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German Wines & Asian Flavours in Oslo
The presentation of the new 52-page booklet attracted more than 60 Norwegian Wine Professionals. After the first appearence last november and the successfull debut in Oslo, february 3rd 2012, the tour will continue with more destinations throughout the world.On november 4th 2011, the German Wine Institute had unveiled its new book on pairing German wines with eight different Asian cuisines. The book, written by award-winning author and Master of Wine, Jeannie Cho Lee, is the culmination of a year long collaboration that aims to provide a better understanding of how authentic Asian flavours can be enjoyed with the refreshing array of wines from Germany.
"Perfect Pairings: German Wines and Asian Flavours" provides a fresh new Asian perspective on how the flavours and styles of German wines impact eight different major Asian cuisines. Lee uses her wealth of wine knowledge and deep appreciation of Asian cuisine to introduce German wines to the Asian table.
The author's perspective is from the view of preserving local, authentic flavours and always being mindful of keeping the integrity of the flavours as intended by the chef. With her background as a Cordon Bleu graduate and her love for cooking Asian food, Lee uses her understanding of wine to guide people towards 'perfect pairings'.
This 52-page book is filled with photographs of popular Asian dishes and groups together the most commonly repeated flavour combinations for each cuisine. German wine suggestions are provided for each flavour combination with easy to understand explanations as to why the styles are chosen.
The book clearly showcases Lee's understanding and appreciation of both the rich culinary traditions of Asia and the unique world of German wine.
Perfect Pairings is a celebration of how compatible Asian flavours can be with wine. Lee says, "Germany is a country filled with a wide variety of wine options from red wines, which make up more than one-third of their production, to white wines which range from dry to sweet. But two characteristics that make German wines so compatible with Asian flavours are their wonderful, refreshing acidity and vibrant flavours – a result of their favourable cool climate geographical location." Lee adds, "Two of the most important German grape varieties, Riesling and Pinot Noir, are perfect companions to many Asian cuisines so this book was a joy to write."
Monika Reule, Managing Director of the German Wine Institute affirmed this positive partnership and said, "We are delighted to be partnering with Jeannie on this book, given her authority on this subject in helping expand people's appreciation for German wines, as well as providing useful information about Asian cuisine."
About the German Wine Institute
The Deutsches Weininstitut (German Wine Institute) was founded in 1949 and is the central communication and marketing organization of the German wine industry. Its primary responsibility is to promote the quality and sales of German wine through generic marketing measures at home and abroad.
Primarily, this consists of press work and public relations; implementation of informational campaigns, including appropriate events; participation in national and international trade fairs, as well as organisation of wine presentations and events throughout the world in cooperation with German wine producers. In addition, the German Wine Institute regularly provides information services and publishes informative brochures, publications and promotional materials; conducts training programs and seminars, particularly for the wine trade and hospitality industry, as well as market research; and advises the wine industry on questions related to domestic and international sales promotion. Valuable information on all aspects of German wine and the activities of the German Wine Institute are available on Internet at: www.germanwines.de.
About Jeannie Cho Lee MW
Jeannie Cho Lee is the first Asian Master of Wine and one of the world's foremost wine experts. Jeannie was born in South Korea but has lived in Hong Kong since early 1994. She is a Contributing Editor for Decanter UK and a weekly columnist for Hong Kong's South China Morning Post and Mainland China's China Business News. Jeannie also writes monthly columns for Noblesse China, Noblesse South Korea and Decanter Taiwan. For nearly two decades, Jeannie has been a regular contributor to notable wine publications around the world including Wine Spectator, Wine Business International, The World of Fine Wine and Revue du Vin.
Jeannie's expertise is sought by numerous companies such as Singapore Airlines™ where Jeannie is a Wine Consultant, involved in selecting the wines served on all routes. She is also a Wine Consultant for the Galaxy Macau resort where she oversees the master wine list for nearly fifty, mostly Asian, food and beverage outlets. She holds a Certificat de Cuisine from Cordon Bleu and her love for food and wine inspired her to found AsianPalate.com, a site that celebrates the confluence of Asian food and wine.
Jeannie is a sought-after speaker, wine judge and educator, who is very much involved in the regional Asian wine community. She travels regularly to report on market trends in the region and is an active member of the local chapters of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and L'Ordre des Côteaux de Champagne.
Asian Palate, Jeannie's first book, won many prestigious publishing awards, including the highly regarded International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) award, the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV) award and the Gourmand award for "Best Book in the World for Matching Food and Wine". According to Gourmand Award president, Edouard Cointreau, it is "a masterpiece which will become a classic reference due to its outstanding quality".
Jeannie's second book, Mastering Wine for the Asian Palate was just released in June 2011 and the Chinese version of her first book, Asian Palate, was launched in Mainland China in October 2011.
To celebrate the publication of Perfect Pairings, the German Wine Institute and Jeannie Cho Lee MW will be hosting events in major cities around the world including New York, San Francisco, Vancouver, Oslo, Zurich, Tokyo and Shanghai.
Perfect Pairings is available from the German Wine Institute. To find out how to obtain a copy, please contact:
Manuela Liebchen
Project Manager
Asia, The Netherlands, Belgium
Deutsches Weininstitut GmbH
D-55116 Mainz
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Antonia Wong,
Asian Palate
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Few games are more brutal and frustrating than Orbital, yet there are few games that I come back to more often. Orbital takes a relatively simple, unoriginal gameplay concept and puts a few unique twists on in to create this truly glass half full, glass half empty game.
Orbital, at its core, is a simple physics game. You shoot balls out of a cannon, and once these balls come to rest, they expand into a sphere until they are stopped by either a wall or another sphere. At first, all of the spheres will have a counter of 3 on them, signifying the number of hits needed to clear the sphere from the board. Once you hit that sphere with enough balls launched from your cannon, it bursts and disappears from the playing field. Your cannon, which is located at the bottom of the screen, automatically rotates from side-to-side, and tapping anywhere on the screen launches a ball. Shortly above your cannon is the line of doom. If your ball happens to have the misfortune of bouncing back and crossing the line, your game is over. The game is merciless; one mistake, and all your hard work is for naught. Don't be surprised if you routinely get scores of one or two. The scoring is simple, but perhaps too simple – every sphere cleared from the playing field adds one point. Though the game announces combos, you are not given any bonuses for them- something I would like to see implemented as it would add an extra strategic layer.
Orbital has two gameplay variations – pure and gravity. Pure is the traditional mode that will be familiar to most and all physics are normal. Gravity is a unique mode in which spheres add gravitational forces to the playing field. Thus, balls can curve, and this tends to be the easier mode, and certainly my favorite, as balls are usually attracted away from the line of doom. Both modes are integrated with both online all-time scores and 24 hour scores, and you can challenge your friends through Facebook. There is also a nice "hot-seat" multiplayer in which two cannons are juxtaposed on either side of the playing field and players alternate shooting balls out of their respective cannons.
Snazzy graphics do a great job of dressing up this simple game. The retro-neon looks fantastic, and there are snazzy particle effects in no short supply. These graphics, however, come with a small price – there are occasional but noticeable frame rate drops (at least on my iPhone 3G). In addition, there are major camera issues. The camera zooms in when a ball gets close to the line, but often the ball will bounce away quickly, causing the camera to jarringly zoom out out. The camera also needs to wait till the ball is a bit closer to the line to zoom in, as frequently the zoom is activated while the ball is still far away. The audio is good, if slightly limited. Sound effects are good, and the music is pretty nice, but there is little variety.
