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I got a chance to hang outwith a bunch of my genealogy buddies a few Saturdays ago after an genealogy meeting. We were throwing down at Miss Shirleys on some good ol' Southern food. I'm talking about somebodys-grandmother-is-in-the-kitchen good food! We had a great conversation about all kind of genealogy tidbits. Michael's post reminded me not just of all the wonderful people we meet on this journey, but also all of the ways we can keep getting smarter and better at this genealogy thing. Here's my list of ways I have used and continue to use to sharpen my skills:
- Take a class. There are local classes at many community colleges like this one at Howard Community College; check your local listings for the non-credit program. The National Archives does a free genealogy lectures series each and every month, as well as a longer, more advanced fee-based class on using their records every year. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) has a free online refresher course for members, as well as fee-based training, covering topics such as Working With Deeds. The Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) operates a renowned weeklong genealogy class at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama every year that I hear fills up as quick as it is announced (that's on my personal 'to do' list). I take a few classes every year, of all kinds.
- Join a local genealogy group (or 2 or 3). I can't stress the value of this enough. I'm constantly amazed at the number of people I meet who have been researching for years and are not connected to any local group. People perceive that because they don't live in the area they are researching, the local group won't be helpful but that's not the case. You need that energy and that connection–you'll learn things at every meeting because the eyes and ears are multiplied to share the latest gen news, latest resources, websites, etc. It'll keep you inspired when you hit that brick wall. Especially when your relatives are tired of hearing you talk genealogy; your genealogy "buddies" will understand the excitement of your latest find..LOL. And there are genealogy groups for almost everybody. There's usually a group for your county, but there are regional groups & ethnic groups as well. For African-American research, find a local Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) chapter. I'm also in my state's genealogical society (Maryland) and in a professional genealogy networking group (the Association for Professional Genealogists). These groups are also an additional route to training, as most groups have speakers come in every month and give presentations on topics of interest. So get out & mix it up. I think Michael in his post did an excellent job of discussing the benefits of this kind of networking.
- Utilize the full spectrum of online resources. Don't just limit yourself to Ancestry.com. You should be a member of the mailing list for each of your research counties and the message boards for your surnames (go to Rootsweb to sign up.) Read blogs (DUH…I guess you already know about that one:)) I recommend everyone researching African Americans join the Afrigeneas mailing list. Whenever I have a question, you can count on the collective knowledge of the folks at Afrigeneas. It's also a great place to keep abreast of all the great local stories about African-American history and genealogy. Stay plugged into your research State Archives website as well as the area historical and genealogical societies (many times, those are two DIFFERENT groups). More and more resources are being digitized and uploaded to these sites, but you'll never know about them if you don't periodically browse the sites.
- Start going to annual genealogy conferences. The big ones every year are NGS and FGS (The Federation of Genealogical Societies), but there are any number of regional, state-level and local conferences as well. I didn't go to conferences the first few years I researched and I can demarcate how my skill level jumped substantially when I started to attend regularly (every year) and learn from some of our field's best minds. I recently missed the International Black Genealogy Summit, and I'm still upset about it, especially after all the posts and reviews from my friends. This is what happens when you still work a day job. ARRGHHH.
- Most people read Family Tree and Ancestry magazines, and they are good. But I highly recommend that as you progress, you start to read professional genealogy journals on a regular basis. You will learn methodology, analysis and resources that will advance your thinking in big, big ways. I prefer NGS Quarterly, but as I mentioned in my previous post listing slavery related articles, there are many different genealogy journals and I suppose it's a matter of personal taste. There are also state-level genealogy journals like the one for Maryland. As a member of NGS, I get a subscription to NGS Quarterly as well as NGS Magazine, which is also an excellent publication. Membership in APG gets me the APG Quarterly. All of these types of publications will contribute to your growth as a genealogist, whether you intend to pursue it as a business or simply are completing your own research.
- Read genealogy books. This seems intuitive, but again, I encounter plenty of people who research for years and years and haven't read any of the many excellent books out there. Many libraries have pretty good genealogy collections, I've found, or I am a big fan now of purchasing used books from a website such as ABEBooks. My list of "key" genealogy books would probably get too long, but at a minimum, I suggest:
- "Evidence Explained: Citing Historical Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace" by Elizabeth Shown Mills
- "A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your African American Ancestors" by Emily A. Croom and Franklin Carter Smith (Excellent case studies!)
