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When the excitement of graduation settled, I found myself in that anxious summer between high school and college. I was working the red-eye shift at a local bakery, nannying for seven-year-old twin boys, earning practically nothing, and in other words, desperate for some adventure. My friend Kelli, who was spending her summer making lattes in a cramped café, shared this wanderlust, so we loaded her car with tents and banana chips and prepared for a weekend of camping in Door County Wisconsin. After assuring our moms that we had brought an axe, we pulled out of Kelli's subdivision, rolled down the windows, and cranked up the music. Blazing down the interstate with country music blaring, the thrill of adventure swept over us like the fresh air pouring through our windows. It was glorious. After a few miles, Kelli turned down the radio to a respectable decibel and I rooted around in the backseat for a map. There are essentially two ways to get to Door Country from the suburbs of Milwaukee. Our coffee-stained map highlighted a conventional and un-exciting route that would take us straight up the interstate and almost directly to our campsite. Though Kelli and I were anxious to begin our adventure, we were in no mood to waste 180 miles of unfamiliar highway on a crowded interstate that smacked of irritable drivers and harried vacationers. The alternative to the interstate was Route 43, a winding tangle of county roads that traces the shore of Lake Michigan and moseys through small-town Wisconsin. Though this route lacked directness, it was bursting with local color. After a brief moment of consideration, we "took the [route] less traveled by," and in the words of Robert Frost, "that has made all the difference."
In my opinion, pursuing an education is like taking a road trip. Some people see education as a necessary evil to get where they want to go, while others choose to relax and enjoy the drive. And if education is like a road trip, then choosing a liberal arts education is like abandoning the interstate for the lure of county roads. Unlike those who pursue an education merely to exchange a diploma for a career, those who recognize the importance of liberal arts know that the value of their education does not lie in what is handed to them upon graduation, but rather in what happens along the way.
As Kelli and I discovered, there is a lot of life on country roads that you would miss if you stick to the interstate. When traveling the interstate, it's easy to forget that the landscape is connected, that crowded cityscapes slowly fade into sprawling suburbs which melt into country towns, cornfields, and rolling hills. You begin to believe that cities are isolated civilizations, linked only by uniform stretches of gray asphalt, slick billboards, and greasy McDonalds. However, when you settle into a good county road, you begin to understand that everything has a context and that the signs for obscure historical landmarks, the campaign posters for county sheriff, and the advertisements for home-grown watermelons are all part of the life that's being lived there. In the same way, a liberal arts education reminds us that we cannot understand the world from any one particular perspective. Rather, we must look at the world through a broader lens and try to understand that it all works together.
Broadly defined, liberal arts is a practice which recognizes that the type of education worth pursing is achieved through the study of a variety of subjects and disciplines. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people hear "liberal arts" and roughly translate it to mean "impractical courses which do not help me complete my major." Viewing liberal arts in this way is like scorning a back-road adventure because it delays your arrival at your final destination: it violates the very spirit of the experience. The true spirit of liberal arts does not distinguish between "relevant" and "irrelevant" courses of study, but rather views every opportunity as a chance to think deeply about the world.
No diploma, liberal arts or otherwise, is going to provide all the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a particular career, for every career has its own quirks which can never be taught. What is more, people in recent generations change careers so frequently that when they retire, it is often from a field unrelated to their original career. This said, is there really any advantage to a liberal arts education in the twenty-first century? Certainly. The advantage of a liberal arts education is that it educates the total person. The liberally educated person is not intimidated by changing careers because he has learned to succeed in a variety of disciplines. The liberally educated person is not threatened by new ideas because she has learned how to think critically, formulate opinions, and embrace change. This person can express himself clearly, find creative solutions, and learn from what others have to say. In the dynamic environment of the twenty-first century, the liberally educated person is equipped to succeed.
That weekend Kelli and I found the adventure we had been craving. We biked through state parks, hiked through thimbleberry thickets, and waded in Lake Michigan at sunset. However, the highlight of our adventure occurred before we even reached Door Country. After stopping at garage sales, vegetable stands, and "The World's Largest Grandfather Clock (or so it claimed), we followed a hand-painted sign to an orchard where we spent nearly an hour on rickety ladders picking fresh cherries. It was completely spontaneous, the purest kind of adventure, yet it defined the mood of our entire trip. That is the true value of a liberal arts education: it sets the tone for the rest of your education, creating a context which connects your particular area of interest, your future careers, and in reality, the way you live your life, to a much greater understanding of the world as a whole.


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Around 3 p.m. on May 20, a two-mile-wide EF-4 tornado touched down in an area right outside of Oklahoma City, Okla. The powerful tornado tore through a highly-populated suburb in Moore, Okla. and completely flattened two elementary schools.
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Walter M. Pierce
Walter M. Pierce | |
Governor Pierce | |
17th Governor of Oregon | |
In office January 8, 1923 – January 10, 1927 |
Preceded by | Ben W. Olcott |
Succeeded by | I. L. Patterson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1943 |
Preceded by | Robert R. Butler |
Succeeded by | Lowell Stockman |
Personal details | |
Born | Morris, Illinois |
May 30, 1861
Died | March 27, 1954 Salem, Oregon |
(aged 92)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Clara Rudio Pierce (died, 1890) Laura Rudio Pierce (died, 1925) Cornelia Marvin Pierce |
Profession | Lawyer |
Walter Marcus Pierce (May 30, 1861 – March 27, 1954) was an American politician, a Democrat, who served as the 17th Governor of Oregon and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd congressional district. A native of Illinois, he served in the Oregon State Senate before the governorship, and again after leaving the U.S. House. Pierce is also the namesake of the United States Supreme Court case of Pierce v. Society of Sisters on compulsory public education.
Early life[edit]
Pierce was born to Charles M. and Charlotte L. (née Clapp) Pierce, Jacksonian Democrat farmers in Morris, Illinois on May 30, 1861. At the age of 17, he began teaching school despite having only a secondary education.
In 1883, motivated by both his recent diagnosis of tuberculosis and the idea of Manifest Destiny as propounded by Horace Greeley, Pierce moved west. After arriving in Portland, Oregon in June 1883, he was not able to find work. After a period during which he worked the wheat fields of Walla Walla, Washington, he earned enough money to finally settle in Milton, Oregon in Umatilla County. There he returned to a career in education and established a successful farm.
As an educator, Pierce was drawn into local politics. He became well known for his pro-temperance views, and regularly spoke out against saloons selling alcohol to his students. In 1887, he married one of his students, Clara R. Rudio, who died during childbirth only three years later. The child was named after her mother. He married Clara's sister Laura in 1893. They had five children: Loyd, Lucile, Helen, Edith and Lorraine. Laura died of cancer in 1925. Pierce's third wife was Cornelia Marvin, the Oregon State Librarian, whom he married in 1928.
