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Yabby Lake "Win a $10,000 Red Claw Wine Prize" Terms and Conditions
1. This competition (the "PROMOTION") is conducted by Yabby Lake International Pty Ltd (ACN: 078 013 082) of Level 1, 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141 (the "PROMOTER"). Qantas Airways is not a promoter of this competition.
2. The Promotion is a game of chance and skill plays no part in determining the winner.
3. Entry to the Promotion constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. By entering the Promotion, entrants accept and acknowledge full responsibility for their decision to participate in the Promotion and to take the prize if they are a winner.
4. Due to NSW Liquor & Gaming regulations, residents of NSW must only select 20 litres from the wine prize portfolio OR take the '$10,000 Victorian Wine Experience prize option.
5. All entry instructions and prize information published by the Promoter form part of these Terms and Conditions.
6. The Promotion is open to individuals who:
a) are permanent residents of Australia (special conditions for NSW see item 4);
b) over the age of 18 years;
c) have travelled with Qantas during the Promotion Period; and
d) are not employees (or immediate family of such employees) of the Promoter, or any of its related corporations or any of the agencies associated with the Promotion (including Qantas Airways); and
e) have not been discovered to have breached Conditions of Entry of previous contests run by the Promoter ("Entrants").
Immediate family members means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child, parent, step-parent, grandparent, step- grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin.
7. By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry. It is condition of entry that Eligible Participants are able to accept the prizes as stated. Inability to accept a prize as stated, will deem the participant an ineligible entrant and any prize won will be forfeited.
8. Only one Major Prize offered and winner will be required to choose only one of the two options offered. All prize value prices stated are in Australian dollars, represent the recommended retail price ("RRP") and include GST. All references to times and dates are to times and dates in Melbourne, which may be Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (AEDST) depending on the date.
9. The promotion commences on Wednesday 01 February 2012 at 00:01 (AEDST) and concludes on Friday 31 August 2012 at 17:00 (AEST) ("Promotion Period").
10. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoter for any ineligible entries or entries submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date. Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date will be declared void.
11. The competition prize draw for the winner will take place at 10.00 AM AEST on Monday 03 September 2012, at Yabby Lake International Head Office, at Level 1 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141.
12. The winner of the Major Prize Draw will be notified immediately by telephone and email relying on contact details provided by the entrant on the entry form.
13. The winner will have their details (initial, surname and postcode) published in the public notices section of The Australian newspaper on Thursday 06 September 2012. The result of the prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
UNCLAIMED PRIZE DRAW: The Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize in the event of an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the prize by Monday 03 December 2012. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw will be held at 12.00pm AEST on Monday 10 December 2012 at the same location as the original draw. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. The unclaimed prize draw winner will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. Any winner will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on Thursday 13 December 2012.
14. To enter the Major Prize Draw an Entrant will be required to:
i. Follow the link to www.yabbylake.com/redclawcomp via the QR code or website entry information supplied on either:
a) the labels of the 187ml Red Claw Pinot Noir 2011 bottles served on Qantas International Economy flights during the Promotion Period; or
b) the Promotion advertising in Qantas The Australian Way Magazine in March 2012 and April 2012
ii. Complete the Promotion Entry Form on the www.yabbylake.com website
15. Any cost associated with accessing the Promotion website is the Entrant's responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
16. The first eligible entry drawn will win their choice of Major Prize.
17. One entry per person only will be permitted.
18. All entries in the Promotion may be subject to verification by the Promoter, including:
a) Entrants MUST be able to prove they have travelled with Qantas Airways during the Promotion Period
b) All Entrants MUST also deliver to the Promoter (by a means reasonably determined by the Promoter) copies of any other documents the Promoter may request establishing eligibility to enter or win the Promotion, including but not limited to evidence of age, residence or identity ("additional documentation"). The Promoter may make one or more requests for such documents. Once the identity of documents available is established, an Entrant must deliver requested copies within 7 days of being asked to do so. At the Promoters request, an Entrant MUST also, within 7 days of being asked to do so, allow the Promoter to inspect a copy of the original of any such document.
19. The Promoter may, at its absolute discretion, disqualify any Entrant and declare any or all entries made by an Entrant invalid if Entrant/s:
i. Tamper with the entry process, including use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permit the Entrant to automatically enter repeatedly; or
ii. Tampers with the operation of the Promotion or web site or found to be using multiple aliases, household addresses or email addresses; or
iii. Acts in a disruptive manner; or
iv. Fails to establish their entitlement to enter the Promotion to the Promoter's reasonable satisfaction; or
v. Fails to produce items as required or produces items that, in the Promoters opinion, are illegible, stolen, forged, reconstructed, altered, incomplete or tampered with in any way; or
vi. Acts in violation of these Conditions of Entry.
20. Entrants can only enter in their own name.
21. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt in the Promotion database and NOT the time of transmission by the Entrant.
22. Incomplete, illegible or incorrect entries, entries which are not in the required format or which contain offensive of defamatory comments, or which breach any law or infringe any third party rights, including intellectual property rights, are not eligible to win a prize.
23. There will be one Major Prize available to all Entrants. The first valid entry drawn in the Major Prize Draw will nominate their choice of ONE of the following two options;
Major prize details:
1. A $10,000 Cellar of Wine
A selection of wines from the Yabby Lake portfolio which includes Red Claw, Yabby Lake Vineyard, Heathcote Estate and Cooralook wines – to the value of $10,000. Wines and vintages are at the discretion of the Promoter, all labels in the portfolio will be represented.*
Total Prize Pool: $10,000 AUD
* See item 25
2. A $10,000 Victorian Wine Weekend Experience
• • Qantas Domestic Economy flights for two adults (both travellers must be over 18 years) from nearest capital city to Melbourne – valued at up to $2500
• • 3 nights selection of 5 star hotel accommodation in Melbourne - $2000
• • 3 Melbourne restaurant experiences – value up to $2000
• • Yabby Lake Cellar Door Experience (Private tasting, tour and lunch) - $500
• • Luxury Transfers throughout your stay in Melbourne / Victoria $600*
• • $1000 Spending money (cash)
• • Two dozen bottles of Red Claw and Yabby Lake wine $1000 (does not exceed 20 litres)
• • Hotel day spa voucher valued at $400
Total Prize Pool: $10,000 AUD
*See item 26
24. Prize values are accurate as at Friday 4 November 2011 in AUD. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any change in prize value between now and the ultimate prize delivery date. (Whichever prize is chosen, prize must be taken/delivered within 12 months). The winner is not entitled to receive any money from any party if there is a difference between the maximum prize value and the actual prize value at the time of the draw.
25. If winner chooses option 1, Yabby Lake International will bear the reasonable cost of freight to the winner's closest capital city address (one delivery only). All other costs and expenses associated with the prize beyond the specified prize components will be the responsibility of the competition winner.
26. If winner chooses option 2, note that transport to and from departure capital city airport will be at the winner's expense.
27. Prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winner is unable to use the prize as stated.
28. Prizes are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other goods or services nor can they be re-sold or taken in parts.
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The Promoter reserves the right to amend or substitute the advertised prize for a prize of equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoters control, the Promoter are not able to give the prize-winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation. Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
29. As a condition of accepting a prize, the winner must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and/or Prize Providers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
30. The Promoter, prize provider and activity operators, in their absolute discretion, at all times reserve the right to:
(a) prevent the winner and/or their companions from participating in the Activity if, at any time, they reasonably believe that they pose a safety risk or for any other reason; and/or
(b) cancel the Activity if the conditions are deemed dangerous; and/or
(c) vary and/or substitute the prize (or part thereof) without notice with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a State and/or Territory regulatory authority.
