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Don Panchito
A locally operated Mexican restaurant, they offer great lunch specials and an expansive menu. Also well known for home made Margaritas and imported beers.
Grant's Homestyle Cafe
Home-style cooked meals. Friday night buffets.
Lincoln Christian University Theatre
Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of stage productions at the Lincoln Christian University & Seminary Theater. The productions vary depending on the year and the season. Offers a fall play, Christmas Production, and a spring musical.
Undying Words 1858-1865
A powerful look at Lincoln's greatest words and how they helped end slavery in America. "Undying Words" explores the most important speeches of Lincoln's career, showing how his views on slavery evolved as he sought to hold the country together. One hundred fifty years after the Civil War ended and Lincoln died, this exhibit shows what was at stake for the slaves, soldiers and families caught up in the crisis Lincoln devoted himself to ending.
54th Annual International Carillon Festival
The International Carillon Festival, in beautiful Washington Park, features concerts by some of the world's finest carillonneurs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Don't miss the Festival fireworks Friday evening. LINCOLN AND THE MUSIC HE LOVED - To kick off this year's 54th International Carillon Festival, Park District carillonneur Robin Austin is joined by soprano Gailyn Draper and tenor Jerry Hicks in a special program of music that Lincoln loved. The program will be narrated by Christian McWhirter, author of the new book, Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music of the Civil War.
Lawrence Memorial Library/Mata Simpson Resource Center
In 1905 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior of this school library which has been restore to its original luster.
Holy Land Diner
Greek, Lebanese and Middle Eastern Buffet featuring falafel, gyros, hummus and a variety of other specialties. Vegetarian-friendly.
Pig Hip Marker
This marker tells the story of the Pig Hip Restaurant and its famous sandwiches. A fire took the museum building in 2007.
American Harvest Eatery
American Harvest explores the concept of farm-to-table cuisine, using the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers and complemented with a variety of craft beers
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
Springfield Junior Blues
Minor and semi-pro hockey is played at the Nelson Recreation Center.
Springfield KOA Kampground
Rural country campground. Pool, playground, game room, store, laundry, restroom with showers. Full hook-up, RV sites available, cabins and tenting.
Erg Adoo
Educational supplies for parents and teachers.
First Wok
Enjoy this one of a kind Chinese restaurant, with exceptional service, a clean atmosphere, with a wide selection of food to choose from. Meals are served with hot tea, soft drinks, or water. Dine in or carryout.
The Rail Golf Course
Home of the LPGA State Farm Classic and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course received a 4-star rating from Golf Digest.
Unique floral and craft shop that will inspire the artist within.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Shambolee Golf Course
This beautiful, well-maintained 18-hole course has a long front nine with mature trees, and a short tricky back nine with water, bent grass, trees and greens.
Microtel Inn & Suites
Inviting 64-room inn located at Stevenson Drive exit off I-55, with indoor pool, continental breakfast, guest laundry, smoke free environment.
Sleep Inn of Springfield
Free continental breakfast. Free local calls. Cable TV with Showtime and pay-per-view available.
Fairfield Inn - Springfield
65 rooms, indoor pool and spa, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, 24 hr. coffee and tea, elevator, in-room iron/board, copy/fax services.
Edward R. Madigan State Park
Enjoy the peaceful walking, biking or running trails with plenty of deer to be seen.
Madigan State Park
Hiking, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching and limited hunting are available at this 750-acre park along Salt Creek.
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town is a little slice of heaven in Elkhart. If you are looking for a place that gives you great home-cooked meals at a reasonable price you have found the place you want to eat. Talk of the Town employees will welcome you in and you will feel like you have been a part of the town forever.
The Oaks Golf Course
This scenic, wooded 18-hole public golf course features a fully stocked pro shop.
Mary Todd's Hallmark Gifts and More
A great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs. They offer a wide selection of gift cards, figurines, books and more. Stop by today to take a look at what Mary Todd's has to offer, on the square in Downtown Lincoln.
Historic Marbold Farmstead
The Historic Marbold Farmstead is a treasured jewel in Menard County, Illinois. This was the central hub of the Marbold family farmland holdings, which consisted of over 4,000 acres. It was virtually self-sufficient, with several barns, dairy, chicken house, smoke house, ice house, boiler house and pump house. The original house, called Elmwood, was build in 1850 by John Marbold, a German immigrant and prominent Greenview farmer and businessman. Restoration efforts are underway. Located at 21722 State Hwy. 29 near Greenview.
