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The Problem With Social Ads: It's Not Facebook, It's You
As a digital marketer, I'm reading far too many articles taking jabs at the Facebook advertising platform. The argument runs that because the ads you see against your profile are sometimes irrelevant, Facebook's business model is flawed. Most of the articles of this ilk focus on this being Facebook's problem, with this being a product-related issue. From a user and business perspective, this is simply not true.
Pondering Advertising On Facebook Home
When users start getting Facebook Home on Android devices, there won't be paid advertising. But much like other Facebook products, it's likely coming. Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg didn't rule it out when the product was announced last week. Todd Herrold, senior director of product marketing at Kenshoo Social, talked with AllFacebook about how Facebook Home can change mobile advertising.
Brands Can Survive Facebook's News Feed Changes Through Advocates
When Facebook's redesigned News Feed was announced, with filtering options, many brands worried that users would simply use the "all friends" feed and bypass their messages. But there are still ways that companies can market to fans, and do it through the all friends feed. As Chelsea Hickey, marketing manager of Zuberance, explained to AllFacebook, companies can still get their messages across by catering to brand advocates.
Social Marketing Firm Dachis Group Raises $7.5M
Dachis Group, which helps brands with Facebook marketing, announced Wednesday that it has raised $7.5 million in series-C funding led by Austin Ventures. The company plans to use this investment to build upon its successful 2012 and accelerate the development of its core data-driven social analytics platform.
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Photos are the among the most engaging content on Facebook and the major motivator behind the site's News Feed redesign. However, many people and pages don't understand the rules on posting photos. Simply pulling pictures from Google searches and posting them on Facebook pages can get moderators in trouble, as Noelle Federico, chief financial officer of stock photo company Dreamstime, told AllFacebook.
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After allegedly missing fire runs for months and falsifying reports to the state fire commission, the South Owen Fire Department may be no more.
Owen County Judge-executive Carolyn Keith said the trouble with the department began approximately a year ago.
"They just quit answering fire runs," Keith said. "When that began, the Owen County (Volunteer Fire) Department began responding to that area, along with the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department for backup."
Two people were arrested Tuesday, Dec. 9 after Kentucky State Police Troopers discovered a meth lab at an Owen County home.
Upon a request for assistance from Owen County Social Services, Troopers went to the home at 125 Dogwood Drive. When they arrived at the home, no contact was made.
However, Troopers smelled a strong chemical odor coming from the residence. A search warrant was obtained and a search of the home led to the discovery of a meth lab.
The maximum fee for an alcohol license from the county judge's office was approved at the Owen County Fiscal Court's Nov. 25 meeting.
The court held a second reading on a regulatory ordinance at its Nov. 25 meeting and set the licensing fee at $1,400 per year.
In a first reading of the ordinance, the fee was set at $800, but first-district magistrate Asa Phillips suggested the fee be set at the maximum amount.
The Owen County grand jury met Dec. 2 and handed down the following indictment:
Richard Wells III, 31, on the charges of third-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking or disposition of property with a value under $500.
A subcommittee of the Owen County Health Collaborative has formed in hopes of keeping local kids in the church and away from drugs.
Shanna Osborne, who has been involved in the effort, said the subcommittee has also received help from the Owen County Health Collaborative, which is led by Three Rivers District Health Department.
As a group, $7,000 has been received in grant money to focus on reaching out to children in an effort to keep them away from drugs.
The Owen County Chamber of Commerce named its 2014 Business Person and Business Of the Year at its annual dinner meeting Nov. 24.
The chamber named David Lyons, president of First Farmers Bank, Business Person Of the Year.
Lyons, a native of Pleasureville, is a 1972 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. After graduating from EKU on a Sunday, he went to work for Production Credit Association (now known as Farm Credit Services) the very next day.
Lyons served as PCA branch manager for the Owen and Carroll County areas.
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At 102-years-old, Lucy Smoot Hall can still be found at the beauty shop getting her hair done every Friday morning, but Sunday she will be front and center at the Owen County Christmas Parade.
Hall will serve as the parade's grand marshal, when the community kicks off the Christmas season Sunday.
This year's parade theme is "Christmas Melodies," which Owen County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Judy Hetterman said is the same as last year's cancelled parade.
The holiday season has arrived and with it comes the opportunity to become an angel to a child in need.
Over 50 tags have been placed on this year's angel tree, located at the News-Herald office.
"We try to do this as a community effort," Owen County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Judy Hetterman said. "We want to serve the families that need help and make sure that they don't get double sponsored, or not sponsored at all."
The tag lists the child's most needed item, which is typically clothing.
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I've never been one for chivalry. I prefer to do things my way, and take pride in my own ability to lift things that are heavy, open doors on my own and find my coat in a sea of bodies and sad down jackets at a crowded bar. I've been with men who are completely unchivalrous, men who I've had to kick in the shins to lift a finger to help me carry an air conditioner up the stairs, and I've been with men who have fallen over themselves to get the door for me, even though I was already in the process of opening it. There's a finesse to the art, a way of doing things that falls in between a fawning obsequiousness and a genuine gesture, bred of genteel manners and a different way of living.
There's a fine line between chivalry and common courtesy. Holding a door open for someone who's hands are full is good home training. Giving your seat up for a pregnant woman on the bus is good home training. Helping me into my coat at a restaurant is unnecessary, awkward and assumes that deep down, you are unconfident in my ability to put on my own outerwear when the fact of the matter is I have been dressing myself for longer than we've been acquainted. I understand that this is a gesture of kindness, but I view it as a harbinger of times past — and quite frankly, the past is where it should stay. Keep reading »


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- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 12-ounce onion, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 4 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies
- 3 15-ounce cans black beans, well drained
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with roasted garlic
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and cumin seeds; sauté until onion is soft and golden, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add chipotle chilies and stir 30 seconds. Add black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer 2 cups chili to processor. Blend to coarse paste; return to pot. Simmer chili to thicken, if desired. Season chili to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.)