- "Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree" by Tony Burroughs
- "Finding A Place Called Home: A Guide to African American Genealogy" by Dee Parmer Woodtor
- "Courthouse Research for Family Historians" by Christine Rose by Patricia Law Hatcher (fabulous book)
- "Locating Your Roots: Discover Your Ancestors Using Land Records"
- "Google Your Family Tree: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Google" by Daniel M. Lynch
- "The Family Tree Problem Solver" by Marsha Hoffman Rising
- "Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case" by Christine Rose
Whew! Where in the world do I find all the time to do this stuff? Hopefully, this post gave you a few ideas about how to get and how to stay informed and how to continually educate yourself. You'll run into me a a conference sooner or later & please do come up and say hello;)


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Sheen had been on a 36-hour bender of cocaine and booze with adult film actresses.
The result of the drug test is a major victory for Sheen, who went on a series of rants this week, including saying he "violently hated" Chuck Lorre, the Two and a Half Men creator who made the decision to suspend the show.
Sheen called Lorre a "stupid, stupid little man and a p**sy punk that I'd never want to be like".
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Tim Cook Responds to Report on Working Conditions at Suppliers' Factories
In the wake of yesterday's report regarding treatment of workers at the facilities of Apple's suppliers, Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent an email to company employees addressing the situation. As published by 9to5Mac, the email highlights Apple's efforts to oversee compliance with company standards for workers' rights and the transparency with which it has shared that information. From Cook's opening statement:
Article Link: Tim Cook Responds to Report on Working Conditions at Suppliers' Factories
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:31 AM
Great attitude
Great attitude here, Tim Cook. This is the type of CEO needed to run a company as large as Apple, someone not afraid to give his personal word: "On this, you have my word."
so far I've been very impressed with Tim Cook's leadership
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:33 AM
While the working conditions aren't wonderful, and some of the blame falls on Apple as they constantly push vendors to lower prices to the slimmest margins, it's not fair that all the attention is put squarely on Apple's shoulders.
As people who read tech forums like this one know Foxconn makes products for dozens of companies. But putting "Apple" in the headlines will get a lot more clicks than "Samsung" or "LG".
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:34 AM
Covering his a**. Instead of writing letters, Tim. Do something about it. Just like Steve said he'd do something about it and did absolutely nothing to stop the atrocities. It's said that all it takes is a letter to make the fanboys happy.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:37 AM
Just out of curiosity, how bad is the job market in China? Is this people's only option for employment? Considering China makes... well everything, I assume there are more friendly factories they could find employment at? I'm not being sarcastic or saying this isn't a bad situation, I'm just wondering if the workers actually have options given that the conditions are as terrible as were being lead to believe.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:38 AM
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:38 AM
There is nothing in that letter that is telling that Apple aren't doing anything about it.
To the contrary, he spells out that this is concering. Hopefully they'll see what they can do about this.
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|Jan 27, 2012, 08:40 AM
If Apple give away some profits
Well, I think Apple has highest profit margin. If they are not pushing their suppliers so hard, conditions could be changed. It's time for Apple not to just consider profit.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:41 AM
hope its true... really, we are just typical consumers, we dont know much. some people say conditions are awful, some say they are not, we dont really know much about it on our own and i can only say that conditions are definitely not very good, but i can't say are they terrible, or are they good.
after all, apple is giant corporation, and giant corporations have to say not_true sometimes to keep being giant. no matter how good (as a person) Tim Cool is, its his job to say it, he just can't say anything else, other stuff just won't let him.
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|Jan 27, 2012, 08:42 AM
This probably won't be a popular reply, but having lived for 5 years in China for purchasing in the furniture industry, i'd like to say working conditions in China are really not that bad.
ive seen hundreds of factories from Guangdong, to Shanghai, Wenzhou, Chengdu and Hangzhou. Ive come accross one time a case of child labour. Only once. Of course we did not cooperate with this factory and made very clear they should stop this at once.
Working and living conditions improve every single year, and a lot has to do with the lack of workers in for ex. Guangdong province. If a worker is badly treated, they will simply pack up and go and work for a different factory. There are so many factories and they all desperately need workers to work for them. Chinese wages go up and the dormitories improve vastly.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:43 AM
Where else would one try to commit suicide if you lived and worked in Foxconn's campus environment?
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:44 AM
More Attention is Always Good
While the validity of the NYT report is up for question, there's no denying that the issue has Tim's full attention, and now he's on record as giving his word.
In the grand scheme of things, Tim handled this well, and the issue will remain front and centre.
It's all good.
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|Jan 27, 2012, 08:45 AM
They are so concerned they keep dumping billions into suppliers that treat workers worst than animals and follow zero environmental guidelines. Rather than getting everything built elsewhere.
