosse et même le Pays de Galles pour ne rien dire de l'Ulster.
The EU administration: small and efficient
Please can we remember when we talk about the size of the EU bureaucracy (and the EU itself says it employs 55,000 civil servants rather than the 33,000 you claim http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/sefcovic/administration/eu_civil_service/the_eu_civil_service_en.htm ) and then compare it with national civil servants we are not comparing like with like.
For example the British Revenue and Customs may very well employ 80,000 civil servants, but they are collecting taxes both for the UK and also the EU in the UK. In other words the EU has simply instructed national civil servants to undertake a function for them. The EU is an extra layer of officers on top of those the states employ not instead of.
In addition the EU civil servants create many new tasks for national civil servants through the imposition of regulations, directives etc. Undoubtedly you are correct that if the single market did not exist then each state would employ officials to check goods etc. But what you forgot to mention was that the EU requires all states to employ officials to monitor the passage of goods between states and check that they are of the correct quality; the work of trading standards officers (technically employed by UK local authorities) undertaken for the EU, to therefore claim savings is a little dubious.
Simply counting the number of officials directly employed fails to give anyone a clear idea of the size of the EU machine. The real question is who is creating the work, what does it cost and who ultimately requires the work to be done?
An example of the cost of the EU bureaucracy, the UK Regulatory Policy Commission (an independent body) examines the cost to business of changes in legislation originating in both the UK and the EU. For 2013 they estimate that the repeal of various UK legislation saved business £274m pa. New UK Legislation cost £128m, a net benefit to business of £150m. The cost of new EU legislation for 2013 alone amounted to an additional £1.3bn pa. EU legislation repealed saved £2.5m, so a net cost to business of £1.2975bn; hardly the evidence of a lean efficient body encouraging economic growth.
Never forget many of the EU officials are extremely well paid both financially and with perks (a 70% final pay pension scheme after 35 yrs). The 16 grades of salary range from 2,654 – 18,370 euro per month, with 16% ex pat allowance (minimum of 505 epm), 171 epm household allowance, 626 epm for school aged children etc etc. Tax rates are usually lower than that paid by national employees (generally less than 25% tax for high earners as compared with 40% in the UK). Given this low rate of taxation EU officials in pay band AD 11, mid manager level, take home more per annum than the UK Prime Minister. (£83,000). Just ask yourself, if they were receiving salaries roughly equivalent to what they would get in their home countries why is competition for places so fierce ?
The EU administration: small and efficient
I congratulate you for your informative article and for being brave to 'dare' defend the European civil service. The work we do seems indeed 'invisible' for all those who criticize us without even showing the inerest and cusiosity to learn a bit more about the European integration's real benefits. I would just invite them to look back at the recent wars in the Balkans, the war in Ukaine (just to remain within the European borders)...The peace, the human and social development we collectively managed to achieve despite the 'crisis' has no price and no comparison in any other part of the globe...
NB. I suppose you mean 500 million European citizens and NOT 5 million!
Dear Britain
'As a Frenchman living in London ...'
London =/= Britain
Britain =/= London
Really, London in my opinion is the least English place in England and the least British place in the whole of the British Isles. Your observances are thus only really applicable to the London area.
I'm from the north of England and I vote UKIP. I'm sick of the Londoncentric LibLabCon and the Metropolitan Middle Class elites and their globalist agenda; and like Tolkien and Orwell before me I'm a Little Englander and proud to be one.
It's not about them, it's about YOU
Dear Mr. Iwantout,
thank you for your straightforward and kind reply!
Yes, I do agree with you – though mournfully - that under current circumstances Britain´s exit from the EU may be the only solution. It will be sad to part from "this precious stone set in the silver sea". A Europe without Britain - that will be a rainbow with one of the bright household colours missing. A strong, united Europe including Britain would, of course, be more glorious than one without. However, that seems not to be on offer. Cameron-Britain leaves the Continent only with the choice between UK exit and an EU reduced to the confederate disunity irrelevance of, say, the Arab League or the CIS. - The choice should be "exit", then.
European nation-states have a uniquely long and proud past behind them, but no more future in front of them. Due to demographics, they no longer belong to the first rank of states and will soon find it difficult to hold on to Security Council seats or G7 membership. If they do not join forces NOW to meet the challenges from the US (NSA), Russia (Ukraine) or the emerging population-billionaires India and China, they will become the globe´s new banana republics – will become weak, pseudo-sovereign states, ruled and exploited by Non-European masters. Our freedom and heritage (both, shared values AND cultural diversity) can only be preserved by a politically united Europe.
It is therefore vital that the present "intergovernmental" EU, which conflicts with democratic principle, turns every issue into an endless crisis and drives its citizens mad, is replaced by a parliamentary European Republic, which meets the demands of democracy, gets things done and inspires confidence. Whether such a republic extends to all the EU´s present 28 members, is, by contrast, only secondary: The 1956 Europe of the six founders, was really only a rump – but that rump was successful, made progress and proved irresistible to neighbours – among them sceptical Britain. The current EU of 28, by contrast, looks grand on the map, but is paralysed by internal squabbling and in danger of falling apart.
Britain has already been granted numerous concessions – rebates, opt-outs - to accomodate her within the EU. But while these concessions already severely disfigure the EU´s architecture - e.g. the split between Eurozone and EU proper caused by the Sterling opt-out – they seem to have done nothing to reduce British hostility. At this juncture, Europe should therefore not contemplate any more concessions, but the simpler, stronger, more democratic EU, which UK exit would make possible: No more "no" to real parliamentary democracy or to common social, fiscal, defence and energy policies.