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Nutrition Informationper serving (6 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories461
- Carbohydrates64 g (21%)
- Fat15 g (24%)
- Protein21 g (42%)
- Saturated Fat2 g (11%)
- Sodium66 mg (3%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber21 g (85%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol0
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Chief Meteorologist Jacqueline Bennett started forecasting the weather at KRON 4 in November of 2008. Prior to arriving in the Bay Area, she was a weather forecaster and news reporter at KIVI in Boise, Idaho. Severe weather isn't as common here in the Bay Area but Jacqueline is always ready to give viewers the most accurate forecast details, whether the forecast calls for fog or thunderstorms.
Jacqueline earned a B.S. in Atmospheric Science, concentration in meteorology, from San Francisco State University while working full-time at KRON. She also holds a B.A. in Journalism and a B.A. in Spanish Language and Culture from California State University Northridge.
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Director of Business Development - Middle East & Africa
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Your Job: The Director of Business Development - Middle East/Africa will lead Souktel's regional sales and marketing team, driving aggressive expansion into these key markets. You'll also help shape our corporate growth strategy and build high-value partnerships with mobile networks, HR firms, and other clients.
This position is full-time, based in Ramallah, Palestine, with frequent travel to locations in the Middle East and Africa. The Director of Business Development reports directly to the CEO, and may be responsible for managing additional sales and marketing staff. Compensation is competitive and includes stock options.
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Paws raised up with their avant-garde outfits just like the pop singer's style, the fans participated at the said event together with the executives from Luxasia, the official perfume distributor of Fame in the Philippines, and Watson's, the seller of the perfume at SM.
The event started off by the registration of all the participants followed by the official introduction of Fame and the showing of the official promo video featuring Lady Gaga and the presentation of the sampler.
As confident and active as their amazing Idol, Little Monsters competed against each other for the contest emulating the remarkable moves and looks of the singer. "Lady Gagita", also known for her youtube parodies of Lady Gaga's music videos won the contest and received a set of Fame Perfume as the prize.
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MOH Apologizes to Lawmakers
Officials of the Health and Social Welfare Ministry have apologized to members of the Liberian legislature for the unruly behaviors of Deputy Minister Bernice Dahn at last week's budgetary hearing at the Capitol.
Health and Social Welfare Minister Dr. Walter Gwenigale and his deputy Dr. Bernice Dahn Wednesday in the conference room of the Lower House expressed deepest apology to members of that august body for the untamed manner exhibited.
In separate written communications to members of the House, especially the Joint Budget Committee, Dr. Dahn notes, "I realized my responses may have angered members of the Joint Committee which resulted to the abrupt suspension of the hearing. I wish to submit to you that I was in no way trying to disrespect members of the Joint Committee as I have full respect for this august body. However, I do not wish to vindicate myself from what may had happened Saturday, but humbly and sincerely apologize for whatever wrong I may have caused."
The Deputy Health Minister in her letter dated August 13, 2012, expressed willingness to work closely with the Liberian Legislature in finding an amicable solution, adding "After a careful reflection of the incident, I realized that I was bit too emotional and may have spoken out of order."
For his part, Minister Gwenigale wrote: "I consider as unacceptable what I have heard about Dr. Dahn's statement before you all; I have asked her to write a letter of apology. I am pleased to send you Dr. Dahn's letter of apology, with my personal plead that you accept her letter and forgive her. I offer all of you my own apology for the behavior of my Deputy Minister."
Meanwhile, the Joint Committee of both the Liberian Senate and the House of Representatives through its Chairman Representative Emmanuel Nuquay accepted the apology and hope that such attitude will not be displaced by any member of the Executive Branch of Government.
Dr. Dahn's trouble started when her respond to Lofa County's Foya District Representative Eugene Fallah-Kpakar's question was considered harsh and insulting by members of the Joint Legislative Committee conducting the budget hearing. Foya is the largest district in Lofa, but lacks a public hospital except faith-based health posts.
Representative Fallah-Kpakar asked whether there was any plan to either up-grade existing health posts to hospital level or to construct a public hospital if any allocation is made in the Ministry of Health's proposed budget for 2012/2013.
Instead of replying in a positive tone, Dr. Dahn responded rather brashly: "Whether available or not, there is no plan", on grounds that allocations made in the fiscal 2011/2012 budget to various health centers in the district were abused.
Her response prompted some members of the Joint Committee to ask who is to blame and who was booked and where is the report?
But Dahn's failure to be submissive, coupled with aggressive responses or augment with the lawmakers landed her in hot water. She was left in charge of the ministry's team in the absence of Minister Walter Gwenigale, who had left the hearing for some other urgent engagements.
She was immediately escorted out of the joint chamber by the Sergeant-At-Arm of the Liberian Legislature, Martin Johnson, while the entire hearing process for the Health Ministry was suspended indefinitely.


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Cool looking motorcycles are nothing new here at Dvice, but few have managed to combine cutting-edge high-tech design with a dark and menacing presence quite as effectively as the Renard GT.
Estonia isn't exactly the first country that most people think of when it comes to state-of-the-art motorcycles, but it turns out that Renard is actually an old pre-WWII brand that's being revived kind of like the way VW brought back the Bugatti nameplate.
With a 1.2-liter quad-valve V-twin sourced from Moto-Guzzi, the Renard isn't just for show with no go, and its light weight carbon fiber construction gives it an impressive power to weight ratio. For example, the entire carbon fiber monocoque body weighs a mere 24-lbs despite being much stiffer than a traditional frame. Adding to the quality, and expense, Renard fabricates most of the aluminum parts from solid billets, rather than using more common casting or forging.
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Apply by 31 July 2015 to begin late August 2017. Applications must be made on the firm's online application form accessible trainee.edwardswildman.com.
Firm description and career prospects
Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is an international commercial law firm with 125 years of experience working with Fortune 500, FTSE 250 clients and start-up companies alike, in a full spectrum of industries. Our clients know us as trusted legal and business advisers providing strategic, collaborative and client-focussed service. We have offices in London, the US, Hong Kong, Tokyo and we have collaborated with a Turkish firm to open an office in Istanbul. The firm has been fortunate to receive a number of recent accolades including 2012 London Office of the Year by Legal Week, in addition to 2012 Most Innovative Law Firm by the Financial Times in recognition of the firm's litigation practice. The London office has also been recommended in 19 categories in the 2014 edition of the UK Legal 500.