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Billboard has released their annual list of Top Music Money Makers. And wouldn't ya know it; two country artists scored the number one and two spots. Taylor Swift, not surprisingly, came it at number one raking in just under $40 million. And that's not even a complete earnings number. Billboard only uses US data and does not included sponsorship or merchandise numbers, meaning Swift's deals with Keds, Elizabeth Arden and Coke were not included. Neither were any dollars earned overseas during her world tour. Or any merchandise sold during any tour. Kenny Chesney took the number two spot earning nearly $33 million in 2013. Chesney's album and stadium tour attribute to this ranking. Fun fact here, for ten consecutive tours, Chesney has played to at least 1 million total attendees. It's worth noting, even though Chesney came in at number two on this list, he did not receive a single ACM nomination, while Swift earned five.
While she has a long way to go before reaching Taylor Swift status, Cassadee Pope is following in Swift's footsteps with a big debut. Pope's debut single, "Wasting All These Tears On You," has been certified platinum, selling over a million copies. She is the first solo country female to achieve this feat since TSwift did it in 2006 with her debut single, "Tim McGraw."
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Labor Council Backs Harp
by Thomas MacMillan | Jun 16, 2013 10:10 pm
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In her quest to become the next mayor of New Haven, State Sen. Toni Harp picked up the support of the most powerful unions in town Friday afternoon.
The Central Labor Council, which represents 13 unions with a total of 10,000 members, officially endorsed Harp's mayoral candidacy Friday. Over 4,000 of those members live in New Haven.
The endorsement came at a press conference at the labor council's headquarters across from Criscuolo Park on Chapel Street.
Bob Proto (at center in photo), head of the Central Labor Council, promised Harp (at right) "feet on the street"—union members working to get out the vote and make her the next mayor.
The council includes Yale's UNITE HERE Locals 34 and 35, the two most powerful and politically active unions in town.
The endorsement culminated Harp's first full week of campaigning since the legislative session ended. Friday's was the second major endorsement of the week, which also included a day of media attention for a police ride-along and press conference on public safety.
The events were designed to present her as the frontrunner in a seven-way race.
Harp is one of seven Democrats running to replace Mayor John DeStefano, who's stepping down at the end of the year after two decades in office. The primary takes place on Sept. 10.
Union support will be a key factor in this year's election. Two years ago, Yale's Locals 34 and 35 helped orchestrate a sweep of a majority of seats on the Board of Aldermen by a slate of labor-affiliated candidates.
Mayoral candidate Henry Fernandez has picked up the support of three building trade unions.
Dave Cicarella, head of the New Haven Federation of Teachers, called Harp "a friend to all of us—not just labor or teachers, but all citizens."
Proto said that the council respects all the candidates in the race. But "collectively and unanimously" the council has "chosen to endorse Toni Harp."
Proto called about 20 labor leaders up to stand behind him as he introduced Toni Harp. Aldermen Migdalia Castro, Santiago Berrios-Bones, and Brian Wingate joined them.
Harp said New Haven is at a "critical point." She said people need to come together and work for "sustainable jobs," safe neighborhoods, and quality education.
Proto said the labor council's endorsement process included representatives from each of the member unions, who all voted to support Harp after a special committee interviewed mayoral candidates. Proto said the committee couldn't reach State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield or Sundiata Keitazulu to interview them.
Proto (pictured) said Harp has a "unique set of qualities" and a "unique history that will allow her to tackle New Haven's problems. He cited her work on community policing as a city alderwoman, and her work on jobs and education as a senator.
Any endorsement is "hollow" without "feet on the street," Proto said. "It is our culture to do turnout."
Proto said "slightly over 4,000" of the 10,000 members in the labor council's unions live in New Haven. "We like to have folks that live in New Haven take the lead" in campaigning, Proto said.
Cicarella said the choice of who's mayor of New Haven matters not just to people living in the city, but to those in surrounding towns as well, because of the impact the city has on the area.
Not all unions in the council have individually endorsed Harp.
Laurie Kennington, head of Yale's Local 34, said her union is officially supporting Harp, as is Local 35.
Jimmy Kottage, head of the firefighters union, said he was there to support the labor council, but that his union hasn't gone through its own internal endorsement process yet.
The Central Labor Council's 13 member unions are:
Ironworkers Local 424, AFSCME Local 3429, American Federation of Teachers Local 933, Communications Workers of America Local 1298, New Haven Fire Fighters Local 825, OPEIU Local 153, Sheet Metal Workers Local 40, UNITE HERE Local 34, UNITE HERE Local 35, AFSCME Local 287, IAM Lodge 26, NALC Branch 19, and UNITE HERE Local 217.
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posted by: Threefifths on June 14, 2013 5:20pm
Proto said the labor council's endorsement process included representatives from each of the member unions, who all voted to support Harp after a special committee interviewed mayoral candidates. Proto said the committee couldn't reach State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield or Sundiata Keitazulu to interview them.
Give me a break.The bird was done already.
posted by: Eddie on June 14, 2013 6:13pm
With a string of endorsements Harp clearly has the relationships to build progressive consensus across New Haven. Given this week's endorsements and the recent articles detailing her long-time involvement with important issues such as community policing, I'm beginning to see why so many see her as a formidable candidate. I also appreciate that she was one of the first candidates to question the 9th square bailout and call for more focus on development outside of downtown. There are many strong candidates in this election, but the central labor council cannot go wrong with an effective progressive leader.
posted by: Xavier on June 14, 2013 6:37pm
The battle lines are being drawn and the soldiers being called to form.
One City Henry versus the "Senator."
This shall be the mother of all elections with lots of money going to be spent, leaving our democracy fund folks in the dust, but with their principles intact, and their supporters grumbling.
The Senator has really pumped up the game here, hitting some great press. But I just still have a hard time buying that The Senator is going to have what it will take to run the city. These unions and labor people want a weak-winner in the second floor office of city hall. One City Henry, not so nice, but very much a hardball player.
posted by: Brian L. Jenkins on June 14, 2013 7:45pm
This was indeed a very prudent move on behave of the Central Labor Council.
Does this ensure a victory for Toni Harp? Absolutely not! But it does denote how valuable character and the incessant work Toni has rendered to the people in New Haven over the years.
The naysayers will denounce this endorsement and dismiss it as everything horrible.
In fact, they will begin to call all the Union members egregious names because of this move.
Toni is the only candidate in this race that has a history of bringing groups with different ideological concerns together.
Although this is another good day for Toni politically, she refuses to take anything or anyone for granted.
I solute Bob Proto and Dave Cicarella for their care of the future and welfare of the city by making this monumental move. Knowing Toni as I do, no one will work harder than she in this race.
posted by: robn on June 14, 2013 9:18pm
Observe taxpayers,
As about one percent of our population assisted by self interested outsiders continue to dictate to what's supposed to be YOUR city government.
posted by: NewHavenTaxTooHigh on June 14, 2013 11:32pm
So Harp has the union vote sewn up and if she wins she'll certainly pay them back at the contract table - at the expense of the New Haven taxpayers.
The other 7 candidates need to find a way (and fast) to reach out to and organize the New Haven voters that are paying taxes. If it's good for the unions it's bad for the taxpayers. It really is a zero sum game. The City can no longer afford the extravagant benefits and pensions paid to its unions.
I'm hoping one of the candidates has the courage to come out and put this important issue on the table. I would also like to see some of the candidates come out and support a 2% annual cap on local property taxes.
posted by: Atticus Shrugged on June 15, 2013 5:55am
Congratulations to Senator Harp. This is big news. I'm certain that she will the support of the Firefighters union and a few other key unions because she has the interest of the people as a whole at heart.
