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Manama, Bahrain | "Reggae has been to the World Cup, samba has been to the World Cup—now it's soca time." So says an announcer on Trinidadian radio, as reported by blogger Nicholas Laughlin.
Six-foot-seven defender Dennis Lawrence could take credit for both of Trinidad & Tobago's goals in the World Cup–qualifying tie with Bahrain. His second-half header off a corner kick sent the island into its first World Cup finals today; on Saturday, the player who joined the side due to Lawrence's intervention, Chris Birchall (see Nov 15), scored the critical equalizer.
Today's second leg commenced with Fox Soccer Channel commentators altering an earlier impression that T&T were the "Soccer" rather than "Soca Warriors." "Soca" is shorthand for "soul calypso," although this may be a gloss by musicologists.
One can trace island interest in the qualifier—neither T&T nor Bahrain has qualified for a previous World Cup finals—through Laughlin's Web log. Laughlin, 30, of Diego Martin, Trinidad, edits the Caribbean Review of Books. As the match progressed, following the precedent established Saturday, Laughlin sustained a "not watching the match" commentary. Today, without a TV, he tried to listen to the match through a convoluted linkage involving Georgia Popplewell, music editor at Caribbean Beat, streaming the audio over an Internet telephony service. But it isn't working. " "It's probably more exciting on radio,' says Georgia on the phone. 'They're just running around.' "
Offices throughout Trinidad are closed as citizens taken an unofficial holiday. Caribbean Free Radio offers a 20-minute audio capsule related to the soccer fever ("The Podcaster's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick," Nov 12), and rock singer and writer Gary Hector of jointpop weighs in during an interview with BC Pires of the Trinidad & Tobago Express. At a crossroads in his musical career, in 1989, Hector says the T&T campaign for the World Cup finals—during which, on the infamous date of 19 November, a late goal by the USA in Port-of-Spain crushed their hopes—"solidified Trinidad & Tobago to me. I found the country through the football team. Not some leader preaching something: my connection to my country came through football: yes, I am a Trinidad & Tobago person."


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|Come experience the Basil Resale Sheridan Difference. What's the Basil Resale Sheridan difference? Free oil changes for life, 6 month/6,000 mile warranty, free shuttle service, awesome deals, great customer service, and amazing used cars. It comes as no surprise that Basil Resale Sheridan is Western New York's # 1 used car dealership!
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- March 24, 2010 at 11:57 am
I recently bought my car from basil resale.In August to be exact…I just took my car in for a routine oil change and was told my car that in 5 months old has issues(leak in transmission line and intermidiate shaft makes noise). I was told these issue are not covered by Basil. My car cost was about 10,000 for a used car and now a mechanic tells me for repairs needed I am looking at about 600.00 more to spend. I have had nothing but problems, I should have seen red flags from the start since the car was never even detailed when I got it, the remote starter remotes did not work, and the car even sporadically has issues with starting period. Basil did reimburse me back for the detail I had to get else where and did fix the remote starters but this has been hassel after hassel I would have kept my old car and put the money I spent on this car had I of known each time I have issues I would get headaches and now they wont even stand by the so called minor issues they sold me
- June 10, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I just purchased a car from Basil. When I picked up the car the detail was not done, the car starter did not work, a new chip in the door, no gas in the tank, they didn't have the extra key and had to wait two hours before I even got out of there. Took the car home and now have new problems. I would love to return it but my 3 days are up. They are suppose to "make it right" on Monday. Will see what happens. Would never go back….
- June 10, 2010 at 9:55 pm
kirsten at least u got 3 days had i had 3 days it woulda been back there and through the front of the dealership in a heartbeat! i cant believe the shit i went through there it was ridiculous and still not solved have to get a lawyer and everything im not taking this lightly and not dropping it untill its resolved and untill i hit a dead end at every turn because this was a horrible experience
recently bought a 07 torrent from basil on sheridan and it has been nothing short of a nightmare, i busted my ass to buy my first car then traded it here for this suv the day i bought it i get home and my brake light is out, i call my sales rep AL MARSHALL and tell him he tells me to bring it in they will take care of it i get there only to hear "its not covered" then my turn signal breaks in the steering column soon after this my windows are bouncing as they roll up and down so now im afraid they may shatter so its abt 85 degrees and im drvining with windows up and ac on doing nothing but wasting gas then my windshiled wiper breaks on the thruway while it is pouring had all these problems within the first month of buying my vehicle and they are not willing to do anythign causing my to loose a 6000 down payment! i am not giving up untill i am reimbursed because the fact they can do this to people and get away with it is disgusting to me!!!!! please if you have had a problem post it
- July 23, 2010 at 7:59 pm
after everything with a lot of help from the basil team, they solved the problems and helped me out which deffinitly changed my views on the dealership from inital experience with them, thanks to their awesome customer service department i was able to get my issues resolved and be comfortable driving in my new car! thanks guys!
- August 3, 2010 at 10:52 pm
I bought a 2004 Ford Taurus from Basil on Abbott Rd. in S. Buffalo. I've had the car 3 months and the airbag sensor is gone, the speedometer is off by 15 miles, the car stalls all the time while driving. I took it back to the dealer and he sent it over to Basil Ford and they put it on their computer and couldn't find anything wrong! Said the speedometer is right on, and wanted to charge me almost $500. to fix the airbag sensor, the speedometer (which were like that when I bought the car) and said they could not guarantee the car would run any better, cause they really had no idea what was wrong with it! I think they need some new mechanics! I will not be recommending Basil to anyone!! I have never had so many problems with any used vehicle that I bought!
- August 3, 2010 at 10:55 pm
I bought a 2004 Ford Taurus from Basil on Abbott Rd. in S. Buffalo. I've had the car 3 months and the airbag sensor is gone, the speedometer is off by 15 miles, the car stalls all the time while driving. I took it back to the dealer and he sent it over to Basil Ford and they put it on their computer and couldn't find anything wrong! Said the speedometer is right on, and wanted to charge me almost $500. to fix the airbag sensor, the speedometer (which were like that when I bought the car) and said they could not guarantee the car would run any better, cause they really had no idea what was wrong with it! I think they need some new mechanics! I will not be recommending Basil to anyone!! I
- October 20, 2010 at 1:28 pm
So I am writing again to let everyone know how awful Basil is. I purchased my van on 6/6/2010, since than the vehicle has been in about 5 times. I have had the van in two or three times for it shaking uncontrollably, within the 90 days. The first response was that it shakes but they do not no why, second response is because of the tires. I was told that there is nothing they can do, I would have to put new tires on to make the van stop shaking and that is why you test drive the vehicle. Ok, don't you think I would have mentioned or probably not have a bought a vehicle that shaked uncontrollably. The van was also brought in for the dash lights flickering, air conditioning not working and the vehicle over heating. Which had nothing to do with the car starter they installed in the vehicle that took 4 times to get working correctly. Ok, here's the kicker–I just found out that they charged me fees for things I did not agree to and was not completed. I have been trying to set up an appointment with Corey the manager (two emails and no response). So the next step is the attorney. Interested to see if fraud is being comitted. (Check your contract that you signed, I found 1 fee that was paid that they did not deduct and an additional fee that they charged for service not done). Do I smell class action law suit? Anyone have the same problems…..Enough is enough. Shady business practices against consumers have to stop. It has to start some where why not with me…. Lastly, I just found out—that my van is worth $9K less than I paid for it. Thanks Joe, your a stand up guy I am sure your family is proud. Wondering how they received bank approval if the vehicle is not even worth what they sold it to me for. Again, class action…..