Europe must show, what it can do – and if it succeeds, maybe even Britain will one day want to join it again.
It's not about them, it's about YOU
Alexander Peters,
Article 17.7 of The Lisbon Treaty does not give the European Parliament the power to nominate the President of the Commission, this is specifically reserved to the heads of state (under QMV) who are required to take into account the results of the election. If the candidate nominated by the European Council is not elected by the Parliament then the Council shall nominate another within a month and so on.
What has happened is that the Parliament is trying to usurp the powers of the Council by nominating their own candidate in direct contradiction to the Treaty.
As has previously been noted none of the spitzenkandidaten ever campaigned in the UK, spoke to any UK voters or were endorsed by any main stream UK parties. Although in fairness Juncker was supported by the 4 Freedoms Party (UK EPP) and did achieve 28,014 votes (0.18% of the popular vote) and came twentieth.
Subsequently Juncker been specifically rejected by the UK Labour Party (socialists) and by the pro EU Liberal Democrats, so to paint this as a Conservative issue and related to neo liberalism is just wrong, Juncker is not acceptable to any mainstream UK party, all of whom seem to believe that the law as set out in the Treaty should be complied with.
We can argue about where the real democratic balance lies, between elected heads of state who had to campaign and meet real voters and spitzenkandidaten who did not. But I entirely agree with your sentiments in the penultimate paragraph, a British exit would indeed "be the legal divorce from a spouse, who has been living estranged for years". In most respects the EU can never be acceptable to most of us other than as a "solely economic EFTA", which as you rightly say is not what was originally intended. It is almost impossible to find anyone in the UK who supports the idea of a political EU as distinct from a trade body, and if the ultimate aim of the EU is to form a federal state through ever closer union (and I am sure we can all agree it is) then it is difficult in the extreme to see how a UK that has steadfastly refused to join so many aspects of the current EU and indeed is actively working under public pressure to repatriate powers can be part of the enterprise.
Genuinely, I can understand how frustrating and annoying you must find us and believe it or not I am actually sorry. I do believe you should be able to follow your ideals where you have the support and we should not stop you, but after 40 year of membership the UK public are still not in love with the EU and there is no reason to believe they ever will be.
In that case can we not agree that for all our sakes the prompt use of Article 50 TFEU is ultimately in the interests of all concerned? We rejoin EFTA and continue the trade relationship we both want within the EEA while you progress the political element of the EU.
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It's not about them, it's about YOU
Now it is official: British hostility to Europe is not driven by a concern for "democracy". Democracy, Mr. Cameron was offered: For the first time in EU history the head of government – the President of the commission - was to assume office as leader of a majority in parliament, in very much the same way a British Prime Minister assumes office as leader of a majority in the House of Commons. - Surely, Mr. Cameron would welcome such adoption of British-style parliamentary democracy by Europe?
No, this "democrat" had a fit instead: The candidate supported by a majority of elected MEPs – Jean-Claude Juncker - becoming President of the commission?! Outrageous! Give the presidency to an unelected non-entity as hitherto, an angry Cameron told fellow leaders, or face UK withdrawal from the EU!
This behaviour reveals the true nature of the British – of the Thatcher-Cameron-Farage – game. British Europhobes both attack the EU as undemocratic AND strive to keep it so, as their intention is is not to make the EU more democratic, but to destroy it. The prospect of a more democratic Europe is a threat to them, as such a Europe would rob their wrecking-campaign of its most effective propaganda-weapon. British Anti-Europeanism is not about democracy – it is about rabid nationalism.
Furthermore, it is about stealthily promoting a neoliberal agenda for which – especially after Lehmann – there are no democratic majorities in Europe. Cameron and his media allies talk about the EU´s horrible lack of democracy and the necessity for "reform" - but the reforms they promote are not about improving democracy, but about satisfying City of London greed. While employees` rights, financial market regulation and environmental standards for most Europeans are something desirable, they figure in Cameron´s world of distortion as instances of a Brussels "yoke" we all yearn to throw of.
Cameron wants to withold the democratic legitimacy and the social policy dimension from the EU, whithout which it cannot overcome its alienation from voters. On Juncker, therefore, the European Parliament must not give an inch to its foes. MEPs must not be afraid of a prolonged struggle: the longer this conflict lasts, the more it will rub in, WHO the true anti-democrats are. Nor must they be afraid of British exit: such exit would only be the legal divorce from a spouse, who has been living estranged for years. To Britain now no EU is acceptable, except one in the form of that solely economic EFTA, which the EU was never meant to be. Britain cannot be kept in the EU, unless the EU gives up the political ideal, which inspired it since its foundation in 1956, unless it ceases to be itself. That must not be.
When, in 17th century England, Stuart Kings meddled with Parliament, Westminster MPs made political mincemeat of them. - Strasbourg MEPs should make the same of David Cameron.
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You've not really connected with this article very much. If you wanted a debate about statistics, it may be better commenting on a piece that's happy to throw them out.
Today is D-day, the memories of all that day represents are why the EU should continue to exist. People haven't suddenly got nicer, they got better institutions.
I imagine the EU is painfully aware that it doesn't cover all of geographical Europe. If it did, Russia would not be able to sow disorder across Ukraine.
All people have dreams, but the dream of a eurosceptic will only lead to (as proven by history), nightmares for other peoples.