31. A prize will only be awarded where the prize winner's, if applicable, additional documentation fulfils all of the requirements of the Promoter's verification tests and procedures. Verification and procedures are determined by the Promoter at its absolute discretion.
32. If the winner selected is deemed not to comply with the terms and conditions of this Promotion, their entry will be declared invalid and a new prize winner will be determined in the Unclaimed Prize Draw.
33. To the full extent permitted by law, the Promoter, its associated companies and agencies exclude all liability for any loss (including any damage, claim, injury, cost or expense) which is suffered or incurred by any Entrant and/or prize winner in connection with the Promotion or prizes, including:
i. any indirect, economic or consequential loss or loss of profits;
ii. any loss arising from the negligence of the Promoter, its associated companies and agencies;
iii. any liability for personal injury or death.
34. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought by the winner.
35. The Promoter, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising from the winner's acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such liability cannot be excluded by law.
36. Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner's name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not to do so at the time of entering the competition.
37. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the Promoter's control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoter will not be responsible for:
(a) Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any network line, computer on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
(b) Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoter as a result of those matters; nor
(c) Any injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the competition.
38. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries due to technical disruptions, network congestion or for any other reason.
39. In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or significantly hinders the Promoter's ability to proceed with the Promotion on the dates and in the manner described in these Conditions of Entry, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, the Promoter may in its absolute discretion cancel or reschedule the Promotion, subject to state legislation.
40. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this Promotion, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this Promotion including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of claims.
41. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Conditions of Entry, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the Promotion. The Promoter's legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.
42. The Promoter and its associated agencies and companies assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission; communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
43. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any causes beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion, subject to any written direction given under State Regulation.
44. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for:
I. any error, omission, interruption, or delay in the operation or transmission of any communication sent to (or by) the Promoter or any Entrant whether caused by problems with communication networks or lines, computer systems, software or internet service providers, congestion on any carrier network or otherwise; or
II. any technical difficulties with the entry mechanism and does not warrant that the entry mechanism will be available at all times; or
III. any theft, destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of such communications; or
IV. any problem with, or technical malfunction of, any computer system or other equipment used for the conduct of the Promotion; or
V. any incorrect or incomplete information which may be communicated in the course of the administering this Promotion.
CAUTION: Any attempt to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, whether successful or not, the Promoter reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
45. By providing your details (including your telephone number), you agree to receive marketing information about products and services from Yabby Lake International until you advise us otherwise and 'opt out' by contacting Customer Service and Marketing on (03) 9667 6541 or in writing to 'The Marketing Manager, Yabby Lake International via email (email@example.com) or post – Level 1, 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website www.yabbylake.com . All personal information will be stored at the office of the Promoter.
46. The Promoter may share information with its Australian related companies who may contact Entrants with relevant special offers in this way. Personal information may also be accessed by the Promoter's marketing and website service providers for the purpose of processing and conducting the promotion and assisting with marketing communications. By entering the promotion, each Entrant agrees that the Promoter may use Entrants' personal information in this manner.
47. The Promoter and their associated agencies and companies assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruptions, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
48. All claims and any copyright subsisting in the claims become and remain the property of the Promoter. The Promoter collects personal information about Entrants to include Entrants in the promotion and where appropriate award any offer. If the personal information requested is not provided, the Entrant may not participate in the promotion.
49. All Entrants personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and winner's names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation.
50. The Promoter encourages consumers to enjoy wine responsibly. Legal aged consumers are advised to consider the safe drinking levels recommended in the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Alcohol guidelines that are available at www.nhmrc.gov.au
51. The Promoter is Yabby Lake International Pty Ltd (ACN: 078 013 082) of Level 1, 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141. Telephone: 03 9667 6541.
52. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/11/11707, ACT Permit No. TP 11/05019, VIC Permit No. 11/2693 & SA Licence No. T11/2703.


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S.F. Judge Orders Malaysian Professor Removed From U.S. No-Fly List
Assistant Professor Shirin Sinnar comments on the decision of a San Francisco judge to have a Malaysian professor removed from the national no-fly list.
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the name of a Malaysian architecture professor removed from the U.S. government's no-fly list.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup said Tuesday in a two-page court filing that Rahinah Ibrahim's inclusion on the list was a mistake. The ruling marks the first time someone has successfully challenged being included on the no-fly list.
KQED's Mina Kim talked on Wednesday with Stanford law professor Shirin Sinnar, who specializes in national security and counterterrorism law, and testified as an expert witness in the trial:
"Never before has a federal court actually said that the current procedures for trying to get off the list violate constitutional due process," Sinnar said. "The challenge is to design a process that enables the government to realize its legitimate security objectives without sacrificing the basic liberties of individuals. The process right now has swung too far in the direction of permitting the government to list people without a sufficient, meaningful way for people to contest their inclusion."

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Q&A: Catching up with Case Keenum
If you're looking for tonight's UH Red-White spring football info, be sure to visit Cougars Spring Football Central. I've got all your need-to-knows over there. With the NFL draft coming up in a few weeks, we've already begun our draft series. Today's portion of the series focused on quarterbacks, which included my story on Case […] [Read More]
Spring football: Day three complete, player spotlight on Jacolby Ashworth (w/video)
The third day of spring practice for the Houston Cougars is in the books. Saturday was the first padded practice for the Cougars, who spent the first two days in shorts. In terms of tempo, the pace slowed down just a tick with the addition of pads as well as more installation of the offense […] [Read More]
Cougars first spring practice of 2012 in the books (w/video)
The first spring practice of 2012 for the Houston Cougars is complete. The guys in scarlet and red hit the practice fields on Thursday afternoon to officially begin the journey to the 2012 football season. We have an interview with head coach Tony Levine and a visit with sophomore quarterback David Piland. [Read More]
Levine sends a message to the Cougars: Open competition
On Thursday afternoon in their final team meeting before players and coaches were bid adieu for spring break, Houston head coach Tony Levine made sure to emphasize a point to his team, which will begin spring football practice on March 21. In the meeting, his main objective was to go over the pre-spring depth chart. So he did.[Read More]
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Phil Carson (left) a board director for Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Mount Vernon, was elected secretary-treasurer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) at the organization's annual meeting on Feb. 20, 2013 in New Orleans. Carson joins newly elected NRECA officers Mel Coleman, NRECA board vice-president and CEO of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative; Curtis Nolan, […]Read More
Hempen represents Illinois Youth Tour at national meeting
Sarah Hempen of Columbia represented Monroe Electric Co-Operative in Washington, D.C., during the annual "Youth to Washington" Tour, June 15-22. She and other Illinois students met with Congressman Jerry Costello and were among 75 rural Illinois youth leaders selected for the trip. During the trip, Hempen was chosen by her peers to represent Illinois on […]Read More
Wind energy top source for new generation in 2012
The U.S. wind energy industry had its strongest year ever in 2012, the American Wind Energy Association announced today, installing a record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity, leveraging $25 billion in private investment and achieving over 60,000 MW of cumulative wind capacity. That's enough wind power to power the equivalent of almost 15 […]Read More
Biodiesel production tops 1 billion gallons
The U.S. biodiesel industry broke the billion-gallon mark in 2012 for the second consecutive year, according to year-end production figures from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) noted that the total volume of nearly 1.1 billion gallons exceeded the 2011 production by 6 million gallons. December production totaled just 59 […]Read More
Illinois camping and hunting website
You can now make reservations for campsites and shelters for many Illinois Department of Natural Resources sites for 2013. Reservations can be made online through the ReserveAmerica website at www.reserveamerica.com using a Visa or MasterCard. For more information, check the IDNR website at http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/Programs/Camping/ Illinois fishing and hunting licenses for 2013 are also available online. […]Read More
Court won't rehear EPA on air rule
A federal appeals court will not reopen a decision that struck down the Environmental Protection Agency's sweeping Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. In a two-sentence order released Jan. 24, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied EPA's request for reconsideration by the full court. A three-judge panel of the circuit court […]Read More
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Ameren leaving the generation business
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I think I lost the only piece that held it all in place
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Possible interpretations:
- He lost the girl that made his life worth living and made his life meaningful, she made his life complete.