- December 3, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I will never recomend Basil Resale Sheridan to anyone for purchasing a used car. I caught their former service manage in a lie, they refuse to back their product, instead trying to sell extended service plans. The SUV that I purchased from there has had major problems from day one, and they have never taken responsibility for selling a lemon!
- June 15, 2011 at 5:07 am
Hi, I bought a 2006 Nissan Sentra tears ago at Sheridan basil.
Very happy…it hasn't broken down.
- July 30, 2011 at 3:09 pm
it wil give it a 2 months.
- July 30, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Basil on Sheridan suck, who do they think they are selling use cars that die in months,My impale suck bought it two years ago , the first car inspecting need 1700 of work done, and two years July 30 a other 1700 dollars of work ,Do they even check these cars out, kaite the your dealership go under, like the cars you sell.I hope you can sleep at night.
- August 2, 2011 at 9:29 am
i leased a 2007 cadaillac was told i have bumper to bumer coverage havent had nothing but problems every month and the problems not even covered under the warranty need to know who i need to talk to
- September 3, 2011 at 12:07 pm
if you have a prove you need to talk to the federal trade commission i guess or consult a consumer lawyer those guys need to pay for their actions.
- September 3, 2011 at 12:06 pm
My wife just bought a used car from basil resale sheridan and since the beginning they were deceiving, trying to sell us a car that had a hidden crack on the bumper many things needed some work and they never mentioned it to us, so be careful when u buy from these guys they are the worst. My biggest issue with them is that when we bought the car we had to put a code in the car every month as soon as we make the payments, now on the lease it showed that our payments were due the 10th of every month and in their systems for somehow the payments were due the first of every month, now when that date passes without a payment being made they give you 5 days period grace and then after that the car shuts off, i had to chase these guys literary every month since we bought the car to fix the issue and every time they give me promises that the issue will be fixed, this is my fifth month now and the issue continues and i am about to file a complain against them with the federal trade commission as i am writing this. they don't handle their customers in a professional way and all they care about is how they take your hard earned money, they are so rude and deceiving.
- February 27, 2012 at 8:57 pm
5 words DO NOT BUY FROM HERE! Terrible lying deceiving bad people and worst cars. I read reveiws and thought, no this wont happen to me but sure enough im stuck paying for a lemon needed severe work after after a day of driving. Next time im going to west herr at least they dont sell lemons, even though they dont have great customer service either. Overall dont waste your time or money here.
- March 28, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Don't go to West Herr. They're even worse than what I'm reading here. Bought an 02 Buick LeSabre in 2008. Since then, I've spent approximately $8000 in repairs. Since I bought it in Feb, I didn't realize the air conditioner was broke. They didn't tell me and refused to cover it. The drivers side window regulator broke within 2 days and they tried to charge me $600 to fix it. I was able to talk them down to $300 to find out that's how much any other shop charges. At any rate, West Herr is horrible and I would never buy anything from them again.
- December 6, 2012 at 5:43 am
Bought a 2007 Audi Turbo, 20k purchase. After 2 weeks smoke was blowing out exhaust.. Have been to dealer 7 times trying to get vehicle fixed. They claim its this sensor or that sensor and put me off until lemon period was over.(slick) They then tell me turbo is gone and its not covered. Even though its factory installed. So I paid $500.00 toward the repair. Two weeks later same problem. So I took to Audi dealer who might know what the problem is. After a week in shop they tell me engine needs a ring job. $5400.00. So am driving until my complaint is heard from Attorney Gen. office. If no satisfaction will get lawyer. The sales manageer is a so called person of faith. RIght. Faith in his pocket book. Oh, the dealership is the DELAWARE AVE> Store. DIfferent location same crooks.
- December 19, 2012 at 4:07 pm
My experience with basil resale was horrible after being promised that a deposit I had put down would be available to pick up if I had changed my mind was magically sent to the bank.. on a "misunderstanding" Dealing with the hassle of the policy of ten business days, even though the check had gone through on my end, was ridiculous. Everyone I dealt with was rude, maybe because I am female but none the less I would never recommend anyone going here. Also as soon as i left the dealership I had gone to my own bank to see what type of loan I could get and wouldn't you know instead of the 5.5% THEY said was a "Miracle", MY bank offered me 3%..
- December 19, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Purchased a used 2013 vehicle in 2013. The sales pitch was *very* rushed.
The vehicle was overpriced.
Did not receive advertised rebate.
*Received the vehicle with a filthy interior, including food wrappers under the seats, dirty instrument cluster, grease mark on dash. Appeared to have not been detailed prior to sale. The only saving grace for Basil Resale Center Sheridan is the service department.
Will not recommend this dealer.
- July 7, 2014 at 2:21 pm
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"You are nearly there," said James. "Very close. We are ... so proud of you."Our young hero has accomplished! Perhaps he has triumphed, perhaps he has decided to undertake a Heroic Sacrifice, perhaps he has proven worthy to respond to the Call. How can this be fittingly celebrated? Why, have him be told how proud people are of him! Normally this is said only by people who have reason to be proud: his parents, a Parental Substitute, his mentor, the Team Dad, A Father to His Men, etc. This is usually done for a young hero, whose skills might have been in doubt, and had unquestionably been formed by the person saying it. It may happen very early in the story, as proof that he is ready for the call, but is more common at the end to validate his Character Development. May also be a form of encouragement after The Hero has progressed a certain amount but is feeling discouraged. There is the form "I'm so proud of you." Or "We are so proud of you," if one can speak for more than one (a mother or father for both parents). Then there is the form "Your father would have been so proud of you." Normally addressed to fatherless heroes, though any Disappeared Dad may qualify them. May be spoken by the mother, or by any other mentor. They may not want, even in this moment, to have a Not So Stoic moment, and so distance themselves from the praise. They may be aware that the child craves his father's approval, and would value this. They may also not want to claim too much credit, since saying "I am so proud of you," implies that they have a reason to be proud. While "father" is the commonest, "Your mother (or other figure) would be so proud of you," is also possible, in similar situations. "You should be proud of yourself" is another alternative, which ascribes even more of the credit to The Hero himself. This is, in fact, what the "Well Done, Son!" Guy craves, but the hero has not usually been striving with his eye on it, and the speaker is willing to tell him, freely. This trope can also be Played for Laughs when the child does something despicable or even outright criminal, and the parent approves of their deviant behavior. Alternatively, the trope Don't Tell Mama exists because a crooks wants to hear this and doesn't want their parents to be disappointed in them for taking up a life of crime. Contrast It Has Been an Honor, where the character is usually addressing someone he has not formed, though he may have led him. Powerful potential for a Crowning Moment of Heartwarming right here. Also contrast Disappointed In You. See Your Approval Fills Me with Shame for when they don't want this praise. Also see Like a Son to Me.
