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Ingleside City Council members approved their 2007-08 budget Tuesday, including a 2.5 percent increase for city employees and a plan to give every employee $2 for every $1 they put into their retirement plan.
The increases were in recognition of inflation and will start in January, Paul Baen, the city's financial consultant, has said.
The 2007-08 budget includes revenue of $9,016,726 and expenditure of $8,851,000. Officials plan to use the difference to support the cost-of-living adjustment and the retirement plans.
City Manager Jim Gray told the council Tuesday that employees deserved the increases.
"They've tightened their belts and helped us out when we needed it," Gray said. "The employees really worked hard and buckled down to bring the city back to where it needs to be."
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NEWORLEANS-- A little more than six months after becoming the city's top cop, New Orleans Police Chief Ronal Serpas announced major changes on Wednesday, in how the department uses technology to fight crime.
'This process will likely result in a re-organization of the police department that has never occurred in our history,' Serpas said.
Among the changes: the use of a new software program called the 'Omega Crime View.' It analyzes crime trends in real time and allows commanders to marshal field units more effectively. Serpas said the program is designed to be a major upgrade from the department's current Comstat Analysis Program, which has been in place in the city since 1996.
'I can assure you, best practices in this nation does not use a static, stale strategy of crime analysis,' Serpas said.
The department also plans to rely heavily on evidence testing, including ballistics. Since September, the NOPD crime lab has logged thousands into a national database.
'That's a total of 2,272 pieces of firearm evidence that have been entered into a national ballistic information system, which will advance our investigations, which will result in hits,' the superintendent said.
That move brought the NOPD's ballistics backlog down to zero. However, one massive backlog remains: that of more than 600 sexual assault kits that have never been tested. New Orleans Police are now entering into a new partnership with Marshall University to conduct that testing -- about 60 kits a month at no charge to the city.
'I don't need to remind you the powerful evidence of DNA that comes from sexual assault kits,' Serpas said.
The department will also begin looking for a computer vendor to analyze calls for service and community policing time. The department may also reconfigure the boundaries of the city's eight police districts.
'Why do we split the second and the sixth [districts] between Louisiana Avenue? Because we always did. There's no logic,' Serpas said. 'There's no reason. There's no science. Well, we need that science and we're going to get it.'
Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the city's criminal justice system representatives welcomed the news on Wednesday, but pointed out that technology alone won't solve the city's crime problem.
'This has to involve the entire community,' Mayor Landrieu said. 'It has to involve the issues of education, it has to involve the issues of recreation, it has to involve the issues of juvenile justice.'
'We have to encourage people not only to make a report, but to stay with us throughout this system,' said Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro.
Also during Wednesday's news conference, Serpas announced a new program called 'El Protector.' It will place officers that will act as liaisons between the NOPD and the Hispanic and Vietnamese communities in the city, in order to help overcome language barriers during police investigations.


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Washington - Ever since the U.S. Justice Department reinterpreted the scope of the 1961 Wire Act one year ago, advocates of online gambling have hoped the decision would provide them with a path to legitimacy.
But the political imperative of reducing the federal deficit - in part by identifying new sources of revenue - is what ultimately may give them an opening.
Legislation that would legalize some forms of online gaming, while increasing oversight of the industry, was drafted last fall by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and retiring Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. Debate on the proposal is expected to resume when the new Congress reconvenes this month.
The interest in federal legislation comes at a time when discussions in Connecticut about legalizing Internet gambling at the state level appear to be at a standstill.
A year ago, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy began talks with the state's two major casinos about such a move. The talks stalled, and state legislators - amid lobbying by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling - failed to take up the issue. A Malloy spokesman said recently that the governor currently "has no interesting pursuing Internet gambling."
This has left Connecticut, with the fifth-highest-grossing casino market in the U.S., lagging behind states such as Nevada and Delaware, which already have legalized certain forms of online gambling. Other states, including New Jersey, are aggressively pursuing the issue.
Meanwhile, the National Governors Association and National Conference of State Legislatures have expressed concerns that action in Congress could pre-empt state prerogatives with regard to online gambling.
The proposal by Reid and Kyl is to loosen the ban on online gambling passed in 2006 with legislation that would keep most forms of online gambling illegal, but carve out a place for legal Internet poker.