I hope that all union members regardless of location (or who they support) get involved in this election. And I hope that Senator Harp, if elected, could find a way to induce some of the 6,000 members not living in New Haven to move here.
It will be interesting to see who now stays in and who folds. I find it telling that Representative Holder-Winfield was not available for interview, and the same for Mr. Keitazulu. Moreover, it says a lot that Mr. Carolina has made the decision to snub the potential for this support. I don't doubt that our candidates will dwindle in the coming weeks.
This is a long summer and this is one of many endorsements that has been released and that will come. I look forward to seeing the next wave of major endorsements (Harp and Fernandez) as this is now truly becoming interesting.
posted by: Noteworthy on June 15, 2013 8:42am
A family history of tax dodging aside, the union thinks Toni Harp's history in politics is so great? Read this:
posted by: ELMCITYPROF on June 15, 2013 11:34am
One wonders whether Proto walked into his closet , shut the door and softly whispered "Gary? Sundiata? Are u available for an interview?" Then walked out after receiving no reply and fed that bogus line to reporters. It's ridiculous to suggest those two candidates couldnt be located. If the union had already picked it's candidate , fine. Just own up to it rather than manufacturing an excusebSmh
posted by: Christopher Schaefer on June 15, 2013 12:49pm
This endorsement confirms that the primary function of New Haven's govt. is to create an ever-growing number of unnecessary, taxpayer-funded jobs. And don't forget that Toni Harp was technically and legally "separated" from her late husband's business. Therefore we can overlook the fact that her husband received design contracts from the city, in violation of city ordinance—which forbids awarding such contracts to those who owe back taxes. Wendell was a great guy, but would never have gotten such special treatment if not for the cronyism that pervades every nook and cranny of our 1-party city govt. But thank goodness Toni Harp will put an immediate end to such cronyism. Well OK, she does "owe" the Central Labor Council just a "few" favors—but we can be sure such favoritism and special deals will be minimized. As CT State Senate Chairwoman of the legislature's Appropriations Committee Toni Harp has had a major role in putting CT's economy dead last in the country and leading our state govt. on the road to bankruptcy. But hey, we all need to practice a skill before we master it. So after 20 years of making a mess up in Hartford, she should do perfectly well as mayor of New Haven. (Anybody know a good real-estate agent? I'm thinking it's time to sell—before it's too late…)
posted by: anonymous on June 15, 2013 2:01pm
I agree with Cicarella, who said "the choice of who's mayor of New Haven matters not just to people living in the city, but those in surrounding towns as well."
The key question for voters is, are these suburban leaders going to fight to improve New Haven for the low-income families who actually live here, or are they going to continue what they have done in the past, which is focus their time on adding more parking lots, increasing property taxes on residents so that suburbanites can have higher salaries and wages, and widening our asthma-causing highways?
Senator Harp may have helped call for public meetings with the DOT, but she never ended up stepping in when Whalley Avenue was widened in 2009, over the objections of hundreds of residents. With the exception of Representative Lemar, I didn't see Senator Harp, other Big Suburban Labor leaders, or the rest of our delegation step in as other disastrous road widening projects have moved forward over the past few years. They didn't step in when bus service was dramatically curtailed.
The reason is simple: almost none of these leaders live in the areas that are impacted by Beijing-level air pollution, and almost none of them live here. Unlike the vast majority of New Haven residents, they don't take the bus, walk, or bike as their primary form of transportation, they don't pay our property taxes, don't send their children to our schools, and don't use our libraries or deteriorating parks.
posted by: Greg-Morehead on June 15, 2013 6:21pm
Thats all I can say.
Bob Proto said…
promised Harp (at right) "feet on the street"—union members working to get out the vote and make her the next mayor
Here comes round two of the Unions knocking on doors, EVERYDAY, harassing the residents of New haven. How come their aren't any checks and balances in place when it comes to things like this for the Union officials using Union dues to pay for political elections? I know people all over CT read the NHI, how come no one from the state wants to look into this or hasn't looked into this 2 years ago?
As residents, we have to stand up against the Unions and not allow them to hoodwink the citizens of New Haven again.
When all of the union backed candidates got in office two years ago for Aldermen, I compared it to the movie IRobot. In the beginning of the movie, the robots were nice to the people, working with the citizens(when the Aldermen first campaigned), then when the "brain" of the Robot(Bob Proto and the union officials) had some sense, it started controlling the robots under them and those Robots turned on the people(the current BOA).
Residents of New Haven, are we going to let IROBOT 2 take place in New Haven?
The residents have power in numbers as well and we can determine the outcome of the election.
Stand Up New Haven!!!!
posted by: CreatingUrgency on June 15, 2013 7:16pm
What's her position on reform?
What's her position on charter schools?
What's her position on testing?
What's her position on TEVAL?
What's her position on destroying neighborhood schools?
What's her position on labor rights?
What's her position on giving the cafeteria workers fair wages and fair jobs?
What's her position on rank and file members collectively bargaining?
posted by: beyonddiscussion on June 16, 2013 12:39pm
This is no sinister plot or conspiracy. This is just a good woman who can build consensus and do a good job. She has the endorsement of alot of folks, which is a very positive thing. So many recognize her ability to bring the change we need and to do the job.
posted by: Noteworthy on June 16, 2013 1:27pm
This is no sinister plot. It's nothing but a cheap, crass power play to get in bed with somebody who will keep giving the unions everything they want. It's about taking a weak candidate and propping her up and making her feel beholden to them and therefore controlled by them.
Supporters keep saying Toni Harp can put together coalitions of people = and work with everybody, that she has all this "experience." Toni has experience being a politician and she has longevity because she has spent the last 25 years in the DTC and running largely unopposed. She has managed no large groups of people, negotiated no contracts, built coaltions? Name one.
They mistakenly translate longevity for expertise. Across the last 3 years, Toni Harp has voted for and agreed to raise more than $3 billion in new taxes and still the state budget is unbalanced and job growth is non-existent. Connecticut is dead last in economic growth and first in taxation, first in debt.
Add years of unpaid debts and state, local and federal taxes - while raking in millions - precisely what change will Toni Harp bring? She has not brought any change to Hartford. Why would she start now? I'd have a lot more respect for those who are so vociferous in their support if they just admitted this is about the politics of union support and the DTC - because this is most certainly not about expertise and ethics. At least DeStefano owned property and paid his taxes.
posted by: robn on June 16, 2013 9:36pm
Observe a textbook example of the mechanisms of hydraulic despotism. Obey the controlling authority or your livelihood will be turned off; in this case that would be the milking machine connected to the teats of Yale, the New Haven taxpayer, as well as the State of Connecticut.
posted by: lawrence st on June 16, 2013 9:46pm
I'm excited to see that Harp got the endorsement. I think she's the best for the job.
And Morehead, you're right—there will be people going door-to-door. And that is a GREAT thing. As a political scientist, I can tell you that most people do not know about the election until someone tells them about it. Most people do not know how to make their voices heard, or how to get their concerns addressed. And people going door-to-door is the BEST way to fix this. I know this because of work done by political scientists, and I know this from my own experiences having my door knocked on, and knocking on the doors of others.
If you really care about this city, then go and make sure that everyone has a chance to register to vote, to be knowledgeable about the election, and to have their voices heard. Because I can assure you, simply writing comments online is not going to reach them.
posted by: David S Baker on June 17, 2013 6:56am
Safest endorsement in the history of local politics. Even if she loses the mayoral you back the chair of appropriations at the state level. Way to go out on a limb and foster positive change, labor lemmings.