Dear Britain
Dear Alexander Peters
All societies proclaims that they offer freedom "from class divisions , poverty and reckless profit-making at the expense of the public." It is not the idea it is the actions taken to deliver on such a utopian dream.
The nations of the EU are not united in anything approaching a single demos. To pretend otherwise is either dishonest or naive.
The degree of regulation in the EU is not in dispute. The Commission has estimated that the cost of regulation outweighs the advantages of the single market. (Gunter Verhuegen.) It is inefficient, stifling enterprise and new technologies. The EU is the only continent which is blocking the use of GMOs. This contributes to the poor economic performance of the EU and the EZ in particular.
The UK devotes 23.9% of GDP to social spending (2011-12), less than France or Germany, but more than Switzerland or Australia. When the welfare state was founded the UK spent £11bn pa (in 2011-12 figures), it has increased under ALL parties stood at £200bn in 2011-12. Not the image of a state bent on removing all social care.
We have large financial and service sectors but we also have a sizeable manufacturing sector, Germany ($1.167bn) UK ($580bn), France ($540bn) [All figures IMF]. Much of our traditional industry has gone, yes it went in the 1980's under Thatcher, but the value of our output rose but in newer industries. Our experience however painful is that protecting a loss making industry indefinitely is not viable, an Anglo-Saxon perspective.
The Spanish do have good infrastructure, more high speed railway than France and Germany combined and more international airports than Germany. It is a shame that so much of it is never used at capacity and will never be fully used. Funded by our EU contributions.
Our debt rose from 44% (2008) to 90.6% today, a large proportion of this rise is due to bank bail outs, it will be at least partially recovered when the bank shares are sold, we may even make a profit. In the same time the eurozone went from 66.2% to 92.6% how much will you get back?
With regards to the German Banks, I assume you are aware that 646bn euros were required for bail outs (EU Commission Figures), more than the US had to provide for all their banks. Also remember the requirement on smaller states to protect risky loans made by German banks e.g Ireland& Greece.
But this is irrelevant, the UK has problems and so does every state in the EU. It is when you say "European unification" that you reveal the issue. This is not something that the UK population want or have ever wanted. Forget UKIP, both the Conservatives and Labour in the terms of EU politics are eurosceptic – no to the euro, no to more integration etc. UKIP, Labour and Conservatives got 12.1m votes, the pro EU LibDems (but even then no further integration) got 1m. Does that look like an electorate that want to be part of European unification ? Cheers
Ukraine crisis - killing Euroscepticism in Eastern Europe?
It's hardly a ringing endorsement of the European Union if it's main attraction is simply being preferable to Russia. Poland, the Baltic and Eastern states were all notable by their lamentably low voter turnout numbers, espescially Poland (22.7%), the Czech Republic (19.5%) and Slovakia (13%). With the exception of Bulgaria scraping through by a mere 0.2%, none of these countries managed to convince more than 40% of their populations to vote in the EU elections.
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In honor of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Glenview schools took time Friday to commemorate the event with a variety of touching tributes.
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"So much has happened to us as individuals and as a country as a direct result of the attacks that day," said Springman Middle School Principal Heather Hopkins as she addressed her student body before they observed a moment of silence. "Today Springman Middle School comes together as a united community, in a unique and special way. The spirit you show today is a physical sign of your pride in our country and in our school. Students, you above everyone else give us hope for our future."
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If you are the Oakland Raiders, do you at least give the cat a workout, if he's interested at all in playing for us?
I say "Hell Yeah", see how the guy looks at least!
If he's even 85% recovered from his knee injury, he's still better than Routt or Johnson in my book, and starting next year, would probably be better for at least the next couple of years (he's 35 now).
And there's a few guys I wouldn't mind cutting to make room for him (take Mario, for instance...)
I think the tandem of Al Harris and Nnamdi would be sick, and I think AH would be very popular in O-Town if he's well enough to play remotely like how he was playing prior to the injury. That guy's pretty much a badass in my book.
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Being a fall baking party, and all, I thought it was only fitting to bake up pies. Who doesn't like fresh apple pie? I decided to offer little handheld pies, instead of full size. That way each guest could make and take home multiple pies.
For my party, I just stuck with what I knew how to do really well – apple pie. It's our family favorite. It's actually the only type of pie I have ever made. Yes, as in ever. We've done variations on apple pie, but we always do apple.
I put together a little animated picture showing you just how easy these handheld pies are to put together. First, you cut your dough into circles. I used a bowl as a guide. Then you put your precooked pie filling on one side, and cut out a stem hole on the other. Little hearts make it extra special (even if you can't tell it's a heart once it's cooked!) Then fold over your pie and pinch it closed! I baked mine at 400 degrees until the crust was done.
They are lovely to look at, and delicious to eat! My daughter and I made the mistake of making these right before dinner. It was a long and hard for a 4 year old to wait until after dinner before eating one of these pies.
Another great idea for the pie crust is to make them into little cookie crisps. I actually made these a head of time for us to snack on while making the pies. But you could wait until after the pie making, these are a great way to use up your extra pie crust.
Roll out your pie crust. Using a pizza cutter, cut them into strips. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake according to pie crust directions. I baked mine at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes.
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This coming season 2012/2013, we will build a modern detachable chairlift for 6 passengers and optimise the ski routes.
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A Classic Country tribute To The Great Conway Twitty
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Original post made by Paul Losch on Mar 2, 2010
The State of Texas had its primaries this week, and the incumbent Governor, Rck Perry, running on a very conservative platform, wiil be facing (for Texas) a liberal former mayor of Houston.
