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Money is on Kevin McCarthy to Replace Cantor
June 12, 2014
The surprising defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) shocked the GOP and delighted many Democrats, but it also sent the House Republican caucus into a frenzy over who would fill Cantor's shoes as the party's No. 2 man. Palace intrigue — already gathering steam due to speculation that House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) would step…
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 15: Duke Energy's Convention Loan-Turned-Donation, Kerry and the Heinz Deal, and More
February 15, 2013
When the Democrats were putting together their convention in Charlotte, they shunned corporate contributions, only to run into a funding crisis. Their workarounds included a loan guaranteed by Duke Energy -- a loan that appears to be turning into a donation.
Latest Inaugural Donors: Lawmakers, Unions, Corporations — But Few Details
January 20, 2013
Labor unions finally show up on the list of inaugural donors, along with more big-name corporations and a sprinkling of celebrities. But once again, the Friday-night release of contributors is devoid of info to help viewers figure out who they are -- details like hometown and employer. And the list doesn't reveal how much each donor kicked in.
Millionaire Freshmen Make Congress Even Wealthier
January 16, 2013
Think the Congress that just ended was out of touch with America? The new one may be no better, judging by how much it's worth. Overall, lawmakers are even wealthier than in previous years, according to our analysis of their 2011 financial disclosure statements, and 257 of them -- seven more than in 2010 -- are millionaires.
Lawyers, Education Consistent as Obama's Top Industries, Wall Street True to Romney
December 12, 2012
With the final fundraising numbers filed, Barack Obama's leading contributing industry was lawyers and law firms with $27 million, while Wall Street was Mitt Romney's, giving him $21 million.
Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 11: Banks in Potentially Crippling Lawsuits, A Cultural Misunderstanding Over Wal-Mart Lobbying, and the Death Star Petition
December 11, 2012
Some of the nation's biggest banks are defendants in a whole new round of lawsuits over subprime mortgages, with potential liability in the hundreds of billions. WalMart is accused of illegal lobbying in India, though it all seems to be a misunderstanding.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 27: New SEC Chair Has Private Sector Experience, Norquist Unbowed, and more
November 27, 2012
The new SEC chairwoman came back to government through the revolving door. The anti-tax pledge's creator isn't bending. And support for public financing from an unexpected source.
Small Donors, Billionaires, Corporations and a Loan Funded Party Conventions
October 18, 2012
The story of how the conventions were funded this year follows much the same path as the whole campaign finance narrative this year -- the Republicans dominated the money game, pushed by big dollar donations from billionaires, while Democrats turned to traditional allies and two big hometown corporations to pay their convention bill.
Capital Eye Opener, Sept. 21: Club for Growth Targets Graham, Pawlenty's New Gig, and a Super PAC Sits on Its Money
September 21, 2012
The conservative Club for Growth takes aim at Lindsey Graham, while Tim Pawlenty takes a lucrative new job -- and removes himself from consideration for a Romney cabinet slot. And billionaires donate to a pro-Republican, pro-gay marriage super PAC that hasn't done anything yet.
Several Controversial Banks Curb Lobbying Expenses
July 20, 2012
Amid recent media reports of banks manipulating interest rates, cheating consumers, and doing business with money launderers, the Center for Responsive Politics' early review of second quarter lobbying filings reveals a a noticeable drop in lobbying expenditures for a few (now infamous) banks. Barclays, whose CEO Bob Diamond resigned last month after the British bank was fined for manipulating information that affects a key interest rate known as LIBOR, barely registered a lobbying presence over the last three months.


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Shame on you if you aren't already click-clacking your way to plastic musical instrument heaven today. Harmonix's Rock Band 3 releases today on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS and many reviews are already calling it the "best rhythm game ever."
If you're the poor soul that hosts your circle of friends' Rock Band get togethers, there's at least a $129.99 investment you have to make today to buy the game and new keyboard peripheral. On the bright side, it's an actual MIDI keyboard so you can justify it by saying you got a "real" musical instrument, but we all know you're just going to use it to hit five colored notes while getting drunk with your friends.
It's alright. No one's judging you. Except maybe your mom.
To celebrate a return to the best home karaoke platform ever, I've put together a Grooveshark playlist of 82 of the 83 songs in Rock Band 3. (The only song not on here is John Lennon's Imagine, which i "imagine" is not on Grooveshark because of licensing reasons.) Enjoy getting to know these songs! It'll be especially fun if you don't know Spanish and get roped to sing the Juanes song. My heart goes out to you.

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Governor Ted Strickland has accepted a position as CEO of the Office for Social Dialog for International Labor Organization, a United Nations agency which oversees the development of international labor standards.
"It's something near and dear to my heart, and I'm looking forward to doing that," Strickland told a reporter for the Examiner.
Strickland will begin work in July in Geneva, Switzerland.


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URBANA, Ill. (AP) -- A former Kankakee County Board member has pleaded guilty in federal court to filing a false income tax return.
Larry Dean Gibbs of St. Anne entered an open plea of guilty to one count of filling a false return. U.S. Attorney James Lewis says Gibbs admitted he was not entitled to the $66,000 refund from the Internal Revenue Service he received in 2005 for a trust called the "Larry Dean Gibbs Trust."
Gibbs will be sentenced in March. He faces a prison sentence of up to three years, a $100,000 fine and a restitution order. He might also have to pay a tax-fraud penalty.
Gibbs is free on bond. But U.S. District Judge Michael McCuskey ordered him imprisoned for 14 days in August for repeatedly filing frivolous court claims.
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News: Rihanna & Chris Brown Break Silence On 2009 Incident, "People Won't Stop Asking About It!"
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 9:45PM
Grammy-winning singer Rihanna and Chris Brown have publicly broken silence on their publicized 2009 assault case and have asked fans to move on.
In her tweets, Rihanna revealed how frustrated she was to still be asked about what happened over a year ago.
Chris Brown and Rihanna have moved on from their rocky relationship, and the two singers took to Twitter over the weekend to urge their fans and the media to get onboard. The messages started when a fan of Rihanna's asked the singer to avoid speaking about her relationship with Brown, which ended in February 2009 after Brown assaulted Rihanna on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Rihanna was more than open to responding to the inquiry. "AGREED! People won't stop asking about it! It's f---in' annoying! Nobody wants to relive that, but some ppl can't respect that!" she wrote. "I get it," Rihanna continued in her next message. "They wanna raise awareness to young girls! But it ends up just making me look bitter, pitiful, spiteful and angry!" (MTV)
Brown also hit up Twitter and asked fans to move forward.
Chris took to his Twitter and told both "Team Breezy" and "Rihanna Navy" to move on. "Y'all starting to sound extremely childish! #teambreezy and #rihannanavy It's pointless," Chris Tweeted. "Love team breezy & thank you rihannanavy for supporting ya girl." (OK! Magazine)
Last April, Rihanna publicly revealed being in a new relationship with Major League Baseball star Matt Kemp.