The cost argument is bull. Somehow Intel and IBM are able to produce chips in the US for the most part. That is a much more difficult process than slapping some chips on a PCB. Intel is even producing the new FAB 42 in the US.
I buy tires made in the US and they are usually the cheapest tires I can find yet very reliable with great traction. Most anything over $100 that is not labor intensive to build can be built close to the price of Chinese made stuff in the US and EU. Which includes all or nearly all electronics and most other stuff. There is probably 15 to 30 man minutes in computers even less in smart phones.
It's just with the factories in China they don't have to put up with labor disputes and can treat them like scum. Plus save a few dollars on each product. Not the 300% increase everyone keeps claiming. More like 3% to 5%.
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|Jan 27, 2012, 08:47 AM
Most factories put a sign outdoor with the workers and type of jobs they are looking for.
When they have a free day, they can simply explore the job possibilities. They are not stuck in one factory.
having said this and the above, don't get me wrong . Life in China is hard. Wages are not high, but their real challenge is often high inflation and rising food cost.
Edit : I have personally loaded many 40 HC containers with Chinese workers. They always act surprised when a loawais (foreigner) works manual labour with them. Many of them are great guys who work hard and like a laugh.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:49 AM
I stopped reading when I reached this part:
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:49 AM
So, he responds with denial. "That's not who we are." Don't forget, Tim Cook was one of the main architects of moving all of Apple's manufacturing from the U.S. to China back in 2002. He is undoubtedly more ruthless, and apparently more dishonest, than Steve Jobs himself.
Signed, the sad owner of a Macbook Pro, an iPad, and an iPod touch.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:51 AM
We care about every worker in our worldwide supply chain.
Any accident is deeply troubling, and any issue with working conditions is cause for concern.
Any suggestion that we dont care is patently false and offensive to us.
You're telling me Apple cares about the tens of thousands of people in its supply chain? So if Jim falls down and breaks his leg at the factory, Apple steps in and helps out?! Or if Bob quits because he has terminal Cancer, Apple steps in to help out?! Or if Julie's "working condition" where she is annoyed that she has to work for minimum wage or fewer breaks, Apple steps in on a white horse and saves the day?!
All bull.
Companies like Apple are FAR REMOVED from the every day life of employees in the supply chain. The only time Apple (or other companies) will do something is if there is a major accident (like the explosion last year) which leads to huge media coverage....or if the media finds working conditions atrocious (like in the 80's and 90's with children making clothes). And why does Apple make noise now?...because of all the bad PR that's been in the news the past few months about Apple's supply chain outside the USA. If it wasn't in the news, Tim and Apple wouldn't say a bleeping peep about the problems.
If Apple truly cares so much about the tens of thousands of employees in the supply chain, Apple would OWN the supply chain OR do the manufacturing 100% in the USA where there are child labor laws, and working condition laws, and equal pay laws, and laws regarding hours worked, etc. When Apple (and others) choose to manufacture outside the USA (typically for price reasons), Apple really has no voice to tell those governments "blah blah blah about working conditions" because it's not your country Apple...just like folks in Thailand can't complain to the US government that USA employee benefits are too good. Yes, Apple can voice their opinion to the companies...but that's it. If Apple can persuade the companies to change their COMPANY POLICIES as well as sway them to push THEIR GOVERNMENT for updated laws, great.
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|Jan 27, 2012, 08:53 AM
This will all be over soon. West is looking at Africa as the new China nowadays, because Africans work for even lower wages than China.
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|Jan 27, 2012, 08:56 AM
I think I will die before I see an iPad made in Africa.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:57 AM
Fair Labor Association
Did we all forget the story from a couple of weeks ago when it was reported that Apple has joined the Fair Labor Association? They are the FIRST technology company to join and have given their list of suppliers to the Fair Labor Association for independent auditing.
I don't think Apple's perfect by any means, but at least give some credit where it is do.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:58 AM
If they wanted only cheaper labour, they would go to Vietnam.
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:59 AM
"If we meant business, core violations would disappear."
Sorry Tim, its still true
|Jan 27, 2012, 08:59 AM
I know you will disagree, so please support your statement and tell me where any Apple supplier is on par with anything happening in Darfur. The Darfur war, to date has led to the murder of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives, women raped, small children intentionally starved, family pushed out of their homes.