There is much I like about Texas. The climate in Houston is not among them. Texans have a great spirit, value a robust business model, have a generally good public education system, and have a sound government fiscally.
But it ain't California.
I find it ironic that Governor Perry won the nomination to return to the Governor's office in Texas by railing against Washtington, DC. Having been a resident of the state for a number of years, I understand the appeal of his message. What seems to be be missing is the fact that his predecessor up until a little over a year ago was occupying the White House.
The wheels did not fall off the wagon on Janaury 20, 2009 when Obama became President. The seeds were sown over several years prior to his election. So just what is Perry saying? IMHO, he is not saying anything, he just is tapping into the frustration of many and the Texas "bad-ass" streak that attends voters in the State.
In some ways, Texas is its own country. Many Texans certainly act like it is. I am not sure that is a healthy thing for the other 49 states.
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At Fort Hood for Operation Longhorn, it was said that all Texas needed was a bit cooler weather and a better class of people- the response was "the same for Hell"
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What is it that Paul Losch has against Federalism. Why is it bad if Texas sets its own policies? I follow Texas politics too, and there was as much frustration there with the attempts of the Federal government to control the states then as there is now. It might get more attention in California now that Obama has upped the ante (He is spending 25% of GDP compared to 21% in the Bush era), but there was no less resentment of Federal government meddling then than there is now.
The Founders never envisioned as system where states are all alike. They presumed that states would have much more autonomy than they do now (and infinitely more than some apparently like Losch would like them to have.)
States are supposed to be different from one another. Losch is right that "Texas ain't California". California isn't Texas either. People in both states probably are happy about that.
The great thing about Federalism is that if you don't like the way things are being run in your state, you can move to another. Judging by the data (Tens of Thousands of Californians are voting with their feet and moving to Texas every year), Texas's way of doing things is more popular than California's even with its weather handicap.
Does Losch really think that the US would be better if all states were like California? He says he doesn't think it's healthy that people in Texas like being run differently than states like California? What's his problem with diversity?
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Family members were in Texas recently to visit Rice University, a fine university in Houston. Across the street, Texas Medical Center, one of the seven wonders of the world (almost!) When I visited Houston several years ago, I had a positive experience. Wonderful people, a great city, America's 4th largest.


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The production, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the classic musical, will be directed by Tony winner John Rando, who helmed the recent, critically acclaimed City Center Encores! and Barrington Stage productions of On the Town. It will feature choreography by Joshua Bergasse, who choreographed the Barrington Stage production and will be making his Broadway debut as a choreographer with this show.
On the Town was created by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Jerome Robbins.
The score features the standards "New York, New York," "I Can Cook Too," "Lonely Town" and "Some Other Time" and will be played with their original orchestrations, performed by what will be the largest orchestra on Broadway, with 28 musicians led by musical director James Moore.
The upcoming production will also feature scenic design by Tony nominee Beowulf Boritt, lighting design by Drama Desk nominee Jason Lyons, costume design by Tony Award winner Jess Goldstein and sound design by Tony nominee Kai Harada.
On the Town is produced by Howard and Janet Kagan.
Casting, box-office opening and additional production details will be announced at a later date.
Alysha Umphress, Tony Yazbeck, Clyde Alves, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Elizabeth Stanley and Jackie Hoffman were featured in a December 2013 workshop of the Broadway-aimed revival. Read about it here.


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Original post made by mooseturd on Mar 6, 2012
Those still advertising include American Forces Network, Tax Resolution Services, Lifelock, Hillsdale College, Health/Heart and Body, Lear Capital, Allstate and AOL.
Now I think Obama might want to reconsider the American Forces Network. The rest of us might examine who we patronize.
on Mar 6, 2012 at 10:03 am
Stacey is a registered user.
The news last night said AOL pulled their ads too.
on Mar 6, 2012 at 10:18 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
I have never listened to Rush--never understood anyone's fascination with him in the first place. So, I wouldn't know who was supporting him with their ads (and advertisers just go where there are big audiences anyway).
on Mar 6, 2012 at 12:19 pm
SteveP is a registered user.
A question for you anti-1st amendment folks: Where were you when Bill Maher was calling Republican feamle candidates boobs, c*nt, tw*ts etc? This is the same guy who contributed a cool million to your messiah so he could continue his regime for another 4 miserable years.
When he uttered his insults at multiple targets, did you hear of anyone demanding his advertisers drop him or remove him from the airways?
I know you folks are invested in the leftists double standard, which is why everyone expects this obvious hypocrisy. Your targeted outrage speaks volumes about your slanted values and shallow thought process.
In the end, it's all entertainment, I guess.....