From 1886 until 1890, Pierce served as superintendent of Umatilla County public schools. From 1890 until 1894, he served as Umatilla county clerk, and earned enough money from land transactions to further his education. He then returned to Illinois with his family to attend Northwestern University, earning his Bachelors of Law degree in 1896.
Early political career[edit]
After graduation, the Pierce family returned to Oregon, where Walter set up a successful law firm in Pendleton. From 1896 to 1906, he managed a power company, speculated in land, and became one of the state's most renowned Hereford cattle breeders. He was again elected county clerk and served 1899 to 1903.
Pierce won a seat in the Oregon State Senate in 1902. In his first term, he unsuccessfully attempted to win passage of prohibition legislation, while successfully winning passage of a state subsidy of $6 per child for education. He was defeated at the polls for reelection, and retired from politics for a decade beginning in 1906.
While out of politics, Pierce continued local and statewide activities. He was a founder of the Oregon Farmer's Union and the Public Power League, headed the State Taxpayers League, and took a seat on the board of Regents of Oregon Agricultural College from 1905 to 1927. He began advocating for using the Columbia River for hydroelectric power during this time. Pierce was also the promoter of the Hot Lake Sanatorium Company in Union County.[1] He and fellow owner Parish L. Willis were accused of fraud by another investor, but cleared by the courts of any wrongdoing in 1918.[1] The former sanatorium is now the Hot Lake Hotel and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
Pierce won the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in 1912, but lost to Harry Lane in the general election. In 1916, he was reelected to the state senate. In 1918, Pierce ran, unsuccessfully, as a progressive Democrat against incumbent Governor James Withycombe. In the next election, in 1920, he lost his senate seat by only twenty-seven votes.
In 1922, Pierce ran a successful campaign for governor against incumbent Ben W. Olcott. At the time, the Ku Klux Klan was growing in influence and power across the state, and had drafted the overtly anti-Catholic and anti-semitic Compulsory School Act, a bill to require all school-age children to attend public schools. Governor Olcott defiantly refused to work with the Klan in any way.[3] Pierce tacitly accepted the Klan's endorsement and lent his support to the school bill.
As governor, Pierce was at odds with a Republican-dominated legislature. His administration was able to continue the road-building policies of the previous two administrations, but could not win passage of a state income tax or assessed value license fees for automobiles. He attempted to gain support from progressive Republicans on issues of prison reform, reforestation, and hydroelectric development, but divided the state Democratic Party by endorsing Robert M. La Follette for President in 1924. The Ku Klux Klan, which had endorsed him only a few years earlier, began an unsuccessful recall effort.
In the 1926 elections, Republican I. L. Patterson defeated Pierce. Upon leaving the Governor's office, Pierce returned to his ranch in Grande Ronde, Oregon.
The Compulsory Education Act was later struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States in its 1925 Pierce v. Society of Sisters decision, on the grounds that it violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives[edit]
In 1928, Pierce ran unsuccessfully for the 2nd Congressional District seat. He declined to run for a second term as governor in 1930, but tried once more for Congress in 1932. He was elected amid excitement over the landslide presidential election victory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Pierce would become a staunch supporter of FDR's New Deal, serving in Congress until his electoral defeat in 1942.
One of the oldest politicians in Oregon history, Pierce retired from politics at age 81. He and his wife Cornelia retired to Eola, Oregon. Pierce and his wife both became involved in the anti-Japanese movement during World War II, in response to a concern on the part of local residents about the success of Japanese truckers in certain areas of Oregon.
Pierce died on March 27, 1954, near Salem, Oregon, at the age of 92 and was interred at the Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum in Salem.[4] His third wife Cornelia died on February 12, 1957.
- ^ a b Clarke Woodward Drug Co. v. Hot Lake Sanatorium Co., 88 Ore. 284, 169 P. 796 (1918). West Publishing Company.
- ^ "Oregon National Register List". State of Oregon. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ "Proclamation Against the Ku Klux Klan, 1922". Oregon Historical Society. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ "Walter Marcus Pierce". Find A Grave. November 12, 2002. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
- Walter M. Pierce at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 1, 2010
- Bone, Arthur H., ed. (1981). Oregon Cattleman/Governor, Congressman: Memoirs and Times of Walter M. Pierce. Portland, Or: Oregon Historical Society. ISBN 0-87595-098-1. OCLC 7836412.
- Klooster, Karl (1992). Round the Roses II: More Portland Past Perspectives. Portland, Or: K.T. Klooster. p. 122. ISBN 0-9619847-1-6. OCLC 28907644.
- Sobel, Robert; Raimo, John, eds. (1978). "Walter Marcus Pierce". Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789 – 1978 3. Westport, Conn.: Meckler Books. pp. 1276–1277. ISBN 0-930466-00-4. OCLC 3204818.
External links[edit]
- Walter M. Pierce at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Oregon State Archives: Pierce Administration-Photo and some public speeches of Walter M. Pierce as Governor.
- Guide to the Walter Pierce papers at the University of Oregon
- Political Graveyard
- The Paradox of Oregon's Progressive Politics: The Political Career of Walter Marcus Pierce
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Published in 1928 to great acclaim when its author was just twenty years old, The Cardboard House is sweeping and passionate. The novel presents a series of flashes — scenes, moods, dreams, and weather — as the narrator wanders through Barranco (then an exclusive seaside resort outside Lima). In one stunning passage after another, he skips from reveries of first loves, South Pole explorations, and ocean tides to precise and unashamed notations of class and of race: from an Indian woman "with her hard, shiny, damp head of hair — a mud carving" to a gringo gobbling "synthetic milk, canned meat, hard liquor."
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Margaret Carson, Bill Johnston, and Alex Zucker — judges for the 2013 PEN Translation Prize — had this to say about Katherine Silver's translation of The Cardboard House in their official citation:
Katherine Silver's extraordinary translation of Martín Adán's The Cardboard House, a neglected 1928 masterpiece of the Latin American vanguard, arrives in English as if written yesterday. Silver ingeniously evokes the enigmatic, often-startling imagery of the twenty-year-old Adán's poetic novel, a fractured dreamscape of wonder and longing set in a resort on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. In her illuminating preface, Silver writes that Adán's novel "is a world unto itself." Her delicately wrought translation, perfectly attuned to the original, summons us into this singular world with freshness and grace. It is a superb achievement.
"I dreamt I was sixteen and Martín Adán was giving me piano lessons. The old man's fingers, long as the Amazing Rubber Man's, plunged through the floor and played a chain of underground volcanoes."