"He's my boyfriend," Rihanna revealed when asked about her relationship with the Los Angeles Dodger player. "It's new and it's fun. And it's nothing too serious, I don't want anything that's gonna take up so much of my energy and my time in a bad way, I just want to have fun and that's what it's about." ("On Air With Ryan")
Speaking with reporter Diane Sawyer last year, RiRi broke down how her February 2009 fight with Brown was allegedly sparked from a text message.
According to Rihanna, the fight started as they were driving away from a pre-Grammy Awards party and Brown received a text message from another woman. "I caught him in a lie, and he wouldn't tell the truth. And I wouldn't drop it," the singer told Diane Sawyer. "I couldn't take that he kept lying to me, and he couldn't take that I wouldn't drop it. It escalated into him being violent towards me. And it was ugly." (New York Daily News)
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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Sex trafficking is now pulling in more attention from our community, even the police.
Wilmington police are now training on how to spot sex trafficking survivors. It's a different approach since local girls or young women are usually mistaken for or choosing to be prostitutes.
Prostitutes are often forced and beaten by their pimps, similar to a domestic violence situation.
The women have no money and nowhere to turn and advocates say police need to know how to help.
Politicians are working on changing the laws in North Carolina. Right now, kids and teens can even be charged with prostitution and advocates say that's wrong because they're clearly victims.
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"Said that she held that gun with two hands, that Emma Jozefiak backed away and that the gun went off twice in her hand," Windsor County Deputy State's Attorney David Cahill said.
Emily Perkins, 27, fidgeted nervously as prosecutors recounted the events from November 2011 when they say the Tunbridge woman shot then-19-year-old Emma Jozefiak three times with a .22 caliber pistol and "left her for dead."
The prosecution says it has a strong case against the Vermont mom.
"We can prove that the defendant shot Emma Jozefiak," Cahill said. "We know that because she told that to the Vermont State Police twice."
But Jozefiak survived and attended Thursday's arraignment with her family. The family of 48-year-old Scott Hill was also in court; he was found dead at his Bethel home next to an unresponsive Jozefiak more than two years ago.
Perkins' pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, burglary, petty larceny and other drug-related charges. Court documents show the relationship between Perkins, Hill and Jozefiak was based on painkiller use. Perkins has been a suspect since the beginning, but the state says her delayed arrest was in part due to her husband's brain cancer. He passed away Jan. 23.
"It's somewhat of a unique fact pattern that we have somebody who is accused of attempted murder and they're married and they have a spouse who has brain cancer," Cahill said. "It's not something that we've dealt with in the past, so I can't say there is a precedent for it."
Perkins' lawyers asked the court to reduce her bail based on her "ties to the community" -- namely her children.
"One girl is in kindergarten and one girl is in head start, so that's about as strong a tie," said Devin McLaughlin, Perkins' lawyer.
The court did show leniency, amending her original hold with bail order.
"The court finds the seriousness of the offense suggests that bail in the amount of $75,000 cash or surety should be posted," Vt. Superior Court Judge Harold Eaton said.
Windsor County prosecutors say the investigation into Scott Hill's murder is still active and they are asking anyone with information to come forward.
"There's always a possibility that more charges could be forthcoming against Miss Perkins or someone else related to this event," Cahill said.
Perkins' parents did not wish to speak to us on camera, but said they were working on bailing their daughter out.
Perkins must also adhere to conditions including staying 300 feet away from Jozefiak, and a 24-hour curfew except for work or legal business and activities with her children. She must also be accompanied by her mother, Peggy Ainsworth, on any outside activities.
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Deputies arrest Greenville man on drug charges
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Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit have arrested a Greenville man on three counts of trafficking in opiates.
James Redmond Jr., 66, was arrested November 27th. Members of the drug unit say they bought oxycodone from Redmond. As a result of the investigation, 270 dosage units of oxycodone with an estimated value of $9,000 were seized.
Redmond was put in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond.
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An Opportunity May Arise if This Stock Crashes Post Earnings
Harsh is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Editor's Note: The initial version incorrectly referred to Eagle Asset Management as a hedge fund, actually it is the asset management arm of Raymond James Financial. This version has been updated and Motley Fool apologizes for the error.
Chipmaker Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) is on a roll this year with the stock gaining close to 60%. This performance is remarkable when we consider that the stock had crashed close to 50% in 2012 as its business faced stiff competition from all sides.
While investors will certainly be happy with Marvell's terrific comeback, its upcoming first-quarter report, which is set to be released on May 23, will play a pivotal role in determining the stock's direction. Let's see what is expected of Marvell and whether it can satisfy the Street's expectations with a decent outlook.
On revenue
Analysts, according to Yahoo! Finance, expect Marvell to post revenue of $721.6 million, which would translate into a decline of 9.4% from the year-ago period if the company hits the mark. However, Marvell shouldn't have much difficulty in hitting the revenue target as it had called for revenue between $700 million and $740 million on its last earnings call, and this was comfortably ahead of consensus estimates.
On earnings
Analysts expect Marvell to earn $0.14 a share, which isn't surprising considering that the company itself had called for such a figure on its previous conference call. However, Marvell had earned $0.23 a share in the year-ago period and its upcoming first-quarter results will most probably show a steep decline in earnings, until and unless it miraculously springs a huge positive surprise like last time.
The earnings outlook for the current fiscal year isn't positive as well, as analysts expect earnings to decline to the tune of 9%.
On outlook
Thus, on a year-over-year basis, Marvell's results would probably paint an ugly picture. However, the stock's direction would come down to what management says over the conference call. According to the commentary on the previous conference call, Marvell's end businesses should continue to improve.
As Fool analyst Michael B. Lewis pointed out, Marvell's mobile business seems ready to bounce back. The company's presence in the Chinese smartphone market could well be one of its major catalysts this year. Chinese consumers are slowly upgrading from budget phones to feature smartphones. This would lead to a huge upgrade cycle in the Middle Kingdom.
Marvell seems to have positioned itself to try and gain as much as possible from this market and its product development initiatives seem promising. Earlier this year, the company had announced a competitive new chip for the Chinese market and it has been investing aggressively into research and development in a bid to get better.
However, a potent threat to Marvell's business comes from Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), which is targeting the burgeoning Chinese market. The maker of Snapdragons had introduced three chips for phones targeted at entry-level smartphones in the Chinese market last year and followed it up with two more chips late last year. In addition, Qualcomm has been growing its relationship with China Mobile, supplying it with TD-SCDMA chips last year. This is one major threat that Marvell should be wary of.
If we take a look at the other two segments of Marvell's business -- Networking and Storage -- both of them did well in the previous quarter and the trend would probably continue, driven by sales of solid-state drives (SSDs) and a better telecom spending environment from last year.