- He lost the only thing that kept him in one place (also acknowledge the other word "peace" not just "piece"). The thing that makes him feel like himself, he doesnt specify in the song what the "piece/peace" is. "She" in this song could refer to a girl, it could refer to his old music and lifestyle (things hes used to), or simply his city, "the town" hes been away from for so long. Whatever the "piece/peace" is, Abel chose to ignore it in order to do what he thought was better; but is now realizing his life is better but its not "him" who's living it, but a version of "himself" that is at war per se with his choices.
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CHICAGO STRIKE:: Emanuel Asks Court to Stop Teacher Strike as Union Balks – Businessweek
By MB Snow at September 18, 2012 | 12:05 am
By Tim Jones and Margaret Cronin Fisk -- The surprise rejection by Chicago teacher-union delegates of the labor contract their leaders approved sent the city's school strike into a second week and Mayor Rahm Emanuel to state court. The mayor of the third-largest U.S. city yesterday sought a court order to force educators back into classrooms. The Sept. 16 decision ... Go To Article
WEEKEND INTERVIEW with RAHM EMANUEL:: Rahmbo at the School Barricades – WSJ
By MB Snow at September 15, 2012 | 12:45 am
By DAVID FEITH -- Chicago Rahm Emanuel is his generation's most noted political pugilist, the guy who once mailed a dead fish to a fellow Democratic operative whose work had disappointed him. In 1992 he celebrated Bill Clinton's presidential victory with a steak knife and an enemies list, stabbing a table and screaming "dead" as he recited each name. Over time Mr. ... Go To Article
Commentary , Education , Election 2012 , Featured , General , Politics , Unions
CHICAGO TEACHERS STRIKE:: Beware of Backfire – City Journal
By MB Snow at September 12, 2012 | 1:13 pm
If Wisconsin governor Scott Walker has spent the last 18 months painting a portrait of public-employee unions as intransigent and selfish, the Chicago Teachers Union this week provided him with confirmation. On Monday, 25,000 Chicago teachers (average salary: $76,000 before benefits) walked out of their classrooms, leaving nearly 350,000 schoolchildren and their parents ... Go To Article
Commentary , Education , Featured , General , Politics , Unions
UNIONS: How Public Unions Became So Powerful – WSJ
By MB Snow at September 12, 2012 | 12:05 am
By PAUL MORENO, OPINION Updated September 11, 2012 -- The Chicago teachers strike has put Democrats in a difficult position. Teacher unions are the most powerful constituency in the Democratic Party, but their interests are ever more clearly at odds with taxpayers and inner-city families. Chicago is reviving scenes from the last crisis of liberalism in the 1970s, when ... Go To Article
UNIONS:: Chicago teachers to go on strike – CBS News
By MB Snow at September 10, 2012 | 12:00 am
(CBS/AP) CHICAGO — The Chicago Teachers Union announced Sunday night that it will go on strike Monday morning for the first time in 25 years after contract talks with the school district failed over issues including pay, benefits and job security. "We will be on the (picket) line," Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said after emerging from all-day talks ... Go To Article
CA PENSIONS:: Santa Barbara County Firefighters Agree to Wage, Pension Concessions
By MB Snow at September 4, 2012 | 12:00 am
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will be asked to sign off on wage and pension concessions from a union representing more than 180 employees with the county Fire Department. Firefighters Local 2046 has reached a tentative agreement, which includes giving up a portion of previously negotiated wage increases and asking new hires to pay part of ... Go To Article
UNIONS:: forgo Dem convention for get-out-the-vote efforts – USATODAY
By MB Snow at September 3, 2012 | 10:53 am
President Obama moves toward a Democratic National Convention here this week with many unions, such as the AFL-CIO, refusing to financially support the three-day political extravaganza - in sharp contrast to the $8.3 million they contributed toward the Denver convention where he was nominated in 2008. Unions leaders opposed the selection of a convention city in a state ... Go To Article
WEEKEND INTERVIEW w/GLORIA ROMERO:: The Trials of a Democratic Reformer – WSJ
By MB Snow at September 3, 2012 | 12:52 am
Los Angeles Former Los Angeles Lakers Coach Phil Jackson once referred to Sacramento as a "cowtown," but Gloria Romero, a pro-labor Democrat who served as California's Senate majority leader from 2001 to 2008, takes exception to the belittling description. The capitol building in Sacramento, she says, has "the eighth most powerful economy in the world under that dome," ... Go To Article
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PENSIONS:: Retired schools chiefs earn big pensions – SFGate
By MB Snow at September 3, 2012 | 12:19 am
Here's some news to ponder on your Labor Day holiday - when it comes to big-bucks payouts, some of the biggest winners in the state retirement system are local school and community college chiefs. A check of the California State Teachers' Retirement System shows that 77 retired superintendents - some from very small districts - are spending their golden years earning ... Go To Article
MARK HEMINGWAY: Obama's Labor Problem | WeeklyStandard
By MB Snow at August 24, 2012 | 12:35 am
AUG 27, 2012, VOL. 17, NO. 46 • BY MARK HEMINGWAY On Saturday, August 11, some 40,000 union members descended on the City of Brotherly Love for what was billed as the first-ever "Workers Stand for America" rally. The ostensible purpose of the rally—organized by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and AFL-CIO—was to gather support for a ... Go To Article
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A 40-year-old man was detained for shoplifting after he tried to push a cart with about $480 in merchandise in it from a Walmart store without paying. Aiken Public Safety officers later learned the man was charged and convicted of shoplifting in August.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety responded to vehicle break-ins on Richland Avenue, Grace Avenue, Driftwood Circle, Audubon Drive, Laurens Street and Barnwell Avenue.
A burglary was reported at a business on Vaucluse Road. The business owner reported a television and a CD player missing.
A 24-year-old man was detained for DUI after being pulled over on University Parkway for speeding.
A 31-year-old man was detained for DUI after Public Safety officers pulled him over for speeding and crossing the center line multiple times.
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Water-Related Information Available For Youth Of All Ages
Are you a teacher with a water cycle, weather, pollution, or utilities unit? TVWD has a variety of FREE hands on presentations to help demonstrate the role of water in their everyday life. In addition, we have fun, educational videos available for loan.