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Supplemental thoughts on mapping
In this week's assignment, we used Google Maps and uMapper to plot multiple points on an embeddable map project.
Both tools allow for some customization of basic things – plot points, colors, images, some HTML, etc. But the strength of Google Maps lies in the flexibility of the platform and the Application Programming Interface or API.
APIs are code structures that let bits of software talk to other bits of software. In this case, Google Maps can interact with any number of other Google apps or outside elements to produce automation, data visualization and deeper mapping experiences.
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Here's a look at some fairly basic examples of Google maps with individual plot points and, in a couple cases, using Keyhole Markup Language, or KML feeds. These are geocoded coordinate sets that can be added in bulk to a map – a bit like an RSS feed for mapping.
- Individual plotting – the Michelin Guide
- Using a KML feed from Foursquare to map my checkins. This goes beyond silly games and meeting buddies if you use it strategically – checking in to assignments, following a multi-point story, etc.
- You can also find these KML feeds in other mobile apps. In this case, I plotted points for my daily bike commute in an app called Bike Brain. How could you make use of this type of feature?
Google offers a tool called Forms in Docs that allows you to solicit answers to questions. This is a great app for getting user generated content in it's own right. Have categories with map coordinates or addresses and you can create maps from the corresponding spreadsheet.
This dangerous intersections story is built around a map generated from user submissions using a form.
Beyond the simple
- Toronto cycling collisions interactive map
- Mapping mexico's drug war
- NYT Netflix map
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- Chicago bike accidents
- England poverty riots
Those last two maps were created using Google's Fusion Tables tool. It's not horribly complex, but it does require some spreadsheet kung fu and a willingness to dig into coding a little deeper.
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Talking Timelines with Zach Wise
Due to a guest speaker's schedule, we'll be shifting up a bit from what may be on the syllabus or the schedule we may have discussed.
Zach Wise, an assistant professor at this fine institution, will be dropping by to chat about timelines. Or, more specifically, Timeline, the new Web tool he helped develop with the Knight News Innovation Lab and the Northwestern engineering school.
As reported on the Nieman Journalism Lab blog post:
The Lab — a joint effort between Medill and the engineering school at Northwestern University — has just released this new tool (named Timeline, directly enough) for quick timeline construction. No need for Ruby, Python, or anything more complicated than JavaScript; the material lives in JSON, which most low-level hackers can figure out a way to output from their data stores.
This is a fantastic development as the two real options for creating timelines quickly before were Flash – time-consuming and somewhat difficult – or using a few Web-based tools that bring with them a raft of issues. Zach, who most recently was an award-winning multimedia producer at the New York Times, will talk with us about the new tool and we'll look at using it for the timeline assignment, which will be this week's discussion point.
If we have time we may do some in-class work on using a couple of those timeline tools. I'm frankly not sure how easily we'll be able to use Timeline for our purposes – Zach's discussion may clear that up. So we likely will still produce the assignment using a few other tools.
We'll also make some time later in class to look at your video assignments – due Monday at noon according to the assignment page – talk team site ideas and storyboarding. We'll possibly also do a little chatting about using CSS in the Twenty Eleven theme in WordPress. Continue reading
Supplemental lecture notes for week 2: The depressing slideshow agenda
First of all, I would like to apologize again for turning a perfectly lovely Monday evening into a miseryfest. What can I say, photojournalists must gravitate toward depressing stories when shooting audio slideshows. And that Chernobyl thing was merely coincidental.
Also, to clear up any confusion from what I mentioned at the start of class or what you may have seen in the syllabus, we will discuss the team assignment next week. You can take a look at the assignment here if you're so inclined. Also, I'm thinking we do two teams this quarter, though if you guys want to set up your own groups now and keep 'em to a nimble four people apiece, that's fine. We can discuss next week.
And a word on deadlines. In general, story and assignment pitches will always be due at noon on Thursdays. The actual assignments will be due posted to your WordPress sites – and tweeted and and other requirements – by noon on Mondays.
For those of you who have problems or questions about your WordPress install – especially if you have hosting issues, didn't use the Dreamhost install or any other related problems – I'll likely be in the classroom by 5 the next few weeks. Feel free to come in if you can and we can work it out. Otherwise we can set up a one-on-one at my Sun-Times office or offsite. Continue reading
Supplemental class lecture notes from week 1
Not a lot to cover this week, though a reminder on expectations discussed going into week 2.
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You will need to share at least one example of digital storytelling each week on the class Digital Storytelling Tumblr. What is eligible for inclusion here? It's a pretty wide definition and the examples you find don't need to be journalistic in nature per se – like the Take Away Show we watched Monday.
The key here is to look for work that goes beyond a basic written story. Video, photos, audio, animations, liveblogs, data visualizations, social media reports, tools, apps … all are potential postings. For the first few weeks of the quarter we'll spend a bit of time in class discussing your submissions, so be prepared to talk about why what you turned in is good, bad or otherwise.
I'll usually put up examples through the week to support the theme of that week's discussion and assignment. Continue reading
Using CoverItLive to follow along with Brent D. Payne on SEO
For our SEO and social media discussion tonight, the BaldSEO, Brent D. Payne will be joining us. We'll use the #MedillPayne hashtag to curate the live coverage exercise.
Below is the CoverItLive session we'll be reporting into:
And I'll post a Storify later of your efforts.
Using the iPhone and Instagram to cover New York Fashion Week for the Wall Street Journal
This Storify slideshow is a look at some of the images produced by Wall Street Journal correspondents covering New York Fashion Week.
Traditionally, this is the type of content that would be sourced by reporters, photographers and bloggers all working to feed the beast on various deadlines and with separate agendas.
This becomes interesting because it's content created on the fly and posted in real time to Instagram – and curated to the Journal's Pinterest account. They've essentially cut out the middle man and are pushing an aggregation of reporting straight to consumers without going through traditional Journal channels. The Journal can then repackage an edited portion of this content for their site and print products.
Andrew Phelps writes about the endeavor for the Nieman Journalism Lab:
The Journal has deployed nine journalists to cover Fashion Week in New York, all armed with iPhones and Instagram accounts. They are encouraged to file constantly. (For fashion reporters, capturing photos is a form of note-taking.) Their tweets and images are automatically pulled into the Fashion Week section of the Journal's website.
The Pinterest tie-in, as Phelps points out, is a perfect companion to the Instagram use. Pinterest is a social sharing site which has a couple of strengths going for it for this type of coverage: It's strong on fashion and shopping culture and it's exploding with a female user base.
Pinterest offers the Journal, as Phelps reports, an inroads to a bevy on what are not traditionally considered readers in their demographic wheelhouse – women.
"… A lot of people both in the digital media/marketing/tech world, but also consumers who are really into fashion and arts and crafts and food," Journal Social Media Editor Emily Steel is quoted as saying.
It's a fairly brilliant use of social media and technology tools and techniques to not only cover a major unfolding story, but also increase reach.