Marvell's businesses seem to be improving and if management provides further evidence that the recovery is set to continue, then it should continue its fantastic run going forward. However, competition is really stiff and the company's rich valuation (21 times trailing earnings) doesn't make it a buy at current levels.
But, if the stock plunges for any reason post earnings and if the valuation comes down to reasonable levels, then Marvell might become an attractive stock to buy, provided its businesses are really showing signs of promise. For the complete analysis of Marvell's upcoming results and its probable direction going forward, check back this space again next week.
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Motorhead is a British rock/metal band that has been fronted by the iconic Lemmy Kilmister since its formation in the mid 1970s. The band has recorded and toured with multiple lineups and been an influence on countless musicians.
Motorhead wrote many heavy metal/rock staples that are covered widely, among them: "Ace of Spades," "(We Are) The Roadcrew," and "Killed by Death." Nonetheless, Kilmister is reluctant to call Motorhead a metal band, preferring the simple moniker of rock-and-roll group. Kilmister has also become a pop culture staple with appearances in films and television ads. He also has a seemingly boundless appetite for partying and touring well past middle age. Motorhead won their first Grammy in 2005 for a cover of Metallica's "Whiplash."
The First Three Decades:
Kilmister formed Motorhead after he was kicked out of Hawkwind in 1975. The band got a slow start but took off with their 1977 eponymous album featuring a cover of "Louie, Louie" and appearances on BBC Radio and Television. Motorhead became a household name in the 1980s, which kicked off with the classic Ace of Spades album. Despite lineup changes Motorhead continued to record and release albums and tour widely, including pivotal appearances at The Monsters of Rock and The Giants of Rock tours.
21st Century:
Motorhead has shown no signs of slowing down in their fourth decade. The band has recorded five studio albums since 2000, including the well-received 2008 album Motorizer. Their songs continue to be used in movies and films and elsewhere; Lemmy even penned theme music for professional wrestler Triple H.
If You Like Motorhead, You Might Want To Check Out:
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Current Band Members:
Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals, Bass (1975-present)
Phil Campbell - Guitar (1984-present)
Mikkey Dee - Drums (1992-present)
Former Band Members:
Larry Wallis - Guitar (1975-1976)
Fast Eddie Clarke - Guitar (1976-1982)
Brian "Robbo" Robertson - Guitar (1982-1984)
Mick "Würzel" Burston - Guitar (1984-1995)
Lucas Fox - Drums (1975)
Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor - Drums (1975-1984, 1987-1992)
Pete "Frank" Gill - Drums (1984-1987)
Tommy Aldridge - Drums (1992)
Motorhead Discography:
1977 Motörhead (Chiswick)
1979 Overkill (Bronze)
1979 Bomber (Bronze)
1980 Ace of Spades (Bronze and Mercury)
1982 Iron Fist (Bronze and Mercury)
1983 Another Perfect Day (Bronze)
1984 No Remorse compilation (Bronze)
1986 Orgasmatron (GWR)
1987 Rock 'n' Roll (GWR)
1992 March ör Die (Epic)
1993 Bastards (ZYX)
1995 Sacrifice (CMC)
1996 Overnight Sensation (CMC)
1998 Snake Bite Love (CMC)
2000 We Are Motörhead (CMC)
2002 Hammered (Sanctuary)
2004 Inferno (SPV)
2006 Kiss of Death (SPV)
2008 Motörizer (Steamhammer)
2010 The World Is Yours (UDR)
2013 Aftershock (UDR)
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There aren't many duds in the Motorhead catalog. But if you had to pick just one the best bet is to go outside of their studio work and pick up the classic compilation No Remorse. The early omnibus features all of the gritty Motorhead songs that are must-listens and concert perennials and eliminates many of the tracks that have been forgotten during a long and prolific career.


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I don't know if everybody knows this, but Al Davis was a bit stuck in the Old School ways of football. I hope you got the sarcasm there because it was pretty thick. From the defense the Raiders played to the way they scouted players, it was all traditional Al Davis in Oakland California. Rest in peace Al along with the way his teams were put together, and hello to the new age of football.
Those who know me know I am not anti-Al. However, there were many things that he did that were completely outdated and it is very exciting to see the Raiders move forward into the new world of football and technology. Reggie McKenzie recognized this lack of present day techniques right away and has been busy upgrading the way the team does things. He updated everything from the computers and software to the very scouts out there finding future Raiders. It was due and the benefits of this evolution are going to be widespread across every aspect of the Raiders organization.
The hiring of George Li as a Football Operations Statistical Analyst is proof that the evolution is in full swing. The fact that the team went out and hired a guy as a defensive assistant on the team last year after having spent 5 years as the NFL Network lead researcher speaks volumes. Reggie McKenzie is staying true to wanting to keep real football minds in employment while also hiring someone who has to be considered one of the top statistical analysts out there. Being employed as the lead researcher for the NFL Network is quite a qualification for anybody to have on their resume.
While these new changes are being implemented, there will probably be some growing pains as well. So be it. There is no reason not to use the statistical analysis that is possible nowadays to improve this team. The future of the NFL is going to be based around using statistics generated by computers more and more, and the Raiders must adapt to survive. Reggie knows this already and is doing what he needs to do for his team to be successful for years to come.
It will be interesting to see next year's offseason with the changes that are being made now being fully utilized. As Reggie and many others have said "Rome wasn't built in a day", so it will take some time before we notice the changes being implemented. We might not ever really notice the effects, but know that they are happening and that this team will be better for them.
I don't know if moneyball is completely adaptable to the NFL, and I don't know if that is the direction the Raiders really are heading. What I know is that to compete in today's NFL you need to be able to see the trends, and nothing clearly shows the trends better than statistical analysis by computer. The more comprehensive use of statistics is necessary for the survival of a successful franchise. The future is here and the Oakland Raiders are finally in a position where they can grab hold and hang on tight!


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Queen's students mentor local youth, head to international competition
High school-aged inventors mentored by Queen's University technological education students and industry mentors from the community took top awards at a recent robot-building competition.
The students were tasked with building a robot to throw frisbees and climb a pyramid. The Kingston team won the top-seeded rookie team award and the rookie all-star award at the FIRST Robotics Canada competition, and earned a berth at the international finals in St. Louis, Missouri.
Inspired by Christine Bibic, administrative assistant, FIRST Robotics Canada, Lynda Colgan (Education) approached Ken Ball (Workshop Supervisor, Technological Education Program) to see if the Queen's technical education students could use the on-campus workshop to build the robot for the competition. She then started reaching out to the community to build the team.
"By grade three, 50 per cent of students don't like science and we have fewer teacher candidates interested in teaching subjects like math and physics," says Dr. Colgan. "We need people to inspire our children."
With 13 students on board, the Wild About Family and Friends Learning Engineering and Science (WAFFLES) team was born. This is the first time a team in Canada has been established without direct ties to a specific high school.