If Internet gaming were legalized under the terms of the Reid-Kyl bill in all 50 states, its market would be around $2.82 billion in the first year and $4.57 billion by the third year, estimates British consulting firm H2 Gambling Capital. A market of this size would translate into more than $91 million in new federal taxes by the third year, although that could shrink, depending on how many states took advantage of a provision in the bill to opt out of online gambling.
Kyl was among the supporters of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, a ban on Internet gambling that was attached to legislation regulating port security and passed with large majorities in both houses of Congress.
Proponents of the ban cited the Wire Act as justification; the Justice Department previously had used the Wire Act to prosecute online gambling sites, shutting down such popular foreign-based poker websites as Poker Stars and Full Tilt.
But last year, following a request for clarification by New York and Illinois state lotteries, the Justice Department reinterpreted the ban on wagers across state or international borders to include only sporting events. The ruling called the ban on online gambling into question, and has prompted several states to pursue their own legislation to legalize the practice.
Efforts to legalize Internet gambling at the federal level have been in the works since 2007. In 2010, the House Financial Services Committee approved a measure sponsored by its then-chairman, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., who is retiring from Congress. That bill, which never made it before the full House, would have established a program for licensing Internet gambling, while subjecting the practice to taxation.
A draft version of the Reid-Kyl proposal would allow off-track horse-race wagering, licensed poker and online lottery ticket sales, but only in states or tribal lands that opt into the bill's regulatory framework. If it becomes law, online poker would not be legal until 15 months after passage.
The Mohegan Sun casino strongly supports the legalization of online poker. Tribal Council Chairman Bruce Bozsum has testified twice before Congress on the matter.
Chuck Bunnell, chief of staff for the tribe, said the group approves of the Reid-Kyl bill's restrictions on other forms of online gaming - provisions designed to protect brick-and-mortar casinos.
"We believe in poker only, and having people play slot machines online at home is not the business that we're in," Bunnell explained. "We're in the business of creating a resort entertainment experience, not that in-home full gaming experience that we think would be detrimental to the men and women that count on the tribe for their employment and certainly for the tribe and providing services to its membership."
The trade association for the nation's casinos also supports the provisions in the drafted legislation.
"It is urgent that Congress act now to pass federal legislation to address these matters," American Gaming Association President Frank Fahrenkopf said. "Failure to act at the federal level will result in a patchwork quilt of rules and regulations as states legalize various forms of online gambling one-by-one, making effective regulatory and law enforcement oversight extremely difficult and putting consumers at risk."
Under the Reid-Kyl proposal, only operators that have already done business in a regulated environment, such as brick-and-mortar casinos, could receive a license in the first two years following enactment. Establishments that began operating after the 2006 ban on Internet gambling would have to wait five years before applying for a license unless they could prove that they have not broken any U.S. law.
Many state lotteries are opposed to the legislation because it would prevent the lotteries from offering full gaming online.
Despite its support for the bill, the Mohegan Tribe objects to a portion of the draft mandating that "if the lands of an Indian tribe are located in a state that is considered not to have opted-in under this section, the Indian tribe shall also be considered not to have opted-in under this section."
The tribe found this language "very concerning," Bunnell said, because states do not have the authority to say what federally recognized tribes can do with their land. However, Bunnell said, the tribe has been in communication with the sponsors and "both of the offices indicated that they had no desire to undermine tribal sovereignty and that they will work with us."
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During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1981, urban rat-control programs in 58 communities provided services to 21,000 city blocks containing 3 million people. As a result of these services--which include resident education, code enforcement, improved municipal services, neighborhood cleanup, and supplemental rat killing--programs identified over 2,000 additional environmentally improved blocks (EIB). Blocks are placed in EIB category after having been certified as being rat free for 12 months or more, at which time local resources alone are used to sustain improvements. During fiscal year 1981 programs designated 5,700 EIB.
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440 Logan Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States of America, 0800-886-062 (New Zealand Toll Free)
The Leonard at Logan House Rooms & Accommodation
Lowest priceNZ$218
available on 30/05/2015
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Adults-only guestrooms with comfy beds, near Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Free continental breakfast and WiFi
Main amenities
- 7 guestrooms
- Air conditioning
- Laundry service
What's around
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Grand Rapids Art Museum (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 7 rooms
- Check-in time 4 PM-5 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum guest age is 19
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
- Caters to adults only
Nearby Three Star Grand Rapids hotels
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Year Built 1914
In the room
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
- Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
Be entertained
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Cable TV channels
Stay connected
- Desk
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About This Listing
Ruins of a historic cathedral. Spacious accommodation. Filled with antique furniture. Easily accessible. Close proximity to scenic coastlines/beaches/golf courses. View of a farm yard from windows. Great opportunity to escape from life in the city...