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"People who use Apple products considered their options, and chose Apple. If they regret their decision, they can dump it at any time." -- Harry McCracken, Technologizer.com
|Jan 27, 2012, 09:00 AM
So many unemployed people in this country. You're right: China does make just about everything. It seems the simple answer to our unemployment issues is to go there and apply for those jobs. Why don't we? Why isn't there a mass exodus of Americans to China in search of jobs? Certainly, going where the jobs are is not an unknown or completely original concept. There's reasons most don't go.
If someone doesn't want to actually go try it, take a little vacation over there. See the tourist sites but try to take at least or day or two to delve off of the tourist-recommended paths to get a much better picture of what life is really like there. Even the simplest of things like clean restrooms, safe water, even electricity can be an issue off the beaten path. Spoiled by only knowing the standards of America makes one assume many of our standards exist everywhere. They do not.
Look no further than the forever flow of peoples from all over the world trying to get into America- even during this recession/depression- vs. the trickle flow of Americans trying to get out. For my lifetime, it's always been an almost entirely one-way flow. If things are almost as good elsewhere AND the jobs are elsewhere, why do they keep coming here? And why aren't many of "us" desperately trying to go there?
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|Jan 27, 2012, 09:01 AM
What about clothes on your back were they american made. i can assure you not all of it was but instead was made in probably india by a six year old. but you still bought it.
and people bashing apple, they have confirmed they are pushing and pushing for stricter audits. but why aren't you blaming the chinese government it is them for not putting in legislation on working conditions, health and Safety protocols. laws on working conditions.
but its easy for you to blame apple right?
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Former Washington Huskies and Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested again in Florida Wednesday for violation of his probation. The violation was due to his highly publicized arrest in Kirkland two weeks ago for an incident involving his new wife, U.S. soccer star Hope Solo.
Stevens was arrested at his home at 10:00 a.m. and booked at 11:05 a.m Wednesday. According to booking information on the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office website, he was on probation for marijuana possession.
AFlorida Department of Corrections spokesperson said Stevens' probation allowed him to be in Washington state as long as he did not get arrested. Although he was not charged in the alleged domestic violence incident on Nov. 13, simply being arrested constituted a violation of his Florida probation.
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Stevens and Solo were married later that same day.
Solo, who will play in an exhibition match against Ireland in Portland Wednesday, told the Associated Press that the incident was overblown.
It's unfortunate what the media can do to judge before the facts are out there. It's hard to see, but it's a hard truth, and it's part of life, she said. I'm happy. I'm happily married. I would never stand for domestic violence. I've never been hit in my life.
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HAVELOCK — Havelock candidates for mayor and city commissioner gave their opinions on business and the future of Havelock during a forum Monday at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center.
There was little disagreement among them on many of the questions asked by moderator Susan Braaten.
For example, all agreed they were relatively satisfied with the tax rate of 46.5 cents per $100 in property value based on the amount of services the city provides, and all wanted to see new businesses in Havelock.
In the mayor's race, incumbent Jimmy Sanders is being challenged by Will Lewis, a commissioner who is giving up that seat in his bid for mayor.
Lewis said he was known for looking at both sides of an issue and being able to wisely settle differences. He said new approaches were needed to solve problems, such as the amount of funding Craven County provides the city.
Sanders pointed to his 40 years of service to the city and the progress that has been made since he has been a board member and mayor, saying he would like to continue the work that is in progress.
One of those is construction of a new city hall building, and one question dealt with whether the $1.7 million loan to build it was a good use of taxpayer money. Sanders and Lewis agreed that it was, pointing to the poor condition of the current 70-year-old structure.
Candidates for the two commissioner seats — incumbent Jim Stuart, George Corbin, Matthew "Sugarbear" Jones, Peter Van Vliet and Brenda Wilson — had different views. Van Vliet and Jones both questioned the approval of construction.
"No, it's not an effective use, but it's been set aside in the budget," said Van Vliet. "I don't want to see the city go into any further indebtedness."
Jones agreed with Van Vliet. "I don't, but it's already been started," he said. "We need to complete it. We need to finish it up."
Wilson, Stuart and Corbin agreed that the project was needed.
"It's needed, it's time and we're going forward with it," Wilson said. "Now's the time."
Stuart said the current substructure of the building was "falling down," and that the board made the right decision.
"I think that it's something we can all be proud of," he said. "It didn't happen overnight. We put a lot of thought into it."
Corbin agreed with Stuart.
"The floor joists are rotting," he said. "Do I think it's a good choice? Yes. It should have been done a long time ago."
The commissioner candidates also differed on the question of the one item the city should focus on in the next year.
Stuart said he would like to see continued work to develop an economic plan with Craven County to bring light and heavy industry to Havelock.