The Theatre in the Park
Located within Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, this 500-seat outdoor theater presents summer productions.
Tinsley's Dry Goods
Crafts, toys, books and Lincoln souvenirs.
Prairie Years
The unique shop of Prairie Years offers an eclectic variety of items so that every shopper finds something that they will like. Come and view a great selection of gifts and purchases that will leave you asking yourself, "When can I come back?!"
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Center for performing arts in Springfield.
Maid Rite - Springfield
Restaurant has been in business since 1924 offering specialty, "Maid Rite" sandwiches, french fries and root beer.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
Chinese, Thai, Japanese and American food with over a dozen hot and cold food stations, including a sushi bar.
Country Hills Golf Course
18-Hole, 6414 yard, par 72 public golf course. Front nine opened July 4, 1993; Back nine added July 4, 2002. Bentgrass greens, bluegrass/rye mix fairways, tees, and rough. Banquet facility to accommodate up to 110 guests and clubhouse seating for up to 200. Full service pro shop fully stocked with golf clubs, balls, equipment, clothing, towels, hats, and shoes.bPractice facilities include drivingvrange with three target greens, chipping and putting green, practice bunker.
Vintage Fare
This luncheonette has different daily specials, fresh made sandwiches and salads, along with fresh made rolls. A variety of side salads made daily for everyones enjoyment, come in and see us.
Cherished Memories
A fascinating shop full of many different features. This shop has antiques, special glassware, old books, vintage merchandise, hand-poured candles, and many knickknacks.
Traditional Music Festival
Performers from all over the Midwest will entertain on such instruments as mountain and hammer dulcimers, concertinas, bones, autoharps, fiddles, banjos, and guitars. There will be a large clogging platform provided outside the village, which will be filled with cloggers starting at noon on Sunday.
Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival
A weekend of family fun - Friday and Saturday music performances, concluding on Sunday with a morning gospel show. Featuring: The Harmans, Art Stevenson & High Water, Punches Family, Charlie & the Girls, Blue River, Bluegrass Express, The Burie Family and Flat Mountain.
Crane Creek Golf Course
This beautiful 18-hole course is situated on rolling elevations, with fast and true greens. Crane Creek also has a clubhouse, driving range, food service and a bar.
Serendipity Stitches
Offering great hand-made items with quality, this store offers a little piece of homemade heaven. They also offer custom framing and sewing supplies and are located directly on the square in Lincoln.
Peggy's Place
Peggy's Place is a great hometown restaurant focusing on catering.
Best Western Clearlake Plaza
New motel just minutes away from downtown.
Saddie's Secret Place
Offering a selection of vintage Items, antiques, furniture, and unique old collectibles. Located on the west side of the square in downtown Mount Pulaski.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Abe's Inc.
Beautiful arranged gift shop. It has lovely wedding and shower gifts. Huge selection of candies, specialty coffee and other various unique items throughout the store.
Nelson Center
A multi-purpose recreation complex that provides leisure endeavors for all ages, including public ice skating, group skating, lessons, and learn-to-play hockey. In the summer enjoy the outdoor public pool.
The Wardrobe
Upscale women's apparel.
Longbridge Golf Course
Longbridge features a nine-hole, par 36 course.
Wild Hare Cafe
This hometown cafe offers wonderful homemade dishes that are guaranteed to please! Their cafe also offers seating that will take you back in time! BYOB. They offer a nice selection of wine glasses, but you have to bring your own wine. Organic, homemade selections.
Lincoln Park District Recreation Center
Public swimming pool, tennis courts, and soccer fields offer an area for your family to come play.
Guzzardo's Italian Villa
Enjoy this upper class Italian Restaurant in downtown Lincoln, serving wine with food. Not handicapped accessible.
Oakland Cemetery
The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart, is located at Oakland Cemetery. Her tombstone bears an inscription written by poet Edgar Lee Masters, who is burried nearby.
Augie's Front Burner
Eclectic cuisine located in the heart of downtown Springfield.
Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This powerful granite monument and its eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,981 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing. Located at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Gramma Ginna's Deli & Fudge Shop
Located in Scheels at Legacy Pointe Town Center, a super-sized sporting goods and outdoor store, this restaurant features gourmet soups and sandwiches, coffee,fudge and gelato.
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Camp Butler is one of the 120 national cemeteries that served as a Civil War training camp, as well as a POW camp for Confederate soldiers. Call the cemetery office to schedule a tour.
