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AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday that an estimated 370,000 Texas businesses will be getting a tax cut of $90 million, thanks to the state's strong economy and low unemployment.
"I believe in truth-in-budgeting: when government levies a tax and collects more money than is needed, we must either stop collecting the tax, return the money or both," said Gov. Perry. "Thanks to our healthy economy and low unemployment rate last year, the state collected more money for the unemployment trust fund than we need, which is why I'm directing the state to bring that tax to a screeching halt for this year."
The tax cut will come in the form of a one-year suspension of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) replenishment tax. An estimated 370,000 Texas businesses will be eligible for the tax cut, which will save employers $90 million. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) approved the suspension of the tax after reviewing employment figures and economic forecasts for Texas and determined there were sufficient reserves to meet unemployment obligations for 2008.
In 2007, Texas created more jobs than any other state in the nation, resulting in record-low unemployment. Thanks to the momentum of a healthy economy, Texas is able to give a tax break to those hardworking businesses that contribute to our overall economic prosperity.
In addition to the one-year suspension of the 0.12 percent replenishment tax, TWC will continue to distribute the surplus tax credit announced in October to those qualifying employers who file quarterly unemployment tax reports and owe UI taxes. They will receive the surplus tax credit after their first quarter 2008 tax returns are filed and taxes are paid. In addition, qualifying employers must have had a payroll in 2007 and must have paid all taxes due.
"With this one-year suspension of the UI replenishment tax, the overall 2008 tax rate for Texas employers will be even lower than previously announced and is just one example of the competitive environment that Gov. Perry and other state leaders are trying to foster for Texas businesses," said TWC Commissioner Ron Lehman.
The 2008 UI tax rates also reflect the elimination of the obligation assessment, previously a component of the UI tax. The 80th Texas Legislature passed a measure allowing TWC to pay off bonds issued in 2003 to bolster the Trust Fund. By paying off the bonds early, Texas employers will save an additional estimated $270 million in taxes in 2008.
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About three states embark charge on Common Core, however they are they moving overly swift? New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington State are probably the first states to fasten graduation on to brand-new Common Core tests. However experts think kinks nonetheless must be worked out.
States intending to deliver trust towards the Common Core through tying brand new examinations to school criteria will be bumping into and along resistance.
Forty-three states are currently signed on to the Common Core State guidelines, a voluntary system developed to make sure that high school graduates are ready for college. New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington are among a smaller quantity beginning to link graduation needs to your brand new and more difficult Common Core screening systems.
For supporters, the techniques are a normal an element of the change from the adoption period of Common Core to in fact applying the criteria in a significant method. But a myriad of critics say the process is going means too fast.
New Jersey is preparing to roll off its examinations before it has also determined what the passing scores is supposed to be – really experimenting utilizing the very first pupils whom embarque it. At the same time, Maryland is preparing to divide its test results into two tiers, a move that critics say waters down the important function of Common Core.
In all, 24 says presently have "exit exams" that students have to pass to get their high school diploma (though choices are offered for particular situations). At the very least 10 says may use new Common Core examinations into the following years for graduation demands, in accordance to a report by New America, a community plan basis in Washington.
The challenges being encountered by New Jersey, Maryland, and others point to prospective speed bumps along the way.
"Common Core tests are perhaps not ready for prime time," says Robert Schaeffer, public training director for FairTest, the National Center for Fair and Open Testing in Boston.
The objective associated with brand-new standards and exams is to improve on abysmal stats like this one: About 40 percent of high college graduates within the United States have to take remedial courses in math or English before they may be able begin generating college credits. But if colleges raise requirements without a giving extra help to the many challenged students, high college graduation prices could fall considerably, according to forecasts in a 2013 report by the Carnegie Corporation of New York: The rate of students who graduate within six years of starting high school would drop from 85 % to 70 percent. As a result, says going quickly toward totally applying Common Core are being closely viewed.
New Jersey
New Jersey's plan had been to relieve its method into new Common Core tests over three many years. But a Sept. 30 memo from the state's acting knowledge commissioner states the brand new exams for 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-graders is supposed to be administered this springtime – and pupils can utilize moving scores as a good way to meet up with graduation demands. Alternative methods to meet the graduation necessity include SAT/ACT scores or a profile that meets certain criteria.
It's a de facto graduation prerequisite, and "it is not fair to pupils," says Stan Karp, manager associated with the Secondary Reform Project at the knowledge Law Center in Newark.
Richard Vaspucci, a spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Education, says students will nonetheless poses numerous choices to demonstrate proficiency and graduate, and "since we believe that a great number of all of our students will do well…, we are allowing those scores to count within the student's prefer as one of the options."
A number of states plan to utilize the brand-new examinations to determine one score for earning a diploma and a higher score for showing school or career preparedness. In Maryland, passing examinations in PARCC's English 10 and Algebra I'll be necessary for graduation, while ratings on higher-level courses will suggest university ability, notes the New America report. The Montgomery County Board of Education delivered a page Wednesday asking the Maryland Board of Education to postpone this new graduation requirements, which would initially impact the class of 2017, by two years. "If a college-ready slice rating differs through the graduation cut score, what's the most meaningful indicator for establishments of greater education or companies? What emails do tiered cut scores send to students?" penned Montgomery's board president, Philip Kauffman.
Washington State
Washington State intends to allow current pupils to select between current tests together with brand new Common Core checks to meet up with graduation requirements (developed by the Smarter Balanced consortium). Beginning with the course of 2019, but, students will need to pass this new math and English vocabulary arts exams, as well as a biology program exam. But Washington pupils additionally have actually a brand new motivation to-do well in the Smarter Balanced tests starting this spring. If they score above a certain level, condition two-year and four-year colleges revealed they will perhaps not need to take placement examinations to start taking credit-bearing English and math classes.

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Hetty's Labor Day Message: Resist!
In case you missed it, CWA State Director Hetty Rosenstein wrote a Labor Day post for bluejersey.com that turned some heads. Here are some excerpts. To see the whole article, click here.
"We didn't choose to fight for Workers' Rights and Human Rights because it's easy. We didn't make the decision to be Union because it's a career. We are part of the fight for labor and human rights because our cause is great and crucial. We take up our task each day against the odds because without this fight, without a living breathing resistance movement, there will nothing left to the American Dream but a dream."
"We are proudly fighting back. In Wisconsin, we waged a daily fight against not only the destruction of collective bargaining, but against the destruction of all aspects of the social contract - the destruction of the very idea of the public good. In Ohio, the Progressive Movement did the impossible - it gathered over a million signatures on a petition to put the question of public sector collective bargaining on the ballot. In these two states, we see our Movement at its finest: united, militant, fearless, and joyful. David vs. the Goliath of corporate control and crushing authoritarianism."
"On the East coast, CWA and the IBEW just waged the largest strike in decades. And just in case anyone thinks that strike was any less a victory because we do not yet have a contract with Verizon - let me mention that the old contract has been extended indefinitely and for the first time in months bargaining is actually taking place. Best of all this strike and our current fight with Verizon has not been waged as organized labor vs. "the Company" but as the Middle Class vs. the poster child for corporate greed. In that fight, let's all hope that the middle class wins."


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Our position that OpenStack is dead, both as a public cloud platform and as a private cloud platform, provoked a discussion with Eucalyptus CEO Marten Mickos about Eucalyptus's role in the public cloud–hybrid cloud–private cloud continuum. Following is an edited transcript of our email interview with Mickos.
Tag Archive for VMware Hybrid Cloud Service
Helion is HP's attempt to offer an enterprise-grade public, hybrid, and private cloud computing offering that can prevent customer defections to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and VMware. Since Helion is based on OpenStack and there are no prior examples of successful public clouds based on OpenStack, HP faces some significant challenges.
VMware has been aggressively building and executing its hybrid cloud vision, extending the cloud outside of the data center. In line with this vision, VMware recently announced an expansion of its VMware vCloud Hybrid Service by adding disaster recovery as one of its offered services. This expansion will put VMware in direct competition with companies…
Microsoft is going to make it easy to migrate on-premises workloads to Azure through Active Directory. This will force VMware to build a true public cloud and Amazon to offer an on-premises version of its software.