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REICHL GOES TWEET, TWEET, TWEET: At first, Ruth Reichl, the former editor in chief of the defunct Gourmet, viewed Twitter simply as a way to communicate with "a lot of friends at the same time," she said. But that soon evolved. "One of the things I love about [Twitter] is that the limitations of it are the genius of it. The idea that you have to try to convey something in 140 characters — as a writer, it just interested me." To say that she has taken to the medium like "hot crusty bread" to "cold, sweet butter" would be an understatement. Reichl now tweets, on average, twice a day, to her 31,000-plus followers. Her posts cover esoteric foods eaten at New York restaurants, or food and quotidian minutiae, or food and the beauty of nature plus how totally awesome life is. For example, on May 7, she wrote, "Bright, cool shiny day. Mountains blue. Soft pink local liverwurst, rustic bread, homemade mustard, new onions. Perfect late spring lunch." And there are hundreds of sweet, bordering-on-treacly posts where that came from. (Another, from April 18, reads, "Misty morning. World wrapped in cotton clouds. Leftover polenta to chase the chill, melting mascarpone, softly fried eggs, crisp bacon.") That Reichl's entries sound more like haikus than typically zingy tweets was not lost on chef and author Anthony Bourdain, who, in February, began reading some of them aloud during his and Eric Ripert's five-week radio series, "Turn & Burn," on Sirius XM's Martha Stewart Living Radio. Bourdain called the segment "The Tao of Ruth."
Prosaic style aside, though, Reichl's Twitter feed reveals several of her personality quirks, for instance:
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Stocks Close Marginally Lower on Eurozone Debt Jitters
TheStreet) -- Stocks fell Monday, but finished the day well off of intraday lows, as investors warily eyed a possible resolution on Greek debt talks and soaring Portuguese borrowing costs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 6.7 points, or 0.05%, at 12,654 after coming back from a 1% drop earlier in the day. The S&P 500 slid 3.3 points, or 0.3%, to 1,313. The Nasdaq was down 4.6 points, or 0.2%, at 2,812.
Portuguese bond yields were moving higher, sparking concerns that the country would also need a second bailout like Greece. Yields on the ten-year bond had surged more than 200 basis points to 17.26% Monday.
"At this rate, Portugal is going to move from the back to front burner in very, very short order," wrote Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist with BTIG, in a note.
European Union leaders meet in Brussels Monday for their first summit of 2012 to finalize steps for a rescue fund of $661 billion to be up and running later this year. Greece and its private creditors, meanwhile, signaled they would agree on a deal in which investors will accept a bigger cut on their government debt holdings. The two sides are "close" to an agreement following three days of talks in Athens, according to Bloomberg. Only when the debt swap in Greece is resolved can the country receive a second bailout from the International Monetary Fund and other European creditors, which would help Greece avoid a default. The Greece government is under growing pressure to work out a deal given that it faces a €14.5 billion bond payment on March 20. Also, before the country gets fresh funding, Germany is insisting that Athens give up some control over its budget policy. In Europe, French bank shares were pressured after President Nicolas Sarkozy said he would impose a financial-transaction tax. A reading on consumer sentiment in the eurozone rose less than expected, according to the European Commission in Brussels. Germany's DAX closed down 1.2% while London's FTSE lost 1.1%. In Asia, China signaled that it would hold back from further monetary easing, in particular by leaving bank reserve requirements unchanged. Japan's Nikkei Average settled 0.54% lower and Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.66%. Meanwhile, economic data suggested that demand may slowdown as U.S. consumers seek to boost their savings. The Department of Commerce reported that U.S. personal income rose 0.5% in December, beating an estimated 0.4% increase, according to Thomson Reuters, and adding to a 0.1% increase in the prior month. However, in the same report, spending was flat after a 0.1% increase in November. No other major economic news was expected Monday, although investors are looking forward to the government's unemployment report for January at the end of the week. With two trading days left in January, the Dow, up 3.6% for the month, is on pace for its largest monthly percentage gain since 1997. The index, down 0.5% last week, saw its first week of losses in 2012. The melt-up in the market has lost some steam in recent sessions, although many analysts say that investors will likely take this as a buying opportunity. "Stocks overall remain very resilient, permitting the banks to correct about 3%
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When your priest announces his or her departure, consult this page for the resources you need to guide you through the process of seeking new leadership. This page also serves as a resource for clergy interested in ministry openings in our diocese.
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Our diocese is a member of the Transition Ministry Conference, which posts openings:
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There's a group of shoppers I bet you know well. They enter your store with a determined look, make a beeline for your supplements section and head to the register with a few bottles of green food supplements in their arms. This happens every month or so, with clockwork regularity. In short, they're green foods die-hards.
New from Country Life Vitamins is Omega Surge, made with the "latest advance in Omega Technology." Using an exclusive emulsified technology, Omega Surge provides enhanced delivery of omega-rich oils in a lemon gummy for adults, says the company. The gummies have no fishy aftertaste, are made with highquality fish oil and do not contain sugar, gluten or soy.
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If battery life has got you down on your new iPhone 5 and you're looking to extend it, now you can while protecting it as well. iBattz brings the first-ever battery case that is also a snap-on case for your iPhone 5. According to iBattz, "The Mojo Hi5 case is a two-part protective case that features a detachable 2500mAh aluminum battery to keep users powered up on the go." You can use it to charge other USB devices as well. The unique thin case will set you back $80 but for extra juice in a "…minimalistic design…", you are getting off with a pretty good dea.
Got an HTC Amaze 4G? Love the speed of the peppy network on T-Mobile? Wondering how to keep things peppy through the day without being near a wall charger? You may wish to look at PowerSkin's new skin for the HTC Amaze camera phone and, sorry for the pun, be amazed by the extra 410 minutes of talk time. More data time, too. The skin is 100% recyclable outside of the battery and electronics so when it's time to replace it, you can feel good about dropping it into a recycle bucket.
Modesto, CA – October 20, 2011 – PowerSkin® continues to dominate the category for Android portable power solutions with the launch of its newest battery case for the HTC Amaze 4G, featuring 1500 mAh of battery capacity integrated into its smooth silicone exterior.
Extending talk time up to 410 extra minutes, the HTC Amaze 4G PowerSkin® is not only a reliable back-up power source for all-day phone use, the skin is also 100% recycled (except for the battery and internal components) making it a green option for consumers seeking more power with less environmental impact.
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Apple finally sent out the invites for it's upcoming "Let's talk iPhone" event. There is little doubt the next-generation iPhone will be the topic of this gala to be held at 1 Infinite Loops, Apple's headquarters, in Cupertino, California. Most expect the A5 processor CPU, better camera, and graphic video improvements. Others feel LTE is a possibility of appearing in the next iPhone. Lately touted, Apple-purchase Siri speech-to-text technology called Assistant looks to be on the agenda as well. Still, some think the iPhone will be larger based on leaked photos of upcoming cases like the one pictured above with the current iPhone sitting inside the case with plenty of wiggle room.