Combining the expertise of over 600 lawyers in 17 sector/industry groups we offer a full array of legal services to clients worldwide from the largest corporates, governments and financial institutions, to high-profile individuals. Our lawyers take the time to develop an intimate understanding of our clients' businesses their industries and the issues they face and we pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our people and the service they offer. We foster a collegiate and supportive working environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion and we're proud of our reputation as a truly friendly firm.
Our key strengths are in private equity, venture capital, corporate and finance transactions, complex litigation, insurance and reinsurance and intellectual property. In London we also have a number of other specialisms within these areas, for example: asset recovery, financial services & regulatory, competition, employment, international arbitration, international law, life sciences, product liability, restructuring & insolvency, technology, telecommunications and trademarks & brand protection. The international work we do (much of it emanating from the US, Bermuda, Africa, Hong Kong and Europe), often involves cross-border elements, the examination of conflicts of law, international enforceability and jurisdictional disputes.
You will have all the excitement and challenge of working on high-value, complex transactions and disputes, in the size of office where everyone knows who you are. Over 65% of our London associates trained with the firm.
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Who should apply
The firm seeks engaging and motivated individuals with initiative, good commercial sense and who want to make their mark. Our trainees have early responsibility; subsequently you should be prepared to be a highly visible part of our working teams and have evidence that you've sought and taken on responsibilities outside of studies and through work experience. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital as you'll be interacting with clients from an early stage. You'll also need the ability to build strong working relationships with those around you and have a real understanding of teamwork. Consistent academic excellence is important as is a sharp, incisive and analytical mind. A rigorous approach is needed to provide focussed and effective commercial advice to our clients. You should be adaptable, capable of thinking on your feet and a problem-solver. A range of work/life experiences to demonstrate these skills and qualities is key. We look for people with interesting achievements, a sense of humour and who've clearly made the most of their other non-academic opportunities. Applications welcome from both law and non-law disciplines.
GDL/LPC fees funding plus living allowance of £7,000 in London and £6,500 outside London per annum.
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Details of work placements
The firm offers a structured two-week placement for 6-8 students in June/July of each year. We limit the number of places in order to give students a really 'hands-on' experience, normally in two differing areas. This enables you to get involved in a variety of work, with a variety of people, giving you the opportunity to really get to know the firm, its culture and the work it does. Applications should be made online by 31 January 2015. Successful applicants will be asked to attend an assessment day consisting of a commercial case study (group exercise), verbal and numerical critical reasoning tests and a potential partner interview. Preference is given to law students in their penultimate and final years', non-law students in their final year and graduates/those at law school. We are extremely proud of the TARA awards we won in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2013 for 'Best Work Placement' scheme. This recognises all the hard work, organisation and commitment that goes into our scheme from all members of the firm.
Open days
We host around three open days during the year (dates will be advertised on the website), enabling students to learn more about the firm. Applications from all degree disciplines and year groups are welcome.
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We believe you learn best by doing, with trainees valued for making substantive contributions to the matters they work on and to the success of the firm as a whole. You'll spend six months in four of the firm's key practice areas, one of those seats may be an opportunity to complete a secondment to one of the firm's clients. Secondment opportunities will give you the chance to build on your knowledge, skills and confidence. Our bespoke trainee training programme consisting of regular workshops develops the skills and knowledge needed for the work we do. You will have input into the choice of your seats. Regular feedback and a multi-level support network of partners, mentors and a buddy system ensure you have the right level of guidance. The training is monitored carefully by regular meetings with a trainee partner to discuss progress. We value our reputation for providing a great training ground for our new lawyers, we view them as the partners of the future.
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December 9, 2014
English Night at Todd Theatre: Venus will take place on Wednesday, December 10. Theatregoers may book discount tickets for English Night by calling the English Department at 275-4092, or by mentioning UEC at the box office. English Night is sponsored by the Undergraduate English Council and the Department of English. After the show, there will be an opportunity to meet the cast over refreshments in Todd Lobby.
December 4, 2014
The International Theatre Program's production of Venus opens on Thursday, December 4th and will run through December 13th.
November 14, 2014
A new exhibition in Rush Rhees Library highlights the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and University of Rochester alumnus, Galway Kinnell, who died October 28. Kinnell earned a master's degree in English at the University of Rochester and frequently returned to campus as a reader at the Plutzik Poetry Reading Series.
November 5, 2014
The Plutzik Foundation is offering to pay up to three students a $50 honorarium for selected written reflections on any of the Plutzik Series readings this academic year, beginning with Susan Choi's reading on November 11th, and continuing to Katherine Larson's appearance on January 27th, Stuart Dybek's reading on February 12th, and including Terrance Hayes' reading on April 9th. The foundation seeks students' personal accounts describing the reading from their perspective and giving their thoughts about the impact of the reading. Selected writings will be posted on the Hyam Plutzik /Poet blog, "A Fistful of Words," and will ultimately become part of the permanent collection of the Plutzik Archives, located in Rush Rhees Library.
November 4, 2014
The Plutzik Reading Series welcomes author Susan Choi on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The public reading will be held in the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, at 5:00pm.
Susan Choi is the author of four novels. Her first novel, The Foreign Student, won the Asian-American Literary Award for fiction. Her second novel, American Woman, was a finalist for the 2004 Pulitzer Prize. Her third novel, A Person of Interest, was a finalist for the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award. In 2010 she was named the inaugural recipient of the PEN/W.G. Sebald Award. Her most recent novel, My Education, received a 2014 Lambda Award. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, she lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, Pete Wells, and their sons.
October 23, 2014
In acknowledgement of their contributions to undergraduate education, professors Julie Bentley, Jeffrey Tucker, and Jonathan Pakianathan were honored with the University of Rochester's 2014 Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
October 16, 2014
The International Theatre Program's production of What the Butler Saw opens on Thursday, October 16th and will run through October 25th.
September 17, 2014
As a child, University of Rochester professor and noted author Joanna Scott played with figurines collected by her great-grandfather, Armand de Potter. He was believed to have disappeared off the coast of Greece in 1905, leaving behind a family on the brink of financial ruin. But after unearthing a trunk filled with diaries and documents from de Potter and his wife, Scott realized her great-grandfather wasn't the man that he seemed. This disquieting discovery became the basis for her new novel, De Potter's Grand Tour.