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I just wanna share with you some fruits enzymes that I made recently.
Below are the recipes for the pineapple blackberries and banana mango.
Drinking these fruit enzymes help our bodies digest, absorb nutrients while delivering oxygen throughout the body, thereby providing energy and immune boost.
I wish everyone good health and wellness. Take good care!
Ingredients 1:
1 pineapple (pre-peeled)
1 cup blackberries
2 lemons
300g rock sugar
300ml honey
Ingredients 2:
2 green banana (pre-peeled)
2 mangoes (pre-peeled)
1/2 cup dried figs
2 lemons
300g rock sugar
300ml honey
1. Clean and dry all fruits, utensils and glass containers.
2. Use boiling water to sanitize utensils and glass containers.
3. Cut and slide all the fruits.
4. Pace all the fruits and rock sugar into the bottle, in the following sequences: Lemon in the 1st layer, pineapple- 2nd layer, blackberries- 3rd layer, lemon again- 4th layer, rock sugar- 5th layer and so on.
5. Top up the uppermost layer with honey before putting on the lid, leave some air space at the top.
6. Leave it in a dry and cool place for 3 weeks fermentation.
7. If black/greenish/brownish colour mould is seen, everything has to be disposed off.
8. Once the enzyme is ready, pour the liquid enzyme into a new storage bottle and keep it in the fridge.
9. Add 3 teaspoons of enzyme into a glass of water and drink it in the morning or before meal.
10. For banana mango enzyme, repeat above steps and replace the fruits with green bananas, mangoes and dried figs.
11. Enjoy your fruit enzymes! =)
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A second visit to Snow White and the Huntsman reminded me of the the remarkable similarity between the Queen's magic mirror and a certain Academy booby prize.
Either this is the most flagrant bid for an Oscar in motion picture history or Universal hired the same jokers who worked as propmen on Game of Thrones.
Apparently, that head on a stick is supposed to be George W. Bush's...but I'm guessing you knew that.
Nice way of killing the joke. :P


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Full TitleA Randomized Phase III Trial of the Value of Early Local Therapy for the Intact Primary Tumor in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer (ECOG 2108)
Surgery and radiation therapy are commonly used to treat early-stage breast cancer, but their value for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer (cancer which has spread to other parts of the body) is not well known. Women with metastatic breast cancer typically receive chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or other medication, and surgery is used only if the breast tumor becomes too large or causes symptoms.
In this study, researchers want to assess the value of treating the intact primary breast tumor with "local" therapy (surgery and radiation) in addition to standard chemotherapy and other medications used for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Following an initial course of standard chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or other medication, patients who have a good response to treatment will be randomly assigned to receive surgery and radiation therapy for the breast tumor, or to continue with medical treatment (chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and/or other medication). Patients in the medication group who are not responding well to treatment will have the option of receiving surgery and/or radiation for the breast tumor if their doctors feel they need it.
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
- Patients must have metastatic breast cancer with an intact primary tumor in one breast.
- Patients may enter the study either with no prior treatment or within the first 16 weeks of treatment.
For more information about this study and to inquire about eligibility, please contact Dr. Monica Morrow at 646-888-5384.


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 spa tubs
Situated on the Strip, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from San Francisco de Asis Mission Church and within 3 mi (5 km) of La Hacienda del los Martinez and Navajo Gallery. Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center and Kit Carson Home and Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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All 156 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Hair dryers and ironing boards are also available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Sagebrush Inn & Suites features 3 spa tubs, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. Event facilities measuring 13000 square feet (1170 square meters) include a conference center. This Taos hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Number of buildings/towers - 7
- Free WiFi
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- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference space size (feet) - 13000
- Year Built 1929
- Bar/lounge
- Free breakfast
- Fitness facilities
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- Fireplace in lobby
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- Number of spa tubs - 3
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 2
- Total number of rooms - 156
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Conference space size (meters) - 1170
- Conference center
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- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
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- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Air conditioning
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- Cable TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Flat-panel TV
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Los Vaqueros - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar serves light fare only.
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3 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Roll-in shower
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
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- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night.
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2, Pet maximum weight in lb is 65
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
- Pet deposit: USD 10.00
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day
We should mention
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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The victim was at home on August 13 when he discovered a man in his dining room. The man claimed he had been knocking on the victim's door for ages and had let himself in as he needed help with a cat which was injured in the victim's back garden.
The man claimed the cat had gone into some undergrowth and said that he was with a friend who had called the RSPCA.
The victim then found a second man in his kitchen, who was talking to his elderly mother. This man claimed a cat was stuck in the sewer and that the water would need to be turned off.
When the victim mentioned that he should probably call the police the men then left, saying they needed to complete some paperwork.
PC Natalie Gillette, who is investigating the incident, said: "There is always a possibility that these two men may have been acting honestly, however the home owner did the right thing and called the police. I would remind residents that if you have any concerns about people calling at your home, don't open the door.
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Because duck fan never does that about football...
"I don't understand the most popular sport in the world, so I will just act like it is stupid. And you probably don't even understand the irony of it."
Translation: I'm a pretentious dbag, and can't understand that different people like different things, and may not give a single damn what the rest of the world likes.
Just because it's popular in the rest of the world, doesn't mean it's popular here. Cricket is pretty popular among the billion-or-so people in India, does that mean we should like it too?
Blaming the consumer electronics industry only costs a phone call to the local media. Actually enforcing the law costs money for transit police to be hired and trained.
Of course they're going to play the blame game rather than actually fix the problem.
This is typical Portland though. They finally recognize that there is a problem, but it's always someone else's problem. Why, it's clearly the fault of the consumer electronics industry that crime is up on the MAX! People shouldn't bring stuff with them on our trains! They should only carry their ticket, and nothing else!
There's clearly no expectation of personal safety on Portland's public transit, especially inside the administration of the public transit system.
Because clearly you're a "cop hating idiot" if you don't like police beating the mentally ill to death.
Who's the idiot, again?
Good job on the reading comprehension. He didn't say "go after Shaka Smart", he said "go after a Shaka Smart."
That one little vowel makes a huge difference in meaning, as it turns out.
They're not even good at that, judging by the constant stream of press releases about how they keep falling short on operating budgets...
Geezus, the Beavs hire a D coach and look at the idiots jump on the band wagon....food stamp line must be long (too much time on your hands)?
Could you be any more thick? It's clearly not a serious post, yet you respond like it was...
Anyone who says that $300k to $500k is "middle class housing" either lives in the Bay Area, doesn't have a clue what the middle class actually is, or loves having unfavorable debt-to-income ratios.
This isn't 2005 anymore. Start living in the post-bubble economy please.
I'm trying to figure out who would still put LSU at #2 after watching that undisciplined, horrible offensive showing. The QB was throwing 1-hoppers all night.
How in the heck did that team beat Oregon? Disclaimer: I'm a Beaver fan, so I'm not saying that as an Oregon homer.
So if the home schedule was LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma State, Oregon, USC, Stanford, and Washington, would you still be saying that?
It's very possible to have 7 home games and still have a meat grinder of a schedule.
(Note: this is not meant to be an excuse for the last two years' worth of dismal performances, much less representative of any schedule that would reasonably happen in reality. It is merely an academic exercise in pointing out the fallacy of your statement.)
And when Cliff Harris is already on probation for driving over 100 mph in a car reeking of pot, it's Chip Kelly's fault when he gets popped for breaking the law again?
Typical Duck bandwagon response.
All dirt is not created equal. This dirt might be filled with clay and rocks, have completely different pH levels, have chemical compounds that kill red clover, etc.
It might take that farmer years and lots of money to remediate that soil to be able to grow his crops.
Why don't you take another look at what happened. The stadium was silent while Owusu was down. He gave a thumbs-up while being loaded into the Ambo, and the crowd cheered for him. Then, they boo'd the zebras for a totally botched call.
Here's one Beaver fan that hopes Owusu recovers quickly and fully - he's too damn good to lose too much time.
When most coaches are asked specifically about it, they're going to answer the question. I say most, because as a duck fan you know how Chip Kelly responds to questions (he doesn't.)
Maybe we could hire Stoops as the new D-coordinator!
This might be the first time someone has accused Canzano of being a Duck homer. Usually all the duckies around here are bashing on him for criticizing the Ducks, with some flavor of the pejorative "hater" mixed in.
As a Duck fan, why do you care what the Beavers do in any game other than the Civil War? Shouldn't you be paying attention to your team?
1. It was 28 years of losing seasons. Not ten.
2. Many of the most successful coaches out there were complete unknowns until they were playing for conference or national championships. Had you heard of Chip Kelly before he was hired at Oregon? How about Jim Tressel before Ohio State hired him from Youngstown State? Where was Urban Meyer before he started destroying everyone at Utah, and then started racking National Championship trophies at Florida?
3. Nobody here, that I've read, is looking to fire Mike Riley. They are, however criticizing the approach to coaching, and the perennial issues that never get solved: slow starts, predictable offensive schemes, play calling that depends on the receiver to get 8 yards after the catch on a 3rd and 10, mismanaged recruiting, etc.
Is this a bad start? Yes. Does some knucklehead always start calling for the coach's head after a bad start? Also yes.
You can't compete for the Rose Bowl every year in the Pac-12. USC can't do it. Oregon can't do it. ASU can't do it. Washington can't do it. Stanford can't do it. Why do you think that Oregon State can?