I had such hope back in January.
posted by: Razzie on June 17, 2013 8:40am
Why not tell us how you REALLY feel (again)!
@ Greg Morehead—
It's somewhat puzzling to see a politician arguing against citizen involvement in elections. As noted above, slightly over 4,000 of the 10,000 members in the labor council's unions live in New Haven. "We like to have folks that live in New Haven take the lead" in campaigning, Proto said. I believe those 4,000 union residents have a stake in this election too. You lost your last re-election race. Time to move on or join us in building a new New Haven.
posted by: Curious on June 17, 2013 9:54am
@ Razzie,
Greg didn't lose his race against Morrison. He lost against Local 34.
posted by: Razzie on June 17, 2013 1:17pm
Would you care to tell us about all the EXPERIENCE your candidate Elicker has amassed over the 6 years he has been in New Haven (most of which as a grad student at Yale)? Then we can compare the two records and make an informed choice. Hurling "dirt bombs" doesn't do much good to advance the discussion.
posted by: Curious on June 17, 2013 3:17pm
Does being a state senator qualify you for the job of mayor? Is the thought that being in state government automatically qualified you for any seat in local government? Because that's absurd. That's like saying that being the CEO of McDonald's means you know how to make chicken nuggets.
I'd rather have a mayor who's been involved at the local level for six years than someone who's been sitting in Hartford for twenty five. If your candidate needs to be driven around to be shown what New Haven is like these days, how much good is all that Hartford experience doing?
posted by: Razzie on June 17, 2013 4:34pm
ANSWER #1—Yes. Being a State Senator for __ years and being intimately involved in passing legislation that impacts nearly every aspect of the state's citizens lives provides a great window on the world of administering to, and advocating for legislation and programs that can benefit New Haven residents and help resolve the pressing economic, public safety, and social welfare issues facing our city. Being a co-chair of the Appropriations Committee is a far greater fiscal responsibility than that of being Mayor. By every disinterested observer, including those of the opposite political party, Sen Harp has fully met her legislative responsibilities with great honor distinction. What has Elicker done to compare?
Answer #2—No. A legislative seat in state government does not automatically qualify you for local government. I would point out, however, that Sen Harp was also a NH Alderman for 6 years (longer than the accumulated sum total of Elicker's NH experience).
ANSWER #3—The CEO of McDonalds may not make the McNuggets, but she knows how to hire someone who can. And most likely the credentials needed for that job extend beyond community organizing and "getting dirt under one's fingernails".
posted by: Curious on June 17, 2013 5:28pm
@ Razzie - I don't buy it. We think this job requires entirely different skillsets, entirely different experience, and entirely different connections to the community.
You're basically using the McCain campaigns arguments for Toni and against Justin: McCain has been in the senate for years, and so would make a great executive; Obama is a wet-behind-the-ears junior politician with little experience and only a community organizer background.
Even if that were true…look who got elected president.
posted by: GoodNatured on June 18, 2013 8:52pm
I agree with others who have pointed out that Harp's long tenure in Hartford is actually a strike against her.
Instead of recruiting union "feet on the street," could she get actual New Haven residents and tax payers to support her and do her canvassing?
When the canvassers from Harp campaign come knocking, ask them if they live in New Haven, for how long, and if they pay taxes.
I will be very curious to hear their answers. At least Linda McMahon's door-knockers admitted straight up they were in it for the money.
posted by: Eddie on June 19, 2013 12:30am
I have canvassed with labor organizations. I have lived in New Haven since 2005. I pay some forms of taxes, but, like many New Haveners, I rent and do not own a home here. I, like all of those who canvassed with me, did so to help strong progressive leaders, like Harp.
Perhaps I will have the good fortune of knocking on your door. I imagine that even if we could not reconcile our political visions, we still could have a worthwhile chat about New Haven politics. Even if our conclusions ultimately differed, I'm sure we could respect that we have come to them honestly.
posted by: Curious on June 19, 2013 1:54pm
Eddie…great post. I may not agree with you politically , but that was a great post.
posted by: robn on June 19, 2013 2:52pm
Political scientist LAWRENCEST put it best that, "most people do not know about the election until someone tells them about it." That's why they are so malleable to canvassers using feel good pseudo participatory push polling as was done by the union coalition during the last BOA election. Hopefully enough people know better by now.


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In 2008 there was a 5.5% rate of divorce in Cullman County, meaning 448 legal divorces. The records kept on divorce are useful in proving the termination of one marriage in order to enter another, or for genealogists to follow the paths of ancestors' lives in the joining of two families.
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Contacting the Cullman County Health Department can be done in person at 600 Logan Street, Cullman, Alabama 35055 or by phone 256-734-1030. The Circuit Court resides at 500 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman, Alabama 35055 and can also be reached by calling 256-775-4654.
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Keynote Presenters 2012
Alexandros Washburn, Director of Urban Design, Department of City Planning, New York City.
Alexandros E. Washburn, AIA is the Chief Urban Designer of the City of New York, Department of City Planning. An architect who has worked both in the private and public sector, he served as Environment and Public Works Advisor on Capitol Hill to US Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, then as President of the Pennsylvania Station Redevelopment Corporation, and then as partner of W Architecture and Landscape Architecture LLC, where he designed the award-winning Harlem Piers waterfront park before joining the Bloomberg Administration in his current position.
As the leader of a design studio within the government, he acts as the design eyes for City Planning. He judges success from the point of view of the pedestrian. His design team works in all five boroughs on a range of urban design products from zoning rules and policy to master plans to individual projects. The projects range in scale from plazas to shorelines, from bench designs to tower tops.
The Urban Design division works with the many talented planners, project managers, economists, zoning and other specialists within the agency to meet the specific challenges facing the city. Urban Design's purpose is to meet those challenges and at the same time to improve the quality of public life by improving the quality of public space.
Alex lives with his family in Red Hook, Brooklyn and commutes by bicycle across the Brooklyn Bridge every day. He is currently writing a book with a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation, called The Nature of Urban Design.
Chris Bailey, Head of Partnerships & Innovation, Westway Development Trust, London
Chris Bailey is Head of
Partnerships and Innovation at Westway Development Trust
and from 2009 to 2012 served as Chair of the London Region
of the Development Trusts Association (now part of
Locality, the national network of social enterprises,
development trust, social action centres and community
Chris has worked at Westway for
eleven years, joining in 2001 to see through the
completion and launch of the expanded Westway Sports
Centre after a £10m investment and major re-build. Since
then his work has centred upon public involvement and on
development planning and regeneration, including running a
number of major environmental improvement schemes.
He is currently working on areas including public
involvement, social enterprise and planning for a round of
future property redevelopment [in fact a master-planning
exercise is undergoing a formal local government-driven
public consultation at present]. In
addition he is running a number of temporary use projects
on sites where redevelopment has been delayed by economic
conditions (these include an art gallery and a pop-up
cinema). His background prior to his work at Westway was
in communications, strategy and public consultation.
His career started with a small transport engineering
company in the North East of England but in the subsequent
twenty plus years he has worked in the public, private and
not for profit sectors. This has included roles in
publishing, citizens advice, international telecoms,
education, and even a period working in local government
improvement and development for a national UK government
However, community-based regeneration
and enterprise have long been his interests. Chris's
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involve enterprise, ownership and sustainability and these
are all best delivered through real community involvement.
In development terms this is about communities getting
involved and taking responsibility, in order to get the
best out of change and to play an active part in it.
He has also been a
tutor on the strategy module of management courses at the
University of Westminster and presented seminars to civil
servants on social and community enterprise and on
regeneration for the UK government Department of Business,
Skills and Innovation, to members of the French government
and their civil service teams and to local government
study teams from Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands.