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
Included in the nightly price.
The Space
A private country farm house, with views of Brandonwell Cathedral, good road access to facilitate site seeing, and adventures around Kerry. Excellent for families and guests who want to escape to the countryside for a weekend, or a week or two...
Guest Access
Kitchen, sitting room, dining room, garden, utility room, washing machine, drier, local shops within walking distance, excellent road access to all major tourist attractions within the area.
Interaction with Guests
We are very pleased to interact with guests and help them with any queries or advice in terms to local attractions and sites. However, we respect your privacy and will not interfere unless you approach us.
The Neighborhood
Lovely quite spacious area. Views of a farm yard and an old ruined cathedral. Close to the coastline, sandy beaches, and scenic cliffs and rocks.
Getting Around
No Public transport, but easily accessible by car.
Other Things to Note
Electricity is operated on a €2 coin meter. Oil heating is also on a meter and charged per unit.
We want our guests to have a good time, and to love their holiday. We have no house rules and will give as much freedom to our guests as possible.
- Any three nights from Monday - Thursday (three nights for €250)
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We stayed at frans cottage from 1-11 September. It was fantastic, fran was a great host, even leaving us tea and brown bread when we arrived. She was also really flexible when we arrived as we got lost on our way from Dublin. Ardfert is a lovely village and had everything we needed. Banana beach is 2 miles down the road and Tralee only a 15 minute drive away. We found the electricity meter really easy to use too. I would definetly stay here again next time we visit ireland.
Sehr freundliche Begrüssung, Willkommens-Snack war bereitgestellt, ausführliche Einführung in die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten in der Unterkunft, Gespräche bei Tee & Kaffee waren sehr bereichernd
It was great! This is an ideal base for touring, as well as to relax.
The farmhouse was as described, with the basics you need. (The euros meter and water/heating were not a problem – all worked out OK). The garden was a pleasure to sit out in (especially for breakfast/dinner).
The location is off a quiet lane but a only short walk to the village centre which has local butchers & greengrocers as well as supermarket and off-license. We went in 2 pubs both were welcoming. Good food in Katie Browne's and good live music in the Abbey Tavern.
Fran is a lovely host. Welcoming, as well as helpful about the area (and there's tourist literature/maps in the farmhouse too). Fran was always on hand if needed, otherwise she left us to her own devices.
It's a working farm (although you could be oblivious to that when you're at the cottage)! It was interesting to get a perspective on Fran's farm life too. Several calves were born while we were there!
I'd recommend this property (and Fran as a host) and I'd definitely stay there again myself.
Très bon accueil de Fran qui s'est déplacé à plus de 20 h pour nous indiquer le chemin
Lovely old farmhouse. Would suit a large family well at a very reasonable rate. For 2 people was on the higher side of average.
The electric mater is unusual but only the stove and geyser uses a lot of power. In 3 days we only used the €2 that Fran showed us.
Contrary to other reviews we had no problems with the WiFi, although the main bedroom doesn't get a good signal the rest of the house does.
Fran left us delicious home made bread and milk for tea. Both most welcome after a long drive.
Lovely outlook into the country and woken to the natural alarm clock of a cow's mooing.
This is convenient lodging for visiting Ardfert and the surrounding area. Fran greeted us and showed us the ins and outs of the home which dates from 1847, and requires a bit of care and feeding such as putting a 2 Euro coin in a meter to turn on electricity (which will probably last a day or two depending upon your electricity usage), and turning on the oil heater for hot water in the morning. It's only a block to the town square, the historic cathedral, and places to eat. Fran recommended Kate Brown's for eating, and we found that was a very good recommendation, and we ended up eating two dinners and one breakfast there. Fran was also a great source of local history as were the books and pamphlets in the living room there. We only used one of the three bedrooms, and didn't cook there, so it was larger than what we needed, and would easily fit a larger family (and even had both upstairs and downstairs bedrooms). It was very clean, and we were left fresh brown bread and fruit which was a nice touch, and Fran was just a text away for any questions or help you might need.