But does this type of non-traditional coverage, despite the fact that it's great for the reader, harm the Journal? Does it distract from the brand? or does it increase, as Steel implies, the Journal's image with new and different readers?
it's an interesting new wrinkle in how to make social media and site reporting tie in to the legacy arms of an organization.
Supplementary lecture notes and additional content following our week 6 class
As we hit the halfway point of the quarter, we're pretty much caught up in the individual CMPs, though a bit off the original syllabus schedule. Subject to change indeed. Following is a recap of what should be in, what's due next and what we'll be working on Monday.
I'll have your video and timeline assignments graded and input into Blackboard by the weekend, though earlier for those of you I'm meeting Friday.
Speaking of which, I've heard from very few of you in regard to setting up the one-on-one sessions. Please start signing up for appointments sooner than later – the time will be gone before you know it. Continue reading


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Sometimes, when you hear a cover version of an iconic song, you have to shout, What on Earth were they thinking? It's all a matter of taste of course, but few covers improve on the original. Probably the best approach is to do a very different version and wow people with a leftfield sound. The following is a mix of the quirky, the charming, the funny, the outrageous, and the plain insane. After you read this, you may want to lie down in a darkened room. You have been warned.
Paul Anka - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Original: Nirvana
Grunge meets Lounge Lizard. In 2005, Anka released Rock Swings, an album of swing jazz covers of pop and rock songs that includes The Cure, REM, and Soundgarden. In finger snapping, cabaret style, the aging and balding veteran turns Kurt Cobain's beautiful piece of angst into kitsch. What has he got to be angsty about? Still in his suit, he is perfectly groomed and doesn't go as far as roughing up his hair, (what's left of it), or sporting a cardigan. Who knew there was a disaffected teenager trying to get out? He looks tremendously self-conscious, as he should be.
Sid Vicious - My Way
Original: Frank Sinatra (English Language Version)
Originally a French song, Paul Anka wrote English lyrics and presented it to Frank Sinatra. It became Sinatra's signature song and a staple at funerals. It has been covered numerous times and you either love or hate the punk version by the Sex Pistols' bassist. The lyrics have a kind of screw you, I'll do what I want, British Punk sensibility. Worthwhile just to watch Sinatra fans squirm.
Rolf Harris - Stairway to Heaven
Original: Led Zeppelin
Known for his quick fire drawing and recordings of Waltzing Matilda and Two Little Boys, the Australian performer embraced a new audience with his surprise inclusion at the Glastonbury Festival. His tongue in cheek rendition of the rock classic has a certain charm and his didgeridoo solo and wobble board accompaniment take Stairway to Heaven to places that Led Zep never dreamed of.
Pat Boone - Enter Sandman
Original: Metallica
Rock 'n' Roll blew Boone and others like him out of the charts in the '60s but the clean cut singer and actor has maintained a career over the decades. Known for his Christian activism and right wing politics, nothing could prepare the world for his album of heavy metal covers. Pat Boone goes over to the dark side. Be afraid, be very afraid. The album cover shows the crooner with an earring in his ear, displaying a bare chest, and looking like he's just got off his Harley. The song's arrangement has some nice jazzy instrumentation. If only he'd shut up. There's a speaking part that is just plain creepy. Sleep with one eye open, indeed. This song could actually give you nightmares. His album of Marilyn Manson songs is scheduled for release in 2010. Sorry, I made that bit up.
Scissor Sisters - Comfortably Numb
Original: Pink Floyd
There is no sense of the alienation present in Pink Floyd's masterpiece from The Wall. The falsetto vocal and disco backing render it harmless. It's all rather dreamy and pleasant and is almost unrecognizable, but for the lyrics. Inexplicably, the song's video shows a lot of cavorting in the water with jellyfish and a shark.
Peter Sellers - A Hard Day's Night
Original: The Beatles
Peter Sellers became an international star as a comic actor and he also released several comedy records. The Beatles were fans of Sellers and their record producer, George Martin had worked with him in the 1950s. Martin produced him again on the Beatles' covers, closing a neat circle in his career. Sellers performed versions of She Loves You, Can't Buy Me Love, and Help! but A Hard Day's Night was the most popular release, the lyrics spoken in the style of Lawrence Olivier's portrayal of Shakespeare's Richard III.
Children of Bodom Oops!… - I Did It Again
Original: Britney Spears
Britney and a Finnish heavy metal band. What a combination. Lead singer, Alexi Laiho, turns in a fine vocal or he sounds like he's trying to cough up phlegm, depending on your point of view. The song goes into a conventional pop chorus for a while, which is quite jarring. Startling but entertaining.
Max Raabe & Palast Orchestra - Kiss
Original: Prince
Bandleader Max Raabe hails from Berlin and performs his own brand of 1920s and 1930s style, German dance music. The orchestra's most well known recordings are their covers of famous pop songs. They also do a version of Oops!…I Did It Again and they cover the Tom Jones song, Sex Bomb. Raabe has a cult following and performed at the Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese wedding. This version of Kiss is sophisticated but strangely sinister.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - Anarchy in the UK
Original: The Sex Pistols
The UK orchestra has toured the world and appeared at Glastonbury Festival, charming audiences with their ukulele versions of pop classics, such as Bowie's Life on Mars and The Who's Pinball Wizard. You can't help smiling at their gentle version of the Sex Pistols' punk anthem with its sing along chorus. I guess anything sounds harmless on a ukulele.
William Shatner - Mr. Tambourine Man
Original: Bob Dylan
Is he an icon? Yes. Is he a fine Captain of the Enterprise? Certainly. Is he a singer? No. The Shat recorded an entire album of eccentric interpretations that include Dylan's dreamy classic and the Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
He's obviously ingested too much space dust, causing him to stress all the wrong words and perform like a lunatic. Why is he shouting at the end? The poor Tambourine Man is trying to get away. He's running for the hills! Run, Tambourine Man, run!
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A.M. Jensen Ltd. is recalling Jensen Cheese brand Old Cheddar Cheese (white) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
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|Valeriote's Market
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|Jan 24 – Feb 7, inclusive
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|Jan 29 – Feb 7, inclusive
|Harvest Wagon
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|The Mustard Seed
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|Whole Foods Market - Yorkville
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Through my years of teaching, it has been interesting to observe which administrators have liked me, and admired my skills, ideas, self-motivation, and desire to advocate for children; which administrators have disliked me and resented my skills, ideas, self-motivation, and desire to advocate for children. It has been quite obvious that the supervisors who held me in esteem were those who put children first, before official policy and before the demands of Washington.
I 'give my all' to my students during the day, then spend evenings, weekends, summers, (and my own money), for classes, research, books, materials, training. Traditional, self-confident principals notice my efforts and choose to encourage, support, my commitment. Progressive, 'agenda' principals tend to feel angry, offended, even intimidated, by my uncompromising professionalism; to actively countermand and undercut my efforts and achievements; to discourage and dishearten me, in hopes that I might resign.