August 20, 2014
A few spots still remain for this year's four-credit intersession course, conducted in the theatre capital of the world (with a day in Stratford-upon-Avon as well). Students will attend, discuss, and write about approximately 20 productions over a stretch of 11 full days of theatre-going. Venues range from intimate theatres-in-the-round to the grand auditoriums of the National Theatre; plays include Elizabethan, Jacobean, Victorian, and Contemporary drama, as well as musicals and other non-classical forms. For more information, please see the course's website, which describes the program in greater detail and contains syllabi and student journals from the past 25 years, as well as information about fees. Modest need-based financial aid is available.
August 11, 2014
Tough economic times can bring out the worst in people, especially when you mix in family, desperation, and the drive to get ahead in business. This is one of the messages in Bluff City Pawn, a new novel by University of Rochester Professor Stephen Schottenfeld, which hits bookstores this week.
May 27, 2014
The John Gower Society will hold its third International Congress at the University of Rochester from June 30–July 3, 2014. Over one hundred participants plan to attend.
May 8, 2014
Steven Rozenski has been selected as an NEH Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of 30 seminars and institutes supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Endowment is a federal agency that, each summer, supports these enrichment opportunities at colleges, universities, and cultural institutions, so that faculty can work in collaboration and study with experts in humanities disciplines.
May 8, 2014
Richard Dillio, an alum of the UR English Department, has just published a story in The War Writer's Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans. Rich wrote the story in Joanna Scott's fiction workshop.
May 1, 2014
Please join the 2013-2014 English Honors students as they present their theses on Friday, May 2nd at 2:00pm in Robbins Library. Pizza will be provided!
April 28, 2014
English Night at Todd Theatre: Madame de Sade will take place on Wednesday, April 30. Theatregoers may book discount tickets for English Night by calling the English Department at 275-4092, or by mentioning UEC at the box office. English Night is sponsored by the Undergraduate English Council and the Department of English. After the show, there will be an opportunity to meet the cast over refreshments in Todd Lobby.
April 25, 2014
ATTENTION: Registration and payment must be completed by 4pm on Tuesday, September 16th. There will be a session at the Drama House on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m., to discuss the plays in anticipation of seeing them, and a second session at Drama House Monday evening, September 22, for a final discussion.
April 23, 2014
The International Theatre Program's production of Madame de Sade opens on Thursday, April 24th and will run through May 3rd.
April 17, 2014
Despite the prominence of "awkwardness" as cultural buzzword and descriptor of a sub-genre of contemporary film and television comedy, it has yet to be adequately theorized in academic film and media studies. Documentary's Awkward Turn contributes a new critical paradigm to the field by presenting an analysis of awkward moments in documentary film and other reality-based media formats.
April 16, 2014
Professor Kenneth Gross has been selected as a recipient of a 2014-2015 fellowship at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, New York Public Library.
April 15, 2014
Professor Jennifer Grotz has been named a co-winner of the 2014 Poetry International C.P. Cavafy Award for her poem "Watchmaker," found in her forthcoming manuscript The Window Left Open.
April 15, 2014
Professor Joel Burges has been selected as a recipient of a 2014-2015 fellowship at the Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities, Wellesley College.
April 14, 2014
Adjunct Instructor Melissa Balmain will be featured in this evening's Faculty Spotlight, part of English Week 2014. Melissa will be sharing some of her most recent poems at 5:00pm in Robbins Library. Balmain is the author of the recent book of poems Walking in on People, now available for pre-order with Able Muse Press.
April 11, 2014
The Plutzik Reading Series welcomes author Yiyun Li on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
April 11, 2014
English Week 2014 will run from April 14–17. Events include:
April 8, 2014
Kenneth Gross, a Renaissance scholar and professor of English at the University of Rochester, became the inaugural holder of the Alan F. Hilfiker Distinguished Professorship in English on Friday, April 4.
April 2, 2014
Sixth-year PhD student Nikolaus Wasmoen has been awarded the University's 2014 Edward Peck Curtis Prize for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student. Currently serving as a Dean's Teaching Fellow in two of Professor Morris Eaves' courses on the concept of "The Digital Page," while also assisting in a course taught by Professor Bette London on the Twentieth-Century British Novel, Wasmoen has continually found dynamic and eye-opening ways of sharing with students a set of unique skills garnered while writing his ambitious, highly interdisciplinary dissertation on the role of the author-editor in the construction of literary modernism.
March 28, 2014
In 2004 University alumnus John Tanenbaum '85 began a funded internship to help English majors subsidize their housing, transportation, and other expenses in a summer independent study. Since 2006 the Tanenbaum Scholarship has helped make internships possible at an academic publishing house in Pittsburgh, a TV production team in Los Angeles, the American Red Cross, and the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
March 26, 2014
Undergraduates Margaret Speer and Megan Wilson have been awarded a Discover grant to work with the William Blake Archive research group during the summer of 2014. The Archive group at UR produces scholarly editions of Blake's manuscripts and typographic works for a worldwide audience. The Archive draws on more than thirty major collections of Blake's work. For more, see www.blakearchive.org.
March 20, 2014
The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced the names of 20 writers who will receive its 2014 awards in literature. The awards will be presented in New York in May at the Academy's annual Ceremonial. The literature prizes, totaling $230,000, honor both established and emerging writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The Academy's 250 members nominate candidates, and a rotating committee of writers selects winners.
March 13, 2014
Hollis Robbins, Chair of the Humanities Department at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins, will give the talk "The African American Sonnet Tradition." The lecture will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 5:00pm in the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library. It is free and open to the public.
March 7, 2014
Nigel Maister, artistic director of the International Theatre Program at the University of Rochester, was installed as the inaugural holder of the Russell and Ruth Peck Artistic Directorship on Friday, February 28.
February 24, 2014
The International Theatre Program's production An Enemy of the People runs from February 27-March 8.
February 12, 2014
The Plutzik Reading Series welcomes author Ken Kalfus on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
January 31, 2014
The William Blake Archive has published an electronic edition of Songs of Innocence copy L.