"Any student could join our team as long as they were committed," says Dr. Colgan. "We focused on the educational opportunity it provided, not on winning. We were an incredible long shot and we didn't even have a budget – all we had was enthusiasm."
The team designed and built a robot able to pick up and throw Frisbees and also climb a ladder. Mr. Ball said this opportunity not only inspired the teacher candidates – it also gave them a once in a lifetime experience.
"A lot of young people play sports but there is a very remote chance they will become professionals in that field," says Mr. Ball. "In science, all of these students can become pros if they want to. This competition gave them a solid start."
Along with the team awards, high school student Kaley Bibic, who started the community team, was named as a Dean's List Finalist, an award given to two top students at the event. "I didn't think engineering was my type of work when I first started," she says, "but now I love it and I wanted other students to be able to get involved, no matter what school they were from. These competitions make you feel inspired and empowered, like you can do anything."
The WAFFLES team travels to St. Louis for the FIRST Robotics World Championships on April 24.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Oklahoma Lottery Commission is looking for the state's two newest millionaires.
Lottery officials announced Thursday that two separate Powerball tickets from this week's drawing correctly matched all five white-ball numbers for a $1 million prize.
One of the tickets purchased in the Johnston County town of Ravia added the Power Play option to multiply the prize to $2 million. The ticket was bought at an E-Z Mart at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 22.
The other $1 million ticket was purchased at a Murphy USA gas station in Owasso.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 11, 13, 20, 27 and 59. The Powerball number was 26.
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kangding ray aka david letellier arrives at raster-noton artist collective with his first album STABIL. born in france and based in berlin, letellier evolved as a guitarist and drummer in various bands whose influences ranged from rock and pop to jazz before moving into electronic music. STABIL is a reflection of letellier's background as it integrates guitar loops, bass lines, residual noise, acoustic instruments and digital anomalies to create a textured soundscape. as the label is looking into new directions, kangding rays' debut makes it's mark as an interesting attempt to find a balance between the flow of melodies and the ever changing structure of rhythm.
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Statement of State Bar President Anthony Joseph on the Death of Rep. Demetrius Newton
"The Alabama State Bar mourns the death of Representative Demetrius Newton, a civil rights icon, lawyer and public servant. His legacy will be known for fighting against social injustices and the impact those efforts had on the civil rights movement. He was a man who exemplified fairness and integrity. As both lawyer and judge he was well respected by all his colleagues. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and remain secure in the belief that he is in a better place and will be rewarded for his life and many contributions to the citizens of Alabama."


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The Illinois Department of Public Health has offered a number of health and safety tips to avoid injury and illness over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. List of firework shows in Chicago and suburbs
"We want everyone to stay safe while celebrating the holiday and throughout the summer. I encourage all Illinois residents to use and share these tips for a more enjoyable summer," advised Dr. Hasbrouck.
Hasbrouck advises people to use safety precautions when swimming at the beach, lake and swimming pool:
• Supervise young children around water
• Always use life jackets and secure personal flotation devices
• Avoid alcohol while supervising children and before or during swimming, boating, or waterskiing
• Shower before you enter a swimming pool and do not swim if you have diarrhea
• Be aware of the local weather conditions and forecast, especially watch for thunderstorms with lightening
• Know and obey the posted warnings about beach conditions
• Pay attention to lifeguards and posted instructions
• Prevent access to water when pool is not in use
Hasbrouck says it is also important to be safe in the sun:
• Never leave anyone, including pets, alone in a closed, parked vehicle
• Apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outside
• Increase your intake of fluids - drink more liquid than your thirst indicates; avoid alcohol and caffeine
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loosing-fitting clothing
• Be aware of heat exhaustion symptoms: heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, clammy skin, pale or flushed complexion, and fast and shallow breathing
• Wash hands and keep surfaces clean
• Make sure all meat and poultry are properly cooked
• Use a clean plate and utensils when taking food off the grill
• Keep hot food hot and cold food cold
• Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, and if you have doubts, throw it out
Hasbrouck said it is important to use insect repellent to prevent West Nile virus:
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It is a smartphone app that lets passengers order a cab with two taps, either on the iPhone or Android.
The app has been downloaded nearly 200,000 times.
Hailo founder Jay Bregman's pitch:
"The taxi market is fundamentally inefficient. In every major city, drivers spend 30 to 50 percent of their time desperately looking for passengers, while people find it difficult to find a taxi. Hailo was conceived to solve this problem -- inefficiency on the driver side and lack of accessibility for passengers."
The company was founded by three London cab drivers and three entrepreneurs in November 2010.
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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The bobblehead frenzy has begun. This season's Boise State bobbleheads feature Jamar Taylor, Shea McClellin, DJ Harper and Buster Bronco.
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Create more loving and harmonious relationships with this superb high quality hypnosis CD and MP3 download by Glenn Harrold, the UK's best selling self-help audio author. If you are looking for your perfect partner or aiming to build more success in current relationships, this relaxing self-help audio is for you. Hypnotherapy is uniquely effective in helping you to re-programme your mind to overcome self-doubt and anxiety and develop a new feeling of self confidence. Glenn's highly acclaimed techniques and state of the art production will help you achieve these goals in a safe and natural way.
This high quality recording will help you to develop harmonious relationships with partners, friends, family and even in business. On both hypnotherapy sessions you will hear Glenn's pleasant voice and absorbing 60 bpm sound effects guiding you into a deeply relaxed state of mental and physical relaxation. In this very receptive relaxed state, you will be given a number of post hypnotic suggestions and carefully layered affirmations to help you focus on improving both individual and general relationships in every area of your life. Track two includes a special unconditional love visualisation that will take you in to a very deep state of relaxation.
Glenn has developed a unique hypnotic effect where you will hear background echoed affirmations panning from left to right in your headphones. This deeply relaxing method of delivering multiple suggestions simultaneously to the unconscious mind can facilitate positive changes very quickly. At the end of each track you will be gently brought back to full waking consciousness with a combination of suggestion and music.
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Detox Your Life is a superb high quality hypnosis affirmation recording, which will help you alleviate stress and anxiety and feel inspired and motivated. The 61-minute audio track is separated into two parts, the Intro and the hypnotherapy session, you can choose to skip the intro part after your first listen. There is also no wake up part on this recording so it is ideal for bedtime listening when you need to relax and sleep well.
This recording will take you on a special journey into the deepest levels of relaxation. The subtle background soundscapes supporting Glenn's soothing voice will help you to experience profound feelings of inner peace and relaxation. The focus of the recording is to connect you with your creativity and to help you to feel stronger and happier so that you are able to cope with change and the general ups and downs of modern day life. Like all of Glenn's recordings it combines powerful hypnotherapy techniques with state of the art recording technology. The special background sound effects have been recorded in certain keys and frequencies to help enhance the meditation effect and guide you into a deep state of mental and physical relaxation. The background sounds are a mixture of sea sounds and pink noise, which induces deep feelings of relaxation and calm.