I had never understood the dichotomy of these reactions towards me and to my teaching. Those who mistreated me, left me confused, and upset, often ill and needing to miss work, even as the classroom was exactly where I preferred to be. I could never understand why all teachers were not striving to provide excellent educations, supports and services for children. I tried to find some humor in one of my evaluations that included, as a Negative Comment, "Linda is even willing to fight in order to improve services for deaf children."
It was incomprehensible, for I thought that educators were expected to improve services to children. What a fool I was and what unhappiness and suffering my lack of understanding caused during those years. I sacrificed my emotions, my finances, my private life — because of a misunderstanding; because of the mistaken belief that 'if only' I worked harder, explained better, demonstrated more efficiently — the 'unknowing' would come to understand and join me in actually educating children. Each year found me within an ever-shrinking group of knowledgeable and committed educators. Each year found public education continuing its downward spiral, which caused me immense grief and stress.
After twenty years of that, I stumbled upon the books of John Taylor Gatto. As I read Gatto's carefully researched conclusions, and clear explanations, especially in The Underground History of American Education, I woke as from a nightmare, and saw that I had spent my entire teaching career trying to fight something so much bigger than myself; something that had set me up to fail, even before I, myself, was enrolled in kindergarten. I understood why I had spent those years frustrated, ill, fighting suspicions of the inevitability of defeat.
Gatto points to three important milestones in the transformation of schools: Designing Education for the Future, the Behavioral Science Teacher Education Project, and Blooms' Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. (History, Pre-Publication Edition, pgs 40—43) He explains how education was redefined after the Prussian fashion; "State education agencies would henceforth act as on-site federal enforcers, ensuring the compliance of local schools with central directives. Each state education department was assigned the task of becoming 'an agent of change' and advised to 'lose its independent identity as well as its authority' in order to 'form a partnership with the federal government'."
Gatto explained that The Behavioral Science Teacher Education Project "identified the future as one 'in which a small elite' will control all important matters, one where participatory democracy will largely disappear. Children are made to see, through school experiences, that their classmates are so cruel and irresponsible, so inadequate to the task of self-discipline, and so ignorant they need to be controlled and regulated for society's good. Under such a logical regime, school terror can only be regarded as good advertising. It is sobering to think of mass schooling as a vast demonstration project of human inadequacy, but that is at least one of its functions."
Bloom's Taxonomy, "Using methods of behavioral psychology, children would learn proper thoughts, feelings, actions, and have their improper attitudes brought from home 'remediated'…Bloom's epic spawned important descendent forms: Mastery Learning, Outcomes-Based Education, and School to Work government-business collaborations. Each classified individuals for the convenience of social managers and businesses, each offered data useful in controlling the mind and movements of the young, mapping the next adult generation."
Labeling schooling as "An Enclosure Movement For Children," Gatto says that "The secret of American schooling is that it doesn't teach the way children learn, and it isn't supposed to. School was engineered to serve a concealed command economy and an increasingly layered social order; it wasn't made for the benefit of kids and families as those people would define their own needs… dynamics which make forced schooling poisonous to healthy human development…Work in classrooms isn't significant work; it fails to satisfy real needs pressing on the individual; it doesn't answer real questions experience raises in the young mind; it doesn't contribute to solving any problem encountered in actual life. The net effect of making all schoolwork external to individual longings, experience, questions, and problems is to render the victim listless…Growth and mastery come only to those who vigorously self-direct. Initiating, creating, doing, reflecting, freely associating, enjoying privacy — these are precisely what the structures of schooling are set up to prevent, on one pretext or another."
About literacy: "Reading, and the rigorous discussion of that reading in a way that obliges you to formulate a position and support it against objections, is an operational definition of education in its most fundamental civilized sense. No one can do this very well without learning ways of paying attention: from a knowledge of diction and syntax, figures of speech, etymology, and so on, to a sharp ability to separate the primary from the subordinate, understand allusion, master a range of modes of presentation, test truth, and penetrate beyond the obvious to the profound messages of text. Reading, analysis and discussion is the way we develop reliable judgment, the principle way we come to penetrate covert movements behind the façade of public appearances. Without the ability to read and argue, we're just geese to be plucked." (Pg. 56)
When Gatto quoted Harold Rugg, a writer of textbooks for teacher training colleges, "Education must be used to condition the people to accept social change. The chief function of schools is to plan the future of society," the fog began to clear. It was no wonder that I had spent my career nursing horrific headaches brought about by bashing my head against the brick wall of government schooling. You see, my goal was to actually educate children and so build foundations upon which they could grow to become independent thinkers — exactly what the new-new schools DID NOT want teachers to accomplish. I was working at cross-purposes to the new intent of public schooling.
As I read Gatto's book, I lost my navet and never again trusted public education. The blinders came off, and although my goals are still to educate children to be readers and independent thinkers, I understand that I am being set up to fail, and now concentrate on saving 'one child at a time.' I have finally faced the fact that government education cannot be reformed; cannot be saved. I recommend Gatto's History to anyone strong enough to handle the shock — of learning that most of what we were taught in school were illusions, lies, and purposeful, pre-determined programming. Luckily some people, determined to self-educate or re-educate themselves, evaded the 'kool-aide'. Hopefully, thousands of Americans are waking from the stupor, ready to undo the harm of the mind-numbing years. Hopefully they will soon be prepared to seek the truth behind all aspects of America and its progressive education movement; its ulterior plans for its people; and refuse to send their children for plucking.
Back at school, I became better at spotting and identifying the tricks of the charade, but working in that environment still proved to be unsettling and stressful. The progressive administrators had their standard methods for manipulation; attack; intimidation; punishment. For group control, they were trained to use The Delphi Technique, hoping to fool all the people, all the time, or at least to force consensus. For individual control, the attacks were often based on gossip and downright fabrication — Administration by Rumor: "Doesn't it bother you that the other teachers don't like you?" "Many teachers have been in my office to complain that you talk about them behind their backs." "Some parents are requesting that their children NOT be placed in your room." When all else failed, out would come administration's most hurtful, demeaning dart: "You, Linda, are not a team player."
It is nearly impossible to defend oneself against vague, unfair, inaccurate accusations. I reminded myself of the children who still needed to learn to read, and purchased my Iowa teaching credits so that I could retire years earlier than I had planned.
Soon after that, Bernard Goldberg and his book, Bias, appeared to help me gain further insights into administrative game playing. Thanks to Bernie, I better understood the dynamics involved and made plans to thwart all attempts to shame me! I borrowed his words, practiced them, and when next called to the office, I was ready.
The dressing-down began, as expected, with the usual insults, insinuations and accusations. When those failed to hit any mark, out came the poison arrow: "Linda, you are not seen as a team player around here." I calmly replied, "I AM a team player, but just like Bernie Goldberg, 'I play for the OTHER team!' I play for the "Children and Parents" team, and I always will. I never will be, and never want to be, the kind of team player you seek, for to do so would violate my honor and cheat children."
That day I finally felt at peace, for I clearly understood my role, my mission, and the depth of my convictions. I will forever remain loyal to my team, and I will always stand ready to fight to improve education for all students, especially when that means encouraging all parents to opt for; to demand; the best educational Choice for their children.