This house is huge. It has 3 full bedrooms with a very large master. We were only a couple with a baby so it was a little overkill for us but if you have a large group / family you'll be well accommodated. It's clean and comes with everything you'll need even if a little dated - probably the equivalent of a 2 star B&B. Fran was very welcoming and friendly and the tip of Kate Browne's pub is a great one. Don't be scared off by the coin meter for electricity - we were a little afraid that the fridge would turn off in the middle of the night but each 2 euros actually lasts a decent amount of time. We might have to put one of these in our own home so that people actually turn off the lights.... Wifi is a little slow and don't forget towels (Fran was nice enough to provide some as we didn't have any). Ardfert is a small little town but quite well located to a lot of what Kerry has to offer.
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On the field, however, Donaldson was a quick study. Ever since that day whacking pitches over his uncle's head, he found nothing but success on the diamond. With success came confidence, with confidence came swagger. Once when he was 9, he leapt clear over a second baseman who'd fielded a ground ball and was waiting in the basepath to apply the tag; Donaldson landed square on his feet before safely reaching second, where he flashed a wide, smug grin for all to see. "People didn't appreciate that," says his mother. Another time, when he was on the mound, he beaned every batter in the order on the opposing team, one through nine. "Parents were irate," says Bobby Cassevah, a lifelong friend and MLB reliever. Whenever Donaldson made even the most routine play in the field, he would showboat.
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Growing up a gifted athlete under the dark shadow of family tragedy, Donaldson realized early on that sports was his exit strategy. He knew he didn't want to end up wearing a prison uniform, like the inmates he saw during his semiannual trips to see his father (once at Christmastime and again during the summer). "That's an experience that no child should have to go through," says French, who remembers that her son would always act out for a couple of days following those visits. "He never really talked about it, but it definitely affected him." So did watching his cousins, Adrian's children, three of whom eventually ran afoul of the law too.


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mysql> CREATE database testing CHARACTER SET utf16;
Query OK, 1 row affected (0.00 sec)
mysql> USE testing;
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mysql> CREATE TABLE t (str varchar(64));
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mysql> INSET INTO t values ("1234567891234567");
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With degrees in Early Childhood Education (AAS) and Business Science/Court Reporting (AAS), Sherry earned the professional designation of certified Court Reporting Instructor (CRI) in 2002. She enjoys her family, her passion for reading, and her friends who keep her happy and grounded.
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Corina Juarez has been teaching Court Reporting for over 20 years, and has been an instructor at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) since 2009. She currently teaches Theory I/II during the days and Speeds 120-200 in the evenings. A Texas native, Corina found her passion for Court Reporting soon after graduating from high school and enjoys sharing it with her students.
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Leslie Augustynovich became an adjunct speed instructor at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) in 2009 and joined the school full-time in 2011 as the Judicial Reporting/CART/Captioning chair while continuing to teach speed classes. She enjoys teaching and looks forward to working with graduates to help them find a job upon graduation. In addition to her Prince duties, Leslie produces transcripts for Jefferson County Combined Courts in Golden, Colorado, which she has been doing since 2007.
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SOUTH PORTLAND -- Steven M. Onos died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
He was born on June 14, 1965, in Lynn, Mass., the son of Gerard and Diane Onos. He was a graduate of South Portland High School and the University of Southern Maine.
Over the years, Steve worked in management positions at GMAC, Key Bank, TD Bank, JP Morgan Chase, and Northeast Credit Union. He was most recently Vice President of Lending at Town & Country Federal Credit Union; he was very happy with his work and his co-workers, and was thrilled to be back working so close to home so he could have more time to spend with his family.
Steve met the love of his life, Connie DiPierro, when he was in high school. Steve and Connie dated throughout high school and college, and married in 1989 at the Spurwink Church in Cape Elizabeth. Together, they have raised three wonderful children: Izaak, Abigail, and Sydney. Steve found great joy in attending concerts, swim meets, track meets, and any other activities that his family took part in - he was so proud of them. He also took an active role in helping shape the path of the school system when he spent six years on the South Portland School Board, including a term as the chair of the School Board.
He would be the first one to drop everything to help out a friend or family member who needed a hand. Steve was also a tinkerer and craftsman like his grandfather. He could do just about any kind of trade work - electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Over the years, he took pride in building things, including a boat, stand-up paddleboards and, most recently, he had designed and was building his garage and workshop. Those who knew Steve will remember him as a great guy or, as his mother used to say, 'such a joy' to spend time with. He was known as the 'go to guy' for advice on just about anything.