Chris studied as an undergraduate at the University of
Newcastle upon Tyne and as a postgraduate at Durham
University Business School and the University of
John Suckling, Chairman, ReStart,
Christchurch, New Zealand
John has worked in Wellington as an economist at the Department of Trade and Industry, NZ Institute of Economic Research and Department of Social Welfare. He returned to Christchurch from Wellington in 1977 to take over, from his father, Sucklings Shoe Store. The store had been trading in the CBD for 76 years at the time of the February earthquake. He represented footwear retailers during the deregulation of the industry. He was president of the Canterbury Retailers Association and sat on the Retailers Board. He is currently on the Retail Institute Board.
As Chairman of Re:START the Heart Trust, he will speak about the creation of the container based retail precinct in the central city Cashel Mall following the February 2011 earthquake which has been responsible for levelling the major part of downtown Christchurch.
Dorte Ekelund. Executive Director, Major Cities Unit, Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport.
Dorte has extensive experience in urban and
regional planning across all spheres of government in
Dorte is experienced in urban
development coordination, infrastructure planning,
statutory and strategic planning, planning system reform
and governance reform. In her current role, she is
responsible for considering the challenges facing
Australian cities, and how cities can contribute to
improved outcomes for communities and the environment. Our
Cities, Our Future - A national urban policy for a
productive, sustainable and liveable future, was produced
by the Major Cities Unit and launched in May 2011. It
provides a long-term blueprint for making the nation's 18
capital and major regional cities even more productive,
sustainable and liveable.
The challenge of an
adequate supply of appropriate and affordable housing is a
core theme in the National Urban Policy, and annual State
of Australian Cities reporting.
Dorte has a
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Class 1 Honours)
and a Masters of Business Administration.
Andrew Tongue, Secretary, Department of Planning and Community Development, Victorian Government
has had a long and distinguished career in the
Commonwealth Public Service before commencing as Secretary
of the Victorian Department of Planning and Community
Development in September 2011.
His previous public
sector roles included Deputy Secretary for the Department
of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous
Affairs responsible for Australian Government social
housing programs, remote indigenous housing, remote
service delivery, community employment programs and
indigenous economic development.
Andrew joined
FaHCSIA in 2009 from the Department of Infrastructure,
Transport, Regional Development and Local Government where
he was the Deputy Secretary responsible for national
aviation policy and regulation, transport security and
transport safety investigation. During his stint in the
department, Andrew worked on local government development,
regional service delivery and development issues and
support to small communities.
In his career Andrew
has worked in a number of Australian Government
departments dealing with issues such as immigration,
housing, health and ageing, and non-metropolitan service
In recognition of his extensive service
to public administration in a number of areas, Andrew
received a Public Service Medal in 2011. Andrew has a
Masters Degree in Public Policy from the Australian
National University.
Marcus Westbury, founder Renew Australia
is a broadcaster, writer, media maker and festival
director who has been responsible for some of Australia's
more innovative, unconventional and successful cultural
projects and events. He has also worked across a range of
media as a writer, producer, director and presenter
covering fields as diverse as culture, art, media, urban
planning, sport and politics.
In 2008 Marcus
founded Renew Newcastle with his own funds and energy.
It's a low budget, not for profit, DIY urban renewal
scheme that has brokered access to more than 30 empty
buildings for creative enterprises, artists and cultural
projects in his home town of Newcastle, NSW.
Newcastle is unique scheme that has attracted interest
from around the world. It has been described as
"a clever
partial solution" (Time.com),
'a smart, inspired way to
deal with unused spaces that might otherwise be left to
ruin" (Inside Out),
"the transformation of the city
centre" (The Newcastle Herald),
"an incredible success...
both to assist the business community in the area while
simultaneously [giving] a boost to local artists and
designers" (ABC TV),
"overwhelmingly positive, with the
CBD finally starting to re-emerge" (Jetstar in-flight
magazine), "There is genius in this... wow!"(wired.com) and
"reviving the city" (Daily Telegraph).
In 2007 and
2008 Marcus was the writer and presenter of Not Quite Art
on ABC1. Over two three part series Not Quite Art was
variously been described as "the kick up the arse
Australia's TV arts needed" (Arts Hub),
"the freshest,
most illuminating, thoughtful and funny locally made arts
program in years" (The Age),
"a delightful, witty and
above all intelligent journey" (Stilgherian),
"informative, provocative and mind-blowing. Everything the
ABC should be proud to be about" (Margaret Pomeranz) and
proof that "coverage of the arts can be arresting,
provocative and relevant" (The Age). The series was
awarded the "Best Arts Show of the Year" in 2008 and short
listed as of the best documentaries of 2009 by The Sydney
Morning Herald. Marcus has also appeared as panelist on
ABC TV programs including QandA, Vulture, Critical Mass
and Recovery.
Ms Caroline Stalker, Director Architectus, Brisbane, QLD.
An architect with a passion for urban design, Caroline's professional background encompasses major project work throughout Queensland and in the UK over more than 20 years. Her experience ranges from key public space design and public buildings through to the master planning of centres, public institutions, and environmentally sustainable new communities. Caroline is a member of the Qld Board for Urban Places, which advises State Government on projects of statewide significance.
Professor Rob Adams, Director City Design, City of Melbourne
Professor Rob Adams' decades of seminal work as an architect and urban designer, and his role in revitalising the face of Melbourne, were recognised in 2007 with an Order of Australia (AM) for services to urban design, town planning and architecture.
Rob received the Prime Minister's Environmentalist
of the Year for his innovative urban sustainability work
at the 2008 Banksia Awards.
As Director City
Design at the City of Melbourne, he continues to champion
the arts and environmental sustainability as part of the
city's development platform into the 21st century.
Giovanni Cirillo, Executive Director of Urban Renewal and Major Sites at the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
He was previously the Director of City Planning and Regulatory Services at the City of Sydney. Since the mid 1990s Giovanni was an author of the central Sydney planning controls that remain in place today.
He has over 20 years experience in Planning in NSW, mostly in local government and in promoting urban regeneration. Some of his most recent projects include:
* Developing a pipeline of
strategic Urban Activation Precincts across Sydney and NSW
* Various town centre urban
renewal projects in Sydney and regional NSW
* The 10 year review of NSW's Residential Flat Design Code.
He is a graduate of the University of New England both in Urban and Regional Planning and in Economics.
Giovanni obtained his Masters degree at the University of Sydney and has recently been conferred as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney.
Giovanni now also represents the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure on the Boards of the NSW Heritage Council, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority.
Giovanni holds a number of awards and commendations from the Planning Institute of Australia for his work in developing the planning controls in the City of Sydney over many years.
Justine Clark Architectural Writer, Editor, Critic and Curator
Justine Clark is an architectural editor, writer, researcher and critic. She is also the editor of the new website Parlour: women, equity, architecture (www.archiparlour.org),
Justine was the editor of Architecture Australia, the national magazine of the Australian Institute of Architects from 2003 to early 2011. This work was recognized with a 2011 National Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media (an award she also won in 2009 for a special issue on Indigenous Housing).
She is currently involved in the Australian Resarch Council-funded project Equity and Diversity in the Australian Architecture Profession: Women, Work, and Leadership, led by Dr Naomi Stead, and is an honorary senior fellow at the University of Melbourne.
Justine is regularly invited to speak on architectural matters and to serve on juries for prizes and competitions, both nationally and internationally. Justine has designed and curated architectural exhibitions and has published various books and book chapters. She has a BArch (hons) from the University of Auckland and has a MArch (dist) by research thesis from Victoria University of Wellington.