Linda Schrock Taylor [send her mail] lives in Michigan. She is a free-lance writer and the owner of "The Learning Clinic," where real reading, and real math, are taught effectively and efficiently.


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EAU CLAIRE — A July 19 performance by UW-Eau Claire music alumna Julie Rust will highlight the sixth week of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Summer Events series. Her free show will begin at 7 p.m. on the Central Campus Mall (rain site: The Cabin of Davies Center). The audience is invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Free popcorn will be available.
Julie Rust has been a performing songwriter for more than 20 years. She touches audiences across the United States with her soothing voice, honest lyrics and virtuosic piano playing. She enjoys sharing her music with others to promote love, healing and peace.
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New Haven Green – The First Clean Up!
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Just Two Hours, You Can Do It! Come Pitch In at the First Clean Up, Feel Good, Meet Exciting People and Help Boost Pride in Our New Haven Green and in Our New Haven Downtown!
Saturday, April 19, 2014 10:00 AM to Noon
Meet at 10:00 AM Saturday morning outside at the back of the stone church (Trinity Church on the Green) next to Chapel Street, right across from Zinc Restaurant. Look for gathered group of people.
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A panel of artists will discuss issues and realities of a making a career as an artist: the pros and cons of freelancing, the hybrid career and more. Featuring
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Deborah Freedman, children's book author and illustrator
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839 Chapel Street, 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
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Bottom Up and Top Down Urban Interventions
Please Join us for a free Tactical Urbanism Workshop on Saturday, February 8th at 3:00PM at the Bourse Co-Working Loft in Downtown New Haven.
How can an inexpensive, short-term project create long-term societal change? Guerilla Wayfinding, Parklets, DIY Crosswalks – these are all examples of an exciting trend in urban placemaking commonly referred to as Tactical Urbanism. This talk will be exceptionally unique. Our two speakers represent the public view from the street AND and the regulatory view from inside city hall: Bottom up AND top down interventions.
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Do Cities Really Want Economic Development
Economic Development – What are They Thinking?
by Robert Orr, Contributor @ The Bourse – New Haven's Coworking Loft
Economic Development seems a total mystery when it comes to American cities. For those who bring enthusiasm and energy, fresh ideas, and hard cash to sorely "wanting" urban blight, but end up bashing their heads against inscrutable, intransigent and impregnable municipal policies that leave no choice but to walk away licking one's wounds and scratching one's head, Aaron Renn offers a poignant diagnosis in his blog Urbanophile. Renn answers the question:
Do Cities Really Want Economic Development?
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Ask any civic leader the number one thing they want for their town and "jobs," economic development, is what they will likely tell you. Yet when you look at the incredibly poor economic development track record across America, despite various untold billions of public dollars pumped into projects ostensibly … Read More »
Work Gets Done at The Bourse Coworking Loft
At The Bourse, Coworking Means Getting Work Done
by Josh Allen, Contributor @ The Bourse Coworking Loft – Coworking New Haven
A recent article from a blogger in Brussels, Belgium detailed the fascinating rise, success, but somewhat shocking, sudden recent closure in November of 2012 of a coworking space called The HUB Brussels. It's part cautionary tale, part investigation into what exactly went wrong in a place where things seemed to be going right. The blogger, who goes by the name Anis, clearly details how management at The HUB Brussels focused its energy on creating a passionate community, but did not facilitate the necessary parameters to keep that community coming back and engaged with each other and the space. The space was noisy, distracting, and inhibitive of real work getting done, rather than centered around cultivating a highly focused and energetic … Read More »
Bourse Coworking = No Bills For You!
Coworking = Less Bills = Happy You
Rapid Growth For Your Business is at The Bourse, New Haven's Coworking Loft
By Robert Orr, Master of Coworking New Haven @ The Bourse
These days, where can you find office space where you never have to worry about all those hidden charges on top of "rent" that crash any business plan. You know, all the bills for electric, heat, janitorial services, coffee (and all the related refrigerators, sinks, grinders, espresso machines, stocking coffee/tea varieties, microwaves, etc.), common area management (CAM) fees, building insurance, faxing/data plan, wireless services, printing, toilet paper, staples, rubber bands, etc., etc., etc. They never seem to stop. All month. Every month. All year. And how about the responsibility of finishing a term lease if business heads south, not to mention the hefty deposit up front?
Going it alone can be risky AND expensive!
Wouldn't … Read More »
Urban Climate Change: Adapt or Fail
Not Far Far Away PV Panels, Low Energy Lightbulbs, Wind Turbines, Electric Cars, LEED Platinum Gizmos Will Wear Out. Then Where Will We Be? We must plan for urban climate change through adaptation, not merely mitigation.
by Robert Orr
To the continuing debate on sustainability of which the shared workspace of coworking is an important part, The Bourse Coworking Loft adds this discussion regarding the best approach to address Climate Change (CC): whether to mitigate (take preventative measures) or to adapt (change habitat/expectations to accommodate the inevitable).
Earlier this year I attended a conference on Climate Change at Yale's business school, the School of Organization and Management (SOM). Everyone in the room was wearing a dark suit. One after another, like at an AA meeting, presenters approached the lectern and began their talks, "Hi, My name is ______. I'm a Republican and I believe in … Read More »
Homework Vs. Cowork
Homework or Cowork? Here's more evidence on the increased stress of working at home over working with others. The Bourse, New Haven's Coworking Loft offers the cheer-up alternative. In the company of other people, you get more done in less time and with a lot less stress. Drop downtown and try-out our shared workspace (Free for 3 days). Instantly, you'll find how much more accomplished you'll feel than you do when working at home. At least, here you can share the pain! Read more, reposted from FORBESWOMAN, written by Meghan Casserly.
Taking It Easy Through The Holidays? Working From Home Won't Help
Working from home = just more work. Homework!
U.S. employees have something to celebrate this year as more employers are giving time off around the holidays than ever before. 58% of employers are offering at least three paid days off at the end … Read More »
Skills Gap, Problem or Not?
Coworking. Is there a skills gap cause for unemployment today? Mounting evidence suggests descending wages for labor are more the problem in the new economy. Increasingly, people are passing job offers, not because they lack skills, but because they don't like the trend in wages. Wage labor has never been a panacea since its inception at the dawn of the industrial age. In fact, just about everyone in the 19th century, from the far left to the far right, greeted wage labor with suspicion and downright disdain because they considered it a step backward from slave labor.
To those with vision, self-motivation and energy, coworking, such as The Bourse Coworking, offers an alternative route to wage labor. Whether artisan or analyst, people seeking inexpensive and interactive routes to explore their unique gifts and ambitions find support and affordability in the shared … Read More »
How Do You Choose? Coworking Space Vs. Office Space
Choosing Workspace. Coworking Space Vs. Office Space
Here at The Bourse, New Haven's Coworking Loft, we have both private cubicles and shared workspace to offer. But how does one choose? Here are some thoughts pulled together by Robert Orr from writings by Joli shared by ShareDesk.