Steve is survived by his wife of 23 years, Connie DiPierro Onos of South Portland; his children, Izaak, Abigail and Sydney; his father Gerard Onos; his brother Michael and his fiance LuAnn of Bridgewater, Mass., his brother David of South Portland, his sister Kathy and her husband Ed DiPhilippo of South Portland; his mother-in-law Thelma DiPierro of South Portland; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Mark DiPierro of Westport Island, John and Patricia DiPierro of East Granby, Conn., Coralie and Gregory Curran of South Portland, Charles and Colleen DiPierro of South Portland, Philip DiPierro of Scarborough, David and Jillian DiPierro of San Diego, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews; aunts, uncles; and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Diane Onos. Steve will be greatly missed by all.
Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at the First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Rd., South Portland.
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If you have downloaded the newest firmware update on your 3DS then you now have access to the just launched 3DS eShop.
A new Nintendo release schedule has revealed that SEGA are planning on releasing five titles to the 3DS eShop over the next few months,
The titles are;
- Sonic The Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
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It is unknown at this time whether these games will be just classic virtual console releases or part of the new 3D classics range.
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The Dragons of Tarkir Prerelease at the Star City Game Center is happening on March 21st and 22nd! This exciting event is your first chance to experience Dragons of Tarkir, and we've got exclusives available nowhere else!
FREE Limited Edition Playmat!
"Dragonfish of Antarkir," the latest limited edition StarCityGames.com Creature Collection Prerelease Series parody playmat, is FREE with each flight! Play Two-Headed Giant and get a playmat for each player. Play in multiple flights for additional FREE playmats!
The "Dragonfish of Antarkir" playmat will be available for purchase in the Star City Game Center for $29.99 over the Prerelease weekend. On Monday, March 23rd, all remaining copies will be put on StarCityGames.com for purchase. Once they're gone, they're gone!
How Does the Prerelease Work?
You'll choose a Clan and receive a Prerelease kit with four Dragons of Tarkir booster packs, one Fate Reforged booster pack, and one Seeded Pack with lots of cards in the colors of your chosen Clan, plus a spindown die, a Clan info card, and an activity related to the Clan of your choice!
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The consummate spy understands the life they've chosen will undoubtedly be a lonely one. The secrets, constant travelling, and undercover work leaves no room for companionship beyond the brothels available in 1815 London. And love? That's definitely out of the question.
William Endicott, the hero of Vanessa Kelly's third Renegade Royals book How to Plan a Wedding for a Royal Spy, finds himself resigned to this idea as he looks to his future. He's recently returned from the battlefield at Waterloo and was part of the successful effort in defeating Napoleon with his exceptional skills as an intelligence agent. Now, he's hoping to find a way to put the spying game behind him, setting his sights on "a respectable life and career." The biggest wrinkle in his plan stems from his status as the illegitimate son of the Duke of York, a position in society that doesn't necessarily equal wealth or decent prospects in marriage when not publicly acknowledged by his father.
Back home in London, he isn't given a whole lot of time to dwell on this though. His superior, Sir Dominic Hunter, already has another assignment for Will and his partner/cousin, Alec Gilbride. Information has been gathered that points to an attempted assassination of a figure high in the government or royal rankings. A group of extremists, originating in Ireland, are unhappy with the situation involving delicate religious matters of the time. It seems like a fairly simple thing for Will and Alec, considering their high success rate as a team, to look into until they learn of the real reason they've been chosen for this particular job: Will's history with one of the potential suspects, Evelyn Whitney.


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It may be too idealistic to believe that one day the U.S. will elect a pacifist as president or that Gen. Stanley McChrystal will be convicted by the wise words of Dispatch [6]. Perhaps we will never see President Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah, and Taliban leaders join efforts over tea for a better Afghanistan. But while eight years of war have mutilated Afghanistan's infrastructure, President Obama is accused of "dithering [7]," and attacks on internal civilians continue, what is to be said of the lives of the average Afghan citizen during this violent eight-year occupation and in the aftermath? Particularly, what is to be said for children, who lack control of the situation but who are the most vulnerable to the outcome?
In light of this reality, I am challenged to envision what legacy is woven for the youth of Afghanistan by U.S. policy and by the 68,000 U.S. troops [8] expected for deployment at the close of 2009. I am called to question: Are our actions as a nation changing the violent climate or adding to it?