Lincoln Public Library
A Carnegie library, built in 1902, the Lincoln Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Super 8 Motel - Lincoln
43 rooms, sits back-to-back with Comfort Inn, semi parking available, all major credit cards accepted, no checks please. Free cable/HBO, and free local and 1-800 calls.
Daphne's Family Restaurant
A local favorite, this family restaurant features home cooked meals at a low price. Their menu offers cuisine from across the world. They offer affordable breakfast all day long, as well as hearty dinners and great lunches.
The Double J Campground & RV Park
104 sites and 104 hook-ups.
Bernie & Betty's Pizza
Casual, family-style pizzeria featuring fresh pastas, sandwiches, horsehoes and pizza, including their famous sour-dough crust.
Holiday Inn Express - Lincoln
Very nice up-to-date motel, close to everything, semi truck parking lot across the street behind steak'n'shake, all major credit cards are accepted, and checks are also accepted, but only if you have a credit card present
Serving contemporary, American cuisine.
J. Parkes Originals
This store contains jewelry, gift items, and clothing.
Brookhill's Golf Club
This nine-hole, par 31 course includes a driving range.
Russel Stovers Candies
Located right off I-55 they offer a wide variety of discounted candies and they also sell fudge and ice cream. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Russel Stovers.
Riverside Park Campground
66 sites and 66 hook-ups.
MKS Jewelers Ltd.
A locally owned business specialized in fine jewelry. Conveniently located in Downtown Lincoln, just off the courthouse square. Affordable prices and great pieces.
Hampton Inn
64 bedroom newly opened hotel
Books & Crooks
This library is located in the town's old jailhouse, and still features the original cells. Feel free to take a book and curl up in your favorite cell.
CITY:New Holland
Baymont Inn and Suites - Springfield
Double, king, business king, leisure suite, whirlpool suite and executive board room which accommodates up to 25.
Three Roses Floral
This fabulous flower shop also offers gift ideas and florals for any occasion. silk flowers, furniture, pictures and more!
Curran Antique Mall
50-plus dealers feature antique furniture, primitives, glassware, etc.
Mama's Arcade
A quaint local restuarant serving traditional down-home cooked meals. They also serve some of the best homemade breakfasts in town.
Hallie's on the Square
Home of the Famous Schnitzel.
Sam Sorrento's Ristorante
They offer a wide variety of Italian cuisine offering pasta and pizza. They also offer a tasty Alfredo pizza. Sure to please any pizza connoisseur.
Lincoln's Farmer's Market
This open-air market provides a great opportunity to buy local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. The market runs from May 1 to the end of October on Saturdays and Wednesdays at Scully Park Downtown Lincoln.
Potter Drugs
Pharmacy with Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop. Kick back at this pharmacy/soda fountain and enjoy Green Rivers and other treats. Fountain includes old fashioned counter, stools and small ice cream tables. Closed Sundays
McCormick's restaurant
BBQ ribs, pulled meats, burgers, sandwiches and Friday fish dinners make this a popular family friendly restaurant.
Budget Inn - Lincoln
This motel sets away from all the rest, they also accept all major credit cards, and semi truck parking is available. Checks are not accepted.
Idle Hour
This is The Home of the Gyros, along with an assortment of other foods to choose from, like cheesburgers, hot dogs, and hot ham and cheese. They have appetizers such as cheese balls, fried mushrooms, and onion rings. Top it off with a drink of choice.
Vin Fiz Landing
The historic flight of the Vin Fiz was the first air crossing over the United States. A marker located at the Dunlap House indicates the spot where the small airplane landed in Middletown on October 9,1911.
History Comes Alive
Daily Living History Programs at the Lincoln historic sites and throughout downtown Springfield. Most programs are free. For a complete schedule, go to visitspringfieldillinois.com
Pease's Fine Candies & Salted Nuts
Pease's Candy is a locally owned, fifth generation candy shop. For over 75 years, Pease's has been making old fashioned, homemade candies and treats. The store offers boxed candies, salted nuts, popcorn, gourmet foods, special event candies, and seasonal sweets.
Four Willows Golf Course
Four Willows features a nine-hole, par 35 course.
CITY:Mason City
Howard Johnson Inn and Suites
Newly rennovated hotel with meeting facilities for groups uo to 200 people, outdoor pool, studio suites, free parking and scenic setting.