January 23, 2014
Cary Peppermint has been named the recipient of the 2013 Lillian Fairchild Memorial Award, administered by the University of Rochester.
January 2, 2014
Spaces are still available for the upcoming winter intersession trip "Theatre in England." Please email Professor Mannheimer with questions and download the flier for more information.
December 5, 2013
The International Theatre Program's production A Bright Room Called Day runs from December 5-14.
November 14, 2013
A new summer program in Bath addresses the philosophical and political issues pertinent to a selection of literary works about ideal and hellish societies. An information session will be held 2 to 3 p.m. November 14 in Dewey Hall 2-110C.
August 1, 2013
Help establish an endowed University position in the names of Russell and Ruth Peck—a fund that would bear their names in perpetuity. A new website celebrates Professor Peck's half century of dedication to the University.
May 30, 2013
The William Blake Archive has published an electronic edition of Europe a Prophecy copy A.


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The Bethany Storro Case: Another Raceless Attacker Strikes
…"Hey Pretty Girl, Do You Want to Drink This?"
At 7:15 p.m. last Monday evening, 28-year-old Bethany Storro was just getting something out of her car, near a Starbuck's, where she was going to have some coffee. Last fall, she'd gotten a divorce, and had recently returned to Vancouver from Idaho, to start a new life… not to end one.
A raceless "young woman" came along and said, "Hey, pretty girl. How are you? Would you like a drink of this?"
Storro sensed that something wasn't right, and said, "No, thanks," but the stranger threw a Styrofoam cup full of "an extremely strong acid"—sulfuric or hydrochloric, according to her doctor—in her face. Storro closed her eyes tightly, as the acid burned her face, and made holes in her blouse.
During a Thursday press conference, Storro said, "Once it hit me, I could hear it actually bubbling and sizzling in my skin. It was the most painful thing ever."
"My heart stopped. It ripped through my clothing the instant it touched my shirt; I could feel it burning through my second layer of skin."
Had Storro not donned sunglasses 20 minutes earlier for the first time, she would likely have lost her sight. She suffered severe burns and excruciating pain, and was just released on Sunday from North Portland's Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, where last Wednesday she had the first of what will surely be many operations, as doctors try to save her face.
The MSNBC story that my reader-researchers W and David in TN sent me, was cut off after the sentence fragment, "'I am so disgusted with society right now!' Storro's brother, Abraham Neuwelt of Seattle, said on his," with no description of Bethany Storro's attacker. Thus wrote David, "Another Raceless Attacker."
A dangerous, racist monster is on the loose, but God forbid the House of Olbermann should contribute to her being stopped, or offend The Society for the Protection of Raceless Acid Throwers. Only if one hits a tab saying, "Show more text," does one learn, in the last of 17 paragraphs,
Police said the assailant was described as a black woman between 25 and 35, who wore a green shirt and khaki shorts, The Columbian reported. She had medium-length black hair that was pulled back.
Storro added that "the woman was about 5 feet 8 inches with black hair pulled into a tight pony tail. She was African American, wearing a green top and khaki shorts. Also, Storro recalled Thursday that her attacker had three piercings on the top part of one ear and wore no makeup." In the local newspaper, The Columbian, John Branton reported,
A Vancouver woman suffered severe burns Monday night when someone threw a caustic liquid in her face in an attack so unusual that a veteran police detective said he hadn't heard of such a thing in 30 years working in Vancouver. "I'm a nice girl and I don't know why this happened," Bethany Storro, 28, said Tuesday in her hospital room in the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland.
Unfortunately, in recent years, hundreds of thousands of nice white girls have endured horrible ordeals that they should never have had to experience, and which in a saner, more just America, their forbears did not have to endure. And more and more 30-year-men, like Detective Cpl. Wally Stefan of the Vancouver Police Department, are seeing things like this for the first time… and then for the second … and the third…
The deeply religious Storro is going to need every bit of her Christian faith. (Storro has variously been described as working at a local church as worship leader and administrative assistant, and at a Safeway. It's not clear if she had just quit one job for another, was working simultaneously at both places, or working at Safeway for a salary, while volunteering at the church.)
At least, John Branton did not seek to hide the perpetrator's description.
Bethany Storro's mother, Nancy Neuwelt, said, "I mean, who wakes up in the morning and says, 'I'm going to go burn somebody's face'?"
Unfortunately, more and more racist black women are doing just that. If it isn't burning a white's face, it's slashing it, or committing some other sort of atrocity. And unless a black woman uses a gun in the commission of a crime, or sells drugs (for the moment—black leaders are working on that one), she can be pretty sure that she will likely serve little or no time for her crimes.
Integral to black racism is not just hating whites, or merely robbing them, or even simply murdering them, but torturing and disfiguring them. And those blacks who do not carry out such heinous acts, increasingly support them.
I encountered this evil first-hand in June, 1993, when a racist, 18-year-black girl on a Manhattan subway platform called me "n—-r," as a prelude to attempting to shred my face with a scissors. I blocked her shot, and got a superficial defensive wound. (Thank goodness, for modern, snub-nosed scissors!) In spite of the photograph that police had taken of my bloody hand, and a corroborating police report by a witness unknown to me, racist DA Robert Morgenthau's office treated me as if I were the criminal. (My attacker claimed that I had called her a "n—-r," but the ADAs had to know better. Already then, racist blacks routinely used line, after committing crimes against whites.)
As one of my readers argued, Bethany Storro's attacker is surely being protected by her fellow blacks. When a black racist goes out of his way to harm a white, he invariably brags about it to other blacks. Rarely, however, do other blacks turn him in. That would be "snitchin.'" Thus, as I wrote last year, when black, 28-year-old Keith David Brown murdered white, 60-year-old James Paroline in a racially motivated attack in Seattle on July 9, 2008, Brown was at large in town for a week, in which he was never even close to being captured by police. Ultimately, he turned himself on his own terms, with the help of an activist black preacher. (That murder was provoked by black females who were harassing Paroline, who called Brown on a cell phone, to come do something to him, and who initially lied to police, claiming that they didn't know the killer. None of the black females was prosecuted.)
White, self-styled conservatives also lie about, and suppress the truth about black racial attacks.