First reports of the larger screen seemed to point to Apple responding to the larger Motorola and HTCs that hit Verizon stores in the last few months. In classic Apple style, it didn't make it too large as to be obnoxious, was the reason. That may be true, but I started thinking about it and wondered why, if these pictures are to believed, would Apple make the next iPhone just a bit larger? It certainly wouldn't be for the screen. The minor bump in size would be minimal and most likely even unnoticeable in real world use.
I looked at the picture of the case again and thought, "While that's not much space at all, if you filled it up with something like lithium-ion, then that could be a LOT of space." You know, the active component of a rechargeable battery? It makes perfect sense when you pop open an iPad and see the majority of it is a battery and because of that, iPads can run all day long without breaking a sweat. The iPhone has been plagued with weak battery life since its inception and while the iPhone 4 claims the best performance yet, I know many users who have said that their 3GS had better life! iFix-it and the likes found little difference in the iPhone 5s battery.
So, if Apple could make a larger footprint, just a wee bit larger, and use it all for a battery, it's very possible to gain a substantial about of battery life. I could easily see a 50% increase over the iPhone 4 with the added room seen in the next-generation iPhone case. If components used internally shrink, such as memory, then that's even more room. Moving things around to better pack the board would also give some net gains. Thus, it's quiet possible we could hear Tim Cook tell us October 4th that the newest iPhone has double the batter life of its predecessor.
Of course, if the larger size is in fact a done deal, the growth could be for other things like an LTE radio, better antenna, or even more memory, though I doubt the latter. But, I really do think we could be finally getting a smartphone that lasts all day. Boy, I really hope so.
Scores of guesses fill the blogisphere about what Apple's next iPhone will offer. I've already heard one new rumor saying goodbye to the home button and I could see that happening. What I do not see coming to the half-decade mark from Cupertino's finest is anything mind blowing.
Nope, not this year.
Now that the number one complaint about the iPhone has been dealt with — poor service via AT&T — I think the second issue is on the list for attack: battery life. We've seen what Apple did with the iPad and its amazing power life, but sadly, the iPhone doesn't have that kind of real estate as the "over-sized iPod Touch".
Lots of talk has been bubbling about battery technology with Apple's name attached, and I'm fairly certain that Steve Jobs has this issue high on his priority list of getting fixed. We've seen amazing leaps in battery life across the entire spectrum of mobile gadgetry, from the impressive Li-Ion battery cells onboard Apple's laptops to other devices such as Amazon's Kindle.
It's now time for the iPhone to follow suit.
Now don't worry, we won't just be wooed by better battery life — there will be more under the hood, too. You'll also see a "world phone" where both GSM and CDMA will be supported. Apple doesn't want to manufacture two different phones, and this is why it waited so long on bringing the Verizon iPhone. Apple had to answer the Android onslaught now and thus, temporarily, we have two iPhones.
But come July, there will only be one.
LTE you ask? Remember, one phone and AT&T hasn't even taken off the anti-static bags from its LTE radios yet. LTE will come next year…when a multi-band GSM, CDMA, LTE chip is created…and priced lower than today's LTE chips.
Let's see, what else can we hope for? Mmm, an antenna adjustment to relieve that death grip issue as already seen in the Verizon version (don't fall for Apple's marketing spin about CDMA requiring the change.) That loss of the Home button sounds about right. Oh ya, some more memory, like 64GB on the high end. Probably a better speaker, too. Oh yes, for the third time, non-smudge glass that maybe might not absorb finger prints as easily as the last four phones. Speaking of glass, the iPhone 5 will resist cracks better than the 4. Maybe Bluetooth 3 — though Apple doesn't seem to really show any affection for it.
So, that's what I see in the iPhone 5. Better battery life, world phone, more memory, less smudges, no death grip, louder speaker, and possibly cutting edge Bluetooth. You know, the more I think about it, scratch the Bluetooth 3.0 support. Well get that next time.
Originally published at iPhone 5 News Blog, the first blog to cover news, rumors & opinions about the iPhone 5.
Leveraging its battery expertise, Tekkeon today unveils its ultra slim rechargeable battery case for iPhone® 4, designed with Tekkeon's unique eSwap™ technology that delivers virtually endless power. myPower™ for iPhone 4 includes a swappable battery pack that can be exchanged on the go to let users talk, rock, view, share, and stay connected longer. This tiny, sleek battery case not only provides extra power on the go, it protects iPhone 4 from everyday wear and tear and acts as a dock for automatic syncing via a high-speed micro USB 2.0 interface.
Several innovative features distinguish myPower for iPhone 4:
Swappable Battery Module
myPower for iPhone 4 features Tekkeon's new innovative eSwap™ technology, in which the battery is housed in a separate module that can be exchanged with a fresh battery module while on the go. This enables users to carry extra, fully-charged battery packs, making its additional hours virtually limitless. The battery case comes with the Ultra Slim 1200 mAh battery pack, with extra battery packs¾both the Ultra Slim battery pack and the Ultra Power 2200 mAh battery pack¾available as optional modules.
Preserves iPhone 4 Battery
Equipped with a replaceable efficient lithium polymer battery pack, myPower for iPhone 4 preserves the iPhone battery by bypassing the battery and directly powering (rather than charging) iPhone 4. When plugged into a USB power adapter or computer USB port, myPower for iPhone 4 will simultaneously charge the connected iPhone 4 battery.
Highly Efficient Design Provides Maximum Power
Designed with intelligent circuitry, myPower for iPhone 4 provides an unheard of 95% efficiency which means the condensed lithium polymer battery provides maximum power output without adding substantial weight or size to iPhone 4. Inherent with this advanced battery technology are all the key battery safety features, including built-in protection from over current, overcharging, over discharging, overheating, and short circuiting.
myPower for iPhone 4, depending on the battery module, almost doubles or more than doubles the iPhone 4 battery:
Increases Comfort
With a sleek contour that softens the iPhone 4 edges, and a slip-proof, soft touch finish, myPower for iPhone 4 makes iPhone 4 more comfortable to hold.
Minimal Footprint
At only 1.84 oz (51.5 g) and with a minimalist design that elegantly wraps iPhone 4, myPower for iPhone 4 is almost undetectable.
Protection from Wear and Tear
myPower for iPhone 4 doubles as a protective case; its hard shell interior and raised edges, along with the included myGuard protectors for the front and back of iPhone 4, provide a high level of protection to iPhone 4. Because it encloses the side and back of iPhone 4, the battery case enhances iPhone 4 reception by acting as a bumper.