Super 8 Lodge East
Queen-size beds, HBO, ESPN, cable TV, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, children stay free with parents. Pets allowed with permission.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cracker Barrel Resturant is a favorite stop for travelers. It is located right off of the I-55 exit and Illinois travelers are sure to find some great home cooked meals to fill their stomachs.
Crowne Plaza Springfield
The Crowne Plaza Springfield hotel is the perfect place to stay to enjoy the area's history, culture and quirks. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, their goal is to make your experience a memorable one.
Beans & Such
Specialty Coffees and all that goes with it. Golden statuary gifts and lamps. Beautiful wedding and other holiday gifts and decorum spread throughout the store. A very unique and fun place to shop.
A fun family restaurant with a full menu to choose from with a hot and cold salad bar, and a children's menu. Come out and enjoy this family owned restaurant and all of its hospitality.
The Plaid Rooster
Nestled on the wooded banks of the Sangamon River at New Salem Historic Site and offering a unique casual dining experience with a variety of Italian and American entrees. Banquet and group sales menu available. Accommodations for up to 200. Really great.
Imagination Plus
China, silver, candles and miscellaneous gifts.
Red Roof Inn Springfield
Two buildings with drive-up rooms on two floors.
Recycled Records
Hard-to-find old records, tapes, CDs, furniture and lots of miscellaneous.
Motel 6 - Springfield
Interior corridors, 3 floors, elevators, 104 rooms, guest laundry, truck parking, data ports in all rooms, free local calls, coffee 6am-10am, handicapped rooms, AARP discounts for members, children 17 and under stay free in parents room.
Stuffed Aria Pizza
Offering a great pizza to those who come in. They are the only pizzeria in town that offers traditional stuffed pizza. They serve up fresh homemade pizza that will make you crave to stop back in for another slice. Yum!!
The Farm
A visit to The Farm means many things to many people. Some come to find unique, hand-made, one of a kind items in our Shop. Many enjoy the beautiful Gardens to see hard-to-find plants in a landscape situation or to relax under an arbor. It is a favorite spot for wedding photos, senior pictures and family events. The Greenhouse features a variety of plants that you won't find at the big box stores. Couples and families can enjoy a relaxing weekend in The Loft B&B, with luxurious amenities, privacy and a great view of our 63 rolling acres. Groups book The Farm for hayrides, group tours, picnics and bonfires throughout the year.


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Stephen S. Harding
|Stephen S. Harding
|4th Governor of Utah Territory
|Preceded by
|John W. Dawson
|Succeeded by
|James Duane Doty
|Personal details
|February 28, 1808
Palmyra, New York
|February 12, 1891
Milan, Indiana
|Political party
|Liberal Party
|Politician, Attorney
Stephen Selwyn Harding (February 28, 1808 – February 12, 1891) was the Governor of the Utah Territory for the Liberal Party in 1862 and 1863 and was chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 1863 to 1865. Harding was an ardent abolitionist.
Early years[edit]
Harding was born in Palmyra (town), New York on February 28, 1808, the eldest son of David and Abigail Harding. In 1820 he moved with his family to Ripley County, Indiana. He studied law in the office of William R. Morris in Brookville, Indiana and became licensed to practice law on March 17, 1828. He then opened a law office in Richmond, Indiana which remained open for six months when he opened one in Versailles, Indiana. He married Avoline Sprout on October 31, 1830. The couple had ten children.
Political career[edit]
He stood unsuccessfully as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in 1842 and for Governor of Indiana in 1846. He was appointed Governor of Utah Territory by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. Soon after he took office he issued a blanket pardon for all Morrisites convicted in connection with the Morrisite War. He also initially tried to appease the Mormon community but soon became critical of church leaders and the practice of plural marriage. This resulted in a successful petition for his removal from office. He was then appointed as U.S. consul at Valparaíso, Chile; he decided instead, for domestic reasons, to serve as Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. In 1865 he was removed from office for alleged incompetence and immorality. He died on February 12, 1891 in Milan, Ripley County, Indiana and was buried in the Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Indiana.
External links[edit]
|Political offices
|Preceded by
John W. Dawson
|Governor of Utah Territory
|Succeeded by
James Duane Doty

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Gluten Free Registry
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Re: late
Just to clarify, the lates will start falling off 7-7.5 years and since the account wasn't charged off, the account should turn to a postive account and then continue to report for ~10 years from the date of closure.
I assume it wasn't charged off by your statement that it went 120 days late, you paid it and then they closed it. It if was in fact charged off, then the entire account will fall off in 7-7.5 years.