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To request one of these FREE presentations or borrow a video, make sure you are on the list of schools we serve (PDF) or in our District, and contact our Outreach Program or call (503) 642-1511.
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Presentations by TVWD Staff
|All Ages
|Peat Pot Planting: Students learn the importance of good soil preparation and how you can use water wisely when gardening.
|Grades 1-3
|Incredible Journey: With the roll of a die, students simulate the movement of water within the water cycle. Students can easily conceptualize the water cycle as more than a predictable two-dimensional path.
|Grades 2 and up
|Source to the Home: Students learn how we get water from the source to their homes by putting together a mini water system.
|Grades 2 and up
|Tasting, Tasting, 1, 2, 3: Does water have a taste? Students do a blind taste test of different types of water, and we discuss the differences.
|Grades 3-5
|NEW: What's The Matter In The Water Industry?: Solids, liquids and gasses. What are practical uses for the most common types of matter? This interactive presentation discusses the differences in matter and how solids, liquids and gasses are integral in delivering quality water.
|Grades K-3
|Where's The Water, Watson?: The mad scientist and Watson the flea take students on a journey to see different uses of water.
|Grades 3-6
|What Do You Know About H20?: Mad Science presents a highly-interactive show focusing on the science of indoor water conservation.
Videos For Loan
|All Ages
|Water, Gift of Life - 50 minute video. Soothing music accompanies the video experiencing the beauty of water in its many forms and many locations around the world.
|Grades K-2
The Magic Schoolbus Catches A Wave - 80 minute video broken into three sections. Get ready for another exciting journey on the Magic School Bus! In this exciting collection, Ms. Frizzle takes her class through the life cycle of a water drop, on a rough-and-tumble trip with a boulder, and then travels below surface to see what life is like on the bottom of a lake!
|Grades 2-5
Take A Look: Rain - 10 minute video. Why is the water cycle important to all living things? Learn how evaporation and condensation can create rain indoors.
Whaddya Know About H20? - 10 minute video. Whaddya Know About H20? educates young viewers about water conservation, its characteristics, and its role in society through 30 self-contained, one-minute segments. Each segment covers one topic and combines colorful and stimulating visuals with fast-paced, kid-friendly explanations to ensure that viewing is as entertaining as it is informative.
The Adventures of Ethel Mermaid and Tad Pole: From the Source to the Tap - 9 minute video. Take a ride down the distribution pipeline from the source to the kitchen tap.
The Adventures of Ethel Mermaid and Tad Pole: Water Treatment - 9-minute video. Find out about water treatment from plant operator Phil Tubbs.
The Adventures of Ethel Mermaid and Tad Pole: Fun Water Facts - 9-minute video where viewers learn fascinating facts about water.
|Grades 3-8
Down The Drain - 30-minute video hosted by 12-year-old teaching about the water cycle, pollution, treatment and wise water use. (Can be shown in 4 short segments 7-8 minutes each.)
|Grades 4-6
Science Court Water Cycle - 22 minute video. Welcome to Science Court, where kids learn about scientific concepts and sound methods through a combination of courtroom drama, animation, and humor. Through demonstrations and experiments, kids will learn about the water cycle, condensation, evaporation, and states of matter.
The Water Works: From Source to the Tap - This fun-filled youth-education video takes kids on a tour of a municipal water plant. Basic scientific pronciples involved in water treatment are explained. Great for school visits. A classroom field trip has never been so much fun!
Water - 60-minute public television program hosted by James Earl Jones explores major issues involving our insatiable thirst for water while providing a global perspective on problems involving water quantity.
|Grades 4-12
|The Bull Run Watershed - 14-minute video. The US Forest Service role in protecting the watershed and the various vocations in this one aspect of the waterworks industry.
|Always Pure, Never Runs Dry - 15-minute video. What it takes to provide safe, reliable drinking water at reasonable prices.


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Cat Cow Pointer Series
Physical: Loosens back and spine; creates flexibility in core
Mental: Balancing
Rx: Tight back
1. Get on all fours and start this stretch by pulling your abs in and rounding your back upward into Cow pose.
2. Hold for a few seconds, and then press your abs down toward the floor, arching your back into Cat. Repeat one more time.
3. Next, raise your left arm in front of you, with your thumb pointing toward the ceiling and extend your right leg out behind you.
4. Hold this position for 5 seconds, then round your core, bringing your left elbow in toward your right knee.
5. Hold this position for 5 seconds, then extend and bring in for one more set. Repeat with the other side for two sets.


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'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free, 'tis a gift to come down where we ought to be. And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'twill be in the valley of love and delight — Joseph Brackett
If the old Shaker hymn, Simple Gifts, was translated into a building, it would look like the Auberty Ranch house. Designed by Dallas-based architect Joshua Nimmo, the simple materials and simple form of this home reflects vernacular ranch buildings of yesterday, yet the structure is thoroughly modern and refined in its styling. Auberty Ranch is located in Glen Rose, Texas.


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Letter: Wife of accident victim recalls event, asks questions
I am writing regarding headlines in The Mountain Press dated June 5, 2014, "Man dies after collision with horse."
I want to clarify that, this was not just a "man."
John Mahoney was my day by day, side by side companion, my precious everything for all of our wonderful, glorious years. We loved the same shows, the same trips we took across the nation, the same friends and our loving family of his two sons and my 3 daughters who considered him their "dad."
I almost lost my own life in this "horse collision." If it were not for my children, I wish I had because living without my love is unbearable. We loved being in our dream home here in Gatlinburg where we planned many years to retire. We were the love of each other's lives, we were the comforting smiles across the room, the strong arms that wrapped each other tightly as we did the morning of the accident as we were heading to LeConte Hospital to see doctor for stomach pains. He was not just a man, John was my life.
My wonderful daughter Darlene from Louisiana left her family for a month to care for me console me as she too writhes in pain as do the rest of our children, Lori , Dawn, Jay and Matt and granddaughter Ashley.
The saddest part is my youngest, totally disabled daughter, due to an auto accident, living in an assisted living facility in Daytona Beach has not had the arms of family around her yet to console her for the loss of her "dad" because I've been unable to get there. My husband, her love, her "dad" is no longer here to tease her to make her laugh. She loved him playing the part of her chauffeur in exchange of her taking him to dinner.
News has been all about a "horse being killed," a "collision with a horse."
News stories go that in early morning fog we collided with a horse. This horse ran straight into the path of our car, landed on top of the car, peeled the top of the roof back like a sardine can, horse landed partially in the car per the flesh and hair still evident in the vehicle.
This was no small car, it was a 2011 Cadillac DTS a big car we purposely purchased for safety sake as we traveled thousands of miles a year.
Questions we have:
1. Why, when these horses have in the past gotten loose,where they not secured so it could not happen again?
2. Why, if officers were out there corralling the horses back in the ranch at 2 or so in the morning, were there not flashing warning signs to oncoming traffic to protect something like this from happening?
3. Why did the air bags not deploy? In a picture we have, it clearly shows one of the sensors being hit and missing?
Why? Why? Why?