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Red Hat peps up performance of multimedia applications on remote desktops with SPICE (Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments).more »
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Gnofract 4D is a different kind of graphics program that conjures up stunning graphics videos based on fractal mathematics.more »
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Thousands of users sit through talks twiddling their thumbs while looking at bullet point parades against garish backgrounds. Four tools in the current test prove that presentations can be visually appealing, dynamic, and even exciting.more »
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If you need to add graphical elements to Python script, EasyGUI can help beginners and experts alike.more »
Command Line: Editing xorg.conf An introduction to editing xorg.confAug 23, 2012
Understanding xorg.conf makes it easy to tweak your graphical display setup.more »
Movgrab Downloading videos from YouTube or VimeoAug 23, 2012
Video portals such as YouTube or Vimeo offer a wealth of curious and entertaining short films. If you want to enjoy them offline, a small tool called Movgrab can help.more »
MyPaint Freehand drawing with MyPaintAug 23, 2012
MyPaint is a simple, intuitive, versatile paint program. The software, which is designed specifically for use with graphic tablets, promises users an experience similar to drawing with a pen or brush.more »
GIMP 2.8 An overview of the new features in GIMP 2.8Jul 24, 2012
Although the developers of GIMP version 2.8 have not achieved all their goals, they've awakened great expectations with some impressive new features.more »
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Police tape lines the perimeter of a partially burned home Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, near the U.S.-Mexico border in Boulevard, Calif. The husband of a woman whose body was found in the house said Tuesday that he knew the man suspected of killing his wife and abducting one or both of their children. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LAKESIDE, Calif. (AP) — The children treated him like an uncle. He was close friends with their parents.
James Lee DiMaggio is now a suspect in the death of Christina Anderson, the abduction of her 16-year-old daughter and the possible death or abduction of her 8-year old son.
Anderson's body was found in DiMaggio's burning home east of San Diego, near the dead body of a child who may be Ethan Anderson.
Brett Anderson, who flew from Tennessee to San Diego on Tuesday, pleaded with DiMaggio, 40, to release his daughter, Hannah, saying, "You've taken everything else."
"Jim, I can't fathom what you were thinking. The damage is done," he said outside San Diego County Sheriff's Department headquarters after being interviewed by investigators.
DiMaggio was wanted on suspicion of murder and arson in a search that began in Southern California and spread to Mexico and neighboring states. Authorities said he may be headed to Texas or Canada.
"Hannah, we all love you very much. If you have a chance, you take it. You run. You'll be found," Brett Anderson said, declining to take questions after reading a short statement.
On Sunday night, authorities found the body of Christina Anderson, 42, near a dead dog when they extinguished flames at DiMaggio's rural home. The child's body was found later as they sifted through rubble in Boulevard, a remote hamlet 65 miles east of San Diego on the U.S.-Mexico border.
An autopsy on the child was performed Tuesday but no positive identification was made, said sheriff's Lt. Glenn Giannantonio.
"It is a possibility that it's Ethan," he said. "Right now we just don't know. And we're praying that it isn't Ethan."
Sheriff's investigators said Christina Anderson was close platonic friends with DiMaggio. The suspect was very close with Brett Anderson and like an uncle to his two children, Giannantonio said.
Christina Anderson's father, Christopher Saincome, said he had seen DiMaggio two or three times and described him as a good friend of his son-in-law.
Brett Anderson joined hundreds of family friends and neighbors at a candlelight vigil in the parking lot of El Capitan High School in Lakeside, an east San Diego suburb of 54,000 people, where Hannah was about to start her junior year. Pink paper cups stuffed between holes in the fence read, "Pray Hannah," and dozens of white, powder blue and pink balloons lifted into the air.
Hannah Anderson was a gymnast on her high school team who liked to dance and made friends easily.
"You would never see her without a smile on her face," said Marlee Friszell, 16, who attended Hannah's birthday party last week.
Ethan Anderson liked to play football and baseball and go fishing, said Cyrus Dawn, 17, a longtime neighbor.
Brett and Christina Anderson recently separated, Dawn said. Investigators called Brett Anderson her ex-husband, but he said they were still married.
An Amber Alert alerted freeway motorists, television viewers and cellphone subscribers to a blue Nissan Versa with California license plates that DiMaggio was believed to be driving. The FBI was participating in the investigation.
Monday marked the first time cellphone users were notified of a statewide Amber Alert in California through their phones. The alert system, which was introduced in December, sends messages automatically, based on the phone's location.
Associated Press news researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed to this report.
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The New-York Historical [and Hyphen Abusing] Society will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of the first Madeline picture book with an exhibition of more than 90 original artworks by Madeline's creator, Ludwig Bemelmans. The exhibit starts on the Fourth of July and runs through October 13, so you know the drill — be there or be carré.
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Currently: Dave Twardzik, the team's Assistant General Manager, is Orlando's "point of contact for other teams and agents" for the time being.
Our list for GM:
- Indiana Pacers GM David Morway
- Indiana Pacers executive Kevin Pritchard
- Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak
- New York Knicks former president/consultant Donnie Walsh
- New Orleans Hornets former GM Jeff Bower
- San Antonio Spurs assistant GM and team vice president Dennis Lindsey
- Oklahoma City Thunder assistant GM and team vice president Troy Weaver
- Oklahoma City Thunder player personnel specialist Rob Hennigan
Our list for coaches:
- Brian Shaw
- Jerry Sloan
- Mike Malone
- Mike D'Antoni
- Chuck Person
On Walsh:
Word has it that Walsh, while a fan favorite, may not want the job in Orlando. For Magic fans that may be a blessing. Walsh turns 72 in March and is not exactly in the best of health. If Walsh were to take the job it would be a short term situation at best. Sources dialed into this process say Walsh is waiting for the Pacers to make their decision on where they go with Larry Bird. A return to the Pacers if Bird does opt to retire could be in the works, which seems to be Walsh's first choice.
Most of Walsh's family still lives in Indiana and a return to the Pacers is said to be the primary option.
Of all of the candidates on the market Walsh is clearly the most proven, especially in re-tooling and re-building, however at his age, Walsh would be more of a figure head than a hands on worker, so a Walsh hire would have to be part of a bigger staff assembly which could open the door for a return of long-time Magic GM John Gabriel, who worked for Walsh with the Knicks as Director of Pro Personnel.