At the deepest point in the hypnosis session you are given a number of post-hypnotic affirmations and direct suggestions to help you connect with a deep feeling of mental and physical relaxation, which will stay with you in your everyday life.
There are also a number of background affirmations, which echo and pan from left to right across the stereo range, ideal when using headphones. This deeply relaxing and powerful method of delivering multiple suggestions simultaneously to the unconscious mind can facilitate positive changes very quickly.
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"Fresh thinking. This tape could stop conflicts. Having used many tapes by the same author/hypnotist, I enjoyed using this tape. There are books on the market which have in-depth scientific studies of what makes relationships work or not work. This tape shows the truth that a lot of those studies are just plain silly. What one needs is to be comfortable loving another and to understand that oneself deserves to be loved in return. This tape can help us to uncover that truth within ourselves."
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ALEXANDRIA, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - The Rapides Parish School board has set a hearing on charges against a suspended Glenmora principal.
The board will hear evidence regarding allegations that Brian Parmley, principal of Glenmora Elementary and High School, failed to conduct observations and/or evaluations on Nov. 20.
The school board voted 8-1 Monday to set the hearing date.
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Next week, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors might learn if they will face penalties for buying $113,000 worth of police radios before getting the proper approval.
Last month, the Board ordered 45 radios for the Byram Police Department. The brand is EF Johnson. 3 On Your Side surprised Board President George Smith when we informed him last week that the Communication Commission had not received their request for the purchase. Any purchase of communications equipment exceeding $100,000 must get prior approval.
Chris Epps, who heads the Commission, says the proper paperwork is now in house. It will go to a procurement committee, then to the full commission for approval.
Commission members will have to discuss whether the county will be liable for buying the radios without approval first.
The City of Byram won't be taking the radios. The Board of Aldermen has authorized the purchase of 60 Motorola radios for about $233,000. That purchase request has been approved by the Commission.
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Toxic Waters: Regulatory Absence Allows Chemical, Coal and Farm Industries to Pollute US Water SuppliesWe speak to New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg about the latest in his investigative series "Toxic Waters," which examines the worsening pollution in the nation's water systems. Duhigg joined us last month to discuss how chemical companies have violated the Clean Water Act more than 500,000 times in the last five years, most without punishment. Since then he has written articles focusing on how coal-fired power plants and...Oct 22, 2009 | Story
Actress Daryl Hannah, Climate Scientist James Hansen Among 30+ Arrested Protesting Mountaintop Removal in West VirginiaMore than thirty people were arrested on Tuesday, including NASA climate scientist James Hansen and actress Daryl Hannah, protesting mountaintop removal in West Virginia. The protesters were charged with obstructing officers and impeding traffic after they sat down in the middle of the road outside of the facility run by Massey Energy. It was the latest protest in a growing civil disobedience campaign against mountaintop removal. We speak with...Jun 24, 2009 | Story
"We All Live in the Coal Fields": West Virginians Step Up Protests as EPA OKs New Mountaintop RemovalAt least thirty people were arrested in West Virginia Saturday as protesters marked a new phase of Operation Appalachian Spring, a campaign to end mountaintop removal mining. The protests came just a week after the Obama administration gave the green light for forty-two more mountaintop removal permits in a major victory for the coal industry. We speak to journalist Jeff Biggers, author of the book United States of Appalachia: How Southern...May 29, 2009 | Story
The Struggle Against Mountaintop Removal: Leading Activist Mike Roselle Continues Fight Against Destructive Coal MiningThe Environmental Protection Agency recently dealt a blow to the coal mining industry when it delayed hundreds of mountaintop coal mining projects for a new review of their environmental impact. But the EPA decision still leaves in place hundreds of existing permits for mountaintop removal. The group Climate Ground Zero has been leading protests and peaceful direct actions against the company Massey Energy to prevent mountaintop removal at...Apr 08, 2009 | Story
Capitol Climate Action: Mass Civil Disobedience in D.C. Against Use of Coal at Capitol Hill Power PlantOver a thousand activists representing a broad alliance of civic groups are converging on Washington, D.C. today for the country's largest mass civil disobedience against global warming. Dubbed the "Capitol Climate Action," people are demonstrating against coal at the Capitol Hill Power Plant, which still uses coal to heat and cool several key buildings, including House and Senate offices, the Library of Congress, the Supreme...Mar 02, 2009 | Story
This weekend, an estimated 12,000 young people were at the D.C. Convention Center for Power Shift '09, the largest youth summit on climate change in history. College and high school students from all fifty states, all Canadian provinces, as well as a dozen countries, came together to discuss organizing for a clean energy revolution on the local and national levels. We hear some of their voices. [includes rush transcript]Mar 02, 2009 | Story
Parts of Tennessee remain buried under toxic sludge today after a major disaster at a coal plant. A forty-acre pond containing toxic coal ash has collapsed, spilling out millions of gallons of coal ash. Environmentalists say the spill is more than thirty times larger than the Exxon Valdez, but the story has received little national attention. Greenpeace is calling for a criminal investigation. [includes rush transcript]Dec 24, 2008 | Story
West Virginia Grandfather Takes on the Coal Industry: Ed Wiley on His Battle Against Mountaintop Removal MiningIt's been described as "the government-sanctioned bombing of Appalachia." The controversial coal mining practice known as mountaintop removal has been used widely in West Virginia. The technique involves blasting off the tops of mountains and dumping the rubble into valleys and streams. Its use has expanded under the Bush administration. We speak with Ed Wiley, one of the leading activists behind the grassroots effort to stop mountaintop...Apr 29, 2008 | Story
"What this Rule Change Amounts to is a Declaration of War Against the Appalachian People": Opponents of Mountaintop Removal Decry Bush's New Mining RulesThe Bush administration is poised to issue regulations today that would legalize and expand the controversial coal mining practice known as mountaintop removal. The technique involves blasting off the tops of mountains and dumping the rubble into valleys and streams. We speak with Appalachian activist Vernon Haltom of Coal River Mountain Watch. [includes rush transcript]Aug 24, 2007 | Story
Were the Deaths of the 12 Coal Miners Preventable? A Look At the History of Safety Violations at the Sago MineLast year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration filed 200 alleged violations against the Sago mine. 46 citations were issued in the past three months–18 of them were considered "serious and substantial." We speak with investigative reporter Ken Ward of the Charleston Gazette (WV) who closely monitors the mining industry. [includes rush transcript]Jan 05, 2006 | Story
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WSVN -- Judge Ana Maria Pando: "Good morning."
Attorney: "Good morning, how are you?"
County Court Judge Ana Maria Pando handles civil cases in her Hialeah courtroom. But now she is being asked to step down to rescue herself from some of those cases.
So far, five attorneys have filed 16 motions charging Judge Pando violated the Code of Judicial Conduct, "As she lent the prestige of her judicial office to advance the private interests of Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation Center Inc."