Vivian Madison Mahoney


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Partnership with New York State Police Forensic Investigation CenterNew York State DNA legislation (Article 49b – NYS Executive Law) was signed to law in 1994 and then expanded in 2000, 2004, 2006 and more recently spring 2012 increasing designated offenses from serious felonies to all felonies and misdemeanors. Thus, the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center has experienced over the past decade an increase in the number of DNA samples it is required to analyze and include in the DNA Identification Index, creating demand for trained personnel. This situation has become common to Crime Laboratories nationwide. The New York State Commission on Forensic Science has established minimum standards and a program of accreditation for forensic laboratories in New York State in order to guarantee the integrity of test results. In addition to implementing certain operational protocols and procedures, the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center, along with the other accredited forensic laboratories statewide, must ensure that their DNA examiners meet the Commission's minimum education and work experience requirements.
Consequently, in 2002 the University at Albany (UA) and the New York State Police (NYSP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of forensic science academic and research programs. In 2002, the UA and NYSP developed Graduate Programs in Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry. This collaboration exists today through expert instruction from NYSP personnel and internship/research opportunities for SUNY-Albany's M.S in Forensic Biology and B.S./M.S. in Forensic Chemistry programs.
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David Shumate holds a bachelor's degree in English from Kansas University and a master of arts in English from Indiana University. He teaches a variety of composition, creative writing, and special topic literature courses and serves as Marian University's poet-in-residence. Previously, he has held the positions of director of the Writing Center and director of the Honors Program. On alternating years he participates in Maymester study abroad courses in Greece and Italy focusing on classical, Renaissance, and modern literature and art.
Shumate is the author of High Water Mark (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2004), winner of the 2003 Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize, and the 2004 Best Books of Indiana, poetry category. His second collection of prose poems, The Floating Bridge, was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press in January, 2008. His poetry has appeared widely in literary journals and has been anthologized in Good Poems for Hard Times and The Best American Poetry 2007.


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Ernie Kleinman, Luthier and Bowmaker
Phone: 816-462-3788
from the Atelier Tomi Strings web site
Twenty years of living in British Columbia, Canada expanded my horizons, discovering many ways of working in wood while pursuing a lifelong joy of playing stringed instruments and a passion for guitar-building. Since moving to the USA, I've taken inspiration from the vast selection of quality local hardwoods available for construction of stringed instruments, furniture and chairs.
Allen R. McFarlen
8 Meteor Street
Mt. Sheridan, Queensland
Australia 4868
Phone: (61 +7) 4045 5930
Mobile: 0431 430 186
from the Barron River Guitars web site
Every instrument is fully hand made from select timbers and finished to the highest of standards. Owning a hand built instrument made to your specifications is easier than you may think. I'm happy to discuss your options and ideas for a custom built instrument. It's just part of the service that you should expect when commissioning a build, or buying an instrument that I have in stock.
5150 Deerfield Road
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
Daytime Phone: (715) 832-8915
Evening Phone: (715) 834-3751
from the Bischoff Guitars & Ukulele web site
After studying performance on saxophone and guitar in the University of Wisconsin system, Gordon Bischoff proceeded to receive training in violin repair in 1974 at Redwing Technical College in Redwing, Minnesota. Using the skills and techniques from that training and incorporating every bit of printed material available on the subject he went on to pursue his true interest...guitars.
from the Blue Maui Ukulele web site
John (Colly) Norman was born in the late 40's and grew up in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida. "When I was 18, hanging around as a teenager in Miami, I had a friend named Skip Ruck whose brother was always in their parents' garage building guitars. Though I never met the brother, the idea of building a musical instrument intrigued me throughout the next thirty five years of construction, custom woodworking, aviation, and other creative endeavors."
House Music Ltd
1 Mulberry Court
London Road
Bagshot, Surrey
Tel: 01276 453079
[email protected]
from the Brian May Guitars web site
February 2015
Brian May Guitars has announced a concert model ukele, designed by the Queen guitar legend himself.
With a body shape reflecting the double cutaway curves of May's iconic Red Special guitar, the antique cherry colour is also a nod to his famous instrument.
The Brian May Uke (usually £225 but currently with a special introductory price of £195 on the Brian May Guitars site) is constructed with sapele back and sides with a spruce top. It's also ready for the stage with an under-saddle piezo pickup and Fishman KULA preamp.
To order or find out more visit www.BrianMayGuitars.co.uk
from the Butser Mountain Music web site
A maker and Repairer of Musical Instruments nestling in the foothills of Butser Mountain Southern England.
from the Celentano Woodworks web site
What would your custom instrument look like? If you can dream it,lets build it. Whats your favorite Food, Animal, Object? The possibility's are endless when it comes to instrument building. Now your instrument can be as personal as the music you play. 100% handcrafted in N.C. What Would Your Dream Instrument Look Like? All designs can be made into a ukulele , guitar , bass , mandolin ,and more. All designs are custom made to order.Each instrument is hand made from start to finish just for you and can be designed to meet the needs of your budget.
Cordoba Music Group (CMG)
Cordoba Guitars, Guild Guitars
Santa Monica, California
USA tol free: 877-304-0909
from the Cordoba Guitars & Ukuleles web site
Founded in 1997, ** Córdoba** seeks to guide the evolution of the nylon string guitar, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage.
Luthiers: Perry and Terry Bullinger
541-914-0122 or 541-954-1187
[email protected]
from the Covered Bridge Ukuleles web site
Ukuleles handcrafted one at a time in Oregon by Perry and Terry Bullinger,.
Luthier: David Gill
[email protected]
from the DS Gill Ukuleles web site
DS Gill ukuleles are hand crafted one at a time by David Gill.
David Gill is a retired mechanical engineer turned luthier. He first started building dulcimers, and a couple mandolins, before beginning to build custom ukuleles full time for a nationally known instrument company. After a couple years, he went out on his own to build soprano and concert sized ukuleles. Currently, he predominately builds more concerts than anything else.
*Ukuleles, Mandolins & Guitars
*Cannon Beach, Oregon
Phone: 206 369 0953
eMail: [email protected]
from the Donaldson Ukuleles web site
Luthier Brad Donaldson of Cannon Beach, Oregon. I have been a part time luthier for 28 years. As a Seattle native, my real job was running the ambient air monitoring network for Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. I retired from the agency in 2005, moved to Cannon Beach and have been free to pursue my passion of building instruments since. I started out making ukes at first, but as there was not much interest in them, switched to making mandolins and guitars. I am very glad that the ukulele has become popular again, it was the first instrument I learned to play and is the most fun for me to build.
from the Doug Eaton Lutherie web site
Doug made his first guitar in 1970, when dissatisfaction with various commercial guitars prompted a colleague to suggest he make one. His association with making and repairing instruments has been continuous since then.
Chris Ellbogen
eMail: [email protected]
tel: Voice/Text 630.204.0441
from the Ellbogen Guitars web site
from the Gary Gill Ukuleles web site
Tommy George and Christian Stanfield
301 Church Street
Somerville, Tennessee
from the George Banjos web site
George Banjos is located in historic, scenic Somerville, Tennessee, just a few blocks away from the court square and town center. It is located just shy of midway between Memphis and Jackson.
Michael F Smith
PO Box 176
Graton, California 95444
Tel. 707-888-6228
from the Goat Rock Ukulele web site
I've worked with wood my entire life as a cabinet maker, finish carpenter and now a ukulele builder. My parents were both artists, making beautiful things runs deep. I strive to make the best ukuleles in both sound and sight. Goat Rock Ukulele is not a ukulele factory. I build few instruments at a time. Each ukulele is unique. I love building themed instruments that have connection to the eventual owner. I often build with recycled wood. Many woods harvested decades ago are of higher quality then is now available. I have recycled redwood from 75 year old cabernet wine tanks. It's stained a beautiful purple from the wine. This wood will make an amazing top for a vintner themed Ukulele.