Whether your business is a start-up or you've been around a while, deciding on a new office space can be challenging. While location is definitely important, you first have to decide what sort of space you're looking for. No matter the size of your company, you've got two basic choices for spaces. You can choose between either a large coworking space where your employees can work in a collaborative environment, or you can choose a space with many small offices and cubicles.
The Argument for Offices
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Unilever's Good to Know program wants to challenge everyone to bake with soft spreads. Unilever Spreads products include Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Promise, Brummel & Brown, and Imperial. They contain 0g trans fat per serving, no partially hydrogenated oils, and no cholesterol. They also contain 70% less fat and 30% fewer calories per serving than butter.
Unilever sent me a Good to Know baking Set to challenge me to use soft spreads in place of butter. My set included Silpat® baking sheet liner, Steel Cooling Rack, Nonstick cookie sheet, Stainless steel cookie scoop, and a $10 gift card to purchase the spread and baking ingredients. I choose to make One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookies using I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! I followed the recipe and started making the cookies. I got out the big nonstick cookie sheet and put the awesome Silpat baking sheet liner on top. I used the stainless steel cookie scoop to scoop out the cookies. Then I put the cookies into the oven. After they were done, I easily took them off the Silpat mat and onto the steel cooling rack. The cookies turned out great and they had a little more of a butter taste to them. The cookies were delicious and didn't last long in our house. Soft spreads are great to bake with and are healthier for your family.
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- Release Date 2/26/2004
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- Platform PS2
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- Number of Players 8
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The classic wargame Romance of the Three Kingdoms returns with Romance of the Three Kingdoms 9! In the far-away mists of 3rd and 4th century ancient China, you vie for dominance in a war between three fabled kingdoms. In RTK9 you will immediately start off at Ruler status, taking advantage of a new Personality Dependent System and Officer Development System. One map displays all of China, showing capitals, troop movements and strongholds. 15 Hisorical, 5 Fictional and 5 Challenge scenarios combined with 30 different troop formations and tactics allow for robust gameplay and strategizing. 1-8 players can engage in the epic saga to unite China.
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If your a fan of the series then you already know what this game is about, if not then strap yourself into the couch, grab plenty of beverages of your choice and a pizza because brother your not going anywhere for a while. What I've found this year is that the game is a lot less like RTK 8 and a lo...more
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Memory 926 kb
Controllers Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function
Modes Story, Versus, Career
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2nd Street Music
2nd Street Music has a wonderful selection of music and collectibles.
CITY: Greenville
9th Street Cafe
9th Street Cafe offers delicious home cooking with large portions your family will love. While you wait for your fantastic food - which won't be long - you can read all about the history of Highland, Illinois.
CITY: Highland
A Buck or More
A Buck or More offers flowers, gift baskets, parcels, party favors, supplies, and services.
CITY: Greenville
Adams Brother's Coffee House
Adam's Brother's Coffee House offers a variety of tasty American classics.
CITY: Greenville
American Farm Heritage Museum
Farm implements, tools, tractors, and other equipment are featured that date back 100 years. The museum is open for special events including the Outhouse Festival in the fall.
CITY: Greenville
Americas Best Value Inn - Litchfield
Conveniently located near Antique Mall 66, Litchfield Park District, Lake Lou Yaeger, and within walking distance of the Ariston Cafe and new Route 66 Visitors Center. 65 rooms facility located by many nearby restaurants. Cable TV with HBO provided.
CITY: Litchfield
Archway Skydiving Center
Averaging over 10,000 skydives annually, more than 1,200 students make their first jump each year with high quality, USPA-rated instructors.
CITY: Vandalia
Ariston Cafe
The Artison Cafe in Litchfield, IL is believed to be one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66. With an eclectic menu of dishes from western favorites, south of the border food, and ocean catches; there's even Baklava –a delicious sweet and gooey Greek dessert. Come for the history, stay for the food.
CITY: Litchfield
Ariston Café
The Ariston Cafe was founded by Pete Adam, a Greek immigrant, in Carlinville, Illinois in 1924. The original cafe was located on Route 4, the predecessor of Historic Route 66. In 1929, the Cafe was relocated to Litchfield, Illinois and moved into its present location on Route 66 in 1935. Since 1966, Pete's son Nick and wife, Deme, continue to offer the traditional service expected of a family-owned and operated restaurant. The cafe is believed to be one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66 and has been inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame and is placed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
CITY: Litchfield
Barrel Room Grill & Steakhouse
This restaurant is part of the Hidden Lake Winery. Enjoy beautiful views while enjoying your meal.
CITY: Aviston
Bear Grove Cabins
Reserve this beautifully decorated log home (1450 sq. ft.) with black bear decor all to yourself. Maximum occupancy is 8 people. Included when you check in is your evening crock pot meal on the kitchen counter with homemade bread, and a complimentary bottle of wine. The candlelit table will be set with place mats, cloth napkins, water glasses and your complimentary Bear Grove Cabin wine glasses.
CITY: Mulberry Grove
Bent Oak Golf Course
This par 9 course is located in Breese.
CITY: Breese
Bentley's Country Kitchen
Bentley's Country Kitchen has delicious food served in a cozy, casual dinning atmosphere by a helpful, friendly staff.
CITY: Greenville
Beyond the Garden Gate
Beyond the Garden Gate has a wide variety of great gifts.
CITY: Breese
Big Bang at Hidden Lake Winery
Dueling piano's. Meal prepared by Winery Chef.
CITY: Aviston
Blue Springs Cafe
Blue Springs is home to the "foot-high" pies, which are a sight to see, also delicious home cooking and friendly service.
CITY: Highland
Bob's Civil War Fort
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Germantown is a Civil War Fort. There is a jail, civil war cannons, a stage coach, a livery, log cabins, and much more.
CITY: Germantown
Bock Sculpture Museum
The museum, located in the original college building on the campus of historic Greenville College, features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock, best known for his work with famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
CITY: Greenville
Bond County Courthouse
Surrounded by shops and restaurants on the square, the 19th-century courthouse offers a great view of the town's hundreds of flower and fruit trees in season.
CITY: Greenville
Bond County One Room School Museum
This museum is a living monument to the more than 72 one-story schools throughout the nation that served to educate children and host community gatherings.
CITY: Greenville
Bosshard Monument
The monument is a tribute to Swiss poet Heinrich Bosshard, who wrote Semparcherlied here in the 1850s.
CITY: Highland
Boulder Marina
The marina offers modern concrete docks, an air-conditioned lounge, private showers, dry dock, and winter storage.
CITY: Shattuc
Boulder Recreation Area
Swimming and fishing, boating, tent camping
CITY: Carlyle
Bremer Sanctuary
Trails for bird watchers and nature lovers; 200 acres.
CITY: Hillsboro


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DFI 2008 Payday Lending Data Indicates A Decrease In The Number Of Companies - But An Increase In Use - Since 2007
DFI wants consumers who use payday loans to understand potential impact of new laws
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has released the 2008 Payday Lending Report online: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/cs/pdf/2008-payday-lending-report.pdf.