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A committal hearing takes place when the magistrate decides that case should be tried at a Crown Court. The committal hearing is heard in a magistrates' court and would usually happen within 2 months of the defendant being charged. The idea around committal is that the magistrate has the right to dismiss the case completely before it goes to trial, based on lack of evidence.
It is down to the magistrate at the committal hearing to decide if there is enough sufficient evidence to send a defendant to trial the Crown Court. The usual process for this is:
- The prosecutor will present the case against the defendant and call witnesses to obtain evidence.
- The defence lawyer may cross-examine the witnesses.
- The magistrate may invite submissions.
- After hearing all the evidence, the magistrate will decide if the evidence is enough to put the defendant on trial.
- If this is the case, the magistrate will charge the defendant.
- The defendant will choose whether to plea 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
- If the plea is guilty, the defendant will be sentenced.
- If the defendant pleads not guilty, then they will be committed for trial in a higher court.
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If someone is informed that they will be facing a committal hearing, they should appoint a solicitor immediately if they don't already have legal representation. The defendant will be asked to produce something called a 'committal bundle'. The solicitor can arrange all the necessary components to compile the bundle, some of which may include:
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Ethics Film Series
Adrienne Arsht, UM Ethics Programs, the School of Communication, and University of Miami Alumni Association invite you to a film series designed to promote discussion of "reel" life dilemmas and decision-making. See the movies free of charge and stay for the panel discussion following each screening, led by faculty with interest and expertise in the area.
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Glengarry Glen Ross
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Hannah Arendt
The sublime Barbara Sukowa reteams with director Margarethe von Trotta
for her brilliant new biopic of influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist Hannah Arendt. Arendt's reporting on the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker-controversial both for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils-introduced her now-famous concept of the "Banality of Evil." Post-Screening Discussion by Bradford Cokelet, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy.
October 8
The Silver Mirror
MIAMI PREMIERE. A Global Documentary Film about our changing view on Aging
Shot over three years in 12 countries, The Silver Mirror searches for a universal voice that fearlessly and intimately conveys humanity's ancient, collective and fundamental struggle with the fragility of the human condition imposed by the inevitability of aging while also pondering that, for the first time in human history, impending scientific surges in the cellular biology of aging will drastically change how we live. The Silver Mirror features experts such as University of Miami President Donna Shalala, the former Secretary of U.S. Health and Human Services; John Beard, World Health Organization; Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, University of California at San Francisco (UCSF); Hal Kendig, University of Sydney; Thomas Kirkwood, Newcastle University; and Leonard Guarente of MIT. The Silver Mirror is narrated and hosted by Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Blythe Danner, with special guest Dr. Maya Angelou and an original film score performed by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra.
Post-Screening Discussion by UM Faculty:
Ali Habashi: Writer, Director, Producer
Ed Talavera: Director of Photography
Thom Sleeper: Composer/Conductor
February 13
Made in India
Winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2011 Florida Film Festival, this is the first documentary film to convey the complex journey of U.S. couples who have "outsourced" reproductive surrogacy to India. Juxtaposed scenes of the United States and India illuminate personal struggles, political conflicts, and myriad legal and ethical dilemmas.
Moderated by Director and Co-producer Rebecca Haimowitz; in collaboration with UM's Program in Women's and Gender Studies
February 28
Blood Coltan
The consumer desires of the Western world continue to be linked to the killing of innocent people. Here, the demand is for coltan, a mineral used in the making of cell phones and other electronics. Rebel militias in the Congo have recruited children to work in the mines while those in positions of power have the ear of Western importers, in opposition to the United Nations.
Moderated by Gina Maranto, Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy Presented as part of UM Ethics Programs' Eleventh Annual Environmental Ethics Symposium
March 7
Margin Call
Nominated for a 2011 Oscar, this film captures a 36-hour period at a large investment bank during the 2007-2008 crisis on Wall Street. It focuses on the dilemmas and decisions of employees caught up in the moments of financial collapse. The cast includes Demi Moore, Kevin Spacey, and Paul Bettany. Moderated by UM faculty.
Inside Job
Narrated by Matt Damon, the film explores the global financial meltdown through the lens of relationships that implicate politicians, regulators, and academics. Nominated for a 2010 Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary.
Environmental activism animates this deft depiction of the facts underlying a lawsuit brought by Ecuadorian citizens against Chevron. Winner of numerous film festival awards.
The Cove
This Academy Award-winning documentary, filmed covertly by activists and deep-sea divers, sheds light on the secret crimes being committed against dolphins around the world.
Why We Fight
This documentary about the military-industrial complex probes the real versus official reasons for U.S. military engagements, suggesting that fact may be more absurd than fiction. Directed by Eugene Jarecki, the film was first screened at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary.
Food, Inc.
In this 2010 Academy Award-nominated documentary, Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner takes a critical look at the industrialization of food production. In the process, he uncovers surprising, sometimes shocking truths about how and what we eat.
Presented as part of UM Ethics Programs' Ninth Annual Environmental Ethics Symposium
Good Hair
Produced by comedian Chris Rock, this seriocomic documentary goes behind the scenes of the multibillion-dollar black hair industry to examine how the perennial quest for "good hair" affects the lives of African-American women. The film premiered at Sundance in January 2009.
Who Killed the Electric Car?
In 1996 electric cars began to appear on roads all over
California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust,
and ran without gasoline. Ten years later, these futuristic cars
were almost entirely gone.What happened? And what is
happening now?
Panelists: Trae Williamson, Williamson Cadillac
Charles Whalen, Charging Director for the Electric Vehicle Association
of Florida
The Times of Harvey Milk
By turns humorous and tragic, this documentary chronicles the life
and death of HarveyMilk. The first openly gay politician in the
U.S., a neighborhood activist, and a symbol of gay political achievement,
Milk was—for many—a martyr to his cause.
Christian Gay, M.A. '06, Film and Queer Studies, School of Communication
Gema Perez-Sanchez, Modern Languages and Literatures, College of Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Schwartz, J.D. '97, attorney and family mediator
One Water
Filmed in 15 countries, narrated by UM President Donna E.
Shalala, edited and scored by UM faculty, and supported by the
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, this documentary
probes the global fresh-water crisis and makes a compelling case
that access to clean water is a basic human right.
Sanjeev Chatterjee, Vice Dean, School of Communication
Executive Director, Knight Center for International Media
Writer/Producer/Director, One Water
A League of Their Own
The men were away and the All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League played… but only until the end of WW II. Savor the promise of the 1940s, when women's baseball swept the country, and examine women in sports. Starring Tom Hanks, Madonna and Geena Davis.
Panelists: Kathryn Meier, UM Women's Basketball head coach
Warren Whisenant, Ph.D., School of Education, recipient of an Arsht Research Award in
"Ethics and Community" examining sex discrimination in sports administration
Maxed Out
Worried about getting spread too thin? No problem – there's always more credit! This documentary examines the "American debt-style," where anyone can buy anything as long as someone can make that minimum monthly payment. Presented in collaboration with the Financial Literacy Project, Mahoney Residential College.
Panelists: Douglas J. Snyder, Esq., J.D. '84, bankruptcy attorney, Richard, Debtors Anonymous support group
The Constant Gardener
Set mostly in a sun-dappled Kenya, this film about the Western pharmaceutical industry asks some difficult questions regarding research, responsibility and illness in Africa. Featuring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, who won an Academy Award in 2005 for her role in this film.