Corbin said the city's Brownfields community assessment to clean up derelict places in Havelock needed to be a priority.
Van Vliet said a strategic action plan to create an identity for the city was needed.
"Havelock does not have an identity outside of Cherry Point (air station)," he said.
Jones said he would like to focus on growth and bringing more outsiders into the city by putting out brochures and hiring a publicity director. "If you're friendly to them, they'll come," he said.
Wilson said she supports economic diversity while supporting and protecting the military and Fleet Readiness Center East. "It is the major economic engine, but we need that diversity," she said.
As for the mayoral candidates, Lewis and Sanders both pointed to Cherry Point and the economy.
Lewis said Cherry Point needed to always be the focus but that he supported "an aggressive, creative plan for economic growth in Havelock."
Sanders said the city needed economic diversity. "We need to do that while doing everything we can to support Cherry Point and Fleet Readiness Center East," he said.
Sanders and Lewis were both part of a meeting in August in which city leaders discussed Havelock's share of funding from the county, a point of contention for years. City leaders have said the county is not providing its fair share of money for such things as the library and recreation department as compared to what other cities receive.
In response to a question about solving that issue, Sanders said he had "worn out three vehicles" riding up to New Bern to get support from the Craven County Board of Commissioners. He pointed squarely at those who represent parts of the city on the county board and encouraged residents to voice their opinions.
"We cannot do it alone," he said. "If you'll help us, we can make it happen."
Lewis called the August meeting productive but stressed that the same approach to solving the issue hadn't worked previously and that offering solutions, not complaints, was needed.
"Instead of going up there with a solution, we go up there with a spear," Lewis said. "We all know that moving a bureaucracy is like turning a barge."
The Havelock Chamber of Commerce and Havelock News sponsored the event, which was attended by about 100 people and offered the opportunity for the candidates to make opening and closing statements.
"It's long been my desire to help the city of Havelock," Stuart said. "I try to be approachable and responsible. I'm pretty straight forward. There aren't a lot of frills."
Stuart said sometimes people don't appreciate what he says, but what he says is "from the heart."
Corbin explained that he had retired in the city after 30 years in the Marine Corps, first becoming involved in the fire department in 1991. He now serves on three city committees and boards. Corbin said he frequents city board meetings and "occasionally aggravates the commissioners and the mayor."
Van Vliet called himself a native Yankee, but said he fell in love in Havelock, even joking that he may love Havelock more than his wife. "My reason for running can be said in one word — community," he said.
He said his desire to serve originated in the Marine Corps "That drive to serve is what drives me to serve now. With everybody giving a little, we can all get a lot," Van Vleit said.
Jones said he continues to run for public office to offer a new voice in Havelock. "We need new leaders. We need to think outside the box," Jones said. "We need to get the people together. I won't turn anybody down. I'll come back with an answer. I think we should grow a little more and pay more attention to the children and the senior citizens."
Wilson has been a Realtor in Havelock for 31 years and said she has been involved in the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee, Craven Community College Board of Trustees and the Havelock-Cherry Point Rotary Club. "I feel I have the opportunity and the time to give to the city government," she said.
Wilson said she would bring experience in budgeting, collaboration and a business mindset to the board. "This is the climate that I will be able to serve the city."
As for the mayoral candidates, Sanders said part of his desire to serve comes from his father, who was a member of the first Board of Commissioners when the city incorporated in 1959. He pointed to a number of accomplishments during his tenure, including the start of the sewer expansion project that he said would allow for the opportunity for more growth in the city.
"Havelock is our home. Serving you as your mayor has been a great honor," he said. "I am always your public representative of this city. I have served this community for decades.
"I have been a successful leader. I have expressed over 40 years the desire to work for the city of Havelock."
Lewis is a native of Havelock and has served as a city commissioner and mayor pro tem.
"What happens on your street is as important as something that happens at any place in the country," said Lewis. "My promise to you is that my loyalty will always be with the city of Havelock. The best days are still ahead of us."
The deadline to register to vote in the city election is Friday. Early voting is scheduled for Oct. 17 through Nov. 2 in New Bern at the Craven County Board of Elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. For more information, call the Board of Elections at 636-6610.


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You may have heard a lot of talk about Idaho recently, and it's no small potatoes. Idaho's governor, C.L. "Butch" Otter, recently signed into law a controversial anti-whistleblower "ag-gag" bill that punishes those who expose abusive conditions on factory farms. Though Governor Otter claims this law will keep agriculture producers "secure in their property," we, and countless others concerned about the welfare of animals, are extremely concerned about the greater implications of ag-gag.