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On July 2, 2014, DexCom, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Settlement and License Agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. ("Abbott" and together with the Company, the "parties" and each, a "party"). The Settlement Agreement was entered into in full settlement of all pending patent infringement legal proceedings brought by Abbott against the Company. The Settlement Agreement obligates the parties to promptly file a joint stipulation of dismissal of all pending legal proceedings.
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Laurindo Almeida
|Laurindo Almeida
Laurindo Almeida, ca. 1947
|Background information
September 2, 1917
São Paulo, Brazil
|July 26, 1995
(aged 77)
Van Nuys, California
United States
|Classical, Jazz (bossa nova)
|Guitarist, composer
|Associated acts
Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian virtuoso guitarist and composer who made many recordings of enduring impact in classical, jazz and Latin genres. He is widely credited, with fellow artist Bud Shank, for creating the fusion of Latin and jazz which came to be known as the "Jazz Samba." Almeida was the first artist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades.[1]
Laurindo Jose de Araujo Almeida Nobrega Neto was born in the village of Prainha, Brazil near Santos in the state of São Paulo.[1]
Born into a musical family, Almeida was a self-taught guitarist. During his teenage years, Almeida moved to São Paulo, where he worked as a radio artist, staff arranger and nightclub performer.[2] At the age of 19, he worked his way to Europe playing guitar in a cruise ship orchestra. In Paris, he attended a performance at the Hot Club by Stephane Grappelli and famed guitarist Django Reinhardt, who became a lifelong artistic inspiration.[3]
Returning to Brazil, Almeida continued composing and performing. He became known for playing both classical Spanish and popular guitar. He moved to the United States in 1947; a trip financed when one of his compositions, a song known as "Johnny Peddler" became a hit recorded by the Andrews Sisters. In Los Angeles, Almeida immediately went to work in film studio orchestras.[1]
Early Career in the United States[edit]
Almeida was first introduced to the jazz public as a featured guitarist with the Stan Kenton band in the late 1940s during the height of its success. According to author Michael Sparke, Almeida and his fellow Kenton bandmember drummer Jack Costanzo "endowed the music of Progressive Jazz with a persuasive Latin flavor, and the music is enriched by their presence."[4] Famed Kenton arranger Pete Rugolo composed "Lament" specifically for Almeida's cool, quiet sound,[5] and Almeida's own composition "Amazonia" was also featured by the Kenton orchestra. Almeida stayed with Kenton until 1952.
Almeida's recording career enjoyed auspicious early success with the 1953 recordings now called Brazilliance No. 1 and No. 2 with fellow Kenton alumnus Bud Shank, bassist Harry Babasin, and drummer Roy Harte on the World Pacific label (originally entitled "The Laurindo Almeida Quartet featuring Bud Shank").[6] Widely regarded as "landmark" recordings, Almeida and Shank's combination of Brazilian and jazz rhythms (which Almeida labeled "samba-jazz"-[3]) presaged the fusion of Latin and jazz, which is quite different in bossa nova, although jazz critic Leonard Feather credited Almeida and Shank as the creators of bossa nova sound.[1]
Other observers note that the beat, harmonic stamp, and economy of expression were different than the bossa nova, giving Almeida and Shank's recording "...a different mood and sound...certainly valuable in its own right."[7]
Almeida's classical solo recording career on Capitol Records began in 1954 with The Guitar Music of Spain. Almeida made a series of highly successful classical recordings produced by Robert E. Myers.[5] Among Almeida's notable classical recordings is an album widely considered to be the first classical crossover album, the 1958 Grammy winner Duets with Spanish Guitar with mezzo soprano Salli Terri and flutist Martin Ruderman. In this recording, Almeida arranges standard classical and folk repertoire through the prism of several Latin musical forms, including the modenha, charo, maracatu and boi bumba.[7] The result, according to Hi-Fi and Music Review was "...a prize winner in my collection. Laurindo Almeida's guitar playing captures the keen poignancy and rhythmic élan of Brazilian music with superb assurance and taste...".[8] The recording was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won for Best Classical Engineering for Sherwood Hall III at the first Grammy Awards ceremony. In her recent memoir Simple Dreams, singer Linda Ronstadt discusses Duets With the Spanish Guitar and notes that her aunt, the renowned Spanish singer Luisa Espinel was a friend of vocalist Salli Terri: "Knowing I wanted to sing, Aunt Luisa had sent me a recording, Duets with the Spanish Guitar, which featured guitarist Laurindo Almeida dueting alternately with flautist Martin Ruderman and soprano Salli Terri. It became one of my most cherished recordings."[9]
Of Almeida's five career Grammys, four were awarded in classical categories (listed below). His classical recording discography also includes the debut recordings of two major guitar works, Heitor Villa-Lobos' Guitar Concerto and Radamés Gnattali's Concerto de Copacabana.[10]
In 1964, Almeida again expanded his recording repertoire by joining forces with the Modern Jazz Quartet on Collaboration (Atlantic Records), which combined classical with jazz, called "chamber jazz." Almeida also toured with the MJQ, both in the 1960s and again in the 1990s.[1]
Film and television[edit]
In addition to his recording achievements, Almeida continued his work with the film studios throughout his career, playing guitar, lute, mandolin and other instruments for more than 800 motion picture and television soundtracks (such as The High Chaparral and "The Gift," an episode of The Twilight Zone). Almeida made cameo appearances in the 1954 movie A Star is Born and on a 1959 episode of Peter Gunn titled "Skin Deep". His performing credits included major motions pictures such as Good-bye, My Lady (1956), Funny Girl (1968), and The Godfather (1972). He composed the complete film scores for ten motion pictures and portions for hundreds of others, including Charles and Ray Eames's 1957 film Day of the Dead.[5] His final film work was underscoring and performing for Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven (1992). Some articles report Almeida won at least one Oscar award for film composition; however, while he was involved in films that were nominated, he did not receive an Oscar for his film work.
Later career[edit]
In the 1970s, Almeida reunited with Bud Shank, forming the LA Four with Ray Brown and Chuck Flores (later Shelly Manne and then Jeff Hamilton).[11] From 1974-1982, the LA Four toured internationally and recorded a series of albums for Concord Jazz, including The Four Scores!, an acclaimed live recording from the 1974 Concord Jazz Festival.[12] In 1980, Almeida joined forces with Charlie Byrd on a series of highly regarded recordings, including Latin Odyssey, Brazilian Soul and Tango.[6] He also recorded with Baden Powell, Stan Getz and Herbie Mann, among others. His guitar trio, Guitarjam, with Larry Coryell and Sharon Isbin played Carnegie Hall in 1988. In the 1990s, Almeida toured again with the Modern Jazz Quartet. In 1992, Concord Records issued Outra Vez, an October, 1991 live recording with bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Jim Plank; JazzTimes wrote that Outra Vez was "...a testament to his enduring genius as a concert guitarist, composer and arranger".[13]
In discussing Outra Vez, John Storm Roberts noted "...there was nothing retro about its tour de force, a phenomenal duet of Almeida performing Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' while bassist Bob Magnusson played Thelonius Monk's 'Round Midnight.'"[6]
Honors and Awards[edit]
Laurindo Almeida was nominated for sixteen Grammys and received the award five times:
- 1960 The Spanish Guitars of Laurindo Almeida Best Classical Performance Instrumental Soloist or Duo
- 1960 Conversations with the Guitar Best Classical Performance Vocal or Instrumental Chamber Music
- 1961 Discantus Best Contemporary Classical Composition (tied with Igor Stravinsky)
- 1961 Reverie for Spanish Guitars Best Classical Performance Instrumental Soloist without Orchestra
- 1964 Guitar from Ipanema Best Instrumental Jazz Performance-Large Group
In 1992, he was honored with the Latin American & Caribbean Cultural Society Award for "his illustrious career as a performer and composer and his dedicated promotion of the music of the Americas." Shortly before his death, the Brazilian government honored Almeida, awarding him the "Comendador da Ordem do Rio Branco." In 2010, Fanfare inducted his 1958 Duets with Spanish Guitar into its Classical Recording Hall of Fame.[14]
Almeida was teaching, recording and performing until the week before his death on July 26, 1995 at age 77 in Los Angeles, California.[1] He died of Acute Leukemia.
Laurindo Almeida's archives are housed at the US Library of Congress. He composed more than 1000 separate compositions, including 200 popular songs. In 1952 Almeida formed his own publishing company, Brazilliance, which has been influential in the dissemination of Latin American music. As described by authors Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha, Laurindo Almeida was "...an artist known for his harmonic mastery, subtle dynamics, rich embellishments and adept improvisatory skills in a variety of idioms".[7]
In 2004 Almeida's guitar work from his version of The Lamp Is Low was sampled by the late Japanese DJ/Producer Nujabes for the song Aruarian Dance which features on the soundtrack to the Anime series Samurai Champloo
As leader[edit]
- Brazilliance (vol. 1)
- Brazilliance (vol. 2)
- Happy Cha Cha Cha
- Viva Bossa Nova!
- Ole! Bossa Nova
- Broadway Solo Guitar
- Guitar From Ipanema
- Stan Getz with Guest Artist Laurindo Almeida Polygram Int'l B0000046V9
- Laurindo Almeida's San Fernando Guitars: New Broadway-Hollywood Hits
- A Man and a Woman
- The Look of Love
- Conversations With the Guitar Capitol SP8532 1960
- Reverie for Spanish Guitars Capitol P8571
- Acapulco '22
- Duets with Spanish Guitar (1958)
- The Spanish Guitars of Laurindo Almeida Capitol P(SP) 8521
- For My True Love Capitol SP8461 1959
- The Intimate Bach, Duets with the Spanish Guitar Vol.2 Capitol SP-8582 (1962)
- Impressoes do Brasil Capitol P-8381
- Collaboration (Atlantic, 1964) - with the Modern Jazz Quartet
- Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays (Reprise, 1966) - with Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Danzas! Capitol P8467
- Contemporary Creations for Spanish Guitar Capitol P8447
- The New World of the Guitar Capitol 8392
- Guitar Music of Spain Capitol P-8295 1954
- Guitar Music of Latin America Capitol P8321 1955
- From the Romantic Era Capitol P-8341 1956
- Vistas di Espana Capitol P-8367 1956
- Impressoes do Brasil Capitol P-8381 1957
- Contemporary Creations for the Spanish Guitar Capitol P(SP)-8447 1958
- Danzas Capitol P(SP)8467 1959
- Music for a Spanish Guitar Capitol P(SP)-8497 1959
- The Guitar Worlds of Laurindo Almeida Capitol SP8546 1961
- Latin Guitar Dobre Records DR1000
- Jazz From A to B Unique Jazz UNQ1049
- Brazilian soul (duo with Charlie Byrd)1981-1983
- Latin Odyssey (with Charlie Byrd)1981-1983
- Bachground Blues & Greens (with Ray Brown) Century City 80102
- Classical Current Warner Bros.-Seven Arts WS 1803
- Masters of the Guitar, Disk 7 Murray Hill S-4194
- Music of the Brazilian Masters (with Charlie Byrd and Carlos Barbosa-Lima) Concord Picante CCD-4389 (1989)
- Virtuoso Guitar Crystal Clear CCS 8001 (1977)
As sideman[edit]
With Herbie Mann
- The Magic Flute of Herbie Mann (Verve, 1957)
With Lalo Schifrin
- Gone with the Wave (Colpix, 1964)
Concert Film[edit]
- Tanya Maria: The Beat of Brazil with Special Guest Laurindo Almeida
- Laurindo Almeida – A Tribute to a Master
- ^ a b c d e f Oliver, Myrna (1 August 1995). "Laurindo Almeida, 77; Classical, Jazz Guitarist". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Watrous, Peter (1 August 1995). "Laurindo Almeida, Guitarist, 77; Mixed Pop and Jazz". The New York Times.
- ^ a b Brookes, Tim (2005), Guitar: An American Life, Grove Press, p. 165
- ^ Sparke, Michael (2010), Stan Kenton This is an Orchestra, University of North Texas Press
- ^ a b c Tynan, John (July 24, 1958), "The Artistry of Laurindo Almeida", Downbeat: 20
- ^ a b c Roberts, John Storm (1999), Latin Jazz: The First of the Fusions 1880s to Today, Schirmir Books, p. 74
- ^ a b c McGowan, Chris; and Pessanha, Ricardo (2009), The Brazilian Sound; Samba, Bossa Nova, and the Popular Music of Brazil, Temple University Press, p. 179
- ^ Hi-Fi and Music Review, May 1958
- ^ Ronstadt, Linda (2013), Simple Dreams A Musical Memoir, Simon and Schuster, p. 30
- ^ Summerfield, Maurice (2002), The Classical Guitar: Its Evolution, Players and Personalities since 1800, Ashley Mark, p. 217
- ^ McGowan and Pessanha. — p.180.
- ^ Weber, Bruce (April 7, 2009), "Bud Shank, Jazz Saxaphonist, is Dead at 82", The New York Times
- ^ JazzTimes 22, 1992
- ^ "Laurindo Almeida Duets with Spanish Guitar on EMI", Fanfare, September 2010
Further reading[edit]
- Ronald C. Purcell. "Almeida (Nobrega Neto), Laurindo (José) (de Araujo)". In Macy, Laura. Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. (subscription required)
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Laurindo Almeida.
- Laurindo Almeida at AllMusic
- Laurindo Almeida discography at Discogs
- Laurindo Almeida at the Internet Movie Database
- Laurindo Almeida at Find a Grave