Barry Sholder
122 Battle Dr.
Dallas, Georgia 30132
Phone: 770-712-4419
eMail: [email protected]
from the Gourd Banjos web site
To construct all my banjos, I try to find the finest materials available . Your banjo will truely be one of a kind because these instruments are made from gourds grown in the fields of Casa Grade, Arizona. Some of the gourds that I use measure up to 3/4" thick, making them ideal for a carved surface. Also, thickness does have a factor in the tone of the instrument.
Ken & Virginia Miller
1819 Raa Ave.
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Phone: (850) 386-4157
eMail: [email protected]
from the Heirloom Ukuleles web site
Ken Miller started his building career in 1962 when his guitar needed repairs and he fixed it himself. Soon other people were bringing their instruments to him to repair. In the early 70's he spent several years working at Guild Guitars in Westerly, Rhode Island in a variety of positions including assistant foreman in final assembly. In the following years Ken focused mostly on repairs while managing to build one to four instruments per year. With his wife, Virginia, designing and cutting inlays, they are now building full time.
Luther: Thomas Heller
Classical & Flamenco Guitars
San Diego, CA USA
tel: 760.522.5945
from the Heller Guitars web site
Thomas Heller, inspired by his love of blues artists like Robert Johnson, and guided by his background in building classical guitars, has constructed a truly unique line of acoustic steel string guitars that produce his trademark rich sound.
Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG Egerlandstraße 38
D-91083 Baiersdorf-Hagenau - Germany
Phone:+49 (0) 9133-7758-0 Fax:+49 (0) 9133-7758-58 (USA) Classic Musical Instruments (CMI)
PO Box 580713
Pleasant Prairie, WI 58158
Phone:888-942-2642 or 262-942-4811
from the Hofner web site
Hofner makes guitars, basses, violins, violas, cellos and double basses. We have done for a long time - 125 years! The company is situated in Bavaria, southern Germany. We are most famous for the legendary Violin Beatle Bass. That's the one played for over 50 years by ex-Beatle, Paul McCartney. But we make a lot of other great guitars and basses including the Clubs and the Verythins. Then there is the famous President 500/5 bass too, played by Stuart Sutcliffe, also once of Beatle fame.
USA Distributor
Dana B. Goods, Inc.
4054 Transport Street, Unit A,
Ventura, CA 93003
Tel: 800-741-0109 www.danabgoods.com
Our family store, Funky Frets is an authorized dealer and carries the Hulala Ukulele brand.
from the Hulala Ukulele web site
Originally, a team of designers and ukulele specialists came together for a singular project… to create a ukulele perfectly suited to professional use with a great performance to price ratio. Their ambition was to be part of the great vintage ukulele making tradition while meeting the need of modern players. Today, active/gigging musician, recording artist or bedroom hobbyist use Hulala ukulele as a tool on their missions.
Diana & Dave Iriguchi
Carmichael, California
eMail: [email protected]
from the Iriguchi Ukuleles web site
Iriguchi Ukuleles is Diana and me. We are a husband/wife team. I am the luthier and web guy and Diana is my inspiration/muse/accountant. Oh, and Dieter is our shop dog. He's a German Shepherd. I build our ukuleles in a little workshop here in Carmichael, California, which is just outside Sacramento.
Hank Johnson
535 Chesterfield Circle
San Marcos, California 92069
Phone: (760) 585-6352 from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (PST)
from the Kimo Ukulele web site
My second home, Maui, and many years in ocean sports both on the mainland and the Islands naturally led me to the beauty of the Polynesian culture including slack-key guitar and ukulele.
from the MB Instruments web site
Killer-Instruments, or for short Ki, is the name for my very special line of steel string ukuleles. These ukuleles are extraordinary in every aspect, their sound is unique, their looks are outstanding and their playability is on a professional level. Plus they really rock.
1002 Bradford Place
Joelton, TN 37080
Phone: 615-562-5747
Cell: 615-289-1333
eMail: [email protected]
from the Mandolins by Jonathan Mann web site
A "small shop" instrument builder and currently building acoustic and electric mandolin family instruments, electric ukuleles and other random custom instruments. A while back a customer emailed me and wanted to talk to me about building an electric steel string Uke…this worked out quite well since the electric mandolins I build are very similar in size, scale to the Ukulele.
Hand-Crafted Guitars and Ukuleles by Kevin Mason
from the Mason Guitars and Ukulele web site
Kevin Mason began making guitars after having played guitars, lutes, and other stringed instruments professionally for over 20 years.
Since 2002 he has made a variety of instruments including resonator, classical, and jazz guitars and ukuleles, but he focuses on making the kind of guitars he likes to play the most–flat-top acoustic styles suitable for finger-style playing and for flat picking.
Because he was a player first, Kevin is sensitive to the playability and tone of the instruments he makes and does not settle for anything less than the best musical instrument possible.
D & B Music LLC
San Francisco, California
Phone: 415-681-6081
eMail: [email protected]
Our family store, Funky Frets is an authorized dealer and carries the Moku Ukuleles brand.
from the Moku Ukuleles web site
The Hawaiian word "Moku" means Island, which was the original inspiration for these beautiful Ukuleles. There is just something so simple and beautiful about the Ukulele –just like the Polynesian Islands they originated from. Play one yourself and bring your self back to the Islands.
5410 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90022
Phone: 213.785.7483
eMail: [email protected]
from the Nalu Ukulele Company web site
Los Angeles, California based ukulele company.
We've spent years prototyping and testing ukulele after ukulele to be able to make one simple promise: When you buy a Nalu ukulele, you will be buying an ukulele with an outstanding sound, a beautiful appearance, and a structural integrity that guarantees it's built to last.
El Cajon, California
Phone: 619-873-7839
eMail: [email protected]
from the New Wave Ukulele web site
New ukulele builder located in El Cajon, California My name is Eric Vossbrink, I am a Luthier from San Diego California. Originally from Los Angeles, I started working with guitars when I was 18 in music stores, eventually I went to work for one of the most prestigious guitar manufacturers in the world. My belief is that since ukulele music is becoming more sophisticated, so should the instrument. My goal is to create instruments that help the artist find their music.
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua, Central America
[email protected]
Nicaragua: 011 505 8952 5173 • 011 505 2568 2301
from the Nica Tiki Ukuleles web site
NicaTiki Ukuleles are handmade by two of the most respected guitar and ukulele makers in Central America. We offer 2 models of ukuleles to cater to the different styles and interests of our customers.
20724 SE Carmen Loop
Suite 140
Bend, Oregon 97002
Phone: 541.241.7835
from the Outdoor Ukulele web site
The Outdoor Ukulele is injection molded from glass fiber filled polycarbonate. This high-performance composite plastic creates a very strong structure with exceptional tonal quality.
from the PM Guitars web site
I build handmade guitars and ukuleles from quality tone woods as well as found objects and recycled materials. Making unique instruments with great tone and individual appearance.