In passing this bill, Idaho became the seventh state to enact an ag-gag law. By effectively closing out journalists, investigators, and even the general public from animal production facilities, the agribusiness industry can continue to keep consumers in the dark about where their food is coming from.
We have seen countless instances of abuse on industrial farms, including the recent case of a Wisconsin dairy farm that produces cheese for the frozen pizza brand DiGiorno. Undercover footage taken by Mercy For Animals caught workers at this farm viciously kicking, stabbing, beating, and dragging cows, and the footage led to 11 charges of criminal animal cruelty. Without such footage, we may never have known of these horrors, and because of ag-gag laws, we may never learn of countless other, similar instances.
Sadly, these bills are popping up everywhere, and we're up against a mighty opponent. We, and the animals, need your help to make sure that no more of these bills, or any others that imperil the lives of animals, pass into law.
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What is the point of abusing animals? Will they taste better, last longer or be more valuable if they are kicked, beaten or abused? No, some people just don't respect their responsibility as humans to protect those who can't protect themselves, animals or human. We must face the fact that certain people can't be trusted to harness their idea of "fun". I don't quite see how Ag-Gag Laws help farmers. If I lived in Idaho, I'd be deeply ashamed.
I live in Iowa and am deeply ashamed I can assure you. The Ag-Gag law passed here too. Despicable Governor Branstaad firmly in the pocket of Big-Ag. May he rot in hell. Just such an overwhelming feeling of apathy in this state towards animal welfare; some of us get off our butts and try but most people either don't care or don't care enough.
if your sexually abusing animals - you should be either SHOT or looked away in a mental institution, if someone is found in this situation then they should also be added on child predator list as well as if they have kids - child protective services should be mandatory invovled
The Bittencourt dairy abuse was nothing compared to what dairy cows endure from life to death. Any human put in the same situation would choose death over living the life of a factory farm cow. The dairy industry certainly knows that most people would never consume dairy again if they understood what takes place with extreme confinement, what cows are fed, how calves are removed from their mothers within 24 hours of birth, how cows are made to produce three times as much milk as they would on the traditional family farm, what cows are injected with etc. . The one blessing, if you can call it that, is that these cows live less than half the span they would on a traditional dairy farm.
That's TERRIBLE! I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW SICK THE WORLD IS RIGHT NOW! It FEELS LIKE A VERY SCAREY PLACE TO BE. ALSO ALL THE VIOLENCE, HATRED AND GREED MAKE ME WANT TO VOMIT! IT ALL HURTS SO MUCH AND I FEEL HELPLESS TO MAKE IT STOP!
For ALL out there REMEMBER THIS--GOD created these animals and "HE saw that that they were good" and GOD loves them. Anyone that does not love and help protect them GOD will deal with them severely. In the meantime we must pray AND be extra vigilant-till the devil pushes his idiots one step to far and we can get them or they hang themselves.
Totally agree if enough of us make a stink sign petitions call represenitives it will change WE all have to get involved evening sharing all on social media cant help make a difference
A sign of the times? Where is the U.S.D.A. and the F.D.A.? We pay taxes to have these governmental agencies inspect America's food supply. That includes the processing plants for chickens, sheep, cattle,
pigs, and, sadly, the possible return of processing plants for the slaughter of wild horses to feed the
European taste for "horse meat." May, just maybe, pressuring the corporations that use animal products
in their food products would be another strategy to stop the abuse. Of course, Americans can boycott the companies, and their products, at the cash register by not buying their products!
Yes Europe has already almost gone through their supply of horses. Stealing is also part of how they get horses which would become the norm over here. Our next step is not send horses to Canada or Mexico.
Excuse me?! Stealing?! I am proud to be an European and I don't think we have to "steal" horses. Maybe you should try travelling a little bit more than just try to judge us by watching 2nd World War movies from your couch. Our societies are way more modern than in the US (politics, infrastructure, human and animal rights). I would really encourage you to get a better education before talking. A lot of it has to do with the fact that we were facing certain problems (negative results of environmental change, trash problems -> that's why we are really big into recycling, energy supply cuts/we ran our of coal and natural gas and had to relay on Russia and Arab countries who frankly speaking are not always our friends, fighting diseases during the middle ages that almost killed our entire population -> stable advance health care for everybody nowadays etc.) earlier than you and had to understand that it is all a cycle, not just blah blah. So learn from us, please. Maybe you won't have to learn it the hard way as we did it on our small continent. Back to the topic: I also would encourage everybody here to call their representatives and talk to them about this. Or write them emails. After all, all they want is to be re-elected (you have to understand that without you electing them they do not have a job to pay their bills, so you have more power than you think). Use your power to turn bad things into good ones, otherwise it's worthless!