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With the holidays approaching, we asked a cross-section of faculty and staff to name one book you should buy for a friend or family member.
Here are their ideas:
Anne Meltzer, Herbert J. and Ann L. Siegel Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson
"An excellent example of how life takes unexpected turns and how one person can make a difference in ways that are significant and profound."
Joachim Grenestedt, professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2008, by Jerome Groopman and Tim Folger (Editor)
"A collection of very good and easily digestible short scientific stories, most of which are well beyond what I usually read. All stories are fascinating, many are real eye openers. Dark energy and the universe, forensics, bioengineering, and ancient languages are just some of the two dozen topics touched upon. The writing is excellent and the book, once opened, is hard to put away. The 2009 edition is good, but the 2008 edition is excellent."
Jame'l Hodges, director of Multicultural Affairs
PUSH, by Sapphire
"PUSH is a book that was written about the struggles of an inner-city young woman. She battled issues of molestation, early pregnancy and abuse. During the holiday season, we tend to try to give back to the community to make the world a better place. It is very important to understand the struggles of others as we give back to communities and people of need."
Tricia Long, marketing communications manager, University Communications and Public Affairs
Cooking for Mr. Latte, by Amanda Hesser
"This is a good book for anyone who enjoyed reading or seeing Julie and Julia. New York Times food writer Amanda Hesser tells a fun, sweet story of how she built a relationship with her husband by recounting the memorable meals and dishes they shared. Each chapter includes coveted family recipes as well as recipes from some great New York restaurants. Light, fun reading and some delicious dishes."
Jack Lule, director of the Globalization and Social Change Initiative and Joseph B. McFadden Distinguished Professor of Journalism
The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It, by Paul Collier
"Who can forget the powerful scene in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in which the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the wretched and poor twins, Ignorance and Want? 'Beware them both,' the Ghost tells a quivering Scrooge, 'and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased.'
"Those twins, in some way, are the subject of The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It. Written by Paul Collier, a professor of economics and director for the Centre for the Study of African Economies at the University of Oxford, the 2007 book reminds us that one billion of the world's six billion people have not benefited, and indeed have fallen further behind, in our age of globalization.
"Much like Jeffrey Sachs, Collier discusses the 'traps' that keep people and countries mired in poverty and want. And he provides some ways in which those traps can be confronted. Much like A Christmas Carol itself, The Bottom Billion can call us to spend part of our holidays remembering those less fortunate."
Fran Troyan, head softball coach
Wooden, by John Wooden with Steve Jamison
"This is a book for anyone who likes to read, is involved in some way in sport, but lacks the time to really get through a longer book. In this book, Coach Wooden distills his vast experiences into a game plan for life that will help anyone who truly is looking to bring out the best in themselves and others. Read it first—then give it as a gift!"
Mary Nicholas, associate professor of Russian in the department of modern languages and literature
Soviet Fates and Lost Alternatives: From Stalinism to the New Cold War, by Stephen F. Cohen
"Stephen F. Cohen's masterful new Soviet Fates and Lost Alternatives: From Stalinism to the New Cold War is perfect for the historian on your list. Timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain, the book offers an authoritative and provocative look at what happened when the largest state in the world fell apart. Cohen brings unique access and decades of experience to explore the end of the Soviet Union and the shape of the post-Soviet peace. The current administration has argued that we need to "press the reset button" on our relations with Russia. This thoughtful, elegant, and probing book helps imagine what that might mean. For original thinkers of all ages!"
Stacy Burger, coordinator of the Botstiber Scholarship in the office of admissions
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak
"This is one of those books that when you put it down after reading the last word you weep for it ending—and look forward to enough time passing when you can read it again."
Benjamin Wright, department chair and professor of religion studies
Haroun and the Sea of Stories, by Salman Rushdie
"Perhaps one of Rushdie's least known novels. A delightful story about young Haroun and his father, Rashid, the professional storyteller. Haroun can't quite believe his father's fantastic account of the origin of stories until he finds himself in the middle of it all. A deceptively simple tale of youthful disbelief and adventure in which the young protagonist encounters Butt the mad bus driver, Cutmaster Khattam-Shud. Through young Haroun, Rushdie the storyteller reaffirms for his readers the power and magic of stories for both young and old."
Brynn Buskirk, assistant director of marketing in the office of business services
Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett
"Patchett was inspired by the Lima Crisis in 1996, and out of that came her award-winning novel, Bel Canto. It is a story of love, passion, and ultimate sacrifice. Characters are impeccably drawn so the reader sees them as true people, views their hardships, and ultimately, sees the underlying goodness in all human nature. No matter how many times I read this book (and I have read it many times) it still always takes my breath away."
Bill Forster, assistant professor of management
The Economics of Waste, by Richard Porter
"This book gives a straightforward and surprisingly unique look at waste in our society. Its open-minded focus on the data of waste, recycling and government policy is refreshing and needed as we address one of society's biggest challenges. As it points out, there are no simple or easy answers when it comes to waste management, recycling, and environmental protection. Porter uses data and theory to confront some common assumptions about waste and challenges the reader to both define the problem and to think about solutions differently."
Jennifer Tucker, assistant vice president, University Communications and Public Affairs
What is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng, by Dave Eggers
"The plight of the Lost Boys of Sudan was widely publicized before this book came out. However, I had not read anything that provided such stark detail on the struggles of Sudanese refugees while trying to convey the hope that many felt, and the humor they tried to find in unbearable situations. What is the What tells the true story of Valentino Achak Deng, moving through refugee camps, losing family and friends to disease and violence, and then coming to the United States to start a new life. For me, the book also highlighted the struggles that immigrants—and more importantly victims of war—have in coming to a country where you get the independence you so sorely wanted without the support you so desperately need to 'make it.' The reason it is such a great gift: Holiday season is a great time to be thankful for everything you have. This book obviously is a reminder of that. But, more than that it proved how resilient the human spirit can be in the face of unbelievable odds. Pretty amazing."
Kelly Grim, director of the Center for Academic Success
Ahab's Wife: or, The Star-Gazer, by Sena Jeter Naslund
"This book sat on my shelf for years and when I finally picked it up, I couldn't put it down. It depicts the life story of Captain Ahab's wife, Una, detailing her childhood with relatives in a lighthouse, her own adventures at sea, and her life with, and without, Ahab in Nantucket. As much as I enjoyed the references to Melville's Moby Dick, I enjoyed even more the captivating story of this strong and fascinating woman and the people closest to her. The novel is beautifully written, and the vivid descriptions of life at sea and on Nantucket have stayed with me long after I finished reading."
Perry Zirkel, professor of education and law
Rain Gods, by James Lee Burke
"This book's protagonist, Hack Holland, like Burke's Cajun character Dave Robicheaux in many of his previous books, captures the heroic heights and human depths of what looks on the outside like a stereotypical lawman. Burke's love of language, his mastery of local lore—here, Texas, rather than his usual Louisiana or Montana, and development of colorful characters in creative plots all make for a refreshing break from the intellectual rigors of academia or the humdrum routine of daily life. For hearty entertainment, not heady challenges, Burke's books are my personal, not professorial, recommendation."
Kelly Holland, coordinator of the dean's office, College of Business and Economics
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne
"This wildly descriptive story is narrated by a nine-year-old boy named Bruno, who is growing up in a privileged household in the early 1940's in Nazi Germany. Through his eyes, Bruno's highly ranked father is uprooting the family for no good reason and now there is no one to play within their new home along a long stretch of barbed wire fencing. Wishing for his home and his friends in Berlin, Bruno wanders out to the fence and starts a relationship with 'the boy in the striped pajamas.' They make plans for future adventures, as young boys do, without fully realizing the consequences of their actions. It is a chilling story, told in the honest and forthright manner of a child, and one that will stay with me for some time."
Seth Goren, director of Jewish Student Life and associate chaplain
Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son, by Michael Chabon
"Hearing Michael Chabon read snippets from Manhood here at Lehigh last spring led me to pick up this book when it was released this fall. From his failed childhood attempt to start a comic book club to musings over the consequences of Obama's election for the First Daughters, Chabon leads readers through engaging personal vignettes with humor and an eye toward lessons learned. His ability to present as compelling stories that are as mundane as the evolution of Lego minifigs makes for some wonderful reading."
Gisella Gisolo, director of the Global Citizenship program
The Life You Can Save. Acting Now to End World Poverty, by Peter Singer
"I would like to recommend Peter Singer's newest book, The Life You Can Save. Acting Now to End World Poverty (Random House, 2009). I do not necessarily agree with Singer's approach to ending world poverty, but this book represents an interesting closure with respect to an original (and quite famous) article, published in 1972, in which Singer was already making, in essence, the same points but in a much more succinct way. Thirty-seven years and several books later, Singer begins his intellectual journey with the very same simple challenge (on what grounds can we say we have a moral duty to save a drowning child, assuming that doing so will be a nuisance for us?), but then develops a multi-pronged plan that is hard to be indifferent to. The book is very well informed, relies on authoritative literature (while at the same time being a very engaging and easy read), and appeals to our most self-centered selves, at times making us feel very uncomfortable... By emphasizing the importance of personal giving, activism, awareness and political participation, Singer challenges us to try and find an answer to the question, Is there a price to life, and if so, how much can a life cost? If you are in for a book that will mostly slap your face and remind you of how many unnecessary things we surround our lives with, this is the right one: it may either annihilate you under a heavy coat of guilt or shame, or it will elevate you and make you desire to raise the bar of your personal, day-to-day ethical behaviors aimed at helping to put an end to world poverty."
Ian Duffy, professor of history
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science, by Richard Holmes
"This is a fascinating account of intellectual developments in England in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. In a series of biographical sketches, Holmes reveals the close personal and creative links that existed between the romantic poets and scientists such as Joseph Banks, William Herschel, Humphry Davy, and Mungo Park. He thus connects two groups that are often described as antagonistic. Along the way, he treats us to hot-air balloonists, sexual shenanigans in the South Seas, dangerous experiments with laughing gas, Frankenstein's monster, and numerous other colorful characters and episodes. Guaranteed to surprise, inform, and entertain."
Greg Reihman, director of faculty development and adjunct professor of philosophy
The Elegance of the Hedgehog, by Muriel Barbery
"I started reading The Elegance of the Hedgehog because I heard it contained interesting ruminations on matters philosophical, literary and aesthetic. And, sure enough, there are cultural and intellectual references aplenty. But what I really enjoyed about this novel was how it provided an opportunity to witness the enchanting inner worlds of its two main characters: Renée, a secretly intellectual concierge, and Paloma, the whip-smart twelve-year-old aesthete who lives upstairs. Both think carefully (and constantly) about the big questions of life as they negotiate the complexities of their social worlds. I think this book would make a fine gift for anyone who does the same."
Silagh White, director of ArtsLehigh
Patronizing the Arts, by Marjorie Garber
"Garber supports rethinking prejudices that oppose art's role in higher education, rejects assumptions of inequality between the sciences and humanities, and points to similarities between the making of fine art and the making of good science. She examines issues of artistic and monetary value, and transactions between high and popular culture. She even asks how college sports could provide a new way of thinking about arts funding. Using vivid anecdotes and telling details, Garber calls passionately for an increased attention to the arts, not just through government and private support, but as a core aspect of higher education. Compulsively readable, Patronizing the Arts challenges all who value the survival of artistic creation both in the present and future."
Janice Bially Mattern, associate professor of international relations
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint Exupery
"A beautiful story, ostensibly for children, that reminds us that 'It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.'"
Brett Reed, Murray H. Goodman '48 head men's basketball coach
Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success: Building Blocks for a Better Life, by John Wooden with Jay Carty
"A book that I have really enjoyed and I feel has an excellent message is Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success; Building Blocks for a Better Life. This short book is written by John Wooden, a Hall of Fame basketball coach. Jay Carty provides further explanation about John Wooden's famous "Pyramid of Success" model. This model examines Wooden's definition of success and compares that definition with other, sometimes less accurate, measures of success that are often identified in our culture.
"According to Coach Wooden, fame, fortune and other readily accepted measures of success are not accurate. Instead, he provides a working definition that is based upon 'peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.' This book also helps to clarify character traits that are consistent with achieving success in relationships, teams and other organizations. Traits such as industriousness, enthusiasm, self-control, initiative and many others are explored and discussed in relation to the overall goal of finding individual success.
Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout
"The book is filled with short stories set in a New England town in which the title character appears sometimes as the main character and sometimes simply in passing in a story about someone else. It gives a wonderful sense of what it's like to live in a small town and how one resident can be seen from many perspectives. Olive Kitteridge herself is a prickly individual, a retired teacher of elementary school math, but one whom I eventually grew to grudgingly admire."
Henry Odi, executive director of academic outreach and adjunct professor
Megacommunities, by Mark Gerencser, Reginald Van Lee, Fernando Napolitano and Christopher Kelly
"How leaders of government, business and nonprofits can tackle today's global challenges together. The emphasis is on collaboration, creative new thinking on problem solving and the challenges confronting leaders."
Michelle Issadore, assistant director of the Women's Center
Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety, by Judith Warner
"My recommendation is a book that came out a few years ago addressing the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers and the fallout women experience because of them. It's by New York Times writer Judith Warner and is called Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety. For new moms, those with teenagers, or those trying to figure out work-life balance, it's a great way of realizing you're not alone. For men, it helps them understand the pressure society places on moms and how they can help."
John Savage, associate professor of history
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, by Alison Bechdel
"This is a really moving and funny personal memoir, about a girl growing up in a sleepy Pennsylvania town during the 1970s amidst a very dysfunctional family. It's a graphic novel, and the combination of text and image is used really effectively, while there is still room for passages of surprisingly powerful writing. The mix of high- and low-brow references complements the paradoxical format (comic book/Bildungsroman). The literary allusions, to passages from Camus, Fitzgerald, and especially Proust, are integral to the story and feel unforced and natural. The main character's combination of struggle and identification with her father as she develops her own identity is unique but somehow made accessible and universal."
Greg Strobel, assistant director of external relations for athletics
Wild at Heart, by John Eldridge
"The best book I've read over the past several years is Wild at Heart by John Eldridge. I think this is a must-read for parents raising boys. The author lives in Colorado and is an avid fly fisherman. That intrigued me from the start since we used to live in Colorado and I love to fly fish. The central plot in movies like Braveheart is easy to follow after you read chapters titled 'A Battle to Fight,' 'A Beauty to Rescue' and 'An Adventure to Live.'"
Tim McGeary, team leader for library technology, Library and Technology Services
Angry Conversations with God: A Snarky, but Authentic Spiritual Memoir, by Susan E. Isaacs
"Susan Isaacs had a bad year in 2003: her father died, her mother had a stroke; her acting career tanked while four best friends got their big break; she broke up with her almost-fiancé as four friends got married, and then saw that same almost-fiancé French-kissing another girl in Central Park. Feeling abandoned by God, and hearing a friend describe faith as a love story, Isaacs decides to take God into couples counseling 'because we're not getting along' The back-and-forth dialogue between Isaacs and God (with a counselor named Rudy moderating) is raw, real, and laugh-out-loud funny. The conversation turns into a therapeutic journey through conflicts of faith, family and art. Her honesty and disarming humor about darkness, church and issues around alcohol, eating disorders, and sex, pull readers deeper into her story. The transformation of Susan replacing the God of her mind with the real God is powerful and is a refreshing view of grace rediscovered."
Lynne Cassimeris, professor of biological sciences
A Gate at the Stairs, by Lorrie Moore
"Lorrie Moore has published several outstanding short story collections (including Anagrams and Birds of America), and she's finally come out with a new novel after a 15 year gap. A Gate at the Stairs is the coming-of-age story of Tassie Keltjin, a freshman at a Midwestern university. What I've always loved most about Lorrie Moore is here again—characters who face heartache and tragedy with wit and self-deprecating humor."
Sally Gilotti, communications associate, University Communications and Public Affairs
Monster of Florence, by Douglas Preston with Mario Spezi
"This book is a must read for those who love mysteries entangled with wacky characters, judicial quirks and cultural history—all factual. Mystery author Douglas Preston moves his family to Florence, Italy, where he hopes to leisurely write his next novel. Instead he becomes intrigued, and at times entwined, in the region's unsolved mystery involving a serial killer who pursued lovers in the countryside. With help from Mario Spezi, a journalist who covered the killings for years, Preston recounts the details of the investigation, its theories and suspects. The pair even become targets in the investigation. An interesting tie to current events: the attorney who led much of the bizarre Monster case prosecuted Amanda Knox, the American college student who was recently convicted of murder in Italy."
Floyd D. Beachum, Bennett Professor of Urban School Leadership, College of Education
Made to Stick, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
"This book is immensely interesting because it utilizes popular culture, history, research and even stories to explore the notion of why some ideas stick and others do not. It is written in a style that is not too conversational, yet not too academic, piquing the reader's interest throughout. This book would be of interest to people in leadership or managerial positions or someone just interested in how to make good ideas stick."
Edward Whitley, assistant professor of English and director of the American Studies program
American Born Chinese, by Gene Luen Yang
"This is the first graphic novel ever to be recognized by the National Book Foundation, and it's easy to see why. This is a wonderful coming-of-age tale that blends fantasy with reality every bit as elegantly as it blends text and art. Highly recommended for young adults and old adults alike."
Chad Davis, associate director for student and young alumni programs, Alumni Association
More than Beards, Bellies and Biceps: The Story of the 1993 Phillies, by Robert Gordon and Tom Burgoyne
"For any Philadelphia Phillies fan, there will always be certain teams that you will remember. Naturally, the World Series championship teams of 1980 and 2008 hold a special place in our hearts, but perhaps the team that will be most remembered is the lovable team of 1993. While this team fell just short of accomplishing the ultimate goal, this wonderful group of throwback players took fans on a ride for seven months, letting fans get to know them and feel like a part of the team. The 1993 Phillies played the game hard and played it the right way. This wonderful book takes fans back along for that magical ride, detailing all of the heroic comebacks, letting you into their locker room to tell you fantastic stories about the team, further revealing these great personalities, and describes several funny moments from the eyes of the Phillie Phanatic."
Frank Pazzaglia, department chair and professor of earth and environmental sciences
The World Without Us, by Alan Weissman
"Weissman explores human interaction with and transformation of the environment. The book leads the reader through many examples of how nature quickly erases traces of human impacts, but also illustrates how many past civilizations have succumbed because of their poor stewardship of the environment."
Thomas J. Novak, associate director of the Health and Wellness Center
Twilight Wish Moments: Making Our World a Nicer Place to Age—One Wish at a Time, by Stanley Bronstein
"I'm actually not much of a reader but I picked up a copy of this off the coffee table (my wife was reading it as she volunteers for the Twilight Wish Foundation) and although I haven't finished it, it is definitely one of those feel-good books for the holidays. It's easy to get mired down with all the tragedy and negativity in the world—after all, that's what monopolizes the media, but this inspiring collection of stories serves as a reminder that there are still many 'angels' out there whose stories are often not heard. If you have a senior citizen in your life, then this book is for you."
Story by Bill Doherty
Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009
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* Groups say support Syria revolt morally
* Al Qaeda seen trying to "steal" Syrian revolution
By Suadad al-Salhy
BAGHDAD, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Two Islamist militant groups in Iraq have rejected a call by al Qaeda to aid Syrian rebels in their revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, saying sending weapons and fighters across the border would only worsen the conflict.
Sunni Islamist al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri has backed an increasingly violent revolt against Assad, who is from an offshoot of Sh'ite Islam, and is fighting to maintain his grip on 12 years of autocratic rule in mostly Sunni Syria.
The Islamic Army in Iraq, composed of Sunni Arabs and former Iraqi army officers, whose aim was to end U.S. military presence and influence in Iraq, said it would support the Syrians morally in their fight against Assad, but would not dispatch fighters.
"We are against sending fighters, money and weapons to Syria ... we are waiting for the Syrian people to decide their fate but we are supporting their aspirations morally," a senior leader, who declined to be named, told Reuters on Wednesday.
Zawahri, whose group has been struggling to regain its foothold since the killing of former leader Osama bin Laden, has called on Muslims in Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan to come to help Syrian rebels confronting Assad's forces.
The Islamic Army leader accused al Qaeda of trying to "steal the revolution" and said if armed fighters were sent, Assad, who blames foreign-backed terrorists for the nearly year-old unrest, would use it as a pretext for his crackdown.
"We do not want to interfere so as not to allow anyone to steal their revolution as al Qaeda has done. We don't want to give the regime a pretext that can be used against the rebels," he said.
Iraq said last week it had reinforced security along its Syrian border to prevent arms smuggling, after reports that weapons and fighters were crossing into Syria, which shares a porous 600 km (370 mile) border with Iraq.
The United States' director of national intelligence said last week al Qaeda in Iraq may have been responsible for bombings in Damascus and Syria's second city, Aleppo.
Iraqi officials and arms dealers have reported an influx of weapons and Sunni Muslim insurgents into Syria from Iraq, but so far it has not seemed to be an organised and sustained flow.
Sheikh Khalid al-Ansari, a senior leader with the Islamist militant al-Rashideen Army, said his group supported the fall of Assad but warned that arming Syria's opposition would create an increasingly sectarian conflict.
"We support the Syrian revolution 100 percent and the fall of the Assad regime," Ansari told Reuters.
"But we do not accept sending weapons, money and fighters to Syria because this will lead to the creation of a sectarian war that will target innocent people similar to what happened in Iraq and we do not want to repeat the same experiment."
Iraq's Shi'ite-led government is worried the unrest in Syria could spill across the border and upset its own fragile sectarian balance.
After the 2003 U.S.-led invasion ousted minority Sunnis from dominance in Shi'ite majority Iraq, the country suffered brutal sectarian warfare in 2006-7 in which tens of thousands of Iraqis were killed.
At the height of the violence, Baghdad blamed Damascus for failing to stem the flow of foreign fighters entering Iraq.
The United Nations says more than 5,000 people have been killed since the uprising against Assad began last March. (Additional reporting by Ghazwan Hassan in Tikrit; Writing by Yara Bayoumy)