The 2008 figures -- submitted by 34 companies making up 90 percent of the state's loans measured in dollar value -- show an increase in both the number of loans and the amount of money loaned. The number of loans made to military personnel dropped, however. On Oct. 1, 2007, a 36 percent annual percentage rate cap took effect for all loans made to military borrowers. The Talent-Nelson Amendment of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act of 2007 mandated the cap. Due to this cap, the majority of the payday lenders in Washington State have ceased lending to military borrowers. The number of military borrowers has decreased 92 percent, from 11,650 in 2006, to 868 in 2008.
If you use payday loans, you should be aware that the Washington State Legislature passed two new payday lending laws this year – one of which will have significant impact on how you use payday loans. DFI wants you to know how these changes may impact your financial life.
Some of the biggest changes stem from ESHB 1709, Chapter 510 Laws of 2009 (PDF)* that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2010:
- Limits the total loan(s) amount to $700 or 30% of the borrower's gross monthly income, whichever is less.
- Limits the number of loans a borrower can take to eight (8) in a 12-month period.
- Creates a single database for all payday loan companies to enter borrower data, thereby preventing lenders from making larger loans or more loans than is legally allowed.
- Replaces the previous payment plan with an installment plan for borrowers who can not pay back their loan as agreed. The installment plan is available at the borrower's request at any time before their loan is due. The installment plan provides a longer payback time with no additional fees.
- New loans may not be made to borrowers in default or in an installment plan on existing loans.
"It is our hope that this law will help DFI protect consumers while making sure access to these short-term loans continue for those who may not have borrowing alternatives," Scott Jarvis, Director of DFI said.
The other law, SB 5164, Chapter 13 Laws of 2009 (PDF)*, became effective July 26, 2009. In the past, when a payday loan company collected its own debts it was not subject to Washington's collection agency practices act which has many protections for consumers. This law protects consumers from harassing or intimidating behavior when payday loan companies collect their own debts.
Before taking a payday loan DFI urges consumers to verify the licensing status of any payday lender they're considering taking a loan from. (Go to www.dfi.wa.gov and click on "verify a license" to enter the payday lender information into the database query form.) All payday lenders offering services to Washington residents — including Internet payday lenders — are required by state law to be licensed by DFI before doing business in our state. Some online payday lenders offer services that are not legal in Washington State.
Make sure you have the information you need to make sound decisions for your financial future. DFI offers information and assistance for consumers and our licensees in a variety of ways – listservs, Web sites, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and more.
- Call us toll-free at 1.877.RING.DFI.
- En Español at 1.888.976.4422 and online at www.dfi.wa.gov.
- Be sure to check out our financial education clearinghouse of resources and information at www.dfi.wa.gov/financial-education.
- Follow us and find other financial education professionals at www.twitter.com/FinEd4All and www.twitter.com/DFIConsumers.
- Stay up to date with the latest in financial education with our blog at www.finlit.blogspot.com
- On YouTube www.youtube.com/user/WADFI.
- If you're thinking about buying a house, or own a house and are considering refinancing or are facing foreclosure, visit www.homeownership.wa.gov.
Visit our Web site. Get to know what we do and how we can help you. Call us if you have questions or need assistance. We're here for you!
About DFI
www.dfi.wa.gov ▪ 360.902-8700 ▪ 877.746-4334
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions regulates a variety of financial service providers such as banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, consumer loan companies, payday lenders and securities brokers and dealers. The department has won numerous awards for its financial literacy and outreach programs developed to protect consumers from financial fraud. In addition to posting information about licensees and administrative actions, the DFI's Web site features consumer tips on a variety of financial fraud-related topics.
About Consumer Services
www.dfi.wa.gov/cs ▪ 360.902.8703 ▪ 877.RING.DFI (746.4334)
The mission of the Division of Consumer Services is to protect consumers from illegal and fraudulent lending practices. The division accomplishes its mission through licensing, licensee examinations, investigations, and enforcing selected state and federal statutes and rules. Consumer Services regulates the business activities of consumer loan companies, mortgage brokers, money transmitters and currency exchangers, as well as check cashers and sellers, also known as "payday lenders." The Division is entirely self-supporting, with funding provided by licensing, auditing, and policing of regulated businesses and individuals. No money is received from the state General Fund or other public revenue source.


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Adamson wrote this book to provide a thorough, basic, working knowledge of the law and to train the student to observe both potential and actual events from a legal perspective. The text uses common sense textual discussion written in conversational language and contains short, edited cases.
Insight sections on topics such as how to choose an attorney, how to compensate an attorney, how to enter the legal profession, and others answer practical questions and are found throughout the book.
High-profile cases allow students to focus their knowledge and due to their controversial and current nature, tend to keep students involved.
Discussion cases are located after each case at the end of the chapters to provide students an opportunity to express their understanding of the issues.
The text is written in a conversational tone that tries to impart not only the rules but the logic behind the rules that ties them together.
Each chapter begins with an outline that incorporates the objectives of the chapter.
Hypothetical examples are highlighted and used throughout the text.
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A detailed look at the O-1 non-immigrant category for those considered extraordinary in their field as well as the Legal Permanent Residency process for outstanding researchers. Issues covered will include the requirements for sponsorship, the OIS review process, how to document extraordinary ability/outstanding research, and how to complete the necessary forms.
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Metabolic Tumor Volume Predicts Disease Progression and Survival in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal
2013; 54 (1): 27-32
PET imaging has become a useful diagnostic tool in patients with anal cancer. We evaluated the prognostic value of metabolic tumor volume (MTV) in patients with anal cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy.Patients with anal cancer who underwent PET imaging for pretreatment staging or radiation therapy planning from 2003 to 2011 were included. PET parameters included MTV and maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax). Total MTV (MTV-T) was defined as the sum of the volumes above a standardized uptake value 50% of the SUVmax within the primary tumor and involved nodes. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression models were used to test for associations between metabolic or clinical endpoints and overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and event-free survival (EFS). Results: Thirty-nine patients were included. Median follow-up for the cohort was 22 mo. Overall, 6 patients died and 9 patients had disease progression. The 2-y OS, PFS, and EFS for the entire cohort were 88%, 74%, and 69%, respectively. Higher MTV-T was associated with worse OS (P = 0.04), PFS (P = 0.004), and EFS (P = 0.002) on univariate analysis. Patients with an MTV greater than 26 cm(3) had worse PFS than did those with an MTV of 26 cm(3) or less (33% vs. 82%, P = 0.003). SUVmax was not prognostic for any outcome. Higher T classification (T3/T4 vs. T1/T2) was associated with worse PFS and EFS. When adjusting for T classification, MTV-T remained a significant predictor for PFS (P = 0.01) and EFS (P = 0.02).MTV-T yields prognostic information on PFS and EFS beyond that of established prognostic factors in patients with anal cancer.
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Oh no Rodney bad bad bad memories. Hopefully the team will be able to help him heal.
great so far cant wait to see what happens!
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24 Dec 2006 2:15 pm
OMFG! You are awesome. Great idea don't leave us hanging. Poor Rodney.
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24 Dec 2006 3:40 am
Torture! it is! You leaving it there. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this pans out!
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