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1. Is this an option (MAPC's) while awaiting funding for stem cell research?
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Marguerite G. Whitfield, who spent 12 years on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners — and served on the boards of a number of other community organizations — passed away Sunday at the age of 85.
Whitfield, who lived in the Moss Hill community, came from a farming background. Her late husband Melvin was also a local farmer.
Friends and colleagues remembered her for her devotion to agriculture, as well as education, youth programs, and health and nutrition.
"It will be a great loss for this community," said former Commissioner Isabelle Fletcher Perry. "She certainly did a lot during her lifetime, especially during the later years when she was a county commissioner."
Perry, 95, is the county's first female commissioner, and served from 1978 to 1986. Whitfield served on the board from 1992 to 2004.
The two women also served on the county and state Extension and Community Associations, which are boards of residents who support programs and events put on by Cooperative Extension offices.
"We both were very active in the county and the state level as well," Perry recalled.
They served at different times, though — Whitfield was a past president of the county and state ECAs.
"She was very supportive of the Extension and all the work we do," Trudy Pickett, family and consumer education agent, said Monday. "In fact, she would bring us little Christmas goodies every year."
Pickett said Whitfield came by the Extension as recently as about three weeks ago, faithfully bringing Christmas cheer to the staff.
Extension Director Tammy Kelly, who has been at her post since 2003, said Whitfield was "always interested in staying young and staying healthy," and kept up with Extension articles about healthy eating.
"She used to call me every week, practically," Kelly said. "If I wrote an article about flaxseed, she wanted to know more about it."
N.C. Rep. George Graham, D-Lenoir, who was elected to the General Assembly in 2012 after 30 years as a commissioner, said he and Whitfield "worked together several years, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her; I learned a lot."
Graham added: "She primarily was concerned with education, good schools with good learning centers for our youth, and she would always be excited on the opening day of the tobacco market."
Graham noted Whitfield was devoted to her family as well.
"She was a very special mother and grandmother," he said. "She was just very special in nurturing those relationships."
County Manager Mike Jarman was the county tax administrator during the majority of Whitfield's three terms on the Board of Commissioners.
"I enjoyed working with her," Jarman said. "She cared deeply about the county and the community and she was a strong supporter of the employees."
Whitfield was also known for her devotion to local youth — she served as a guardian ad litem, advocating for children going through the court system, and was a board member of the Lenoir County Boys & Girls Club.
She, along with fellow board members Gary Black and Tim Pate, received a Legacy Award from the Club in 2010.
"It is very humbling, and it means a lot to know that they would recognize me, even though I do not feel like I deserve it," she said after that 2010 ceremony. "To know that I can help one child, that would be enough for me."
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The impressive winning streak of Atoll Paradise shows no slowing down as the company receives its third World Travel Award this year as 'World's Leading Luxury Boutique Tour Operator' at the World Travel Awards Grand Finals in India.
The World Travel Awards finished their 2012 tour with a lavish event at recently opened The Oberoi Gurgaon, New Delhi, in India, on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. The final Awards Gala was held to announce and honor those select few who have been singled out as the World's Best in consistently excelling beyond expectations. Atoll Paradise was ecstatic to continue their winning streak from the Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony where they received two awards for 'Indian Ocean's Leading Travel Agency' and 'Maldives' Leading Luxury Tour Operator', with their announcement of having been selected as the 'World's Leading Luxury Boutique Tour Operator'.
The event was attended by the top names in Travel, amongst which representatives from Mandarin Oriental, One&Only, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Many of the exclusive luxury resorts Atoll Paradise works with directly were amongst the smiling winners of this evening, and the Maldives itself won for 'World's Leading Island Destination', the award was accepted by the High Commissioner of the Maldives to India, Mr Mohamed Naseer. Atoll Paradise is extremely proud to have accomplished the substantial feat of winning three of the Travel Industry's most coveted awards, all in one year – especially since the young company, founded in 2006, only just established its new destinations beyond Maldives, with the launch of Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, and Indonesia.
"This triple honor bestowed upon us by the overwhelming number of loyal customers who trust in us and voted for us at the World Travel Awards is our most cherished accomplishment so far. It reinforces our emphasis on first-class personalized service that our professional Travel Consultants extend to each and every customer. Being appreciated for our dedication to our customers is the greatest Thank You we could have received for our continuous efforts to make our customers' holiday dreams come true!" says Chloe Esme Bagir, Director of Business Development at Atoll Paradise.