Gibson Woodworking & Design
Andrew Gibson
Phone: (727) 365-2549
eMail: [email protected]
from the Sideways Eight Ukuleles web site
Florida Based Furniture Maker and Luthier. I love to use local, eco frendly lumber whenever possible.
from the Small Wonder Banjos web site
My fascination with banjos was first sparked in 1975 when I discovered the joys of old time music while living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Soon I was repairing and restoring great old instruments, and after settling in Seattle, I began designing and building my own banjo-family instruments in 1985. I am especially fond of the the late 19th century banjo aesthetic, and at the same time I enjoy taking banjo design in playful and humorous directions. I've had a lot of experience creating custom inlays, including: skeletons, lizards, frogs, dragonflies, butterflies, crows, cats, llamas, hens, roosters, burning candles, and floral motifs. I have built open backed 5 string Banjos (both 11in, and 12in rims) minstrel banjos, banjo-guitars, and banjo-ukes (using both standard banjo construction, and my unique "neck-through" body design).
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Snowshoe Ukulele Company started out simply in 2005 with the building of a mahogany soprano to play around the summer campfires. That didn't turn out as planned as every time the uke would come out, someone new wanted to buy it. Thus the first orders were taken and have been growing since. The names have changed to protect the innocent. So if you find a Stephen Paul or Northern Ukulele in a pawn shops, we all had to start somewhere! That first soprano is still here in the shop and played often. Check out our website and keep coming back as we're in the process of building it.
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Luthier Rob Collins of Hebden Bridge, W Yorkshire, Great Britain. The ukulele is my instrument of choice as a player. I bought my first ukulele in 1989 and I've been building wooden acoustic ukes since 2009.
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Luither Laurie Williams of Mangonui, Taipa, New Zealand. Building Ukuleles, Guitars and Mandolins. I live in the Paraoanui valley in the Far North of New Zealand's North Island surrounded by native bush and farmland. It is off the beaten track; to get here requires a rugged drive on rough gravel roads.
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Top Ten Best Cornerbacks in NFL HistoryAugust 3, 2015 - Don't agree with the list? Vote for an existing item you think should be ranked higher or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on or create your own version of this list.
The Top Ten
1Deion Sanders
I could have put him at 1 but the 20 year career of green was hard to beat. Deion was the only corner I have ever seen that would 100% take out your best receiver to the point the QB was afraid to throw to him
What Lawrence Taylor was to the line backing position, Deion Sander's was to the cornerback position and more. The man made the CB position a glamour position. I have seen some great dB's in my time, but none has ever came with the swag that Deion brought. He was more PURE substance than hype. If Deion was playing today, He could still take out the best. Just ask Jerry Rice and Mike Irvin #21 prime time
Quarterbacks refused to throw to his side of the field. He was a poor tackler, but when you can take away half the field with your ball hawking abilities, that can be over looked. One of the best athletes in the history of sports.
[Newest]He is the best
2Champ Bailey
Lined up against the best receiver around all parts of the field from his second year all the way through 2012. There is absolutely no other cornerback that has ever done that for that long. He also had the best ever season for a cornerback in 2006. If you had to pick a corner to start your franchise this would be him because no other corner did what he did for how long he did it. Rod Woodson had to move to safety much earlier and Deion was mediocre towards the end and couldn't tackle. Rod and Deion is their prime were equal but cannot compare to Champ's body of work and production over time. Like I said, that's because he line up against the best for 12 years, all by himself. Other corners can say they did that for maybe 5-6 years.
Top to bottom best all around corner. Deion can't tackle to save his life
not only can he defend and intercept passes amazingly he can also tackle, force fumbles and lead the team greatly
[Newest]One of my childhood favorite Broncos.
3Rod Woodson
He is the best corner back ever. He can cover man to man. He can play zone defense just as good as any corner back in NFL history. He's also very good at tackling. Not to mention he is a great safety. On top of all of that he's third all time in interceptions and in the Hall of Fame.
Rod was awesome at corner, I don't think I have ever seen a CB who could blitz/tackle like him and still outrun your best guy. Amazing hands and the ability to always be around the ball.
He was the complete corner, and could excel in today's NFL. Deion was one-dimensional, and ranks high only because of his flamboyance/popularity.
[Newest]Rod woodson got 71 interceptions in his whole career
4Dick "Nightrain" Lane
Vicious tackler, great interceptor. Best corner of all time there is nothing on the field he couldn't do. If he was playing modern day, coaches would think twice before they threw or ran to his side
Maybe the best that ever played? I put him here because I wasn't around to watch him and all I have are films and from that you can see he was dominating at his position, again, lower on my list because I never saw him first hand (i'm 48)
Probably the greatest and toughest CB of all time. Everyone in that era was terrified of his control of the backfield. He makes Deion look like he's running through mud. Look him up.
[Newest]Greatest at Man&Zone coverage, has most interceptions in a season with 15 (I think)
5Darrelle Revis
The only person to shut down recievers like Revis (or he shuts them down like they did) are darrel green and deion sanders. Different generations make them hard to compare but ill never forget the season reggie wayne had 111 receptions and peyton manning was on point with him and then revis shut down wayne for 1 catch for 1 yard (it was a screen so it shouldn't even count) in the AFC Championship
Revis, even though had Cromartie to help him out a lot along the way never really had a great pass rush, or even help from a decent safety and he managed to make the most out of what he had shutting down receivers like; Megatron, Reggie Wayne, Dez Bryant, Randy Moss (with the exception of once), Chad Johnson/Ochocinco, Roddy White, Greg Jennings, Julio Jones, Mike Wallace.. I think you get the point.. There isn't a single "#1" receiver that revis hasn't shutdown.
Revis dominates the best athletes on the opposing team on a weekly basis. Completely shutting down the best wide receivers in the NFL is something no one else can say. He makes them non factors.
[Newest]He has awesome man coverage and is fast
6Darrel Green
Darrel Green was the best DB in NFL history. His speed made him very dangerous to quarterbacks. I still remember him catching dorsett just before the goal line in the playoffs. Awesome!
Played for 20 years and even when he was 35 he skunked Randy Moss in their first meeting.
Fastest player in nfl history great sight amazing coverage completely clutch and he would be number 1 but he couldn't catch for his life
[Newest]Very valuable to the Skins..
7Charles Woodson
Total annihilation of the other teams passing game, that's what can happen if this guy gets on a roll, he can shut down your biggest wide receiver and force you to pass to the other hungry packer cornerbacks, watch the superbowl, the only time Pittsburgh's offense seemed to do anything is when this guy went out of the game
Look at his stats no way he is not at least top three all time top interceptions for a cornerback 27 force fumbles. Number 3 in int return TDs.
The best on every level he played
8Mel Blount
The NFL had to make rule to prevent Mel Blount from killing wide outs. He has big, fast and physical and is far better than anyone else on this list.
How is Deion Sanders #1? That guy was afraid to tackle. I'm sure he'd excel in today's NFL where Roger Goodell doesn't allow DBs to hit anyone anymore. Deion is the #1 touch football corner. Real football though... Its all Mel Blount!
How is Deion Sanders #1? That guy was afraid to tackle. I'm sure he'd excel in today's NFL where Roger Goodell doesn't allow DBs to hit anyone anymore. Deion is the #1 touch football corner. Real football though... Its all Mel Blount!
Please, please... This guy was simply the best ever. Defensive league MVP at CB! The league had to change rules due to his dominance... And he continued to be an all -pro! Could over match tight ends or run with the likes of Cliff Branch. Even stood up to Jack Lambert. Sound like a Deion?!