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Sheldon Kappel
ERWIN — Did you know that Venus doesn't have any moons? Did you know that Mars is 141,600,000 miles from the Sun?
If you didn't, a walk on Erwin's Linear Trail might be just the ticket for you, thanks to soon-to-be Eagle Scout and aspiring astrophysicist Sheldon Kappel. On Saturday afternoon, he was putting the finishing touches on his Eagle Project on the trail. His project, for Troop 35 at First Christian Church in Johnson City, consisted of constructing an informative linear scale model of the solar system, with each foot of distance representing 1 million miles.
"You see that? I just traveled a million miles," Sheldon announced with a smile while taking a side step.
The 15-year-old Science Hill High School student calls it "The Planetary Trail" and has worked hard for the last 10 years to go from Cub Scout to Eagle Scout, a journey that only carries a 2 percent success rate, according to Igor Kappel, Sheldon's father. A successful completion of the project, and if it meets the criteria of the Scouts, will help him graduate to that top Eagle Scout level.
Sheldon's biggest task with organizing and putting together the project included getting special permission to construct on Erwin's trail, line up materials and manpower to carry out the construction, and making sure that every step of the way was documented correctly so he could present the finished product to his elder Scouts.
He started by making a Powerpoint presentation to the Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen, earning himself a right to move forward. Then he presented the idea to his Scoutmaster, which also got a thumbs-up. After that, it was getting Lowe's and Hampton Masonry to give him materials at cost, which saved the entire project an immense amount of money. With all those hurdles behind him, Sheldon thought the construction would be the easier part.
He admits he was wrong, saying everything, including the ground, was much harder than he anticipated. He even had to dial up 1-800 numbers in regard to calling before digging requirements. That being said, he doesn't regret picking such a project.
Because Sheldon's passion lies with quantum and theoretical physics, astronomy, the project accomplished everything he set out to do: help the community, educate others, give him a chance to hone and show his organizational skills, all while it relates to outer space — his favorite topic.
"He's loved space for a long time," his mother, Laura, said. "We wanted him to be excited about his project."
And, excited he was. He and his fellow Scout workers helped Igor and their troop leader Michael Duncan with the construction of the black posts with red planets atop each. Each post has a card with information on each of the planets. Sheldon said he hopes the trail will be utilized by local science classes to teach about the solar system and how truly impressive it is.
Sheldon's interest came from his early days as a star gazer.
"This is kind of mushy stuff, but it started when I would look up at the stars in the night sky and think how cool it was," Sheldon said. He speaks in delight of his favorite scientists like Carl Sagan and Michio Kaku, and says he enjoys watching TED Talks in school.
His father says he's already started looking into the astronomy program at Virginia Tech.
Even though the Kappels will need to go back once the poured concrete dries and put the Sun, the centerpiece of the project and the solar system, in its proper place, they've already attracted onlookers.
Sheldon was asked by two women who were walking on the trail about his project, and he told them all about his project and what it offers.
"Thank you for answering my questions," Joyce Edwards said with a smile, as she and her sister, Jane Foster, continued down the trail with their dogs, Gypsy and Daisy. They said they were excited that the project would bring educational opportunities to the Linear Trail.
The Kappels, including Sheldon's sister, Amalia, 13, were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. They lived in Slidell, La., and after being displaced by the hurricane, had moved back to Laura's hometown and the hometown of his grandparents, Jack and Reny Higgs.
Correction: An earlier version of the story referred to the Sun as being the center of the Universe and has since been corrected.