On Morway:
Morway has been linked to a number of open situations including the Magic. Morway's first choice, according to sources close to the situation, is to remain with the Pacers and continue what he has started. However, with Larry Bird's future unclear and Morway's contract expiring in July. He is taking interviews.
Morway has been running the day to day of the Pacers for several years now and has negotiated most of the trades and contract signings the Pacers have made over the last few years. Sources say Morway is intrigued by the Magic job and that keeping Dwight Howard in Orlando would be his first goal. That in and of itself should be music to the Magic's ears. The problem is Morway is likely not leaving Indiana, so it may all be moot.
On Pritchard
Pritchard seems to be the fan favorite of the bunch, and word is he is more than interested in the Magic job.
On Bower:
The Magic could do a lot worse than Jeff Bower. He is a smart basketball guy with a good eye for talent.
Other geniuses that might not be GM-capable but are still prospects in the organization:
Tom Penn, current ESPN analyst and former Portland Trail Blazers Assistant GM. High caliber cap guru.
Tony Ronzone, former Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant GM. He has a long standing relationship with Dwight Howard.
David Griffin, current Cavaliers' Vice President of Basketball Operations. Griffin was a key reason the Suns drafted Amar'e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, acquired Steve Nash and countless others. If the Magic want a real shot at Steve Nash in free agency, hiring Griffin would be a good start.
Important Notes:
Adonal Foyle is in grooming stage. The Magic are interested in a GM that will train him. Draft lottery is Wednesday, May 30th, 2012. (Top 3 decided out of the worst 14 teams.) Draft is Thursday, June 28, 2012. We have the 19th and 49th pick.
Jameer Nelson will have to declare by June 15 whether to opt out of the last year of his contract ($7.8 million). The Magic must decide by early July whether to keep J.J. Redick or waive him. Redick's next season ($6 million) is not guaranteed. If the Magic match the offer for the restricted free agent Ryan Anderson, Anderson has a one-year no trade clause. DeAndre Liggins (our 24-year-old 2011 53rd pick from Kentucky) is a free agent.
Waiving Von Wafer has saved the Orlando Magic $1 million for the 2012-13 and $1 million for the 2013-14 season.
The latest speculators have Fran Vazquez following his friend Ricky Rubio's footsteps. Vazquez's contract ends June 30. Vazquez's offer in Barcelona for 2012-13: 1.2 million Euros = 1.51 million U.S. dollars. Taxes in welfare Spain are much worse than Florida.
Vazquez: "Well [Minnosota's] too cold but people have asked me if there is a difference between Minnesota and Orlando and I have said that I prefer Orlando because it is warmer."
Summarized with only substance: This final season with Barcelona has been one of Vazquez' most difficult seasons; one in which he played the least amount of minutes since his arrival to the club. It is reported that the Galician center has been offered a new contract. Last July, due to the NBA lockout, he signed a one year contract worth 1.9 Million Euros. The new offer is reported to be lower at around 1.2 Million Euros. The length of the offer is unknown but is believed to be 1 year plus 1 year optional. There are three options for Vazquez. One would be to join the Orlando Magic for $1.5 Million US. The others would be to return to Spain and rejoin Barcelona, or play again for Unicaja, or less possible but he might even risk playing for Bilbao in order to play in the Euro-league. Barcelona limited by its options at Center because of the rules limiting the amount of foreign players and the available Spanish centers. Nevertheless, the feeling inside the front office of Barcelona is pretty relaxed with respects to the contract renewal of the Galician center. His desire to join the NBA has come to screeching halt, as he has just become a father and his family is very happily settled in Barcelona.
• Rookie Scale Contract: In 2011-2012 for an 11th pick the first year salary could be as high as $2.1 million (120% of $1.77 million)
Rookie Exception: Teams may sign their first round draft picks to rookie "scale" contracts even if they will be over the cap as a result.
• Mid-Level Exception: First year salary can be as high as $5 million
Larry Coon: Orlando still has the draft rights to Vasquez, and could sign him to a rookie scale contract (using the 2012 scale salary for the 11th pick) or they could sign him to a 3+ year deal using any room they have (including using their Mid-Level exception).
Dwight Howard: He had his back surgery on April 20. It has been 1 month and 8 days.
Free Agency: Steve Nash, George Hill, Courtney Lee, Goran Dragic, Tracy McGrady, Danny Green....
Stan Van Gundy is rumored to take a year off.
Which sports journalists should you listen to?
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com and Adrian Wojnarowski of NBC Sports. Josh Robbins of Orlando Sentinel.
Add these sensationalist liars to your not-read list.
- Mike Bianchi of Orlando Sentinel
- Chris Bernucca of SheridanHoops.com
- Chris Sheridan of SheridanHoops.com
Sheridan is all about pro-New York writing. And so the bogus continues. Of course, Dan Fegan (Dwight Howard's agent) is also one of the root causes because he only gets money with a new contract.


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Bethlehem woman accused of lifting jewelry at Kohl's
By Frank Warner, Of The Morning Call
July 26, 2012
A Bethlehem woman took 14 jewelry items from the Kohl's in Lower Nazareth Township and slipped them into her purse Sunday afternoon before she left the store without paying for them, police said. Josefa A. Urena, 44, of 762 E. Washington Ave. was stopped outside the 3768 Easton-Nazareth Highway store at 5:30 p.m. and later charged with retail theft, Colonial Regional police said. Kohl's security saw Urena picking up necklaces, bracelets and earrings worth $273, and ripping price tags off them, police said.