If it wasn't for Mel Blount, Deion probably would have been a special teams player because he couldn't tackle. Remember, they changed the passing rules because Blount was beating up people
[Newest]Changed the rules because of him, enough said!
9Richard Sherman
By the time his career is over Richard Sherman will be in the top five in history. Not only is he physically dominating, he is also one of the most intelligent players in the game. Anyone saying otherwise would do well to research a little more diligently.
Couldn't agree more, the best in the game right now and could easily be in the top ten of all time by the end of his career.
A lot could happen where sherman ends up falling out (but that is unlikely). But if sherm keeps it up he will be top 3. And, to add a little icing on the cake, sherman can actually tackle. He's laid some people out. But, PrimeTime COULD tackle, he just didn't want to ruin his career hitting the big guys, He was a great tackler against people in his own weight class.
10Ty Law
Ty was an elite corner who never got as much credit as he deserved because he was on a great Patriot defense and was overshadowed by guys like Champ Bailey. This guy could shut down great recievers, and he was clutch. Just look at his playoff performances against Manning and in Super Bowls.
Underrated, tough smart player. He made the defense work, along with Rodney H. , another underrated great.
Should have been at least in the top four no questions...
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11Nnamdi Asomugha
He had a season of only allowing 8 receptions in man coverage. To top it off the raiders are a horrible team/
Not even top 50 of all time
Quaterbacks were scared to throw at him in 08 so don't even
12Mike Haynes
Mike Haynes reminds me of the picture in the dictionary if you look up CB. Not the greatest athlete at the position but an absolute master of it.
The bump-run coverage was his specialty. Quarterbacks also stopped throwing to his side of the field because of his cornerback skills.
2# best cornerback of all time
13Ronde Barber
Only CB in NFL history with over 25 sacks and 40 interceptions and What a Tackler. Consistent, respected greatness for 16 years. He did it all with precision and tenacity. In my mind he is the complete Cornerback. Able to do more than just intercept a pass.
Ronde is tank same with tiki!
Ronde is the all time leader in picks, interceptions returned for touchdowns, sacks by a cornerback, 5 pro bowls, super bowl champion enough said
14Asante Samuel
Not the best all time, but a really great corner that could be depended on. Unfortunately he missed a pick against Eli in Super Bowl 42 on the play before the helmet catch that would have sealed the game. That pick would have made him a more remembered figure.
15Willie Brown
Willie was Deion before Deion, he would take your best guy and take him out of the game.
Willie brown is better than Deion Sanders
Old Man Willie! Picking off Fran Tarkenton and returning for a touchdown in the Super Bowl! On top of that he's a Hall of Famer! Vote for this legend!
16Ellis Hobbs
17Lester Hayes
My first CB hero! Lester was everything a the position, he could swallow up the field with his range and speed and his ability to get interceptions (stick-um! ) was outstanding, great CB.
Before there was Deion and Regis there was my eminent domain. When you mention shutdown corner look at this man. He can tackle, play bump in run and cover. Remember Super Bowl 18 and the shutdown him and mike Haynes did on those redskin WR 's and lets not forget helping ground air coryel..
Brought bump-n-run to a whole new level... may be one of the most underrated players in history!
18Charles Tillman
Best conner at least best conner to force fummbles no doubt about that one
19Jimmy Johnson
SI's pick on their all-time team. Rafer Johnson's brother also an Olympian track star. Remember him shutting down a wideout when he had his arm in a cast!
20Herb Adderley
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We have so many feelings about Us Weekly's report that The Amazing Spider-Man co-stars Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are dating. On the one hand: SQUEEEEEEEEEE. They are both precious and talented, a combination that makes us weak in the knees. If this is true, we have so many things to look forward to. Red carpet adorableness. Robsten-like secret dates. Robsten-like secret dates with Robsten! Sure we're letting our imagination run wild, but our imagination has some pretty good ideas.
On the other hand: Weep! We were holding out hope that Garfield and his ex Shannon Woodward might get back together. The Raising Hope star is also precious and talented (she totes held her own on Craig Ferguson), and just seems so down to earth and cool. She wears sneakers. She hangs with Katy Perry. She's funny on Twitter. And sure, she's probably better without her ex (girl power!) but they just were so cute together. RIP forever, Shanndrew.
But overall, we feel pretty "yay!" about this coupling. Mostly because we once had the pleasure of interviewing Emma at an Anna Sui fashion week event in 2009 (we included a pic from the party below) where she was introduced as "that girl from Superbad." No one had any idea who she was and she dutifully allowed herself to be dragged around by her publicist and posed for a gajillion photos with the clothes and was gracious and lovely with the reporters, most of whom weren't giving her the time of day. So good for you, Emma. Congrats Andrew. We look forward to watching your every move together.
Below: A photo of Emma at that 2009 event and at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, Andrew at the Maui Film Festival last week, and the alleged couple together at the Golden Globes.
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Tulsa Police Corruption
What would it be like knowing that someone you loved and cared about died and you could not even make it to the funeral? To know that your loved one died without knowing that you were innocent and were framed by the police?
What would it be like to try and explain to your child that you had to go to prison for something you did not do?
The corruption is unbelievable. Depressing really. I used to take a lot of pride in being involved in the legal profession. Not so much anymore. No wander people trust used car salesmen at about the same rate as lawyers.
I just don't understand how things could have ever got this bad. I wander if it is this way everywhere or if we can ever make a difference.
I heard a story about a little girl that was running up and down a beach after a bad storm. There were a hundreds of star fish on the beach out of the water. The little girl was running frantically picking up star fish to throw them back in the water so they would not die. A man was walking his dog along the beach and he asked the girl what she was doing. She said I am throwing the star fish back so they won't die. The man said it is no use you will never make a difference there are too many star fish. The little girl picked up a star fish and threw it into the water, she looked at the man and said "I made a difference to that one."
I used to be that little girl just happy to make a difference to one client at a time. But lately more and more I feel like the man. Maybe I am just feeling overwhelmed.
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As you know, I spent some time in prison. I saw a lot of women behind bars doing life terms for things that I could not justify in my own mind as something that would deserve life. Their children taken from them to live with Aunts/Uncles, Grandparents or even in foster care.ReplyDelete
After I was released from prison in Georgia I moved back to Oklahoma where I was raised. I have a childhood friend who at the time was a judge in Lincoln Co. We use to spend hours talking about life, the "system" and things like human nature.
One day I asked him how does he do it? How do you put people in prison for LIFE. Georgia has some laws or lack of laws that do not protect you if kill someone in self defense. There are numerous women doing life terms for killing an abusive man.
I had a cell mate that killed her husband, they were seperated and she had a protective order against him. He had pending charges for domestic violence and for battery with a dangerous weapon. He kicked in her door one night, she grabbed her kids and locked the bathroom door. She called 911 and told them if they didn't hurry she was going to kill the bastard...and she did. She shot him to death. She got a life without parole... the jury found her guilty of premeditated murder because she told the 911 dispatcher she was going to kill him.
After telling my friend the judge this story and other similiar stories, he just looked at me and said, "there is no justice in this world. Those kids lost their father and their mother that night... no justice"
I can't say I know what it is to feel like you feel, but I can say that I do know what if feels like to feel as if there is no use in trying.
I've tried really hard over the past 5 years to live as the little girl in your story... because if you can keep one mom from going to prison that doesn't deserve to be there, then you've touched many, many , many lives!


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