"With our long history of providing innovative battery products that fully support the mobile lifestyle, Tekkeon is excited to take our battery products to the next level with our innovative eSwap technology," says Jerry Yang, president of Tekkeon. "Because iPhone users can swap battery packs on the go, myPower for iPhone 4 ensures that users can literally never be without power."
myPower for iPhone 4 features easy access to all iPhone 4 features, including the camera and flash. The battery case includes an on/off switch to conserve power when the battery is not needed and a bright, dual-color capacity indicator that shows remaining power at a glance.
myPower for iPhone 4 comes in three fun colors: Soft Touch Black, Soft Touch Red, and Soft Touch White. The suggested retail prices for myPower for iPhone 4 and the optional spare batteries are:
myPower for iPhone $79.95
Ultra Slim battery $39.95
Ultra Power Battery Module $49.95
myPower for iPhone 4 and the optional batteries each come with a one-year warranty.
Certified by Apple Inc. as "Made for iPhone", myPower for iPhone 4 is available in limited quantities on the Tekkeon web site at www.tekkeon.com, and will be rolled out to authorized retailers in November.
So, you've got a lot of batteries for your Apple notebook, huh? Oh, just two? Still, you're looking to charge them both at the same time, right? Well you cannot do that on the notebook so you'll probably be interested in looking at an external charging station such as NewerTech's Intelligent Battery Charging Station. Now, is the $150 price tag for the intelligence part or for the convenience?
mStation | mophie announces juice pack air, the world's thinnest apple-certified external battery for iPhone 3G. The rechargeable 1200 mAH lithium polymer battery housed in an ultra-thin case virtually doubles the amount of time you have to rock, talk, surf, and send. Juice pack air will be available to consumers world-wide this spring at Apple stores and mophie.com for $79.95 in Black, White, and Purple.
Juice pack air features an innovative "standby mode" that allows users to control when they want to take advantage of additional battery support versus simply using it as a protective case. The integrated 4 LED charge status indicates how much juice is remaining in the external battery. Unique pass-through design allows users to simultaneously charge their juice pack air and sync their iPhone 3G with iTunes with the included USB cable.
"The juice pack air is a simple yet elegant battery boosting solution for iPhone 3G power users" says Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation | mophie. "Advanced features like standby mode and ultra-thin design make juice pack air the ideal option for both extended battery support and protection."
Additional Battery Time Provided by juice pack air
Standby Time: Up to 270 hours
Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours (3G) Up to 9 hours (2G)
Internet Use: Up to 4.5 hours (3G) Up to 5.4 Hours (Wi-Fi)
Audio Playback: Up to 20 hours
Video Playback: Up to 6 hours
The mophie juice pack air will be available at Apple stores and mophie.com this spring with an MSRP of $79.95. For more information, visit www.mophie.com
Tekkeon is pleased to announce the release of its industrial-grade, high temperature version of the popular myPower ALL plus lithium polymer battery. For use as portable power with portable instruments and equipment, or as an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for battery backup, Tekkeon's new myPower ALL Plus MP3450i universal battery provides instant power for devices that require between 5V and 19V. The voltage on this new battery is fixed for the connected equipment, or can be quickly changed to meet the power needs of a wide range of devices.
A versatile power solution for power-hungry portable devices, myPower ALL Plus MP3450i will significantly extend the life of a range of instruments or equipment batteries. In fact, it has already found two distinct niche applications. With mobile routers, such as the 3G routers manufactured by CradlePoint (www.cradlepoint.com), the Tekkeon battery provides users up to 12 hours of runtime when no power outlet available. Likewise, myPower ALL is popular with film and video production equipment, where it provides hours of extra power for on-site LED lighting and monitors.
"As a response to overwhelming user requests for an industrial-grade battery that can be dedicated to power portable equipment and instruments, we developed this version of myPower ALL to be used with portable devices like mobile routers, and instruments that are used in the field," says Jerry Yang, president of Tekkeon, Inc. "The uses for MP3450i are countless as the output voltage suits most portable equipment and instruments, and we offer a large variety of tips to fit various devices."
Like its predecessors, myPower ALL Plus MP3450i is lightweight and uses visual indicators to identify the exact power level. In addition, this version includes 16 preset voltages and an on/off switch that preserves power when the battery is not in use.
An optional extended battery, model MP3450-10, can be added to myPower ALL Plus to further extend the additional battery hours. Mounting brackets are included with this optional battery to combine the batteries into a single stacked unit.
The MSRP for myPower ALL Plus model MP3450i is $199.95, and $99.95 for the extended battery (MP3450-10). Both products are currently available at the Tekkeon Store at www.tekkeon.com and at 3GStore.com. myPower ALL Plus comes with a one-year limited warranty.
To ensure compatibility with most equipment and instruments, myPower ALL Plus MP3450i comes with five adapter tips that work with the most-widely used DC jacks. Additional adapter tips are available at the Tekkeon Store.
Battery Extender and Case in One – juice pack 3G is the only "Works with iPhone" Apple certified accessory that offers the convenience of an extended battery and the protection of a case, all with an ergonomically designed, soft-touch, non-slip rubberized finish.
Pass-through USB – Included USB cable enables you to simultaneously charge and sync your iPhone to iTunes without having to remove it from the juice pack 3G
Advanced Battery Technology – Intelligent power distribution instructs the iPhone to always drain out the juice pack first. When you're done with the juice pack 3G, simply detach and you still have a fully charged phone. Highly condensed lithium polymer battery delivers an incredible amount of juice in a small form factor and features built in overcharge, short circuit, and temperature protection
4 Light LED Battery Status Indicator – Integrated LED status indicator tells you exactly how much juice is left and also displays how much time remains during the charging process
Full Charged Juice Pack 3G give users more than twice the power
Standby Time – Up to additional 350 hours
Audio Playback – Up to additional 28 hours
Video Playback – Up to additional 8 hours
Talk Time –Up to additional 6 hours(3G Network) and 12 hours(2G Network)
Internet use – Up to additional 6 hours(3G) and 7 hours(Wi-Fi)
"Since we debuted juice pack 3G this Summer, the response has been overwhelmingly positive" says Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation | mophie. "There is currently a huge demand for additional battery support. juice pack 3G delivers this exceptional battery enhancement while keeping the unique style and feel of the iPhone intact and not adding unnecessary bulk."
The mophie juice pack 3G™ is available now online and in stores at an MSRP of $99.95. For more information on the mophie juice pack 3G, please visit www.mophie.com/products/juice-pack-iphone-3g
If you're like me, you have most likely noticed that new sweet 3G iPhone drains a lot faster than the life changing 1st Generation iPhone did. Now I find myself plugging in my 3G into the car charger anytime I'm in my truck. I feel like I'm reverting to my Windows Mobile days.