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Délice La Brasserie
Casual elegance and French lightness: enjoy the light and airy décor of our new brasserie, where you'll be comfortably seated under high ceilings in a setting of chic urban design. The point culminant is our open show kitchen, which boasts the best of French brasserie cuisine.
Whether you opt for the boeuf bourguignon or salade niçoise, enjoy our modern takes on brasserie classics combined with only the best fresh local ingredients. We use only choice regional and authentic French produce – including top-quality meat: melt-in-your-mouth tender and flavourful Charolais beef from France.
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I found this wonderful article that comments on how knitting is soothing. And with the expense of nearly everything in this world, cheap as well! I find that baby knitting patterns are the best choice as I usually have many projects going at the same time. Baby knitting patterns are quick enough that you can have that near instant gratification of completing a project.
I will see a yarn and just have to have it. So because the project total cost is so reasonable, I never have to have any guilt. And as we said the projects are small so having many baby knitting patterns going at once is excellent.
There are literally so many baby knitting patterns that you would never come to the end of your choices, sweaters, booties, hats, mittens, blankets, it is endless. I know I like to have the opportunity to do a whole outfit for the baby, so I will have several going at once.
And with the choices of yarn types, baby knitting patterns would never become dull or boring for you. There would always be a new surprise. They have so many soft and fuzzy and utterly charming choices that it seems like a gift to yourself every time you pick up your needles. And the colors! Not just pink and blue, much more for your imagination to run wild with.
Baby Knits for Beginners [Hardcover]
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Baby Knits for Beginners [Hardcover]
There are several special perks to this beginner knitting book. First of all it is beautiful and hardcover so will preserve your project instructions for years to come. The photos are gorgeous. Debbie Bliss is known for her beautiful patterns and clear instructions and this book is designed with the beginning knitter in mind. You will be knitting for baby in no time at all. Anything from baby booties to baby blankets. This book is also in a handy format that is another thoughtful gesture toward the knitter. It will tuck down neatly into your knitting bag. There are a total of 15 projects for your knitting pleasure.