Atoll Paradise wishes to thank its business partners, as well as its professional and enthusiastic team working every day to exceed customer's expectations, and last but not least, its loyal customer base of discerning travelers who value one-on-one service and in-depth advice when it comes to planning their dream holidays.
Atoll Paradise will not rest on its laurels, but is already planning to launch new exotic destinations, in unison with its move to the company's new head quarters including state-of-the-art technology and recreational facilities for its team.


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Roanoke hosts Slovak couple as Copenhaver Scholars-in-Residence
SALEM, Va. - Roanoke College is pleased to have Dr. Michal Valco and Dr. Katarína Valcová serving as its Copenhaver Scholars-in-Residence this semester. The Valcos, whose home is in northern Slovakia, are co-teaching two courses, "Europe Twenty Years After Communism: Historical, Political and Religious Perspectives" and "Christian Faith and Life." Both are ordained Lutheran ministers.
The couple and their two children arrived in Roanoke on August 8 and, in addition to teaching, plan to research and write. "We came here to learn," says Michal.
Married since 1996, the Valcos teach at the University of Zilina and the Lutheran Bible School in Martin, Slovakia, where Michal also is director of the school. Students of all ages and from all parts of Slovakia attend. The Valcos are passionate when talking about the school's mission, which is based on the Bible verse John 8:32: "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
To the Valcos, "knowing the truth" includes understanding how present attitudes cannot be separated from past events and ideologies. "After four decades of communism," Michal says, "we found out that people knew very little about the Judeo-Christian background and almost nothing about the Bible." Some of the Bible School students are seeking degrees through the school's partnership with the University of Zilina and some are lay individuals desiring a more thorough understanding of Christian theology. The Valcos want all of them to learn more than just the Bible.
The school curriculum also teaches ethics and how to live in a free society. Michal says that under communism, people got used to having their needs met by the state, and some people now need to be taught how to accept the responsibilities that come with freedom.
"There is some appeal [to communism]," says Michal. "There is a huge amount of social empathy among young people...It's an ideology that still affects hundred of millions of people. It's alive in the intellectual circles of Western Europe. It's a force that's maybe sleeping, but it's still trying to capture the hearts of people. We believe it's because of a lack of information."
American students don't really understand communism, the couple says. "We need to let people know what the system really is about," says Katarína. Students in their "Perspectives" course seem to be enjoying hearing the couples' stories, she says. "In this country people have never experienced any of it, and it is far, far away."
"You can't afford to remain ignorant in a global society," Michal says, stressing the importance of understanding the communist ideologies of some of the U.S.'s trading partners.
"Most of our students today were born after the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of Marxism-Leninism as a viable human prospect," says Dr. Paul Hinlicky, the Tise Professor of Lutheran Studies, who arranged for the Valcos to teach at Roanoke. "The presence of Michal and Katarina and the course they are teaching will make vivid and clear why Marxism-Leninism remains unviable."
The Valcos first met Hinlicky when he was teaching at the Protestant Theological Faculty of Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia in the 1990s. Valco served as Hinlicky's student assistant, helping with translation and Slovak pronunciation.
Over the past twelve years, the College has developed a strong connection with the Slovak Lutheran Church of the Augsburg Confession. Several Slovak students have been given grants to study at Roanoke and four Slovak doctoral students have come here to teach. In 2002, the Slovak denomination's general bishop, Julius Filo, visited as a Copenhaver Scholar-in-Residence. Two Roanoke College professors have had extended teaching service in Slovakia.
Hinlicky was a professor at the Lutheran seminary for six years and continues to visit Slovakia to lecture and consult. In 2009, he led a Semester Abroad Program in Bratislava, Slovakia. Dr. Robert Benne, the director of the College's Center for Religion and Society, has taught two six-week seminars in Christian ethics at the seminary.
While in Roanoke, Michal and Katarína, who are avid hikers, hope to take advantage of some of Western Virginia's hiking trails. They are pleased that their children, ages five and seven, have the opportunity to go to school in the United States to strengthen their English language skills, and they are appreciative of the friendships they are forming with their fellow Roanoke faculty members and their families.
The Valcos will present a lecture to the faculty on September 23 as part of the College's "Faith and Reason" lecture series, which is entering its eighth year. Their presentation is titled, "Faith and Reason Before and After Communism."
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