Kohl, Dieruff impressive in season-opening win over Easton
By Keith Groller, Of The Morning Call
December 7, 2013
After three consecutive 5-17 seasons, Dieruff is expected to contend for the Lehigh Valley Conference boys basketball title this winter due in large part to the arrival of one young man, Tyler Kohl. But as Easton found out Saturday afternoon in the 10th annual Yasso-Rothrock Christmas City Classic at Bethlehem Catholic, the Huskies are hardly a one-man team. Yes, Kohl delivered 13 points and 15 rebounds in his Dieruff debut, but he had plenty of quality help in the Huskies' 66-52 season-opening win. Matt Riddick was named his team's MVP after scoring 19 points, while Brian Burtes added 12 for the Huskies, who never trailed after breaking out to a 7-0 lead.
Lloyd W. Kohl
The Morning Call
December 28, 2007
Lloyd W. Kohl, 81, formerly of Catasauqua, died December 26, 2007. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Evangelist) Kohl. Survivors: Sons Michael, David, Bruce; a brother Charles; sisters, Sarah, Eleanor, Vivian. Services: Graveside will be private. Arrangements, John H. Brubaker Funeral Home of Catasauqua. www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.
Allentown woman on probation is accused of shoplifting at Kohl's in Whitehall
By Frank Warner, Of The Morning Call
February 28, 2013
An Allentown woman in a probation program for a 2012 retail theft charge was charged again Wednesday with shoplifting – this time allegedly taking $602 worth of clothes, jewelry and rugs from the Kohl's store at Whitehall Mall. Lorena A. Shmookler, 38, of 414 N. Main St. took the merchandise from the store at 2010 Whitehall Mall about 1:40 p.m., according to the police arrest affidavit. She also slipped a pair of pants in a Kohl's shopping bag and then handed the bag to the customer service desk to claim a $23 credit for the pants she said she had bought, the affidavit says.
Peter G. Kohl
The Morning Call
December 30, 2008
Peter G. Kohl, 68, of Toms River, N.J., died Saturday, December 27, 2008. Survivors: Wife, Patricia; daughters, Corrine Lamack of Macungie, Andrea Bush; five grandchildren. Services: Call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Ryan Funeral Home, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. Mass, 10 a.m. Friday, St. Catharine of Sienna Catholic Church, Seaside Park, N.J.
Kimberly A. Kohl
The Morning Call
October 2, 2002
Kimberly A. Kohl, 30, of Hampton, N.J., formerly of Phillipsburg, died Sept. 28, in Morristown (N.J.) Memorial Hospital. She was employed in data entry by Holland Hitch, Lebanon, N.J. Born in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of Lyndon and Linda (Shafer) Kohl of Palmer Township. Survivors: Parents; daughter, Taylor, and son, Tyler; brothers, Jesse and Jonathan, both of Palmer Township. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Curran-Finegan Funeral Home, 1837 Washington Blvd., Wilson. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
Richard A. Kohl Sr.
The Morning Call
June 16, 1999
Richard A. Kohl Sr., 71, of Fleetwood R.2, formerly of 252 Fredericksville Road, Mertztown, died Monday, June 14, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Virginia R. (Carbaugh) Kohl, who died in 1990. He was a bus driver for Berks County Intermediate Unit, 1996-98, and previously for the Heffner-Van Leer Co. He was a paper carrier for the Reading Times, 1988-98, and owner-operator of the former Richard A. Kohl Inc., Mertztown, 1957-88. Born in Cumru Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Edwin A. and Mary Z. (Nowotarski)
Doris V. Kohl
The Morning Call
February 26, 1996
Doris V. Kohl, 62, of Kutztown R.3 died Saturday in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Lynwood E. Kohl Sr. She was a clerk for Acme markets, Kutztown, from 1966 until retiring in 1985. Born in Wernersville, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Pearl (Yoccum) Unger. She was a member of Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Richmond Township, Berks County. Survivors: Husband; son, Lynwood E. Jr. of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County; daughters, Deborah P., wife of Richard A. Orban of Bernville, Berks County, and Cynthia L., wife of William D. Mayer Jr. of Auburn; brother William of Blandon, Berks County; half sister, Arlene Kellenburger of Glasgow, Md., and six grandchildren.
Myrtle D. Kohl
The Morning Call
January 21, 1999
Myrtle D. Kohl, 95, of Green Meadows, 1545 Greenleaf St., Allentown, formerly of 1339 Allen St., Allentown, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late William A. Kohl. A silk weaver, she worked at the former Swiss Textile, Allentown, until retiring in 1980, and previously at the former Maxwell and Adelaide silk mills, both in Allentown. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Annie (Daub) Lewis. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Allentown.
Phillipsburg Mall sold
By Sam Kennedy, Of The Morning Call
January 11, 2013
Vacancy-plagued Phillipsburg Mall has been sold after nine months on the commercial real estate market. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust announced Thursday it sold the mall for $11.5 million, giving the company a 9.8 percent capitalization rate on its investment. The buyer is Mason Asset Management of Great Neck, N.Y. Mason owner Elliot Nassim said his company specializes in the redevelopment of malls. "We hope to bring some new tenants to the mall," he said. Phillipsburg Mall is a 574,000-square-foot shopping center straddling Lopatcong and Pohatcong townships.