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We'll offer you plenty to do onsite at the York Expo Center. But, we know that you need to ride. So, we'll offer skill runs (our Pot O Gold Run is being develeped and should be offering $1500 in cash prizes to the most skilled participants) and charity rides too.
But bikers always want to explore, so you should know that you can open the throttle to see all that York County and the rest of south central Pennsylvania has to offer. Some of the options are explained below.
More Motorcycles
We love motorcycles, and there are things to do on or with them in the area. They include:
Jefferson Hill Climbs on Sunday, September 21, 2014.
The White Rose Motorcycle Club offers AMA Pro Racing Hill Climbs, with spills and thrills on the 300 foot hill. Pro riders from the eastern US Attempt to conquer the hill in the fastest time. Lightweight motorcycles with high horsepower engines running on nitro-methane and/or nitrous oxide. The Hill has 2 breakers (or jumps) to cross which always adds to the excitement. For details, see www.whiterosemc.org
Harley Davidson Open House & New Factory York Plant Tours
For the past few years, The Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been revolutionizing its manufacturing process, becoming more competitive and efficient. On the Eastern portion of its campus, its newest facility has been both enlarged and modernized substantially since 2009. Now, the factory, know as New Factory York, produces a motorcycle every 89 seconds! Plus, the assembly process allows for the production of Softails, Touring, and Custom bikes, as well as Trikes, at the same time on one line. If you are a fan of manufacturing or motorcycles, especially American-made Harley-Davidson motorcycles, you will want to make time to see New Factory York.
In 2014, Harley-Davidson Open House will be the third weekend of September, the same as White Rose Thunder®!
For a taste of what's in store for you, take a look at this recently posted video on YouTube then go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThjYcG9H3Ys&feature=youtube_gdata_player
York City Bike Night is Friday, September 19.
Bike Night begins with a Parade of Chrome, which starts at White Rose Thunder®. Bikes will be lining up from 4:30pm until 6pm, when the parade leaves for Downtown York. Paul Yaffe, renowned motorcycle customer and star of the History Channel's Biker Battleground Phoenix, will lead the way. Bike Night offers venders & entertainment in a downtown setting.
Other local attractions
White Rose Thunder®, LLC is a member of the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Why? The Bureau does an outstanding job at highlighting all of the terrific attractions that our community has to offer you. For more details, follow this link and take a look at all of the things you can do…
Visit sites of historical significance, including those involving the Revolutionary and Civil Wars
Enjoy theaters and the arts
Tour local wineries and breweries
And the list goes on…
While visiting the Bureau's site, take a look at its awesome Official York County Visitors Guide.
If you want to spend some time in the City of York, you can't go wrong when you are downtown! Downtown York offers a variety of options if you are interested in shopping, dining, and entertainment. For details on restaurants, stores, hotels, and other terrific places in the City of York, go to www.downtownyorkpa.com