Thankfully, Mophie, makers of external batteries for iPods and the 1st generation iPhone have updated its Juice Pack to work with the "twice as fast and half the price" iPhone! Giving your demanding 3G iPhone 350 hours of standby time, 6 hours of 3G talk time (12 for 2G), 6 hours of 3G Internet use, and 7 hours for Wi-Fi. The Juice Pack will give you much needed juice. Your iPod audio will now play for more than a day at 28 hours and you'll get 8 hours of video play. Splendid, no doubt?
Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation/mophie says in its press release that, "Since its debut, power users of the iPhone 3G have demanded a product that will boost battery life for extended on-the-go use" . Howe continues, "juice pack 3G delivers this exceptional battery enhancement while keeping the unique style and feel of the iPhone intact."
You can pre-order your Juice Pack for $99.95 at Mophie's web site now.


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Better Mental Care, Anyone? One Mother Reveals all in Touching Letter on Mental Illness in America
Her name is Lisa Long and she's a writer based in Boise. Talking about guns is like talking about the weather; everybody does it but nobody does anything about it. But while it's easy to talk about guns, it's not as easy to talk about mental illness. But Lisa hopes to change this complete and utter lack of conversation.
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A warningto all people who spend money or are thinking of spending money at Kixeye. (Battle Pirates) (Backyard Monsters) (War Commander) (Desktop Defender)
Recently i had a disagreement with a moderator here in the forums. I was scolded for voicing my opinions on some update releases and
for giving members the actual truth about these updates for the Battle Pirates game.
For this my accounts (game accounts and forum account) was banned. I emailed support to ask why and they said i had threatened a moderator (ridiculous) and my account was banned for 24 hours.
So i waited out the 24 hrs... Ban was not lifted.
So i waited for a week... Ban was not lifted.
So i waited a month... Ban was not lifted.
So i email support again to ask whats going on with my account. Only to have my ticket dealt with by the same moderator i had (supposedly) threatened. (never happened)
They told me the ban was permanent and will never be lifted.
I have spent well over $200 on this game and BYM and spent hundreds of hours and hundreds of thousands of clicks to get high level and now both accounts have been banned permanently.
As you may gather this pisses me off to no end. So here i am warning others that if you invest your money and time in this Nazi fascist company you best lick there feet and march to there drum also.
Never voice your opinion unless it falls inline with Kixeye's own opinions or your account is at risk.
At the end of the day i don't want any part of this company after being treated like this but id like to warn others that there money and account is at risk because of a few Nazi moderators
who over use there power to shut people up when they don't like what there saying.
As it stands now, i have moved to much better game developer where i am free to voice my opinions and are not threatened with a ban every time i say something they disagree with or don't like.
So to all you paying members who support this developer think twice before spending any money or time and don't at all post anything that might upset the Nazi Bastards or your account will be history.
Hundreds spent, thousands spent, Kixeye dont give a fuck !!!
Update: 11 days ago I received a message from a Kixeye moderator saying if i stop posting this they would look into my account for me. I was told it would take maybe 2 days to sort it out. I agreed and done as was asked of me yet again.
That was 10 days ago.
I kinda figured from the start it was Just Kixeye giving me the run around and getting amusement watching me jump through there hoops again, but I waited patiently anyway.
After 10 days i messaged the mod again to say this was bullshit and I want it sorted out. I was told "Sorry for the delay. I'm asking about this again right now" .
That was 4 days ago.
Now while I agree that it is currently the weekend and i probably would not get support on a weekend I would expect Kixeye to honor what they say and not give there paying customers the run around.
11 Days ago Kixeye gave me promise to look into my account for me in return for me not posting these messages. They have reneged on there agreement and not done as they said they would ( no surprise)
Today I promise something to Kixeye. Un ban both my accounts and give me access to the game or return my money or I will continue posting these messages to every gaming forum I can find (even ones i cant find Including yep you guessed it, Kixeye forums.
Time to ACTUALLY do something Kixeye, not just talk about it.....


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So I won the student bi-election. The whole ordeal made me realise who I could trust, that politics really is dirty, and a whole new level of nuance when reading people - and holy crap all the internal "drama" and external "issues" that need to be addressed.
What was amazing was the margin we won by and the people I beat. I won by a margin of almost 10% when there were seven candidates, two of which were even backed by official political parties. We were actually the underdogs that won from an independent and almost purely grassroots campaign. Thanks to some amazing friends, their dedication, and keeping my sanity in tact, I guess sleeping two hours (no jokes) a day really paid off.
Within a day of being elected, I've already gone to a four-hour long agenda meeting, and another consultative meeting with the chancellors and board of the university. All I can vaguely say is I was mind blown at what happens behind the scenes of an institution.
And I have to make up my mind about an upcoming protest this week. Our student union has endorsed it, and my portfolio is directly tied to political issues like such, however there are so many conflicting factors at play. Regardless of my views on this issue - last year we had a similar protest where there were arrests and charges laid, so this is serious stuff (I journaled about it). Except this time, I may have to lead the charge - notwithstanding the president telling me that this is a conscience issue for which I have to come to my own decision.
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Also, he is back in town. I was doing so well almost forgetting him, focusing instead on me, myself. My mind is all over the place again. Someone make it stop.
You winning the election comes as no surprise to me.
You can agree politically with a cause AND disagree with the methodology being used to address it. I mean, I agree with most of what Occupy Wall Street says as far as a platform, but I don't support almost anything they do. So, you don't have to sign onto a protest just because that is what other people have decided to do to address the issue. How would you address the issue, if it were your choice? Because... it is.
As for him, distraction isn't closure. You're not really moved on if he still has that effect.
"You can judge the whole world on the sparkle that you think it lacks" - Dawes, When My Time Comes (http://youtu.be/Z0FrcTX6hWI)
I'm confident there will be many more victories in your future!
As for he... I don't know what to say... but I truly hope all turns out well! :)
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In honor of Kristen's 23rd birthday, Rob made plans to make the day special for his girlfriend! Find out what the couple has planned for Kristen's big day!
Kristen Stewart turned 23 on April 9, and she had a lot to celebrate — especially having an amazing boyfriend like Robert Pattinson! When Kristen made plans for her birthday, she knew she only wanted to celebrate it with one man by her side!
Kristen planned to spend a very low-key day with Rob to celebrate her big day, a source tells E!. But for the evening, the couple plans to host a dinner party at Kristen's house with some friends!
It looks like the couple will continue the birthday celebration throughout the weekend, because a source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, "[Rob and Kristen] have both been given tickets to Coachella." The pair will spend the weekend in Palm Springs, CA attending the music festival!
Kristen also plans to rent a house for the weekend to throw a big birthday bash with a large group of friends, according to E!.