Police charge Nazareth teacher with shoplifting
By Pamela Lehman, Of The Morning Call
September 26, 2012
A Nazareth Area Intermediate School teacher was charged Saturday with shoplifting items worth $184 from a department store, according to court records. Stacee Mae Banko, 33, of Nazareth is charged with retail theft and receiving stolen property, according to court records filed by Colonial Regional police. Banko is free under $10,000 unsecured bail. Court papers state Banko has worked for the Nazareth Area School District for 10 years and has no criminal record. A woman who answered the phone at the intermediate school Wednesday said Banko works there, but referred questions to Superintendent Dennis Riker, who could not be reached for comment.
Bethlehem woman accused of lifting jewelry at Kohl's
By Frank Warner, Of The Morning Call
July 26, 2012
A Bethlehem woman took 14 jewelry items from the Kohl's in Lower Nazareth Township and slipped them into her purse Sunday afternoon before she left the store without paying for them, police said. Josefa A. Urena, 44, of 762 E. Washington Ave. was stopped outside the 3768 Easton-Nazareth Highway store at 5:30 p.m. and later charged with retail theft, Colonial Regional police said. Kohl's security saw Urena picking up necklaces, bracelets and earrings worth $273, and ripping price tags off them, police said.
Budget luxe: Missoni for Target
August 31, 2011
Zigzag past the Tide jugs and yogurt tubs at Target stores on Sept. 13 for an affordable taste of Italian luxury from the house of Missoni. Even distant fans of the colorful knitwear brand's EKG-like motifs may experience a spike in cardiac activity — or fall into a trance — as they get up-close with Target's largest limited-edition designer collaboration to date. Missoni has lent its iconic, hypnotic jags and waves to more than 400 garments and accessories for women, men, girls and baby, as well as home furnishings that range from wine-bottle tags ($2.99)
Possible measles exposure in Lower Nazareth
By Tim Darragh, Of The Morning Call
August 29, 2011
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is advising the public of exposure to a possible case of measles in Lower Nazareth Township. A New Jersey resident who visited the Kohl's department store on Route 248 from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 has a probable case of measles, the department said. People who were in the store at that time may have been exposed to measles. Based on the date of exposure, it is possible that symptoms could develop as late as Sept. 9 if individuals who visited the department store were infected during that time frame, the department said.
Kohl gets hot, leads ND into final
By Keith Groller, OF THE MORNING CALL
December 27, 2010
Notre Dame-Green Pond freshman Tyler Kohl had already put up 33 points in a double-overtime win over Salisbury and registered 31 in a victory over Southern Lehigh this season. But Monday night he was on the biggest stage of his young career, the opening round of the 14 t h annual Easton Rotary Club Holiday Classic at Lafayette College. With a large crowd and a local cable TV audience watching, Kohl made the big stage his own. He delivered what may have been a tournament record for points by a freshman by scoring 24 — 12 in a decisive third-quarter run — to lead the Crusaders to a 51-39 victory over Phillipsburg.
Whitehall Township
The Morning Call
June 5, 2009
Charged -- Joseph J. Herschman of 463 N. Hokendauqua Drive, Bath; with retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy; sent to Lehigh County Prison under $10,000 bail; allegedly took $1,499 worth of mixers from Kohl's in Whitehall.
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The Nature of Empires and the Empires of Nature
Indigenous Peoples and the Great Lakes Environment
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Drawing on themes from John MacKenzie's Empires of Nature and the Nature of Empires (1997), this book explores, from Indigenous or Indigenous-influenced perspectives, the power of nature and the attempts by empires (United States, Canada, and Britain) to control it. It examines contemporary threats to First Nations communities from ongoing political, environmental, and social issues, as well as efforts to confront and eliminate these threats to peoples and the environment. Discussions are informed by MacKenzie's work and centre on the concept of the "civilized" attempting to control the "savage," and how the "savage" forces the "civilized" to alter its trajectory. It becomes apparent that empire, despite its manifestations of power, cannot control or discipline man and nature. Essays suggest new ways of looking at the Great Lakes watershed and the peoples and empires contained within it.
Karl S. Hele, a member of the Garden River First Nation community of Anishinaabeg, is an associate professor and the director of First Peoples Studies at Concordia University. He is the editor of Lines Drawn upon the Water: First Nations and the Great Lakes Borders and Borderlands (WLU Press, 2008).
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From the FanPosts. -Chris
Tamba Hali was an unexpected addition to the Kansas City Chiefs' injury report this week, listed as questionable with a sore knee, leaving the Chiefs with only two healthy defensive ends, Alfonso Boone and 2008 7th round pick Brian Johnston.
The Chiefs carry only four defensive ends. Alfonso Boone and rookie Brian Johnston, a seventh-round draft pick, are the others. Boone was a starting tackle last season and played in McBride's spot after he left the Raiders game last week.
Johnston played a handful of defensive snaps in the first two games.
The Chiefs also have linebacker Demorrio Williams, who has played some as an end but only in passing situations.
If Hali is out for this one, looks like we'll get a look at Johnston to see how accurate those early comparisons to Jared Allen that some AP commenters made were.
Although going up against Michael Turner in your first big game is not a situation any rookie should want to find himself in.


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The Dubliners playing Off to Dublin in the Green
Here's another great old Dubliners clip, from what appears to be a German television program. The song is a rousing rebel song, delivered with conviction by the inimitable Ronnie Drew. Also, behold the majesty that is Luke Kelly's celt-fro.
Some men fight for silver
And some men fight for gold
But the IRA is fighting for
The land that England stole