In the case of the acid attack, a "conservative" blogger named JoAnne Thomas, writing at RightJuris.com served up a steaming hot bowl of euphemism soup. Some of her nonsense, with my responses, which Thomas completely censored, follow:
Bethany Storro, 28, became a victim of random, perhaps gang related violence…
Gimme a break. It wasn't random, it was racial. And in black-on-white attacks, "gang related" and "gang initiation" have become euphemisms for racially motivated attacks. Sure it was a gang initiation: The initiate had to maim a white.
"Once again, we're treated to man's inhumanity to man."
Try, blacks' inhumanity to whites. Such euphemisms are about 50 years late. I serve up fresh journalism, without the euphemisms. Too many whites of both sexes are being raped, maimed, and murdered, to offer less than the truth. And the attacks are increasingly being carried out by black females. Time is running out.
* * *On Friday, the Vancouver Police Department released a suspect sketch, but it's worthless. Not only is it racially ambiguous, but the eyes are the identical bizarre, computer-generated eyes as in a sketch released by the Charlotte, North Carolina police in a June 4 gang-rape-robbery case I wrote about in my recent article, "The Rise of Raceless Police Suspect Sketches." The Charlotte sketch has not led to any reported arrests, and I don't expect this one to help, either.
The only positive development in the case is that Storro's Safeway colleagues have set up a Bethany Joy Storro Fund at the Riverview Community Bank, and a second such account has been opened at Umpqua Bank, to help defray Storro's medical expenses, which promise to be massive. (Storro's gym, Vancouver's Anytime Fitness, is also raising money to help pay for her treatment.)
The telephone number for Riverview Community Bank's main branch in Vancouver, Washington is (360) 693-7086.
Umpqua Bank's number is 1-866-486-7782.
That we've got the Left and the Right both doing the Devil's handiwork does not make the prospects for arresting violent black racism very promising.
Thanks to my reader-researchers W and David in TN.
© Nicholas Stix
Mr. Stix blogs at Nicholas Stix, Uncensored
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As soon as you enter our adorable cottage you will be welcomed by the original woodwork and wood floors. This small 2 bedroom, (updated 1 bathroom and quaint kitchen ) will make you immediately unwind. Your here! We have tried to keep the feel from the 30's and 40's time period with our decorating. This is a place for making wonderful memories. Watch the birds while sipping your morning coffee. The private association beach is about a one block walk to Lake Michigan. There are 45 steps down to the sand. Come back and grill or get ready for dinner (many great restaurants from casual to dressy in the vicinity). Enjoy an evening down on the beach to watch a wonderful sunset and back up to play board games, bean bags or badminton. This is a place where you can relax and catch up on those books to read, organize those photo albums you have been meaning to put in order.
Summer 2015 Reservations Now In Progress: Plan a week or weekend away for wine tasting at local wineries. Grab a bottle of wine and head down to our private beach to watch the sunset. Get away for some quality family time. Take a hike through the woods, jog along Lakeshore Road or on the beach. Take a morning walk (a nice stretch of the legs to get the paper and a great cup of coffee). The restaurants are great and the atmosphere is relaxing. Many of the restaurants offer great weekday specials. Try your luck at Four Winds or Blue Chip Casino. A Little Bit O'Heaven makes you feel so comfortable that we guarantee an afternoon nap is in order.
We are now accepting reservations for 2015. Summer weeks fill up quickly, we now have many repeat customers so plan your vacation today! Don't hesitate and wait until the last minute.
This place is truly 'A Little Bit O'Heaven'. One Hundred Thousand Welcomes!
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Activities and Miscellaneous Information: Central Air/Heat with 6 ceiling fans
1 TV (cable)
Bathroom with shower (bench in shower) - no tub
Outside Shower to rinse off from beach
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator with ice and filtered water
All Linens Provided except beach towels
Cookware & Utensils
Outside Gas and Charcoal Grill
Large Screened House
Parking for up to 3 cars
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Futon in Second Bedroom (very small room)
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Stackable Washer and Dryer
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Bicycles available upon request
Fantastic area restaurants from casual to dressy. Galien River for Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals. Warren Dunes State Park - 10 minute drive. Warren Woods Preserve - 10 minute drive or bike ride. In season strawberry, blueberry, apple to pumpkin picking. Beach, beach, beach days and sunset nights. Lighthouse outlet shopping mall - 25 minute ride. Numerous golf courses. Blue Chip Gambling Casino - 20 minutes by car.
Happenings: To see the latest events in the area, please contact us for more information. This is the perfect way to prepare for your stay at A Little Bit O'Heaven.
It is time to THINK SPRING and SUMMER ALREADY! OH! It is a WONDERFUL LIFE.
I was fortunate to spend all my summer's in Lakeside, Michigan from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 1960 to 1971. My parents sold 'Happy Stay' in 1971 and it was something everyone had always regretted. My brother, husband and I purchased 'A Little Bit O'Heaven' in 1985 and every time I arrive I know it is A Wonderful Life. My husband enjoys the Fall and peaceful walks along the lake. As for me...I cannot think of a happier place, than to have had the opportunity to watch my children grow up and enjoy their childhood in Lakeside Now celebrating another generation (3rd) as the photo above shows!!! 2014 was the beginning of happy times creating beautiful memories in Lakeside, Michigan for our newest blessing.
Rita McGarry purchased this cottage in 1985
It just so happens we were driving around the Harbor Country area in 1985, reminiscing about our wonderful memories in Lakeside. It was just by luck (long story), that the cottage next to our parents old one 'Happy Stay' was for sale. We had no intention of buying a property, but we could not pass it up. Here we are getting ready to celebrate 30 years...our children now have the same wonderful memories we had and most of our renters are now repeat customers for 29 years. This place is definitely made for wonderful, leave the chaotic world behind fun and memories!
There are so many things that make people fall in love with 'A Little Bit O'Heaven'. #1 is the beach. The home is small, but feels like you have been here before and it makes you feel like it is has been waiting just for you. You come with a certain level of what to expect and it's simpleness just makes you fall in love with it even more. It has a special feeling about it!