Robert Pattinson's Special Birthday Present For Kristen Stewart
As we previously reported, a source told HollywoodLife.com exclusively what Kristen wanted most for her birthday. "As far as gifts are concerned, she doesn't want anything because she feels like she already has everything. Spending time with Rob is the best birthday present for her."
Although Kristen just wanted to spend the day with Rob, there is one thing she had in mind if Rob wanted to buy her a gift!
The source adds, "If she were to want a gift from Rob, it would be another rescue dog. Another friend for Bear and Bernie… another member of the family."
Well it looks like Kristen got her wish, because she and Rob will be hitting the rescue shelters this week on the hunt for a new dog!
HollywoodLifers, do YOU think Rob is a great boyfriend? Vote below!
WATCH: Kristen Stewart's Birthday With Robert Pattinson
– Reporting by Russ Weakland, Written by Jenny Pickard
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I am so happy and sincerely touched by Robert's strong character facing the odds, standing for the woman he loves, chalenging the rumors, the gossip and be the man I hoped he'd be. I also admire Kristen for her not giving up on her love, dreams and for going all out for Robert. I don't know what the future holds, but these two have given all us a lesson of loyalty, tenacity against all odds and courage in the moments of darkeness. This is truly inspiring to our youth and to eldest who haven't understand yet what it takes to make a relationship work. Happy Birthday dear Kristen Stewart! You and Robert have been an example to all.
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@ Lulu Collazo:
I could not have said it any better :)
I wish them a long and happy ( and faithful) love, and life.
They are meant to be together, and after 4 years ( and what a year this last year has been ! ) he has made a stand for love, AND for Kristen . I am so proud of him !
FINALLY ! The news Robsten fans have been waiting for ! To outwardly claim his love for her ,and on her birthday, nonetheless !
What a great birthday gift !
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Well, they did not spent her bday at home, we don't hear nothing about a new dog And she probably will got to the MTV awards instead of Coachella this weekend. Besides, Marcus ends his tour end of the week, and I guess RK will hang with Marcus and probably Jack with Suzie, before M and J going back to the UK So E! and HL are I guess failing again……..
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Another HNHH World Premiere! DJ Holiday brings us a new twerking anthem, featuring Wiz Khalifa and Waka Flocka. Can you dig it?
Listen to Miley , the new track by DJ Holiday featuring Wiz Khalifa & Waka Flocka which was dropped on Friday, August 30th, 2013. DJ Holiday's odds keep getting better with each new leak, and Miley will undoubtedly improve his chances of winning. It's a worthy addition to a respectable catalogue that has seen a lot of growth since DJ Holiday debuted in this game. We're looking forward to the follow-up.
Peep the new visual for DJ Holiday's DJ Holiday's Interview with Kim Johansson. If you dig this, visit DJ Holiday's profile for the latest info, news, songs, and mixtapes. Make sure to hit DJ Holiday with a follow and/or like on Facebook and Twitter.
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Four acres of pools make up the Palazzo complex, featuring seven pools and four spas..
With almost 4 acres of pools, fountains and foliage, The Palazzo pool offers an oasis on the Las Vegas Strip. Located outside on the third level of the resort, it features multiple pools and jacuzzis plus a multitude of full-service cabanas.
Its many secondary pools are perfect for families and those who want a little bit more privacy and relaxation while poolside, while the main pools offer plenty of fun and sun, with surface-level and submerged lounge chairs dotting much of the main pool area.
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Global Justice: Another U.S. Is Possible
by Tanya DawkinsFeb 21, 2006
- Organizers of the World Social Forum are planning for a localized conference on U.S. concerns in the summer of 2007. The conference will be held in Atlanta, GA.
Why the Next 10 Years Will Be Nothing Like the Last 10 Years
by Sarah van GelderFeb 21, 2006
- On YES! Magazine's 10th anniversary, we look at trends that are changing our culture, our relationship to the earth, and our sense of self.
Christians March on Guantanamo
by Elle McPhersonFeb 17, 2006
- A group calling itself "witness against torture" travels to Guantanamo to protest alleged torture of prisoners by the US government.
Greater Than the Tread of Mighty Armies: Nonviolent Peacekeeping
by Mel DuncanFeb 15, 2006
- Growing in sophistication over the past 10 years, nonviolent peacekeeping has saved thousands of lives. As the effectiveness of this approach to transform violent conflicts is demonstrated, the infrastructure to support this work expands.
Active Nonviolence: Heroes for an Unheroic Time
by Carol EstesFeb 08, 2006
- A nonviolent army stands fast, watching over human rights in the midst of conflict, a model of courageous peace.
Bolivia Cheers Its New President
by Juliette BeckJan 23, 2006
- Crowds cheer as Evo Morales is sworn in as the first indigenous president of Bolivia.
Bolivia Elects Latin America's First Indigenous President
by Juliette BeckDec 19, 2005
- American global justice activist Juliette Beck was in Cochabamba for this week's historic election, and she sends this report on an event the new president-elect has dubbed "a victory for the global community."
New Orleans Forgotten
by Barbara SehrDec 13, 2005
- Months after Katrina, the displaced citizens of New Orleans march on City Hall and make demands on local, state, and federal governments.
Reaching for Higher Ground: an interview with Russell Henderson
by Sarah Ruth van GelderDec 12, 2005
- No-bid contracts. "Opportunity" zones. Massive federal spending. Big decisions are being made about the Gulf region, but what do residents and evacuees want? YES! editor Sarah van Gelder interviews Russell Henderson, a resident of New Orleans and a convener of the Rebuild Louisiana Coalition.
Java Justice
by Dee AxelrodNov 08, 2005
- A Jewish Ugandan coffee farmer partners with Christian and Muslim neighbors to produce jobs, understanding, and a great coffee. Thanksgivingcoffee.com
Half of Americans Mulling
by Doug PibelNov 07, 2005
- An October poll shows a growing number of Americans are looking favorably on the idea of impeaching President George W. Bush.
Peace Movement Rallies as War Support Erodes
by Doug PibelNov 07, 2005
- September 24, 2005 saw the first major American antiwar demonstration since the United States invaded Iraq.
Resurrect New Orleans: A Better City Is Possible
by Van JonesOct 07, 2005
- The best qualities and the worst features of U.S. society were on full display in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. And today we are still witnessing a frenzied tug-of-war between opposing aspects of the American character—with the final fate of New Orleans hanging in the balance.
Now Let's Rescue America: Nine Key Steps For The Left
by Van JonesSep 16, 2005
- Issues of racism, poverty, climate destabilization, petro-chemical poisons and the vulnerabilities of an oil-based economy are not just petty obsessions of the politically-correct crowd. They are life-and-death issues for real people.