Panelists: Jeffrey Brosco, M.D., Ph.D. UM Miller School of Medicine,
Mohammed Kaif, UM Miller School of Medicine student
North Country
Josie, a single mom struggling to make ends meet, is not welcome to work at Eveleth Mines in Minnesota. Josie's passionate struggle for respect in the workplace leads her to make some tough, precedent-setting decisions. Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand were both nominated for a 2005 Academy Award for their performances in this movie.
Faculty Panelists:
Mary Coombs, School of Law;
Christina Lane, School of Communication
The Good Shepherd
In collaboration with the Spy Film Series (co-sponsored by the Cinematic Arts Commission). Directed by Robert DeNiro, this film is a fictionalized account of the birth of the CIA. Matt Damon plays a man whose love for his country and desire to protect it might require him to sacrifice everything else he loves.
Faculty Panelists: James Kilpatrick, CIA Officer in Residence, School of Business Administration;
Jim Olson, author of "Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying", CIA Officer in Residence, Texas A & M University
A Man for All Seasons
A timeless tale of the ethical dilemma faced by Sir Thomas More -- pleasing his King or following his conscience. Part of the School of Communication Moving Image Archives, this movie won 6 Academy Awards in 1966, including Best Picture.
Faculty Panelists:
Donn Tilson, School of Communication;
David Kling, Department of Religious Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
Faculty Panelists:
Robert E. Rosen, Professor, School of Law;
William B. Werther, School of Business Administration
The Insider
Faculty Panelists:
Samuel A. Terilli, School of Communication;
Martin E. Segal, School of Business Administration
Roger and Me
Faculty Panelists: Marc Junkunc, School of Business Administration; Jeffrey Kerr, School of Business Administration
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"Snow Eagle Down" by Nancy Veldman On a snow covered mountain, in the midst of one of the worst snow storms in the history of Montana, a small plane lay nestled in the trees near a frozen lake. One wing was gone. The nose of the plane was shoved inward, and there was no sign of life But inside the plane were Elizabeth Stone, a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, ad Dr. Jim Wilson, a cardiologist. Two people thrown together in a fight for their lives and no one knew where they were. Elizabeth had a booming business and was sought out by the highest ranking companies to fine the problem and fix it. Jim Wilson was a highly esteemed heart surgeon. They had one thing in common and that was a mutual friend named Leigh Miller, who was determined that they were a perfect match. Over a dinner table at Leigh's house Jim met Elizabeth and found out she was a pilot. He talked her into flying him home so that he could get to know her better. It seemed like the ideal date But what it turned out to be was a ticket for death. Life takes crazy turns, and this one day a plane was taken down on the side of a snow covered mountain No radio communication. Nothing. The stories of her great grandfather, who was a full-blooded Sioux, came rushing back as Elizabeth fought to survive the cold. The snow never stopped falling, covering their tracks. A story of human survival and endurance, you won't be disappointed. But underneath the coat of survival, there was a dance, a push-pull of two hearts seeking to become one. And the proverbial wall that Elizabeth had built around her oh-so-perfect life came tumbling down like the white snow that made them invisible. They found themselves alone on the side of a mountain with the last words she spoke across the radio to anyone who would hear; "Snow Eagle Down." $19.00 |
"Old Man Rivers" by Nancy Veldman In a charming southern town in South Carolina, behind the large brimmed hats and glasses of iced tea, lurks murder dressed in a suit and black shiny shoes. An innocent man and a family of seven had their future erased before their eyes in what seemed like a watchmaker's second. Geoffrey Rivers, now turning one hundred years old, sitting in a creaky rocker on his son's porch, tells you a story that's as hard to swallow as a lump of black coal. On a normal day, working on the railroad, a phone call snatched normal out of his life and he embarked on a path to war, to save what he had left of his life. When the gavel came down in the courtroom, the guns he'd taught his sons to use became an albatross around his neck and he had to put every single moment of his life aside to fight an invisible demon. They say ghosts don't exist, but Claire Rivers, the love of his life, disappeared into thin air, and later was found floating in the Black River. Geoffrey had to hire the meanest lawyer he could find, and investigators who could pull a human hair out of a pile of leaves to win a case. There was no time to grieve, no time to think. For a jury of twelve was staring him in the face and his tired legs could barely hold him up. A story of murder and romance, you're gonna fall in love with Rivers. So you might as well sit back in your worn out leather chair and enjoy it. $19.00 |
"Presumed Dead" by Nancy Veldman The United States Government chose only the elite Special Op agents to do covert in remote locations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Smith Sanderson was one of those agents who stood out because of his uncanny ability to recall details. He took his team to the border of Afghanistan in search of weapons of mass destruction. Risking his life with his team they entered a location not realizing that the source they'd used went bad. Smith went down and was left behind to die. His best friend, Agent Ben Parker, remained true to his promise and watched over Grace, Smith's wife. But in a horrific turn of events he volunteered to risk his life one more time for his friend. A riveting story of the power of the human spirit to survive, of a love that wouldn't let go, and a reminder of words written in stone thousands of years ago; greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for his friend. $19.00 |
"The Physician" by Nancy Veldman At the peak of his medical career in St. Martins, Dr. Michael Lankford decided to leave his partner and life-long friend Case McPhail and move to Crosgrove with his wife Jill, to be near their daughter Anna. There he found the perfect location to set up a practice and begin a journey that would demand every ounce of strength he could muster. He developed an uncanny ability to read a person quickly which aided in the diagnosis but also gave him information that forced him to make decisions he never bargained for. He befriended an old man and together they attempted to solve a case that had grown cold in the local police files. The heartache of one mother who'd lost her child drove Michael to do things he never dreamed he was capable of doing. A tale of courage and an obsession for the truth, this story pushes caution out the window and keeps you on the edge of your seat. But the book will remain with you long after you've read the last word. $19.00 |
"Edgar Graham" by Nancy Veldman Edgar Graham is a novel of unbridled suspense, untold secrets, delightful humor and the overwhelming power of a hero's heart. A mid-western town covered in snow, Portersville comes to life as it bares its soul to Edgar Graham, a mailman. Corruption, lies and deceit are whispered on every street corner and he hears it all. This story will render you incapable of sleep as the characters weave a web that somehow becomes intertwined. As Edgar becomes his brother's keeper his skills as a former FBI agent are stretched beyond belief. Stepping through the underground world he changes a town riddled with corruption. Underneath the rough exterior was the heart of a hero. You will never forget Edgar Graham. $16.99 |
"The Box of Words" by Nancy Veldman The Box of Words is a powerful story of unforgettable characters, romance and riveting suspense. On the eastern seaboard in Martin City, Kate Morrison never dreamed that her family would suffer such horrendous events. After losing her husband of 30 years, Kate struggles to keep her children alive while discovering a secret that could tear her family apart. Seeking to navigate towards a new beginning, Kate moves into a century old home in a familiar neighborhood, where she finds a new love. But she also uncovers in the dust of the old house a secret hidden for years. The words she sees will change her life forever, and the child who spoke them in the dark. Once you step into this page turner, there is no going back. For scattered through the words you read, like walking through pure snow, are the footprints of the child who wrote them and the women who found her. A book that will keep you up into the unwholesome hours of the night! $18.99 |
"The Fisherman" by Nancy Veldman This fifth book is about studying how a real Fisherman fishes, because we are called to be Fishermen on land & and our bait is our words and our listening. However, a lot of the ways a real Fisherman fishes is how we will be able to fish on dry land. If we listen to the heart that is before us, the words we speak can be lifechanging. Truth. Most of the growth that we do in this life is on the inside where no one can see. But that growth can affect thousands of people for good or bad. $38 |
"Coming Home" by Nancy Veldman "A collection of poems inspired by the music, and her own life journey. Words written carefully that restore your heart and help you to achieve the peace that we all seek. $28 |
"The Journey" by Nancy Veldman We are all on a spiritual journey that causes us to grow and change. The difficult times are the very moments that alter our course into eternity, for we may not pass this way again. $28 |
"The Withered Leaves" by Nancy Veldman We are like a tree standing by still water. If we do not drink, our leaves will wither. A book that will challenge all that you know, and show you the way. $38 |
"Dream Catcher" by Nancy Veldman Consider that we live in a world of darkness and light. Man has created a grayness and his eyes have become adjusted to a level of darkness so that he feels he is standing in the light. Come with me on this journey. $38 |
"A Life Journal" by Nancy Veldman $68 A 200-page journal with inspirational words throughout to encourage and provoke you to pen your life, so that it may have the chance to affect others. |
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"God's Promises for You" by Max Lucado $19.99 |
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This module is the integration of project AlterSIG Toolbox.