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Pravah is an award winning nongovernmental organisation based in New Delhi. Officially formed in 1993, pravah started its journey in 1992 when some enthusiastic individuals, decided to spread awareness about the ongoing injustices. After the communal tensions and violence spread in 1992, these young individuals, stood for the betterment of the society . they started by spreading awareness through small interactions with school students, locals, and other institutions, through mediums like, theatre, presentations etc, gathering support and public opinion. Finally, in the following year, it was registered as a recognized organisation. By working with youths and other diverse youth organizations, it is looking forward to impact issues of social justice. Through many youth programmes, Pravah has helped youths to explore and build their leadership qualities.
Smile: this programme has helps youth, with real enthusiasm and exciting minds, to get involved in activities which will make them more responsible
Youth For Development: this helps the youth to take stance in the developmental issues prevailing in our country
Global exchange: this enables the youth to know more about other countries, about their cultures and issues prevailing in the country. Collaborating with Voluntary Services Overseas-UK, youth volunteer for 3 months in India and UK
And many more….
Pravah even works with school students belonging to the age group 13-17 years, towards active citizenship. Through the programmes, 'From We to Me and Friendship Underkhatola Camp, pravah has been successful in crating awareness among youths and inculcate in them active life skills, they even take urban adolescents to villages and let them interact with kids there, and learn their culture and way of living.
Pravah has even launched a number of campaigns on various issues of social justice, these campaigns have till now reached 150 school, with 150,000 participants, CBSE invited pravah to wrote a few chapters in the NCERT books.
Pravah has expanded its portfolio to include teacher training through programmes, the world is my classroom, teachers resource centre, and educators collective, it has facilitated the teachers to bring in new circular including topics related to social issues and life skills, within the existing educational framework. It also makes them aware of citizenship issues prevailing in society
Every year through Parvah youth volunteer spend 20,000 hours on 40 organizations across india. Parvah was even appreciated by International Bureau of Education , part of UNESCO.
From the past decade parvah has expanded and has been successful in mobilizing youth and developing their skills. It has grown to include over 25 expertises belonging to various fields and has collaborated with over 40 Indian civil society groups. This organization is a great platform for the youth who want to develop their leadership qualities, spread social awareness and for those looking forward to a social change.


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366 Eaton to Department of External Affairs
Cablegram 346 BATAVIA, 4 October 1947, 2.30 p.m.
The British Consul-General and self decided to despatch following telegram to our respective Governments.
'In the course of its investigations the Consular Commission has borne in mind the possibility of finding some way of securing the reduction of casualties and relief of tension pending the constitution of Three Power Committee. The following two suggestions have been discussed with the Military Sub- Commi[ssion]. [1]
(a) The establishment of a demarcation line between the Dutch and Indonesian troops.
(b) The cessation of mopping up operations by the Dutch in exchange for the cessation by the Republicans of attacks on the Dutch patrols.
2. As regards (a) the Military Sub-Commission report that on the assumption that rapid military defeat of Indonesian troops which have been isolated by the Dutch actions between July 20th and the present date is inevitable, it would be possible to fix a demarcation line. They consider it should approximate the present Dutch position and that a demilitarised zone not exceeding ten kilometres in breadth should be created between the positions of the two forces. The supervision would be essential to ensure that the zone is and remains demilitarised. Repatriation of isolated troops with arms, equipment and all other warlike stores should be allowed.
3. In my opinion there are two strong objections to this course:-
(a) Actual demarcation line would necessarily be a matter of some considerable time, and (b) That it would entail sacrifices from the Republican side only.
It seems unlikely that the Republican Government would be willing or able to agree without some substantial quid pro quo.
4. The Military Sub-Commission consider most unlikely the suggestion of (b) would be accepted by the parties though if it were they think good results would be obtained. I do not altogether share their pessimism. Both sides have I think reached the point where they would willingly make some gesture in order to relieve the tension and to prepare the way for the Three Power Committee. It would be certain to require strong pressure from an outside source to induce them to make up their minds to take the plunge, but once taken, it seems to me that this would offer the quickest and most promising interim progress. It could only be carried through if accompanied by positive propaganda on both sides. At present the propaganda is inflammatory and efforts to get it toned down have had only a very partial effect.
5. Both sides have indicated their willingness to consider suggestions, but the Commission feels it cannot pursue the matter in the present circumstances because (a) Their terms of reference are only to report and not to make recommendations, and (b) Any negotiations might well be prolonged and would be almost certain to involve Three Power Committee at the outset of its task in developments which it might not find helpful.
6. The Commission accordingly decided that it could best help by refraining from discussing the matter with either side at present and that the above suggestions should preferably be put before their individual Governments rather than referred to the Security Council where the debate might equally embarrass the Three Power Committee.'


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Thanks for making this video by the way!
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Brian Hennemuth: placed the link into the description due to mass request
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TheMightyMagic: As the developer of this app, thanks for doing the review. Mind if I use this as the promo video?
Brian Hennemuth: E.M.Babyboi's idea is nice, I would install "Battery Widget Reborn", that let's you get more controll over your phone and see the temprature any time
Nicolas Valencia: What's the wallpaper on the samsung galaxy s4
Brian Hennemuth: This video is about the Note 2 not Allah, Buddah or Jesus! Please post something content related next time, thank you
Brian Hennemuth: Then try the preset one we have had all along in the description under our video
Brian Hennemuth: Subbed, enjoy the wallpaper and check our newest review on WinX HD with bonus
abianajo19: I dont get the temp anymore when I dial *#0228# but I will download the widget and see what happens. Thanks
Nicolas Valencia: The.wallpaper under.what category
Sinnertwin01: Where did you get the Korra wallpaper bro? That's just awesome. Also thanks for the tips! Much appreciated. :D
Nicolas Valencia: For some reason it doesn't appear on that url
Brian Hennemuth: check the bit.ly link in the comment reply bellow
Nicolas Valencia: Alright thanks for everything I wanted yo ask if you can subscribe to my channel it would really help!!!