Carmel Cafiero: "Florida Wellness has had a number of cases before Judge Pando. Late last year the company told the State the corporation was dissolving. That was apparently a mistake."
An accountant for Florida Wellness accidentally sent the state paperwork the company was closing. Using her judicial stationary, Judge Pando wrote the state to help get the company's operating status returned. State records show the company was then reactivated by "court order".
Carmel Cafiero: "Tell us what you think about a judge writing a letter like this."
We showed the letter to Nova Southeastern law professor Bob Jarvis. He teaches ethics and says judges should not become advocates.
Bob Jarvis, Nova Southeastern University: "There's no reason why a judge should be writing on behalf of anybody to begin with, certainly not on her official stationary. But if this is a party that is regularly in her court, or that has even been in her court, I mean that just makes the appearance of impropriety even greater and really makes it inappropriate even more so for a judge to have done what she did."
Judge Pando is up for reelection but has no opposition. So far she has raised close to $70,000. Among the contributors- $2,000 from four Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation Centers, reported the month after the letter was sent.
The judge turned down our request for an interview.
Carmel Cafiero: "I just want to talk with her about the reasons behind her writing that letter."
Judge Pando's bailiff told me she couldn't talk about the issue because the recusal motions are pending.
Sgt. at Arms: "Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. The Supreme Court of Florida is now in session."
In 2005, Judge Pando was reprimanded for violating the judicial code of conduct.
Chief Justice Barbara Pariente: "You have conducted yourself in a manner unbecoming a member of the judiciary."
The issues before the court then involved campaign donations and misleading statements. It ended with a fine and a warning.
Chief Justice Barbara Pariente: "A second ethical breach by a judge will be viewed far more harshly."
It remains to be seen how this latest controversy will impact Judge Pando, if at all.
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Saw a special offer that might be of interest to the juniors and seniors here. U.S. News College Compass is offering a free year of their college profile search. Not sure if it's any better than some of the other resources out there, but at the cost of $0, it's not a bad option to have. Apparently Google has a special deal going on with them.
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Recently I've come across a very interesting HBR article about the meaning of this question and career planning. "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" is one of most heard questions in job interviews because it provides the interviewer with a false certainty of the applicant's ambition level. In reality, it measures the applicant's ability to say what's expected of him.
To further apprehend the problem with this question, let's take my own example:
-10 years ago, I was passionate about Math and living in Brazil. I was saving money to have my first and probably only trip to Europe. Less than a year later, I was joining an exchange program in France.
- 5 years ago, I was a high potential trainee within a global corporation. My desire was to work in production and make a quick ascending career. Less than 2 years later, I moved towards commercial projects, discovered a higher meaning in people management and moved to Belgium.
The truth is that my life has gone through a series of organic transformations. It hasn't been linear and it never will. As a matter of fact, the long careers in a single company, the corporate ladder, the unshakeable family structure, the "offer-demand" equilibrium and the geographical stability are for a majority of us a thing of the past.
Generation Y careers are not shaped by plans, but dreams and passions
Yers have learnt that middle term plans are just guesses and that they reduce our flexibility to accept opportunities. While older generations struggle with the concept, Generation Y has fully embraced serendipity.
Moreover, they have the confidence and conviction that business is nothing like rocket science. To them, most positions can be filled by those willing to learn the ropes.
The lives of talented Yers are therefore marked by diverse and converging passions, a stronger awareness to opportunities and a drive to acquire the skills for the next step. For that reason, Yers career directions might seem illogical to the common recruiter, while holding enormous meaning for them.
Understanding Yers "life is organic" philosophy is the key to retaining them
Yers are not in search for promises of linearity and stability. Instead, they're offering their talent, skills and original work ethics in exchange of support in their quest for purpose. Underlying the most surprising attitudes of Yers in the workplace hides this unwritten contract.
So the next time you're in front of an applicant with a varied career path lift your judgments for a second and ask yourself which questions will best assess his chances for success. Forget about the 5-year career plan: don't try to fit him into a broken mold!
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The Arizona Legislature has quickly approved a special $6.8 million appropriation that will let the state's child welfare agency to hire 192 new workers right away.
The Senate and House of Representatives voted Thursday on identical bills authorizing the spending.
The money is a key part of Gov. Jan Brewer's effort to remake the agency. The proposal shifts $1.1 million in the current budget and gives the agency another $5.7 million.
Brewer pulled Child Protective Services from its parent agency on Jan. 13 and made it a stand-alone department reporting to her.
Also winning approval was a $1.46 million request for the Independent Redistricting Commission and $100,000 to fight subpoenas issued to current and former lawmakers about their communications concerning 2010's Senate Bill 1070.
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A committee of South Dakota's senators dropped a bill requiring recipients of the state's Opportunity Scholarship to reside in the state five extra years.
South Dakota Department of Education Secretary Melody Schopp says the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship is an incentive for high school students to take on rigorous curriculum. The scholarship rewards those students for choosing to stay in South Dakota for post-secondary education.
The proposed bill amends South Dakota's Opportunity Scholarship by requiring a recipient to agree in writing that he or she will reside in South Dakota for five years after graduating from an eligible institution.
The recipient then agrees that failure to meet those new provisions would convert the scholarship into an interest-bearing loan.
The South Dakota Board of Regents argued that the Opportunity Scholarship is not a loan service. Department of Education Secretary Melody Schopp said the bill could do the opposite of what the Opportunity Scholarship incentivizes. Schopp said the uncertainty for 18-year-olds to know if they will be in South Dakota in nine years disincentives students to take rigorous courses.
Proponents of SB 213 marked the bill as an investment. Proponents said the state spends so much money on recruiting people to South Dakota and that the state should spend money in keeping people in South Dakota.
The bill failed by a vote of 5-2.


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Disney Reusing Drawings from Other Disney Cartoons?
Looks like the Disney Vault has a purpose after all – to keep us from realizing how similar our favorite classic Disney movies truly are. According to this video, Disney has no problem with using old cartoon drawings to create new cartoons.Source: Today's Big Thing
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16 comments:
- Melissa said...
Love outdoor spaces
- May 2, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- Fletcher- High Cotton Style said...
Who needs furniture in the living room when you have a kozy koop?! I'm sure they're enjoying it.
- May 2, 2012 at 11:12 AM
- Elena said...
LOVE your floors! Do you have details on the wood? We're doing ours in a few weeks. Thanks!
- May 2, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- paula said...
Love them! I was eying the same collection but the deep sofa for our patio.
- May 2, 2012 at 3:31 PM
- Kim@Chattafabulous said...
I love that you furnished the patio first. Nothing better than sitting outside on a warm night!
- May 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM
- Maria @ All Things Luxurious said...
What a pretty patio! Love the brick! :-)
- May 3, 2012 at 1:14 AM
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- May 3, 2012 at 7:39 AM
- reviews said...
it looks perfect there!