I was struck by the wisdom shared in Brian McLaren's Open Letter on Afghanistan [9], in which he suggests resolution is based on taking the $65 billion slated for war and reinvesting in Afghanistan's infrastructure. He points out that this "could give hope to a lot of women and girls who currently don't have much hope, and it could provide a lot of constructive outlets for men and boys who now don't have many options besides picking up a machine gun and joining a warlord." With humanitarian and aid programs already at risk [10], the U.S. should focus on uplifting grassroots groups and NGOs that are focused on uplifting the infrastructure as a whole.
What we are seeing, instead, is that this same survivor mentality that caused people to embrace the Taliban is also encouraging them to be self-reliant in their own community development -- safety, gender equality, and education, particularly of girls and of the development of a new generation of women leaders. In 2006, the Afghanistan Compact [11] called for a net enrollment of 60% for primary school girls and a 50% increase in female teachers by 2010, in line with the country's MDG [12]s for gender equality. However, in order to reach this and other goals by 2020, the country will have to enroll five girls for every three boys at the primary stage, and three girls for every one boy at the secondary stage.
This disparity, worsened by threats and attacks on schoolgirls, has created a network of underground schools for girls to spring up throughout the countryside and in city centers like Kabul, Herat, and Kandahar. These schools are evidence of a people resolute to overcome the political and religious status quo set at low bar by the Taliban. They are not concerned with statistics, ideas, or qualitative arguments about gender equality; they are concerned with the safety and education of the girls we only glimpse through plasma screen -- their daughters, their nieces, and their sisters. In order to address the question of security and counterinsurgency, the U.S. must first look at the state of affairs and the people behind the screen.
"The only positive outcome of conflict is social awareness," said Afghanistan's former Minister of Education, Mohammed Haneef Atmar. Following the example of the families and individuals who risk their lives in pursuit of education and a better Afghanistan, let's open our eyes in this spirit of awareness. The only hope of changing the climate is to support the grassroots that insist on solutions more creative than continued war.
If you are interested in learning more about secret schools for girls in Afghanistan, I recommend listening to this fascinating piece from NPR [13] or reading this article [14] from the UK's Independent. For nurturing socially aware children and classrooms, share with them this beautifully illustrated book, Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan [15].
Laurel Frodge is a former Sojourners intern who now works for a development nonprofit in Washington, D.C.
[1] http://sojo.net/blogs/gods-politics
[2] http://sojo.net/biography/laurel-frodge
[3] http://sojo.net/blogs/2009/11/06/afghanistan-women-and-children-first#comment-covenant
[4] http://sojo.net/letter-to-web-editor?post=Afghanistan%3A%20Women%20and%20Children%20First
[5] http://sojo.net/donate
[6] http://www.metrolyrics.com/the-general-lyrics-dispatch.html
[7] http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2009/10/22/white-house-hits-back-at-cheney-dithering-comment/
[8] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/12/AR2009101203142.html
[9] http://sojo.net/../2009/10/22/dear-president-obama-an-open-letter-on-afghanistan
[10] http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-afghanistan-attacks29-2009oct29,0,5411981.story
[11] http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTEDUCATION/0,,contentMDK:21100416%7EmenuPK:617572%7EpagePK:148956%7EpiPK:216618%7EtheSitePK:282386,00.html
[12] http://www.undp.org.af/MDGs/goal3.htm
[13] http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103566286
[14] http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/inside-kabuls-secret-school-for-girls-618053.html
[15] http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/index.php/8-and-Older/Nasreen%E2%80%99s-Secret-School/Detailed-product-flyer.html


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Jayhawk Bowl Moment:
Kansas capped one of the best seasons in school history with one of
the best victories in school history, a 24-21 win over favored
Virginia Tech in the 2008 Orange Bowl. Obviously motivated by
pre-game whispers about a soft D and a soft regular season schedule,
the Jayhawks delivered their best defensive effort of the year to
finish ranked No. 7 in the final AP Poll.
Best Gopher Bowl Moment: It's been quite some time since
Minnesota reigned supreme in the Big Ten or played a game in
Pasadena. Almost half a century, in fact. Behind the play of
legendary quarterback Sandy Stephens and a terrific defensive
effort, the Gophers beat UCLA 21-3 in the 1962 Rose Bowl to avenge a
loss to Washington in Pasadena a year earlier.
The Last Time You'll See ...