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There is a lot of grumbling these days over the Justice Department's use of Deferred and Non-Prosecution Agreements. Some think the deals are too lenient and corporations should be required to plead guilty. Capitol Hill continues to question why individuals are not prosecuted in recent mega-settlements. Another area of criticism focuses on the detailed compliance conditions imposed on companies.
One thing is clear – the use of DPAs and NPAs are increasing. In the early 2000s, there were less than five annually; now we see over 30 DPAs and NPAs a year. That is a significant increase and represents a real policy change by the Justice Department.
The Justice Department has become a lightning rod for public frustration over failure to prosecute any significant executives in the financial industry for the economic meltdown in 2008; failure to prosecute individuals in major AML/BSA sanctions settlements (e.g. ING Bank, HSBC); and "routine" use of NPA/DPAs in corporate settlements with detailed monitoring and compliance conditions.
Prosecution purists point to the pre-NPA/DPA era, when companies were either indicted or not indicted, with no in-betweens. The purists argue that companies should be required to please guilty to a criminal offense, agree to a fine, and detailed compliance conditions. Life was a lot easier then (in so many ways).
Prosecutors have a number of resolutions they can use. In some cases, they have had country or regional subsidiaries plead guilty and avoid making the parent company plead guilty.
Prosecutors like to have a variety of tools. An up or down decision system – indict or decline to indict – does not give prosecutors any ability to address the hard cases, where they are more inclined to decline prosecution rather than indict.
Until the turn of the century, the old "up or down" system worked pretty well – companies were either indicted or not, and entered into criminal plea agreements. With the assistance of defense counsel, prosecutors started to embrace NPAs/DPAs as an alternative tool. From the company's perspective, they avoided the impact of a criminal guilty plea. Prosecutors agreed to the new tool since they still secured a large fine and were able to impose proactive changes to improve corporate compliance programs.
In the context of FCPA cases, the Justice Department and the SEC have used corporate settlements to raise the bar for corporate compliance programs. In the last five years, the Justice Department and the SEC have incorporated new best practices and ideas from the compliance community in corporate settlements.
When corporate compliance failures result in FCPA violations, prosecutors have a responsibility to make sure that companies remediate those issues to prevent future violations. Unfortunately, FCPA settlements have turned into the Dead Sea scrolls and examined for "clues" as to the Justice Department/SEC's latest thinking on compliance requirements. The FCPA Guidance, however, outlined a very specific set of requirements for compliance programs, but that has not stopped practitioners from engaging in the review and analysis of each FCPA settlement.
The debate will continue – I have no doubt of that. Nor should anyone expect the Justice Department or the SEC to stop using DPA/NPAs anytime soon. The debate is a healthy one and important for our criminal justice system and may have a long-term impact on prosecutors. For now, prosecutors continue to hold all the cards and corporations typically have a very weak hand to play.
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
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This came from Al's latest article update.Quote:
To: [email protected]
Subject: From a WDW Executive
I gotta tell you.... I cannot read your crap any longer. You spew so much negativity about this company that you supposedly love. All you do is bitch and moan about how we market the parks... what our offerings are. Tell me... do you have an MBA in Marketing? How many theme parks have you run? Our attendance should indicate that we're doing a pretty good job of running this organization. If you're so miserable and hate everything we do so much, why don't you stop coming. In fact, if you promise to never set foot in these places that obviously dis-please you so much, I'll refund your annual pass out of my own pocket.
Geez, that's pretty rude, huh?...especially coming from a Disney Executive.
Kind of makes me wonder if this really is from an executive, and if it does come from an executive, I hope he gets his *** fired, literally - you just don't talk to people like that.
What do you guys think of this - does it make you have disappointment in the Company??


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Michael Powell
Recent and archived news articles by Michael Powell of The New York Times.
Now the Pressure Is on Roger Goodell. Poor Commissioner.
After the release of a critical report detailing the Patriots' apparent deflation of footballs, Goodell must determine punishment for the team and its star, Tom Brady.
May 7, 2015, Thursday
Mayor de Blasio Is Irked by a Subway Delay
The mayor sent a blunt email to his staff after he waited 20 minutes for a train that never arrived and his security vehicles were nowhere in sight when he resurfaced.
May 6, 2015, Wednesday
James Dolan Gives an Executive Another Shot, Deserved or Not
Dolan, the Knicks' owner, has decided to get into the business of raising reputations from the ashes. He has recalled Isiah Thomas from purgatory, to serve as president of the W.N.B.A.'s Liberty.