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BIDWELL, Ohio — For the first time in five years, the River Valley Raiders lost their season opener to the Southern Tornadoes to the final score of 31-0. The visiting Tornadoes came into Raider Stadium with a vengeance from suffering a tough loss the previous season to River Valley at Racine with a final 13-12.
The Raiders (0-1) — playing in front of the home crowd for the first time this season — found themselves in a scoreless drought throughout the game. The Raiders fought courageously against Southern for the entire game and kept their heads held high from kickoff to the last possession of the ball game.
The Raiders had to punt the ball on their first drive, while the Tornadoes used their running attack and scored a touchdown on their opening drive.
Southern's Tyler Barton scored the first touchdown of the Tornadoes' season with a 24-yard pass from Tristen Wolfe. After the failed point after touchdown (PAT), the Tornadoes was ahead of the Raiders 6-0 and they never looked back.
The positive outlook for the Raiders in the first quarter was the interception reception by Austin Bradley in the end zone for the Raiders from Southern's Tristen Wolfe.
Within 72 seconds into the second quarter, River Valley had a fumble and Southern capitalized the turnover with a 5-yard touchdown run by Tyler Barton.
Five minutes later into the second quarter, Southern had a 12-yard touchdown run by Paul Ramthun and with the failed PAT kick, the Tornadoes were up 18-0 to the Raiders. With 2:27 left in the first half, the Tornadoes scored another touchdown with a 19-yard run by Tristen Wolfe and a successful PAT kick, Southern's lead was 25-0 going into halftime.
In the third quarter, River Valley and Southern walked away with no scores and two turnovers altogether. Southern walked away in the third quarter with five-first downs, while River Valley had one-first down. At the end of the third quarter, Southern continues with the lead of 25-0.
With five seconds into the start of the fourth quarter, Tyler Barton of Southern carried a 13-yard touchdown run and an unsuccessful PAT kick, the Tornadoes stretched the lead to later became the final score of 31-0. After the Tornadoes touchdown in the beginning of the fourth quarter, Southern had a forced fumble, while River Valley gave up a forced fumble and loss of downs to end the ball game with an overall score of 31-0 in favor of the Tornadoes.
River Valley's Tyler Twyman was 0-for-1 passing for zero yards. Austin Bradley led the Raiders with 15 carries for a total of 59 rushing yards.
Josh Campbell had 14 carries for 44 yards and Twyman had four carries for 18 yards. Dustin Bickers had two carries for two yards and Tyler Ward added one carry for four yards.
Jaykob Mabe had 1 carry for 1 yard. The Raiders had a total rushing of 39 carries for 128 yards. The Raiders had seven first downs for the game, five penalties for 45 yards and three fumbles, two of which were lost.
Southern's Tristen Wolfe led the Tornadoes with 5-of-7 passing for 51 yards, including one TD and one interception.
Tyler Barton led the Tornadoes in rushing with 21 carries for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Paul Ramthun had 12 carries for 76 yards and one touchdown.
Ryan Billingsley had five carries for 40 yards and Tristen Wolfe had six carries for 24 yards and one touchdown. Trenton Deem had two carries for one yard.
Zac Beegle had one carry for five yards. The Tornadoes had a total rushing of 47 carries for 287 yards. Tyler Barton led the Tornadoes in receiving of two receptions for 31 yards and one touchdown.
Ryan Billingsley had two receptions for 25 yards. Hunter Johnson had one reception for negative five yards. The Tornadoes had a total receiving of five receptions for 51 yards. The Tornadoes had 15 first downs for the game, six penalties for 45 yards and three turnovers.
The Raiders (0-1) return to action next Friday when they host Adena. Southern (1-0) returns to the gridiron when it travels to South Gallia for the TVC Hocking opener for both teams.


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A long way from the Bomb
Iran still has a long way to go to manufacture a nuclear bomb. The announcement by its leaders that a uranium enrichment test was successful constitutes a declaration of intention more than containing any practical significance at this stage. And the announcement was not unexpected. For eight months Iran has been engaged in activities related to uranium enrichment, from converting natural uranium into gas to assembling centrifuges, checking 22 centrifuges and now, according to its announcement, running 164 centrifuges and enriching uranium in them. But this was apparently enrichment to 3.5 percent, suitable for operating a power plant but not for obtaining fissile material that would enable the production of a nuclear bomb. That would require enrichment to 90 percent.
Iran still does not have enough centrifuges. Manufacturing nuclear weapons takes between 1,500 and 3,000 centrifuges at least, and these must be operated in a systematic, consistent manner for a long period - and all this assuming there are no malfunctions. But Iran's achievement should not be dismissed. It managed to prove to the world that it already has the technological capability to manufacture centrifuges, install them, check them during the trial and testing period and run them. Clearly, if Iran insists on persevering, it will be able to improve that ability until it manages to manufacture nuclear weapons.
The big question is whether Iran really wants to obtain nuclear weapons and the answer to that is not categorical. There are disputes on the matter even among its political and religious leaders. Another open question is how long it will take Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, should it wish to do so.
On the time question, Western opinion is split between three years (according to Israeli intelligence) and five to 10 years (according to intelligence communities in Western Europe and the United States). In any event, the options available to the West, in particular, and the international community, in general, to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons remain unchanged. On the agenda right now is a diplomatic move - a debate at the end of this month by the United Nations Security Council. But the debate is not expected to yield decisions, and certainly not any staunch ones, as the U.S. is demanding, not to speak of sanctions.
Russia and China and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, are still hoping that a diplomatic way out will be found that will make it possible to persuade Iran to suspend uranium enrichment and resume negotiations over its nuclear program.
But even if their hopes are not fulfilled, it does not look like the U.S. is about to deliver a military blow to Iran's nuclear facilities in the near future. Reports did appear last week in the American media of discussions at the Pentagon on this matter, about increased intelligence gathering, but, on the other hand, there are also reports of disagreement in the administration, about Congressional opposition and also about doubts among Pentagon planners regarding the ability, viability and especially the anticipated results of a military strike.


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Antmannz wrote:I have a feeling junction points also create quite a penalty when calculating routes.
I've seen where a misplaced additional junction point on a primary road caused Waze to route around back streets to avoid it (reducing the total number of junction points traversed).
In theory toll roads, freeways and motorways should have less junction points than standard streets (especially over a distance), thereby giving them quite a precedence when being chosen.
When they first started waze, we were told that a junction adds a 5 second penalty.
The last we saw, was that junction where there were no options don't have a penalty.
Again, this is black box and what they leak. And sometimes I think they misspeak themselves. So take the above with a grain of salt.


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Mr. Walker Stone
President, Scripps-Howard Foundation
Mr. Paul Miller
Mr. M. B. Seretean
Mr. Walker Stone
It is appropriate that The Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Service Award be presented to Mr. Paul Miller, Mr. M. B. Seretean, and Mr. Walker Stone--individuals who have demonstrated with their hearts, minds, and souls those qualities of character which exemplify the life of the man in whose name the award is made. Oklahoma State University is honored to recognize these three alumni, all of whom have been previously elected to the OSU Alumni Hall of Fame.
Mr. Walker Stone is widely known in the journalistic world for his long and distinguished service as Editor-in-Chief of Scripps-Howard newspapers, a position which he held from 1953 until his retirement in 1969. While a student at OSU, he was editor of the campus newspaper. Mr. Stone was the founder and a trustee for many years of the Raymond Clapper Memorial Association and of the Ernie Pyle Memorial Fund. Although retired, he still serves as a director of Scripps-Howard newspapers and as a trustee of the Scripps-Howard Foundation.
Perhaps most important to Oklahoma State University is the fact that these three distinguished alumni have given support to the University and continue to stand as the embodiment of the leadership which comes from the most important element of this institution--its students.
Year of Award: 1972


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