- May 3, 2012 at 7:40 AM
- emmanoelle said...
I also love the floors. Very nicely polish. Nice patio furniture as well. furniture
- May 3, 2012 at 7:43 AM
- a' la mode said...
I'll pop right over with a bottle!!! Looks great!! xoxo shel
- May 3, 2012 at 9:19 AM
- Stephanie Sabbe said...
Love me some summer classics, but your world market picks look great! Ah wine! I have a lasagna in the oven and am trying to peer pressure Bryan into walking down the street to get me a bottle! mama has had a long day
- May 3, 2012 at 6:17 PM
- Moxie Maley said...
Looks great!!
- May 3, 2012 at 11:09 PM
- satisfyingspacesblog.com said...
The outdoor furniture looks great and you got it in time to really enjoy it since the warm weather is here. My new living room looks like your living room right now. We need furniture too and I don't even know where to start.
Have a great weekend!
- May 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM
- Eleven Gray said...
I love your floors! The backyard looks great. I can't wait to see hwat you do with the place! I recently switched over to a new blog at 11gray.com. I'd love for you to come visit! Much love- Jessica (formerly of LAvender and Lilies)
- May 7, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- Daryl Carver said...
Nice patio you have there! And I cannot help but notice the wooden chairs you have. I found some of that in DCG Stores! take a look at it.
- May 23, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- David said...
I just love the furniture you set outside! It's simply amazing..
New Furniture For sale
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Today on "The List" we're talking about the cover of "Rolling Stone". It is of course typically reserved for rock stars and celebrities. But it's latest cover is causing a big stir.
The magazine decided to put accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on the cover, and it's ignited an online outrage the the magazine is glamoring a terrorist. But the magazine says the article itself is a deeply researched account of the suspect.
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Little Dorothy covers "Ghostbusters" theme
Argentina's own Little Dorothy has put their own unique spin on the classic Ghostbusters theme song. The video for the cover, featured below, combines clips of the band along with memorable moments from the film.
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LA VIDA Summer Program for Teens
Jessie Urban
The LA VIDA Program is a community-based participatory research program that works with Latina survivors of domestic violence and their children, and the southwest Detroit community. This program operates out of Community Health and Social Services Center, Inc., a community health center situated in southwest Detroit providing health care for the uninsured and underinsured. The LA VIDA program was designed through community input and offers short-term counseling and safety planning for victims of domestic violence, court advocacy and translation, Amigas support groups for women, counseling for children and teens who witness domestic violence, counseling for teen survivors of dating violence and sexual assault, and prevention programs that focus on the faith communities and children and youth. A Spanish speaking male batterer intervention is also offered. The LA VIDA Program is affiliated with the Urban Research Center (URC), housed at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. This program brief spotlights a summer program for teen girls that took place from July through August, 2005.
Program Description
The goals of the LA VIDA summer program were:
Goal 1: To increase knowledge of participants in the program around healthy and unhealthy relationships, dating violence and sexual assault.
Goal 2: To provide participants with skills which reduce the likelihood of becoming involved in unhealthy relationships later in life.
Goal 3: To enable participants to spread the information and skills they have learned in this program to teach other teens about sexual assault and dating violence.
Sessions were designed to be interactive and included artwork and poetry. Activities were incorporated from several curricula, including "Reaching and Teaching Teens to Stop Violence," "Safedates," and LA VIDA's Amigas curriculum. Participants met for two sessions per week, each session lasting two hours over the course of five weeks and discussed and explored the themes outlined in the curriculum box (see Box 1 below). The program was held at Latino Family Services' Youth Program, a neighboring non-profit located within southwest Detroit. At the end of the sessions, an art display was held at CHASS Center to showcase participants' artwork and poetry, and this display was attended by participants, family members, friends and community members.
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Target Population
The LA VIDA Summer Prevention Program was targeted to Latina and other southwest Detroit teen girls. Specific needs of this population include cultural sensitivity and incorporation of culture throughout the program, and fun and interactive sessions where teens could explore their identities. Participants were recruited from the local high school through partnerships formed with the CHASS school-based clinic and from individuals already enrolled in the summer program held at Latino Family Services, a local community-based organization.
"Preliminary findings indicate that the program was effective in improving the self-esteem of individuals with lower self assessment of their worth than the participants overall"
The evaluation design involved a pre/post test, journaling throughout each session and a qualitative post reflection on the results, accomplishments, facilitating factors and challenges. All 21 teens completed the pre/post test. Outcome data is still being analyzed. Preliminary findings indicate that the program was effective in improving the self-esteem of individuals with lower self assessment of their worth than the participants overall. The overall satisfaction with the program averaged out to be 9.1 on a 10 point scale. All participants said that they would recommend this program to a friend. Additionally, many of the participants shared stories around discussing the information provided in the program with their relatives and peers, indicating the reach of this information went beyond just the participants.
Although this program was not designed to be a group for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and never evolved into a therapy group, the girls who had experienced abuse indicated that the activities done in the sessions were therapeutic in terms of helping them to process and move forward.
Facilitating Factors
This curriculum is not currently available to the public. For more information on this program and resources, contact:
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PHOTO CALL: A Sneak Peek at the Society of Illustrators' Al Hirschfeld Exhibit
By Matthew Blank
The work of legendary caricaturist Al Hirschfeld is now on exhibition at The Society of Illustrators through June 2. Playbill.com offers an exclusive sneak peek at some of the items on display.
The Society of Illustrators presents Al Hirschfeld, Characterist, an assemblage of 25 Hirschfeld drawings - many of which have never been exhibited before - that range from 1937 to 2000.
"This collecton of drawings showcases Hirschfeld's remarkable talent for capturing the character of his subjects, while simultaneously providing valuable visual documentation of the world of performance. Noted performers include Groucho Marx, Ed Wynn, the Lunts, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Helen Hayes, Jennifer Jones, Burgess Meredith, Nancy Walker, Ruth Gordon, George Segal, Zoe Caldwell, Tim Curry and Fran Leibowitz."
Al Hirschfeld, Characterist will be on display in the Hall of Fame Dining Room at the Society of Illustrators through June 2.
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It's just another cool green (and wet) Monday.
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Last year's climate change talks in Copenhagen left many disillusioned. How can they succeed this time? Our policy expert says to forget a comprehensive agreement and get these simpler things done.
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Once the champagne is drunk, the noisemakers go silent, the balloons pop and the New Year's kisses end, 2013 will bring one nasty hangover for cash-strapped B.C. taxpayers.
Taxes, fees and levies from all levels of government are set to go up, leaving even less of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
It already started when January's Medical Services Premium bills arrived in the mail in late December. The B.C. government has raised their so-called health care tax again – this time from $128 per month for a family to $133. That means the MSP has increased 24 per cent in just three years – adding $300 in annual taxes.