May 6, 2015, Wednesday
Mayweather Wins, Preens and Is Booed
Cognitive dissonance was on display in Las Vegas. Fans bought mounds of Floyd Mayweather swag all week, but he was booed at the arena, while Manny Pacquiao got cheers.
May 4, 2015, Monday
Floyd Mayweather Jr., a Champion in the Ring, Is Something Very Different Out of It
Mayweather Jr., who on Saturday will meet Manny Pacquiao in a money swamp of a championship welterweight bout, has a long and documented history of employing brutality beyond the boxing ring.
May 2, 2015, Saturday
It Went Back and Forth, Until Duke Stood Tallest
Duke and Wisconsin traded baskets and surges, both coming back several times from what appeared to be the verge of extinction.
April 8, 2015, Wednesday
Track's Heartbeat Is Fast as Ever in Jamaica
In Jamaica, whether the races feature Usain Bolt or a group of teenagers, running is a national obsession.
April 6, 2015, Monday
Big Names, and Big Money, Remain After Wildcats' Exit
The Kentucky squad left with perhaps a half-dozen players weighing their N.B.A. draft prospects, but its departure did not completely strip the final of high-caliber recruits.
April 6, 2015, Monday
I'm Older and Wiser, but Hey, You Know, the Mets ...
A prediction from a crystal ball that is a cracked and foggy receptacle of hopes and fears: The Mets will break the .500 mark, perhaps standing in the sunlight of 84 wins.
April 6, 2015, Monday
Gay Athlete Encounters Divisive Indiana Law, and Support
Derrick Gordon, a guard for the University of Massachusetts, was in Indianapolis to watch the Final Four, as was Jason Collins, the retired N.B.A. center who came out as a gay in 2013.
April 5, 2015, Sunday
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Although Most Unmarried Young Adults Want to Avoid Pregnancy, Many Don't Use Contraception, Know Little About It, and Think It Doesn't Make Much Difference
New Research Focuses on Unmarried Young Adults' Attitudes and Behavior Regarding Pregnancy, Contraception, and Related Issues
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Nearly all unmarried young adults ages 18-29 believe pregnancy is something that should be planned (94% of men and 86% of women) and say that it is important to avoid pregnancy in their lives right now (86% of men and 88% of women), according to new research released by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Even so:
- Only about half of sexually active unmarried young adults use contraception regularly — many say they used it inconsistently (24%) or not at all (19%) over the past three months.
- About four in ten (38% of men and 44% of women) agree with the statement: "It doesn't matter whether you use birth control or not; when it is your time to get pregnant it will happen."
- Many (29% of women and 42% of men) say it is at least slightly likely they will have unprotected sex in the next three months — 17% of women and 19% of men describe it as either extremely or quite likely.
The nationally representative survey of 1,800 unmarried young adults ages 18-29 is the first of its kind to focus in depth on the attitudes and behavior of both single men and women regarding pregnancy planning, contraception, and related issues. Other survey findings contained in the report, The Fog Zone: How Misperceptions, Magical Thinking, and Ambivalence Put Young Adults at Risk for Unplanned Pregnancy include:
Many unmarried young adults say they know little about contraception. Even though 82% have used some form of contraception in the past and 90% believe they have all the knowledge they need to avoid an unplanned pregnancy:
- About six in ten (63%) say they know "little" or "nothing" about birth control pills.
- Three in ten (30%) say they know little or nothing about condoms.
Myths and misinformation about pregnancy and contraception are prevalent as are inflated fears about the possible side effects of contraception. For example:
- Nearly half (44%) of those who have used birth control pills incorrectly believe that women need to take a break from the pill every few years.
- 18% of men think having sex standing up reduces the chances of pregnancy.
- 42% of men and 40% of women believe that the chance of getting pregnant within a year while using the pill is 50% or greater, despite research showing that the birth control pill is typically 92% effective.
- 28% of men incorrectly think wearing two condoms provides extra protection; in fact two condoms are more likely to break due to friction.
- 27% of women and 34% of men believe it is extremely or quite likely that using the pill or other hormonal methods of contraception will lead to a serious health problem like cancer, despite clinical evidence to the contrary.
Many unmarried young adults are suspicious of birth control. For example:
- 32% agree with the statement: "The government is trying to limit Blacks and other minority populations by encouraging the use of birth control."