"Leave Us Alone"… to Drown?
by Frances Moore LappeSep 12, 2005
- We need leadership calling us to the real challenge, not to shrink government – which has grown much faster under Bush than during the Clinton years -- but to make it genuinely democratic in order to better protect our common futures.


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From the #UNLostFiles seriesHave you heard Vado's new track Slimes At? It dropped on Saturday, May 5th, 2012.
Give Slimes At a spin - it's a new offering from Vado. It was dropped on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Vado's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Slimes At. His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?
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Ivana Carrescia's debut EP as Eddi Front arrives next week via Best Fit Recordings, complete with album art (left) featuring a great old photo of her mother and this stirring cover of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds' "Into My Arms." From "Texas" to "Gigantic," the 4-song set includes three immensely promising originals, as well — all haunting piano ballads led by gorgeous, wistful vocals that should please fans of Sharon Van Etten, Perfume Genius, and the like. A limited run of 10″ vinyl copies are available here.
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Championship leader José María López topped the timing sheets ahead of teammates Yvan Muller, Ma Qing Hua and Sébastien Loeb.
On a cold and slightly damp track López set his fastest time on only his second flying lap. Most drivers did indeed set their quickest times around the 7-kilometre Ardennes track at the beginning of the session.
Honda privateer Mehdi Bennani opened the debates with a lap in 2:27.383, a time quickly bettered by Muller in 2:26.480, then Loeb in 2:26.045 and López in 2:24.536.
On the next lap, Lopez improved slightly on his time in 2:24.350; a time which would stand for the remainder of the session. Frenchman Hugo Valente was the fastest man of the opposition in a time of 2:25.804 aboard his Campos Chevrolet Cruze.
The works Castrol Honda Civic cars finished in eighth (Tarquini in 2:26.781) and ninth (Monteiro in 2:26.842), while Rob Huff was the fastest of the Lada Sport Lukoil team in 2:28.407.
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Panagopoulos 2006b - Partisan vs. Nonpartisan Message Content
Nonpartisan commercial phone bank messages may be more effective than partisan messages. Results may differ across parties and electoral contexts.
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McNulty 2005 - Phone Experiments with Varying Partisan Components
Results from four separate experiments in which varying degrees of partisan or non-partisan messages are presented. Only results from the nonpartisan phone campaign experiment yielded substantive and statistically significant estimated mobilization effects.
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In this Article
- Esophageal cancer facts*
- What is the esophagus?
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- What are esophageal cancer causes and risk factors?
- What are esophageal cancer symptoms and signs?
- How is esophageal cancer diagnosed?
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- What is the treatment for esophageal cancer?
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- What are the side effects of treatment for cancer of the esophagus?
- What follow-up care is necessary during recovery?
- Where can people get support for esophageal cancer?
- How can people with esophageal cancer participate in clinical trials?
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Only official statements of Beloved St Jude Melkite Chruch website of StJudeMiami.org in Espanol and English
Statement given at the meeting of the Miami Historical Designation Board
Rt. Rev. Damon Geiger
February 5, 2013
Let it be made clear that St. Jude Parish, as well as the Diocese to which it belongs, is not seeking historical designation for the church building.
The proposed designation would substantially infringe upon our religious freedom and violate our right to free speech, not to mention that it will diminish the value of our property as our property rights are taken away without being paid for it. There would be a substantial increase in operating expenses – insurance, bids for repairs, etc. and would provide appreciative burdensome hardships for the church.
According to the national and local criteria for historic designation, churches are normally exempt from being designated as historic protected buildings unless their primary significance is that of architecture or history.
Our property is a house of worship. This is the property's primary significance. It is a Melkite Catholic Parish and a religious shrine to St. Jude.
Each day, St. Jude parish is open from 7:00 AM until at least 6:00 PM, sometimes later. The church is never empty, but always has people who come to pray, meditate, light candles and experience God. They come to invoke the aid of St. Jude. They seek to have their baptisms and weddings there because it is the shrine of St. Jude, a much loved saint. Over five thousand usually come on his feast day in October each year. They do not come as sight-seers for the beauty of the structure, as tourists nor students of architecture and history.
The primary significance of St. Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church is that it is a shrine church, a house of God for worship and religious ritual. Because it is the shrine of St. Jude they support and patronize it. This became a reality when it ceased being the private chapel for the Roman Catholic Academy of the Assumption and became the Melkite Greek Catholic shrine of St. Jude in 1978. Before that time, people did not frequent it in any great numbers for any reason.
Not only is it primarily a shrine church, but it is a Melkite Greek Catholic parish church. There are presently only two Melkite Catholic parishes in Florida, and only 43 in the whole country. At present the parish membership is rapidly expanding. Our largest Sunday Divine Liturgy (6:00 PM in Spanish) is already overflowing the capacity of the church. We must have the freedom to expand the church building for our needs.
Further, as a Melkite Byzantine church, there are necessary adaptations to fit the building for the requirements of our liturgy and traditions. (e.g., baptistery, extended vestibule, dome, iconostasis, etc.) These are different from the Roman Rite history of the building's use. (See the attached pages pointing out some differences in theological approach that lead to requirements for the buildings format). We are essentially like the Orthodox Churches, but are politically Catholic by being in communion with the Pope of Rome. The art and architecture are different. In thinking of the needs for St. Jude, one should consider St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, or St. George Antiochian Church rather than a typical Roman Rite structure.
We must have the freedom to expand the structure to adapt it to the requirements of our worship and to accommodate it to a larger congregation. Earlier attempts were begun to gradually make those changes, but lack of funds and other complications slowed the process. Now we are in a better position to do so. As we stand here today we face the potential of being stopped by the proposed designation.


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Transfer Station Operator Training
Date: May 5, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Northern Maine Development Commission, Caribou
Contact: Sandy Moody, 207-287-7751
The Department is announcing a presentation of Core 1, Transfer Station Operations and Core 2, Reporting Requirements & Report Preparation. This will be a combined one-day workshop for municipal transfer station operators, commercial operators, selectmen, town managers, and others interested. Core 1 will be offered in the morning from 9AM to noon, and Core 2 will be offered in the afternoon from 1PM until 4PM. Attendees may register for either or both courses. Those planning to attend the afternoon session only should plan to arrive at approximately 12:15PM.
We will use a PowerPoint slide presentation of operational issues at transfer stations around the State. The slides lead participants through a discussion of how to operate a transfer facility and provide an opportunity to learn from others' successes and mistakes. Revisions to the annual reporting form have generated many questions, so we will discuss the new form, the reason for the changes, and will answer any questions. Please register to join us soon because space is limited at some locations.
Please note that Lunch and Refreshments will no longer be served, but classes are now offered free of charge. Attendees should bring their own lunch or refreshments. Registration for the morning session begins at 8:15 AM, and registration for the afternoon begins at 12:15 PM.