The MSP tax hike is especially objectionable. Even if you don't use the health-care system, you are forced to pay this so-called "user fee." And it's hardly an "insurance premium" either. When you drive too fast or cause a lot of car accidents, your car insurance premium rightfully goes up.
If you act just as recklessly with your health, you pay the same MSP as the local health nut.
In truth, it's a regressive tax.
If you make $30,001 a year, or $3 million a year, you pay the same $133 MSP a month. Of course, politicians and government workers don't care much — your taxes pick up their MSP tab, so they don't even see a bill. MSP is for the little people who don't work for government.
Your net pay will also shrink this year thanks to the federal government. British Columbians earning at least $47,400 will pay $51.50 more in Employment Insurance premiums in 2013; their employers will kick in another $71.61.
Anyone earning over $51,100 will also pay $49.50 more in Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions this year. Employers will kick in a matching amount.
Government monopolies are also increasing their prices. B.C. Hydro's latest 3.91 per cent increase will take effect April 1, costing the average homeowner another $36 a year plus tax. No word on whether 99 per cent of their staff will continue to get bonuses this year.
In Metro Vancouver, TransLink will raise their share of property taxes by roughly 1.5 per cent on July 1, thanks to legislation that makes an increase virtually automatic.
Virtually every city hall in B.C. — with very few exceptions such as Penticton — will take more in property taxes on July 1. Most hikes are in the neighbourhood of three per cent– twice the rate of inflation. Regional districts are also upping their tax grab on July 1.
These are just the taxes we know about. February's provincial budget will have to deal with the transition back to the PST, and could include business tax increases, a carbon tax hike, lowering personal tax exemptions and raising the MSP again.
All these different governments and agencies justify their increases by stressing how it's just a few more dollars — hardly noticeable to the average family. But there's still only one taxpayer and in 2013, our burden will get heavier, thanks to governments that would rather raise taxes than deal with their core spending issues.
Happy New Year, taxpayers. We hope you survive the experience.
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NEW YORK (RNN) - A new ad campaign designed to target the alarming HIV infection rates among young gay men encourages them to have conversations with their partners - the people they kiss - about their sexual histories.
"Kiss & Tell" features the work of famed celebrity photograph Mike Ruiz, whose images now line New York's subway trains and community venues. While it specifically targets black and Latino youth - the two populations most vulnerable to new infections - organizers feel the campaign's message is a universal one.
"The message of 'Kiss & Tell' shows gay youth that there are other teens who are not afraid to be who they are," said Sammie McPherson, one of the campaign's poster boys. "There are teens out there having the same thoughts and going through similar experiences."
The campaign does not instruct its target audience to participate in sexual activity. That choice is a personal one. Rather, it encourages them to make safe and educated choices if they choose to be intimate.
"To think that this campaign promotes promiscuity is ignorant. And that ignorance - plus homophobia - keeps gay men blinded from getting support," McPherson said. "If you speak about the numbers around HIV rates in the gay community, you can see how important this campaign is."
Janet Weinberg, chief operating officer of Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), highlighted the dangers facing these young men by sharing the most recent HIV statistics available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which shows an alarming 48 percent increase in infections among young black men 13 to 29 years old between 2006 and 2009.
"What we know is if we don't talk about sex, it doesn't stop happening," she said. "It happens, and it doesn't happen safely."
While "Kiss & Tell" has Ruiz's stamp on it, the campaign was actually conceived by a group of youth ages 13 to 19 who saw the need to help their peers who are becoming HIV-infected at an early age. Each is a member of Club1319, a special youth leadership development program sponsored by GMHC.
"Thirteen to 19 year olds get it," Weinberg said. "They understand the need to kiss, they need to tell and what they're doing isn't wrong. How they do it needs to be safe."
Weinberg says that the biggest roadblock to the practice of safer sex is the continuous shame tied to gay relationships.
"Poverty, racism, sexism," Weinberg said. "It's stigma all driving this, the terrible fear of the consequences when a gay man comes out to the ones he loves."
McPherson, 23, addressed the issue of stigma in his own life.
"A few years ago, I dated another young gay man. I was out of the closet, and my partner was still in the closet. His family was strongly against homosexuality," he said. "So, instead of expressing his love for me in front of them, he would introduce me as his friend."
The relationship ended after just eight months.
The law formerly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and its message of silence heavily advanced society's stigmas of gay relationships, Weinberg said. As the law's repeal was battled out in courts and in Congress, the youth in Club1319 were inspired to rise up and do the opposite: encourage others to "do" kiss and to "do" tell.
"It expresses another side of a gay relationship which is not often shown, and that is an open, honest, loving relationship," McPherson said of Club1319's campaign.
In Ruiz's photos, all common stereotypes of gay men are absent, and average men like McPherson are used in lieu of professional models.
"The bottom line is we've got to instill a sense of empowerment in them," Ruiz said of today's gay youth. "It all boils down to how they feel about themselves."
That feeling comes not just through his imagery but also through the conversations Ruiz hopes to spark from his highly-stylized photos.
"It is better to know what your partner is going through and how to protect yourself through safer sex. It is about protection," McPherson said. "When you set the boundaries, it is safer than not knowing."
When "Kiss & Tell" was launched this Valentine's Day, McPherson found himself in a completely different position than he was with his previous boyfriend. In the front row of the discussion was his partner, also Sammi but with an "I."
"It was amazing to see his enthusiasm about the campaign," McPherson said of Sammi. "It just meant the world to me."
McPherson said the campaign helped bring the pair closer together and gave him assurance of what he was capable of doing - having a loving relationship.
"We want people to love. We want people to make love, have love, feel love," Weinberg said. "We just want them to do it very safely."
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While he's in the news this Valentine's Day for his revolutionary "Kiss & Tell" ad campaign, celebrity photograph Mike Ruiz is hot off the heels of another successful partnership with Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC).
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Tom Brady signed his long-awaited contract extension Friday, just in time to put it behind him before the Patriots embark on their 2010 regular season.
Brady became the highest-paid player in the NFL, agreeing to a four-year contract extension that will pay him $72 million beginning in 2011, with $48.5 million of that sum guaranteed. The extension locks up Brady through the 2014 season, when he will be 37 years old.
This season, Brady will earn $6.5 million in the final season of a six-year deal.
Brady's new deal sets the bar for the other two elite quarterbacks in the league, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, both of whom enter the final year of their contracts.
Since becoming the Patriots' starting quarterback in Week Three of 2001, when he replaced an injured Drew Bledsoe, Brady, a sixth-round draft choice in 2000, has directed his team to three Super Bowls.
Also on Friday, Brady was elected a team captain, along with RB Kevin Faulk, NT Vince Wilfork and LB Jerod Mayo.
With Brady locked up for the long term, the biggest unresolved contract issue in New England is that of OG Logan Mankins, who continues to hold out with no resolution in sight.
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