- 43% agree with the statement: "Drug companies don't care if birth control is safe; they just want people to use it so they can make money."
Many believe they are infertile. The actual rate of infertility for those 18-29 is about 8%. However:
- 59% of women and 49% of men say it is at least slightly likely they are infertile.
- 75% of those who express concerns about fertility are not basing their concern on information from a doctor.
Many are ambivalent about the timing and circumstances under which to start a family. Even among those unmarried young adults who say it is important to them to avoid pregnancy right now:
- 20% of women and 43% of men say they would be at least a little pleased if they found out today that they or their partner were pregnant.
Background. According to data from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics and the Guttmacher Institute, half of all pregnancies in the United States are reported by women themselves to be unplanned. Among unmarried women in their 20s, fully 7 in 10 pregnancies are unplanned.
"Reducing the nation's stubbornly high rate of unplanned pregnancy will require a combination of responsible individual behavior and responsible public polices," said Sarah Brown, CEO of The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. "These startling survey results also suggest that this country is in desperate need of a new social norm: Unless both partners are seeking pregnancy and are committed to each other and to the years it takes to raise children, they must take active, careful, and consistent steps to avoid it."
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Bench will not stay High Court orderPriesthood is a profession: BCI
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted special leave petitions filed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) against a Kerala High Court judgment holding that nuns and priests are not disqualified from enrolment as advocates.
A Bench consisting of Justices B.N. Agrawal and P.P. Naolekar, however, did not stay the operation of the March 21 judgment. It issued notice to Thomas P.C. alias Thomas Pudussery, Mary Tresa P.J. alias Sr. Teena Jose and Thressia C.T alias M. Tessy, who were allowed to enrol by the High Court, and to the Bar Council of Kerala. The Bench said hearing on the appeal would be expedited.
The BCI contended that the High Court had erred, not appreciating that nun or priesthood was a profession. Under the State Bar Council and Advocates Act rules, a person already in a profession was not entitled to enrol in the legal profession.
The BCI said the rules contemplated entry into and continuance in the legal profession as it was a full-time occupation and he/she should not engage himself/herself in any other activity or engagement, which was not permitted by the rules. The High Court had erred, not appreciating that priests and nuns had different controls and commitments.
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Though they remained ordinary human beings, priests or nuns by convention ceased to be civil persons, by undergoing a ceremony.
The Canon Law treated nun/priesthood as a full time profession and hence they did not have the liberty to enrol as advocates, the BCI said.
Important questions of law of public importance were involved in the SLPs: whether a person who is engaged in priesthood, which in itself is a full-time profession, is entitled to be enrolled as advocate; and whether the word `profession' contemplated under the Kerala Bar Council Rules imposing a bar on enrolment of persons engaged in other professions is something different from the profession of priesthood under the church.
The BCI sought quashing of the impugned judgment and an interim stay of its operation.


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In an article released in the Extraordinary Health Magazine this month, Jordan Rubin, founder of Garden of Life and Beyond Organic, explained his choices for the most important 5 supplements to take for optimum health benefits.
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Jordan Rubin is a well known health coach and has written over 20 books on the subject of healthy diet and supplementation. In an article in the Extraordinary Health Magazine, released in January 2013, Jordan says, "One of the questions I am most often asked is, ℠Which Supplements do I take?´ To answer that question, I´ve come up with the critical 5. Five supplements categories that are critical to building a health foundation."
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3. Organic Green Superfoods. In his article, Jordan Rubin said that green superfoods, like wheat grass, barley grass, oat grass, kamut and alfalfa, that are certified organic, are an important part of his recommendation to anyone seeking enhanced nutrition.
4. Omega 3 Fish Oil. According to Mr Rubin, Americans don´t eat enough fish so they don´t get enough Omega 3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA. Omega 3 Fish Oils are a critical component to supporting overall good health.
5. Probiotics. Jordan Rubin said that probiotics are the most overlooked nutrient for good health. If your digestive system is not healthy, then you can not absorb the other nutrients that you are taking correctly, so keeping your digestive system working properly is vital to good health.
Health Food Emporium is an online health food store specializing in Jordan Rubin´s Garden of Life products. For 10 years, Health Food Emporium has been committed to helping their customers find good health through good diet and the best supplements in the whole food industry.