Brian Hennemuth: That's from the infrared the camera picks up, human eye doesn't sees it, but it's nothing to worry about
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Another Idiot In The World
Okay, I wore myself out today asking myself the question, "What world the world be like if there were no real idiots?" Well, I didn't really find an answer, but I did decide on something. People at my school are idiots because it usually makes them popular. Mentally Challenged kids is idiots because they were usually born that way. Average kids are if they make their friends laugh with stupid comments.More about today, I am so bored, it's not funny. I found out this really neat game, but then I realized my printer was out of ink. I FINALLY wore out my copy of Green Day's "International Suerhits" and to top it all of, I have a three page report I have to type that's due tomorrow. Well, I'll type stuff that's not important so this entry looks long.My mom skipped work today to stay home with me, real nice of her. Well, she made me lunch and served me breaked in bed, so that was nice of her. Remember, I'm fourteen so I still live with my mom. Fourty year olds who live with their moms make me laugh. They're funny.
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November 27, 2012
"All I really want is a nice outfit for my son to wear to church", one of Cocoon's Teen Parent clients said to us. Each night over 300 teens are living on the streets in Snohomish County without a warm and safe place to sleep. They do not even know where their next meal is coming from. Many of these young people have never had the memories of a loving and caring family during this special time of year.
This Holiday season they are trying to change that for over 200 kids across all of their programs; a teen may spend the entire Holiday season with them, just a few weeks, or just a night. No matter what their situation may be they want to make sure everyone feels cared for and loved this Holiday. They invite you to help bring the holidays to these kids so they can start to create their own wonderful memories.
The teens that have been talked to this Holiday season have many simple requests for items such as; pajamas, sleeping bags, socks, and personal hygiene products. At Cocoon House, we want to give them that, but so much more. If you are interested in helping to make this Holiday season a memorable one for these teens please contact Chelsea Monroe in the community relations office at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 425-259-3342 ext.123.
Your commitment and generosity to these teens goes a long way and will be appreciated and welcome.
Cocoon House provides supportive services to at-risk and homeless teens and their families throughout Snohomish County, including housing, street outreach and prevention services that work with parents.
Since 1991, Cocoon House has been the only organization in Snohomish County that focuses exclusively on teen homelessness. They believe that every child deserves a home and the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential. Combined, these programs served over 1,900 youth and their families in our FY'12 and so far 1,100 in the first half of this fiscal year.
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Rhymes to Reason: Thanksgiving and kindness
Kindness, sharing and caring is a topic close to my heart. I wanted to share it with my readers this holiday.
Emily Dickinson once wrote: "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life from aching, or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain."
As most of us know, our firstThanksgiving took place in the year of 1621 in Plymouth, Mass. The colonists were also known as pilgrims. The pilgrims had a hard first year in this new land and half of them died. The ones that survived planted corn, built shelters for the coming winter and learned to hunt wild game. They were taught how to survive by their Native American friends.
So grateful were they, that they set aside a time to give thanks to God and they invited the Native Americans to a Thanksgiving feast.
As parents we sometimes forget to help our children develop an awareness for all the things we should be grateful for. We should help and teach them to understand why caring, sharing and kindness are so important. Explaining to them why the pilgrims had to come to this new world and how blessed we are as people to be living in America.
Do you know why your families came to America? So many people are so fortunate to have families with older generations that can pass on the wisdom of their holidays and they are such gems for our younger generations. Hopefully, this Thanksgiving you will be able to understand why it is so important to share your childhood memories.
A few years ago, a reunion committee was formed to celebrate Mott Enterprises. All the people who ever worked there were asked to come to this reunion at the Spring House Hotel for a party. The option was also opened to all Block Islanders. So many people helped and at the time, my job on the committee was to barter and recruit the entertainment.
So I hit the road trying to find a cocktail lounge singer. I approached Megan Hennessey. I promised her personally if she would sing for free, I would in return be a Turkey for the Hennessey Family Memorial Fundraiser (The Turkey Trot) held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. She said yes!
About 180 people came to the reunion and I believe it was a success. I was very thankful for Megan's kindness. Now I knew in return I would have to be a turkey. The only turkey costume I could find was a cowboy riding a blow-up turkey. So, Saturday morning after Thanksgiving I put on my mustache, costume and eyebrows and grabbed my cowboy hat and off I went to the Turkey Trot. (My children are never surprised at what their mother does. They have learned it is ok to laugh at oneself.)
The Hennessey family was so pleased and I was glad I could return their kindness for Megan singing at the reunion. All of the craziness was worth it. Working together with others makes a difference in our world.
"Drops that gather one by one finally become a sea." — Persian Proverb.


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Seas: Up to 1 metre.
Swell: Southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres in the far west. Weather: Mostly sunny.
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Ivanhoe Energy Inc. - Xu-5 Zone At Zitong-1 Flows Gas At Significant Pressure
Ivanhoe to commence fracture stimulation at Yixin-2 and Zitong-1
CHENGDU, SICHUAN, April 5 /PRNewswire/ - David Dyck, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (TSX: IE) (NASDAQ: IVAN), and Gerald Moench, President of Sunwing Energy Ltd., announced today that positive gas flows have been recorded during testing operations on the Xu-5 formation of the Zitong-1 natural gas discovery well in China's Sichuan Province.
Recent testing in the Xu-5 formation exposed up to 54 metres of pay, in five sets of perforations. A pressure build-up was recorded while the well was shut-in for a 24-hour period. The down-hole recorders and perforating system were recovered, following which the well was configured for a small acid stimulation to clean-up the perforation and near-by reservoir. The test results indicated Xu-5 reservoir pressure of 10,500 psi which is considered to be very over pressured and an encouraging indicator of reservoir quality and performance.
Subsequent testing recorded flow rates of 750,000 to 2,000,000 cubic feet a day through a three to four-millimetre choke at pressures up to 3,000 psi. During testing operations, hydrate issues were observed down hole and at the surface, which could account for some of the variation in flow rates. Bottom-hole recorders are being recovered and will be analyzed to assist in reservoir modelling and planning for a vertical well fracture stimulation program.Follow-up wire-line production-logging surveys have indicated that most of the gas flow came from the upper 18 metres of perforations. Preparations are underway for a second acid stimulation over the four sets of perforations in the lower 36 metres, which will be isolated from the top 18 metres that have undergone initial testing. The lower sets of perforations will be flow tested before the well is set up for a vertical fracture stimulation of the Xu-5's entire 54-metre perforated interval. Test results after the fracture stimulation will be analyzed to assist in planning a future horizontal well which will target the Xu-5 formation.
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