Kansas: LB James Holt. Teammates Mike Rivera and Joe
Mortensen may have entered the season with thicker resumes, but Holt
outplayed both in a fantastic final campaign. He leads the Jayhawks
with 97 tackles and has been a terror on the blitz, collecting a
team-high 15.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks. All three
linebackers are seniors, making the position an area of need heading
into next season.
Minnesota: DE Willie VanDeSteeg. VanDeSteeg has led the
Gophers in sacks in two of the last three years, providing a push up
front to a program that traditionally struggles getting to the
quarterback. More of a grinder than a next-level type of athlete,
he's been able to turn 9.5 sacks into a spot on this year's All-Big
Ten team.
Breakout Player ...
Kansas: DT Jamal Greene. It took some time to get to this
point, but Greene has begun to show why he was one of the top
recruits out of the state two years ago. At 6-4 and 300 pounds, he's
extremely powerful, yet moves surprisingly well laterally. He's had
a tackle for loss in four of the last six games, a preview of what's
to come from the sophomore in 2009.
Minnesota: LB Simoni Lawrence. In just his first season out of
Valley Forge (Penn.) Military Academy, Lawrence has had an instant
impact on the Gopher defense. A linebacker who moves like a safety,
he's had no problems adjusting to the speed of the Big Ten, ranking
fourth on the team with 64 tackles, while proving to be a useful
option on the blitz.
Best Non-Game Event
The Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party is a New Year's Eve
celebration in downtown Tempe that annually attracts 150,000 people
and more than 40 bands on several stages. The fans from the four
teams competing in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl are
able to enjoy the event, and the Insight Bowl has been held in the
afternoon on December 31 just down the street in Sun Devil Stadium.
The event has a national headliner each year, including the Goo Goo
Dolls, Billy Idol, Barenaked Ladies, LeAnn Rimes, Hootie & The
Blowfish and Live, to name a few. Legendary band Styx will perform
at this year's event. The Block Party has been named one of the top
ten places in the nation to ring in the New Year by USA Today, and
"The Place to Party" by The Sporting News.
Player Gift Package
Players from each school will receive a Vizio 26" LCD HD Television,
a Bulova Insight Bowl watch, a snack pack, and a game hat.
Charitable Component
As a non-profit organization, the Fiesta Bowl, which also runs the
Insight Bowl, believes in the importance of community outreach and
service. Through our involvement and contributions to charitable
groups, it has upheld its commitment of annually supporting
organizations devoted to enhancing the community. The Fiesta Bowl
contributes to more than 45 charities each year.
How Success is Measured
Every year is a success in a different way. The committee has been
fortunate to have a sell-out in 23 of the past 24 Tostitos Fiesta
Bowls and host six national championship games. The Insight Bowl
continues to grow and it's an honor to be partnered with the Big 12
and Big Ten conferences in that game. The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl,
Insight Bowl and year-round events provide an economic boost to the
local economy and all of its events give people of all ages and
backgrounds an opportunity to participate. Some years they've got
double-overtime thrillers and some years there are blowouts.
However, their annual goal is to provide the best hospitality and
experience possible for all of its customers, which includes the
teams, fans, media, administrators and participants in all events.
MVP of the Bowl
It would be impossible to single one person out. The Fiesta Bowl and
Insight Bowl have more than 3,000 volunteers, led this year chairman
Dave Tilson, who give a great deal of time and effort in their
respective areas. Some are involved with the bowl games, some with
the parade, and some with the band championship. All are part of the
Fiesta Bowl family and an integral part of the organizations.
Impact to the Community
The 2007 year that included the Insight Bowl, Tostitos Fiesta
Bowl, and Tostitos BCS National Championship Game generated an
economic impact of $401.7 million to the state's economy, according
to the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business. In non-championship years,
the games generate approximately $200 million to the state's economy
and have generated more than $2 billion to the state's economy over
the last 37 years.
Role of Volunteers
As stated above, the Fiesta Bowl, which also oversees the
Insight Bowl, was started by volunteers and is successful because of
its volunteers. They are the most dedicated group of individuals an
organization could ever have, and they continue to raise the bar
each and every year.
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Originally written on Bears Claws | Last updated 11/19/14
ATLANTA - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on October 18, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Chicago Bears skipped practice Wednesday afternoon, but there was no shortage of information flowing out of Halas Hall. The most pressing matter is the health of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who suffered a concussion late in the first half Sunday night against Houston. Bears head coach Lovie Smith stated that Cutler is feeling better, he wouldn't make a guess [...]
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