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|White vinegar
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Chicken stock/Chicken broth
|3 Cup (48 tbs)
|Dry white wine
|1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
|Pickling spice
|2 Tablespoon
|Parsley sprigs
|Black peppercorns
|2 Teaspoon
|Coarsely chopped carrots
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|Coarsely chopped celery
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|Coarsely chopped onions
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|5 Clove (25 gm), crushed
|Cayenne pepper
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|Coarse salt
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|1 , cut in half
|Mustard seeds
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|14 Ounce (2 Tongues, 5 To 7 Ounce Each)
In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine vinegar, stock, wine, pickling spice, parsley, peppercorns, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, cayenne, salt, lemon, and mustard seeds and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add tongues and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tongues are tender.
Turn off heat and let tongues cool in cooking liquid.
When cool enough to handle, remove from liquid and peel off outer membrane with a sharp knife.
Return tongues to liquid and refrigerate until ready to slice.
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Fed minutes show concerns about bond purchases
Wednesday - 2/20/2013, 7:28pm EST
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Several Federal Reserve policymakers suggested last month that the Fed might have to scale back its efforts to keep borrowing costs low for the foreseeable future.
Minutes of the Fed's Jan. 29-30 policy meeting released Wednesday showed that some officials worried about the Fed's plan to keep buying $85 billion in bonds each month until the job market has improved substantially. They expressed concern that the continued purchases could eventually escalate inflation, unsettle financial markets or cause the Fed to absorb losses once it begins selling its investments.
According to the minutes, some Fed officials thought an ongoing review of the bond purchases might lead the policy committee to slow or end its purchases "before it judged that a substantial improvement in the outlook for the labor market has occurred."
In the end, the Fed voted 11-1 last month to keep its bond-buying program open-ended and at the same size. It said in a statement that the purchases would continue until the job market improved substantially. The bond purchases are intended to keep interest rates down to encourage borrowing and spending.
Still, the January minutes suggested that the discussion over the risks from the bond buying was more extensive than at the Fed's December meeting. Minutes of the December meeting had also pointed to divisions among Fed officials over how long the purchases should continue. The debate within the Fed has fed speculation that the bond purchases might be scaled back or ended altogether this year.
Stock prices fell after the release of the minutes. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down more than 100 points. Before the release of the minutes, the Dow had been down only about 25 points. The prospect of higher interest rates could hurt corporate profits and stock prices over time.
The value of the dollar rose against other major currencies. Traders anticipated that U.S. interest rates could rise, and potentially strengthen the dollar, if the Fed curtailed its bond buying program.
The minutes showed that "several participants" thought the Fed should be ready to vary the pace of its purchases as it adjusts its view of the economy or the benefits and costs of the purchases. The policymakers asked Fed staffers to provide a deeper analysis at upcoming meetings of the issues raised in the discussion.
Private economists seemed divided Wednesday over how to interpret the debate described in the Fed's minutes.
Some pointed to the Fed's lopsided 11-1 vote last month for the current level of bond purchases as a sign that Chairman Ben Bernanke commands a large majority for keeping the monthly purchases at $85 billion until the job market strengthens significantly.
Other analysts said the extensive discussion of the purchases at last month's policy meeting signaled rising concern about the risks of continuing the bond-buying program.
Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, said he had assumed that the current purchase level would continue into the first half of next year.
"There is now a big question mark around that view," Ashworth said.
After reading the minutes, Ashworth said he thought it was possible that the Fed will decide to scale back its purchases as early as its next meeting, March 19-20.
But Martin Schwerdtfeger, senior economist at TD Economics, suggested that any reduction in the size of the bond purchases wouldn't happen until the final three months of this year at the earliest.
Bernanke may provide more guidance when he gives the Fed's twice-a-year economic report to Congress next week.
The Fed is embarked on its third round of bond purchases. Unlike the previous rounds, the latest effort is open-ended: The Fed has said it will keep buying bonds until it sees substantial improvement in the job market. It also plans to keep a key short-term interest rate at a record low at least until the unemployment rate falls below 6.5 percent. The rate is now 7.9 percent.
The lone dissenter in the Fed's vote last month to continue its current policies was Esther George, president of the Fed's Kansas City regional bank.
The minutes noted that officials thought the economy was showing signs of modest improvement at the start of 2013. Policymakers observed that the job market had been improving gradually and that super-low interest rates had helped boost sales of autos and other consumer products.
But Fed officials also cautioned that threats remained. They pointed to possible economic disruptions from budget debates in Washington, including the scheduled start of across-the-board spending cuts on March 1 -- cuts that could slow the economy's growth.
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