I hope in the futur it will fuse with module "extension/swing-widgets".
Quick presentation
The module offers several Swing components like :
- A tree to manage MapContext
- A dialog to quickly open datas and change them in read to use MapLayers
- Some defaults property édition panels
- A small JMappane control bar
- ...and others...
To be honest they are not yet fully functionnal but they work.


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New innovations in the tried-and-true plastic-worm category don't come along every day, but Sebile has produced one with its new A.T. Worm. Its double tail gives it an erratic action when twitched and its hollow body produces better hooksets.
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Create a Winter Theme Web Design in Photoshop
In this web design tutorial, you will learn how to create a winter blog layout in Photoshop. We will use a photo of a forest for the background and then blur areas of that photo to create other elements like the logo and the navigation bar.
Factors That Affect Usability
If trending topics surrounding design blogs are any reflection of trends in design, then usability is what coffee is to freelancers. Usability is a study of human-computer interaction that helps designers analyze our users' patterns as they use our creations. While we cannot fully predict our users' interactions, we are able to brace for them through how we style and place elements on our page.
Optimizing WordPress for Search Engines
So, you have this amazing WordPress site, but for some reason the search engines just don't show you much love. You post killer content, make it easy for users to share via their social networks, and people are subscribing to your RSS feed, indicating that they're like what they're reading. If you've tried everything to drive traffic to your website, and search engines still ignore your site, maybe you need to evaluate how search engine friendly your website is.
Five Technologies That Will Keep Shaping the Web in 2010
As we're coming to the end of this year, everyone starts to look towards the next one and there will no doubt be an upsurge of articles predicting the web trends of 2010 in the next days to come. However, in this article, we'll be talking about what's actually driving these trends now, and what they mean for the future of the internet.
Announcement: FlashEff 2.0 for Flex License Winners
Last week, JumpeyeComponents, the creators of awesome Flash components such as FlashEff 2.0, and Six Revisions set out to award five Six Revisions readers a license for their newly released FlashEff 2.0 for Flex component. There were over a hundred participants, and today, we'd like to announce the winners.
How to Start a Freelance Company
Starting your own company is wonderful, scary, and exciting! I've recently gone through the process and started up my own freelance company, Snoack Studios, and I'd like to share my personal insight on how to get your own company off the ground, using my own story as an example.


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Bradford hero Billy Clarke admits he could not believe how easily his side put their Premier League opponents to the sword.
Phil Parkinson singled out Billy Clarke and Gary Liddle for special praise after Bradford's 4-0 win against Shelbourne on Saturday.
New Bradford signing Billy Clarke said the club "ticked all the right boxes" after penning a two-year deal at Valley Parade.
Crawley boss Richie Barker stressed the importance of Billy Clarke after the forward's brace in the 3-2 home win over Gillingham.
Striker Billy Clarke has been named Crawley Town's Player of the Year.
Crawley striker Billy Clarke has spoken of his pride at winning a new Player of the Year honour.
Billy Clarke scored twice as Crawley got their pre-season campaign off to a winning start with a 4-0 victory over Tonbridge Angels.
Crawley striker Billy Clarke feels the club can still achieve promotion, despite only winning one game in their previous six.
Crawley Town manager Steve Evans has backed new signing Billy Clarke to fill the void left by Matt Tubbs.
Blackpool forward Billy Clarke has joined high-flying League Two side Crawley for an undisclosed fee.
Sky Sports understands Crawley Town are lining up a move for Blackpool striker Billy Clarke before the transfer window closes
Blackpool striker Billy Clarke is willing to impress manager Ian Holloway and battle for his place at the club.
Billy Clarke and Matt Phillips will return to Blackpool this week, Sheffield United manager Danny Wilson has confirmed.
Ian Holloway is ready to welcome Matt Phillips and Billy Clarke back to Blackpool after successful loan spells at Sheffield United.
Exeter boss Paul Tisdale admitted to feeling mixed emotions following his side's 4-4 draw at Sheffield United.
Danny Wilson was frustrated after Sheffield United's 4-4 draw with Exeter, as the Blades failed to win despite leading 3-2 and 4-3.
Sheffield United boss Danny Wilson lauded new loan signings Matt Phillips and Billy Clarke after the 4-2 win at Preston.
Sheffield United have completed the double loan signing of Billy Clarke and Matt Phillips from Blackpool.
Billy Clarke is grateful to Blackpool manager Ian Holloway for sticking by him throughout his injury nightmare.
Blackpool striker Billy Clarke is looking to reclaim his place in Ian Holloway's starting XI.
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Housing Starts Have Been Singing The Blues
An uptick in hiring is leading to more optimism about the economy. But housing remains stuck in a funk. New figures on housing starts are released Thursday. Morning Edition has a musical preview in this Planet Money report.
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And the U.S. economy has picked up momentum. Hiring is up and unemployment is falling. But housing just can't find its groove. Fresh numbers on housing starts to come out tomorrow, which brings us to our last word in business. As we wonder whether we'll be singing the housing blues, or rocking out to some good news, NPR's Planet Money team has this musical preview.
ROBERT SMITH, BYLINE: The thing about housing is it's not just a number.
ZOE CHACE, BYLINE: It's an emotional thing. People sing about their houses.
MADNESS: (Singing) Our house, in the middle of our...
CHACE: It's even a compliment to call someone a house.
THE COMMODORES: (Singing) Ow, she's a brick house.
SMITH: That's why housing starts is one of those numbers that can just break your heart. The construction industry wants the number to go up. New homes means more work for them.
CHACE: But if you're selling, you want that number to go down - fewer new homes, so you can sell your set a higher price. But remember...
LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) A house is not a home when there's no one there to hold you tight and no one there...
SMITH: Oh, yeah. Housing starts and be a lonely number...
CHACE: ...without someone to share it with. I'm Zoe Chace.
SMITH: Robert Smith, NPR News.
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"Do It Yourself Mule Deer Adventures" DVD. 100% bowhunting adventure!
A true spot-and-stalk adventure! Join Marlon, Alisha and friends on their epic journey as they embark on a trip in their quest for North American's famed mule species and sub-species. Travel with them through four states across the west as they overcome the rigors and challenges, both mentally and physically, of taking on these smart and cunning animals.
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Duncraft's Starling resistant suet feeder is great for all clinging birds. This feeder is the perfect solution for those birds who consider upside-down a natural pose: woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees. Suet easily slips in through hinged roof. Birds eat through the vinyl coated wire mesh. Made of premium Pine.1 suet cake capacity